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It was an absolute privilege to be in the presence of the incredible Dan Kittredge, a true pioneer in the world of NUTRIENT DENSITY. 🥕🥕🥕 Dan was hosted by regenerative farmers Georgina and Sam of Bello Beef, and while it’s tough to put his insightful talk into a neat little box, the core message is clear. The research they’ve been conducting reveals a startling truth: there's no reliable connection between labels like "local," "organic," "regenerative," or even "farmers’ market" and nutrient density. What is consistently evident, however, is the direct correlation between soil health and nutrient density. The much-celebrated claims that regenerative agriculture inherently leads to more nutrient-dense food are only valid if it results in healthier soil. And in some cases, it doesn't. Soil health is the starting point – without it, everything else falls short. And here’s the takeaway: the five essential needs for soil to thrive are simple yet profound. It needs: Water Air Minerals Food Biological activity (in other words, LIFE!) Dan Kittredge has been an organic farmer for over three decades and is the founder of the Bionutrient Food Association (BFA), a non-profit dedicated to improving food quality. His work is centred on demonstrating the crucial links between soil health, plant health, and ultimately, human health. It’s a reminder that everything comes back to the soil – and we have so much to learn from its vitality. Big thanks to Georgina and Sam at Levenvale Farm/Bello Beef for hosting us. Let’s keep this conversation going, for the health of the land, the food, and all of us. 🌱

We are excited to share that Carbon8 received the Judges Commendation at the Sustainable Industrial Manufacturing Sustainability Awards. Pictured receiving the award is our board member Daniel Lambert FTSE who was also the recipient of the Australian Water Association Water Professional of the Year Award. We are grateful to Dan for his guidance and support in helping us achieve our goal of regenerating Australian landscapes. Special thanks to Geoff Matthews and the entire SIM-PAC team for the opportunity. We're looking forward to being involved again next year on the Regenerative Agriculture panel in May!

A must listen! Our board member Gundula Rhoades recently chatted to vet and marine health expert Matt Landos about the true effects of agricultural chemicals on the greater environment. Chemical farming isn’t just harming our soil, our air, and our health—it’s wreaking havoc beneath the waterline, too. 🌊 Matt and Gundy break it down in the most recent episode of her podcast 'The Regenerative Vet': how the widespread use of chemicals in agriculture is devastating aquatic ecosystems and why our governments and agencies aren’t stepping up to fix it. This is crucial information, especially when you realise nearly all non-organic food is grown using these harmful practices. The ripple effects don’t stop at our farms—they’re flowing into our rivers, oceans, and the wildlife that depend on them. We say it often, but it bears repeating: What you buy matters! Every choice you make for organic, regeneratively grown food helps shift the system toward one that nurtures life instead of destroying it. Listen, share, and amplify Matt’s message. Our ecosystems—and our future—depend on it. 💚 #Carbon8 #RegenerativeAgriculture #Ecosystems #RegenAg #AussieFarmers #ChooseRegenerative https://lnkd.in/dkaHXemi

🌱 A Misty Maleny Gathering Dreaming Up a Regenerative Future for Aussie Farmers 🌱 This week, the Carbon8 crew gathered in the misty hills of Maleny—a scene straight out of a storybook—to dig into the big dreams and bold plans of our small org. There, in the quiet magic of the fog, we rolled up our sleeves to map out our path forward, shaping a vision that reaches well beyond 2025 for the future of Aussie farming and land stewardship. It wasn’t all talk and tea; we got real about what it’s going to take to restore biodiversity, cut out chemicals, and bring healthy food back to Aussie tables. From backing soil health to supporting the native wildlife that call our farmlands home, we set down some solid, boots-on-the-ground strategies to stand by our farmers who are giving back to the land every day. This day wasn’t just about setting goals—it was about honouring the land, the farmers, and the communities that make up the heart and soul of Carbon8. With the mist rolling around us, we felt the power of these commitments more than ever. We can't wait to share with you our next big project, this one is going to change the shape of the food industry as we know it! Here’s to the ones nurturing this vision with their hands in the soil and eyes on a thriving, resilient Country 💚 Kelly Jones Helen McCosker Michael McCosker Rachelle Armstrong Todd Samorowski Marcia Smith Gundula Rhoades Daniel Lambert FTSE Ellen Jeffrey #Carbon8 #RegenAg #RegenerativeAgriculture #AussieFarmers #MalenyMagic #Biodiversity

