ReGen Resources

Welcome to our resources page. A growing collection to inspire, inform and support your Regen journey.

We welcome your recommendations and requests!

Podcasts

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    Quorum Sense

    NZ-based series dives deep into building resilient, regenerative farms right here in Aotearoa

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    Roebuck Farm

    Explore various podcasts with Jodi Roebuck in the realm of ReGen Ag and Market Gardening.

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  • title 'Grazing grass' with an image of grass and 6 cows grazing

    Grazing Grass

    Focused on regenerative grass-based livestock systems, offering practical insights from grazing farmers

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  • title 'the good dirt; with an illustration of a sunflower and butterfly on a cream coloured background

    The Good Dirt

     Hosted by Mary & Emma Kingsley, this podcast blends soil health with broader sustainability themes and farm to food systems

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  • title 'regenerative agriculture podcast by John kemp and an abstract illustration of a farmer with a hat and his arms crossed

    Regenerative Agriculture (USA)

     A science-driven series for growers and agronomists focusing on systems boosting yield and soil health.  

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Books

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    For the Love of Soil

    Nicole Masters, a soil-centric guide offering strategies to revive and sustain nutrient-rich farm ecosystems

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    Dirt to Soil

    Gabe Brown, a compelling journey from conventional to regenerative farming, full of real‑world transformation. 

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  • picture of female farmer in overalls holding the market gardener book

    The Market Gardener

    Jean‑Martin Fortier, a classic in small‑scale, bio-intensive market farming—great for diversifying farm enterprise.  

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  • picture of book cover, an illustration of a hand holding a piece of straw with a green flag on the end

    The One Straw Revolution

    Masanobu Fukuoka, the seminal work on natural (no‑till, no chemical) farming—practical and philosophical. 

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  • Book cover titled 'Growing Life: Regenerating Farming and Ranching' by André Leu, featuring a forest with sunlight shining through green leaves.

    Growing Life

    André Leu, offers global insights into regenerating soil, rangelands, and farming ecosystems for climate resilience.  

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YouTube Channels

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    Quorum Sense

    Interviews, on‑farm tours, and regenerative ideas in the NZ context. 

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  • photo of ballymullin farm couple side by side with arms resting on farm gate

    Ballymullin Farm

    Local Te Kiri (Taranaki) Dairy Farmers regen farming journey

    Watch Here
  • picture of roebuck farm logo (bull and kiwi on back) over top of a photo of mount taranaki and roebuck farm

    Roebuck Farm

    Taranaki local Jodi Roebuck shares their regen and market gardening journey, insights and knowledge

    Watch Here
  • image of cows with white head and brow bodies standing in long pasture with nz mountains in the background, with farmers footprint logo on top

    Farmers Footprint NZ

    Alliance of New Zealand Farmers, for the future of Regenerative Agriculture

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  • Picture of Joel, a farmer with a hat and green shirt and jeans with a chicken sitting on his lap in a farm

    Polyface Farm

    Joel Salatin, although US‑based, Joel's farm‑centric, holistic insights are hugely influential and widely applicable

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On Farm Tools

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    VSA - Visual Soil Assessment

    Our go to practical field guide to assess and monitor soil overtime. Developed by Graham Shepherd and popularised by Integrity Soils.

    Download VSA Booklets
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    Quorum Sense Tool Box

    The Quorum Sense Toolbox offers farmers an expansive range of tools and resources. It includes a guides, fact sheets, and online courses, alongside expert community support.

    Access Toolbox

Quorum Sense - Farmer Network

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    Quorum Sense Website

    Supporting NZ farmers and growers in the shift to biological and regenerative practices.

    Website
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    Soil Hub

    The Soil Hub is a dedicated, easy-to-use directory built to support the growth of more biologically focused agriculture in Aotearoa New Zealand. 

    Website
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    The Dig

    The Dig online community is for farmers and growers in New Zealand - and those supporting them - who are taking steps to adopt biological and / or regenerative farm practices.

    Website

Taranaki Organisations

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    Taranaki Catchment Communities

    Taranaki Catchment Communities (TCC) engage the region’s rural sector to promote environmental, economic, and social sustainability for a resilient future.
    Website
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    Wild for Taranaki

    Wild for Taranaki is the region’s biodiversity trust supporting over 45 groups dedicated to protecting and enhancing Taranaki’s unique native plants, animals, and ecosystems.
    WEBSITE
  • Fresh vegetables including purple radishes, carrots, kale, oranges, and kohlrabi at a farmers market with a Taranaki Farmers Market logo in the center.

    Farmers Market Taranaki

    Taranaki’s Authentic Farmers Market, connecting our community with a vibrant local food system every Sunday in New Plymouth.

    Website

National Organisations

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    Organic Dairy & Pastoral Group

    New Zealand’s network of organic, regenerative and biological producers in the dairy, sheep, beef & general pastoral industries.

    Website
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    Eat New Zealand

    Is a not-for-profit New Zealand food movement dedicated to connecting people to our land and our ocean through our food.

    Website
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    Pure Advantage

    Pure Advantage is a registered charity of business leaders and researchers promoting New Zealand’s green growth potential.

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