Fields of the Future

Can Regenerative Agriculture Stand Up to the Evidence?

• Ceres Research • Season 1 • Episode 5

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In Episode 5 of Fields of the Future, Louise Penn reports live from Groundswell at Lannock Farm as the UK's leading regenerative agriculture festival celebrates its 10th anniversary.

With more than 10,000 attendees gathering to explore the latest innovations, ideas and opportunities in regenerative farming, one question seemed to be on everyone's mind: How can we build more resilient farm businesses while improving our soils - and how do we know regenerative agriculture actually works?

Throughout the episode, Louise speaks with researchers, farmers, technology developers and industry innovators to examine the evidence behind regenerative agriculture and ask whether opinion can be replaced with measurable outcomes.

Featuring insights from:

  • Alex Kelly, Rothamsted Research
  • Jo Collins, Harper Adams University
  • Ed Brown, Wildfarmed
  • Dean Hislop, CCM Technologies
  • Melissa Walker, Agriton

Together, they discuss soil health, farm resilience, innovation and the growing body of research shaping the future of sustainable farming.

The episode concludes with a reminder that Groundswell is about more than regenerative agriculture alone - it's a place to test ideas, challenge assumptions and explore what the evidence really tells us about the future of farming.

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