More Australians are trading the hustle and bustle of the city for a quieter life in the country as the
There were multiple driving factors behind the move, but affordability remained one of the key motivators.But Ms Owen said when it came to purchasing a block of land with several acres or even establishing a hobby farm, there was another reason people might be seeking out these properties. "We have a lot of people from different backgrounds who've moved out, got a small acreage, fenced a paddock, and thought: 'I've got a paddock so I can have some animals'," Ms Leahy said.
But an outbreak of disease, an invasive pest, or unwelcome weeds on one property can have devastating impacts on Australia's food production. He said owners should also become familiar with what plants and animals were native to the area so they could report anything unusual.