To transition Aussie farmers to regenerative agriculture and support them to rebuild the carbon (organic matter) in their soil from 1% to 8%.
The state of farming today isn't ideal.
Currently, the carbon levels in our soil is at an all-time low at 1%.
Carbon Emissions
Industrial farming practices that result in bare agricultural ground releases carbon into the atmosphere as greenhouse gases. It is the leading cause of our current climate crisis.
Reduction of Biodiversity
Industrial farming methods have destroyed our natural biodiversity, accelerated species extinction and destroyed much of the world’s natural wildlife habitat.
Drought & Desertification
A third of earth’s soil is acutely degraded due to industrial agriculture resulting in desertification with over 40% of the world’s population affected.
What we can do about it
By transitioning to regenerative agricultural practices, we can help rebuild carbon levels.
Multi-species cropping & cover crops
Multi-Species cropping increases diversity in farming systems by growing a variety of different plants together. It is the most effective way to improve soil health and reverses damage caused by years of industrial, full tillage farming practices.
In practical terms, this means that a system of regenerative agriculture will look more like a natural ecosystem than a mono-cultured field.
Holistic grazing
Cattle play a fundamental role in regenerating our soils. Holistic grazing frequently rotates livestock to help restore deserts back into grasslands.
This gives the pasture a chance to recover fully before being re-grazed, which benefits the soil, wildlife and ensures that manure is spread evenly.
Water cycle restoration
Restoring the natural water cycles supports the soil's ability to absorb water when it rains and release it when it is dry. Combining this with agroforestry, where trees and plants are grown with crops and pasture, enhances the lands capacity to store water.
This moderates air and soil temperature, helps repair climate and water cycles, supports biodiversity, draws down carbon and enhances soil organic matter.
The impact on our environment.
Increasing carbon in the soil reverses climate change, saves water, improves biodiversity, and grows healthier food.
Improved biodiversity
Supports climate stability through functioning ecosystems. These natural systems incorporate the whole, leaving roles for everything to work in harmony.
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Because farmers can build topsoil quicker than anyone else on earth!