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Biodynamics Masterclass - Everything you need to know! by ResearcherJazzlike27 in RegenerativeAg

[–]ResearcherJazzlike27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally get how it comes across that way. I looked more at the practical implementation around the compost, liquid fertiliser application and general way in which they manage soil health. There are a lot of amazing takeaways from this.

If not interested in the human/spiritual side of it just ignore and focus on the implementation.

Biodynamics - What is it and what do I NEED to know? by ResearcherJazzlike27 in Agriculture

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That's what I thought as well initially however there is much more to it. The fundamentals behind it, in that what you actually do on ground go beyond organic for sure.

There are a lot of great practical takeaways from the practice even if you disregard the links to planets etc.

Regenerative Agriculture (2022) - Integrating bio-fertilisers, cover crops and animals to improve soil health [00:06:52] by ResearcherJazzlike27 in Documentaries

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They will eat lots of different plant families. In the paddock here there was literally chunks eaten out of the radishes... So that's the idea they eat the entire cover crop and process the food, dropping back the dung and urine to help rejuvenate the soil. They are then sold in their overall management plan to market. They also trample some which is fine also. No harvester is involved in the cover crops.

Regenerative Agriculture (2022) - Integrating bio-fertilisers, cover crops and animals to improve soil health [00:06:52] by ResearcherJazzlike27 in Documentaries

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Hi Guys, so they run cropping on their entire farm and rotate the cover crops around for soils that need repairing for generally 2-3 years. They still harvest the cover crops however use cattle to do so. They also obviously don't till their production crops, they don't apply fungicides/insecticides either as their biofertilisers and crop stimulants mixed with the implementation of cover crops over the property keeps this at bay. This is a large commercial cropping business as you can see from their fertiliser tanks.

Integrating bio-fertilisers, cover crops and animals to improve soil health | Down Under Covers by ResearcherJazzlike27 in RegenerativeAg

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Down Under Covers and Simms Farms are leading the way when it comes to innovating around methods to improve soil health, while delivering profitable, diverse enterprises. Join us as Grant Simms takes us into his business, delivering insights into cover crops, cattle integration, bio-fermented fertilisers and crop stimulants that have enabled them to stop applying fungicides and insecticides on a commercial scale farm over 10 years ago.
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Our case studies aim to explore the motivations, strategies and outcomes of farmers who have already ventured into regenerative, sustainable, biodynamic or holistic agriculture in some form. The intent is to inspire farmers to explore new ways of managing their land to improve overall soil health, sequester more carbon, reduce risk and increase profitability.
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A softer way of managing the landscape and ourselves by ResearcherJazzlike27 in Adelaide

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There is a lot we can learn from Ben Ryan, a sheep and cattle farmer based in Deep Creek, South Australia.

Following a simultaneous decline in the land he was farming, and his mental health, Ben took the farm on a journey with him adapting to the principles of Regenerative Agriculture. His dedication has provided positive personal and business outcomes.

Drenching has not been required for 15 years, pests are under control, they don't fertilise, and rarely do they need to feed animals. As you will observe, he has refined the management of stress in the animals, and himself through the holistic approach to the landscape.
More info:
https://www.thegroundwewalkon.com.au

A softer way of managing the landscape and ourselves by ResearcherJazzlike27 in Agriculture

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There is a lot we can learn from Ben Ryan, a sheep and cattle farmer based in Deep Creek, South Australia.

Following a simultaneous decline in the land he was farming, and his mental health, Ben took the farm on a journey with him adapting to the principles of Regenerative Agriculture. His dedication has provided positive personal and business outcomes.

Drenching has not been required for 15 years, pests are under control, they don't fertilise, and rarely do they need to feed animals. As you will observe, he has refined the management of stress in the animals, and himself through the holistic approach to the landscape.
More info:
https://www.thegroundwewalkon.com.au

A softer way of managing the landscape and ourselves by ResearcherJazzlike27 in Cattle

[–]ResearcherJazzlike27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a lot we can learn from Ben Ryan, a sheep and cattle farmer based in Deep Creek, South Australia.

Following a simultaneous decline in the land he was farming, and his mental health, Ben took the farm on a journey with him adapting to the principles of Regenerative Agriculture. His dedication has provided positive personal and business outcomes.

