"You may wonder why it is that a former soldier and Governor General is getting behind this, but it is very simple. I really believe the globe is going to face a very, very major food security issue. Sixty per cent of our arable land is degraded in some form, costs for farmers' inputs are going up and the average age of our farmers is about 59. Also, there are big problems with water. Holistic Management is a very important part of the water and soil issue. Allan Savory's grazing concepts enhance soil fertility quickly and that concept is now starting to take hold right across the globe and I am delighted to see it taking place in Australia. I urge everyone to have a look at what Allan Savory has been doing and see how it may suit your system. I strongly recommend taking a Holistic Management course. I hope we will all be able to work together to really change the landscape, soil water management and regeneration process for the good of all Australians and indeed to set an example for the rest of the world."

Major General Jeffery, former Governor General of Australia, Soils For Life Chairman quoted in ‘The Australian’ December 2011