Raised on a wheat and sheep property in the small country town of Rankins Springs in NSW instilled in me a love of agriculture that still burns strongly today.

I cherish the fact my four children have all had the opportunity to grow up on a family farm just like I did. I am proud my son Campbell will be the fourth generation of my family involved in agriculture and my grandchildren will grow up understanding where their food comes from.

Agriculture, especially irrigated farming, underpins the success of our towns, our businesses, the environment and our communities.

Primary industry is a major economic driver for our country and it feeds our nation, we couldn’t survive without our farmers.