Season 4 · Episode 44 · 30 Jan 2026
44 - Abby Rose
With Abby Rose
“"Farmers are like some of the key decision makers for all of our futures and it just hadn't even occurred to me, no one had ever framed it like that for me. So that was really the beginning of my journey".”
Reflections
Q1: Place
If we could do a flypast on any part of the world that is significant to you, which place, city or country would it be and why?
Chile
Q2: Life
Give us a glimpse into your life story so far with an emphasis on what you are doing currently?
Studied particle physics, moved to Chile to work on her parent's farm, developed apps (soil mentor) now used by farmers around the world. Abby co-founded an award-winning podcast called Farmerama which enabled the sharing of learning and information and has become an advocate for healthy soil.
Q3: Reset
Where on earth is your place or reset or re-charge?
The Ocean
Q4: Wonder
What wonder of the natural world excites you the most?
The Soil. 'An amazing world below our feet'.
Q5: Hopefulness
What is your story of hopefulness (not your own) about a person, business or non-profit who are doing amazing things for the world?
Three stories: River (revitalising indigenous values for earth's regeneration) in New Zealand. Jennifer Armburst and the 12 principles for prototyping a feminist business and finally Leah Penniman from Soul Fire Farm in Albany, New York who is the author of Farming While Black.
Q6: Insight
As we prepare to re-enter, what insight, wisdom or question would you like to share with us?
Location
Flyover
Guest
🇵🇰 The Loncomilla Valley in Chile and London