Canterbury Regional Supreme Winner Open Day – Castle Ridge Station

Paul and Kerry Harmer of Castle Ridge Station

Producing merino wool, sheep, cattle and deer in a sensitive high-country environment, Join us for an engaging day exploring how Paul and Kerry Harmer of Castle Ridge Station integrate the environment into their working farm system.

Topics will include:

• Water monitoring
• Riparian management
• Farm drivers and decision-making
• Stock welfare,genetics and integration
• Staff and succession
• Catchment collaboration

When

Tuesday 5 May 2026, 10am – 4pm

Schedule

10-10.30am: Registration Morning tea provided on arrival

11am Farm tour

BBQ to finish the day at the woolshed. BYO snacks for during the day.

Where

Start: 1456 Ashburton Gorge Road

Click her for navigation: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TEgpa5cMYL5D9iPK8

Finish: 834 Hakatere Heron Road, Ashburton

PLEASE NOTE: The tour starts and finishes at different locations.

Vehicles

Farm tour is strictly 4WD vehicles with good clearance only. Carpooling is essential to reduce the number of vehicles on the tour.

Biosecurity

Please ensure you have clean footwear and vehicles are not carrying any vegetation.

RSVP

For catering purposes please RSVP to Milly Croft canterbury@bfea.org.nz