Arable Awards 2026
20 August, Air Force Museum of New Zealand, Christchurch
Get ready for the event of 2026!
For the first time, we’re going bi-annual, don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement. Stay tuned and grab your tickets when they go live, this is one event you won’t want to miss.
The award categories will be open shortly.
"We are excited to bring the Arable Awards of New Zealand to life, an event put together by industry, for industry".
– Colin Hurst, Federated Farmers National Vice President
About
The innovators and heroes of New Zealand’s arable industry will be recognised at a special event in Christchurch, on August 20 2026.
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Federated Farmers, the Foundation of Arable Research, United Wheat Growers and the Seed & Grain NZ Association have been working together to make the New Zealand Arable Awards a showcase of the sector’s people and products, recognising, celebrating and rewarding excellence.
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If you have any questions regarding the ticket pricing, hosting options or the categories, please contact Kristie at events@fedfarm.org.nz
Arable Awards Programme Committee
Anna Heslop
Foundation of Arable Research
Edward Luisetti
Seed & Grain New Zealand
Ivan Lawrie
Foundation of Arable Research
Sarah Clark
Seed & Grain New Zealand
David Birkett
Federated Farmers of New Zealand
Brian Leadley
United Wheatgrowers NZ Limited
Colin Hurst
Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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