Important Dates

22/06/13 2013 National Sustai...

Announcements

East Coast Field Day is being held on Wednesday 27 March 2013 at Smedley Station.  Click here for more information

Tickets are now on sale for the regional Ballance Farm Environment Awards evenings.  Please click for ticket sales or more information for:

Canterbury being held Thursday 21 March 2013

Northland being held Wednesday 27 March 2013

Waikato being held Wednesday 03 April 2013

Southland being held Wednesday 10 April 2013

Otago being held Friday 12 April 2013

Greater Wellington being held Thursday 18 April 2013

New Zealand farmers are amongst the World’s most efficient producers of safe, quality food and are renowned for their long term sustainability focus. This is seen in the excellent stewardship of New Zealand farmland.

The NZFE Trust sets out to take a leadership role in showcasing this stewardship. We set out to publicise and promote widely these profitable sustainable farming practices. read more >

  • The Trust also provides for the ongoing development of environmental leadership through a range of partnership programs.
  • We are an Independent Charitable Trust, have clear goals and achievable strategic plans and policies and manage the business in a professional way.
  • We do not endorse our sponsors or partners products but choose partners and sponsors that understand and support our sustainability ethos.
  • We value enduring relationships and have partnerships with eight regional councils (plus the Gisborne District Council) who share our vision.
  • While we achieve our goals through the 4 key areas listed above, our Ballance Farm Environment Awards programme is currently our flagship activity.