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Author: Raphael Esterhazy

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Welcome to the Deep Seed Podcast, your ultimate source for all things regenerative agriculture, soil health, and ecosystem restoration!


Join your host, Raphaël, on an exciting journey into the heart of sustainable farming and environmental resilience. The podcast is packed with inspiring conversations with regenerative farmers, cutting-edge innovators, and leading experts who are pioneering the movement towards a more regenerative food system.


Whether you’re a passionate advocate for sustainability, a professional in agriculture or environmental science, or just curious about the future of our food systems, the Deep Seed Podcast is your gateway to the vibrant world of regenerative agriculture.


Key topics discussed include:
Agroecology and its role in creating sustainable food systems
The power of agroforestry in boosting biodiversity and productivity
How carbon farming can fight climate change while benefiting farmers
The benefits of no-till farming for soil health and erosion prevention
Holistic grazing practices that restore ecosystems and enhance animal welfare
Crop rotation and polyculture for nutrient-rich soils and resilient farms
Exploring the potential of food forests and other nature-based solutions
The critical link between soil microbiology and plant health
Restoration agriculture and the future of land regeneration
Climate solutions that leverage regenerative practices to sequester carbon
Promoting biodiversity through sustainable farming approaches
Insights into the importance of sustainable diets and their environmental impact
Rewilding and its role in ecosystem restoration and preservation


Produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a leader in supporting regenerative agriculture and rewarding farmers for improving soil health, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in sustainable farming and climate action.


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In one of the driest, most degraded landscapes in Europe, farmer and agroforester Antonio Coelho has built 60 cm of fertile topsoil, raised organic matter to 7.4%, and slashed irrigation by 85% - all in just six years! In this #REWIND episode, Antonio shares his deeply inspiring journey into entropic agroforestry, a form of regenerative agriculture that mimics forest ecosystems to grow food, restore land, and rebuild water cycles. He explains how complex, layered polycultures can outcompete monocultures - not just ecologically, but economically too - if we shift how we define productivity.You’ll learn:Why dense, multi-species systems don’t compete — they cooperateHow to retain water and thrive even with 8-month droughtsWhat it means to feed the soil first, not just the cropWhy economic models must account for real planetary costsHow biomass, pruning, and photosynthesis create energy loops that regenerate land over timeThis episode challenges conventional logic about competition, inputs, and profitability — and offers a bold, hopeful vision for the future of farming.🎧 Tune in now and see why this is Deep Seed’s most-watched episode on YouTube yet. To see Antonio’s farm and the system in action, head to our YouTube channel for the full visual experience.If you enjoy this episode, leave a rating or share it with someone who still thinks farming in the desert is impossible ❤️- This episode was made in partnership with Soil Capital - www.soilcapital.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
What if you could bring a dead river back to life by working with farmers, not against them? In this powerful #REWIND episode, Silvia Quarta shares the story of a forgotten valley in one of Europe’s driest regions, where springs stopped flowing, wells ran dry, and the river disappeared. But through radical listening, community trust, and regenerative agriculture, a new vision is starting to emerge. Rooted in hope, soil, and local food systems. This episode is about reimagining what rural life can be, and showing that farmers, shepherds, and citizens can become stewards of large-scale ecological restoration. 🌱 Topics covered: • Community-led ecosystem restoration • Water retention and soil regeneration • Rural resilience and land abandonment • Regenerative agriculture as a water solution • Local food systems and consumer connection • Working with farmers to restore landscapes • Building collective hope in degraded regions ⸻ This episode was made in partnership with Soil Capital ❤️ www.soilcapital.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
What if we stopped just talking about regeneration… and started measuring it? In this #REWIND episode, Peter Fröhlich, engineer, farmer, and co-founder of AgriPurpose, lays out a powerful, outcome-driven approach to regenerative agriculture. No fluff! Just clear, data-informed tools to guide land restoration at scale. Peter explains how satellite data, targeted soil testing, and simple metrics like biomass productivity, plant cover, and input efficiency can help farmers, funders, and policymakers align around real impact — not vague promises. This is regeneration with roots. Practical, radical, and full of hope. ⸻ 🧠 Topics covered: • Outcome-based regenerative agriculture • Soil health and biomass productivity • Remote sensing and satellite measurement • Regenerative indicators beyond labels • Ecosystem restoration through data • Lowering input costs through smarter design ⸻ This episode was made in partnership with Soil Capital, a company accelerating the transition to regenerative agriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health and biodiversity 💚 www.soilcapital.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
