Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast

In the first of our autumn and winter recordings for Grounded ‘Live’ we partnered with Planning for Profit to discuss what it takes to run a profitable, resilient farm business.

Hosts Stuart Johnson and Kyle Richardville were joined by Sam Chorlton, who set up Planning for Profit in the UK, adapting it from the internationally respected Ranching for Profit course in the United States.

The five-day programme works with farmers to take a practical look at understanding their finances, support them to make better decisions and help build a business that works for them.

Jamie Leslie, a mixed farmer from Shetland - who is also a member of Planning for Profit’s executive link board - joined the conversation to give his perspective on putting some of the principles he learned on the programme into practice.

Listen now for a conversation covering topics, including the basics of finance and economics, how to truly determine the costs in your farm business and effective succession planning.

This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil.

Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative farmers to increase the productivity of your soil, cut costs and reduce external inputs.

Baseline and measure changes in soil carbon to generate verified carbon credits, which you can retain or sell for additional income.

No cost to join. No cost to leave.

For more information go to www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk

In the latest episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast, Stuart and Kyle meet Verity Megginson, who farms arable and sheep in East Yorkshire.

Verity farms 330 acres of arable at Kirkburn Manor Farm, with the help of her daughter and two teenage sons. She rents another 40 acres for grazing 100 Exlana ewes, which also graze cover and forage crops as part of the arable rotation.

She originally used conventional methods when she took on the farm six years ago, but soon realised she wanted to farm in a different way. She joined Regenerate Outcomes in 2024.

Tune in now to hear Verity’s story and hear more about regenerative arable farming, the link between regen and physiotherapy, glyphosate versus the plough and the problem of prejudiced foxes.

This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil.

Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative farmers to increase the productivity of your soil, cut costs and reduce external inputs.

Baseline and measure changes in soil carbon to generate verified carbon credits, which you can retain or sell for additional income.

No cost to join. No cost to leave.

For more information go to ⁠www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk⁠

In this episode, Stuart is joined live at Groundswell by regen farmer and mentor Silas Hedley-Lawrence.

Silas became a member of the Regenerate Outcomes mentoring team earlier this year. He is well known in the UK as a prominent trainer and communicator in soil health and regenerative agriculture.

The conversation covers his progression from growing up on his family’s farm in New Zealand to discovering new practices, learning from experts such as Nicole Masters and putting his knowledge into action to support other farmers.

This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil.

Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative farmers to increase the productivity of your soil, cut costs and reduce external inputs.

Baseline and measure changes in soil carbon to generate verified carbon credits which you can retain or sell for additional income.

No cost to join. No cost to leave.

For more information go to www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk

In the latest episode, Kyle and Stuart talk to Annie Leeson, co-founder of leading soil carbon measurement company Agricarbon.

Regenerate Outcomes works with Agricarbon to provide high integrity soil carbon baselining and measurement for member farmers at no upfront cost.

The conversation covers subjects including direct measurement versus modelling, how accurate soil analysis can help support farmers' transition to regen, and the challenges and 'nerdery' required to do it effectively.

This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes.

Regenerate Outcomes supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil.

Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative farmers to increase the productivity of your soil, cut costs and reduce external inputs.

Baseline and measure changes in soil carbon to generate verified carbon credits which you can retain or sell for additional income.

No cost to join. No cost to leave.

For more information go to www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk

In the latest episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast, Kyle and Stuart talk to farmer Tom Edmondson.

Tom gradually began taking over the running of his family farm, near Milton Keynes, in 2012.

His move towards regenerative practices was partly driven by seeing good results from the use of a cover crop after he took control of the arable operation in 2015.

The conversation covers a range of topics, from Tom's career working with farmers for the local water company, discovering regen 'by accident', the benefits to his mental health and the challenges and opportunities of direct selling.

This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil.

Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative farmers to increase the productivity of your soil, cut costs and reduce external inputs.

Baseline and measure changes in soil carbon to generate verified carbon credits which you can retain or sell for additional income.

No cost to join. No cost to leave.

For more information go to www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk

In the latest episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast, Kyle and Stuart speak to dairy farmer Andrew Rees, the newest member to join our mentoring team.

Andrew farms dairy at Moor Farm, in Pembrokeshire, alongside wife Vicky, mum Jean and two full-time and one part-time member of staff.

