Soil Matters

About Soil Matters

The British Society of Soil Science is thrilled to announce the launch of its new podcast, Soil Matters, a platform dedicated to bridging the gap between cutting-edge scientific research and real-world application. Each episode will feature leading experts, researchers, and practitioners discussing the latest findings, innovations, and challenges in soil science. From exploring soil's role in climate change mitigation, food security to sustainable agriculture and biodiversity, Soil Matters aims to engage listeners with accessible, thought-provoking content that highlights the importance of soil in shaping our planet's future. Whether you're a researcher, policymaker, or simply curious about the ground beneath your feet, this podcast offers something for everyone passionate about soil science.

Publisher

The British Society of Soil Science

Category

education · science · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Mar 2025

Latest episode

4 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

5 of 11 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   4 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Restoring Land, Restoring Hope: Voices from UNCCD COP17

   Host Dr. Jane Smith interviews UNCCD delegate John Doe about restoring land and hope at the COP17 summit.

2. 

   16 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Reimagining Soil: Earth Rover Innovation and Global Action at COP17

   Host Dr. Jane Smith interviews Dr. John Doe, a leading soil scientist, about Earth Rover innovation and global action at COP17, revealing how technology and collaboration protect our soils.

3. 

   17 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Frontline Earth: Why Soil Is a National Security Issue

   Host Paul Lincoln interviews national security expert Dr. Anya Sharma and soil scientist Professor Ben Carter about how soil health impacts UK national security.

4. 

   24 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   From Aberdeen to Nanjing: The Future of Soil Science with President Prof. Paul Hallett & Guests

   Host Paul Lincoln interviews President Prof. Paul Hallett and other soil science leaders about the future of the discipline, from global research to policy.

5. 

   13 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Old Knowledge – Indigenous Wisdom for Sustainable Land Management Part 2

   Industry experts examine how ancient Indigenous wisdom informs sustainable strategies for managing soils, forests, and food systems to promote a more resilient future.

6. 

   11 Dec 2025

   Old Knowledge – Indigenous Wisdom for Sustainable Land Management

   Host Paul Lincoln examines how Indigenous knowledge informs contemporary strategies for soil health and sustainable land management practices throughout Africa.

7. 

   3 Sept 2025

   From Soil to Supper: How Regenerative Farming is Transforming How We Eat

   Broadcaster Kate Humble and farmer Andy Cato interview soil scientist Dr. Lizzie Sagoo about how regenerative farming restores soils and reshapes our food future.

8. 

   5 Aug 2025

   Time, Soil, and Transformation: The Secrets Beneath Colt Park Meadows

   Ecological Continuity Trust experts reveal the secrets of Colt Park Meadows, discussing the UK's longest-running ecological experiments and their transformative impact on soil understanding in this interview.

9. 

   23 Jun 2025

   Redefining Soil Health: Systems Thinking and the Future of Soil Science

   This episode explores the evolving concept of soil health and its implications for science, technology, communication, and practice.

10. 

    22 Apr 2025

    Regenerative Realities: What Soil Health Means on the Ground

    In this episode of Soil Matters, host Paul Lincoln explores the practical and philosophical dimensions of regenerative agriculture with Professor Anna Krzywoszynska, Professor Lynn Dicks, and PhD researcher Raquel Falcão. Together, they unpack recent research published in Soil Use and Management, delving into how farmers understand and apply sustainable soil practices, the risks of greenwashing in regenerative claims, and the crucial role of collaboration between farmers, scientists, and policymakers. From soil lifespans to farmer-led innovation, this conversation challenges assumptions and highlights the urgent need for holistic, context-specific support in soil stewardship.

11. 

    11 Mar 2025

    Tackling land contamination and how soil made it to a central London art gallery

    In this first episode, we hear from Professor Frederic Coulon and Professor Tony Gutierrez as they outline their current research around bioremediation, with reference to the EBNet project. We also hear from Professor Jack Hannam about a soil exhibition at a gallery in London.

Inside a recent episode

Restoring Land, Restoring Hope: Voices from UNCCD COP17

Published 4 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And you are the closest to the land. So can you please tell us what are this unique indigenous knowledge and efforts of the indigenous people to land restoration? So indigenous peoples firstly protect the land. So we protect what exists, the forest, the grassland, the trees. every kind of the ecosystem the form of the biodiversity we are protecting it we are the guardian but we are also the protectors of all this ecosystem and We are stewardship of it. Then when there is a land degradation, so we do use our indigenous people's knowledge that pass it from the center of protection to restore this area. […]

Who has been a guest on Soil Matters

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Paul Hallett
• Kate Humble
• Andy Cato
• Dr Lizzie Sagoo

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

4.9 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 22 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

31

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

Contact Soil Matters

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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