#14 Integrating fruit trees and arable crops with Stephen Briggs

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 CONTENTS00:01:25 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 biology00:36:15 3D farming and agroforestry productivity00:38:21 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 complexity01:01:25 Next steps for Whitehall Farm 01:04:50 The future of agroforestry 01:10:15 Planting trees on rented land   • RESOURCEShttps://abacusagri.com/https://www.agricology.co.uk/field/farmer-profiles/stephen-briggs• GET IN TOUCH www.regenerativeagroforestry.org• SUPPORT US www.gumroad.com/regenagroforestry• FOLLOW US on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.