About Karradale
The Karradale Culture
Karradale's name was coined from an Irish meaning for the word Karradale which means "Friendly Valley". Whilst the work can be hard, unpredictable and challenging, the culture is kind supportive and growth focused. Staff with a great attitude to learning are welcomed and given many opportunities to grow their skills. We work collectively and contribute as a team to work toward our goals we set for ourselves for the day, week, month and year ahead.
We are proud of what we produce and look forward to continuing to improve our products and strive for the best in management and production methods across all areas whilst ensuring postive personal growth, and the sustainability of our business and the land that we use.
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Craig Newman
Farm Busines Owner
Craig has come to Karradale after growing up on his families farm in Newdegate. After finishing Ag College in Narrogin, he returned to work on the Newdegate farm for 10 years. In this time he worked overseas, on farm, in contracting roles and in the shearing sheds! After a strong grounding in Ag a three year Agribusiness degree at Curtin Muresk was the beginning of working toward his own farm business. Craig along with Anna-Lisa commenced their farm business in 2004 at Varley. Craig enjoys the challenges and ever changing nature of farming and is looking forward to watching their family and farm grow.
Anna-Lisa Newman
Farm Business Owner
Anna-Lisa joined Craig at the beginning of their farms journey in 2003. With a background in Science, Healthcare and Management, her keen desire to continue learning and acquiring new skills enabled a transition into farming and farm business management. Juggling having and raising her four children around their fledgling business was not easy but with the help of some amazing home assistants along the way she is proud of her acheivements in both her family and her farm business.
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Aidan Coughlan
After joining the Karradale team as a casual staff member from Cork Ireland in 2012 Aidan chose to continue on with us here becoming our first full time staff member. Working from the ground up Aidan is the Senior Spray Technician and Farm Operator on farm. Across all aspects of the business Aidan is a vital component of Karradale's success.
Steelo
Farm Mechanic
After working on Karradale as a Contract Harvest Grain driver, Steelo was keen to give the full picture of farming a go. A few years under his belt now see's Steelo across a wide range of workshop and farming activities. Steelo enjoys being a part of a team and working toward the farms goals.
