South Australia's Agriculture Town of the Year Finalists Revealed

The regional South Australian towns of Keith, Kimba and Lameroo have been named finalists for the 2025 SA Agricultural Town of the Year Award, selected from 96 nominations across the state.

Finalists are chosen for their innovation in farming, resilience in the face of challenges, community spirit, and leadership within the state's $17.1 billion agricultural sector.

This year’s announcement comes during one of the toughest seasons in recent memory due to the drought and some regions recording their lowest rainfall on record. Despite the challenges, these three towns have shown remarkable strength and ingenuity.

Keith and Lameroo are first time finalists for the award, while Kimba won the title in 2021 and was a finalist in 2020 and 2024.

Keith based in the Limestone Coast is known for its strong livestock and cropping industries, Keith has embraced climate-smart technologies and community-driven solutions to manage drought impacts and sustain local employment.

Kimba in the Eyre Peninsula is once again among the finalists in recognition of its renewed focus in refining its community-driven approach to sustainable farming and regional development through innovation and education.

And Lameroo in the Mallee is situated in one of the hardest-hit drought regions, but continues to lead with resilience, fostering ag education and industry diversification while maintaining strong community cohesion.

The towns will host a judging panel for site visits over coming weeks to assess the finalists against key criteria such as innovation, economic contribution and sustainability.

The winning town will be announced on November 5, 2025 at the Regional Showcase Awards - an annual celebration of regional South Australia's people, places, and achievements.

The winner will receive a sign for the town entrance recognising its achievements, a community celebration event, a trophy, and extensive media exposure showcasing the town’s contribution to the state.