The race to be crowned South Australia’s 2026 Agricultural Town of the Year is heating up, with the Top 10 towns from across the state celebrated for their commitment to farming, community and regional growth.

What makes a great agricultural town? According to the judges, it’s the people, ideas and community spirit helping regional South Australia thrive.

For regional South Australia, the Agricultural Town of the Year Awards have become more than a competition, giving communities the chance to reflect on their strengths, share their stories and rally behind a common cause.

As South Australians vote for the 2026 Agricultural Town of the Year, three Rural Women’s Award-winners are demonstrating how innovation in agritourism, sustainability and wool is reshaping the sector’s future.

The nominations are in and regional South Australia has once again proven just how fiercely proud people are of the towns they call home or love to visit.

Younger regional farmers and entrepreneurs are reshaping agriculture through technology, diversification and sustainability.

South Australia’s agricultural heartlands are finding new ways to attract visitors and keep small towns thriving.

Innovation, resilience and community spirit are at the heart of South Australia’s regional success, with AgTown nominations now open for 2026.

From renewed confidence to fresh ideas and growing visitor interest, Lameroo’s AgTown of the Year title continues to deliver – as nominations open for 2026.

Rural communities across the state are set to square off for the title of South Australia’s top agricultural town, with nominations now open for the 2026 Ag Town of the Year Award.

Supporters and champions of the state’s agricultural and regional communities were recognised at the 2025 Regional Showcase and AgTown of the Year awards.

Lameroo has beaten fellow finalists Keith and Kimba to take out the title, marking a major win for the region.

With diversity woven into its workforce and innovation driving its farms, the Mallee town of Lameroo shows its reach as a finalist for the 2025 Agricultural Town of the Year Award.

Kimba’s townspeople stand side by side to see the whole town rise. The Eyre Peninsula community shows its strength in connection as a finalist for the 2025 Agricultural Town of the Year Award.

Keith is shaped by a youthful, enterprising community and an agricultural backbone of lucerne. The generous can-do culture of the town sees it as a finalist for the 2025 Agricultural Town of the Year Award.

The three finalists for this year’s award are recognised for their strength and ingenuity during one of the toughest dry seasons in South Australia.

The 2025 Agricultural Town of the Year Top 10 towns have been announced, showcasing towns across the state and highlighting the diversity of South Australian farming.

With voting for one of the 96 unique towns the 2025 AgTown of the Year now open, we take a look at life in South Australia’s agricultural towns.

The South East community of Penola gathered last Friday afternoon for a party to celebrate its win as South Australia’s 2024 Agricultural Town of the Year, where heavy rain on the day was welcomed after a long, dry season.

From some of the state’s best known agricultural towns to those that fly or gallop under the radar – it’s time to cast your vote for a nominee in this year’s AgTown of the Year.

A finalist in last year’s Agricultural Town of the Year, Burra is inviting everyone to its 180-year celebrations – even while the drought rages on.

When Penola was crowned 2024 Agricultural Town of the Year it was off the back of its diversity and innovation in primary production. But – hold onto your Akubras – it’s also forging ahead in agritourism.