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Six Inches of Soil - The PodcastUnclean: We’re bringing dirty back and uncovering the magic of microbesHost and producer: Richard TuftonCo-host and producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg ChathamScore: Matt GriffinSix Inches of SoilWebsite: www.sixinchesofsoil.orgBook: sixinchesofsoil.org/bookInstagram: @sixinchesofsoilLinkedIn: six-inches-of-soil-b75059234Sponsored byFielden: fielden.comCode SOIL10 gives 10 percent off all whisky.Microbz: microbz.co.ukCode LOVESOIL gives 20 percent off.IntroductionWe welcomed Michael Kennard, Jeff Allen, Erin Martin, and Evan Buckman into...
2025-12-101h 13
Six Inches of Soil - The PodcastUnseen - From Rural Roots to Rocket RoutesHost, producer: Richard TuftonCo-host, producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg Chatham Score: Matt Griffin (poet & farmer) Instagram: @neidpath_farmsCode SOIL10 gives 10% off all whisky on fielden.com.Six Inches of Soil film: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/ Six Inches of Soil book: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/bookWe explore one question: What does it mean to save us from the ground up?Katharine Hayhoe shows you how to talk about climate change with connection and hope.Will Harris has...
2025-11-241h 19
Six Inches of Soil - The PodcastUnbound: Better for Cattle, Better for BusinessHost, producer: Richard TuftonCo-host, producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg Chatham Six Inches of Soil: Website: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/Book: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/bookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sixinchesofsoil/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/six-inches-of-soil-b75059234/IntroductionDr Grandin and Gabe Brown explore how uniting animal welfare with regenerative agriculture and combining soil practices with Temple’s farming solutions, you have nature and nurture working together as one big metaphorical “hug machine”. This offers a commun...
2025-09-261h 30
Working Cows - Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil HealthGabe Brown and Dr. Temple Grandin Discuss Building a More Resilient Food System (WCP 459)Richard Tufton and Claire Mackenzie of the Six Inches of Soil Podcast generously shared with me a conversation they hosted between Gabe Brown and Dr. Temple Grandin. This is a fascinating conversation that covers Dr. Temple Grandin's perspective on regenerative agriculture and some of her solutions to the fragility in our food system. We get some great back and forth between Gabe and Dr. Grandin. Thanks again to Richard and Claire for sharing this conversation!Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!
2025-09-261h 34
Six Inches of Soil - The PodcastUncurdled: Dairy Diaries (part 2)In this second part of the Dairy Diaries we travelled to New York State to chat to Tom McGrath at Family Farmstead Dairy. We would like to have had him round the table for part one but the time differences didn’t work and it turns out Dairy Farmers work really hard!!The farm is nestled in the rolling hills of central New York, where Tom and his family currently milk 45 cows on their 158 acre farm. They both come from farming backgrounds and it has taught them to appreciate the land, animals and instilled go...
2025-09-1839 min
Six Inches of Soil - The PodcastUncurdled: Dairy DiariesEPISODE 7 PART 1 UNCURDLEDThis is the first time we have featured the dairy industry. We decided to start with two family farms in the UK, one producing for their local community and the other running a highly successful yoghurt business. They both have a deep connection to their soils and are caring for their land and communities. James Robinson: James farms at Strickley Farm, a 300-acre organic dairy farm that has been free from artificial fertilisers or pesticides for the past 16 years. James’ approach to supporting nature includes planti...
2025-09-101h 02
Six Inches of Soil - The PodcastUnearthed: Joys of SoilEpisode 6 - Unearthed Host, producer: Richard TuftonCo-host, producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg Chatham In the episode we are finally bringing us all back down to earthANDY NEAL : Andy is a Soil Microbiologist at Rothamsted Research. He is interested in understanding the feedback between plant primary productivity, soil structure and soil microbial metabolismTwitter @microbass1 Research papers: Andrew Neal on Google ScholarANDIE MARSH is a soil health specialist, science communicator, and founder of Rhizos LLC - a Soil F...
2025-07-251h 26
Six Inches of Soil - The PodcastUnbred: Heritage GrainsHost, producer: Richard TuftonCo-host, producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg Chatham Episode 5 - Unbred - Heritage Grains - this episode takes us back to the arable fields, this time we are focussing on crops that are closely related to the first-ever cultivated grasses. Our guests are working with these varieties to bring them to our plates and glasses, “these fields full of life” benefit our soil, health, and the planet. Guests: Luke Jones, Impact Family Farms, IllinoisLuke and his family operate a diverse livestock and croppin...
