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Regenerative Farming / Biological Farming / Mycorrhizal Fungi

“The microbial life in the stomach of cattle, are the same system as the microbial life in soil, so those two work together,” this farmer said.

On the surface, regenerative agriculture is about going back to farming basics. It’s using diversity (crops, pastures, animals and the right set of soil microbiology) in combination to enrich the soil. It’s about building more resilient, circular farming systems that minimise off-farm inputs, like imported feed, or energy intensive fertiliser. It’s about building (sequestering) carbon in the soil, integrating farming and forestry, and rebuilding local communities with smaller, family run farms.

What does all regenerative farming and biological farming methods have in common? They all somehow contribute to growing more mycelial networks, like mycorrhizal fungi and other beneficial microbes, that increase nutrient-cycling between microbes and plants, increasing the nutrient-density of plants and the soil, and therefore animal and human health. These microbes make very significant and essential contributions. As Michael Phillips say: “this is the basis for resiliency, and an ecosystem. How are we going to deal with a warming climate, with higher drought periods, more rain? Well the fungi mediate that. That’s what that word resilience means… Mycorrhizal fungi are the main means by which [atmospheric] carbon gets sequestered in the soil.”

These articles look at regenerative farming in more detail and why it is so important for the increased health of the dairy cows, and the food safety of the raw drinking milk. Also see the Farming Conditions, Cow Health and Feed categories of the Risk Identification and Risk Reduction Program for more in depth information on why regenerating methods are highly beneficial in the production of raw milk for human consumption.

 
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Climate Change Policy attempting 'to kill both mining and agriculture'?
Climate Change Policy attempting 'to kill both mining and agriculture'?

Today is a big day. It is the annual National Regenerative Farming Day, and the National Climate Emergency Summit starts in Melbourne. It’s also Valentine’s Day.

The Media and The Censorship of Certain Preference
The Media and The Censorship of Certain Preference

The ABC’s Media Watch did a story on the blunders, bias and beat-ups - what readers really think of the media. It’s about a new Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) report on the attitudes to news today.

Oxford Real Farming Conference 2020 and massive agriculture policy reform
Oxford Real Farming Conference 2020 and massive agriculture policy reform

England is currently at the epicentre of policy change. A new ag bill has been introduced with plans to protect the soil, and plans to change the way payments are made to farmers. Also making inroads in the policy landscape is more sustainable and regenerative systems.

Bushfires, Dust Bowls, Climate Change and Natural Climatic Cycles - A Unique Perspective
Bushfires, Dust Bowls, Climate Change and Natural Climatic Cycles - A Unique Perspective

Why is the Australian bush in this crisis and heartbreak? Is climate change to blame or not? This article offers a unique point of view you may never have heard of before. Natural climatic cycles are indeed at play, but they are not what you would expect…

What is Climate Change? A Unique Perspective and Overview.
What is Climate Change? A Unique Perspective and Overview.

The Global Strike 4 Climate took place in 110 towns and cities across Australia. Greta is calling for ‘system change not climate change’ as well, and recognises that changes to political, economic and social systems are essential.

Bush Summit 2019, Climate Change and Regeneration in Australia
Bush Summit 2019, Climate Change and Regeneration in Australia

Drought-stricken farmers and their neighbours in country communities may not have heard exactly what they wanted from the PM, but Scott Morrison did make some significant statements that the media did not pick up on in their reporting.

Maintaining Mycelial Networks of Mycorrhizal Fungi is the goal of Regenerative Farming
Maintaining Mycelial Networks of Mycorrhizal Fungi is the goal of Regenerative Farming

What does all regenerative farming and biological farming methods have in common? They all in some way contribute to growing and preserving more mycelial networks, like mycorrhizal fungi and other beneficial microbes, that increase nutrient-cycling between microbes and plants.

Regenerative farming resources for dairy farmers: finding the information you need for free
Regenerative farming resources for dairy farmers: finding the information you need for free

Farmers need to seek out regenerative farmers who excel at passing on these concepts in an easy to understand manner, because not all regenerative farmers are good teachers.

There is an exciting Agriculture & Consumer Values Revolution in progress
There is an exciting Agriculture & Consumer Values Revolution in progress

We have a farming and economic revolution on the way, and most raw milk supporters don’t even know that they have something to be excited about. Many people feeling quite depressed about our food supply, farming systems etc.

Dirt to Soil: the societal turnaround that starts in the paddock
Dirt to Soil: the societal turnaround that starts in the paddock

What is the latest news from experts and pioneers on increasing fertile topsoil? The right set of land management practices have huge potential for providing the highly fertile topsoil and remineralised, green biomass needed for a thriving raw milk industry in Australia.

Regenerative Agriculture as one of the top censored news stories of 2018
Regenerative Agriculture as one of the top censored news stories of 2018

According to Project Censored, Regenerative Agriculture as the "Next Stage" of Civilization is ranked 7th on a list of 25 of the top censored news stories of 2018.

Growing nutrient-dense food for dairy cows and humans
Growing nutrient-dense food for dairy cows and humans

Soil scientist show that grassland really need the right kind of aerobic soil microbes, agrochemical-free farming, rotational grazing and high diversity of plant species, to create soil fertility and remineralised forage.

Ecosystem Collapse and Climate Change in Australia
Ecosystem Collapse and Climate Change in Australia

The Global Soil Health Challenge call on governments to put systems in place to put atmospheric carbon back into the soil, however Australian politicians do not seem interested.

Nutrient-dense food in Australia
Nutrient-dense food in Australia

Australians are coming to the realisation that our health is in crisis, because agriculture is in crisis. Food is medicine.

Farmers in the face of drought and economic disadvantage
Farmers in the face of drought and economic disadvantage

Australia has been in an agriculture crisis for many years. 100% of NSW has now officially been declared in drought. Answers are few as farmers are in survival mode. How did we get here?

 

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