Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast

In the latest episode, Kyle and Stuart talk to Annie Leeson, co-founder of leading soil carbon measurement company Agricarbon. Regenerate Outcomes works with Agricarbon to provide high integrity soil carbon baselining and measurement for member farmers at no upfront cost. The conversation covers subjects including direct measurement versus modelling, how accurate soil analysis can help support far...

In the latest episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast, Kyle and Stuart talk to farmer Tom Edmondson. Tom gradually began taking over the running of his family farm, near Milton Keynes, in 2012. His move towards regenerative practices was partly driven by seeing good results from the use of a cover crop after he took control of the arable operation in 2015. The conversation covers a r...

In the latest episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast, Kyle and Stuart speak to dairy farmer Andrew Rees, the newest member to join our mentoring team. Andrew farms dairy at Moor Farm, in Pembrokeshire, alongside wife Vicky, mum Jean and two full-time and one part-time member of staff. His family farmed conventionally until around 2009, when he began to move towards spring block calv...

In the final recording for our Grounded ‘Live’ sessions, Kyle and Stuart are joined by a panel of farmers to discuss the biggest misconceptions surrounding regenerative farming head-on. They discuss lessons learned in the field: what worked, what didn’t, and how regenerative practices can be adapted to different farm sizes, soil types, and business models. This podcast is brought to you by Regener...

In this episode, Kyle and Stuart are joined by a panel of farmers to discuss no-till and other practices which can be applied to create maximum benefit in an arable context. The panel explore why adopting one regenerative practice in isolation is rarely enough to deliver real soil health, resilience, or carbon outcomes. This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which works with farmer...

In this episode Kyle and Stuart are joined by a panel of farmers for a practical discussion on the role of machinery and equipment in regenerative agriculture. This live podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil. Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative farmers to...

Transitioning to regenerative farming is both exciting and challenging. There’s no single roadmap, and every farm’s journey looks different. In this episode, Kyle and Stuart talk to farmers who are going through the process to discuss their successes and lessons they've learned along the way. This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which supports farmers to grow profits and impr...

In this episode, Kyle and Stuart are joined by farm vet Lee-Anne Oliver and Northumberland farmer Shaun Maw to discuss the link between soil health and livestock performance.  This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil. Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative...

In this episode Kyle and Stuart are joined by an expert panel to discuss everything you need to know about measuring and being rewarded for the carbon in your soil. This is the first in a series of new 'live' formats for Grounded, with attendees able to join the conversation and ask questions directly during the recording. Listen now to learn about the importance of getting a soil carbon b...

In this episode of Grounded, Kyle and Stuart take a deep dive into soil biology and the carbon cycle with Dr Kris Nichols. Kris has a PhD in soil science and has held numerous positions as a researcher and advisor for projects linked to soil health and regenerative agriculture. She is a regular speaker at conferences and events across the world. Listen now for an in-depth insight into soil microbi...

In this episode of Grounded, Kyle and Stuart talk to Northumberland farmers Angus and Duncan Nelless. Angus and Duncan farm organic beef and sheep in the Coquet Valley using a forage-based system. Listen now for a wide-ranging discussion about outwintering, breeding, data collection, how to promote farming to the next generation and the importance of admitting when you’ve been wrong. This podcast...

Following one of the driest springs on record and with much of the UK facing water shortages, Kyle and Stuart catch up with Dr Allen Williams to discuss how regenerative practices can help build resilience to drought. Allen is one of the most well-known names in regen and co-founder of Understanding Ag alongside Gabe Brown. This episode digs into the foundations of the soil biology which helps ret...

In this special episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast, Kyle and Stuart are joined live at Groundswell by regen pioneer Gabe Brown and festival founder John Cherry. Listen now to hear more about the story behind Groundswell, John's approach to regen on his own farm, conversations with royalty and the importance of education. This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes,...

In the latest episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast, Kyle and Stuart chat to Lancashire farmers Nat and Roger Marsden. Nat and Roger breed Luing cattle and Easydam and Cheviot sheep at the farm near the Forest of Bowland. The brothers farm in partnership and have been transitioning into regenerative agriculture for the last five years. Bucks Farm is an upland farm with a mixture of...

In the latest episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast Kyle and Stuart talk to Adam Henson and Duncan Andrews.  Adam is perhaps the best-known farmer in the UK, presenting his own section on BBC’s Countryfile to millions of viewers each Sunday evening.  Adam and Duncan jointly run the 650-hectare estate, together with Cotswold Farm Park, home to over 50 breeding flocks and herds of Br...

In this episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast, Kyle and Stuart talk to Gabe Brown. Gabe is one of the most famous names in regen ag and soil health, with his bestselling book Dirt to Soil inspiring hundreds of thousands around the world. He is also one of the founders of Regenerate Outcomes' mentoring partners Understanding Ag, alongside Dr Allen Williams. Listen now for a wide...

In this episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast, Kyle and Stuart talk to award-winning nutritionist and gut health expert Dr Lucy Williamson.  Lucy originally worked as a mixed practice vet for 15 years before retraining as a nutritionist, fascinated by the link between healthy soil, our food and gut health.   She is a huge advocate for regenerative farming and offers courses explain...

In the latest episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast, Kyle and Stuart talk to Northern Irish farmer Bronagh O’Kane. Bronagh tried a few different career paths before falling in love with farming and taking on the family farm in Tyrone, Northern Ireland. She has since made a name for herself as a Soil Farmer of the Year runner up and Young Farmer of the Year. Last year she organised...

In the latest episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast, Kyle and Stuart talk to Lee-Anne Oliver, director of The Fold Farm Vets, in Hexham. A firm advocate of the benefits of regen for livestock health, Lee-Anne discusses the positive impact of more diverse forage in pastures, the power of observing animals, strategies for making the transition from conventional methods and much more....

In this episode, which was recorded late in 2024, Kyle and Stuart talk to Nikki Yoxall, farmer and Technical Director for Pasture for Life. Nikki and her husband James run Grampian Graziers in Aberdeenshire. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including Nikki's varied career before moving into farming, human nutrition, the issue of measuring carbon emissions from farms and much more. T...

In the latest episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast, Kyle and Stu get deep with farmer and consultant Michael Blanche. Michael is a first generation farmer and consultant with a passion for pasture and low input livestock systems. He farms at Culteuchar, Perthshire. In this episode Stu, Kyle and Michael discuss his journey into farming and what he is most grateful for in his day-to...

In the latest episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast - which was recorded in October - Stu and Kyle chat with John Gregson, former development lead for farming and nature at Waitrose.  Listen now for a wide ranging discussion covering supermarkets, farmers, the food system, Waitrose’ Farming for Nature initiative, the resilience of regen, Red Tractor, human health and more.

Alex Brewster and his family have been managing the landscape at Rotmell Farm, in beautiful Perthshire, Scotland, for many years. The farm dates back to the 1790s and was built as a show farm by the Duchess of Atholl. Today Alex is using practices which are at the forefront of regenerative agriculture. In this episode Kyle, Stuart and Alex discuss his approach to using grazing animals to improve s...

Stuart and Kyle are joined by farmer Tom Fairfax from Mindrum Farm, at the foot of the Cheviot Hills, Northumberland. This podcast is sponsored by Regenerate Outcomes. Regenerate Outcomes supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil. Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative farmers to increase the productivity of your soi...

Kyle and Stuart are joined by Wiltshire farmer George Hosier to discuss how he has focused on improving soil health on Wexcombe Farm, near Marlborough, over the last 10 years.