Dairy Exporter Cream of the Crop 2023
Trio of awards for Dairy Industry Share Farmers of the Year
The theme of the farming community supporting each other was one echoed by many of the finalists at the New Zealand Dairy Industry Award in Auckland on Saturday, May 13. By Claire Ashton.
Home for a quick stop on the family farm
Jack Symes - Canterbury/North Otago Dairy Manager of the Year. By Anne Lee.
Tapanui barn is a reminder of home
Nicole Barber - Southland/Otago Dairy Manager of the Year. By Karen Trebilcock.
Sweethearts in the north
Matthew & Kortne Snedden - Northland Share Farmers of the Year. By Delwyn Dickey.
Job satisfaction among the birds
Bill Hamilton - Northland Dairy Trainee of the Year. By Elaine Fisher.
Developing industry leaders
Welcome to the season’s much-anticipated edition of ‘Cream of the Crop’! On behalf of the NZ Dairy Industry Awards and the NZ Dairy Exporter, it is my honour to introduce to you our 2023 National Finalists.
Wahine doing the mahi
It struck me while putting together the fantastic stories for this year’s Cream of the Crop, covering the Dairy Industry Awards regional winners, how thrilled I am that so many women have been entering and winning awards in the sector.
Salt for production
The lack of sodium (Na) can be a production limiting issue for livestock.
Meeting ag’s challenges
The Dairy Industry Awards provide a huge opportunity to take a deep dive into your business, identify and develop goals and strengthen key relationships, says Amanda Burling of Baker Tilly Staples Rodway.
Stepping up from across the ditch
Michael Smith - Southland/Otago Share Farmer of the Year. By Karen Trebilcock.