Andrew Randall practices regenerative agriculture at Moat Farm in Maidenhead, just west of London. With over a decade of experience, Andrew shares his journey towards sustainable farming, highlighting the profound impact of regenerative practices on soil health, farm profitability, and resilience against climate change.
In This Episode:
Exploring Regenerative Agriculture: Unpack the 6 foundational pillars that define regenerative farming and its pivotal role in ecosystem restoration.
Tillage vs. No-Till Farming: Discover the immediate gains of traditional tilling and contrast them with the enduring benefits of no-till practices, including enhanced soil structure and biodiversity, featuring insights on disc and tyne drills.
Soil Life: Learn about the critical role of earthworms in fostering fertile, vibrant farm soils.
Cover Crops: Dive into how cover cropping serves as a cornerstone for soil vitality and agricultural sustainability.
Diversity in Cropping: Understand the significance of crop rotation and diversification in building resilient agroecosystems.
Chemical Reduction: Hear about the challenges and triumphs in minimizing chemical inputs to nurture a healthier, more natural farm environment.
Economic and Environmental Resilience: Andrew shares how adopting regenerative methods has not only boosted farm profitability but also fortified his farm against the vagaries of climate change and fluctuating fossil fuel prices.
Supportive Frameworks: A look into UK Government schemes and the Soil Capital programme that champion regenerative agriculture through carbon payments and other incentives.
This podcast was produced in collaboration with Soil Capital, a company that supports regenerative agriculture for food system resilience and climate action, by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health.
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