Today, as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar podcast, which aims to share the stories of Nuffield UK Alumni, we welcome Liz Bowles and Jim Baird. 🌍✨
Jim Baird, a dairy farmer from Lanark 🐄, shares his journey from studying entrepreneurship through Nuffield to becoming vice-chair of Nuffield UK. He discusses his focus on regenerative agriculture 🌱, rotational grazing, reducing chemical inputs, and his work with First Milk’s sustainability initiatives. His passion for balancing productivity with environmental stewardship is evident in his approach. 🚜🌿
Liz Bowles, CEO of Farm Carbon Toolkit 🌾, reflects on her experience as a Nuffield Scholar studying collaboration in the red meat sector. She discusses her dedication to regenerative agriculture, the importance of soil health 🌍, and the evolution of carbon footprinting in farming. Her work focuses on helping farmers reduce emissions while improving profitability and biodiversity. 🌱💡
The conversation explores key sustainability themes, including the role of dung beetles 🪲, the challenges of multi-species swards, and the opportunities in regenerative agriculture. Both guests highlight the importance of adaptability, data-driven decision-making 📊, and supporting farmers through collaboration and knowledge exchange. 🌾🗣️
Jim and Liz also reflect on their Nuffield journeys ✈️, sharing how the scholarship opened doors to global learning and shaped their careers. They emphasise the need for continuous learning, networking, and innovation in agriculture to build resilient and sustainable farming systems. 🌍🤝
Enjoy! 😊
Thank you to Howden Rural for their support of this project.
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