FAQ - Regenerative Agriculture Program
Frequently Asked Questions
[1] Who are GGA member groups?
GGA has a thriving statewide network of 95 member organisations with a diverse range of interests and capabilities. Between these groups, they have a collective membership of approximately 4,000 primary producers. Refer to the GGA member A-Z Network list to see who GGA member groups are. GGA member groups are prioritorised over non-members for consideration in any GGA-led programs such as the GGA Regenerative Futures Program.
[2] How will GGA engage with groups like RegenWA or Wheatbelt NRM that are already active in Regenerative Agriculture?
These groups are valued GGA members positioned well to be key ‘technical expert’ delivery partners in GGA’s Regenerative Futures Program. Through the one-on-one stakeholder consultation process, GGA member groups that have lodged an EOI in the program are providing individual feedback about which project concepts they are interested in and have the technical capability to partner in or lead. All well-known regenerative agriculture groups in WA are among the GGA members that have championed GGA’s prioritisation of Regenerative Agriculture. Some [not all] of these are featured on this webpage page.
[3] Will the work be statewide and cross-industry?
Yes and no. Some of the projects are on the ground and are geographically localised, others relate to macro supply chain aspects. For on-ground projects, GGA will likely start with an initial focus on the South West Western Australian agroecological zone first, in the livestock and broadacre cropping industries. Once capability, momentum, and stakeholder interests are secured, the scope will be potentially widened.
[4] Does GGA already have funding for the work?
No. Once projects have been validated as a priority and a project consortium with the right technical capabilities has formed, GGA will seek investment for individual projects through traditional and new funding or investment avenues, utilising our domestic and international networks. If you would like to have a discussion about providing funding, co-investment, or collaborating in GGA’s Regenerative Futures Program, complete the digital EOI Form on this page.
[5] Is it necessary to be a GGA member to participate in GGA’s Regenerative Agriculture Program?
GGA member groups are prioritorised over non-members for consideration in any of GGA-led programs. Where parts of the program require specific technical capability beyond the scope of GGA members, commercial arrangements are sought with non-member partners. Complete the digital EOI Form on this page if you are a non-GGA member interested in having a conversation about being involved in GGA’s Regenerative Futures Program.
[6] How will the program impact the work of existing groups like RegenWA?
GGA has a valuable bridging role to play in extending and accelerating adoption of regenerative agriculture beyond the existing early adopter community. GGA does not aim to duplicate existing work. We will focus on gaps or roadblocks for work not yet developed or support GGA members and industry in weaving together. We also have the potential to attract new investment to extend the life of valued existing siloed work being undertaken by members. GGA’s participation in regenerative agriculture has the potential to influence, mobilise and attract additional investment. RegenWA is a highly valued GGA member group, technical expert, and leader in regenerative agriculture in Western Australia and is considered amongst the essential delivery partners GGA is collaborating with for the development of GGA’s Regenerative Futures Program.