S5 Ep 4 - Lonesome Duck Estate

About this episode

Jeremy Trembath discusses his holistic approach to farming at Lonesome Duck Estate in Katherine, Northern Territory.

Big things happen with a commitment to a series of small changes. That philosophy is working wonders on a Northern Territory farm in Katherine. From half a dozen cattle to more than 350. Throw in vegetables, fresh cut flowers and eggs – it's easy to see why. The property is managed from a holistic, entire landscape perspective. It's work that has caught the eye of industry leaders with Jeremy Trembath of Lonesome Duck Estate being named among the finalists for Young Grower of the Year. To learn more, Jeremy joins me to discuss; Jeremy's favourite place on the farm is always shifting, depending on where the cattle are at any given time. While the property has multiple facets, cattle are currently the primary focus, alongside significant recent expansion. Having stepped into the property over a decade ago, Jeremy reflects on how he truly made it his own from around 2019 onward. Jeremy takes a holistic, whole-landscape approach, and although regenerative farming is often discussed, he has achieved meaningful change in a relatively short time. The changes include no tillage, minimal chemicals and no kill systems, guided by the belief that overgrazing is not a symptom of stock numbers…

People in this episode

Host: Angie Asimus

Guest: Jeremy Trembath

Topics covered

• regenerative farming
• holistic management
• cattle farming
• sustainable agriculture
• land care

Keywords

• cattle
• vegetables
• fresh cut flowers
• eggs
• no tillage
• minimal chemicals
• soil health
• Young Grower of the Year

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lonesome Duck Estate

Places: Northern Territory, Katherine

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