Deep Seed - Regenerative Agriculture

• How to feed the world and heal the planet with Regenerative Agriculture [SERGI CABALLERO]

  What happens when an engineer swaps corporate life for a life regenerating the land? Meet Sergi Caballero of Mas Les Vinyes in Catalonia: a farmer who turned an abandoned, degraded property into a lush, biodiverse food paradise. It’s a masterclass in regenerative agriculture, where fruit trees, animals, and soil biology work together in perfect symphony. In this episode, you’ll hear how Sergi produces food that tastes like it did generations ago, all while boosting soil health, building biodiversity, and proving that sustainable farming can be both profitable and deeply fulfilling. If you care about the future of food, you won’t want to miss this conversation.From seed saving and pasture-raised eggs to on-farm composting and integrated fruit tree guilds, Sergi shares practical insights for anyone dreaming of farming in harmony with nature. We explore how animal integration in farming supercharges soil fertility, why microbiology is the unsung hero of agriculture, and how thoughtful water design keeps crops thriving in hot, dry summers. Plus, discover how Mas Les Vinyes feeds local markets and retirement homes, bringing nutrient-dense food to those who need it most.Whether you’re a grower, researcher, policymaker, or simply a curious eater, this episode is packed with real-world solutions for creating resilient, climate-positive food systems. Join us for a deep dive into the practices and the mindset that make regeneration possible.⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯This podcast was produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a company that supports #regenerativeagriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health & biodiversity.⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯Useful links: Mas Les Vinyes - https://www.maslesvinyes.com/enDeep Seed podcast - https://www.deepseed.eu/Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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• How to plan a 4-year crop rotation like an Agroecologist [TOMMASO GAIFAMI]

  In this eye-opening episode of Deep Seed, we travel to a humble farm in northwest Italy that’s quietly becoming a blueprint for regenerative agriculture. Agroecologist Tommaso Gaifami takes us deep into the heart of a four-year transformation where degraded monocultures gave way to complex, biodiverse systems that are resilient, productive, and deeply rooted in community. Tommaso shares how he and his team at Marsilea reimagined a conventional arable farm at Cascina Romanengo by integrating regenerative practices like cover cropping, minimum tillage, agroforestry, and soil biology mapping. We also explore how stakeholder collaboration, regional policy support, and diversified food chains can drive a successful and scalable agroecological transition. ⎯Expect a deep dive into:🌾 Practical crop rotation strategies for different soil conditions and climates🌿 The economic role of cover crops, clover, and millet in building fertility and resilience🚜 Tools like roller crimpers and sod seeders for low-impact cultivation🕸️ How to build a regional network of farms to optimize logistics and reduce costs🥕 Why the role of the agroecologist is key to the future of sustainable food systems ⎯Whether you’re a farmer, policymaker, food systems thinker, or just someone wondering what comes after industrial agriculture - this conversation is not to be missed! You’ll hear how smart crop rotations, local collaboration, and ecological design are reshaping how we grow food, manage soil, and rebuild rural landscapes. It’s a masterclass in agroecology, straight from the field. ⎯ Official Partner ❤️🌿 This podcast was produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a company that supports #regenerativeagriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health & biodiversity. ⎯DONATE TO THE FARMING CHEFS 👩‍🍳🌾 -> https://gofund.me/3be23c5dHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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• How to bring a river back to life using Regenerative Agriculture [SILVIA QUARTA]

  What if you could bring a river back from the dead, rebuild a valley, restore hope, and revive the local community?In this episode, Silvia Quarta shares the extraordinary story of a grassroots effort to revive the Quipar River in one of Europe’s driest regions: Murcia, Spain. Through a community-led, science-backed approach to ecosystem restoration, Silvia is showing that even the most degraded landscapes can become living, thriving places again - with the right people, the right tools, and the will to listen.From soil to water to social fabric, this conversation touches on every layer of regeneration. Silvia’s work with local farmers, international partners like Commonland, and the Regeneration Academy offers a powerful model for dryland farming, bioregional restoration, and long-term ecological resilience.Whether you’re a regenerative farmer, policymaker, activist, or simply a human being trying to make sense of our environmental moment -> this episode is for you! —🌱 In this episode:🌊 How regenerative farming can recharge aquifers and revive rivers🏡 What social desertification really means - and how to reverse it🌿 Practical tools for water retention, tree planting, and soil recovery👂 Why co-creation and deep listening are essential to ecosystem restoration📈 How a small pilot turned into a valley-wide bioregeneration blueprint—🔗 Mentioned in this episode:Silvia Quarta, Commonland, Regeneration Academy, Soil Capital, CIHEAM Zaragoza, Keiper Watershed, HUMUS Project, LANDX Project📍 Location: Murcia, Spain (Mediterranean drylands)This podcast was produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a company that supports #regenerativeagriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health & biodiversity.⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯Useful links: SILVIA QUARTA - LinkedinREGENERATION ACADEMY - Linkedin Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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• Terramay: Building a Regenerative Farm from the Ground Up [Anna & David de Brito]

