Six Inches of Soil - The Podcast
Richard Tufton 18 episodes Nov 6, 2026
Six Inches of Soil - The Podcast is a companion to the documentary of the same name, hosted by Richard Tufton. It explores regenerative agriculture, focusing on soil health, livestock, plants, and the people working to combat climate change and restore the planet. The podcast aims to build community and share stories about producing nourishing food and rebuilding rural communities.
Episodes
The Cover Crop - Why should we rethink economics?
Host, producer: Richard TuftonCo-host, producer: Claire MackenzieSix Inches of Soil: YouTube (Podcast episodes & clips) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaC7dt2Hu528Xs7HL9V8OeQWebsite: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/Book: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/bookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sixinchesofsoil/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/six-inches-of-soil-b75059234/SummaryIn this ep
The Cover Crop - What makes steak taste so great?
Host, producer: Richard TuftonCo-host, producer: Claire MackenzieSix Inches of Soil: YouTube (Podcast episodes & clips) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaC7dt2Hu528Xs7HL9V8OeQWebsite: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/Book: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/bookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sixinchesofsoil/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/six-inches-of-soil-b75059234/SummaryExploring
Un-Herd of Benefits: Regenerative Grazing restores soil health
EPISODE 20 Un-Herd of Benefits: Regenerative grazing restores soil healthHost/Producer: Richard TuftonCo-host/Producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg ChathamScore: Matt Griffin (poet & farmer) | Instagram: @neidpath_farmsSix Inches of Soil LinksYouTube: Podcast episodes & clipsWebsite: sixinchesofsoil.orgBook: sixinchesofsoil.org/bookInstagram: @sixinchesofsoilLinkedIn: Six Inches of SoilThi
Unveil: the next generation of regen - we need a coalition of the curious
Host & Producer: Richard TuftonCo-Host & Producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg ChathamScore: Matt Griffin (poet & farmer) | Instagram: @neidpath_farmsGuests:• Joanna Bowen & John Cherry – The Groundschool• Hannah Thorogood – The Inkpot Farm• Rachel Phillips – Apricot Centre• Special Outro Guest: Cath Conlon – Blackwood Educational Land InstituteSix Inches of Soil• Website: https://
Unlike any place on Earth. Mongolia: Life on Limitless Land
What can a nomadic culture teach us about soil, livestock, food, community, and living within nature's limits?In this special episode of Six Inches of Soil, host Richard Tufton travels to Mongolia to meet Amraa and Oggy—two people with deep connections to the country's nomadic traditions. Mongolian nomadic life is built around movement, observation, and adaptation, with families moving according t
Untold: Behind the Scenes at Groundswell
A Regenerative future starts with HOPE not fear.Untold: Behind the Scenes at GroundswellThe Films Changing Agriculture: What story has the power to transform the way we think about food, farming, and the environment? In this episode, we sit down with the brilliant filmmaker, author, and activist Rebecca Harrell Tickell. As a premier climate communicator, Rebecca is driving vital global discussions
Unite: Bringing Together Podcasters & ideas in the field
Unite: Bringing Together Podcasters & Ideas in the FieldThe Stories Changing Food: What story changed the way you think about food, farming, or the environment? Maybe it was from listening to one of our brilliant guests—all communicators creating vital discussions around our current food and farming system. Plus, we have a very special guest for the outro, so please listen to the end!Host, pro
Unwinding curious minds: 4th graders dig into soil facts
Unwinding curious minds: Fourth graders dig into soil factsRichard heads to the classroom for this special episode, joined by a lively group of students, some vocal chicks, a regenerative farmer, and a soil scientist! Enjoy the background chirps and the deeply inquisitive minds of the fourth-grade class at The International School of Texas, led by their teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Passi, as they dlve i
Under the Weather: How the water cycle starts with Soil
Episode 14: Under the Weather: How the Water Cycle Starts with Soil Join us as we explore the critical relationship between soil, water, and weather with experts in climate science, regenerative ranching, and meteorology. Discover how land management practices influence water cycles, climate change, and resilience against extreme weather events.Host, producer: Richard TuftonCo-host, producer:
Unruly: Soil Secrets for Gardeners & Green Keepers
SHOW NOTESEpisode 13: Unruly: soil secrets for gardeners and green keepersOn this episode our guests question all we think about weeds, bugs, soil life and the commonly used garden chemicals. You may start to look at your garden or public spaces in a very different way. They offer top tips on how to nurture our soils and plants, the show notes are full of vital links. Host, produce
Unraveled: Mental Health in Farming
FARMING MENTAL SUPPORT RESOURCES:If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In the UK, you can call 111 and select option 2 to access urgent mental health support. If you’re elsewhere, please seek out local crisis services in your country. You’re not alone. It’s okay to ask for help. Other resources
Unmasked: Behind the microphone
FEATURING: Host, producer: Richard Tufton & Oscar TuftonCo-host, producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg Chatham Director: Colin RamsayScore: Matt Griffin (poet & farmer) Instagram: @neidpath_farmsMegs Blog: https://regenagvocate.substack.com/From the Ground Up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2RPjS3v6uA&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Df
