New research finds that one in five assessed soil‑dependent species is threatened with extinction on The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Researchers call for more soil-dependent species to be assessed on the IUCN Red List.

In this episode, host Louis De Jaeger speaks with Sheila Darmos, founder of Southern Lights and a leading voice in regenerative farming in Greece. After returning to her family’s organic farm, Sheila transformed it into a thriving agroforestry system with over 150 fruit trees and shrubs — turning it into a living example of biodiversity and resilience.

While the environmental and health harm of pesticides are well-known, many people ask: Can agriculture thrive without them? The answer, backed by a groundbreaking 10-year study in France, is a resounding YES.

This study used a discounted cost–benefit analysis within a value chain framework, drawing on primary and secondary data, to assess the economic viability of agroecological transition using NPV, IRR, benefit–cost ratio, and payback period indicators. Our findings show that the benefits associated with agroecological transition significantly outweigh the costs, at both levels. 

Start small, grow what you like and be realistic: how to start a vegetable garden You don’t need a yard or balcony to get going. We asked experts for their advice on how to grow your food