Farmers Weekly NZ 28 November 2016 by AgriHQ

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Ag courses under threat There is definitely a changing of the guard going on and that is a good thing.

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EEKS after the Tertiary Education Commission said it had fresh money to invest in subdegree primary sector courses the providers of that training for about 1000 people have signalled courses are ending. In addition, prospective students attending Telford next year have been told it could be next month before courses were confirmed, leading to concerns sub-degree primary sector training was descending in to chaos. Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce said the sector was enduring “a changing of the guard” and he was confident a stronger, more efficient delivery of skills training would emerge. “There is definitely a changing of the guard going on and that is a good thing,” he said. “There has been concern over the years about the effectiveness and quality of training.” The introduction this year of contestable funding was central to that. “Competitive allocation is an opportunity to reset sub-degree agricultural training, to look at the quality providers and allocate more money to those that are growing and getting good results for the sector.” Joyce said he wanted to see more work-based training to better meet the needs of employers. Federated Farmers board member Rick Powdrell described

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School’s out Courses ending: • AgNZ, 452 students. 105 to complete courses next year. • Lincoln’s Telford Divison, 500 students studying off campus. • Landcorp, 5 on farm cadet scheme. Questions remain: • Lincoln’s Telford Division.

the situation as chaotic and called for a review of where sub-degree training was failing and why. “This is just more evidence of how the whole thing seems to be breaking down.” He questioned if there were too many training providers and their viability was threatened by contestable funding. Earlier this month Lincoln’s Telford Division scrapped vocational courses delivered by third parties after a TECrequested audit revealed discrepancies between what was paid and what was delivered. A review by PGG Wrightson found its AgNZ training subsidiary

was no longer a core focus or fitting its business strategy and the 20 full and part time staff were being consulted about its future. Landcorp has also announced its AgNZ-trained farm cadet scheme was ending because it did not attract enough students. Lincoln University has also signalled plans to shed 16 academic and 35 non-academic roles at its two campuses. Adding to the confusion and uncertainty, Lincoln has signalled it could stop training at its Telford campus as early as this year as it addressed financial difficulties and static student enrolment.

Telford stakeholders meeting on Friday were united in their view the institution had a crucial role in agricultural training and had to find “appropriate, sustainable and durable solutions to ensure this happens”. Education providers were doing due diligence that might result in Telford programmes transferring to them. It was also revealed the TEC had made an informal offer to fund 235 effective full time levels three and four students next year allowing the continuation of Telford’s residential training programmes. Landcorp’s organisational

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development manager Celyn Fenwick said for 12 years AgNZ had taught its Future Farmer course at Landcorp’s Aratiatia Station near Taupo but it appeared students now wanted to earn a wage while they learnt. Landcorp was attracting sufficient numbers of quality, entry-level school leavers or graduates from Telford and Taratahi and the company offered regular and ongoing staff training. PGG Wrightson chief executive Mark Dewdney said AgNZ was a small unit and no longer fitted its core focus. AgNZ was a national training provider which Dewdney said attracted annual TEC funding in “the single million dollars”. Courses offered included Future Farmer, a 44-week full time course covering all aspects of farm management, an introduction to rural skills aimed at school leavers, operating rural vehicles and equipment, organics and a new course on animal care for small block holders. PGG Wrightson bought AgNZ in 1993 and 347 students would complete their courses by Christmas and another 105 would be able to complete their two-year courses next year.

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Director appointments to the new Silver Fern Farms board will be announced within two weeks.

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The simplistic message from synthetic meat advocates has been that a global shift to a diet of food made from plant protein instead of meat will feed the world from sustainable, low-impact, climate-friendly production systems.

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Silos are emptying and crops are generally doing well as arable farmers look forward to what is shaping up to be a reasonable season, Federated Farmers arable industry vice chairman Brian Leadley says.

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Pressure builds on new main road route Annette Scott annette.scott@nzx.com QUAKE-HIT farmers and rural communities are slowly gaining access to their properties but it will be months or even years before many Marlborough and Canterbury roads will be fully operational. While the Government has indicated it wants State Highway 1 re-opened along the Kaikoura coastline, the reality was not looking great. Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee said while that was the preference the Government did not yet have enough information to commit to that. Engineers were still assessing the situation and in the meantime a new route was being examined. Building a new inland highway between Blenheim and Christchurch was a feasible option, according to Wellington mapping company, Critchlow. The $4 billion project modelled by Critchlow involved upgrading the Molesworth Station track into a new route making the journey 345km, compared to the now impassable 312km route on SH1 or the 457km alternative Blenheim-Wairau Valley-Lewis Pass-Christchurch trip.

Meanwhile, pressure continued to build on the alternative main road. Transport Agency media adviser Frances Adank said it was too soon to tell what the future held for the most severely damaged roads. “There are just too many improbables up there yet,” she said. “What we do know is that the southern side of Kaikoura will be a faster fix than the north side but the south side will be no fast fix. “The priority is maintaining the existing alternative route, Picton-Blenheim via Murchison, Wairau and the Lewis Pass to Christchurch and that’s a huge undertaking given there’s at least four times the amount of traffic and truck volumes are huge.” Heavy trucks using the South Island’s new main road had climbed from an average 210 a day to 550. Agency regional performance manager Pete Connors said restoring full access between Picton and Christchurch via the severely damaged SH1 would be a huge job. Some limited access had been restored along the route for farmers, local residents and emergency services.

TOUGH JOB: The inland route between Kaikoura and Christchuch is subject to sudden closures with only limited access on part of it while just military convoys were getting through to Kaikoura.

With the risk of ongoing large aftershocks, conditions were still too unstable to safely allow geotechnical engineers onto some of the largest slips to do inspections.

The scale and the complexity of the slips on the state highway are unprecedented in New Zealand and the task ahead of us is huge. Pete Connors Transport Agency Connors urged all drivers to exercise patience and care on the alternative route that was likely to be the main highway for several months.

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accounts were posting latest updates on road conditions. Meanwhile, the Waipara to Springs Junction route remained closed indefinitely. Access to part of the Kaikoura emergency access inland route from the Mt Lyford turn-off was now available but restricted to residents, farm support and essential services supplies. “The road remains a dangerous and dynamic area,” Civil Defence Emergency Management said in a statement. People were advised to take a first aid kit, a fully charged cell phone, water and food for 72 hours and be prepared to spend an unplanned night out if circumstances changed suddenly. The rest of the inland route to Kaikoura remained closed to all traffic except the military that had now managed to make four trips into the Kaikoura region with essential supplies.

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“This is a longer and more challenging route. It’s narrow and windy in many places with several one-lane bridges. “We’re urging drivers to plan ahead and build in plenty of extra time for journeys.” People should expect the trip to take at least seven and a half hours, Connors said. The agency and police were aware of the impact the significant increase in traffic was having on communities along the route and the safety issues posed for all road users. It was working closely with police, trucking companies and rural communities to manage the impacts on local residents and businesses, he said. On November 24 police issued 150 speeding tickets and stripped 10 drivers of their licences for travelling in excess of 40kmh over the speed limit. People could call 0800 444 449 for updates and the agency’s website and social media

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THE NZ FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 28, 2016

Big relief payouts not on cards Alan Williams alan.williams@nzx.com FARMERS seeking financial aid under a Government earthquake support scheme should not set their expectations too high, Hurunui mayor Winton Dalley says. Terms and criteria for the $4 million fund were expected to be confirmed soon with applications due to open in December. The Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund would be coordinated by the mayors of the three districts most affected by the midNovember earthquakes – Hurunui, Kaikoura and Marlborough. Speaking after a conference call with Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy to set out the draft rules for the fund, Dalley said the money had to cover the whole primary sector including farming, forestry and fishing across the large areas involved.

It would cover noninsurable items such as tracks and slips, items not covered by insurance and would only cover reinstatement not the betterment of affected areas. “We’ll want to get this finalised as soon as possible because we’re nearly in December already,” Dalley said. Applications could be lodged until the end of February and claims would be considered after that, though there might be some processing of claims during the period itself. As well as the $4m mayoral relief fund, the Government was contributing $500,000 for rural support recovery co-ordinators across the three districts and $500,000 in extra funding for rural support trusts already working on drought-relief activities. They were satisfactory

Pipe work gets back on track Alan Williams alan.williams@nzx.com

ROAD BLOCK: Canterbury roads have been badly damaged by the earthquakes.

amounts for those programmes, Dalley said. Announcing the relief package, Guy described it as a “first step’’ in what he called a whole-ofgovernment response. Outside the main features, there was also $200,000 a month towards putting primary industry students and workers into farm recovery work and the standard rural assistance hardship payments through Work and Income. Waiau was the most

affected part of Hurunui District and water tankers remained busy delivering house and stock water to those needing it, Dalley said. There had been major progress repairing the Waiau rural water scheme, with water flowing through the network. As it did, new faults were being found and repaired. The aftershock on November 24 had added Scargill to the list of seriously impacted areas.

PIPE-LAYING for the Amuri irrigation upgrade project is back in action after a short delay to check on shifting ground levels across the Amuri Basin. The land had moved about 70cm in the November 14 earthquake, affecting the alignment of the scheme’s GPS settings, Amuri Irrigation Co chairman David Croft said. Significant delays to the piping work were expected but scheme contractor Monadelphous soon found it was able to continue. There had been virtually no damage to the new pipes already laid or to other existing infrastructure, Croft said. “It just highlights the random nature of this sort of event. “We’ve come through as unscathed as you could hope for but close

to us there’s been a lot of damage for other people.” The scheme was shut down for a couple of days to allow an engineer to study the river water intakes and they were all sound, he said. There had been some onfarm damage to infrastructure, with some mainlines damaged in the Waiau area, the most affected of the scheme operating areas. Amuri Irrigation was spending $85 million on the upgrade, bringing another 4700ha of farmland into the scheme and taking the total to about 27,000ha. The pipes were replacing open water races, increasing the efficiency of the scheme. The project was due for completion in September next year. Australian engineering group Monadelphous had a $60m contract to lay 131km of underground pipes.

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Rural economy effects long-term Annette Scott annette.scott@nzx.com FALLOUT from North Canterbury’s 7.8 quake will have long term implications for New Zealand’s rural economy, Federated Farmers general policy manager Nick Clark says. The actual amount of damage and costs involved were still unclear and would take time to emerge. “What we do know, though, is that the scale of the disaster is immense and there has been severe damage to crucial transport and communications infrastructure, not to mention farms, businesses and homes. “The cost of repair and rebuild alone will be in the billions and then there is the cost of the disruption, including lost business,” Clark said. There would be pressures on the construction sector. Unlike the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes, the construction sector was now running hot around the country and there was limited capacity to easily take on significant new work. “So there will likely be upward pressure on costs and prices and some current and planned projects may have to be reshuffled.” With transport routes disrupted, potentially for months, transport times and freight costs would rise and that would likely increase prices of goods and services used by businesses and consumers, especially in the South Island. Clark said there would be a hit on Government finances through its operating balance and its debt levels. “Thankfully, both are in relatively good shape and the Prime Minister (John Key) and his ministers have made assurances that there is room to fund the work required. “On the other hand, badly affected rural district councils with thin rating bases will need considerable funding assistance from central government to

get their infrastructure back in action.” Longer term, the earthquakes would bring into stark relief the vulnerability of transport and communication links. “There will be much thinking over the coming weeks and months about how to make these links more resilient. “This could result in some tough decisions, including the potential to change the routes of roads, railways and shipping, which will have long-term impacts on affected communities,” Clark said. The largest impact was likely to be delays in transport both for stock internally in the South Island and also for stock destined for the North Island.

The cost of repair and rebuild alone will be in the billions and then there is the cost of the disruption, including lost business. Nick Clark Federated Farmers For slaughter stock finding their way to plants or store stock finding new homes, the extended travel time caused by road infrastructure damage would incur larger freight bills that either farmer or processor would have to meet, Road Transport Association chief executive Dennis Robertson said. Increased costs could be as high as 40%. The delivery of contracted 100kg calves from the South Island to the North Island had already been delayed two weeks with delivery delayed until the Cook Strait ferries were fully commissioned again. “Realistically, from what we are hearing it could be three months before we can get livestock

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movement back up and running across the strait,” Robertson said. The ferries had banned all livestock transport and while the situation was being constantly reviewed there was increasing indication that would not change any time soon. Bluebridge was operating but it was very difficult to get truck and trailer units on and off. The big worry was Wellington port. “There are more and more reports of damage coming out of there every day and my gut feeling, from what we are hearing, is that all will be quite shocked when a final report is filed.” The new alternate route, Christchurch to Blenheim, added at least two hours travelling. “And that’s on a good day,” Robertson said. “That will be compounded by up to four times more vehicles on the road, road works and likely speed restrictions to manage the increased traffic.” On a good run the trip for a truck and trailer unit would be about nine hours. Cost modelling the additional time, fuel and unit running costs would realistically incur a 20% increase in cost. Factoring in the 14-hour driver time period could add a further 20% on a trip, Robertson said. Moving livestock long distances had potential to create animal welfare issues. Stock would be spending a longer time in transport which would affect condition. “It’s very much day-to-day at the moment and we are doing all we can to get information out to our operators so they can communicate with their clients. “There is no short term fix in sight. Even the talk of coastal shipping is far from a done deal. There’s a lot of work to be done on that front, especially to transport livestock. “Recovery is going to be nothing short of a long haul for everyone. To think otherwise is just not thinking realistically,” Robertson said.

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THE NZ FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 28, 2016

Telford’s future is in limbo Neal Wallace neal.wallace@nzx.com TARATAHI Agriculture Training Centre might work with Invercargill’s Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) to run farm training courses at Telford next year. A Taratahi spokeswoman confirmed it was in early discussions with Lincoln University about what role it might play in educating students at the university’s Telford campus near Balclutha. SIT was also looking at whether it had a role in providing education on the south Otago training farm Lincoln has confirmed in a letter to prospective parents that it was looking to exit the delivery of

training at Telford, possibly before the start of next semester, but that raised questions and created uncertainty among parents. The letter told students attending Telford because of “ongoing discussions with other education providers we cannot provide you with a definite decision as to what programmes will be offered at the Telford Campus in 2017. “We will update you further as soon as outcomes from these proposed changes are known.” One mother said her son had been accepted but the letter created uncertainty as to what he would be studying next year. After buying tickets to attend a “taster week” at Telford in early December, she was told it had been cancelled because of

UNCERTAIN: What courses might be offered at Telford next year and who will run them have yet to be decided.

low numbers. Options included Taratahi taking over and educating all Telford’s students, working jointly with SIT to provide the education with Taratahi running the campus and SIT, Taratahi and Lincoln sharing teaching with Taratahi running the campus. Lincoln’s Telford Division interim director Joan Grace said it was important to tell students and parents of the situation. “Our message to the parents was that we are optimistic the Certificate of Agriculture will be offered but we can’t give a 100% assurance just yet.” Part of the delay was in waiting

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for formal confirmation of funding from the Tertiary Education Commission but also to allow education providers to complete due diligence on taking over the Telford campus. “We’re optimistic. It’s a valued programme in the industry but it needs to stack up from a business perspective.” Grace said enrolments were ahead of those at the comparable time last year. The Taratahi spokeswoman said she was aware of the industry’s need for trained students and the role the two educational institutions had in providing future farmers.

“We are in what could only be described as very early discussions about what role Taratahi could play in Telford’s future. “However, we are mindful of the need to do what we can to support primary sector industry training.” Taratahi and Telford played key roles in providing farm training using a model that was highly regarded in the industry. “Taratahi will consider any opportunities which will strengthen its move into being a national organisation but we need to be assured that we can find a sustainable solution that benefits everyone,” she said.

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THE NZ FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 28, 2016

New meat venture starts early Neal Wallace neal.wallace@nzx.com DIRECTOR appointments to the new Silver Fern Farms board will be announced within two weeks. SFF and Shanghai Maling, the partners in the new operating entity, have brought forward completion of the new partnership by a month. It was also revealed the Chinese retailer and processor would pay $267 million for a half share in SFF, $6m more than originally announced. SFF chairman Rob Hewett said that followed an agreed process based on the 2015 financial year that took into account asset valuation, financial performance and shareholder numbers. “To have it valued up was positive,” he said. Completing partnership details had progressed rapidly and the decision was made to launch the new entity in early December instead of January 4 as proposed.

READY: The Silver Fern Farms-Shanghai Maling joint venture work has been completed.

An exact launch date was still to be finalised. “We made significant inroads during the Overseas Investment Office process when we did a lot

of the background work. “Now, everything is ready to go so there is no point in waiting around another month. “There will be a month’s less

interest for us to pay and it will be a month closer to us paying shareholders the dividend,” he said. Initially, SFF would use that money to retire debt, spend $5.5m redeeming supplier investment shares and pay a 30c a share dividend on ordinary and rebate shares at a cost of $34.5m. The current SFF would be renamed SFF Co-op and appoint five directors to the 10-director board of the jointly-owned SFF. At least two of those directors would be farmer representatives and two independent. Shanghai Maling would also appoint five directors of which two must be NZ residents and at least one have red meat industry experience. Hewett and Shanghai Maling chief executive and director Shen Wei Ping would be co-chairmen of SFF. A joint announcement on the make-up of the SFF board would be made in the coming few weeks

Now, everything is ready to go so there is no point in waiting around another month. Rob Hewett SFF ahead of the first joint board meeting on December 14. Hewett said change was under way in the meat industry with offshore companies seeking to invest to access high-quality NZ protein. “I think this deal is a true marker of the change in direction not only for SFF but the meat industry generally.” Earlier this month Chinesebacked NZ Binxi (Oamaru) Foods announced it was seeking to take over the Southland meat company Blue Sky Meats.

Conley to replace Clarkson at Anzco Alan Williams alan.williams@nzx.com MARK Clarkson will retire as Anzco Foods chief executive at the end of March and be replaced by Peter Conley, who already leads the group’s meat processing business. The succession plan had been in place for a considerable time and he was delighted with the change, Clarkson said. He has been managing director since 2004, after joining the Anzco group in 1991 as head of the FiveStar Beef business then being chief executive of the Canterbury Meat Packers subsidiary. “I love the industry and I love the business but the timing is

right. After 13 years it’s good for someone to come in as part of a succession plan.” Meat processing and exporting had always been a tough industry and there had been many significant changes, despite what some people claimed, he said. Anzco’s annual turnover had nearly doubled to more than $1.5 billion since 2003 and the business had differentiated itself early in the industry by developing the Foods and Solutions innovation and product development subsidiary that remained a key part of its strategy. “It’s a long game strategy and it’s good to have been part of that.” The New Zealand meat industry

had experienced intense livestock procurement competition and thin margins during Clarkson’s time as managing director but Anzco Foods had achieved annual profit and maintained half-year dividends to shareholders in all but one year, company founder and chairman Sir Graeme Harrison said. As chief executive of Harvest, Conley already oversaw the traditional meat business from procurement and processing through to sales and marketing and the various overseas offices. Between 2005 and 2010 he was president of the Chicago-based Anzco Foods North America. He said he would need to take

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a higher level interest in the Food and Solutions business but there was already a real close connection between the two divisions. “They’re our customer and we are their raw material supplier and we’re also involved in the development of products.” In recent years, the group strategy had been on value-added activities rather than expanding livestock processing capacity in an industry with excess slaughter capacity, Harrison said. One of the “big four’’ meat processing groups, Anzco was now 65%-owned by long-time Japan-based shareholder Itoham, though Harrison retained a significant minority stake.

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THE NZ FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 28, 2016

Advance payment the real bonus Richard Rennie richard.rennie@nzx.com THE $3 billion worth of extra milksolids payments announced by Fonterra brought smiles to the faces of farmers after a physically and financially punishing spring. Fonterra’s increase in the milksolids payment by 75 cents to a forecast price of $6/kg milksolids has turned what has proved to be a tough season for many North Island farmers, in particular, into one where they might at least look to break even by season’s end. The increase of 75c has contributed significantly to the total increase in forecast milksolids payment for the season, taking it $1.75/kg MS above initial predictions.

I do wonder what productive shape some farms are really in after this. Stuart King Farmer It has come as dairy farmers in the North Island reassess a season left short with a later, lower milk peak. For Pukekohe dairy farmer Judy Garshaw the real early Christmas present is the fact suppliers will receive 50c of that 75c/kg MS increase on December 20. That will take the advance payout to $4.10/kg MS and go a long way to helping cover at least this season’s costs to date. “But we really need it. “Everything seems to be a month late this season. “We normally have grass go to seed this time in November and that’s when our cows crash but this has been the week our cows

have peaked. It is ironic,” she said. While a $6/kg MS final forecast was welcome, she said the advance lift of 50c would be a “get out of jail” card for many in the northern regions particularly. “Farmers have come through last winter and this winter on the back foot. “Getting a bit more now with expenses all up front at this time of year including mating costs, maize planting and crops is welcome. This is even more so when many up this way have had their peak milk flow knocked back over October.” Farms in many regions reported milk peaks 10-20% below where they should be, with farmers struggling to maintain flows while avoiding spending on supplements like palm kernel. Hauraki farmer Stuart King said it remained to be seen just how sustainable many farms were after two seasons of very tight management with costs pared right back. “Obviously, we feel very heartened and thankful for the increase but our farm is back 12% for the season to date. “We are pretty resigned to being back by 10% for the entire season so, clearly, we are only really getting back to where we need to be to run our businesses.” He believed the tough conditions both physically and financially had left many farmers worn down by the their dairying experience. “And we have seen quite a few people exit the industry and these are people who were skilled, meaning the burden falls more upon those who remain. I do wonder what productive shape some farms are really in after this.” King said this spring had meant mating had been difficult, with lower submission rates and higher costs to get cows in calf and was likely to impact more on next spring’s production as cows calved later. Predictions of farms requiring

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ESCAPE: An extra 50c/kg MS advance payment next month will be a get out of jail card for many farmers, particularly those in northern regions, Judy Garshaw says.

$3.50/kg MS farm costs to operate had been modified by agricultural consultant Phil Journeaux who maintained earlier this year a $3.80-$3.85/kg MS expense level was a more sustainable figure for farms to remain ongoing at lower cost levels. That allowed for inevitable repairs and unforeseen farm expenses that operations incurred. DairyNZ would be revising the $5.05/kg MS price upwards to reflect additional farm working expenditure such as tax payments. Further increases in milksolids payments this season would trigger the repayment clause in Fonterra’s supplier loans, made available up to 50c/kg MS supplied. About 80% of suppliers took the loans.

NO HEADWAY YET: Farmgate milk price increases mean farmers are just getting back to where they need to be, farmer Stuart King says.

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10 THE NZ FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 28, 2016

Eating food made from plant material that looks and tastes like animal protein is touted as the answer to feeding the growing global population and supplying the 70% more food required by 2050. But this second part of a series by Neal Wallace looking at whether plant protein mimicking milk and meat is a threat or opportunity discovers the rhetoric of its advocates differs from reality.

Demand for meat will continue THE simplistic message from synthetic meat advocates has been that a global shift to a diet of food made from plant protein instead of meat will feed the world from sustainable, low-impact, climate-friendly production systems. But Massey University nutritionist Professor Paul Moughan said it didn’t take much digging or scientific rebuttal to see the fallacy of those arguments. Despite that, the view that plant protein food that tasted and looked like meat, milk and eggs could replace that from animals was widespread until it was pointed out the supporting evidence was superficial. Companies around the world were investing hundreds of millions of dollars in research to mimic the taste, feel, smell and texture of meat, dairy and eggs out of plants or cell cultures, saying the environmental and ethical cost of factory farming animals was too great.

