Best Agri Recruitment Podcasts (2024)

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Red Tractor, Food Assurance, the UK Food Industry and Careers 27:52

3h ago27:52

27:52

Unlock the secrets of the UK's food industry with insights from Steven Shields, Technical and Sustainability Director at Huntapac Produce, and Sam Trevey, Fresh Produce Technical Manager at Red Tractor. Discover what Red Tractor's assurance really means for food safety and traceability, and learn how these industry veterans have navigated their imp…

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The Pig Farming Industry in the UK and Career Opportunities Available 37:14

27d ago37:14

37:14

What drives a seasoned farmer to shift from beef and sheep farming to the dynamic world of pig farming? Our guest, Mark Jagger from BQP, shares his compelling journey that spans over three decades in the heart of the UK's pig industry. From his early beginnings influenced by childhood passion and overcoming academic hurdles to his transition driven…

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Sir Mark Spencer of the Conservative Party - "Election Policies of the Conservatives for Agriculture & Farming" 39:36

1M ago39:36

39:36

Find out about the Conservatives plans for agriculture and farming before the next General Election, with our special guest, Sir Mark Spencer, the Minister of State in the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs. Hear firsthand how Mark's upbringing on a dairy farm shaped his journey into politics and led to his recent recognition as a …

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Dan Boatright-Greene of the Liberal Democrats – 'The Policies of the Liberal Democrats in Agriculture & Farming' 35:01

1M ago35:01

35:01

Dan Boatright-Greene, the Liberal Democrat candidate for West Worcestershire, takes us on a remarkable journey from his roots in archaeology and geology to his current political ambitions. Inspired by his military family background and a deep commitment to community service, Dan shares his story of overcoming challenges to make a real impact as bot…

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AgriCulture Live with Tess Howe of TIAH - “Skills Needed for the Future of Farming and Attracting Gen Z to Agriculture” 34:41

2M ago34:41

34:41

Curious about the future of farming and how the industry is adapting to modern workforce needs? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Tess Howe, Head of Partnerships and Policy at The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (TIAH). Discover Tess's inspiring journey and learn how TIAH is revolutionizing training for farmers, focusing on k…

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Agri-Tech's New Frontier The Sky-High Potential of Drones in Farming 26:52

2M ago26:52

26:52

Discover the future of farming as Edwin Nicholls from DroneAg joins us to unravel the transformative role of drones in agriculture. Get ready to embark on a fascinating journey through Edwin's personal pathway into agri-tech, as he reveals the cutting-edge software that's catapulting farmers into a new era of data-driven decision making. We'll navi…

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AgriCulture Live Episode 10 with John Giles of Promar International - "Issues Affecting the UK Agri-Food Market" 41:40

3M ago41:40

41:40

Venture into the dynamic world of agri-food markets with the guidance of John Giles, a seasoned expert at Promar International. Our latest episode brings to light the transformative shifts in UK agriculture through John's lens, as he draws upon his rich experiences across 60 nations and deep involvement in agricultural commodities. From the omnipre…

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AgriCulture Live Episode 9 with guest Owen Atkinson - "Are Cows Ruining the Planet?" 36:50

4M ago36:50

36:50

Join us as we explore the transformative landscape of dairy farming with Owen Atkinson, the mastermind behind Dairy Veterinary Consultancy Limited. Owen, a dairy vet with a knack for innovation, shares his journey from a farm-bred scientist to an RCVS specialist, and how this path has fuelled his commitment to revolutionizing dairy cattle health. W…

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AgriCulture Live Episode 8 with guest Jack Potter from Wild Capital - "Biodiversity, Net Gain and Nutrient Neutrality" 37:49

4M ago37:49

37:49

AgriCulture Live Episode 8 with guest Jack Potter from Wild Capital - "Biodiversity, Net Gain and Nutrient Neutrality" Embark on an enlightening journey with Jack Potter from Wild Capital, where we navigate the verdant pathways of biodiversity, net gain, and nutrient neutrality. Jack's transition from his roots in farming to a beacon of conservatio…

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AgriCulture Live Episode 7 with guest Alex Hardie from Harper Adams University - "Attracting New Talent Into Agriculture" 44:07

5M ago44:07

44:07

Embark on a journey into the heart of "Attracting New Talent Into Agriculture" with Rebekah Shields of Agricultural Recruitment Specialists, and our distinguished guest Alex Hardie from the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University. Together, we uncover the university's pivotal role in nurturing a new wave of agri-profession…

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AgriCulture Live Episode 6 with guest & Nuffield Scholar - Andrew Sincock from Agriton - “Low Input Farming Systems” 44:22

