Changing Paradigms | Regenerative Agriculture: a Solution to our Global Crisis? | Full Documentary

Tom’s Outdoors is based in Tumut nestled in the Snowy Valleys, enclosed by Kosciusko National Park and rural farmland. Our home in the outdoors is our lifeblood and the lifeblood of our beloved home is agriculture. The climate crisis concerns us deeply and we are passionate about the longevity of our rural country town and its neighbours.

“Changing Paradigms” explores the power of regenerative agriculture in improving the natural environment, human health, and reliable profit in sheep farming. We, as humans, have an innate attraction to the natural world. But, the way we currently interact with the environment is unsustainable and causing a disconnect with nature. We have one generation, our generation, to take action and change the paradigm.

Charles Massy (author of “Call of the Reed Warbler”) and Norm Smith both take a sustainable, systems thinking approach to sheep farming. They have moved away from industrial practices of land clearing and using chemical fertilisers and pesticides. Now they work with nature rather than against it, in turn, reviving the once over-grazed land. The power of regenerative agriculture is even greater than improving the profitability and resilience of family farms, the implications on planetary and human health are tremendously positive.

Filmed and directed by Henry Smith

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[SavoryInstitute]

Absolutely brilliant and beautiful film! So grateful to stumble upon this gem and see Charlie and Norm's stories out there for the world to see. Thank you for sharing this in-depth look at Holistic Management and the paradigm shift it's creating for folks!

[francesbatycki]

Recently, I thought my depression about the world, the environment, would win the day. Then I started looking into gardening, and then into no dig gardening, and then into what is happening in regenerative farming. The hope I now feel is something I didn’t think I’d feel again. Thank you for helping our earth.

[smeargut]

I’m an Aussie and bought an acre in Spain, the property was dry hard dirt and in only a few months it’s back to green grass and full of flowers, my veggies are fed grass, water and sun no chemicals or fertilisers.

[sharonhoffer]

I’m so glad that regenerative agriculture is becoming more and more widespread! We need to make it the only way to farm, and look after our land 🙏🏽💚🌱

[lauralindsay]

All it takes is a few bold farmers to embrace change. Don't be jealous of them, be educated, and guided by them 🌱

[barrybr]

This is a stunning encapsulation of the positive impact regenerative agriculture can have on land, our health and climate change. What a beautiful film.

[themakermoverkerenbrown]

Decide to see your farm in 30 years, maybe longer ... and you’ll see it. We need men like you to assume they get to stay longer than expected . Thanks for your work. ❤️

[Manverwild]

Last I went along to a Climate Change Symposium at Central Queensland University arranged by the Capricorn Conservation Council. One of the speakers was a local glazier of cattle, he was promoting the same idea. His property outside of Rockhampton, Qld. had dramatically change since using the principal for the better. Wonderful documentary, thank you.

[axelgosseries]

I warmly recommend Charles Massy's book. It is great!

[mauricebrown]

I am glad and happy that you have changed the way you think. It is not just about the money.!!! My old Grandfather told me years ago that we are custodians of the land, that's all, as it will be there long after we are gone. So if you ever purchase land, make it as fertile as you can for the next generations. Don't just have one type of animal using it and grow all different kinds produce and trees.. This is not something new, it is just more people are realizing that pesticides & herbicides are not really needed which saves them money straight off the back.. Well done, keep up the good work.

[BigChickenLilRanch]

This is gorgeous. This is hopeful. This gives me faith in my family's future. Happy Father's Day 🎉

[brianbarnicle]

This is phenomenal. The cinematography, the message, the farm, and its story. Well done.

I'm adding to my list of videos I use to convert people to a better way of living.

[devonseamoor]

This docu is a true gem, I'm happy to be part of this transformation in the Netherlands. Where the soil needs life after severe depletion due to forced food production/export.
👋👩‍🌾

[jdiz]

Ive started my own business doing bush regeneration and rural maintenance. I love this stuff, its where my heart is and I belong.

[andrewsmith]

Lets all share this program to all landholders. Would be great to hear what efforts landholders are undertaking at present. We have reduced synthetic fertiliser by 30% with a phase out over 3 years replacing with guano fertiliser. Introducing protozoa, beneficial microbes (from Graeme SAIT), adding vermicast from self managed worm farm. Adding humates with all granulers, adding fulvic acid with all liquids. Big thanks to Graeme Sait and Nicole Masters. Cover cropping with lucerne under cereals. All legumes are left alone in cereal crops. My boys learning more, never stop learning.

[wilfsweetland]

Congratulations Tom's Outdoors. A thoughtfully directed film that simply communicates the most important message in Agriculture.

[alancross]

One wonders after witnessing whats going on next door, Charlies neighbour hasnt yet begun to question his own farming methods. Massy among a handful of greats including Peter Marshall on water, that have begged to be listened to for decades. Australia and parts of the world it seems needs to be dragged kicking and screaming to see the light, lets hope its sooner rather than later. Great film, Regards.

[soillearningcenter]

What a gift to be working in the Regen space for over 10 years! We have been working with change-makers all over the world and we have seen this movement unfold from people feeling alone and isolated and now in 2021 getting closer to mainstream. What a journey and excited that this news is spreading wide and far.

[Oli_Thompson]

This was a stunning film, beautifully made. Massive props to the farmers out there switching to these methods and really helping the planet 🙏

[gregorykalinin]

Regenerative agriculture is one of the most important things we can do to improve the health & diversity of all life on our planet. Thank you for making this documentary!