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The best and brightest in Australian agriculture were crowned at The Weekly Times Coles 2023 Farmer of the Year awards. See all the pictures.
Farmer Of The Year
2023 Farmer of the Year winners revealed
Australia’s best farmers in beef, cropping, dairy, horticulture, sheep and innovation have been announced. See all the winners, including the overall Farmer of the Year.
Red-tipped bananas point to future of farming
See how Innisfail’s Frank and Dianne Sciacca’s bananas tipped with red wax are helping reverse declining ecosystems and land, soil and waterway degradation.
Freedom and flexibility the key for 4700ha operation
After land was bought back from a major investment company, the ambitious owners behind Banongill South developed grand plans for the future.
NSW grains leader sows seeds of success
Efficient rotations, an extensive tree-planting operation and attention to detail form the recipe for success at Brocklesby.
Farmer of the Year 2023 nominations now open
We are searching for the best farmers from across Australia to be honoured in The Weekly Times Coles 2023 Farmer of the Year awards.
Farming surgeon makes the right cut
A career surgeon with a taste for high end beef has started farming Wagyu at his Colac property.
Dairy young guns reveal big plans
Nicole and Brendan Saunders were “blown away” to win Farmer of the Year 2022, but their new agritourism venture shows why they deserve the title.
‘Eat the problem’: Deer on the menu
A chef and professional game hunter have sights set on feeding the nation while solving a huge environmental and agricultural threat.
In pictures: 2022 Farmer of the Year Awards
See all the best pictures from The Weekly Times Coles 2022 Farmer of the Year Awards, which honoured the best and brightest minds in Australian agriculture.
Australia’s best farmers revealed
The best farmers in the fields of beef, sheep, cropping, dairy, horticulture and innovation have been announced. See all the winners here – including the overall Farmer of the Year.
Australia’s best sheep farmers in 2022
Sheep farming is one of Australia’s oldest industries and one of ag’s most iconic — see how these family sheep farms have pulled ahead of the competition.
2022’s most innovative farmers
Established or emerging, working with huge swathes of land or on small parcels, these family farms showed they can think outside the box and deliver.
Horticulture’s top farmers in 2022
With a focus on innovation, sustainability and persistence, these family-led horticultural operations have skyrocketed to the top of their industry.
Farmer of the Year 2022: Australia’s top dairy farmers
Passion, hard work and smarts are essential in today’s dairy industry. These three family dairy farms exemplify those traits and are in the running to be named the nation’s best.
Cropping innovators selected as nation’s best
Backed into their respective corners, these family cropping ventures chose to be nimble and innovative, and saw yields and profits soar.
The best beef farmers of 2022
Three family beef operations are in the running to be crowned best of the year. Meet them and see how they’re improving on one of Australia’s oldest industries.
Farmer of the Year finalists revealed
Australian agriculture’s brightest stars have been named as finalists in The Weekly Times Coles Farmer of the Year awards.
WA farmer’s droughtproof scheme
Mother Nature throws a lot at farmers, but at Cranmore Farming in Western Australia they are starting to fight back.
Tassie dairy farmers turn grass into gold
Most people do not like to stand around watching the grass grow, but one Tasmanian dairy farmer has turned it into a burgeoning career.
The secrets to Davilak Pastoral’s beef success
This Angus powerhouse has mastered the art of producing some of the weaner calves in southern Australia and turning off grassfed cattle.
Tassie dairy farmers’ military precision pays off
These former soldiers are using army-instilled work ethic to build an impressive dairy operation with uncompromising standards.
Coombing Park: Back from the brink to boom
A NSW cattle family has gone from breaking point to profits by using holistic management on their 3000ha historic property.
Producing ‘green’ greens the ultimate aim of this SA operation
Growing herbs and vegetables with the smallest carbon footprints and fewest food miles makes dollars and sense for farmer Damien Manno.
Good times are rolling on for 2021’s top farmer
More cattle, more land and another stud — the beef world is expanding for The Weekly Times Coles 2021 Farmer of the Year Marc Greening.
