Ep32 | Beneath the Surface

Regenerative Farming, Living Soil & the Future of Food in Ireland

with special guest Ed Hanbidge, Keadeen Mountain Farms

What if the soil beneath your feet is alive, communicating, and quietly shaping the quality of the food on your plate?

In this powerful eye-opening episode of Scribing Journeys, host Jackie welcomes back Ed from Keadeen Mountain Farms in Wicklow, an award-winning organic and regenerative farmer. Together, they explore the hidden world beneath our feet and why soil health, regenerative farming, and buying local food matter now more than ever.

Ed explains, in clear and simple terms, how modern chemical farming breaks nature’s natural cycles, why plants become “lazy” when fed artificial fertilisers, and how living soil creates healthier food, animals, and communities. The conversation also dives into food security in Ireland, the true cost of cheap supermarket food, and why supporting local farmers is an act of empowerment.

This episode is rich with real-life farming wisdom, honest reflections, and moments that may completely change how you think about food, soil, and sustainability.

Please note:
This recording includes some audio glitches, as it was captured live. While this may affect sound quality in places, it also means you are hearing a raw, unfiltered conversation as it happened. Listening live offers the advantage of real-time energy, audience interaction, and spontaneous moments that simply cannot be recreated in edited recordings.

If you care about where your food comes from, the future of farming, or reconnecting with nature in a meaningful way, this episode is well worth your time

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