A new beginning in in a new country
4/8/2017
Mr Janabi abandoned his home in Babylon in 1999 in the midst of civil hostility. Following working many jobs including as a fruit packer around the Mildura and Shepparton region, Mr Janabi managed to purchased his first farm at Kooroongarra next to Millmerran in 2016.
Mr Janabi abandoned his home in Babylon in 1999 in the midst of civil hostility.Following his job as a fruit packer around the Mildura and Shepparton region, Mr Janabi purchased his first farm at Kooroongarra next to Millmerran in 2016.
Despite working in many farming regions across the nation, he had commented that he and the rest of his family-his wife and children considered Brisbane their home.
He added that this is where his children were raised and that they all felt like Aussies anyways. However, he admitted that his children are not farmers though as they don’t ever come to assist their dad on the property .
Mr. Janabi also revealed that he had owned a farm in Iraq, and while it isn’t in their short term plans, they do hope one day to return back and reclaim their land.
He and his family left in the midst of civil conflict which eventually grew worse, they had no other choice than to leave as if they stayed they would lose everything anyway.
He said he was the first to embark the boat to Australia and after staying in Australia for 7 years he managed to get a permanent resident Visa and bring his family with him as well.
Mr Janabi appeared at the Warwick Sheep Sale a few weeks ago to decide whether he should own a flock by his own. He said that following his previous experience of goat flocks being extra challenging (as dingoes and dogs would get them and they would jump over the fences) and they were not quite as tough as sheep.
He said that since they are is a good demand for sheep meat, he is thinking in investing in a flock of 100 sheep as a start.
He also revealed that he passes three days a week staying in Caravan on his farm.
Currently, he has planted some apricot trees, spring onions, and okra but it may take him another two years before he can see the fruits of his efforts
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