Navigating Regenerative Agriculture (RA) Pathways – Views from along the value chains

Explore how regenerative agriculture (RA) is transforming farming operations and value chains. This engaging webinar, hosted by the Tasmanian Soil Extension Program, will explore RA’s impact on profitability, market access, and community benefits, along with certification standards and economic advantages. Gain valuable insights into the integration of RA principles into both individual farms and industry standards, highlighting the benefits, challenges, and market potential. Participants who register and join live will also have the opportunity to join the Q & A.

PRESENTERS:

GRANT SIMS - DOWN UNDER COVERS

Grant is a sixth generation No-till Producer from Pine Grove, near Echuca in central-north Victoria, running a 8500 acre dryland family farm, with some irrigation. The Sims have a strong focus on diversity and use RA principles and practices, incorporating a combination of cover crops, cattle integration, bio-fermented fertilisers and crop stimulants. This has created a thriving business without the use of fungicides and insecticides on a commercial scale for over 10 years. Their new seed business Down Under Covers combines their experience and knowledge of world leading experts to blend tailored multi-species mixes. Many broadacre farmers are now using these cover crops to maximise liveweight gains whilst also boosting farm resilience, productivity and profitability.

In 2015 Grant was awarded the Coles Weekly Times Farmer of the Year. Grant is the former president of the Victorian NoTill Famers Association and is an active supporter of other farmer driven networks such as Soils for Life.

LAURA GRUBB - GREENHAM

Laura, Sustainability & Engagement Specialist at Greenham’s, is deeply passionate about showcasing the sustainability of beef production and is fascinated about exploring collaborative relationships along the value chain. With over 10 years of experience, she has worked with producers across Australia, North America, and developing countries, helping them translate customer trends into on-farm practices for healthy businesses. Now with Greenham, Laura collaborates with 10,000 cattle suppliers, global customers, and plant staff to lead the continuous development of Greenham’s sustainability initiatives.

This event will be recorded. If you are unable to join the webinar live, please register and a following the webinar, a link will be emailed to you to view a video recording.

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The Tasmanian Soil Extension Program is delivered by NRM North, NRM South and Cradle Coast NRM, with support from the TAS Farm Innovation Hub through funding from the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund.