Zero Input Agriculture

Shane Simonsen
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Zero Input Agriculture

Explore the intersection of evolution, ecology and civilisation with crop and livestock breeders, low input farmers, social engineers and a dazzling array of deep thinkers. Read more of Shane Simonsen's work at the Zero Input Agriculture blog or the new book Taming the Apocalypse.

Episodes

  1. The Three Times Plants (Almost) Destroyed the Planet

    2 DAYS AGO

    The Three Times Plants (Almost) Destroyed the Planet

    This is an audio version of a blog post from the Zero Input Agriculture substack. In it, Shane explores the deep history of life on Earth and the recurring imbalances in the biosphere that led to disasters that dwarf the current human impacts we worry so much about. You can find more of Shane’s work at: Zero Input Agriculture blog: https://zeroinputagriculture.substack.com Taming the Apocalypse ebook - https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Apocalypse-Shane-Simonsen-ebook/dp/B0D2XCLJ85/ Taming the Apocalypse audiobook - https://www.kobo.com/au/en/audiobook/taming-the-apocalypse-2 Our Vitreous Womb - https://www.amazon.com/Our-Vitreous-Womb-Book-1-4-ebook/dp/B0C7H9N1K3/

    7 min
  2. Sam Bonney

    12 DEC

    Sam Bonney

    Shane interviews Sam Bonney about his journey into low input agroforestry and the challenges of breeding slower growing crop species. You can find more of Shane’s work at: Zero Input Agriculture blog: https://zeroinputagriculture.substack.com Taming the Apocalypse ebook - https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Apocalypse-Shane-Simonsen-ebook/dp/B0D2XCLJ85/ Taming the Apocalypse audiobook - https://www.kobo.com/au/en/audiobook/taming-the-apocalypse-2 Our Vitreous Womb - https://www.amazon.com/Our-Vitreous-Womb-Book-1-4-ebook/dp/B0C7H9N1K3/

    1h 5m
  3. The Staple Crop to Vegetable Pipeline

    5 DEC

    The Staple Crop to Vegetable Pipeline

    In this audio version of a blog post from the Zero Input Agriculture substack Shane explores the recurring pattern of robust staple crops being transformed into weak and inbred vegetable varieties. You can find more of Shane’s work at: Zero Input Agriculture blog: https://zeroinputagriculture.substack.com Taming the Apocalypse ebook - https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Apocalypse-Shane-Simonsen-ebook/dp/B0D2XCLJ85/ Taming the Apocalypse audiobook - https://www.kobo.com/au/en/audiobook/taming-the-apocalypse-2 Our Vitreous Womb - https://www.amazon.com/Our-Vitreous-Womb-Book-1-4-ebook/dp/B0C7H9N1K3/

    6 min
  4. Episode 4 - David Holmgren

    28 NOV

    Episode 4 - David Holmgren

    Shane interviews David Holmgren, cofounder of permaculture and all-round inspiration, about the potential synergies between modern permaculture practice and the breeding of plants and livestock. Check out David’s recent articles mentioned in the show: A Table of Many Stories – an exploration of the true age of the largest Australian trees : https://holmgren.com.au/writing/a-table-of-many-stories/ Saving Warners Track- a riveting account of firefighting efforts in remote Tasmania: https://holmgren.com.au/writing/saving-warners-track-jackeys-marsh-forest-festival-aftermath-1983/ You can find more of Shane’s work at: Zero Input Agriculture blog - https://zeroinputagriculture.substack.com Taming the Apocalypse ebook - https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Apocalypse-Shane-Simonsen-ebook/dp/B0D2XCLJ85/ Taming the Apocalypse audiobook - https://www.kobo.com/au/en/audiobook/taming-the-apocalypse-2 Our Vitreous Womb - https://www.amazon.com/Our-Vitreous-Womb-Book-1-4-ebook/dp/B0C7H9N1K3/

