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Deep Seed - Regenerative Agriculture

Raphael Esterhazy
Regenerative Agriculture
Soil Health
Biodiversity
Climate Change
Agroecology
Sustainable Farming
Food Security
Agroforestry
Sustainability
Sustainable Agriculture
Food Systems
Crop Rotation
Regenerative Farming
Organic Farming
Ecosystem Restoration
Food Forests
Livestock Integration
Soil Microbiology
Nutrient Density
Circular Economy

Welcome to the Deep Seed Podcast, your ultimate source for all things regenerative agriculture, soil health, and ecosystem restoration! Join your host, Raphaël, on an exciting journey into the heart of sustainable farming and environmental resilience. The podcast is packed with inspiring conversations with regenerative farmers, cutting-edge innovators, and leading experts who are pioneering the mo... more

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In this episode of The Deep Seed Podcast, I sit down with wildlife biologist and conservation scientist Dr Shekhar Kolipaka to explore one of the biggest questions at the heart of regeneration: how can humans learn to live with nature again?

Shekhar... more

Astrid Vargas has spent her life helping bring endangered species back from the brink of extinction, from the black-footed ferret in North America to the Iberian lynx in Spain.

But over the years, her focus expanded from saving individual species to... more

What does it actually take to restore nature? Not just on individual farms or through isolated projects, but across entire landscapes?

For more than a decade, ecologist and Commonland founder Willem Ferwerda has been working on exactly that question... more

What if humanity already knows how to restore the ecosystems we have degraded?

For more than three decades, filmmaker and ecologist John D. Liu has documented some of the world’s most ambitious efforts to bring damaged landscapes back to life.

His ... more

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Dr. Shekhar Kolipaka
Scientist at the intersection of anthropology and wildlife conservation
Research Scientist (unspecified institution)
Episode: How Do We Learn to Live With Nature Again? [Shekhar Kolipaka]
Astrid Vargas
Biodiversity conservationist and landscape restoration expert
Biodiversity conservation and restoration projects (e.g., Iberian Lynx, butterfly/pollinator work)
Episode: How to Bring an Ecosystem Back to Life | Astrid Vargas
Willem Ferwerda
Founder and former CEO of Commonland
Commonland
Episode: The 20-Year Plan to Restore Nature at Scale [WILLEM FERWERDA]
John D. Liu
Environmentalist, filmmaker, and restoration advocate known for Hope in a Changing Climate
Independent activist and filmmaker
Episode: How China Brought 4 Million Hectares Back to Life | John D. Liu
Anna Wynants
Owner, chef and farmer of De Keukentafel
De Keukentafel (organic regenerative farm and fine-dining restaurant)
Episode: From Soil to Plate: The Chef Who Became a Farmer
Pierre Weill
Founder of Bleu Blanc Coeur
Bleu Blanc Coeur
Episode: 🇫🇷 Pierre Weill - la santé humaine commence dans les sols!
Naomi Oakley
Regenerative farmer from the UK
UK regenerative farming community
Episode: The Joy and Wonder of Being a Regenerative Farmer [Naomi Oakley & Gunnar Thelin]
Gunnar Thelin
Regenerative farmer from Sweden
Swedish regenerative farming community
Episode: The Joy and Wonder of Being a Regenerative Farmer [Naomi Oakley & Gunnar Thelin]
Ivo Degn
Regenerative agriculture expert
Episode: Why the Food System is Breaking and How to Fix it [IVO DEGN]

Host

Raphael Esterhazy
Host of Deep Seed Podcast, focused on regenerative agriculture, soils, and ecosystem restoration.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 215 ratings
  • Informative and hopeful

    I am farming a poor piece of land in Central Portugal, and these episodes are immensely inspiring and help me to stay focussed on what’s possible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DggManc
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Such a great podcast!

    It made me rethink a lot of things in my life and plans for the future

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bbrbrr
    Germany5 months ago
  • Sand

    I live here in Canada doing organic farming. We are facing the same struggles and trying to switch over to regenerative. So it is good information coming from your podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan -DR
    Canada7 months ago
  • Raphael is showing us solutions to the problems of our world

    I started watching the Deep Seed films on YouTube and so glad I found the podcast! I can listen to all the amazing, inspirational content whilst I go about my day! Thank you Raphael for all the important work you are doing 🤩👍🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Graceinnature
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great show

    Well done thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D3hl
    United States2 years ago

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Thoughtful, practical, and inspiring for anyone scaling regenerative farming.
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How to Bring an Ecosystem Back to Life | Astrid Vargas
Q: What are the benefits of teamwork and bioregional approaches for restoration projects?
Team-based, landscape-scale collaboration helps connect farmers, artisans, and locals, unlocks financing and policy support, and creates a regenerative economy where restoration, social activation, and business development reinforce each other.
How to Bring an Ecosystem Back to Life | Astrid Vargas
Q: How does rewilding fit with landscape restoration?
Rewilding targets natural zones and aims to reintroduce ecological processes and species, sometimes through ecological analogs when the original species are gone, to restore broader ecosystem functions.
How to Bring an Ecosystem Back to Life | Astrid Vargas
Q: What is the difference between conservation, restoration, and regeneration?
Conservation aims to preserve what exists, restoration seeks to repair what has been damaged, and regeneration focuses on bringing back life and function in ways that fit current conditions, sometimes creating new ecological configurations rather than recreating the past.
From Soil to Plate: The Chef Who Became a Farmer
Q: How does it feel to be creating a living vibrant ecosystem?
Anna describes the project as a dream realized; walking through the land, she feels the startup phase is over and the ecosystem is growing, requiring ongoing care and education but becoming a tangible, meaningful part of life.
The Farming System Is Broken... And Farmers Know It! [DAVID WHEATLEY]
Q: What has been your biggest pivot to survive, and how does direct-to-consumer change your relationship with customers?
Shifting to direct-to-consumer via social media has allowed me to capture premium pricing, reduce reliance on wholesalers, and create a personal brand that builds trust and repeat customers, though it requires constant experimentation and labor.

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What is Deep Seed about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on regenerative agriculture, soil health, biodiversity, and climate solutions, featuring deep-dive conversations with regenerative farmers, researchers, designers, and policy-forward voices. Episodes commonly explore practical farming transitions (no-till, grazing, agroforestry), soil biology, market shifts, and systemic changes needed to scale regenerative practices, often tying science to on-the-ground results and policy or business implications. Noteworthy are long-form, value-driven discussions that connect soil health to human health, food systems resilience, and community-based approaches, sometimes with sponsor partnerships that offer practical pathways for farmers to adopt regenerative methods. Potential listeners w... more

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2. Astrid Vargas
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7. Naomi Oakley
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