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The Beet: A Podcast For Plant LoversTree-Powered Gardening with Andy Dibben and Ben RaskinIn this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with Ben Raskin and Andy Dibben, authors of Silvohorticulture. They dive into this innovative technique of planting trees alongside crops, turning trees into the garden's stars while enhancing crop production with the perfect balance of light, water, and soil. Tune in to learn how to bring this tree-powered magic to your own backyard!Connect with Ben Raskin and Andy Dibben:Ben Raskin and Andy Dibben design and manage agroforestry systems and have extensive experience in commercial horticultural crop production. Through observation, they have...2025-03-2445 min
Glocal CitizensEpisode 255: Inspiring African Food Movements with Aimée WallinNew Year Greetings Glocal Citizens!
This week we meet Aimée Wallin, co-director at the non-profit Ghana Food Movement. Born of Swedish and Malian heritage, since completing her studies in Ghana, she calls Ghana home and finds herself a political foodie advocating for local eating, sustainable production methods and preservation of black food cultures. Ghana Food Movement is a network for food actors in Ghana with the vision of a resilient local food system that provides jobs and nutritious food for all Ghanaians. At the end of December, they celebrated the opening of their food education hub i...2025-01-0739 min
Conversation Beneath The TreesS2 E13 - Agroforestry insights: Boosting tillage and horticulture production and resilienceIn our final episode of Season 2, we’ve invited Imogen Rabone, Ben Raskin and Jack Browne to share their insights across boosting tillage, horticulture production and resilience including how to plan agroforestry layouts on a farm and how to diversify and create a range of habitats on your land to encourage soil and ecosystem biodiversity.
Episode host:
Ray Ó Foghlú
Episode guests:
Imogen Rabone
Ben Raskin
Jack Browne
Resources:
Trees on the land
Soil Association
Ben Raskin
Organic Matter...2024-11-161h 15
Conversation Beneath The TreesS2 E5 - The role of trees in dairy farmingIn this episode we hear from Lindsay Whistance and David Kerr who discuss the day-to-day operations of a dairy farm and how agroforestry can support and strengthen it. We chat about milking systems in the UK, Ireland and beyond, whether there are any “easy wins” in terms of agroforestry for busy farmers and the types of tree fodder that can naturally benefit cattle on the farm.
Episode host:
Ray Ó Foghlú
Episode guests:
Lindsay Whistance
David Kerr
Resources:
Organic Research Centre
Agricology
2024-11-161h 04
Sustainably InfluencedSE06 EP04: Is honey sustainable? With guest Emma Buckley, founder of Buckley's BeesIn a traditionally male dominated industry, Emma Buckley is championing young, female beekeeping and is using her entrepreneurial spirit to transform the family business, Buckley’s Bees, founded by her father David Buckley, together they have over 65 years of beekeeping experience. Emma’s drive to raise awareness and create new opportunities is taking the skill of beekeeping to new places and to younger generations, raising awareness on the importance of all pollinators and the environment. Emma has quickly become one of Britain’s most exciting beekeeper’s, creating her Beecause Campaign that looks to enhance the viability and success of natur...2022-10-1258 min
Agricology PodcastThree Hagges Woodmeadow - Agroforestry combining woodland & meadowsThis episode features our visit to Three Hagges where we were shown around by Woodmeadow officer Dan Carne & one of the founders Ros Forbes Adam. They talk about what a woodmeadow is, potential relevance to farmers, layout of the site, how it was created & is now managed, tips for farmers interested in putting some land over to a combination of woodland & meadow, & thoughts about wider scale adoption of woodmeadows & agroforestry. It is produced as part of 'A National Network of Agroforestry Farms' project. View accompanying notes & site photographs here.2021-09-1248 min
