In-the-field at Groundswell: Water and the soil sponge

This programme is part of our series of impromptu in-the-field podcasts, recorded at Groundswell 2025.In this episode we The Wildlife Trusts' new vision for the future of farming in England. ffinlo Costain is joined by Vicki Hird (Strategic lead on agriculture, The Wildlife Trusts).

This programme is part of our series of impromptu in-the-field podcasts, recorded at Groundswell 2025.In this episode we discuss water's role in restoring the land and managing climate extremes. ffinlo Costain is joined by Didi Pershouse (Land and Leadership initiative and author of Ecology of Care) - and Nick Viney (Landscape Reimagineer).

This programme is part of our series of impromptu in-the-field podcasts, recorded at Groundswell 2025.In this episode we discuss how to finish beef cattle on grass.ffinlo Costain is joined by Johnnie Balfour (Pasture for Life; Balbirnie Home Farms) and Kate Martin (Treway Farm).

This programme is part of our series of impromptu in-the-field podcasts, recorded at Groundswell 2025.In this episode we ask what role food companies play in supporting and accelerating growth in regenerative food and farming systems?ffinlo Costain is joined by Øistein Thorsen (FAI Farms) - Emma Keller (Nestlé) - and Harriet O'Regan (Arla).

This programme is part of our series of impromptu in-the-field podcasts, recorded at Groundswell 2025.In this episode we discuss funding for innovation in regenerative and agroecological funding. We look back on Innovative Farmers - and discuss the new ADOPT fund.ffinlo Costain is joined by Helen Browning (Soil Association) and Prof Tom MacMillan (Royal Agricultural University).

This programme is part of our series of impromptu in-the-field podcasts, recorded at Groundswell 2025.In this episode we discuss how to regenerate the soil and the microbiome - and how food growing and eating are interconnected.ffinlo Costain is joined by Dr Lucy Williamson and John Pawsey.

This programme is part of our series of impromptu in-the-field podcasts, recorded at Groundswell 2025.In this episode, we discuss opportunities for young people in regenerative food and farming - and the Emergent Generation network. ffinlo Costain is joined by Becky Grove, founder of Emergent Generation), and network members: Amy Chapple, Tristan Leslie and Melissa Walker.

This programme is part of our series of impromptu in-the-field podcasts, recorded at Groundswell 2025.In this episode we discuss whether farming can ever escape its glyphosate dependency? ffinlo Costain is joined by Ian Wilkinson (FarmED) - Prof Andy Neal (Rothamsted) - and Tim Parton (Intelligent Farming)

This is the first of our impromptu in-the-field podcasts, recorded at Groundswell 2025.In this programme we discuss the role and unique perspectives of women in regenerative farming. ffinlo Costain is joined by Nikki Yoxall - Claire Beaumont - and Nick Viney.

Farm Gate and 8point9.com's monthly discussion programme. Regulars, ffinlo Costain (8point9.com) and Joe Stanley (GWCT Allerton Project), are joined by Ben Raskin, Head of Agroforestry at the Soil Association. They discuss:AgroforestryThe spending reviewFossil fuels and food systemsKeeping up with climate changeAnd drainageTo watch this podcast instead, search FarmGatepodcast on YouTube.