Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food

#086: Digital detox: Mycotoxin management meets modern technology - Nick Adams

Some farming challenges are as age-old as farming itself, including mitigating mycotoxins and the threat they impose. Nick Adams and his team of mycotoxin experts analyze feed samples in a state-of-the-art lab in order to support farmers in the field. He joins us to discuss how far modern technology has come in helping producers protect feed and food safety, and just how far could it go.

#085: Gut instinct: Personal wellness and the gut microbiome - Dr. Amy Coleman

As a child, doctors said her health would hold her back. She went on to become the first female commander of the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Clinic. Dr. Amy Coleman, author of "Discovering Your Own Doctor Within," on her journey to wellness and helping others improve their mind and body through gut health.

#084: Amazon, Alibaba and millennials: The future of retail - David Donnan

A fundamental shift in consumer behavior is underway. How is agriculture responding to the new demands of the next generation? David Donnan is a senior partner with A.T. Kearney, a global management consulting firm that closely studies current and future retail trends. He shares the new driving forces behind purchase decisions and explains how farmers stand poised to benefit.

#082: Healthy as a horse: Probiotics and equine performance - Dr. William Bernard

Horses encounter unique challenges that can impact health and overall performance. As equestrians take a closer look at gut health, what benefits do probiotics offer? Renowned equine veterinarian Dr. William Bernard works in the heart of horse country. He joins us to discuss the delicate bacteria balance and explains why all probiotics are not created equal.

#081: Beneath the surface: Producing quality fish feed with sustainable resources - Ruben Groot

The aquaculture industry continues to experience rapid growth - and growing pains. At the Alltech Coppens Aqua Centre, researchers are quickly addressing today's challenges and developing tomorrow's solutions. Joining us for an in-depth look is Ruben Groot, an aquafeed nutritionist and part of the research and development team at Alltech Coppens.

#080: Growing forward with new digital tools - John Power

How important to the future of farming are advanced technologies such as automation and artificial intelligence? Can technology help fill the void created by labor shortages? Joining us with a bird's eye view of this new era in agriculture is John Power, who advises stakeholders as they navigate the global agri-food chain.

#079: Startup: Ag-tech and the entrepreneurial spirit - Patrick Walsh

As farmers increasingly go digital, ag-tech is now among the fastest-growing sectors in technology. For startups eager to stake their claim, a clear path to market remains a challenge. That's where Dogpatch Labs and The Pearse Lyons Accelerator come in. Patrick Walsh, founder of Dogpatch Labs, Ireland's leading startup hub, discusses the innovation ecosystem and shares what he's learned about the entrepreneurial spirit.

#078: First-rate fillets: Opportunities in aquaculture - Dr. Philip Lyons

The world's fastest-growing food-production sector faces several challenges. Can the young aquaculture industry meet the demand for premium products while addressing issues like sustainability, access to quality feed ingredients and the public's perception of farmed fish? Dr. Philip Lyons of the Alltech Coppens Aqua Centre joins us to discuss how innovation is turning the tide.

#077: Is the pesticide industry headed toward science - or science fiction? - John Perry

Just as consumers demanded — and received — antibiotic-free meat, the drumbeat is building for pesticide-free crop production. Is that a realistic goal? What are the trade-offs? John Perry, agronomic services team manager with Simplot Grower Solutions, joins us to discuss the future of crop science.

#076: The global rise of CRISPR - Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou

The global population is growing at a rate that will outpace our food supply. How do we feed the world without exhausting its resources? CRISPR has proven to be a sustainable solution, but will regulations and public perception allow science to unleash this powerful tool? To answer these questions and more, we went straight to the source: Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou, whose groundbreaking CRISPR research gives rise to the next frontier in global agriculture.