Deep Seed - Regenerative Agriculture
Raphael Esterhazy
99 episodes
Welcome to the Deep Seed Podcast, your ultimate source for all things regenerative agriculture, soil health, and ecosystem restoration!
More about the show
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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Why Biodiversity is the Secret Weapon of Regenerative Agriculture 🌿 [OLIVER DAUERT]
Biodiversity is not just about saving bees… it’s about saving ourselves! In this episode, Oliver Dauert joins us to explore why protecting biodiversity is essential to human survival, food security, and climate…
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🇫🇷 La Production d'Amandes Bio Régénératives en France [Martin d’Archimbaud]
Un épisode fascinant à ne pas manquer ! On part en immersion dans le sud-ouest de la France, sur une ferme d’amandes bio-régénérative à la vision radicale. Martin d’Archimbaud, co-fondateur de GreenPods, nous ouvre les…
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Regenerative Viticulture - Bringing Life Back to Vineyards 🍷 [Stephen Cronk]
🍷 Can regenerative agriculture revolutionize the wine industry? Stephen Cronk, founder of Maison Mirabeau, thinks so—and he’s proving it, vine by vine. After leaving London’s corporate world to build an…
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Outcome-Based Farming: The Future of Regenerative Agriculture [Peter Fröhlich]
What if, instead of just growing food, we focused on maximizing the Earth’s ability to produce life? 🚀 In this episode, we sit down with Peter Fröhlich, a Swiss farmer, entrepreneur, and agroecology innovator, who is…
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5 Actionable Steps to Making Sweden’s Food System Regenerative [Sara Maxence]
🌱 Can We Make an Entire Food System Regenerative? Sweden’s food system isn’t regenerative—at least, not yet. But Sara Maxence is working to change that. With a background in big agri-food corporations, she’s seen…
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How To Make Regenerative Farming More Profitable [Nicolas Verschuere]
What if regenerative farming could be profitable, fair, and the future of food—but the system is blocking it? Farmers restore soil, protect biodiversity, and keep ecosystems thriving. So why are they struggling to make…
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Why Young Farmers Can’t Afford Land - And How to Fix It [Eline Veninga]
What if the future of farming wasn’t in the hands of corporations, but in the hands of communities? Imagine a world where farmers don’t struggle with crushing debt, where land is protected for generations, and where…
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Turning weeds into delicious regenerative products [Matthijs Westerwoudt]
What if your daily cup of tea could restore ecosystems and support farmers? 😍 This week on the Deep Seed Podcast, we meet Matthijs Westerwoudt, co-founder of Wilder Land, a visionary company that’s redefining what it…
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Transforming degraded landscapes into thriving ecosystems [Willemijn De Iongh]
Can farming heal the planet? In this episode, we explore how regenerative agriculture and ecosystem restoration are reshaping the future of our landscapes and communities. Join us as we sit down with Willemijn De…
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🇫🇷 Microbiologie et agriculture régénérative : des sols vivants pour nourrir la planète [Marc-André Selosse]
Saviez-vous que le sol sous vos pieds abrite une biodiversité invisible, essentielle à la vie sur Terre ? Dans cet épisode captivant, plongez dans le monde fascinant de la microbiologie des sols avec Marc-André…
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Rewind #8 - Creating a regenerative farming system from scratch [Anne Van Leeuwen]
In this special rewind episode, we revisit a conversation with Anne van Leeuwen, a visionary regenerative farmer from the Netherlands. Anne shares her inspiring journey of transitioning to a new 45-hectare farm—as we…
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Rewind #7 - Running a profitable regenerative farm in Germany [Benedikt Bösel]
In this powerful rewind episode, we revisit the inspiring story of Benedikt Bösel, who took over his family’s 3,000-hectare estate in 2017 and embarked on a transformative journey to redefine farming. From a…
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Rewind #6 - Regenerative agriculture: farmers become the solution, not the problem! [Chuck de Liedekerke]
In this special rewind episode, we revisit one of the most inspiring conversations from the past year—our chat with Chuck de Liedekerke, founder of Soil Capital. Dive into Chuck’s compelling vision for transitioning…
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Rewind #5 - Food forests, agroforestry and perennial agriculture [Louis De Jaeger]
In this Rewind episode of the Deep Seed Podcast, we revisit an inspiring conversation with food forest pioneer, permaculture designer, and author Louis De Jaeger. Louis is a passionate advocate for transforming our…
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Rewind #4 - Microbiology, Mycorrhizal Fungi & Soil Health [Natallia Gulbis]
🌱 What if I told you that beneath every step you take lies a universe of microscopic heroes transforming the soil and keeping our planet alive? This week’s rewind episode of the Deep Seed Podcast dives deep into the…
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Rewind #3 - The role of swales and ponds in Regenerative Agriculture [Alfonso Chico de Guzman]
In this special rewind episode, we revisit an inspiring conversation with Alfonso Chico De Guzman, a regenerative farmer in Spain tackling one of the region’s most pressing challenges: water scarcity. Spain’s…
