The Real Reason High-Input Farming Struggles

In this clip from An EcoFarmer’s Discovery, Ewan connects the concept of money to the literal dust of the earth, arguing that farm profitability is directly tied to mineral strength and biological quality. Referencing early New Zealand history and the phrase “money is like dust,” he reframes commerce as an exchange of quality. It’s not about how cheaply food can be produced, it’s about what the consumer is actually buying. Nutrient-dense food carries real value. Empty calories don’t. Listen in on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ER6TdixjFndsBLbC8KwPS?si=4117aa11942441a0 Or watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/1niFC5vCfUM Our FREE E-Book: https://www.ecofarmaotearoa.nz/download-our-ebook/ Listen to An EcoFarmer’s Discovery: https://open.spotify.com/show/3wIgUUghlsKIje76E5tjBA?si=c2fde76b54c44e62