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Biological Farming Roundtable

Biological Farming Roundtable

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 The Biological Farming Roundtable Podcast is for farmers and food consumers. Join host Nakala Maddock as she interviews regenerative farmers that are turning the tides in agriculture by reducing chemical inputs, rebuilding nature’s natural solar, mineral and water cycles and returning nutrient integrity back into the food chain.Copyright 2025 Biological Farming Roundtable Biological Sciences Science
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  • Episode 46: Rebuilding Soil From the Ground Up

    Episode 46: Rebuilding Soil From the Ground Up
    Oct 1 2025
    In Episode 46 of the Biological Farming RoundTable Podcast, Nakala and Shelley travel to Pingrup, in the southeast of the WA wheatbelt. They are joined by David Steele and his wife, Deb, who are multigenerational farmers running a cropping and sheep enterprise. David and Deb recall when the soil had that earthy smell and have their sights set upon bringing the aroma back to the farm. When David relied mainly on synthetic fertilisers, he watched his soil health steadily decline. He shares the steps he’s taken, including addressing all of his plants’ nutrient needs, including trace elements, with a mineral fertiliser, and more recently adding biology to the mix. He has watched his topsoil steadily increase and he still has some tools up his sleeve to add to the system.
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    44 mins
  • Episode 45 The Microbe Solution: Part Two – The Hidden Heroes

    Episode 45 The Microbe Solution: Part Two – The Hidden Heroes
    Aug 21 2025

    In Episode 45 of the Biological Farming RoundTable Podcast, Nakala continues her conversation with Gundi Rhoades in part two of The Microbe Solution. This episode dives deeper into Gundi’s exploration of the powerful connection between soil microbes and human health. We examine how synthetic compounds have disrupted microbial balance and how farmers play a critical role in restoring it.

    Gundi shares compelling insights on why rebuilding soil biology is not just achievable but essential for the future of farming and wellbeing. A must-listen for anyone passionate about regenerative agriculture and the ripple effects of healthy soil.
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    37 mins
  • Episode 44: The Microbe Solution, Part One - Joining the Dots

    Episode 44: The Microbe Solution, Part One - Joining the Dots
    Jul 28 2025
    In this eye-opening episode of the Biological Farming RoundTable podcast, host Nakala Maddock sits down with regenerative vet Dr Gundi Rhoades to explore the profound ripple effects of historical decisions and technological advancements on soil biology and by extension, human and animal health. Gundi shares her remarkable journey of discovery, revealing how disruptions in soil microbes have led to nutrient imbalances linked to disease, autoimmune disorders, anxiety, and depression. In Part 1 of this two-part series, she dives into the crucial roles bacteria and fungi play in producing minerals, amino acids, and vitamins essential to wellbeing. It is a powerful conversation that reframes wellness through a biological lens, starting from the ground up.
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    44 mins
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