Quorum Sense event videos

Regenerative farmer and grazing coach Siobhan Griffin talks about increasing soil organic matter, growing more grass, reducing costs and improving milk and cheese quality.

More biological products are coming onto the market. But do they work… how do they work… and what do you need to know before introducing them into your system?

More biological products are coming onto the market. But do they work… how do they work… and what do you need to know before introducing them into your system?

More biological products are coming onto the market. But do they work… how do they work… and what do you need to know before introducing them into your system?

More biological products are coming onto the market. But do they work… how do they work… and what do you need to know before introducing them into your system?

More biological products are coming onto the market. But do they work… how do they work… and what do you need to know before introducing them into your system?

More biological products are coming onto the market. But do they work… how do they work… and what do you need to know before introducing them into your system?

“Coming into farming on our own account without much experience meant we weren't tied to tradition and weren't afraid to try new things.”

“Lowering the cost of production, understanding nutrient cycling and building resilience into the farm’s performance.”

“We are part of a community that is committed to building community resilience, reliable food security and production. There is also a big commitment to education.”

“Key learnings for me are the importance of humility, perseverance, research, conceptual and creative thought.”

“We no longer follow the flock and have freedom to farm how we enjoy, without worry about judgement of industry.”

David Birkett incorporates cover crops into his high value seed crops and has done an immense amount of trial work in decreasing synthetic inputs of crops and soil tillage.

Ten years of higher grazing densities & longer recoveries have transformed Dean Martin’s previously unproductive pastures - ewes & lambs are now thriving on it!

Check out the high diversity cover crops being used by the Holdaway family on the 150ha vineyard to boost carbon cycling, beneficial insects and soil & plant health!

Jono Frew, farmer and co-founder of Quorum Sense, introduces the audience at the 'Quorum Exchange' to how Quorum Sense was established, what it hopes to achieve and how you can get involved.

This video is only the Q&A session following Peter Barrett's presentation at the Quorum Exchange August 2019 in Leeston.

Peter Barrett from Linnburn Station, Central Otago shares how they use cover crops as a strategic tool to enhance soil health, productivity and performance.

Mixed arable farmer Simon Osborne describes his farm system and discusses his use of cover crops, companion planting and other techniques for improving soil health and crop performance.

Mixed arable farmer Nigel Greenwood shares some of the techniques he uses for growing healthy soils and healthy crops that are resistant to pests and disease, reducing/eliminating chemical use.

South Otago sheep and beef farmer Hamish Bielski shares what he's learned over the last 3-4 years in creating a productive, profitable, and regenerating operation.

Dr Gwen Grelet presents scientific highlights on the importance of diversity, and shares her learnings from her US road trip where she visited a diversity of regenerative practitioners.