Farmers Weekly NZ November 5 2018 by AgriHQ

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Fonterra fails tests Hugh Stringleman

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ONTERRA achieved a positive result in only one of its nine key performance indicators in the 2018 financial year, its Shareholders’ Council says. That one positive was the milk price of $6.69/kg MS up 9% from the season before. Negative achievements against targets were recorded for the total amount available for payout, earnings per share, consumer and food service volume, the gearing ratio, working capital days, return on capital, milk volume collected and employee injuries. In the council’s report the chairman Duncan Coull said the financial results fall well short of everyone’s expectations. While there were one-off impacts from Beingmate and Danone many parts of the underlying business failed to meet targets. “This is not good enough and fundamental change is required in thinking and practice to reverse the performance of the business.” The shift of 5c from the milk price to earnings to protect the balance, while necessary and transparent, was a means of raising capital after the failure to protect farmers’ existing capital.

But farmers collectively lost $1.5 billion from their balance sheets when the Fonterra share price fell from $6.08 to $5.12 over the course of the financial year. “All of us need to take stock, reflect and have the courage to challenge ourselves that change is required to deliver a different result.” Coull said his conversations with shareholders had a common theme – stronger and more consistent performance on their capital invested. There is a danger of spending too much time and energy on negatives, which is counterproductive, and now is a time to regroup, unite and deliver on the promise to be the national champion. The report said Fonterra collected 81.8% of NZ milksolids, down from 82.4% the previous year. The revenue of 92c a litre is a long way short of the $1.20 aspiration. The gearing ratio blew out 4% to 48.4% and even without the effect of the Beingmate impairment it would have finished outside the target range of 40-45%. Leverage, which is the amount of debt used to buy assets, finished the year at 4.5 times EBITDA. The council said that must be reduced to under four times if the credit rating is not to be

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THE GOOD LIFE: Town boys Will McLaughlin, left, and Mitchell Hodgetts took time out on a Manawatu farm to enjoy the moment with dogs George and Kim and lamb Simone. downgraded and interest costs subsequently rise. Net debt rose by $600 million and total equity fell by $500m compared with the previous year. The council also challenged the board over the lack of transparency concerning the true Beingmate position. The blame was repeatedly put on market factors and regulatory change when there

were other significant issues known to the management and the board. The protocol called for substantive and frank engagement between the board and the council. There has been a recommitment to that principle, with improved processes on investment due diligence and monitoring, the report said.

This is not good enough and fundamental change is required. Duncan Coull Fonterra Shareholders’ Council

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Rain over the past week was helpful at reversing what appeared to be a big dry developing in some parts of NZ. We have definitely had some big pockets of relief and rain totals over the past week coupled with a warm, sunny, drier week this week should bode well for pasture growth. Unfortunately, the drier than usual trend might see another slowdown in pasture growth in a week or so, once recent moisture has evaporated. Generally speaking, a positive week ahead.

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Dairy deal talks hit brick wall Nigel Stirling nigel.g.stirling@gmail.com

David Parker when he visits China for the first time as trade minister later this week. Parker said he had told the IT LOOKS increasingly likely New Chinese government he was Zealand will be unsuccessful in willing to travel to Beijing negotiating the early removal of after attending an import tariffs thought to be slicing $100m expo in Shanghai but was a year off returns from dairy told his counterpart would exports to China. not be available for a While talks to upgrade the meeting. 2008 free-trade agreement with Trade-watchers last China continue it is understood week were divided on the negotiations for the early removal significance of the snub with of safeguards protecting Chinese some saying it possibly reflects dairy farmers from surges in the extraordinary number of imported competition foreign dignitaries attending the from NZ have hit a brick Shanghai expo and likely to be wall. vying for the Chinese minister’s The NZ dairy time as well as more immediate industry has and pressing priorities with trade long argued the tensions with America on the measures are illrise. matched to the The snub was interpreted massive increase more darkly by others who saw in demand from it as a reflection on the state of Chinese consumers the negotiations to upgrade the for imported dairy free-trade deal and the dairy products since the safeguards in particular. deal was negotiated National’s trade spokesman and former trade minister Todd McClay said it is notable China invited NZ to sit in on G20 meetings held there two years ago but now NZ cannot even get a meeting with its trade minister. “It raises questions about the amount of effort put into the relationship with China over the past 12 months. “The livelihoods of NZ exporters depend greatly on this Government having a positive trade relationship with China. “He (Parker) and his officials should do everything possible to secure a meeting.” Parker said he expects to meet his counterpart at a meeting of APEC trade VITAL: The livelihoods of exports depend on this country having a good relationship ministers this month and cautioned against viewing the with China, National’s trade spokesman Todd McClay says. and should be removed before they expire in 2022 and 2024. The low volumes at which the safeguards kick in mean just a quarter of NZ’s annual dairy exports to China get the tariff reductions originally negotiated in the deal. Progress has been a struggle since China was dragged to the table in the middle of last year for talks to try to update the agreement. The Labour-led Government’s hard-line stance on foreign investment and immigration – both seen as potential bargaining chips in the talks – has made the chances of a breakthrough even more remote. Adding to the suspicion the talks on dairy have run their course is the refusal of the Chinese trade minister to meet his NZ counterpart

