COLLECTION: Regenerative winter grazing innovations
Kiwi farmers have been leading the development of nature-based solutions to winter grazing challenges. Learn why, how and what they’re doing!
Bale grazing – an alternative to winter crops
Bale Grazing is a wintering system where hay bales are spaced across the paddock, with stock grazing breaks of hay and pasture throughout the winter.
Bale grazing – cost comparison
Bale Grazing is a wintering system where hay bales are spaced across the paddock, with stock grazing breaks of hay and pasture throughout the winter.
Multi-species winter crops – benefiting from diversity
Bale Grazing is a wintering system where hay bales are spaced across the paddock, with stock grazing breaks of hay and pasture throughout the winter.
Comparing winter crops – costs and inputs
Comparison of kale vs multi-species winter cropping generated by Dylan Ditchfield using a mix of actual and estimated costs for the 2020/21 season.
#12 - Duncan Humm talks diversity with deer
South Canterbury’s Duncan Humm shares his fascination with deer, and the importance of observation and diversity when applying regenerative farming practices.
Imagining the Possibilities - Trees in Agriculture Webinar Feb '22
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.
#11 - Regen dairy with Miah & Jenny Smith and Greg & Lenna Low
North Island meets South as two dairy farming couples explore the positive impact regenerative farming systems have had on the soil, animals, profits and humans!
Winter Grazing Innovations - Pastoral Webinar Dec '21
This April 2021 webinar features four farmers panelist: Mark Anderson (Dairy), Rachel and Kenneth Short (Dairy)and Dean Martin (sheep and beef).
#10 - Arable panel with Nigel Greenwood, Simon White and Dave Cline
Three arable farmers deep-dive into the specifics of regenerative tools, inputs and techniques for crop production.
#9 - Celebrating pastoral farming with Siobhan Griffin
Pastoral farmer and grazing coach Siobhan Griffin shares her passion for regenerative pastoral farming, the opportunity to benefit farmers, consumers and our climate.
#8 - Building resilience with Nick Gill & Mike Saunders
Greystone Wine's Nick Gill and Mike Saunders share the challenges of innovation and the benefits of introducing regenerative systems into their wine growing business.
Make more money farming by regenerating an unlimited grassland, with Siobhan Griffin
Regenerative farmer and grazing coach Siobhan Griffin talks about increasing soil organic matter, growing more grass, reducing costs and improving milk and cheese quality.
Biological Solutions using Seed treatment. Alistair Pullin, Agrimm & Stuart Macaulay
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 using Biostimulants. Jerome Demmer, Biostart
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 Foliar disease. Chris Page, Biological Solution & David Birkett
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 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.