S2 E10 - Trees on farms: Improving soil and productivity

In this episode we explore the crucial nature of the health of our soil with Dr. Aga Soil Scientist and farmer Liam O'Connor tells us about his journey from engineering to forestry. 

Episode host:

Catherine Cleary

Episode guests:

Dr. Aga Soil Scientist 

Liam O'Connor

Resources:

Kerry Die

Ocean FM - Hidden Worlds

Conker Nature Magazine - Vol XX

Well and Good - What To Avoid in Potting Mix if You Don’t Want Your Houseplants To Die, According to a Soil Scientist

Agri Insider - Innovators' Year: Gleann Buí Farm Episode 3: Digging for Answers

British Society of Soil Science - Can soil moisture deficit be used to forecast when soils are at high risk of damage owing to grazing animals?

This podcast is produced by the ⁠⁠Irish Agroforestry Forum⁠⁠ and funded by the ⁠⁠Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine⁠⁠ Forestry Promotion Fund.

Our hosts are ⁠⁠Catherine Cleary⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Ray Ó Foghlú⁠⁠, with design and production by Karishma Kusurkar from ⁠⁠The Curated Pod⁠⁠ and the project lead is  Maureen Kilgore, Manager of the Irish Agroforestry Forum.