Oct 03, 2020
Congratulations to Peter and Frances Bender, taken out the Australian Farmer of the Year award.
Huon is Asia Dragon partner for a long time. Thank you for your trust in our rope using in the Salmon Farm.
More than anyone else, we feel very happy when you win this year.
For the first time in the award's history, a salmon farmer has taken out the Australian Farmer of the Year award.
They were selected by an independent judging panel for the ABC Rural and Kondinin Group award which recognises rural champions both on and off-farm.
Kondinin Group's Ben White said this years awards challenged the stereotypical view of 'a farmer', acknowledging fish farmers, a mushroom farmer, innovators and inventors.
As you know:
Australian Farmer of the Year Awards - Nominations open from 25 June - 31 July 2018. The Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of those making a significant contribution to Australian Ag.
Australian Farmer of the Year: Peter and Frances Bender.