An EcoFarmer’s Discovery Chapter 12: The Meat Producer

Welcome to An EcoFarmer’s Discovery: The Companion Podcast, where every Friday we dive deep into one chapter of Ewan Campbell’s journey.

You’re invited to read along. Get the audiobook via Spotify by searching An EcoFarmer’s Discovery, or grab it on Kindle, and explore each chapter with us as we unpack the stories, observations, and principles behind regenerative farming.

A new episode drops every Friday, covering 26 chapters across 26 weeks.

In This EpisodeThis episode focuses on the meat produced on Ewan’s farm, and what happens when animal health, soil function, and nutrition are aligned.

Ewan and the team unpack how changes in soil biology, mineral balance, and feed quality translate directly into the quality of meat leaving the farm. Rather than chasing premiums or labels, the focus is on producing food that is clean, nutrient-dense, and honest, with nothing to hide.

The conversation links soil testing, herbage testing, and animal observation back to real outcomes, including flavour, structure, shelf life, and consumer trust. It is a practical look at how farming systems show up at the end of the chain, on the plate.

We explore:• How soil health influences animal health and meat quality

• Why mineral balance and pasture diversity matter for livestock nutrition

• What herbage and soil tests reveal about feed quality

• The connection between clean systems and clean food

• Why producing good meat starts long before the animal is finished

This episode is about accountability, observation, and pride in producing food that reflects a well-functioning farm system from the soil up.

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Useful links:• Learn more at EcoFarm Aotearoa (efa.nz)

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