We Aussies are known for backing our own, and that includes purchasing products made close to home. Every extra kilometre adds to a product’s carbon footprint, so buying locally made feed, seed and supplies cuts transport emissions and gives you products built for our unique conditions.
Our guide explores why choosing Australian-made brands for your garden and pet supplies makes a real difference. Learn more about how Aussie products offer greater quality and the role they play in supporting our local industries, jobs, and communities.
Why Australian-Made Matters
When it comes to feed, seed, and garden supplies, there are plenty of options out there. But buying locally made products ensures profits stay within the country, helping to support small businesses and grow jobs.
Keeping production close to home reduces transport distances, which lowers carbon emissions and delivers fresher food more quickly. This not only benefits the environment but also ensures better quality for your garden and pets.
Another reason to support Aussie brands is due to our unpredictable climate. Choosing local means choosing products designed to handle drought, heatwaves and other challenges, while also supporting local enterprises affected by events like bushfires or floods.
Benefits for Local Growers and Gardeners
Whether you’re a backyard veggie grower or a small-scale producer, using Australian-made products comes with some real advantages, such as:
- Reduced carbon emissions: By sourcing goods produced nearby, you help cut down on transport-related emissions and contribute to a cleaner, greener future.
- Ideal for Aussie conditions: Locally made feeds, seeds, and supplies are developed with our climate, soil and wildlife in mind, ensuring better results.
- Faster turnaround times: Local suppliers can deliver faster and more reliably, so there’s no risk of transport delays, which could impact your small business delivery.
- Better customer support: Local brands often offer more accessible advice, product knowledge and after-sales service.
- Stronger community connections: Every purchase helps support Australian farmers, manufacturers and small businesses. The people behind these enterprises are the ones who keep regional communities going.
By choosing local, you help create jobs, reduce environmental impact, and ensure your garden and pet supplies are made for Aussie conditions. Together, these choices build the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable future!
At Coffs Harbour Produce, we proudly stock a wide range of Australian-made feed, seed and rural supplies to perform in our local climate. Our friendly team also understands the region and can help you find the right products to suit your needs. Contact us today for personalised advice, and help us back our local people!