  What happens when a family leaves the city behind to restore 562 hectares of degraded land using nothing but regenerative agriculture, resilience, and relentless creativity?In this unmissable episode, we take you inside Terramay, a pioneering farm in southern Portugal where Anna and David de Brito, along with livestock manager Elias Gellweiler, are transforming exhausted soils into abundant ecosystems. From soil-free hillsides turned market gardens to chickens making compost at speed, this is regenerative agriculture at its most ambitious and inspiring. You’ll hear how agroforestry, holistic grazing, and circular food systems come together to form a living, breathing model for farming in the age of climate crisis.🎧 Whether you’re a farmer, food systems thinker, or simply curious about how to grow hope in damaged landscapes, this episode is essential listening.⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯🧠 What You’ll Learn:How Terramay produces over 85 tons of vegetables on rocky land with zero external inputsWhy composting with chickens can radically speed up fertility cyclesWhat it takes to run a restaurant where 90% of the food is grown on-siteHow rotational grazing builds resilience and nutrient densityWhy regenerative farming is also a powerful tool for rebuilding rural communities🌍 For listeners in:Sustainable food & farmingOrganic and biodynamic agricultureEcological design and permacultureClimate adaptation and land use policyCircular economy and rural innovationHit play and discover how a piece of land on the edge of Portugal is becoming a blueprint for the regenerative future we need.⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯This podcast was produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a company that supports #regenerativeagriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health & biodiversity.⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯Useful links: TERRAMAY - https://www.terramay.com/Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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• How To Make Super-Intensive Farms Go Regenerative [DIMITRI TSITOS]

  What if the most chemically intensive, high-density farms - systems many see as the enemy of regenerative agriculture - could actually become climate champions?In this episode of the Deep Seed Podcast, we sit down with Dimitri Tsitos, co-founder of AgroSystemic, to explore how Mediterranean super-intensive olive, almond, and citrus orchards can regenerate degraded soils, restore biodiversity, boost resilience, and improve long-term farm profitability - all without sacrificing yield.Dimitri shares hard-won insights from years of trial, failure, and success in transitioning conventional, input-heavy orchards into regenerative, climate-smart systems. Whether you’re a farmer, agronomist, orchard manager, sustainability consultant, investor, policymaker, or simply passionate about the future of food and climate solutions, this conversation offers a roadmap you won’t find anywhere else.🎧 By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why even the most intensive systems may have no choice but to go regenerative and how small, targeted changes in soil and plant management can transform productivity, resilience, and ecosystem health.⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯What You’ll Learn in This Episode🌳 How super-intensive Mediterranean orchards (2000+ trees per hectare) can transition to regenerative models🌳 Practical cover crop strategies for olive oil, almond, and citrus production🌳 Compost, mulching, and biomass management for soil regeneration🌳 How to balance productivity, profitability, and resilience under climate pressure🌳 The economics of regenerative transitions: cutting input costs while boosting long-term performance 🌳 How to use biodiversity strips, hedgerows, and landscape design to deliver agronomic services⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯Who Should Listen✅ Olive, almond, and citrus growers✅ Conventional farmers curious about regenerative agriculture✅ Agronomists, soil scientists, and orchard advisors✅ Agricultural investors and sustainability consultants✅ Policymakers shaping the future of climate-resilient agriculture✅ Anyone passionate about regenerative systems, biodiversity restoration, and nature-based solutions⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯This podcast was produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a company that supports #regenerativeagriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health & biodiversity.⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯Useful links: Agrosystemic - https://www.agrosystemic.com/Dimitri Tsitos - LinkedinHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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