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.
Farmer Of The Year
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.
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How this family increased its meat business fourfold
Lockdowns have led to a surge in business for Sophie and Matt Bowker’s home-delivered meat enterprise. Here’s how they made the best of a tough situation.
Jillamatong Lamb breeds successful supermarket partnership
The Waldron family has strong confidence in their Corowa supermarket’s meat supply. And so they should — they started it.
‘Best year in a long time’ for standout dairy farmer
For award-winning southwest Victorian dairy farmer Matt Grant, the greatest wisdom came not from family tradition but a willingness to listen.
Burkes’ will opens new opportunities in 2020
Attention to soil maintenance and water management offers double the reward for our 2019 Farmer of the Year, writes Fiona Myers.
Butchers grow forth and prosper
This family of butchers from central Victoria are now producing their own beef, taking ‘paddock to plate’ to a new level, writes Madeleine Stuchbery.
Seeding new ideas part of the appeal for orchard team
A new generation harvests fresh objectives and innovation at Picnic Point apple orchard, writes Sarah Hudson.
Finding a sweet spot during tough times
Drought and bushfires aren’t the only threats for Tambo Valley Honey owners Ben and Stacy Murphy, writes Sarah Hudson.
Dairy farmers’ bold move pays off
A bold move to cut back urea use on pastures had a surprising payoff for this NSW dairy farming family, writes Fiona Myers.
Farmer of the Year awards nominations now open
Welcome to The Weekly Times Coles 2020 Farmer of the Year awards. We are searching for the best farmers from across Australia. Nominations are now open.
Jason Shields wins Horticulture Farmer of the Year
Jason Shields of Plunkett Orchards has taken out the top horticulture honour at the Farmer of the Year Awards. Discover why and meet the finalists here.
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