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! • TABLE OF CONTENTS 02:00 - Francis' story and his vision of agriculture 20:10 - Cover crops, questioning agroecological beliefs, and practical agronomy  32:45 - How to get started and his key agronomical principles 42:05 - The importance of fungi for soil health 46:30 - Key agronomical principles continued  55:50 - The role of agroforestry 1:04:50 - The potential of rameal chipped wood for soil health and why we shouldn't feed 'salad' to soil organisms  1:15:10 - Meeting soil health objectives with    • RESOURCES https://www.gaiago.eu/ https://www.dunod.com/sciences-techniques/revitaliser-sols-diagnostic-fertilisation-protection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNdCItE62Ds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jIu5-x7rJs • GET IN TOUCH www.regenerativeagroforestry.org • SUPPORT US www.gumroad.com/regenagroforestry • FOLLOW US on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.