Silver Fern Farms Hawke's Bay Farmer of the Year 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: Applicant Details
Provide your details as the person entering this competition.
Full Name
First Name
Last Name
Postal Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email Address
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Farm Location
Provide the physical location of your main operation.
SECTION 2: Winner Details (if successful)
Provide the name(s) and property name(s) that should be used publicly if your entry wins.
Name(s) to be quoted
Business/Property Name
SECTION 3: Business Structure & Personnel
Ownership Structure of the Business
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
Permanent
Temporary/Seasonal
Owner
Manager
General
General
Stock
Other
SECTION 4: Property Area & Valuation
Total Property Area
Total Ha
Effective Ha
Freehold
Leasehold (Long Term)
Leasehold (Short Term)
Total
Has the area changed over the past two years?
If yes, describe what has changed.
Valuation Roll Number(s)
Total Ha
Effective Ha
Freehold
Leasehold (Long Term)
Leasehold (Short Term)
SECTION 4: Farm Physical Characteristics
Number of Paddocks
Total
Permanent
Temporary
Contour of Effective Area
Total Ha
Flat
Rolling
Hill
Steep Hill
Rainfall (mm)
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 13: 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 15: Farm Strategy, Development & Future Direction
Development
Identify any development or capital expenditure which is a one-off expense. Include the year and amount.
Goals & Objectives
Outline your short, medium, and long-term business goals and objectives.
Background and Business Journey
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
Describe the key principles or philosophies that guide decision-making in your business.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Identify your business and personal strengths and weaknesses, and describe how strengths are leveraged and weaknesses managed.
Opportunities
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?
*
Provide accountant contact details
Grant secure viewer access through Xero/ Figured/ MYOB
Upload files manually
SECTION 13: Supporting Material (optional)
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SECTION 14: Additional Information
How did you hear about this competition?
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Website
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Other
SECTION 15: Declaration & Consent
Declaration
The information I have provided is true and correct.
I confirm that I meet the eligibility criteria for this award.
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 acknowledge that the Hawke’s Bay A&P Society may use submitted images for promotional purposes.
I understand that non-winning entries will remain confidential.
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