Asparagus Producers
from Koo-Wee-Rup, VIC
the MotTA
a family tradition
our story
Charlie Motta acquired his first 22-acre plot in the regained Koo-Wee-Rup swamp in 1964 and initially produced vegetables. The big change happened in the late 70s, when he, along with 3 other growers, attempted to produce asparagus on a large scale. In the 90s, there were over 60 asparagus growers in the area, but the number decreased dramatically to 5 growers due to the labour-intensive nature of the production, which still requires a lot of non-mechanised work.
What we produce
Motta and son persevered in their efforts and have now about 800 acres of land entirely devoted to asparagus.
Words of wisdom
“Luck doesn’t exist. You have to create your own luck.”
The Motta
SUPPORTED BY
The Italian Australian Foundation and La Trobe University
