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# Lower Blackwood Landcare: Talkin' After Hours Online Community

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## Posts
- [Podcast Recording: Understanding Regenerative Agriculture: Principles, Practices, and Online Course Overview](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/podcast-recording-understanding-regenerative-agriculture-principles-practices-and-online-course-overview/): In this episode of Talkin After Hours Kate chats to agroecologists David Hardwick and Mark Tupman on sustainable land management and introduces a comprehensive online course designed to demystify regenerative practices. Discover what regenerative agriculture truly means, its ecological foundations, and how farmers of all scales can implement its principles.
- [Podcast Recording: Talkin’ Diversity & Farm Productivity with Rowan Reid.](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/podcast-recording-talkin-diversity-farm-productivity-with-rowan-reid/): 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.
- [Workshop Wrap : A Recipe for Better Soil – DIY Fertiliser](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/workshop-wrap-a-recipe-for-better-soil-diy-fertiliser/): This post is a presentation summary with recipes included, of a recent workshop held by the Lower Blackwood LCDC in which presenter Mark Tupman from Productive Ecology demonstrated how to create your own biologically active liquid fertiliser using a carefully balanced blend of ingredients designed to support soil health and plant growth.
- [Podcast Recording: Talkin’ Dairying to be Different with Neville & Elaine Haddon](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/podcast-recording-talkin-dairying-to-be-different-with-neville-elaine-haddon/): In this Talkin' After Hours episode Jo & Kate chat to West Australian dairy farmers Neville and Elaine Haddon. Together with their son Garry, Neville & Elaine run a major dairy operation in Busselton, milking around 1,300 cows and supplying more than 12 million litres of milk to Harvey Fresh every year.
- [Workshop Wrap: Regenerating Land With Grazing Livestock with Dr Judi Earl- 2026 Update](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/regenerating-land-with-grazing-livestock-2/): Grazing livestock are the most powerful tool we have available to regenerate land. The way grazing animals are moved across the landscape influences soil health, pasture species diversity, plant growth and production. Different species graze differently and livestock have different nutritional requirements throughout the year. Planned grazing is an approach that allows you to build soil health optimise pasture health and production while accounting for these changing needs of livestock.
- [Podcast Recording: Growing Smarter – Soil Health, Nutrition & Farming for Profit](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/podcast-recording-growing-smarter-soil-health-nutrition-farming-for-profit/): In this Talkin' After Hours Podcast we chat to orchardist and Nuffield Scholar Jason Jarvis of Prime Organics. Jason is known for pioneering biological farming techniques that boost soil health and crop nutrition. His expertise in soil microbiology and sustainable practices make this conversation a must-hear for anyone committed to farming that’s profitable, planet-friendly, and nutrient-rich. 
- [Workshop Wrap – It’s Beetlemania!](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/workshop-wrap-its-beetlemania/): Farmers and community members joined us recently for a short but engaging workshop all about one of agriculture’s smallest and hardest-working helpers, the dung beetle!
- [Podcast Recording: Biological Planting Treatments for Pasture & Livestock Systems](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/podcast-recording-biological-planting-treatments-for-pasture-livestock-systems/): Imagine sharp early seedling development, resilient plants, and richer soils—all sparked by a tiny biological boost right at the seed stage. That’s the promise of biological planting treatments, a probiotic approach that works with, not against, nature to supercharge your farm’s productivity.
- [Free Online Course: Regenerative Agriculture You Can Implement Now](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/an-introduction-to-regenerative-agriculture-in-practice-course-free-online-on-demand/): ✔ Improve soil health and nutrient cycling✔ Increase water infiltration and drought resilience✔ Build biodiversity and ecosystem function✔ Make more informed, profitable farm decisions
- [Podcast Recording: Not Just Dirt with Kevin Elmy.](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/podcast-recording-not-just-dirt-with-kevin-elmy/): In this podcast episode we chat to Kevin Elmy from Cover Cropping Canada on the science of soil health, revealing how to enhance water storage, carbon sequestration, and biological activity beyond standard tests. Hear about practical strategies like using cover crops and understanding the legacy microbiome effect to boost resilience and crop performance. Kevin also shares actionable insights for farmers and landholders to save money, increase profits, and connect with nature. Tune in to rethink farming as a partnership with nature, unlocking your farm's potential for healthier soils and more sustainable practices.
- [Workshop Wrap and Resources: Soil Health – What is it and how do we get there?](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/soil-health-what-is-it-and-how-do-we-get-there/): Led by Kevin Elmy, our Soil Health – What Is It and How Do We Get There? workshop dug into what soil health really means on the ground, not just in theory, but in day-to-day farm management. From understanding soil biology and structure, to practical tools like cover cropping, livestock integration and smarter fertiliser use, the focus was on achievable steps landholders can take to build healthier, more resilient soils.
- [Webinar Recording: Stress Free Stockmanship – Practical Tools for Low Stress Livestock Handling.](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/webinar-recording-stress-free-stockmanship-practical-tools-for-low-stree-livestock-handling/): Watch this down-to-earth recorded session led by Bruce Maynard, 4th generation farmer, agricultural innovator, and Bob Hawke Landcare Award recipient, to explore the foundations of no-stress stock handling and how these simple, animal-centred principles can transform livestock performance, handler safety, and whole-farm efficiency.
- [Webinar Recording: The Dirt on Soil Health – Secret to Strong Pastures and Healthy Stock](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/webinar-recording-the-dirt-on-soil-health-secret-to-strong-pastures-and-healthy-stock/): This webinar explores the principles of sustainable agriculture, focusing on soil health, the importance of goal setting, and the role of cover crops and livestock in enhancing soil resilience. Regenerative Agriculture Coach and Canadian Farmer Kevin Elmy shares insights from his extensive experience in designing and establishing cover crops, emphasizing the need for diversity in farming practices and the significance of understanding soil biology for improved yields and environmental health. Topics covered include:
- [Webinar Recording: Homegrown Nutrition – getting the best from your farm home vege patch.](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/webinar-recording-homegrown-nutrition-getting-the-best-from-your-farm-home-vege-patch/): In this Talkin’ After Hours webinar, farmer and educator Dan Kittredge from the Bionutrient Food Association shared practical, proven ways to unlock the full potential of your veggie garden.
