Jack O'Connor
Jack is the 2025 Australian Award winner and as part of his professional development, is a judge for the 2027 Award. Jack, 35, lives in a fully off-grid home on his family farm at Oxton Park with his wife, Brigid, and young family.
His role encompasses the diverse responsibilities associated with a mixed farming operation. Jack and his family were among the first clients to pilot AgriWebb and were early adopters of Rumanati, CiboLabs, and Farmbot, all leading innovators in the agricultural sector. Additionally, they have collaborated with producers of Gundagai Lamb, NZ Merino, among many others.
He is deeply passionate about Global Agribusiness and the people from all different backgrounds that make up our industries. He is also excited about numerous emerging technologies & new industries and the great potential they present.
Jack has also spent time in rural Uganda, working with non for profit organizations and farmers developing farming businesses to support local primary schools and their families.