Old Fig Farm

24/07/2026

Fantastic turnout at Old Fig Farm today for the first of four education sessions with Teale Simmons from Agresol. _agresol

​Today was all about building social capital across our end of the Mid Coast to Tops region—bringing local farmers together to reinvigorate how we make smart decisions that build natural capital and reward investment on-farm.

​Huge thanks to Yeo Farm Bulahdelah 🐑 for initiating this, along with LLS and Landcare for bringing it to life. Looking forward to more sessions! 🙌

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23/07/2026

I had no..zero...hope for the potatos this year after a lot of rain. But what do you know?? We have potatos!! And I learnt something..the white spots can happen in very wet conditions. They are apparently lenticels which are allowing the spud the breathe in all that damp.

22/07/2026

Update: the permaculture wind break.

By slowing the wind, holding precious water in the soil, and inviting wildlife in, a living windbreak turns shelter into a powerhouse for growth.

This project took very little mental energy or physical energy. Seemed like an obvious choice and one project we could know off the list in an afternoon. They were affordable small trees planted early autumn.

With very little additional care (apart from some buckets of water in the very dry weeks). They are thriving.

These natives will grow fast, and make a huge difference!

Why plant a permaculture windbreak?

Cuts down evaporation , protects sensitive leaves & fruit, houses native pollinators & birds, Drops biomass to build soil organically ..and collect the dust from the gravel road dropping minerals onto the top.of our paddock to infiltrate into the soil rather than make us all cough from dust.

19/07/2026

New store stocking Old Fig Farm products..including cordial as soon as we have the next batch ready. Thanks love your store, your vibe and the way you support local farmers and community

30/06/2026

I think most of my farming friends on the MNC have completed holistic management training...with Brian... But if you haven't... It's the best course!!!!

New to managing land?
Want to farm better, manage responsibly?
Want to regenerate your land?
This is the course for you.
NAMBUCCA VALLEY
8-day course (four x 2-day sessions) SEP-DEC 2026
Session 1: Sep 7-8 (Mon - Tues)
Session 2: Oct 6-7 (Tues - Wed)
Session 3: Nov 9-10 (Mon - Tues)
Session 4: Dec 7-8 (Mon - Tues)
'I was told before the course that it would change my outlook on life and farming. It did that in a big way and has been a very positive influence on my attitude to farming. Working with nature is certainly a much more rewarding process than working against it.' - Brent Alexander
Course details at www.insideoutsidemgt.com.au
Contact [email protected] for information

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