“…Clearly there has been cherry-picking of reports and clearly they’re leaving out research that has been done which proves the benefits of organic and regenerative farming.” Continue reading Are regenerative and organic farming methods being discredited in NZ?
‘A New (Re)Generation’ focuses on the experiences of farmer Carrie Richards, who went against convention, tradition and her father’s advice, and embraced regenerative farming on the family ranch. From the makers of ‘Kiss the Ground’. Continue reading A New (Re)Generation
Regenerative Farming has been gaining momentum with farmers, who are rapidly adopting changes to improve the way they farm, for themselves and for the environment, but research has been lagging behind for a variety of factors. Continue reading Researchers Waking Up to Regenerative Potential
Land to Market, a Savory Institute initiative, aims to bring together brands across the world who are seeking to promote food containing raw materials that have been farmed regeneratively, using a protocol of measured outcomes. Continue reading Regenerative Hot Dogs
“Setting up local food waste collection and composting depots would mean farmers have ready access to high quality ‘living’ compost, right on their doorstep, while helping urban dwellers combat an ever-increasing food waste and landfill crisis.” Liam Prince Continue reading Food Waste Management and Farming
Many high country sheep and beef farms are already carbon-neutral or very close, as research at AUT discovered last year. It’s just a case of proving it, like Lake Hawea Station did, to become the first carbon-neutral farm in New Zealand. Continue reading New Zealand’s First Certified Carbon-Neutral Farm
Firstly, do not start if your heart and soul is not in it… Continue reading How to Start Regenerative Agriculture
The Billion Agave Project – In Mexico, a group of farmers are regenerating their desert land with agaves, deep-rooted nitrogen-fixing companion trees and holistic grazing. Continue reading Greening the Desert with Agave
Two organisations are hosting Grazing Coach, Siobhan Griffin, at six in-depth events around Hawkes Bay throughout July. Continue reading Regenerative Grazing Events in Hawkes Bay with Siobhan Griffin
In this insightful podcast, John Kempf talks in depth to NZ Agroecologist Nicole Masters about many aspects of regenerative farming from vermicompost to microbial quorum sensing and enhancing plant immune systems. Continue reading Podcast: Nicole Masters and John Kempf discuss Regen Ag
Worth a watch is this 23-minute engaging, practical explanation of why Regenerative Agriculture is a giant step forward in tackling climate problems, as seen through the examples of Australian sheep farmers, who regularly face extreme weather conditions. Continue reading CHANGING PARADIGMS | The WHY of Regenerative Agriculture
Here is Gabe Brown giving the keynote address at Farming for the Future 2020 in Michigan, hosted by the Van Buren Conservation District back in March: “Regenerative Agriculture – Letting Nature Work For You.” Continue reading Farming for the Future: Gabe Brown Keynote Address
VISION 2030: Regenerate Now! brings together local industry leaders and experts, and international thought leader Anna Pollock of Conscious Travel, to discuss and showcase solutions. Come and learn, get inspired and share your perspective to help develop ideas for a New Zealand context. Continue reading VISION 2030: Regenerate Now!
The makers of Kiss the Ground – a film about the benefits of regenerating soil, are encouraging people to screen the film in their communities and on farms. Continue reading ‘Kiss The Ground’ Film Recommendation
An RNZ interview with farmer, Allan Richardson, who is combining organic farming with regenerative methods in West Otago. Continue reading A Steep But Rewarding Learning Curve
Take a look at this webisode from Pure Advantage to find out more about ‘Regenerative Organic’. What does it mean and how does it work? Continue reading What is Regenerative Organic?
“International studies have found regenerative farmers report higher levels of well-being, show more interest in animals and insects, less concern about weeds, and are more optimistic about the future than otherwise similar conventional farmers.” Continue reading Regenerative Optimism
Congratulations to ODPG member, Sky Horton of Agregenz who organised this successful Regenerative Farming event Continue reading Kaikoura’s First Regen Farming Event a Success
“In November 2006 I ditched all the mechanical toys, all the meal bags, truckloads of carrots, all the urea, synthetic fertilisers and chemical inputs to begin a completely new and exciting journey…” Continue reading ODPG Chair on why Regen Ag can’t wait for the Science
Looking at visual soil inspection during the ReGenerative Solutions workshops in Taranaki. Continue reading Regenerative Solutions