Biological Farming Roundtable

In this episode we give you an inside view of what WORM FEST 2024 is about. How it came to be, why and what to expect!

Joel Williams talks about his love of amino acids and biostimulants with nutrient delivery and how at WORM FEST 2024 he is going to be diving into the science of what powerful tools lie beneath these often-mysterious names.

WORM FEST 2024 is likened to Ground Swell a UK, Festival that provides a forum for farmers, growers, or anyone interested in food production and the environment to learn about the theory and practical applications of regenerative farming systems.

Can WORM FEST 2024 be this BIG?! Take a listen to find out.

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In this episode of our podcast, Nakala and David offer a rare glimpse behind the scenes at NutriSoil headquarters. We’re introducing you to a key figure in our team, the ‘Worm Whisperer’ himself, Darren Maddock. While Darren might be a bit of a hidden gem in our operations, his contributions are vital to the NutriSoil business.

Darren delves into his reasons for taking on the family worm business, sharing his passionate views on farming and his aversion to chemical usage in agriculture. His commitment to natural processes is not just a philosophy; it’s a practice that has led to significant successes, particularly in using NutriSoil to improve animal health.

Listeners will gain valuable insights about running a commercial worm farm and Darren will give his top three tips for maintaining a thriving, healthy worm farm at home.

But there’s more to Darren than worms and farming. He’s also a talented musician and artist. As a special treat, at the end of the podcast, we give you a sneak peek of one of his own compositions, a song titled ‘Testing Times’. We hope you enjoy!

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In this inspiring episode, we delve into the story of Callum Lawson, a visionary who transformed a struggling 3000-acre grazing property in North Central Victoria into a flourishing ecosystem. Facing the challenge of an overstocked land, Callum embarked on a mission to revive the farm. This journey wasn’t just about restoring the land; it was a commitment to producing healthy food, fostering environmental sustainability, and ensuring profitability. Discover the strategic steps Callum took, the valuable courses he attended, and the essential networks he engaged with. His story is a testament to the power of regenerative agriculture and its positive impact on our food system, the environment, and human health.

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In Episode 35 host Nakala Maddock interviews three amazing guests about the importance of building networks and community ties for farmers and their families. During this podcast our special guests discuss tools for developing resilience to weather the next tough time when it comes along, and what you can do to help someone who might be struggling. A big thanks to Luke Harrington, Brad and Katie Collins for allowing themselves to be vulnerable for this special episode of the Biological Farming Roundtable podcast.

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In Episode 34 of the Biological Farming Roundtable, host Nakala Maddock and agroecologist David Hardwick from Soil Land Food speak with cropping farmer Brendan Pattison, from Marrer in NSW. Brendan discloses how he has managed transitional change in his farming system to reduce dependence on synthetics by activating and feeding soil biology while remaining profitable. Monitoring and observations are key tools for tweaking biostimulant and foliar applications as crop needs change.

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This month’s podcast takes the Biological Farming Roundtable podcast to Ingham QLD, for the Regenerative Cane Farmers Forum. Host Nakala Maddock is joined by agroecologist David Hardwick from Soil Land Food, they speak with cane farmer Ray Zamora from Tully about addressing soil compaction and declining soil health in the sugar cane industry. Ray shares his soil health learning journey, and how invention, biology and networking earnt him the right to farm with less Nitrogen, without compromising profits.

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In episode 32 of the Biological Farming Roundtable host Nakala Maddock is joined by Robin Tait an independent consultant in Tasmania, as they chat with Aiden and Sarah Coombes. Aiden manages Westmore a 3400 ha grazing property owned by Greenhams and is involved in implementing the Never Ever Beef Program, while Sarah manages properties owned by the Coombes. Located in the northwest of Tasmania the climate has a unique set of challenges, which the couple meets head-on and are thriving. The podcast explores how expanding knowledge, thinking outside the square and pushing boundaries, along with a team approach are aiding their journey to producing nutrient-dense food while staying profitable.

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In episode 31 of the Biological Farming Roundtable Podcast, host Nakala Maddock is joined by Jane Slattery co-founder of natural intelligence farming. Nakala and Jane speak with cattle grazier Dale Retschlag from Biloela in Queensland. Dale is the president of Central Queensland Landscape Alliance, a farmer led regenerative restoration group and explains his journey to being at peace with a non-negotiable synthetic free farming system. The podcast covers all things involved in the regenerative movement, including; steps to transition and how Dale felt, the light bulb moment (when he knew he was not going back), worm extracts, community, family, health and an open intuitive mind.

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Jacob Wolki is an entrepreneur from Albury Wodonga. Treating animals with respect, family and medicinal food drive his quest to build a community where farmers and consumers are connected by shared values. He raises animals, processes them, sells online, has a self-serve butchery, and runs farm tours. He is changing the system of how farmers share their produce, which is what we discuss in this episode.

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Robin Tait from Tasmania has a background in agronomy, after ten years in pyrethrum production. A Nuffield Scholarship in 2018 took her all over the world looking at different farming systems. This led to a career change for Robin who is now an independent consultant, specialising in regenerative agriculture and working with multispecies cover crops. Although in its early stages, Robin has recently added another string to her bow, being mentored and guided by Jane Slattery to begin integrating Natural Intelligence Farming into her consulting. Natural Intelligence Farming helps people with integrating true presence of self with decision-making to help people transition from management to stewardship of their land. Robin is also a key member of the NutriSoil HUB Care Team. Today Robin and I discuss her reasons for changing her career path to work more holistically with farming, food, diversity, and people. We also discuss the enormous barrier healthy food production systems are faced with, which is disadvantaging both farmers and consumers.

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