Millions of Australians tipped their hat to Australian farmers and agriculture on Friday 17 November for National Agriculture Day � or #AgDayAU. Across social media, thousands of posts popped up from urban Aussies wearing their #GrowYouGoodThing merch and sharing...
Millions of Australians tipped their hat to Australian farmers and agriculture on Friday 17 November for National Agriculture Day � or #AgDayAU.
Across social media, thousands of posts popped up from urban Aussies wearing their #GrowYouGoodThing merch and sharing their gratitude to the people who grow their food and fibre, as well as from farmers giving people a behind the farmgate look into their industry.
Second place: Grow You Good Thing by Merri-May Gill.Each year the agriculture�s big day is celebrated with the #AgDayAU photo and video competition where $5,000 cash is up for grabs thanks to sponsors Syngenta.
This year Belinda Dimarzio-Bryan�s photo (main image above) of her determined toddler�trying to help feed the rams was been awarded first prize for encapsulating this year�s theme #GrowYouGoodThing.
Runner Up: Working the Table by Kylie Fuller.
National Farmers� Federation President David Jochinke said the judges had a tough job with the competition attracting almost 500 entries.
�There are endless moments in farming that you simply cannot plan, like a brewing storm, an animal�s expression or the way the light hits a paddock.
�These moments are some of the reasons why farmers do what they do, we really do have the best offices in the world.�
Runner Up: Storm Above, Harvest Below by Helen Carpenter.
Syngenta Australia & New Zealand Managing Director, Paul Luxton, said the diversity in this year�s entries was outstanding, providing a snapshot into the different faces, landscapes and produce behind Australian agriculture.
�Without doubt, Australian farming is a special industry and imagery is one of the best ways we can share it with all Australians, so they can come on a journey with us and better understand where their food and fibre comes from.�
National Agriculture Day � or #AgDayAU � is held on the third Friday of November each year.�
Runner Up: Living the Dream by Holly Draffin.
Runner Up: Generations of Growers by Kate Eggleton.
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