Events
Safe-to-Fail Grazing Trials field days – February 2023
Field days to view and discuss paddock scale grazing trials that have been run over the last year are being held this month. One site includes a discussion on a collaboration with TIA, UTAS and Cibolabs with calibrating biomass and biological on-ground monitoring, and drone and satellite data.
The days will cover:
- how to increase grass density and diversity, improve water infiltartion, soil moisture retention, nutrient cycling and soil stability
- how and what to measure to know how management is impacting pasture and soil health
- what is the most profitable, low risk and rapid way to restore soil health with grazing
- what is the science behind reading the land
- case studies on highly profitable farmers who are building their soil health and grass inventory
- how to improve water infiltartion, nutrient cycling and soil stability
- how to set up convenient day to day management that is profitable and enjoyable
- designing fencing and water infrastructure
- developing grazing plans to know how much grass you have ahead of you
- At Okehampton, there will be a welcome to country and overview of Healthy Country Planning, and a presentation on calibrating on ground data with drone and satellite data.
The field days will be held at:
- “Hillview”, Telita on Monday 20 February – book here
- “Okehampton”, on Tuesday 21 February – book here
- “Blue Hills”, Copping on Wednesday 22 February – book here
“Regenerating Land and Lives”: Conference 2023
Like our 2019 conference, topics will focus on outcomes and how to achieve them:
- Building soils
- Holistic grazing
- Cropping while increasing soil health
- Making change with ease
- Gathering evidence of success
Two days of sessions including:
- Welcome gathering
- Women’s breakfast
- Workshops
- Case studies
- Guest presenters from U.S.
- Conference dinner
2022
Farm Walks
1 December @ “Barega”, Evandale
https://events.humanitix.com/farm-walk-and-talk
Shelley Saunders and Chris Cocker on “Barega” are hosting us for the first farm walk for the season (a second farm walk at “Valleyfield”, Glen Huon 10 Dec, more info here), looking at how their grazing trials and paddocks are responding to the differing stock density and recovery periods.
10 December @ “Valleyfield”, Glen Huon
https://events.humanitix.com/farm-walk-valleyfield-glen-huon
Marshall Roberts and Meredith Wilson at “Valleyfield” are hosting us for the second farm walk this season (the first at “Barega”, Evandale on 1 December, more here) looking at how their paddocks are responding to the differing stock density, extended recovery periods and the wet season.
“Building Resilient Farming Systems – Revisiting 1 Year On – Evandale & Jericho”
June 28th & 30th, 2022
10am – 4pm.
It’s time to check in on the grazing trials established 12 months ago. The trials compared the combination of high stock density, high grass utilisation and longer grass recoveries, with low stock density, low utilisation and shorter recoveries.
What has been the change in soil health and function?
The workshop part of the days will be all about the ‘how to’.
Two dates and locations – visit the Humanitix event link for Jericho and the event link for Evandale for more details and booking info.
“Building Resilient Farming Systems ~ How to Implement Regenerative Grazing and Cover Cropping”
A series of 3 workshop were held in 2021 and weekly webinars continue in 2022, plus seasonal face to face catchups to build community around resilient, low risk grazing operations. May 2021 – Mar 2022 .
Click here to join us for the free webinars 7pm Tuesdays, fortnightly. Next one is 15 February 2022
Managing Run Country and Native Grasses to Increase the Productivity of Perennial Pastures
Co-designing trials with landholders to increase the density, diversity and productivity of the perennial grass component of run country and native grasslands . The design process began in September, with workshops early in 2022.
Kindly hosted at “Okehampton”, Triabunna & “Kingston” Conara.
Regenerative Agriculture Mentoring Program (RAMP)
Are you looking for fail-safe methods to regenerate your farm using grazing animals, that will you guarantee success?
The Regenerative Agricultural Mentoring Program (RAMP) is a 12 months intensive mentoring program to support you to develop a grazing plan and clear pathway forward to regenerating your land and farm business.
The coaching program includes weekly webinars for 12 months on all aspects of profitable regenerative grazing, and email contact to support your plans and the implementation of your practices. The program involves practical exercises to ensure your success.
The ramp programme is subsidised by Holistic Management International to lower the cost from $2500/ annum to $1500/ annum.
We can guarantee that if you follow these steps and process that you will be successful in regenerative grazing.
Bookings or questions to Graeme Hand graemehand9@gmail.com
23 January 2022
“Building Resilient Farming Systems ~ How to Implement Regenerative Grazing and Cover Cropping”
A series of 3 workshop were held in 2021 and weekly webinars continue in 2022, plus seasonal face to face catchups to build community around resilient, low risk grazing operations. May 2021 – Mar 2022
2021
Field days to look at grazing trials established 2019
“Barego”, Evandale and “Beaufront”, Ross in October 2021
The field walks looked at trials established in 2019, at workshops funded by Dept of Agricluture, Water and Resources. The trials demonstrated the landscape and production outcomes of the combination of varying recovery, stock density and plant utilisation.
Financials in Focus
3 online sessions:
Is chasing production reducing your profit?
* Design a profit plan that will keep your business on track
* Identifying the risks in your farm and business model
* Create a farm business that cares for profit and the land and your family
Grass, Grass & More Grass, Field day with Marshall Roberts and Graeme Hand
“Vallyefield”, Glen Huon. 26 September 2021
Marshall and Meredith shared how they manage their beef grazing operation to never run out of grass, while increasing their land health and function and remaining profitable. This is a great opportunity to see a whole of farm demonstration of holistic grazing.
RANT AGM and Farm Walk
Farm walk to look at grazing trials established in 2019. Followed by the 2021 Annual General Meeting and a “where to from here” session at Chris and Shelley Cocker’s merino property, “Barega”, Evandale . Sep 2021
“Building Resilient Farming Systems ~ How to Implement Regenerative Grazing and Cover Cropping”
A series of 3 workshop and weekly webinars, plus seasonal face to face catchups to build community around resilient, low risk grazing operations. May 2021 – Mar 2022
Agfest Dinner with Marshall Roberts
Beef farmer, Marshall Roberts shared his transistion to holistic grazing. A warts and all look at changing practices.
Agfest Field Machinery Days 2021
RANT was hosted by the Farmers for Climate Action. May 2021
2020
“Designing Stable Profits with Regenerative Agriculture” with Graeme Hand
Online workshops with Graeme Hand, April 2020
RANT AGM with Guest Speaker
RANT Annual General Meeting was held online with guest speaker Tim Reed, President of Soil First Tasmania and farmer from Rosevale
2019
Annual General Meeting and Farm Walk at Mountain River Beef September 2019
“Cover Crops Uncovered ~ Building Soil Health and Animal Performance” with Colin Seis and Graeme Hand
Webinar “Cover Crops Uncovered ~ Building Soil Health and Animal Performance” with Colin Seis and Graeme Hand. 29 October 2019
Workshops – 5-12 November 2019, Wynyard, Westbury & Cambridge
“Regenerative Grazing to Increase Soil Health and Profit” with Graeme Hand
9 September 2019 – Red Cow Organics, Oldina
10 September 2019 – “Fermer”, Westbury
11 September 2019 – “Beaufront”, Ross November 2019 – Geeveston
Webinar “Regenerative Grazing for Soil Health and Profit” with Graeme Hand. Aug 2019
Regenerative Agriculture Conference 4 – 6 June 2019
Launceston, Tasmania – Speakers included Rachael Treasure, Charles Massy, Mark Gardner, Graeme Hand, Colin Seis, Peter Raynolds, Grant Sims, Robin Tait
Agfest Field Machinery Days 2019
RANT was hosted by the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association. 2-4 May 2019