Agricology in the Field - Jonathan Smith

Jonathan Smith, organic grower on St Martins, Isles of Scilly, talks about why he farms as he does and describes how he uses seaweed, compost and green manures to build soil organic matter and fertility. He touches on challenges he faces, treating the farm like an ecosystem; focusing on biodiversity, and explains how he has used the Farm Carbon Calculator to gain more detailed understanding of his farm and inform his practices. View the full farmer profile on the Agricology website.

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www.agricology.co.uk is a hub that explores moving towards farming systems that harness ecological processes & holistic approaches to help balance productive agriculture with enhancing the wider environment. In 2020, we chatted with some of the movers & shakers in the fields, labs & food supply chains; focusing on sustainable farming practices in ‘Agroecology in focus’ & speaking with innovating farmers ‘In the field.’ We are back in 2024 ‘In conversation with’ an exciting line up of farmers, researchers, advisors & industry figures who we set out to explore the practical, philosophical & pertinent with in relation to balancing the health of the farm with the environment & farming in a way that aims at ensuring a resilient future for us all.