Agricology PodcastBill & Cath Grayson - Agroforestry & Conservation GrazingOrganic livestock farmers Bill & Cath Grayson run the Morecambe Bay Conservation Grazing Company. They practice conservation grazing on semi-natural habitats of woodland & limestone grassland scrub which can be described in agroforestry terms as wood pasture. Our editor talks to them about what they do, how they came to do it, benefits & challenges they’ve encountered & thoughts on wider scale adoption of agroforestry. The episode is produced as part of 'A National Network of Agroforestry Farms' project. View the farmer profile for Bill & Cath Grayson here.2021-09-071h 08
Meet the FarmersA Trip to Visit George Young and GroundswellGeorge's Agricology pageDung Beetles for Farmers
2021-07-0536 min
Agricology PodcastAgroecology in Focus - BiofumigationIn this episode we explore the science and practice of biofumigation - the use of a temporary brassica (mustard) cover crop to help manage soil pathogens and weeds. Katie Bliss introduces footage from a webinar which features researcher Dr Matthew Back (Harper Adams University) and Alec Roberts (Tozer Seeds) in a lively discussion with a group of growers innovating with enhancing diversity in protected cropping as part of the DiverIMPACTS project.2021-04-3052 min
Agricology PodcastAgricology in the Field - Mike MallettMike Mallett is farm manager of Maple Farm Kelsale, a 138-hectare organic farm in Suffolk which is mostly arable with some permanent pasture, woodland, horticulture & laying hens. He talks about regenerative agriculture, beneficial weeds, intercropping, the extensive agroforestry on the farm & providing for the hens’ health & welfare, with some fascinating insights; from breed selection to innovations in feed supply & his involvement in OK-Net Ecofeed. View the full farmer profile on the Agricology website. 2021-03-051h 16
Agricology PodcastKnow Your Soils and Know Your SalesIn this episode we hear from organic mixed min till farmer John Pawsey & arable conservation ag no-till farmer Clive Bailye in featured footage from an online event ‘Know your soils and know your sales’ that took place in July 2020 as part of OF&G’s NOCC, with support from the AHDB. Renowned broadcaster Charlotte Smith leads the conversation which focuses on their approaches & practices they deploy that equip their farming businesses with resilience in light of the many environmental & economic challenges. 2021-02-021h 10
The Regenerative Agroforestry Podcast#14 Integrating fruit trees and arable crops with Stephen BriggsAnother fascinating interview with a leader and pioneer in the field. Stephen Briggs, managing Whitehall Farm in the UK, delves into the details of his apple intercropping system, and shows us how his farm operation has benefited from the positive interactions of his trees and his arable crops. He is convinced of the strategic benefits agroforestry provides, both for his business and agro-ecosystem. Needless to say, he also has made many mistakes, and shares with us what he would do differently. He finished off discussing where he believes agroforestry is heading in the next 10 years. A must listen, enjoy!2021-01-251h 13
Agricology PodcastFarm system health - Richard GantlettRichard farms beef cattle & cereals biodynamically at Yatesbury House Farm in Wiltshire UK. In this episode we talk to him about his involvement in the Farm System Health project; which brought together international farmers who have established personal philosophies & strategies of best practice that make them successful in running healthy farms & producing healthy food. Richard reflects on exploring health principles with the farmers & how these principles are embedded in his farming practices & approach.2020-12-1842 min
Agricology PodcastFarm System Health - Iain Tolhurst (Tolly)Iain Tolhurst runs one of the longest running stock-free organic vegetable farms in England. In this episode we talk to him about his involvement in the Farm System Health project - which brought together international farmers who have established personal philosophies & strategies of best practice that make them successful in running healthy farms & producing healthy food. We ask him what farm system health means to him & how he relates his practices to the 10 principles of health defined in the project. 2020-11-1333 min
Agricology PodcastAgricology in the field - Wendy SeelWendy Seel runs “organic, grown with nature, small scale & local” Vital Veg at North Tillydaff farm near Aberdeen. She describes the design of their growing system, ways in which they build soil fertility, attract pollinators & pest predators, increase biodiversity, & get as much diversity & variation in time, space & variety as they can. She particularly focuses on the way in which trees have been integrated & the many beneficial functions they serve. View the full farmer profile on the Agricology website.2020-11-0241 min
