60+ years of industrial farming has left us with degraded soil, farmers on the brink of ruin, nutritionally hollow food, and a disconnection from how our food arrives to our homes.Here lie the roots of the health crises we experience today.In this conversation we get a root-level understanding of this picture from Avika & Abhi, co-founders of Living Roots, on a mission to help regenerate the soil and food production in Thailand.Avika Nerula and Abhi Agarwal are co-founders of Living Roots, an agricultural technology company building climate-resilient futures through biological innovation. Based in Thailand, they’re working with farmers across Southeast Asia to revolutionize food production by prioritizing soil health, farmer profitability, and improving crop yields.Before becoming farmers and entrepreneurs, Avika and Abhi were software engineers working in New York. They left their tech jobs, moved back to Thailand where they grew up, and started a farm, Sunshine Permaculture.Today they open up on their journey.Chapters04:54 The State of Soil in Thailand09:41 The Impact of Chemical Fertilizers14:56 The Nutritional Deficiency Crisis19:40 The Disconnect Between Farmers and Consumers24:51 The Role of Living Roots in Regenerative Agriculture29:30 Innovations in Soil Health and Farmer Profitability34:27 The Future of Food Systems and Consumer Choices01:03:09 Building Trust in Agriculture01:06:07 Navigating Business Challenges in Regenerative Farming01:09:12 The Shift Towards Regenerative Practices01:16:40 Personal Journeys and Life Perspectives01:21:02 The Reality of Farming and Its Challenges01:27:57 Community and Connection in Agriculture01:36:14 Envisioning a Regenerative Future01:40:09 Practical Steps for Consumers01:43:40 Resources for Understanding Regenerative Agriculture01:48:03 Understanding Crop Burning and Its ImplicationsResources:Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations by David MontgomeryBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererFor the Love of Soil by Nicole Masters Will Harris - White Oak Pastures Farm (regenerative agriculture authors)Connect with Avika & AbhiSpend a night at their Farm stay Panya Seeds - buy heirloom Seeds & organic compost for your gardenLiving RootsAbhi LinkedInAvika LinkedIn

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