One particular vision statement I would like to share is from A Greener World :-
“We envision a world where farming benefits people, animals, and the environment through integrity and transparency.”
Earth Day Special
We have had an interesting time with our introduction to Regenerate Outcomes our partner in our journey towards better understanding our farm and building back more carbon into our soils. I realised that even though we have been working with nature farming organically for over 20 years we can still do better, we can improve our soils, our environment and one way of doing that is changing the game with adaptive grazing, moving beyond the traditional “take half, leave half” approach to combat invasive species and enhance soil health. By closely observing the land and responding dynamically to its needs, you foster the resurgence of native grasses and building more resilient ecosystems.
I have come to the realisation that prescriptive grazing wasn’t one-size-fits-all. On this clay soil farm, some invasive species thrives under conventional management, prompting a shift to more adaptive practices. By introducing more hoof action through strategic cattle movement.
This approach isn’t just about moving cattle; it’s a holistic strategy involving keen observation, embracing soil disruption, and allowing for recovery periods that mimic natural patterns. Adaptive grazing consultant Allen Williams stress the importance of diversity, disruption, and a deep understanding of nature’s compounding effects.
The regenerative agriculture movement is an amazing journey and what I like is that it is proving that every single land owner in the world can regenerate the land, the soil and even if you are already organic you can go beyond that and still improve the land, it can heal itself and create a sustainable future for the industry.
And from South Africa, Farmer Angus has more to say on grazing practices…
Regenerative Farming: The Future is Here
Nestled near Stellenbosch, South Africa, Farmer Angus is leading a revolution in agriculture with his regenerative farming practices. By embracing a holistic approach, Angus’s farm has become a beacon of sustainability, where the harmony between land and livestock paints a vivid picture of the future of farming.
At the heart of Angus’s philosophy is the belief that farming should enrich the environment rather than deplete it. His methods focus on soil health, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration, demonstrating that agriculture can be both productive and restorative. The farm is alive with multi-speciespastures, organic vegetable gardens, and areas dedicated to rewilding, each component playing a crucial role in the farm’s ecological balance.
Farmer Angus’s commitment to regenerative practices extends beyond the farm itself. He advocates for nutrient-dense food production and challenges the status quo of industrial agriculture. His work offers a hopeful glimpse into a future where farms are not just food sources but stewards of the Earth, nurturing the land for generations to come.
With this in mind we cant wait to bring more of this education to our events over this summer, www.fireinyoursoul.co.uk will incorporate a lot of amazing wellbeing bio hacks that ultimately fit into our health and back to the roots in the soil that provide us such vital nutrients to our personal health and growth. We want you to experience this and take you on a journey into the unknown.
Article of the month :-
Consumer Awareness of Regenerative? It’s Complicated
Quote of the month :-
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”
– Robert Louis Stevenson