This episode will change the way you think about farming, food, and fairness. When we talk about regenerative agriculture, we often focus on soil. But what about value? What about money, structure, and power in the food system?In this #REWIND episode, agronomist and regenerative ag pioneer Nicolas Verschuere unpacks how we can rebuild fair, functional value chains that truly reward farmers without making food more expensive. From launching a barley-to-beer cooperative in Belgium to scaling regenerative grains across Europe, this is a powerful look at what it takes to make regeneration viable and scalable.If you’ve ever wondered how we connect healthy soil to a healthy economy -> this one’s for you!🧠 Topics covered in this episode:How regenerative farmers can earn more — without consumer prices risingWhy farmers are paid so little in the current systemThe creation of a cooperative model for regenerative grainsBuilding fairer value chains for sustainable agricultureWhy most “premiums” never reach the farmerThe role of cooperation, shared infrastructure, and transparencyWhat it takes to scale regenerative agriculture in EuropeThe future of supply chains in a regenerative food system⎯This episode was made in partnership with Soil Capital - a company accelerating the transition to regenerative agriculture by financially rewarding farmers who regenerate their soil health and biodiversity ❤️www.soilcapital.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Farmers aren’t the problem... they’re the solution! In this eye-opening episode, agronomist Nicolas Verschuere dismantles common myths about soil health, tillage, and agrochemicals. He reveals what actually works to make farming more regenerative, resilient, and profitable.Drawing on decades of hands-on experience with European farmers, he explains why cover crops, minimal disturbance, and smarter input use are not about perfection but about progress. It’s practical, grounded, and surprisingly hopeful. If you’re curious about how we can heal soils without blaming farmers, this is a must-listen.🧠 Topics covered in this episode:The true role of tillage in regenerative agricultureWhy cover crops are essential for living soilsHow to reduce fertilizers and pesticides without going extremeWhy the real challenge is complexity, not ideologyWhat it takes to support farmers through meaningful changeThe power of diversity and agroecological systems to build resilience⎯This episode was made in partnership with Soil Capital - a company accelerating the transition to regenerative agriculture by financially rewarding farmers who regenerate their soil health and biodiversity.www.soilcapital.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Notre agriculture va droit dans le mur.C’est ce que rappelle, sans détour, le biologiste et mycologue Marc-André Selosse dans ce #REWIND coup de poing.Il nous livre un éclairage saisissant sur le coût réel de l’agriculture conventionnelle : dégradation de la santé des sols, explosion des coûts de dépollution de l’eau, perte de matière organique, émissions de CO₂, et dépendance aux engrais chimiques.Mais il montre aussi qu’un autre chemin est possible — moins coûteux, plus fertile, et plus vivant.En défendant les pratiques de non-labour, de couvre-sol, ou encore la culture des blés pérennes, il bouscule nos croyances et rappelle que les alternatives existent — et fonctionnent.🧠 Une masterclass de microbiologie du sol, d’agriculture régénérative, et d’intelligence écologique.🎯 Thèmes abordés :Agriculture régénérative & agriculture de conservationSanté des sols & matière organiqueNon-labour et pratiques agricoles durablesPollution de l’eau & coût environnemental cachéRéseaux mycorhiziens & microbiologie du solHistoire et résilience des sols agricoles🔁 Épisode original complet : https://youtu.be/UVYodvZ8sSU Episode réalisé en partenariat avec Soil Capital www.soilcapital.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Et si l’agriculture de demain passait par un retour aux racines? Dans cet épisode, le professeur Marc-André Selosse, biologiste, mycologue et vulgarisateur hors pair, nous emmène dans l’univers fascinant du sol vivant et des réseaux mycorhiziens, ces alliances secrètes entre champignons et racines qui façonnent la fertilité de nos terres. Avec passion et précision, il nous explique pourquoi la santé des sols est la clé de notre santé à tous, comment l’agriculture conventionnelle a sauvé l’humanité… mais aussi pourquoi elle atteint aujourd’hui ses limites. Ce n’est pas une leçon de morale. C’est un appel à la lucidité. À la science. Et à la responsabilité collective. Un épisode indispensable pour comprendre les fondations biologiques de l’agriculture régénérative, de l’agriculture de conservation, et du lien intime entre santé des sols et avenir de l’humanité. 🧠 Thèmes abordés : • Microbiologie du sol et réseaux mycorhiziens • Agriculture régénérative vs agriculture conventionnelle • Pollution, pesticides, engrais et santé humaine • Couverture végétale, non-labour et pratiques vertueuses • Rôle des citoyens et des consommateurs dans la transition 🔁 Épisode original complet : https://youtu.be/UVYodvZ8sSU - Episode réalisé en partenariat avec Soil Capital www.soilcapital.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
