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Hosted by NZFFA with support from Te Uru Rākau: see examples of non-pine forestry at field days throughout NZ between 14 Mar and 8 Jun.
Hosted by Grow Ruapehu and Guy & Cushla Fraser: Siobhan Griffinand John King will share about strategies and impacts of more productive pastures, followed by sheep and beef farm tour.
Hosted by Our Land and Water: A powerful opportunity to explore how we can achieve a future for Aotearoa New Zealand where farming and our land and waters thrive.
Hosted by Chaos Springs. This workshop will cover the basics of on-farm composting.
Hosted by Organic Winegrowers NZ. Partnering with Kelly Mulville who pioneered the regenerative viticulture movement in the US, this workshop will cover a broad range of topics.
Hosted by Organic Winegrowers NZ. Partnering with Kelly Mulville who pioneered the regenerative viticulture movement in the US, this workshop will cover a broad range of topics.
Hosted by Organic Winegrowers NZ. Partnering with Kelly Mulville who pioneered the regenerative viticulture movement in the US, this workshop will cover a broad range of topics.
Hosted by Organic Winegrowers NZ. Partnering with Kelly Mulville who pioneered the regenerative viticulture movement in the US, this workshop will cover a broad range of topics.
Hosted by Quorum Sense and the Canterbury Grazing Group: an opportunity to find out more about bale grazing as a viable and cost-effective wintering practice with environmental and animal welfare benefits.
Hosted by Future Farmers and Rural Change: An event to catalyse unity and connection between youth whilst raising awareness for rural mental health - see you on the dance floor!
Hosted by Next Level Grazing and Chaos Springs. This workshop, led by Siobhan Griffin, is an intensive grazing management day for 4 farms.
Hosted by Hawke’s Bay Farming for Resilience Project: Latest updates from Poukawa Research Farm exploring resilient land management practices and future opportunities for beef and sheep farmers.
Hosted by Next Level Grazing and Chaos Springs. This workshop, led by Siobhan Griffin, focuses on the next step for farmers and growers through maximising productivity by mimicking nature.
Hosted by LandWise: What does regeneraive cropping mean in New Zealand, how has is our 6-year trial progressing two years in, and what technologies are emerging in this space.
A group of Waikato farmers and growers interested in soil health are getting together to discuss future workshops, learning and knowledge sharing.
Hosted by Quorum Sense’s Catch the Rain project: : Sam Lang talks with Rhys Roberts, Miah Smith and Dean Martin about the experience of incorporating diverse pastures into their farm systems.
Hosted by Regenerate South: An informative evening with eco-nutritionist Phyllis Tichinin to hear about how we can improve our health by looking at the traditional diets that our ancestors ate.
Hosted by OANZ: Join us for a one-day speaker series focused on the evolving landscape of organics in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the opportunities and solutions shaping the future.
Hosted by For The Love of Bees: Five day course on the ability of plants to heal the planet through microbial health in the soil and the magic of photosynthesis.
Hosted by KRFG, NFDG and Brendon Booth & Michelle Thompson: See how regenerative practices and permaculture principles are creating a hill country farm system that reduces fertiliser and is better for livestock.
Hosted by Quorum Sense’s Catch the Rain project: Sam Lang is joined by Mark Koopmans, Jono Frew and Russell Heald to explore the feed, soil health and pasture impacts of deferred grazing.
Hosted by b.linc: Join us for the next event in a new Series: Hear Professor Pablo Gregorini discuss “The creation of ethical and sustainable foodscapes with our productive lands”.
Hosted by Te Waka Kai Ora, Papawhakaritorito, Ngā Toki Whakarururanga: exploring seed freedom and diversity, regenerating soils and restoring Aotearoa’s cultural food systems.
Hosted by Taranaki ReGen Charitable Trust: an inspiring, practical, interactive event focusing on dairy farming's regenerative potential featuring Russell and Charlotte Heald of The Brow Dairies Ltd, Norsewood, Tararua.
Hosted by Canterbury Grazing Group and Mark & Laura Koopmans: Join us for an interactive and informative day of learning and sharing experiences on a large hill country sheep and beef property.
Hosted by NZFFA: The national conference will showcase examples and initiatives to help farmers improve sustainable land use, increase biodiversity and champion a resilient environment.
Hosted by Koanga Institute: Hear from six guests speakers and be part of the movement to reconnect, rewild and regenerate our world and ourselves.
Hosted by ODPG: With pressure from falling meat and dairy processing capacity, what is our destiny and what can we do? Plenty to talk over!
Hosted by Quorum Sense’s Catch the Rain project: Join us as we share a simple process for identifying and addressing your farm system's limiting factors.
Hosted by Agrisea: Matt Rout shares about a two year soil health trial with nine other dairy farmers looking at herd health, profitability and resilience.
Hosted by Agrisea: Miah Smith shares about a two year soil health trial with nine other dairy farmers looking at herd health, profitability and resilience.
Hosted by Future Whenua and Reconnecting Northland: A pan-sector event covering regenerative agriculture, the latest technology and the policies and research that underpin them.
Hosted by Wairapa Soil Health group: Training in visual soil assessment (VSA) to better understand soil health and how it links into farm management.
Hosted by Quorum Sense’s Catch the Rain project: Join us as we share the insights of 13 farmers with years of experience implementing regenerative grazing systems.
Join Wai-Kōkopu for the Agri Summit of the year! Immerse in agri-innovation, insights from leaders, and network for a sustainable future.
Hosted by B.linc: Hear from McCain’s Tika Schellevis about what the company thinks the future of their regenerative farms will be moving forwards.
Hear how Tracy Stewart set up her own nursery and collected seeds as a way to introduce multispecies into her dairy support system without cultivation.
Give feedback on how you envisage a low emissions future:
• Invercargill– 4 Mar
• Gore – 5 Mar
• Lumsden – 6 Mar
• Otautau– 7 Mar
• Winton – 8 Mar
Dr Tom Mackay-Smith and Dr Raphael Spiekermann will share their vision for native silvopastoral systems in Taranaki, along with their research into benefits and establishment trials.
FREE 4-day workshop in Gisborne on soil health and microscopy, learning to use a microscope to assess soil and biostimulants: 16-17 and 23-24 Feb.
Webinar host Sam Lang and guest farmers Rhys Roberts (Align Farms) and Miah Smith explore techniques, successes and challenges for incorporating diverse pastures into NZ farming systems.
Hear from Mark Koopmans (North Canterbury), Rachel Short,(Taranaki) and Ross Johnson (Wairarapa) as they discuss regenerative grazing systems, techniques, plus farmer-led research and insights.
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.”
“We no longer follow the flock and have freedom to farm how we enjoy, without worry about judgement of industry.”
This April 2021 webinar features four farmers panelist: Mark Anderson (Dairy), Rachel and Kenneth Short (Dairy)and Dean Martin (sheep and beef).
This February 2021 webinar features four farmers: Jules Matthew (Sheep & Beef), Hamish Bielski (Sheep & Beef), Miah Smith (Dairy) and Mark Anderson (Dairy).
David Birkett incorporates cover crops into his high value seed crops and has done an immense amount of trial work in decreasing synthetic inputs of crops and soil tillage.
