Guy Singh-Watson: Regenerative Agriculture’s Achilles Heel & The Devastating Impact of Annual Crops

In this episode I sit down with Guy Singh-Watson - a pioneering organic farmer, entrepreneur, and founder of Riverford Organic Farmers, one of the UK's leading organic veg box delivery businesses.

In this in-depth conversation, Guy explores the evolving role of farmers in feeding the world while protecting the environment. He shares his journey from traditional farming to championing employee ownership and perennial crops, and he doesn't shy away from hard-hitting topics like food system flaws, glyphosate debates, and supermarket power.

From discussing the devastating impacts of annual agriculture on the environment to his innovative experiments with nut trees and cardoons, Guy offers a unique perspective on farming as a balance between production and regeneration. He also unpacks the cultural and systemic challenges facing the UK's food industry, highlighting the vital need for transparency, fairness, and sustainability in how we grow and consume food.

Join us as we dive into everything from practical farming solutions to the broader societal shifts needed for a healthier, more equitable food system. Whether you're a farmer, gardener, or food enthusiast, this conversation will inspire and challenge your thinking about the future of food and farming.

Riverford Organics: https://www.riverford.co.uk/

Guy's Baddaford Farm: https://www.baddaford.co.uk/