Regenerative Grazing workshop proves popular despite the dust
Delivered on one of the dustiest days, a regenerative grazing workshop held at Matt and Charmayne Clark’s property Pine Grove on Monday 26 May attracted high attendance from local farmers.
Delivered by the SA Arid Lands Landscape Board and the Second Nature Conservancy, Mexican rancher Alejandro Carrillo and Australian farmer Colin Seis’ workshop focused on re-establishing and rebuilding native pastures, reviving the small water cycle and creating healthier soils for a more resilient future. Charmayne also shared insights into the regenerative practices implemented at Pine Grove.
Colin spoke about the ecological and economic benefits of functioning grasslands. He shared restoration strategies for degraded properties, tips for managing dry seasons while improving profitability, the role of native grasslands, native seed harvesting techniques and holistic grazing management emphasising long plant recovery times.
Alejandro shared a personal account of regenerating his land in the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico, where his property receives just nine inches of annual rainfall. He spoke about developing reliable water infrastructure to support rotational grazing, implementing long rest periods to allow ecological recovery, and strategic selection and culling to enhance herd and flock performance. He also discussed the importance of community in sustaining regenerative efforts and viewing the farm as a living laboratory for learning and adaption.
All attendees said their knowledge about regenerative grazing had increased as a result of the day. Some of the feedback received included:
“Best workshop I’ve been to in ages, bar none”
“Alejandro’s talk(was) next level as (it) felt so much more relevant to big stations in Outback SA”
The workshop was offered in partnership with the Grasslands Regeneration Project and received funding from the Second Nature Conservancy through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
