Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food
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A conversation with Maria Virginia Solis Wahnish and Mateusz Ciasnocha, both involved with the Farm of Francesco. Maria Virginia is founder of Drink Matera, while Mateusz is CEO of the European Carbon Farmers, and member of the EU Soil Mission board. We discuss why it is so important to connect with policymakers and how to actually do that, the importance of farmer education and a very detailed answer to the 1 billion euro question to enable many more people to get involved in farming. And what has Pope Francis to do with all of this?
Witness the remarkable transformation of a Polish family farm, emerging from the shadows of traditional farming into the bright future of regenerative agriculture. This tale of transition began with Poland's integration into the European Union and a strategic pivot towards sustainability, which not only bolstered the farm’s profitability but also expanded its horizons to cover a sprawling 700 hectares. As the farm's roots intertwine with national security and entrepreneurial resilience, we're reminded of the potential for any agricultural venture to flourish through innovation and a steadfast commitment to the land.
Finally, let's bridge the gap between the soil and the suits – how connecting with those who shape our policies can start with a simple visit to a local farm. We delve into the power of personal actions to instigate systemic change, encouraging policymakers to experience the daily life of farmers, paving the way for more grounded and beneficial agricultural policies. The episode culminates with an exploration of the symbiotic relationships between farmers, policymakers, and investors and the transformation of communities through a billion-dollar vision that places technology, collaboration, and human ingenuity at its heart.
This podcast is part of the AI 4 Soil Health project which aims to help farmers and policy makers by providing new tools powered by AI to monitor and predict soil health across Europe. For more information visit ai4soilhealth.eu.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
This work has received funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under the UK government’s Horizon Europe funding guarantee [grant numbers 10053484, 1005216, 1006329].
This work has received funding from the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).
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