Beste Regenerative Agriculture Alliance podcasts (2024)

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Lessons in Cattle and Carbon Farming with Lorraine Gordon 26:09

5M ago26:09

26:09

In today's episode, we will hear from regenerative agriculture pioneer Lorraine Gordon. Lorraine is the founder and current Chair of the Regenerative Agriculture Alliance. Her vision is to improve the holistic health and well-being of Australian landscapes, farmers and communities through research, education and practice. We will hear Lorraine talk…

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Building Healthy Soils for a Resilient Farming System 30:00

6M ago30:00

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Today on Ground Cover we will hear from Dr Lukas Van Zwieten, a Principal Soil Research Scientist from the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries. Lukas is also an adjunct Professor with Southern Cross University, and he's a farmer. And as you will hear in this recording, he has been described as the 'Grand Master of Soil' by renowned env…

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Managing Horticulture Crop Diseases 23:59

6M ago23:59

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Today on Ground Cover, we're joined by Dr Jay Anderson, a plant pathologist with more than 20 years of industry experience. She's also a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Southern Cross University, and her research to date has focused on integrated disease management using techniques such as plant breeding, plant selectio…

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Assessing Natural Capital on Your Farm: Challenges and Opportunities 34:30

6M ago34:30

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In today's episode of Ground Cover, we're joined by Dr Jackie Williams, an adjunct Associate Professor at Southern Cross University who has more than 30 years of applied research in natural resource management. Her areas of expertise include sustainable agriculture governance systems, natural resource policy, and food security. With a lot of discus…

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How Biochar Can Help Us Reach a Net Zero Future 55:13

6M ago55:13

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Today on Ground Cover, I'm joined by Don Coyne, the CEO of the Australia and New Zealand Biochar Industry Group. Don has been working to raise the profile of biochar for years now, and he works hard to bring together industry, scientists, and key stakeholders to realise the potential of biochar for Australia's net zero future. In this episode, we'l…

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Protecting Our Waterways and Health From Pesticides 38:14

6M ago38:14

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Professor Kirsten Benkendorff is the Director of Southern Cross University’s National Marine Science Centre and the Deputy Director of the Marine Ecology Research Centre. Her research looks at the impacts of ocean climate change and environmental contaminants on the immune health and nutritional quality of seafood species. She is also investigating…

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Welcome to Season 2 of Ground Cover 6:55

6M ago6:55

6:55

Can university research really help us improve climate resilience and soil health on farms? What knowledge can experts share with us? And what can we learn from research projects that don't quite work out the way we planned? In this second season of Ground Cover, Rebecca Lollback from Southern Cross University, will explore these topics and more wi…

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Life Design and Cultivation 1:11:14

12M ago1:11:14

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In this stimulating conversation with Regenerative Land Designer and Educator Javan Bernakevitch, we discuss life design and why it's important. According to Javan, if we don’t design our lives, someone else will. What are the signs of an undesigned life? Some of them include: not knowing what you’re good at, a lack of direction, being directed by …

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Cultivating Seeds of Regeneration at Beejvan 43:12

1y ago43:12

43:12

Join us on a journey to India to explore the inspiring Beejvan project, a remarkable two acre demonstration farm and community-based initiative in Karjat, Maharashtra, India. In this interview with co-founder Sanjana Krishnan, discover how Beejvan is revitalizing the land, promoting biodiversity, and empowering the local community. Sanjana was insp…

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Permaculture for Our Changing World 1:16:40

1+ y ago1:16:40

1:16:40

Episode 169: Is Permaculture the best option that we have to meet the demands of an unpredictable future? In this lively conversation with Rosemary Morrow, Margie Bushman, and Wes Roe, we discuss the potential Permaculture holds in restoring degraded ecosystems around the globe. Rosemary Morrow is a Permaculture designer, teacher, and earth restore…

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Water Always Wins- Slow Water Solutions for Drought and Deluge 53:41

2y ago53:41

53:41

What does water want? What happens when we allow water to be water? Author Erica Gies explores the concept of Slow Water in her new book Water Always Wins: Thriving in an Age of Drought and Deluge. Slow Water approaches are unique to each place and work with natural systems. Slow Water is key to greater resiliency and offers multiple benefits inclu…

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Gardening Like Nature 55:39

2y ago55:39

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Learn how to garden like nature from writer, horticultural consultant, and educator Dr. Lee Reich. We start with an audio tour of Lee’s award winning “farmden," which is more than a garden and less than a farm. Packed with plants, including Paw Paws, Hardy Kiwi, Gooseberries, Figs, and Filberts, Lee uses his land as a test site for showcasing his g…

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Why the Ocean Matters 1:09:54

