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All the latest news from the Syngenta Growth Awards.

Syngenta Growth Awards

Livestreamed winners: (Clockwise from top left) Adam Schreurs, Chris Toohey, Linda Peacock, Alex Thomas, Brett South, Simon Doolin, Grace Brennan and Sarah Nolet accepting their awards.

Eight of the agriculture industry's standout growers, advisers and influencers have been named national winners in the latest Syngenta Growth Awards, which were announced during a livestream event.

Growth Award recipients announced

The global pandemic will impact the agri sector for at least the next decade, water and labour shortages continue to worry farmers and the global population just continues to rise - so what is there to feel so optimistic about in Australasian agriculture?

Future outlook: Australian ag leaders share insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead

Improving long-term sustainability: Monarto South farmer, Michelle McMahon.

Syngenta Australia and Landcare announce first project to improve on-farm biodiversity

Biodiversity partnership: Landcare Australia CEO Dr Shane Norrish and Syngenta Australia Managing Director Paul Luxton. 

Syngenta Australia and Landcare Australia have announced their partnership to enhance biodiversity on a selected agricultural site in Australia.

Syngenta Australia partners with Landcare Australia to help improve on-farm biodiversity

Syngenta Growth Awards tour group Garth Wickson (Syngenta), David Cameron (WA), Michael Fels (WA), David Cameron (WA), Allan Fong (New Zealand), Sheila Charlesworth (Qld), Bryan Hart (NZ), Tommy Le (Qld), Duc Nguyen (WA) and Randall Wilksch (SA), at the company's Jealott's Hill facility at Berkshire, UK, during the 2017 tour.

Amid improved agri conditions, a complicated global market and a pandemic, and in the face of a changing climate, there has never been a more important time to promote leadership in agriculture, says Syngenta managing director Paul Luxton.

2020 Growth Awards regional winners revealed

Some say it's market forces that drive agriculture forward. Some say it's science. Others still think it's climate, or land prices or technology. But what really drives agriculture forward is people.

Connections matter: People driving agriculture forward

Sustainable practice requires an exceptional understanding of regional conditions, the crop and the soil, to build the best approach to planting, protecting, growing and harvesting.

Eye on the future: Leaders committed to sustainable practices

Productivity always has and always will be a key driver of profitability in agriculture, and nowhere more than in Australia and New Zealand, where labour costs are high and market access is competitive.

Unlocking productivity: The key to driving profitability

Innovation is about more than big ideas. Innovation is about transformation. The Innovator category of the Growth Awards is new in 2020, and it couldn't have come at a more appropriate time.

Uncovering innovators: The agricultural leaders championing ideas

One of the reasons the Syngenta Growth Awards have been well-regarded since its inception is that winners are selected by an independent judging panel made up of industry experts.

Expertise, experience and insight: Meet our judges

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The winners of the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards night. Darren Best (not pictured) won second judges' choice. Picture supplied

Ag pioneers recognised in this year's Syngenta Growth Awards

The Syngenta Growth Awards Regional winners come from across Australia and New Zealand. Picture supplied

Outstanding growers, advisers, innovators and community leaders progress to next stage of prestigious awards program.

Syngenta Growth Awards Regional Winners announced

Brad and Suzie Shearer from Echuca West in Victoria have been nominated in the Innovator category. Picture supplied

A stellar group of future focused growers, advisers and agricultural leaders for 2023.

This year's Syngenta Growth Awards nominees announced

A global survey of large scale farmers in the USA, France, China, Brazil, India and across Africa for Syngenta Group found 72 per cent are worried about the impact climate change will have on crop yields, animal health and their ability to do business over the next five years.

Fighting climate change more vital than ever, says Syngenta Group

Syngenta Growth Award Winners: left to right Bruce Shepherd, Luke Marquis, Duncan Young, Kirrily Condon, Ray Harrington, Tina Lawton Syngenta Asia Pacific regional director, Andrew Bulmer, Erik Fyrwald Syngenta chief executive officer, Daniel Nicoletti and Peter Calabria.


