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History: Peter, Beryl and their family of five children arrived at the farm in Murray Upper from Northern Territory in 1970. The farm was virgin scrub and forest with a small clearing where they immediately planted bananas. They lived in a caravan and slowly built a home and farm. In 1986, Peter decided to grow crops organically. He believed organic farming would be better for the soil and better for his family’s health. Peter has continued to pursue his conviction by studying, doing research by trial and error and is now successful in his objectives. During the course of this great adventure Peter and Beryl’s family has grown and all but one have ventured into their own interests. One daughter, Joy, and her husband Gordon have stayed on the farm and work with Peter and Beryl in the organic farming venture.
In 1990 Peter and Beryl become hosts for WWOOF’s (Willing Workers On Organic Farms). The connection with this organisation has assisted in the viability of their farm and has also enabled young and not so young folk enjoy the experience of country living.
Location: Peters Organic Farm is nestled in the foothills of the Murray River Upper Valley, 35 km from Tully in Far North Queensland. The glorious mountains around the property reflect the tranquility and harmony of the farm.
Products: Cavendish bananas and Golden Sweet Potatoes are grown on the property.
Irrigation: The crops are watered via a traveling irrigator, pumping water from the river that meanders through the property. The cool clear water flows out of the World Heritage listed mountain range. The location of the farm ensures water purity.
Organic Farming Strategies: Minimum tillage, crop rotation, and cover crops grown specifically to plough into the soil are methods of sustainability practiced on the farm. Natural products such as Diatomaceous Earth, Copper & Lime are used to spray banana bunches and trees for insect and leaf spot control. The natural minerals, lime, dolomite, gypsum, and rock phosphate are used to maintain the balance of soil fertility. Liquid fish fertiliser is used when necessary. Weeds are controlled using by tractor cultivation when the crops are young and later, manually using a chipping hoe.
Dear Customer,
Treat yourself to flavour at its best and buy Peter’s Organic Farm’s products. The demand for their bananas is proof that you will not be disappointed.
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