#14 Integrating fruit trees and arable crops with Stephen Briggs
The Regenerative Agroforestry Podcast · Dimitri Tsitos & Etienne Compagnon
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Show Notes
Another fascinating interview with a leader and pioneer in the field. Stephen Briggs, managing Whitehall Farm in the UK, delves into the details of his apple intercropping system, and shows us how his farm operation has benefited from the positive interactions of his trees and his arable crops. He is convinced of the strategic benefits agroforestry provides, both for his business and agro-ecosystem. Needless to say, he also has made many mistakes, and shares with us what he would do differently. He finished off discussing where he believes agroforestry is heading in the next 10 years. A must listen, enjoy!
• TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:01:25 Introduction
00:11:50 Agroforestry system description
00:18:56 Tree line grass management
00:23:10 Interaction between trees and crops
00:30:10 Pest pressure and soil biology
00:36:15 3D farming and agroforestry productivity
00:38:21 Lessons learnt and practical tips
00:43:50 Tree mulch to manage weed pressure
00:45:03 Controlled traffic farming system
00:46:50 Integrating tree and arable work flows
00:50:25 Integrating apple sales into the business
00:55:14 Acquiring new knowledge and time management
00:59:14 Managed complexity
01:01:25 Next steps for Whitehall Farm
01:04:50 The future of agroforestry
01:10:15 Planting trees on rented land
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https://www.agricology.co.uk/field/farmer-profiles/stephen-briggs
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