February 21, 2019
Tairāwhiti tested in Ahuwhenua final
Tairāwhiti and Takitimu will be the focus for this year’s Ahuwhenua Trophy for the top Māori sheep and beef farm.
The finalists are Whāngārā Farms situated 35 km north of Gisborne, Eugene & Pania King at Kiriroa Station at Motu 70 km northwest of Gisborne, and Te Awahōhonu Forest Trust’s Gwavas Station at Tikokino 50 km west of Hastings.
Ahuwhenua Trophy committee chair Kingi Smiler says what makes Māori sheep and beef farms so special is that in most cases they are in remote hill country areas which makes farming operations challenging throughout the year, but especially in times of adverse events.
He says the finalists have shown hard work coupled with clear strategic objectives and excellent farm management can produce outstanding outcomes.
The first field day will be held at Whāngārā Farms on April 4 and on the other farms in subsequent weeks.
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