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Latest news and articles from Quorum Sense

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Canterbury grazing group field day a success!
Canterbury grazing group field day a success!

The field day at Dayle and Tamsin Lucas' farm on Mt Hutt Station Road was an incredible success, bringing together a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion for regenerative agriculture.


Quorum Sense responds to proposed GE Technology changes
Quorum Sense responds to proposed GE Technology changes

We have released a statement following the Government's announcement proposing changes to GE Technology use in Aotearoa New Zealand. Tell us what you think and what questions you have.

Quorum Sense takes Six Inches of Soil to Parliament
Quorum Sense takes Six Inches of Soil to Parliament

Last week, Ministers and Members of Parliament filled the Beehive’s Theatrette to watch the UK regenerative farming documentary, Six Inches of Soil, and discuss the role of soil in addressing New Zealand’s food, farming and climate challenges.

Hay bale grazing vs baleage grazing: Is one better than the other?
Discussions
Hay bale grazing vs baleage grazing: Is one better than the other?
Discussions

Bale grazing is increasing in popularity as a practice to improve soil armour (cover) in the winter. However, successful outcomes depend on design and management, as well as the type of bales used. This article outlines the difference between using hay vs. baleage, and subsequent benefits.

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Hay bale grazing: A best practice guide
Guides
Hay bale grazing: A best practice guide
Guides

We’ve outlined a set of guiding principles and management considerations to support New Zealand farmers implementing hay bale grazing. When managed appropriately, hay bale grazing benefits can include improved soil health, increased soil organic matter, and water holding capacity, plus greater plant diversity and more.

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Press release: Funding boost helps expand farmer-led regenerative farming capabilities
QS news
Press release: Funding boost helps expand farmer-led regenerative farming capabilities
QS news

Farmer-led network, Quorum Sense, has received funding from MPI to continue its work supporting farmers and growers in their transition to regenerative farming.

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Upcoming events

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Otago: Local Growers’ Hui
Jul 18
Otago: Local Growers’ Hui

Hosted by Otago Organics: Join us for a fun and informative weekend of community building. We will come together and share strategies to develop the financial sustainability of our businesses through management of production, marketing and distribution and more.

Canterbury: 2025 Physical and Ecological Weed Management Workshop
Jul 22
Canterbury: 2025 Physical and Ecological Weed Management Workshop

Hosted by: Charles Merfield, Merf has more than 30 years experience in physical and ecological weed management. In this workshop he gives a comprehensive overview of physical and ecological weed management approaches for Integrated Weed Management (IWM).

Hawkes Bay: REXi Masterclass Mangarara
Aug 12
Hawkes Bay: REXi Masterclass Mangarara

Hosted by: Regrarians, Our hybrid farm planning course. The 3 day component is being held at Mangarara Station and led by Darren J. Doherty & Greg Hart.