Unclean: We’re bringing dirty back and uncovering the magic of microbes
Host and producer: Richard TuftonCo-host and producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg ChathamScore: Matt GriffinSix Inches of SoilWebsite: www.sixinchesofsoil.orgBook: sixinchesofsoil.org/bookInstagram: @sixinchesofsoilLinkedIn: six-inches-of-soil-b75059234Sponsored byFielden: fielden.comCode SOIL10 gives 10 percent off all whisky.Microbz: microbz.co.ukCode LOVESOIL gives 20 percent off.IntroductionW
Unseen - From Rural Roots to Rocket Routes
Host, producer: Richard TuftonCo-host, producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg Chatham Score: Matt Griffin (poet & farmer) Instagram: @neidpath_farmsCode SOIL10 gives 10% off all whisky on fielden.com.Six Inches of Soil film: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/ Six Inches of Soil book: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/bookWe explore one question: What does it mean to save us fro
Unbound: Better for Cattle, Better for Business
Host, producer: Richard TuftonCo-host, producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg Chatham Six Inches of Soil: Website: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/Book: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/bookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sixinchesofsoil/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/six-inches-of-soil-b75059234/IntroductionDr Grandin and Gabe Brown explore how uniting animal welfare with rege
Uncurdled: Dairy Diaries (part 2)
In this second part of the Dairy Diaries we travelled to New York State to chat to Tom McGrath at Family Farmstead Dairy. We would like to have had him round the table for part one but the time differences didn’t work and it turns out Dairy Farmers work really hard!!The farm is nestled in the rolling hills of central New York, where Tom and his family currently milk 45 cows on their 158 acre farm.
Uncurdled: Dairy Diaries
EPISODE 7 PART 1 UNCURDLEDThis is the first time we have featured the dairy industry. We decided to start with two family farms in the UK, one producing for their local community and the other running a highly successful yoghurt business. They both have a deep connection to their soils and are caring for their land and communities. James Robinson: James farms at Strickley Farm
Unearthed: Joys of Soil
Episode 6 - Unearthed Host, producer: Richard TuftonCo-host, producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg Chatham In the episode we are finally bringing us all back down to earthANDY NEAL : Andy is a Soil Microbiologist at Rothamsted Research. He is interested in understanding the feedback between plant primary productivity, soil structure and soil microbial metabolismTwitter @microb
Unbred: Heritage Grains
Host, producer: Richard TuftonCo-host, producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg Chatham Episode 5 - Unbred - Heritage Grains - this episode takes us back to the arable fields, this time we are focussing on crops that are closely related to the first-ever cultivated grasses. Our guests are working with these varieties to bring them to our plates and glasses, “these fields full of life” benefit ou
Unground: The World of Coffee (Part Two)
EPISODE 4 PART 2SHOW NOTES:Host, producer: Richard Tufton Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham Unground Part 2 - World of Coffee, in Part 2 we meet Marcus McCombe who is the Director of Routes Coffee who aims to: 🌍 Building a Better Coffee Industry, One Roast and One Cup at a TimeGuest: Marcus McCombe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-mccombe/Director at Routes Coff
Unground: The World of Coffee (Part One)
Host, producer: Richard Tufton Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham Unground - World of Coffee, in this episode we are diving into something many of us enjoy every day—coffee. But how often do we stop to think about where it comes from? What impact does coffee have on the soil, the farmers who grow it, and the ecosystems that sustain it?Guests: Gally Mayer of Buena Vi
Uncultivated: Veggie vibes
This episode is called: Uncultivated: Veggie Vibes! We are going to dig deep—literally—into the world of vegetables, soil, and flavour with incredible people who make it all happen. Joining us for this vibrant conversation are some truly inspiring global voices from across the vegetable supply chainAdrienne Gordon, representing UK Veg. https://sweetpeamarketgarden.co.uk/Farmer Lee Jones, from
Unrefined: Grain Gains
Intro:Richard Tufton, podcast host, and Claire Mackenzie, producer. @rtufton & @clai.remackenzie Featuring: Anna Jackson, star of the film Six Inches of Soil, farmer in N Lincs, UK: https://www.pinkpigfarm.co.uk/@annaracheljacksonTim Parton, farmer, consultant, and co-founder of Green Farm Collective, based in Staffordshire, UK: http://timpartonfarming.com https://www.gree
Uncut: Beef Banter
Richard Tufton meets:Gabe Brown (rancher & regen ag expert)Ben Thomas (farmer)Jacob Summer (Chipotle restauranteur)Chris Hogg (butcher)Claire Mackenzie (producer SIOS)Salar ShemiraniAdriennne Gordon at Sweetpea Marketgarden Regenified Riverford OrganicsSix Inches of Soil The Podcast is produced by Richard Tufton, Claire Mackenzie & C.Ramsay/Dragonlight films. Richard has vas
Six Inches of Soil - The Podcast
Have you watched Six Inches of Soil? Have you ever felt that there were not enough podcasts in your life?! Do you wish there was a place to engage in further discussion around the documentary?Well, wish no more and get ready for Season 1. This will be a place for the community built around the film to gather and dig deeper into Regenerative Agriculture in the UK and the USA.We have unearthed a glo