- [Beyond Pastures: Perennial Shrubs in Grazing Systems](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/beyond-pastures-perennial-shrubs-in-grazing-systems/): In this episode of Talking After Hours, we chat with agricultural scientist Dr Dean Revell. Our conversation explores the why, what, where & how of integrating perennial shrubs into grazing systems, the nutritional benefits for livestock, and the management practices necessary for successful establishment and utilization.
- [Getting to the root of it with David Hardwick & Soil HASH](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/getting-to-the-root-of-it-with-david-hardwick-soil-hash/): In this episode of Talkin' After Hours we chat to David Hardwick,  agroecologist and partner at Soil Land Food on getting to the root of your soil issues with the aid of the newly developed Soil HASH tool. Our conversation covers the key functions of healthy soil, the development and purpose of the Soil HASH tool, practical applications for farmers, and the significance of monitoring soil constraints. David emphasizes the need for farmers to understand their soil's condition and the benefits of using the Soil HASH tool for effective soil management. 
- [Webinar Recording: It’s a Bugs Eat Bugs World – How to Harness Nature to Manage Pests](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/webinar-recording-its-a-bugs-eat-bugs-world-how-to-harness-nature-to-manage-pests/): According to the United Nations Food & Agriculture Organisation, annual losses due to pests and diseases are estimated to be around $ 200-300 billion globally, with up to 40% of crop losses caused by pests & disease. To try to combat this, pesticide usage goes up every year but crop losses remain high. What are we doing wrong and how can we fix it?
- [Talkin’ Trees for Farm Resilience](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/talkin-trees-for-farm-resilience/): In this podcast episode, we explore the importance of trees in farming, focusing on windbreaks and shelter belts. South West forester Bob Hingston shares his extensive knowledge on tree planting, site preparation, and the benefits of agroforestry. He discusses the planning process, common mistakes, and the significance of choosing the right species for effective windbreaks. The conversation also highlights the role of trees in creating wildlife corridors and the necessary post-planting maintenance to ensure tree survival.
- [Talkin’ Using Bugs to Manage Bugs](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/talkin-using-bugs-to-manage-bugs/): In this episode of Talkin' After Hours,  we delve into the world of  integrated pest management (IPM) and the alarming decline of insect populations, referred to by some as the 'insect apocalypse.' Entymologist Dr. Anthony Rice discusses the significant role insects play in ecosystems and agriculture, the detrimental effects of pesticides, especially neonicotinoids, and the importance of finding alternatives to these harmful chemicals.
- [Talkin’ Nutrient Dense Food Production with Dan Kittredge](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/talkin-nutrient-dense-food-production-with-dan-kittredge/): In this episode of Talkin' After Hours, the LCDC’s Kate Tarrant and guest host Mark Tupman chat to Dan Kittredge, farmer, educator, and founder of the Bionutrient Association. Dan has become one of the leading proponents of “nutrient density,” with ground breaking research to measure and define food quality, and linking it directly to how it’s grown.
- [Talkin’ Ferals with Shane Franklin & Les Dunnet](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/talkin-ferals-with-shane-franklin-les-dunnet/): In this episode we chat to trappers Shane Franklin and Les Dunnet. Our conversation delves into the world of feral management management and control, the issues, challenges and what we are doing about it in the Lower Blackwood catchment of the south west of Western Australia. Our discussion highlights the successful outcomes of recent feral pig control projects, the importance of landholder collaboration, and the challenges faced in managing feral cats and foxes. Get a pre listen with the podcast snippet below..
- [Syntropic Farming with Charles Otway & Jasper Harvey](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/syntropic-farming-with-charles-otway-jasper-harvey/): In this episode of Talking After Hours, Jo and Kate chat to south west educators, and permaculturalists, Charles Otway and Jasper Harvey.
- [Demonstrating the Difference](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/demonstrating-the-difference/): We are delighted to be able to share with you the results just out from our project Demonstrating the Difference. As a reminder, this project investigated some commonly used fertility program approaches in grazing enterprises. Three different programs and a control were implemented on replicated, randomised strips.
- [Guide to Managing Feral Pigs](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/guide-to-managing-feral-pigs/): A large part of managing the feral pig problem is dependent on the Landholder's awareness of the problem.
- [Water On Farms with Lance Mudgway](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/water-on-farms-with-lance-mudgway/): In this Talkin’ After Hours Podcast we chat to Hydrologist Lance Mudgway from the Mulloon Institute on the importance of effective water management in WA's agricultural landscapes, particularly in the context of climate change and land degradation. 
- [Spring Summer Grazing in a Mediterranean Climate](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/spring-summer-grazing-in-a-mediterranean-climate/): In this episode we chat to agroecologist Mark Tupman and cattle farmer & Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development Technical Officer Eric Dobbe.
- [Talkin’ Farmers Doing it Differently: Nutritional Wisdom, Shepherding, & Wool with Nan Bray](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/talkin-farmers-doing-it-differently-nutritional-wisdom-shepherding-wool-with-nan-bray/): In this podcast episode we chat to Nan Bray of White Gum Wool, located in the highlands of Tasmania.
- [Riparian Restoration](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/riparian-restoration/): The plants growing on the banks of rivers, creeks, and along the edges of wetlands are referred to as 'riparian vegetation'. Riparian vegetation can include trees, shrubs, grasses and vines in a complex structure of groundcovers, understory and canopy.