What if farms were owned by communities... and managed for generations to come? 🌱In this #REWIND episode, we revisit a powerful moment with Eline Veninga, co-founder of Lenteland, a groundbreaking initiative in the Netherlands that’s rethinking land ownership, farmer succession, and regenerative agriculture from the ground up.Eline breaks down the structural barriers young farmers face — from sky-high land prices to outdated financial systems — and how Lenteland’s community-owned, farmer-led model offers a radically hopeful alternative.She also shares how Lenteland supports farmers with training, team-building, and long-term security — creating a new path for regenerative farmers to thrive, not just survive.🎧 Topics covered:Land access and generational transitionRegenerative farming and soil healthCommunity-owned agriculture modelsAlternative farm financingFarmer support and education🔁 Originally aired: Feb 11, 2025 🎧 Listen to the full episode here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vZjGJQF91FWAzHXcxxTuz?si=450a2d13492f4046⎯ This episode was made in partnership with Soil Capital, a company accelerating the transition to regenerative agriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health and biodiversity 💚 www.soilcapital.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
What if “weeds” could become the future of farming? 🌿 In this #REWIND episode, Matthijs Westerwoudt, co-founder of Wilder Land, shares how a bold idea to grow native plants for tea turned into a regenerative business model for biodiversity. Inspired by Commonland’s landscape restoration framework, Matthijs set out to build a company that wouldn’t just “do less harm”, but would actually restore ecosystems as it scaled. In this short, punchy episode, he explains how native herbs like chamomile, yarrow, and nettle — often dismissed as weeds — can create income for farmers, bring back pollinators, and regenerate entire landscapes. 💡 This is regeneration done differently: cheeky, smart, and rooted in common sense. 🎧 Topics covered: • Native plants & biodiversity • Building regenerative supply chains • Agroecology & ecosystem restoration • Business models for nature-based solutions • Rethinking sustainability vs. regeneration 🔁 Originally aired: Jan 28, 2025 🎧 Listen to the full episode now on Spotify & Apple podcast ⎯ This episode was made in partnership with Soil Capital, a company accelerating the transition to regenerative agriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health and biodiversity 💚 www.soilcapital.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Wolves are returning to Europe... and it’s stirring up powerful emotions! Can we learn to coexist with predators in a human-dominated landscape? 🐺🌾 In this #REWIND episode of the Deep Seed Podcast, we revisit a powerful moment with Willemijn de Iong from Commonland. Willemijn shares her insights on the return of wolves in the Netherlands, the conflict with sheep farmers, and what we can learn from human-wildlife conflict in Kenya. This conversation dives into: ✅ How wolves are changing ecosystems in real time (trophic cascades) ✅ The emotional and cultural tensions with rewilding ✅ Compensation and policy solutions for coexistence ✅ What Maasai communities in Kenya taught her about respect, conflict, and change ⎯ 🎙️ Originally aired: January 21, 2025 Watch the full original episode here - https://youtu.be/slUPVmg-e20 ⎯ This episode was made in partnership with Soil Capital, a company accelerating the transition to regenerative agriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health and biodiversity 💚 www.soilcapital.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
🎧 In this Deep Seed #REWIND episode, we revisit a powerful reflection from Willemijn de Iong of Commonland, who shares how farmers in the Netherlands are redefining their role in ecosystem restoration.She dives into the heart of the Wijland project, where over 300 farmers are shifting away from intensive dairy monocultures toward regenerative and nature-inclusive farming practices — all while building community and economic resilience.Willemijn also unpacks the deep structural challenges and offers an inspiring vision for how we can create a new “Combined Zone” that integrates agriculture and biodiversity.This mini-episode is a powerful reminder: regenerative agriculture isn’t about doing less — it’s about doing better, together.🌍 Topics covered:Regenerative agriculture in the NetherlandsThe Four Returns framework (Inspiration, Social Capital, Natural Capital, Financial Return)Land use and zoning reformFarmer-led change and community buildingFood forest legislation & landscape restoration⎯ This episode was made in partnership with Soil Capital, a company accelerating the transition to regenerative agriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health and biodiversity 💚 www.soilcapital.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
