Seminars on regenerative farming and agriculture
Lincoln University continues their State of the Land series with two upcoming seminars on regenerative farming and agriculture.
Regenerative Farming: Pathways to Resilient Agriculture
Regenerative farming is emerging as a transformative approach in Aotearoa’s agricultural landscape, promising healthier soils, stronger ecosystems, and more resilient farming systems. By focusing on practices that restore biodiversity, improve soil health, and enhance carbon sequestration, regenerative farming offers pathways for long-term productivity while addressing climate and environmental challenges.
Date: Tuesday 21st July 2026.
Time: 4 to 5.30pm.
Location: Memorial Hall at Lincoln University.
Cost: $5.95 per person.
Speaker Sarah Newton from McCain will shares insights from the organisation's work across Aotearoa’s farming systems, drawing on research, on-farm innovation, and collaborative projects. Sarah will explore how regenerative practices are being implemented in practice, the science behind soil and ecosystem health, and the role of technology and data in supporting sustainable decision-making. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of both the opportunities and the challenges facing farmers seeking to transition to regenerative approaches.
Join this engaging conversation on the future of farming in New Zealand, the choices shaping regenerative agriculture, and how innovation, research, and collaboration are driving resilient, sustainable food systems.
Find out more about this seminar on regenerative farming approaches, including how to register (Humanitix).
Regenerative Agriculture: Science, Evidence, and Future Pathways
Regenerative agriculture is an approach often promoted as a pathway to healthier soils, stronger ecosystems, and more resilient farming systems. But what does “regenerative” mean in practice? How can it be measured? And what does the evidence tell us about its environmental and economic outcomes?
Date: Wednesday 22nd July 2026.
Time: 1 to 2.30pm.
Location: Waimarie Building at Lincoln University.
Cost: FREE.
Dr Pieter-Willem Hendriks from Lincoln University will share insights from his research on soil–plant interactions and land-use systems that support long-term sustainability. D. Gwen Grelet from the NZ Bioeconomy Science Institute will highlight the role of innovation, technology, and the wider bioeconomy in supporting regenerative approaches.
Together, the speakers will examine the evidence, challenges, and potential of regenerative practices — from productivity and resilience to the realities of scaling solutions across diverse landscapes.
Join this thoughtful discussion on how science and innovation are informing regenerative agriculture, and what this could mean for the future of farming and sustainability in Aotearoa.
Find out more about this seminar on regenerative agriculture approaches, including how to register (Humanitix).