Prof. Dr. Jens Dauber - Soil Health, Subsidies & Living Labs: What Actually Changes Farming

Prof. Dr. Jens Dauber (Head of the Institute of Biodiversity at Germany’s Thünen Institute) joins Holy Crop! It’s Farmageddon to unpack what biodiversity-friendly farming really looks like in practice. We talk the surprising biodiversity impact of farmland abandonment, how no-till and permanent soil cover support soil life, why landscapes need 10–20% semi-natural habitat, and what living labs can teach us about collaboration between farmers and researchers. We also explore tech like AI laser weeders - and why technology alone won’t change agriculture without a shift in incentives and mindset.Read more on our website at www.jordfestival.com/blog and follow us on social media ‪@JordFestival‬