Organic farmer and author Patrice Newell awarded AM for her significant service to the environment, and to sustainable farming practices

Louise Nichols
Updated June 14 2021 - 9:00am, first published 6:00am
PROUD DIRT FARMER: Patrice Newell in her diverse agricultural property at Gundy in 2019. Picture: Quentin Jones
PROUD DIRT FARMER: Patrice Newell in her diverse agricultural property at Gundy in 2019. Picture: Quentin Jones

When contacted for comment on her joining the ranks of those honoured in this year's Queens Birthday Awards Patrice Newell was busy harvesting olives on her property at Gundy east of Scone.

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Louise Nichols

Louise Nichols

Senior journalist

From cattle to coal. Once a specialist agriculture writer today its about community, in particular, the Upper Hunter. I have lived and worked in the region for more than 30 years. Land use issues and the future direction of our region. But you cannot take ag out of the picture - our food and how we grow it is the basis of all life. Covering the Hunter and Mid North Coast rural issues is now part of my role with ACM.

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