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So everyone knows that this change is coming, and the bigger operators are jumping on board rather than playing catch up. It’s really easy to argue quite compellingly…
The 3 Day Biological Farming Practical Workshop and Small Microscope Course with Dr Mary Cole was recently held and as promised we have filmed it,
“What we are trying to do is work with nature, not against it – that’s what sustainable farming is.” – The Van Donk Family
“Synthetic fertilizers seem to be terrible for the environment” – The Whiting Family learn the biological way of farming. The cows are more content
The McGlade Family learn the biological way of farming. Going back to natural ways is what’s good for the health of the soil, health
Green Pastures Movement Dairy Farmers: Meet The Boyd Family	
The Boyd Family learn the biological way of farming through making their own compost resulting in: Better root structures, better grasses for the cows,
This is Part 3 of 3 of Biodynamic Composting Preparation with Hamish Mackay Hamish recalls an experiment that a year 11 girl did with static
This is Part 1 of 3 of Biodynamic Composting Preparation with Hamish Mackay After the class has very quickly helped build a static compost heap,
Surface water run-off is a problem when soils are compacted. Spending dollars on the soil surface are mostly wasted
Feed the soil – invest in soil fertility with green manures – find the time to do it, it is worth the result.
Apply carbon based fertilisers.
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
If you manage your timing of farm activities you will manage your carbon dioxide.
No till farming is not doing that, says Gary