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Ep.29 Sustainability & regeneration in Aussie agriculture - Michael Guerin (Agforce QLD)

Ep.29 Sustainability & regeneration in Aussie agriculture - Michael Guerin (Agforce QLD)

FromPlants Grow Here - Horticulture, Landscape Gardening & Ecology


Ep.29 Sustainability & regeneration in Aussie agriculture - Michael Guerin (Agforce QLD)

FromPlants Grow Here - Horticulture, Landscape Gardening & Ecology

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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Feb 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Michael Guerin is the CEO of Agforce, a peak organisation representing Queensland's rural producers, and in this episode he explains how Aussie farmers are using sustainable and regenerative methods when using their most precious resource: their land. He  speaks about cover crops, rotations, no-dig, the value of carbon in the soil, and he also defines the terms "sustainable" and "regeneration".EPISODE LINKSVisit the Agforce website: https://www.agforceqld.org.au/Follow Michael on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelS_GuerinFollow Agforce on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgForceQLDHere's a well-referenced article, not associated with Agforce, that covers some of the discussion points that point towards cattle being beneficial to the environment: https://sustainabledish.com/meat-is-magnificent/Here's an article from the Independent that's also not a bad read: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/cows-beef-farming-reverse-climate-change-global-warming-a8202121.htmlFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comYou’ll find heaps of educational blog articles, including  What Is Healthy Soil, And How Can We Build It?, How To Encourage Soil Biodiversity In The Garden & 8 Types Of Soil-Dwelling Organisms, and Organic vs Artificial Fertilisers & The Best Options To Keep Your Plants Satisfied.LET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.
Released:
Feb 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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