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Apr 15, 2025 37 min

#80 Chirrup: Measuring nature with a microphone

from The Better Business Show Hosted by Narrative Matters

Biodiversity loss is one of the biggest, least understood risks facing our food system – and businesses are waking up to it. But measuring nature has never been easy. This time, we meet Conrad Young, founder of Chirrup, a startup using birdsong and bioacoustics to track biodiversity across farmland. Conrad shares how a quiet moment during the COVID lockdown inspired him to build a technology that helps retailers and suppliers, like Tesco and Diageo, get a clearer picture of ecological health in their supply chains. We explore why biodiversity matters to business, what birds can tell us about ecosystem resilience, and how smart tech is helping brands move from good intentions to real impact. In this episode: Why biodiversity loss is a major business risk The science behind bioacoustics and birds as indicators of ecosystem health How Chirrup’s tech works – and who’s using it What farmers really think about biodiversity monitoring Why nature is finally becoming part of the brand story Whether you’re in sustainability, sourcing, or just care about the future of food, this one’s for you. #biodiversity #supplychains #sustainability #betterbusiness #chirrup #regenerativeagriculture

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