Rethinking Livestock: Ecology, Economics & Real-World Systems

Rethinking Livestock: Ecology, Economics & Real-World Systems

"The biggest challenge we face is a transition in the way we think about the world... we need to rethink the role of livestock."

Nicolette Hahn Niman

Managing Ruminants: The Role of Grazing in Carbon Cycles

16th April 2026

Lena Michler
Simon Taugourdeau

Our Speakers:

  • Lena Michler is a socio-ecological researcher at the International Takhi Group with experience in rangeland management and pastoralist systems.
  • Simon Taugourdeau is a rangeland ecologist at CIRAD, specializing in modeling the carbon and nitrogen cycles in tropical and temperate grasslands.

Beyond Methane: Assessing the Full Ecosystem Value of Livestock

23rd April 2026

David Crowfoot
Liz Jackson

Our Speakers:

  • David Crowfoot is a Lean specialist and founder of Footwork First, applying lean management principles to agriculture and livestock systems.
  • Liz Jackson is a researcher and consultant specializing in the economics of regenerative livestock production and holistic management.

Regenerative Grazing: Practical Tools for Farm Profitability

30th April 2026

Zoé Guy
Tiago Silva

Our Speakers:

  • Zoé Guy is a regenerative agriculture consultant with expertise in grazing planning and biological monitoring for livestock farms.
  • Tiago Silva is a project manager at Food4Sustainability focusing on regenerative grazing implementation and carbon monitoring.