Farmer Wants a Wife: Tasmanian farmer Nick Onassis looks for love

A 44-year-old farmer from northern Tasmania has clear idea of what he wants in a woman as he begins his Farmer Wants a Wife adventure.

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Dating eight women at once – on national television – could end up being a disaster or a dream come true.

But Tasmanian vineyard owner Nick Onassis said he was happy to take that risk and put his heart on the line, for a chance to find love in the new season of Farmer Wants a Wife.

The 44-year-old is one of five farmers looking for a soulmate in the 10th season of the popular reality TV show, which is part of a global franchise claiming to be the most successful dating show on the planet.

There have been 99 marriages and 225 babies worldwide since the show began, with nine marriages and 20 babies from Australian contestants alone.

Onassis runs a vineyard at Deviot, in the Tamar Valley, with his mum and his winemaker sister.

Farmer Wants a Wife contestant Nick from Deviot in Tasmania. Picture: Channel 7

The show, which was filmed pre-COVID, begins on Sunday (July 26) with Onassis meeting and dating eight ladies, before choosing his top four, ready to spend a month with them at his Tasmanian farm – and hopefully find true love.

Onassis, who likes to surf, dive, play golf and listen to music from Queens of the Stone Age, said he was looking for a woman who was independent, honest and adventurous.

“I like a woman who is happy to do her own thing and someone who plans to follow her dreams,’’ he said.

“I like honesty, I like drive and I like commitment.’’

“I find it attractive when someone finishes what they start. I like an adventurous woman, too.’’

When asked what he brings to a relationship, Onassis joked that he brings wine. And tacos.

“I’m very good at finding tacos,’’ he said.

Farmer Wants A Wife contestants Alex, Neil, Sam, Nick, and Harry.

Onassis grew up in Tasmania but has also spent time living in Los Angeles where he worked in film production.

This is his first time in front of the camera and while he enjoyed the experience, he said it was challenge at times.

“It’s hard enough keeping one woman happy, let alone keeping multiple women happy,’’ Onassis said.

“I gave it my best shot and I really loved all the girls.’’

“It was daunting but it was a fun challenge.’’

The other farmers looking for love include Alex, 29, a sheep and cattle farmer from Cunnamulla in Queensland, Harry, 29, who farms grapes, cotton and sheep in Goolgowi, New South Wales, Sam, 28, a tropical fruit farmer from Innisfail in Far North Queensland and 43-year-old father-of-three Neil, a merino sheep farmer from Crockwell, New South Wales.

There’s also a Tasmanian woman looking for love on the show – 30-year-old Jodie from the Meander Valley who is hoping to win the heart of Farmer Harry.

“I loved watching this series as I grew up,’’ she said.

“Seeing people fall in love and knowing some are still together gave me hope that I can possibly have that one day.’’

Farmer Wants a Wife on Channel 7 on Sundays at 7pm and Mondays at 7.30pm.