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Farmer-Friendly Project to Measure and Improve Soil Health with David Williams

Farmer-Friendly Project to Measure and Improve Soil Health with David Williams

Update: 2025-01-21
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In this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, host Katie Rodwell chats with David Williams, head of on-farm excellence at Synlait, about a pioneering soil health project in New Zealand. The project, a collaboration between Synlait, Danone, AgResearch, and MPI’s Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures Fund, aims to assess the impact of regenerative agriculture on soil health, farm resilience, and environmental outcomes

David shares insights on the project's goals, methods, and early results, emphasising the importance of practical, farmer-centric solutions for sustainability and climate adaptation. He is optimistic about the potential for New Zealand agriculture to lead in sustainability and underscores the importance of collaboration, communication, and a proactive approach to sustainability. David believes New Zealand farmers are already performing well on a global scale but must continue to adapt to meet evolving demands.

Tune in to learn how innovative soil health practices can shape the future of New Zealand agriculture.

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Farmer-Friendly Project to Measure and Improve Soil Health with David Williams

Farmer-Friendly Project to Measure and Improve Soil Health with David Williams