Mulloon Creek Natural Farms (MCNF) has experienced a very favourable autumn with good rainfall, mild temperatures and substantial pasture growth. The abundance of feed has allowed us to stock pile feed in several paddocks which should ensure that cows are well fed through the winter.
The above average seasons MCNF has had over the past four years has seen vermin numbers dramatically increase despite constant control measures being in place. Additional programs have been introduced to assist in reducing the vermin populations and the damage to our pastures and infrastructure.
Noxious weed control is an ongoing priority, and this season control work has been very successful with outstanding results achieved over the areas covered.
The MCNF team has also been busy constructing four new mobile layer sheds to house our latest batch of pullets. These sheds are designed to increase our efficiency, biosecurity and resilience to extreme weather conditions as well as vermin and predator attacks.
The cattle have enjoyed the autumn and a good bulk of quality feed leaving them in excellent condition moving into winter and before calving.
