About us.
The New Zealand Farm Environment Trust promotes sustainability through championing good farming practice. We are an independent charity supported by a range of progressive agribusinesses and local government.
We champion leadership in sustainable farming and growing across Aotearoa. Through the Ballance Farm Environment Awards, we celebrate and support farmers and growers who are working to enhance their land, water, and communities for future generations.
The Awards programme provides constructive feedback and encouragement to participants, helping them on their sustainability journey. Regional award ceremonies and field days bring people together, creating a unique, pan-sector space for sharing ideas, learning from others, and recognising success.
Our nationwide network of volunteers, partners, and Alumni, including past Supreme Award winners drives this work forward. Their passion, experience, and commitment make the Awards a cornerstone of positive change in New Zealand’s agricultural and horticultural sectors.
We are proud to promote, educate, and celebrate environmental excellence, and to lead a community that is shaping a more sustainable future for farming and growing in Aotearoa.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Our Vision
New Zealand’s food and fibre producers are recognised as global leaders in their stewardship of land and water in a changing world.
Our Mission
To champion farming and growing practices that protect and enhance the environment for all.
Our Values
The New Zealand Farm Environment Trust values its independence and integrity. As an independent body we act as a conduit between farmers, growers and the wider community.
Achieving our Mission
This infographic shows how our strategic areas of focus work together to achieve our mission: To champion farming and growing practices that protect and enhance the environment for all.
By working with our Alumni to grow and develop the next generation of champions we will continue to support continuous improvement and celebrate success and excellence in primary industry.
Meet our Trustees
Behind the Trust are people who care deeply about the land, the environment, and the future of farming in Aotearoa. Meet the Trustees guiding our work and vision.
Meet our Partners
Working alongside people and organisations who share our vision, meet the partners helping us support sustainable farming and growing across Aotearoa.
Meet our Sponsors
Generous support makes our work possible, thank you to the sponsors whose commitment fuels the Awards and celebrates the leaders of sustainable land and water care.