His family farmed conventionally until around 2009, when he began to move towards spring block calving and an increased focus on production from grazing.

Tune in now for an in-depth discussion of how to focus on soil health and reduce inputs in a dairy context.

This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil.

Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative farmers to increase the productivity of your soil, cut costs and reduce external inputs.

Baseline and measure changes in soil carbon to generate verified carbon credits which you can retain or sell for additional income.

No cost to join. No cost to leave.

For more information go to www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk

In the final recording for our Grounded ‘Live’ sessions, Kyle and Stuart are joined by a panel of farmers to discuss the biggest misconceptions surrounding regenerative farming head-on.

They discuss lessons learned in the field: what worked, what didn’t, and how regenerative practices can be adapted to different farm sizes, soil types, and business models.

This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil.

Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative farmers to increase the productivity of your soil, cut costs and reduce external inputs.

Baseline and measure changes in soil carbon to generate verified carbon credits which you can retain or sell for additional income.

No cost to join. No cost to leave.

For more information go to https://www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk/

In this episode, Kyle and Stuart are joined by a panel of farmers to discuss no-till and other practices which can be applied to create maximum benefit in an arable context.

The panel explore why adopting one regenerative practice in isolation is rarely enough to deliver real soil health, resilience, or carbon outcomes.

This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which works with farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building healthy soil.

We also baseline and measure soil carbon to generate carbon credits which our members can retain or sell for additional revenue.

All of our services are provided at no upfront cost.

To find out more go to https://www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk/

In this episode Kyle and Stuart are joined by a panel of farmers for a practical discussion on the role of machinery and equipment in regenerative agriculture.

This live podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil.

Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative farmers to increase the productivity of your soil, cut costs and reduce external inputs.

Baseline and measure changes in soil carbon to generate verified carbon credits which you can retain or sell for additional income.

No cost to join. No cost to leave.For more information go to https://www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk/

Transitioning to regenerative farming is both exciting and challenging. There’s no single roadmap, and every farm’s journey looks different.

In this episode, Kyle and Stuart talk to farmers who are going through the process to discuss their successes and lessons they've learned along the way.

This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil.

Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative farmers to increase the productivity of your soil, cut costs and reduce external inputs.

Baseline and measure changes in soil carbon to generate verified carbon credits which you can retain or sell for additional income.

No cost to join. No cost to leave.

For more information go to www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk

In this episode, Kyle and Stuart are joined by farm vet Lee-Anne Oliver and Northumberland farmer Shaun Maw to discuss the link between soil health and livestock performance.

This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil.

Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative farmers to increase the productivity of your soil, cut costs and reduce external inputs.

Baseline and measure changes in soil carbon to generate verified carbon credits which you can retain or sell for additional income.

No cost to join. No cost to leave.

For more information go to www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk

In this episode Kyle and Stuart are joined by an expert panel to discuss everything you need to know about measuring and being rewarded for the carbon in your soil.

This is the first in a series of new 'live' formats for Grounded, with attendees able to join the conversation and ask questions directly during the recording.

Listen now to learn about the importance of getting a soil carbon baseline, the carbon credit market and how to maximise value for your farm.

This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil.

Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative farmers to increase the productivity of your soil, cut costs and reduce external inputs.

Baseline and measure changes in soil carbon to generate verified carbon credits which you can retain or sell for additional income.

No cost to join. No cost to leave.

For more information go to www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk

In this episode of Grounded, Kyle and Stuart take a deep dive into soil biology and the carbon cycle with Dr Kris Nichols.

Kris has a PhD in soil science and has held numerous positions as a researcher and advisor for projects linked to soil health and regenerative agriculture.

She is a regular speaker at conferences and events across the world.

Listen now for an in-depth insight into soil microbiology, plant breeding, the carbon cycle and the implications for farmers, the food industry and health.

This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil.

Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative farmers to increase the productivity of your soil, cut costs and reduce external inputs.

Baseline and measure changes in soil carbon to generate verified carbon credits which you can retain or sell for additional income.

No cost to join. No cost to leave.

For more information go to www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk

In this episode of Grounded, Kyle and Stuart talk to Northumberland farmers Angus and Duncan Nelless.

Angus and Duncan farm organic beef and sheep in the Coquet Valley using a forage-based system.

