Beyond Soil Sustainability Event Podcast Recorded in Quirindi NSW March 3 2025 hosted by the Upper Mooki Landcare Group "Introduction" by Craig Carter Chair Upper Mooki Landcare Group Welcome to Country by Proud Kamilaroi man Jason Allan - CEO of the Walhallow Local Aboriginal Land Council and Liverpool Plains Shire Council Councillor     

Beyond Soil Sustainability Opening Address by Stuart Austin The event was facilitated by local Stuart Austin who has extensive experience in regenerative grazing and building natural capital across Australia, he is known for his hands-on approach and commitment to positive outcomes for landscapes, livestock, businesses, and most importantly people. Stu is the Co-Founder of Audacious Ag.

Beyond Soil Sustainability Gabe Brown Presentation  Gabe Brown from North Dakota - a pioneer of the soil-health movement, and name as one of 25 most influential agricultural leaders in the USA. The author of "Dirt to Soil - Gabe Brown Abundance Farm", and influential TED talks.

Beyond Soil Sustainability Colin Seis Presentation  Colin Seiss from Gulgong NSW is a prominent leader in regenerative agriculture, renown for his innovative pasture cropping solutions in Australia. The author of "Custodians of the Grasslands"; "Welcome to Winona: The Home of Pasture Cropping" winona.net.au; and "Working Dogs: Training for sheep & Cattle".

Stuart Austin reflects on the presentations of Gabe Brown and Col Seis followed by the Yirindaali dreamtime story of the Liverpool Plains, this story hopes to inspire a deeper appreciation for the Gamilaroi culture and the importance of preserving these sacred stories for future generations . Including comments from Col Seis on acknowledging the role of aboriginal people in managing the land and looking after the country so well for so long before farming began and the lessons to be learnt from this.

Beyond Soil Sustainability Walter Jehne Presentation  Walter Jehne - from Canberra is an internationally known Australian soil microbiologist and climate researcher. Walter's work provides practical strtegies includingrestoring the structure and function of "the soil sponge" in order to reverse desertification, increase nutritional integrity of crops and provide resilience to drought, flooding, heatwaves and wildfires. Walter is known for his ability to explain the complex interrelationships between biology, geology, weather patterns, rainfall, and regional and global heat dynamics, with clear simple language centered around practical and innovative design solutions.

Beyond Soil  Sustainability Audience Q&A Part 1

Beyond Soil Sustainability Audience Q&A Part 2