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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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In this episode Jono speaks with keen 24-year-old kiwifruit orchard manager Levi Belcher about how he got started in the industry, and why he was attracted to soil health and regenerative practices.

Levi talks about how having a "get stuck in" attitude has made a big difference in his career.

If you are a Kiwifruit grower interested in regen practices and / or organics, or looking to get started in the industry, you will want to sit down for this one!

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In this discussion, Jono sits down with dairy farmer and Quorum Sense board member Willie White to hear about his journey into organic regen dairy farming.

From humble beginnings on the family farm as a child - and watching his parents convert a part of the farm to dairy - Willie has always had a strong connection with the land. After a career in rural banking, Willie came home to take on the family dairy farm.

Attending a local field day where a dairy farmer was showcasing his diverse pastures, which allowed him to not need to use synthetic nitrogen fertilisers, Willie had a penny-drop moment. And he set about converting to organic supply.

Looking back, Willie says he's thrilled with the outcomes of that choice, and what it's done to his farm's health and resilience, and to the bottom line.

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In this special episode of the Quorum Sense podcast, Jono interviews Professor Jack Heinemann from the University of Canterbury on the topic of GE and GMO in New Zealand.

Professor Heinemann's experience in this field, along with a long list of credentials, make him one of the leading voices in the country. And this conversation uncovers issues and insights into GE and GMO that many may not be aware of.

Tune in as we dive into a very informative conversation on the risks of the proposed GE / GMO regulation changes in New Zealand.

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In this episode Jono catches up with Carrie and Tom Andrews from Wholly Cow Butchery in Cambridge.

Carrie and Tom are passionate about supporting their local community and creating opportunities from listening to their customers needs.

From caring for the animals, to slaughter, to butchery and even turning what would normally be waste products into soil building compost - Carrie and Tom are responsible for the whole lot.

Carrie and Tom are keeping traditional skills alive as modern technology is doing more and more of our tasks, and vital skills are at risk of being forgotten.

Listen to how this family has created a fully open and transparent system that promotes connection, responsibility, quality and resilience in their farm and butchery business.

Click this link to check out the Wholly Cow Butchery website.

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In this episode we have an in-depth and very personal conversation with Zeb Horrell.

Zeb is a third generation sheep and beef farmer from northern Southland, and Zeb's contributions span much wider than the family farm.

Zeb shares his experience with enterprises, Future Whenua, Polyculture Paddock and Burning Horse festival, and a recent move from his family farm - Motana Flat - to Mangaroa Farms in the lower North Island.

Zeb covers complex topics with grace and ease. From selling farm produce direct to the community and views on regulations, to agroforestry and silvopasture. And from the environmental trading scheme (ETS) to being responsible for your information diet.

Zeb's passion for the industry and what he does is vivid and unmistakable. Try listening to this one and not being inspired by, and excited for, what's possible in our farming communities!

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