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Sustainability
In 2000 Manuka Farm adopted the Biological Farming codes of practice and ever since we have been cultivating our pastures and crops in accordance with these policies.
Biological farming is an alternative to conventional farming practices that produces high quality, nutritious produce with reduced dependence on inorganic fertilisers, pesticides or gene modification. It is based on scientific principles and common sense.
Biological farming focuses on building optimal soil, plant and animal health by improving the soil microbiology. It requires understanding of the natural systems that occur on the farm and how to look for the indicators that signal improper microbial activity. Insects, disease and weeds are such indicators. Conventional management dictates that these pests are removed using pesticides. Biological farming addresses the cause of these problems, rather than the symptoms.
Apart from removing dependence on pesticides, salt-based fertilisers, and gene modifying agents, Biological farming increases plant growth and yield, and ultimately it looks to improve food nutrition and sustain ecosystems in the long-term.
For more information on Biological Farming Practices visit the Biological Farmers of Australia website at www.bfa.com.au
OUR VISION
Our vision for the future is to continue to be a highly sought after brand name in NSW and to expand our range of products and take them to the broader domestic and international markets of the world.
OUR MISSION
Our mission at Manuka Chaff is to produce the best quality Lucerne and cereal based animal products possible, in the safest manner, using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques, while still retaining the traditional properties of our products, on a Biologically based farming operation, ensuring the sustainability of our high quality product, with a point of difference, as well as improving our natural resource - the land.
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