Tweed Shire Council has launched a new online platform to support and connect the region's farming community in a move towards regenerative agriculture.
The Tweed Regenerative Agriculture Information Network (TRAIN) is now live on Council's Your Say Tweed website. The platform is a farmer-led space for sharing local knowledge, practical experiences and innovative ideas to help strengthen regenerative agriculture across the Tweed.
Council's Sustainable Agriculture Project Officer, Aiden Sloman, said the platform was developed in response to growing interest in regenerative agriculture and the need for a central hub to support collaboration.
"TRAIN is about empowering our local farming community to share what's working, learn from each other and build a more resilient and connected agricultural future for the Tweed," Mr Sloman said.
"One of the platform's key features is its 'TRAIN Talks', a safe discussion forum where users can ask questions, share insights and connect with others working on similar challenges."
TRAIN aims to:
- share local knowledge – exchange practical ideas, on-farm learnings and proven regenerative practices
- strengthen community connections – build trust and collaboration between farmers, landholders and local knowledge holders
- encourage innovation – explore trials, emerging techniques and new opportunities in regenerative farming
- promote local events and opportunities – stay informed about workshops, grants and initiatives
- regenerate the landscape – protect soil health, biodiversity and long-term productivity.
Local farmers are encouraged to join TRAIN by signing up to Your Say Tweed.
"The first step is to grow this network. To do this we need community members visiting the TRAIN page, starting or contributing to conversations, or inviting others to get involved," Mr Sloman said.
This initiative is proudly supported by Tweed Shire Council's Sustainable Agriculture Program as a commitment under its NSW Environmental Trust funded 'Profitable Regenerative Farming Program'.
