Northern NSW judging (pictured) is now complete. Southern, Central and Western regions are still to be judged.
As the 2024 growing season faces setbacks due to adverse weather conditions, wheat growers across New South Wales are encouraged to showcase their expertise and innovation by entering the prestigious AgShows NSW Suncorp Bank Championship Dryland Field Wheat and Durum Competition.
This highly anticipated annual competition celebrates excellence in wheat production and provides an opportunity for growers to be recognised for their hard work in overcoming challenging conditions.
With frosts and dry weather across NSW throughout September, private forecasts predict Australia’s national wheat crop may fall below 30 million tonnes—well short of the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences’ (ABARES) September forecast of 31.8 million tonnes.
Stephen Hatty, Chair of the Wheat Advisory Committee, encourages growers to take part: “While we may see a lower national wheat crop this year, the competition remains an excellent opportunity for growers to demonstrate the effectiveness of their management practices under difficult conditions.”
The competition is open to growers from all regions of NSW, with 30th October the cut-off for growers in our region. To enter the competition, growers should contact their local competition coordinator. A full list of local coordinators can be found on the AgShows NSW website, along with entry forms and judging criteria.
Judging will begin shortly after the regional deadlines, with regional winners being announced later in the year. The state winner will be revealed at the Wheat Presentation Dinner in Dubbo on 12th January 2025.