"The Browns encompass all the criteria through their vision, guiding principles and actions," NZDIA executive chair Rachel Baker said. "Responsible Dairying is a way of conducting a farm business where actions and results demonstrate responsibility and sustainability.
The management and performance of people, farming system, finances, animal care and ecosystem are all important pillars of Responsible Dairying, and Wynn and Tracey demonstrate these through their actions on a daily basis."
The Browns, who had produced three Share Farmer of the Year finalists in the last two years, said they led by example. They were passionate about their industry and were involved in many different aspects of it, and encouraged their staff to do the same.