Producer Profile - Robert, Melanie, Adam & Chloe Leather

'The AFM helps us plan grazing remotely, meet reef regulations, and support sustainable production—while providing credible data to strengthen access to premium markets'

The Leather cattle Co’s possess a clear vision to excel in the sustainable production of beef through excellence in environmental stewardship, animal management and increased productivity. These business goals are measured through a series of clearly defined environmental and community outcomes that include:

• improved conservation of land and water assets
• increased uptake of new technology and research and development
• increased skills in carbon accounting and biodiversity assessments including identifying tools to assist with this.
• enhanced resilience in farming systems, environment, business, and people
• creation of social cohesion and well-being in communities.

The program undertaken by Leather Cattle Company focuses on breeding and finishing cattle for several different markets, including the EU Grassland Certified Organic market; as well as the production of Fullblood and F1 Wagyu cattle for Japan.