How to build a herd from a standing start
Peter Kerr made agricultural inroads from scratch, starting his career while living in suburban Melbourne. Now, he’s a sharefarming success story.
Farmer of the Year 2022 nominations now open
We are searching for the best farmers from across Australia to be honoured in The Weekly Times Coles 2022 Farmer of the Year awards.
Photo gallery: Farmer of the Year awards
Australian ag’s best and brightest descended on the MCG for The Weekly Times Coles 2021 Farmer of the Year awards. See all the pictures.
Farmer of the Year finalists announced
Australian agriculture’s brightest stars have been named as finalists in The Weekly Times Coles Farmer of the Year awards.
Brains behind some of Australia’s best-tasting steaks
The sky is the limit for this Queensland business which excels both in the paddock and on the plate.
How to realise your dairy farm ownership dream
South Gippsland’s Wendy Whelan has progressed from dairy farm worker to sharefarmer to owner — discover how she did it.
Data focus paying off for sheep, grains producer
This innovative farmer leaves nothing to chance. In fact, Scott Young uses as much information and data as he can on farm.
Jarrah Cattle Company finetunes carcass quality
This Queensland couple strayed from northern traditions, to breed cattle that thrive in their climate and earn impressive premiums.
Drouin apple growers use tech to beat the weather
Investment in technology is improving efficiency on this orchard in West Gippsland, where consumer expectations drive decisions.
St George vegie growers boost bottom line
Want to transform a family farming business into a multimillion-dollar behemoth? Find out how.
Farmer of the Year awards nominations now open
Welcome to The Weekly Times Coles Farmer of the Year awards. We are searching for the best farmers from across Australia.
Tassie lamb bred for flavour wins fans
The excellent eating quality of their end product has set the Shea family and their Hamilton sheep operation up for success.
Champions: Award a sign of dairy’s bright future
The overall winners of The Weekly Times Coles 2020 Farmer of the Year awards reveal the winning formula that has made their Carlisle River herd profitable.
Innovative Farmer of the Year: Bethune Lane Dairy
A Lake Boga dairy family who launched their own brand have been honoured for their innovation. Discover why they deserve the accolade.
Beef Farmer of the Year: Tom and Olivia Lawson
A couple of Victorian beef farmers from Murrindindi have been named Australia’s best. See why and meet the finalists here.
Dairy Farmer of the Year: Matt and Alli Reid
A Victorian dairy-farming couple from Carlisle River near Colac have been named Australia’s best. See why and meet the finalists here.
Horticulture Farmer of the Year: Mountain Blue
A pioneering family who have built an impressive blueberry breeding and growing enterprise have been crowned Australia’s best horticulture farmer. Meet all the finalists.
Victorian farmers named Australia’s best
Dairy farmers Matt and Alli Reid have been named The Weekly Times Coles 2020 Farmer of the Year. All the category winners here.
Farmer of the Year 2020 finalists
Among the 128,000 who feed and clothe the world, a select few stand out as Australia’s cream of the crop. See who is in the running for The Weekly Times Coles 2020 Farmer of the Year awards.
Giaan Rooney to name Farmer of the Year winners here
Watch The Weekly Times Coles 2020 Farmer of the Year awards live stream here from 5pm AEDT tonight.
Core values inspire growers to find ‘the next right thing’
“Looking the goods” should be all about produce quality and standards.
Garlic breadth wins new customers
A move into garlic production makes dollars and scents for this innovative farming business.
Banana farming bends to innovation, technology
Starting from just one 8ha farm, this Queensland avocado and banana farming enterprise has come a long way to the nine-farm operation it is today. Here they explain why innovation is key.
Milk strategy raises returns
Dairy farmers, want to know how to achieve a 10-per-cent return on assets and triple equity? Leading Victorian producers Matt and Alli Reid have the answers.
Family adapts farms to feed-growth curve
New calving times and an improved feed base are among the winning ways for a western Victorian beef and sheep enterprise.
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