In this episode, I sit down with Simon Kraemer from the European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture (EARA) a fast-growing, farmer-led network that’s quietly shaking the foundations of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).Simon takes us inside the movement’s origins, its mission to regenerate both ecosystems and democracy, and the groundbreaking farmer-led report that could redefine how we measure agricultural success in Europe. 💡 In this conversation, we explore:Why EARA was born and what makes it different from traditional farming unionsHow regenerative farmers across Europe are using peer-to-peer science and direct democracyThe political battle to reform the CAP with performance-based subsidies, not top-down prescriptionsSurprising data from EARA’s recent report: higher profits, lower inputs, same yieldsWhy satellite tracking, photosynthesis data, and landscape-level thinking are the future of ag policyCare about food, farming, climate, or just think it’s time to stop paying for destruction with public money? Listen now, cause this one’s for you! “We’re not here to be the leaders. We’re here to be the humble mycelium that holds the whole ecosystem together.” — Simon Kraemer—Produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a company accelerating the regenerative transition by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health & biodiversity.https://www.soilcapital.com/—Usefull Links:SOIL CAPITAL FARMING: https://www.soilcapitalfarming.ag/DEEP SEED: https://www.deepseed.eu/—Follow Us• Instagram: @deep_seed_podcast• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/deep-seed• Email: raphael@deepseed.euHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
 According to Thomas Lecompte of Soil Capital Farming, the answer is a resounding yes! If you embrace complexity, plan for the long term, and treat the farm as a living system, not a factory.In this episode, we dive deep into what it takes to transition large-scale conventional farms into regenerative systems without sacrificing profitability. Thomas shares powerful case studies from Argentina and Belgium, where farmers reduced inputs like synthetic fertilizer and herbicides, improved soil health, integrated livestock using holistic grazing, and still maintained (or improved!) gross margins.He breaks down how long-term crop rotation planning, the smart use of cover crops, and tools like land equivalent ratios are reshaping the economic model of farming. Plus, he offers hard-won wisdom on the emotional and strategic complexity of real-life regenerative transitions.🧠 “People hear complexity and think ‘complicated’. But managing complexity is what makes these systems work. Complexity can be beautiful.”— Thomas LecompteSoil Capital Farming is currently managing thousands of hectares in Europe and South America, and rewarding farmers financially for improving soil health and carbon performance. In this episode, Thomas explains how they do it and why the future of farming depends on shifting both mindset and management.🌾 Whether you’re a farmer, food systems investor, agronomist, policymaker, or just a curious human trying to figure out how we can grow food without destroying the planet, this one’s for you.🎧 Listen in to discover:How regenerative systems can be more profitable than conventional agricultureWhat a 10-year crop rotation plan looks like—and why it mattersHow holistic grazing helps regenerate soils and reduce costsWhy cover crops are a superpower for both ecosystem and financial healthStrategies to manage complexity without overwhelm📍Perfect for audiences in #farming #agtech #sustainability #regenerativebusiness and beyond.—Produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a company accelerating the regenerative transition by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health & biodiversity.https://www.soilcapital.com/—Usefull Links:SOIL CAPITAL FARMING: https://www.soilcapitalfarming.ag/DEEP SEED: https://www.deepseed.eu/—Follow Us• Instagram: @deep_seed_podcast• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/deep-seed• Email: raphael@deepseed.euHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
What happens when a farmer becomes a microbiologist? Adrian Rubi shares how compost tea, leaf sap analysis, and on-farm ferments can help you cut inputs, strengthen crops, and speed up your regenerative agriculture transition. From recipe design and dissolved oxygen to trace-element tweaks and manure management, this is soil microbiology you can actually use. Why listen: Reduce fertilizer costs, improve plant health, and scale nature-based solutions with tools you can brew and measure on-farm. Inside This Episode:🌾 Transitioning the Swiss hillside farm: organic suckler cows, hazelnuts, and local feeds only. 🧪 Compost tea ≠ fertilizer: secondary metabolites, foliar benefits, and practical application rates. ⚙️ Brewer design that keeps biology aerobic and consistent (stainless steel, vortex flow, DO control). 🌿 Leaf sap analysis to target trace elements, avoid over-fertilizing, and keep photosynthesis high. 🧴 Ferments for manure pits and cover-crop mulch: fewer smells, healthier N cycling.—Produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a company accelerating the regenerative transition by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health & biodiversity.https://www.soilcapital.com/—Usefull Links:EDAPRO: https://edapro.ch/en/ALTERHUS FARM: https://www.instagram.com/halterhus/Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