MY LIPS ARE SEALED: Trade Minister David Parker says he is saying nothing on whether the Government believes the free-trade deal with China can be improved.

snub as a negative reflection on the upgrade negotiations. Talks between officials are ongoing but he was reluctant to go into more detail.

It raises questions about the amount of effort put into the relationship with China over the past 12 months. Todd McClay National Party Asked what hope he could offer NZ dairy farmers continuing to be whacked with pre-FTA tariffs of 10% despite a free-trade deal being in place Parker pointed to Australia’s more recent deal with China. That deal in 2015 saw Australia

gaining a temporary tariff advantage over NZ exports by virtue of more generous trigger volumes for safeguards well in excess of their previous milk powder exports to China. However, that advantage ends between 2022 and 2024 as NZ’s safeguards expire. Asked whether he was suggesting the Government believes it has the best deal it can possibly get and might now sit it out and wait for the safeguards to run their course as originally agreed Parker was evasive. “I am not saying anything.” One source said Parker’s comments suggest a difficult balancing act for the Government. If it pushes China too hard for concessions Beijing could respond with more generous safeguard volumes equal to the Australians but with no expiration dates for the safeguards that are also a feature of that deal and which would leave NZ dairy farmers worse off in the long run.

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Just one V survives new regime

ONTERRA chief executive Miles Hurrell has signalled the shape of the co-operative’s new approach by ditching the volume target and offshore milk pools favoured by his predecessor. Theo Spierings’ three Vs of volume, value and velocity have effectively become just one under Hurrell – more value. “Our ambition to achieve $35 billion in revenue from 30b litres of milk equivalent by 2025 creates

confusion because it places too much emphasis on volume,” he said in an email to farmershareholders. “The essence of our strategy is to get the most return from every drop of our farmers’ milk by moving more volume into highervalue products.” Fonterra is not about being bigger for the sake of it. Previous talk about offshore milk pools also created confusion, Hurrell said. “We are not creating volume

through farm developments around the world. “Our approach has always been to generate global demand for our full range of New Zealand-made products.” However, the long-standing relationships in Australia and Chile will continue to make product locally and sell into world markets. Hurrell also flagged some serious financial targets this season – reduction of company debt by $800 million, bringing

operational expenses back to the 2017 level and a $200m drop in capital spending. Expenses rose by 7% to $2.5b in the 2018 financial year and Hurrell said the new target is to cut them by that percentage this year. The co-operative’s net debt on July 31 was $6.2b and that represents a gearing ratio of 48.4%, outside the 45% upper limit specified by directors. The $800m reduction target will bring net debt down to $5.4b and

more than reverse the 11% rise last financial year. Hurrell also promised the company will deliver a respectable return on capital in future, without specifying what the target was, except to say 6% is not acceptable. His first address to the annual meeting of shareholders, at the South Waikato Lichfield plant on Thursday should contain more commitments for improved performance and be favourably received by farmers.

Hauraki Plains dairy farmer Stu King will definitely be at Fonterra’s annual meeting keen to find out how the management intends to work it into a stronger position than it is in now. “It has been very hard for farmers to learn how much our co-operative has underperformed and we will be really looking for good news and if there will be any real changes at the co-operative.”

We are also hoping to see a co-operative that is less arrogant, particularly in their relationship with the Government.

Northland dairy farmer Stuart Abercrombie, of Waipu, totally endorses the removal of volume from Fonterra’s strategy. He was surprised that measure was included in the first place. “Value is the big one and they have not achieved the sort of value that farmers need,” he said. The directors and senior management have to continually review their investments. “They must make sure we see the honest information on returns, not just makebelieve stuff, whether it is financial or strategic. “Every investment in a marketplace or a new product must produce quantifiable returns. “If we are making a loss on

milking cows in China then there must be real returns in other ways from remaining invested in that market.” Abercrombie said the Beingmate investment might have been the right thing at the time it was made but the Chinese owners and managers dropped the ball. “We should have been a lot more vigilant and had a management team overseeing that investment properly.” But he couldn’t say whether a forced sale of the Beingmate shares is now the best course of action. Higher returns on the capital dairy farmers had put into Fonterra is also a welcome message, Abercrombie said. He thinks Fonterra

needs to be fixed and made more profitable before any discussions on further structural changes.

