Lameroo awarded South Australia’s 2025 Agricultural Town of the Year

6 November 2025

The Mallee town of Lameroo has won the prestigious Agricultural Town of the Year Award, recognising its leadership in sustainable agriculture, innovation and community development.

Lameroo has been named South Australia’s 2025 Agricultural Town of the Year, taking out the top honour ahead of fellow finalists Keith and Kimba.

Selected from a record 96 nominations across the state, the Mallee town of just under 900 people earned recognition for its strong agricultural focus, community resilience and local innovation.

Judges praised Lameroo for placing agriculture at the centre of its regional economy and for the community’s unity and determination during a particularly challenging dry season.

The town continues to build on its rich agricultural heritage by supporting a multicultural workforce, encouraging women in leadership roles and investing in education for the next generation of regional farmers.

The Agricultural Town of the Year Award recognises South Australian communities that lead the way in agricultural excellence, local innovation and regional pride, showcasing the vital role agriculture plays in shaping strong, vibrant towns across the state.

To learn more about Lameroo, visit Southern Mallee District Council.

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