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NSW DPI Farmer Stories | Luke and Pia Winder

Ask any kid to describe a farm… they’ll start throwing a list of animals at you. This is what it feels like when Luke and Pia Winder describe their enterprise. The Winders own and run Tathra Place Free Range, a multi-species pasture-based regenerative farm near Wombeyan Caves, NSW. It is hugely diverse with ducks, beef, lamb, chooks, quail and pigs all stacked in only 100 acres. They manage this relatively small area by splitting it into roughly 1–2-acre cells, which are aggressively grazed by the successive livestock and poultry types. Each play a different role in ecosystem function due to their varied grazing traits, disturbance patterns and fertility. Post grazing, the cells are given significant rest for pasture recovery, anywhere from 9 months to 2 years, depending on the level of disturbance. Management during these rest periods has been enhanced by guidance from Soils for Life. They have helped maximise soil performance at Tathra Place with advice on the selection of multi-family seed mixes, pasture crops and/or inoculants for individual cells. Utilising these methods has allowed the Winders to establish and maintain functional ecosystems, support healthy soils, regenerate the landscape and provide resilience to climate extremes. Luke and Pia have built a profitable business that produces 4.5-5.5 tonnes of chemical-free, free-range, ethical protein a week. They feature in our next #FarmerStories release, produced in collaboration with Soils for Life. To learn more, visit https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/stories/lp... The #FarmerStories series explores the diverse impacts of #ClimateChange and farmers' own experiences in practically adapting their land, systems and businesses. These are not recommendations, NSW DPI understands that successful adaptations will vary between locations, industries and business. For more information contact DPI Officer Matthew Pierce matt.pierce@dpi.nsw.gov.au