scigest - Plant & Food Research podcast
Welcome to Scigest - podcast-sized servings of digestible science from Plant & Food Research. Join us as we explore the advancements and impact our scientists are making in food production, including developing new cultivars, innovative new foods, to bioprotection science, AI and technology, and creating sustainable production systems. Listen to our scientists as they share and discuss current research in Aotearoa New Zealand, and beyond in this award-winning podcast collection. Make sure to visit www.plantandfood.com/scigest for even more information on Scigest!
To help you discover the podcast topics and research that interests you, Scigest is split into series, each covering different scientific topics. The series are as follows:
PPF: People|Planet|Food
FTS: From the sea
FTL: From the land
BDIS: Biosecurity, disease and insect science
STK: Science in the kitchen
NT: New technologies
ID: International development
SLFM: Science life for me (Our people)
SMAS: Science movers and shakers
SIS: Starting in science
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Episodes
- 177
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Crossing Borders: Embracing A Science Career in New Zealand (SIS)
From language barriers to cultural adjustments, international students and professionals face unique challenges when relocating to a new country to pursue their science careers. In this podcast episo…
Thu 25 Jan 2024
Jolon Dyer: From introvert to science leader (SLFM)
Science careers can take many paths, some planned and some not. This week Tom Moore speaks to Jolon Dyer who is the GM Science Services at Plant & Food Research about his fascinating science journey …
Tue 19 Dec 2023
Dr David Teulon Biosecurity and beyond (SLFM)
Today on Scigest we speak to Dr David Teulon - an entomologist and Principal Scientist at Plant & Food Research. During his 30-plus year career in science, Dr Teulon has championed sustainable pest m…
Tue 12 Dec 2023
Fresh findings on beneficial insects (BIOSECURITY)
Scientists studying the pollination of native plants have been surprised by the large number of insect visitors contributing to pollination, which bodes well for those planting native species on thei…
Mon 27 Nov 2023
Working with wētā (SLS)
In Marlborough’s Awatere Valley ground wētā are a common sight on some vineyards, burrowing in soft irrigated soil beneath the vines. Winemakers are keen to find ways to co-exist with this taonga spe…
Thu 16 Nov 2023
Starfish powered skincare (SB)
Scientists are working to find to a use for 1000s of unwanted starfish, which have been decimating mussel beds in Bay of Plenty’s Ōhiwa Harbour. In partnership with mana whenua, research institutes W…
Tue 31 Oct 2023
The future urban consumer (SITK)
When developing new food technologies and farming systems, it is critical to consider consumer attitudes towards these technologies. Plant & Food Research’s Future Urban Consumer programme has been d…
Thu 12 Oct 2023
Cultivating Innovation: 45 Years of Transforming Horticulture with Dr Jim Walker (SLFM)
Over his 45-year career, Dr Jim Walker has driven significant change in the horticultural sector, using his scientific expertise to develop innovative tools and techniques for managing pests and dise…
Thu 28 Sep 2023
Alex Leonard: charting a new course (SLFM)
Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of marine science with Phd scientist Alex Leonard and new Scigest podcast host, Julie Blommaert. Learn how Alex's journey into marine science paved the w…
Thu 14 Sep 2023
Recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle (FTL)
Cyclone Gabrielle was a devastating event that caused widespread damage to the pipfruit growing region of the Hawkes Bay. Today Rebecca Bloomer speaks to scientist Jim Walker and research orchard man…
Thu 31 Aug 2023
New materials for new beginnings (SLFM)
In this episode we meet Dr. Roshan Khadka, who is working on a new way to power wearable health devices. Roshan's science journey started in his hometown of Kathmandu, Nepal before a PhD funded by Pl…
Thu 17 Aug 2023
Beyond the desk – making an impact through science leadership (SLFM)
In this Scigest episode we speak to Plant & Food Research’s new chief executive, Mark Piper. Mark joined the organisation three months ago after a 30 year stint at Fonterra, where he held leadership …
Thu 03 Aug 2023
Diving into seafood science (SLFM)
In this podcast episode we meet Julie Bloomaert, a Post-doctoral Scientist at Plant & Food Research. Julie works in the Seafood Production group - with a background in biology and genetics she's aimi…
Sun 23 Jul 2023
Moving forwards no matter the hurdles (SLFM)
A journey into a science career can be fraught with many challenges along the way. Today we speak to Luna Hasna about her inspiring and multi hurdled journey - from a young girl in Bangladesh with a …
Thu 06 Jul 2023
Finding Funding for ECR's (SIS)
Early Career Researchers (ECRs) struggle to fund their research. With very few funding opportunities within New Zealand and high competition for them, most ECRs feel unprepared and uninformed about h…
Thu 22 Jun 2023
Indoor farming - future or fad? (FTL)
Indoor farming might be part of the solution to the global food security crisis, but how ready are we for this change in the way we produce fruit and vegetables? Scigest host Rebecca Bloomer sits dow…
Mon 12 Jun 2023
A legacy of international impact (ID)
Plant Pathologist Dr Bob Fullerton has improved horticulture and changed lives in developing countries for nearly 50 years.
Bob sat down with Scigest while he was back in Aotearoa New Zealand to disc…
Wed 24 May 2023
Passing the PhD: how to defend your thesis (SIS)
Imagine this – you have two hours to prove to a room of experts that your PhD research was good enough to land you a doctorate. Daunting, right? In this episode, Dr Yongyan Peng (Angel) joins ex-PhD …
Thu 04 May 2023
Try before you buy (SLFM)
Science careers can be diverse. How do you pick which path to follow? Starting out with a series of contract roles, Plant Physiology Scientist and PhD student Kris Kramer-Walter took the try-before-y…
Tue 25 Apr 2023
The importance of mentoring (SIS)
In today’s episode, scigest host Erin Stroud chats to her personal mentor Dr Priya Subramanian, Plant & Food Research’s Dr Jill Stanley, and Student Support Adviser for Māori and Pacific students Liz…
Mon 10 Apr 2023
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