The Curated Plate 2026
Get ready to indulge - The Curated Plate Food Festival returns this July, bringing a fresh burst of flavour, fun, and local goodness to Yanalla Farms.
SCONVERSATIONS – Friday 24 July 2026
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Who Knew A Packing Shed Could Be This Delicious?
The Curated Plate – Queensland’s ultimate foodie's playground – is back in 2025! From 25 July to 3 August, the Sunshine Coast is set to be bursting at the seams with deliciousness, and we at Yanalla Farms are thrilled to be part of the fun again.
Quotes, Growth & Going Green
We all have those people who leave a mark—not just on our careers, but on how we think, lead, and grow. For me, that person was a truly remarkable boss who somehow managed to be part mentor, part motivator, and part philosopher-king. He’s since retired, but the lessons he left behind still echo in…
Rain, Rain, Go Away... Or Don't?
So far this year, the one thing that’s remained as constant as a well-worn pair of work boots on our farm is... you guessed it, rain. And as I sit here writing this, it’s raining again. If only we could bottle it up and sell it—at least then we’d make some money off all this soggy madness!
Memories @ Pecan Park
We’ve got some grand old pecan trees on our farm that have a cool backstory. These old-timers are the last of their kind from a bygone era. In this local area, back in the day, soldiers returning from the Boer War planted pecan orchards on their soldier settlement plots.
Connecting with Hort
Rob and I love working on the farm, enjoying the peace and spotting the occasional local wildlife like kangaroos, bush turkeys, and black cockatoos. But once in a while we need to step away and explore the broader horticulture world. Recently, we travelled to Melbourne to attend the Hort…
Celebrating World Bee Day
Did you know World Bee Day buzzes around on May 20th? It's like a sweet celebration of the little winged wonders that keep us and the planet in tip-top shape! Our farm couldn't do without them - they’re like tiny flying matchmakers for our lychee and dragon fruit orchards. Without them, our fruit…
There's Some Holes In My Story
Do you know much about holes, especially those that show up on a farm? On our farm, they seem to appear overnight. They could be from our clever farm dog, Vader, digging up a bone he buried earlier or maybe from bandicoots burrowing around, as we have plenty on the farm. Or perhaps the holes are…