“What Do Successful, Profitable and Happy Farmers Do Differently?”
Helen and Hugo Disler from Farming Secrets presented the webinar, “What Do Successful, Profitable and Happy Farmers Do Differently?”
Through practical examples and real-life case studies, they explored how successful farmers are moving beyond treating symptoms and focusing instead on the source of long-term farm health: healthy, living soil.
The webinar featured regenerative farmers and innovators, including
Rob Sutherland – de Bortoli Wines,
Colin Seis – Winona – The Home of Pasture Cropping
Di and Ian Haggerty – Natural Intelligence Farming
Nic and Erica Dibden
Craig Carter,
David Davidson
Ron and Bev Smith,
Hamish Mackay
Charlie Maslin
Charles Massey
Martin Royds
Angus Maurice
Eric Harvey
Camperdown Dairy Farmers
Gabe Brown
Each demonstrates how biological and regenerative practices can reduce dependence on costly inputs while building healthier, more resilient and profitable farming systems.
Key topics included soil biology, cover crops, water management and reducing chemical inputs.
Attendees were encouraged to start with small, low-risk trials, observe the results and gradually expand the practices that work for them.
The central message was clear: choose a goal, follow a proven system and rebuild soil health one practical step at a time.
Seek support, connect with others and join a community of farmers working towards similar goals.
The webinar concluded with a selection of educational resources, practical training and ongoing support available through Farming Secrets for anyone ready to begin—or continue—the transition to regenerative agriculture.
FEATURED PRODUCTS
Each of these videos are presented by leaders in their field. They are a great place to start if you want to master making compost and get it right the 1st time. Avoid mistakes and simply follow the steps.
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SPECIAL PRODUCTS
Specially selected if you want a full understanding of the soil and how important it is for the future of your farm. “Ecological Soil Management”
For all that you need to know about the soil as a grower. The “Soil Food Web” course is a comprehensive course with your teacher – Dr Elaine Ingham.
Free Resources
A practical step-by-step guide to do at home to find out how healthy your soil is. Kids love this activity.
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10 Essential “Must Do’s” for successful change to Regenerative farming practices: Choose one to start.
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“At Farming Secrets, we’ve spent more than 50 years helping farmers find healthier, more profitable ways to farm. Today, we provide practical regenerative farming education from world-renowned experts like Dr Elaine Ingham, Dr Arden Andersen, Jerry Brunetti and leading regenerative farmers. Our mission is to help farmers restore living soil, reduce reliance on chemicals, grow healthier food, lower production costs, and build resilient farms for future generations.”
