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Pye siblings' video showcases environmental initiatives

Alexia Johnston
Otago Daily Times·
9 Jun, 2017 03:30 AMQuick Read

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Siblings Jonty, Bridget and Sophie Pye are proud of the projects taking shape on their family's South Canterbury farm - so much so, they have entered in a competition.

Jonty (10), Bridget (11) and Sophie (14) filmed the various projects taking shape on the farm as part of the Farm for Our Future competition being run by Agrecovery.

Participants must showcase, on video, what great environmental action they have been taking on their farm, for the chance to win $500 for themselves and $500 for a school of their choice.

Jonty said their lizard farm, plantings along creeks and efficient use of irrigators were among the projects to appear on their film, which also features supplied drone footage.

The trio, who each attend different schools - Jonty goes to Waihi, Bridget goes to Selwyn House and Sophie goes to Rangi Ruru - have selected Winchester Rural School to receive prize money if they win the competition.

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Jonty Pye (10) with a screenshot of the video he created with his sisters Bridget and Sophie for an Ag Recovery competition, called Farm for our Future. Photo / Alexia Johnston
Jonty Pye (10) with a screenshot of the video he created with his sisters Bridget and Sophie for an Ag Recovery competition, called Farm for our Future. Photo / Alexia Johnston
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