Episodes 34
Avg. Duration 48m
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Since Jun 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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The Agricology Podcast takes a fresh look at the most exciting topics in sustainable farming, food production and the natural environment, with the help of expert guests from across the country. In 2020, we chatted with some of the movers & shakers in the fields, labs & food supply chains; focusing on sustainable farming practices in 'Agroecology in Focus' & speaking with innovating farmers 'In the Field.' The Agricology Podcast returned in 2024 'In conversation with' an exciting line up of farmers, researchers, advisors & industry figures who set out to explore optimal carrying capacity - the practical, philosophical & pertinent. This was followed in 2025 by a diverse range of voices exploring the complex & often polarising topic of tillage in our series titled 'To Till or Not to Till?". Later that year, 'Agroforestry Through the Elements' offered an exciting way to explore individual topics relating to trees on farms while emphasising the fundamentally interconnected nature of agroforestry systems. Our new series explores sustainable farming and hyper-local food systems on the Isle of Arran in Scotland. We hope you enjoy it!

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S5E3 Agroecology Around Arran: Following the Grain

Jun 11, 2026 46m

In this episode, we explore arable farming on Arran, tracing the journey of locally grown grain from field to fork and glass. We begin at Bellevue Farm, where farmer Donald Currie grows malting…

Agroecology Around Arran: Arran's Dairy Story

Jun 04, 2026 36m

The episode features farmers, artisan food producers, and the distributers working to connect the two and create a thriving hyper-local milk market. We learn how collaboration and adding value is key…

S4E1 Agroecology Around Arran: Meat and Livestock Farming

May 28, 2026 52m

From the early days of crofting and subsistence farming to the present day, animal protein has provided an essential and highly valuable source of nutrients for Arran's population. While sheep and…

Introducing Agroecology Around Arran - New Season Trailer

May 25, 2026 3m Trailer

In this new season trailor, podcast host Wallace Currie and Alice Farmery from the Agricology team introduce themselves, explain the concept behind our new podcast season and give listeners a taste…

S4E1 Rethinking Oilseed Rape - The Promise of Companion Cropping

Jan 22, 2026 28m

In this special edition of the Agricology Podcast, we introduce an exciting new research project investigating how companion cropping can support pest, weed, and disease management in oilseed rape…

Agroforestry Through the Elements - People

Dec 11, 2025 57m

This is the last episode of a new series exploring agroforestry, in which we use the elements as a framework to deepen understanding and challenge assumptions around trees on farms. The overarching…

Agroforestry Through the Elements - Air

Dec 04, 2025 55m

This is the penulitmate episode of a new series exploring agroforestry, in which we use the elements as a framework to deepen understanding and challenge assumptions around trees on farms. The…

Agroforestry Through the Elements - Earth

Nov 20, 2025 56m

This is the third episode of a new series exploring agroforestry, in which we use the elements as a framework to deepen understanding and challenge assumptions around trees on farms. The overarching…

Agroforestry Through the Elements - Fire

Nov 13, 2025 53m

This the second episode of a new series exploring agroforestry, in which we use the elements as a framework to deepen understanding and challenge assumptions around trees on farms. The overarching…

Agroforestry Through the Elements - Water

Nov 06, 2025 52m

This is the first episode of a new series exploring agroforestry, in which we use the elements as a framework to deepen understanding and challenge assumptions around trees on farms. The overarching…

To Till or Not to Till - In Conversation with Jonathan Storkey

May 22, 2025 44m

In the last episode of the series, plant ecologist Jonathan Storkey treats us to fascinating insights on biodiversity in production systems and soil microbial communities, emphasising how context is…

To Till or Not to Till - In Conversation with John Pawsey

May 15, 2025 45m

In this episode with farmer John Pawsey, we talk about the role of tillage in organic systems, balancing weed and pest pressures, how regenerative overlaps with organic, and how diversity drives…

To Till or Not to Till - In Conversation with Julia Cooper

May 08, 2025 51m

The third episode of the series welcomes the Organic Research Centre's Julia Cooper who shares her expertise as a soil scientist. We look at soil health from a scientific perspective, focusing on…

To Till or Not to Till - In Conversation with Mark Measures

May 01, 2025 37m

This second episode with Mark Measures explores the role of tillage in organic systems, the misunderstood relationship between tillage and soil carbon, the balance between weed control and nutrient…

To Till or Not to Till - In Conversation with Tom Martin

May 01, 2025 54m

The first episode of our latest series introduces both Wallace Currie, guest podcaster from the Isle of Arran (search R2Kast), who will be chatting to guests throughout the series, and…

Optimal Carrying Capacity - In Conversation With Dan Stevenson

Dec 12, 2024 43m

The penultimate episode of this season sees us in conversation with Dan Stevenson, the Head of Integrated Farm Management (IFM) at LEAF. Dan comes to this topic with nearly 20 years' experience as…

Optimal Carrying Capacity - In Conversation With Robert Barbour

Dec 05, 2024 43m

We are joined by the Sustainable Food Trust's Senior Researcher Robert Barbour for our sixth episode of this season. Tune in to discussions surrounding methane, carbon footprints, and the…

Optimal Carrying Capacity - In Conversation With Simon Fairlie

Nov 29, 2024 28m

The fifth episode of the season finds us in conversation with Simon Fairlie, recorded earlier this summer when he was still running his dairy operation at Monkton Wyld Court in Dorset. Simon, who was…

Optimal Carrying Capacity - In Conversation With Bill Grayson

Nov 21, 2024 35m

In this fourth episode we are joined by renowned conservation grazier Bill Grayson who brings us his perspective on the concept of optimal carrying capacity and the way that it is deployed within the…

Optimal Carrying Capacity - In Conversation With Kate Still

Nov 14, 2024 38m

This third episode of the new Agricology podcast season features Kate Still from the Soil Association's Farming and Land Use team. Kate comes to the conversation with a whole farm approach in mind…

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