AgriHQ journalists shine at awards
We are thrilled to announce that three AgriHQ journalists have secured prestigious accolades at the recent NZGAJC Agricultural Photography and Journalism Awards, underscoring our commitment to excellence in agricultural reporting.
Nigel Stirling - Zespri Export Journalism Award
Nigel was awarded the Zespri Export Journalism Award for two outstanding contributions to Farmers Weekly. A classic piece of export business journalism and an in-depth piece on the India trade situation. Read Nigel's award-winning articles: Former envoy queries cost of trade agenda and Park butter to better woo India.
Gerald Piddock - Alliance Group Ltd Red Meat Industry Journalism Award
Gerald's exemplary work in Farmers Weekly earned him the Alliance Group Ltd Red Meat Industry Journalism Award. His articles, focusing on bobby calves and their implications for both the dairy and beef sectors, showcase Piddock's commitment to addressing critical industry issues. Read Gerald's award-winning articles: Pickup Delays: A Sign of Bobby Pressures to Come and Beef and Dairy Must Unite to Tackle Calf Crisis.
Tony Benny - DairyNZ Dairy Industry Award
Two excellent profiles in Dairy Farmer magazine earned Tony the DairyNZ Dairy Industry Award. The insightful pieces, featuring Westland Milk Products’ CEO Richard Wyeth and Canterbury farmer Phil Garrett, provide readers with valuable perspectives from key figures in the dairy industry. Read Tony's award-winning articles: Westland’s top man turns company on its head with Zero-2-100 strategy and Canty farmer achieves high production with a gentler approach to the land
Congratulations to Nigel, Gerald, and Tony for their well-deserved recognition. Their dedication to journalistic excellence is a testament to AgriHQ's shared commitment to maintaining credible and necessary discourse within the agricultural industry.
We extend our thanks too to the team behind the winners - Bryan Gibson, Craig Page, Charlie Williamson, Carmelita Mentor-Fredericks, Claire Robertson and the rest of the AgriHQ editorial team. Their valuable contributions and support help to ensure that excellence continues to elevate the New Zealand agricultural journalism landscape.
A full list of winners can be found here.
