…in 2010 and were thrilled to win two category awards. “I guess it showed we were on the right track,” says Ken, who runs an intensive bull finishing operation on…
…in 2010 and were thrilled to win two category awards. “I guess it showed we were on the right track,” says Ken, who runs an intensive bull finishing operation on…
…help. It provided additional insight into the land structure and soil types present in problem areas. “It’s a lease property so the judges stayed realistic in terms of what we…
Entries for the 2014 Ballance Farm Environment Awards open on August 1, 2013, and organisers are again expecting strong interest in the popular competition. Facilitated by the New Zealand Farm…
…to share ideas and innovations with the wider farming community. Entering the Awards takes two minutes by completing a simple form, available online at www.bfea.org.nz It costs nothing to enter…
…beef operation is flanked by two Department of Conservation reserves. Around 220ha of ‘Plateau View’ farm is in grass and the balance of the 435ha property (including run-off) is mostly…
…a gala dinner at the Ascot Park Hotel in Invercargill on Wednesday May 31. Tickets are on sale on www.bfea.org.nz. Eleven award ceremonies have already been held around the country…
…Mataura and Winton, along with a 3500ha property in Northern Southland. Situated “under the Hokonuis”, the home farm is used for breeding and finishing sheep and cattle and also for…
…which was undertaken in late April and early May, opened their eyes to the scale and diversity of Asian markets. “Each country we visited was completely different in terms of…
…“We were very happy with the commitment we received from participants and we will be keeping in touch with them and providing further support and information to assist them in…
…the 2004 Awards encouraged them to re-enter the competition. Replanting was underway and today about half the farm is in forestry. This programme includes a joint venture with Horizons Regional…
…the key to a further lift in production and are in the process of implementing a farm shelter plan with Environment Southland. Entries for the 2010 Southland Ballance Farm Environment…
…support from industry partners and regional councils in the regions involved was also a significant factor in the continued success of the Awards. Mr Cotman said the Awards provide real-life…
If it wasn’t for a neighbour putting his name forward, Ian Cummings may not have been involved in the Ballance Farm Environment Awards. “I didn’t think I was doing anything…
…Award. Keith says winning two category awards in their first time in the competition was completely unexpected. “But it was great to have the honour of being recognised for what…
…communication skills so they can lead on environmental matters within, and on behalf of, the dairy industry.” This year’s forum featured another top line-up of speakers, including economic commentator Bernard…
…should enter for the sake of the industry. This competition shows that our industry stack ups pretty well in the environmental sustainability stakes, and I think it’s important we demonstrate…
Vince and Bella Aynsley entered the Southland Ballance Farm Environment Awards because they felt they had a good news story to tell about their industry. “We don’t consider ourselves to…
…This flies in the face of comments made by some bigoted and probably politically motivated commentators regarding farming in general.” Mr Cotman says it has been a huge privilege to…
…Euan says he learnt the importance of community involvement from his parents, who were also active participants in the community. And his father always emphasised the importance of off-farm interests….
…Trust’s websitewww.nzfeatrust.org.nz For more information, contact Jim Cotman, phone (07) 826 7898, or David Natzke, New Zealand Farm Environment Award Trust, phone (07) 834 0400, email or visit www.bfea.org.nz…