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Rewind #2 - Transitioning to regenerative agriculture [Antony Pearce]
In this special rewind episode of the Deep Seed Podcast, we revisit an inspiring conversation with Anthony Pearce, a dedicated regenerative farmer from the UK. Anthony shares his journey from conventional farming to…
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Rewind #1 - Regenerative Solutions to the global food crisis [Duncan Williamson]
In this special highlights episode, we revisit a powerful conversation with Duncan Williamson, global expert on sustainable diets and food system transformation. Duncan’s insights provide a wake-up call on the global…
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How policy and subsidies can accelerate Regenerative Agriculture (Simon Kraemer)
This episode explores how public policies and subsidies can become powerful tools in accelerating the global transition to regenerative agriculture. Our guest, Simon Kraemer from the European Alliance for Regenerative…
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Regenerative agriculture, creating resilient and profitable farms & increasing biodiversity (Michael Kavanagh)
Join us in this special mini-series episode, recorded live at the Regenerative Agriculture Summit Europe 2024 in Amsterdam! Michael Cavanagh, a regenerative farm manager from the UK, shares his decade-long journey in…
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Growing hemp to clean forever chemicals & regenerate soils (Elena Doms)
Elena Doms, co-founder of Earth Plus, shares the incredible work her company is doing to regenerate degraded land using nature-based solutions—with hemp as a key player. Learn how industrial hemp, known for its…
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Agroforestry: the amazing power of trees for agriculture & climate resilience (Patrick Worms)
Drawing on years of experience in agroforestry, regenerative agriculture and landscape restoration, Patrick Worms shares how integrating trees into farming systems is transforming degraded lands, boosting food…
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The future of farming & food: resilience is the new efficiency! (Rogier Schulte)
In this episode of the Deep Seed Podcast, we welcome Rogier Schulte, professor at Wageningen University, to discuss the groundbreaking work he’s leading in regenerative agriculture and resilient farming systems. Rogier…
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Kelp Blue - 2/2 - The ocean’s secret weapon for Regenerative Agriculture (Valentin Pitiot)
This week, we explore the science of kelp farming with Valentin, Lead Agronomist at Kelp Blue. Following up from our previous conversation, we explore how kelp farming is transforming both marine ecosystems and…
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Kelp Blue - 1/2 - Growing giant kelp to restore marine ecosystems and boost farming on land (Caroline Slootweg)
Kelp Blue is a company merging marine ecosystem restoration with regenerative agriculture. Join us in a captivating conversation with Caroline Slootweg, co-founder of Kelp Blue, to learn how this innovative company…
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From city life to highly productive Market Garden outside of Amsterdam (Fabio Vicino)
This week, I meet with Fabio Vicino. Together with his partner Anna de Vos, they are managing a highly productive small scale Market Garden just outside of Amsterdam - Onze Groenteboer. Fabio’s journey from a…
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Nutrient Density could disrupt the entire food industry! (Dan Kittredge)
In this episode of the Deep Seed Podcast, we have an insightful conversation with Dan Kittredge, the founder of the Bionutrient Food Association. Dan delves into the critical topic of nutrient density and how it is…
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The future of Carbon Credits: Inside the Carbon Removal Certification Framework (Christian Holzleitner)
This week, I had the pleasure of hosting Christian Holzleitner, the Head of Unit for Land Economy and Carbon Removal at the European Commission. This enlightening conversation delved into the intricacies of the EU's…
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Making compost faster, better and cheaper using black soldier fly larvae! (Tommie Hooft van Huysduynen)
Tommie Hooft van Huysduynen shares his journey from growing up in Nigeria to co-founding Proteen, a company leading a "compost revolution" using black soldier fly larvae to transform organic waste into high-quality…
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Regenerative Capital: aligning investment with long-term values to create life and wealth for generations (Nikki Trott)
This week, I traveled to Amsterdam to meet with visionary business strategist Nikki Trott. Her successful journey from the fashion industry to regenerative investment highlights the power of aligning personal values…
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Understanding the role of compost in the regenerative transition (Adam Swan)
Recorded live at the Groundswell Festival in the UK, this conversation with Adam Swan from the Soil Ecology Lab offers a profound exploration of how tiny organisms in the soil can make a massive difference in…
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Regenerative Agriculture: improving soil health to increase nutrient density (Jeroen Klompe)
In this week's episode of the Deep Seed podcast, I’m excited to welcome Jeroen Klompe, a pioneering regenerative farmer who has dedicated the last decade to revolutionizing his farming practices and enhancing soil…
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Empowering farmers in Africa with Regenerative Agriculture (Thekla Teunis)
