Red Valley Farms

30/09/2026

Throwback to when mobile phones weren’t a thing…

This scene was a common occurrence when we were kids.

Dad would make his phone calls after work from this spot, while us kids made plenty of noise to annoy him...😅

He’s a pretty patient bloke, but I’d say he was probably about two seconds away from giving the boys the “move along” look. 😂📞

Anyone else have similar memories from their childhood? 😂

📸From left, Peter Jnr, Andrew, Peter Snr Inderbitzin.

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30/09/2026

You can now buy our certified organic mushrooms at the Atherton Co-op! 🤗

Marvellous Mushrooms!

This month we're celebrating mushrooms – and two fantastic Far North Queensland growers helping us keep a delicious range of fresh gourmet mushrooms on our shelves.

Our local favourites – Golden Oak Produce

Many of our members will already know Golden Oak Produce, our wonderful local mushroom growers based at Upper Barron on the Atherton Tablelands.

We've had a close relationship with Golden Oak for some time and love being able to support a small local family-run farm producing beautiful, chemically-free, wood-grown gourmet mushrooms right here on the Tablelands.

Their range includes favourites such as Shiitake and Queensland White Oyster, along with seasonal and specialty varieties including Pink and Yellow Oyster, Lion's Mane, Pioppino, Blue Shimeji and more.

We're very proud to continue supporting Golden Oak and bringing their locally grown mushrooms to our customers whenever they're available.

Fancy growing your own?

Golden Oak also sells mushroom grow blocks from their farm gate, so you can take one home and experience growing and harvesting your own gourmet mushrooms. It's a fun way to learn a little more about how mushrooms grow – and another great way to support this wonderful local farm directly.

Welcoming Red Valley Farms

We're also excited to be adding mushrooms from Red Valley Farms, a family-owned Far North Queensland farm based at Lakeland.

Red Valley has recently established a purpose-built mushroom growing facility and produces a range including Shiitake, White and Silver Oyster, King Oyster and Shimeji.

Their larger growing operation will help us provide more variety and a more consistent supply of fresh FNQ-grown mushrooms, while continuing to source from and support Golden Oak.

It's a great example of what we'd like to do more of at the Co-op – supporting our closest local growers first, while building relationships with other regional producers who can complement their supply and give our members greater choice.

So next time you're in the Co-op, check out what's in the mushroom fridge – you might discover a new favourite!

Image: Queensland Oyster mushrooms grown at home from one of Golden Oak’s mushroom grow blocks

24/09/2026

🌱 ATTENTION GREEN THUMBS!

Getting stuck into the veggie patch, feeding your fruit trees or giving your pot plants some love?

Next-Gen Compost from Shark Recyclers could be just what your garden needs! 🌱

Made locally in Biboohra and fully certified, our Next-Gen Compost is available in two grades:

🌱 PREMIUM GRADE — 8mm SCREEN
📍 Pickup Biboohra — $222/ 1 tonne bag incl GST
📍 Pickup Lakeland — $255/ 1 tonne bag incl GST

🌱 STANDARD GRADE — 20mm SCREEN
📍 Pickup Biboohra — $197 / 1 tonne bag incl GST
📍 Pickup Lakeland — $230 / 1 tonne bag incl GST

All prices listed exclude GST.

🌱 APPLICATION RATES

For soil conditioning:
One 1-tonne bag covers approximately 50m².

For large pots & garden beds:
🌱 Premium — 30:70 compost to soil
🌱 Standard — 50:50 compost to soil

For trees & shrubs:
Spread compost over the soil underneath the tree, out towards the edge of the branches. For best results, cover with mulch and water well.

🌱 Premium — 2 × 20L buckets, twice a year
🌱 Standard — 3 × 20L buckets, twice a year

🚜 AVAILABLE NOW!

