Sally Fields, agronomist at Terrain NRM, explains the findings from different types of mulch trials on an orchard. Grower Michelle Milidevic from Milinder farming says using mulch has resulted in less need to watering, less weeds and spraying, softer soil, healthier looking trees and better production.
An introduction to what the Healthy Farming Futures Project is all about. It is being run by Northern Gulf's own Agricultural Officer and Agronomist, Sally Fields.
Sally Fields, agronomist at Terrain NRM, talks about the importance of ground cover to prevent water and wind erosion and to build soil health and organic matter. It features farmer John Gargan who uses mulch created from his mixed species cover crops on his cash crops. Within a year of adopting this practice, John's organic matter has increased substantially.
More than 120 people attended the two-day Soil to Food Conference in Atherton in June 2023. Focused on soil health, farmers listened to a range of speakers, including local and national farmers who are transitioning to regenerative agriculture practices to build healthy soils, healthy people and healthy profits
