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Outstanding achievements by outstanding Individuals
Douglas-Daly farmers take out national sustainability award
Douglas-Daly cattle producers Chris and
Marie Muldoon have won the inaugural
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Innovation in Agriculture Award for Sustainability. The award was announced during the NFF’s Modern Farmers 1st National Congress in Brisbane this month.
The Muldoons were recognised for their work on Midway Station in implementing a long-term environmental sustainability plan where they introduced a cell grazing
system, reduced herbicide and fertiliser use and carried out pasture improvement.
The award recognises achievement in boosting farm production while ensuring environmentally-sustainable outcomes, and the Muldoons results in making significant cost savings through pasture improvement, while at the same time boosting carrying capacity, impressed the
judges.
“We’re thrilled to win this award and be recognised by the industry,” Chris Muldoon said after the award announcement.
“We love what we do and we are passionate about our cattle and protecting our land.This is where we want to bring up our children so we are committed for the long term.”
NT Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Luke Bowen congratulated the
Muldoons on their win and described them as industry leaders.
“The Muldoons were the first producers in the Top End to adopt a cell grazing
system and four years down the track
they can report that they have not only met their key aims, but in some cases exceeded them,” he said.
“They have led the way in introducing innovative grazing practices to the Territory and other Territory producers have followed their lead.
“We are extremely proud of their achievement in taking out this award ."
John Underwood
honoured for
industry service
John Underwood was also honoured at the inaugural NFF congress, with an award for his contributions to the cattle industry over the past 35 years. These have included his role in helping develop the live export trade and trade liberalisation for beef going into Japan and Korea, and his efforts as a producer representative for the industry.
