Dec 13, 2024
Velvet Competitions
This year it seems that numbers of entries were down in many of the competitions held so far, but on the flip side the quality of velvet has never been better.
This year the North Island Velvet Competition adopted the same scoring methodology as the Nationals – aimed at reducing the “masking effect” that heavy weights can have over other attributes. The organisers were pleased with the results.
As always the velvet on display was impressive, but the main purpose was a chance for people to catch up and have an evening off the farm. As noted earlier in this issue, there was a noticeable number of young people this year.
Results will be posed on the website as they are sent in. https://deernz.org.nz/home/deer-industry-new-zealand/industry-awards/velvet-and-hard-antler-competition/
SCNO
SCNO Young Deer Farmer winner, Eddie Millichamp
Brad Travers, competition organiser (left) standing between the guests and dinner
North Island
Some even took a break from fishing to lend a hand…
Kaipara
Had to sneak this one in from Kaipara. Sometimes it’s not about the velvet!
