Federated Farmers has announced a shortlist for the 2011 Agribusiness Person of the Year Award.

The nominees are:  Andrew Ferrier, Chief Executive Officer, Fonterra;  Dr Douglas Edmeades, Managing Director, agKnowledge;  Larry Bilodeau, Chief Executive, Ballance Agri-nutrients;  Barry Quayle, General Manager, NZ National Fieldays;  and Craig Hickson , Managing Director, Progressive Meats.

The award will presented as part of the Federated Farmers Awards evening at its 2011 National conference being held in Rotorua next week.