Watch The Land
Step into the world that grows our food, shapes our climate, and supports life. Watch the Land shows how landscapes connect to our everyday wellbeing. By noticing how they thrive or struggle, you can better understand your own place in the wider system and the ways we can care for both ourselves and the planet.
Here we explore how soil, ecosystems, and farming practices reflect patterns also found in human health, and why this matters in the fight against climate change. We highlight research, projects, and people who are restoring balance to both land and community.
Growing Health from the Soil
The food on our plates begins with the soil beneath our feet. Yet, over decades, conventional farming has often prioritized yields over soil vitality, inadvertently reducing the nutrient density of crops. Regenerative agriculture offers a different path. By rebuilding soil life, using planned grazing management, cover crops, rotating diverse plantings, and reducing tillage, this approach aims to nourish both the earth and the food it produces. Beyond sustainability, regenerative systems show promising links to healthier, more nutrient-rich crops and meat, pointing to a deeper connection between soil health and human well-being.
Soil, Land and the Worm
‘Dancing Earthworms’ - A very funny concept. Are they wearing tutus? Do they have little hats or canes, and the big one: Is there music playing?
Everything we eat comes from the soil or seas. Everything. Caveat: If it doesn’t, the chances are that it shouldn’t be eaten.
The Living Ground Beneath Us
Beneath our feet lies more than dirt. Soil is a living, breathing system, a complex network of minerals, water, air, organic matter, and countless organisms. Microbes, fungi, worms, and insects interact constantly, breaking down organic matter, cycling nutrients, and creating structure that plants rely on. Healthy soils store water, filter pollutants, and lock away carbon that would otherwise contribute to climate change.