5. Bryant Ussher: Chemical Farmer to Regenerative Nguni Cattleman

In this conversation Bryant and Dr Max discuss Bryant’s journey from conventional chemical farmer, the benefits of rotational grazing, toxicity of herbicide glyphosate, health benefits of regenerative meat, the incredible Nguni cattle breed, selling direct-to-consumer and much more.

Bryant Ussher is a regenerative farmer and owner of Eastwell Farms in Kin Kin, QLD, Australia. He operates a holistic grazing operation that uses regenerative principles in raising beef cattle and growing gourmet mushrooms. 

TIMESTAMPS

00:00:30 Bryant’s backstory
00:02:10 Chemical farmer to regenerative farmer
00:05:05 Finding the right cattle for the region – Nguni
00:07:10  The failings of the conventional agriculture approach
00:09:15 Importance of green growing plants to soil health
00:11:29 Bryant’s previous use of RoundUp/glyphosate 
00:13:00 Infiltration of RoundUp into the food supply
00:15:20 The ubiquitous use of chemical herbicides in conventional agriculture
00:17:08 Profitability is key to expanding regenerative agriculture
00:17:40 Holistic agriculture paradigm shift
00:22:20 Bryant’s personal health issues and healthy eating
00:25:50 The inertia of conventional chemical agriculture
00:29:25 Nguni cattle are evolved highly parasite resistant
00:30:25 Nguni can thrive on low protein grasses
00:31:25 Nguni are highly fertile 
00:32:30 Nguni produce high quality meat
00:37:20 Nguni calve very easily
00:39:40 Benefits of rotational grazing to prevent disease in cattle
00:41:40 Eastwell Farm’s paddock setup
00:46:35 Analogies to human health
00:48:00 Bryant’s direct-to-consumer online sale model
00:49:50 Supplying beef to local gourmet restaurants
00:51:00 Listening and responding to consumer feedback
00:53:45 How Eastwell cattle are processed and butchered
00:55:10 Eating the cow from nose-to-tail
00:57:34 Bryant’s parting advice for conventional farmers

BRYANT

Eastwell Farms – https://eastwellfarms.com.au/
Eastwell Farms Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Eastwell-Farms/100068591891394/
Eastwell Farms Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/eastwellfarms/
 
DR MAX

https://www.twitter.com/maxgulhaneMD

LINKS
Resource Consulting Services Grazing for Profit –https://www.rcsaustralia.com.au/

Impact of Glyphosate on Our Health - with Dr. Stefanie Seneff – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6j0wIhUr1M

Jake Wolki: Regenerative grazing, healing foods and Wolki Farm | RHP #2
 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktzejS0r4s8&t=60s

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