2+ y ago1:09:54

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Episode 166: Did you know that oceans make life possible on our planet? Even if we live far from the coast, our lives are influenced by the ocean. Oceans generate oxygen, capture carbon, shape weather, and provide habitat for countless creatures. To learn more about these vast, yet fragile bodies of water that make our planet unique, beautiful, and…

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Introducing the Regenerative Media Alliance 50:02

2+ y ago50:02

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Episode 165: This special episode introduces the Regenerative Media Alliance, a project I have been working on for quite some time with fellow podcast producers Oliver Goshey and Scott Mann. The Regenerative Media Alliance or RMA is a cooperative group for podcasters and media creators working in the Permaculture, sustainability, and regenerative f…

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Raptors and Rodenticides- the Unintended Consequences of Rat Poison 1:08:05

2+ y ago1:08:05

1:08:05

Episode 164: Are you a fan of Raptors or birds of prey? Members of this large group of magnificent birds include hawks, eagles, falcons, and owls. For many of us, seeing raptors in cities and in the wilderness is awe-inspiring. To learn more about these amazing birds, I am joined by Lisa Owens Viani and Allen Fish, co-founders of the nonprofit Rapt…

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Wrap up of Season Two of the Farming Together podcast 4:36

3y ago4:36

4:36

Karly Nimmo 10:07 AM (25 minutes ago) to me And now we wrap up season two of Farming Together. In the first season we explored collaborative farming. The messy human stories, the process at arriving at a collaborative model, and the ways they’ve made it work. If you have any interest in starting collaborative farming – whethe…

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A radical share-farming model based on custodianship, not ownership 44:32

3y ago44:32

44:32

This episode explores a share farming model which is radically different. Food system change-makers Kirsten Larsen and Serenity Hill reveal their ground-breaking new collaborative farming model and succession plan designed to improve ecological function, support a diverse range of small-scale businesses, and ensure security of tenure for emerging f…

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The Generosity of Meadows 53:50

3y ago53:50

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Episode 163: What if you could replace your monocrop grass lawn with a “solar powered regenerative system that stores carbon while creating habitats”? You can! Learn how in this informative episode with Owen Wormser. Did you know that the average lawn is a a biological desert that needs vast amounts of resources to stay alive? By replacing your law…

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Family Share farming: A way to look after your parents while following your dream 31:12

3y ago31:12

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In this episode Amanda speaks to Victorian dairy farmer Stuart Crosthwaite about the delicate situation of sharing a farm with your family. He talks about how the right succession planning strategy has given him the freedom to invest and grow the farm -- and importantly ensure his parents are well looked after.…

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Farm Leasing with an older mentor: a win-win solution 31:04

3y ago31:04

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Today we speak to Gordon Williams, owner of Eastlake Farm about creating a win-win leasing agreement between generations. We chat about his lease agreement which gives him an income and a say in how the farm is run while giving his leasees a greater for they work. Key topics: Solutions to ageing on farm Importance of mentorship Passing down hard-wo…

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Commitment to regeneration and respect drives share farm arrangement with young farmers 43:49

3y ago43:49

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On this episode Amanda chats to sharefarmers Cheryl Smith from medicinal herb farm Solum Farm and young hemp farmer Hannah Navara. Together they have forged a unique sharefarm model in which labour exchange, accommodation and equipment are all factored in to a unique mutually beneficial arrangement . The farmers connected through Young Famers Conne…

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Teamwork makes the farm ownership dream work 35:24

3y ago35:24

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In this episode of Farming Together host Amanda Scott talks to Andie White who enlisted the help of Sam Marwood of Cultivate Farms to turn her family’s dreams of owning a farm into a reality. Andie was among a growing number of landless farmers who could prove they were productive farmers but couldn’t quite get a foothold in the property market. Sh…

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When you don't have the capital to buy a farm - the other side of share farming story 42:37

3y ago42:37

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On the first episode of our ‘Share Farming‘ Season we explore the other side to the story of our most popular episode of Season 1: a conversation with Katie and Hugh Finlay, founders of the Harcourt Organic Farming Co-op. As ageing farmers who saw they had a responsibility to nurture a future generation land stewards, Katie and Hugh finally landed …

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Let's explore share farming! Welcome to season two of Farming Together 2:47

3y ago2:47

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Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 of the Farming Together podcast. This time around we’ve narrowed our focus to the creative and resourceful world of sharefarming. After receiving a bunch of requests from farmers asking us for more stories and resources about share-farming models, we’ve decided to dedicate our upcoming season to this very to…

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The Future is Nuts! 1:06:18

3y ago1:06:18

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Episode 162: Is the future nuts? According to our guest Michael Judd, it definitely is, but in a good way! In this fun and informative interview, Michael shares his vision of a bountiful and food secure future where nut tree orchards and farms abound. Resilient perennial crops with a multitude of ecosystem services, nut trees improve soil health an…

