Remarkable! Green Crop In a Drought! How Rob Dent Farms Differently

Meet Rob Dent, the powerhouse behind Ardent Seeds in Northern Tasmania. Since 1979, Rob has been growing and blending tailored multispecies cover crops and pasture seed mixes for farms across Australia and New Zealand. His secret? Over 30 varieties grown on his farm and more than 60 in his custom mixes — each one crafted to meet the unique needs of individual farmers.

Despite severe drought conditions sweeping Tasmania, Rob’s crops remain green and weed-free. In this episode, we dive deep into his innovative multi-species cropping system, the importance of seed diversity, and how he uses seed sorting to optimise results for his own land and for clients nationwide.

🔎 Topics Covered:

How multispecies cropping boosts drought resilience

Why Rob avoids generic seed mixes

The benefits of custom cover crop blends

How he manages weed control without chemicals

Real-world farm results from Ardent Seeds mixes

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