…in terms of profitability and conservation. Kevin and Alison Hull have been running the farm since 1985, starting as 50:50 sharemilkers before purchasing it from Alison’s parents in 1999. However,…
…son Peter. But it wasn’t the main reason they entered. “We weren’t looking for glory,” John says. “We just wanted to support the competition and learn more about sustainability.” The…
…recognise the comments as those of a competitor seeking publicity to push a different product. As chairman of NZFEA Trust I see the comments as ill-informed and badly misdirected.” Mr…
…environment. In 2010, they developed the property into a dairy farm and currently milk 750 cows on a predominantly pasture-based system. When they established the 225ha milking platform that year,…
…Judges also noted the couple’s extensive off-farm involvement, which included Doug’s commitment to advancing the sheep industry and service to the community. Doug has judged the Otago Ballance Farm Environment…
…says the goal is to lamb these ewes again in May/June and then mate them in July while their lambs are still at foot. He says the aim of the…
…of low returns in the dairy industry. “In our experience, when one industry is up, the other is often down. So it’s nice to have a foot in both camps.”…
…that future generations will still be able to farm”. They also commended the couple’s commitment to water quality, their strong intergenerational thinking and robust business growth strategy. Tim says he…
…to be accountable to consumers and to the environment.” Nick Dawson says entering the competition was a good opportunity to represent the dairy industry and show the wider farming community…
…Kidds had taken in their industry and their lengthy and substantial community involvement. For more information on the 2016 National Winner, visit the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust website www.bfea.org.nz…
…because it produces positive stories for the dairy industry. BFEA entry forms can be downloaded from the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust website www.nzfeatrust.org.nz For more information on the Ballance…
…got to be worthwhile whether you win anything or not.” Entries for the 2009 Southland Ballance Farm Environment Awards opened on October 1. For information on entering, visit www.bfea.org.nz or…