Displaying items by tag: BFEA
Environment awards turns NZ green
With the agricultural sector facing many challenges, the relevance of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards (BFEA) could not be greater, says organiser Simon Saunders.
Northland to host NZFE Trust showcase
Competition win after 8 year wait
West Otago farmers Richard and Kerry France waited close to eight years to enter the Ballance Farm Environment Awards (BFEA), finally giving it a go last year.
Auckland farmers encouraged to enter awards
Entries have opened for the 2016 Auckland Ballance Farm Environment Awards and organisers are optimistic for the region’s first year in competition.
Wise use of land, labour and capital
Ashburton sharemilkers Sara and Stuart Russell have always tried to make their dairy operation as sustainable as possible.
Positive attitude a win for Kiwifruit growers
The lingering effects of the devastating PSA outbreak did not stop kiwifruit growers Stephen Kenna and Phillipa Wright entering the Bay of Plenty Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
More than trophies up for grabs
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards open farmers to new networks they may not know about says national judging coordinator Andrea Hanna.
Auckland signs up for BFEA
Wellington set for Farm Environment Celebration
This year it is Wellington's turn to host New Zealand Farm Environment Trust's annual Sustainability Showcase.
‘Benchmark’ farm wins environment award
A Wairarapa farm said to set the benchmark for performance in all facets of farming, has won the 2015 Greater Wellington Ballance Farm Environment Awards (BFEA).