Banyula Rural

26/03/2025

In a world often focused on the big, highly visible things, this display reminds us of the importance of the unseen forces that keep ecosystems balanced and thriving. 🌱

We found this beautiful Austropaxillus down by the causeway where have been working to restore the riverbanks. David and Elijah from were kind enough to get me to stop and smell the fungi, with mixed results (picture coming).

25/02/2025

Did someone say Field Day?

We're very proud to launch our collaboration with the NSW Farms of the Future program at a Field Day on Wednesday March 26.

Come along to learn about the use of cutting-edge tech in beef farming. It's free!
Places are limited so get in quickly: https://bit.ly/BanyulaFieldDay2

13/02/2025

Conventional farming often relies heavily on synthetic fertilisers to boost crop yields. These inputs can degrade soil health over time and lead to diminishing returns. At Banyula, we advocate for regenerative agriculture practices that enhance soil fertility naturally. By incorporating cover crops, making our own plant nutrition products and composts, and reducing tillage, we aim to improve soil structure and nutrient content, leading to sustainable and cost-effective farming. Our approach not only reduces reliance on expensive fertilisers but also promotes long-term ecological balance. We're not pretending to have all the answers, but we are trying to find them.

11/02/2025

To find out more about what's happening at Banyula, tune into BayFM Beats-n-Business now.

Banyula Director Matthew Bleakley is speaking with Nick Mercer about both the vision and the daily realities of bringing such a vision to life.

https://www.bayfm.org/shows/beats-n-business/

You can stream it live.

20/11/2024

We are very excited to have been nominated for the Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce's Uniquely Byron Business Awards in the category of Eco-Warriors - Excellence in Sustainability. Banyula Rural is just one arm of Banyula, a huge regenerative agriculture, reforestation, wildlife conservation and nature connection project. For more information on the big picture see banyula.com.au.

16/10/2024

Grant Fleming was kind enough to explain his pruning technique while working on Banyula's Macadamia orchards. He acknowledged that his techniques differ from others but said that in the long run, you save yourself a lot of extra work and get healthier trees.

We're having a good laugh at some of they lyrics in the AI generated music we "made".

https://youtu.be/MFHS_eHq0b0

Please share this with anyone who may be interested.

Grant Fleming from National Sustainable Agriculture was kind enough to explain his pruning technique while working on Banyula's Macadamia orchards. He acknow...