Who are we?
Horizon Farming Limited is a sheep, beef, and deer farming operation based in Hawkes Bay. It comprises 34% leased and 66% owned land with approximately 7,400 effective hectares. This land is run in six different blocks from Havelock North to Woodville.
The Holdsworth family from Wellington owns the company, employs 24 full-time employees and several casual staff.
Horizon Farming is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of two members of the Holdsworth family and two independent directors.
It runs approximately 75,000 stock units comprising both breeding and finishing animals, with a sheep-to-cattle-to-deer ratio of 55:41:4.
The company has strong relationships with Ovation (sheep meat processor and exporter), Atkins Ranch (lamb meat marketer), Alliance (beef processor and exporter), NZ Merino (wool handler and marketer), and WNZ LP (wool handler and exporter).
Mission & Vision
Vision
Passionate, Progressive and Proud Successful Farmers
Mission
To grow a sustainable agribusiness which balances people, land, and profit
Culture & Values
Key Values
Integrity / We do what we say we are going to do
Honour / We are proud to be associated with HFL
Enjoyment / We have fun
Fair and Reasonable / People are treated fairly
Accountability / We are accountable for our actions
Our Genetics
Cattle
Angus cattle are bred within the business, the sires are sourced from Mount Linton and Storth Oaks the breeding objectives are structurally sound fertile animals with high IMF.
Sheep
The Longranger is a terminal composite breed with the key selection components being IMF and conformation. The stud was established in 2019 with the aim to supply the whole business.
The maternal ewes are a composite breed which include Waipuna Highlanders, Premier Texel’s Coopworth/Texel/Finn, Marlow FE Gold Coopworth’s.
Media & Awards
To be recognized for the hard work and strategic planning involved in farming is an outstanding achievement. Thus far, the Horizon Farming group has received the following awards:
2015 Blackdale Stud Sheep Industry Supplier of the Year – Horizon Farming Limited, Waipukurau
Horizon Farming Limited is commended by their processors, Progressive Meats Ltd, for excellent on-farm practices and pushing the boundaries to enhance their systems and produce higher quality stock. Judges noted how Horizon Farming Limited is fully engaged in the value chain with their processor, understanding the market complexities post farm gate exceptionally well and producing a product fit for purpose.
Progressive Meats Supplier of the Year 2013/2014/2015/2017
Horizon Farming have defended their Hawke’s Bay Lamb Supplier of the Year title for a second time, giving Horizon Farming three consecutive titles. Craig Hickson of Progressive Meats says it’s not surprising that Horizon Farming have won “They are consistently delivering fit-for-purpose product in full, on time and to specification; year in and year out”.
Sheep Industry National supplier of the year 2015
Celebrating Farming Achievements
At Horizon Farming, we continue to set the bar high, inspiring others to follow our path to success. With innovation, perseverance, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability, they are shaping the future of farming.
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