Last week, the Carbon8 crew travelled to Tasmania to film Vegetable Disclosure, a documentary that gets right into the nitty-gritty of Australia’s food chain. We spent our time there chatting with some incredible Tasmanian scientists, activists, journalists, and environmentalists, each one sharing their insights on the state of our food systems. What we uncovered about the salmon industry is downright shocking and honestly pretty upsetting. The reality of it all is a real wake-up call for anyone who cares about animal welfare, the environment, or the heavy-handed grip that multinationals have on our food supply. It's safe to say we won't be letting anyone we care about continue to purchase Tasmanian Atlantic salmon. We urge you to do your own research and stay tuned for the documentary that will share more. A massive thank you to all the folks who opened up to us and to everyone working tirelessly to bring these issues to light. Your hard work and dedication are truly inspiring, and we stand with you in the fight for a healthier, more transparent food system. Helen McCosker Kelly Jones #salmon #salmonfarming #tasmaniansalmon #carbon8 #aussiefarmers

Our treasured board member, Gundula Rhoades, took the stage at our ‘Partnering with Nature for Enhanced Biodiversity’ farmer event last week, and let us tell you, she had the crowd hooked! We gathered on Kamilaroi Country by the beautiful Macintyre River, with our CEO, Helen McCosker, right by her side. Gundy brought along her trusty microscope, unveiling some pretty amazing results from various soil tests. For many, it was their first glimpse into the world beneath our feet—a real eye-opener! The feedback we received was fantastic, and it’s clear everyone left inspired and buzzing with ideas. We’re already looking forward to our next gathering in Tamworth, and if you’d like to be part of the action, don’t hesitate to reach out at gday@carbon8.org.au. We’d love to have you along for the ride!

We recently had the pleasure of hosting Australian Conservation Foundation at the Farm to take part in their Platy Project! The ACF is working with farmers to help protect one of our most curious and critical marsupials, the platypus. Farmers are responsible for managing over half of Australia’s landscapes, which cover millions of hectares of habitats, many of which are the home to critically endangered species. This project aims to support farmers who are leading the way in nature protection, ensuring their farms are prioritising biodiversity and protecting precious ecosystems so that native species can thrive. Our creeks and waterways are the most special part of our farm and we are grateful for the responsibility of protecting them so that our platypus friends can thrive. - Michael & Helen #Platypus #AussieFarmers #Biodiversity

Every now and then, it’s good to break away from the farm and hit the big smoke, even if it’s just to remind ourselves why we prefer the bush! All jokes aside, there’s nothing quite like working the land, and it’s the call of the land that always brings us home Our recent trip to the city though saw our Founders Michael McCosker and Helen McCosker visit the headquarters of our very special partner Schroders, to chat to the team about the progress we've been making with their support!

Success Stories and Farmer Insights on partnering with nature for enhanced productivity! Farmers near Inverell are invited to a morning tea and lunch with our group of passionate farmers who have embarked on a shared journey to explore the vital role of biodiversity in farming. This three-month program engaged 12 farmers from the Nandewar Bioregion in a series of comprehensive modules designed to help them develop farm plans that prioritize biodiversity as a key metric for assessing their on-farm improvements. Through these sessions, participants gained valuable insights and practical tools to integrate ecological principles into their farming practices, fostering a deeper connection between agricultural success and environmental stewardship. Now they're excited to share their insights with you! This is a great opportunity for peer learning and connection, and is a free event for participants as well as farmers and community who are interested in the outcomes we were able to achieve as a group. Monday, 21 October 9:30AM - 2:00PM The Riverside Restaurant, Inverell RSVP for the FREE event below and we hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/gMqhsyAs Helen McCosker Michael McCosker Rachelle Armstrong Marcia Smith Regen Farmers Mutual

Worms prefer to eat vegetables that have been grown without chemicals - go figure! This was fascinating to watch how conventional vs organic vegetables decompose when they are returned to the soil.. it sure makes you wonder what all those chemicals must do to our gut as the food breaks down. #ChemicalFreeForMe #HealthyFood #HealthySoil #HealthyPlanet