…a key focus for George and Ellen, their involvement in the awards inspired them to keep looking for ways to improve further. “The judging process spurred us into action by…
…a key focus for George and Ellen, their involvement in the awards inspired them to keep looking for ways to improve further. “The judging process spurred us into action by…
…then the Supreme award as the “pinnacle of our farming career.” Evan and Sherleen Smeath, and their family, had a roller coaster year which included two big floods, in March…
…environmental practises and good business management go hand in hand. Farmers who participate in the competition are also encouraged to share ideas and innovations with the wider farming community. More…
…from competition judges on how to improve the sustainability of their businesses. Information sharing is a key plank of the competition. “Farmers in the Auckland region will be able to…
…be good for NZ Incorporated. It’s a win-win situation because it also adds value to individual marketing initiatives.” WaterForce joins a strong line-up of sponsors that includes Ballance Agri-nutrients, LIC,…
…from competition judges on how to improve the sustainability of their businesses. Information sharing is a key plank of the competition. “Farmers in the Auckland region will be able to…
…feature of the Sustainability Showcase is the inspiring DVD presentations on all winning farms. These videos have been posted on New Zealand Farm Environment Trust’s website at www.bfea.org.nz under the…
…the influence of Government legislation on forestry, many farmers have lost interest in planting commercial woodlots. For example, between 1960 and 1986 – the period between planting and harvesting a…
…participating in the annual competition have been completed and Supreme Winners from each region will now contest the highly-prized National Winner title. Simon Saunders, chairman of the New Zealand Farm…
…the region who would benefit from being involved in the awards, even though many have been badly affected by the challenging climatic conditions in early spring. “The judges will certainly…
…the Innovation award in the 2009 Horizons Ballance Farm Environment Awards. The judges were impressed with the Smiths use of innovative technologies to improve sheep performance, with a strong focus…
…in five years’ time”. Mark and Deborah included their three children in the BFEA judging process. Both sons are studying agriculture at university. “We feel it’s vital to invest in…
…good things that are going on in the dairy industry and the wider farming world. “Given the size of the rural sector and its contribution to the economy, we think…
…competition. “As we are fairly new to the horticultural industry we are always looking for ways to learn and to meet new people, so being involved in the awards seemed…
…programme which now runs in nine regions throughout the country and is designed to promote sustainable land management. Hamish Cave, provincial president of Gisborne-Wairoa Federated Farmers, expects strong interest in…
…and his parents plan to re-enter the competition again in future. He says mixing with like-minded people at the awards ceremony was a highlight. “It was a good night, with…
…farmers face significant challenges when it comes to the environment and its impact on business profitability, being involved with the competition will help East Coast farmers learn more about how…
…being involved with the Awards. “I think they have an important role to play in showing the wider community that most dairy farmers are not out there to have cows…
…says the farm, which is situated under the Tararua Ranges, has a number of waterways and can get very wet. It is also prone to dry quickly in summer. With…
…says Robin. “It was a great pleasure to enter the inaugural Taranaki competition, and we found it a very rewarding experience.” The Blackwells were “over the moon” to win four…