EcoFarm Aotearoa

An EcoFarmers Discovery Chapter 11: Rock Hounds Welcome to An EcoFarmer's Discovery: The Companion Podcast, where every Friday we dive deep into one chapter of Ewan Campbell's journey. You're invited to read along – get the audiobook via Spotify (search An EcoFarmer's Discovery) or grab it on Kindle – and explore each chapter with us as we unpack the stories, ideas, and principles...

Inside EcoFarm Aotearoa: Late Spring Open Day The EcoFarm Aotearoa Podcast (Ep. 11) Many farmers are feeling the pressure of rising fertiliser costs, tightening margins, and systems that no longer seem to deliver what they promise. In this Late Spring Open Day, Stephen and Ewan are joined by farmers, orchardists, and lifestyle block owners who are actively questioning the status quo and exploring...

An EcoFarmers Discovery Chapter 10: Science Welcome to An EcoFarmer's Discovery: The Companion Podcast, where every Friday we dive deep into one chapter of Ewan Campbell's journey. You're invited to read along – get the audiobook via Spotify (search An EcoFarmer's Discovery) or grab it on Kindle – and explore each chapter with us as we unpack the stories, ideas, and principles of r...

Cyanobacteria: The Hidden Engine Driving Your Soil The EcoFarm Aotearoa Podcast (Ep. 10) Most farmers know about clover, fungi, and fertiliser… but very few understand the microscopic lifeform that actually built the planet and is still driving soil fertility today. In this episode, Stephen and Ewan uncover the extraordinary role of  cyanobacteria , the organisms that oxygenated Earth, created the...

An EcoFarmer’s Discovery Chapter 9: Electrifying Welcome to  An EcoFarmer's Discovery: The Companion Podcast , where every Friday we dive deep into one chapter of Ewan Campbell's journey. You're invited to read along – get the audiobook via Spotify (search  An EcoFarmer's Discovery ) or grab it on Kindle – and explore each chapter with us as we unpack the stories, ideas, and princi...

The Carbon Trap: Why Pasture Renewal Is Costing You More Than You Think The EcoFarm Aotearoa Podcast (Ep. 9) Most farmers know carbon is important, but few realise just how fast it can vanish or what’s really driving the losses. In this episode, Stephen and Ewan break down a Grasslands Conference presentation by soil scientist  Louis Schipper , and compare his findings with  what’s actually happen...

An EcoFarmer’s Discovery Chapter 8: Results On The Hoof Welcome to An EcoFarmer's Discovery: The Companion Podcast, where every Friday we dive deep into one chapter of Ewan Campbell's journey. You're invited to read along – get the audiobook via Spotify (search An EcoFarmer's Discovery) or grab it on Kindle – and explore each chapter with us as we unpack the stories, ideas, and pri...

What Your Weeds Are Saying | Part 2 The EcoFarm Aotearoa Podcast (Ep. 8) When weeds explode across a paddock, most farmers reach straight for the sprayer. But as Ewan Campbell explains, every thistle, buttercup, dock, and gorse plant is actually doing a job and sending a message. From California thistles taking over dairy farms to ragwort covering entire hillsides, weeds aren’t the enemy… they’re...

An EcoFarmer’s Discovery Chapter 7: Going To The Source Welcome to An EcoFarmer's Discovery: The Companion Podcast, where every Friday we dive deep into one chapter of Ewan Campbell's journey. You're invited to read along – get the audiobook via Spotify (search An EcoFarmer's Discovery) or grab it on Kindle – and explore each chapter with us as we unpack the stories, ideas, and pri...

Weeds: What They’re Really Telling You About Your Soil The EcoFarm Aotearoa Podcast (Ep. 7) When weeds take over, most farmers reach for the spray. But what if every thistle, buttercup, or gorse plant is actually  trying to tell you something ? In this episode, Ewan Campbell and Stephen Brunton dig into the surprising truth about weeds, they’re not enemies of productivity, but messengers of the so...

An EcoFarmer’s Discovery Chapter 6: Where To From Here Welcome to An EcoFarmer's Discovery: The Companion Podcast, where every Friday we dive deep into one chapter of Ewan Campbell's journey. You're invited to read along. Get the audiobook via Spotify (search An EcoFarmer's Discovery) or grab it on Kindle and explore each chapter with us as we unpack the stories, ideas, and princip...

Soil Health: The Real Cure for Facial Eczema The EcoFarm Aotearoa Podcast (Ep. 6) When a facial eczema outbreak tore through Ewan Campbell’s dairy herd in the late 1980s, it became a make-or-break moment on the farm. Cows were peeling, milk production was crashing, and the conventional advice—more zinc, more maize, more fungicides—wasn’t working. Then one old farmer offered the simplest, most game...