Value is the big one and they have not achieved the sort of value that farmers need. His season started comfortably after a good winter and good pasture covers going into spring. “If we keep getting the intermittent top-ups in rainfall then I think milk production this season will be reasonable, slightly above average,” he said.

Stuart King a move made not so much to reduce debt but to ensure Fonterra is focusing more on its investments that have given better returns in the past and facing up to those that don’t. Farmers are doubly frustrated Fonterra chose to ignore the advice given to it against the China moves almost 10 years ago. “They ignored from the start what they were told about the investments being bad on grounds of cost and not being their core business. “We are also hoping to see a co-operative that is less arrogant, particularly in their relationship with the Government. It has materially affected the ability of Fonterra to perform and we need to be a lot more humble. What do you hear from Tatua? Yet they continue to perform so well.”

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He believes under the leadership of chairman of John Monaghan and Hurrell Fonterra is undergoing a culture change in addressing issues front on. That was partly born out by the email sent to suppliers that firmly removed the V for volume from the co-operative’s 3V strategy. He also made it clear Fonterra is looking hard at offshore milk supply and is focusing on living within its means. That resonated strongly with King, who has previously described Fonterra as becoming a gold-plated, lazy company. “For farmer suppliers farming is significantly more complicated than it used to be and we need to have a cooperative that is not dragging its feet. It’s simply something we cannot afford to have with everything else we have to contend with.” He believes as disappointing as the loss was, shareholders can stomach the prospect of zero dividend payment this year and next if they are satisfied the funds will be put to constructive use reducing debt. Exiting farms in China and the Beingmate partnership could also be

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after Fonterra signals changes Brown said giving cash to shareholders will strengthen their balance sheets and let them leverage off it if they want, rather than Fonterra doing it on their behalf.

It’s great news. There’s some good positives coming out of the new leadership.

“That doesn’t appear to be working and instead Fonterra needs to work on higher milk prices and dividends. I’d like to see them demonstrate to us how the value-add strategy is working for us.” He said Beingmate obviously hasn’t worked and he wants the

board to release the due diligence that was done on it. “That will show us what they thought would happen and show us what worked and what didn’t work. “I would also like to see the strategy around China Farms and whether it’s worked or not because they have lost a huge amount of money right from the start.” He doesn’t believe there’s a need for any structural changes or changes to the share standard. On his own farms this season it’s been a good start to the season with production tracking 4% up on last season. As for the plans articulated by Monaghan to breathe fresh air into the co-op, Brown is more than happy. “It’s great news. There’s some good positives coming out of the new leadership.”

The greatest threat to Fonterra and its shareholders is the co-operative’s lack of profitability, Otago farmer Geoff McLennan says. Unless the co-operative is profitable and pays a sustainable milk price, shareholders will continue to leave and supply competitors, threatening the co-operative’s viability, he warned. McLennan said Fonterra has to earn the right to be the company of choice for farmers to supply and that is not now the case. “The most critical thing for me is we get a fair milk price and a fair return and dividend on our investment.” The Taieri dairy farmer said faced with debt and lacklustre milk and share prices, many shareholders are cashing up and shifting to other companies.

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“Why would you invest in Fonterra shares?” He blamed much of Fonterra’s issues on a corporate culture that does not appear to put the interests of its 10,000 owners at the forefront of decisions and clouded messages and statements in public relations jargon.

The most critical thing for me is we get a fair milk price and a fair return and dividend on our investment.

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its volume-based ambitions, vowed to live within its means and deliver a respectable return on capital. Such constraint is overdue. Shareholders have too little information to decide if the offshore investments are worthwhile but Fonterra is not the first company to have lost money in China. He wants a change in culture at Fonterra and said Hurrell’s latest statement indicates that might be occurring. “They’re saying the right things about having a full review of all investments and performance but what they do with that is the critical factor and how much they tell us.” If Fonterra fails to address the fundamental problems shareholders will continue to vote with their feet, threatening its sustainability, McLennan said.