There will always be demand for naturalbased products – meat, milk and kiwifruit. I think we will always have a future doing what NZ does well. Professor Caroline Saunders Lincoln University They were close to their goal but Moughan said when measured on a land-use or whole-system basis, vegetable protein could not compete with ruminant animals. Much of New Zealand’s terrain suited livestock but not crops and produced meat efficiently. That aside, the scientific reality was that plant protein was not as efficient as animal protein in delivering amino acids, providing nutrients and micro minerals. “We don’t eat protein for the sake of eating protein. “We eat it for the basic building blocks, amino acids.”

Animal protein was also a better source of calcium, phosphorous, zinc, iron, copper and omega 3 fatty acids than plants. Nutritionally, a vegetarian diet could be deficient, stifling and difficult to follow and sustain. “We see that in developing countries with malnutrition, what they call the hidden hunger. “They appear to be getting enough energy and appear to be getting enough protein but they are deficient in things like zinc, manganese – a lot of these elements you get from meat, milk and eggs.” Moughan said the optimum diet had a balance of food and while it could be argued it should contain less animal protein, a shift to an all-plant-protein diet would not solve the issues its advocates claimed. “It’s not evidence-based and it is an extreme view. “It’s too extreme and does not take into account the use of land, the quality of protein and what it provides us as building blocks.” The health benefits and consumer demand for animal protein would ensure its future but interest in plant protein could result in new foods incorporating plant and animal protein being developed. “Pasture-fed milk and meat will have a great future. “When you look at it from a systems point of view, they are very efficient.” But scientists and farmers needed to be vigilant and use scientific evidence to resist what he called “the simplistic literature” promoting plant protein over animal, something he has done successfully on the international stage. Lincoln University agribusiness and economic research unit director Professor Caroline Saunders agreed that plant protein was not a significant threat to animal protein but NZ producers should not be complacent. “There will always be demand for natural-based products – meat, milk and kiwifruit. “I think we will always have a future doing what NZ does well.” Competing protein products were just another on the list of production and environmental challenges facing meat and

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milk producers and heightened the need for NZ to position its products as high-value and niche. Saunders said repositioning our natural, pasture-fed, freerange products away from the commodity end of the market had to be done sooner rather than later. While plant based meat and milk substitutes might appeal to some in the market, many people would be deterred because it was made in laboratory. Fonterra nutrition manager Angela Rowan said milk was one of most complete sources of nutrition available and most alternatives failed to provide “that rich package of nutrients”. “So, any artificial milk in the future would have to replicate dairy to be a credible and nutritionally useful substitute.” Rowan said global consumers were moving away from extensively processed to natural products, a trend she believed would continue. “We’re seeing that transition away from extensively processed products to nutritious, natural foods including the switch to dairy fats such as butter and cream for cooking and food preparation,

driven largely by consumer demand. “As the global population grows so, too, will the need for nutrition that is rich in highquality protein and nutrients, such as milk, cheese and yoghurt and we believe consumers around the world will increasingly move towards dairy to fulfil their desire for more natural products that meet their dietary needs.” Rowan said world health authorities recognised the value of dairy and included it as a major food group in dietary guidelines because its nutrients could be sourced only from cow’s milk. “Dairy is a rich source of many key nutrients that are difficult to source from other single foods including calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamins A, B12 and riboflavin while also being a source of high-quality protein.” Should plant protein meat and dairy substitutes take off as quickly as cell phones did in the last decade, Massey University sustainable energy expert Professor Ralph Sims questioned the future for NZ farming. Plant protein used less water, required less area and could feed more people than animal protein

and produced lower greenhouse gas emissions. Sims said it had been claimed protein-producing “tower factories” could achieve 70 times the land area density in terms of tonnes a hectare compared to field crop production. “There would possibly be a high energy penalty but if this can be met by renewable energy systems, the carbon and water footprints would be far lower than from farming animals.” There was also potential for 3-D printing of synthetic steak that looked, smelled and tasted like it came from a cattle beast. That technology, together with plant protein meat and milk substitute, could be a selfsufficient means of producing reliable, safe food for the 70% of the world’s population expected to be living in mega-cities by the middle of the century. Conversely, reducing methane and nitrous oxide emissions from NZ livestock farming was proving challenging. “We may be able to continue to export animal products that we currently rely on but perhaps only to niche markets as competition increases,” Sims said. See our advertisement in this publication to find out more about SustaiN & N-Guru

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THE NZ FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 28, 2016

Biosecurity army to fight big challenges Glenys Christian glenys.christian@nzx.com A TARGET has been set of at least $80 million of public and private investment in science and biosecuirty by 2025, with half focused on critical biosecurity areas. It would help face massive future biosecurity challenges, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy told the Biosecurity Forum 2016 in Auckland. A 37% increase in sea containers, a 216% lift in parcels sent to this country and airline passenger numbers up by 47% from 2003 to 2014 had been recorded. And more growth was likely to come as trading partners increased and visitor numbers surged. A new plant species established in the wild in NZ every 39 days but there had been a recent win with the great white butterfly successfully eradicated, which could have cost $133m a year if it had become established.

WINNER: Dr John Hellstrom receiving the inaugural Biosecuity Champion Award.

It was already calculated NZ agricultural products earned a 28% premium through this country being free from foot and mouth disease. At the start of the conference the inaugural Biosecurity Champion Award was made to Dr John Hellstrom. In a career of over 30 years he was the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries chief veterinary officer, chairman of the Biosecurity Council then chairman of the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee.

We’re in the early days of using the biosecurity benefits with the NZ Story. Deborah Roche MPI The ministry’s Biosecurity 2025 direction statement, released at the forum, outlined five strategic directions. The first was to have a biosecurity team of 4.7 million people with all New Zealanders involved. The second, a toolbox for tomorrow, aimed to harness science and technology to provide better ways of detecting biosecurity risks. The third direction, smart, free-flowing information, would see more data being made publicly accessible so there could be greater collaboration. The fourth and fifth directions would involve effective leadership and governance so at least 150,000 people with identified skills could be quickly called on for support during a biosecurity incursion. Implementation of the direction statement would begin this year with progress reviews in 2019, 2022 and 2025. MPI policy and trade deputy director general Deborah Roche said NZ needed to leverage its biosecurity system as part of the national brand into earning more from primary products it sent overseas. “We’re in the early days of using the biosecurity benefits with the NZ Story,” she said. “But we can get a lot higher prices in markets if we work together.”

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12 THE NZ FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 28, 2016

Things on up for arable farmers Annette Scott annette.scott@nzx.com SILOS are emptying and crops are generally doing well as arable farmers look forward to what is shaping up to be a reasonable season, Federated Farmers arable industry vice chairman Brian Leadley says. The latest Arable Industry Marketing Initiative (AIMI) survey showing a significant reduction in unsold farm-stored grain was good news for cropping farmers. Leadley said the concern that grain stockpiles from last harvest would not find a home had been allayed in recent months as reflected in the survey results. “The figures coming through from the AIMI report provide good indication of where grain movement is at and farmers are taking direction from these results to use in their planning,” he said. New Zealand feed grains were certainly now getting into the pork and poultry industries and while there was still some grain movement to the dairy industry it was at a reduced level. “So farmers are moving some grain and planting intentions for the coming season reflect the demand as farmers do their research and consider their options.” Leadley said contracts connected to secured markets were a priority with key options also including higher value crops

that were showing some signs of improvement. “Obviously, in the grain markets we want to see more improvement but farmers are acutely aware that there are quite high global stocks and the NZ grain market remains underpinned by the international scene.” A localised hail storm that battered the northeast belt of Mid Canterbury last week had left a trail of destruction for a pocket of cropping farmers. A number of crops including peas, forage rape, red beet and spring-sown radish were damaged and while wheat was knocked it wasn’t destroyed, Leadley said. “There are quite a few (insurance) claims out there that we know of. “But, in general, crops are looking well and the moisture that came with the hail has certainly helped given the early dry start to spring.” Dryland crops were out of the danger zone and the need for irrigation was minimal, Leadley said. Grain movements had been affected by the quake. “We have had some good volumes of South Island grain going to the North Island but infrastructure damage following the 7.8 earthquake has challenged the logistics of that. “We are weighing up the options of getting the grain north and coastal shipping may end up being not just a short-term option.

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If what is proposed for shipping is put in place and is viable it could be an ongoing option for moving grain north,” Leadley said. Meanwhile, the AIMI survey reported the estimated tonnage of unsold grain stored onfarm in October was down 15% against the same time last year across all cereal crops. The reduction had been driven by considerably less unsold feed barley this year at 38,000 tonnes compared to 60,000t last year. There was also close to 71,000t of sold feed barley remaining onfarm, down from 105,600t last year leaving overall onfarm storage of feed barley down 34%. That volume had also reduced 44% from feed barley stored onfarm on July 1. The volume of feed wheat remaining in onfarm storage at 52,500t unsold and 105,300t sold was altogether up 13% on the same time last year. The volume of feed wheat stored onfarm had reduced 35% from July 1.

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THE NZ FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 28, 2016

Carbon and China boost forestry Richard Rennie richard.rennie@nzx.com PROMISING carbon prices and continued buoyant log prices are contributing to a bull run in the forestry sector with hopes it will continue well into the New Year. AgriHQ reports signs in the housing construction sector have also ensured strong demand for locally milled logs and prices pushed to $117 a tonne, the highest level since 2014. Despite reports of constricted supply to local mills, volume has been sufficient to keep them operational AgriHQ forestry analyst Reece Brick said. Forest Owners Association president Peter Clark said despite a surge in volumes, sourcing tropical logs in countries including Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands was getting more difficult. That would help set a floor price for pine logs here. Latest trade data released by forestry firm P F Olsen showed the trade in logs between NZ and China was the single largest roundwood flow between two countries anywhere in the world, at 13.3 million cubic metres this year. That compared to the 11.7m cumec trade between Papua

LOOKING UP: Forest Owners Association president Peter Clark is optimistic recent Government moves on climate change might signal an attitude more sympathetic to the forestry sector.

New Guinea and China and 9.3m cumecs between Russia and China. The log trade with China was now the second largest source of export income after dairying, earning $1.8 billion a year. The NZ industry was also experiencing a promising level of

growth from India, thanks in part to a recent currency change that demonetised NZ$6b of currency, aimed at curtailing the “black money” market. That was expected to make illegal importing of Solomon Island type hardwoods more difficult, resulting in NZ pine replacing these unsustainably harvested timbers. Clark was also optimistic about recent Government moves on climate change that might signal more sympathy to the forestry sector and its ability to help NZ achieve its now binding Paris Accord goals. “We are seeing a small response to climbing carbon credit prices for our 2017 plantings. The change in climate change minister is one reason for more optimism. “I think the message is getting through to the business community and the early movers are going on and planting trees in anticipation of changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) next year.” The industry was still not entirely clear what the changes to the ETS would be but suspected more certainty over carbon price could be one outcome. “To rely on carbon prices rather than wood returns is always going

I think the message is getting through to the business community and the early movers are going on and planting trees in anticipation of changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) next year. Peter Clark Forest Owners Assn

to be a risky thing when it is a political tool.” He did hope for greater integration of agriculture into the ETS. For an average sheep and beef farm it could be possible to plant enough farm area into trees to offset the livestock methane losses. Dairy farms would require more land but an integrated market could deliver that with farmers offsetting with neighbouring sheep/beef farmers and forest owners. Changes in regional plans to

allow for nutrient losses could also be a positive for the forestry sector, Clark said. “With some plans requiring farmers to fence off waterways, which will just prove impractical, then planting the entire area in trees may prove a more economical and effective means. If it means you can destock on the steeper country and run the better country, trees may be the option.” The processing industry has acknowledged problems sourcing logs for local timber supply in areas like Canterbury and Northland has been problematic recently. But Clark said that was a reflection of 20 years of relatively low levels of replanting after the forestry boom times of the early nineties. “You can blame all sorts of things, including foreign buyers of forests, but the last thing we want is restrictions on who owns forests.” Some processors failing was part and parcel of an industry where upgrading and upsizing was a constant requirement for operators. “The case of some mills not surviving is something that would happen anyway.”

Foresters fear devastating tree disease entry Richard Rennie richard.rennie@nzx.com A DISEASE running rife in forests overseas could devastate the New Zealand timber industry in a way similar to Psa in kiwifruit should it ever end up on local shores.

Log exports from the West Coast of the United States to east Asia have had a major hit from importing countries not wanting to introduce the pathogen there. Lindsay Bulman Scion Phytophthora ramorum disease has wreaked havoc in forests throughout Europe and the United States, hitting both plantation and native trees hard and felling timber industry work in the process. The word phytophthora is Greek for plant destroyer.

Scion science leader Lindsay Bulman said the plant pathogen was an unusual cross between a fungus and an alga, claiming its own kingdom in the classification context, and one that came out on top of all his biosecurity concerns in the forestry sector. “We don’t know definitively if it would infect pine trees but it has been seen on Douglas fir and Japanese larch overseas. Previously, plant pathologists thought it would not infect any conifer species,” he said. A broader Import Health Standard (IHS) was needed for imported plants that might be capable of carrying the disease. “The standard could include a broader number of plants that may be capable of carrying the disease. “We estimate that for every known risk disease there are two we do not know about so the more we can do to reduce the risk of those we do know about, the better.” Other pathways included potting mix but he believed the standards around that product had been tightened up effectively in recent years to reduce that risk path. The disease had proved to affect a broad range of plants

GONE: Trees infected with phytophthora ramorum die quickly. Photo: Scion/Joseph O’Brien, USDA Forest Service

and its impact would not only be limited to NZ’s commercial tree population, Bulman said. There was also the proven threat the disease posed to NZ’s ornamental and nursery tree trade. That included rhododendron, camellia and viburnum species. The disease had moved quickly, destroying oak trees in Oregon and California with deadly efficiency in weeks. Foliage dieback and bleeding cankers were typical symptoms of the disease’s presence. As with the Psa bacteria, infected trees could act as inoculums for new infections, with pathogen-producing spores spread with splashes and rainwater.

But Bulman said the effect of infection would also deliver a “one-two” punch to the forestry sector, also affecting export markets. “Log exports from the West Coast of the United States to east Asia have had a major hit from importing countries not wanting to introduce the pathogen there.” The NZ industry had grappled with a related disease about a decade ago that caused defoliation in pine trees but that brought no reaction from trading partners. Bulman’s concerns were raised during the Biosecurity Week being held at the Port of Tauranga, an initiative to engage the wider community on taking

responsibility with government agencies for border security. The Bay of Plenty community was particularly aware of the impact of biosecurity incursions and a disease hitting the log trade would be a big blow. “A third of NZ’s $5 billion a year forest product export trade goes through the Port of Tauranga. If those exports were disrupted there would be a lot a people who work and service the sector who would find themselves out of work for a long time.” Forest Owners Association biosecurity manager Bill Dyck said the forestry industry had to deal with some significant incursions in the past year including two species of beetles feeding on eucalypts.

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14 THE NZ FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 28, 2016

Environmentalists called meddlers Neal Wallace neal.wallace@nzx.com COURT action by the Environmental Defence Society is meddling in the development of the Mackenzie Basin, Federated Farmers high country chairman Simon Williamson says. The Auckland-based society has sought an Environment Court declaration about the process followed by the Mackenzie District Council in allowing development of tussock grassland. It claimed the council violated its District Plan in allowing intensification of agriculture by approving irrigation, allowing vegetation clearance without resource consent and failing to monitor indigenous vegetation. But Williamson said it was another case of an outside environmental group meddling in the district. He was aware of the granting of one new consent to irrigate and that was an addition to an existing consent made possible by an extension to an existing irrigation scheme. Williamson said environmental groups like the EDS were trying to impose their views on locals trying to make a living, without actually visiting and viewing the land and the biodiversity values

PRESERVATION: The Environmental Defence Society wants to protect the Mackenzie Country from farmers.

they claimed they were trying to protect. The Mackenzie Basin suffered from the loss of top soil through severe wind erosion. Farmers trying to reduce that were being curbed by environmental groups. “I’m not sure if they want the Mackenzie to be left to blow away and disintegrate. It is certainly not knee high tussock like it was 100 years ago.” Society chairman Gary Taylor said the case was about getting a legal interpretation of a rule in the council’s District Plan that allowed land clearance and development. The society was also concerned

applications for a further 4800ha, either being processed or before the Environment Court. In a statement ECan said demand increased following the 2015 release of the Waitaki Catchment Water Allocation Regional Plan which freed up access to hydro electric water. “However, not all of the resource consent applications received in the years following that were granted. In the last five years ECan had declined applications for more than 2500ha of irrigation, primarily because of concerns about the effects on water quality and landscape values. The society said in a statement it sought greater protection of the basin’s landscape, geomorphic and ecological values by the council’s District Plan. “The Mackenzie Country is the last bastion for many of New Zealand’s unique ecosystems and indigenous plants and creatures, some of which aren’t found anywhere else in the world.” The court hearing was set down for two-weeks at the end of January. Mackenzie District Council chief executive Wayne Barnett said the council was considering its response to EDS application to the Environment Court.

tourism and protection and enhancement of the basin’s natural assets and the management of biodiversity and landscape values. The agreement acknowledged the benefits of irrigation in enhancing the conservation of dryland vegetation as well as financial and land management benefits. The agreement said of 269,000ha flat and easy country in the basin 7500ha was proposed for small-scale irrigation on 29 sheep and beef properties and 9600ha was proposed for large-scale, intensive livestock farming on five properties. Of the 269,000ha, the Department of Conservation managed 13,000ha but the plan identified another 150,000ha of biodiversity and landscape values that needed protection. Slightly more than 5000ha of that land would come under DOC management as the result of being surrendered through tenure review. The agreement also identified 38,000ha of land as already developed and another 26,000ha that could potentially be irrigated. Environment Canterbury (ECan) confirmed it issued resource consent for 6937ha in the basin and had consent

at what Taylor saw as rush of irrigation consents from ECan. Taylor supported the establishment of the proposed Mackenzie Country Trust that he hoped would negotiate an “acceptable balance of interests”. In 2013 regulatory, farming and environmental groups, including the society, signed an agreement for a shared vision for the basin. It also proposed the establishment of the Mackenzie Country Trust to implement the integrated conservation and development strategies agreed to by signatories. That allowed for a mix of irrigated and dryland agriculture,

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THE NZ FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 28, 2016

China talks only APEC bright spot Nigel Stirling nigel.g.stirling@gmail.com AGREEMENT to start negotiations on upgrading the free-trade agreement with China was a rare bright spot for New Zealand farmers from last week’s annual APEC leaders meeting in Peru. After dancing around the possibility for the past two years Prime Minister John Key said it had been agreed officials from the two countries would sit down to negotiate an upgrade to the 2008 deal sometime during the first half of next year. “The negotiations will look to improve or enhance the broad range of areas already covered by the FTA. “This gives either party the ability to raise issues of importance to them and includes technical barriers to trade, customs procedures, co-operation and trade facilitation, rules of origin, services and environmental co-operation,” Key said. Top of the agenda for Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade negotiators would be safeguard tariffs imposed on imports of NZ dairy products previously estimated by the industry to be costing farmers here $100m annually in lost export earnings. Dairy Companies Association chairman

Malcolm Bailey said the safeguards negotiated during a period of low Chinese demand for imported dairy products were due to expire in 2024 but had outlived their usefulness and should be removed earlier. “Extending the coverage of tariff preferences will reduce tariff-related costs for Chinese consumers.

The negotiations will look to improve or enhance the broad range of areas already covered by the FTA. John Key Prime Minister “It will also ensure that NZ exporters do not end up at a tariff disadvantage to Australian exporters as we transition towards tariff elimination,” Bailey said. Through its own deal with China two years ago Australia won similar dairy tariff reductions to NZ but without safeguard limits on skimmed milk powder. The difference between

the two agreements gave Australian exporters an increasing price advantage over rivals from this side of the Tasman who continue to face the pre-FTA tariff rate of 10% until the safeguard expires in 2024. Sources present during Key’s meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing in April said China’s president had been surprised to learn that NZ had been disadvantaged by Australia’s agreement and had instructed his officials to find out to what degree its exporters had fallen behind Australian rivals as a result. International Business Forum executive director Stephen Jacobi, representing key primary industries such as Fonterra, Zespri and meat exporter Anzco in Lima, said while dairy’s safeguards were a priority it had been encouraging to note comments from Key that other trade irritants such as tariffs on imports of valueadded forestry products were also now up for negotiation. “We have always wanted them on the agenda but the Chinese were still to say there would be an agenda of that nature.” Jacobi said the commitment to upgrade its FTA with NZ was consistent with a major speech by Xi Jinping at APEC

BECOMING EQUALS: Extending the coverage of the free-trade agreement with China will ensure New Zealand exporters do not end up at a disadvantage to their Australian rivals, Dairy Companies Association chairman Malcolm Bailey says.

in which he promised to do more to open China up to investment and trade with the rest of the world. That stood in stark contrast to the United States, which had all but given up its role in leading trade liberalisation in the Asia-Pacific region. Putting that beyond doubt was presidentelect Donald Trump’s announcement the day after the APEC meeting in Peru wrapped up that he would withdraw the US from the Trans Pacific Partnership, which it had previously championed, at his first available opportunity. Jacobi said APEC leaders including Key had been clinging to the hope Trump could be talked around but they would now have to quickly turn their minds to how other negotiations could step up and take the place of the TPP as vehicles for freeing up trade in the region.

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‘Real progress’ on EU trade REAL progress is being made towards the setting up of free-trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between New Zealand and the European Union, NZ ambassador to German Rodney Harris says. Harris, speaking at the Eurotier 2016 international business even in Hannover, described the prospects for negotiations beginning in the near future as being on a “positive trajectory”. “I have been working very hard with my team in Berlin to get support for the beginnings of FTA negotiations between NZ and the EU and we’ve made real progress in this area,” he said. “Things are definitely going in the right direction.” Harris spoke after launching an international trade session on the dedicated NZ stand at Eurotier, which represented 16 companies and organisations brought together at the venue by NZ Trade and Enterprise. Asked how watching the recent drawn-out conclusion to the EU’s agreement with Canada had affected his

thinking, Harris said there were some useful lessons for NZ to learn concerning how “we might do our own negotiations”. “We’re certainly not panicked by the Canadian experience,” he said. “The point to remember is that they have come to the end of negotiations and signed a deal. That looks to me like a successful conclusion. “Another positive for us is that we have our own unique profile and approach to Europe, as displayed by the companies and organisations who travelled to Eurotier. “NZ producers and manufacturers have developed some amazing, cost-effective solutions over the years, many of which were created to respond to the sort of challenges which are also now very relevant and current in Europe.” Harris confirmed that discussions had been going on with the European Commission for some time around what an eventual FTA negotiation might look like. “We are now moving towards a process where we

hope that, in the near future, the EC will seek a mandate from member states to actually begin negotiations with NZ,” he said. “This is not an easy time in Germany or in the EU in general concerning trade policies. “NZ farmers are aware of that, however, understanding that it will take skill by us to navigate today’s crosscurrents and make progress to the benefit of NZ exporters.” Helping to drive that process forward at Eurotier was NZ Trade and Enterprise consul general and trade commissioner Jan Bailey, who operates full-time from the NZ consulate in Hamburg. Asked what her department was able to do to support exporters, she outlined a range of services from pointing companies to general website advice to connecting them with a dedicated business development manager in the target market with the relevant contacts already in place. “We’re funded by the Government so we don’t say no to anyone who

contacts us,” she said. “What we’re able to offer, however, will depend on the company concerned and the level of export development they’ve already achieved.” As for FTA progress, Bailey said she believed a future agreement between NZ and the EU was possible. “It’s not getting any easier to conclude FTAs, of course, but what makes me feel positive about an FTA with the EU is that we’ve been in discussions already for a considerable time. “As a result, we are quite a way through the formal process which must precede the actual commencement of the negotiations themselves and, in that context, things a currently looking positive.” Eurotier attracted 163,000 visitors to Hannover throughout its five-day run, including 36,000 visitors from outside Germany. Farmers dominated visitor numbers at 66% of the total gathering with cattle (59%), pigs (38%), poultry (29%) and sheep (11%) coming out at the event’s main interest area during a survey of visitors.

