Herbert Growers recognised at Annual Industry Awards
Following the Walk & Talk, HCPSL held the annual Industry Awards. The awards recognise grower’s commitment to productivity, innovation, research, and the boarder industry. HCPSL is proud to announce the award recipients below.
- Grower of the Year (Sponsored by Wilmar) – Chris Butler
- Young Grower of the Year (Sponsored by Wilmar) – Anthony Marino
- Mangrove Jack Award (Sponsored by Herbert River Catchment Group) – Remo Pietrobon
- Harvesting Efficiency Award (Sponsored by SRA) – GNC Harvesting (Greg & Nicole Chiesa)
- Innovation Award (Sponsored by Rabobank) – Agro Group
- Farm Presentation for Harvesting Award (Sponsored by Honeycombs) – A & S Castorina
- Improved Farm Layout Award (Sponsored by Canegrowers Herbert River) – Robert Bonassi (Roblea Investments)
- R&D On-Farm Co-operation (Sponsored by HCPSL) – Geoff Low, Pace Farming, Paul Cantamessa, and Jeff Cantamessa
- Lifetime Achievement Award (Sponsored by HCPSL) – Dr. Rob Magarey, Steve Guazzo, and Tony McClintock