FARMER OF THE YEAR

Grain Grower of the Year: Darren Jensen

Darren Jensen 2015 Grain Grower of the Year

Kristy Moroney

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As with many grain growers, efficient water use is a pivotal component of the cropping system, and drying the soil out with continual cropping combats erosion during high rainfall and reduces herbicide requirements. Darren is a former runner-up in the 2013 Queensland Farmers Federation ‘Reef Rescue Awards’ for his commitment to combating erosion. He admits that while his farm isn’t the biggest, the method used in the sub-tropical climate is one of the best.

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