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Quake cuts off milk for months Don Galletly has been working on developing his Canterbury dairy farm but the earthquake has put a stop to that while he repairs the work already done. But with his cows dispersed to 13 other farms he won’t be producing any more milk this season. Alan Williams alan.williams@nzx.com

AIAU dairy farmer Don Galletly was all over the television news but didn’t have time to watch it – he was too busy sorting out his wrecked milking shed and what to do with his cows. The cows were dispersed across other farms in the wider district over the next two days and the other work then took up all his time. When Farmers Weekly called at 6pm for a progress report a week after the November 14 North Canterbury earthquake, he asked if we could call back in half an hour. “It’s my first chance to see the news. I’ve been on it but haven’t seen any of it.” Galletly’s story is one of farmers helping farmers . . . quickly and without asking questions. His 950 or so milking cows have been spread among 13 other herds in the Culverden and Oxford areas. The new farms feed the cows, get the milk income and as the cows dry-off they will be returned in-calf to Galletly, who hopes to be up and running for next season. He also hopes dairy prices continue improving. His milking platform was left a mass of cracked and broken

concrete by the earthquake, incapable of milking the cows on the River Road farm a few kilometres from the equally smashed-up Waiau township. He wasn’t to know that for a few hours after the midnight quake. After checking the eight-strong farm workforce was safe, he and wife Donalda set off to drive to the milking shed but were blocked by a major gash in the track. That meant a half-hour walk instead. They could see there was damage but all they and the staff could do was to sit round the fire till daylight to be sure it was safe to move round. “It wasn’t pretty. The concrete was broken and split, looking like a jigsaw puzzle and the yard was ripped around as well.” Galletly said he’s not a milker. He’s still developing the dairy farm. “The platform was off but I thought they might be able to lift it back on but then one or two others came to have a look and they told me it didn’t look too good.” His Westpac agribusiness manager Nick Martin and FarmRight farm adviser Ed Tapp were soon on the scene playing major roles. Trish McIntosh from North Canterbury Federated Farmers was later also a big help. Galletly’s phones were down but Martin was live and they were quickly organising other farms to milk the cows.

CRACKED: Don Galletly inspects the cracks in his milking shed yard.

BROKEN: The base of dairy farmer Don Galletly’s rotary unit was badly damaged.

The herd missed the Monday morning milking but 450 went to Culverden farms that afternoon for milking and the other 500 were not milked at all on Monday but went away on Tuesday morning. After being milked on Culverden farms about 250 of them were moved further south to the Oxford area. Amuri Transport had stepped up at short notice to move the stock, Galletly said. “We were loading the trucks

at the same time as we were deciding where they should go. We had a marvellous response from everyone.” A complicating factor was that the stock had to go to a rotary system milking shed because that was what they were used to. They would have been lost in a herring-bone set-up. As it turned out, some went to herring-bone farms and had to be moved again. Being the peak of the production season there was a risk of animal health issues, including mastitis, if the cows missed being milked. However, it appeared as the rescue missions went smoothly. “It’s all going fine,” Culverden farmer Glen Drummond, who took in 50 cows on the Monday night and added them to his herd, said. “They’ve just slotted perfectly into our herd, a bit tentative when they arrived but then happy when they got in with the others.” He then took another 200 for milking on the Tuesday morning before they were moved to other farms and that also went well despite them not being milked for 36 hours. “We just had to be patient with them and I got another 10 guys in as reinforcements for the extra number of cows for the Tuesday milking. “It’s just helping someone who needs help, you just get it done,” he said. “It’s been a really good spring, there’s good feed about so it should all go pretty well.’ The Amuri Irrigation scheme was up and running again, after checks by the company, meaning it was back to normal operations, except that the area was still getting aftershocks.

Late last week Galletly still didn’t know if his milking shed would be written off by his insurers or become a big repair job. He was philosophical about the events, including damage to houses, underground irrigation pipes, the stock water system and fences plus liquefaction on the paddocks. “We can’t stop earthquakes so you just have to get on with it,” he said. “I’m staying positive. I’ll get another shed up and I hope there’s another good season next year to help pay for what I’ll miss this year.”

We were loading the trucks at the same time as we were deciding where they should go.

He was pleased other farmers had also offered work to his milking staff. While the milking cows were gone the farm would be left with 290 rising two-year-olds and 400 yearlings to feed. Galletly hoped he could do that as well as make hay and balage to sell to bring in some money and also offer some contract grazing. The development chequebook was being put away in the meantime. Galletly has been too busy so far to go and see the cows at their temporary homes. “I’ll be going to see them at some stage to thank all the people,” he said.

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Greenpeace dairy ads don’t add up Andrew Hoggard

Y THOUGHTS are definitely with people in North Canterbury and Marlborough as they recover from the quake damage. For many, getting back to where they were will take months, if not longer. It’s no easy task to rebuild things, especially farms. However, while I was watching the earthquakes coverage, for the first time I noticed an ad from Greenpeace, which effectively pinned the blame for all water pollution in New Zealand on the dairy industry or, as they like to call it, Industrial Dairy. I have made mention in the past about this absurd Industrial Dairy term so I won’t cover old ground.

If you’re upset about the conversion of drystock land to dairy and your house has synthetic carpet not woollen then you’re part of the problem.

What frustrates me about this television advertisement and the attitude from Greenpeace NZ is that they seem to view only dairy as the problem when it comes to our waterways. Yes, dairy farming has an impact without a doubt. But so do other sectors of NZ society. The ad shows footage of some very red looking water. I’m scratching my head trying to work out what the hell that actually is because last time I looked cow shit is green not red. So it’s not dairy effluent.

To me that looks more like tannin extract and I wonder if perhaps we are seeing discharge from a sawmill or something similar. As for the shot of the dirty river mixing with the other river, that looks like the confluence of the Waipa and Waikato Rivers at Ngaruawahia. According to locals there are accounts from early missionaries in the 1800s who said the Waipa was one of the dirtiest rivers they’d seen. Sediment in waterways principally isn’t an issue created by dairy farming. Certainly, the fencing off of 96% of waterways on NZ dairy farms that has already been done will have reduced a large amount of what sediment there was coming from dairy farms. However, most sediment has in the past and continues now to come from hill country erosion. But even there, if you look at my region, Manawatu-Wanganui, which is home to the greatest amount of hill country farming in the nation, the Sustainable Land Use Initiative is having good results in reducing sediment loss from hill country farms. So, both dairy and drystock are doing their bit to reduce their impacts. Greenpeace also points the finger at irrigation as a cause of all this so-called industrial dairy pollution. They seem fixated on the concept irrigation is used only for dairy. On my farm I have some of the best soils you can get. I could grow a huge range of products. In fact, during last year’s cauliflower shortage I was calculating how much I could have made by taking a paddock or two out of dairy. The problem is I don’t have reliable moisture. Many times I have had fodder crops fail for lack of rain. With irrigation I would have options.

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The thing that annoys farmers like me the most about this Greenpeace campaign is that they give zero credit to farmers for the work they have already done, which is a hell of a lot. Greenpeace might want it to be more. That’s fine but at least give the industry some credit for the fact our people have made huge strides already and that we are serious about doing more. That 25,000km of fencing isn’t imaginary, it’s real. Times have been very tough over the last two seasons and with this television ad coming on top of the candid camera vegans, my worry is that it creates a siege mentality for farmers, that nothing they do will be good enough for these people, so why bother. That is not the attitude we want. Finally, two points. If you’re upset about the conversion of drystock land to dairy and your house has synthetic carpet not woollen then you’re part of the problem. Secondly, I would say to anyone who feels the need to support people getting stuck into the dairy industry about water quality, give

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your money to Forest and Bird. They participate in forums and planning and are actually involved. Greenpeace just seem to dress up gullible idiots in onesies to make noise on street corners and send a truckload of money back to the corporate HQ offshore. Or, if you really want to make

a difference, you might just ask a farmer if they want some help planting more trees.

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EDITORIAL Training isn’t meeting needs

Neal Wallace

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Picked randomly for 30 years IN JULY 2015 after receiving my Agricultural Production Survey annually for over 30 years I contacted the 0800 helpline. I was told I was on a “random” list and it was a legal requirement and I couldn’t be taken off the “register”. Their suggestion was to fill out the survey and make my objections on the back page. This was duly done and I thought “goodbye survey”. In July 2016 another survey arrived. Seven phone calls and six different operators followed and some information was gleaned. Every person owning land and livestock who is GST registered is permanently on the register. That’s fine, it’s the random mailing list I wish to exit. It appears the list has

become invisible and those not on the random list are surveyed only every four years. If there is no random mailing list to check off returns, how could I receive three reminders to complete the survey? There are 20 pages to the survey and 75 questions to complete. Surely the office could answer two questions for me? Which year is the national survey? Why no exit from the random mailing list? I was told the team leader wanted to ring me so I informed them that farmers don’t work Auckland office hours, so best ring me at night. One month later – no contact. During my conversation with the helpline, my suggestion was why worry about my few animals,

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It’s the trend C DAVIS raises an interesting point about averages, their value and when these are of use to describe situations. In isolation, averages are expressions of a range of data points with high and low extremes and might not mean much.

In the context of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s forecast 13% decrease in average sheep and beef farm profit for 201617, the figure is not in isolation but is reporting a trend between two years for the all-classes weighted average sheep and beef farm. The all-classes farm portrays effectively all sheep and beef farms from North Cape to Bluff with all their regional characteristics in their correct proportions. One key point in reporting percentage changes between years is that these are independent of farm size and, as all farms face the same within-season global price trends, large and small sheep and beef farms can expect to see more or less the same percentage trend. The value in using an average here is the percentage

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T REQUIRES a liberal dose of lateral thinking to grasp the paradox that is primary sector training. Recently the Tertiary Education Commission said it wanted to invest more money into primary sector training because there were plenty of jobs. The primary sector continues to struggle to find staff and last week the Government announced an extension to the Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme allowing another 1000 foreigners to work on the coming harvest. But, incongruously, primary sector training is in upheaval with several high-profile providers responsible for training about 1000 young people exiting the industry, others looking for a new provider and, in the case of Lincoln University, making 51 staff redundant to balance its books. It is a scenario that defies logic but, above all, should be of huge concern. Understandably Lincoln’s Telford Division is exiting off-campus training having been burnt by third parties not teaching the hours for which they were paid. Reputable training providers such as Primary ITO and Taratahi have been untouched by this upheaval. But as we saw when training of wool harvesting became fragmented, the quality of skills taught became mixed and inconsistent to the point where the shearing industry stepped in and took over training. What this highlights is the need for a centralised, concerted structure to promote primary sector careers supported by a consistent, reputable and sustainable training system such as trade apprenticeships. The Ministry for Primary Industry has forecast the wider sector will need between 20,000 and 50,000 extra staff by 2025 depending on sector growth. Efforts to attract workers have so far been piecemeal with different sectors or groups doing their own thing and all struggling to attract sufficient numbers. The reality is that much of our future workforce will come from urban backgrounds with enthusiasm but little or no institutional knowledge and they will need training. The primary sector is becoming more complex and technical which heightens the need for ongoing training and, we would argue, for an industry-wide structure that ensures they have the right skills.

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LETTERS change, which indicates the forecast direction and magnitude of the change in profitability that we estimate the sector will experience between years. Certainly, each region, farm class and individual farm will show a different percentage change because of different sheep and cattle proportions. The media release that covered B+LNZ’s New Season Outlook publication included a link to the report. And, the report describes the weighted average all-classes sheep and beef as carrying 2650 sheep, 330 beef cattle, 24 deer – about 4000 stock units in total. It also describes regional all-classes profitability trends. Also, season averages from the sheep and beef farm survey are published on the B+LNZ website along with quintile analysis

that shows five groups of farms ranked by EBITR (earnings before interest, tax and rent) per hectare. Sheep and beef farms are complex businesses (relative to dairy) with about six separate income streams and their associated production systems. B+LNZ’s sheep and beef farm survey is in its 65th year of operation. It is a full farm survey designed to provide a base to forecast production volumes and factors (profitability) that affect future production. It contributes to decisionmaking by a wide range of industry stakeholders. Forecasts are firmly based on actual farm data. In addition, the survey provides invaluable farm benchmark data within regions, which is published on the B+LNZ website.

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Time to rebel No one can feel but the greatest sorrow for those involved in the tragedy at Kaikoura. Homes, businesses and surrounds have been damaged and even rotary dairy sheds are off their rails. News pictures reveal millions of tonnes of rocks, gravel and debris in waterways over a huge related area. However, words fail me to describe the utter lunacy of the Environment Court fining a forest logging contractor $33,000 recently for causing silt that might

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have got into a waterway. Isn’t it time we all rebelled against the global, environmental, political correctness of a few elite misfits? T G Brown Te Kauwhata

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Animal blamers got it all wrong Alternative View

Alan Emerson

contamination to slam farming while not wanting to let the facts get in the way of a good story. They’re all strangely quiet now. The real problem appears to have been mechanical. It wasn’t an agricultural problem but a mechanical one. What irritates me most is the cacophony of anti-farming hysteria when there was absolutely no basis in fact. Individuals and some politicians climbed into our industry to try to grab headlines. At no time was there any thought of the damage to our international image they might be perpetuating. We had Green MP Catherine Delahunty quoting a Dr Death saying if we didn’t address the push for agricultural intensification in this country we are going to see more outbreaks of this kind.

We had Auckland University’s Dr Woodward claiming that the (Government) inquiry needed to be broadened to consider not just the immediate causes but other factors putting NZ’s water supply system under stress. He went on to add that “the expansion of agriculture has been a particular issue”. The expansion of agriculture had nothing to do with mechanical problems. On August 20 a newspaper said cattle and other four legged animals might be behind the gastro outbreak, adding poultry manure may now be out of the frame. Then Hawke’s Bay medical officer of health Dr Nick Jones said animal faeces might have caused the problem. They might have been but not farmed animals. Cats, dogs, rats and mice all had the potential to pollute the water. Environmental Science and Research then waded in saying testing suggested a ruminant source such as cattle, sheep or deer. A newspaper then had a photo of a cow above the caption “cattle may be behind the gastro outbreak that has made thousands sick”. No they weren’t and it was

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sloppy journalism laced with some headline grabbing. Cattle weren’t the problem. We then had Delahunty issuing a media statement claiming the National Government was wasting a chance to ensure Kiwis didn’t get sick from drinking water. She then added the enquiry ignored the impact of land use on water quality. Land use had nothing to do with the quality of water in Havelock North. She then issued another statement entitled Gastric outbreak inquiry avoiding the issue of land use, followed by Clean drinking water must come before irrigation schemes where, you guessed it, she slagged the Ruataniwha proposal. The freneticism at Green Party HQ must have gone into overdrive as we then had their co-leader hitting the scrum. Green’s James Shaw released a racy statement under the heading Havelock North outbreak raises big questions about land use and climate change. It didn’t do either; it did raise questions about bore design and maintenance. What irritates me about the Greens’ approach is that they had no idea of what caused the Havelock North problem but that

didn’t stop them manipulating the story to suit their own political agendas. Without a shred of evidence they reverted to their old mantra of slagging farmers. They had no facts and used a process of aspersion and innuendo to build their own propaganda. That they showed such contempt for rural and provincial New Zealand shows their true position. They tried questioning both Nick Smith and the PM in Parliament and came off second best, which restored some of my sense of humour. Well done but we’ve experts and academics who are in the same category as some politicians of ignoring the facts and slagging farmers. The tragedy of 5000 people being made ill by what seemed to be a relatively simple problem to fix was made worse by bandwagon jumping and the rank exploitation of what was an extremely serious issue. It was contemptible.

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I WROTE back in September that we needed to stop playing the blame game over the Havelock North water crisis. We needed to find out, and quickly, how to fix the problem. Last week that game reached new heights of absurdity with the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council issuing proceedings against the Hastings District Council. What they’re actually doing is suing their own ratepayers, which won’t achieve anything except lining the pockets of lawyers. The interesting point is that it’s not farmers who are now in the gun but the Hastings council over bore maintenance and siting. That prompted New Zealand First to issue a media statement under the heading, apologies needed to farmers over Havelock North water. I certainly agree but I’m not holding my breath. NZ First leader Winston Peters added that it now appears it was not farmers or farm animals as one party claimed without a shred of evidence and nor was it Te Mata Mushrooms. Back in September we had the Greens, Fish and Game, Mike Joy and various other experts and academics using the

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THE NZ FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 28, 2016

Shocks come not just from quakes A LOT of water has passed under the proverbial bridge since I last graced the pages of this fine publication. We’ve had devastating earthquakes, knocking on Biblical proportions on the Richter scale. Fonterra has lifted the forecast milk price payout to $6. Silver Fern Farms and Shanghai Maling have decided to consummate their controversial relationship early. And, in one of the biggest sporting upsets in recent times, New Zealand’s best shearer Rowland Smith failed to qualify for the World Shearing Championships in Invercargill next year. It has been two weeks since the double-banger magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook us out of any complacency we might have had about being over the worst of living in the Shaky Isles. It’s hard to imagine anything being worse than Christchurch but Kaikoura was, on the Richter scale, matching the deadly 7.8 jolt of the Hawke’s Bay earthquake of 1931 when 256 lives were lost. Incidentally, outside of wartime, Hawke’s Bay ranks second only to the Mount Erebus air disaster where 257 perished. Christchurch

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cost 185 lives. The damage of the earthquakes and subsequent aftershocks has been well documented. Farming has a long road ahead to recovery and that’s when it can get past the cordons. The fishing industry off Kaikoura is on hold and I fear for the future of Kaikoura now that it’s no longer on a well-trodden tourist track. However, the one positive thing to come out of the quakes is the unflinching farming spirit. Whether it’s been Federated Farmers, Rural Women, Young Farmers or big corporates such as Fonterra, everyone has pitched in to help their neighbours or someone worse off than themselves. It’s a lesson urban NZ could do well to heed.

Fonterra, having done the right thing by its two dozen suppliers in Kaikoura, decided to give the rest of the nation’s dairy farmers an early Xmas pressie when it lifted the forecast milk price for the 2016-17 season to $6/kg. Six months ago only one man saw this coming – ASB’s eternally optimistic rural economist Nathan Penny. At the time, on my radio show, I nicknamed him Pollyanna Penny. He is now known simply as The Oracle. Silver Fern Farms has decided not to wait for the vicar in its enthusiasm to consummate its relationship with Chinese suitor Shanghai Maling. Rather than waiting for a ceremonial walk down the commercial aisle to the altar on January 4, chairman Rob Hewitt, like a beef bull at the gate, has decided to jump into bed early for a sneaky pre-Xmas party pash. Why wait, says Randy Rob? And for what it’s worth, I’m with him on that one and can think of 260 million reasons why many SFF farmer shareholders are too. Sir David Fagan said it best when he opined Rowland Smith’s shock omission from the NZ team for the 2017 World Shearing Championships in Invercargill

SHOCK: Rowland Smith’s failure to make the New Zealand shearing team was akin to All Black Beauden Barrett being dropped for one bad kicking display.

was proof that the hardest part of being world champion was to make the Kiwi team. The lean and lanky Smith had won five of the six qualifying events, finishing second in the other, leading into the suddendeath qualifying final at the Canterbury A&P Show. That counted for nothing when he was pipped by John Kirkpatrick and Nathan Stratford in Christchurch. This is in no way a criticism of Shearing Sports NZ as the selection criteria were agreed to by the shearers. As Fagan reflected on the brutality of the selection process, he said in his day the two-member team was often selected from the respective winners of the Golden Shears at Masterton and the NZ Shearing Championships at Te Kuiti – an equally one-off

selection process. To reinforce his point, he said on the nine occasions he represented NZ at the World Champs he had nine different team mates. Kirkpatrick and home town hero Stratford will do their country proud in Invercargill but you get the feeling Smith’s non-selection was akin to Steve Hansen dropping Beauden Barrett off the back of one bad goalkicking display. Smith is NZ’s best shearer. It’s a shame he won’t once again get the chance to prove he’s the world’s best.

Your View Jamie Mackay is the host of The Country that airs on Newstalk ZB and Radio Sport, 12-1pm, weekdays. jamie@thecountry.co.nz

The day when shepherds rule the world

FROM our perspective, here in 2026, it is interesting to look back a decade to that year when the world turned on its head and everything changed. The year 2016 began much like any before it – trouble in the Middle East and Russia flexing its muscles. The United Kingdom had been promised a vote to consider leaving or staying in the European Union by Prime Minister David Cameron if elected, which he duly was in 2015. No one expected the populace to actually vote in favour but, as we know, they did. Two years later the UK officially left the EU and that triggered immediate events. Northern Ireland left the UK and 97 years after it was split from its southern neighbour it reunited and remained part of Europe. The Scots, not to be outdone, ceded from the UK and became a sovereign nation again after 311 years of a prickly marriage and remained part of the EU with the French, in particular, enjoying watching the discomfort of the

with the UN estimating some 30 million souls are waiting to be resettled if other countries can be convinced to help. Alaska has mostly become deserted after the perilous exodus across the Bering Strait during the summer of 2018. The collapse of world trade happened suddenly as country after country followed America’s withdrawal from any form of trade treaty and became inward looking. The one redeeming feature is that the cost of most modern goods has now become so

prohibitive that manufacturing has reduced to the point where a sustainable use of the world’s resources has been reached. World population has begun to decline for the first time in human history as modern medicines become harder to source and famines wreak their havoc. But again, the environment is benefitting. Local communities grow and consume their own food and most clothing is made of wool, making sheep farmers the nouveau riche. Are you or do you know of a

young shepherd looking for a good job and adventure? A station with great folk on the Kaikoura Coast has asked me if I can help find them a good lad with a couple of dogs and farming skills to help with the stock work as they get matters back in hand. Email me if you can help or want further information.

Your View Steve Wyn-Harris is a Central Hawke’s Bay sheep and beef farmer. swyn@xtra.co.nz

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English with their joined-at-thehip Welsh flatmates. London had also made great efforts at remaining part of the EU by trying to become a city state like Singapore and Hong Kong but Prime Minister Boris Johnson had thwarted its attempts with blocking legislation. Since the exodus of all the Polish plumbers England’s wastewater and sewerage systems completely failed and the resulting stench has seen the once-thriving tourist industry collapse. Johnson has the perimeter of the country fenced in an attempt to protect essential services such as transport as the West Indians try to escape from what has become a third-world nation in quick fashion. The only Englishman to flourish in these troubled times has been Nigel Farage and given the unexpected voting results during this past decade, no one was greatly surprised when he was elected secretary general of the United Nations. Just four months after Brexit, America threw its own curve ball electing President Donald Trump. Within six months of taking office Trump folded the US into the Trump Organisation, overcoming the unnecessary cost and distraction of democratic elections and along with his family has governed the US since. The refugee camps full of dislocated Americans have continued to grow along the borders of Mexico and Canada

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Antibiotic use at new low NZ won’t trigger SALES of antibiotics for use in animals in Britain have hit a four-year low, with sales in foodproducing animals dropping 10% in the last year. The reduction in use of farm antibiotics, particularly in pigs and poultry, has put the United Kingdom on track to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and achieve its target of 50mg per kilogram by 2018. The latest Veterinary Medicine Directorate (VMD) report highlighted the positive news amid a barrage of industry criticism as part of World Antibiotic Awareness Week, including a letter from 15 of the country’s top doctors calling for a ban on the routine misuse of antibiotics in UK farming. The Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture (RUMA) alliance secretary general John FitzGerald said the reduction was very encouraging, highlighting the fact the farming industry had risen to the challenge of AMR. “We are delighted to see the hard work that has been taking place in the farming industry over the past couple of years is already paying off. “This is a complex challenge and it is a fine balance to reduce and refine use of antibiotics without compromising animal welfare.”

