Mulloon Institute

For Environment, Farming and Society

The Mulloon Institute is a not-for-profit, research, education and advocacy organisation that was established in 2011 by Founders Tony Coote AM and his wife Toni Coote. It is recognised globally as a demonstrator of sustainable agriculture and environmental regeneration through landscape rehydration and restoration. The Institute believes that the long-term sustainability of both agriculture and the environment requires balance and working together in unison.​

The Institute demonstrates innovative land management approaches that create healthier landscapes with more resilience to climatic extremes. By supporting transformational change in the way landscapes are managed, the Institute’s work benefits Australia’s farmers and communities and ultimately our planet.​

The Mulloon Institute delivers and achieves real change through strategic collaborative partnerships and strong educational resources that build capacity.

Founders

Antony Coote AM

BSC. MBA

Tony Coote founded the Mulloon Institute in 2011 with his wife Toni, to demonstrate and share innovative approaches to regenerative land management in Australia. He began purchasing the lands making up Mulloon Creek Natural Farms in 1968 with his sister. Tony served for many years as Executive Chairman of Angus & Coote (Holdings) Ltd and was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1988, for services to industry and the community.

Toni Coote

With a strong business background in hospitality in the Canberra region, Toni Coote (nee Dale) established The Carrington Inn at Bungendore as a renowned conference, wedding and fine dining restaurant complex. Toni was instrumental in establishing the Mulloon Institute and provided support and advice to the Institute and to Mulloon Creek Natural Farms and served on several industry and community boards. 

Tony and Toni sadly passed away in August 2018 and November 2018 respectively, leaving behind them a wonderful legacy.

Tony’s vision on film

TONY COOTE – SOILS FOR LIFE CASE STUDY

A new way of farming which boosted productivity by 60 per cent has been adopted by an entire catchment measuring 23,000 hectares near Canberra. Video from Soils for Life, an Outcomes Australia Project.