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The rise of Industrial Agriculture since WWII, has driven the mass conversion of diverse farmland into mono-crops and overgrazed paddocks, accompanied by an increasing dependence on chemical sprays and synthetic fertilisers.

This extractive approach has accelerated severe soil erosion and the loss of biodiversity across Australia, taking us to the brink of desertification and a rapidly changing climate. The nutritional decline in our diet has prompted an explosion of health problems and a cancer epidemic.

Regenerative Agriculture is a catchall term that refers to a broad range of organic farming practices that promote healthy soils, and animals, which in turn leads to healthy food and people. Popular methods include holistic grazing, agroforestry, permaculture, syntropic farming, natural sequence farming, and agro-ecology.

Regenerative Agriculture is also considered by the United Nations as one of the best ‘Nature-Based Solutions’ for climate recovery.

There are significant barriers to the uptake of Regenerative Agriculture, the foremost being entrenched vested interests in the monolithic agrichemical lobby and captured government authorities.

However, by promoting the pioneers of Regenerative Agriculture and supporting more farmers in transition, and especially in choosing organic regenerative produce in our shopping baskets, we can all play a part in overcoming these challenges to make a better, fairer food future.

Join Pete and Bea of Friendly Farms on a journey to meet leading pioneers of regenerative agriculture and experts on climate recovery. Pete Dowson is a purpose-driven filmmaker who produces positive stories for change. Beatrice Ludwig is a lawyer and strong advocate for a transition to agro-ecological food systems. They share a passion for healthy land, food and communities.

Join the journey at www.friendlyfarms.org.au