David Palmer
Our speaker for May 7 will be Andrew Marriott, a Benalla farmer famous as a breeder and exhibitor of Clydesdale horses.
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As I have known our April presenter Rob Williams, a Glenrowan Angus beef breeder, since the 1970's, I knew his presentation was likely to be entertaining and informative if not provocative. With Rob came John Docker, a descendant of the Rev Joseph Docker, who settled at Bontharambo near Wangaratta in 1838. That farm is still owned by the Docker family. Both families have a long history of breeding superior Angus cattle and with pictures, Rob emphasised the importance of producing animals of refined appearance and high fertility. As well, he promoted the proved ability of Angus to produce marbled beef, that compares well with the Wagyu breed's similar ability. With the nutritional quality of much food degraded by over cropping, Rob said eating organic food was the best nutritional path. He highlighted UK consumers eating 24 percent organic compared with just one percent here. Essentials in our diet should be magnesium, selenium and zinc, he said. A passionate collector, Rob also brought along his collection of knives and pens of superior quality. Reflecting on the role of mentoring in his life, he made a plea for us to mentor younger people. Rob also shared recipes - his mother's beef paste and caramel sauce recipes and his own recipe for a wholesome organic 'Green Smoothie'. Rob brought along two versions of 'Green Smoothie' he'd made freshly that morning, nourishing those able to stay for a most enjoyable after class 'tasting'. |
About 'Stock and Land'Are you a regular watcher of Landline, a reader of Country News, Stock and Land or The Weekly Times? Did you grow up on a farm, are you still on the farm, are you engaged in agribusiness, or did you downshift into Benalla? Perhaps you studied/taught food and agriculture related courses or worked in an area related to agriculture? Or perhaps, like most of us, you are interested in where food comes from. Meeting Times1st Tuesday of the month 10 am to 12 midday
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