Denis Howard

As is the case in many instances of the beginnings of a business, Horsley Wholesale began out of necessity.

To many farmers, 40 hectares is a fly speck compared to their property. But how many can say they successfully run cattle, pigs, chickens and ducks in such a small area?

Since he was 14, in one form or another Adam Farley has been involved in growing produce. For around 20 years, Adam toiled for other people's operations so when the opportunity arose to purchase an old vineyard near Swan Hill, he jumped at it and Murray Valley Organics was created.

Some people might be studying a university degree, others may be starting their own stud while others again may be working a job. For 20 year-old Teizha Mears, it is all three at once.

A prime slice of Coonamble mixed farming country - and pastoral history - is in play following the listing of the Beanbah/Edale aggregation for sale by expressions of interest.

When things were tough for Andrew and Ashley Litchfield on their 1200 hectare property, Wits End, Geranium, South Australia, they came up with a solution that has them well placed going forward.

Since 1995, Richard and Sally Carn have run a mixed farming operation on St Johns, a 1220-hectare property west of The Rock.

Richard and Sally Carn are increasing numbers at St Johns, The Rock.

In between running a successful transport business and a 1.2 million litre per year dairy operation, Charlie and Tanya Denyer do not have a lot of time to spare for their Angus beef cattle herd.

Since he was 14, in one form or another Adam Farley has been involved in growing produce. For around 20 years, Adam toiled for other people's operations so when the opportunity arose to purchase an old vineyard near Swan Hill, he jumped at it and Murray Valley Organics was created.