Demlane Farm is family owned and run. Michael and Cynthia are the know-how and hard yakka behind the day-to-day running of the farm. Daughter Meghan and son-in-law Ben own and run The Dorrigo Butcher, through which Demlane Farm Natural Produce is sold .
At Demlane Farm we work with the environment to grow sustainable, healthy and nutritious produce in a complementary, holistic farming system. Two permanent spring-fed creeks provide us with pristine water. Our location along hilltops and a basin makes the farm its own catchment area.
Our family wants to protect and enhance the natural environment. We are committed to maintaining healthy soils, a biodiverse environment and high standards of animal welfare.
Sustainable to us means building the health and fertility of our soil though regenerative agricultural practices.
Our sheep are bred to require minimal animal health treatments.
All our fresh produce is chemical spray free.
Our fertiliser program is based on natural inputs.
Demlane Farm runs a flock of specialist meat-breed sheep. Our flock is based on Primeline breeding ewes crossed with Hampshire Downs rams. The Primeline ewes have lots of twins and do a great job of rearing them on pasture. The Hampshire Downs rams are classified as a rare breed, having evolved from a mixture of several old English sheep breeds. Their meat is exceptional, combining the highest level of marbling of all breeds with flavour and tenderness. Our lambs have the ability to fatten on milk and grass without feedlotting, helping to minimise our carbon emissions.
We grow range of citrus (lemons, lemonades, Buddha's Hand, oranges, mandarins and limes) and asparagus. These are sold fresh in season through The Dorrigo Butcher and made into a range of artisan products which vary each year.