'Low Input Sustainable Agriculture' (LISA) focuses on holistic farming practices that prioritise soil health to promote healthy plant growth. By adopting this approach, and increasing biodiversity with cover crops, such as sunflowers and hemp, farmers can create significant benefits for the ecosystem.

In this episode, self-proclaimed regenerative farmer and macadamia grower, Ross Arnett, explains his approach to LISA, and shares the simple, yet effective, practices he has implemented into his orchard in New South Wales.

Access episode webpage: https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/resource/episode-47-sustainability-in-a-macadamia-orchard/

About today's guest

Ross Arnett is a macadamia grower from northern New South Wales. His farm - Malua – on the Alstonville Plateau has been in his family since 1872, and features a 10-hectare macadamia orchard.

Ross is happy to call himself a regenerative farmer and is constantly looking for kinder ways to grow macadamias. Drawing on guidance from mentors, he has continually refined his approach to low input sustainable agriculture, to minimise off-farm inputs and reduce his carbon footprint.

Supporting resources

Australian Macadamias – Sustainable approach

https://www.australian-macadamias.org/consumer/sustainability/

Australian Macadamias recipes

https://www.australian-macadamias.org/consumer/recipes/

Nuts for Life - Sustainability Hub

https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/sustainability/

Nuts for Life recipes

https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/cooking-with-nuts/

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