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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
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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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Wairarapa: Real Wealth Ranching Course with Jaime Elizondo
Mar 6
Wairarapa: Real Wealth Ranching Course with Jaime Elizondo

Hosted by: Wairarapa Soil Health Group. Real Wealth Ranching Course with Jaime Elizondo. Jamie is a trailblazer in sustainable farming with livestock. He blends innovative grazing techniques like Total Grazing with cutting-edge soil science.

Northland: Getting Started with Regenerative Farming
Mar 13
Northland: Getting Started with Regenerative Farming

Hosted by KRFG & Farming Diversity: The successful road to farming is to keep things simple. Managing pastures and soils through grazing management is something many farmers avoid by maximising production. Cut through farming information to reduce risk, improve resilience, cash surpluses and create the quality of life farmers deserve.

Waikato: Herbs for Cows and Humans with Phyllis Tichinin
Mar 14
Waikato: Herbs for Cows and Humans with Phyllis Tichinin

Hosted by Chaos Springs: There is a great deal of overlap between the remedies used for cows and humans. This workshop will help people get over their impression that herbs are hippy BS by running through the science, particularly as it pertains to treatment of antibiotic resistant infections with herbs.