farm management

soil management

Healthy soil is critical in promoting the growth of healthy plants. We conduct regular soil sampling to measure mineral and nutrient levels in our pasture and cropping paddocks. The pasture soil undergoes re-mineralisation using a maglime spread which encourages healthy vegetation. We also use organic fertiliser in the cropping paddocks to increase soil fertility. The most important aspect of soil management involves the organisms that live beneath the surface. An active soil ecology, containing a broad diversity of organisms, provides the natural nutrients that allow for the healthiest soil.

weed management

The goats do a marvellous job in helping to manage weeds. They generally select for the rougher vegetative growth, and they eat the seeds off the plants which lowers the reproduction rate of the problem weeds. We physically remove the Bathurst burr, a weed which can be particularly problematic around the area.

animal care

We focus on maintaining a healthy environment that is conducive to good health in our animals. That means ensuring good quality feed, keeping the animals' stress levels low and keeping them disease free. Healthy pastures, plenty of space to graze and rotational grazing methods help to maintain an environment which ensures our animals are happy and healthy.