What if wolves were your farming allies, not your enemies? What if chickens could replace pesticides and do a better job? In this episode, we step into the world of Marco Carbonara, a regenerative farmer and ecologist who has spent the last 20 years building a thriving, self-sustaining farm ecosystem in the wild heart of central Italy.🌱 What you’ll learnWhy regenerative agriculture is more profitable and more stable over timeHow biodiversity and animals create natural pest controlWhy soil health and photosynthesis are the true engines of productivityHow to transition away from extractive farming without going brokeWhy industrial agriculture is collapsing, and what must come next🐄 About MarcoMarco and his wife left city life behind to regenerate a wild plateau in central Italy. Today, their farm thrives without pesticides or synthetic inputs, using livestock, trees, and rotational grazing to restore the land. His story is a masterclass in ecosystem restoration and sustainable farming — grounded in science and lived experience.⎯⎯⎯⎯This podcast was produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a company that supports #regenerativeagriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health ❤️🌿🔗 Useful links: Pulicaro Farm - LinkDeep Seed - LinkSoil Capital - Link Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
What role does policy play in shaping the future of farming? 🔖In this third part, we shift focus from the fields to the political arena, exploring how the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) influences farmers’ ability to transition toward regenerative agriculture.Drawing on her background in agricultural policy and her experience as a farmer, Ariane Lotti explains the paradox of subsidies: they can help, but they can also hinder. While the CAP was designed to support food production, it has too often pushed farmers toward dependency on machinery and industrial models, driving people off the land and making regeneration harder.Ariane reveals:Why EU subsidies can both save and sabotage farmersHow policy must change to support soil health and biodiversityWhat a fairer and more resilient food system could look likeThis episode takes us beyond the farm gate, into the structures that determine whether regenerative agriculture can truly scale.⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯This podcast was produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a company that supports #regenerativeagriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health & biodiversity.Soil Capital - https://www.soilcapital.com/⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯🔗 Useful Links:Tenuta San Carlo - https://tenutasancarlo.com/enDeep Seed podcast - https://www.deepseed.eu/Raphaël Esterhazy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphael-esterhazy/Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Can rice farming be both productive and regenerative? 🌾In this second part, we explore the rice fields of Tenuta San Carlo in Tuscany, where Ariane Lotti is experimenting with bold new practices that challenge the logic of conventional agriculture.From using ducks as natural weed control to testing no-till rice systems and innovative crop rotations, Ariane shows how regenerative farming can build living soils, increase nutrient density, and restore biodiversity. We also discuss one of the most pressing issues facing farmers today: water. How do you farm in the face of droughts and climate uncertainty?Ariane reveals:Why ducks may be the future of regenerative rice farmingHow cover crops and rotations bring resilience to soils and ecosystemsWhat droughts are teaching farmers about adaptation and water managementThis is a look at farming as an experiment in ecosystem restoration — blending tradition, creativity, and science to build resilience.⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯This podcast was produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a company that supports #regenerativeagriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health & biodiversity.Soil Capital - https://www.soilcapital.com/⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯🔗 Useful Links:Tenuta San Carlo - https://tenutasancarlo.com/enDeep Seed podcast - https://www.deepseed.eu/Raphaël Esterhazy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphael-esterhazy/Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
