Beyond conventional farming: A regenerative agriculture journey
About this episode
Liane Erasmus discusses her journey into regenerative agriculture and the lessons learned from her experiences in farming and agricultural research.
In this episode of Farmers Inside Track, farmer mentor Liane Erasmus shares her journey into regenerative agriculture and the lessons she has learned from growing up on a farm outside Rustenburg to working in agricultural research. With a background in animal science and grassland science, Erasmus explains how regenerative farming can help livestock producers work with nature through improved grazing management, veld recovery and practical infrastructure planning. She also reflects on the challenges of adapting cattle, managing water and fencing on difficult terrain, gaining family support and balancing environmental sustainability with farm profitability.
People in this episode
Guest: Liane Erasmus
Topics covered
- regenerative agriculture
- livestock management
- sustainable farming
- environmental sustainability
- agricultural research
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Farmers Inside Track, Food For Mzansi
Places: Rustenburg
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