Event
Launch of the new Agricology podcast season – Optimal Carrying Capacity
The event to end all events; the launch of the new Agricology podcast season on Optimal Carrying Capacity – The launch of this brand new series is designed to coincide with Countryside COP, bringing together the rural community and businesses to showcase and inspire activity ahead of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 – 22 November 2024.
Summary: Optimal carrying capacity… what does it mean? How is it relevant? What are the influencing factors? The practical, the philosophical, and the pertinent… This new Agricology podcast series sets out to explore the concept of optimal carrying capacity for livestock, relating to the health of the animal, the farm, and the environment.
Episode One: Richard Gantlett (Biodynamic Farmer, Yatesbury House Farm) – LISTEN HERE
Episode Two: Dr Lindsay Whistance (Senior Livestock Researcher, Organic Research Centre) LISTEN HERE
Episodes 3-8 will released weekly until mid-December. They will feature Kate Still (Soil Association), Bill Grayson (Morecambe Bay Conservation Grazing Company & PFLA member), Dan Stevenson (LEAF), Robert Barbour (Sustainable Food Trust), Maria Spink (Colstrope farm & PFLA member), Simon Fairlie (Devon farmer and editor of The Land Magazine)
Now in its fourth year, Countryside COP provides a platform for anyone interested in the countryside to hear how the UK’s rural economy and agriculture can help tackle climate change and improve sustainability.
The Countryside COP allows the rural community and UK agriculture to set the agenda and will serve to amplify policy asks and other messaging through many voices.
For more information on Countryside COP 2024 events, go to https://agricology.co.uk/research-projects/countryside-cop4-04-08-november-2024/
