13 Mar 2020

It Starts with the Soil

From Country Life, 9:30 pm on 13 March 2020
Michelle Pringle, Siobhan Griffin and Tony Pringle

Michelle Pringle, Siobhan Griffin and Tony Pringle Photo: RNZ / Cosmo Kentish-Barnes

Growing a variety of tall plants with deeper roots and not overgrazing are two key principles for South Otago grazing coach Siobhan Griffin.

She is working with Tony and Michelle Pringle who run a farm focused on regenerative agriculture.

The Cyldevale dairy farmers needed a hand to develop plans for mob grazing and stock density and so far, with Siobhan's help, they're pleased with the results.

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