Lakeland: Office — 40 602 162
Biboohra: Glen — 0438 752 515

Give your garden a little something extra with locally made Next-Gen Compost from Shark Recyclers. 🌱

**Also available in bulk orders - get in touch to find out more!

23/09/2026

This week’s throwback takes us back 1 year to when we officially opened our mushroom growing facility — The Shroom Room! ‍

We were lucky enough to have the Queensland Premier visit to mark the occasion, giving us the opportunity to showcase the potential of Far North Queensland agriculture and our vision for the region.

A lot has happened in the mushroom realm since then:
🍄‍🟫 Gaining certified organic status for our mushrooms.
🍄‍🟫 Setting up our pelletising facility to streamline our substrate production.

Our mushroom distribution continues to grow, with the ultimate goal of supplying premium, 100% Australian-grown mushrooms Australia-wide!

One year down. Plenty more to grow!

Thank you for supporting our journey.🍄‍🟫

22/09/2026

Another muster done...

Nothing ever really goes to plan (especially with kids in the mix 😂), but having a good team makes all the difference!

This muster was a bit of a family affair with lots of firsts and 'on the job learning' happening along the way.

Everyone put in a solid effort, the work got done and there were plenty of dusty faces, new skills and laughs along the way.🐂😂

A big thanks to the whole team! 🙏

22/09/2026

Our Certified Organic Mushrooms are now available at select locations!

You can now find our 100% Australian grown & owned organic range at:
📍Atherton IGA
📍Atherton Co-op
📍Drake's Supermarkets - QLD Only
📍Brisbane markets - Eco Farms Antimony Rd
📍Sydney markets - Eco Farms Parramatta Road
📍Melbourne Markets - Pure Organic Harvest

If you’re looking for fresh, locally grown organic mushrooms, keep an eye out for our Red Valley Organics range - labelled "Australian Gourmet Mushrooms"!

20/09/2026

Monday morning traffic mooo-ving a little slow this morning…🐄😂

Hope your Monday commute is going to plan! 🚧

18/09/2026

Mushroom and bacon Rösti with a side of sour dough and poached egg.

🍽️ Serves 4
⏱️ Prep time 5min, Cooking time 40min (+boiling potatoes day before)

✨What you’ll need

800g boiled potatoes, cooled (ideally from the day before)
300g Silver Oyster mushrooms, diced
150g bacon, diced
2 shallots, diced
3 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
Pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, to garnish

🔥 How to make it:

1. Peel the boiled potatoes and grate them thickly into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.

3. Add the mushrooms and fry for approximately 5 minutes, or until the moisture has evaporated.

4. Add the bacon and cook until slightly browned before adding the shallots.

5. Add another heaped tablespoon of butter, then add the grated potatoes. Gently fry, turning occasionally, for approximately 5 minutes.

6. Reduce the heat and shape the potato mixture into a large, cake-shaped mound. Press down firmly to compact the rösti.

7. Cook without moving for approximately 15 minutes, or until the base is golden and crisp.

8. Carefully place a flat plate over the frying pan and, holding the plate firmly, flip the rösti onto the plate.

9. Add another 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan, then carefully slide the rösti back into the pan with the uncooked side facing down.

10. Cook for a further 10–15 minutes over low to medium heat, until golden and crisp. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Serve with poached eggs for a delicious breakfast or bruch, or enjoy as a hearty side dish with dinner.

17/09/2026

Throwback to Switzerland in the 80s… 🐄
Herding dairy cows in Switzerland was a little different to what we’re used to in Australia!

Swiss farmers traditionally had much smaller herds — and in our Uncle Peter’s case, every cow had her own name and personality. Like his father - Uncle Peter took great pride in his herd and was a well known breeder in the region.

The farmers knew each cow individually — and exactly how much milk she was producing. 🥛

And although having a favourite child is frowned upon, farmers always have a favourite cow and one of our Uncle's favourite cows was Nella! 😂

When it was time to take the herd to the paddock, Sunday clothes and a large-ish stick were required! 😂

Here’s a little glimpse of where our family’s cattle story began — Michelle and Stefanie helping Uncle Peter bring his herd back to the paddock, with the family home in the background.

📸 Pictured: Michelle Inderbitzin, Stefanie Inderbitzin, Uncle Peter and his herd.