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23.01.2022 Hear from Jack as the inaugural scholar for the Foundation in an interview with Ben Dobbin on Rural Qld Today. #RegenAg

22.01.2022 Jack is really looking forward to doing the Natural Sequence Farming course.

13.01.2022 NATURAL SEQUENCE FARMING AND SOCIAL DISTANCING PROVED COMPATIBLE Cobwebs were brushed off the old shearing shed, a COVID Safe Event Plan Category 3 was completed, 10 litres of hand sanitiser, paper towels and hospital grade disinfectant were purchased. Queensland Health social distancing and hand washing signs were printed, laminated and nailed up to enable a Natural Sequence Farming Course to be held over four days at Philip and Adele Hughes’ property, Dulacca Downs, from 7t...h to 10th September. Tarwyn Park Training founder, coordinator and educator Stuart Andrews conducted the course for 22 participants keen to learn how to rehabilitate, regenerate and rehydrate degraded landscapes using natural farming systems and practices. Gwyn Jones, a specialist in soil health, water management, plant succession and innovative ways to manage weeds was emcee and co-presenter. Hamish Andrews assisted and shared his knowledge of Google Maps and the Queensland Globe. Morning sessions spent in the shed covering the theory of sustainable natural resource management were supported by afternoons in the paddocks doing field work to learn by actually ‘doing’. ‘One long table’, with weeds as table decorations, added to the ambiance of the historic old shearing shed for a ‘socially distanced’ dinner in support of the Lachlan Hughes Foundation. Lachlan’s vision and passion was the development of regenerative agricultural practices for our grazing lands. He believed that it was possible to rebuild soils and increase their sustainable productive capacity to withstand the variables of rainfall and that this in turn would revitalise rural communities and improve the economic sustainability of the industry by ‘returning life to the land’. The 4-day event was organised to enable the Inaugural Foundation Scholar, Jack Groat, to complete a Natural Sequence Farming Course that was part of his Scholarship. As it was not possible for him to attend a course at the Mulloon Institute near Bungendore in NSW due to Covid-19 travel constraints, Philip and Adele decided to ‘just run one at home’! Almost all the participants were from the Western Downs and Maranoa regions, so they will be able to keep in close contact and follow how each other’s property regeneration work progresses.

12.01.2022 We are so grateful for the support from Power Tynan. Their team have been amazing to work with and the Foundation wouldn't be where it is today without their assistance in getting us through all the hoops of establishment. Thanks again Power Tynan

09.01.2022 Natural grazing methods have headed north of the border, thanks to the Lachlan Hughes Foundation.

09.01.2022 Our 2020 Scholar, Jack Groat is coming to the #BeefUp to share his #RegenerativeAg journey and we will announce the 2021 winner. #cantwait #Grazing #Pastures #Soils #regenag

06.01.2022 We are proud to announce the recipient of the 2021 Scholarship. Beau North. Congratulations Beau and we look forward to supporting you in your journey. We thank all the applicants for this year's scholarship - the selection panel had a tough job! Inaugural scholar Jack Groat provided a great insight into what the Scholarship has meant to him at the MLA BeefUp in Roma on Friday 26th March and we look forward to seeing the results of his efforts into the future.... https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au//lachl/67776295/

03.01.2022 Inaugural scholarship recipient Jack Groat shares his experiences and the value he has gained from the Foundation. Applications for 2021 open soon.

01.01.2022 If you have been sitting on the fence, we urge you to step off and get your applications submitted for this great opportunity. #lachlanhughesfoundation #regenerativeagriculture #scholarship #grazing #ausag #leavealegacy https://www.lachlanhughesfoundation.org.au/apply/

01.01.2022 Has the end of January snuck up on you and you have been wondering if you had enough time to get your entry in? Good news! We have extended the closing date for applications until 14th February. So make the time and get your entry in for this unique opportunity.

01.01.2022 Entries close TOMORROW!