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2/3 - Regenerative Rice: Ducks, No-Till and Cover Crops [ARIANE LOTTI]
Description
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 farming
How cover crops and rotations bring resilience to soils and ecosystems
What droughts are teaching farmers about adaptation and water management
This is a look at farming as an experiment in ecosystem restoration — blending tradition, creativity, and science to build resilience.
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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/
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🔗 Useful Links:
Tenuta San Carlo - https://tenutasancarlo.com/en
Deep Seed podcast - https://www.deepseed.eu/
Raphaël Esterhazy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphael-esterhazy/
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