Alistair & Richard Sutton

Meet Alistair and Richard Sutton the farmers behind your purchase.

Raising Angus and Black Baldies on their property in Northern King Island, brothers Alistair and Richard Sutton run “Darlot Downs” together with their wives and children.

Settling in King Island in 1988 the Sutton’s believe in the Kind Island philosophy. Interested in ai and the future of sustainable farming practices, the brothers implement the JBS Farm Assured program onto their farm and are early adopters of new practices and technology.

“There is no better place to farm than the northern part of King Island. We’ve been here since 1988, and our wives and children all enjoy the family-friendly environment.” Richard Sutton

The livestock producers are a critical partner in the King Island Beef brand. In line with the laws of Tasmania, the use of added hormones (also known as HGPs) and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is strictly prohibited on King Island, so consumers around the world should feel confident when they enjoy King Island Beef it is as nature intended – all natural.

But the farmers for King Island Beef go one further – they are JBS Australia Farm Assured, which means they have successfully passed a 3rd party audit to further ensure a consistent quality of product and the highest standards of animal welfare are maintained.

Top