Biological Solutions for Slugs. Stephen Ford, Ecolibrium & Nigel Greenwood
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?
Biological Solutions for Arable problems | Introduction | Simon Osborne and Alison Stewart
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?
Biological Solutions for Grass grub- Sarah Mansfield, AgResearch & Richard Chynoweth, FAR
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?
Mark Anderson - South Otago, Ep2 bale grazing
Mark Anderson's South Otago dairy farm has adopted a bale grazing wintering system that’s shown dramatic improvements for soil health and animal welfare.
#7 - Hill country with Laura Page and Mark Koopmans
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 - South Otago, hill country sheep & beef
Josh Bradfield farms on the rolling hills on the north of the Clutha River, adding diversity to his pasture, decreasing inputs and reducing tillage.
Quorum Exchange- Wairarapa. Ross Johnson, Sheep, beef and dairy grazing farmers
“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.”
#6 - Going wild with Roger & Nicki Beattie
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.
#5 - Global perspectives with Nicole Masters
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.
Panelists Q&A session. Quorum Exchange, Wairarapa 14 April 2021, Carterton Events Centre
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
Quorum Exchange- Wairarapa. Guy Peacock, Hill country Sheep and Beef, and Mini Panellists Q&A
“Lowering the cost of production, understanding nutrient cycling and building resilience into the farm’s performance.”
Quorum Exchange- Wairarapa. Jules Matthews, Sheep and Beef
“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.”
Quorum Exchange- Wairarapa. Simon Osborne, Mixed Arable and livestock Integration
“Key learnings for me are the importance of humility, perseverance, research, conceptual and creative thought.”
Quorum Exchange- Wairarapa. Miah Smith, Dairy
“We no longer follow the flock and have freedom to farm how we enjoy, without worry about judgement of industry.”
Managing winter feed and nutrition - Pastoral Webinar Apr '21
This April 2021 webinar features four farmers panelist: Mark Anderson (Dairy), Rachel and Kenneth Short (Dairy)and Dean Martin (sheep and beef).
#4 - Talking dairy with Mark Anderson
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.
Mark Anderson - South Otago, Ep1 dairy farming
South Otago dairy farmers Mark and Madeline Anderson are on a pathway to lower inputs and improved soil health using regenerative principles.
Pastoral Webinar Feb '21
This February 2021 webinar features four farmers: Jules Matthew (Sheep & Beef), Hamish Bielski (Sheep & Beef), Miah Smith (Dairy) and Mark Anderson (Dairy).
#3 - Jakeb Herron's journey into regen
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.
Hamish Bielski - South Otago, Ep2 grazing management
In this second episode, Hamish Bielski gives an insight to how his grazing management and recovery works and the advantages he has observed.