So how do they do it? With Sue’s environmental science background and Leigh’s second generation farming heritage, their shared love for the land has given rise to an evolution in farming sustainability.
Precision farming methods, like carefully curated livestock grazing regimes and direct drill tillage, give greater return on land use. And gentler, more sustainable practices create room for environmental conservation projects, such as revegetation.
“I’ve always had a desire to plant trees,” says Leigh, “so we’ve developed a broader revegetation strategy across our farm. We know our soil types, what to plant and when for best results”. By moving to Sue’s reseeding methods, the family can seed multiple hectares at once, which reduces labour costs and maximises organic recovery and growth.