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farmer in focus new south wales

Emma Thomas

At a glance Who: Emma and Murray Thomas, Kaloola What: Merino and first cross lamb enterprises, opportunity agistment cattle and pasture cropping. Where: Forbes, Central West NSW Can you tell us about your property? We are a mixed enterprise, running…

Tryphena WatsonFebruary 22, 2023

climate smart farmer in focus Queensland

Caitlin McConnel

At a glance Who: Caitlin McConnel What: 1000 acres - farming beef cattle whilst utilising agrivoltaics and agritourism Where: Cressbrook Station, ToogoolawahCan you tell us about your property/enterprise? My parents and I produce beef cattle on our family…

Tryphena WatsonFebruary 20, 2023

farmer in focus new south wales

Fiona Marshall

At a glance Who: Fiona Marshall What: Farmer, Riverine Plains (Farming Systems Group) Chair, Grain Growers National Policy Group Member Where: Mulwala NSW in the Southern Riverina of NSW just north of the Murray River Can you tell us about…

Tryphena WatsonFebruary 15, 2023

farmer in focus western australia

Sarah Woolford

At a glance Who: Sarah Woolford What: 2000 acres, farming sheep, hay, and grain. Our focus is maintaining a return on investment while maximising efficiency. Where: York, Western Australia Can you tell us about your property? We farm merino sheep…

Tryphena WatsonFebruary 9, 2023

climate smart farmer in focus new south wales

Jack O’Connor

At a glance Who: Jack O'Connor What: Farmer with Oxton Park Where: Harden, NSW Can you tell us about your property/enterprise? Oxton Park is a cropping, wool and prime lamb enterprise proudly family owned and run based in Harden, NSW.…

Tryphena WatsonFebruary 1, 2023

farmer in focus Queensland

Kylie Burton

At a glance Who: Kylie Burton What: Extensive multi-species livestock that includes cattle, Dorper sheep and goats in managed herds across 8282ha. Where: NW of Barcaldine in Central West Queensland. Iningai Country. Can you tell us about your property? My…

Tryphena WatsonJanuary 24, 2023

climate smart farmer in focus south australia

Sophie Angove

At a glance Who: Sophie Angove - Angove Family Winemakers What: Organic Viticulture and Winery Where: McLaren Vale and the Riverland, South Australia Can you tell us about your property/enterprise? Angove Family Winemakers is a family owned and operated business…

Tryphena WatsonDecember 20, 2022

climate change farmer in focus Tasmania

Colette Glazik

At a glance Who: Colette Glazik What: Merino wool and lamb producers Where: "Lewisham" in Northern Midlands of Tasmania, a prime wool growing area in Australia Can you tell us about your property/enterprise? I have had the great pleasure of…

Tryphena WatsonDecember 16, 2022

climate smart farmer in focus

Dr Miriam Villen King

At a glance Who: Dr Miriam Villen King What: Stahmann Webster is a ground-to-grocer producers of pecans, macadamias, walnuts and almonds. Where: Qld - Bundaberg, NSW - Moree and Riverina, Tas - Swansea. Can you tell us about your property/enterprise? …

Tryphena WatsonDecember 13, 2022

farmer in focus victoria

Meg Caffin

At a glance Who: Meg Caffin, Brackenhurst Farms What: Angus Beef Cattle Where: Tarwin Lower, South Gippsland, Vic Can you tell us about your property/enterprise? We run a small beef cattle enterprise along the sandy soiled and high rainfall coastline…

Tryphena WatsonDecember 6, 2022

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