Here’s a fascinating, in-depth slideshow by a farmer in Hawkes Bay who has adopted regenerative farming. If you’re unsure about the principles and how to apply them to your farm, this film gives you a good grounding with lots of practical observations. Continue reading Regenerative Farming In Practise
By carrying out numerous experiments on his own farm, and educating others on the results, Steve is providing valuable research ‘straight from the farmer’. Continue reading ‘Straight from the Farmer’ Based Research
A fascinating look at how Peter Andrews uses ‘Natural Sequence Farming’ to revive parched land and turn them into flourishing, vibrant landscapes. Continue reading Rejuvenation of a Drought-Struck Land
Farmers all over the world are burying their pants to find out how healthy their soil is in an inexpensive experiment. So how does that work? Continue reading Soil Your Undies! How to Use Your Pants to Test Soil Health
How is soil quality affected by manure, compared with inorganic fertiliser? This study at the University of Wisconsin aimed to find out. Continue reading Study: Manure is the Lifeblood of Soil
Actively maintaining healthy ecosystems in our soil is key to organic farming and essential for our continued survival. Now it seems the rest of the farming world is starting to catch on. With the UN’s stark warning of soil degradation … Continue reading Fighting to Save the Earth’s Soil
The successful “Rich Pasture” Workshop at Bruce and Sue Grahams 60 acre organic hay farm on February 25th was attended by 20 participants. Continue reading Workshop Report: Rich Pasture at the Graham Farm
A series of workshops by ecologist Dr. Christine Jones. Learn a more profitable way to farm. Organised by Agrisea, an ODPG Commercial Member. Continue reading THE FUTURE OF FARMING with Dr. Christine Jones : Agrisea Workshops
From matter and nitrogen, to microbes and fungi, and the all important carbon, this article about organic farming by Rodale is a MUST read… Continue reading 10 Ways Organic Improves Soil Health
A farm with no ploughing, no weeding, no sprays, an income which outstrips others, and a four foot topsoil sounds like an impossible dream. Continue reading The Drought-Fighter!