R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All In

• R2Kast 296 - Barbara Bray on Nutrition, Sustainability, and the Future of Food

  Today we welcome Barbara Bray onto the R2Kast. Barbara’s career in food and nutrition is nothing short of extraordinary, spanning global consultancy, policy work, and leadership in the agri-food sector. 🍏Barbara’s journey began in food procurement before taking her to Uganda, where she worked on post-harvest technology, helping to improve food security. Her deep understanding of food systems led her to establish her consultancy, ALO Solutions, advising businesses on nutrition, sustainability, and supply chains. 🌍As a Nuffield Farming Scholar, Barbara explored how businesses can influence consumers to make healthier food choices. Her work has since expanded into food policy, earning her an MBE for services to food and nutrition. She also serves as a director of the Oxford Farming Conference, a trustee of the Farming Community Network, and a governor at Harper Adams University. 🏆Barbara is now undertaking a PhD in healthy ageing diets, researching how nutrition can support longer, healthier lives. Her insights into consumer behaviour, sustainable food systems, and future dietary trends make for a fascinating conversation. 🍽️Enjoy!Thank you to Howden Rural for the continued support.#R2Kast #BarbaraBray #Nutrition #SustainableFood #FutureOfFood #FoodSystems #HealthyEating #ALOsolutions #NuffieldScholar #FoodPolicy #HowdenRural #AgriFood #OxfordFarmingConference #FarmingCommunityNetwork #HarperAdams #HealthyAgeing #ConsumerBehaviour #FoodSupplyChains #PublicHealthNutrition #Sustainability #FoodInnovation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• R2Kast 295 - Dave Kennedy on Lowland Sheep Farming, Fitness, and Mental Resilience

  Today we welcome Dave Kennedy onto the R2Kast. Dave is a lowland sheep farmer and personal development coach, bringing together two unique worlds with one powerful message: resilience and growth. 🌱Dave shares the story of a traumatic experience in his late teens that shaped his life. Feeling he needed to make a change, he embarked on a journey of personal transformation, both mentally and physically. His farming life, managing 200 sheep after transitioning from dairy, showcases his adaptability and strength. 🐑We explore his incredible journey of losing over eight stone in weight and the emotional connections tied to food. Dave’s honesty about the mental strength required for such a change is both inspiring and relatable. His story is one of self-awareness, growth, and pushing through challenges. 💪Dave now offers a service teaching health and wellbeing, starting with the mind before the body. His work focuses on helping others develop resilience, improve their mindset, and take control of their lives, particularly in rural communities. His passion for guiding others through their own transformations is truly inspiring. 🧠Enjoy!Thank you to Howden Rural for the continued support.#R2Kast #DaveKennedy #LowlandSheepFarming #PersonalDevelopment #FitnessJourney #MentalHealthInFarming #RuralResilience #HowdenRural #SheepFarming #AgricultureLife #WeightLossJourney #FarmingAndFitness #FarmersMentalHealth #RuralSupport #FarmStories #MentalResilience #SheepFarmer #AgricultureCommunity #MindsetAndGrowth #HealthAndWellbeing #FitnessAndFarming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• R2Kast 294 - Tales of a Nuffield Scholar with Emily Norton

  Today, as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar series, we chat to Emily Norton, a passionate advocate for climate-focused policy and the future of farming. 🌍Emily discusses her journey into agriculture, growing up on a mixed family farm and experiencing the challenges of succession and intergenerational farming firsthand. Her early experiences shaped her dedication to building a more sustainable and equitable industry. 🌾Her Nuffield Scholarship focused on how farmers can adapt their systems to align with sustainability goals while remaining profitable. Emily’s travels took her across the globe, from Europe to North America, where she explored innovative farming practices and their applications back home. ✈️Emily reflects on her time as Chair of the Oxford Farming Conference and how her work has centred on bridging the gap between policy and practical farming solutions. Her insights highlight the critical role farmers play in tackling climate challenges while managing the realities of modern agriculture. 🌱Enjoy!Thank you to Howden Rural for their support of this project.The views in this podcast are those of the participants and not the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust.#R2Kast #NuffieldScholar #EmilyNorton #ClimateAction #SustainableFarming #FarmPolicy #AgricultureInnovation #HowdenRural #GlobalAgriculture #FarmingLeadership #EnvironmentalPolicy #NuffieldFarming #FutureOfFarming #FarmSustainability #AgriLeadership #FarmingJourney #FarmersAndClimate #AgriResearch #FarmToFuture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• R2Kast 293 - Jonny Hanson on Rewilding, Conservation, and Living with Lynx

  Today’s guest is Dr Jonny Hanson, who joins us to explore the fascinating yet contentious topic of rewilding—a subject that’s been making headlines just last week. 🌿Jonny shares his journey growing up in Northern Ireland and Malawi, experiences that shaped his passion for the environment and agriculture. His academic journey includes a PhD focused on community forestry in Nepal, highlighting his commitment to global conservation efforts. 🌍We dive into the complexities of rewilding, with me asking questions from both sides of the debate—representing the perspective of sheep farmers and the rewilding advocates. Jonny’s balanced and insightful responses shed light on the challenges and opportunities for coexistence. 🐑🦌This episode also highlights Jonny’s newly released book, Living with Lynx, which explores coexistence between humans and large carnivores. Packed with insights from his travels and research, it’s a must-read for anyone curious about the future of rewilding and its role in the natural world. 📖We also touch on his Nuffield journey, where he explored innovative ways to integrate conservation and agriculture, further enriching his perspectives. His work perfectly balances the needs of people and the planet.If you’re interested in conservation, rewilding, or learning from a fresh perspective, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.Enjoy!Thank you to Howden Rural for the continued support.#R2Kast #JonnyHanson #Rewilding #LivingWithLynx #Conservation #AgricultureAndEnvironment #SustainableFarming #HowdenRural #Coexistence #Biodiversity #FutureOfFarming #EnvironmentalLeadership #WildlifeReintroduction #RuralDebate #HotTopicsInFarming #FarmingCommunity #FarmAndConservation #InnovativeFarming #LynxRewilding #RewildingDebate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• R2Kast 292 - Fraser Searle on Sandwiches, Social Media, and Sharing the Journey

  Today, we welcome Fraser Searle onto the R2Kast podcast. Fraser is a fascinating mix of social media star, sandwich enthusiast, and all-around creative. Having grown a massive following online, Fraser shares his journey from his early days in content creation to becoming a full-fledged social media sensation. 🌟Fraser’s rise to fame began with a passion for making incredible sandwiches. What started as a fun way to flex his creative muscles quickly evolved into a platform that inspired others to try their hand at making unique sandwiches. With millions of views across platforms, Fraser has turned sandwiches into both art and entertainment. 🥪In this episode, we typically focus more on farming, but today we take a deeper dive into the food side. We talk about the unseen side of social media fame—the pressures, challenges, and not-so-glamorous aspects that come with a large online presence. Fraser opens up about the mental load and balancing creativity with the demands of social media, showing that it's not always as easy as it seems. 📲We also reflect on how our friendship began through Howden, and how many of the great relationships I’ve built started with Fraser. His creativity and positivity have been a huge inspiration in connecting with others. 🌱Thank you to Howden Rural for the continued support.Enjoy!#R2Kast #FoodAndFarming #SocialMedia #SandwichArt #FraserSearle #ContentCreation #HowdenRural #FarmingCommunity #ViralContent #Inspiration #Creativity #Foodie #DigitalMarketing #RuralLife #CommunitySupport #TikTokStar #InstagramStar #PodcastEpisode #UKAgriculture #FoodIndustry #OnlineCreators #Trending Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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