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• Journey Back to Namibia: Food & Farming

  Nerds, let's jump in to episode 3 of Journey Back to Namibia. In episode 3, Ryan & Nadia jump into one of the most important topics for rural people in Namibia. Food & farming. They are joined by two farmers, Uaperendua & Joseph to hear about how farming has changed during the drought & what support they need to be able to provide food security for their community. Guest appearances: Uaperendua Muzuma & Joseph Muzuma - farmers in Ehi Rovipuka Conservancy. Siegfried Muzuma - conservancy committee member & our translator for this episode. Show notes:  NACSO Website Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at [email protected]. To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird  This episode has been funded by the UK International Development from the UK Government, however, the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the UK Government’s official policies.

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• Nature News - Week 10 - Pests Aside & A New New Forest

  This week Ryan finds himself questioning whether he's being pest-imistic that a 10% reduction in harmful pesticides on UK farms isn't enough.....surely we can be doing better? After sharing some random news about a huge block of ice hanging around outside South Georgia, Nadia tells us all about the new plans for 20 millions trees being planted in the south of England! Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Whoppi Iceberg / Pesticides / New Trees! Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at [email protected]. To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

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• Nature News - Week 9 - Crying Wolf & You've Got Whale

  Fighting food waste is always on the agenda for many countries but how on earth does opening up the law to hunt wolves help with that? Spain recent took a vote & Ryan explains the thinking behind this......but would it work? Nadia shares some shocking statistics about whales & how new AI technology could help make them......less shocking. Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Wolves in Spain/Whales & Boats Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at [email protected]. To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

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• Nature News - Week 8 - Stateside Peregrine Falcons & A Risky Road

  Just a few decades after peregrine falcons make a comeback in USA, a new threat appears as conservationists notice declines in breeding populations & Nadia dives into what the heck is going on! Ryan shares a story from the Amazon Rainforest as the city of Belem prepares for COP30 in Autumn this year but are the consequences too much to justify the preparations? Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Peregrine Falcons / Amazon Rainforest Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at [email protected]. To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

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• Nature News - Week 7 - Community Care & Polar Bear Trade

  If it's one word you hear us mention a lot it's "community" & on this week's Nature News, Nadia once again shows the power it can have. A community in Sussex, UK, that have worked together & managed to get council agreed rights to the River Ouse. Ryan then tackles a tricky story of Polar Bear hunting & trade in Canada & a recent article calling out WWF for facilitating in both of these but......is it that simple? Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Woolly Mice / River Ouse / Polar Bear WWF Article / Polar Bear Official Hunting Regulations Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at [email protected]. To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

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