Mike Petersen has served on the B+LNZ Board since 2004 and is not seeking re-election. Photo / Paul Taylor.
Top of the hill
It is competition time, with entries now being sought for the 17th Gisborne-Wairoa Hill Country Farmer of the Year. Farmers, including managers, have until December 20 to file the paperwork.
Entries are also being sought for Hawke's Bay Farmer of the Year contest, the Ahuwhenua Excellence
in Maori Farming dairying award, and The Glammies, otherwise known as the Golden Lamb Awards.
Shears school
The next learner shearer course in Hawke's Bay is scheduled for December 2-6 in Central Hawke's Bay. The course is being run by Tectra.
Nominations
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd (B+LNZ) is calling for nominations to fill two farmer-elected director positions on its board. They are for the Eastern North Island and Southern South Island, where both positions will be vacant due to the current directors not seeking re-election.
B+LNZ Chairman and Eastern North Island Director, Mike Petersen has served on the B+LNZ board since 2004. Southern South Island Director, Leon Black is also standing down, having served on the board since 2008.
