New Kyneton farmers aiming to be among Australia’s largest Shropshire sheep breeders are fighting to build in the Farm Zone to realise their dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Pinto family seeks to build shedding, water tank and a family home but their property falls under the 40ha build requirement for the zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Farm plans present a vision for a biodynamic, regenerative and sustainable Shropshire sheep stud with a commitment to promote and conserve a heritage breed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earlier this month, property owner Vinitha Pinto told Macedon Ranges Shire councillors the development would support their farm activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Integrated holistic management of the stud requires intensive work effort,” Ms Pinto said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“There are many daily tasks needed to run a stud along with daily checks on animal welfare and infrastructure.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ms Pinto said, as new entrants to the farming industry, they purchased land as a blank canvas with no farming infrastructure, pasture improvements or weed management for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The farm management plan is already under way with several new paddocks established, irrigation and replacement of old boundary fences. They are now working to improve the soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Currently, the family is running a reduced stud with 100 ewes and seven rams of the breed they said has limited bloodlines in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adjoining land to the north and east comprises Farm Zone land with dwellings for associated agricultural use. Land to the west is Rural Living with smaller developed lots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The application attracted two objections relating to the visual bulk of the dwelling, lack of justification for building in the Farm Zone, noise and amenity expectations of future residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Macedon Ranges Shire Council is expected to make a decision on the matter at its June Planning Delegated Committee Meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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