- [Plant Diversity & Livestock Health with Professor Fred Provenza – A Webinar Recording & Resources](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/plant-diversity-livestock-health-with-professor-fred-provenza-a-webinar-recording/): This Talkin' After Hours webinar discusses the impact of plant diversity on livestock health and the concept of nutritional wisdom in animals. It explores the role of flavor feedback relationships and transgenerational linkages in shaping food preferences and self-medication behaviors. The importance of plant diversity in improving soil health, enhancing livestock performance, and preventing diseases is highlighted.
- [Talkin’ Biochar with Professor Stephen Jackson](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/talkin-biochar-with-professor-stephen-jackson/): In this Talking After Hours podcast Kate chats to Professor Stephen Joseph about biochar and its applications in renewable energy and agriculture.
- [Protected: Reboot Your Grazing Online Course – Session Recordings & Course Resources](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/reboot-your-grazing-online-course-session-recordings-course-resources/): https://youtu.be/D6ED_AsASEE https://youtu.be/kSSRIYy4a3k https://youtu.be/vrmHHg8H_ow https://youtu.be/yJFE3dV02Zo https://youtu.be/8HwCOcn7o24 https://youtu.be/AW2tQLUwf4c Lower Blackwood Basic Pasture Monitoring Form Graze Plan Calculator TemplateDownload AIMS Fact Sheet1Download AIMS Fact Sheet2Download AIMS Fact Sheet3Download AIMS Fact Sheet4Download Grazing for soil health Factsheet 12Download Planned grazing in South Australia AIMSDownload Webinar 1 - Grazing landscapesDownload Webinar 2 - Grazing landscapes 2Download Pasture management checklistDownload
- [Regenerative Grazing – A Summary of Approaches from Three Australian Grazing Trainers](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/regenerative-grazing-a-summary-of-approaches-from-three-australian-grazing-trainers/): Regenerative grazing management is a structured way of using animals to regenerate pasture, improve soil health and soil carbon storage and improve grazing profitability. The process builds organic material and carbon which in turn supports better nutrient cycling and improved water holding capacity.
- [Regenerative Agriculture in Practice Program 2023 – Farm Case Studies](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/regenerative-agriculture-in-practice-program-2023-farm-case-studies/): As part of our Regenerative Agriculture in Practice Program 2023 project we catalogued the motivations, challenges & experiences of a number of local farmers who are incorporating regenerative farming principles into the way the run their daily operations.  Some are just at the beginning, others are some ways down the track but regardless of where they are at, we are sure that you will find them just as interesting and inspiring as we have. Click on the images below to enter the case studies.
- [Talkin’ Regenerative Chickens with Sam & Steph Hondema](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/talkin-regenerative-chickens-with-sam-steph-hondema/): In this Talkin’ After Hours Podcast we chat to Sam & Steph Hondema of Rosas Ridge based near Margaret River in the South West of Western Australia. These first generation farmers have been building a successful pasture raised chicken & pork enterprise since 2019, with a vision to supply superior meats, both in nutritional density and rich flavour to their customers table whilst at the same time improving the health of their soils & pasture through regenerative practices.
- [In the Poo! An introduction to Faecal Worm Egg Counts for Sheep Webinar Recording](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/in-the-poo-an-introduction-to-faecal-worm-egg-counts-for-sheep/): Worms (internal parasites) are currently estimated to cost the Australian sheep and wool industry more than $260 million per year and the Australian goat industry $2.5 million per year.
- [Leveraging Foliar Nutrition to Boost Fertility](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/leveraging-foliar-nutrition-to-boost-fertility/): In this Talkin' After Hours Episode Jo & Kate chat once again to local agroecologist Mark Tupman from Productive Ecology. This time we explore how to get a better band for your buck by including foliar nutrition to complement your soil fertility program.
- [Managing Grazing for Pasture, Soil and Animal Health](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/managing-grazing-for-pasture-soil-and-animal-health/): Herbivores co-evolved with mixed grassland and forb ecosystems to build some of the most fertile landscapes on our planet. While grazing animals are an integral part in such communities, it is the plants, along with their microbial associates, that ultimately underpin the health and productivity of living systems. One only has to think of the amount of life in a desert compared to a rich prairie. The implications of grazing animals, in an environment, are largely correlated to the effect they have on the plant community.
- [Efficient and Effective Foliar Nutrition – Webinar Recording and Resources.](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/efficient-and-effective-foliar-nutrition-webinar-recording-and-resources/): The application of nutrients, or fertilisers, that plants require is an important component in primary production operations. For numerous reasons, crops or pastures, may not naturally get all the nutrients they need from the soil in order to perform well. The considered application of fertiliser is often necessary to meet the desired outcomes of enterprise programs.
- [Protected: Diversity Pastures Online Course – Session Recordings & Course Resources](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/diversity-pastures-online-course-session-recordings-course-resources/): https://youtu.be/ziAJu4C9ycA Course Resources: Diversity Pastures Action Plan v3Download https://youtu.be/zS72Xfl52qM https://youtu.be/04ijdi1IB6c https://youtu.be/gfAQ9OGHIaY
- [Talkin’ Dung Beetles](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/talkin-dung-beetles/): In this month's episode Jo & Kate chat to two southwest WA landcarers who have been very active in working with livestock farmers to get some very handy ecosystem engineers working on their farms. We are talking about Dung Beetles and our local experts are Kathy Dawson from Southern Forests Community Landcare based in Manjimup and Kylie Cook from Wilson Inlet Catchment Committee, based in Denmark. 
- [Biostimulants in Agriculture](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/biostimulants-in-agriculture/): There are an increasing range of inputs, being used in primary production to improve plant growth outcomes, that do not fall into the established categories used to classify common agricultural or horticultural products. These have been broadly termed biostimulants.
- [Weedwork Online Toolkit](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/weedwork-online-toolkit/): As part of our recently completed project 'Weedwork' the LCDC has compiled an online resource on the management and control of four declared weeds: Arum Lily, Blackberry, Weedy Wattles, & Bridal Creeper. Click through to enter the toolkit.
