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Podcast Snippet: Talkin' Nutrient Dense Food Production with Dan Kittredge #nutrientdensefoods

In this episode of Talkin’ After Hours, the LCDC’s Kate Tarrant and guest host Mark Tupman chat to Dan Kittredge, farmer, educator, and founder of the Bionutrient Association. Dan has …become one of the leading proponents of “nutrient density,” with ground breaking research to measure and define food quality, and linking it directly to how it’s grown.

Our conversation delves into the significance of nutrient density in food, the challenges of defining it, and the critical role of soil health in achieving high nutritional quality. Dan also shares his journey in sustainable agriculture, the establishment of the Bionutrient Institute, and the ongoing quest to understand and improve nutrient density in food systems.

Listen to the full podcast here: https://lowerblackwood.libsyn.com/talkin-nutrient-dense-food-production-with-dan-kittredge

Dan is spreading the word globally, and is currently on an epic world tour, bringing his Certificate-Level Masterclass in Nutrient-Dense Food to Australia and New Zealand this April & May. For more information on Dan and the course head to https://www.dankittredge.com/

This podcast forms part of a collaborative project with RegenWA called ‘Make Your Hectares Count’. The project is supported by funding from the Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program and you can find out more about it on the RegenWA website at regenwa.com.Show More

Podcast Snippet: Talkin' Nutrient Dense Food Production with Dan Kittredge #nutrientdensefoods

In this episode of Talkin’ After Hours, the LCDC’s Kate Tarrant and …

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Podcast Snippet: Syntropic Framing with Charles Otway and Jasper Harvey

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Plant Diversity and Livestock Health with Professor Fred Provenza

This Talkin’ After Hours webinar discusses the impact of plant …

This Talkin’ After Hours webinar discusses the impact of plant diversity on livestock health and the concept of nutritional wisdom in animals. It explores the role of flavor feedback relationships …and transgenerational linkages in shaping food preferences and self-medication behaviors. The importance of plant diversity in improving soil health, enhancing livestock performance, and preventing diseases is highlighted. The webinar also touches on the significance of plant diversity for human health and the quality of agricultural products. The conversation explores the importance of plant diversity in livestock diets and its impact on the flavor, nutritional value, and health benefits of meat and dairy products. Fred emphasizes the decline in phytochemical richness in modern fruits and vegetables due to industrial agriculture practices. He discusses the role of diverse diets in enhancing the flavor and biochemical richness of meat and dairy products. The conversation also touches on the spiritual and ecological aspects of our relationship with food and the importance of regenerative agriculture.

– Plant diversity plays a crucial role in improving livestock health and performance.
– Flavor feedback relationships and transgenerational linkages influence food preferences and self-medication behaviors in animals.
– Plant diversity enhances soil health and nutrient availability, leading to better livestock health.
– Diverse mixtures of plants provide a wide range of phytochemicals that have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties.
– Plant diversity is important for human health and the quality of agricultural products. Industrial agriculture has led to a decline in the flavor and nutritional value of meat and produce.
– Animals that consume diverse diets have meat and dairy products with enhanced flavor and biochemical richness.
– The phytochemical richness of an animal’s diet can influence the quality and health benefits of meat and dairy products.
Regenerative agriculture and the promotion of plant diversity can improve the flavor, nutritional value, and sustainability of our food.Show More

Podcast Snippet: Talkin Biochar with Professor Stephen Joseph

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Efficient & Effective Foliar Nutrition

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Podcast Snippet – Talkin' Dung Beetles with Kathy Dawson & Kylie Cook

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