Mulloon Creek Natural Farms Winter Update

Autumn seasonal conditions have been outstanding with above average rainfall and mild to warm conditions. The rolling average rainfall remains close to 1000mm for Duralla and 1060mm for Mulloon Creek. Subsoil moisture levels are near saturation with very little loss of moisture occurring over the past 3 months. The BOM has indicated that we are likely to experience above average temperatures for both day and nights during winter while the rainfall is likely to trend towards slightly above average. There is a LaNina watch current which could see even more rainfall. Let’s hope not!

Our weaner steers presented in good condition at the Yass sale in March. Cattle prices kicked slightly, and our weaners sold to strong competition on a dearer trend. Prices received while below last year were 20-40c/kg stronger than recent sales.

All the cows and heifers have enjoyed the abundance of autumn feed and are in very good condition as winter approaches.

The redevelopment program continues at Duralla with new fencing being installed to help protect the poultry from the large fox population that has exploded due to the years of good seasonal conditions.

Our new grain mill is in full operation with all our poultry feed now being milled on-site in the form of a chemical-free mash. Mulloon Creek eggs are now free of any commercial feeds, and we have finally full control over what our hens consume.

In other news Matt Narracott after three years as Farm Manager of Mulloon Creek and Duralla has taken a position as a consultant with Integrity Ag in Toowoomba. We wish him well in his new role.

As of 1st July Cecil Lang will take on the role of Farm Manager and we welcome Cecil to the MCNF team.