Carbon Farming Odyssey

Carbon Farming Odyssey | Large-scale farming, regenerative transition and farmer mindset

Welcome to the 6th episode of Carbon Farming Odyssey. In this episode, Piotr Jurga (IUNG-PIB) talks with Augusto Semmelroth, Vice President at SLM Partners [https://www.slmpartners.com/], about regenerative agriculture in large-scale farming systems and the challenges of transitioning towards more sustainable land management. The conversation explores how regenerative practices are being implemented on large farms, including examples from Australia, and how farmers can improve soil health, water efficiency and long-term productivity while adapting to changing environmental and economic conditions. It also highlights the importance of innovation, long-term thinking and farmer mindset in driving the transition towards regenerative agriculture. --------------------------------- The podcast series Carbon Farming Odyssey is produced by the Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation – State Research Institute (IUNG-PIB), Poland, within the Carbon Farming CE project, supported by the Interreg Central Europe Programme with co-financing from the European Regional Development Fund. 🔗 More about the project: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.interreg-central.eu/projects/carbon-farming-ce/ [https://www.interreg-central.eu/projects/carbon-farming-ce/]

Carbon Farming Odyssey | Regenerative farming, soil health and farmer-led climate action

Welcome to the 5th episode of Carbon Farming Odyssey. In this episode, Piotr Jurga (IUNG-PIB) talks with Mateusz Ciasnocha, a farmer and advocate for regenerative agriculture, about the role farmers can play in addressing climate challenges while maintaining productive and resilient farming systems. The conversation explores how agricultural practices influence soil health, carbon sequestration and long-term farm sustainability, while also highlighting the practical challenges farmers face when balancing productivity, environmental responsibility and economic realities. ------------------------------------- The podcast series Carbon Farming Odyssey is produced by the Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation – State Research Institute (IUNG-PIB), Poland, within the Carbon Farming CE project, supported by the Interreg Central Europe Programme with co-financing from the European Regional Development Fund. 🔗 More about the project: ⁠⁠https://www.interreg-central.eu/projects/carbon-farming-ce/ [https://www.interreg-central.eu/projects/carbon-farming-ce/]

Carbon Farming Odyssey | Paris Agreement, global climate governance and food systems

Welcome to a new episode of Carbon Farming Odyssey. In this episode, Piotr Jurga (IUNG-PIB) talks with Tomasz Chruszczow, senior Polish climate diplomat and former EU lead climate negotiator, about the Paris Agreement and its implications for agriculture, food systems, and global climate governance. The conversation explores how climate policy connects food production, energy systems and land use, and why short-term economic decisions can gradually undermine long-term soil health and food security. It also examines food waste as a structural imbalance linked to infrastructure and energy access, and discusses why coordinated global climate action is essential — with farmers playing a central role in implementation. ---------------------------------- The podcast series Carbon Farming Odyssey is produced by the Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation – State Research Institute (IUNG-PIB), Poland, within the Carbon Farming CE project, supported by the Interreg Central Europe Programme with co-financing from the European Regional Development Fund. More about the project: ⁠⁠https://www.interreg-central.eu/projects/carbon-farming-ce/ [https://www.interreg-central.eu/projects/carbon-farming-ce/]

Carbon Farming Odyssey | Data-driven carbon farming and farm-level reality

Welcome to the third episode of Carbon Farming Odyssey. In this episode, Piotr Jurga (IUNG-PIB) talks with Yannick Delvaux from Soil Capital Ltd., about how carbon farming and sustainability programmes work in practice and how farmers can be supported through data-driven approaches. Drawing on his experience working closely with farmers, Yannick explains why the quality of field-level data is essential for reliable models and meaningful insights. The conversation highlights the gap between policy-driven payment schemes and on-farm reality, and explores why sustainability must be measured beyond carbon, including soil health, water quality, biodiversity, and socio-economic well-being. ---------------------------------- The podcast series Carbon Farming Odyssey is produced by the Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation – State Research Institute (IUNG-PIB), Poland, within the Carbon Farming CE project, supported by the Interreg Central Europe Programme with co-financing from the European Regional Development Fund. More about the project: ⁠https://www.interreg-central.eu/projects/carbon-farming-ce/ [https://www.interreg-central.eu/projects/carbon-farming-ce/]

Carbon Farming Odyssey | Organic farming, carbon awareness and the role of consumers

Welcome to a new episode of Carbon Farming Odyssey. In this episode, Piotr Jurga (IUNG-PIB) talks with Dr Bettina Fähnrich, Senior Researcher at Naturland – Association for Organic Agriculture, about the role of organic farming in building resilient soils and supporting climate-smart agriculture. Drawing on her research and hands-on experience with organic farmers, Bettina explains why carbon farming is closely linked to humus development, consumer awareness, and long-term sustainability. The conversation highlights how knowledge transfer, cooperation along the value chain, and trust from consumers can motivate farmers to adopt climate-friendly practices. -------------------------------- The podcast series Carbon Farming Odyssey is produced by the Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation – State Research Institute (IUNG-PIB), Poland, within the Carbon Farming CE project, supported by the Interreg Central Europe Programme with co-financing from the European Regional Development Fund. More about the project: https://www.interreg-central.eu/projects/carbon-farming-ce/ [https://www.interreg-central.eu/projects/carbon-farming-ce/]