- [Talkin’ Plant Diversity & Animal Nutrition with Fred Provenza](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/talkin-plant-diversity-animal-nutrition-with-fred-provenza/): In this Talkin After Hours Episode Jo & Kate chat to Fred Provenza, Professor Emeritus, Dept. Wildland Resources, Utah State University. 
- [Protected: Reboot Your Soil Online Course – Session Recordings & Course Resources](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/reboot-your-soil-online-course-session-1/): https://youtu.be/t1nq-y7XQn4   RMS-session-1Download https://youtu.be/0ORl75PCDsw RMS-session-2Download https://youtu.be/tOAUBoY_hVs RMS-session-3Download https://youtu.be/xuayU-0rYx0 RMS-session-4Download https://youtu.be/tF5zsUL2R7g RMS-session-5Download https://youtu.be/87VOQH-tG84 Course Resources Soil-Action-Plan-v8-2024Download Total-Nutrients-in-Soils-v5-Australia-20181Download RASH_NQDT_final1-compressedDownload Key-Topsoil-Properties-v-5-Australia-2018Download https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiR-kjP7-VHFnFkUKCEyyPz6gmhMNMF7V
- [Talkin’ Soil Function & Fertility with Mark Tupman](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/talkin-soil-function-fertility-with-mark-tupman/): In this podcast episode, Jo & Kate chat with Mark Tupman from Productive Ecology on a topic that is absolutely fundamental to agriculture – that of soil function & fertility. In our conversation we delve into what is actually meant by soil function, why and how it is so critical to soil fertility, and what are the most effective strategies we can implement to build soil fertility.
- [Targeting Plant Nutrition](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/targeting-plant-nutrition/): The application of nutrients, or fertilisers, that plants require is an important component in primary production operations. For numerous reasons, crops or pastures, may not naturally get all the nutrients they need from in order to perform well. The considered application of fertiliser is often necessary to meet the desired outcomes of enterprise programs.
- [Developing Fertile & Functional Biological Systems](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/developing-fertile-functional-biological-systems/): There are many examples of productive, resilient ecosystems, around the globe, growing healthily, on nothing but the inherent sunlight, air, water and earth.
- [Talkin’ Nitrogen with Joel Williams](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/talkin-nitrogen-with-joel-williams/): In this episode of Talkin' After Hours Jo & Kate chat to Joel Williams on the hot topic of Nitrogen - how it works in the nutrient cycle and how can we best optimise its use – particularly in grazing systems.
- [Multispecies Pastures & Cropping Roadshow Knowledge Hub](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/multispecies-pastures-cropping-roadshow-knowledge-hub/): This knowledge hub forms part of a collaborative roadshow that took place across seven catchments in the south west of WA in July and August 2023 to encourage farmers and landholders to build their knowledge and skills to use multi species crops and pastures.
- [Talkin’ On Farm Bugs & Brews with David Hardwick](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/talkin-on-farm-bugs-brews-with-david-hardwick/): In this podcast Jo & Kate chat to agroecologist & partner in rural change management company Soil Land Food, David Hardwick on the hot topic of making your own biofertilisers. David learned the skills of making bugs and brews from the masters at Mas Humas and has been passing on that information ever since. In the podcast David shares tips, tricks & recipes to make starter cultures, inoculants, bioferments and biofertilisers. 

## Pages
- [Privacy Policy](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/privacy-policy/): We respect your privacyLower Blackwood LCDC respects your right to privacy and is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our customers and website visitors. We adhere to the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). This policy sets out how we collect and treat your personal information."Personal information" is information we hold which is identifiable as being about you.
- [Enhancing Farm Biodiversity](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/enhancing-farm-biodiversity/): The Lower Blackwood LCDC, in partnership with Nature Conservation Margaret River, is delivering the Enhancing Farm Biodiversity Project—a three-year initiative funded by the WA Government State NRM Program.
- [Make Your Hectare Count](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/make-your-hectare-count/): This project forms part of a collaborative program with RegenWA called ‘Make Your Hectare Count’. The project is supported by funding from the Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program (State Natural Resource Management Program). Additional support has been provided through RegenWA’s Accelerating Regenerative Agriculture Adoption Project, and the WA Land care Networks. The WA Landcare Network is funded by State NRM, Lotterywest and the National Landcare Network.
- [Dung Beetle Soil Health Initiative](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/past-projects/dung-beetle-soil-health-initiative/): The Lower Blackwood LCDC is proud to partner in the Dung Beetle Soil Health Initiative - a regional collaboration aimed at harnessing the benefits of dung beetles to improve soil structure, suppress bush flies and livestock parasites, and enhance pasture productivity and profitability across southern Western Australia.
- [Soils – New Horizons](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/soils-new-horizons/): Soils – New Horizons is a Whole Farm Nutrient Mapping program run by DPIRD. This program expands the activity to all graziers within the greater than 550 mm rainfall zone (outside of current Healthy Estuaries WA catchments).
- [Dairy Resilience](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/dairy-resilience/): There’s a quiet truth at the heart of every productive dairy system; good farming starts beneath your boots. In June, we're launching a Dairy Resilience Peer Group Program for South West dairy farmers who are ready to build stronger, more resilient farms from the ground up. We’ll be bringing together two small groups of eight to ten farmers for a series of five in-person sessions, kicking off in May 2026 (with a second intake in March 2027). Small groups mean we can have real conversations (but avoid becoming a talkfest), do some genuinely practical learning, and connect with others working in similar systems.
- [Regenerative Agriculture in Practice Program (RAPP) 2026](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/regenerative-agriculture-in-practice-program-rapp-2026/): Regenerative agriculture is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach to farming or land management. There’s also no strict rule book, but the holistic principles behind the dynamic system of regenerative agriculture are meant to restore soil and ecosystem health, and leave our land, waters, and climate in better shape for future generations.