5M ago44:22

44:22

Explore the fusion of tradition and innovation in agriculture with Cornish farmer and agricultural director Andrew Sincock, our distinguished guest who brings his wealth of experience as a Nuffield Scholar to the table. We traverse the globe through Andrew's eyes, gaining insights into sustainable farming practices and the crucial exchange of knowl…

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AgriCulture Live #5 with special guest Amy Watkins from Agrii - “The Importance of Sustainability in Agriculture” 29:36

6M ago29:36

29:36

🌿🌾 Join Us for AgriCulture Live - Episode Five with Amy Watkins Gear up for an inspiring session of our LinkedIn Live series, AgriCulture Live, where we delve into sustainable practices within the food supply chain! Special Guest: Amy Watkins, a passionate advocate for sustainability at Agrii We are proud to welcome Amy Watkins to share her insight…

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AgriCulture Live Episode 2 with guest Mark Scott from Savills - "The Shortage of New Entrants into the Agricultural Sector" 35:00

6M ago35:00

35:00

🌾🚀 AgriCulture Live - Episode Two A not-to-be-missed episode of our LinkedIn Live series, AgriCulture Live, where we explore the dynamic world of agricultural recruitment and talent management! 🌟 Featuring Special Guest: Mark Scott 🌟 Join us as we welcome Mark Scott, a distinguished expert in HR and recruitment with a decade of experience shaping t…

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AgriCulture Live - Episode 3 with guest Stuart Dennis of BK Grain Handling Engineers - "Attracting Agricultural Engineers to the Sector" 31:41

6M ago31:41

31:41

🌾🔧 AgriCulture Live - Episode Three with Stuart Dennis of BK Grain Handling Engineers Get ready for an insightful exploration into the world of agricultural engineering in our episode of AgriCulture Live! 🌟 Special Guest: Stuart Dennis of BK Grain Handling Engineers We're thrilled to welcome Stuart Dennis, an experienced Health and Safety Advisor w…

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AgriCulture Live Episode 4 with guest Ciarán Murphy from DeLaval - " The Role of AI in the Dairy Industry and What it Means for the Future of Farming" 32:41

6M ago32:41

32:41

🐄💡 Tune in to AgriCulture Live - Episode Four with Ciarán Murphy Prepare to dive deep into the heart of dairy farming innovation on our next session of AgriCulture Live! 🌟 Featuring Guest: Ciarán Murphy, Sales Territory Manager UK & IRL at DeLaval 🌟 We're excited to host Ciarán Murphy, a dedicated professional with expertise in purchasing, stock co…

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AgriCulture Live - Episode 1 with Mike Panteli from Engage Crop Solutions - “The Challenges of Climate Change on Agriculture”. 20:20

6M ago20:20

20:20

AgriCulture Live - Episode One Join us for the inaugural episode of our new LinkedIn Live series, AgriCulture Live, where we dive deep into the world of agricultural innovation and expertise! 🌟 Special Guest: Michael Panteli In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Mike Panteli, a seasoned finance expert with over two decades of experience, large…

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Commercializing the Academic Research – and Managing Substantial Growth 36:46

1+ y ago36:46

36:46

Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (API) was launched to solve a big challenge. Commercialization within the life sciences. There’s a general lack of understanding of the technical and scientific capacity needed for a life sciences company to commercialize in Canada. API sought to fix that. Part incubator, part R&D, API helps companies scale up here…

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Attitude is More Important Than Technical Skills 41:20

1+ y ago41:20

41:20

Bishop Water Technologies is rapidly growing in Canada. Dedicated to the development of easy-to-use, low energy solutions for solids management, it’s a team that has worked for two decades to develop and optimize affordable technologies. So it may be surprising to hear CEO Kevin Bossy say technical skills have to take a back seat compared to attitu…

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Disruption to Make the World Better 51:13

1+ y ago51:13

51:13

The entrepreneurial mindset was introduced early to Ronen Benin by his parents. They had moved to Canada with degrees that weren’t recognized. So they taught him, if you’re going to build something, make sure you are always build something for yourself too. He never forgot that. Today Ronen is the founder and CEO of a number of companies now such a…

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The Surging Growth of Life Sciences in BC 36:37

1+ y ago36:37

36:37

Life Sciences BC CEO Wendy Hurlburt remembers the surge started with a spirit of collaboration just as COVID was beginning to impact the world. Then came the talent crunch that forced many members in BC to find creative ways to keep their operations open. The Metro-Vancouver bio economy has some 1,300 organizations which collectively employ about 1…

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Forward-Thinking. Forward-Acting. BIOVECTRA 32:42

1+ y ago32:42

32:42

PEI has become somewhat of a Mecca for the Bio Tech industry in Canada. And the biggest one is BIOVECTRA. It’s a company adding new team members seemingly every day having blossomed to over 600 in both PEI and Nova Scotia (and most of that growth during a global pandemic). For two consecutive years the company has been named one of Canada’s Top 100…

