Hawkesbury Farm

Hawkesbury Farm is a best practice demonstration of a commercial grazing operation in a peri-urban landscape.

Principles of sustainable and regenerative agro-ecology are practised, including irrigation with recycled water; minimal tillage, mulching and organics for soil health; and a mixed pasture ecology supporting grazing management and fodder conservation.

Stock husbandry includes stud Angus and Limousin cattle, with the Farm a teaching and learning resource for Western Sydney University Sustainable Agriculture and the Centre of Excellence for Peri-Urban Futures.

As a Living Lab itself, particular initiatives within the Farm include those relating to IoT and Precision Agriculture and the Livestock Team.

Related Action Plan Theme

• Regenerative Agriculture