It’s Time To Brace Ourselves And Prepare For The Deluge Ahead
G'Day Folks,
It’s time to brace ourselves and prepare for the deluge ahead. By the time you read this, Cyclone Alfred will have made landfall. The extent of its impact remains uncertain, but I sincerely hope that no lives are lost—property can be rebuilt, but lives are irreplaceable.
It looks like we may be spared the worst of the wind, but heavy rain and potential flooding could still reach our region. While not as extreme, it’s hard to forget that this time last year, we had more than our fair share of wet weather. I don’t like to sound like a complaining farmer, but this is the worst possible time for excessive rain.
As we transition into winter, we need to take full advantage of the lingering warmth to get our winter vegetables established. If they don’t take off now, the cold, short days ahead will lead to sparse and inconsistent harvests. Almost all of our fields are planted, with just one block of pumpkins left to turn into the soil. Once those beds are filled, our focus will shift to nurturing the crops until they’re ready to be harvested and delivered straight to your doorstep.
It’s been a beautiful end to summer, with milder days than in previous years and plenty of sunshine, making our weeding efforts all the more successful. But for others, the season has been far from easy.
If you’ve noticed higher banana prices or lower-quality fruit, spare a thought for our farmers in Far North Queensland. They’ve been battling monsoonal rains, flooding, and incredibly tough conditions just to get those bananas from their farms to our farm and onto your table.
As our business grows, I hope to visit some of these regions and introduce you to the incredible farming families who cultivate the organic produce you and your family cherish. I want to share their challenges and triumphs so we can all better appreciate the stories behind the fruits and vegetables we once took for granted.
Including our own family, there are dozens of hardworking people who make it possible to bring fresh food to your table each and every week. From the farmers in the fields to the truck drivers and forklift operators, and Akshay and his team in Sydney, who coordinate produce from farms further away—it truly is a small miracle that it all comes together week after week.
I once spent a day in the car with Akshay, and his phone never stopped ringing. Every call was from a farmer updating him on the latest conditions, as the ever-changing weather kept them on their toes, working tirelessly to harvest and load their produce in the best possible condition. It’s a constant balancing act, and their dedication ensures that what starts in the soil makes it all the way to the families it nourishes.
On that note, I encourage you to take good care of your fresh fruit and vegetables. I’ve noticed a few questions from our community about the best ways to store produce, and it’s essential to know how to handle each type to maximize its freshness and shelf life.
You invest in high-quality, chemical-free, nutrient-dense food, and proper storage ensures you get the most out of it. By keeping your produce fresh for longer, you not only protect your investment but also help reduce unnecessary waste.
Here is a great link that will help you keep your organic goodness fresh for longer. https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.
I hope you all stay safe in this weeks weather and stay off the roads if you can. Fingers crossed we don’t get the worst of it!
Thank YOU for joining us on this epic journey & supporting Your local farmer!