Events in the network
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“This is where we share upcoming and past events (and post event content) - both those run by Quorum Sense and by other organisations.”
Upcoming events
Hosted by: Earthworkers, this course balances scientific understanding with hands-on application, covering key themes essential for regenerative success integrating classroom education with real-world practice, making sure you leave with tangible skills you can apply immediately with an understanding of why you are using them.
Hosted by: Canterbury Grazing Group, join the team at Scarlett Farm in Hororata and Agrownomics in this discussion into setting up for hay bale grazing and reviewing soil and herbage results from 2024, the first full winter of hay bale grazing.
Hosted by: Mangaroa Farms, bringing together a team of expert minds from our local community, we are proud to announce the launch of our flagship event - the Mangaroa Farms Living Systems Masterclass. Specifically focused on the Principles & Practices of Regeneration.
Hosted by Chaos Springs: An introduction to on-farm composting including a review of soil biology and their extensive functions.
Hosted by Chaos Springs: This will be an introduction to concepts including quantum based agriculture, energetic systems, biodynamics and more.
Recent past events
Hosted by John King & Siobhan Griffin: 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 quality of life farmers deserve.
Hosted by: Lincoln University’s Pastoral Livestock Production Lab. Curious about what it takes to run a “healthier modern farm” focusing not only on environmental protection but also wellbeing of cows and people? Come along to the Integral Health Dairy Farm Open Day and get hands-on with interactive activities.
Hosted by Future Whenua: This 3-day event remains committed to merging diverse perspectives and fostering collaborations that push the boundaries of traditional farming.
Hosted by John King & Siobhan Griffin: 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 quality of life farmers deserve.
Hosted by John King & Siobhan Griffin: 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 quality of life farmers deserve.
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.
Hosted by John King & Siobhan Griffin: 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 quality of life farmers deserve.
Hosted by Canterbury Grazing Group at George Lucas’ Farm, George runs a trading stock enterprise, under a holistic approach, and mimics the grazing practices of Jim Elizondo. One of the grazing goals is to have all-pasture wintering., with multiple projects on the go, it will be a great day.
Hosted by John King & Siobhan Griffin: 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 quality of life farmers deserve.
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.
Hosted by NZARM: Join the soil consultants from Agrownomics, leaders in Canterbury's agricultural innovation, for a webinar tailored for those farmers and those working with farmers who want to maximise soil and plant health without breaking the bank!
UNDERGROUND is a two day festival celebrating soil, food and farming featuring international & local soil legends, talks, workshops, field experiences, local kai and music.
Hosted by Agrisea: an insightful day learning from leading researchers and innovative farmers about sustainable and profitable farming practices.
Hosted by Mangaroa Farms: 45-minute tour through the market garden and wash & pack area, where produce is cleaned and prepared.
Hosted by Chaos Springs: There are many different theories on soil and farm management. This workshop will explore the systems implemented over the past 18 years at Chaos Springs.
Hosted by Chaos Springs: Come and check out our 210 acre property in the Waitawheta Valley that has been sustainably and organically managed for the last 22 years. See what has worked for us and what hasn’t, learn from our mistakes so that you don’t have to make them too!
Hosted by OANZ: Join us for a practical and action-focused webinar as we share our Submissions Guide and Activation Toolkit! Discover how you can make a real difference in stopping the Gene Tech Bill and inspiring others to join the movement.
A rare chance to connect with organic farmer and leading food quality and nutrient density researcher, Dan Kittredge.
Hosted by Quorum Sense and Mike Porter. Join us for a day of insights and innovation in regenerative farming and a visit to Mike Porter’s hill country farm.
Hosted by Lincoln University Dryland Pastures Research Group. An opportunity to find out about this six-year study comparing regenerative and conventional dryland farmlets.
Hosted by Chaos Springs. This workshop will cover the basics of on-farm composting.
Hosted by Canterbury Grazing Group and Quorum Sense. This field day will introduce the experiences and knowledge of Dayle & Tamsin Lucas, farmers of 300ha near Methven.
Hosted by Whenua Haumanu, Massey University. A day filled with learning and networking at the two research farmlets.
Hosted by Kiwifruit Regen / Soil Biology Discussion Group and Leighton Oats: learn how to enhance soil health from Phil Carter and see regenerative practices in action in Leighton's orchard.
Hosted by KoruKai Herb Farm: this two-day workshop covers the foundations of soil health, holistic management and lots more.
Hosted by Kaipara Regenerative Farming Group & Northland Diversity: this workshop aims to help farmers, life stylers and everyone in between to adopt and apply the principles of regenerative farming and holistic management.
