National Ambassadors
National Ambassadors and recipients of the Gordon Stephenson Trophy: Peter and Nicola Carver, Holmleigh Trust Partnership
Peter and Nicola run Ohangai sheep, beef and dairy on their 515ha property at Ohangi in South Taranaki.
With a focus on flexibility and long-term sustainability of the land, Homeleigh was described by the BFEA judges as a tidy, functional farm with excellent thinking and execution of environment planning.
Award Recipients 2017
Northland
Alan and Helen Thompson, LD Family Investments Ltd
Regional Supreme WinnerÂ
CB Norwood Distributors Agri-Business Management Award
Hill Laboratories Harvest Award
Brett and Denise Larmer, B & D Larmer Ltd
LIC Dairy Farm Award
Bryce and Aneta Lupton, Peter and Prue Vincent, White Rock Hills
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
Julian Peters, Marplow Nominees Ltd
Northland Regional Council Water Quality Enhancement Award
Farm Stewardship Award in partnership with QEII National Trust & NZFET
Stephen Wade, Lynwood Avocado Nursery Ltd
Massey University Innovation Award
WaterForce Integrated Management Award
Auckland
Scott and Sue Narbey, Narbey Farms
Auckland Regional Supreme Winner 2017
WaterForce Integrated Management Award
LIC Dairy Farm Award
Greg and Ingrid McCracken
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
CB Norwood Distributors Agri-Business Management Award
Bev Trowbridge, Muriwai Valley Farm
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award
Auckland Council Water Quality Enhancement Award
Massey University Innovation Award
Gary and Adrienne Dalton (Founding Trustees) Te Whangai Trust
Hill Laboratories Harvest Award
Susan Meszaros and Karyn Maddren Streamland Suffolks
Farm Stewardship Award in partnership with QEII National Trust & NZFET
Waikato
Charlie and Helen Lea, Ratanui Partnership
Regional Supreme WinnerÂ
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
Waikato Regional Council Water Protection Award
Hill Laboratories Harvest Award
Massey University Innovation Award
WaterForce Integrated Management Award
Farm Stewardship Award in partnership with QEII National Trust & NZFET
John and Judy Carter, Shaun and Kate Carter, Carter Farming Partnership
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award
CB Norwood Distributors Agri-Business Management Award
Bob and Val Rigter, Rukuhia Farm Ltd
Waikato River Authority Catchment Improvement Award
Peter and Karen West, PG & KF West Ltd
LIC Dairy Farm Award
East Coast
Regional Supreme Winner
Farm Stewardship Award in partnership with QEII National Trust & NZFET
WaterForce Integrated Management Award
John and Sue Upton & Ben and Katie Absolom, Mcneill Farms
Farm Stewardship Award in partnership with QEII National Trust & NZFET
Massey University Innovation Award
Geoff and Nicola Wright ,Wrights Vineyard & Winery
Hill Laboratories Harvest Award
Robert and Helen Pattullo, Newstead Farm
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
Eugene and Pania King, Kiriroa Station
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award
CB Norwood Distributors Agri-Business Management Award
East Coast Farming for the Future Award
Bay of Plenty
Regional Supreme Winner
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
LIC Dairy Farm Award
Bay of Plenty Regional Council Environmental Award Two
Richard Sisam, Bruce Sisam, Matthew Sisam, Sisam and Sons Ltd
WaterForce Integrated Management Award
Massey University Innovation Award
Brent Looney, Natasja Boon, and Glen Penny, B A Looney Trust
CB Norwood Distributors Agri-Business Management Award
Hill Laboratories Harvest Award
Allen Coster, Mataiwhetu Farms
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award
Pukekauri Farms People in Agriculture Award
Iain and Leanne Blackwood, Blackwood Orchard
Zespri® Kiwifruit Orchard Award
Brian and Jan Barton
Farm Stewardship Award in partnership with QEII National Trust & NZFET
Suejane Brumby, Jason and Holley Perrin, Brumby Farms
Bay of Plenty Regional Council Environmental Award One
Taranaki
Peter and Nicola Carver, Holmleigh Trust Partnership
Regional Supreme WinnerÂ
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award
Hill Laboratories Harvest Award
WaterForce Integrated Management Award
