<p>Before people arrived in New Zealand, 80% of the country was covered in forest, and now it's only 15%. On this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, host Katie Rodwell is joined by the founder of Restore Native, and winner of the Kaitiakitanga Award at the 2023 Primary Industry NZ Awards, Adam Thompson. Together Katie and Adam explore the benefits of planting natives and being proud of your land. </p><p>This episode focuses on answering the big questions, including is it important for us to replant our marginal land, what is the best way to do that, and what benefits will we see from planting. Katie and Adam discuss Adam's on-farm sustainability journey and the drivers behind his passion for planting native trees; identifying marginal land and learning what to plant; challenges farmers face; the positive environmental outcomes; and generating income from planting natives. Adam shares his advice around planning, prepping, planting, and protecting your investment, and provides his perspective on the future of the biodiversity credit market.</p>

Before people arrived in New Zealand, 80% of the country was covered in forest, and now it's only 15%. On this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, host Katie Rodwell is joined by the founder of Restore Native, and winner of the Kaitiakitanga Award at the 2023 Primary Industry NZ Awards, Adam Thompson. Together Katie and Adam explore the benefits of planting natives and being proud of your land. This episode focuses on answering the big questions, including is it important for us to replant our marginal land, what is the best way to do that, and what benefits will we see from planting. Katie and Adam discuss Adam's on-farm sustainability journey and the drivers behind his passion for planting native trees; identifying marginal land and learning what to plant; challenges farmers face; the positive environmental outcomes; and generating income from planting natives. Adam shares his advice around planning, prepping, planting, and protecting your investment, and provides his perspective on the future of the biodiversity credit market.

Planting the Seed with Restore Native Founder Adam Thompson

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RaboTalk’s Growing our future is all about equipping New Zealand’s farmers and growers with the knowledge to support resilient farming systems for the future. Using insights gathered from Aotearoa and across the world, Rabobank’s team of experts and connections offer up informed opinions and healthy discussion on the future of farming, and how to adapt farm strategies and systems to ensure our farms thrive in a fast-changing world. Disclaimer: This podcast has been prepared by Rabobank New Zealand Limited and Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. (New Zealand Branch) (Incorporated in the Netherlands) (collectively referred to as ‘Rabobank New Zealand’). The information and opinions contained in this publication have been compiled or arrived at from sources believed to be reliable, but no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to their accuracy, completeness or correctness. This publication is for information purposes only and is not, and should not be construed as, an offer or a commitment by Rabobank New Zealand to enter into a transaction. This information is not professional advice and has not been prepared to be used as the basis for, and should not be used as the basis for, any financial or strategic decisions. This information is general in nature only and does not take into account an individual’s personal circumstances. All opinions expressed in this publication are subject to change without notice. Rabobank New Zealand does not accept any liability whatsoever for any direct, indirect, consequential or other loss or damage howsoever arising from any use of this publication or its contents or otherwise arising in connection therewith. This publication must not be reproduced or distributed without the prior written consent of Rabobank New Zealand. © 2024 Rabobank New Zealand Limited and Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. (New Zealand Branch) (Incorporated in the Netherlands). All Rights Reserved.

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