Nominations open for Farmer of the Year

Nominations for the Kondinin Group and ABC Rural 2023 Australian Farmer of the Year Awards are now open, rewarding some of Australia’s hardest workers for their efforts.

Every year, the Awards offer an opportunity to celebrate individuals and families involved in Australian agriculture, encompassing a diverse range of sectors and service provisions.

This year’s Awards unearthed some incredible farmers from across the country, from the New England plains of New South Wales to the coastal stretches of Esperance in Western Australia.

General Manager of Research at Kondinin Group, Ben White, is expecting another crop of exceptional farmers to win the Awards in 2023.

“Over the course of the Awards, we have received around 1000 nominations. It has been great to see nominations change over that time, and reflect the shifting landscape of Australian agriculture. This year we have modified an existing Award to support this,” Mr White said.

“The Award for Excellence in Diversification will now be known as the Award for Excellence in Diversification and Sustainability, identifying the growing appreciation of our role in the sustainability of our land, our farming enterprises, our industry and our communities.”

Potential winners of this award will be drawn from finalists in the Australian Farmer of the Year and Young Farmer of the Year categories, as well as nominees selected by Senior Judges as standouts in this field.

Nominations for Australian Farmer of the Year can be completed at www.farmeroftheyear.com.au.