2025-06-181h 10
Six Inches of Soil - The PodcastUnground: The World of Coffee (Part Two)EPISODE 4 PART 2SHOW NOTES:Host, producer: Richard Tufton Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham Unground Part 2 - World of Coffee, in Part 2 we meet Marcus McCombe who is the Director of Routes Coffee who aims to: 🌍 Building a Better Coffee Industry, One Roast and One Cup at a TimeGuest: Marcus McCombe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-mccombe/Director at Routes Coffee Insta: https://www.instagram.com/routescoffee/As the Director of Routes Coffee, they are co...
2025-05-2742 min
Six Inches of Soil - The PodcastUnground: The World of Coffee (Part One)Host, producer: Richard Tufton Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham Unground - World of Coffee, in this episode we are diving into something many of us enjoy every day—coffee. But how often do we stop to think about where it comes from? What impact does coffee have on the soil, the farmers who grow it, and the ecosystems that sustain it?Guests: Gally Mayer of Buena Vida Specialty Coffee, who works directly with farmers to bring regenerative coffee to consumers.Roberto Mata from Costa Rica...
2025-05-071h 02
Six Inches of Soil - The PodcastUncultivated: Veggie vibesThis episode is called: Uncultivated: Veggie Vibes! We are going to dig deep—literally—into the world of vegetables, soil, and flavour with incredible people who make it all happen. Joining us for this vibrant conversation are some truly inspiring global voices from across the vegetable supply chainAdrienne Gordon, representing UK Veg. https://sweetpeamarketgarden.co.uk/Farmer Lee Jones, from Chef’s Garden in Cleveland, Ohio. https://www.chefs-garden.com/about-the-farm/our-story/farmer-lee-jonesStephen Flynn, co-founder of the Happy Pear in Ireland—chef, author, and community leader. https://thehappypear.ie/Mark Schatzker, food journalist and author. https://www.markschat...
2025-02-271h 11
Six Inches of Soil - The PodcastUnrefined: Grain GainsIntro:Richard Tufton, podcast host, and Claire Mackenzie, producer. @rtufton & @clai.remackenzie Featuring: Anna Jackson, star of the film Six Inches of Soil, farmer in N Lincs, UK: https://www.pinkpigfarm.co.uk/@annaracheljacksonTim Parton, farmer, consultant, and co-founder of Green Farm Collective, based in Staffordshire, UK: http://timpartonfarming.com https://www.greenfarmcollective.com/ and look out for his book in 2025 via https://unbreaking.eco/Rick Clark, Rick is a 5th generation farmer who resides in Warren County, Indiana http...
2025-01-131h 20
Sowing Prosperity#138 Regenerative Agriculture: Richard Tufton on Sustainability, Supply Chains & GreenwashingRegenerative Agriculture: Richard Tufton on Sustainability, Supply Chains & Greenwashing In this conversation, Richard Tufton, vice president of supply chain for Regenified, discusses the importance of regenerative agriculture and its potential to transform the food supply chain. He shares his journey from the UK to the US, his experiences in the meat industry, and the mission of Regenified to connect farmers with consumers through a certification process that emphasizes sustainability and nutrient density. The discussion covers the challenges of transitioning to regenerative practices, the role of data in improving farming methods, and the need for consumer education to combat greenwashing...
2024-12-0648 min
The Commodity Kitchen with David MaloniCultivating Change: Regenerative Agriculture, Restaurant Collaboration, and Consumer Connection with Richard Tufton, Vice President of Supply Chain for Regenified.Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators. Our guest for this episode is Richard Tufton, Vice President of Supply Chain at Pastured Proteins for Regenified, a company committed to advancing regenerative agriculture and protecting it from greenwashing.In this episode, we explore Richard’s expertise in promoting regenerative farming practices to improve soil health and create more sustainable, nutrient-dense food. With Regenified’s certification seal, Richard and his team ensure consumers can trust that products are raised with regenerative integrity, helping to build a food system that supports both people and the planet.Conn...