The Crop It Like It's Hot PodcastIPM – using biology in the fight against crop pestsSome would argue that growers have been using integrated pest management (IPM) in crop production for centuries, but with less chemical solutions readily available, increasing issues with resistance and mounting political and consumer pressure, there has never been a greater need for farmers to reduce their reliance on chemistry.In this episode of Crop It Like It’s Hot, IPM – using biology in the fight against crop pests – Alice looks at how swapping some of that chemistry for biology could help to reduce pests numbers. This includes plant-based solutions with findings from the ASSIST project which looks...2020-10-0643 min
Agricology PodcastLand Sharing and Sparing In this episode, we explore ideas around land sharing and sparing; considering how to balance the need for sustainable food production with the need to protect the environment and wild spaces in the future. The discussion is hosted by Charlotte Smith and recorded as part of NOCC online in partnership with OF&G. Featuring Sue Pritchard; Food, Farming and Countryside Commission, Roger Kerr; OF&G, Bruce Pearce; Organic Research Centre, and Vicki Hird from Sustain: The Alliance for Better Food and Farming.2020-09-251h 31
Agricology PodcastAgricology in the Field - Jonathan Smith Jonathan Smith, organic grower on St Martins, Isles of Scilly, talks about why he farms as he does and describes how he uses seaweed, compost and green manures to build soil organic matter and fertility. He touches on challenges he faces, treating the farm like an ecosystem; focusing on biodiversity, and explains how he has used the Farm Carbon Calculator to gain more detailed understanding of his farm and inform his practices. View the full farmer profile on the Agricology website. 2020-08-2525 min
Agricology PodcastAgricology in the Field - Julian GoldIn this latest podcast we are ‘In the field’ with Julian Gold, farm manager of 800 ha of combinable crops at Hendred Estate in Oxfordshire. He introduces the farm & talks about experiences & aspirations of transitioning to farming in a way that is less harmful to the environment & biodiversity. He describes his soil health & carbon capture strategy, biological methods of pest control trials he is running, & his drive to reduce nitrogen use. You can view the full farmer profile on the Agricology website. 2020-07-2442 min
Agricology PodcastGetting Started with Agroecological Farming There is increasing recognition of the benefits of integrated agroecological farming systems but where to start? Farmers David Rose & George Young share their experiences of moving towards an agroecological approach. They talk about joint enterprises, integrating livestock & a diversity of crops into the rotation, establishing an agroforestry system; sharing some of the practicalities & rewards of getting out of the commodity trap. This recording was hosted by Agricology (www.agricology.co.uk) as an open online discussion.2020-06-261h 06
The Natural England Hampshire Downs Farmland Conservation PodcastTim MayEpisode four of the Natural England Hampshire Downs Farmland Conservation Podcast is here! This week we hear from Kingsclere estates’ Nuffield Scholar Tim May about his approach to farming the Hampshire Downs. His work influencing Agricology is definitely worth a listen! Listen below or subscribe in all major podcast libraries such as iTunes and Spotify … Continue reading "Tim May"2019-06-0435 min
Farmerama13: Post-brexit perspectives, soil tests uncovered, practical farm advice & seed journeysWe are at a crossroads in British food and farming history, so this month we begin to probe the post-Brexit discussion. We hear a few candid kitchen-table chats with different farm families. Some hidden truths about soil testing are revealed, and we learn about practical knowledge sharing platform Agricology, bridging the gap between science and what really happens on the farm. Plus one of the projects they feature: Fit for the Future Network, sharing experiences of renewable energy. And Heritage seeds head from Norway to the Middle East, returning to their homeland on an artistic voyage of discovery. This is...2017-03-1034 min