Podcasts
Listen to our experts discuss a wide range of topics from indigenous forestry in Aotearoa to the future of biotechnology.
Branching Out: reflections on indigenous forestry
This podcast series is hosted by Scion's Ki-Taurangi Bradford and features Greg Steward, emeritus scientist.
The latest episode centres on the state of forests/forestry in Aotearoa.
Bringing down the cost of planting natives | Farmers Weekly Podcast
Scion is working to establish more native forests across Aotearoa New Zealand to help the country meet its climate goals. In April, Portfolio leader - establishing indigenous forests, Simeon Smaill, spoke with Bryan Gibson on the Farmers Weekly NZ podcast about the opportunities and benefits of native planitng - and why New Zealand needs a 'radiata pine' moment.
Spotlight on sustainability at Scion | Plant and Food
The Crown Reasearch Institutes Sustainability Group is shining a light on its members over the next few months. First up, Kim McGrouther - sustainability lead and research group leader at Scion.
- Watch as Kim shares insights into sustainability
The biosecurity risks of windblown pests and diseases | Cut the Crop
Cut the Crop host Alison Stewart chats with Scion’s atmospheric scientist, Ilze Pretorius, about the biosecurity risks of windblown pests and diseases.
Ilze shares insights into her role co-leading Protecting Aotearoa from Wind-Dispersed Pests, a Scion-led, MBIE-supported research programme that’s developing an Aerobiological Surveillance and Prediction system (ASAP) to monitor and manage windborne pest movement.
Alec Foster | Rural Roundup
Scion's Acting General Manager for Forests to Biobased Products, Alec Foster, recently joined Andrew Thompson on The Rural Roundup podcast to dive into an exciting discussion about the future of biotechnology.
During their conversation, Alec provided commentary on the Gene Technology Bill and the key role that technological advancements play in shaping the future of the industry.