About this episode
In this episode, ffinlo Costain interviews Lieutenant General Richard Nugee about the intersection of soil fertility and defense issues.
In this episode of Farm Gate Leaders, ffinlo Costain speaks to Lieutenant General Richard Nugee. Nugee is a retired British Army officer who served in senior roles, including Chief of Defence People. He's also a Soil Star - a member of a group of scientists and experts, each a pioneer in their respective field, who share a commitment to soil as a lever to deliver action on climate change.
People in this episode
Host: ffinlo Costain
Guest: Lieutenant General Richard Nugee
Topics covered
- soil fertility
- climate change
- defense
Keywords
- Soil Star
- British Army
- climate action
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