Regenerative Farming’s Secret Weapon: Midslope Banks

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
🌱 Powered by: Farm Learning with Tim Thompson

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00:00 Intro – Phil Mulvey & Martin Royds at Jillamatong
00:20 Why Midslope Management Matters
00:55 What Are Contour Banks & How Do They Work?
01:40 Compost Berms: Fertility from the Top Down
02:30 Creating Water Lenses with Clay & Compost
03:20 Tree Placement & Granite Outcrops
04:00 Bringing Fertility Upslope with Livestock
05:00 Salt Scald Fix – Trees vs Capillary Action
06:00 Inland Salinity Explained
06:55 Cover vs Evaporation: Preventing Salt Rise
07:40 Tree Health and Salt Stress
08:10 Success Story: From Salt Pan to Lush Pasture
08:40 Drought Resilience & Fire Recovery
09:10 Final Thoughts: Brakes vs Accelerators in Regen Ag