Lochs Farming
Genetics that work for you
WHO WE ARE
We're passionate about livestock, and thrive off all of the challenges that come with them. We're determined to deliver genetics that minimise workload whilst focusing on productivity and profits. Our commercial operation is where these performance recorded stock get road tested under harsh high rainfall, high stocking rate conditions. It's here we quickly see what can handle the pressure and do it with ease. These are the genetics we want to bring to you.
Lochs Farming is situated at Hordern Vale, 10 km from Cape Otway on the South West Victorian coast. In a 1200mm rainfall zone, the 1600ha operation ranges in topography from steep ocean fronted hills, rich productive river flats, a small amount of sand hills with the majority of our country being undulating/steep heavy clay loam. Its the perfect climate to test out maternal genetics.
Our Team
rob costin
Co - Owner
Two years into a Construction Management degree Rob realised there was no way he wouldn't be working in agriculture, he moved to a Bachelor of Agricultural Science and didnt look back.
Returning to the family farm in 2010 he set about growing its scale whilst overseeing genetic change which has transformed their business. Witnessing first hand what genetics are capable of has fueled his passion for the genetics space.
He thrives off making business, management and genetics all work together and puts large focus on their interactions in any decission making.
With a very supportive wife in Annie and four young boys growing up fast he's excited for the future of Lochs Farming.
ben firman
Operations Manager
Ben has a passion for agriculture that has seen him work across many different farming systems throughout Victoria.
He loves the challenge that day to day farm management can bring and enjoys the complex decision making needed to sucessfully manage everything from genetics to pasture management to farm business decisions.
Ben feels very priviliged to be working in agriculture in this unique part of the world and is happy to share it with his wife Bec and two sons Jack and Hayden.
john huggins
Farm Manager
Growing up in Apollo Bay with his family in the fishing industry, John first worked for the Costin Family in his early 20's, after a couple of years break he returned and has been a permanent fixture since. Living on and managing the Apollo Bay property with his partner Megan, they have raised their two kids Kasey and Jack on the farm and now have two grandkids.
John is extremely valued for his broad range of knowledge, ability to turn his hand to anything, excellent livestock handling skills and a great bloke to be around.
Bruce Costin
Co - Owner
Bruce's passion of ag lead him accross the ditch in his early 20's to study Agricultural Science at Lincoln University, he then worked on a number of properties throughout NZ before returning home.
Bringing home a wealth of knowledge learnt from a range of NZ farming operations, he had a large impact on the management sytems on farm and in particular the Romney stud and its genetics.
While grandkids, travel and getting to as many Geelong Cats games as possible are now his and Angies top priorities, he is still very much involved in the running of Lochs Farming. He is a very valued sounding board for Rob, and has a handy dog team for mustering and moves.
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