Meet the Team

  • Peter Dearden

    As managing Partner / investor of 2DE with over 30 years of farming experience, Peter brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. Always exploring new innovative technology and finding ways to continually improve the land. Never far from the action.

  • Matthew Durack

    As a silent partner / investor of 2DE with a background in Vet work, farm management, research management and a board member of several agricultural companies, Mathew has a multitude of experience to offer. Always jovial and a wizard with an excel spreadsheet.

  • Will Ferrier - Accounts Manager

    Will has an extensive background in accountancy, a great attitude towards agriculture and is always analysing new ways to improve the business. Always friendly and a quiet achiever.

  • Jack Dearden - Operations Manager

    Jack has a solid background in Agribusiness, logistics and management along with a firm interest in agronomy and transport. Young at heart with a wicked sense of humour.

  • Charlie Dearden - Livestock Manager

    Charlie has extensive livestock experience from his time as head stockman in the NT, along with a keen interest in sustainably improving pastures and land management. Never too serious and always smiling.

  • Angus Durack - Farm Manager

    Angus has experience in a range of cropping practices along with a perceptive interest in contract farming and broad-acre cropping. Quick to smile and always up for a challenge.

  • Rosie Dearden - Admin, Data Entry, Safety Officer & Feedlot Induction Queen

    Rosie has a solid family background in agriculture, with an eager interest in individual livestock weight recording. Always laughing or quoting Will Ferrell.

  • Angus Cooper - Feedlot Operations

    Angus has vast experience in agriculture with a dedicated interest in lot feeding and nutrition. Always keen to learn more and lend a helping hand wherever needed.

  • Braden Gibson - Farms Leading Hand