Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Work smarter with a Pro licence Learn More
 

South Island Farmer of the Year - Latest News [Page 1]

Final Winner’s field day on 3 April

Monday, 27 March 2017, 1:11 pm | South Island Farmer of the Year

The end of an era will be marked at the Lincoln University Foundation’s South Island Farmer of the Year winner’s field day on 3 April . . . it will be the last such field day in the more than 30 year history of the competition. More >>

Creating farming excellence

Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 5:04 pm | South Island Farmer of the Year

After some 30 years of recognising the highest achievers in the South Island’s farming community, the Lincoln University Foundation has decided to call time on the South Island Farmer of the Year competition. More >>

Fairlie couple 2016 South Island Farmer of the Year

Thursday, 17 November 2016, 10:07 am | South Island Farmer of the Year

A husband-and-wife “super team” has secured the title of the Lincoln University Foundation’s South Island Farmer of the Year at the 2016 finals held tonight (Wednesday 16 November). More >>

The reds have it in South Island Farmer of the Year finals

Thursday, 13 October 2016, 1:25 pm | South Island Farmer of the Year

Three red meat producers and a Central Otago wine business will be up against each other for the finals of the Lincoln University Foundation 2016 South Island Farmer of the Year at Lincoln University on November 16. More >>

Entries open for South Island Farmer of the Year

Monday, 13 June 2016, 11:48 am | South Island Farmer of the Year

Nominations and entries are open for the 2016 Lincoln University Foundation South Island Farmer of the Year competition, and organisers are expecting wide interest. More >>

Farmers Gather for First Field Day at Sea

Wednesday, 13 April 2016, 2:47 pm | South Island Farmer of the Year

Farmers took to the water recently to learn about the entrepreneurial drive of Clearwater Mussels director John Young and how his principles can equally apply to land-based farming. More >>

First ‘farmers’ field day to be held at sea

Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 12:03 pm | South Island Farmer of the Year

First ‘farmers’ field day to be held at sea Clearwater Mussels, joint winner of the coveted South Island Farmer of the Year competition, will be presenting most of its winner’s field day on board touring boats in the Marlborough Sounds. Reflecting ... More >>

Winners’ field day challenged and inspired

Monday, 29 February 2016, 2:00 pm | South Island Farmer of the Year

The spectacular scene of more than 75 cars snaking through the back tracks of Omarama station in a plume of high country dust was a visual highlight of the South Island Farmer of the Year winner’s field day on Friday( 26 February 2016), but for the ... More >>

Hi-tech insights feature at high country field day

Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 10:35 am | South Island Farmer of the Year

Hi-tech insights feature at high country field day Technological advances and the opportunities they present for lifting agriculture production and business performance will be a strong focus of the South Island Farmer of the Year winner’s field day ... More >>

More than one prize to aim for in farming competition

Monday, 6 July 2015, 1:01 pm | South Island Farmer of the Year

In addition to the top prize of a $20,000 travel fund, entrants in the 2015 Lincoln University Foundation’s South Island Farmer of the Year Competition will also be able to pitch for one of four special category prizes, with a cash prize of $5000 ... More >>

South Island Farmer of the Year competition opens for 2015

Thursday, 21 May 2015, 11:07 am | South Island Farmer of the Year

MEDIA RELEASE – 21 05 2015 Nominations & entries open for South Island Farmer of the Year More >>

Winery enterprise wins South Island Farmer of the Year

Thursday, 28 November 2013, 6:50 pm | South Island Farmer of the Year

Marlborough entrepreneur and winemaker Peter Yealands has won the prestigious Lincoln University Foundation South Island Farmer of the Year award for 2013. More >>

Six Farms Make South Island Farmer of the Year Finals

Friday, 25 October 2013, 12:53 pm | South Island Farmer of the Year

The widest ever range, geographically and in farming types, of entries have made the finals of the Lincoln University Foundation South Island Farmer of the Year competition for 2013. More >>

Four new awards for South Island Farming Competition

Thursday, 27 June 2013, 3:20 pm | South Island Farmer of the Year

The challenges, skills and resources required for high performance farming have been recognised by the inclusion of four new awards in the 2013 prize package offered by the Lincoln University Foundation’s South Island Farmer of the Year competition. More >>

New prizes for South Island Farmer of the Year Competition

Friday, 31 May 2013, 1:16 pm | South Island Farmer of the Year

Entries and nominations are now open for the 2013 Lincoln University Foundation South Island Farmer of the Year Competition, with an increase in both prize value and categories to further acknowledge excellence in farming practice. More >>

Synlait Farms Takes South Island Farmer of the Year Title

Friday, 9 November 2012, 11:29 am | South Island Farmer of the Year

Synlait Farms Takes Out South Island Farmer of the Year title for 2012 Canterbury-based dairy enterprise Synlait Farms clinched the Lincoln University Foundation’s South Island Farmer of the Year competition for 2012 last night (Thursday 8 November 2012) ... More >>

Annual challenge for South Island Farmers Good for Business

Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 11:17 am | South Island Farmer of the Year

Farmers who have won the annual Lincoln University Foundation South Island Farmer of the Year Award say winning the competition is good for business. The prestigious annual award is open for entries for 2012 and previous winners say that entering ... More >>

Bank of New Zealand backs South Island farming award

Monday, 28 May 2012, 11:10 am | South Island Farmer of the Year

The Lincoln University Foundation South Island Farmer of the Year award, an annual showcase of success and innovation in farming, has won the support of Bank of New Zealand. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.