Inside this issue: Books Wanted For Book Fair Former Darfield Teacher On King’ King ’s Honour List Agatha Christie’ Christie’s ‘ The Mousetrap’ Mousetrap ’ Not To Be Missed Can You Help? 5K And A Day’ Day’s Labour Up For Grabs Selwyn District Council Wins Recreation Aotearoa Award Bark It Up Staying Local For 30 Years Cancer Society Community Clinics Making An Impact The Hills Are Alive The Networkers
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ISSUE 1,139 Friday 14th June 2024
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COMPETITION BRINGS FARMERS TOGETHER After what has been a tough year, the recently held Malvern and Courtenay A&P Shows Winter Feed Competition brought local farmers together, offering support and an opportunity to celebrate their achievements despite challenges. The Competition is an annual event celebrating the best winter feed from farmers in the region. Spokesperson Scott McIlroy says, “It's a chance for farmers to showcase their skills and come together as a community.” Experienced judges, Sam Lucas from RAGT and Luke Visser This year, Springfield farmer Bodie Hawkins won the Redfern Trophy for the overall best crop for his excellent crop of dryland rape. He also won the Ravensdown Plate for the best from Agricom, evaluated dryland crop. entries based on set criteria Pictured is Bodie next to judges Luke Visser and Sam Lucas. like quality, presentation, and yield, over various crop alongside other sponsors and lunch provided a perfect ensuring everything ran categories. This year, judges supporters of the competition opportunity for further smoothly. “The prizegiving visited 65 paddocks spread networking and camaraderie ceremony, hosted at the across the area last Tuesday among participants.” Coalgate Tavern on the and Wednesday, benefiting Scott says a special thanks Thursday evening, was well from great weather. goes to Ashley Seaton and Guy attended.” “A new initiative for the Bassett for their excellent competition included the top organisation of the event, See Results on page 13. crops being visited on the Thursday by judges and local farmers,” says Scott. “It was an invaluable learning experience, offering insights into different at the farming methods and challenges faced. The barbecue
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