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The Australian Farmer of the Year Awards 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.

The Awards are designed to promote a positive image of Australian farmers, inspire and encourage career choices and investment interest in Australian agriculture.

In its fourth year, the Australian Farmer of the Year Awards has quickly occupied its place as one of the showpiece attractions on the national events calendar.

Hosted by Kondinin Group and ABC Rural, this year's dinner and award ceremony will be held at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins on September 12.

With eleven award categories in 2013, the winner of each category automatically qualifies for the prestigious Australian Farmer of the Year prize.

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Entries for the Awards will be accepted in the following categories:

Dairy Farmer of the Year Award

Livestock Producer of the Year Award

Diversification Farmer of the Year Award

Grain Grower of the Year Award

Rural Leader of the Year Award

Biosecurity Farmer of the Year (animal) Award

Biosecurity Farmer of the Year (plant) Award

Horticultural Grower of the Year Award

Young Farmer of the Year Award

Wool Producer of the Year Award

Farm Safety Leader of the Year Award - coming soon

Before nominating please ensure that you have read the nomination, judging and announcement guidelines, available here.

Alternatively, if you would prefer to complete a hard copy nomination form you can request this by emailing events@kondinin.com.au or calling 1800 677 761.

2012 Winners

2012 Farmer of the Year

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2012 Young Farmer of the Year

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2012 Wool Producer of the Year

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2012 Rural Leader of the Year

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2012 Biosecurity Farmer of the Year (Animal)

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2012 Biosecurity Farmer of the Year (Plant)

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2012 Livestock Producer of the Year

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2012 Horticultural Grower of the Year

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2012 Grain Grower of the Year

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2012 Farming Woman of the Year

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2012 Diversification Farmer of the Year

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2012 Dairy Farmer of the Year

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Sponsorship

Sponsor an award category at Australia's annual Farming Awards

For more information email events@kondinin.com.au

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In this Edition

Everywhere you look there are big green machines and a Kondinin Group survey by machinery writer Pau

ASX Market Updates

As at: 24/05/2013 07:57

Code	Name	Open	Price	Percent
ELD	Elders ...	0.110	0.100	-9.09%
GNC	Grainco...	12.760	12.720	-0.31%
NUF	Nufarm ...	4.450	4.530	1.80%
WES	Wesfarm...	40.270	39.860	-1.02%

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