OGPod38: Two years of collaboration at East Neuk Market Garden. REVISIT.

In this episode, OGPod host Liv James revisits East Neuk Market Garden to explore their journey over two years of merging farms, scaling up production, seed saving, soil health, and adapting to climate challenges in Scotland.GuestsTom BoothConnie HunterNat Dixon Chapters00:00Introduction to East Nuke Market Garden and Liv James02:11Background of the farm and initial farm merging06:10The first year of farm collaboration and shared vision08:03Transition from two farms to one site11:54Scaling up production and crop diversification15:54Decision-making, roles, and teamwork in farm management20:05Seed saving practices and crop stewardship25:47Crop performance and crop-specific insights30:11Soil health, testing results, and amendments34:03Climate challenges and water management45:10Reflections on farm success, challenges, and future plansMusic licensed through Soundstripe.Code: O1QORQQUTZEZ7LOF, NCXAYLOD0RN3L9C9This podcast is brought to you by the Organic Growers Alliance, the UK's only grower-led organisation providing technical and practical advice and support on organic growing. For more information about the OGA head to www.organicgrowersalliance.co.uk and become a member.Liv James is taking the reins from James Butterworth as host in 2026. Liv has been a grower for 10 years mainly at Down Farm Market Garden in Devon and is now a storyteller at Soil Association. Alongside this Liv is a plant nut, wordsmith, music lover, life enthusiast, surfer and Mum.