EcoFarm Aotearoa

EcoFarm Aotearoa

Ewan Campbell with co-host Stephen Brunton

Episodes 61
Avg. Duration 40m
Activity Highly Active
Since Oct 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
37%
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About This Podcast

From paddock to podcast, EcoFarm Aotearoa showcases Ewan Campbell, a respected name in NZ farming, known for turning good science into better practice. With co-host Stephen Brunton, Ewan unpacks his audiobook and the big issues: nitrate and water quality, soil biology, mineral balance, genetics, pasture growth, animal health, and profitability. Real stories, clear takeaways—ready for the ute, cowshed, or tractor. Notes & links: efa.nz

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Recent Episodes

Farmers Are Focusing on the Wrong Thing

Jun 10, 2026 56m

In this episode, Stephen and Ewan explore one of the most overlooked yet important drivers of soil health: cyanobacteria.What starts as a discussion around regenerative farming, cover crops, and soil…

Who Really Controls New Zealand Farming?

Jun 05, 2026 48m

In this episode, Stephen and Ewan explore the changing landscape of New Zealand agriculture, from the traditions of Gypsy Week and share milking to the growing pressures facing modern farmers.The…

Is Your Favourite Politician Voting to Destroy New Zealand’s GE Free Future?

May 22, 2026 1h 28m

In this episode, Stephen and Ewan sit down with John Carapiet from GE Free New Zealand to unpack the growing debate around genetic engineering, GMO regulation, and the future of farming in New…

Regenerative Farming Meets the Food Industry (feat. Rensha Bouwer)

Apr 29, 2026 1h

In this episode, Stephen, Ewan, and special guest Rensha Bouwer unpack the growing disconnect between food production, food quality, and the systems that sit between farmers and consumers. What…

The Hidden Gold in Your Soil (And How to Unlock It)

Apr 23, 2026 35m

In this episode, Stephen and Ewan unpack the hidden potential within our soils and challenge the conventional approach to fertility, pH, and input-heavy farming. What begins as a discussion on soil…

Chapter 28: Reality Check | An EcoFarmers Discovery Audiobook Companion Podcast

Apr 17, 2026 17m Bonus

An EcoFarmer’s Discovery Chapter 28: Reality CheckThank you for listening to An EcoFarmer’s Discovery: The Companion Podcast, this is the final Ewan Campbell’s journey throughout the book.In this…

How Farmers Are Losing $21,000/ha Without Realising It

Apr 15, 2026 29m

In this episode, Stephen and Ewan unpack the growing tension between water quality, farm profitability, and the long-standing reliance on synthetic inputs. What starts as a conversation about…

Chapter 27: Environmental Issues | An EcoFarmers Discovery Audiobook Companion Podcast

Apr 10, 2026 33m Bonus

An EcoFarmer’s Discovery Chapter 27: Environmental IssuesWelcome to An EcoFarmer’s Discovery: The Companion Podcast, where every Friday we dive deep into one chapter of Ewan Campbell’s journey.In…

Chapter 26: The Last Chapter? | An EcoFarmers Discovery Audiobook Companion Podcast

Apr 10, 2026 50m Bonus

An EcoFarmer’s Discovery Chapter 26: The Last Chapter?Welcome to An EcoFarmer’s Discovery: The Companion Podcast, where every Friday we dive deep into one chapter of Ewan Campbell’s journey.In this…

Farming and Thriving, Even in an Oil Crisis

Apr 08, 2026 53m

In this episode, Stephen and Ewan dive into the growing fuel and fertiliser crisis and what it really means for modern farming. As costs rise and pressure builds, the conversation uncovers a deeper…

Part 2: Inside EcoFarm Aotearoa: Autumn Open Day 2026

Apr 01, 2026 43m

In this episode, Ewan continues the open day out in the paddock, diving deeper into the hidden influences shaping soil, plant, and animal health.Set against a real-world farm backdrop, this part of…

Part 1: Inside EcoFarm Aotearoa: Autumn Open Day 2026

Mar 27, 2026 1h 15m

In this episode, Stephen and Ewan take us directly onto the farm for a live open day, where theory meets reality and farmers get to see regenerative principles in action.Set in a hands-on, real-world…

Chapter 25: Fits Together | An EcoFarmers Discovery Audiobook Companion Podcast

Mar 27, 2026 49m Bonus

An EcoFarmer’s Discovery Chapter 25: Fits TogetherWelcome to An EcoFarmer’s Discovery: The Companion Podcast, where every Friday we dive deep into one chapter of Ewan Campbell’s journey.In this…

What Most Farmers Get Wrong About Regenerative Agriculture

Mar 25, 2026 9m

In this episode, we hear directly from a fourth-generation farmer who is transitioning away from conventional, chemical-based agriculture and into a regenerative system, while building a premium food…

Chapter 24: A Ray of Light | An EcoFarmers Discovery Audiobook Companion Podcast

Mar 20, 2026 29m Bonus

An EcoFarmer’s Discovery Chapter 24: A Ray of LightWelcome to An EcoFarmer’s Discovery: The Companion Podcast, where every Friday we dive deep into one chapter of Ewan Campbell’s journey.In this…

A Farmer Flew From Wales to Visit…What He Learned Could Transform His Farm

Mar 18, 2026 47m

In this episode, Stephen and Ewan are joined by a visiting farmer from Wales, offering a rare and powerful comparison between farming systems on opposite sides of the world. What starts as a simple…

Chapter 23: Forgotten Biology | An EcoFarmers Discovery Audiobook Companion Podcast

Mar 13, 2026 25m Bonus

An EcoFarmer’s Discovery Chapter 23 Forgotten BiologyWelcome to An EcoFarmer’s Discovery: The Companion Podcast, where every Friday we dive into one chapter of Ewan Campbell’s journey.In this…

Paradigm Busting: The Truth About Regenerative Farming, Part 2

Mar 11, 2026 1h

In this episode, Stephen and Ewan explore one of the most powerful forces shaping modern farming: mindset. While regenerative agriculture is often framed around practices like rotational grazing or…

Chapter 22: Invisible Menace | An EcoFarmers Discovery Audiobook Companion Podcast

Mar 06, 2026 50m Bonus

An EcoFarmer’s Discovery Chapter 22 Invisible MenaceWelcome to An EcoFarmer’s Discovery: The Companion Podcast, where every Friday we dive deep into one chapter of Ewan Campbell’s journey.In this…

Paradigm Busting: The Truth About Regenerative Farming, Part 1

Mar 04, 2026 46m

In this episode, Stephen and Ewan move beyond “math busting” and into something even deeper: paradigm busting. What if the biggest barrier to regenerative farming isn’t nitrogen rates or phosphate…

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EcoFarm Aotearoa has published 61 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Nature, Science.

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EcoFarm Aotearoa is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 40m.

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