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The VMD report highlighted a fall in sales of some critically important antibiotics (CIAs), indicating a 3% drop in fluoroquinolones and an 11% decrease in third generation cephalosporins. The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said AMR required an international effort and the UK was taking the lead. It came as the Alliance to Save our Antibiotics launched a scathing attack on the farming industry, suggesting the continued use of antibiotics in livestock was undermining the efficiency of available antibiotics. Alliance lobbyist Emma Rose said “Failure to act on farm antibiotics is no longer an option.” Use of antibiotics for

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non-medicinal purposes, such as in animal feed, has been banned in the European Union since 2006. RUMA hit back at what it described as orchestrated rhetoric, supported by scant facts, adding animal health and welfare should not be jeopardised by poor research and avoiding responsibility. FitzGerald said despite AMR reductions, populations of resistant bacteria monitored by the VMD appeared relatively static, with the increase in pig samples testing positive for the ESBL E. coli bacteria actually caused by a change in testing method. Parallel testing using previous methods showed little change from two years ago. “This means we are not seeing any increased risk to humans from animal transmission through food,” he said. UK Farmers Guardian

FARMERS in the European Union will receive €133 million in 2017 to promote their products and open up new markets – €22m more than last year. Most programmes financed would be aimed at countries and regions outside the EU, such as China, southeast Asia, Japan, the Middle East and America though there would still be some budget for promotions inside the EU. EU Farming Commissioner Phil Hogan has been drumming up interest for EU agricultural products in Asia, visiting Vietnam and Indonesia recently. “I was struck by the interest being shown by importers and consumers in this part of the world. “The further expansion of our promotion programmes next year is particularly important as it will help to stimulate

jobs and growth in the agri-food sector.” Responding to questions about whether British farmers would be entitled to bid for the cash because funded promotions would continue beyond 2019, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board exports head Peter Hardwick said “While we cannot be certain, it is highly likely that campaigns which run on beyond the date of exit would be covered by transitional arrangements as part of the deal. “At present, the EU is still accepting UK applications. “There may be a time when this may not be possible but as things stand, our European partners remain confident of our involvement in submissions for promotion funding.”

AN INCREASE to the farmgate milk price forecast in New Zealand is not expected to generate more production, analysts say. Global dairy prices were improving off the back of lower milk production levels with the last online Global Dairy Trade auction increasing 4.5% to US$3519 a tonne. Fonterra increased its farmgate milk price forecast to NZ$6 a kilogram of milksolids recently, citing improvements in pricing since September and rebalancing of world supply and demand. NZ bank ASB analyst Nathan Penny said Fonterra’s forecast rise would not encourage more milk production in the short term because farmers would focus on repaying debts and, if the price went to more than $6/ kg MS, loans from Fonterra. “Once cashflow turns around to positive territory they will start to buy feed and put fertiliser back on ahead of next season and look at retaining more cows,” he said. “It won’t add much more milk into the mix until the middle of next year.” Penny believed the farmgate milk price could go higher, with $NZ6.50/kg MS “on the cards”, representing a 50% lift from last season. He also wouldn’t rule out $NZ7/kg MS. NZ dairy farmers had received low farmgate milk prices for the past two seasons but Penny said $NZ6/kg MS would “get most farmers over the line” in terms of profitability. He predicted a 5% national milk production decline because of herd culling, wet conditions in the North Island and reduced feed and fertiliser.

BIG NUMBER: New Zealand farmgate milk prices might hit $7 a kilogram this season, ASB rural economist Nathan Penny says. Dairy Australia analyst John Droppert said the recent GDT result reflected skim milk powder values catching up to whole milk powder after a large gap between the two. SMP lifted 9.8% to A$3496/ tonne while whole milk powder was A$4671/tonne. “I wouldn’t expect SMP to go too far. There’s heaps around and the European Union are talking about putting some stockpiles on the market,” he said. Droppert said there was potential for the Australian farmgate price to rise as some milk processors around the world responded to improved markets by paying more. Australian Dairy Farmers acting president David Basham said NZ’s forecast rise was a really positive sign but there had been a slight delay in returning market improvements or decreases to Australian dairy farmers compared with NZ. www.weeklytimesnow.com.au

Farmers are silenced after Kiwi lamb row BRITISH supermarket chain Waitrose has been accused of Big Brother tactics after it sent a letter to its farmer suppliers asking them not to speak to the media or post on social media without consulting the retailer first. It said there had been a considerable level of media challenge to the Waitrose livestock schemes that had the potential to seriously undermine the Waitrose brand. The chain came under fire earlier this year when it emerged it was selling New Zealand lamb under the Waitrose Duchy Organic label – a brand farmers felt should be backing British farming. One farmer said he was shocked to see the letter at a time when farmers were being encouraged to

connect with consumers and the wider public. “It is a bit like Big Brother is watching you.” Warning farmers any breach of protocol would be taken seriously, it said any approaches from the media, including on social media, must be reported before any comment was made, even in passing, adding farmers were not allowed to state their affiliation as a Waitrose supplier without prior permission. A spokesman for Waitrose said the letter was an update of a media protocol originally issued in 2012. “We have had several requests for support since the media guidelines were put in place – and all the feedback we have received to date has been positive.” UK Farmers Guardian

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1,418,000kgMS three year average. 992 hectares in total, four quality farms to be sold as a portfolio or individually

The first farming business to be issued with a consent to farm by the Otago Regional Council

This consent gives outstanding surety for the future of these businesses and a clear directive to enable the continued success under the guidelines established

Kinloch: 247 hectares, 282,000kgMS, irrigated plus 17 hectare lease

Incholme: 197 hectares, 341,000kgMS, irrigated

Kauroo Flats: *1 - 225 hectares, *2 - 344,000kgMS, irrigated

Pleasant Creek: 321 hectares, 460,000kgMS, irrigated

Farms available with stock and plant

All farms in close proximity to each other and conveniently located to Oamaru

Oamaru Deadline Sale 1pm, Thurs 15 Dec 2016 View by appointment Kurt Snook

Noel May

M 027 256 0449 B 03 687 1227 kurt.snook@bayleys.co.nz

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Outstanding opportunity for institutional investors to purchase an established portfolio or private investors to purchase one or more of these properties

*1 - 225 hectares subject to LINZ approval

*2 - Estimated production as presently leasing adjoining land

Attention: vendor has new plans with a clear call. They wish to sell the entire business.

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NORTHLAND COASTAL OPPORTUNITIES Two properties - same vendors. Our aging vendors are decreasing their land holdings and want them sold. High Chaparral is 75ha (186 acres) overlooking Helena Teal Bays. Kaiikanui Road is 194ha (480 acres) with extensive coastal views. Each property has areas of grazing plus large areas of bush and regenerating manuka. Choices aplenty here: private sanctuary, coastal development or honey production. Properties have size and

Webb & Kaiikanui Roads, Helena Bay, Northland

MANGATANGI DAIRY

Tenders Close 2pm,

194 Mangatangi Road

Tenders Close 4pm,

Thurs 19 Jan 2017 (unless sold prior) 84 Walton Street, Whangarei

This well-presented dairy unit comprises of 90.2ha of flat to easy

Tues 20 Dec 2016 (unless sold prior) 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton

View Open day Sun 4 Dec, 2-3pm

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Alex Smits

scale for those who appreciate what makes NZ special and at a price M 021 273 6975 level that is achievable for many. Numerous building sites to choose B 0800 80 20 40 from. An excellent investment for a family/families or a group. Situated on Northlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s east coast, 40km east of Whangarei City. Contact us now for full details

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Lin Norris M 021 959 166 B 0800 80 20 40 lin.norris@bayleys.co.nz

contour with great fertiliser history and beautiful mature trees. Including the neighbouring 30ha lease block the 18 ASHB cowshed has produced a three year average of 90,000kgMS supplying OCD.

Mangatangi

View Mon 28 Nov, 5 & 12 Dec

The shed is well supported by a good range of ancillary shedding in

12-1pm www.bayleys.co.nz/812284

addition to a feed pad. Accommodation caters for all with a two

Karl Davis

homes and three sleepouts. Situated in a well sought after location,

M 027 496 4633 B 0508 83 83 83

the immediate area offers recreational activities with fishing 14km away in Kaiaua. Everyday amenities are available in Pukekohe and Ngatea 29 and 37km respectively. Going concern option is also

Lee Carter M 027 696 5781 B 0508 83 83 83

available - Due to circumstances this farm is seriously for sale!

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LOW COST FARMING - GREAT SCALE!

Kaihere

WELL SET-UP LARGE SCALE DAIRY

124a Plantation Road, Te Kauwhata

340-443 Mangawhero Road

For Sale $8,250,000

This 211ha dairy unit is located 64km south of Auckland Airport in

For Sale $6,900,000

This solid producing dairy operation totals 191.9ha in four separate

plus GST (if any)

titles. The 44 ASHB supplied 200,109kgMS to Fonterra last season from 620 dairy cows, running a low input system. The dairy is well supported by an array of shedding including implement, calf and

year-round grass growth, with central pivot irrigation supplying water

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from the Waikato River, commencing 1st October until 31st April at

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Karl Davis

an allowable rate of 9,000 cubic meters per day. The property is of

Karl Davis

sandtrap, sump and Kliptank set up. The land comprises of peat flats, providing good quality pasture which is bound by a good

Lee Carter

standard of fencing. The property is complimented by a modern four

M 027 696 5781 B 0508 83 83 83 lee.carter@bayleys.co.nz

bedroom main home built in 2000, the second home is a tidy three bedroom, in addition to a double workers quarters. Centrally located,

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flat to rolling contour. The farm supplies OCD and has produced up to 196,000kgMS over the last three seasons, milking 250 cows

View by appointment M 027 496 4633 B 0508 83 83 83 karl.davis@bayleys.co.nz

through the 48 ASHB cowshed. Improvements include two homes, of Lee Carter M 027 696 5781 three and four bedrooms plus a self-contained single man quarters, a 400 cow capacity feedpad and in addition an array of support shedding. Centrally located 51km north of Hamilton, local amenities

everyday amenities and quality secondary schooling are on offer in

and primary schooling can be found 5km away in Te Kauwhata

Ngatea, 23km away, with Morrinsville 40km south. Take your

township. The property offers plenty of room for further irrigation and

business to the next level with this well-established property.

production development, view today!

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plus GST (if any)

View Wed 30 Nov, 12-1pm M 027 496 4633 B 0508 83 83 83 karl.davis@bayleys.co.nz

three haybarns. Effluent is irrigated over approximately 30ha from a

Te Kauwhata. Summer rainfall is not required to achieve guaranteed

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DAIRY, SUPPORT OR FINISHING?

525 Tirau Road, Cambridge

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116 Ohautira Road

Auction 11am,

This 31 hectare (more or less) farm combines 16ha flat land on a

This 367 hectare farm (STS) offers good scale, a variety of options

Thurs 8 Dec 2016 (unless sold prior) 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton

and an excellent location. Until the end of last season it was commissioned for dairying and has a platform of around 145 hectares which incorporates an

View Wed 30 Nov 11am www.bayleys.co.nz/812133

irrigated area of around 30 hectares.

Mark Dawe

Infrastructure includes a 30 ASHB dairy shed, feed pad, calf barn

M 027 507 0861 B 07 834 3839 mark.dawe@bayleys.co.nz

and two homes. Currently grazing 300 heifers for dairy support. An additional 83 hectares is in mid rotation forestry plus there’s further grazing land and 76 hectares native bush. This property’s scale, diversity and infrastructure make it one that you need to view.

Stuart Gudsell AREINZ M 021 951 737 B 07 834 6740 stuart.gudsell@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

top terrace and 11ha below, accessed via a gravel track and bordering the Karapiro stream. The balance is steeper sidlings. Farm buildings include an enclosed eight bay concrete floor shed with separate workshop, an older hay-barn and disused cowshed. Water is pumped from a spring to the houses and farm. Two rented

Tenders Close 4pm, Tues 13 Dec 2016 63 Alpha Street, Cambridge

View Wed 30 Nov & 7 Dec, 11am www.bayleys.co.nz/812161

Wendy Flavell

dwellings include a four bedroom, two bathroom character

M 021 755 161 wendy.flavell@bayleys.co.nz

weatherboard home, and a three bedroom huntly brick home.

Alistair Scown

Lake Karapiro, Mount Maungatautari Ecological Reserve, local and

M 027 494 1848 alistair.scown@bayleys.co.nz

Cambridge schooling, and all the Cambridge amenities are on your doorstep.

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This property is ripe for a variety of farming and lifestyle uses. Location is key. Set in the midst of prime rural properties, and just six kilometres south of Cambridge.

SECLUDED RURAL RETREAT This 24.6 hectare (more or less) property is a wonderful rural retreat. The land is a mixture of grazing and native bush, fenced into 18 paddocks with gravity fed spring water. The 254m² shed is every man’s dream, split into two and with a lean-to down one side it offers many uses. The yards and stock handling facilities are more than adequate. With three bedrooms, two lounges, open plan kitchen/dining and two bathrooms the home is built to sit comfortably on the landscape and with decks that surround two sides of the home to capture the sun. The double garage is attached. A renovated 1950s scout hut provides quaint comfortable additional accommodation. Enjoy the orchard with fruit trees and

Morrinsville

"RIVERVIEW" PRODUCTIVE DAIRY UNIT

296 Gundries Road, Norsewood

Auction 11am,

A versatile 96.5715ha dairy unit has come to the market which

Tenders Close 4pm,

Thurs 15 Dec 2016 (unless sold prior) 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton

Wed 14 Dec 2016 Norsewood commonly known as the Southern Hawkes Bay dairy hub. (unless sold prior) Railway Station Building, The property has an average production of 150,000 milk solids, all 11 Bogle Brothers Esplanade, calves are reared and three split calving allowing for maximized grass Waipukurau

View Thurs 1 & 8 Dec 11am

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offers high production, rainfall and fertility. Situated in the heart of

growth. Winter milk contract in place. Infrastructure includes three

bedroom home with three bedroom sleep out, 35 aside shed, 450

View by appointment

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cow capacity feed pad, five bay calf shed and a three bay implement

Sam Twigg

shed. Rainfall of two metres per annum. Excellent fertility with high

M 027 655 4702 sam.twigg@bayleys.co.nz

levels of Phosphate and PH levels of 6.2. 120 day effluent storage. Riverview can be purchased as a going concern.

Andy Hunter

raised vegetable gardens.

M 027 449 5827 andy.hunter@bayleys.co.nz

It really is the good life!

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413.75ha carrying approximately 4,000 stock units

Attractive balance of easy rolling to medium contour

Good fertiliser history (application by truck)

Reticulated water supported by dams and creeks

Three stand woolshed, satellite sheep yards, cattle yards

Lockable workshop, two implement sheds and three haybarns

Comfortable four bedroom home

Crownthorpe, Hawke’s Bay

NGAWAKA (771HA)

Deadline Sale 4pm,

Ngawaka, a large scale breeding and finishing property.

Tues 20 Dec 2016 (unless sold prior)

View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/2800569

Glyn Rees-Jones AREINZ M 027 496 3020 B 06 834 2286 glyn.rees-jones@bayleys.co.nz COAST TO COAST LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Infrastructure includes a three bedroom homestead with attached sleepout, two bedroom cottage, large covered yard/woolshed complex, sundry farm buildings, large set of cattle yards, satellite sheep yards, air strip and super bin. Water, sourced from a large dam is reticulated to numerous troughs, as well as dams. Laneways and new subdivision make the running of Ngawaka an ideal place to

Well located 30 minutes to Hastings and 40 minutes to Napier

View by appointment

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Sam Twigg

steeper sidlings at the rear of the farm. There is a large area of

M 027 655 4702 sam.twigg@bayleys.co.nz

native kanuka make Ngawaka an aesthetically appealing property.

vendors.

Tenders Close 4pm, Thurs 8 Dec 2016 (unless sold prior) Railway Station Building, 11 Bogle Brothers Esplanade, Waipukurau

farm. Contour would be best described as very easy with a few cultivatable land. Pinus forestry block, willow, poplar plantings and

Genuine property being offered for sale by realistic motivated

Flemington, Central Hawke’s Bay

Andy Hunter

15ha of QEII has just been completed. Located six kilometres from

M 027 449 5827 andy.hunter@bayleys.co.nz

Flemington primary school with an approximate roll of 80 pupils and

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26 kilometres from the rural servicing town of Waipukurau.

NATIVE BUSH, MANUKA AND FORESTRY

Taranaki

PRODUCTIVE DAIRY UNIT

Marlborough

910 Upper Mangaehu Road, Stratford

Tenders Close 1pm,

212 Ronga Road

Situated at Makahu inland from Stratford is 545 hectares of native

Thurs 8 Dec 2016 81 Powderham Street, New Plymouth

161 hectares located in Rai Valley. A comfortable 45 minute

For Sale $4,700,000 View by appointment

bush, Manuka and areas of forestry both standing and harvested. Approximately 44 hectares of Pine has recently been harvested and the balance of approximately 55 hectares of Pine is due to be harvested in 8-12 years time. The owners are offering the option to purchase either including a Forestry Right or excluding. Good access through the property from the Upper Mangaehu Road is provided where harvesting has taken place to extract the logs. There

View by appointment

www.bayleys.co.nz/522205

Mark Monckton M 021 724 833 B 06 759 5284 mark.monckton@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

commute to either Nelson or Blenheim. Close proximity to the Marlborough Sounds, Havelock Marina and Rai Valley Area School. 150,294kgMS last season from 380 cows. Good fertiliser and regrassing history. 100 hectares irrigated. 44 bail rotary shed, DeLaval plant, auto cup removers, teat spray and plant wash. In shed feed system. Well supported with infrastructure including three dwellings, numerous sheds and outbuildings.

are options with the harvested areas as they have not been

A very desirable location offering a quality dairy unit combined with

replanted and offer the opportunity to be replanted in Pine, Manuka,

several lifestyle opportunities in a vibrant rural community.

species of the purchasers choice or left to revert. Great opportunity with options.

www.bayleys.co.nz

www.bayleys.co.nz/4131609

Andy Poswillo M 027 420 4202 B 03 578 7700 andy.poswillo@bayleys.co.nz BE MARLBOROUGH LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Te Pirita, Central Canterbury

DAIRY FARM FOR LEASE

716 Mitchells Road

Deadline Sale 4pm,

374 McLeans Island Road

Tenders Close 4pm,

Entering into its second season following conversion, this

Wed 14 Dec 2016 (unless sold prior)

The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust Dairy Farm comprises

Wed 14 Dec 2016

GOOD FOUNDATIONS TO BUILD ON

210.3952ha dairy farm is bedding in well, whilst still providing the new owner with plenty of upside. With all new infrastructure and housing, all the hard work has been done ready to capitalise on increased production. Currently milking 745 cows with a budget of 310,000kgMS through a new 50 bail rotary C & T Walker shed with Read plant. Irrigation is via Central Plains Water Scheme stage one, through centre pivots and long line sprinklers in the corners. Complementing the new infrastructure are three new homes and a five-bay calf-rearing shed.

View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/553556

Ben Turner M 027 530 1400 B 03 375 4700 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz

Mike Adamson M 027 221 1909 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Harewood, Christchurch

approximately 80 hectares and is being offered for future lease. This irrigable property is simply operated and has milked about 280 cows producing around 110,000kgMS per annum through a 30 aside

View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/553626

Ben Turner M 027 530 1400

herringbone shed on a 90ha platform. The usual standard conditions B 03 375 4700 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz of lease will apply to the 5 + 5 year lease period, with lease payments based on a percentage of milk solids produced and

Mike Adamson

payout. A two-plus bedroom home is included in the lease and the

M 027 221 1909 mike.adamson@bayleys.co.nz

opportunity to rent an additional house if required. Stock and

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

irrigators are not included.

In a very good location, surrounded by more established and high-

Located close to Christchurch City, this is an ideal platform for an

producing dairy units, this is a perfect opportunity to purchase a new

entry into the dairy industry.

conversion in a proven dairy area.

GRAZING WITH FANTASTIC VIEWS

Oparau

GRAZING, HUNTING AND FISHING?

Oparau

3987 Kawhia Road

Lot 10 & 12 Te Kauri Road

This 87 hectare farm has two titles; 53 hectares grazing land plus house and 34 hectares in native forest. There is stream water, access tracks, stock yards and conventional plus electric fencing. Contour is rolling to medium hill. The three bedroom home has two living areas, an office and nearby double garage.

This 144 hectare block has fertile flats and rolling hills. Around 50 hectares is effective with the balance in tea tree and willows. Estimated to be 40 hectares of flat contour, half of which is grazed. The valley is a hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paradise and has potential for a large duck pond and wetland area.

Deadline Sale 4pm,

Thurs 8 Dec 2016

View by appointment

Thurs 8 Dec 2016 View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/89835

www.bayleys.co.nz/812214

Stuart Gudsell AREINZ

M 021 951 737 stuart.gudsell@bayleys.co.nz

Sharon James AREINZ

Sharon James AREINZ M 027 235 4771

M 027 235 4771 sharon.james@bayleys.co.nz

SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

A RARE FIND - 161 HA DAIRY FARM

Thorpe 1517 Dovedale Road D

LEAVE THE CITY BEHIND Situated on Waerenga Road is this 25ha (62.5 acre) grazing block, only nine kilometres to the expanding rural centre of Te Kauwhata, and within an easy commute to both Auckland and Hamilton. Two thirds of the block are flat, and the back third consists of a majestic hill with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. This property offers good grazing options, pockets of native bush and numerous building sites on which to build your dream home. Improvements include a large shed with concrete floor and cooking and toilet facilities. This property is priced to sell so call today.

885 Waerenga Road, Te Kauwhata For Sale $895,000 + GST (if any) View Tues 29 Nov 12-1pm

www.bayleys.co.nz/812253

Peter Kelly

M 027 432 4278 B 07 834 3828 peter.kelly@bayleys.co.nz

Karl Davis

M 027 496 4633 B 0508 83 83 83

SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

54 stand automated rotary shed with automatic cup removers, milks 470 cows. 4 hay sheds, a large calf shed, cattle yards and 2 consented effluent ponds and 2 large silage pits, four bedroom homestead. 50-60ha of the property is irrigated via K-line from the large man-made dam.

For Sale Offers Over $4,750,000 View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/4050817

Leeon Johnston M 021 460 294 B 03 528 5242 leeon.johnston@bayleys.co.nz VINING REALTY GROUP LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

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THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS WEEKLY – November 28, 2016

PR E N LIM O IN TI A CE R Y

IRRIGATED DAIRY UNIT - VALUE FOR MONEY & SET UP FOR INVESTORS 228 Battersea Road, Greytown, South Wairarapa

214 hectares For Sale www.nzr.nz/W014

This attractive dairy unit is located on Battersea Road five minutes´ drive south east of Greytown. There are approximately 214 ha freehold in total, with around 196 Blair Stevens AREINZ ha being used as milking platform - almost all irrigated with K-line. The fertility is impressive with the most recent soil test indicating fertility levels for pH at 5.88 and 06 370 9199 | 027 527 7007 blair@nzr.nz Olsen P at 36.8 (averages).The whole farm (but 2 hectares) has been re grassed at least once in the last 11 years. The farm is very well planted with numerous attractive shelter belts. Milking around 450 cows at peak (100 milked through) averaging 500 kg MS/cow the farms production budget is around 225,000NZR Real Estate Limited | Licensed REAA 2008 230,000kgMS. Bought in feed is targeted to be around 10% of the diet with an in shed feeder helping deliver 2 kg of barley grain per cow per day to Christmas. Historically the unit has produced in excess of 280,000kgMS from 570 cows under a higher input system. Improvements include three well maintained houses, a 38 aside herringbone cowshed, 120 tonne silo with disc mill & 8 tonne holding silo, irrigation with six consents, 300 cow feed pad and plentiful shedding. Investors should note that Wairarapa dairy farms offer exceptional value for money in comparison to other dairying areas of New Zealand- why pay Taranaki, Canterbury or Waikato prices? The current managing equity partner is interested in staying on offering an opportunity for non-farming investors. Drone Video on website.