Sponsored: Syngenta Growth Awards names eight deserving winners

Leaders in agriculture pave the way

Agronomist Luke Marquis has been recognised as part of the 2017 Syngenta Growth Awards for his dedication to effective research for more productive farming. 


Sponsored: Agronomist Luke Marquis unlocks the value in farm research

Raising productivity growth through agricultural insights

Citrus grower Tania Chapman tirelessly champions Australian agriculture and the development of new export markets for its produce.

Sponsored: Citrus grower Tania Chapman develops valuable export markets

Setting the citrus industry up on the world stage

Vegetable grower Mr Allan Fong provides niche products to a “foodie” market, and takes his product stewardship very seriously.

Sponsored: Third generation veggie grower educates conscious consumers

High value in veggie education

Recognised for his efforts in the 2016 Syngenta Growth Awards, Mr Tommy Le has developed a niche tribal cucumber variety that is helping his local Vietnamese farming community thrive.


Sponsored: Queensland agronomist offers a second chance at life through agriculture.

Innovative seed variety helps community thrive

Eyre Peninsula farmer Randall Wilksch is committed to sustainability and improving soil health on his land.

Sustainability is far more than a buzzword for Syngenta Growth Award winner and Eyre Peninsula farmer Randall Wilksch.

Sustainability more than a buzzword for Syngenta Growth Award winner

Esperance farmer Mic Fels' commitment to research and development was a key reason behind him taking out a Syngenta Growth Award. 

ESPERANCE farmer Mic Fels has won a prestigious Syngenta Growth Award.

Innovation sees Fels swoop on award

Australasian Winners: Top left to right: David Cameron; Michael Fels; Allan Fong, and Tommy Le. Bottom left to right: Duc Nguyen; Tayah Ryan, and Randall Wilksch (right) pictured with Syngenta TSM Kieran Wauchope.

The Syngenta Growth Awards winners were announced on December 1. The group of seven were chosen from 25 Regional Winners.

Growth Award winners

Syngenta Growth Awards winners for 2016, back row Mic Fels, Tayah Ryan and Allan Fong. Front row David Cameron, Randall Wilksch and Tommy Le.

The 2016 Syngenta Growth Awards winners have been announced.

Syngenta awards announced

Naresh Singh, head grower with D'VineRipe, has achieved world best yields in a number of varieties of tomatoes. 

AN ADELAIDE Plains tomato producer is achieving world leading yields at his Virginia glasshouses.

Tomato industry Singhing his praises

2015 Syngenta Growth Awards winner in the people and communities sector Sheila Charlesworth.

Sheila Charlesworth, 2015 Syngenta Growth Awards winner, wasn't able to attend the European study tour next year but is ready to go on the 2017 trip.

Second time lucky for Sheila

Sharna Johnson, PGRO, with a bean crop at the Cereals Event in Cambridgeshire earlier in the year.

Pulse crops continue to grow in popularity in the United Kingdom.

Pulses continue to grow in UK

The 2015 Syngenta Growth Awards winners on tour in Europe earlier in the year.

The next stage of judging for the 2016 Syngenta Growth Awards is rapidly approaching.

Growth award nominees gear up for next stage

Sheila Charlesworth, Mingenew, Western Australia, won the Case IH Award for industry achievement. Photo: Jacinta Bolsenbroek

SEVEN growers and farm advisers from Australia and New Zealand have won the 2015 Syngenta Growth Awards.

Meet the Growth Awards winners

Growth Awards winners Paul Nicol, Queensland; David Birkett, New Zealand; David Heinjus, South Australia; Sheila Charlesworth, Western Australia, Bryan Hart, NZ; Greg Giblett, NSW, and Quenten Knight, WA.


The harsh realities of rural life became a poignant background theme at this week's Syngenta Growth Awards dinner in Sydney.

Growth Awards winners announced

THE 2015 Syngenta Growth Awards features three finalists from Victoria and one finalist from Tasmania.

Victorian and Tasmanian finalists

THREE of the 2015 Syngenta Growth Awards finalists call South Australia home.

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