Redefining lamb and the 'under-loved' cuts
In an odd coincidence, we featured twice in the Sydney Morning Herald last week, in Good Living and on page five of the news section.
Pastured pig competition winners & African Swine flu...
Feast your eyes on these lovely pigs, trotting through the grass. This is how 3% of pasture-raised Australian pigs live. The other 97% aren't so lucky.
Ecocentricity and one farm's work to protect biodiversity
We need to reconnect with a truth that our ancient forebears and indigenous Australians understood without question - our well-being is inextricably connected to that of all the other living creatures in our global community.
Grass roots response to drought: 8 reports from 8 farms
We need to foster a much more acute and nuanced understanding of the ways in which our personal choices and actions impact on the world around us and determine what is or isn’t available.
Drought report: Saulsbury Berkshires, November 2018
'We will regenerate our farm, our patch of dirt, our home, to be drought secure for our future generations.'
Drought report: Gundooee Organic Wagyu, November 2018
'I see drought as a great opportunity for city dwellers to connect with farmers, because when food inevitably becomes harder to source, food production naturally becomes topical.'
Drought report: Burraduc Buffalo Farm, November 2018
'Trying to make money by farming unsuitable land in prolonged drought just does not work.'
Drought report: Grassland Poultry, November 2018
'We have not made a bad ‘selling’ decision since we have been managing holistically on our farm.'
Drought report: South Hill Farm, November 2018
'Consumers need to understand that farming is a science, that it is hard but rewarding work and that they should be paying the true price for what farmers produce.'
Drought report: Extraordinary Pork, November 2018
'We can see the advantages of our regenerative approach over the long-term, specially in a hard-hitting drought like this.'
Drought report: Moorlands Farm, November 2018
'Nothing else matters more than ground cover. Maintaining that is the main/only priority.'
Drought report: The Gourmet Goat Lady, November 2018
'Pray for rain, please, we are parched.'