Local Garry Kadwell is one of six finalists selected for the Australian Government Innovation in Agriculture Land Management Award.
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The fourth-generation potato farmer is also in the running for the Peoples Choice Award alongside 64 other national finalists.
He said he was completely shocked when he learnt Landcare coordinator Mary Bonet nominated him for the award.
Mr Kadwell has dedicated 32 per cent of his property to conservation areas ecological zones and produces 1800 prime lambs annually.
Sustainability on the farm comes from reducing chemical applications, fencing off remnant vegetation and planting additional shelterbelts.
A consistent water supply means his 700-hectare property is drought proof.
About 20 years ago he built wetlands which has now grown to cover 32-hectares, and is planning to create another.
The wetlands not only facilitates drought management but also assists water irrigation.
To me I was doing what I normally do in my farming activities, he said.
Im incredibly humbled and extremely proud such a good place for agriculture in conjunction to environmentalism.
As a young child, the farmer remembers planting trees with his grandfather.
Even at a young age he understood the importance of sustainable agriculture and the benefits to the environment.
He said the eco-friendly method was a realistic goal for anyone.
Sustainable agriculture is taking a step back and breaking down the simplicity of nature and working with it, he said. Financially its not a cost, its an investment into our future.
Mr Kadwell said he was proud the district was at the forefront of innovation and agriculture.
Im incredibly proud the district is being recognised for innovative work and agriculture. Im proud to represent the local farming community.
The National Landcare Conference and Awards is in Brisbane from 10 12 October.