- [RAPP 2026 Program Details](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/past-projects/rapp-2026-program-details/): What? This 2 hour session will provide an opportunity for participants to meet each other and the LCDC team. The session will explain the program in detail and will include a Q & A to clarify any aspects of the program for the participants. The session will be presented by Lower Blackwood LCDC Project Manager Declan McGill, and Program Coach Mark Tupman. Topics covered will include:
- [Demonstrating the Difference – Stage 2](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/past-projects/demonstrating-the-difference-stage-2/): In Stage 1 of the Demonstrating the Difference Project, some commonly used fertility program approaches were applied to strips of a multi-species cover crop mix, under different grazing regimes to assess the pros and cons of alternative forage production practices. Three different programs and a control were implemented on replicated, randomised strips. Benchmark soil tests were taken, and dry matter and forage quality data was collected. The full results of Stage 1 can be accessed here.
- [Feral Pig Focus: Next Steps](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/feral-pig-focus-next-steps/): The growing impact of feral pigs seriously threatens the biodiversity and cultural values of the area.
- [Feral Cat Focus: Protecting the Scott Coastal Plain](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/feral-cat-focus-protecting-the-scott-coastal-plain/): The monitoring undertaken during this program identified that feral cats pose a significant threat to the biodiversity and cultural values of the Scott Coastal Plain, which led us to identify the need for a collaborative, strategic, multi-year control program to tackle this issue. This Feral Cat Focus Project will work alongside our Feral Pig Focus Project by maintaining the existing monitoring sites to maximise data quality, utilising the LBVPMG field officers for monitoring and control, and providing adequate and long-term resourcing. 
- [Environmental Weed Control Support in the Lower Blackwood](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/environmental-weed-control-support-in-the-lower-blackwood/): Over the last 8 years, our team has worked with landholders and local government to control problem weed areas within the Catchment. Previously, we have mainly focused on Blackberry, Arum Lily, and Cape Tulip in riparian zones. But, for weed control to be successful, continuity of control and funding is essential. This project will allow that to happen and for the focus to expand beyond riparian and focus on other environmental weed species within the Catchment.
- [Dairy-ing to be Different](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/dairy-ing-to-be-different/): The Regional Estuaries Initiative (REI, now Healthy Estuaries WA) worked with Western Dairy and South-West dairy farmers to reduce dairy effluent entering our waterways by assisting farmers to upgrade their effluent management systems. From 2016–20, REI completed 21 upgrades throughout the Peel-Harvey, Leschenault, Hardy, Wilson and Oyster Harbour catchments representing 17% of all dairy farms in Western Australia.
- [KeePing P in Soils](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/keeping-p-in-soils/): Iron Man Gypsum (IMG) is a gypsum and iron-rich secondary product made during titanium mineral processing that is very effective in grabbing and holding phosphate-P for plant use in grey sands. It contains other elements useful for pastures and grazing livestock such as calcium, manganese and cobalt and is environmentally safe when blended into soils.
- [Nutrient Uptake with Soil Wise](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/past-projects/nutrient-and-trace-uptake-with-soil-wise/): The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation's Soil Wise project was designed to give farmers greater confidence in addressing constraints that limit pasture production.
- [Regenerative Agriculture in Practice Program (RAPP) 2025](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/past-projects/regenerative-agriculture-in-practice-project-rapp-2025/): This project has now been completed. Digital resources developed during the program can be viewed below:
- [RAPP 2025 Program Details](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/past-projects/rapp-2025-program-details/): What? A 1/2 day workshop presented by Lower Blackwood LCDC Project Manager Jourdyn Wells, and Program Coach Mark Tupman. Topics covered will include:
- [Engagement in the Scott for Catchment Health](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/past-projects/engagement-in-the-scott-for-catchment-health/): This project builds upon an ongoing effort by the Lower Blackwood LCDC to work collaboratively with Scott River farmers, with a focus on high priority sub-catchments, to optimise nutrient use efficiency and increase the uptake of sustainable agricultural practices. We aim to continue to fill knowledge gaps about the Scott River Catchment and to provide ways for the Scott River landowners to come together to boost ownerships of their farm and the Catchment and ultimately enable change in catchment and stream management.
- [Scoping a Whole of Catchment Approach to the Blackwood.](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/past-projects/scoping-a-whole-of-catchment-approach-to-the-blackwood/): Since the 90’s, community-based groups and local government authorities have tackled environmental issues that impact on the health of the Blackwood Catchment through community-based projects within their own ‘management zone’.
- [Demonstrating the Difference – Stage 1](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/past-projects/demonstrating-the-difference/): Stage 1 of this project has now been completed. Please scroll down for project results. The project page for Stage 2 can be accessed here.
- [Regenerative Agriculture in Practice Program (RAPP) 2024](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/past-projects/regenerative-agriculture-in-practice-project-rapp-2024/): This Program has now been completed. Digital resources developed during the program can be viewed below:
- [RAPP 2024 Stream 2 – Supporting Transition & Adoption](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/past-projects/rapp-2024-stream-2-supporting-transition-adoption/): RAPP 2024 Stream 2 is open to 15 grazing enterprises (2 participants/enterprise) who already have a good grasp of the fundamental principles underpinning regenerative agriculture and are in the process of transitioning to a regenerative approach to farming. Previous RAPP program participants are encouraged to apply. To be accepted into the program you must confirm that:
- [RAPP 2024 Stream 1 – Understanding the Fundamentals](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/past-projects/rapp-2024-stream-1-understanding-the-fundamentals/): RAPP 2024 Stream 1 is open to 10 grazing enterprises (2 participants/enterprise) within the Shire of Augusta Margaret River who want to take their first steps into regenerative agriculture and gain a good understanding of the fundamental principles that underpin it. To be accepted into the program you must confirm that:
- [Talkin’ After Hours](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/talkin-after-hours/): Talkin' After Hours is the Lower Blackwood LCDC's Online Community & Information Hub. We created Talkin’ After Hours to give our farming community the opportunity to have conversations, share knowledge, skills & practices in a no stress, no judgement, easy access space – any time & anywhere.
