{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Tillage Edge","title":"The award-winning sustainable tillage farm  ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/24c37f54\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2858,"description":"This week we feature a recent instalment of the Signpost Series with Don Somers, a Wexford tillage farmer and the overall winner of the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Award 2025.\n \nDon describes his commitment to soil health through regular soil testing, the use of organic manures, and the precision application of fertilisers. \n \nDon also discusses the measures he has taken to protect water quality on his farm — actions that not only support his own business but also safeguard water resources for the wider community.\n \nFor more episodes and information from the Tillage Edge podcast go to:\nhttps://www.teagasc.ie/crops/crops/the-tillage-edge-podcast/\nProduced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/l-FDJ6g8gRI7AUYVkf8mM94lXYhOaDq8R7q8gblL2H0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEwOTA1LzE2MTQ4/NTkzMzctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}