Food Systems - ForumforAg

Interview with Jurgen Tack

In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, Rose O’Donovan talks to Jurgen Tack, the Secretary General of the European Landowners’ Organization (ELO) about the Forum’s recent report on financing the transition to a more resilient and sustainable agri-food system. The conversation explores tensions, new approaches to public and private financing, the potential of nature credits, and ongoing debates around the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Find out more about the report on the Forum website at https://forumforag.com/article/2025-financing-transition-report [https://forumforag.com/article/2025-financing-transition-report]

Interview with Professor Erik Meers and Laura van Schöll

On November 25, the Forum will host a webinar on the policy side of nutrient management. Ahead of that, this Food Systems podcast episode takes a look at efficient nutrient management and recycling, exploring how EU-funded projects like NutriBudget and ReNu2Cycle are helping to scale closed-loop nutrient systems for smarter nutrient management, to minimise negative impacts on environment and human health, and ensure sustainable food production. Find out more about the upcoming webinar or register at https://forumforag.com/events/2025-aligning-policy-practice-and-innovation-for-sustainable-agriculture [https://forumforag.com/events/2025-aligning-policy-practice-and-innovation-for-sustainable-agriculture]

Interview with Dave Hughes

In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, Alex Turk talks to Dave Hughes, Head Technology Identification and Evaluation for Crop Protection, Syngenta. They discuss innovation focus and progress, and deep dive into digital technologies, biological pest control and genomic techniques, highlighting the importance of innovation for Europe.

Interview with Emmanuelle Mikosz

In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, Alex Turk talks to Emmanuelle Mikosz, Director General of the Forum for the Future of Agriculture. Emma explains her new role and discusses the upcoming publications, events and other activities planned between now and the next Annual Conference in April 2026.

Interview with Dr Jane Goodall

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall. At the Forum for the Future of Agriculture, we were honoured to welcome Dr. Goodall as an inspirational speaker in 2023. Her words were not only profoundly moving but served as a powerful call to action for all of us working toward a more sustainable and compassionate future. We repeat the original interview as a reminder of her unwavering dedication to conservation, animal welfare and the interconnectedness of all life.