Farmers have gained valuable skills and expert advice thanks to our two Regenerative Agriculture Mentoring Programs. In July, the NSW Environmental Trust funded 12-month RAMP celebrated its first full program completion. The final guest lecture presentation was a panel discussion from the team of mentors, including Tony Hill, Brian Wehlburg, Glen Chapman, Fiona George (for David Hardwick) and Craig Carter. The six-month RAMP, funded through the Southern Queensland Northern NSW Innovation Hub, also finished up in July. The final guest lecture presentation was a panel discussion from the team of ..read more

A three-day workshop will help graziers maintain animal performance and ensure they have enough pasture, while also improving their farm’s profitability and biodiversity. Organised by the Southern Queensland Northern NSW Innovation Hub, the Holistic Grazing Workshop will be facilitated by Holistic Management educator Brian Wehlburg at The Living Classroom at Bingara from October 3-5. Brian said he wanted to help farmers simplify the complexity of livestock management. “So much has to be taken into account when planning – integration with crop production, amount of food available, animal produc ..read more

Soil carbon sequestration has the potential to be a game-changer for agricultural productivity and the resilience of landscapes, regions and farming communities. The Soil Carbon Summit – to be held in Brisbane on Monday, July 17 – will explore these opportunities and deliver insights into future of this new carbon economy. It has been organised as part of the inaugural Nature-Based Solutions Conference and Expo, hosted by Carbon Farmers of Australia. CFA Director Louisa Kiely said the summit would bring industry leaders and renowned experts in front of hundreds of farmers and provide practical ..read more

The highly successful National Carbon Farming Conference has this year evolved to become the Nature-Based Solutions Conference and Expo. Hosted by Carbon Farmers of Australia, the event will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from July 17-19, and is proudly sponsored and supported by the Regenerative Agriculture Alliance and Southern Cross University. Director of Carbon Farmers of Australia, Louisa Kiely, said a number of important topics would be covered over the three days, including carbon farming, biodiversity, integrated farming methods, greenwashing, soil carbon and ..read more

Banyula, a place believed to hold historical significance as a meeting point for First Nations people, is set to again become a place where nature and people meet. Its current owners aim to return some of the original essence of the land with a large-scale rainforest regeneration project and mixed agricultural enterprise focused on native crops. Situated just outside of Clunes, the team at Banyula are using regenerative agricultural practices, growing native bush foods, and farming cattle using rotational grazing techniques. Co-owner of the property Richard Schweger said this was just the begi ..read more

“I am excited about being part of a group that is provoking thought or shifting a perspective through sharing, curiosity and growth.” We are proud to introduce you to some of the amazing mentors working with farmers through the Regenerative Agriculture Mentoring Program. They are helping to increase awareness of regenerative agriculture and the principles and practices that are available to better manage landscapes. Meet Helen Lewis… 1. Tell us a bit about your background I am an internationally accredited Holistic Management educator. Holistic Management decision making processes enable a r ..read more

“Farming is tough … concentrate on what you can control and let the rest take care of itself.” We are proud to introduce you to some of the amazing mentors working with farmers through the Regenerative Agriculture Mentoring Program. They are helping to increase awareness of regenerative agriculture and the principles and practices that are available to better manage landscapes. Meet Simon Mattsson… 1. Tell us a bit about your background. My passion is soil health and all that it takes to create this in an agricultural setting. I only discovered my passion about 15 years ago and I have been o ..read more

“Farmers should not be afraid to respectfully ask ‘why’.” We are proud to introduce you to some of the amazing farm mentors working with other farmers through the Regenerative Agriculture Mentoring Program. They are helping to increase awareness of regenerative agriculture and the principles and practices that are available to better manage landscapes. Meet Craig Carter… 1. Tell us a bit about your background. I started in the regen space in 2001, but I have been grazing generally according to Holistic Principles over the past 20-plus years. I completed Holistic Management studies, including ..read more

Multispecies cover crops have been a hot topic of conversation in the world of horticulture, due to their perceived ability to sequester carbon, break up the soil with large tap roots and improve biodiversity on farms. But where is the proof this actually works? Southern Cross University’s Professor Terry Rose is at the forefront of research on this topic. Professor Rose has spent the last few years running a trial of multispecies cover crops in subtropical horticultural plantations, and the latest updates on the project have just been released. It is one of eight projects funded by the Depart ..read more

Gina Lopez has seen her region decimated by bushfires and floods. The last few years have held many challenges for farmers – compacted and poor soil health, wet feet, lack of feed, animals food sources becoming limited and chicken flocks looking like a smorgasbord for eagles. But Gina is on a mission to be self-sufficient from her property, Chaffin Creek Farm, and she wants to educate her community about food security along the way.  Program: Regenerative Agriculture Mentoring Program (delivered by Southern Cross University through the Regenerative Agriculture Alliance and Farming Togethe ..read more