A Marton farmer has bragging rights amongst his peers after being recognised in a regional competition.
Simon Nitschke, of family-run business Arable Solutions, has won the Manawatu/Rangitikei/Horowhenua regional title in the 2020 Pioneer Maize Grain for Yield Competition.
Arable Solutions specialises in agricultural contracting and feed grain supply and storage, and Nitschke said the win has made the friendly rivalry between local maize growers all the more entertaining.
"I have enjoyed rubbing it in a bit," he said.
"But in all seriousness, winning the title does mean a bit to us; it reinforces to us that we are on the right track."