SOUTHERN WIDE REAL ESTATE

CORRIEDALE DAIRY FARM

Large scale North Island dairy operation

This is an opportunity to invest in one of the largest privately owned dairy operations in New Zealand. The offer comprises 12 dairy farms plus a dry stock unit in the heart of the North Island, covering over 5,800 ha of farmland (c.4,700 effective), with c.13,000 cows producing close to 4 million kgMS annually.

SUBJECT TO SURVEY 257 HA

The portfolio of farmland owned by the group and which is available for acquisition comprises a 707 effective ha dry stock unit located just outside of Rotorua, a 230 effective ha dairy farm situated at Reporoa, six contiguous units of 2,135 effective ha at Tokoroa, two contiguous units of 960 effective ha near Taupo and three contiguous units of 682 effective ha in the Hawke’s Bay.

$7.4 MILLION + GST (IF ANY)

187 MCNALLY ROAD, CORRIEDALE, OAMARU Opportunity to purchase a well-improved dairy unit of good scale Situated in a strong and healthy farming district, gently rolling to steeper faces Attributes of strong infrastructure, being irrigated and having quality soils Well located within 20km of Oamaru

The vendors are seeking offers from potential purchasers for a controlling stake or 100% of the company’s shares, or 100% of its assets from potential investors by 4pm Friday 23 December 2016. LK0084952

• • • •

Call Sole Agents to inspect. Web Ref SWDR1049

JOHN FAULKS M: 0274 525 800

BARRY MEIKLE M: 0274 365 131

Contact PwC Advisory Services for further details.

255 Thames Street Oamaru 9444 p 03 434 7422

E: dairyopportunity@nz.pwc.com T: 09 355 8723 PwC Advisory Services (Licensed under the REAA 2008)

MELLINGTON DAIRY - 260 HA PLATFORM PLUS 108 HA SUPPORT ALONGSIDE Rangatira Road, Rangitikei

368 hectares For Sale www.nzr.nz/F082 - includes video

Located just off State Highway 1, this property offers a rare blend of scale, quality soil types, a high standard of dairy infrastructure, is handy to Palmerston North Peter Barnett AREINZ 06 323 4434 | 027 482 6835 city, and not in a target catchment. Comprising a 260 hectare milking platform of Kiwitea silt loam, with 108 hectares of medium hills alongside 50 hectares of which has not historically been farmed by peter@nzr.nz the dairy unit, providing the potential to be self-contained. These highly regarded dairying soils, have been regularly cropped for potatoes in the past. NZR Limited | Licensed REAA 2008 The 60 bail rotary dairy and feed pad were commissioned in 2009 and include an automated dairy management system including auto weighing, heat detection, mastistis monitoring, production management, auto drafting, in-shed feeding and ACRs. Milking year round from a pool of 800 cows, the farm has produced a past five year average of over 411,000kg MS under the current higher input farming system. The farm has three homes, primary school bus at the gate and is close to the active Hunterville community. A property offering quality natural resources and infrastructure, whether you choose the same or different management system.

1843 Oio Road, Kaitieke, Taumarunui If you are looking for a balance of contour, 4200 stock units this attractive 364 ha hill country property is worth the consideration. Held in 4 titles (purchasing option available) consists of approx 70 ha of easy to undulating land ideal for fattening and the balance rising to medium / steeper hills. Only 3km from the Kaitieke School on a sealed road and 42 km from Taumarunui. Supported by a 3-bedroom home with separate living areas opening out on to a deck with grand views of the surrounding country side plus a 4 stand woolshed both with recent renovations. A great location, in area renowned for its hunting, fishing and skiing and ultimate outdoor lifestyle.

Offers Invited www.nzr.nz/nzrr160 Offers Closing Date for Offers, 4pm, Thursday 8 December 2016 Jamie Proude AREINZ 06 385 4466 | 027 448 5162 jamie@nzr.nz NZR Central Ltd | Licensed REAA 2008

102 & 177 VALLEY ROAD, MANUNUI Superbly located and only 8km to Taumarunui township this attractive 256ha farm has the back bones to becoming a real gem. The blank canvas coupled with a balance of contour consisting of areas of easy undulating hay country then graduating to medium hills along with a few steeper sidings gives a great opportunity to stamp your mark. Quality strong soil types consist of Tangitu and Kakahi sandy loams. Infrastructure includes a 4-stand woolshed, cattle yards, implement shed and two older dwellings. Native Totara trees dot the landscape aiding in shade, shelter and aesthetic of this property. Call today to make a viewing.

256 Hectare Auction www.nzr.nz Auction December 12th 2016, 2pm, Taumarunui Golf Course Jamie Proude AREINZ 027 448 5162 | jamie@nzr.nz NZR Central Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

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TENDER

DAIRY

THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS WEEKLY – November 28, 2016

DAIRY SUPPORT GRAZING

TENDER

Piopio, 499/522 Aria Road

Piopio, 414 Kahuwera Road

Wairere Dairies, 233 hectare Grass Factory

Offering economy of scale, a good balance of contours and modern infrastructure. This outstanding property situated just 5 minutes east of the Piopio village is a must view for those looking to purchase a larger dairy unit this season. • 233.1706 hectares (576 acres) • Producing a 3 year average of 220,656kg/ms from 620 cows • Modern 50 bail Rotary cowshed with all the modern technology • Two modern homes Properties of this calibre and location do not come on the market that often. Wairere Dairies will not disappoint those wishing to take their farming portfolio to the next level, and can be purchased in conjunction with the nearby runoff of 133 hectare which is also being sold at the same time.

Tender Wednesday 14th December 1:00 p.m. (Harcourts, Otorohanga), unless sold prior View Tuesday 29th November and 6th December at 11:00am www.harcourts.co.nz/OH6966

Kerry Harty P 07 873 8700 M 027 294 6215 E kjharty@harcourts.co.nz

Proven King Country Dairy Support/ Grazing unit

This tidy 133 hectare farm has to be viewed by those looking for an easy care property which is capable of running an all-cattle operation. With an exceptional four bedroom home on offer and a good balance of contours which include up to 30 hectares of hay/cropping country, this attractive farm located just 5 minutes from the popular Piopio village is yours for the taking. • 133.9861 hectares of which 115 hectares is effective • Contour best described as 1/3 flat, 1/3 rolling, 1/3 medium to steep • Currently farmed as a dairy support block growing maize and grazing replacement cattle • Regular fertiliser applications. • Well subdivided into 34 paddocks. Our vendor is motivated to sell, and will consider prior offers, so make viewing of this farm a priority this week.

Tender Wednesday 14th December 1:00 p.m. (Harcourts, Otorohanga), unless sold prior View Tuesday 29th November and 6th December at 12:30pm www.harcourts.co.nz/OH6968

Kerry Harty P 07 873 8700 M 027 294 6215 E kjharty@harcourts.co.nz

Otorohanga Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd mreinz Licensed Agent REAA 2008

SOUTHLAND

OTOROHANGA, 365 Rangiatea Road

Tender Friday 9

Picture Perfect

December at 12:00 p.m. unless sold prior th

For those looking for a quality dairy unit, a cut above the rest, the wait is finally over. Located just 4kms east of Otorohanga this picture perfect farm has to be one of the better contoured, well set up and tidiest units on the market at present. • 78.5029 hectares in three titles • Flat, highly fertile pastures • Milking 220 cows with a three-year average of 89,117 milk solids on a genuine low input farming system • Numerous support buildings • Two quality homes, 4 bedroom and 3 bedroom - both with ensuite bathrooms Seeing is believing as this farm will tick a lot of boxes for those who have been looking for some time but just can’t find the right property. A property with potential, x factor and best of all location.

View Wednesday 30th November, 7th December at 11:00am sharp www.harcourts.co.nz/OH6938

Riverton, 521 Orepuki Riverton Highway

Dairy Farm with Ocean Views and Beach Front 109ha dairy farm at Tihaka with extra 20ha lease, currently running 340 cows and 80 RI production steadily increasing with last season at 135,000kg ms, 36-aside herringbone shed with milphos plant, large new 6-bay implement/calf rearing shed.

Kerry Harty P 07 873 8700 M 027 294 6215 E kjharty@harcourts.co.nz

Two x 3-bedroom homes and normal array of farm buildings.

Karen Lennox P 07 873 8700 M 027 559 4468 E kjharty@harcourts.co.nz

Stock and Fonterra shares available at valuation.

For Sale $3,150,000 View: By appointment www.harcourts.co.nz/IV34785

Gravity water to all 60 paddocks and subdivided by 2 -wire electrics. Murray Jackson P 03 214 4080 M 021 754 417 E murray@harcourtsinv.co.nz

Otorohanga Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd mreinz Licensed Agent REAA 2008

HOLMWOOD REAL ESTATE Licensed Agent REAA 2008

LK0085010

TENDER

Invercargill

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For Sale NEW LISTING

Wairarapa | Masterton 38 Hectares

Offers

Subject to survey

A Farmlet To Beat All Farmlets. Incorporating all the idyllic dreams of the perfect small farm, a modern four bedroom home, superbly sited to encapsulate all day sun in the living areas, a large terrace/BBQ area for outdoor entertaining, westerly views of the Tararuas, landscaped garden with mature natives. 38 hectares in total and a well set up farm including woolshed, two implement sheds, sheep and cattleyards, numerous small paddocks, ideal for calf rearing, stud breeding, cattle finishing. This property is on two levels, the lower terrace running down to your own piece of the Ruamahanga River, with bee overwintering sites beside the willows, and trout fishing. | Property ID MA1193

Invited by 4pm, Friday 16 December 2016 (unless sold prior)

Inspection By appointment

Contact Rod Cranswick 027 436 5738 Nell Macdonald 027 252 5152

Otago | Moa Flat

Tender

1,649 Hectares Large West Otago Farming Property. The sale of “Cone Downs” and “Kynros” allows for a large scale operation or alternatively in separate blocks. Development has seen the introduction of gravity sprinkler irrigation to approximately 29 hectares. 48 hectares of productive lucerne, annual regrassing and cropping programme with 2016/17 being 55 hectares of new grass, 32 hectares fodder beet, several mature woodlots and productive tussock hill country. A good range of farm buildings, two four bedroom homes, two woolsheds and yards plenty of woodlots and mature shelter, both farms are laned and fenced to a very high standard. | Property ID DU2468

Closing 12pm, Wednesday 14 December 2016 (unless sold by private treaty)

Inspection By appointment

Contact Dave Hardy 027 533 2770 Craig Bates 027 489 4361

Licensed under REAA 2008

For Sale NEW LISTING

countryandco.nz Bay Of Plenty Paradise Valley 266 Hectares Tender Closing 12pm, Friday 20 January 2016 (unless sold by private treaty)

Contact Phil Badger 027 357 5704 Proven Performer Just Minutes From Town. 211 hectares effective grazing land (more or less) and effortlessly grazing 370 dairy heifers. 14.5 hectares (more or less) of mature pinus radiata ready to harvest. There is a well-presented Lockwood home nestled amongst large mature trees in a very private setting. The property is in three titles and the options are plentiful. Whether you intend to farm, trout fish, or go hunting, this property has it all. Call Phil for open day details. | Property ID RT1009

Wellington Kaitoke 113 Hectares Price Contact Rod Cranswick 027 436 5738 Tim Falloon 027 449 2105

Kaitoke Dairy Farm With A Twist. 113 hectares of freehold land in two titles. Currently milking approximately 130 cows, production in 2015 was 43,000ksMS. The dairy production is in ‘cruise mode’ at present, with the ability to crank up the production if desired, through the 13 aside herringbone dairy shed. Spring fed water supply, numerous sheds and a cottage. The property lends itself endless possibilities of subdivision, recreation, niche raw milk or cheese production, and manuka honey. | Property ID MA1174 Licensed under REAA 2008

0800 200 600 | farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

Character Dairy Unit 178.5423ha FH

Ermedale

• Handy to Riverton and Otautau • Flat to rolling contour, well balanced soils, raced and watered • Attractive shelter throughout the farm • 36-aside herringbone shed and two homes • 460 MA cows 179,000kg MS • Great opportunity to purchase a reliable farm in a popular district

LK0084895©

By negotiation

Deadline Private Treaty closing 8th December 2016 Philip Ryan 0274 325 770 philip@countryandco.nz

Matt Harrington 0274 908 474 matt@countryandco.nz

Paula Laughton 0275 331 268 paula@countryandco.nz

office@countryandco.nz 03 218 8959

Licensed under the REAA 2008

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THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS WEEKLY – November 28, 2016

Accelerating success.

Reach more people - better results faster. FOR SALE WAREHOUSE / COOLSTORE 135 ORLANDO STREET, Stratford

VACANT POSSESSION This is an ideal opportunity to purchase a coolstore structure and use for its intended purpose or treat as a warehouse, or perhaps a processing plant - the scope is up to your own imagination. Situated in Stratford between New Plymouth and Hawera, this approximately 10,498sqm site on two titles with a building having a floor area of 2,769sqm, is offered for sale with vacant possession. For an IM, call one of the sole agents today. Viewing is by appointment only.

+ Multiple uses + Zoned ‘Business’ + Land area 10,498sqm + Building area 2,796sqm + All measurements are approximate

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Wed 14 December 2016 at 4.00pm (unless sold prior) ALAN JOHNSTON 027 293 0672

JEREMY KEATING 021 461 210

www.cbre.co.nz/49177253Q4 Success Realty Ltd, Bayleys, Licensed under the REAA Act 2008

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Awhitu 280 Manukau Heads Road, Waiuku First time on the open market in 130 years farmersweekly.co.nz

Land is your biggest asset. Keep on top of the marKet.

Unique Opportunity The Great Grandson of one of the original settlers of the Awhitu area is offering this wonderful 96ha farm (in two titles) for sale by Private Tender.

VIEW Saturday and Sunday 1pm to 3pm or by appointment CONTACT Bob Beattie M 021 308 114 E bobbeattie@xtra.co.nz

www.trademe.co.nz/1183667147

TENDER Closes 4pm Wednesday 30 November 2016

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This property offers everything you could wish for: • 96ha of gently rolling to hill country and own bore water • Well fertilised, productive clay loam soil • Sheep and beef farm with great income potential • 265sqm 5-bedroom executive home with rimu kitchen • Fabulous views of the Manukau Harbour and Tasman Sea • 2-stand shearing shed, hay sheds, cattle and sheep yards • Great community with local school and school bus

Accelerating success.

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Award winning dairy

NEW LISTING WEB ID PR52888

EKETAHUNA 54 Morgans Road We are privileged to bring this award winning dairy business consisting of 117 ha dairy farm well supported by 26 ha located nearby. Both properties located under 10km south of Eketahuna & 25km north of Masterton in an area regarded as summersafe. Currently utilising 100ha of the dairy farm as platform milking 240 cows for a 3 year average of just under 100,000kgMS this property is exceptionally presented & is well worthy of its 2011 Horizons Ballance Farm Environment Awards. With all infrastructure being under 10 years old including a 26 aside HB shed, 250 cow wintering barn, effluent system

& 9 bay calf rearing shed this property certainly represents turnkey. The family home consists of a 2 storey fully refurbished 4 bedroom home with 2 bathrooms, double internal access garage and North facing deck. A brilliant opportunity to purchase a property where all the hard work has been done & you can reap the rewards. Support property PR52919 26.45 ha is available for purchase separately.

BY NEGOTIATION

VIEW By Appointment Jared Brock

Mobile 027 449 5496 Office 06 376 4823 Home 06 376 6341 jared@propertybrokers.co.nz

Phil Wilson

Mobile 021 518 660 Office 06 376 5478 Home 06 376 7238 philw@propertybrokers.co.nz

Outstanding dairy business

FINAL NOTICE WEB ID PR52273

DANNEVIRKE 651 Top Grass Road This well located dairy property just 6km from Dannevirke on Top Grass Road is 125 ha of flat platform which is well supported by 2 smaller properties within 6km totalling 36 ha. Peak milking 310 cows for a 3 year average of 125,000kgMS the property has excelled through consistent fertiliser application and an ongoing re-grassing programme taking advantage of the properties well sought after soil types. A 2008 built 379m2 home provides exceptional living with open plan design, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 car garaging and outdoor entertaining area. A 24 aside HB shed is

centrally located to the operation with 380 cow yard, cup removers and in-shed feeding which is well accessed by very good racing. A second 3 bedroom home on a separate title provides options for incoming purchasers for staff housing or rental income. You will rarely find a more complete operation in an iconic location. Support properties PR52310 20 ha and PR52309 16 ha are available to purchase separately.

www.propertybrokers.co.nz

TENDER

VIEW By Appointment TENDER closes Thursday 8th December, 2016 at 2.00pm, Robert England, Thomson and O'Neill Solicitors PO Box 22 Eltham 4353 eltlaw@xtra.co.nz

Jared Brock

Mobile 027 449 5496 Office 06 376 4823

John Arends

Mobile 027 444 7380 Office 06 376 4364

Jim Crispin

Mobile 027 717 8862 Office 06 374 8102

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East Estate - 153 ha

Small dairy unit

FINAL NOTICE

WEB ID PR52392 KUMEROA 520 Jackson Road Located equidistantly 20km from Pahiatua, Dannevirke and 13km from Woodville in the highly regarded Hopelands district is 'East Estate' a self contained dairy unit comprising 80 ha flat platform with the remainder flat to easy/medium hill support country. Currently milking 175 cows producing 73,661kgMS 15/16 with all stock wintered on the property including all replacements. Infrastructure consists of a 14 aside H/B cowshed with ample array of farm buildings, including 2 dwellings. A walk in farming opportunity with option to purchase as going concern.

TENDER

TENDER View By Appointment TENDER closes Friday 2nd December, 2016 at 2.00pm, (unless sold prior), Property Brokers Ltd 129 Main Street, Pahiatua

Jared Brock

Mobile 027 449 5496 Office 06 376 4823 Home 06 376 6341 jared@propertybrokers.co.nz

Phil Wilson

Mobile 021 518 660 Office 06 376 5478 Home 06 376 7238 philw@propertybrokers.co.nz

WEB ID WR52664 TENDER NORSEWOOD 632 Ngamoko Road View By Appointment TENDER closes Thursday 15th December, 2016 at 4.00pm, 80.1 hectares Dairy Unit situated in a well-recognised, Property Brokers, 98 Ruataniwha Street, Waipukurau summer moist dairy area, 33km north of Dannevirke. This easy-rolling unit was converted in 2008. Improvements include a basic but functional 20 aside shed, near new three bedroom home and adequate shedding. Milking 160 cows, production 51600 average kgMS. All streams and wetland areas have been fenced and planted. 3 Pat Portas This small aesthetically appealing dairy unit will suit a Mobile 027 447 0612 husband and wife team wanting their first farm. Office 06 928 0521 Home 06 855 8330 patp@propertybrokers.co.nz

"The Steyning"

AUCTION WEB ID WR52340

TIKOKINO 1200 Makaroro Road 317 hectares (783 acres) deer farm situated in Central Hawke's Bay on the east coast of the North Island, 45 minutes south of Napier in a summer moist location. The easy rolling hills are complemented by approximately 100 hectares of flats. An aesthetically appealing property with a conservation theme being adhered to over a number of years, with development and enhancement of wetland areas, native plantings and preservation of the extensive Totara population.

AUCTION

Improvements include three bedroom homestead and VIEW By Appointment extensive deer handling facilities, wool shed, cattle yards AUCTION 2.00pm, Tue 13th Dec, 2016, Waipukurau and loose boxes for horses. Presently utilized as a deer Club, Russell Street, Waipukurau breeding/finishing operation, supplying 70% of all progeny into an integrated supply chain, throughout New Zealand and the United Kingdom. "An award winning deer farm".

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Mobile 027 447 0612 Office 06 928 0521 Home 06 855 8330 patp@propertybrokers.co.nz

3 3

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Avington Dairy Farm 71.5 ha

OPEN FARM WEB ID FR52338

AORANGI 300 Taonui Road Seldom do farms like this come to the market; within 10 minutes of town, fully irrigated, rotary cow shed with ACR’s, feed pad, excellent support buildings, two dwellings, an additional 10-hectare milking platform lease and with a production record to match the impressive list of features. The entire milking platform is irrigated by a K-Line system, sourced from the 98 metre bore, consented through until 2027. Buildings include a 28 bail rotary cowshed with automatic cup removers, 300 cow feed

pad and excellent calf sheds. The main dwelling, a 3 VIEW Wednesday 30 Nov 12.30 - 1.30pm bedroom weather board home with open plan living and wood burner is complemented by the fully insulated TENDER closes Monday 19th December, 2016 at 11.00am, (unless sold prior), Property Brokers, 54 2 bedroom cottage. Kimbolton Road, Feilding With summer pasture production guaranteed by irrigation and winter pasture damage mitigated by the use of the feed pad this dairy farm must appeal to those looking for a first farm or a highly productive easily managed property.

TENDER

Blair Cottrill

Mobile 027 354 5419 Office 06 323 1538 blair@propertybrokers.co.nz

Stuart Sutherland

Mobile 027 452 1155 Office 06 323 5544 Home 06 323 7193 stuarts@propertybrokers.co.nz

HALKIRK

WEB ID TMR52724

WAIMATE 156 Elephant Hill Back Road • Excellent set up, productive land • Three bedroom newly renovated home • All weather lane • 37 paddocks • Good stock water system • 196.6696 hectares A fine example of a very well set up property for farming as a Beef unit or Dairy Support. With a lane connecting to all paddocks, excellent water scheme and plenty of sheds. This farm is currently being set up for the 2017 season.

www.propertybrokers.co.nz

DEADLINE SALE

VIEW By Appointment DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 15th December, 2016 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior)

3 Michael Richardson

Mobile 027 228 7027 Office 03 687 7145 michael@propertybrokers.co.nz

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RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL

Licenced under REAA 2008

TENDER

Beef And Bees

Westport

Landcorp - Copper Road Farm

Waitahuna

An ideal opportunity to purchase a large scale property with huge potential for beef or bees. Approximately 300 hectares in young Manuka and approximately 170 hectares in medium to rough grazing. Infrastructure includes considerable eight wire fencing, sealed airstrip, good size fertiliser bin and large cattle yards. Property is located close to Westport with excellent views over the greater Westport area and out to sea. Access is via Buckland Peak Track off State Highway 6 with a central road through the property. Inspection is by appointment only.

