Camden Town Farm

17/12/2025

Expressions Of Interest to operate Camden Town Farm Produce Markets coming soon.

We’re seeking a capable and enthusiastic operator to manage and further enhance Camden’s much-loved weekly Camden Town Farm Produce Markets!

Camden Council will soon invite Expressions of Interest from prospective market operators, cooperatives and businesses who can demonstrate the capability and vision to market, manage, operate and grow the Produce Markets in a way that reflects our community’s values and aligns with the Camden Community Strategic Plan.

This formal process is required because:
• The agreement with the current market operator has expired
• It is best practice for Council to regularly review arrangements for the use of Council land
• The Local Government Act 1993 requires a public EOI or tender process for ongoing occupation of Council-owned facilities

📅 EOIs open: Tuesday 27 January 2026, closing on Friday 27 February 2026

The successful operator will be appointed for an initial two-year term, with options to extend for a further two years, and will honour the legacy of Miss Llewella Davies OAM, ensuring Camden Town Farm continues to thrive as a community agricultural hub while embracing innovation, sustainability and inclusive engagement.

👉 Stay tuned for more details on how to apply. For enquiries or to discuss this opportunity:
📧 [email protected]
📞 13 22 63
🔗 bit.ly/CTF-Markets-EOI

18/11/2025

No rest for us – and even less for the cows!
Meet the newest addition to the Camden Town Farm herd: Tyson, our new purebred Angus bull who stepped off the trailer today.
Tyson’s got one very important job ahead. After a few weeks settling in, he’ll be introduced to the older herd and, fingers crossed, sire next year’s crop of top-quality Camden Town Farm Angus calves.
The beef breeding programme is a key part of Camden Council’s ongoing commitment to honouring the wishes of Miss Davies in her generous bequest. By maintaining a sustainable, high-quality Angus herd we’re keeping Camden Town Farm productive, preserving its agricultural heritage, and ensuring Miss Davies’ vision for a working community farm lives on for generations to come.
Welcome to the team, big fella! 🐂

18/11/2025

It's a heifer!
Welcome our final calf for the spring with #2519 out of #2211 arriving 10:30ish this morning.
She's up and about and busy bonding with her ma.
19 calves all arrived safely. 11 bulls and 8 heifers.
Thanks to the active local community who have watched, supported and reported the calving since early September.

13/11/2025

It's a Dung Beetle! Thousands of them!

Seven species of dung beetles have been successfully released across our pastures this week as part of our soil health and regenerative grazing program.

Expected outcomes:

- Accelerated dung breakdown and nutrient recycling
- Enhanced soil structure and water infiltration
- Reduced fly and intestinal parasite pressure
- Measurable decrease in methane emissions

Visitors are welcome to observe the beetles at work. During active periods you may notice:

- Small entrance holes beneath fresh cow pats
- Beetles tunnelling or rolling dung
- Increased insectivorous bird activity

Please note: Do not disturb dung pats or beetle tunnels—let nature work.
The herd continues to rotate paddocks every 3-4 days, spreading fresh dung for the beetles to process as they follow the dung factories from paddock to paddock.
Camden Council’s regenerative agriculture program supports soil health and sustainable grazing, keeping Miss Davies’ vision of a working model farm alive for the community.
For information contact 0438 467 871 or 0439 181 332.

10/11/2025

It's a Bull!! #2518 to #2209. He arrived late Saturday evening.
18 calves out and active with only 1 to go for this spring calving season.
During calving, visitors may notice:
- Cows lying down to give birth
- Increased vocalising (mooing) from cows
- Calves wobbling as they learn to stand or walk
Please note: Freshly calved cows can be highly protective, so keep your distance.
The herd rotates paddocks every 3-4 days, typically grazing near the river for the best feed.
Camden Council’s cattle husbandry program upholds Miss Davies’ vision of a working model farm, allowing the community to observe farm life up close.
For concerns, contact 0438 467 871 or 0439 181 332

03/11/2025

it's a Bull!! #2517 to . He arrived late Saturday evening.
17 calves out and active with only 2 to go for this spring calving season.
During calving, visitors may notice:
- Cows lying down to give birth
- Increased vocalising (mooing) from cows
- Calves wobbling as they learn to stand or walk
Please note: Freshly calved cows can be highly protective, so keep your distance.
The herd rotates paddocks every 3-4 days, typically grazing near the river for the best feed.
Camden Council’s cattle husbandry program upholds Miss Davies’ vision of a working model farm, allowing the community to observe farm life up close.
For concerns, contact 0438 467 871 or 0439 181 332

29/10/2025

It's a Heiferl!! #2516 to #208 arrived in the light rain and took its first steps around 5pm Wednesday.
16 down, 3 to go for this spring calving season.
During calving, visitors may notice:
- Cows lying down to give birth
- Increased vocalising (mooing) from cows
- Calves wobbling as they learn to stand or walk
Please note: Freshly calved cows can be highly protective, so keep your distance.
The herd rotates paddocks every 3-4 days, typically grazing near the river for the best feed.
Camden Council’s cattle husbandry program upholds Miss Davies’ vision of a working model farm, allowing the community to observe farm life up close.
For concerns, contact 0438 467 871 or 0439 181 332

23/10/2025

It's a Bull!!
We're in the home stretch now with bull calf #2515 to #1608 arriving early this morning.
4 more to come from our adult herd of 19 this spring.
During calving, visitors may notice:
- Cows lying down to give birth
- Increased vocalising (mooing) from cows
- Calves wobbling as they learn to stand or walk
Please note: Freshly calved cows can be highly protective, so keep your distance.
The herd rotates paddocks every 3-4 days, typically grazing near the river for the best feed.
Camden Council’s cattle husbandry program upholds Miss Davies’ vision of a working model farm, allowing the community to observe farm life up close.
For concerns, contact 0438 467 871 or 0439 181 332

20/10/2025

It's a Bull!!
Welcome to #2514 out of our old red girl #1904 around 5am on Saturday 18th October. What a cracker!
Spring calf number 14 for the Camden Town Farm herd now at 6 Heifers and 8 Bulls this season.
During calving, visitors may notice:
- Cows lying down to give birth
- Increased vocalising (mooing) from cows
- Calves wobbling as they learn to stand or walk
Please note: Freshly calved cows can be highly protective, so keep your distance.
The herd rotates paddocks every 3-4 days, typically grazing near the river for the best feed.
Camden Council’s cattle husbandry program upholds Miss Davies’ vision of a working model farm, allowing the community to observe farm life up close.
For concerns, contact 0438 467 871 or 0439 181 332

14/10/2025

It's a Heifer!!
Welcome our 13th spring calf at Camden Town Farm around 7am Wednesday 15th October. #2513 to #1608
Now 6 Heifers and 7 Bulls
During calving, visitors may notice:
- Cows lying down to give birth
- Increased vocalising (mooing) from cows
- Calves wobbling as they learn to stand or walk
Please note: Freshly calved cows can be highly protective, so keep your distance.
The herd rotates paddocks every 3-4 days, typically grazing near the river for the best feed.
Camden Council’s cattle husbandry program upholds Miss Davies’ vision of a working model farm, allowing the community to observe farm life up close.
For concerns, contact 0438 467 871 or 0439 181 332