Chapter 2 Time To Fly | An EcoFarmers Discovery Book Companion Podcast

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EcoFarm Aotearoa

Ewan Campbell with co-host Stephen Brunton

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From paddock to podcast, EcoFarm Aotearoa showcases Ewan Campbell, a respected name in NZ farming, known for turning good science into better practice. With co-host Stephen Brunton, Ewan unpacks his audiobook and the big issues: nitrate and water quality, soil biology, mineral balance, genetics, pasture growth, animal health, and profitability. Real stories, clear takeaways—ready for the ute, cowshed, or tractor. Notes & links: efa.nz

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Chapter 2 Time To Fly | An EcoFarmers Discovery Book Companion Podcast

EcoFarm Aotearoa

34 minutes 33 seconds

2 weeks ago

Chapter 2 Time To Fly | An EcoFarmers Discovery Book Companion Podcast

An EcoFarmers Discovery Chapter 2: Time To fly

Welcome to An EcoFarmer's Discovery: The Companion Podcast, where every Friday we dive deep into one chapter of Ewan Campbell's journey.

You're invited to read along - get the audiobook via Spotify (search An EcoFarmer's Discovery) or grab it on Kindle - and explore each chapter with us as we unpack the stories, ideas, and principles of regenerative farming. A new episode drops each Friday, covering 26 chapters across 26 weeks.

Episode - Chapter 2:

In this episode of "An Eco Farmer’s Discovery," Ewan shares his eye-opening experiences as a young farmer spreading his wings — both figuratively and literally.

From flying the family plane across the North Island to working the land in rural Britain, Ewan reflects on the lessons, observations, and cultural contrasts that shaped his unconventional approach to farming.

We follow his journey through:

The early days of dairy farming in New Zealand
Learning to fly and running the farm solo
Working on English and Welsh farms and seeing striking differences in soil, grass growth, and farm culture
Discovering the power of observation, timing, and community collaboration in agriculture
First signs of deeper ecological patterns that would later guide his regenerative journey

Packed with humour, insights, and surprising anecdotes, this episode reveals how a curious young Kiwi began connecting the dots between soil health, farm systems, and what nature was quietly trying to show him all along.

Subscribe or follow to hear more from Ewan’s 26-chapter journey into natural farming wisdom from his book An EcoFarmers Discovery.

Watch us on video: episodes are also published in full on YouTube and Spotify video.

So, grab the audiobook on Spotify or Kindle and read along with each chapter and listen or watch the episode after reading the chapter as we expand, reflect, and add context.

Useful Links & Info • Listen / read along on Spotify (Audiobook): An EcoFarmer's Discovery: How the Soil Really Works - available here: on Spotify

Book / Audiobook purchase & details: check out the official page at EcoFarm Aotearoa www.efa.nz