From The Soil Up Podcast
Episodes
Ep 53 - Lynn Hoover on Ocean Minerals: A Smarter Way to Build Fertility and Profit
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lynn Hoover from Ocean Blue Agronomics shares insights on the role of ocean minerals in sustainable farming, soil health, and livesto...
Ep 52 - Do the Numbers Stack Up? Organic and Regenerative Farming with Kenneth & Rachel Short and Mark & Laura Koopmans
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Conan shares his panel from the 2026 Underground Festival, joined by two farming families who've put their money where their ...
Ep 51 - Liam Gavin: Inside the Manuka Honey Industry. Challenges, Quality, and the Future of Natural Health
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to produce one of the world's most sought-after natural health products? Conan sits down with Liam Gavin from Gavin's Honey t...
Ep 50 - Beyond Carbon: The Real Opportunity in Ecosystem Markets - Underground 26
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share my panel from the 2026 Underground Festival on Ecosystem Payments. I bring together leading voices in New Zealand’s emergin...
Ep 49 - Creating the Next Wave of Agricultural Entrepreneurs: Lincoln Uni Ag Innovation Challenge
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of From the Soil Up Podcast, I speak with Hamish Gow and three of the students involved in the Ag Innovation Challenge about their ide...
Ep 48 - Emily House: Unlocking the Power of Plant Nutrition for Livestock Performance
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the From the Soil Up Podcast, Conan chats to Emily House about her expertise on plant nutrition, soil health, and their direct impa...
Ep 47 - Tony Evans: Unlocking Soil Potential with Compost and Systems Thinking
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tony Evans from Camperdown Compost shares insights on regenerative farming, composting, and systems thinking for soil health and farm...
EP 46 - Paul Daly: Working With Biology: Soil Health, EM & Farm Resilience
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the From the Soil Up podcast, Conan speaks with Paul Daly from EMNZ about the critical role of soil biology in agriculture. They di...
Ep 45 - Kane Brisco: Farming Under Pressure: Mental Fitness, Resilience, and Perspective
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the From the Soil Up podcast, Conan Moynihan is joined by Kane Brisco, author of The Tools for the Top Paddock and founder of Farm ...
Ep 44: From Force of Nature to From the Soil Up: The Story Behind the Shift
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode marks a new chapter for the podcast. The Force of Nature Podcast is now From the Soil Up Podcast. In this solo episode, Conan share...
Ep 43: Dylan Graves: Understanding the power of Biochar in farming
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Conan Moynihan interviews Dylan Graves, a passionate permie, about biochar and its applications in farming. They discuss what...
Ep 42: Dave Pratt - Succession, Strategy, and Sustainable Farm Businesses
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, Conan speaks with former owner at Ranch Management Consultants and Ranching for Profit, Dave Pratt abo...
Ep 41 - Nic Thompson: From Control to Trust. The Evolution of Purpose-Driven Leadership
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, Nic Thompson discusses the evolution of leadership and management practices, emphasizing the importanc...
Ep 40 – Thomas Holmes: Rethinking the Future of the Arable Sector
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Thomas James Holmes to unpack the challenges currently facing the arable sector and what they reveal about the wider ...
Ep 39 - Fran Bailey & Chanelle O'Sullivan: Connecting Through Soil and Community
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sit down with two of the founders from the Underground Festival in New Zealand, Fran Bailey and Chanelle O'Sullivan. UNDERGROUND is ...
Ep 38 - Jack Heinemann: Navigating the Risks of Genetic Modification
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor Jack Heinemann breaks down the often-overlooked risks of genome editing in agriculture. As New Zealand considers deregulati...
Ep 37 - Daniel Judd: The Soil’s Gap. Rethinking Fertiliser and Farm Science
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conan sits down with dairy farmer and Kellogg Scholar Daniel Judd to unpack his report “The Soil’s Gap.” Together they explore why New Zealand’...
Ep 36 - Shaun Balemi: The Science of Consistency in Cow Nutrition
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, Conan Moynihan speaks with Shaun Balemi from AgVance Nutrition and the MyCow App about the intricacies...
EP 35: Dr Lucy Williamson - The Hidden Connection Between Gut Health and Soil Health
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, Dr. Lucy Williamson discusses the intricate connections between gut health and soil health. With a bac...
Ep 34 - Angela Clifford: Reimagining Food Systems in New Zealand
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, Conan chats with Angela Clifford of Eat New Zealand and the Food Farm, to discuss the current state of...
EP 33 - Louise Gibson: Navigating the World of Share Milking
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, Conan interviews Louise Gibson, managing director of The Sharefarming Consultants. They discuss the un...
Ep 32 - Olivier de Schaetzen: Emerging Opportunities and Systemic Change
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, Conan Moynihan interviews Olivier de Schaetzen, a coach focused on regenerative agriculture in Estonia...
Episode 31 - Daniel Eb: Re-Imagining the Future of Food and Farming
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Force of Nature Podcast, Conan sits down with Daniel Eb, the founder of Dirt Road Comms, Nuffield New Zealand Scholar, writer f...
Ep 30 Dom Walker: Trust, Succession & Systems Thinking in Ag
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, Conan speaks with Dom Walker, a coach with Resource Consulting Services (RCS) in Australia. They explo...
Ep 29 - Helen Beattie: A Good Life for All
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Force of Nature Podcast, Conan sits down with Helen Beattie, veterinarian, advocate and founder of Veterinarians for Animal Wel...
Ep 28 - Dan Smith: Building Community Through Agriculture
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, Dan Smith shares his journey from conventional farming to establishing a consultancy and charity farm ...
