Rural

From City Lights To Farm Nights: Abbi Ayre's Journey To Dairy Farm Ownership

"We sort of went to him and said, 'Hey, look, you want to sell a farm and we want to buy a farm. How can we make it work?'" Ayre recounts.

Along with her husband, Abbi Ayre embarked on a journey from leasing a 300-hectare farm to contract milking and now aiming for ownership through a deferred settlement plan.

Ayre discusses the hard work, strategic planning, and community support that have been crucial to their success.

She also talks about the commitment she and her husband have to mental health and well-being, advocating for organisations like FarmStrong and highlighting the benefits of raising children in a rural environment compared to a more urban one.

Listen to the full chat between Abbi Ayre and Dominic George above.

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