Experience Territory Flavour with Eva Valley Meats

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Some of the best local meat in the Northern Territory is raised just an hour and a half south of Darwin, near Litchfield National Park. Eva Valley Meats offers a unique paddock-to-plate experience that goes beyond cattle raising, as owners Fiona and Pete have built one of Australia’s first vertically integrated meat businesses, with an on-farm abattoir that lets them manage every step, from pasture to plate.

Eva Valley Meats raises about 300 head of Centipole-Brahman crossbreed cattle, bred for their resilience to the Northern Territory’s climate. Fiona explains, “It’s about working with what nature provides us up here.” This hands-on, ethical approach ensures zero stress for the animals and delivers superior, grass-fed, chemical-free beef to health-conscious customers.

Eva Valley’s direct sales model is simple: they sell only in quarters and halves, respecting the life of each animal and minimising waste. By splitting an order with family or friends, customers in Darwin and nearby areas can enjoy premium, nutrient-dense beef at an excellent value. "Grass-fed beef may seem more costly, but it actually provides better value," Fiona explains. "A kilo of our beef yields more actual meat than mass-market options."

For food lovers, Eva Valley Meats offers incredible flavour option and importantly, it's locally grown.

You can find out more about Eva Valley Meats on their Website and their socials.

Here is a video of Fiona, and the farm, much better then the footage we got on the day.

Thank you to the NTG and Arts NT Mentoring Grants for supporting us to make this podcast a reality. And, a massive shout out to Brent Watkinson: Entertainment and events consultant, Comedian, MC, Radio & Podcast host, Owner operator of Sounds Familiar NT and Fruit Bat Entertainment Integrated Account Manager at kwpx - for mentoring me.