Intelligent Farming Podcast June 2026 - with guest John Joseph

In this episode of The Tim & Nick Roadshow, Tim and Nick are joined by special guest John Joseph, owner of Tregorras Farm, for an insightful discussion on the future of arable farming and regenerative agriculture.

John shares his journey into regenerative farming, explaining how the need to better manage risk led him to rethink conventional practices. Despite reducing inputs and eliminating fungicides, he is successfully growing wheat without compromising yield. He discusses the additional management required, particularly around controlling rust, and explains how building healthy soils through companion cropping and encouraging soil biology has become the foundation of his farming system.

The conversation explores the challenges currently facing UK arable farming, from increasingly unpredictable weather to political pressures, and why many farmers need to adapt their businesses to remain profitable. They also discuss alternative income streams, including the role solar panels can play on arable land.

Tim introduces his revolutionary new leaf analysis machine, capable of providing instant, laboratory-quality results for key nutrients including nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). With rapid, accurate analysis from just 15 leaves, growers can make informed nutritional decisions based on what's happening in the field that day, rather than relying on delayed laboratory reports. The discussion highlights the widespread potassium deficiencies being seen this season and how real-time data can improve crop management.

Other topics include asparagus production and soil erosion, changes to crop rotations with oilseed rape being removed from some systems, the use of foliar nutrition, and John's experiences of timing applications alongside lunar cycles.

The episode concludes with practical advice for growers navigating an increasingly uncertain future: focus on understanding your own farm, question conventional thinking, seek opportunities to reduce risk, and make informed decisions that work for your own business rather than following the crowd.