Welcome back to another episode of the Deep Seed podcast! This week, I met with Thekla Teunis, co-founder of the company Grounded. They’ve managed to transform the lives of thousands of small holder farmers in Africa…
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Farmers are the Solution to Climate Change! (Anne van Leeuwen)
This week, I traveled to Lochem, east of the Netherlands to meet with regenerative farmer Anne van Leeuwen. She recently moved to a new farm, which gave us a great perspective for the conversation. How to get access to…
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🇫🇷 Anticiper les conséquences du changement climatique sur l'agriculture (Serge Zaka)
Cette semaine, j’ai le plaisir d’accueillir l’agroclimatologue Serge Zaka dans le Deep Seed podcast. On discute des conséquences du changement climatique sur l’agriculture, de la géopolitique alimentaire, de la…
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Why investing in regenerative agriculture makes a lot of sense (Koen van Seijen)
My guest this week is Koen van Seijen, host of the Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast. Over the last 7 years, he has recorded and published over 300 conversations with inspiring people looking to…
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Food Pharmacy: connecting the dots between soil health, nutrient density, and human health (Zuzanna Zielińska)
I met with Zuzanna Zielińska in Rotterdam 🇳🇱to discuss her amazing Food Pharmacy project: HarvestCare. Connecting the dots between soil health, nutrient density, and human health could be a total game changer in my…
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House of Agroecology: creating regenerative supply chains (Emilie de Morteuil)
Join us in an enlightening conversation with Emilie de Morteuil, co-founder of the House of Agroecology, as we explore the transformative power of #agroecology in creating a food system that nurtures both our planet…
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How Agroecology can save farmers, biodiversity and our entire food system (Alain Peeters)
Alain Peeters has been involved in sustainable agriculture and nature conservation since the 70s and he is one of the pioneers of agroecology in the world. In this conversation, he describes how agroecology offers a…
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Making agriculture profitable while regenerating natural ecosystems (Benedikt Bösel)
In the heart of Brandenburg, Germany, lies the story of Benedikt Bösel, a visionary farmer who embarked on a journey to transform his family farm into a beacon of regenerative agriculture. After studying economics in…
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Saving agriculture in Spain with regenerative farming practices (Alfonso Chico de Guzman - La Junquera)
Since taking over his family farm, Alfonso Chico de Guzman has transformed La Junquera 🇪🇸 into one of the largest regenerative farms in Europe. Climate change is already pushing the Spanish agricultural system to its…
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Food Forests: reshaping our food system with nature-based solutions (Louis De Jaeger)
Louis de Jaeger is a visionary food forest and landscape designer with an unwavering commitment to land regeneration. It’s hard not to feel inspired by Louis’ passion and deep knowledge about some of the most promising…
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Creating the Blueprint for a Resilient and Sustainable Food System (Isabelle d'Ursel)
Isabelle d'Ursel combines organic and regenerative farming practices at Smissenbroek just a few kilometers outside of Ghent, in Belgium. We discuss her transition from a career in philanthropy to embracing the rhythms…
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Regenerative Agriculture: transforming our food system into a powerful climate solution (Chuck de Liedekerke)
In this episode of the Deep Seed podcast, we're joined by Chuck de Liedekerke, the co-founder and CEO of Soil Capital. With a rich background in finance and a profound commitment to sustainable agriculture, Chuck has…
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Sustainable Diets: the environmental impact of our food choices, Food Policy & Regenerative Farming (Duncan Williamson)
Duncan Williamson is an expert in food systems and sustainable diets. We discuss how government decisions, influenced by powerful business lobbying, shape our food choices and the very systems that feed us. We unpack…
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The power of soil microbiology for soil fertility and plant health (Natallia Gulbis)
Natallia Gulbis is an expert in the field of soil science, with a particular focus on mycorrhizal fungi and their critical role in soil fertility. Our conversation sheds light on the intricate symbiotic relationships…
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Transitioning to regenerative agriculture: challenges, hope & farm economics (Antony Pearce)
Meet Anthony Pierce, a visionary farmer from Moat Farm in Stoke Mandeville, UK, who's transforming his land through the principles of regenerative agriculture. Join us as Anthony shares his profound insights and…
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The 6 key principles of Regenerative Agriculture (Andrew Randall)
Andrew Randall practices regenerative agriculture at Moat Farm in Maidenhead, just west of London. With over a decade of experience, Andrew shares his journey towards sustainable farming, highlighting the profound…
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🇫🇷 Agriculture Régénérative: les 3 piliers, résilience & rentabilité (Luc Joris)
Luc Joris est un agriculteur Belge qui pratique depuis quelques années l’agriculture régénérative. Il nous parle d'agriculture régénérative et des concepts clefs pour améliorer la santé du sol. Il nous explique comment…
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