Episode One
For Graziers
We talk to experts about unlocking the benefits of compost, from boosting soil health to improving crop yield and increasing resilience in a changing climate
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About This Episode
How grazier Steve Leisk and his wife transformed their property in central west NSW into rich fertile soils using compost. (02:35)
How grazier and compost spreading contractor Tim Mendham improved his farm and others by applying compost with a state-of-the-art spreader. (08:39)
How a ground-breaking trial using compost pellets could change the way compost is used, increase yield and open the market for compost in broadacre agriculture. (13:40)
How using commercial compost benefits farms by putting carbon and vital trace elements into the soil, improving water retention, becoming more drought resilient and helping with erosion control. (23:09)
How to start using commercial compost on your farm. (29:36)
About the Guests
Steve Leisk is a grazier and regenerative farmer near Molong in central west15 NSW.
Tim Mendham is a grazier and compost spreading contractor near Orange in central west NSW.
Virginia Brunton is a principal consultant (Organics and Community Engagement) at MRA Consulting Group.
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If you would like more information on how to get your composting journey started, simply complete the short form below and one of the NSW EPA team will be in touch.
