On a farm like ours, every hectare has a job to do — and that includes our bustling biodiversity corridor. Left to its own devices to grow wild across 40% of our land, it’s a living network of native plants, animals, soil and water, all moving and changing together. Allowing native animals to move safely through the landscape whilst boosting both soil health and air quality, it plays a vital part in the work we do here at Yallamundi.
Why biodiversity corridors are so beneficial to farms
Farms play an important role in the health of Australia’s environment because of the sheer amount of land they cover – and when farms support biodiversity, their impact can stretch well beyond the fence line.
Biodiversity corridors can:
- Encourage healthy soil systems through deep-rooted native plants
- Support natural balance by providing habitat for insect-eating birds, reptiles and small mammals
- Build resilience into the landscape during dry seasons and heavy rain.
These busy corridors bring significant and ongoing benefits to our animals, our people and our soil, and are an invaluable use of our land. The ecosystem that’s vibrantly present in our biodiversity corridor is a reflection of the wider Yallamundi Farm ecosystem – one where many different elements all work together for the benefit of each other.
Biodiversity and animal welfare go hand in hand
We believe looking after hens properly isn’t only about providing outstanding shelter and space – it’s also about the wider environment in which they live. Biodiversity corridors contribute to that bigger picture by supporting a balanced landscape, fresh air and healthy soil systems throughout our land, with a thriving web of life existing alongside the space where our hens roam.
Prioritising our biodiversity corridor is a practical way for us to farm with respect for our hens and the land that was here long before us — plus it’s a way for us to continue to work towards a better, bright future for everyone.
At Yallamundi Farm, we’re proud to nurture every bit of our land, and we truly value the dynamic outcomes that happen when land is shared between many different species. We believe a focus on biodiversity leads to positive outcomes right across the board – including ensuring our eggs are as delicious and nutritious as can be, and are laid by healthy, happy hens.