Working With Nature's Intelligence
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Regenerative farming is about working with nature to repair and rebuild the landscape.
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By understanding how nutrients are recycled we can speed up the repair process. Jillamatong used to have a large erosion gully which has been returned to a chain of ponds that flow through the driest seasons and rehydrate the flood plain. See more on our gully regeneration here.
When we truly understand how nutrients cycle through living systems, we stop fighting the land and start partnering with it. Healing accelerates when we align with these ancient rhythms rather than impose our own.
At Jillamatong, this understanding transformed a wounded landscape. Where a deep erosion gully once bled the land dry, a chain of ponds now flows through even the driest seasons, breathing life back into the floodplain. [See our gully regeneration story here]
Keeping 100% ground cover is paramount. Our pastures are a diverse swath of native perennials, introduced grasses and herbs of over sixty species, while weeds are viewed as repair plants. This diversity allows sheep and cattle to self-medicate, balancing their gut flora and reducing worm burdens. Livestock are moved every few days to fresh pasture, with trace minerals or other nutrients available on a free choice basis.
Grazing management feeds the soil with valuable nutrients, building soil carbon and moving fertility up the slopes. We are passionate about planting trees and shrubs for the benefit of birds, insects and animals, leading to a broad range of nuts, fruit and fungi.
Our aims at Jillamatong are to:Share knowledge and continue learning with the whole community
Adaptively manage climate variability, reduce costs and increase production
Sequester carbon and produce nutrient-dense food and clean fibre
Increase biodiversity in soil, plants and products, with 100% ground cover
Produce fully pasture-fed meat with balanced Omega 3 and 6 and micro-nutrients
Increase health and diversity of microbiome to reduce weeds, pests and disease
Be carbon-positive in operation and reduce reliance on non-renewable energy
"Acknowledging past practices and using a framework to work with nature is the first step in regenerative agriculture" – Martin Royds
At Jillamatong, we focus on educating farmers about sustainable practices that promote ecological balance and enhance productivity. Our mission is to empower you with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions for healthier farming.