Just inland from Kaikōura, nestled in steep, rugged country that stretches from 300 to 1100 metres above sea level, Mark and Laura Koopmans are crafting a farming system rooted in resilience, regeneration, and long-term thinking.

In the rolling plains of Mid Canterbury, something unique is taking root. Align Farms, a collection of dairy farms, run-off blocks and a market garden, is not just producing milk - it’s rethinking the entire system that brings food from soil to stomach.

Nina Parker is transforming a 9.5-hectare farm in Kihikihi, into an off-grid regenerative homestead and market garden. Using biointensive growing methods and natural inputs like forest soil and wood chips, she’s restoring the land’s health.

Educator and author John King believes in helping farmers help themselves, and that it's up to farmers to make the changes they want to see.

Otago farmer and mother Ruby Frew talks about juggling family and farming, her journey into farming and how becoming a mother has changed her life.

Waikato's Logan Wait is creating a direct-to-consumer path for meat from regenerative farms, connecting consumers and retailers with the stories of the farmers producing it.

The podcast heads to the Underground Festival in North Canterbury to capture some of the conversations that took place during this wonderful celebration of soil.

Catch the Rain: James Pearse and Brittany Talbot farm a 160ha property co-owned with James’ parents in Totara Valley, near Pleasant Point, New Zealand.

In-the-tractor with Otago dairy farmer Otto Dogterom to unpack his approach to farming, and the value he places on looking after finances, people and environment.

Tasmania farmer and food fanatic Matthew Evans shares his journey from chef and food critic to farmer-to-plate restaurant-owner via the wonders of soil health.

Hawke's Bay beef farmers and regen legends Rachel and Greg Hart share the story of how they've transformed their farm into a haven of life.

Australian farmer and educator Darren Doherty discusses farm systems function, design and management, and the common hurdles in practice and mindset.

Allen Williams shares his inspiring learning journey, returning to farming after 24 years in academia and teaming up with Gabe Brown to impact millions of acres.

Cattleman and educator Jim Elizondo discusses his experience trialing different grazing management regimes, and how plant behaviour changes as conditions change.

Kiwifruit orchard manager Levi Belcher shareds how he got started in the industry, and why he was attracted to soil health and regenerative practices.

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Organic dairy farmer and Quorum Sense board member Willie White shares the impact going 'organic regen' is having on farm health, resilience and bottom line.

Exploring examples of how NZ farmers and growers are rebuilding the connection between the food they produce and the local communities that consume it.

Waikato's Tomtit Farm is supplying nutrient-dense produce direct to the local community, and connecting them directly to the land and people that produced it.

A leading voice on GE / GMOs, Professor Jack Heinemann (University of Canterbury) talks through the issues and shares insights around proposed changes to NZ regulations.

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Waikato beef producers Carrie and Tom Andrews are creating a farm and butchery business built on the fundamentals of transparency, connection, responsibility, quality and resilience