In this episode Becks catches up with Andrew Darling, an arable farmer who farms with his wife Amy and their three boys just South of Timaru, leasing the family farm off Andrew's parents Warren and Joy.

They discuss the importance of soil health and profitability in Sustainable agriculture and the benefits of tech integration on farm through the likes of sensing tractors and nutrient mapping.

Andrew is Federated Farmers Vice-President Arable Chair, a Corteva Climate Positive regional leader and since this episode was recorded they have been awarded the Environmental & Sustainability Award at the 2023 Arable Awards.

So settle in and have a listen to how they "walk the talk" of Sustainability of farm and hear how multiple Sustainable Development Goal are woven through Andrew's farming business.

Episode Resources:

• Andrew LinkedIn | https://nz.linkedin.com/in/andrew-darling-485179ab

• Federated Farmers | https://www.fedfarm.org.nz/

• Foundation for Arable Research | https://www.far.org.nz/

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