TENDER

• Extensively developed sheep and beef breeding and finishing property with exceptional infrastructure • 1483ha of freehold titles with approx 10,000su • Situated 10kms north of Waitahuna and the Central Otago highway, 88 kms to Dunedin • Excellent standard of improvements including three well maintained and renovated homes • Large four-stand woolshed combined with covered yards complex, satellite sheep yards • Subdivided into 112 paddocks with central lane systems and a very good standard of fencing

TENDER

Plus GST (if any) Closes 4.00pm, Wednesday, 14 December

For Tender closing 12.00pm, Friday 16 December 2016

www.pggwre.co.nz ID: BAL24929

Stewart Rutter B 03 418 1381 M 027 433 7666 Jason Rutter B 03 418 1382 M 027 243 1971

Gore

A Rare Find

Glenham

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY

• 154.6683 hectares • Modern dairy shed with new consent and effluent pond • Central lane • Rolling contour with some steep faces • Large five bedroom home • Large covered yards/calf shed • Production ranges between 112,000kgMS115,000kgMS over last four years • A rare find priced under $20,000/ha

$2.9M

www.pggwre.co.nz ID: GRE24925

Dave Becker M 027 222 5184 Peter Crean B 027 434 4002

Bare Land Block In Riversdale • 104.0295ha • Location on Mandeville Kingston Crossing sealed road • Predominantly rolling contour • Subdivided into 10 paddocks. All in permanent pasture • An ideal piece of paradise handy to Riversdale and Mandeville

Closing 4.00pm, Wednesday, 14 December PGG Wrightson Real Estate, 46 Medway Street, Gore

www.pggwre.co.nz ID: GOR24872

Darrell Duncan B 03 209 0302 M 027 432 5767 Bill McDonald B 03 209 0303 M 027 434 1928

www.pggwre.co.nz ID: GOR24566

Plus GST (if any) Excluding Shares

Darrell Duncan B 03 209 0302 M 027 432 5767 Bill McDonald B 03 209 0303 M 027 434 1928

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RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL

FINAL NOTICE

Licenced under REAA 2008

FINAL NOTICE

413 Hectares

Te Awamutu

"Glen Innis" - Breeding/Finishing

Hangaroa, Gisborne

• Attention to detail - water, fencing, buildings, strong fertiliser history and lanes of very high qualtiy • Rare opportunity to buy a high class grazing and supplement producing farm with superb location • Four bedroom executive homestead, three bedroom home and two cottages • Seven stand woolshed, deer shed with concrete floor and wash down location five bay shed • Wintered 2016 - 400 rising 2yr steers, 200 rising 1yr bulls, 200 rising 1yr steers, 100 rising 1yr heifers, 700 MA ewes

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY

• 394.40ha (974.56 acres) 35km from Gisborne • Rainfall approx. 1200mm pa, altitute 500masl, wintering approx. 3200su • Approx. 1/3rd flat, 1/3rd medium and 1/3rd steeper contour. Well tracked with good quad bike access and easy mustering to woolshed • Four-bedroom main dwelling with a separate two-bedroom dwelling and a two-bedroom homestay • Four-stand woolshed, covered yards, 1000NP and cattle-yards

AUCTION

www.pggwre.co.nz ID: TEK24479

(Unless Sold Prior), Closes 4.00pm, Monday 12 December, PGGWRE, 41 Market Street, Te Awamutu OPEN DAYS 11.00-1.00pm, Monday, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 749 WAIPAPA ROAD

www.pggwre.co.nz ID: GIS24684

Peter Wylie B 07 878 0265 M 027 473 5855

Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) 3.30pm, Friday 9th December, at PGG Wrightson, 21 Solander Street, Gisborne

Arn Smith B 06 863 1693 M 027 598 6534 H 06 867 7046

FINAL NOTICE

80ha Dairy Farm Prime Dairying Land - Prime Location. 2km from Pahiatua and 40km Palmerston North.

Pahiatua EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Irrigated Conversion Prospect

Vendor keen to progress to a larger property.

This exceptional property only needs a dairy shed and some accommodation to be a fully functional dairy farm. This carefully designed property has three pivots (225 shares in the Rangitata South Irrigation Scheme), a large holding pond for the irrigation scheme, excellent subdivision and lane systems with easy access around the property and off both SH79 and Arundel-Rangitata Road. Stock water is provided from bore and water race scheme.

www.pggwre.co.nz ID: FDG22390

www.pggwre.co.nz ID: GER24921

Additional 19ha lease, 78,400kgs MS five year average, irrigation system for summer growth, flat contour, good water and fencing, 20ASHB, good farm buildings, four bedroom home and a threeyear-old two bedroom unit.

Plus GST (if any) Offers invited by 2.00pm, Wednesday, 7 December (unless sold prior)

Ian Ross B 06 323 0706 M 027 235 4676

Geraldine DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Closes 4:00pm, Friday 16 December (Unless sold prior)

Richard Scott B 03 687 7330 M 021 352 701 H 03 693 8311

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RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL

AUCTION

Golden Opportunity

Eureka

This 37.2 hectare block could be utilised either as a lifestyle or run-off. Currently used to graze beef and dairy heifers. Eight to ten hectares is flat contour with the remainder easy hill country. The 13 paddocks all have troughs. There is a unique set of stock yards and three phase electric power to the workshop. The four bedroom 224m2 home offers open plan living, salt water swimming pool, modern kitchen and three car garaging. Great school zones and ideal for farmers, lifestylers, equestrian enthusiasts or a business opportunity.

AUCTION

www.pggwre.co.nz ID: HAM24889

Licenced under REAA 2008

(Unless Sold Prior), 11.00am, Wed, 14 Dec. PGG Wrightson Real Estate Ltd, 87 Duke St, Cambridge OPEN HOME 11.00-11.45am, Thursday, 1 December 1360 TAUWHARE ROAD

Russell Thomas B 020 400 40360 Angela Thomas M 020 400 40368

FINAL NOTICE

Prime Location - Spoilt For Choice Situated just off State Highway One, 4km from Putaruru this 57.7111ha flat to gentle rolling dairy farm with the odd sidling would lend itself to many different uses. Grow your own maize, run the young stock or carry on as a dairy farm. Buildings include two hay barns, enclosed calf shed, implement shed, old piggery and a solid three bedroom brick home. What a great opportunity here.

Putaruru AUCTION (Unless Sold Prior) 11.00am, Thursday, 15 December, NI Kindergarten Conference Centre, 6 Glenshea St, Putaruru OPEN DAYS 10-11am Wednesday, 30 November, 7 December

www.pggwre.co.nz ID: PUT24835

Richard Leach B 07 882 1485 M 027 472 7785

FINAL NOTICE

A Fine Proposition

Putaruru

335 Hectare Drystock Farm

Piopio

This well located 119 ha farm offers a great chance to buy a grazing/cropping property ideally suited for dairy support, finishing or stock trading. Situated in the Waotu district renowned for high quality Tirau Ash soils, this farm is well positioned to service the needs of nearby dairy farms. The contour is flat to rolling with some sidlings. Improvements include a three bedroom home, a three stand woolshed, a large implement shed and a gable storage shed with workshop. Quality dry stock properties are seldom available in this location and is worthy of your inspection.

AUCTION

• Located 19km north west of Piopio in renowned healthy livestock district • 2016 wintered 1540 MA ewes, 330 ewe hoggets, 24 MA rams, 79 MA cows and heifers, 50 R1 Jersey bulls and 76 R1 heifers • Five bedroom dwelling, four stand woolshed, three bay implement shed • New reticulated water system • Contour is medium to rolling hill with steeper sidlings. Solid fertiliser history • Opportunity to purchase a farm that is really on the improve and take it to the next level

$2.6M

www.pggwre.co.nz ID: MAT24815

(Unless Sold prior) 11am, Wednesday, 7 December, PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Cambridge VIEW BY APPOINTMENT

Peter Donnelly B 07 888 4572 M 021 449 559

www.pggwre.co.nz ID: TEK24767

Plus GST (if any) Open Days: 11.00-1.00pm, Tuesday, 29 November, 6 December Please bring your own motorbike helmets mandatory

Peter Wylie B 07 878 0265 M 027 4735 855

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Employment

MANAGER’S POSITION

World Renowned in Kaipara Harbour

Western Australia We are seeking a customer focused team orientated person to join our family business based in Dalwallinu 2-1/2 hours NE of Perth.

We need a person to step into the role of farm manager at Bankview. Bankview is 650 effective hectares with approximately 1/3’s of flat, hill and steep country.

Gibbs Farm is a world renowned Sculpture Farm Park, located 13km from Kaukapakapa, north Auckland. This aesthetically stunning property comprises 720ha of farmland, awardwinning sculptures, exotic animals and trees and wetlands and lakes; 315ha of this was recently acquired for further pastoral development.

20 minutes east of Masterton and Carterton with great homes. Primary school bus at gate. Secondary bus at corner to quality schools.

Due to the complexity of this business, you will need excellent interpersonal skills and be required to communicate with the larger team and members of the public. Other key components will include strong animal health and welfare knowledge, excellent pasture management and your ability to be flexible with a can-do attitude. High levels of personal pride and presentation are a prerequisite for this position.

General Hand Gisborne Hill Country

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Enquiries: Mark Gemmell Phone – 021 731353 Email – mandagemmell@xtra.co.nz

Advertise your vacancy in The NZ Farmers Weekly Plus receive added value of online free of charge*

Based at Fearn our operation involves cereal crops, 4500 breeding ewes and 250 beef cows over various sites in Easter Ross and Sutherland.

We have a full-time general hand position on 760ha sheep and beef farm 50km inland from Gisborne. Tarsealed road, excellent 3-bedroom house with the position. Primary school bus to gate.

RECRUITMENT & HR

Contact Tim Boekeman tim@boekemans.com.au Telephone: 0061 427 084213 www.boekemans.com.au

Motivated forward thinking all-rounder required for lowland livestock farm in the Scottish Highlands

For any enquires ring 021 242 3461

The position has varied duties from some stock work, fencing, tractor work and general farm maintenance. We are looking for a motivated person who can work both on their own and also with the farm manager.

STAFF?

We offer an excellent package including housing subsidy and incentives.

Send CV to: sandie.shivas@neer.nz

This diverse property set in the Kaipara Harbour will provide you with multiple challenges and a stimulating work environment. There is an excellent remuneration package, a bus to both primary and secondary schools and a tidy threebedroom home on offer. This is a real Northland jewel so come and be part of it!

NEED

For over 47 years we have been the local CaseIH, JCB Dealer and you will join a great team of people in modern premises.

60:40 sheep (breeding to finishing), and cattle (trade and our own dairy grazers), great infrastructure and potential to keep developing more country.

The farm is being designed as a commercial lamb finishing operation and as the Livestock Manager you will work with the General Manager to build the infrastructure to support this. With a strong focus on the appearance of the property, the goal is to encompass the additional 315ha within their existing land to function as both a visual and viable commercial farming operation.

Applications close 5pm Monday 12th December 2016

SERVICE MANAGER AG

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Livestock Manager

For more information, or to fill out an application, please visit www.ruraldirections.co.nz or phone the Rural Directions team in confidence on 0800 475 465 (Reference # 7015).

THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS WEEKLY – November 28, 2016

Call Debbie

0800 85 25 80

We are looking for someone who will complement our current team; ideally they will have decent machinery, fencing and maintenance skills and be happy working with livestock.

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*Available for one month or until close of application

The job will have plenty variation with sensible hours and training if required. Sense of humour and a the ability to work as part of a team is essential. Modern accommodation and an attractive package await the successful applicant.

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jobs.farmersweekly.co.nz 0800 85 25 80

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www.fearnfarm.com Apply with CV to info@fearnfarm.com

National Livestock Account Manager INFORM – EXCHANGE – GROW Looking to take your media sales career further? The grass is greener over here. Trust us. We think there’s something magical about the land. And so do you. So when an opportunity comes along where you can blend your knowledge of livestock with your media nous, passion for new technology and knack for sales, you know this is one worth grabbing by the horns.

Rural Salesperson West Coast/Buller

We are NZX Agri. We are New Zealand’s leading specialist provider and trusted source of independent agribusiness information, news and data insights across both the print and online realms. Through our content, we assist businesses with a stake in NZ agriculture to make intelligent business decisions, whether behind the farm gate or in the boardroom. We’re currently on the lookout for a talented livestock media sales professional to join our team. And it sounds like you’d be a perfect fit. Looking for a diverse, multi-dimensional role? Here’s one that will pass muster. For those rare moments when the thrill of the sale alone doesn’t push you, you’ll be inspired and energised, as you: • Chat to people from many walks of life: farmers, livestock representatives and more, to determine their advertising needs • Nurture your client relationships with care and attention to detail • Identify opportunities for growth and develop relationships to facilitate these • Achieve sales targets and manage your revenue pipeline You’ll love that sense of autonomy as you hit the road to visit clients – (full NZ Drivers License required). In doing so, your knowledge of the livestock industry will also come in handy: you’ll want to know your Herefords from your Hampshires! And your previous media sales experience and confidence with computers will both stand you in excellent stead, as will your willingness to learn new skills. In exchange for your hard work, you’ll be well rewarded: a competitive salary awaits, along with the full support of a fantastic team. Joining us means plenty of career development opportunities when you’re feeling especially motivated. Sound great? Then don’t delay - apply now! To apply for this job go to: http://talentpropellerjobs.co.nz & enter ref code: 3196030. Applications close 9 December 2016

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Employment

Classifieds ANIMAL HANDLING

50% SHAREMILKER 360 cows - Cambridge

FLY OR LICE problem? Electrodip - The magic eye sheepjetter since 1989 with unique self adjusting sides. Incredible chemical and time savings with proven effectiveness. Phone 07 573 8512 w w w. e l e c t r o d i p . c o m

Our client is pleased to be offering (for the first time in 10 years) this great opportunity starting June 2017. The farm is a total of 122Ha (effective) and is less than 20km from Cambridge in the Te Miro district. The production over the last 4 seasons has ranged from 138,000kg/Ms to 153,000kg/Ms, so has good potential given a good season weather wise. The property has good infrastructure including a 30 aside herringbone and good housing, and with this location, there is plenty of good schooling options.

ANIMAL HEALTH www.drench.co.nz farmer owned, very competitive prices. Phone 0800 4 DRENCH (437 362).

Our absentee owners are looking for someone who will treat the farm as their own, as although they do not live on the farm, they are still interested in it and its long term profitability. The cows have been on the farm for the last 10 years and both the owner and the outgoing sharemilker are keen for the cows to stay on farm so this will suit those wanting to buy cows.

ANIMAL SUPPLEMENTS APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, GARLIC & HONEY. 200L - $450 or 1000L - $2000 excl. with FREE DELIVERY from Black Type Minerals Ltd www.blacktypeminerals. co.nz

If you are looking for a long term role, are a quality operator who is a very good communicator, and of course previous employers/owners will vouch for you in every aspect, including honesty and integrity, then this role will interest you. To apply, call us on 07 823 0117 or email jobs@fegan.co.nz

ATTENTION FARMERS

www.gibb-gro.co.nz GROWTH PROMOTANT $5.85 per hectare + GST delivered Brian Mace 0274 389 822 07 571 0336 brianmace@xtra.co.nz

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CONTRACTORS EXPERIENCED HAY RUNNERS available in Rodney and Auckland. Phone 027 284 6636. Nicola.

Project Implementation Manager (1-2 Year Fixed Term, full time)

CONTRACTORS GORSE SPRAYING SCRUB CUTTING. 30 years experience. Blowers, gun and hose. No job too big. Camp out teams. Travel anywhere if job big enough. Phone Dave 06 375 8032.

DOGS FOR SALE BRIAN BURKE, NZ Champ 1984 and 5 times NZ Champ finalist, available to train your working dog. In three weeks he will transform your heading dog into a productive asset for the farm. Contact Brian 06 343 9561 for further details and pricing (heading dogs only). FORTY DOGS! $500$2000. Videos YouTube/ Facebook. Mike Hughes Working Dogs. 07 315 5553. HEADING DOG, 5½ years old. Very good on cattle. Will work sheep. Phone 07 378 9977 evenings. HAVE YOUR HEADING DOGS trained properly by an experienced trainer. Can collect. Phone 021 173 895. BEARDIE PUPS, well bred. First vaccination. Top working and trial lines. $500+gst. HUNTAWAY bitch, 8 months. Well bred, good noise, very keen. Ready to train. $600+gst. Phone 027 255 7217. ONE x 8-MONTH-OLD brindle pup, ready to start. Very good bark. Phone 06 388 0212.

DOGS WANTED CA$H BUYER! Quick sale! Paying $100s more than anyone! 07 315 5553. Mike Hughes. HEADING, HUNTAWAY, handy, backing dogs or bitches, 2-6 years. Top money paid. Phone Ginger Timms 03 202 5590 or 027 289 7615. 12 MONTHS TO 5½-yearold Heading dogs and Huntaways wanted. Phone 022 698 8195. HUNTAWAY, OLDER DOG suitable for easy 70ha sheep and beef block. Phone 07 895 5102.

FARM WORK WANTED POSITION OF CARETAKER or similar on farm or station, prefer mid Northland area but would consider other areas. Ex-farmer, honest and responsible, own transport, Handy dog. Phone 07 893 7866.

FOR SALE Christmas Specials Buy now for Christmas www.thesocklady.co.nz

DOG/PET FOOD. Lamb/ Beef and chicken products. All natural - raw - no preservatives or additives. NOSLOC PRODUCTS. Ex-freezer Te Kuiti. For information and prices www.nosloc.com or phone 07 878 6868.

Project Implementation Manager (PIM) Based in Vientiane Lao

FOOTWEAR

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DOLOMITE, NZ’s finest Magnesium fertiliser. Bio-Gro certified, bulk or bagged. 0800 436 566.

FORESTRY WANTED

NATIVE FOREST FOR MILLING also Macrocarpa and Red Gum, New Zealand wide. We can arrange permits and plans. Also after milled timber to purchase. NEW ZEALAND NATIVE TIMBER SUPPLIERS (WGTN) LIMITED 04 293 2097 Richard.

GOATS WANTED GOATS WANTED. All weights. All breeds. Prompt service. Payment on pick up. My on farm prices will not be beaten. Phone David Hutchings 07 895 8845 or 0274 519 249. Feral goats mustered on a 50/50 share basis.

GRAZING AVAILABLE GRAZING AVAILABLE for 140+ cattle. Bulls optional. Located south of Kaitaia. Phone 09 408 4110 or 021 083 04279.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE NIKAU COOPWORTH

High performance sheep with FE and parasite tolerance. 2TH rams available on farm. Looking for an affordable way to build FE tolerance into your ram team? A select group of ram lambs will be available in the New Year. Ring for more info and to book 09 233 3230. www.nikaucoopworth.co.nz

PARTS WANTED TRACTOR TYRE. 12.4 / 11-36 AND 8 lug rim. Phone 09 439 4125.

STOCK FEED MOISTURE METERS Hay, Silage dry matter, grain. www.moisturemeters.co.nz 0800 213 343.

pure wool insulation $10.00/sqm installed

This project will result in ASL assembling and managing a multi-disciplinary team of industry experts in beef production, beef processing, education and training to delivery against the approved project plan. This unique and exciting opportunity will be based in Vientiane the capital city of LAO PDR and will lead a small Lao PDR office and be responsible for all aspects of in-country project delivery for the MFAT Lao Beef Industry Training Project. The role will include a re-location package and accommodation allowances which will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

NZ’s most highly-regarded insulation

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ASL, a subsidiary company of Primary ITO works on a range of international projects with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) through the New Zealand Aid Programme. Early in 2017 we will be commencing a large 5-year project to assist with the development of commercial beef supply chains in LAO PDR.

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www.apcowoolservices.com

The classic history of our wool industry and the early development of sheep farming in New Zealand, by Bill Carter and John MacGibbon. 368 pages including more than 600 photos and other graphics, some in full colour • Many period adverts, posters and news items, that add authentic flavour.

The role will ensure the effective implementation of the project activities through the establishment of cluster farm groups, core teams of specialists, advisors and trainers, and the development of “best practice” beef production systems and curricula.

CLASSIFIEDS

The Project Implementation Manager will provide leadership and co-ordination for the implementation of specialist support for the post-farm gate outputs, and develop sound project planning, implementation, management and monitoring and evaluation systems.

Advertise in the NZ Farmers Weekly

Now $45.00 including postage (normally $55.00 all-up). Direct credit to 12-3140-0262962-00, then contact us at info@ngaiopress.com. Or send a cheque to Ngaio Press, Box 153, Martinborough.

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We need someone with at least 10 years’ experience in beef cattle husbandry or within the beef supply chain in New Zealand and SE Asia or a country with similar climatic, community and social environments. You will have appropriate agriculture qualifications and/or experience in farm management, extension training or rural development. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in smallmedium scale beef cattle farming technology and management practices and in agribusiness and value chain development. Experience in capacity building and supporting the implementation of rural development projects, including the mentoring of project implementation staff is desirable.

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You will have strong project management skills, take an innovative and problem solving approach to project implementation, ability to work with each participant in the value chain from retailers to farmers, and to link public and private sector initiatives and investments along the value chain. You’ll also have high quality planning and reporting skills.

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For more information and to apply online please visit www.primaryitocareers.ac.nz

FERTILISER

GOATS WANTED

FERAL GOATS WANTED. All head counted, payment on pick-up, pick-up within 24hours. Prices based on works schedule. Experienced musterers available. Phone Bill and Vicky Le Feuvre 07 893 8916.

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If so, read on…..

If this sounds like you then we want to hear from you!

FOR SALE REACTION FOLIAR fertiliser 11-6-7. Half price to clear. $2500. Phone 06 870 8930. BOOK AN AD. For only $2.00 + gst per word you can book a word only ad in Farmers Weekly Classifieds. Phone Debbie on 0800 85 25 80 to book aor email classifieds@nzx.com

100mm topup NZ wide This special is for NZ Farmers Weekly readers for 2016 installations

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you have an in depth knowledge of the beef supply chain? Would you like an opportunity to apply your skills internationally in a fast developing country? Are you passionate about helping people grow and be successful?

In return for your skills and enthusiasm we offer a supportive and fun team environment, a competitive remuneration package, but most of all the opportunity to make a real difference in the Lao PDR livestock sector.