Taranaki Regional Council Sustainability Award
John and Roslyn Weir, Springmount Farms Ltd
LIC Dairy Farm Award
CB Norwood Distributors Agri-Business Management Award
Layne and Helen Greensill with William Candy and Rebecca Coleman (contract milkers), The Layne and Helen Greensill Family Trust Partnership
Massey University Innovation Award
Damian and Jane Roper
Farm Stewardship Award in partnership with QEII National Trust & NZFET
Chris Jury & Daniela Krumm, Greenacres
Taranaki BFEA Special Award – Commitment to the Environment
Horizons
Shaun and Tracie Baxter, Agri Enterprises Ltd
Regional Supreme WinnerÂ
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award
CB Norwood Distributors Agri-Business Management Award
Paul and Lisa Charmley, Te Rehunga Farms Ltd
LIC Dairy Farm Award
Massey University Innovation Award
Ross Collier, Pentwyn Farms Ltd
Horizons Regional Council Award for the Integration of Trees
Max Corlett and James Corlett, Ballakara Trust
Margaret Matthews Trophy for Commitment to Sustainability
Manager: Alan (Micky) MacDonald, Te Wharua Station – Landcorp Farming Ltd
WaterForce Integrated Management Award
Farm Stewardship Award in partnership with QEII National Trust & NZFET
BFEA Regional Committee People in Agriculture Award
Ian and Steph Strahan, Strahan Land Company Ltd
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
Hill Laboratories Harvest Award
Greater Wellington
Nathan and Kate Williams, Otahuao Farm
Regional Supreme Winner
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
CB Norwood Distributors Agri-Business Management Award
Hill Laboratories Harvest Award
Mike and Liz McCreary, Kumenga Farm
Massey University Innovation Award
WaterForce Integrated Management Award
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award
Farm Stewardship Award in partnership with QEII National Trust & NZFET
Kevin and Alison Hull, Johnny Hull and Aimee Peck, Awakare Farm
LIC Dairy Farm Award
Julian Bateson and Sue Shore, Kintyre
Greater Wellington Regional Council Akura Conservation Centre Lifestyle Farm/Small Block Award
Canterbury
John, Peter and Charles Douglas-Clifford, Stonyhurst Partnership
Regional Supreme Winner
Hill Laboratories Harvest Award
Massey University Innovation Award
Farm Stewardship Award in partnership with QEII National Trust & NZFET
Paul Clement, Delaborin Dairies, The Land Purata Farm Group
WaterForce Integrated Management Award
Lance and Wendy Main, Trinity Holdings (2001) Ltd
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
LIC Dairy Farm Award
Matthews Family, Puketira Deer
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award
Environment Canterbury Water Quality Award
Farm Business Manager: Brendon Stent Maronan Dairy: Tomas Muller - Farm Manager Valetta Dairy: Matthew Hoets - Farm Manager, Landcorp Farming Ltd
CB Norwood Distributors Agri-Business Management Award
Otago
Simon and Kirstin Engelbrecht, Stoneburn
Regional Supreme WinnerÂ
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award
Hill Laboratories Harvest Award
Ben and Tanya Davie, Hejlea Dairies
LIC Dairy Farm Award
Otago Regional Council Quality Water Management Award
Nelson and Fiona Hancox, Kowai Downs Ltd, Mt Allen Ltd, Wohelo Ltd
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
CB Norwood Distributors Agri-Business Management Award
Graham and Pam Hunter, Hunter Farm
Farm Stewardship Award in partnership with QEII National Trust & NZFET
Allan and Eris Paterson, Simon and Sarah Paterson, Armidale Merino Stud
WaterForce Integrated Management Award
Massey University Innovation Award
Southland
David & Alanna Clarke and Julie Clarke, Elgin Park Farms Ltd
Regional Supreme WinnerÂ
Environment Southland Water Quality and Biodiversity Award
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
Massey University Innovation Award
Peter & Olivia Blackmore, Waitane Dairies Ltd
WaterForce Integrated Management Award
LIC Dairy Farm Award
Derek & Bronwyn Chamberlain, West Range Station
CB Norwood Distributors Agri-Business Management Award
Farm Stewardship Award in partnership with QEII National Trust & NZFET
Peter & Joy Horrell
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award
Hill Laboratories Harvest Award