The Ballance Farm Environment Awards were held in Hamilton on Thursday night where hundreds of farmers and growers gathered to celebrate their successes.
Chair of the National Judging Panel for the Ballance Farm Environment Awards Karen Williams joins Dom to offer insights into the judging process, how entrants are analysed and what makes an award-winning entry.
Check out a full list of this year's winners here.
Listen to the full chat between Karen Williams and Dominic George above.
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