Syntropic farming and multi species cropping improves Atherton soil

Ben Harden
Updated July 4 2022 - 11:42pm, first published January 22 2022 - 6:00am
Multi-species cropping: John 'Johnny' Gargan stands in his healthy and tall crop of sunn hemp, which he planted as a cover crop for his cattle and forage harvest. Pictures: Ben Harden.
Multi-species cropping: John 'Johnny' Gargan stands in his healthy and tall crop of sunn hemp, which he planted as a cover crop for his cattle and forage harvest. Pictures: Ben Harden.

An Atherton Tablelands farmer is growing outside the box and has ventured into syntropic farming as a way to improve his soil to produce a profitable crop.

Ben Harden

Ben Harden

Journalist

Queensland Country Life reporter based in Emerald. I report on agriculture and rural news in the central Queensland region. Got a story? Get in touch: 0437528907 or email ben.harden@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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