COLLECTION: Journeys into regenerative livestock
This Quorum Sense case study collection showcases the insights and journeys of four experienced livestock farmers who have developed their own unique regenerative approaches to fit their diverse contexts, strengths and goals. These contexts include a South Waikato dairy farm and a South Otago sheep farm.
The wealth of information shared here provides a powerful comparison and contrast. It highlights how different contexts can share similar principles and practices, yet still have very different approaches to regenerative livestock farming. These case studies will be relevant to any farmer/grower with a curious and open mind, as all farms have shared foundations in soils, plants, people and ecosystems.
We are extremely grateful to all of our case study farmers for sharing so openly and honestly (successes, failures and learnings) - this is what helps us all learn and grow!
Case study topics in this collection
Dean Martin’s adaptive grazing management is growing soil organic matter, deeper rooting plants and supporting a sheep-based system built around thriving soil.
The diverse but brittle Central Otago landscape farmed by the Rutherfords has been transformed through soil health, regenerative management and holistic decision-making.
The Bielski’s have tried, tested and evolved a high performance sheep grazing, cropping and pasture management system that's resilient, low input and profitable.
Five years in, Miah and Jenny Smith reflect on their regenerative dairying journey and the dramatic improvements in animal health, margins and their own quality of life.
Other content related to: pastoral management, grazing management
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.
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.
Hear from Mark Koopmans (North Canterbury), Rachel Short,(Taranaki) and Ross Johnson (Wairarapa) as they discuss regenerative grazing systems, techniques and farmer-led research.
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?
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.
In this Quorum Sense webinar we will be focusing on grazing management and planning in a New Zealand landscape.
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.
“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.”
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).
Ten years of higher grazing densities & longer recoveries have transformed Dean Martin’s previously unproductive pastures - ewes & lambs are now thriving on it!
Hamish Bielski talks about his experience and advice for managing stocking rates, grazing densities, pasture growth and recovery periods post-drought.
South Otago sheep and beef farmer Hamish Bielski shares what he's learned over the last 3-4 years in creating a productive, profitable, and regenerating operation.
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