    1h 1m
  5. Episode 3 - Book Review : Seeing Like a State

    21 NOV

    Episode 3 - Book Review : Seeing Like a State

    This is an audio version of a blog post from Zero Input Agriculture on January 3 2024. This episode explores the book by James C. Scott and applies its key findings to navigating the decline of industrial civilisation. You can find more of Shane’s work at: Zero Input Agriculture blog - https://zeroinputagriculture.substack.com Taming the Apocalypse ebook - https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Apocalypse-Shane-Simonsen-ebook/dp/B0D2XCLJ85/ Taming the Apocalypse audiobook - https://www.kobo.com/au/en/audiobook/taming-the-apocalypse-2 Our Vitreous Womb - https://www.amazon.com/Our-Vitreous-Womb-Book-1-4-ebook/dp/B0C7H9N1K3/

    14 min
  6. Episode 2 - Brian Reeder

    14 NOV

    Episode 2 - Brian Reeder

    Shane interviews Brian Reeder, life-long breeder of the beautiful and delicious daylilies (Hemerocallis) among many other obsessions. Check out Brian’s links mentioned in the show: Sun Dragon Daylilies- http://www.sundragondaylilies.com/ Sun Dragon Daylilies Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/SunDragonDaylilies Detailed Article on Daylily Breeding Program - https://daylilybreeder.blogspot.com/p/the-daylily-as-permaculture-subject.html A recent interview article in two parts- http://47daylilies.blogspot.com/2019/12/a-visit-with-our-friend-brian-reeder.html https://47daylilies.blogspot.com/2020/01/a-visit-with-our-friend-brian-reeder.html You can find more of Shane’s work at: Zero Input Agriculture blog - https://zeroinputagriculture.substack.com Taming the Apocalypse ebook - https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Apocalypse-Shane-Simonsen-ebook/dp/B0D2XCLJ85/ Taming the Apocalypse audiobook - https://www.kobo.com/au/en/audiobook/taming-the-apocalypse-2 Our Vitreous Womb - https://www.amazon.com/Our-Vitreous-Womb-Book-1-4-ebook/dp/B0C7H9N1K3/

    1h 29m
  7. Episode 1 - A Solitary Season

    7 NOV

    Episode 1 - A Solitary Season

    Episode 1 – A Solitary Season This is an audio version of a blog post from Zero Input Agriculture on October 3 2024. This episode explores the thorny issue of managing events that happen only once in the life span of our planet. You can find more of Shane’s work at: Zero Input Agriculture blog: https://zeroinputagriculture.substack.com Taming the Apocalypse ebook - https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Apocalypse-Shane-Simonsen-ebook/dp/B0D2XCLJ85/ Taming the Apocalypse audiobook - https://www.kobo.com/au/en/audiobook/taming-the-apocalypse-2 Our Vitreous Womb - https://www.amazon.com/Our-Vitreous-Womb-Book-1-4-ebook/dp/B0C7H9N1K3/

    11 min
  8. Introduction to Zero Input Agriculture

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Introduction to Zero Input Agriculture

    Shane Simonsen, host of the Zero Input Agriculture podcast, introduces the structure of the show, his background, places you can read more of his work and his sincere hopes to inspire listeners to pursue crop and livestock breeding for low input agriculture to build a functional alternative to industrial civilisation. Read more and support Shane's work at his substack blog, Zero Input Agriculture, or buy a copy of his ebook Taming the Apocalypse. Intro song- Rameau "Les Sauvages" (1735) Outro song- Rameau "La Poule" (1741)

    3 min

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Explore the intersection of evolution, ecology and civilisation with crop and livestock breeders, low input farmers, social engineers and a dazzling array of deep thinkers. Read more of Shane Simonsen's work at the Zero Input Agriculture blog or the new book Taming the Apocalypse.

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  • Creator
    Shane Simonsen
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Shane Simonsen 2024
  • Show Website
    Zero Input Agriculture

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