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🌱 Farmer Spotlight 🌱 Meet the Nicholls at Tumulla! Anthony and Bec have four blocks close to Gundagai in the Upper Slopes region of the Riverina, where they run 1000 crossbred ewes and around 180 Angus cattle. As fourth-generation farmers committed to sustainability and resilience, they are working to build resilience on their farms against drought. From destocking strategies to innovative grazing management, they're proactively adapting to changing conditions. Over the last few years, they have gained new knowledge and participated in farmer-to-farmer learning opportunities. They have also tried several new practices, including supporting the re-introduction of native plants and pastures, promoting permanent ground cover, putting lime on paddocks to address soil acidity, and enhancing their dams. Their land has been ‘rejuvenating’ with more water in the landscape over the past three years, and it has responded to the many changes that the Nicholls are making to their management. Their chosen practice as part of the Riverina Resilient Soils and Landscapes project is a stock management area to protect pastures and livestock during droughts. As part of the project, they are also implementing a soil monitoring program and making in-field observations to track changes over time. Read their story https://loom.ly/6reruWw And subscribe to our newsletter to stay tuned as Anthony and Bec share more about their progress and insights in early 2024! This project has received funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. @daffgov @RiverinaLLS @sustainable_farms_anu #FutureDroughtFund #regenerative #riverina #soils #farming #soilhealth #soilsforlife

Farmers Dee and Craig Wilkes-Bowes have seen positive results from their dam restoration efforts. They fenced off one of their bigger dams and revegetated the surrounding area, observing an improved water quality as a result. Come along to their field day on 21 March in Naradhan to see first-hand what they’ve been working on, and learn more about ways to manage the landscape and livestock for drought resilience! Book your spot: https://loom.ly/w83j_BM Managing mainly livestock, the Wilkes-Bowes focus on holistic practices like rotational grazing to improve soil health and biodiversity. They understand the importance of native grasses and low-input methods, and they utilise soil monitoring to guide their decision-making. You can also read more about the Wilkes-Bowes in the first part of our case study on them: https://loom.ly/l-p_g3A This project has received funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. @daffgov @riverinalls @sustainablefarms @SouthernNSWDroughtHub #FutureDroughtFund #regenerative #riverina #soils #farming #soilhealth #soilsforlife

At ruumi we're working on assessing #Soil #Erosion risk to continuously monitor, report, and verify (#MRV) agricultural soil health at scale! 🌿 Erosion by wind and water causes physical loss of nutrient-rich top-soil and can transfer fertilizer and pollutants into nearby water bodies. Seasonal extremes due to climate change reinforce this: drier summers reinforce erosion by wind; wetter winters reinforce erosion by water. Today we are adding a first soil erosion risk model to our platform allowing us to assess erosion risk for agricultural soils at continental scale! This allows us for example to measure, report, and verify (#MRV) the extend to which a livestock supply-chain is affected by erosion and where to best incentivize counter measures. There are various mitigation strategies #Livestock and #Grassland farmers can implement to help with erosion by wind and water · Never over-graze fields to always leave protective grass cover on fields · Bio-diverse seed mixes with long roots for improved soil structure · Healthy soils for improved water infiltration and capacity for water storage · Low-disturbance re-seeding methods to not open up the soil to erosion · Planting hedges and trees along fields to help with erosion by wind The ruumi platform brings transparency into livestock and grassland supply-chains in real-time and I'm grateful to have a highly motivated team working with me on these urgent and important problems of our time ✊

Cattle BENEFIT the environment. This is a video of our cattle headed to pasture where they’ll graze for the summer. Our ranch borders the Nebraska Sandhills - a region of mixed grass prairie on grass stabilized sand dunes. It’s considered one of the most intricate and diversified wet land ecosystems with as much as 85% of the natural habitat remaining intact.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ While once thought to be totally useless since the land is unable to grow crops, it was quickly realized how viable the Sandhills would be as ranch land. Today, more than 500,000 head of beef cows are living and grazing among these amazing views. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ And thankfully they do, because while these hills may not be great for growing crops, they sure can grow grass for cattle to graze - and when livestock graze the land, they work in concert with nature to up-cycle grass into great-tasting, nutrient-dense, protein-rich beef! So not only are cattle helping feed a growing nation, they’re also helping protect and preserve the Sandhills’ natural resources and beauty. ⁣⁣And what a beauty it is. 😍 ⁣⁣ #nebraska #nebraskasandhills #environmental #dronephotography #outsidelife #KovarikCattleCo #DiscoverAg #Agriculture

