2025 Rice Industry Award Winners
Michael & Felicia Chalmers
CY25 SunRice Grower of the Year
The Chalmers were nominated for their consistently exceptional results and long-term strategic approach that has underpinned the growth they’ve seen over the eight years they’ve been farming independently.
As third generation rice farmers, Michael and Felicia haven’t rested on their laurels, but instead they are continuously striving for improvement throughout their operations with a distinct focus on water efficiency, soil health and trialling new technologies and approaches.
Port of Melbourne Highest Yield
15.88T/ha on 85ha
Martin Family
Western Murray Valley
Farm 17
15.61T/ha on 124ha
Shane Mannes
Coleambally Irrigation Area
SG & KM Mannes
15.92T/ha on 62ha
Martin Morona
Eastern Murray Valley
M Morona
16.10T/ha on 126ha
Nathan Cauduro
Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area
Overall Highest Yield Award
Carlisle Park
Yenda Producers Specialist Grain Yield
12.75T/ha on 41ha
Brett Turner
Topaz
R & R Turner Management
12.82T/ha on 56ha
Strong Family
Opus
TB & WJ Strong
14.81T/ha on 125ha
Josh Small
Sherpa
Rivena Nominees
12.30T/ha on 27ha
Craig Bradshaw
Langi
C & A Bradshaw
11.10T/ha on 64ha
Kevin Warren
Koshikari
KJ & MT Warren
Special mentions were also given to Malcolm Taylor for Excellence in Extension, Research and Advisory and John Lolicato, recipient of the Grower Industry Contribution Award.
