We're almost at the end of today's Global Trends.

 

THE FINAL MOMENT

 

Soil health is a truly fascinating subject, and I'm very grateful to all our guests for helping us to celebrate World Soil Day here in the studio and to illustrate the significance of soil health. As Adrian and our guests

have explained, soil health is a multifaceted subject, plenty to think about, plenty to consider, and plenty of ways to take action, whether you are a farmer or otherwise involved in agriculture. But before we wrap up this episode, let's go to Trends & Talks and conclude our discussion. Just like in the first episode, Adrian is going to ask our guests one more question. Let's invite back on stage Sarah and Piero. Please join us. Welcome back. Let's also reconnect to Michael and Dianna. Welcome back to you guys as well. Adrian

 

Thank you, Ann Helena. As we've just heard, yes, I'm going to come back to you with one final question to sum up today's discussion of soil health. A simple question: in your opinion, what's the easiest and any farmer can take to start improving their soil's health? Michael, I'm going to go to you first for the the agronomist's view. What do you think?

 

I think probably the most effective and easiest would be for a grower to start using cover crops because it provides the food, shelter, and water that our living organisms, in the soil need. I think that would probably

be the first step to take and the most effective.

 

One vote for cover crops, thank you, Michael.

 

Now, Dianna, how does your work translate into practical advice for farmers in the field? 

 

If I had to just pick 1 first step, I think it would be locating a mentor, someone who has some experience in your region or your area. We know that biology is local, so I think that's where I would start if I had to pick.

 

A vote for the transitional agronomist, thank you. Piero, tires? 

Adrian, I'll give you an answer related to my sector, tires, of course. I always recommend farmers to be advised by a professional tire dealer who can assist them in any aspect. In this sector, it's essential to have good product knowledge and to know farmer's needs. For farmer's, soil health is the main issue, but it's not the only one. Selection of the best products for the field and machine set-ups will lead not only to soil 

Moreover, these will also minimize soil compaction. So Adrian, in a few words, maximize your operations by choosing the right tires. It's the best way to protect your soil.

 

Expert words, thank you, Piero, Sarah, the final word.

 

Don't worry what others say is right. Become an expert in your soils and find out what works for you.

 

Don't worry what others say is right. Become an expert in your soils and find out what works for you.

 

What stimulating responses and what a fantastic help our guests have been in giving us a better picture of the necessity of soil health. We have now nearly reached the end of the episode. Adrian, can you tell us what you're working on for the next one?

 

I certainly can, yes. On the next episode of Global Trends on BKT Network, we're looking further into the future. Who will produce tomorrow's food when today's farmers retire in a rapidly urbanizing world population? How can we manage this generational shift?

 

Well that seems to be another great subject to explore, and I know that Adrian will put together another panel of top guests for all of us. Thank you for that, Adrian. Now, we have really come to the end of this episode. Thank you to our remote guests, Michael and Dianna. Thanks also to our guests here in this studio, Piero and Sarah. You've all given us some illuminating views on soil health. And to our viewers, we'll see you next month. Until then, it's goodbye for me and from Global Trends. Goodbye.