Want to restore fertility, fix salinity, and rehydrate your landscape?This deep dive with regenerative farming legend Martin Royds at Jillamatong (Braidwood, NSW) reveals practical midslope management techniques—including contour banks, compost berms, and tree planting strategies—that you can apply to dramatically improve water infiltration and soil health on your farm.
👉 Learn how Martin turned salt scalds into productive pastures
👉 Discover Peter Andrews' layering insights on water lenses
👉 Explore how to bring fertility upslope with trees and cattle
👉 Get practical tips on midslope contour construction and composting
📍 Filmed at Jillamatong, Braidwood, NSW
🎙 Featuring: Martin Royds & Phil Mulvey
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