More often than not, those who are part of the sector don’t seek the limelight, preferring instead to just get on with it.
It’s almost as if being singled out is seen as embarrassing and it’s better to keep your head down.
That’s all well and good, but it’s also important to give credit where it’s due and to recognise and celebrate those who deserve it.
At a time when it’s not exactly fashionable to be a farmer, it doesn’t hurt to remind the wider community of the work that’s done to produce food and export dollars that benefit the whole country.
So, congratulations to those who were awarded honours.
As for everyone else, do you know anyone who deserves a bit of recognition for their efforts?
Maybe it’s time we made a bit more out of acknowledging outstanding contributions.
Colin Williscroft
Honours recognise rural contributions
A variety of contributions to the primary sector were recognised in the latest Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Ministers urged to front farmers over staff shortages
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Otago river flow rate consensus stagnant
Regional councillors might look to set new minimum flow rates for a major Central Otago river after failing to reach consensus among water users and interest groups.
Dairy tops commodity price wave
Dairy prices slipped a little in the latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction, the first for New Zealand’s new dairy season, but NZ commodity prices have reached a new record level.
Flood took my farm
The storm has eased and the carnage is emerging on Darryl Butterick’s flood-stricken Ashburton Forks property.
