Silver Fern Farms Hawke's Bay Farmer of the Year
2026 Entry Form for Napier Port Hawke's Bay Primary Sector Awards, organised by the Hawke's Bay A&P Society
SECTION 1: Entrant Details
Provide your details as the person entering this competition.
Entrant Full Name
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Business/Property Name
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Your role in the business
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Owner
Manager
Lessee
Other
Physical location of the farming operation
Provide the physical location of your main operation for the site visit.
SECTION 2: Eligibility Confirmation
Confirm the following eligibility requirements
I operate a farming business located within the eligible Hawke’s Bay districts
I am a farm owner, manager, or lessee of a full-time commercial farming business
The farming business provides at least one full-time role
I am pursuing a system of agriculture or pastoral farming that maintains high and sustainable performance over the long term
SECTION 3: Farm Overview
Briefly describe your farming operation
Include the type of farming, scale of operation, land use, and a short overview of how the business operates.
SECTION 4: Business Structure & Personnel
Ownership Structure of the Business
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Include details of Trusts, Companies, or Partnerships and how they are structured. You may also include any succession plans that are in place.
Number of Staff
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Permanent
Temporary/Seasonal
Owner
Manager
General
Stock
Other
SECTION 5: Property Area
Total Property Area
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Total Ha
Effective Ha
Freehold
Leasehold (Long Term)
Leasehold (Short Term)
Total
Has the area changed over the past two years?
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If yes, describe what has changed.
SECTION 6: Valuation Roll Number(s)
Valuation roll number(s) – Freehold
Valuation roll number(s) – Leasehold (long term)
Valuation roll number(s) – Leasehold (short term)
SECTION 7: Farm Physical Characteristics
Number of Paddocks
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Total
Permanent
Temporary
Contour of Effective Area
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Total Ha
Flat
Rolling
Hill
Steep Hill
Rainfall (mm)
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SECTION 8: Livestock Numbers (3 Years + Projection)
Sheep Numbers
2023
2024
2025
Anticipated Winter Numbers
Ewe Hoggets
In Lamb Ewe Hoggets
2th Ewes
R3 & 4 Ewes
R5 & Older Ewes
Ram Hoggets
Wether Hoggets
Wether MA
Rams Other
Cattle Numbers
2023
2024
2025
Anticipated Winter Numbers
R1 Steers
R2 Steers
R1 Bulls
R2 Bulls
Breeding Bulls
R1 Heifers
R2 Heifers (Dry)
R2 Heifers (In Calf)
MA Cows
Other
Goats
2023
2024
2025
Anticipated Winter Numbers
Angora & Angora Cross (Mohair, PB, G1-G3)
Other Fibre & Meat Breeds (Cashmere, Cashgora, GLS)
R1 Does
MA Does
Breeding Bucks
Other
Deer
2023
2024
2025
Anticipated Winter Numbers
Red Deer
Wapiti, Elk & Related Crossbreds
Other Breeds (Fallow)
R1 Hinds
R2 Hinds
R2 Hinds (R.W.S)
MA Hinds
R1 Stags
R2 Stags
R3 & Older Stags
Velveting Stags
Breeding Stags
SECTION 9: Production Data (Year-on-Year)
Sheep Production
2023/2024
2024/2025
No. Ewes run with Ram
No. Ewes purchased in lamb
No. In Lamb Ewes sold before 30 June
No. Dry Ewes sold before 30 June
No. Cull Ewes sold before 30 June
No. Ewe Hoggets run with Ram
No. Lambs docked from Ewes
No. Lambs docked from Hoggets
No. Lambs purchased
No. Lambs sold for processing
No. Lambs sold for store
Total Wool Weight produced (kg)
Cattle Production
2023/2024
2024/2025
No. In Calf Cows Wintered
No. In Calf Heifers Wintered
No. In Calf Cows Sold (between balance date & calving)
No. In Calf Heifers Sold (between balance date & calving)
No. Calves Marked
Goat Production
2023/2024
2024/2025
No. Does Mated or Bought In Kid
No. In Kid Does Sold
No. Kids Born
Deer Production
2023/2024
2024/2025
No. MA Hinds Mated
No. R2 Hinds Mated
No. In Fawn Hinds Purchased
No. In Fawn Hinds Sold
No. Fawns Born
SECTION 10: Crop, Fertiliser & Soil Management
Cash Crop Area
Type
Area
Yield
Gross Income
2023/2024
2024/2025
Fertiliser Use
Type
Quantity
Analysis
Area Top Dressed
2023/2024
2024/2025
Lime Used
Type
Quantity
Analysis
Area Limed
2023/2024
2024/2025
SECTION 11: Livestock Policies, Grazing & Other Management Features
Cattle Policy
Cattle Selling/Purchasing Policy
Sheep Policy
Lamb Selling/Purchasing Policy
Wool/Shearing Policy
Deer Policy
Deer Selling/Purchasing Policy
Grazing
Stock Class
Number
Time Period
Fee thoughts?
