23/09/2026
Everyone loves the piglets. They’re fun to watch, full of personality and always seem to be getting into something.
But there’s more to pigs than being entertaining.
Pigs are natural cultivators. Their instinct to root and forage can help break up compacted soil, clear unwanted vegetation and return nutrients to the soil through their manure. They can also help reduce waste by eating surplus produce and crop residues that might otherwise go to waste.
We don’t farm pigs at Burradoo Park Farm, but the piglets here give us a chance to explore the role pigs can play in regenerative farming systems.
Of course, they need careful management too. Too much rooting in one area can damage soil and vegetation, so thoughtful management is key to balancing their impact with the land’s ability to recover.
So yes, they’re cute. But they’re also a pretty good reminder that on a farm, every animal can have a role to play.