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The history of Australian farming.
In the first few decades after European settlement in Australia, farms developed around the early settlements. These farms mainly grew wheat crops and raised sheep that had originally been brought over from Europe.

Visit Polkinghornes to learn about an innovative farming enterprise.
Most of the beef sold in Polkinghornes is raised on Marrinya, our farm in East Gippsland. Run by Rod Polkinghorne himself, this farm puts into practice 30 years of farming, beef-raising, industry-leading research and agricultural experience. At this stage of the Pathway, our primary focus is on animal welfare – including gentle, hands-on animal husbandry, care for the environment and a system of agriculture that will ensure future generations are able to still farm the land. Where we have to rely on other suppliers – for some of our beef, for our chicken, lamb, veal and pork, we ensure they strictly follow our code of practice. If they don’t, we change suppliers.