Classifieds 0800 85 25 80

Closing date Sunday 11 December 2016

Return this form either by fax to 06 323 7101 attention Debbie Brown Post to NZX Agri Classifieds, PO Box 529, Feilding 4740 - by 12pm Wednesday or Freephone 0800 85 25 80

NEW HOMES

SOLID – PRACTICAL WELL INSULATED – AFFORDABLE Our homes are built using the same materials & quality as an onsite build. Easily transported to almost anywhere in the North Island. Plans range from one bedroom to four bedroom First Home – Farm House Investment – Beach Bach

Call or email us for your free copy of our plans Email: info@ezylinehomes.co.nz Phone: 07 572 0230 Web: www.ezylinehomes.co.nz

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Livestock 0800 85 25 80

Livestock

THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS WEEKLY – November 28, 2016

HIGH PLAINS

SOUTHDOWNS

The Gums, Phoebe and Bankhead Studs

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Find a registered breeder at: www.southdownsheep.org.nz

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LIVESTOCK ADVERTISING

Stud and Flock rams available 120 South Suffolk rams 35 Poll Dorset rams Eye muscle scanned SIL Recorded High growth and high yielding rams Born and bred under challenging conditions

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Ian & Trish Stevenson Quarterbred, Halfbred, Dorset Down, South Dorset Down

Ph: 03 319 8443 M: 027 436 1262

Colin & Liz Smith Dorset Down, South Dorset Down

Ph: 03 312 5765 M: 027 209 9258

Grant & Di Beckett Suffolk, Suftex

Ph: 03 319 8622 M: 021 160 1080

www.phoebestud.co.nz

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On offer: Dorset Down, South Dorset, Texel Poll Dorset Cross • All fully recorded in SIL and Studfax. • Autumn scan. Grown in the harsh Maniototo climate. Also 50 specially selected Craigneuk Halfbred Rams Specially bred to to fit the Smartwool Contracts 22-25 micron cutting up to 6.5 kilos of Wool.

livestock@farmlands.co.nz

FOR SALE

• 146 Autumn calving Friesian and Friesian X C/O cows • BW 86, PW 113, DTC 5/3/17 to Hereford bulls

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Contact: Peter Grylls 027 248 0088

For more information contact Johnny Duncan 027 327 2372 or Roger Keach PGGW Otago Livestock Genetics 027 432 5766

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Dollar value paid per kg live weight gain • Retainer paid • Balance of weight gain paid bi-monthly Bull calves: • Start weight 90kg lwt • End weight 300kg lwt GrazCare covers animal health costs Phone Bernard 0274 792 634

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3rd Waterton Ram Sale Charollais, Charollais X, Suffolk and South Suffolk Rams (as seen on rural delivery)

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE Wednesday 14th December 2016 Viewing from 1pm Helmsman Sale 4pm Belmont Station 50 Kerr Road, Cave South Canterbury

john.watson@nzx.com

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TEXEL MEAT QUALITY YOU CAN TASTE

• 150 Autumn calving Friesian, Friesian X C/O cows • DTC 1/3/17 to Hereford bulls

Maximises the premiums being paid High dress-out percentage High value conformation Excellent meat to bone ratio (saleable meat yield) Less waste Succulent and well textured meat Has its own unique flavour Takes less time to cook Doesn’t leave a fatty taste in your mouth Sought-after by butchers and supermarkets Meets the consumer’s demand A consistent high-quality product

Contact: Philip Webb 027 801 8057

LIVESTOCK ADVERTISING

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Fairlea Texels

IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CAVE GARDEN WALK 20 Charollias – 20 Suffolk – 10 South Suffolk – 25 Charollais X

Meaty Muscle Makes Money

THE LARGEST OFFERING OF CHAROLLAIS AND CHAROLLAIS X IN CANTERBURY

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Hugh & Helen Winder 1808 Makino Rd, RD 9, Feilding 4779 Ph: 06 328 8710 Fax: 06 328 8712 Mob: 027 226 5784 Email: fairleatexels@xtra.co.nz CALL US ON 0800 328 877

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For more information or a catalogue, contact: Chris Hampton PWA PGGW Rural Livestock 03 614 3330 Wayne Andrews Callum Dunnett Anthony Cox 027 202 5679 027 484 8232 027 590 8612 027 473 0233 cahampton@xtra.co.nz Snow Buckley 027 561 4652 Also on www.peterwalsh.co.nz

250 Jersey cows BW 103, PW 118, RA 99%, DTC 7/7/17 $2,000 Note: this herd is in Northland

RAMS AVAILABLE NOW 0800 85 25 80

Commercially farmed SIL recorded Eye Muscle Scanned Brucellosis Accredited Over 50 years breeding

• 134 A2 A2 in-milk Jersey and Jersey X cows • BW 78, PW 85, DTC 20/7/17, G3 profiled • Calving from 20/7/17 to LIC AB A2 A2 bulls same sex semen • $1,800 Contact Jason Duncan 021 170 5354 or Philip Webb 027 801 8057

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Annual on Farm Sale Friday 13th January 2017 200 Terminal Rams

Tuakau Lamb Fair Friday 2nd December 2016 12noon Start Comprising of approx 6000 Lambs 1600 BF wly m/s lambs 600 BF wly ram lambs 400 BF sh m/s lambs 1000 Rom sh m/s lambs 200 Rom sh ram lambs 400 Rom wly m/s lambs 400 Coop sh ram lambs 350 sh m/s supreme Coop x lambs 430 Coop sh wther lambs Annual drafts include: Auckland Council, DG Harding, Orere Farms, Hansens Farms, Pedersen Farming, Couldrey Farms, Man O’War Farm and other sundry vendors.

SALE TIMES

Quarterbred and Halfbred 1.00pm Meat Breeds approx 2.00pm

Craigneuk Dorset Down Stud

Rams are a capital investment.

Coopworths perform

at The Gums, 727 Leamington Road, Cheviot, inspection from 11.00am

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For further information or catalogues please contact: Simon Prouting, 06 374 3661 57 Birch Road East, Weber, Dannevirke

Thursday 1st December

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The usual rams that are offered at the North Island Stud Fair, will now be offered at the on-farm Ram Auction. Rams that will MEAT your requirements.

From the plains of Southland to the FE prone areas of the north –

THE CHEVIOT RAM SALE 2016

SOUTH SUFFOLKS & POLL DORSETS

L Clayton

Warkworth

022 243 3260

D Collett

Hikurangi

021 778 285

S & P Cook

Kerikeri

09 405 9562

R & J Harre

PioPio

07 877 8383

J du Faur

Waiuku

027 443 4649

B & D Holmes

Waiuku

09 235 8776

C & M Irwin

Waiuku

09 235 1087

M Laimbeer

Te Kuiti

07 878 8173

G Levet

Wellsford

09 423 7034

Maddren & Meszaros

Warkworth

09 422 4947

J Mabbett

Morrinsville 02 04021 5333

G Marriner

Papakura

C & S Marriott

Paeroa

I & E Maslin

Morrinsville

R & D Moore

Papakura

09 292 7736

A Morris

Taumarunui

07 895 8749

W & C Noble

Hamilton

07 829 9657

A Park

Taumarunui

07 894 6030

R & M Proffit

Mahoenui

07 877 8977

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Otorohanga

07 873 2818

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Livestock 0800 85 25 80

SALE TALK

Three Irishmen are sitting in the window seat of a pub with a view to the front door of a brothel across the road. The town’s local Methodist vicar suddenly appears, and quickly goes inside. says the first “Will you look at that”, Irishman, “and didn’t I always say what a bunch of lying hypocrites they are?” No sooner are the words out of his mouth than a Rabbi appears and also goes inside. “There’s another bunch who try to fool everyone with their pious preaching and funny little hats”, says the second Irishman. They continue drinking their beer and roundly condemning the vicar and the rabbi when they see their very own Fr. McManus, a Catholic Priest, knock on the door and go inside. “Oh begorrah, how sad!”, says the third Irishman, “One of the girls must have died!

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• Unrivalled for hogget lambing survival

Class 1 - Dual Purpose x Dual Purpose 1st Marty Kelly, Waiau - Romtex X 2nd Sam Holland, Culverden - Romtex X 3rd Forbes Cameron, Palmerston North - Growbulk X 4th Dougal Norrie, Culverden - Corriedale Highest Yield - Marty Kelly

• More and better quality stock to sell

Class 2 - Dual Purpose Dam x Terminal Sire 1st Maree Quin, Ashburton - Poll Dorset/Romney 2nd = WJ Feetham, Hastings - Poll Dorset/Romney 2nd = Nigel Jay, Lincoln - Charollais/Coopworth 4th Gerard Coll, Cheviout - Romney/Southcross Highest Yield - WJ Feetham

For further information contact the secretary Phone 03 318 8260 • jcpascoe@xtra.co.nz See our website www.cheviotsheepnz.com

Class 3 - Terminal x Terminal 1st Peter and Corina Morris, Gore - Charolais/Texel 2nd Maree Quinn, Ashburton - Terminal x (South Suffolk/Texel) 3rd Paul Gardner, Ashburton - Texel 4th Murray Smith, Rangiora - Charollais/Sufftex/Tefrom Highest Yield - Peter and Corina Morris

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Sale starts: 10.30am 7 Perendale Rams 6 Cheviot Rams 2 Border Leicester Rams 10 Romney Rams

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Followed by

MEAT BREEDS

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• 18 years recording and selecting for growth rates constitution and temperament • $2500 - $3500

Winners of Champion Elk/Wapiti NIVC (2013) Contact: Dean & Nicki Wilkinson Totara Park Drive RD 8 Masterton Phone 06 378 2895

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Dave Blenkiron: Rangeview Deer Services Limited 027 246 4060

Rams for the Feilding Sale have been selected on type and performance for typical North Island sheep breeding conditions.

• Capture the low entry cost and superior hybrid advantage by using a Wapiti sire across your red hinds

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Poll Dorset Rams South Suffolk Rams Southdown Rams Dorset Down Rams; 4 Dorset Down Ewes Texel Rams Suffolk Rams Dorper Rams; 2 Dorper Ewes

To view catalogue, go to: www.pivotdesign.co.nz/ebooks/2016/ studram_ram_sale/index.html

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• Rising yearlings out of commercial red hinds bred with Totara Park Wapiti sires consistently average 65kg carcaseweight (hinds and stags) late October

• Better constitution, mobility and longevity

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Food will be available with the proceeds going to Cranford Hospice.

Contact: Simon McDonald 027 355 4949

BULLS 68 TOP 1YR HEREFORD 440kgs 68 50 1 Y YR R FRIESIAN BULLS 420kgs 420kgs TEERS 400kgs 100 CLASSY 1 YR ANGUS STEERS AMBS STORE LAMBS

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Massey Ferguson 254 FEL plus forks, Hooper Delta tandem discs, 3m power harrows, grass harrows, 9’ roller with grass seed box, Duncan 701 16 run drill, DML 2 tonne spreader, PZ 360 Tedder rake, PZ 5000 Tedder rake, 7’ grader blade, Vicon 2800 mower, Ghel round baler 1475, Claas Market 65 baler, Drain spinner, FEL extension, Vogel 500 spreader, small car trailer, Electro dip and pump with 250l tank, Diesel tanker and pump, Post rammer, Scrim, docking gates, docking shoot, docking irons, electric standards and reels, rotary hoe, trailer sprayer 8m boom and foam marker, sheep weigh crate, cattle platform, weigh bars and ER way 7, vintage chainsaw, assorted timber (pine and totara), poles and posts, endless chain, wire rope, chains, PTO pulley, hydro controls and ram, battens (1200), totara battens, concrete posts, round hay bale feeder, wood splitter, pipe fittings, welder, gas welder bottles, dehorners, calf feeder, calf troughs, Novaflow, meat handsaw, garden ploughs, weed wiper, wood lathe and chisels, 3-phase drill press, 3-phase 5hp motor, bolts, lead head nails, bridge spikes, 4-bay dog motel, assorted tools.

SALE STOCK FOR

Auctioneers: NZ FARMERS LIVESTOCK • PGG WRIGHTSON

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Account: A & J Ferguson 744 Porangahau Rd, Waipukurau Saturday 3rd December – 1pm

FRIESIAN BULL CALVES 1 YR R FFRIESIAN RIESIAN BULLS ULLS 270-‐320kgs 270-‐320kgs 200-‐350kgs 1 1 YR BEEF BRED HEIFERS

NZ CHEVIOT The magic behind the Perendale

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MARKET SNAPSHOT

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Dairy

Grain & Feed

MILK PRICE FORECAST ($/KGMS) 2016-17

SHEEP MEAT

DOMESTIC

FONTERRA 2016-17

AGRIHQ 2016-17

6.00

6.24

AS OF 18/11/2016

AS OF 17/11/2016

Last week

Prior week

Last year

Canterbury (NZ$/t)

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

Last week Prior week 5.65

5.65

5.60

327

360

NI mutton (20kg)

2.90

3.10

Feed Wheat

278

277

308

SI lamb (17kg)

5.40

5.45

5.50

Feed Barley

264

262

293

SI mutton (20kg)

2.75

2.80

PKE

216

213

242

Export markets (NZ$/kg)

Waikato (NZ$/t)

7.74

7.70

7.58

Maize Grain

360

355

PKE

215

212

241

Oct 16 AgriHQ Seasonal

What are the AgriHQ Milk Prices? The AgriHQ Seasonal milk price is calculated using GDT results and NZX Dairy Futures to give a full season price. The AgriHQ Spot milk price is an indicative price based solely on the prices from the most recent GDT event. To try this using your own figures go to www.agrihq.co.nz/toolbox

6.5

Prior week

Last year

Wheat - Nearest

211

212

268

Corn - Nearest

197

192

219

3500

APW Wheat

306

310

394

3000

ASW Wheat

287

291

379

2500

Feed Wheat

214

218

344

2000

Feed Barley

253

250

336

5.0

CBOT futures (NZ$/t)

4.5

1500 Jan 16 Apr 16 Jul 16 C2 Fonter r a WMP

Oct 16 Jan 17 NZX WMP Futur es

South Island 1 7kg lamb

6.5

Australia (NZ$/t)

6.0

PKE (US$/t) Ex-Malaysia

NZ venison 60kg stag

6005.5

$/kg

4000

6.0 5.5

INTERNATIONAL Last week

WMP GDT PRICES AND NZX FUTURES

US$/t

* Domestic grain prices are grower bids delivered to the nearest store or mill. PKE and fertiliser prices are ex-store. Australian prices are landed in Auckland.

North Island 17kg lamb

7.0 $/kg

Jul 16 AgriHQ Spot Fonterra forecast

UK CKT lamb leg

c/kkg (net)

3 Apr 16

5005.0 4004.5 300

4.0

OctOct

108

DecDec

FebFeb

5‐yr ave NZX DAIRY FUTURES (US$/T) Nearby contract

Last week

Prior week

vs 4 weeks ago

WMP

3410

3480

3000

SMP

2570

2640

2330

Urea

AMF

5350

4910

Super

310

Butter

4350

4010

DAP

784

Prior week

Last year

Prior week

Last year

460

575

29 micron

6.70

9.05

310

324

35 micron

4.10

4.80

6.00

784

875

39 micron

4.10

4.65

5.80

460

6.0

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

THE NZX50 had a mixed week following the previous week’s strong gains that snapped a six-week losing streak. One of the standout news items has been the a2 Milk trading update, given at the company’s annual meeting in Sydney. Demand for a2’s infant formula in China as well as demand for its premium fresh milk in Australia pushed the company to a record revenue level for the first four months of this year. Revenue rose 96% from the same period in the previous year while net profit rose from $3.2 million to $22m this year. In addition, the company hopes to adopt a dividend policy at the end of the 2017 financial year. The share price made significant gains following the announcement, rising more than 10%. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare had net profit climbing 26% to $78.2m and operating revenue up 12% to $425.2m. The solid result was driven by increased sales of its hospital products and home care devices. Despite the healthy result, the share price came under fire as concerns over pending litigation increased. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Australian peer ResMed have taken legal action against each other for patent infringements. Market commentary provided by Craigs Investment Partners

9507

S&P/FW AG EQUITY

11007

S&P/NZX 50 INDEX

6883

S&P/NZX 10 INDEX

6950

$/kg

250

4 weeks ago

Sharemarket Briefing

S&P/FW PRIMARY SECTOR

350

150 Nov 12

NZ venison 60kg stag

5.5 600

c/k kg (net)

NZ$/t

3500

35 micron wool price

6.5

450

Latest price

This yr

Last week

CANTERBURY FEED PRICES

4500

Jan

Last yr

AugAug

(NZ$/kg)

NZ average (NZ$/t)

WMP FUTURES - VS FOUR WEEKS AGO

Dec

JunJun

WOOL

* price as at close of business on Thursday

2500

AprApr

FERTILISER

Last price*

US$/t

Last year

NI lamb (17kg)

Milling Wheat

MILK PRICE COMPARISON

$/kgMS

Sheep

Nov 13 Feed barley

Nov 14

Nov 15 Nov 16 PKE spot

400 4.5 300

4.0

Oct Oct

Dec Dec 5‐yr ave

Feb Feb

AprApr Last yr

JunJun

AugAug This yr

Dollar Watch

Top 10 by Market Cap Company

500 5.0

YTD High

YTD Low

Auckland International Airport Limited

6.29

7.75

5.14

Fletcher Building Limited

10.61

11.14

6.56

Meridian Energy Limited Spark New Zealand Limited Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Ltd Ryman Healthcare Limited Mercury NZ Limited (NS) Contact Energy Limited Vector Limited Z Energy Limited

2.53 3.48 8.34 8.46 2.97 4.67 3.12 7.08

3.07 4.01 10.93 9.86 3.34 5.49 3.55 8.90

2.21 3.05 7.90 7.78 2.53 4.35 3.06 5.82

Company

YTD High

YTD Low

The a2 Milk Company Limited

2.370

2.610

1.050

Cavalier Corporation Limited

0.680

0.950

0.510

Comvita Limited

9.150

13.000

8.150

Delegat Group Limited

5.800

6.400

5.350

Foley Family Wines Limited

1.500

1.700

1.300

Fonterra Shareholders' Fund (NS)

5.910

6.120

5.310

Livestock Improvement Corporation Ltd (NS)

2.550

4.100

2.100

PGG Wrightson Limited

0.470

0.540

0.380

Sanford Limited

6.650

6.800

5.400

Scales Corporation Limited

3.300

3.550

2.160

SeaDragon Limited

0.009

0.017

0.008

Seeka Limited

4.450

4.850

3.280

Tegel Group Holdings Limited

1.470

1.800

1.440

S&P/FW Primary Sector

9507

9881

8021

S&P/FW Agriculture Equity

11007

11663

8987

S&P/NZX 50 Index

6883

7571

5934

RISING yields in the This Prior Last NZD vs United States continue to week week year push the US dollar higher USD 0.7002 0.7020 0.6573 but the move might be EUR 0.6634 0.6603 0.6196 close to maturing, ANZ AUD 0.9451 0.9484 0.9092 Bank senior economist Phil 0.5622 0.5653 0.4354 Borkin says. The kiwi dollar GBP Correct as of 9am last Friday briefly slipped below US$0.70 last week and was still hovering around there at week’s end. US yields are running ahead of the Federal Reserve core rate and will continue to be after the Fed hikes in December (with the market pricing this in as a 100% certainty). “The questions then are what does the Fed do next and what are the details of the Trump policy.” The policy is seen as inflationary and if interest rates have to rise to offset that then there is an impact on growth at some stage, putting a cap on the dollar. There were mixed views on what that level of interest rates was, he said. With the strength of the NZ economy, ANZ’s view of fair value for the kiwi is US$0.75. “You’ve got to take that with a grain of salt and there’s no reason why it won’t overshoot or undershoot at any time and that’s what is happening now.” ANZ’s formal forecasts are still for the kiwi to fall into the mid60s level next year. Borkin expects it to stay more elevated on a TWI basis, maintaining its strength against the euro, sterling, yen and aussie dollar.

S&P/NZX 10 Index

6950

7805

5890

Alan Williams

Listed Agri Shares

5pm, close of market, Thursday

Markets

THE NZ FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 28, 2016

CANTERBURY FEED BARLEY

NI SLAUGHTER BULL

SI SLAUGHTER STEER

($/T)

($/KG)

LIGHT GRAZING EWES AT FEILDING

($/KG)

($/HD)

5.45

264

5.15

Cattle & Deer BEEF Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

Last week

Prior week

Last year

NI Steer (300kg)

5.45

5.50

NI Bull (300kg)

5.25

5.45

NI Cow (200kg)

4.00

4.20

SI Steer (300kg)

5.15

5.20

5.40

SI Bull (300kg)

4.60

4.65

4.75

SI Cow (200kg)

3.70

US imported 95CL bull

6.41

6.46

6.63

US domestic 90CL cow

6.10

6.07

6.99

Export markets (NZ$/kg)

North Island steer (300kg)

6.5 $/kg

6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 South Island steer (300kg) 6.0 5.5

NZ venison 60kg stag

c/k kg (net)

$/kg

600 5.0 500 4.5 400 4.0 300 3.5 Oct Oct

Dec Dec

Feb Feb

5‐yr ave

Apr Apr

JunJun

Last yr

AugAug This yr

VENISON Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

Last week Prior week

Last year

NI Stag (60kg)

8.00

8.15

7.70

NI Hind (50kg)

7.90

8.05

7.60

SI Stag (60kg)

8.15

8.20

7.70

SI Hind (50kg)

8.05

8.10

7.60

New Zealand venison (60kg Stag)

9.5 8.5 $/kg

NZ venison 60kg stag

500

6.5 400

300

5.5

Oct Oct

Dec Dec 5‐yr ave

Feb Feb

Apr Apr Last yr

Jun Jun

Aug Aug This yr

$465-$515

$2.73-$2.85

Weaner Friesian bulls, 100-110kg, at Frankton

2yr Hereford-Friesian steers, 500-540kg, at Rangiuru

Lamb sales strong

HE first big yarding of store lambs for the season was found at Masterton last Wednesday, with 6000 sold on site, and a further 6400 sold on Te Whanga Station. The sales were well supported by buyers from Manawatu, King Country, Southern Hawkes Bay and local. NORTHLAND NORTHLAND A busy day at KAIKOHE last Wednesday saw 850 cattle sold, which included the autumn-born fair. Local buyers dominated the market and prices continued their strong run, PGG Wrightson agent Vaughan Vujcich reported. Older cattle did start the day, and 2-year beef-cross steers of quality firmed to $2.85-$2.95/kg, with heifers of similar breeding returning $2.75$2.85/kg. Bull quality was more mixed, and the better beef-cross lines sold for $2.80-$2.85/kg, though lesser Friesian-cross dropped to $2.40$2.50/kg. Yearling steers were mainly good quality beef and exotic-cross lines, and prices were steady at $2.90$3.30/kg, while heifers mainly traded around $3/kg. A small offering of autumn-born bulls sold for $3.10$3.20/kg. The market was very robust for 250 autumn-born steers and 200 heifers, with most lines Angus of very good quality. Steers traded at $850$1050, $3.30-$3.60/kg, and heifers, $800-$920, $3.10-$3.20/kg, with most staying local. Calves also featured, and 100kg Friesian bulls sold well at $450-$490, and Hereford-Friesian, $550-$600, with heifers earning $450-$550. The cow market took a lift and most lines sold well above schedule. Heavy beef and Friesian lines returned $2.20-$2.30/kg, with medium at $2.00/kg, and light lifting to $1.85-$1.98/kg. There was little let up at WELLSFORD last Monday, with more vendor’s offloading into the sale yards while prices are strong. While the line-up was mainly small lines of crossbred types, a big yarding

of 2-year steers featured Angus, 427486kg, at $2.94-$3.04/kg, and the ever popular Hereford-Friesian, 410-443kg, $3.05-$3.07/kg. Heavier HerefordFriesian sold for $2.79-$2.88/kg, while Hereford-cross, 364-507kg, made $2.78-$2.92/kg. Heifers of this age group were limited in number, but Hereford-Friesian, 382-422kg, made $2.82-$2.86/kg. Prices were strong for 1-year steers, with the section mainly dairy-beef. Beef-Friesian, 275-312kg, fetched $905-$1080, and 240-267kg, $950$995. Good quality Charolais featured in the heifer pens and had plenty of weight, with 407-420kg selling for $1135-$1205, while Hereford-Friesian and Hereford-cross, 292-332kg, returned $840-$970. Small lines of weaners pushed numbers up to 150, and most steers sold for $600-$700, but more will be offered next Monday at the weaner fair. For full reports on these sales visit agrihq.co.nz/farmer AUCKLAND AUCKLAND The cattle market just gets better and better at PUKEKOHE, and all cattle were well sought after on Saturday November 19. Good prime steers sold to $2.68$2.80/kg, with the top line earning $1880, with prime heifers in the same range at $2.62-$2.84/kg. Prices were also similar for the top 2yr steers, which traded at $2.66-$2.81. The real strength shone through in the 15-month pens where outside buyers pushed the market along. Medium steers traded at $945-$1080, with lighter cross-bred earning $760$900. The demand continued into the heifer pens, and they sold for $810$880 for medium types. Weaner cattle were hot property as buyers look for mouths to eat substantial grass growth. The best of the steers made $600-$790, while lighter types returned $350-$560. Heifers started at $600-$735, with lighter lines fetching $420-$570. COUNTIES COUNTIES Good spring grass growth is

keeping the store cattle market at TUAKAU firm, Keith West of Carrfields Livestock reported. About 700 cattle were presented to a good-sized bench of local buyers last Thursday. Yearling steers and heifers held value on the previous week, and prices for some of the older steers lifted by 4-5c/kg. The yarding included an entry of 30-month steers, 500-555kg, which traded at $2.87-$2.92/kg, $1450$1600. The 2-year steer section was dominated by Hereford-Friesian steers, with the better lots at 420475kg making $2.88-$2.95/kg and 380420kg, $2.90-$3.00/kg. A nice line-up of yearling steers was presented and 350-390kg, sold at $1150-$1290. The next cut, 310-350kg, made $1050$1140, with lighter and off-bred lots, 280-340kg, earning $930-$1000. Autumn-born Hereford-Friesian weaner steers, 178kg, fetched $830 and spring-born weaners, 102-110kg, $620-$665. The heifer market remained steady. The better 2-year lots, 380-420kg, traded at $2.70-$2.73/kg, $1040$1120, and 340-375kg, $2.75/kg, $975$1030. Yearling heifers continue to sell well, with good lots at 305-355kg making $965-$1080. Medium heifers, 275-300kg, returned $850-$955 and lighter and lesser-bred lots $730-$810. About 300 cattle were yarded at last Wednesday’s prime sale. The steer market lifted by around 2-3c/kg, and cow prices were up by 6-7c/kg. Heavy steers traded at $2.78-$2.80/ kg, with medium lots making $2.71$2.77/kg and lighter steers $2.66$2.70/kg. Heifers sold at similar values to the last sale. Heavy prime made $2.71-$2.75/kg, and medium, $2.65-$2.70/kg. Heavy beef cows sold at $2.15-$2.26/kg, and lighter beef cows earned $1.70-$1.80/kg. Heavy Friesians fetched $1.93-$2.06/kg, with medium boners making $1.82-$1.91/ kg and light $1.59-$1.71/kg. A small entry of bulls traded at $2.45-$2.70/ kg. The market for a yarding of 1500

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46 THE NZ FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 28, 2016 2000 ewes and lambs was steady last Monday. The offering was dominated by new season prime lambs, with heavy lambs making $106-$120 and medium $96-$105. Store lambs sold at $66-$80, with heavy prime ewes fetched $73$80, and medium, $55-$68. BAY OF PLENTY BAY OF PLENTY An improvement in weather, and substantial grass growth, lifted prices for most cattle at RANGIURU last Tuesday. Vendors are taking advantage of the strong prices, and the yarding was 600 head strong. Boner cows sold to strong demand, and Friesian, 453-566kg, made $1.94-$2.01/kg, while prime steers, 611-650kg, fetched $2.73$2.77/kg. Steer numbers were low in the 2-year pens but prices were similar to the prime steers, while the best of the heifers were Charolais, 523-552kg, at $2.83$2.93/kg. Friesian bulls also had good weight and at 515-547kg, sold for $2.69-$2.74/kg, while 4 Hereford, 647kg, returned $2.92/ kg. The biggest section was the 1-year steers at 125, and HerefordFriesian was the star performer. The top line at 386kg made $1220, while 281-342kg returned $980$1110. Friesian, 380-395kg, also sold well at $1100-$1110. A consignment of Angus heifers was popular, selling for $905-$950 for 299-321kg, though similar weighted Hereford-Friesian still took top honours at $960-$975. Weaner Friesian bulls softened, with 102-108kg making $420-$442, while heifers mainly traded at $440-$470. For full reports on these sales visit agrihq.co.nz/farmer WAIKATO Grass derived demand continued to keep the market strong at FRANKTON last Wednesday, though with little pressure to offload, the yarding was moderate at 630 head. A good sized yarding of 2-year steers saw a large portion sell for $2.74-$2.86/kg, with Friesian, 390-509kg, at $2.67-$2.70/kg.

