Australian Farmer of the Year Awards

Finalists have been announced. Congratulations to all those who have made the shortlist and thank you to everyone who nominated.

Australian Farmer of the Year Awards categories

• Farmer of the Year — Kondinin Group /ABC Rural
  Finalists
  Bede and Narelle Burke, Tamworth NSW
  Ross Woodhouse, Warner Glen WA
  PLUS the winners of all other Award categories to be announced at the Australian Farmer of the Year Awards Dinner.
  
  
• Young Farmer of the Year — Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
  Finalists
  Hans Loder, Coonawarra SA
  Angus Stainlay, South Murwillumbah NSW
  Robert Watkins, Walkamin QLD
  
  Agriculture’s next generation under the spotlight
  
  
• Farm Industry Leader of the Year — Rabobank
  Finalists
  Keith Perrett, Gunnedah NSW
  Robert Quirk, Duranbah NSW
  
  Industry leaders recognised for commitment
  
  
• Future-focused Farmer of the Year — Agrimaster
  Finalists
  Stuart Larsson, Mallanganee NSW
  Andrew and Camilla, Kevin Philip, Isis Central QLD
  Peter and Nikki Thompson, Wallumbilla QLD
  
  Future-Focused Farmer of the Year finalists announced
  
  
• Biosecurity Farmer of the Year — Animal Health Australia and Plant Health Australia
  Finalists - Plant
  Lachlan Dobson, Kununurra WA
  Peter and Sandra Young, Woombye QLD
  Angus Woods, Goondiwindi QLD
  
  Finalists - Animal
  Michael Blake, Hamilton VIC
  Jim Cudmore, Jondaryan QLD
  Terry Hayes, Middle Arm NSW
  
  Finalists bolster better biosecurity for Aussie farmers
  
  
• Diversification Farmer of the Year — Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation
  Finalists
  Josef Gretschmann, Deloraine TAS
  Gary and Tracy Hannigan, Broken Hill NSW
  Martin Royds, Braidwood NSW
  
  
• Grain Grower of the Year — CBH Group
  Finalists
  Michael Chilvers, Nile TAS
  Nicholas Harrison, Sea Lake VIC
  Keith, Kate, Tom and James Perrett, Gunnedah NSW
  
  Award showcases pick of the crop
  
  
• Wool Producer of the Year — Landmark
  Finalists
  Michael Blake, Hamilton VIC
  Robert Kelly, Guyra NSW
  
  A cut above the rest: Wool Producer Award finalists announced
  

The Australian Farmer of the Year Awards are hosted by Kondinin Group and ABC Rural and will celebrate the highly professional, innovative and sustainable approach of our farmers, showcasing their passion and raising the profile of the important role they play in Australia.

Winners will be announced at the Australian Farmer of the Year Awards Dinner held in Sydney, September 21, 2010. Book your ticket to this must-attend event. Simply download the registration form under Dinner registration and return to Kondinin Group.

Also in September is the first Farming Ahead 2010 Conference – click here to find out more.