A new era in agriculture has emerged, which will put understanding ecology front and centre for on-farm decision making and require a shift to holistic thinking.
Kerry Cochrane
Board Director (Vice President)
Institute Of Ecological Agriculture
The Australian Institute of Ecological Agriculture [IEA] is a practitioner-led co-operative, committed to transforming agriculture by encouraging ecological and holistic thinking. which I am a member and I highly recommend farmers and practitioners become a member also.
Comprising a diverse membership of both farmers and non-farmers, IEA works with nature and people to take action toward more regenerative agriculture; rebuilding biodiversity, producing healthy food, and supporting stronger communities. We have a strong focus on the role of ethics in agricultural landscapes, as well as the healthy functioning of ecological systems.
Structured as a co-operative, our members vote on our advocacy direction; have the opportunity to engage in professional development, including the IEA Accreditation Program; and elect a board who lobby on their behalf when interacting with other organisations or governments.
There are numerous opportunities to get involved with IEA and contribute to making a positive impact, reach out or become a member.
To promote ecological and regenerative farming, forestry and food systems through advocacy, education and professional development.
An ecological agriculture that is regenerative, holistic and ethical; expressing bio-diverse landscapes with biologically enriched soils, that provide healthy food and create vibrant communities.
Contact The Australian Institute of Ecological Agriculture [IEA] learn more about their work or to become involved yourself.
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Video of short documentary:
Regenerative farming: A 'natural way' to help counteract drought | Charlie Massy | Australian Story. Thanks Australian Story for sharing this story.
28 Sept 2020 #AustralianStory #regenerativefarming
For five generations, Charles Massy's family rode on the sheep’s back and nearly destroyed their land in the process. When drought in the 80s and 90s almost sent him broke, the Cooma farmer switched to regenerative agriculture and watched his overgrazed land recover.
In his mid-50s, Charles Massy started a PhD, visiting 80 top regenerative farmers to see what they were doing differently.
That led to his ground-breaking book Call of the Reed Warbler, a plea to farmers to start working with nature. * National Farmers' Federation's Fiona Simson says this story does not fully represent her position on regenerative agriculture, which is one of broad support. #AustralianStory #regenfarming #regenerativefarming #CharlieMassy
Book: "Call of the Reed Warbler – A New Agriculture, A New Earth" by Charles Massy
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