2026 Silver Fern Farms Hawke's Bay Farmer of the Year Field Day

2026 Silver Fern Farms Hawkes Bay Farmer of the Year Field Day event flyer with sponsor logos

Join us for the 2026 Silver Fern Farms Hawke’s Bay Farmer of the Year Field Day at Whakamarumaru Station, Crownthorpe, hosted by Charles & Mandy Yule, managers of the station and this year’s Farmer of the Year winners.

What you'll see on the day

  • A finishing system operating at scale.

  • Farm development – water, fencing, pasture and infrastructure.

  • Livestock performance and animal health management.

  • Decision-making supported by data and benchmarking.

  • A focus on people, capability and continuous improvement.

Extra details

  • Sign in from 9am.

  • Event starts at 10am sharp.

Access requirements

  • Quad bikes or side-by-sides only.

  • Helmets required – no helmet, no ride .

  • Side-by-sides: passengers limited to seat capacity.

  • Quad bikes: maximum one passenger if necessary.

Registrations and lunch

  • Lunch $15 per person.

  • Pre-registration and payment required to secure catering.