Wudinna crowned 2023
Agricultural town of the year

Wudinna is uniquely characterised by a granite sculpture that greets all who pass through. Aptly named ‘The Australian Farmer’, the monument embodies the very essence that binds this community together: agriculture. With grain crops and sheep embellished into its design, the hand-carved sculpture symbolises the lifeblood of the region, being dryland farming.

“There were a number of examples where the community put their resources together to go out and make things happen, rather than waiting for someone to give them a handout.

This is a community that regularly goes through good times and bad times with seasonal fluctuations, and they just keep on holding it together, building their community and standing with each other.”

Simon Maddocks
Primary Producers SA chair