Farmers aren’t the problem... they’re the solution!

In this eye-opening episode, agronomist Nicolas Verschuere dismantles common myths about soil health, tillage, and agrochemicals. He reveals what actually works to make farming more regenerative, resilient, and profitable.

Drawing on decades of hands-on experience with European farmers, he explains why cover crops, minimal disturbance, and smarter input use are not about perfection but about progress. It’s practical, grounded, and surprisingly hopeful. If you’re curious about how we can heal soils without blaming farmers, this is a must-listen.

🧠 Topics covered in this episode:

• The true role of tillage in regenerative agriculture

• Why cover crops are essential for living soils

• How to reduce fertilizers and pesticides without going extreme

• Why the real challenge is complexity, not ideology

• What it takes to support farmers through meaningful change

• The power of diversity and agroecological systems to build resilience

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This episode was made in partnership with Soil Capital - a company accelerating the transition to regenerative agriculture by financially rewarding farmers who regenerate their soil health and biodiversity.

www.soilcapital.com

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