Heifer numbers were much lower, but most were finished local trade lines, and sold for $2.60-$2.72/kg, while 4 South Devon, 470kg, made $2.81/kg. Younger cattle continued to sell to high demand, and 1-year steers, 300kg plus, sold in excess of $1000, while Hereford and HerefordFriesian heifers, 280-310kg, made $942-$1002. Friesian bulls, 315-369kg made $885-$1050, with lighter types, 249-288kg, fetching $735-$830. The fourth Dairy Beef sale at Frankton last Thursday was well supported again, and 1600 weaners sold on a mainly steady market. Light to medium Friesian bulls were popular, and prices firmed for 100-110kg to $460-$515, though heavier types eased to $535-$550. Most of the Hereford-Friesian bulls were lighter types and at 90-100kg, made $540-$590. Heifer numbers were similar to the previous week, though the market softened, with Hereford-Friesian, 90-112kg, at $425-$528. For full reports on these sales visit agrihq.co.nz/farmer POVERTY BAY POVERTY BAY Yet again there was a decline in numbers traded through the MATAWHERO sheep sale last week, going against the trend at other saleyards across the country. The market was a little softer for the few that were available. Medium ewe lambs made $64$67, while medium and heavier male lines were $68-$72. Lighter types were dominated by two lines. The lines of ewe lambs made $53 and males $60. There was little else on offer. TARANAKI TARANAKI A busy week at STRATFORD saw the usual sale last Wednesday, followed by a strong Dairy Beef Weaner sale last Thursday. Good grass growth saw both the store cattle sales well supported by local buyers, while the prime market rebounded to prices seen earlier in the season, Stephen Sutton from New Zealand Farmers Livestock reported. A smaller yarding last

Wednesday saw 210 cattle sell on a buoyant market. A lift in prime steer prices put 580-700kg at $2.91-$2.94/kg, with the heaviest line making $2074. Prime heifers sold over a tight range at $2.80$2.85/kg, for local trade and export. A small store cattle sale lifted as buyers look for mouths for plentiful grass growth. Two-year steers, 350-465kg, traded at $2.97-$3.07/kg, with the market underpinned by Hawkes Bay. Friesian bulls, 514kg, made $2.83/ kg, while Hereford, 597kg, sold for breeding at $3.67/kg. The younger steers also sold well, with most making $3.00-$3.20/kg, while heifers were returning $2.94$3.05/kg for good weighted lines. The second of the Dairy Beef Weaner Fairs last Thursday brought 1100 calves to the rostrum, and very strong competition saw a full clearance at slightly higher levels than the last fair. Of the total offering 450-500 were Friesian bulls, and prices lifted by $30 for 115-130kg, to make $500-$550, while 100-110kg returned $460-$500. No lines sold under $450. Beef-Friesian bulls made up a further 400 of the yarding, and the ever popular Hereford-Friesian, 100-130kg, ranged from $600-$650, with an autumn-born line, 170kg, at $700. Angus-Friesian lines were not as popular, but still made market value, with most trading at $475$560. Jersey bulls sold well for what they were at $300-$400. The remainder of the yarding were heifers, and the top Hereford-Friesian returned $500-$520 for 110kg plus, while 100-110kg made $460-$500. Red Hereford-Friesian sold for $400-$450, and Angus-Friesian, $420-$475. HAWKE’S BAY HAWKE’S BAY Prime ewe and store lamb numbers lifted last week at STORTFORD LODGE, and while the ewe prices held, lambs are starting to trend downwards. The prime ewe market didn’t falter, and prices were steady. Heavy ewes traded at $80-$95, medium $70-$79, and light, $57-

69, with a good spread across all types. Lamb numbers are still struggling to gain traction, and 217 sold on a steady market, with most making $99-$120. Forward store lambs sold for $75-$90, and mixed sex hoggets, $98-$103. A good quality line up of mainly Angus and Angus-Hereford cattle sold very well, with good competition from a number of buyers. Steers traded at $2.80$2.84/kg, and top Angus heifers, $2.78-$2.82/kg. Most lines of cows sold for $1.92-$2.05/kg, with a feature line of 5 Angus, 638kg, at $2.14/kg. The temperature soared last Wednesday, with the hottest recorded day so far this season. A yarding of 4600 store lambs sold in the heat, and while some types sold well, the market softened overall. Male lambs came forward in big numbers, and lighter types were steady at $49-$63, while medium lines softened to $65$76. Prices evened out again as the heavier lambs were offered, with top males earning $74-$87. The better end of the mixed sex offering were blackface, and sold for $74-$83, with lighter types earning $52-$69. Small lines of ewes with lambs-at-foot were offered, and mixed age made $52$76, and hoggets, $59-$63. Cattle numbers dropped to 138 following last week’s big sale. Quality was mixed, with most crossbred types. Features included 3-year Angus steers, 540kg, at $3.01/kg, and 2-year Friesian steers, 528kg, $2.89/kg. Hereford-cross filled the 1-year steer pens, and 275-346kg sold for $885-$1070, while Angus & AngusHereford heifers, 285kg, fetched $885. A small offering of weaner steers returned $450-535kg, while Angus cows headed out of the area for $2.16/kg. For full reports on these sales visit agrihq.co.nz/farmer MANAWATU MANAWATU A good yarding at DANNEVIRKE last Thursday sold to strong demand, with prices mainly steady. Store lamb numbers were well down on the previous week, and

good competition saw prices match other sales. Cryptorchid lambs made up the majority at 440 head, and sold well at $70-$83, while 350 mixed sex fetched $57$87. One line apiece of ram and ewe lambs sold for $79 and $70.50 respectively. Ewes were the main feature in the prime section, with most of the yarding selling at the top end of the $39-$80 range, with the average price at $74. One small line of prime lambs made $97.50, and hoggets, $60-$98. An increase in cattle numbers at RONGOTEA last Wednesday was matched by demand, and prices were solid throughout the yarding, New Zealand Farmers Livestock agent Darryl Harwood reported. A line of 3-year Shorthorn bulls, 604kg, sold for $2.93/kg, while the best of the 2-year steers made $2.88/kg. A larger number of crossbred and beef-cross lines sold for $2.63-$2.64/kg. Demand for Friesian bulls was strong, and the top line sold to $3.06/kg, while Hereford, 435kg, made $2.92/kg. Hereford-Friesian, 405kg sold for $2.88/kg, though Jersey, 445kg, dropped away to $2.45/kg. Heifer prices reflected strong interest in the better weighted types, and 523kg sold to $2.76/kg, though lighter types made $2.31/kg, and Friesian, 380-410kg, $2.41-$2.61/ kg. A big offering of 1-year heifers sold well, and Hereford-Friesian, 355-375kg, sold over $1000, while 260-282kg returned $775-$790. Friesian heifers were of mixed quality, and 231-340kg made $580$860. Steer and bull numbers were low with steers selling to $1050, and bulls $1070 for 332kg Friesian. Interest in a good sized yarding of weaners was strong, and Hereford-Friesian steers sold for $605-$745, with a line of Hereford, 280kg making $820. A big yarding of bulls included some top quality lines, starting with 323kg at $1160, while 127-255kg returned $460$560. Hereford-Friesian were lighter types and at 92-109kg, sold for $440-$477, with younger calves’ trading at $215-265. The heifer market was also robust, and very light Hereford-Friesian sold for $390, while other heavier lines

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of other breeds made $375-$490. In-milk Friesian cows made $875-$1000, and both in-calf cows and in-calf heifers fetched $900. Cows with calves-at-foot sold for $780-$840, while in the boner pens heavy Friesian made $1.79/ kg, and medium $1.50-$1.54/ kg. Beef-cross cows, 382-540kg, traded at $1.61-$1.83/kg. Porkers sold for $155-$180, weaner pigs, $50 - $92, and mixed sex lambs, $59-$75. Cattle numbers were low, while ewe and lamb numbers lifted significantly at FEILDING last Monday, with results very satisfactory. Ewe numbers lifted to 4200 as more farmers wean and cull ewes. The extra number was met by extra demand, and prices were mainly steady, though the very heavy end did ease slightly. Top end ewes made $82-$94, with medium trading at $60-$81, and light, $45-$60. Weaning also brought out a few more lambs, and 1300 sold on a softer market at $97-$122, with store types earning $60-$90. Cattle numbers reflected the limited number available, and were of mixed quality. Just 29 were offered, with bulls mainly trading at $2.63-$2.69/kg, and Jersey, 460kg, $2.38/kg. Hereford-cross heifers, 522kg, also sold for $2.63/ kg. The best of the Friesian cows, 425-523kg, returned $1.73-$1.75/ kg. Yarded numbers continued to be low last Friday, and with more rain forecast for the weekend, feed levels look likely to remain high. This time last year Feilding Sale lamb entries were boosted by lambs sent north to escape the Marlborough drought but, for now, this year lambs are being consigned by those breeders hoping to beat the predicted price fall. Reasonable numbers of lambs were sold in the Wairarapa during the week so local buyers have had some choice with over 4,200 on offer at Feilding. Sale prices are still falling and while vendors are taking the money now they are locking in values that simply are not enough. Top money today was $89.50 for 75 mixed sex lambs from Geoff Corpe, Cheltenham, and many of the lambs sold were very small and appealed to those buyers buying to a dollar level. Top lambs sold for $76-$89, with light to medium at $38-$78. A small offering of ewes traded at $67-$95, and 60 ewes with 60 lambs-atfoot, $54. Another impressive line-up of Angus two year old steers was put to the buyers. Cattle have been thriving in the local feed levels and these cattle showed that. The Struan Jones Family Trust, Stanway, sold 21 Angus two year for $1930 ($2.81) to top the day. These were impressive steers but some of the lesser types may have eased by up to 10 cents/kg. Of interest were two pens of older Devon bulls and useful yearling Friesian bulls but the heifer section was relatively small for both age groups. For full reports on these sales visit agrihq.co.nz/farmer WAIRARAPA WAIRARAPA MASTERTON kicked off its store lamb market with 6000 offered last Wednesday, with good buyer

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support from Manawatu, King Country, Southern Hawkes Bay and local. Prices were steady compared to last year, though numbers were slightly down, PGG Wrightson agent Chris McBride reported. Annual draft station lines were the main feature, though the yarding was split, with good forward blackface lambs, and to a lesser degree Romney, followed by small Romney lambs. Good lambs sold for $80-$83 for the top blackface and Romney, with medium types earning $65-$73. Lighter lambs sold to the King Country for $30-$53. An on-farm sale at Te Whanga Station followed, with a further 6400 lambs offered, though in just 8 lines. The top blackface, mixed sex lambs made $90, with second cut at $81.50 for a line of 1000, and third, $79. Romney cryptorchid lambs started at $79, with medium types making $66-$70, and the lightest line, $56. CANTERBURY CANTERBURY Good grass growth has the sale yards at CANTERBURY PARK humming, and last Tuesday’s sale went from strength to strength in all classes. Store lamb numbers lifted to 650, but the demand is still beating supply and prices were very strong. Light mixed sex sold for $57-$70, with medium to good types earning $72-$84. Prime lamb numbers also lifted and while prices were strong, easing schedules are keeping the market in check. Prices ranged from $90$129, with most making $100$119. Over 1000 ewes was easily absorbed by the buying bench, with heavy types lifting to $90$128, and medium-good, $70-$89. Cattle prices held recent levels, and in doing so put most above schedule. Better beef steers returned $2.92-$3.02/kg, while Hereford-Friesian and other crossbred lines with weight made $2.80-$2.90/kg. Forward store Angus sold to $3.11-$3.20/kg. Heifers followed suit and heavy beef types returned $2.75-$2.86/ kg, which covered most lines. A small offering of cows mainly traded at $1.72-$1.83/kg, and bulls, $2.40-$2.60/kg. Heifers featured in both the prime and store pens at COALGATE last Thursday, with a sizeable offering of weaner bulls also on the books. The sheep had their time in the spotlight first though, and while lamb numbers lifted, they were easily absorbed by the buying bench. A yarding of 620 store lambs mainly traded at $70-$87, while prime lambs held their value at $90-$129. Ewes continued their strong run, and $80-$109 covered most. One big line of 61 ewes with 81 lambs-at-foot made $71. In a smaller offering of prime cattle, heifers and cows made up the majority, and heifer prices firmed on the back of limited numbers. Most heifers traded at $2.70-$2.79/kg, with just small lines out of this range. Cows sold in three distinct price ranges, with heavy lines making $1.80-$1.90/ kg, medium $1.77-$1.80/kg, and light $1.65-$1.70/kg. A small offering of prime steers mainly traded at $2.70-$2.81/kg. Most of the store yarding was dairy or dairy-beef-cross, but

demand was very strong for anything in good condition. Twoyear Murray Grey-cross steers made $3.01-$3.02/kg, but it was the yearling market that fired. Hereford-Friesian steers, 365404kg, fetched $1070-$1220, and 288-305kg, $900-$935. Friesian steers, 283-349kg, returned $720-$900. The heifer market was particularly strong, and dominated by Hereford-Friesian, 303-327kg, at $870-$985. In the weaner bull pens a line of 32 Friesian bulls, 112kg, made $450, while lesser crossbred types returned $320-$400. For full reports on these sales visit agrihq.co.nz/farmer MID CANTERBURY MID CANTERBURY An abundance of feed in the region has farmers under no pressure to wean as they opt to carry lambs on to bigger weights, leaving the TINWALD saleyards light on offerings last week. The lighter numbers coming forward has kept prices on par with previous sales, despite the easing lamb schedules. Heavy prime lambs fetched $120-$131, while medium made $102-$114, and light $79-$90. Medium type hoggets sold for $110-$121. Heavy shorn ewes realised $115$122, medium $99-$110 and light $80-$93. One line of ewe hoggets with healthy lambs-at-foot made $65. SOUTH CANTERBURY SOUTH CANTERBURY Buyers had to be competitive at TEMUKA again last Monday,

as limited numbers of both cattle and sheep kept the pressure on. Prime sheep numbers were moderate, though made up most of a small sale. The low numbers firmed the lamb market, with most trading at $100-$129, while hoggets returned $85-$129. Ewe prices continued to firm, and a number of small lines sold for $100-$127, with medium to good at $70-$99, and a small light end, $52-$68. There were very few store lambs to speak of, but one line of mixed sex merino hoggets sold for $93. Despite some schedules easing, the prime cattle sale was very buoyant. Heavy Angus and Hereford steers lifted to $2.84$2.96/kg, while Friesian, 540645kg, made $2.68-$2.77/kg. A tidy 100 heifers were offered, and Angus and Hereford, 450-660kg, fetched $2.72-$2.83/kg, and Friesian, 491-560kg, $2.47-$2.57/ kg. Jersey, 408-415kg, returned $2.06-$2.11/kg. Cow numbers dropped, and Angus, 518-662kg, sold on a steady market $1.85$1.93/kg, while Frieisan and Frieisan-cross, 437-570kg, made $1.69-$1.83/kg. OTAGO OTAGO Sale numbers reduced to just prime sheep at BALCLUTHA last Wednesday, and ewes made up the bulk of the section, PGG Wrightson agent Barry Osborne reported. Demand was solid with little else for buyers to purchase, and heavy ewes traded at $90-$100, medium $78-$89, and light $55-

$75. A small offering of prime hoggets sold for $89-$99, with rams trading at $55-$78. SOUTHLAND SOUTHLAND Ewes offered at LORNEVILLE last Tuesday were in very good condition, and prices reflected the lift in quality. The remainder of the yarding of both sheep and cattle was very small. Prime lamb prices held, with heavy lines making $100-$110, medium $90-$100 and light $80$90. Good demand for ewes saw the top lines make $100-$125, medium $85-$105, and light $65$80, with premiums paid for shorn ewes. Store lambs sold to strong demand for the limited number available, and top lines made $75$78, medium $70-$73, and light $60-$65. Ewes with lambs-at-foot returned $68. Good competition for limited numbers of prime cattle available kept the bids flowing. Steers, 500600kg, sold for $2.70-$2.80/kg, with good beef heifers, 450-500kg, at $2.60-$2.70/kg, and dairy, 400-450kg, $2.40-$2.50/kg. Cows made up the biggest section and heavy lines made $1.80-$1.85/kg, medium $1.70-$1.80/kg, and light $1.50-$1.70/kg. A small yarding of store cattle sold well, with 2-year Angus heifers featuring, and at 400kg, sold for $1120. The remainder of the offering were 1-year cattle and Limousin-cross steers, 321kg, returned $1010, and Friesian bulls, 343kg, $970. Weaner Herefordcross heifers made $440.

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ORTH Canterbury farmer Stuart Thomson switched to onfarm lamb sales because he believed it would improve his family’s 100-year-old Manahune sheep farming business. After the farm’s seventh annual sale last week, Thomson was convinced he made the right decision. “We had been getting poor prices for too long. That’s an indication the system was broken and there had to be another avenue to do sustainable business,” he said. And the industry term “procurement war” was driving him insane. “In any other industry it’s termed supply and demand. Procurement war seems to be unique to red meat and it totally drives me insane.” Thomson elected to move to the onfarm sale for his lambs to ensure a fair selling and buying system. “All these games at sales, cloak and dagger stuff is just crazy. “The meat companies are standing there in one way or another in their shirts and ties, maybe through a lamb trader even, but at the end of the day when it all flows back to the saleyards it’s who is going to offer the most money,” Thomson said. “At the onfarm sale it’s the price on the day – we are

BRISK BUSINESS: Buyers lined up to secure lambs at the Manahune onfarm sale last week. Photo: David Alexander

It’s all out in the open instead of playing these ridiculous games that are not good for the farmers or the entire wider industry. Stuart Thomson Farmer taking it to the market and what we get is the price on that day and all farmers ask for is that realistic price in the market on the day.” Thomson was happy his sales were achieving that.

“Times have been tough, prices have been sticky but good or bad, we sell all our lambs and this year was a very good one.” Thomson encouraged farmers to band together with a package of lambs and do more group selling such as the Glenmark Drive onfarm sales that sold from six North Canterbury properties last week. “It’s all out in the open instead of playing these ridiculous games that are not good for the farmers or the entire wider industry. “Perhaps it’s that ability to adapt that has seen us make100 years,” Thomson said. Broker Travis Dalzell of Hazlett Rural said the buoyancy of the Glenmark

Drive sales had exceeded all expectations. Good quality lambs showing signs of a good spring with a massive grass market pushed prices to the limit. Top end lambs averaged $3/kg while mediums sold from $2.70-$2.90/kg. “It’s all about oversupply of grass and under-supply of livestock.” The new season store lamb trade was starting to build significance across the South Island with a handful of lines meeting firm interest last week at both the Temuka and Canterbury Park sale yards. Anything below 30kg made $2.80-$3/kg but few were willing to pay more than $80, keeping heavier lines down at $2.50-$2.60/kg.

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Yearling heifers in the spotlight EACH week a different stock type seems to have its time in the spotlight, which is great for someone writing a column on saleyard activities. Yearling heifers stood out Suz Bremner last week as there was a notable AgriHQ Analyst firming to the market across all sales covered by AgriHQ LivestockEye reports. I have my theories on this, which I am happy to share with you, and when combined, they have created a situation that vendors are benefitting from. First theory is quite simply grass and a little too much of it in some people’s cases. While some areas are starting to dry off, other areas have more grass than they have seen in a number of years and something needs to eat it. This is resulting in strong prices across the board for all classes of store cattle, not just the heifers. Second theory is the lack of decent numbers of quality cattle – yes I am playing the same tune yet again but facts are facts – the demand out there for good quality cattle is not being met by the numbers available, which is pushing prices up for those that are on the market. Third and final theory is buyers looking for alternatives to the very expensive steers but don’t want to farm bulls or drop down to a younger age group. They are looking for something that will finish in the shortish term and exotic heifers, in particular, are widely known as the poor man’s steer (sorry girls) with the ability to finish as well and as fast as a steer, with a smaller outlay. These theories are not really standing alone – the combination of the three is pushing prices to new heights. While the marketplaces have been a bit quieter this week, the previous week saw Wellsford sell 310-340kg Hereford-Friesian for $960-$1000 while Stortford Lodge had 250-270kg Angus and Angus-Hereford at $920-$1010 with similar weights and breed at Canterbury Park making $800-$1000. suz.bremner@nzx.com

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