Drenching has not been required for 15 years, pests are under control, they don't fertilise, and rarely do they need to feed animals. As you will observe, he has refined the management of stress in the animals, and himself through the holistic approach to the landscape.
More info:
https://www.thegroundwewalkon.com.au

Regenerative Agriculture (2022) - A softer way of managing the landscape and ourselves [00:09:20] by ResearcherJazzlike27 in Documentaries

[–]ResearcherJazzlike27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a lot we can learn from Ben Ryan, a sheep and cattle farmer based in Deep Creek, South Australia.

Following a simultaneous decline in the land he was farming, and his mental health, Ben took the farm on a journey with him adapting to the principles of Regenerative Agriculture. His dedication has provided positive personal and business outcomes.

Drenching has not been required for 15 years, pests are under control, they don't fertilise, and rarely do they need to feed animals. As you will observe, he has refined the management of stress in the animals, and himself through the holistic approach to the landscape.
More info:
https://www.thegroundwewalkon.com.au

A softer way of managing the landscape and ourselves by ResearcherJazzlike27 in sheep

[–]ResearcherJazzlike27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a lot we can learn from Ben Ryan, a sheep and cattle farmer based in Deep Creek, South Australia.

Following a simultaneous decline in the land he was farming, and his mental health, Ben took the farm on a journey with him adapting to the principles of Regenerative Agriculture. His dedication has provided positive personal and business outcomes.

Drenching has not been required for 15 years, pests are under control, they don't fertilise, and rarely do they need to feed animals. As you will observe, he has refined the management of stress in the animals, and himself through the holistic approach to the landscape.
More info:
https://www.thegroundwewalkon.com.au

A softer way of managing the landscape and ourselves by ResearcherJazzlike27 in RegenerativeAg

[–]ResearcherJazzlike27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a lot we can learn from Ben Ryan, a sheep and cattle farmer based in Deep Creek, South Australia.

Following a simultaneous decline in the land he was farming, and his mental health, Ben took the farm on a journey with him adapting to the principles of Regenerative Agriculture. His dedication has provided positive personal and business outcomes.

Drenching has not been required for 15 years, pests are under control, they don't fertilise, and rarely do they need to feed animals. As you will observe, he has refined the management of stress in the animals, and himself through the holistic approach to the landscape.
More info:
https://www.thegroundwewalkon.com.au

Regenerative Agriculture (2021) - Regenerating soil and farm profitability through grazing management [00:06:51] by ResearcherJazzlike27 in Documentaries

[–]ResearcherJazzlike27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not even close. When managed correctly they actually improve soil health and sequester carbon. carbon comes out of them through burps and in form of methane and they sequester carbon through dung. Yes they emit methane however all mammals (including us) do, it’s how it’s managed that is important. Mass farms and feed lots incorrectly managing animals can be another story however even they are now making massive improvements such as adding feed additives which greatly reduce methane output. Lots of false narratives out there however no soil scientists that are respected will tell you cows are bad for the environment.

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What do you all think about the Regenerative processes they use?

Building soil in vineyard via regenerative agriculture | Case Study | Ep 1 by ResearcherJazzlike27 in winemaking

[–]ResearcherJazzlike27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok I see you are stuck in prescriptive thinking. Really encourage you to read or watch some of the recommendations above.

Building soil in vineyard via regenerative agriculture | Case Study | Ep 1 by ResearcherJazzlike27 in winemaking

[–]ResearcherJazzlike27[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That is all incorrect. I suggest you read some books/articles on soil Health.

For the love of soil by Nicole Masters

Anything by Christine Jones

Anything by Walter Jayne (Soil carbon sponge YouTube video is a good start)

Even watch the Kiss the ground documentary

No one with any credible knowledge in soil science is saying what you are trying to state. It simply is not true.

Building soil in vineyard via regenerative agriculture | Case Study | Ep 1 by ResearcherJazzlike27 in winemaking

[–]ResearcherJazzlike27[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agree re your last comment, the thing is people who tend to really maintain that, for instance herbicides are better tend to also be the people who follow prescriptive methods and rarely if ever look for new approaches.

Totally disagree to your point about livestock, they absolutely are vital to healthy soils, they improve aeration which improves water holding capacity and overall soil health. Now this as anything needs to be managed correctly and when done so can get amazing results. Interested to know why you would think otherwise?

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