Charlie welcomes Tammi to discuss the highlights of Grounded event's first day, focusing on a compelling conversation about Indigenous land management and the role of fire in farming landscapes. They delve into the challenges faced by farmers due to the closing of crucial processing facilities like Hardwick's Abattoir in Victoria. Tammi talks about the potential shift towards small-scale, on-farm processing as a solution to maintain food supply chains. They also touch on the importance of collective action and legislative reforms to support sustainable agriculture.

Episode Promotion: 

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• 🗓️ CBR LOCAL REGEN Forum: Developing Direct-to-Market Models for Farmers in the Canberra Region
• 📍 University of Canberra – Friday, 2 May
• 🎟️ Tickets available now https://events.humanitix.com/2025-cbr-local-regen-forum.

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• Watch this Ep and others here - https://www.youtube.com/@CharlieArnottRegenJourney/videos 
• Groundswell Festival on 2-3rd July 2025 www.groundswellag.com
• Groundswell YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/groundswell-agriculture
• Grounded 2025 - 19 & 20 September Western Australia - https://groundedaustralia.com.au/
• Grounded YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GroundedAustralia/videos

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott and, of course, we are grateful for our supporters, subscribers and listeners.

Episode Chapters

• 01:09 Welcome and Initial Impressions
• 01:25 Highlights from Day One
• 01:39 Challenges in Indigenous Land Management
• 03:33 Impact of Infrastructure Closures
• 04:39 Abattoir Closures and Legislative Actions
• 08:14 Future of Small-Scale Farming
• 10:33 Political and Personal Stakes
• 11:24 Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead