​​PROJECT GENESIS

This project began with a question: are small to medium size, zero input farming systems commercially viable in Central Victoria? Based on our experience, we certainly think so! Over three years, we conducted a study on 150 plant species to identify those that thrived ecologically commercially in our environment. This research has led to the next phase of our project - a half acre pilot aimed at demonstrating commercial viability of this system.

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The project aims to inspire landholders to adopt restorative systems that integrate Australian native species with productive agriculture. By leveraging nitrogen fixation, mineral accumulation, and biomass production, our model builds soil health while providing habitats for beneficial insects to manage pests naturally. Ultimately, we aim to demonstrate how indigenous conservation and crop production coexist to create resilient, self-sustaining landscapes.

 

Our inspiration is taken from Syntropic Agricultural systems in Northern Australia and Europe. As we transition from pioneering to production, we aim to establish a commercially resilient model of regenerative agriculture that mixes ecology and productivity, with the ability to scale to any land size.