Di and Ian Haggerty of Prospect Pastoral farm approx. 30,000ha in the wheatbelt WA using their own regenerative farming practices they call Natural Intelligence Farming.
Ian and Dianne share their observations out in the field which they use to tell whether what they are doing is going the right way. Biological management needs to be put into place to get your priorities right.
Ian discusses why he’d rather have a few weeds than damage his precious soil by using weedicides. Do you agree with his philosophy?
A close examination of the root structure of a wheat plant reveals a root mass that is thick and spongy. The wheat plant is from a paddock which is 2 years down the track into transition from conventional to biological farming.
In this video, Ian Haggerty talks about the risk in changing to biological farming system. If you have been using chemical inputs in your farm, you can’t just swap over to biological system instantly
Ian and Dianne Haggerty have been farming in Western Australia with low rainfall and sandy soil since 1994. Their mission is to produce food which
Ron and Bev Smith share one of their tips learned from years of experience running a biodynamic dairy farm.
Ron is a great believer in animal’s having the ability to self medicate. However what is needed is a great diversity of plants to enable the animals to exercise this wisdom.
Interested in water energy they had to see it to believe it. Ron tells his amazing story.
Surface water run-off is a problem when soils are compacted. Spending dollars on the soil surface are mostly wasted
Feed soil life with green manures. Joel reminds us that it doesn’t have to be complicated and asks why not add a diversity.
It pays dividends to use practices that enhance the soil biology. This not only reduces expenditure you’ll grow quality crops
The soil foodweb is a simple cycle of a healthy functioning soil.
If you manage your timing of farm activities you will manage your carbon dioxide.
No till farming is not doing that, says Gary
Gary says that using an Albrecht test to get your soil analysis makes no difference to the soil functioning
There is no magic bullet to farming. Adding more to soils does not double your results. You can reduce your inputs and double your yields
Tony Evans has continually tested farms with and without compost and the results are convincing! It is obvious why farmers are lining up to join the programme at Camperdown COmpost!
Composting improved profits at Camperdown. Here’s a real story of Graham Clay as they turned back the business to nature.
Do you want much deeper plant roots and improved soil structure PLUS slash your costs on inputs? Then pay attention to the benefits of compost which Graham has already experienced.
Graham will use less and less salt based fertilisers as the compost takes effect in the soil. He is also seeing clover return and rye grass disappearing.
As Soil Lovers we respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of all the lands on which we work and pay our respects to the Elders past present and emerging.
When caring for your land take a moment in stillness to respect the wisdom your land is sharing with you.
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