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Awards Set Sustainability Benchmark for BoP Farmers
Wednesday, 28 September 2011, 9:08 am | Ballance Farm Environment awards
The Snowdon family entered the Ballance Farm Environment Awards to find out how their Rerewhakaaitu dairy farming operation stood up in terms of sustainability. More >>
Otago Couple Enjoy Second Attempt at Ballance Awards
Monday, 26 September 2011, 1:40 pm | Ballance Farm Environment awards
After a false start the previous year, Dave and Hayley Vaughan’s involvement in the 2011 Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards proved to be a happy and rewarding experience. More >>
Culverden Couple Enter Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Wednesday, 14 September 2011, 1:56 pm | Ballance Farm Environment awards
Canterbury dairy farmers Alan and Sharron Davie-Martin didn’t enter the Ballance Farm Environment Awards for the prizes; they entered to learn how to improve the sustainability of their farming business. More >>
East Coast Farmer Enjoys First Taste of Environment Awards
Wednesday, 14 September 2011, 9:26 am | Ballance Farm Environment awards
Gisborne arable farmer David Clark had two good reasons to be happy about the East Coast Ballance Farm Environment Awards. More >>
BoP Farmers Enjoy Benefits of Ballance Farm Awards
Wednesday, 7 September 2011, 9:41 am | Ballance Farm Environment awards
Bay of Plenty sheep and beef farmers Tony and Joanna Carr say their first time in the Ballance Farm Environment Awards was a rewarding and enjoyable experience. More >>
Manawatu Family Benefits From Farm Environment Awards
Monday, 5 September 2011, 9:34 am | Ballance Farm Environment awards
Though initially hesitant, Manawatu farmer James Stewart and his family are pleased they entered the Horizons Ballance Farm Environment Awards. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Dairy Farmers Stand Up For Their Industry
Monday, 29 August 2011, 9:52 am | Ballance Farm Environment awards
Patoka dairy farmers Nick and Nicky Dawson saw entering the 2011 East Coast Ballance Farm Environment Awards as a good way to gain knowledge and “break down a few barriers”. More >>
Outstanding Arable Operation Earns Top Title
Saturday, 2 April 2011, 8:48 pm | Ballance Farm Environment awards
The desire to excel has seen arable farmers Eric and Maxine Watson win the Supreme Award in the 2011 Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards. More >>
Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Thursday, 23 December 2010, 2:13 pm | Ballance Farm Environment awards
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards have attracted a strong range of entrants from throughout the Canterbury farming community for the 2011 competition. More >>
South Otago Farmer Rapt w Farm Awards Experience
Monday, 8 November 2010, 11:10 am | Ballance Farm Environment awards
Farmers shouldn’t let a difficult season discourage them from entering the Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards, says Hillend farmer Neville Leslie. More >>
Waikato’s Third-Time-Lucky Ballance Winners
Wednesday, 27 October 2010, 11:56 am | Ballance Farm Environment awards
South Waikato dairy farmer and consultant Gray Baldwin is a big believer in the old adage of “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”. More >>
Farm Environment Awards Promote Idea Sharing
Wednesday, 13 October 2010, 10:27 am | Ballance Farm Environment awards
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards provide a great forum for people from different primary industries to exchange ideas on environmental sustainability, says Northland forest manager John Robinson. More >>
Ballance Farm Environment Awards a Good Move
Monday, 11 October 2010, 10:26 am | Ballance Farm Environment awards
The team at Ata Rangi vineyard and winery almost didn’t enter the Ballance Farm Environment Awards because they felt they were too busy. But the process was nowhere near as time-consuming as first thought and in the end Ata Rangi achieved results ... More >>
Horizons Farmer Encourages Others to Get Involved
Friday, 8 October 2010, 11:02 am | Ballance Farm Environment awards
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards are a great source of information for farmers wanting to learn more about sustainable and profitable farming, says Rangitikei farmer David Smith. More >>
Top Canterbury Farmers Highlight Awards' Benefits
Wednesday, 6 October 2010, 4:22 pm | Ballance Farm Environment awards
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards help to correct perceptions that arable farmers are mismanaging soil and water resources due to the intensive nature of their operations, says Canterbury farmer Michelle Ward. More >>
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards entries open
Friday, 1 October 2010, 1:04 pm | Ballance Farm Environment awards
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards for 2011 are now open. Environment Canterbury will again be a key sponsor and supporter of the awards; the ninth year they have been held in Canterbury. More >>
Farm Environment Awards Dish Up Great Info
Friday, 1 October 2010, 10:34 am | Ballance Farm Environment awards
East Otago farmer David Smith entered the Ballance Farm Environment Awards to find out how to improve the long term sustainability of his family’s new farm. More >>
Waikato Winners Call for Others to Enter Awards
Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 10:50 am | Ballance Farm Environment awards
The family that took out the Supreme title in this year's Waikato Ballance Farm Environment Awards is urging other farmers to enter the 2011 competition. More >>
East Coast Farming Leader Welcomes Farm Awards
Monday, 27 September 2010, 10:04 am | Ballance Farm Environment awards
The East Coast Ballance Farm Environment Awards are a very welcome addition to the region's rural calendar, says an East Coast farming leader. More >>
Southland First-Timers Surprised by Awards Win
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 10:34 am | Ballance Farm Environment awards
Winning the supreme award in their first time in the Southland Ballance Farm Environment Awards came as a "real shock" to Waimea Valley farmers Elliot and Janine King. More >>