- [Regenerative Agriculture in Practice Program (RAPP) 2023](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/past-projects/regenerative-agriculture-in-practice-rapp-2023/): This project is now complete. Please see completed project resources below:
- [Help Desk](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/support-portal/): Getting stuck? Click on the “Create a new ticket” button below and let us know what the problem is, we'll respond to your question as soon as possible.
- [How to start Talkin’](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/how-to-start-talkin/): Talkin’ After Hours was created to give our farming community the opportunity to have conversations and share knowledge, skills & practices in a no stress, no judgement, easy access space – any time & anywhere. Once you start ‘Talkin’ you can connect to others with similar interests or operations, join groups, sign up for special opportunities, and access content & resources on agriculture for a sustainable & climate resilient future.
- [Our Youtube](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/our-youtube/)
- [About](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/about/):  
- [Projects](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/): Read more ...
- [Uptake – Delivering Better Fertiliser Outcomes](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/past-projects/uptake-delivering-better-fertiliser-outcomes/): The uPtake Project was a series of fertiliser trials that aim to improve confidence in fertiliser recommendations for local soils and conditions that took place in the Lower Blackwood Catchment. A desired outcome of the trials is increased uptake of evidence-based fertiliser application that optimises production whilst reducing excess run off of nutrients into waterways and estuaries.
- [Home](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/): Located in the southwest corner of Western Australia, our catchment is high in biodiversity, has high value assets and productive agricultural land. We aim to protect and conserve this special environment in the South West by taking a whole of landscape and community approach.
- [WeedWork](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/past-projects/weed-work/): This project is now completed and has enabled the Lower Blackwood LCDC to work collaboratively with landholders, local government and DBCA to undertake priority declared weed control work in the Lower Blackwood Catchment, building on previous weed control works that have been undertaken by the LCDC and Lower Blackwood land managers.
- [Regenerative Agriculture in Practice Program (RAPP) 2022](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/past-projects/regenerative-agriculture-in-practice-2022/): This project is now completed. Please see project resources developed below:
- [Pasture Biodiversity to Build Soil Health & Resilience in the Lower Blackwood](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/past-projects/pasture-biodiversity-to-build-soil-health-resilience-in-the-lower-blackwood/): This project has now been completed. Project Learning Resources are can be found directly below. For details on the project design scroll further down the page.
- [Partnership Prospectus](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/about/prospectus/): ProspectusDownload
- [Regenerative Agriculture in Practice Program (RAPP) 2021](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/past-projects/regenerative-agriculture-in-practice-20-21/): The 2021 Regenerative Agriculture in Practice Program - ‘Building Resilience’ sees the continuation and further development of the 2020 Regenerative Grazing program, with an important additional focus on building soil health and resilience.
- [Our Newsletter](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/our-e-news/):  
- [Filling the Autumn Feed Gap](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/past-projects/lsw-grower-group-projects/): This project delivered partnership with the Lower South West Growers Group was targeted at beef producers in the Lower South West region, and aimed to demonstrate the potential of autumn grazed fodder crops to provide a lower cost and more productive alternative to supplement feeding with conserved fodder in the high rainfall Lower South West region in WA.
- [Regenerative Agriculture in Practice Program (RAPP) 2020](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/projects/past-projects/regen-grazing-management/): This exciting project focuses on Regenerative Grazing Management - this is a structured way of using animals to regenerate pasture, improve soil health and soil carbon storage of soils and improve grazing profitability. This process builds organic material and carbon which in turn supports better nutrient cycling & improved water holding capacity.

## Courses
- [Free Online Course: Regenerative Agriculture You Can Implement Now!](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/courses/introduction-to-regenerative-agriculture-in-practice/): ✔ Improve soil health and nutrient cycling✔ Increase water infiltration and drought resilience✔ Build biodiversity and ecosystem function✔ Make more informed, profitable farm decisions

## Events
- [Mix it Up! Dairy  Resilience Field Day](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/mix-it-up-dairy-resilience-field-day/): Can pasture diversity be used to extend the growing season, improve soil or animal health outcomes, reduce fertiliser requirements... and help farmers manage environmental risks?
- [Trees That Work: DAY 2 – Growing Nature: Shelterbelts, Trees and Biodiversity with Rowan Reid](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/trees-that-work-with-rowan-reid-285/): DAY 2
- [Trees That Work: DAY 1 – Growing Value: Trees for Productive Farms with Rowan Reid](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/trees-that-work-with-rowan-reid/): Presented by nationally renowned agroforestry specialist Rowan Reid, has been designed to help participants understand how thoughtfully integrating trees into farming landscapes can improve productivity, strengthen biodiversity, protect natural resources and build long-term farm resilience.
- [Integrated Nutrient Management Workshop](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/integrated_nutrient_management-_workshop/): Get soil health savvy with David Hardwick - how to build healthier soils through smarter nutrient management
- [Mixing and Making a Winning Fertiliser Formula](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/mixing-a-winning-fert-formula/): Fertilisers ain’t cheap at the moment so we want to use them wisely.
- [It’s Beetlemania!](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/beetlemania/): Tiny. Mighty. Obsessed with poo. We think it's time to celebrate those hard-working heroes of the soil, the dung beetles.
- [Whole Farm Planning (3-day course)](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/whole-farm-planning-2026/): Designing a productive farm today means thinking about the whole landscape - not just individual paddocks.
- [Smarter Grazing for Better Land](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/smarter-grazing-for-better-land/): Your livestock can do more than just produce meat, milk or wool — they can also help improve the land they graze on.
- [Nutrient Calculator Sessions](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/nutrient-calculator-sessions-2-954/): Participants in the Healthy Estuaries WA Soil Testing Program OR Soils - New Horizons for 2025-2026 in south-west Western Australia’s high rainfall (>600 mm) areas are invited to a free one-on-one session using DPIRD's Nutrient Calculator.
