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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 Chaos Springs. This workshop will cover the basics of on-farm composting.
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.
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 Hawke’s Bay Future Farming: an opportunity to find out about how to understand your soils, monitor them and on-farm actions to promote healthy soils.
Hosted by Hawke’s Bay Future Farming: an opportunity to find out about how to understand your soils, monitor them and on-farm actions to promote healthy soils.
Supported by Quorum Sense: Another opportunity to catch this film celebrating soil, food and farming followed by a Q&A with great panel of local regen farmers.
Hosted by Merfield Agronomy: a complete overview of non-chemical weed management as part of Integrated Weed Management (IWM)
including addressing herbicide resistance.
Hosted by Quorum Sense and Sefton Saltwater Creek Catchment Group: an opportunity to find out more about the inter-relationship between soil health, water quality and water infiltration.
Hosted by Quorum Sense: Claire Buchanan, Mark Anderson and Deane Parker share how they got started with alternative wintering and what they’ve learnt along the way.e way.
Hosted by Future Farmers and Rural Support Trust: An event to catalyse unity and connection between youth whilst raising awareness for rural mental health - see you on the dance floor!
Hosted by Taranaki ReGen: Part of the Round the Mountain Discussion Group Series, this one with a focus on carbon.
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 Growing Point: This is a 4 module synthesis of the soil foodweb course covering theory and practical application.
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 Taranaki ReGen: A practical, fun and interactive workshop with Phi Gray of Soil Foodweb NZ.
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 Marlborough Curious Cockies: learn about managing multiple enterprises and more from award winners.
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 On Farm Support, AgResearch and Quorum Sense: the day is sharing learnings from AgResearch’s project that’s investigating whether a pasture-based alternative, supplemented with hay or baleage, will reduce nitrate leaching and paddock pugging.
Hosted by ESAI: an opportunity to gain a sound understanding of what is required to meet the Nutrient Management and Soil Health section of the NZFAP PLUS standard and why these requirements exist
Hosted by B.linc: an opportunity to hear about FarmSalus, a free online tool kit to hep farmers cope effectively, and what it is doing for farmer wellbeing.
Hosted by Aorangi Curious Cockies: learn about biological systems, Johnson-Su compost and silica based soil conditioners.
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), 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.”
“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).
