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This section lists industry people who have made a significant contribution to the achievements and success of agriculture in South Australia and Australia. Where information is available from a readily available source, a link is provided.

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Adam, David Bonar 1900 - 1951

After a period as plant pathologist with the Victorian Department of Agriculture, David Adam accepted a position as Head of the Department of Plant Pathology at the Waite Agricultural Research Institute in 1934, a post which he held until his death. At the Waite Institute he commenced a study of soil-borne fungus which resulted in disease of wheat. He provided basic information and understanding of the disease, enabling farmers, by sound agronomic practices, to mitigate its ravages.

Image: University of Adelaide

Alexander, Don 1933 - 2015

Don Alexander was a water engineer who spent much of his career in the Engineering and Water Supply Department, although his professional role was of considerable significance to agriculture in the State. That Department was responsible for irrigation districts in the Riverland, servicing horticultural and viticultural industries. He was chaired of the South Australian Water Resources Council and oversaw the operations of the regionally-based Water Resources Committees. Don also was Director of the former Department of Lands which had responsibility of pastoral land management.

Image: The Advertiser

Andrewartha, Herbert George (Andy) 1907 - 1992

Entomologist and ecologist who had a significant role in research with plague locust and apple thrips along with a leadership role at the University of Adelaide.

Image: Australian Academy of Science

Andrews, Grant Edward 1933 - 2017

Grant was a farmer who, because of his extensive experience in wheat and wool, became general secretary of the United Farmers and Graziers of SA following the amalgamation of various farmer organisations, having previously served on some of those organisations. He represented the farming industry in SA for some 25 years with his strong lobbying and organisational skills and was well respected.

Image: The Advertiser

Angas, Sir John Keith 1900 - 1977

Active as a director on the boards of many companies associated with agriculture in South Australia, but did not play a direct or major role in developing SA's agricultural industries.

Image: State Library of SA SRG 206/61/21

Angas, John Howard 1823 - 1904

Pastoralist, politician and philanthropist who was a significant developer of pastoral properties and accomplished livestock breeder.

Image: SLSA Image B5559 1890

Angove, OAM, Thomas William 1917 - 2010

Thomas Angove was a significant leader in the wine and brandy industry. He was managing director of Angove Family Winemakers from 1947 to 1983. He rapidly expanded the company, including into the Riverland, and was innovative in storage and packaging. He is credited with inventing the wine cask.

Image: Angove Family

Angus, William 1871 - 1965

Director of the South Australia Department of Agriculture from 1904 to 1910.

Image: http://pir.sa.gov.au/aghistory

Arney, Jeffrey Thomas 1949 - 2014

Jeff was a successful farmer who became a well respected leader in the State’s agricultural industry. He was a member and later Chairman of the Advisory Board of Agriculture, was an active member of the SA Farmers Federation, President of the Grains Council of Australia and on several national and international cereal research boards. He was a keen promoter of research and extension for the benefit of the broader industry.

Image: The Advertiser

Ashby, Graham Edward Mayfield 1937 - 2016

Graham grew up in a prominent farming family and became a top cattle and sheep breeder. He was in demand as a judge at State, National and International levels. With his brother Brian he ran the Bundaleer stud. He was President of the Shorthorn Society at State and National levels.

Image: Stock Journal

Auld, William George 1868 - 1926

Wine and spirits merchant who established Auldana Wines. Was a President of the SA Vine Growers Association for a number of years, a key advocate for introduction of the Phylloxera Act, and was the initial secretary of the Phylloxera Board.

Image: trove.nla.gov.au: The Register, Monday 7 January 1924, p 6

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Badman, Lance Collis 1915 - 2012

Lance grew up at Yacka, the son of wheat and sheep farmers and served in the RAAF during WW2. After discharge, he settled at Wrattonbully and farmed there for many years, being an integral part of a self sufficient farming community.

Image: The Advertiser

Bagot, Edward Meade (Ned) 1822 - 1886

Stock agent, pastoralist, tallow manufacturer, mining investor and entrepreneur, and contractor for construction of a section of the Overland Telegraph.

Image: SLSA Image B6126 1884

Bagot, George Wallwall 1858 - 1919

Successfully grew the large family stock and station business developed by his father (Edward Meade Bagot).

Image: SLSA Image B57355 1910

Bagshaw, John Stokes 1808 - 1888

Initially a millwright, he developed an agricultural machinery business building ploughs, harvesting, winnowing, drilling and pumping equipment. He built the first grain stripper with John Ridley. The family business was merged with JH Horwood in 1924 to form Horwood Bagshaw.

Image: SLSA Image B6987 1885

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