- [Native Seed Collection Know-How for Riparian Zone Restoration](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/native_seed_collection_know-how/): Healthy riparian zones don’t happen by accident, they’re built from the ground up, starting with the right seed.
- [Accu-Spread Demonstration Day](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/accu-spread-demonstration-day-2-342/): Did you know that most fertiliser spreaders deliver highly variable spread patterns?
- [Soil Health – What is it and how do we get there?](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/soil_health_what_is_it/): Whether you're a small landholder or an established livestock farmer, this workshop's for you. For our land to thrive we need to boost our soils, and in this one-day workshop you'll have the chance to really get your hands dirty. What does 'soil health' actually mean?
- [Stress-Free Stockmanship: Practical Tools for Low-Stress Livestock Handling](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/stress-free-stockmanship-practical-tools-for-low-stress-stock-handling-webinar/): Join us for a practical, down-to-earth session led by Bruce Maynard, 4th generation farmer, agricultural innovator, and Bob Hawke Landcare Award recipient, to explore the foundations of no-stress stock handling and how these simple, animal-centred principles can transform livestock performance, handler safety, and whole-farm efficiency
- [Lower Blackwood Land Conservation Committee Annual General Meeting](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/annual-general-meeting-922/): Another year has flashed by...and we’d love to let you know what we've been up to for the past 12 months, and share our plans and ideas for 2026. Come join us at the Berry Farm to find out more!
- [The Dirt on Soil Health .. Secret to Strong Pastures and Healthy Stock](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/the-dirt-on-soil-health-secret-to-strong-pastures-and-healthy-stock/): Healthy soil is the backbone of any successful grazing enterprise — it supports pasture growth, livestock performance, and farm resilience. But what does “soil health” actually mean, and how can we start improving it?
- [Hardy Inlet Estuary Forum](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/hardy-inlet/): Lower Blackwood Landcare and the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation invite you to join us at the Augusta Hotel to find out more about the health of our precious estuary.
- [Homegrown Nutrition – getting the best from your farm home vege patch.](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/home-grown-nutrition/): Even on a busy family farm, the home veggie garden can be a powerhouse of nutrition and flavour. This practical webinar will show you how to make your garden more productive, resilient, and nutrient-rich — using the same land you already have.
- [DIY Soil Sampling Training Day](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/diy-soil-sampling-training-day-3-645/): Training will be provided by DPIRD officers.
- [Stock Smart – Livestock Essentials for Small Properties](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/stock-smart-livestock-essentials-for-small-properties/): Whether you’re just starting out with livestock or looking to build confidence in your management skills, this hands-on workshop is the perfect place to begin.
- [Environmental Weeds: A Community Action Workshop](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/environmental-weeds-a-community-action-workshop/): Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on controlling environmental weeds in the Lower Blackwood catchment. As part of our Environmental Weed Control Support project, this event brings together landholders, naturalists, local government and Indigenous groups to learn, collaborate and act.
- [Feral Pests in the Scott River – Project Update & Community Evening](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/feral-pests-in-the-scott-river-project-update-community-evening/): This is an invite only event - to register please email jourdyn.wells@lowerblackwood.com.au
- [Dung Beetle Sundowner: Discover the Power Beneath Your Paddocks](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/dung-beetle-sundowner-discover-the-power-beneath-your-paddocks/): Join us for an evening in the paddock exploring the fascinating world of dung beetles and the big impact these little creatures have on farm productivity and soil health.
- [‘Roots so Deep’ Screening + Live Q&A](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/roots-so-deep-screening-live-qa/): WA Premiere Screening + Panel Discussion
- [Demonstrating the Difference Stage 2 – A Project Field Walk](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/demonstrating-the-difference-a-project-field-walk-730/): In Stage 1 of the Demonstrating the Difference Project, some commonly used fertility program approaches were applied to strips of a multi-species cover crop mix, under different grazing regimes to assess the pros and cons of alternative forage production practices. Three different programs and a control were implemented on replicated, randomised strips. Benchmark soil tests were taken, and dry matter and forage quality data was collected.
- [RAPP 2025 Peer Group Session #5: Program Wrap & Review](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/peer-group-session-5-program-wrap-review-2/): This final session for RAPP 2025 will be a look at cell grazing in action, and we’ll dig some soil cubes to see what impact perennials in the pasture and grazing has had on soil.
- [RAPP 2025 Peer Group Session #4: Review Your Diverse Pastures & Spring Fertility Program](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/rapp-2025-peer-group-session-4-review-your-diverse-pastures-spring-fertility-program/): Spring is an important time to review the health of your cover crop or pasture, and make decisions around how to manage grazing and nutrition heading into spring.
- [RAPP 2025 Peer Group Session # 3: Monitoring Soil & Pasture Health](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/rapp-2025-peer-group-session-3-monitoring-soil-pasture-health/): Facilitated by program coach Mark Tupman, this peer group session will take you through a range of planning and practical activities to monitor the health & productivity of your soil & pasture.
- [It’s a Bugs Eat Bugs World – how to harness nature to manage pests.](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/its-a-bugs-eat-bugs-world-how-to-harness-nature-to-manage-pests/): According to the United Nations Food & Agriculture Organisation, annual losses due to pests and diseases are estimated to be around $ 200-300 billion globally, with up to 40% of crop losses caused by pests & disease. To try to combat this, pesticide usage goes up every year but crop losses remain high. What are we doing wrong and how can we fix it?
- [Plan Your Farm Landscape – Part 2](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/plan-your-farm-landscape-973/): This 1 day workshop is the final part of the Plan Your Farm Landscape course for RAPP 2025 participants and will recap and extend on what was covered in part 1 of the course.
