Tasmanian farmers are among those recognised as the best in the industry, with three named as finalists in this year’s Australian Farmer of the Year awards.
Parliamentary secretary to the Agriculture Minister, Senator Richard Colbeck, said the three had been recognised for their innovation, professional management strategies and sustainable farming businesses.
“It’s great to see Tasmanian famers at the leading edge of the industry,” Senator Colbeck said.
“Having leaders in the agricultural industry is essential for growth and innovation.”
The Tasmanian finalists are bee keeper Lindsay Bourke, (Biosecurity Farmer of the Year); Nigel and Rachel Brock from Montana, (Dairy Farmer of the Year) and Danny Jones of Pure Foods Eggs, (Egg Farmer of the Year).
Tasmanian farmers received significant recognition at the 2013 Australian Farmer of the Year awards, with Tim Reid of Reid Fruits being named Australian Farmer of the Year and Rural Leader of the Year.
Huon Aquaculture’s Peter and Frances Bender won the 2013 Biosecurity Farmer of the Year Award and the Frampton family at Gawler won the 2013 Dairy Farmer of the Year.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony on Wednesday, September 10, at the Langham Hotel, in Melbourne.
