FARMING OPERATIONS
The Way We Work
Our farming is a deliberate, adaptive process shaped by decades of experience. Every season starts in the paddock, where careful planning, precise timing, and respect for the land lay the foundation for healthy crops and strong yields. From the first turn of the soil to the final pass of the harvester, each stage is guided by sustainable practices and informed decision-making.
Innovation drives the way we work. By combining modern technology with hands-on expertise, we’re constantly refining our approach - finding smarter ways to use water, improve soil health, and optimise every step of the growing cycle. It’s a balance of tradition and progress that keeps Ashwood productive, resilient, and ready for the seasons ahead.
Technology & Innovation
Innovation is woven into the way we farm. At Ashwood, technology isn’t a separate layer - it’s integrated into everyday operations to improve efficiency, boost resilience, and protect the land.
From smarter irrigation systems to crop and fertiliser trials, we’re always looking for ways to farm better, not just bigger.
Smarter Irrigation
Irrigation has shifted from manual to semi-automated systems, with sensors now helping determine exactly when and where water is needed. This precision approach reduces waste, improves crop health, and lays the groundwork for fully autonomous irrigation in the near future.
Crop & Fertiliser Trials
Each season brings opportunities to test new cotton varieties and fertiliser strategies. These trials focus on improving efficiency, reducing the farm’s carbon footprint, and building knowledge that drives long-term resilience and productivity.
Machinery & Tools
Modern machinery plays a crucial role in keeping operations efficient and reliable. By combining updated equipment with on-ground expertise, Ashwood ensures every pass, from planting to harvest, is accurate, timely, and effective.
Data & Decision Making
Innovation doesn’t stop in the paddock. Data collected through trials, sensors, and observation informs smarter decisions across the entire season. This blend of real-time insight and experience allows Ashwood to adapt quickly and farm with confidence.
Meet The Ashwood Team
For more than three decades, the Ashwood team has worked to shape the farm into the innovative, community-focused operation it is today. Through droughts, shifting markets, and seasons of change, they’ve continued to adapt and grow - guided by a shared commitment to resilience, ingenuity, and care for the land. Innovation is part of everyday life at Ashwood.
From pioneering irrigation techniques to running fertiliser trials and embracing new technologies, the team is always looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to farm, making every drop of water and every decision count.
Just as importantly, they believe in opening the farm gate. Regular tours and community engagement initiatives help challenge misconceptions about cotton and connect people with where their clothes begin.
For the Ashwood team, farming isn’t just about growing cotton; it’s about growing ideas, sharing knowledge, and ensuring the farm is ready for the future.
