In a role like Chief Operating Officer, the holy grail is a job where you have strong alignment of values and plenty of opportunities to bring your skills to life. I’ve found it at Impact Ag Australia – where regenerative agriculture and investment returns come together. I’ve been on a long journey with regenerative principles, going back to 1998 when I trained with Neal Kinsey, an American soil fertility pioneer. And since then, I’ve scooped up countless handfuls of dirt to check for that earthy smell that signals living soil: the foundation of every farm. That smell has always been a reminder of why this work matters. Farming is farming, but when it’s done with an eye toward natural capital, it becomes so much more: more resilient, more productive, and more profitable.

As we tick over the first month of 2025, I’m reminded of the incredible potential that comes with a new year. But with a new year comes reflection, too. 2024 was a transformative period for our company – a year of bold decisions and new directions. And the coming together of a dedicated team with the conviction and capability to make it happen. We laid the groundwork for a new chapter defined by purpose and momentum, built on our deep commitment to accelerating agriculture that delivers economic and environmental returns.

Ecosystem services, once the purview of non-profits, are now recognised as vital to agricultural productivity, resilience, and sustainability. But what are they? How do they benefit us? And what can we do to protect them?

The magnificent Matador Ranch covers 412,000 acres of Montana, USA. What a stage for Impact Ag Partners to showcase our proven Aussie regenerative agriculture techniques to create profitable, sustainable ranching – and inspire global change.