2024-11-0453 min
Six Inches of Soil - The PodcastUncut: Beef BanterRichard Tufton meets:Gabe Brown (rancher & regen ag expert)Ben Thomas (farmer)Jacob Summer (Chipotle restauranteur)Chris Hogg (butcher)Claire Mackenzie (producer SIOS)Salar ShemiraniAdriennne Gordon at Sweetpea Marketgarden Regenified Riverford OrganicsSix Inches of Soil The Podcast is produced by Richard Tufton, Claire Mackenzie & C.Ramsay/Dragonlight films. Richard has vast experience working in the food sector for more than 20 years, initially in the UK, then for the last 9 years in the Uni...
2024-10-1637 min
Six Inches of Soil - The PodcastSix Inches of Soil - The PodcastHave you watched Six Inches of Soil? Have you ever felt that there were not enough podcasts in your life?! Do you wish there was a place to engage in further discussion around the documentary?Well, wish no more and get ready for Season 1. This will be a place for the community built around the film to gather and dig deeper into Regenerative Agriculture in the UK and the USA.We have unearthed a global network of experts to have more in-depth discussions, packed with learnings and inspirations for you. We hope to keep the...
2024-10-1400 min
We Are CarbonScaling Up Regeneration - Tipping the Balance in Favour of Grass Fed. With Richard TuftonEpisode Links:Previous We Are Carbon episodes that include the climate benefits of grazing animals:The Significance of Regenerative Agriculture – Special CompilationWe Can Regenerate – with Finian Makepeace of Kiss the GroundWhat is Regenerative Agriculture – with Caroline Grindrod of Roots of NatureRecommendations from Richard-To Watch:King Corn documentaryKiss the Ground Movie (available on Netflix)Carbon CowboysTemple Grandin Movie (Staring Claire Danes)Books:Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World by Katherine HeyhoeSteak by Mark ShatzkerThe Dorito Effect by Mark Shatzker...
2023-05-161h 15
Money MakersWeekly Investment Trust Podcast with Jonathan Davis (29 Oct 2022)In this week's edition of the Weekly Investment Trust Podcast, Jonathan Davis attends the AIC's inaugural Investment Company Showcase event, held on Friday 28 October 2022. He is joined for brief chats, first by the CEO of The Association of Investment Companies, Richard Stone, followed by a number of the fund managers also in attendance.
Section Timestamps:
01:06 - Review of the week
03:30 - Corporate news and accouncements
09:13 - A summary of the week's results
12:29 - Money Makers Circle
12:44 - Fund manager chats
12:50 - Richard Stone, CEO of The AIC
15:08 - Nick Brind, manager of Polar Capital Global Financials Trust (PCFT)
20:05 - Kyle...
2022-10-291h 03
Lords of Grantham: The Gilded Age, Downton Abbey & MoreDownton Redux S2E8: Three Kisses and a FuneralThe Lords of Grantham swerve away from the hyped return of Mr. Tufton to revisit a topical episode, the season 2 finale, a.k.a. the rise and fall of the Spanish Flu in Downton. But there's oh so much more going on, Bates & Anna are getting married, Barrow's trying to get a job, the Mary/Matthew/Lavinia/Richard drama is still afoot, Jane and Robert are up to something, and Sybil and Branson drop the bomb that they're going to tie the know. Also Ethel.
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2020-06-0458 min
The Pick ListWalmart’s omnichannel success, US meat buying trends & moist breath zones - with guest Richard Tufton of Meyer Natural FoodsLaura and Julia are joined by Richard Tufton, national sales manager for grass-fed beef at Meyer Natural Foods. They chat about how the coronavirus outbreak has affected meat sales and shopper behaviour in the US, get his first-hand experience of Walmart’s kerbside grocery pick-up service and discuss some fascinating research from New Zealand on how store design might need to adapt in the wake of the pandemic.
A big thank-you to Shopper Intelligence for sponsoring this week’s episode.
Articles mentioned in this episode:
Trump floats halt to US cattle imports as pand...
2020-05-2943 min
MIR PodcastMIR #3 with Jean McNeil and Richard Hamblyn - The Climate for Writing Panel DiscussionThe third episode of the MIR Podcast comes from a live recording taken at The Climate for Writing: A MIR16 Masterclass. Deputy Managing Editor of MIROnline, Peter J Coles hosts a panel discussion on writing ‘climate’ with acclaimed authors Jean McNeil and Richard Hamblyn in which they discuss what it means to respond to a stimulus such as ‘climate’, the notion of the ‘telling image’, and different approaches to writing about such a broad and overwhelming topic like climate change.
Show Notes:
The Invention of Clouds by Richard Hamblyn
Terra: Tales of the Earth by...
2019-03-0754 min