29 June 2018
SYNLAIT APPLAUDS HIGH PERFORMING DAIRY FARMERS
Synlait (NZX: SML; ASX: SM1) recognised high achievers in their milk supplier network at
their annual conference in Christchurch for dairy farmers and partners on Thursday 28 June.
Nine accolades were up for grabs at the 2018 Synlait Dairy Honours Awards.
“We make a point of celebrating the significant achievements of an increasingly large
number of high performing dairy farmers each year,” says John Penno, Synlait’s CEO and
Managing Director.
“Through our Lead With Pride™ programme, we encourage our dairy farmers to adopt best
practice in milk quality, animal health and welfare, social responsibility and environmental
sustainability. This results in high performing operations, which were evident in our 2018
finalists.”
“The standard was extremely high and I would like to congratulate each of our winners,
particularly Michael and Susie Woodward from Theland Purata Farm Group Ltd – Tapatoru
Dairies, who took out the ANZ 2017-2018 Supreme Lead With Pride™ Award as well as the
PwC 2017-2018 Excellence in Social Responsibility Award.”
2017-2018 DAIRY HONOURS AWARDS WINNERS
Milk Quality Awards
This category recognises suppliers who consistently supply excellent quality milk.
- Zee Tags 2017-2018 Lowest Somatic Cell Count Award, Kyle Weaver of Deebury
Pastoral Partnership - Vodafone 2017-2018 Most Improved Milk Quality, Johan Joubert, Landcorp Pāmu –
Waimakariri - Farm IQ 2017-2018 Best Milk Quality (weighted by farm size) Award, Jackson
Hann, Mundtville Farms Ltd - Tru Test 2017-2018 Best Milk Quality Award, Ruurd and Rachel Lieuwes, Lieuwes
Abbott Ltd
Lead With Pride™ Awards (judged)
This category is judged by an independent third party who focus on the way award finalists care for their animals, the environment in which they farm and for the people they employ.
- Deosan 2017-2018 Excellence in Animal Health and Welfare Award, Shaun Wilson, Craigmore Farming
- Balance 2017-2018 Excellence in Environmental Management Award, Brad Fallaver, Pencarrow Farm Ltd
- PwC 2017-2018 Excellence in Social Responsibility Award, Michael and Susie Woodward, Theland Purata Farm Group Ltd – Tapatoru Dairies
Lead With Pride™ Awards
Finalists in this category were judged on audit results, engagement within the programme, and consistently going above and beyond the high standards set within the programme.
- Hilton Haulage Ltd 2017-2018 Best New Lead With Pride™ Award, Warren Bent, Flat White Dairy Ltd
- ANZ 2017-2018 Supreme Lead With Pride™ Award, Michael and Susie Woodward, Theland Purata Farm Group Ltd – Tapatoru Dairies
For more information contact:
Dan Walraven
Communications Manager, Synlait Milk
P: +64 27 836 7532
E: daniel.walraven@synlait.com