How To Make Super-Intensive Farms Go Regenerative [DIMITRI TSITOS]

What if the most chemically intensive, high-density farms - systems many see as the enemy of regenerative agriculture - could actually become climate champions?In this episode of the Deep Seed Podcast, we sit down with Dimitri Tsitos, co-founder of AgroSystemic, to explore how Mediterranean super-intensive olive, almond, and citrus orchards can regenerate degraded soils, restore biodiversity, boost resilience, and improve long-term farm profitability - all without sacrificing yield.Dimitri shares hard-won insights from years of trial, failure, and success in transitioning conventional, input-heavy orchards into regenerative, climate-smart systems. Whether you’re a farmer, agronomist, orchard manager, sustainability consultant, investor, policymaker, or simply passionate about the future of food and climate solutions, this conversation offers a roadmap you won’t find anywhere else.🎧 By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why even the most intensive systems may have no choice but to go regenerative and how small, targeted changes in soil and plant management can transform productivity, resilience, and ecosystem health.⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯What You’ll Learn in This Episode🌳 How super-intensive Mediterranean orchards (2000+ trees per hectare) can transition to regenerative models🌳 Practical cover crop strategies for olive oil, almond, and citrus production🌳 Compost, mulching, and biomass management for soil regeneration🌳 How to balance productivity, profitability, and resilience under climate pressure🌳 The economics of regenerative transitions: cutting input costs while boosting long-term performance 🌳 How to use biodiversity strips, hedgerows, and landscape design to deliver agronomic services⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯Who Should Listen✅ Olive, almond, and citrus growers✅ Conventional farmers curious about regenerative agriculture✅ Agronomists, soil scientists, and orchard advisors✅ Agricultural investors and sustainability consultants✅ Policymakers shaping the future of climate-resilient agriculture✅ Anyone passionate about regenerative systems, biodiversity restoration, and nature-based solutions⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯This podcast was produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a company that supports #regenerativeagriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health & biodiversity.⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯Useful links: Agrosystemic - https://www.agrosystemic.com/Dimitri Tsitos - LinkedinHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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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 movement towards a more regenerative food system. Whether you’re a passionate advocate for sustainability, a professional in agriculture or environmental science, or just curious about the future of our food systems, the Deep Seed Podcast is your gateway to the vibrant world of regenerative agriculture. Key topics discussed include: Agroecology and its role in creating sustainable food systems The power of agroforestry in boosting biodiversity and productivity How carbon farming can fight climate change while benefiting farmers The benefits of no-till farming for soil health and erosion prevention Holistic grazing practices that restore ecosystems and enhance animal welfare Crop rotation and polyculture for nutrient-rich soils and resilient farms Exploring the potential of food forests and other nature-based solutions The critical link between soil microbiology and plant health Restoration agriculture and the future of land regeneration Climate solutions that leverage regenerative practices to sequester carbon Promoting biodiversity through sustainable farming approaches Insights into the importance of sustainable diets and their environmental impact Rewilding and its role in ecosystem restoration and preservation Produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a leader in supporting regenerative agriculture and rewarding farmers for improving soil health, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in sustainable farming and climate action. Get in touch with me LinkedIn - Raphael Esterhazy Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.