#41 - From IT to regenerative farming with Stephen Newman
In this episode Stephen Newman shares his journey from the IT industry, to dairy farming in his thirties, to later discover regenerative agriculture and the power of farm discussion groups.
Stephen had no farming background when he started dairy farming and relied heavily on advice from consultants. And he saw synthetic nitrogen as a vital element of his farming business.
After watching a Country Calendar episode, Stephen was introduced to a whole new world of farming. That was the catalyst for change.
Today, Stephen and his wife farm in Kaukapakapa and have been trialing regen practices for five years, including some trials in Kiwifruit orchards he's involved with. Stephen also discusses how beneficial it has been starting a local discussion group with support from Quorum Sense.
He started the Kaipara Regenerative Farming Group and is now getting the first discussion group off the ground for kiwifruit growers curious about regenerative practices.
Tune in to hear this inspiring story of learning and discovery.
Cover crops at one of Stephen’s kiwifruit orchards in Te Puke.
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