A Pappinbarra farm has won a prestigious state award for the food it produces.
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Near River Produce’s pasture raised rare breed heritage pork has won the 2018 NSW paddock delicious. Produce Award.
“We are excited, relieved and filled with gratitude at being included in these coveted awards amongst other leading artisanal food producers,” Andrew Hearne from Near River Produce at Hollisdale said.
They are the only ‘nomination only’ food awards in Australia, and are judged solely by industry professionals with a huge emphasis on ethical and sustainable production.
“It is a huge honour, and provides a benchmark for our pasture raised rare breed pork,” said Andrew.
“Mostly, though, we have much gratitude for being able to do something that we love and contribute to our community, even if only in a small way.
“The support we receive from leading chefs, butchers and bakers in Port Macquarie, Newcastle and Sydney is greatly appreciated, as well as our farmers’ market and online customers.”
Letitia Fitzpatrick
Worked as a journalist and assistant producer for BBC news and current affairs in the UK, Ulster Television, Q Radio and the Irish News in Northern Ireland. Moved to Australia and joined Fairfax Media in 2016. Won a Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship award in 2018 for reporting the Pappinbarra bushfires and the subsequent Rotary appeal which raised $30,000.
Worked as a journalist and assistant producer for BBC news and current affairs in the UK, Ulster Television, Q Radio and the Irish News in Northern Ireland. Moved to Australia and joined Fairfax Media in 2016. Won a Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship award in 2018 for reporting the Pappinbarra bushfires and the subsequent Rotary appeal which raised $30,000.
