Top farmers named
Two South Canterbury farming partnerships filled the top two places in the Lincoln College Foundation farmer of the year award, 1989, announced yesterday. David and Tony Howey, who farm two properties totalling 360 ha near Temuka, won the first prize of a $7500 travel grant. Alan Shields, who crops 262 ha at St Andrews, was second. Final judging took place
at a farming seminar at Lincoln College where the four finalists described their farming operations. This year’s contest was restricted to arable farmers. The judges said the financial performance of the Howeys’ properties was outstanding. They grew a range of arable crops including wheat, barley, legumes, grass seed, pulses, brassicas and squash as well as operated seed cleaning and contracting operations.
They also run a dry sheep flock.
Mr Shields’ farming business was described as efficient. It has returned consistently strong financial results. He grows a selection of traditional arable crops as well as broad beans, lentils, oilseed rape, grass seed, black currants and potatoes.
The other finalists were Colin Lili, of Methven, and Geoff Lindsay, of Southland.
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