10 Facts about Food Production and Consumption in Australia

Written by Alison Clinch on . Posted in Farming and Agriculture, Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

Australian fresh food production is valued at more than $42 billion annually, and contributes many millions of export dollars to the Australian economy. Here’s 10 facts about Australian food production and consumption. 52% of Australia’s land mass is used for agriculture. In a trade valued at 4.4 billion dollars...

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The New ABC: Abattoirs, Bandwagons and Certification

Written by Ben Clinch on . Posted in Animal Welfare, Farming and Agriculture, Miscellaneous, Newsletter. Leave a Comment

We received a question today about the abattoirs we use and whether or not they are Halal certified. Presuming that the person was not seeking meat for religious reasons (this was obvious from the questions she asked), I can only assume that she had been reading the social media hype regarding the fees that are charged...

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Ethics, Sustainability, Traceability and Pricing

Written by Ben Clinch on . Posted in Animal Welfare, Farming and Agriculture, Free Range Pasture Fed Pork. 1 Comment

If you’re a regular reader of our blog or newsletter, you’re probably already familiar with what we produce and sell, and how we (and our like-minded farming partners) make it happen. From the beginning we’ve encouraged questions from customers and we never shy away from the tough ones. This week I...

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A Little of the Good Stuff or Loads of the Not-so-Good?

Written by Ben Clinch on . Posted in Farming and Agriculture, Grass Fed Meat. Leave a Comment

At the end of this year I will turn 40 – I know, I know it’s hard to believe with my youthful good looks. In the last couple of years I’ve also become a father; Tom is now four and a half and Georgia is 2 years old. My increasing age, and becoming a father and a role model to my children has really reconfirmed...

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