In this episode of RaboTalk’s Growing our future, Blake Holgate is joined by Roger MacGibbon, Tonkin+Taylor’s Principal Environmental Scientist. Roger is an ecologist with more than 30 years of experience in environmental restoration and management, who has the unique skill of being able to translate science into practical and impactful on-farm actions. 

This episode focuses on improving the management of the environment in which farm systems operate and the main considerations farmers should think about when it comes to good environmental management on-farm. Blake and Roger discuss the wide range of environmental aspects relevant to farming systems, including biodiversity, water, nutrient, and carbon management, and how these aspects are connected; the key locations on-farm to focus environmental efforts; and the opportunities farmers have to establish bush areas and native plantings from scratch. Roger shares some tips on how to go about planning environmental enhancement on-farm, and where you can go to get more information specific to your farm.

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