Hosted by Chaos Springs. This workshop will explore different theories on soil and farm management.
Hosted by Hawke’s Bay Future Farming: it features a lineup of speakers who will share their expertise on soil carbon and health, sustainable agriculture, and the international agricultural environment
Hosted by Growers Leading Change-FAR: Join Australian agroecologist David Hardwick to explore ‘on-farm bugs and brews', learn how to use them in your system and practice making some simple examples.
Hosted by Nelson/Marlborough NZ Landcare Trust: how can we balance habitat, biodiversity and pest control in Marlborough’s vineyards? Benefits and challenges of using native plantings in our productive landscape.
Quorum Sense webinar replays and event videos
Sam Lang is joined by guest farmers Dave Mitchell and Duncan Humm share how they (and other farmers) are successfully incorporating diverse forage crops into their farm systems.
Part of our Wintering Innovations Series, three dairy farmers share their alternative wintering journeys, where they're at now and what they've learned along the way.
Host Sam Lang and guest farmers Rhys Roberts (Align Farms) and Miah Smith explore techniques, successes and challenges bringing diverse pastures into NZ farming systems.
Hear from Mark Koopmans (North Canterbury), Jono Frew (Otago) and Russell Heald (Manawatu) as they discuss the practice of deferred grazing in New Zealand.
Sam Lang (Quorum Sense, Foothills Farming) and Jules Matthews (CREATE coach, Mangaroa Farms) share a simple process for identifying the limiting factors ‘putting a drag on your system’.
Hear from Mark Koopmans (North Canterbury), Rachel Short,(Taranaki) and Ross Johnson (Wairarapa) as they discuss regenerative grazing systems, techniques and farmer-led research.
Watch this webinar recording to learn from Soil Mentor's Abbey Rose how their app makes monitoring soil health on your farm easy and informative.
A tour of the Quorum Sense Regen Forum! You can see what's on offer, how it works, and get some tips and tricks for getting the most out of using it!
Hawke's Bay's Michael Reilly and Taranaki's Rachel Short share their experiences with livestock collar technology. What role can it play in NZ farming systems? What are the opportunities and concerns?
Andy’s research demonstrates complex interactions between physical soil structure and microbiome metabolism with significant implications for nutrient-use efficiency in soils.
Stephan Newman, and Phil & Jenny Grainger from the Kaipara Regen Ag group are involved with the City to Farm composting project lead by Betsy Kettle.
South Otago's Pete Blair and Hawke's Bay's Michael Reilly compare experiences navigating the multi-faceted maze of regenerative grazing techniques in very different contexts.
UK biological farmer Tim Parton shares his approach to arable crop production and how he’s come to work with nature, not against.
In this Quorum Sense webinar we will be focusing on grazing management and planning in a New Zealand landscape.
Following up our ‘Regenerative arable transitions’ case study, we deep-dive into regenerative arable production systems with David Birkett and the UK’s Clive Bailye.
In this second agroforestry webinar, Dr Colin Meurk joins us to discuss the benefits trees bring to agriculture, and how to select and plant for maximum impact.
First in a series of webinars on integrating trees into NZ farm systems, Hawke’s Bay farmer Greg Hart joins land manager and educator Darren J. Doherty.
This April 2021 webinar features four farmers panelist: Mark Anderson (Dairy), Rachel and Kenneth Short (Dairy)and Dean Martin (sheep and beef).
Regenerative farmer and grazing coach Siobhan Griffin talks about increasing soil organic matter, growing more grass, reducing costs and improving milk and cheese quality.
More biological products are coming onto the market. But do they work… how do they work… and what do you need to know before introducing them into your system?
More biological products are coming onto the market. But do they work… how do they work… and what do you need to know before introducing them into your system?
More biological products are coming onto the market. But do they work… how do they work… and what do you need to know before introducing them into your system?
More biological products are coming onto the market. But do they work… how do they work… and what do you need to know before introducing them into your system?
More biological products are coming onto the market. But do they work… how do they work… and what do you need to know before introducing them into your system?
More biological products are coming onto the market. But do they work… how do they work… and what do you need to know before introducing them into your system?
“Coming into farming on our own account without much experience meant we weren't tied to tradition and weren't afraid to try new things.”
Join all five presenters from the Wairarapa Quorum Exchange for the Questions and answers session. Guy Peacock, Miah Smith, Jules Matthews, Ross Johnson, Simon Osborne
“Lowering the cost of production, understanding nutrient cycling and building resilience into the farm’s performance.”
“We are part of a community that is committed to building community resilience, reliable food security and production. There is also a big commitment to education.”
“Key learnings for me are the importance of humility, perseverance, research, conceptual and creative thought.”