At Woongarra in Bundaberg, Robert Doyle carries on a family farming tradition that goes back many generations to his ancestors in Ireland. His connection to agriculture runs deep, blending family legacy, scientific know-how, and a strong commitment to the land.
Bundy Farm focuses on livestock, including cattle, pigs, and laying hens for eggs, along with a small crop of sugarcane.
Robert’s farming journey is grounded in practical knowledge and innovation. With a background in agricultural science, he works to balance sustainability with productivity, aiming to minimise chemical use while maximizing the natural rhythms of the seasons and the animals in his care.
The farm supplies locally raised meat and eggs directly to families no middlemen, no long supply chains. This direct connection to the community is something Robert values. For him, it’s about trust, quality, and knowing exactly where your food comes from.
With the desire to add irrigated cropping to his portfolio of food production, the family sold their original Pine Creek grazing property in 2020, and relocated to a small cane farm at Woongarra. He now runs a mixed farming operation and remains very involved in the local agricultural scene. The business supports the Taste Bundaberg Farmers Market every year, and delivering agricultural experiences for high school students all keep him connected to the community offering people the chance to learn where their food begins and what goes into producing it.
For Robert, farming is both a business and a responsibility to the wider community. “How can we all make better use of our patch of ground to help feed others?” he asks. His view is simple: if more small-scale farmers were supported to grow food, there would be more to go around. He also believes that if consumers were open to buying food that may not meet the appearance standards of the supermarkets, there would be much more food available, prices would be more affordable, and fewer people would go without.
His hope for the future? That Bundaberg’s farming legacy continues not just through land ownership, but through shared knowledge, sustainable practices, and strong community connection.
Buy direct from the farmer visit www.bundyfarm.com.au to place an order.
