This podcast from the North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) in Victoria showcases the stories of 12 local ‘soil champions’ who are undertaking new practices or thinking differently about the health of their soils. The podcast case studies cover a range of farming systems and include 2 podcasts on carbon farming. While the podcasts focus on various regions of Victoria, they would also be of interest to producers in other Australian regions. #
Episodes:
1. Marlies Eicher – organic olive producer who focuses on regenerative practices and a closed nutrient cycle to improve soil health (Boort) (2 March 2023) [21:02]
2. Kelvin Free – organic stone fruit and vegetable producer (Tresco) (6 April 2023) (22:42)
3. Bill Twigg – prime lamb producer who developed a ‘natural farming system’ using dry land lucerne to mimic the deep rooted native plant species (Bears Lagoon, north of Bendigo) (4 May 2023) (22:25)
4. Adam Campbell – broadacre farmer who uses minimum tillage practices, paddock rotations with hay production, strategic sheep grazing, off-farm employees and marketing options (Corack, north of Donald) (1 June 2023) (20:39)
5. Ryan Garratt – horticulturist, garden curator and garden educator(Castlemaine) (6 July 2023) (24:19)
6. Hamish Toll- farmer with a focus on regenerative practices including soil health (Gunbower Forest) (3 August 2023) (18:59)
7. Carbon, farming and common cents – Dr Cassie Schefe presents a common sense, science-based explanation of carbon, emissions and credits (29 May 2025) (24:17)
8. Carbon accounting opportunities and challenges – Cam Nicolson, agronomist and producer with a focus on improving the natural resources of his farm (Bellarine Peninsula) (25 August 2025) (31:46)