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Ballance Farm Environment Awards: Auckland Regional Supreme winners announced

The Country
27 May, 2020 11:00 PM2 mins to read

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Mathew and Sarah Bolton. Photo / New Zealand Farm Environment Trust

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Mathew and Sarah Bolton have been named 2020 Regional Supreme Winners at the Auckland Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

Over the past six years, the Boltons have established Oete Goat Farm - an exemplar operation that combines profitability with a broadly sustainable approach.

The transformation of the Auckland property was guided by a dual focus on producing high-quality products while reducing the farm's environmental impact.

A farm manager and nine fulltime staff contributed to the success of this goat farming operation, that involves pasture being cut and carried daily to feed 2,500 milking goats.

The judges said people and animal welfare were at the heart of the business and regarded as equally important to business returns. The couple embraced challenges, and continually reassessed systems and enhanced biodiversity.

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"The staff are fully engaged plus the Boltons have impressive community involvement. There is significant investment in sustainability - both financially and socially - and all those involved in the farming operation should be commended".

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"The Boltons had the vision to launch a new business and have mitigated risk to set up a successful, industry-leading enterprise. Their exceptional financial performance and wise use of capital will ensure future growth and diversification of the business".

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"This farm business is extremely well-managed across all facets".

The Boltons see their sustainable and eco-friendly farming approach as a way to safeguard the land for both themselves and future generations.

As well as receiving this year's Regional Supreme Award, the Boltons also received the:

• Bayleys People in Primary Sector Award

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Run by the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust, the Ballance Farm Environment Awards champion sustainable farming and growing through a programme which sees one Regional Supreme Winner selected from each of the 11 regions involved.

All Regional Supreme Winners are in the running for the Gordon Stephenson Trophy, with the winner of this national award to be announced at a later date.

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