Charlie Thurgate (IG: @charlie21thurgate) is a 23-year-old farmer from Tamworth, NSW, who manages Kamilaroi Cattle Company (IG: @kamilaroicattlecompany), a direct-to-consumer and wholesale cattle operation. Having worked across various farming operations since the age of 16, Thurgate has developed a comprehensive skillset and approach to agriculture.

At Kamilaroi Cattle Company, Charlie is dedicated to producing beef that benefits the environment. The company operates under a natural farming system that incorporates ultra high-density grazing, multispecies cropping, and compost extract to regenerate the landscape. Cattle are moved 3-4 times a day, ensuring that over 90% of available forage is utilised. The company employs a natural approach to breeding composite cattle, selecting breeds that are well-suited to the Australian climate while consistently producing high-quality beef.

Charlie likes prioritises the health of their livestock by avoiding blanket pharmaceutical treatments. Instead, they use natural ingredients and products to maintain optimal health, resorting to pharmaceuticals only as a last option.

The final chapter of Kamilaroi Cattle Company's story is selling their beef directly to consumers and through butchers. Thurgate aims to ensure that customers are well-informed about the origins of their beef, the methods used to raise the animals, and the environmental impact of their choices. Ultimately, he wants customers to have confidence that they are consuming nutrient-dense, high-quality beef.