FARMER OF THE YEAR

Diversification Farmer of the Year: Matt Dunbabin

Since taking over the management of the diverse Bangor property in south east Tasmania in 1999, Matt Dunbabin has implemented a number of changes on the farm. The first step towards diversification came in 2007 when Matt developed a business plan to build a 1500ML dam to support a range of initiatives on the farm, including horticulture and cropping.

Kristy Moroney
Diversification Farmer of the Year: Matt Dunbabin

Superfine wool production is one of the main enterprises on the farm, but it also runs a small 100 head prime beef cattle herd, and 1300 head prime lamb flock.

Through development over the last decade, the farm now includes an irrigated cropping program, a 4ha vineyard for producing cool-climate wine, and the Bangor Wine and Oyster Shed, which is a food and wine retail business.

Bangor’s diverse landscape called for a diverse approach, one that Matt delivered in spades.

 

 

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