Green rolling hills and farm fencing beneath an open sky

Australian agricultural organisation · Orange, New South Wales

Land today. Legacy tomorrow.

We combine generations of practical experience with progressive farming to care for land, livestock and regional communities.

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10,860hectares managed

05core properties

40years of experience

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Scale with responsibility

10,860 hectares
managed for the long term

Progressive farming

Always looking to
the future of the land

People & community

Long-term thinking
across generations

About The ML Initiative

From pasture to plate

Care for every season. Build value for generations.

The ML Initiative Inc is an Australian agricultural organisation operating across New South Wales and Victoria.

We focus on dual-purpose sheep, beef cattle and rotational cropping. Every decision is assessed against long-term productivity, soil health, animal welfare and the strength of local communities.

Discover our journey

Sheep grazing across rolling rural country — Pasture in northern Victoria

Cattle grazing across green hills — Selected beef program

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Core properties

Property portfolio

Every piece of land has a distinct role in the wider system.

The portfolio is designed to balance livestock, cropping, water and climate, creating a resilient system through every season.

Where we operate

From the rolling hills of Victoria to the Riverina plains.

Select a point on the map to view operational details. Each property is connected through a shared system of governance, data and land-care standards.

Victoria 2,840 ha

Greenridge Station

The foundation property in The ML Initiative portfolio, combining selected Merino sheep, beef cattle and perennial pasture.

Enterprise: Fine wool · Beef cattle
Manager: Jordan Reed
Average rainfall: 620 mm/year

Our story

A journey measured in seasons, not only in years.

From a small regional operation, The ML Initiative has grown selectively, with each step strengthening operational capability and responsibility to the next generation.

A country road running through productive farmland — A road through the Riverina cropping country

The journey began with Merino sheep and a simple principle: leave the land in better condition than it was received.

The beef program was developed to make better use of seasonal pasture and diversify income streams.

Soil, water, livestock and productivity measures were connected in one consistent decision-making system.

Five properties now operate as a complementary portfolio across livestock, cropping and water resources.

We continue to invest in people, water infrastructure, biodiversity and climate resilience.

Land stewardship

Stewardship in practice

Performance today must protect the vitality of tomorrow.

Hands supporting soil around a young seedling

Healthy soil

Rotation, ground cover, regular soil testing and careful grazing pressure help maintain soil structure and carbon.

Healthy livestock

Animal welfare, suitable genetics and seasonal nutrition are the foundation of sustainable productivity.

Secure water

Water storage, remote monitoring and protected creek corridors improve resilience through dry seasons.

A farm manager looking across the fields

“Good agriculture begins with careful observation, the right questions and a shared commitment to improve every day.”

The ML Initiative team

People

A team close to the land, practical in approach and always learning.

Property managers are empowered to make decisions in the field, supported by specialists in livestock, cropping, finance and the environment.

Amelia HartManaging Director

Jordan ReedHead of Operations

Priya NairSustainability Lead

Thomas BlakeLivestock Manager

Join our team

2026 Applications
open

The ML Initiative Scholarship

Investing in the people who will lead the next chapter of agriculture.

The scholarship supports students in agriculture or rural resource management through financial assistance, career mentoring and practical property experience.

Career opportunities

Work where every day creates a visible result.

We look for practical, curious and accountable people, from those beginning their careers to experienced managers.

Send an expression of interest

Greenridge · Full time

Assistant Farm Manager

Riverina · Full time

Cropping Operator

Multiple locations · Graduate

Agriculture Graduate Program

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Let’s talk about land, people and opportunities to work together.

Our head office is in Orange, New South Wales, with property teams operating across regional New South Wales and Victoria.

Emailhello@mli.oecsi.org

Phone+61 417 139 005

Office

95 Glenroi Ave
Orange NSW 2800
Australia

ABN

11 668 911 452

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