The Principles of Soil Health
Our Founding Director, Dr Terry McCosker, developed our RCS soil health principles independently of others and has received extensive praise on them since.
Our Founding Director, Dr Terry McCosker, developed our RCS soil health principles independently of others and has received extensive praise on them since.
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Unlock the Secrets to a Thriving, Sustainable Grazing Operation! In this video and blog post, David McLean, RCS's Chief of Delivery, spills the tea on building a successful grazing business. It's not just about cows and grass (although those are important!). Discover how to find the perfect balance between practical skills, smart choices, and a long-term vision. We'll dive deep into the foundational principles and strategies that can make your grazing operation both profitable and environmentally responsible. Learn how to: Maximise your profits (without sacrificing your land!) Make sound decisions for a healthy herd and ecosystem. Plan for a thriving future in the grazing industry. Ready to take your grazing operation to the next level? Watch now!
Fred is professor emeritus of Behavioural Ecology in the Department of Wildland Resources at Utah State University. For over 30 years, he directed an award-winning research group that pioneered an understanding of how learning influences foraging behaviour and how behaviour links soils and plants with herbivores and humans. Fred is one of the founders of BEHAVE, an international network of scientists and land managers committed to integrating behavioural principles with local knowledge to enhance environmental, economic, and cultural values of communities. He’s author of 300 research papers and several books including Nourishment.
Katlin Tilly’s energy for being an advisor comes from her passion to help create a more sustainable food system. Katlin has a diverse and unique background working in areas such as high school education, food security on small islands and as a grazing extension officer.
The Clarks were participants in the RCS Drought Resilient Soils and Landscapes Program, joining 23 other grazing businesses across the southern Queensland and northern NSW rangelands to develop drought-resilient practices.
In the rolling landscapes just outside the picturesque town of Monto in Queensland, there exists a place called 'Bonnie Doone.' It's not to be confused with the namesake from the movie The Castle, though in some ways, the story of Bonnie Doone and its stewards, Carly and Grant Burnham, bears a striking resemblance to the lovable Kerrigans. Just as the Kerrigans cherish their close-knit family, values, and community, so too do Carly, Grant, and their family. Their story is one of warmth, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to principles that extend far beyond the boundaries of their 8000-hectare organic beef cattle property.
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