00:00Music
00:10It's a privilege to have you with us this evening for the second of our state-based awards.
00:15It's an important milestone as we celebrate the people, the businesses and the ideas shaping the future of Australian agriculture.
00:25Together with the National Farmers Federation, ACM Agri has created these awards to recognise the best in farming, the best
00:33in innovation, the best people that are helping this great industry grow.
00:39While agriculture is one of Australia's most essential industries, it can also be one of the most demanding.
00:48Last year, I really didn't feel like I belonged. I couldn't believe in myself. It was a really tough year.
00:56I saw this as an opportunity to be in a room. There's so many women here nominated for these awards
01:01tonight.
01:02So I guess this award helps me believe in myself.
01:05You have the best leadership, the best culture, the best can-do attitude and an integrity that many industries aspire
01:15to be.
01:17The Women in Agriculture Award honours outstanding individuals who are contributing to the success of their own businesses, roles and
01:25communities,
01:26while also helping drive the broader prosperity and sustainability of the sector.
01:31Our nominees have demonstrated a clear commitment to sustainable practice through innovative land management,
01:37resource efficiency, environmental care, long-term planning that supports both profitability and preservation.
01:44Their work strengthens not only their own operations, but the broader industry,
01:49helping Australian agriculture remain competitive, resilient and ready for the future.
01:56I'm incredibly proud to be a part of the next generation shaping agriculture in Victoria.
02:01I'm bloody excited to see where we take it.
02:03Strong crops don't mean much without strong people.
02:05Strong crops don't mean much without strong people.
02:09Strong crops don't mean much without strong people in Shallow Road
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