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Entries Invited For 2024 Ballance Farm Environment Awards

Thursday, 3 August 2023, 2:56 pm | Farm Environment Trust

Farmers and growers across the country are encouraged to enter the Ballance Farm Environment Awards and help continue to grow a healthy future for farming. Run by the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust, the awards champion sustainable farming and ... More >>

Entries for Ballance Farm Environment Awards Open Today

Thursday, 1 August 2019, 3:22 pm | Farm Environment Trust

Farmers and growers in 11 regions throughout New Zealand have an exciting opportunity to be part of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards (“BFEA”) with entries opening today. More >>

Innovative Wairarapa farm wins

Thursday, 12 April 2018, 1:50 pm | Farm Environment Trust

Richard and Becks Tosswill’s farming operation is described by the awards judges as an “innovative and forward-thinking farm driven by a passion for change through social responsibility and commitment to further the future of New Zealand farming.” ... More >>

Opotiki kiwifruit growers win BOP Ballance Farm Awards

Saturday, 24 February 2018, 12:29 pm | Farm Environment Trust

Kiwifruit growers Mark and Catriona White and their Coastal Kiwis orchard have won the Bay of Plenty Ballance Farm Environment Awards. More >>

Awards give farmers place to share their good stories

Wednesday, 27 September 2017, 11:10 am | Farm Environment Trust

The environment, water quality and urban perception of farming is more important than it’s ever been, says 2017 Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards finalist Lyndon Matthews. More >>

Award entrants encourage others to put their hands up

Wednesday, 20 September 2017, 10:01 am | Farm Environment Trust

Entering the Ballance Farm Environment Awards has been a great learning and development experience for new Kaitaia farmers Gay Pembroke and Mark Corby. More >>

Ballance Farm Environment Awards for Taranaki Dairy Farmers

Tuesday, 29 August 2017, 9:21 am | Farm Environment Trust

Award-winning Taranaki dairy farmers John and Roslyn Weir are encouraging other farmers to consider entering the Ballance Farm Environment Awards. More >>

Brand recognition for Gisborne winery

Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 11:08 am | Farm Environment Trust

Extra recognition for their business has astounded Gisborne vineyard owners Geoff and Nicola Wright since their award win at the East Coast Ballance Farm Environment Awards. More >>

Horticultural stalwarts win Farm Environment Awards

Thursday, 23 March 2017, 9:09 am | Farm Environment Trust

Bay of Islands horticultural stalwarts Alan and Helen Thompson have won the Northland Ballance Farm Environment Awards. More >>

Farm Environment Trust Appoints New General Manager

Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 11:21 am | Farm Environment Trust

Farm Environment Trust Appoints New General Manager The New Zealand Farm Environment Trust has appointed James Ryan as General Manager, succeeding David Natzke who is stepping down at the end of October. More >>

Ballance Farm Environment Awards Recognise Catchment Success

Thursday, 8 September 2016, 11:59 am | Farm Environment Trust

Farming in an environmentally sensitive catchment can be tough, but the Birchall family is working hard to meet the challenge. More >>

Showcase Celebrates Best Of Sustainable Agriculture

Tuesday, 7 June 2016, 11:03 am | Farm Environment Trust

Environment Showcase Celebrates Best Of Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulture Supreme winners from the eleven regions participating in the 2016 Ballance Farm Environment Awards will be honoured at New Zealand Farm Environment Trust’s National Sustainability ... More >>

Farm Environment Trust Head Steps Down After Ten Years

Tuesday, 31 May 2016, 9:42 am | Farm Environment Trust

New Zealand Farm Environment Trust general manager David Natzke is stepping down after a decade at the helm of the organisation that administers the highly successful Ballance Farm Environment Awards. More >>

Outstanding Husband and Wife Team Claims Supreme Title

Thursday, 7 April 2016, 11:38 am | Farm Environment Trust

Outstanding Husband and Wife Team Claims Supreme Title in 2016 Greater Wellington Ballance Farm Environment Awards More >>

Top Dairy Operation Wins Supreme Title

Friday, 1 April 2016, 10:47 am | Farm Environment Trust

A well-managed dairy and forestry farm owned by Parininihi ki Waitotara (PKW) is the Supreme winner of the 2016 Taranaki Ballance Farm Environment Awards. More >>

Farm Environment Awards Founder Leaves Lasting Legacy

Wednesday, 6 January 2016, 2:21 pm | Farm Environment Trust

Farm Environment Awards Founder Leaves Lasting Legacy The passing of Farm Environment Awards founder Gordon Stephenson is a huge loss for New Zealand agriculture, Simon Saunders, chairman of the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust (NZFET), says. More >>

Farm Environment Trust’s Annual Report Highlights Growth

Friday, 27 November 2015, 9:20 am | Farm Environment Trust

The New Zealand Farm Environment (NZFE) Trust and its flagship event, the Ballance Farm Environment Awards, have celebrated another successful year. More >>

Northland to Host Prestigious Showcase

Friday, 25 September 2015, 12:03 pm | Farm Environment Trust

Northland to Host Prestigious Showcase for Farm Environment Awards A major celebration of environmental excellence will be held in Northland next year. More >>

Farm Environment Awards Showcase Sustainable Farming

Friday, 11 September 2015, 8:37 am | Farm Environment Trust

Entering the Ballance Farm Environment Awards is a great way for farmers to show they care about the environment, say Waikato dairy farmers Susan O’Regan and John Hayward. More >>

CB Norwood Distributors Support Farm Environment Awards

Thursday, 30 July 2015, 9:33 am | Farm Environment Trust

A leading farm machinery company has thrown its weight behind the Ballance Farm Environment Awards (BFEA). More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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