Episode 8: Living Knowledge - Glyphosate and Food Sovereignty with Dr. Jessica Hutchings

In this episode, Dr. Jessica Hutchings — a leading voice in Indigenous food sovereignty— shares how Māori knowledge and the Hua Parakore organic framework are reshaping the future of food. She explores the deep connections between land, spirit, and community, and how reclaiming Indigenous growing practices can heal both people and planet. Through themes of kai sovereignty, environmental justice, and collective consciousness, this conversation offers a powerful invitation to reimagine our relationship with food, nature, and one another.

 

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Bio: Dr Jessica Hutchings is a leading voice in Indigenous food sovereignty whose work bridges mātauranga Māori, environmental justice, and whānau wellbeing. A Hua Parakore–verified grower and longtime advocate for Māori organics, Jessica stewards both land and knowledge on her 12-acre farm, where she grows kai with her family.

 

With more than three decades of experience, Jessica has shaped national and global conversations on soil, food systems, and the future of Indigenous-led regeneration. Her books Te Mahi Māra Hua Parakore and Te Mahi Oneone Hua Parakore are widely recognised guides to growing and living in harmony with whenua. In 2023, she was named one of Aotearoa’s Top 50 Women in Food and Drink and a finalist for New Zealander of the Year (Environment).

 

In this series, Jessica brings grounded clarity, cultural depth, and a fierce commitment to restoring our relationship with land through Indigenous wisdom and collective action.

 

Website: ⁠theinvisibleingredient.org

Citations: Citations Here

 

Special thanks to the incredible teams at farmersfootprint.us and farmersfootprint.org.au⁠ ⁠as well as podbyron.com.au ⁠for their amazing support in producing the show. ⁠

 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in The Invisible Ingredient podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Farmer’s Footprint or any affiliated organisation. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered as medical, legal, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult qualified professionals before making decisions relating to health, farming practices, or environmental management.

 

The Invisible Ingredient shares conversations that awaken awareness of how our food systems, environment, and health are intertwined. We invite you to listen with curiosity, explore the research, and carry forward what resonates on your own path toward healthier people, land, and communities.