"Over the decades, Gerry's focus on the practicalities of returning organic matter to soil and soil health has been unswerving and insightful. 
His work in New Zealand leaves an enduring legacy. 

Gerry is a visionary and has operated with a longer horizon than most.
It has been a privilege to have spent  much time with Gerry in both Australia and New Zealand examining the interconnectedness of biological processes and production systems, searching for best practice.
As a farmer I have greatly valued his respect for the land and those who work it along with his generous sharing of his enthusasim and considerable accumulated knowledge from his international connections. 
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I  highly value his collaborative approach".
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Max Purnell
Waitakaruru 
New Zealand


"I thought the workshop was terrific and Gerry Gillespie was especially good value and most generous with help  after the workshop. He obviously has a lot of knowledge about other areas of interest to biological farmers. I felt he hadn't scratched the surface with what he was trying to tell us".

Lynne Chapman
" I have worked with Gerry on a number of composting and farmer projects over the last few years and have found his innovative approach to composting and reuse of organic materials into agriculture to be highly professional and effective. His evident practical and technical knowledge in this area is apparent as is his skills at working with farmer groups and other various stakeholders. His passion and vision for a sustainable future for Australia is also very praiseworthy"

David Hardwick
Ecologist

 Compost work with the Greater Good project in Samoa

Nappies constitute around 27% of the total waste stream in Samoa. To reduce microplastic contamination in the local environment, the Greater Good Project is using the SPICE compost process in Maye Bruce boxes constructed from recycled wood transportation pallets, to compost nappies in combination with grass to make a high quality compost. Washable nappies are not viable due to a lack of reliable energy and water supplies in indigenous villages. The compost process offers an opportunity to capture faeces and urine in nappies as an asset rather than disposing of it to the environment. The high temperature in the compost process which is neither turned nor aerated provides a safe process for local compost production.
​It is hoped to spread this simple process to other Pacific Nations - safe, effective composting with little mechanical input.

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