Regenerative agriculture is a cornerstone of the Mornington Peninsula’s Food Economy and Agroecology Strategy prioritising sustainable farming practices that enhance resource use efficiency, build system resilience and promote social equity.
Farming on the Peninsula is highly diverse with a high number of small-scale growers producing a great diversity of produce. It is recognised that different farming types/systems have different opportunities to achieve regenerative goals. There is a “toolbox” of regenerative practices and regenerative agriculture will not look the same on all farms. By its nature, regenerative agricultural practices are shaped by conditions on farm and the emerging design of the individual agro-ecosystem.
The Food Economy and Agroecology Strategy identifies the transition of farming and land management to more regenerative practices as a key pillar.
Application of agroecological/regenerative principles on the Mornington Peninsula focuses on:
These principles have a strong focus on soil management but recognise the importance of biodiversity and the need for integration of all parts of the production system.
Mornington Peninsula Shire, in collaboration with the Westernport Catchment Landcare Network, Bass Coast Landcare and South Gippsland Landcare produced a short video series on the key principles of Regenerative Agriculture.
Content created December 2024, reviewed February 2026
