FARMER OF THE YEAR

Diversification Farmer of the Year: Matt Dunbabin

Matt Dunbabin wins 2015 Diversification Farmer of the Year title

Kristy Moroney

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Superfine wool production is one of the main enterprises on the farm, but it also runs a small 100 head prime beef cattle herd, and 1300 head prime lamb flock.

Through development over the last decade, the farm now includes an irrigated cropping program, a 4ha vineyard for producing cool-climate wine, and the Bangor Wine and Oyster Shed, which is a food and wine retail business.

Bangor’s diverse landscape called for a diverse approach, one that Matt delivered in spades.

 

 

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