Impacts of regenerative agriculture on production, profit and greenhouse gas emissions: field demonstration

Can regenerative grazing improve drought resilience? 

What are the impacts of regenerative agriculture on soil carbon? What are the long-term implications of regenerative agriculture for enterprise profit? These are some of the questions being examined in long-term farm trials near Launceston, Tasmania.

With support from the Commonwealth Government Future Drought Fund, the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Melbourne and Charles Sturt University are conducting long-term sheep grazing trials to examine implications of regenerative grazing on pasture growth and recovery, soil carbon, enterprise greenhouse gas emissions and long term profitability.

The primary aim of this project is to develop farming systems innovations that increase the capacity of farmers and farm advisors to prepare for and respond to drought, extreme weather events and long-term climate change.

The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture is hosting a free field demonstration to showcase results of grazing trials led by Professor Matthew Harrisson. All welcome - please RSVP if you are interested in attending.

Where: 507 Nile Road, Evandale, 7212. The farm, “Barega”, is located approximately 20 minutes south of Launceston.

When: 10 am-1 pm, Friday 31 January 2025

Refreshments: Tea, coffee and a light lunch will be provided.