Regenerative Agriculture Alliance

08/11/2024

Love soil? 🤎

Love local food? 💚

Then we have the PERFECT event for you! Join us on Wednesday, the 4th of December as we celebrate World Soil Day and our local farmers, who such grow incredible produce.

This will be a very special 'paddock to plate' experience, so don't miss out: https://goodsoilgoodfood.eventbrite.com.au
SQNNSWHub
Southern Cross University
Farming Together Program
Visit Lismore

04/11/2024

CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS EVENT! 💚

Looking forward to meeting some of our local farmers and tasting their delicious produce.

Join us for a paddock to plate experience like no other, where soils, science, farming and food come together.

10/09/2024

Lismore field day for market gardeners! 👇

5 spots available for a field day! 🌱🥕🥦

We're hosting a field day for commercial market gardeners at a beautiful farm near Lismore on Tuesday, September 17. We'll be talking about cover crops, managing soils, and lots more.

This is a targeted event to support people who are already involved in growing food, or those who want to start, so please only register your interest if you meet this criteria.

Email [email protected] and we'll confirm your place and send you the details. Places are extremely limited, get in quick!

26/08/2024

Did someone say dung beetles?! 😍

Can you help Ed with his survey? 👇

22/08/2024

Can you help the next generation of soil scientists? 🌱

A group of Regen Ag students from Southern Cross University want to enter a team in Soil Science Australia's national soil judging competition this year. SCU won the trophy in 2020, and team coach Dr John Grant reckons it's time to reclaim it! 🏆

The event is also an amazing opportunity for students to connect to professionals and improve their own expertise to help protect our most valuable resource -- soil.

This year the competition is being held in New Zealand, so the SCU students need some financial support. If you can help help, please email [email protected]
📷 Photos of previous SCU teams at the Australian Soil Judging Competition.

19/08/2024

“Agriculture is so isolating … but RAMP’s group mentoring model was very beneficial”.

We want to give a huge shout-out to the latest graduates of our Regenerative Agriculture Mentoring Program! 🙌

The third round of this incredible program is coming to an end. We’ve been so pleased to see the new connections between our farmers and mentors, and we know these participants are ready to make some big changes on their properties! Here are some of the wonderful comments coming in:

🌱 “It was a thought-provoking experience and a catalyst for many changes and improvements in my land management and relationship practices.”

🌱 “The relationships and knowledge gained are re-invigorating my mindset within my current context.”

🌱 “RAMP created a supportive and nurturing environment.”

🌱 “It was a great way to connect to like-minded people all striving to do better in their own ways.”

Program Manager, Dr Simone Blom, said the vision had been to create a program that supported the growth and development of farmers to become regional champions of regenerative agriculture.

Resources developed through RAMP are available on the website: www.ramp.org.au
This round of RAMP was funded by the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust.

07/08/2024

"A totally fun and inspiring week!"

It was so wonderful to hear this from our SQNNSWHub Bingara extension officer, Janelle Schafer, after she recently completed her professionals intensive course with the Mulloon Institute 🙌

"I was able to get a really good grasp on the design principles for designing whole catchment, plus small scale, interventions and structures to hold water high up in the landscape," she said.

"We were lucky enough to learn from hydrologist Lance Mudgway, who has 30 years of experience managing surface and groundwater in the WA context. Lance offered a very thoughtful and clear approach for addressing the environmental, social and economic issues.

"The workshop was organised by a fantastic group of NRM professionals, and it was a pleasure to meet them.

"They are a cohesive force for regenerative agriculture and environmental restoration." 🌱💪

We can’t wait to see Janelle sharing her new knowledge with farmers and land managers in the Bingara region.

26/07/2024

Farmers and small business owners attended a very informative planning workshop at Bingara this week.

The event was hosted by the SQNNSWHub's Bingara extension officer, Janelle Schafer, and Simon Groth from Gwydir Chartered Accountants.

Janelle said it was great to hear that attendees were already thinking about changes they could make to their farming or business operations.

"Most people also said it would help them prepare for a future drought or other unplanned event, by giving them the skills to develop cash flow forecasts and manage loans and debt differently," she said.

Janelle and Simon are already planning another event! Stay tuned to our socials to find out more.

24/07/2024

Water-saving, low-carbon rice, grown right here on the Northern Rivers 🤩

We're looking forward to seeing the outcomes from this research project from Southern Cross University and Natural Rice Co.

Read more >>>

Southern Cross University is developing drought and cold tolerance in rice

07/07/2024

🌱 Explore regenerative agriculture on the Northern Rivers 🌱

Local farmers, entrepreneurs and businesses are welcome to come along to two free events hosted by Sourdough Business Pathways' Regeneration Connection program.

Learn and share ideas to support industry growth and sustainability.

📍 BYRON BAY: Tuesday, July 16, 4-6.15pm >>> https://bit.ly/4bs0Ay9
📍 MACLEAN: Thursday, July 25, 4-6.15pm >>> https://bit.ly/3WclhZF

Get tickets on Humanitix - Sourdough Regeneration Connection Event | BYRON SHIRE. The Farm, Farmhouse Byron Bay, 11 Ewingsdale Rd, Ewingsdale NSW 2481, Australia. Tuesday 16th July 2024. Find event information.

04/07/2024

***FREE PLANNING WORKSHOP***

Farmers know that good years can quickly turn into tough years, and often for reasons out of their control – drought, floods, interest rates, changing markets and many other factors.

But good planning can help!

Experienced rural advisor Simon Groth from Gwydir Chartered Accountants is running a free workshop at Bingara that will help farmers and small business owners with planning and cash management skills.

The workshop will be held at The Living Classroom on Wednesday, July 24, from 6-8pm.

For more information or to book, visit https://farmplanning_bingara.eventbrite.com.au
The workshop is an initiative of the Lismore Node of the SQNNSWHub. The Hub receives funding from the Federal Government's Future Drought Fund. We are also grateful to Gwydir Shire Council for its support of this workshop.

02/07/2024

This looks like an incredible event from our friends at Echo Valley Farms! 😍

We admire their commitment to regenerative agriculture, agroecology, local food systems and community.

Our own Cameron Leckie from the SQNNSWHub will be there to deliver some soil health workshops, and there are plenty of other great sessions to choose from!

BOOK NOW:

On the 31st of August we will be celebrating this achievement, as well as engaging with and inspiring those passionate about community, country, and local food. This event promises to be an immersive experience that will leave you with a deepened love for country, an appreciation for regenerative ag...