Upper Hunter Sustainable Farming Group

24/10/2022

UHSFG Farm Visit at Col Bates's Property Merriwa

14/07/2022

Here we are again in the paddock at the Doyle's property yesterday on one of our farm visits looking at what improvements which have been made over the years they have been on the property with minimal inputs through the use of animals timely rotations and seed coated with compost extract and no chemical inputs. Note the growth for this time of year.

10/11/2021

A local farming family is backing the new Upper Hunter mobile abattoir, shown here in last week's Hunter River Times. Read more in the attached article.

If you would like to be involved and haven't filled out the Expression of Interest online here; https://forms.office.com/r/h5x2Ztw507 please do so by November 20.
Please share this post to anyone else you think may be interested.

If you have any questions or would like more information please contact
John Taylor on 0418 687 308 or email [email protected]

Regards

Linda Russell

Abattoir Project

Mob 0411 888 626

[email protected]

09/11/2021

Expressions of Interest are being requested for the new mobile abattoir by November 20! Please contact John Taylor on 0418 687 308 or email [email protected] if you'd like to be part of the project.

14/10/2021

An interview about the mobile abattoir with John Taylor and the local ABC is available via this link, you'll find the story just before the 8 minute mark;

https://www.abc.net.au/radio/newengland/programs/upper-hunter-new-england-north-west-rural-report/upper-hunter,-new-england-and-north-west-rural-and-resources-rep/13571772

Please fill out the Expression of Interest via the Microsoft Forms survey below if you'd like to be part of this project.

https://forms.office.com/r/h5x2Ztw507

If you have any questions or would like more information please contact John Taylor on 0418 687 308 or email [email protected]

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29/09/2021

Mobile Abattoir Survey

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Announcement: A mobile abattoir business is about to be launched in the Hunter. Join with us in launching this new business opportunity for livestock producers across the region. Please read the project overview and complete the Farmer Survey below to express your interest or to obtain further information.

What is a Mobile Abattoir?

The mobile abattoir coming to the Hunter is a fully self contained mobile abattoir capable of processing livestock directly on farm for commercial use.

Who is Promoting this Project?

This project is being brought to the Hunter by farmers in the Upper Hunter. This project is being run by farmers for the benefit of farmers across the region.

Why was this Project Initiated?

This project was started as a direct result of farmer experience in the last drought and the need to provide greater choice for farmers selling livestock and to grow opportunities for employment in our region.

What is the Mobile Abattoir Business?

This business consists of:

· A fully self contained mobile abattoir which comes to the farm and takes all animal product and waste away

· A chiller for hanging carcasses

· A boning/butchering operation

· A retailing/marketing operation



What are the Benefits to Livestock Producers?

There are many benefits to farmers using this new business:

· A new channel to sell their livestock

· Playing a part in the development of a new brand

· Enhanced feedback on carcass quality

· Improved animal welfare outcomes and meat quality because livestock are not transported

· Competitive pricing through the cycle

· Be part of a growing farm tourism and artisan food industry based in our area

· Increased employment and local job opportunities

Can I Invest in this New Business?

Yes. We encourage livestock producers and other members of the local community to invest and be part of this new business in our region.

Please join us by completing the online survey to express your interest in this new and exciting business for our region or to obtain further information on what it means for you.

If you have more than 1 property in different locations (> 50km apart) to be included in the mobile abattoir, please fill out the survey for each location.

How long does it take to fill out the survey?

About 7 minutes

How long before we hear back from the project team?

There will be a 6 week timeframe for distributing the survey, filling it out and returning it to the Project team. We will be in contact with the interested farmers once this is complete, from the end of November.

Further Information

Further information can be obtained by contacting:

Project Facilitator Project Secretary

John.E.Taylor Linda Russell

PO Box 630

Scone NSW 2337

0418 687 308 0411 888 626

Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Click on the link below to fill out the Farmer survey

Regards
Linda Russell
Secretary
Upper Hunter Sustainable Farming Group

23/09/2021

Beef producers in the Mitta Valley have adopted a cooperative model with local butchers in a bid to attract higher prices, and so far it's paying off.

08/06/2021

Provenir is growing! 🌱 🐮 👩‍🌾

Demand for our on-farm processed beef is increasing and we’re on the look out for more grass-fed cattle producers to join our family of partnering farmers!

👨‍🌾 Know a farmer who may be interested? Tag them!

👩‍🌾 Want to know more?

Check out our website for details, and register your interest to receive our Farmer Information Pack.

www.provenir.com.au/our-farmers/

ps: If you've already registered your interest, check your inbox for our e-newsletter sent last week, or get in touch again if you missed our latest update - thanks!

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Provenir is a vertically integrated meat processing company,
operating Australia’s first, and only, mobile on-farm abattoir.

We partner with grass-fed cattle farmers, to purchase and process livestock at the point of production. Provenir’s award winning, co-branded beef is available in retail outlets, on the menu of the best restaurants, and direct to consumers online.

The Provenir process eliminates stress to animals associated with live transport. Unique to Provenir, our partnering farmers are in control of their cattle throughout the whole process, ensuring highest animal welfare at all times - which in turn produces exceptional quality beef.

Dedicated to innovation, sustainability and community,
Provenir partners with regenerative cattle farmers, and through a world first digital traceability platform, provides true provenance of every cut of beef to the farm.