Compliance

Ewe body condition scoring: an introduction

Join farm advisor Richmond Beetham and Manawatu vet Trevor Cook on Te Awa Awa Station in the Wairarapa and find out how to improve your flock productivity and your profits by body condition scoring.

Strategic grazing of winter crops

West Otago farmer, Simon O'meara speaks about strategic grazing of winter crops to help reduce sediment and nutrient loss into waterways.

Horizons: Arklow

Alistair Timothy and Rachel Joblin farm Arklow, a property on the tourist route in the Wairarapa. The couple have invested in extensive tree plantings, including natives, willow, commercial forestry and trial manuka blocks

Canterbury: Craigmore Station Limited

Craigmore Station’s 21,000 stock units are managed by David Bielski. The operation was recognised for its protection of biodiversity (through riparian planting and QEII covenants), its extensive pest management policy, use of alternative pastures and its strong community involvement.

Canterbury: D & C Hodge trust

Carol and David Hodge caught the judges’ attention for the extent of the protective fencing and planting on their property and the formation of ponds and retention dams. The result is an enhanced environment and improved water quality.