What if conventional farming is failing us, and the solution lies hidden in the soils beneath our feet?In this first part, we dive into the personal journey behind one of Europe’s most ambitious regenerative agriculture projects. Ariane Lotti returned to her family farm in Tuscany, determined to transform more than 500 hectares of conventional farmland into a model for organic and regenerative farming. Against droughts, financial pressures, and skepticism from her peers, she bet everything on a vision of farming built on soil health, biodiversity, and resilience.👩‍🌾 Ariane reveals:What it takes to risk your family farm on regenerationThe challenges of transitioning from conventional to organic farmingWhy building farmer-to-farmer networks was essential for successThis is a story of courage, conviction, and the power of taking one step at a time toward a healthier food future.⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯This podcast was produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a company that supports #regenerativeagriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health & biodiversity. https://www.soilcapital.com/⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯🔗 Useful Links:Tenuta San Carlo - https://tenutasancarlo.com/enDeep Seed podcast - https://www.deepseed.eu/Raphaël Esterhazy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphael-esterhazy/Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Palermo’s legendary Conca d’Oro was once a lush mosaic of citrus groves, vegetables, and ingenious water systems — a living example of regenerative agriculture centuries before the term existed. Today, only fragments remain, but they still hold powerful lessons for the future of farming, biodiversity, and ecosystem restoration.In this episode, we meet Tommaso La Mantia, ecologist, farmer, and member of the Valdibella Cooperative, who has spent his life studying and caring for these unique gardens. Tommaso explains how the Conca d’Oro worked like a natural forest: layered crops, closed nutrient cycles between animals, plants, and soil, and irrigation systems so advanced that they still impress modern scientists. He also shares why sustainable farming here now faces serious threats — from climate stress and honey fungus (Armillaria) to urban sprawl and political neglect — and what it will take to revive this heritage.You’ll hear surprising insights into how soil health and nutrient density were once safeguarded through circular systems, why farmers are forced to become water engineers, and how agroecology is inspiring a new generation of young Sicilians. At the heart of the conversation is Tommaso’s deeply personal story of learning from his father in the fields and his hope that Palermo will rediscover its roots before they are lost.Follow the podcast for more stories from the Valdibella mini-series, and share this episode with a friend who cares about the future of food and farming.⎯⎯⎯⎯❤️ This podcast was produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a company that supports #regenerativeagriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health & biodiversity.⎯⎯⎯⎯🔗Useful links: Valdibella - https://valdibella.com/Deep Seed podcast - https://www.deepseed.eu/Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
This episode will change how you think about soil forever! Microbiologist Eleonora Chiri takes us deep into the fascinating, invisible world beneath our feet - where microbes form vast underground networks, plants and fungi co-parent ecosystems, and well-managed livestock can kickstart a regenerative revolution. Whether you’re a farmer, an ecologist, a food system reformer, or just someone who cares about the planet, this episode connects the dots between soil microbiology, regenerative agriculture, agroecology, and the future of farming. It’s smart, fun, and surprisingly emotional.🎧 Hit play and discover how a teaspoon of healthy soil might just hold the answers to our biggest ecological challenges.⎯⎯⎯⎯🧬 What We Talk About:Why soil is not dirt — and why that distinction mattersThe ancient symbiosis between plants and fungiHow conventional agriculture broke the soil’s ecosystemWhat we can do to bring fungi and microbes back to lifeWhy livestock and pasture are natural allies in regenerationThe power of legume crops like honeysuckle in nitrogen fixationHow the Valle Bella Cooperative in Sicily is training the next generation of regenerative farmersWhy breaking silos between scientists and farmers is the future of agri-educationReal-world success stories from agroecological farms in transition⎯⎯⎯⎯🔍 Perfect For:Regenerative agriculture professionals & educatorsCurious farmers looking to transition away from conventional methodsSustainability consultants, soil scientists, and ecologistsFood systems innovators and agtech entrepreneursListeners passionate about healing the planet from the ground up⎯⎯⎯⎯❤️ This podcast was produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a company that supports #regenerativeagriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health & biodiversity.⎯⎯⎯⎯🔗 Useful links: Valdibella - https://valdibella.com/Deep Seed podcast - https://www.deepseed.eu/Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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fatemeh shabanpour

excellent as before ❤️❤️❤️

Apr 3rd
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fatemeh shabanpour

Thank you very much for every moment you are spending on producing this podcast. It is highly informative and educational. Please keep on, and I hope the best for you.

Mar 29th
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