#37 - Uncovering the magic of Six Inches of Soil with Claire McKenzie
This month, Jono speaks to Claire McKenzie, producer of Six Inches of Soil - a grassroots British documentary which Quorum Sense is bringing to New Zealand screens.
#36 - Windows of opportunity with Nick Tucker
From his off-grid cabin, Northland-based beef farmer and Quorum Sense Team member Nick Tucker dives deep into the opportunities of having more, with less.
#35 - What do we mean by โgood farmingโ with Peter Edwards and Daniel Eb
We talk to Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research's Peter Edwards and Open Farms founder Daniel Eb about social license and public perceptions of the โgood farmerโ.
#34 - Taking the bull by the horns with Ewan Campbell
Coromandel drystock farmer Ewan Campbellโs unorthodox approach to farming has seen him battle the system, revitalise his soils and win national food awards.
#33 - Farmers are our health system with Phyllis Tichinin
Renowned eco-nutritionist Phyllis Tichinin speaks passionately about the links and parallels between human health and the health of our food systems.
#32 - Playing the game of farming with Brad Rudd
Manager of Motatapu Station, Central Otago, Brad Ruddโs excitement for farming is expressed in trying new things, and breeding resilience into his flock of sheep.
#31 - Integrating your values into farming with Charlie Arnott
Passionate about food, farming and people, Australia's Charlie Arnott shares insights from his regenerative journey to create a more diverse, resilient and authentic farming system.
#30 - โBoots and allโ with Cherryle Prew
Cherryle Prew founded NZโs only Soil Food Web lab 20 years ago. Youโll want to grab a cup of tea and a biscuit for this conversation!
#29 - Learning off each other with Peter Legg
The tables have turned for arable farmer Peter Legg, from initially learning off othersโ knowledge and experience to now being someone others are learning from!
#28 - The joy in โgiving it a crackโ with Shane Birchall and Meghan Schutt
Father and daughter duo Shane Birchall and Meghan Schutt share their learnings and experiences in transitioning to a self-sufficient, low waste dairy and beef farm operation.
#27 - The possibilities of science and farming with Sam Lang
Canterbury farmer and Quorum Sense team member Sam Lang talks about the relationship between science and farmer experience, risk, and the importance of support networks.
#26 - Transformations and expectations with Jake Herron
New farm, new home, new partner, new baby! A whole lot has transformed for Jake Herron in the last two years. A real and refreshing story.
#25 - Looking outside the square with Adam Rivett
Winner at the 2022 New Zealand Sausage Awards, Canterbury sheep and beef farmer Adam Rivett talks about getting creative with farm enterprises to suit his context.
#24 - Foundations of a resilient farming system with Hamish Bielski
South Otago sheep and beef farmer Hamish Bielski authentically talks about marriage, managing expectations, failure, continuously adapting, creating opportunities, and celebrating your wins.
#23 - Gaining confidence through knowledge with David Birkett
Award-winning biological arable farmer David Birkett shares a whole pot of gold as he explains how he built the confidence to try something new.
#22 - Food and health independence with Marran (Maz) Tuckwell
Young farmer Marran (Maz) Tuckwell talks food and health independence, tapping into natureโs abundance, plus the importance of community and boots on the ground.
#21 - Embracing a bit of chaos with Richard Leask and Nick Paulin
Richard Leaske and Nick Paulin discuss the shift in customer attention from product to process, the need for critical questioning, and embracing a bit of chaos!
#20 - Seeing the opportunity in consumer demands with Geoff Ross
Lake Hawea Station's Geoff Ross talks about his return to farming, learning from nature and the opportunities in reducing the divide between farm and city.
#19 - In off the deep end with Michael Reilly
Michael Reilly shares the ups and downs of his journey from Sydney suburbia to regenerative Hawkes Bay farmer, and what's changed along the way.
#18 - Regenerative organic dairying with Janette & Carla Perrett
Dairying team Janette and Carla Perrett discuss how regenerative organic has cut health costs, improved soil fertility and created deep connection with stock and land.