The Western Sydney Parklands Trust, with the support of other NSW Government agencies, research and education institutions and the private sector has initiated the Future Farming Program.
Future Farming in Western Sydney Parklands is about
- commercial farming - greenhouses, market gardens, livestock and orchards
- applied research and development in urban farming, farm production and sustainable technologies
- industry training, employment pathways and community education
- agri-tourism, farmers markets, food festivals
View the brochure on Future Farming. Or download the A4 print version
Western Sydney Parklands is the site for this exciting initiative. 500 hectares of Parklands will be set aside for farming. An information session was held for the program on Tuesday 7 September 2010 with over 60 people in attendance. Click through to find out what was said.
The Trust is starting the commercial farming part of Future Farming Program with the development of 3 areas for commercial farming. To register your interest contact Country Lane Properties on 9620 2022 or email horsleypark@countrylaneproperties.com.au
PIKES LANE, EASTERN CREEK, just off the Great Western Highway, will become a best practice controlled environment greenhouse precinct.
Download the RFP document closes 2pm Tues 5th october 2010
HORSLEY PARK provides the opportunity for small market garden operators to be located within a farming precinct.
Download the RFP document closes 2pm Tues 21st September 2010
WEST HOXTON is targeted at orchards (fruit trees, native plants, ornamental plants) and agistment (goats, cattle, horses).
Download the RFP document closes 2pm Tues 21st September
