Regenerative Agriculture for a healthier future

At Woodland Valley Farm nestled in the heart of the Tweed Shire, our mission is simple but ambitious: to regenerate land through a vertically integrated approach to food production - from soil to plate.

This work isn't easy. Restoring degraded landscapes through regenerative farming practices takes time, knowledge and resources - more than most landholders can manage alone. But thanks to the support of the Tweed Shire Sustainable Agriculture and Waterways Programs we have been able to achieve outcomes that would otherwise remain out of reach.

One of the most significant transformations on our property has taken place along our riparian zones. Historically cleared and overgrazed, with the support of the Tweed Shire Council our riparian zones are becoming thriving ecological corridors. With the guidance, encouragement, and financial support we have the opportunity fence our riparian zones, exclude cattle, plant thousands of native trees, stabilise eroded banks, and restore habitat essential to the health of our broader landscape and creek system.

The impact is wonderful. The restored riparian zones filter water, reduce sediment runoff, and support biodiversity. They are a powerful tool in our climate positive farming model, sequestering carbon and increasing resilience to drought and flood.

This kind of work is not possible in isolation. The knowledge and hands-on support of the Council's Sustainable Agriculture and Waterways teams have been instrumental in guiding us through this process. Their practical, place-based approach to land care recognises the complexity of farming systems, and supports us as we work to create climate solutions.

We are deeply grateful for this partnership and want to acknowledge the vital role Council plays in protecting and regenerating the landscapes we all depend on. In supporting farmers to care for country, Council is investing in the long-term health, sustainability and prosperity of the Tweed Shire.