After struggling to find animals that could cope with the moist, highly parasitic countryside, these farmers settled on Nguni cattle and fancy fungi to build their business.
Bryant Ussher is using his family's property in the picturesque Noosa hinterland to demonstrate how farmers can tread lightly on the land, growing grass-fed cattle and gourmet mushrooms.
"You get more plant action through having an animal graze it and then you move it on so that you get recovery. The management system's most powerful part is the recovery. "We've only been doing it [timed grazing] since the middle of 2019 and already, by measuring just simple soil tests, we've increased soil organic matter by 1 per cent, which is a big change."
Chef James Wu, from Embassy XO on the Sunshine Beach, showcases Eastwell Farm's grass-fed beef in a range of dishes including their signature dumplings."I just love the paddock-to-plate experience that I deliver to my diners. We get to showcase all the different cuts of the cow that your average customer may not get the opportunity to taste," Mr Wu said.
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