CIEL | Insights Podcast
CIEL Insights Podcast
New ideas, industry insight and knowledge transfer are key to finding answers to the issues being faced by anyone within the agrifood supply chain in a challenging global landscape.
The CIEL Insights Podcast is a great way to explore a wide range of key topics from experts in their field, at a time that suits you. From animal health to aquaculture, productivity to precision feeding, genetics to the latest ‘green’ technologies, each podcast features headline info, insight and discussion with special guests drawn from across the livestock sectors. If there is a topic or issue you would like to hear us discuss, or if you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please get in touch.
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Leprino x CIEL: Why Change
CIEL and Leprino have teamed up for Season 1 to discuss a variety of issues in the sector and are joined by a series of special guests.
In this episode, Helen Brookes, CIEL & Ben Williams, Leprino Foods hear from household names Heart with Smart (Pizza Hut Restaurants) and Dominos on what is driving the sustainability agenda. Is it the consumer or is it something else?
We talk about the rapid need for change and the consequences of inaction. We’re also joined by the Future Food Movement to talk about the roles consumers may play in the future and why we are seeing the targets and goals on climate set by the businesses facing into the consumer.
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Why Protein Quality Matters In Livestock Production
Protein quality is not just about the nutritional needs of livestock, it is also about the nutritional needs of humans, which evolution has also shaped over time from early hunter-gatherers to our modern agricultural society today.
In this episode, Fiona Short is joined by report authors Dr Marwa Hussein and Lorna Shaw from SRUC who presented key report findings and answered questions from the audience.
Accelerating Innovation in Aquaculture
A different take on the CIEL Insights podcast. A panel of experts from CIEL and Agri-EPI discuss all things Aquaculture and Animal Health. In this open discussion, the experts highlight current issues in Aquaculture, the main points of discussion in the sector and how CIEL’s upcoming Accelerating Innovation in Aquaculture booklet will provide direction to our work across UK Aquaculture.
The panel consists of:
- Dr Annie Williams, CIEL’s resident ruminant expert and Business Development Manager
- Martin Sutcliffe, CIEL’s Aquaculture SpecialisT
- Dr Robin Shields, Agi-EPI’s Aquaculture Advisor
- Dr Grace O’Gorman, CIEL’s Head of Innovation
This podcast was originally recorded as part of a LIVE CIEL Member only event
Bringing Net Zero and Sustainability to life
CIEL has produced three Net Zero focussed reports which have taken us on a journey from identifying the carbon intensity of all UK livestock production systems, to categorising mitigating scenarios, and looking ahead at new innovations in technology, services and management required to address the emission reduction gap
The work we do doesn’t stop when reports are launched, it’s only the start of the support we provide both for our industry Members and wider organisations where the impact really happens.
To discuss this, CIEL’s Innovation Manager – Sustainability, Paddy Tarbuck and Head of Environment, Audit and Public Affairs at Basis, Teresa Meadows join CIEL’s Head of Business Development, Helen Brookes, to bring to life some of the key topics within the massive theme: sustainability and net zero.
Why Nitrogen Matters in Livestock Production Part 2
CIEL has commissioned this report to inform debate about nitrogen use efficiency and its relevance to environmental stewardship and food security. Nitrogen, an essential element for making plant and animal protein, is widely used in agriculture to drive productivity. However, its inefficient use can lead to losses through nitrate leaching or emissions (ammonia and/or nitrous oxide), leading to negative environmental impacts. As we seek to define and shift to a more sustainable food system, both nitrogen emissions and the value livestock add by providing superior protein food sources must be considered.
CIEL’s Dr Mark Young and Katerina Karpasitou discuss CIEL’s New report, and why Nitrogen is so important to livestock production
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Why Nitrogen Matters in Livestock Production Part 1
CIEL has commissioned this report to inform debate about nitrogen use efficiency and its relevance to environmental stewardship and food security. Nitrogen, an essential element for making plant and animal protein, is widely used in agriculture to drive productivity.
However, its inefficient use can lead to losses through nitrate leaching or emissions (ammonia and/or nitrous oxide), leading to negative environmental impacts. As we seek to define and shift to a more sustainable food system, both nitrogen emissions and the value livestock add by providing superior protein food sources must be considered.
CIEL’s Dr Mark Young and Dr Annie Williams discuss CIEL’s New report, and why Nitrogen is so important to livestock production.
Investing In Animal Health
CIEL’s ‘Investing in Animal Health’ report highlights our Grand Challenges where improving animal health is an important part of the solution. The report also showcases the animal health ecosystem in the UK and the breath of opportunities where investment in animal health can make a real difference.
Today we are joined by household name in the veterinary & wider animal health community, Dr Simon Doherty from Queens University Belfast to take a closer look at topic of Animal Health, the report and One Health.
Funding the future: Funding Frustrations and Successes
CIEL regularly reviews funding options and availability but one question we regularly get asked is what should I do to give my business the best chance of winning the funding I apply for?
We’re joined by Andy Lessey from Antler Bio to chat about their funding journey, successes and frustrations relating to funding applications and themes.
Funding the future: Driving Innovation with Funding Opportunities
CIEL plays a large part in helping its Members with funding bids.
