Growing the Grazing Revolution has been actively supporting landholder adoption of sustainable and regenerative grazing management practices since 2010.

The aims of the project include:

• Increase the number of vibrant healthy farms producing the best food and fibres.
• Support farmers to improve grazing management that improves water use efficiency, resulting in increased vegetation and feed availability, reducing erosion and salinity, increasing soil carbon and improving soil health. Providing benefits for the farmer as well as the broader catchment community.
• Explore and support farming systems which have already demonstrated benefits in the Mid Lachlan Landcare district
• Focus on farming systems which deliver on financial, social and ecological outcomes
• Have a strong emphasis on sharing of experiences, expertise and information on farming systems
• Provide forums for local people to inform the future direction of Mid Lachlan Landcare

The project provides a peer learning environment through the formation of “Grazing Cluster Groups” which are small local area groups of producers that come together in a flexible learning environment to share information and support one another in transitioning to best practice management. In the Mid Lachlan Landcare district there are currently 130 landholders that belong to one of six cluster groups with a further 238 landholders that are part of a wider network that receive varying levels of support.

Growing the Grazing Revolution employs a Project Officer who acts as a facilitator, providing resources and links to other networks, information sessions, property tours and field days with specialist speakers. The Project Officer is also a mentor, building confidence and providing encouragement and ideas.

In the past twelve years the project has demonstrated its success through landholder participation from both field day attendance and uptake of grazing management principles which have resulted in improvements in ground cover, soil health and water quality. The project’s success can also be attributed to its inclusive nature, which harnesses local knowledge and experience. Growing the Grazing Revolution aims to improve businesses by keeping them viable, profitable and sustainable.

Please visit our video’s and subscribe to our Growing the Grazing Revolution Channel. It is update regularily.

GGR Video Channel here

You can also meet the board who guide this project here.

If you would like to become involved or would like to find out more about this project, please email  midlachlanlandcare@gmail.com with your contact details.