October 13, 2025

Family, Fertiliser And Fifty Years

By Victoria Velton

The Liddle family recently marked a major milestone in their remarkable journey in agriculture, travelling from north Queensland to Sydney for the launch of a book honouring winners of the Australian Small Business Awards.

Held at the Shangri-La Hotel with more than 350 guests, including the Shadow Minister for Small Business, the event celebrated past award recipients from across the nation. Among them were the Liddles, recognised for their achievements in the Agriculture category in 2007, 2010 and 2016. Roger Liddle was also named Entrepreneur of the Year in 2013 for his role in developing the highly successful liquid fertiliser, Liquaforce.

The Liddles, a 'Champion Family' at the book launch gala. Photo supplied

The Liddles' immediate family at the book launch gala. Photo supplied
The book of Champions, by Matthew Manahan. Photo supplied