Australian Farmers, There is another funding program provided through State government agencies. The program is known by a different name in each State but has a common basis across Australia. This Fund provides up to $250k to eligible applicants to implement their Farm Business Resilience Plan and can be used for a broad range measures including: 🐄 Purchasing & transporting livestock or fodder 💧 Water conservation measures 🌴 Income diversification measures 🚜 Earthworks and soil conservation 📈 Training & Business development Although the interest rate is not as low as the 2.5% p.a. of the Drought Infrastructure Fund, it is still attractive at 5.37% - 5.87% p.a. currently 🤓 I have experience working with farming families in preparing their Farm Business Resilience Plan and successful funding applications Message me or comment for more details! #Farmers #DroughtResilience #FarmFunding #AgricultureSupport #FarmManagement #Agribusiness #FarmingBusiness #businesscoaching #sustainability #farming #agriculture #livestock #sheep #cattle #grazing #cropping #drought #businesscoach #soil #water

Each single enclosure within a commercial fish farm can carry hundreds of thousands of farmed fish. Fish spills, meaning hundreds of thousands of fish escape from their enclosure at once, occur when a net pen ruptures due to corrosion, weather, lack of maintenance or negligence. It is impossible to reverse a fish spill. The escaped fish put local marine life at risk as they are competing for the same limited resources to survive. In case of escaped predators like tuna and salmon, smaller sized fish will be wiped out completely. #ocn #oceanconservationnamibia #fishfarming #learnsomethingnew #skipthefish #oceansonervation *this post is part of an ongoing social media campaign discussing the effects of fish farming – visit ocnamibia.org for more

Is heat stress only a summer issue? Think again! 🌡 Heat stress is a year-round challenge that can impact your cattle's health and your farming success. Here’s why cooling solutions are essential: 1. Ventilation Matters: Poorly ventilated barns can trap heat even in cooler months. 2. Humidity’s Hidden Threat: High humidity makes it harder for cattle to cool down. 3. Adaptation Issues: Sudden weather changes can stress your herd. 4. Winter Risks: Sealing barns can lead to dangerous heat buildup. Investing in Milk Diamond cooling fans protects your cattle and your passion for farming. 🐄💨 What cooling techniques have worked for you? Let’s share our experiences #DairyFarming #CattleCare #FarmManagement #SustainableFarming #AgricultureTechnology #CoolingSystems #AnimalWelfare #LivestockManagement #HeatStressPrevention #FarmInnovation #DairyProduction #SmartFarming #AgriTech #FarmEfficiency #ClimateControl #DairyTechnology #FarmProductivity #LivestockCooling #DairyHealth #DairyFarmSolutions #FarmSustainability #AgricultureInnovation #FarmTechnology #FarmSuccess #AnimalCare #DairyFarmers #FarmEquipment #RuralDevelopment #DairyIndustry #ModernFarming #GreenFarming

It's #NationalMeadowsDay 💮 We joined one of our farming officers, Hannah and local farmer Richard Fawcett recently to carry out a meadow survey. Sound on 🔊 Our farming team provide a survey service to local farmers and landowners to asses their fields, looking for specific wildflowers such as Yellow Rattle and Wood Cranes-bill - indicator species and part of a suite of species that are recognised as characteristic of traditionally managed upland hay meadows. Species-rich grassland including meadows can attract a premium payment under agri-environment schemes (funded by Defra). The survey we help farmers to carry out contributes to the application to receive these payments. Hay meadows are of great agricultural importance, providing farmers with food for their livestock during the winter months as well as ecological importance as they provide a feed source and habitat for a range of birds and insects. More about our Farming Team 👇 https://lnkd.in/eawmVufP #Farming #FarmLIfe #Meadows #YorkshireDales #NationalPark

Did you know you have a valuable resource in your community, and their services are free? All universities engage in research and teaching, but the nation's more than one hundred land-grant colleges and universities have a third, critical mission — extension. Through extension, land-grant colleges and universities bring vital, practical information to agricultural producers, small business owners, consumers, families, and young people. The Cooperative Extension System works in conjunction with the USDA, Land Grant Universities, and local, regional, or county extension offices. The CES system is wide-ranging, with an office in almost every county across the United States. Your local extension agent can assist and support you in achieving your agricultural goals in numerous ways: ·        Access to Research-Based Information ·        Crop and Soil Management Guidance ·        Pest and Disease Control Strategies ·        Livestock Management Support ·        Educational Workshops and Training Programs ·        Home Gardening Advice ·        Youth and 4-H Programs ·        Financial Management and Risk Assessment ·        Assistance with Grant Applications ·        Community Outreach and Collaboration https://lnkd.in/gukkJxNB #agriculture #aglife #farmlife #ranchlife #agrealestate #landforsale #agprofessionalsrealestate #farming #ranching #livestockproduction #growingfood #foodproduction #usda #countyextension #4H