Our story

Creation Farms and Nursery was formed by Danny Thornton, David Stevens and Adam Byllaardt in 2018. All three are born and bred in Mildura and have a passion for horticultural crops grown throughout the tri-state area.

Our Nursery Manager Xavier Smith, has over 10 years experience in the citrus industry. Working both hands on in the management and production of both orchards and nurseries. Xavier’s passionate about soil biology and how a healthy soil can significantly influence plant health and production.

We currently specialise in citrus tree production creating both potted and field grown trees. We employ world’s best practice for producing trees after extensive travel and research internationally.

Creation grow sustainably using state of the art fertigation technology, root and leaf biostimulation products, anti stress foliar applications and ecologically friendly pest control methods.

People_0001_Danny.jpg

Danny Thornton

Danny Thornton commenced working in the citrus industry out of university in 1997.

Working with both EE Muir & Sons and Mildura Fruit Company has given Danny a key insight into citrus nutrition, crop protection, postharvest decay control and packhouse operations.

A keen interest in citrus propagation over the past 5 years has culminated into the development of Creation Mildura with Datesy and Adam.

Danny is passionate about the Australian citrus industry and maintains roles with HIA and Citrus Australia.

 
People_0002_Datesy.jpg

David Stevens

Don’t be fooled by his jovial manner, David ‘Datesy’ Stevens is up there with the best in Australia for his knowledge in Australian citriculture.

A fourth generation grower, none come more passionate about the Australian citrus industry than Datesy.

His lifetime of experience in citrus operations started on the family farm at Ellerslie on the Darling River in NSW.

It began a genuine thirst for a deeper understanding of citrus that has taken Datesy across the globe, building relationships and sharing experiences with other likeminded citrus growers.

A commitment for growing the highest quality fruit fit for the most exacting overseas markets still drives Datesy today.

 

People_0000_Adam.jpg

Adam Byllaardt

Adam is a second generation citrus grower, and represents his family interest in this partnership. Adam has worked on the farms and packing shed since primary school and during school holidays. Adam also had a gap year working in a citrus nursery for 12 months. Currently Adam is doing a horticultural degree at LaTrobe University in Melbourne, and is looking forward to having a long career in horticulture.

Background Colours - Light Green.jpg