In this episode, CIELs Aquaculture Specialist, Martin Sutcliffe is joined by Paddy Estridge from CIEL Member Seaweed Generation to dig into how funding bids and applications work, what makes a successful funding bid, and what makes collaboration and the consortium successful when looking and R&D and innovation.
Net Zero & Livestock: Bridging the Gap
‘Net Zero & Livestock: Bridging the Gap’ continues a focus by CIEL on supporting the UK livestock sector as it strives to achieve its Net Zero ambitions.
In this episode, Paddy Tarbuck and Dr Mark Young discuss CIEL’s Net Zero journey and highlight CIEL’s new Net Zero & Livestock: Bridging the Gap report, its findings and the importance of this report.
Living with the Risk of Bird Flu: NFU
It’s impossible to ignore Bird Flu – the effect it is having on the poultry industry and its impact on some wild bird populations. More recently, alarms have been raised regarding Bird Flu passing on to mammalian species, including humans.
CIEL has recently released a ‘Living with the Risk of Bird Flu’ Report, designed to contribute to discussions on how we can learn to live with the risk of Bird Flu and strategies to do so.
In this episode, we’re joined by Aimee Mahony from CIEL Member NFU to discuss CIEL’s Living with the Risk of Bird Flu Report and the work the NFU have been doing in this area for the industry and their members.
Member Showcase: The new ‘what if’ tool
Current challenges in the livestock sector around environmental sustainability is on every one’s mind. Especially measuring greenhouse gas emissions on-farm, but is it enough on it’s own?
In this episode, James Husband form CIEL Member Map of Ag discusses what can be done on farm to help reach the aspiration for UK agriculture to be net zero by 2040.
James also introduces Map of Ag’s NEW ‘what if’ tool. An online tool which identifies specific areas for improvement and quantifying the impact of different changes to help farmers make informed decisions about how to reduce their farm’s emissions intensity.
New Industry report: Living with the Risk of Bird Flu With Prof. Lisa Boden
It’s impossible to ignore Bird Flu – the effect it is having on the poultry industry and its impact on some wild bird populations. More recently, alarms have been raised regarding Bird Flu passing on to mammalian species, including humans.
CIEL has recently released a ‘Living with the Risk of Bird Flu’ Report, designed to contribute to discussions on how we can learn to live with the risk of Bird Flu and strategies to do so.
In this episode, we’re joined by report author, Prof Lisa Boden from the University of Edinburgh Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems to discuss the findings of the report in greater detail.
Farmer Adoption: Supporting efficiency in sustainability Part 2
There’s a whole cycle to consider when looking to encourage adoption of innovation. The strategy needs to be diverse as investing in new technology is often perceived as a risk.
We’re joined by Ben Williams from Glanbia Cheese for part 2 of this podcast to continue our discussion on some of the ways they have developed farmer facing strategies to drive adoption and mitigate the barriers.
Farmer Adoption: Supporting efficiency in sustainability Part 1
There’s a whole cycle to consider when looking to encourage adoption of innovation. The strategy needs to be diverse as investing in new technology is often perceived as a risk.
We’re joined by Ben Williams from Glanbia Cheese to discuss some of the ways they have developed farmer facing strategies to drive adoption and mitigate the barriers.
Farmer Adoption: Encouraging uptake in seafood
Uptake of innovation is becoming increasingly important to ensure time & effort across the agrifood supply chain is optimised. In this episode, Martin Sutcliffe CIEL’s Aquaculture Specialist is joined by Mel Toillotson from Waitrose to discuss how they are encouraging innovation adoption across their supply chain.
Farmer Adoption: Farmer facing strategies in Northern Ireland
We approach engagement of innovation differently, but how does it compare? In the next episode of our Farmer Adoption series, we’re joined by Jason Rankin from AgriSearch to discuss farmer facing strategies being used and how adoption is being driven in Northern Ireland.
Farmer Adoption: Critical Points of Engagement
CIEL colleagues Dr Annie Williams and Helen Brookes highlight their top tips for getting Farmers onboard with innovation, from understanding current habits to pinpoint where a new product, service or ways of working could fit, to influencing behaviour, before testing & trialling.
Data: Alerts for aquaculture
Advanced warning of any issues is vital in the fast growing aquaculture industry. Martin Sutcliffe CIEL’s Aquaculture Specialist, is joined by the team at RS Aqua, to discuss how data and technology are supporting producers and what it means for the future of the sector.
Data: Deployment in animal health
Covering many key health issues facing UK livestock today, looking at welfare issues and how data analysis can help, CIEL’s Animal Health Specialist Grace O’Gorman explores the main themes highlighted in a previous Member webinar.
Data: The global perspective for livestock farming
Giving us a fascinating global perspective on the importance of data, the challenges and the benefits for the livestock industry, host Helen Brookes is joined by Emma Buckby and Nicole Buckley-Biggs from CIEL Member Agriwebb.
Welcome to the CIEL Insights Podcast
Welcome to the CIEL Insights podcast! In this episode CIEL’s Business Development Manager Helen Brooks introduces the podcast and what future episodes will include.
Data: Challenges and potential for livestock
Despite its ability to highlight trends and improve efficiency, data is often not used to its full potential. We welcome Hugh Martineau from CIEL Member Map of Ag, to discuss the challenges facing the livestock sector and how he, and his team, make full use of the data they collect.
