Awards

Alena Kamper from Hawke’s Bay named Tonnellerie de Mercurey North Island Young Winemaker of the Year.

Hundreds of thousands of dollars in prizes and a great learning platform.

Trans-Tasman award one of the most coveted in Australasian agribusiness.

Entries open for prestigious agricultural rotating trophy.

Simon and Kate Nitschke of Arable Solutions awarded Paul Baker Cup.

Riddet scientist wins NZ leg of global pitching contest with dairy-free innovation.

Ballance Farm Environment Awards National ambassador Steven Nichol shares what the awards mean to him and how the environment shapes his farming strategy.

Sector’s depth of talent stands out in list of finalists for Beef + Lamb honours.

Former hang-gliding pilot flying high after scooping national prize.

‘Deep commitment to research and pork industry training’ recognised.

Judges also acknowledge highly commended applicant for the first time.

Inaugural award bestowed on Paul van Beers from Pōrangahau.

Awards celebrate outstanding businesses making waves in the sector.

National Butchery winners off to ‘Olympics of meat’ in 2025.

Repeat performance for Whangārei, Rolleston technicians of the year.

Tree Machine Services takes out Primary Industries Good Employer Award.

Famers Weekly discusses big wins, trade and farmer confidence in episode 4 of the In Focus podcast.

Agronomy on podium alongside new recognition for breeders.

The Arable Farmer of the Year is a progressive, innovative farmer, writes Annette Scott.

Clare Bradley and Peter Wren-Hilton gonged for collective action.

Twelve winners named at Arable Awards of New Zealand 2023. gala event in Christchurch

Arama Kukutai among four Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University alumni singled out this year.

Recognition for helping to reduce animal involvement in research and teaching.

Primary industries’ best bosses in line for gongs.

Next stop for Lydia O’Dowd is competing in Young Horticulturalist of the Year.

Boutique operation carves out two supreme awards, for ham and bacon.

Strong field notable for number of young leaders and innovators.

The trio also scored highest in the Modules and the Agriquiz, taking three of the top awards at the Grand Final awards evening.

Far south comes up trumps after two days of challenges.

Announcement of industry’s finest caps annual conference.

Classically trained musician brings top trophy home to NZ for first time.

AgResearch shines as nine winners announced at Wellington gala.

One thing Southland’s FMG Young Farmer of the Year is keen to improve in the industry is how farmers talk about mental health and wellbeing.

Local shearers will have redemption on the agenda when country hosts championships in 2026.

Growing up on his family’s west coast dairy farm, Aorangi representative Peter O’Connor always knew he wanted to be a dairy farmer.

Twenty-five-year-old from Pahiatua named 2023 Rural Contractors NZ Trainee of the Year.