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climate smart farmer in focus western australia

Chris and Cheryl Reid

At a glance Who: Chris & Cheryl Reid What: We own 200 acres, raise beef, manufacture wooden products (Woodorginal) for gift and tourist markert, grow as much of our own food as practicable, and have raised two wonderful boys. Where:…

FCADecember 14, 2021

climate smart farmer in focus

Sandra Jefford and Wilco Droppert – Wilandra Farms

Update: Sandra and Wilco are continuing to kick goals. In July 2022, they were featured in an ABC News article explaining how a major investment in solar panels has slashed their irrigation-related electricity costs from almost $100,000 per year to…

FCANovember 23, 2021

climate smart farmer in focus south australia

Jake & Francesca Fennell – Wintanna Station

At a glance Who: Jake & Francesca Fennell, and Francesca's Mum Janet who resides in the UK What: Wintinna Station, 3812km2, self-replacing beef herd predominantly Charbray and Angus X Where: Far north of South Australia Can you tell us about your property?…

FCANovember 13, 2021

climate smart farmer in focus

Nicole and Phil Chalmer

At a glance Who: Nicole and Phil Chalmer with son and daughter in law Rohan and Anita Chalmer What: mixed farm, 4800 acres farming, 1200 acres native vegetation, 625mm rainfall zone Where: South-East Coast of WA, 60km east of…

FCANovember 11, 2021

climate smart farmer in focus south australia

Ian and Virginia Green, Kangaroo Island SA

At a glance Who: Ian and Virginia Green What: Prime lamb production with cross bred ewes on improved pastures. Run two properties one 900 acres and one 500 acres. Son Paul and his wife, Annie, live on the new property (900 acres)…

Emily JonesNovember 1, 2021

climate smart farmer in focus

Duxton Viticulture

At a glance Who: Duxton Viticulture What: Duxton Viticulture is one of Australia’s largest vineyard holders with over 25 different varietals on vine across 2,400 hectares of vineyards across the Southern Murray Darling Region – spanning from Wentworth through to…

FCASeptember 21, 2021

climate smart farmer in focus

James Moore

At a glance Who: James Moore What: Mixed farming of winter crops and self replacing merino flock on 1000 hectares Where: 220km north of Adelaide, Jamestown, SA Can you tell us about your property? My wife and I live on…

FCAJuly 30, 2021

climate smart farmer in focus

Ellen Litchfield

At a glance Who: Ellen Litchfield What: Organic cattle and sheep pastoral property Where: 650km north of Adelaide near Lake Eyre Can you tell us about your property? My husband and I live on Wilpoorinna station with my parents. My…

ClaireApril 29, 2021

climate change climate smart farmer in focus Tasmania

Anthony Houston

At a glance Who: HS Fresh Food - Anthony Houston. What: A farming and food manufacturing company supplying fresh salad products. Where: Tasmania. Can you tell us about your property? Anthony is a director of HS Fresh Food, a Tasmanian…

ClaireApril 29, 2021

climate change climate smart farmer in focus

Rick and Jenny Robertson

At a glance Who: Gracemere Merinos - Rick and Jenny Robertson What: Wool and sheep meat producers. 1000 hectares – we use planned grazing with rolling 12 month rainfall as a strategy to manage and adjust stock numbers accordingly. Where:…

ClaireApril 26, 2021

Chris and Cheryl Reid

Sandra Jefford and Wilco Droppert – Wilandra Farms

Jake & Francesca Fennell – Wintanna Station

Nicole and Phil Chalmer

Ian and Virginia Green, Kangaroo Island SA

Duxton Viticulture

James Moore

Ellen Litchfield

Anthony Houston

Rick and Jenny Robertson

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