Thomas Gent
Regenerative farmer and founder of Gentle Farming who works with startups and agtech to apply regenerative practices; discusses soil health, cover cropping, organic matter inputs, and on-farm technology challenges.
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Jun 4, 2025 • 60min
What Is the Future Role of Technology In Regenerative Agriculture? - with Regenerative Farmer, Thomas Gent #85
Join Thomas Gent, a third-generation UK farmer and founder of Gentle Farming, as he dives into the transformative role of technology in regenerative agriculture. He shares insights on the misalignment between agtech startups and farmers’ needs, emphasizing the value of time-saving tools over data overload. Thomas discusses his practical experiences with no-till farming, the challenges of adopting agroforestry, and the potential of AI in decision-making. Highlighting the importance of collaboration, he advocates for solutions co-developed with farmers to ensure success.
Oct 29, 2025 • 6min
The Part Listeners Didn´t Skip: What AgTech Startups Get Wrong About Regenerative Agriculture - from our conversation with regenerative farmer Thomas Gent
Thomas Gent, a regenerative farmer and founder of Gentle Farming, shares his insights on the intersection of agriculture and technology. He highlights the disconnect between fast-paced tech innovations and the slower rhythms of nature. Gent discusses how many agtech solutions fail to resonate on the ground due to seasonal limits and the need for practical, low-tech practices like cover cropping and organic inputs. He emphasizes that building trust with farmers is essential for meaningful advancements in regenerative agriculture.
