#30 Soil fertility and the role of trees in the agricultural transition by Francis Bucaille

<p>Francis Bucaille is a leader in the field of agronomy. Farmer, consultant, educator, author and owner of Gaiago, he has built a reputation nuancing some of the commonly held beliefs of regenerative agricultural practices. As a soil expert he talks about the key principles of agroecology, why fungi and lignin are so important, and how trees can help farmers improve their soil. This interview contributes to our ongoing investigation as to how trees can be an agronomic tool for farmers. Their impact on soil health and fertility is a natural place to start. Enjoy!</p><p><strong>• TABLE OF CONTENTS</strong></p><p>02:00 - Francis' story and his vision of agriculture</p><p>20:10 - Cover crops, questioning agroecological beliefs, and practical agronomy&nbsp;</p><p>32:45 - How to get started and his key agronomical principles</p><p>42:05 - The importance of fungi for soil health</p><p>46:30 - Key agronomical principles continued&nbsp;</p><p>55:50 - The role of agroforestry</p><p>1:04:50 - The potential of rameal chipped wood for soil health and why we shouldn't feed 'salad' to soil organisms&nbsp;</p><p>1:15:10 - Meeting soil health objectives with&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>• RESOURCES</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.gaiago.eu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.gaiago.eu/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.dunod.com/sciences-techniques/revitaliser-sols-diagnostic-fertilisation-protection" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.dunod.com/sciences-techniques/revitaliser-sols-diagnostic-fertilisation-protection</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNdCItE62Ds" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNdCItE62Ds</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jIu5-x7rJs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jIu5-x7rJs</a></p><p><strong>• GET IN TOUCH&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.regenerativeagroforestry.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.regenerativeagroforestry.org</a><