Innnovative Newcastle farmers seek lifeline due to COVID, climate

Doing it tough: Elle Brown and Dylan Abdoo during better times on their Cooranbong farm, where they grow microgreens and vegetables for restaurants. "Emotionally, it's been a roller-coaster the last two years," Brown said. "It's hard to stay positive." Picture: Simone De Peak

You could call it the effects of long COVID.

After battling economic conditions and harsh weather - especially for farmers - the successful small business duo of Elle Brown and Dylan Abdoo, who trade as Newcastle Greens, have finally asked for help.