The $3B Problem vs Nature’s Nitrogen System

In this clip from the EFA podcast, the conversation dives into how nitrogen is actually fixed in soil through natural biological systems, and why this process is often misunderstood or overlooked in modern agriculture. The discussion explores the role of key soil microbes like rhizobium and cyanobacteria, and how they work alongside trace elements such as cobalt to support nitrogen cycling, plant health, and even animal nutrition through compounds like vitamin B12. Rather than viewing soil as something that needs constant external nitrogen input, the episode highlights how healthy biology can naturally maintain and build fertility when the right conditions are in place. Our FREE E-Book! https://www.ecofarmaotearoa.nz/download-our-ebook/ Listen To An EcoFarmer’s Discovery: https://open.spotify.com/show/3wIgUUghlsKIje76E5tjBA?si=b4aa009579a34ac1⁠