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Farmer Wants a Wife is back, meet the new crop looking for love

Sophia Baker
Updated April 8 2024 - 8:13am, first published March 27 2024 - 8:00am
Farmer wants a wife is back for 2024. Picture via Channel 7/Facebook
Farmer wants a wife is back for 2024. Picture via Channel 7/Facebook

Five farmers are ready to fall in love in a new season of Farmer Wants a Wife.

The reality show that has women pursue their dream to find love with a farmer will be screened on Channel 7 and 7plus after Easter and a trailer has already dropped.

An increasing amount of regional Australians are sharing their lives and stories on social media giving rise to a host of rural influencers.

In the sneak-peak of the upcoming 2024 series fans were promised a thrilling ride, including a potential first after the trailer hinted at something "that has never, ever happened before on Farmer Wants A Wife".

In 2023 the show aired on April 10, with expectations this year's season will start around a similar date.

Meet your farmers:

Farmer Joe

Farmer Joe is looking for a partner to join his active lifestyle. Picture via Channel 7
Farmer Joe is looking for a partner to join his active lifestyle. Picture via Channel 7

The thirty-three year old from Bombala, in the Snowy Mountain region of NSW, farmer Joe describes himself as "tall dark and handsome... with a passion for adventure".

Farming sheep and cattle across his 600 acre farm, he is looking for a partner "who's beautiful inside and out".

With a love for travel, Joe has been across the globe including stints living and playing rugby abroad in both the United States and England.

He has a passion for horse riding which he hopes he can enjoy with his partner.

Farmer Joe described his ideal wife as "strong-willed" and "independent".

"Someone that fits into my life without either of us having to change... and can adapt well to farm-life," he said.

"I want a partner that can decide what she wants for dinner!"

Farmer Tom

Farmer Tom wants a partner just as motivated as him. Picture via Channel 7
Farmer Tom wants a partner just as motivated as him. Picture via Channel 7

Farming Cattle and crops in Tablik, Victoria, 22 year old farmer Tom says he's ready to settle down.

After leaving school at a young age to start his own business he is looking for someone just as "motivated to succeed".

"Farming can be demanding, so I'd like to find someone who understands that and will stick it out by my side," he said.

A home-chef, farmer Tom says his signature dish is an Italian-style pizza made from scratch, however he also enjoys BBQ, smoking meats, and Asian food.

Farmer Bert

Farmer Bert says he can offer the best of both worlds. Picture via Channel 7
Farmer Bert says he can offer the best of both worlds. Picture via Channel 7

Fourth generation Pineapple farmer and "third generation Bert," farmer Bert's ideal partner will be a social butterfly.

He said his new partner has to get along with his family "especially Nanna".

The 30 year old from Wamuran Queensland describes himself as "rough around the edges" but with "a really big heart".

"I may put off a little bit of a hard exterior but am a big emotional softy who loves his friends and family," he said.

Living 50 minutes away from Brisbane and 30 minutes from the beach, he says he has the best of both worlds.

Farmer Dustin

Farmer Dustin is conituning on his families legacy. Picture via Channel 7
Farmer Dustin is conituning on his families legacy. Picture via Channel 7

Legacy cattle, sheep, and goat farmer, 26 year old farmer Dustin is looking for a partner to help him grow the family farm.

"My family is really important to me, so someone that understands that and is family-oriented themselves is a must," he said.

Farmer Dustin is the third generation of his family to care for their farm in Condobolin, NSW.

A self described jokester farmer Dustin said his partner should also be "easy going" and "thick skinned".

Farmer Dean

Farmer Dean wants to start a family of his own. Picture via Channel 7
Farmer Dean wants to start a family of his own. Picture via Channel 7

The 25 year old from Kandanga, Queensland says family is everything.

Farmer Dean is a third generation Watermelon and Cattle farmer and is looking for "a family loving person, who wants to live on the farm, enjoy the country life".

He also said he was keen to start a family of his own.

"Can't wait to create a fourth generation and teach them everything I know," he said.

Sophia Baker

Sophia Baker

Journalist

Journalist at The Warrnambool Standard covering general news from the south-west Victoria area. Email: sophia.baker@austcommunitymedia.com.au