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Brunel Shares its Recruitment and Diversity Strategies 33:00

1+ y ago33:00

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If your job involves recruitment of talent, you know the name Brunel. In this episode Angelina Brathwaite, a Senior Client Partner with global network Brunel, shares what their offices are seeing when it comes to recruitment of talent in the life sciences. Is it better to have niche skills right now or a higher education? Are employees being realis…

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The Powerful Benefits of Diversity 29:36

1+ y ago29:36

29:36

Anessa is a software company specializing in biogas projects including anaerobic digestions. It’s headquartered in New Brunswick. They’re actively trying to recruit from the biogas side but in Atlantic Canada that’s a challenge. One thing Anessa did right away was adopt the principles of diversity and inclusion into their recruitment practices. Co-…

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The Science of Talent Podcast Trailer 1:44

1+ y ago1:44

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Clean Slate UV’s Approach to Solving Two Staffing Issues – Attraction + Diversification 29:29

1+ y ago29:29

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One of the founders of Clean Slate UV is a self-professed “Germaphobe.” It’s that kind of awareness that led to a company that created patented UV technology and intelligent software to solve, among other problems: Smartphones are the third hand we never wash! Clean Slate leverages the power of UV-C light to inactivate some of the most resilient ba…

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Scientific (and Talent) Discoveries at Applied Biological Materials Inc. 29:57

2y ago29:57

29:57

There’s a song by Drake that goes “Started from the bottom – now we’re here.” That could be Ryan Saranchuk’s career theme song at Applied Biological Materials. In this episode Ryan shares ABM’s approach to recruiting and retaining talent for the successful company. And he’s a poster board for the potential within the company having started as a co-…

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Growing the Digital Ag Eco-System AND Leaving No One Behind 28:00

2y ago28:00

28:00

Episode two of The Science of Talent focuses on the Agri-Bio subsector with Jacqueline Keena of EMILI. The Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative is dedicated to accelerating the adoption of the digital agriculture eco system in Manitoba and across the prairies. It was created to prepare and empower the Manitoba economy to leverage…

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DOUGLAS BOMFORD TRUST 50TH ANNIVERSARY 59:09

2y ago59:09

59:09

On the 7 September 2022, around 80 guests gathered at Springhill Barn near Pershore in Worcestershire to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Trust set up in the memory of Douglas Bomford, the driving force behind the invention of many well-known agricultural products still in common use today. The Trust’s aim is to support the future education, t…

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Biotechnology – One Part Science, Two Parts Human Resources 39:24

2y ago39:24

39:24

Bio Tech companies are committed to the business of science. It’s what we do every day. But there’s another commitment they’re engrossed in… attracting and retaining talented people. It’s an industry undergoing dramatic change with forecasts indicating the number of jobs will soon outnumber candidates by a ratio of four. So, what are Biotech leader…

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TALKING TURF with Stephen Edwards of InTurf - Inside Agri-Turf 42:56

2y ago42:56

42:56

The large scale growing and harvesting of natural turf only really began in the 1980/90s, but with the advent of high capacity machinery is now a year-round operation by specialist growers to meet an ever-growing demand from landscapers, parks, sports grounds and home owners. Chris talks to Stephen Edwards, who along with his twin brother Alex, run…

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BEHIND THE SCENES at the DOE SHOW with Graham Parker 22:43

2+ y ago22:43

22:43

The annual Doe Show staged by the multi-branch dealership Ernest Doe Ltd has been held every year since 1960. The 2020 show, always held during the first week of February, was staged a few weeks before the Government announced a complete lockdown due to the spreading pandemic. Determined to keep the show on the road, Doe sales director Graham Parke…

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CHALLENGES OF RECRUITMENT with Richard Charles, Simon Holmes, Jeremy Gibbs and David Kirschner - Inside Agri-Turf 42:55

2+ y ago42:55

42:55

For the third in this series of Agri-Turf Talks, a panel drawn from across the agri-turf sector discuss the issues they face recruiting new talent into the industry. The panel is: Richard Charles: After Sales Customer Care and Training Manager, UK and Ireland AGCO Corporation Simon Holmes : Group Service Manager Agriculture and Construction T H WHI…

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AUTO-ROLLER: 100 NOT OUT with Richard Robinson and Gary Barwell 28:19

2+ y ago28:19

28:19

A familiar sight at cricket grounds around the world, the Auto-Roller manufactured by Autoguide Equipment Ltd, reached its century in 2021. Hand-built by craftsmen at the company's Wiltshire factory, the Auto-Roller is the choice of many leading groundsmen at Test and County grounds for the upkeep and preparation of their playing surface. (0:41) Th…

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