Australia: How a neighbourhood rescued an urban farm from catastrophic floods
A report for the Landline TV show.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s Courtney Wilson filed this report
May 13, 2022
Neighbourhood Farm is a small market garden based in Brisbane’s south-west. But this year it was devastated by catastrophic flooding in the Australian city.
Its customers, neighbours and supporters have proved their loyalty goes beyond buying its produce. Together the farmers and the community have saved the operation.
Neighbourhood Farm is a small-scale bio-intensive market garden based in Oxley, Brisbane. Using the best organic and regenerative farming practices we produce a wide range of fresh vegetables and herbs which are sold directly to the local community through our roadside shop, along with several local cafes and restaurants around Brisbane.
Neighbourhood farm has grown out of interest in creating a vibrant and productive market garden on the doorsteps of our local community. Our vision has always been to use the best farming practices to grow vital and nutrient dense foods, harvested freshly and provided directly. The farm reconnects people to agriculture in an urban setting and provides a fertile space for new ideas to grow.