Ep 27: Matt Haggarty: The Natural Intelligence of Farming
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Force the Nation podcast, host Conan Moynihan speaks with Matt Haggerty, a young farmer from Western Australia, about his exper...
Ep 26 - Nicole Masters: The Human Element in Agricultural Transformation
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, host Conan Moynihan speaks with Nicole Masters, an agroecologist and founder of Integrity Soils. They ...
Ep 25 - Melinda Turner: Bridging the Gap Between Soil & Animal Health
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, Melinda Turner, an independent farm advisor, shares her expertise in animal nutrition and soil health....
Ep 24 - Challenges and Opportunities in Uruguayan Agriculture with Magdalena Iturria
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, host Conan Moynihan speaks with Magdalena Iturria, a soil health expert from Uruguay. We discuss her j...
Ep 23 - Building Community Through Food with Cole Mannix
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, host Conan Moynihan speaks with Cole Mannix, founder of Old Salt Co-op, about his journey in the meat ...
Ep22 - - Community: The Heart of Agriculture with Sadie Collins
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, Sadie Collins from Highland Harmony Farm shares her journey as a farmer in Montana, discussing the cha...
Ep 21 - Understanding nutrient density with Dan Kittredge
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, Dan Kittredge shares his journey from a small organic farm in Massachusetts to founding the Bionutrien...
Ep20 - Connecting Land and Heritage with Josh Gilbert
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Conan speaks with Josh Gilbert, a Worimi man from New South Wales, Australia. Josh shares his deep connection to the land and hi...
Ep19 - Intentional Growth: Shaping 2025 with Purpose
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, Conan discusses his intentions for 2025, focusing on goal setting through intentionality. He emphasize...
Ep 18 - The Economic Opportunity of Soil Health with Canaan Ahu
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Conan chats to Canaan Ahu the CEO of Agrownomics, a independent soil and fertility company based in Christchurch, New Zealand. They d...
Ep 17 - Wingman for Farmers: Mark Benns on Trust, Empathy, and Herd Improvement
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Force of Nature Podcast, Conan chats to the legend that is Mark Benns from Wingman. Mark is a former dairy farmer turned to New...
Ep16 - Creating pride in New Zealand's food products is essential for market success with Melissa Baer
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, Conan interviews Melissa Baer from Backstory Tech, who shares her journey from growing up on an organi...
Ep15 - The Role of Pasture Species in Parasitism with John Niezen
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, host Conan interviews John Niezen, an expert in dairy farming and agricultural research. John shares h...
Ep14 - Curiosity and Coaching in Agriculture with Greg Mumm
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, Conan speaks with Greg Mumm, a first-generation farmer from Kangaroo Valley, Australia. Greg shares hi...
Ep13 - Farmers as Carbon Sequestration Superheroes with Siobhan Griffin
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Siobhan Griffin has managed and owned farms for 30 years in New York State and Vermont where she delved into organic and holistic regenerative managem...
Ep12 - The Soil Carbon Opportunity for NZ Farmers with Verdi
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with two of the founders of Verdi, Nic Conland and Jason Cruise. Verdi provides New Zealand farmers th...
Ep11 - Understanding NLP and Mindset in Farming with Andrew Savage
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Savage is today's guest on the podcast who has created Savage Rural Consulting to help agribusinesses simplify and optimise their business and ...
Ep 10 - The Power of Making Decisions (Solo Podcast)
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For episode 10, I decided to celebrate my first year in business by recording a podcast sharing a bit of insight into what I have learnt or aim learni...
Ep 9 - Utilizing young dairy beef can create low-carbon, high-value beef market products with Daniel Carson
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to the creator of the Miti Beef Bar and founder of Alps to Ocean Foods, Daniel Carson. Daniel explains the concept behind Alps ...
Ep 8 - Empowering Farmers to Govern Their Data with Tim Gieseke
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 8 I speak with Tim Gieseke EcoCommerce company in Minnesota, USA. Tim discusses the concept of eco-commerce and the Natural Capital Unit ...
Ep 7 - Innovative Farmers: Challenging Tradition and Finding Success with John King
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 7 I speak with John King from Succession. John is a certified Holistic Management® educator who travels throughout New Zealand to talk wit...
Ep 6 - Mastering Your Mind and Making Conscious Choices with Sarah Robb
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 6 I speak with Sarah Robb from Spring with Sarah. Sarah is a certified coach, NLP Master Practitioner, speaker and author. She helps her cl...
Ep 5 - Training the eye can help farmers make informed decisions about grazing and forage utilization with Dr Woody Lane
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 5 I speak with Dr Woody Lane a livestock nutritionist, a forage and grazing specialist, and an author of books From the Feed Trough, Captur...
Ep 4 - Understanding the interconnectedness of soil health, plant growth, and animal performance is crucial in regenerative farming with Silas Hedley Lawrence
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 4 I speak to Silas Hedley Lawrence also known as Grassfed Farmer on Instagram. Silas is FAI’s Farm Manager, overseeing the commercial far...
Ep 3 - Grazing systems play a crucial role in animal well-being, environmental protection, and overall farm productivity with Pablo Gregorini
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 3 I talk with Pablo Gregorini about his research on designing future grazing systems and browsing systems for grasslands and human health a...
Ep 2 - Total Grazing with Jim Elizondo Part 2
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 2 we pick up the second half of our chat with Jim Elizondo from Real Wealth Ranching to learn about his Total Grazing Program and what he h...
Ep1 - Total Grazing with Jamie Elizondo (Part 1)
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode I interview Jaime (Jim) Elizondo from Real Wealth Ranching based in Texas to hear about his background and learn more about his ...
Introductory Podcast
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A short episode to introduce The Force of Nature Podcast, who I am and what it is all about.