A series of conversations with farmers and those working in the rural sector. We’re exploring the variety of experiences, perspectives and ideas coming from the...
We decided to sneak one more podcast in for 2024!!In this episode Jono sits down with food fanatic and farmer Matthew Evans from Fat Pig Farm in Southern Tasmania.Matthew started his career as a chef and food critic, and through a love for food - and noticing a link between good food flavour and soil health - he began a life-changing journey into the world of soil health. For eight years Matthew ran a 'soil to stomach' operation where he grew, harvested and prepared food with his own on-farm restaurant. Matthew has also written several books and recently hosted the Grounded festival, Australia's first regenerative agriculture festival, at his farm in Tasmania.Tune in to hear this fascinating story about how Matthew went from wondering why farmers who grew the best tasting food were "banging on about soil health" to now being the guy who bangs on about soil health!🪴 Quorum Sense website (www.quorumsense.org.nz)🤙 Quorum Sense Farming Network Facebook Group👣 The Quorum Sense Podcast🦋 Quorum Sense Facebook page🌸 Quorum Sense Instagram✨ Quorum Sense NewsletterDisclaimer: The information, opinions and ideas presented in this content is for information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Any reliance on the content provided is done at your own risk (
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Optimising life with Rachel and Greg Hart
In this episode Jono sits down with Rachel and Greg Hart from Mangarara Station in central Hawke's bay.Greg and Rachel are passionate about nature, community and farming, and this is very easy to pick up in this wonderful conversation. It's a conversation that covers the farm's journey from sheep farming to the haven of life it is today, covering the 28 years that Rachel and Greg have been on the farm.Mangarara is mainly a beef farm nowdays, coupled with other complementary enterprises that include an eco-lodge and a lot of trees!! Hear how they're managing tree planting in grazing land using single wire fences to protect the trees as they get established, and how they're maximizing the life on their farm.Tune in and enjoy listening to these two kiwi regen legends.🪴 Quorum Sense website (www.quorumsense.org.nz)🤙 Quorum Sense Farming Network Facebook Group👣 The Quorum Sense Podcast🦋 Quorum Sense Facebook page🌸 Quorum Sense Instagram✨ Quorum Sense NewsletterDisclaimer: The information, opinions and ideas presented in this content is for information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Any reliance on the content provided is done at your own risk (
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Helping people transition in agriculture with Darren Doherty
With this release, we celebrate episode 50 of the Quorum Sense podcast!!Jono sits down with Darren Doherty from over the ditch in Australia. Darren is a farmer and an educator, well known for his vast knowledge of farm systems function, design and management.In this conversation we hear how about Darren's journey to where he is now. He and Jono discuss what kinds of hurdles are common in practice, and also in mindset. This is a conversation of perceptive and personality as well as practice. 🪴 Quorum Sense website (www.quorumsense.org.nz)🤙 Quorum Sense Farming Network Facebook Group👣 The Quorum Sense Podcast🦋 Quorum Sense Facebook page🌸 Quorum Sense Instagram✨ Quorum Sense NewsletterDisclaimer: The information, opinions and ideas presented in this content is for information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Any reliance on the content provided is done at your own risk (click here to view full disclaimer on the Quorum Sense website).2023 Quorum Sense
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Shifting the global agricultural paradigm with Allen Williams
In this special episode of the Quorum Sense podcast going abroad, Jono sits down to chew the fat with 6th generation family farmer Allen Williams.Allen was a university professor with 24 years in academia under his belt when he decided that he needed to go back to his roots on the farm. Since this challenging step, Allen has been on an incredible learning journey.He has taken his experience and teamed up with Gabe Brown and formed the Soil Health Academy and Understanding Ag. Together, he and Gabe have impacted over 50 million acres globally!Tune in to this inspiring podcast to hear how Allen has altered the agricultural conversation worldwide.🪴 Quorum Sense website (www.quorumsense.org.nz)🤙 Quorum Sense Farming Network Facebook Group👣 The Quorum Sense Podcast🦋 Quorum Sense Facebook page🌸 Quorum Sense Instagram✨ Quorum Sense NewsletterDisclaimer: The information, opinions and ideas presented in this content is for information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Any reliance on the content provided is done at your own risk (click here to view full disclaimer on the Quorum Sense website
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Beyond the basics of pasture management with Jim Elizondo
In this special episode - which is part 1 in the mini series of the Quorum Sense podcast going abroad - Jono sits down with Jim Elizondo to discuss grazing management and nutrition.Jim has vast experience trialing different types of grazing management over his long career as a cattleman and educator. Jim is trained in accountancy and yet he also likes to keep things simple on his farms.This conversation goes deep into how plants behave under different forms of management and how there is more to root exudates than most realise.Grab a cuppa and a note pad, this is a goodie! 🪴 Quorum Sense website (www.quorumsense.org.nz)🤙 Quorum Sense Farming Network Facebook Group👣 The Quorum Sense Podcast🦋 Quorum Sense Facebook page🌸 Quorum Sense Instagram✨ Quorum Sense NewsletterDisclaimer: The information, opinions and ideas presented in this content is for information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Any reliance on the content provided is done at your own risk (click here to view full disclaimer on the Quorum Sense website).2023 Quorum Sense
A series of conversations with farmers and those working in the rural sector. We’re exploring the variety of experiences, perspectives and ideas coming from the creation of resilient, regenerative and enjoyable farming systems in New Zealand.
The setup and first years of this podcast were supported by MPI’s Productive & Sustainable Land Use - Extension Services fund. Since July 2023, the Quorum Sense Podcast has been produced independently by the podcast team.
For more information, visit the Quorum Sense Podcast webpage (https://www.quorumsense.org.nz/podcasts).
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