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Get ready for Farming Together's second season: All about share farming 2:20

3+ y ago2:20

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Get ready for Farming Together’s second season: All about share farming Thanks for coming along with us on the Season 1 journey of the Farming Together podcast. We’re pleased to say, it’s by no means over. After receiving a bunch of requests from farmers asking us for more stories and resources about share-farming models, we’ve decided to dedicate …

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Food Next Door with Deb Bogenhuber 35:57

3+ y ago35:57

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Today Amanda speaks with Deb Bogenhuber, ecologist, slow food proponent and co-founder and Executive Officer of Food Next Door Co-op and Out Of The Box. As a multi-stakeholder enterprise, the group engages of new migrant farmers, consumers and volunteers. Committed to nourishing its people as much as the land, Deb says the group keeps up engagement…

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Empowering rural women and forging partnerships with Diana Fear of Central West Farming Systems 35:03

3+ y ago35:03

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Diana Fear on empowering rural women and forging partnerships This episode Amanda talks to Diana Fear, CEO of Central West Farming Systems, a farmer-led not-for profit group that covers 14 million hectares of the lower rainfall country. Diana talks about her work driving projects that empower women in rural communities and the importance of embraci…

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The Co-operative model: Commerce with a conscience with Sam Byrne, Secretary of the Co-op Federation 39:46

3+ y ago39:46

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This week on Farming Together we speak to Co-op Federation Secretary Same Byrne. Sam explains why the co-operative model is still relevant and how many co-operative pitfalls can be prevented by educating members. He also gets excited about some up-and-coming co-ops which are set to disrupt the market and give more back to the community. Topics cove…

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Garlic growers find marketing strength in a co-operative business model with Phil and Dave of Braidwood Garlic Growers Co-operative 43:48

3+ y ago43:48

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Braidwood Garlic Growers Co-operative Farming Together Program Manager Amanda Scott speaks to Phil Shoemark and Dave Ellis of Braidwood Garlic Growers Co-operative. With a grant deadline looming, the group formed a co-operative very quickly. Members have since benefitted from the co-op’s marketing strength and greater access to a growing market. Ph…

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Grow Your Own Apothecary Garden 1:04:06

3+ y ago1:04:06

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Growing an herbal apothecary garden at home is fun and easy. Learn how to start your own in this informative interview with longtime organic farmer Alena Steen. We begin the episode by talking about the benefits of growing medicinal herbs and then move into the nitty gritty of soil preparation, watering, and harvesting. Alena explains the concept o…

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Quality Timber Traders 42:48

3+ y ago42:48

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Quality Timber Traders members bound by passion for rainforest timbers Amanda Scott speaks to Martin Novak and Dr Joe Harvey-Jones, board members of Quality Timber Traders. They are an enthusiastic group growing native rainforest timbers that was formed through the Farming Together Program. Martin and Joe talk about their decision to keep their mot…

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Welcome to Farming Together and what to expect this season 5:09

3+ y ago5:09

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Introducing the Farming Together Podcast Welcome to the introductory episode of the Farming Together podcast, where we briefly explore why the team at Southern Cross University’s Farming Together Program get so excited about collaborative farming conversations -- and why they think you will too. In this series, your host, Farming Together program m…

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Future proofing your farm using a collaborative approach 36:52

3+ y ago36:52

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Growing the organic growers of tomorrow with a co-operative model Harcourt Organic Farming Co-operative Amanda Scott chats to Hugh and Katie Finlay of Harcourt Organic Farming Co-operative. Realising as they aged, they could not physically continue with all the farm work required, Katie and Hugh formed a co-operative that would not only ensure the …

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Building a More Resilient World 1:01:43

3+ y ago1:01:43

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Episode 160: Lonny Grafman has worked with hundreds of communities around the globe assisting them with projects across a broad spectrum of sustainability. In this inspiring episode Lonny reflects on his decades of work and shares his knowledge and experience about how to build more resilient communities. Lonny talks about his early beginnings as a…

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The Wondrous World of Living Color 1:05:09

4y ago1:05:09

1:05:09

Step into the vibrant and beautiful world of living color with natural dyer, designer, and artist Sasha Duerr. Sasha takes us on a journey from Soil to Studio. We learn how creating and working with dyes made from plants, seaweed, and other natural materials can increase our ecological and botanical knowledge, foster collaboration, and have a benef…

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How to Create Living Compost 50:21

4y ago50:21

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Episode 158: Longtime organic farmer Mark Sturges believes that when we create a better habitat for beneficial insects, we create a better habitat for ourselves. Mark is a master compost maker whose compost is filled with life. When Mark creates compost, he encourages the "whole neighborhood" to move in. The cast of characters in Mark's neighborhoo…

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