The Quorum Sense Podcast

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A series of conversations with farmers and those working in the rural sector. We’re exploring the variety of experiences, perspectives and ideas coming from the creation of resilient, regenerative and enjoyable farming systems in New Zealand. The setup and first years of this podcast were supported by MPI’s Productive & Sustainable Land Use - Extension Services fund. Since July 2023, the Quorum Sense Podcast has been produced independently by the podcast team. For more information, visit the Quorum Sense Podcast webpage (https://www.quorumsense.org.nz/podcasts).

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Transforming waste into biochar with Dylan Graves

May 08 2024 87 mins

In this fascinating episode of the Quorum Sense podcast, Jono sits down in the studio with Dylan Graves from Tuatapere for an in depth talk about some of the powerful uses and functions of Biochar.After years of journeying around the world teaching, Dylan felt there was something missing in his life.Then he discovered Permaculture and the wonders of soil which then lead onto discov

Uncovering the magic of Six Inches of Soil with Claire McKenzie

Mar 18 2024 40 mins

This month, we ride the airwaves to the UK to hear from Claire McKenzie, the producer and filmmaker behind Six Inches of Soil - a grassroots UK documentary which Quorum Sense is bringing to New Zealand next month. Jono has a fascinating conversation with Claire about the film, the young aspiring farmers it follows, and how its captivating non-farming audiences. We also explore

Windows of opportunity with Nick Tucker

Dec 17 2023 81 mins

Beef farmer and Quorum Sense Team member Nick Tucker has swapped his urban luxuries for an off-grid cabin on 160 acres amid the backroads of Northland.From the family dairy farm as a young boy, to ruminant nutrition research, being the PR bridge between marketers and farmers, and working for intensive ag companies, Nick pivoted to more 'meaningful work' in 2019 – and with that, a

What do we mean by 'Good Farming' with Daniel Eb and Peter Edwards

Nov 22 2023 64 mins

Farming for Good (NB webpage not live yet) is a research collection that explores our sense of connection with farming in Aotearoa New Zealand. It’s about supporting everyday people and leaders across our communities, farming sector and government, to build trust in our food and farming system. In this is podcast, we’ll be talking specifically to a research project le

Taking the bull by the horns with Ewan Campbell

Nov 05 2023 54 mins

National food awards, 10t/ha increases of soil carbon and nitrate levels now undetectable. These are results that’ll open your mind to what Coromandel drystock farmer Ewan Campbell has to say about his discoveries.National food awards, 10t/ha increases of soil carbon and nitrate levels now undetectable. These are results that’ll open your mind to what Northland drystock farmer

Farmers are our health system with Phyllis Tichinin

Sep 25 2023 77 mins

Growing up in California, Phyllis Tichinin witnessed the abundance of local fruit orchards and their deep, rich soils begin to be concreted into what is now Silicon Valley.After meeting her Kiwi husband, Phyllis now resides in Hawke’s Bay and is well-known as an eco-nutritionist with a passion for regenerative farming practices that produce nutrient dense food.“If we get agricu

Playing the game of farming with Brad Rudd

Aug 10 2023 70 mins

Infatuated by seeds turning into food as a young boy in his Poppa’s veggie garden, Brad Rudd has always had a desire to grow things. Despite growing up in the outskirts of Auckland.At first a senior shepherd on a ‘conventional’ farm in Hawke’s Bay, Brad then threw his hat over the wall and took on the role of manager of Motatapu Station – working for Nadia Lim’s Royalbu

Integrating your values into farming Charlie Arnott

Jun 08 2023 63 mins

Australian farmer, podcaster and all-round regenerative advocate Charlie Arnott talks landscape healing, nutritionally dense food and the complexity and stresses of farm management. Whilst Charlie is grateful for the reference point his science background provided, it wasn’t helping integrate his personal values into farming. Not just bringing biodiversity and resilience to a som

‘Boots and all’ with Cherryle Prew

May 18 2023 61 mins

Cherryle Prew’s journey progressed from city office worker, to organic horticulture, to BioGro auditing. But her “aha!” moment and passion for soil biology was born at a talk by Elaine Ingham, founder of Soil Food Web worldwide.Boots and all, Cherryle set up NZ’s only Soil Food Web lab 20 years ago.From discussing compost teas, to the need for auditing and regulation being

Learning off each other with Peter Legg

Apr 12 2023 67 mins

The tables have turned for arable farmer Peter Legg, from initially learning off others’ knowledge and experience to now being someone others are learning from!