Podcasts: English description
Organic Rice Cultivation in India
Rice is one of the most important staple foods in India and is also grown in large parts of the country. Elias and Shamika run a small organic rice farm where they grow different varieties of rice. With the students they discuss Indian agriculture and food culture as well as give them an insight into their own rice cultivation.
A podcast episode by Bennit, Jason, Jonas and Toni; SKS Campus Technicus BBG
Corn in Mexico
Corn is one of the foundations of Mexican cuisine. Unlike in Germany, where the yellow sweet corn is grown almost exclusively, there are countless types of corn in Mexico that are used in very different ways in Mexican cuisine. Food expert Nayeli Lama Arteaga provides an insight into maize cultivation and Mexican cuisine.
A podcast episode by Lisa, Alex, Charlotte and Maria; SKS Campus Technicus BBG
Chinampas in Mexico
Chinampas are small islands surrounded by water and can be found in the middle of Mexico City. These islands are used for food production. It sounds unusual, but they have a very long tradition in Mexico. Our food expert Raúl Mondragón Segura explains what Chinampas are all about, what is grown on them and why the Chinampa tradition is at risk of extinction.
A podcast episode by Antonia, Sofia, Emely and Luna; SKS Campus Technicus BBG
Honey Gatherers in India
Madhu Ravishankar is communications manager at Last Forest Enterprises, a company from South India that produces sustainable and fair honey. Last forest works with so called "honey gatherers", who have been collecting honey of the giant rock bee from rock walls and trees for many generations. In this podcast episode you can find out what the everyday life of the honey gatherers looks like and how the company generates fair prices for the workers.
A podcast episode by Leo, Emily, Fabian and Angeli; SKS Campus Technicus BBG
You can find further information >>here
Coffee production in Brazil
In this podcast session, the students reinact an interview with a coffee producer from Brazil. They discuss coffee varieties, coffee bean treatments and international trade and selling.
A podcast episode by Bea, Ezaan, Lydia, Eddie, Yuliia and Patricia; Nelson Mandela School Berlin
Slow Food Gardens in Togo
In this interview, journalist Kokou Honoré Sotia, national coordinator of the Slow Food network in Togo and head of the Slow Food communications group West Africa, informs us about the Slow Food movement and the Slow Food project Gardens in Africa. Among other topics, Kokou talks about his educational work, the conservation of indigenous methods and how his project is focused on empowering women in his society.
A podcast episode by Tracy, Kayla, Valentino and Tawana; Nelson Mandela School Berlin
Chocolate production in Mexico (Part 1)
This first part of the interview with Mónica Ortíz Lozano from LaRifa Chocolateria in Mexico covers the history of cacao, its importance in Mexico and how this plays a role in Mónica's work.
A podcast episode by Alexandra, Catharina and Darshini; Nelson Mandela School Berlin
The project can be found on Instagram: @larifachocolateria
Chocolate production in Mexico (Part 2)
In the second part of the interview with Mónica Ortíz Lozano from LaRifa Chocolateria in Mexico the students talk to her about fairness and sustainable cocoa production.
A podcast episode by Alexandra, Catharina and Darshini; Nelson Mandela School Berlin
The project can be found on Instagram: @larifachocolateria
Agroforestry in Brazil
Karina and Thales from Brazil introduce their project ProNobis. They explain what they grow on their farm, how they integrate mushrooms and how sustainable farming can look like in an agroforesty system.
A podcast episode by Lev, Savva, Andrii and Timofyy; Nelson Mandela School Berlin
You can find further information (in Portuguese) >>here
Slow Food Brazil
Gabi Bonhila is an advisory board member of Slow Food Brazil, coordinator of the Slow Food Youth Network in Brazil (SFYN) and is part of the Slow Food Brazil communications team. This interview revolves around her work for Slow Food Brazil, the different activities Slow Food Brazil organises and the global Slow Food community.
A podcast episode by Diego, Mateo and Abdallah; Nelson Mandela School Berlin
You can find the website of Slow Food Brazil >>here
Food Activism in Sri Lanka (Part 1)
In this first part of the interview with Ravindra Kariyawasam from Sri Lanka, the students talk to him about biodiversity in Sri Lanka as well as about his commitment to a sustainable food system.
A podcast episode by Yaje, Mina and Ronan; Nelson Mandela School Berlin
Sustainable tea production in Sri Lanka (Part 2)
The second part of the interview with Ravindra Kariyawasam from Sri Lanka introduces information on sustainable tea production in Sri Lanka, on the importance of tea for Sri Lankan society as well as on fairness and climate change.
A podcast episode by Rohan, Rawand, Sybe and Naufal; Nelson Mandela School Berlin
Community Garden Project South Africa (Part 1)
This first podcast episode of our series "Edible Connections Radio" features Thapelo Xabanisa and Baluleka Sisusa from Feed the Kaltsha in South Africa. In their organic garden project they plant seasonal vegetables that they sell at local markets and to local restaurants to contribute to local economic development. In this first podcast episode about their project, the students interview Thapelo and Baluleka about the project's history and the idea behind it.
A podcast episode by Henning, Antonia, Maya, Isabella, Luisa and Cordelia; Herzog-Ernst-Gymnasium Uelzen
The project can be found on Instagram: @feed_the_khaltsha
Community Garden Project South Africa (Part 2)
This second podcast episode about Thapelo Xabanisa from Feed the Kaltsha in South Africa gives an insight on his motivation, his wishes and his dreams. He explains how his childhood experiences as well as his role models influenced his decision to fund his NGO and how he faces difficulties such as discrimination and climate change.
A podcast episode by Pia, Fine, Kiana, Tamina and Sophia; Herzog-Ernst-Gymnasium Uelzen
The project can be found on Instagram: @feed_the_khaltsha
Permaculture and Forest Gardening in South Africa
In this podcast episode, chef Mark tells us about La Vista Lodge in South Africa. The hotel has created an edible permaculture food forest to grow organic food for its guests and staff.
A podcast episode by Noah, Lara, Lale, Matti, Jarne, Lennard and Rayk; Herzog-Ernst-Gymnasium Uelzen
More information about the project can be found at https://lavistalodge.com/de/blogs/food-forest/growing-a-food-forest-in-plettenberg-bay
Permaculture in South Africa
In this podcast episode we introduce Kathryn from Numbi Valley Farm. She and her partner run the farm according to permaculture principles and have thus been able to establish ecologically valuable food production despite poorly fertile soils. In the podcast episode, Kathryn explains how the farm was founded, what they offer today and which principles are important to them.
More information about the project can be found at https://numbivalley.webs.com/
A podcast episode by Johannes, Hannes, Len, Dominic, Maximilian and Mathias; Herzog-Ernst-Gymnasium Uelzen
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