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$25k Grant for Infrastructural UpgradesBlack Duck Foods (BDF) is an Aboriginal Social Enterprise cultivating traditional Indigenous grains on Yuin Country (South Coast NSW). Their native grass seeds have already demonstrated unique versatility, value and flavour contribution to an independently brewed lager in 2021. BDF's project aims to upgrade their specialised infrastructure to meet the growing demand for Indigenous foods, increase yields, and commercialise the processing of native grains, which in turn generates greater profits to Aboriginal communities.
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$25k Grant for Research & DevelopmentThe intensive conventional cultivation of annual crops in Australian wheatbelts has led to environmental degradation. Matt Newell is a research scientist with NSW DPI exploring perennial grains and how they can play a role in restoring ecosystems and enhancing productivity in the cereal grain economy. In collaboration with Ridgehaven Pole Dorsets Farm, the perennial team will be exploring the unique potential of 'Mountain Rye', establishing a demonstration site on-farm and through hosting a mini-symposium that fosters stakeholder collaboration and exploration with regard to the potential of this promising perennial grain.
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$25k Grant for Infrastructural Upgrades
The Haggerty family, renowned for their regenerative farming methods through Natural Intelligence Farming (NIF), have pioneered sustainable agriculture in Western Australia's Wheatbelt for over two decades. Despite producing premium, nutrient-rich grain, storage limitations hinder their access to appropriate markets such as brewing & distilling. Funding will enable NIF to construct safe grain storage while they facilitate partnerships with breweries seeking premium, regenerative grains.
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$25k Grant for Research & Development
Tuerong Farm is endeavouring to expand grain diversity in Australia's brewing, distilling and malting markets. Despite vast genetic options for growers, limited varieties are grown and made available. Tuerong seeks to increase the cultivation of these different varieties while also looking at additional benefits such as flavour, sustainability, and farmer-consumer connections - exploring how these factors foster a more vibrant and resilient industry. This project will involve drawing on existing research to test the agronomic characteristics and brewing potential of these varieties that are not widely grown in Australia.