Peter Holding is a third-generation farmer on the south west slopes of NSW, in the Harden/Cootamundra area. He manages a mixed farming business growing crops such as canola, wheat and barley, as well as running sheep for wool and meat.
He is passionate about sustainable farming and environmental issues, particularly the impacts of climate change on the farm business.
Peter was instrumental in establishing the Harden-Murrumburrah Landcare Group, Murrumbidgee Landcare Limited and participated in the national Climate Champions Program. He was a foundation member of Farmers for Climate Change.
Peter has also been a long term volunteer for the Rural Fire Service and has been awarded the AFSM in 2019 and a unit citation for development of the SWSZ senior management team.
See Peter Holding at the Better Futures Forum:
Wednesday 18 August, 4.30pm - 5.20pm AEST
BREAKOUT SESSION: Raising the natural capital agenda