Podcast Recording: Talkin’ Diversity & Farm Productivity with Rowan Reed.
In this podcast episode we explore a topic that’s becoming increasingly important for the future of Australian agriculture: how trees on farms can support grazing livestock, improve productivity, strengthen biodiversity, build climate resilience, and create new opportunities for farmers. To help us unpack this fascinating topic Kate chats to one of Australia’s leading voices in agroforestry and farm forestry, Rowan Reid.
Rowan makes the case that, when thoughtfully integrated into grazing systems, trees & shrubs can improve livestock welfare, boost biodiversity, strengthen climate and fire resilience, and even support long-term profitability. With decades of practical experience and research-backed insight, Rowan explains why the best approach is not a one-size-fits-all formula, but a patient, place-based strategy that starts small, builds confidence, and helps farmers create a more productive and resilient landscape for the future.
This podcast forms part of a collaborative project with RegenWA called ‘Make Your Hectare Count’. The project is supported by funding from the Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program. This podcast also forms part of the LBLCDC’s project ‘Enhancing Farm Biodiversity’. The project is also supported by funding from the Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program
