Regenerative Agriculture Podcast

Andy Cato is a musician and regenerative agriculture advocate, best known as one-half of the electronic music duo “Groove Armada.” After reading about the environmental problems caused by industrial food systems, Andy sold his music publishing rights, purchased a depleted farm in southwestern France, and embarked on a journey to restore its health through trial, error, and regenerative techniques. Today, Andy is the co-founder of Wild Farmed and a prominent voice in sustainable agriculture. Wild Farmed connects a network of farmers through transparent, traceable supply chains, enabling consumers to make ethical food choices that support biodiversity and soil health. The initiative demonstrates that ecological stewardship and high-quality food production can thrive together, aiming to reshape the future of the food system. In this discussion, John and Andy discuss: Andy’s journey to regenerative agriculture  Challenges farming with degraded soils Incorporating multi-species cover crops, companion plantin