World First Sheep Sustainability Framework Launched

MLA Media release – Wednesday, 21 April 2021 World First Sheep Sustainability Framework Launched Sheep Producers Australia and WoolProducers Australia have today released the world first Australian Sheep Sustainability Framework (SSF). The SSF was initiated by Australia’s sheep industry leaders to demonstrate our sustainable practices, identify areas for improvement, and better communicate with customers and […]

Digging into World Soil Day

Digging into World Soil Day The World Soil Day event at Muresk was a successful and illuminating look at the work being done by Western Australian farmers and scientists to improve soil health in our region. World Soil Day, an initiative by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), highlights the importance of soil […]

Nestlé targets regenerative agriculture in €3bn climate plan

Nestlé targets regenerative agriculture in €3bn climate plan Another Multi-National Steps Up Food and drink giant’s roadmap includes major focus on scaling up regenerative agriculture across supply chains worldwide as it sets sights on net zero emissions by 2050 Nestlé has today unveiled a multi-billion pound plan to deliver on its science-aligned climate goals over […]

Farmer Field Day at Worrolong Produce

Farmer Field Day at Worrolong Produce Only one hour out from the bustling urban centre of Perth and you find the quiet, agricultural locality of Wanerie. It was here at Tom and Emma Mitchell’s property, Worrolong Produce, that we held a RegenWA Farmer Field Day. Over 40 interested stakeholders and farmers took part in the […]

Farmer Field Day at McAlpine Farms

Farmer Field Day at McAlpine Farms It was great to get back out on farm last week to see firsthand how Stuart McAlpine is implementing a range of regenerative farming practices to improve his farms resilience and productive capacity. It was a cool dry (over 60ml of rain in August – so far) day with […]

FDI: Implementing Regenerative Agriculture in WA with Keith Pekin

Keith Pekin: Implementing Regenerative Agriculture in WA By Future Directions International The RegenWA programme was launched by the West Australian Minister for Regional Development, Agriculture and Food, The Honourable Alannah MacTiernan MLC, in August 2018. RegenWA supports WA farmers who are leading the way in identifying more sustainable farming practices. FDI recently interviewed Keith Pekin, from Perth NRM to learn […]

Regenerative Agriculture Conference shown overwhelming support

Regenerative Agriculture Conference shown overwhelming support The inaugural Regenerative Agriculture Conference, presented by Perth NRM and RegenWA, was an outstanding success. This sold out event delivered a conference that galvanised support for both sustainable food systems and regional rehabilitation. The event was opened by the Hon. Alannah MacTiernan MLC, Minister for Food and Agriculture, and […]