Land-first farming.
In the heart of the Riverland, Yuin man Dominic Smith is a farmer with a vision that goes beyond cultivating, marketing, and distributing the finest native foods. Transcending typical approaches of commercial farming, an ethos of sustainability and his own indigenous heritage first drove Dominic toward native crops.
This decision wasn’t just about farming—it was about honoring the land and its original stewards. Organic aquaponic farming methods utilise water and land efficiently, a minimal impact approach well-suited to the arid Riverland climate.
Pundi Bitters is more than an agricultural endeavor.
When you purchase Pundi Bitters, you’re investing in education and community empowerment. For young people in the Riverland community, Dominic’s farm operates as a fertile training ground where mentoring takes place, imparting agricultural skills while fostering a sense of ownership and connection to the land.
Our goal is to inspire young people to envision a future beyond their current circumstances, where their contributions can lead to a healthier, more prosperous community.
Ancient wisdom. Purposeful produce. Timeless flavours.
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Native bush foods are growing swimmingly at Pundi Produce
Indigenous farmer, Dominic Smith, is cleverly using aquaponics to meet the growing demand for Australia's native bush foods.
Indigenous producers unable to meet market demand for native foods
Farmers are unable to keep up with the market demand for Indigenous foods as consumer and manufacturer interest in the nutrient-rich bush foods ramps up.
Pundi Produce joins Outback Spirit in Caring for Country
This year OSF began working closely with Pundi Produce in the Riverland of South Australia.
Fast food given new meaning at Monash
In just nine weeks, Monash grower Dominic Smith, with the help of mentor Andrew de Dezsery from 1Aquaponics, has established an aquaponics system and begun harvesting fresh produce.
MEET THE FARMER: DOMINIC SMITH
While Dom Smith may describe himself as a ‘jack of all trades’, he seems more of a master to me.
Native ag+food accelerator program underway
Australia’s first accelerator program specifically designed for start-ups operating in the native ag+food sector is working with 12 early stage native food and agriculture businesses across Australia.
New accelerator launched to fast track Australia’s native food production
Australia’s first program focused on native bushfoods has launched with a cohort of 12 early stage native food and agriculture businesses selected from more than 50 applicants across the country.
