How to use pigs and plants to restore pasture (permaculture)
In this instructional video, the presenter demonstrates a permaculture method for rehabilitating a washed‑out pasture by integrating livestock and plant strategies. First, cows are run through the area and "hay‑bombed" with hay, which encourages them to deposit manure across the field. Next, pigs are introduced; their natural rooting behavior tills the soil, mixes in the manure, and creates a more aerated substrate. The pigs tend to concentrate their droppings in one corner, which the presenter then manually spreads to ensure even nutrient distribution. Finally, a mix of cover crops—referred to as "COVID crops"—is planted alongside wood chips and sand to add organic matter, improve soil structure, and establish a resilient plant community. The overall approach showcases how animals and plants can collaboratively perform the labor of soil restoration in a low‑input, regenerative system.
