4 | A successful sustainable working farm Awapai, which is in the WhanaWhana Valley, west of Hastings, runs about 5000 breeding ewes, 350 beef cows and their offspring. The family have positioned themselves to achieve premiums for their meat and wool products. Aimee Wilson Decades of work has gone into making Awapai a successful sustainable working farm, as recognised by judges, awarding owners the Regional Supreme winners for the East Coast Ballance Farm awards. Looking after the land has been a priority for six generations of Beamish’s, and is currently the responsibility of Hugo and Pip who manage the 2100ha sheep and beef farm. Hugo’s parents Simon and Josi are still heavily involved, but are looking to pass the responsibility on through farm succession. While Awapai has mostly recovered from Cyclone Gabrielle, the many slips will serve as a reminder on the landscape for a few years yet. A huge amount of work has gone into repairing fences, repairing tracks, and reinstating culverts. Awapai, which is in the WhanaWhana Valley, west of Hastings, runs about 5000 breeding ewes, 350 beef cows and their offspring, with all animals finished on farm. The trade cattle component is made up of Firstlight Wagyu’s. The farm bounds the Ngaruroro River and the Kaweka Forest Park, and ranges from easy RURAL PEOPLE » Awapai Farm Ltd Our Rural Specialists: Adrian Barclay • Lincoln Reid • Caleb Hensman Napier | Ph 06 835 3069 | www@slw.co.nz Incorporating S J Scannell & Co Proud to support Awapai Farm Ltd For all your Hay - Silage - Cultivation Phone Mike 021 733 918 mike@mikekettle.co.nz | www.mikekettlecontracting.co.nz
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