2023/2024
2024/2025
Other Management Features
Include off-farm grazing or any other relevant management factors.
SECTION 12: Farm Strategy, Development & Future Direction
Development
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Identify any development or capital expenditure which is a one-off expense. Include the year and amount.
Goals & Objectives
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Outline your short, medium, and long-term business goals and objectives.
Background and Business Journey
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Explain how the business has evolved to where it is today. You may include ownership changes, land purchases, development programmes, or other major milestones.
Key Principles & Practices
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Describe the key principles or philosophies that guide decision-making in your business.
Strengths & Weaknesses
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Identify your business and personal strengths and weaknesses, and describe how strengths are leveraged and weaknesses managed.
Opportunities
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Describe the opportunities you see for your business going forward.
SECTION 13: Annual Accounts (Confidential)
Please provide your farm’s annual accounts for the past two financial years: year ending 30 June 2024 and year ending 30 June 2025. Judging will focus on the most recent year, with the previous year used for comparison.
Choose how you will provide accounts:
How will you provide access to your annual accounts?
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Provide accountant contact details
Grant secure viewer access through Xero/ Figured/ MYOB
Upload files manually in the file upload section of this form
Name of accountant if you are supplying contact details
First Name
Last Name
Accountants Email
example@example.com
Accountant's Phone Number
SECTION 14: Supporting Material (optional)
Upload any optional supporting documents.
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You may upload written material, documents, photographs, or other evidence to support your entry. Photographic evidence must include at least one image of yourself or your team. Only upload material that can be used for promotional purposes if required.
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SECTION 15: Winner Details (if successful)
Provide the name(s) and property name(s) that should be used publicly if your entry wins. This information will only be used if you are selected as the winner and will be used for public announcements and media.
Name(s) to be quoted if you are announced as the winner
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Business/Property Name if you are announced as the winner
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SECTION 16: Business Suppliers (for media purposes if you are the winner)
If you are selected as the Silver Fern Farms Hawke’s Bay Farmer of the Year, we may prepare media and promotional material that references key businesses you work with. Please provide a list of your main business suppliers below. This information will only be used if you are selected as the winner and will not be shared otherwise.
List your key business suppliers
Examples may include stock agents, transport operators, processors, rural suppliers, fertiliser providers, bankers, insurers, or advisors.
SECTION 17: Marketing & Promotion
How did you hear about this competition?
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Word of Mouth
Social Media
Print or Publication
Website
Search
Other
SECTION 18: Declaration & Consent
Declaration
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The information I have provided is true and correct.
I confirm that I meet the eligibility criteria for this award.
I confirm this is a full-time commercial operation providing at least one full-time role.
I confirm I am available to host a Field Day if selected as winner.
I understand that all financial information, livestock data, and supporting documents submitted will remain confidential and will be viewed only by the judging panel and designated administrators.
I confirm that I have provided all required supporting material, including annual accounts and property images suitable for promotional use if I am selected as a finalist or winner.
I consent to the Hawke’s Bay A&P Society contacting me and my accountant (if required) regarding details relating to this entry.
I consent to the use of information and supporting material provided in this entry for agreed promotional purposes.
If announced as the winner, I confirm that I will be available for media enquiries and promotional opportunities as required by the Hawke’s Bay A&P Society.
I understand that non-winning entries will remain confidential.
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