Always looking for the next big thing

Elizabeth Anderson
Updated September 23 2015 - 4:27pm, first published November 5 2014 - 4:00am
Plant breeder and farmer Andrew Barr, Mallala, was recently awarded for his services to primary production. He says his childhood on the family farm inspired much of his career, particularly watching his father Bob’s love of innovation.
Plant breeder and farmer Andrew Barr, Mallala, was recently awarded for his services to primary production. He says his childhood on the family farm inspired much of his career, particularly watching his father Bob’s love of innovation.

MALLALA farmer Andrew Barr has done his bit to feed the world, having spent almost 30 years as a plant breeder, developing 24 oats, barley and wheat varieties, and 11 years as a farmer.

Elizabeth Anderson

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