- [RAPP Peer Group Session # 2: Grazing on the Ground](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/peer-group-session-2-grazing-on-the-ground-476/): We know that planned grazing management encourages pasture growth and soil health. Planning your grazing allows you to control:
- [The Johnson Su Composting System & BEAM](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/myo-johnson-su-compost-bioreactor-157/): A NO TURN SYSTEM FOR CREATING FUNGALLY RICH & BIOLOGICALLY DIVERSE COMPOST
- [Scott River Community Workshop + BBQ](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/scott-river-community-workshop-bbq/): Join us for an informative, practical and down-to-earth afternoon focused on the health of our soils, rivers, and community!
- [Trees on Farms](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/trees-on-farms/): Join us for this one day workshop & field walk to explore integrating trees on your farm to enhance your natural capital and boost enterprise profitability.
- [Soil Microscopy Basics](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/soil-microscopy-basics/): Get a practical introduction to soil microscopy with this hands-on workshop.
- [Implementing a Nutrition Program for your Pasture](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/implementing-a-nutrition-program-for-your-pasture/): In this Peer Group Session, Program Coach Mark Tupman will explore how an efficient and effective nutritional program for your pastures. This includes:
- [Regenerating Land Through Grazing Livestock](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/regenerating-land-through-grazing-livestock-232/): Grazing livestock are the most powerful tool we have available to regenerate land. The way grazing animals are moved across the landscape influences soil health, pasture species diversity, plant growth and production. Different species graze differently and livestock have different nutritional requirements throughout the year. Planned grazing is an approach that allows you to build soil health optimise pasture health and production while accounting for these changing needs of livestock.
- [National EcoVineyards Program: Birds, snails, vineyard walk and EcoGrower updates](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/national-ecovineyards-program-birds-snails-vineyard-walk-and-ecogrower-updates/): Join agroecologist/viticulturist Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd and Regional On-ground Coordinator, Bec Archer who will host a National EcoVineyards event.
- [The Perennial Question](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/the-perennial-question/): There is a growing realisation that farming systems based solely on annual crops and pastures are not sustainable in many regions of south-western Australia. Environmental and management issues facing agriculture include: rising groundwater and the spread of salinity; herbicide resistant weeds; soil acidity and wind erosion. Perennial pastures offer a more sustainable and profitable alternative in many areas.
- [Soil Health Assessment Workshop](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/soil_health_assessment_workshop/): Measure, monitor, and manage your own property.
- [Plan Your Farm Landscape](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/plan-your-farm-landscape/): Presented by David Hardwick from Soil Land Food, this innovative course will show you how to design and plan a healthy, resilient and productive rural landscape for your farm business in the 21st century. At the end of this course you will have the confidence to identify issues, make decisions and take action to start improving landscape health and enterprise productivity on your property. You will develop a well thought out & whole of farm plan for your place. The course is limited to a maximum of 10 farm enterprises to allow for personalised attention to the participants from the course trainer and will be hands on, group based, combining theory with lots of practical activities.
- [Understanding Soil Fertility & Plant Nutrition](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/understanding-soil-fertility-plant-nutrition/): A 1/2 day workshop presented by Program Coach Mark Tupman. Topics covered will include:
- [Introduction to Biodiverse Pastures](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/introduction-to-biodiverse-pastures/): This 1/2 day workshop presented by Program Coach Mark Tupman will cover:
- [Getting Started with Soilmentor](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/getting-started-with-soilmentor-274/): The Soilmentor App is designed to assist you to monitor and record your soil and biodiversity data. Recording & understanding changes on your land above & below ground helps you to make informed decisions and keep everyone in the loop.
- [Nutrient Calculator Sessions](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/nutrient-calculator-sessions-2/): Participants in the Healthy Estuaries WA Soil Testing Program for 2024-2025 in south-west Western Australia’s high rainfall (>600 mm) areas are invited to a free one-on-one session using DPIRD's Nutrient Calculator.
- [Grow Your Pasture Profits](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/grow-your-pasture-profits-2/): Participants of the Healthy Estuaries WA are invited to join fellow farmers, agronomists, DWER, DPIRD and catchment officers for a workshop. You will receive your soil test results, learn how to interpret them, and how to use them to guide your fertiliser decisions. You will also learn more about nutrient management.
- [Accu-Spread Demonstration Day](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/accu-spread-demonstration-day-2/): Did you know that most fertiliser spreaders deliver highly variable spread patterns?
- [Revegetation Preparation and Planning Workshop](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/revegetation-preparation-and-planning-workshop/): Join us for a 1/2 day workshop on Planning and Preparation for a revegetation site.
- [Regenerative Agriculture in Practice 2025 Program Welcome](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/regenerative-agriculture-in-practice-2025-program-welcome-n/): Our very first session for 2025 will be an opportunity for you, as a participant in the Regenerative Agriculture in Practice Program (RAPP) 2025, to meet the project team and familiarise yourself more thoroughly with the program. It will also give us the opportunity to find out more from you about what your priorities are and what you are wanting to get out of the program.
- [Annual General Meeting](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/annual-general-meeting/): Another year has flashed by...and we’d love to give you and update on what been up to over the past 12 months and our plans for 2026. Come join us at the Berry Farm to find out more!
- [Margaret River EcoVineyards Integrated Pest Management and Microbats event](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/margaret-river-ecovineyards-integrated-pest-management-and-microbats-event/): Practical ways to manage insect pests, grow in harmony with nature and improve the resilience of their vineyard.

## Categories
- [Biostimulants](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/category/biostimulants/)
- [Case Studies](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/category/case-studies/)
- [Farm Ecosystems](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/category/farm-ecosystems/)
- [Feral Pests](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/category/feral-pests/)
- [Health & Wellbeing](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/category/health-wellbeing/)
- [LBLCDC](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/category/lblcdc/)
- [Livestock Health](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/category/livestock-health/)
- [Pasture & Grazing](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/category/pasture-grazing/)
- [Soil Health](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/category/soil-health/)
- [The Business of Farming](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/category/the-business-of-farming/)
- [Water on Farms](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/category/water-on-farms/)
- [Weeds & Weed Management](https://lowerblackwood.com.au/category/weeds-weed-management/)