the farm journal
According to Katerina, the art of natural, wild fermentation is increasingly rare these days.
Meet Katerina Lazareva, Founder of Byron Fermentary.
Meet Ryan; a chef-turned-composter who has discovered a new way to nourish the land he once cooked for.
Chris, one of the original trio behind Three Blue Ducks, shares the origin story behind how Three Blue Ducks ended up here at The Farm at Byron Bay.
A Beginner's Guide to Snakes in the Northern Rivers
The Farm implements a holistic planned grazing approach as part of our wider regenerative farm management framework. Jordy Mylrea shares what Holistic Grazing means to him.
“It happened by accident really”.
Bunya Halasz had been planting and growing perennials for many years (plants with a lifespan of more than 1 year) when Evan Anderson invited him to create some perennial lines within his working market garden at The Farm.
Designed to give young farmers a headstart in an increasingly competitive and challenging landscape, the Farmers Incubator Program provides an educational and practical pathway for aspiring farmers to gain essential farming and growing experience.
Bunya and Flavia are resident growers at The Farm, and through decades of experience in permaculture and regenerative growing practices, they’ve created an edible forest that is self-sustaining.
A Paddock to Plate Journey
The origins of food and the journey from paddock to plate gives new meaning to dining, and adds a connective layer to meals. It transforms the dining experience from a mere transaction to an enlightening conversation. You become part of the story, and the story becomes part of you.
Laying with Oliver is every poultry girl’s dream.
With an expansive grassy playground and daily organic meals, it’s easy to see why Oliver’s girls love it so much - the free-range haven he’s created almost sounds like an all-inclusive retreat experience. Custom-built trailers house the hens at night, and a tailor-made capturing system gently catches the eggs in softened turf, cleans them and lightly rolls them onto a conveyor belt system for collection.