A new Australian documentary, Rehydrate Australia, shares real stories of farmers, land managers and communities working to restore landscapes using Natural Sequence Farming.

The film traces the origins of this approach back to the 1940s, when a young Peter Andrews witnessed sheep buried alive during severe dust storms. That early observation sparked a lifetime of work understanding how Australian landscapes function — and how restoring natural water cycles can rebuild soil health, biodiversity and drought resilience.

Filmed across the country, from the New England Tablelands to inland and coastal regions, the documentary showcases practical examples of landscape rehydration in action. Viewers will see degraded drainage systems transformed into chains of ponds, dry landscapes returning to productivity, and landholders applying simple principles such as slowing the flow of water, improving soil function and working with natural patterns rather than against them.

The documentary highlights how these principles can be applied at any scale — from small blocks through to large grazing enterprises — demonstrating the potential for improved landscape function, increased resilience to drought, fire and flood, and stronger farming systems.

Developed by the team at Tarwyn Park Training, the film brings together stories from three generations of practitioners and land managers working to better understand and restore Australian landscapes.

Where to watch

The documentary is available online via the Tarwyn Park Training website and YouTube channel.

Access the film and learn more here: Watch Rehydrate Australia

This documentary will be of interest to landholders, Landcare groups, natural resource management professionals and anyone interested in regenerative agriculture and landscape restoration.