In this episode, Neil chats to Marlies Eicher from Boort in Victoria.

Marlies, with her husband Peter, both engineers, own and run the award-winning Salute Oliva; a certified organic olive grove in Boort. The journey started in 1998 with the purchase of irrigated grazing land and, over a 5 year period, 2100 olive trees were planted on 8ha. All production, selling and distribution of the olive oil, table olives and soap is done by the Eichers. They have focused on regenerative farming practices and a closed nutrient cycle to improve soil health and have seen significant positive changes in the soil structure and biological activity.

Website: www.nccma.vic.gov.au/projects/agriculture