James Wagstaff

A South Australian family who has dramatically increased production within their dairy herd by implementing innovation and sustainability measures have been judged Australia’s best farmers.

Australian farmers have the ability to lead the world in regenerative agriculture, as investment appetite for the industry grows over the next decade. James Wagstaff sits down with Hugh Killen, chief executive of sustainable agriculture firm Impact Ag Partners, for a warts-an-all discuss about the future of farming and investment.

Gavin Scurr is a numbers man. And, at home on his picturesque farm in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast hinterland, the boss of one of Australia’s biggest family-run horticulture operations isn’t shy of plucking a few key ones out of the crisp winter air.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, a billionaire Swedish Count, one of King Charles’ best mates and the nation’s leading legal eagle are among those vying for a slice of Australia’s farms.

The brightest stars in Australian agriculture have been recognised as finalists in The Weekly Times Coles 2022 Farmer of the Year awards.

A new wave of Chinese money is flowing into Australian agriculture as a fiery relationship between the two nations cools and investor sentiment shows signs of recovery.

Australia’s Top 50 farm sales of the past five years have seen more than $10.1 billion change hands as corporate investors and farming families secure premier assets.