#17 Making soil sexy again: food security, biodiversity & climate change depend on it ft. BetterSoil

bioCircular Loop

In this episode of the bioCircular Loop podcast, host Melina Gerdts discusses the critical role of soil in climate change mitigation, biodiversity preservation, and global food security with Azadeh Farajpur, Founder of BetterSoil. They explore the importance of soil health, the alarming rate of soil loss, and the impact of unsustainable agricultural practices. Azadeh shares her personal connection to soil and provides insights into what constitutes healthy soil, the dangers of monoculture, and the implications for food security as the global population grows. The conversation highlights the urgent need for regenerative practices to ensure soil health and sustainability for future generations. In this conversation, Azadeh discusses the critical role of soil in combating climate change and supporting biodiversity. The discussion also covers the innovative approaches her company, Better Soil, is taking to enhance soil management practices through technology and awareness-raising efforts.