For 32-year-old Miranda Pritchard and 34-year-old James Allen, their passion and commitment as
young and hard-working farmers shines through in their work ethic and commitment in succeeding
with their cereal farm in the Mallee.
And more than that, they are a dynamic duo who are committed in leading by example in
discovering and implementing smart agricultural choices to amplify their farm’s soil health.
With 2500 acres in the Mallee (1800 acres leased from James’s parents in 2018 and 711 acres
recently purchased), growing cereals lentils, canola, lupin beans, wheat and barley, James and
Miranda are talking the talk and walking the walk when it comes to minimising chemical
interferences and still run a profitable business.
Introducing PyroAg Wood Vinegar into the soil in late 2021 has been a significant turning point for
James and Miranda in the way they approach successful agricultural techniques.
“We decided to use a natural cocktail of PyroAg Wood Vinegar, kelp and BAM (Beneficial Anaerobic
Microbes) for our summertime weeding control and the results are clear,” James said.
“We have always been in the mindset in looking for sound alternatives that move against the tide of
mainstream agriculture.
“PyroAg Wood Vinegar is one of those answers.
“Miranda and I are confident that PyroAg Wood Vinegar plays a significant role in not only in the
soil’s health but also the greener canopies we are seeing in our trees across our farm.
“We use 50ml to a tonne in five litres of water mixture and we found that is the right combination to
get the results we want.
“We have used PyroAg Wood Vinegar a number of times in the last seven months as we steer away
from chemical insecticides and fungicides.
“While we are still young farmers, our mission is clear.
“We want to set the foundations for our five-year-old son, Jack, a next generation farmer, to have
the best chance of success with the healthiest soil possible.
“Products like PyroAg are the only ways in moving forward with a clear conscience that is also
profitable and sustainable.”
