2023 B+LNZ Awards

The 2023 B+LNZ Awards took place on Thursday 19 October at the Te Pae Convention Centre, Christchurch. See a list of winners here.

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Congratulations to all the winners and finalists at the 2023 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards held on Thursday 19 October 2023 at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.

2023 B+LNZ Award winners

Ballance Science & Research Award winner: 
Low Methane Sheep Genetics Programme

Finalists: AgResearch Life Cycle Assessment Team Forage Trials Willesden

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Datamars Livestock Technology Award winner: 
Silver Farm Farms/Lynker Net Carbon Zero Mapping Tool

Finalists: Bidr Ltd   Cloud Yards Ltd 

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Gallagher Innovative Farming Award winner: 
Repost Ltd.

Finalists: •  Reata Ltd •  Wharetoa Genetics

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Silver Fern farms Market Leader Award: 
Pearl Veal

Finalists: Ongaha •  Verry Farming Ltd 

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AgResearch Emerging Achiever Award winner: 
Amy Hoogenboom

Finalists:    James Robbie  Harriet Watson

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Rabobank People and Development Award winner: 
Rural Leadership Trust

Finalists:  Growing Future Farmers   Whangarei Agricultural and Pastoral Society Farm Intern Programme

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FMG Rural Champion Award winner: 
Surfing For Farmers

Finalists:  Shepherdess  Greater Dipton Catchment Group 

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Alliance Significant Contribution Award winner: 
Tom Fraser

Finalists: Bob Cottrell Mike Petersen 

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Beef + Lamb New Zealand Regional Leadership Award winner: 
Ben Esnor

Finalists: Bob Cottrell Mike Petersen 

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Watch the 2023 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards ceremony recording