Future of Farming: Cultivating Resilience
Presented by Lukwesa Burak
Presented by Lukwesa Burak
Feeding the nation is a complex task that demands a strong commitment to the environment and long-term sustainability. Morrisons is dedicated to reducing waste, championing British farmers, and prioritising food security, ensuring a sustainable future for UK agriculture.
Sophie Throup, Technical and Sustainability Director at Myton Food Group for Morrisons, shares how sustainability and farming work hand in hand with Morrisons to help get food from farm to table. Sophie also discusses how important it is to work with locally produced produce and local farmers.
Sustainable agriculture has far-reaching benefits for the planet and beyond. Tate & Lyle is focused on responsibly meeting the increased demands for future food production, while improving the social and economic well-being of the farmers and local communities that make up its supply chain.
Innovation for Agriculture is a UK-based organisation that connects farmers with the latest research and technology to improve agricultural practices. Soils and Natural Resources Advisor, Arran Redman, shares how the agricultural industry can both adapt to and mitigate climate change.
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Regeneration International is a nonprofit organisation that promotes regenerative agriculture and sustainable land management practices globally. Their Director, Andre Leu, explains the impact regenerative agriculture can have on soil health, climate resilience, and communities.
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The Soil Association is a campaigning charity that delivers practical farming solutions to protect wildlife, animal welfare, and the environment. Kate Still, their Head of Farming, discusses how and why they guide all types of farmers toward more nature-friendly methods.
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Lukwesa Burak is a news presenter and former weather presenter for BBC News in the UK. Previously, she worked for Al Jazeera English, Sky News and Africa Edition on eNCA, based in South Africa.
Podcasts
This podcast series has been fully funded by Morrisons. This podcast, produced by ITN Business in partnership with Morrisons as part of the Future of Farming: Cultivating Resilience programme, looks at how innovation, collaboration, and sustainable practices are shaping the…
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Morrisons are proud to be a Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK through their network of 497 conveniently located supermarkets and various online home delivery channels. The business is predominantly food and grocery focused and uniquely, they source and process half of the fresh food that they sell in their manufacturing facilities and stores which gives them close control over provenance and quality. Morrisons’ committed and professionally trained food makers and shopkeepers prepare food in-store for customers, and they have more skilled colleagues preparing food in store than any other retailer.
