Members of the Regenerative Agriculture South Otago Red Meat Profit Partnership Action Group during a farm visit. Hamish Bielski, who farms sheep and beef over 309ha at Clinton, says his farm business is already showing clear productivity gains. From that, we had about 30 farmers who were really up for joining RMPP Action Groups focused on regenerative agriculture. Before the action group, I was struggling and ready to walk away from farming but now I can’t wait for next year." "The timing of the action group was perfect, coming at a time when there is pressure on farmers around the environment.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 23, 2020 16:41 UTC