Regenerative hill country farmers Laura Page and Mark Koopmans explain how they’re applying nature-based management to land that’s ‘80% steep, 50% bush’.

Josh Bradfield farms on the rolling hills on the north of the Clutha River, adding diversity to his pasture, decreasing inputs and reducing tillage.

“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.”

From farming wild sheep to developing branded products, farming entrepreneurs Roger and Nickie Beattie have leveraged regenerative principles to create a business ecosystem that’s complex, yet simple.

In this wide-ranging discussion, regenerative advocate, educator and coach Nicole Masters talks about the unique opportunity facing New Zealand farmers looking to introduce regenerative farming practices.

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).

Dairy farmer Mark Anderson talks about the link between soil health, food quality and human health, monitoring progress, and the power of being supported by like-minded farmers.

South Otago dairy farmers Mark and Madeline Anderson are on a pathway to lower inputs and improved soil health using regenerative principles.

This February 2021 webinar features four farmers: Jules Matthew (Sheep & Beef), Hamish Bielski (Sheep & Beef), Miah Smith (Dairy) and Mark Anderson (Dairy).

Young livestock farmer Jakeb Herron explores the challenges of stepping outside the norm, the lessons learned, and the opportunities that exist for those bold enough to ask.

In this second episode, Hamish Bielski gives an insight to how his grazing management and recovery works and the advantages he has observed.

Organic farmer Tim Chamberlain chats about the genesis of the Quorum Sense network and how it’s evolved to become the network it is today.

Canterbury cropping farmer Mike Porter talks about how his early experiences with soil erosion on the family farm led to the adoption of alternative approaches to arable production.

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.

Ten years of higher grazing densities & longer recoveries have transformed Dean Martin’s previously unproductive pastures - ewes & lambs are now thriving on it!