An EcoFarmer’s Discovery Chapter 5: Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire Welcome to  An EcoFarmer's Discovery: The Companion Podcast , where every Friday we dive deep into one chapter of Ewan Campbell's journey. You're invited to read along – get the audiobook via Spotify (search  An EcoFarmer's Discovery ) or grab it on Kindle – and explore each chapter with us as we unpack the...

What Really Saved My Cows The EcoFarm Aotearoa Podcast (Ep. 5) When 25-year-old Ewan Campbell faced a devastating facial eczema outbreak on his dairy farm, it nearly cost him everything. Cows were dying, money was vanishing, and the standard advice wasn’t working, until one old farmer’s suggestion changed everything:  “Just put some lime on.” In this episode, Ewan and Stephen revisit the story tha...

An EcoFarmers Discovery Chapter 4: The Land Of Milk And Honey Welcome to An EcoFarmer's Discovery: The Companion Podcast, where every Friday we dive deep into one chapter of Ewan Campbell's journey. You're invited to read along - get the audiobook via Spotify (search An EcoFarmer's Discovery) or grab it on Kindle - and explore each chapter with us as we unpack the stories, ideas, a...

Minerals For The Genetic Code The EcoFarm Aotearoa Podcast (Ep. 4) Minerals don’t just build soil, they build life. In this episode, we explore how the arrangement of minerals forms the foundation of DNA, shaping the health of our soil, animals, and ourselves. From Walter Russell’s revolutionary “10 Octaves” concept to the surprising harmony between elements and biology, this conversation reveals...

An EcoFarmers Discovery Chapter 3: Trying Times Welcome to An EcoFarmer's Discovery: The Companion Podcast, where every Friday we dive deep into one chapter of Ewan Campbell's journey. You're invited to read along - get the audiobook via Spotify (search An EcoFarmer's Discovery) or grab it on Kindle - and explore each chapter with us as we unpack the stories, ideas, and principles...

What Is An Atom, And Why Does It Matter: The Science Beneath It All (Ep. 3) Episode 3: Everything from the soil underfoot to the food on your plate starts with atoms. But how do these invisible building blocks actually shape the health of our land, animals, and ourselves? In this episode, we explore how the tiniest particles in the universe form the foundation of farming, life, and balance. From t...

An EcoFarmers Discovery Chapter 2: Time To fly Welcome to An EcoFarmer's Discovery: The Companion Podcast, where every Friday we dive deep into one chapter of Ewan Campbell's journey. You're invited to read along - get the audiobook via Spotify (search An EcoFarmer's Discovery) or grab it on Kindle - and explore each chapter with us as we unpack the stories, ideas, and principles of regenerative f...

Nitrate Poisoning: Farmers Blamed, but What’s the REAL Cause? The EcoFarm Podcast (Ep. 2) Is nitrate really the villain behind blue baby syndrome, sick livestock, and rising cancer rates, or have we been pointing fingers in the wrong direction? In this episode, Ewan Campbell and Stephen Brunton dive into New Zealand’s nitrate crisis and ask the hard questions no one else will. From Environment Can...

An EcoFarmers Discovery Chapter 1: The Philosopher’s Stone   Welcome to An EcoFarmer's Discovery: The Companion Podcast, where every Friday we dive deep into one chapter of Ewan Campbell's journey. You're invited to read along - get the audiobook via Spotify (search An EcoFarmer's Discovery) or grab it on Kindle - and explore each chapter with us as we unpack the stories, ideas, an...

Can soil organisms really act like alchemists - transforming one element into another? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating and controversial work of French researcher Louis Kervran and his theory of Biological Transmutation. From unexplained shifts in calcium levels to the mysterious role of microbes and roots, we explore what this means for soil health, farming practices, and the future...

The EcoFarm Aotearoa Podcast has just dropped! Subscribe in your Podcast Player now so you can watch weekly episodes here on Youtube or listen out in the field on your podcast player. Subscribe today to the EcoFarm Aotearoa Podcast, launching Wednesday the 8th with new episodes twice a week. Available in video on YouTube and Spotify, and in audio on all major podcast platforms. Learn the science b...

Get subscribed now! The EcoFarm Aotearoa Podcast officially launches Wednesday the 8th , with new episodes released twice weekly . Join us on YouTube and Spotify for full video episodes, or tune in through all major podcast platforms for the audio-only experience. Whether you’re out on the tractor, in the shed, or just curious about better farming, there’s something here for you. Listen for inspir...

Welcome to EcoFarm Aotearoa — practical conversations for real-world farming in New Zealand and beyond. Ewan Campbell turns good science into better practice: nitrate and water quality, soil biology, mineral balance, genetics, pasture growth, animal health, and profitability. Real stories, clear takeaways—ready for the ute, cowshed, or tractor. Subscribe in your favourite podcast app. Notes & link...