Listen now for a wide-ranging discussion about outwintering, breeding, data collection, how to promote farming to the next generation and the importance of admitting when you’ve been wrong.

This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil.

Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative farmers to increase the productivity of your soil, cut costs and reduce external inputs.

Baseline and measure changes in soil carbon to generate verified carbon credits which you can retain or sell for additional income.

No cost to join. No cost to leave.

For more information go to www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk

Following one of the driest springs on record and with much of the UK facing water shortages, Kyle and Stuart catch up with Dr Allen Williams to discuss how regenerative practices can help build resilience to drought.

Allen is one of the most well-known names in regen and co-founder of Understanding Ag alongside Gabe Brown.

This episode digs into the foundations of the soil biology which helps retain and cycle water, the role of grazing and the co-benefits for resilience to extreme wet weather.

This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes.

Regenerate Outcomes supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil.

Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative farmers to increase the productivity of your soil, cut costs and reduce external inputs.

Baseline and measure changes in soil carbon to generate verified carbon credits which you can retain or sell for additional income.

No cost to join. No cost to leave.

For more information go to https://www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk/

In this special episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast, Kyle and Stuart are joined live at Groundswell by regen pioneer Gabe Brown and festival founder John Cherry.

Listen now to hear more about the story behind Groundswell, John's approach to regen on his own farm, conversations with royalty and the importance of education.

This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance through expert mentoring in soil health.

For more information go to https://www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk/

In the latest episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast, Kyle and Stuart chat to Lancashire farmers Nat and Roger Marsden.

Nat and Roger breed Luing cattle and Easydam and Cheviot sheep at the farm near the Forest of Bowland.

The brothers farm in partnership and have been transitioning into regenerative agriculture for the last five years.

Bucks Farm is an upland farm with a mixture of owned and tenanted land which runs to around 1000 acres.

The brothers farm a pedigree herd of Luing cattle which has been largely outwintered for a number of years.

The ewe flock has been reduced and is transitioning from an inside lambing mule flock to a more maternal composite outdoor lambing flock.

This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance through expert mentoring in soil health.

For more information go to www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk

In the latest episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast Kyle and Stuart talk to Adam Henson and Duncan Andrews.

Adam is perhaps the best-known farmer in the UK, presenting his own section on BBC’s Countryfile to millions of viewers each Sunday evening.

Adam and Duncan jointly run the 650-hectare estate, together with Cotswold Farm Park, home to over 50 breeding flocks and herds of British rare breed farm animals.

Listen now to hear more about their story and their hopes for the future of farming.

This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance through expert mentoring in soil health.

To find out more go to https://www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk/

https://www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk/

In this episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast, Kyle and Stuart talk to Gabe Brown.

Gabe is one of the most famous names in regen ag and soil health, with his bestselling book Dirt to Soil inspiring hundreds of thousands around the world.

He is also one of the founders of Regenerate Outcomes' mentoring partners Understanding Ag, alongside Dr Allen Williams.

Listen now for a wide-ranging discussion about Gabe's story, his work with Regenified, the importance of failure and why he chose to work with life over death.

This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes.

Regenerate Outcomes supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil.

Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative farmers to increase the productivity of your soil, cut costs and reduce external inputs.

Baseline and measure changes in soil carbon to generate verified carbon credits which you can retain or sell for additional income.

No cost to join. No cost to leave.

For more information go to www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk

In this episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast, Kyle and Stuart talk to award-winning nutritionist and gut health expert Dr Lucy Williamson.

Lucy originally worked as a mixed practice vet for 15 years before retraining as a nutritionist, fascinated by the link between healthy soil, our food and gut health.

She is a huge advocate for regenerative farming and offers courses explaining the importance of regen systems to the public, as well as advice on what to eat to support gut health.

Lucy also works with farms and food businesses to support them in promoting their nutritional and environmental messaging.

You can find out more by going to Lucy’s website at https://lwnutrition.co.uk/

This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes.

Regenerate Outcomes supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil.

Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative farmers to increase the productivity of your soil, cut costs and reduce external inputs.Baseline and measure changes in soil carbon to generate verified carbon credits which you can retain or sell for additional income. No cost to join. No cost to leave.For more information go to www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk