Climate Smart Farming Series - Landscape modifications and interventions for drought resilience

Climate Smart Farming Series - Landscape modifications and interventions for drought resilience

Author: NSW Local Land Services July 13, 2023 Duration: 37:04

The ⁠#ClimateSmart series explores the diverse impacts of ⁠#ClimateChange⁠ on the landscape and farmers' own experiences in practically adapting their land, systems and businesses.

In this episode, we're looking at farmers who have used landscape modification including diversion banks, ponding, swales and leaky weirs to slow and store water flows during rainfall events. Along with restoring ground cover this has significantly reduce erosion and restored landscape function.

Thank you to the farmers, you can watch and read their stories here:


Scott Preisig and Belinda Scott, Merrylands Station, Kerrigundi, NSW

dpi.nsw.gov.au/stories/blake-preisig


Glenn Morris, Billabong Farm, Inverell, NSW

dpi.nsw.gov.au/stories/g-morris


Martin Royds, Jillamatong Farm, Braidwood, NSW

dpi.nsw.gov.au/stories/m-royds


Watch all the Climate Smart films:

dpi.nsw.gov.au/dpi/climate/digital-agriculture/farmer-stories


Your hosts Edgars Greste @growloveproject and Matt Pierce @NSWDPI

Producers Edgars Greste, Susannah Kable and Katie Meyer

Produced by @growloveproject for @NSWDPI and hosted by NSW Local Land Services #Bigshiftforsmallpodcast


*NSW DPI understands that successful adaptations will vary between locations, industries and business.


Hosted by NSW Local Land Services, Big Shift For Small Farms-Australian Agriculture and Regenerative Farming is a conversation about the fundamental changes required in how we work the land. This podcast moves beyond theory, grounding each discussion in the real-world experiences of Australian farmers who are implementing regenerative practices. You’ll hear from those on the front lines-producers, researchers, and industry experts-as they share practical knowledge about holistic land management. The dialogue recognizes that a truly sustainable system connects everything, from the microbiology in the soil to the well-being of the people managing the landscape. These conversations are made possible by the Grow Love Project in partnership with NSW Local Land Services, supported by Australian Government funding. By listening, you join a community exploring how agricultural resilience is built, one small farm at a time. This podcast serves as a vital resource for anyone interested in the future of farming, offering honest insights and collaborative wisdom for a more regenerative path forward.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 49

Big Shift For Small Farms - Australian Agriculture and Regenerative Farming
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