Anyone who has ever had their blood pressure checked can understand why Provenir’s on-farm processing of our livestock produces better-tasting beef. Here’s why. Imagine this scenario: You have an annual checkup booked with your GP. You are delayed leaving home because of a call that goes too long, you rush…
Beef Farming
Willowmavin: The Real Facts
Please excuse me here… I need to have a rant…What really gets my “goat” – is seeing other companies espousing that their products support “Aussie farmers” but never say WHO the Aussie farmer is, or WHERE the Aussie farmer is located. It seems that just saying that they support this…
Dig Deeper for a Healthier Diet
Every food choice we make has an effect on our health. Avoiding the snack aisle is a start but if we are really keen to eat better, we need to go deeper. The labelling of food with nutritional information and heart health ticks helps us make good choices, but the…
Mince – Simple Satisfaction
Mince is one of our most popular items at Provenir. Why? It’s the best mince you can buy – 90% lean meat and 10% fat, and nothing else – no additives or preservatives. Another reason is because there are so many things you can do with it. Mid-winter burgers or…
The Regenerative Revolution: Healing Our Land, One Delicious Bite at a Time
Australia’s agricultural story is a complex tapestry woven with threads of innovation, struggle, and adaptation. From the vast sheep stations of early European settlers to the mechanised cropping giants of the 20th century, our farming practices have left an undeniable mark on the landscape. Unfortunately, this mark hasn’t always been…
Is “Paddock to Plate” just a load of BS?
In an era where consumers are increasingly conscious about where their food comes from and how it’s produced, traceability has become vitally important in the agricultural and food industry. But many are just using the catch phrase to tell what customers want to hear, without any real verification of the…
It’s not just the cow, but the how that matters
In today’s conscientious consumer landscape, the demand for ethically sourced, environmentally sustainable, and transparent products is reshaping various industries, particularly meat production. The significance of grass-fed, grass-finished beef is widely recognised, not only for its positive impact on animal welfare but also for its superior taste. Many companies tout their…
Revolutionising Beef Processing: Minerva by Provenir
At Provenir, we stand firm in our belief that the key to superior beef lies in the welfare of the animals. From the moment they set foot on the farm to their final moments, we ensure that every step of their journey is marked by care, respect, and dignity. It’s…
A cows, a cows, a cow – right? Wrong
When coming to shop for dinner we are presented with a number of protein options – beef, lamb, chicken, pork. And often the decision making stops there. But is beef just beef? Should we know what type of beef? Breed?, Age? Farming practices? How was it processed? There is much…
Why Provenir is the Farmer’s Choice
When it comes to selling livestock, farmers have several choices, however the selling price is set by other parties – so they are forced to be price takers not price makers. And worse, in many cases the farmers have no idea what price they will get until the cattle are…
Chatsworth House: Nurturing a Legacy, Cultivating a Future
Tending to Land, Livestock, and Legacy Nestled in Western Victoria, Chatsworth House, a 2,400-hectare property, is home to the passionate stewards, Sarah and Tom Whinney. Inspired by regenerative farming pioneers, they’re cultivating a vision that goes beyond profit—aiming to bring people, plants, and animals together for a better future. The…
The Humble Hamburger
The humble hamburger has been reinvented into a healthy, satisfying dish to suit all tastes. Find out for yourself with our four delicious burger recipes that harness the flavour and nutritional benefits of grass fed beef.
Getting Started with Regenerative Farming: Tips for Farmers and Enthusiasts
Regenerative farming is a powerful approach that goes beyond conventional agriculture, focusing on restoring and enhancing ecosystems while improving productivity. If you’re a farmer or enthusiast interested in getting started with regenerative farming, this blog post is for you. We’ll explore some key tips and techniques that can help you embark on this transformative journey. From soil health to grazing management, let’s dive into the world of regenerative farming and discover how it can benefit both the environment and your farming practices. So, buckle up and get ready to take the first steps towards a more sustainable and regenerative future in agriculture.
A short history of regenerative farming in Australia
Farming practices in Australia have undergone dramatic change over the past several hundred years since European colonialisation. From the expansive spread of early pastoralists’ imported livestock across the country, to the emergence of commercial cropping operations, post-colonial agriculture has had a significant impact on the Australian landscape. Over clearing of…
Organic vs. Regenerative Farming
For premium beef farmers in Australia, there are myriad decisions to be made when it comes to preferred land and livestock management practices. Advances in research as well as the continual trial of techniques by farmers themselves, have meant that several systems of pasture, animal and land management have risen…
Zero Waste Beef – Carcase Utilisation and Honouring the Whole Animal
As Australia’s first commercially licensed mobile on-farm butcher, Provenir’s on farm processing model began out of an acknowledgement amongst its founders that there were much better alternatives to the way that things were being done within the modern Australian industrial meat processing industry. This didn’t just include the way that…
Grass-fed beef vs. organic beef: Which is healthier?
What is grass-fed beef? Just as its name suggests, grass-fed beef comes from animals that are raised on a diet of grass. It’s also known as pasture-raised beef because to achieve this, cattle are given free access to pastures where they roam and graze as they would in the wild….
Grass-Fed Beef vs. Organic Beef: Which is best for your farm?
For the bespoke beef producer, growing the best beef possible means not just raising beef cattle with attention to detail and care, but growing the types of beef that consumers want to eat. Labels and product statements such as grass-fed, free range and organic beef are becoming ever-increasingly popular and…
The on farm butcher in Australia & how on-farm processing works
In Australia, the concept of on-farm butchery is not as simple as it should seem. Many farmers dream of raising their own premium quality paddock to plate meat, offering that product direct to consumer as farmers did in years past. However, making that dream a reality is both a very…
Rotational Grazing for Regenerative Farming
Key to a successful and productive regenerative farming livestock operation is just that – regeneration. Allowing pastures time to grow is requisite for the production of adequate fodder and this type of land and grazing management ensures that pastures have enough time to recover after being grazed by livestock before…
Regenerative Farming and Regenerative Pasture
Regenerative agriculture has become the topic of much conversation in recent years and its early adopters report myriad positive results in improved productivity along with the creation of healthier natural landscapes. For beef producers, the adoption of regenerative practices and grass-finishing as a priority means a significant adjustment to the…
