Ecological Weed Management - Regenerative practices
About this episode
The episode discusses innovative approaches to weed management in small farms, emphasizing ecological practices and soil health.
Episode Title: Ecological Weed Management Host: Edgars Greste Guest: Kim Deans, Agro-ecologist (with special contributions from Alexia Martinez & Kym Green) In this episode of The Big Shift for Small Farms , Edgars Greste takes a deep dive into the often-overlooked subject of weeds — and how thinking differently about them can transform your small farm. Joining him is agro-ecologist Kim Deans, who challenges traditional chemical-based weed control, and instead advocates for a holistic weed-management strategy grounded in soil health, biodiversity and sustainable farm practices. You’ll also hear from farmers Alexia Martinez and Kym Green as they share firsthand experiences of integrating compost, cover-crops and natural remedies into their weed-control practices — showing how a small-farm operator can manage weeds and build a healthier ecosystem at the same time. Why weeds aren’t just pests — they are indicators of underlying soil, pasture or ecosystem health issues. How to shift from a reactive “spray-and-pray” mindset to a proactive system-based approach focusing on soil biology, cover crops, grazing and pasture competition. Practical strategies for small farms in Australia…
People in this episode
Host: Edgars Greste
Guest: Kim Deans
Topics covered
- Ecological Weed Management
- Regenerative Practices
- Soil Health
- Biodiversity
- Sustainable Farming
- Weed Control
- Small Farms
Keywords
- weeds
- agro-ecology
- sustainable practices
- cover crops
- compost
- natural remedies
- soil biology
- regenerative farming
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NSW Local Land Services
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