
The Sustainable Food Trust podcast questions current food production methods and sheds light on the future of farming. Chief Executive Patrick Holden hears from a range of voices, including policymakers, business leaders, food producers and campaigners, about some of the issues facing farming systems across the world.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 83 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureFoodArts | |||

In this episode of the SFT Podcast, Patrick Holden is joined by doctor, broadcaster and bestselling author Chris van Tulleken for a wide-ranging conversation about ultra-processed food, public health, farming and the future of our food systems. Best ... more
What's really going on in food and farming? Two farmers – Patrick Holden, founder of the Sustainable Food Trust, and Stuart Oates, founder of the Fossil Free Farm project – get behind the headlines to unpack the biggest stories shaping what we eat, h... more
For this episode of the SFT Podcast, we hear from Owen Shiers – Welsh folk singer, researcher, grain grower and cultural historian.
In his late 20s, Owen was rewarded a scholarship from the Finzi Trust to research folk music in Ceredigion, where he... more
What's really going on in food and farming? Two farmers – Patrick Holden, founder of the Sustainable Food Trust, and Stuart Oates, founder of the Fossil Free Farm project – get behind the headlines to unpack the biggest stories shaping what we eat, h... more
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Well done Patrick, first for conducting that interview in the first place and second - and perhaps equally importantly, asking the questions that are on everyone's mind about this fascinating subject. What Zach Bush is saying of course is nothing short of explosive, not just about the buccaneering of the Chemical companies "How can glyphosate still be on sale in Sainsbury's??? FFS - when Bayer set $10 billion aside to pay thousands of cases brought against them seeking compensation (because they... more
Brilliant podcast with eloquent experts on a topic which urgently needs addressing.
Keep up the great work!
Patrick asks the questions we need answers to. The guests are uniformly fascinating. An urgent and important listen.
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This show explores how farming, food systems, and policy intersect, often challenging conventional production methods and spotlighting regenerative and local approaches. Conversations span sustainability, agroecology, governance, biodiversity, and cultural dimensions of food, with guests ranging from farmers and chefs to scientists and reform-minded leaders. The program stands out for its candid discussions about systemic change, practical pathways for more resilient food networks, and a willingness to critique established industries in favor of transparent, regenerative solutions.
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Recent guests on The Sustainable Food Trust Podcast include:
1. Patrick Holden
2. Owen Shiers
3. India Hamilton
4. Molly Biddell
5. Rupert Sheldrake
6. Nic Renison
7. Jamie Feilden
8. Dani Nierenberg
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