Federated Farmers president Katie Milne. Photo / Supplied
Federated Farmers president Katie Milne. Photo / Supplied
The Primary Industries Awards have been set up to celebrate innovators across New Zealand's agri-sector.
It has long been recognised that we need to tell our primary producers' story better, says Federated Farmers.
"The awards, which will be presented at the inaugural Primary Industries Summit at Te Papa in Wellingtonon July 1, are a great chance to increase awareness of the vital role the primary sector plays in the economy," said Federated Farmers President Katie Milne.
"We want to identify and reward the most successful and innovative primary sector operators, and by promoting those role models we'll stimulate greater involvement and interest in the primary sector from graduates, investors, politicians and the media."
Entries are now open, and there is also scope to nominate others.
• Primary Industry Team Award • Primary Industry Science & Research Award • Primary Industry Exporter Award • Primary Industry Innovation & Collaboration Project Award • Primary Industry Chief Executive Award • Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture in NZ
"As well as the recognition of successes, Primary Industry Award winners will get national exposure - great for marketing and on-line promotion purposes - and will get to swap experiences and ideas at the Awards dinner with other winners and industry luminaries," said Milne.