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Ashburton dairy farmer Neil Brown runs 1000 cows on two farms and has been a Fonterra supplier since the co-operative’s inception. He has read the notice of meeting with much interest but won’t attend the annual meeting this year. He believes the number one priority for Monaghan and Hurrell is to return the company to profitability and deliver shareholders and suppliers accountability. “I’d like to see them use a carrot not a stick approach, offering premiums and incentives as competitor companies are doing. Fonterra doesn’t do that. “Fonterra needs to lower borrowings and stop using our equity to play in the world markets – return cash to the shareholders and let them take the risks with it.”

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Farmers urged to have Nait say Annette Scott annette.scott@globalhq.co.nz A NATIONWIDE effort to strengthen New Zealand’s animal tracing programme has ramped up with the public being asked to have a say on proposed changes to fix a system that hasn’t worked well. Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor said the outbreak of the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis exposed holes in the National Animal Identification and Tracing scheme that should have worked better and he’s determined to rectify the flaws. “The Nait scheme should have worked better during the Mycoplasma bovis response and I’m determined to help transform it into an easy-to-use, world-class traceability system to keep our primary sectors and economy safe,” O’Connor said. Following the release of a review earlier this year and consequent recommendations for improvement by OSPRI, the organisation that oversees Nait, the Primary Industries Ministry has opened public consultation on the proposed changes. “Now everyone who has an interest in Nait can have a say on proposed ways to strengthen it for the future,” O’Connor said. “We need to ensure Nait works properly and continues to do so well into the future,” MPI acting director of biosecurity and animal welfare policy Andrew Bell said. The Nait review found a variety of flaws in the system and more than half of users are not recording farm-to-farm movements. On the back of the review and with lessons from the M bovis response MPI has proposed 37 changes to the laws governing Nait. Bell said it’s critical New Zealanders have confidence in Nait’s effectiveness. “M bovis has shown how

GET IT RIGHT: The Mycoplasma outbreak showed why Nait needs to be fixed, Federated Farmers president Katie Milne says.

Any changes must be practical for farmers to implement. Sam McIvor B+LNZ significant and widespread the impact an outbreak of an animal disease can have on the farming sector and our rural communities. “We have also seen how important it is to have an effective system for tracing the movements of livestock, particularly during a biosecurity response. “We need to ensure Nait works properly and continues to do so

well into the future,” Bell said. “We instructed OSPRI to crack on with making operational changes and fixed the Nait Act 2012 under urgency to bring its search and inspection powers in line with other Acts to ensure compliance officers can do their jobs,” O’Connor said. “Now we need to hear from those who use Nait every day to tell us what changes to the law will make the system both a useful business tool and effective biosecurity tool. “At the heart of these proposals is a shared desire by the Government, farming industries and all New Zealanders to improve Nait to keep our primary sectors safe and ensure those blatantly disregarding the rules and putting

the rest of the sector at risk are penalised.” Proposed changes look at ways to tighten rules around handling untagged animals, improve the use of data and align penalties with other laws to reflect the seriousness of non-compliance with Nait. It also discusses longer-term improvements such as including other species and specifying roles for transporters and stock agents. Federated Farmers is in sync with the Government’s determination to revamp Nait into a more effective and easy-to-use system and urges farmers to speak up on the changes they want to see. “The launch of consultation on improvements to Nait is a vital

step in streamlining and futureproofing this tool,” federation president Katie Milne said. Good progress has been made getting on with some of the 37 recommendations in the Nait review released earlier this year. Included in the consultation are questions that go further than the Nait review, including the role of animal transporters, issues around stock agents and potentially bringing other species under the scheme. “Now we have another chance to further hone the scheme into the effective farming, traceability and biosecurity tool we need it to be,” Milne said. “Farmers, the people who use Nait every day, have a huge stake in this and will no doubt have ideas on how to make Nait more fit for purpose. “The M bovis outbreak has underscored for us why we need to get this right and Federated Farmers will certainly seize this chance for input,” Milne said. Beef + Lamb NZ is also encouraging farmers to have their say. Chief executive Sam McIvor said sheep and beef farmers know improvements need to be made to animal traceability systems and it’s important farmers make sure any changes deliver benefits and are workable on-farm. “We’re all aware that changes need to be made to Nait and while B+LNZ is supportive of many of the proposals being consulted on, any changes must be practical for farmers to implement,” McIvor said. Public consultation opened on October 30 and ends on December 19.

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Farmers: DIRA past use-by date Neal Wallace neal.wallace@globalhq.co.nz FARMERS at the launch of public consultation on the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act review are united in their belief its days are numbered. The act has achieved its purpose Otago farmers told Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor who told them at the launch on Duncan and Anne-Marie Well’s Taieri farm the 2001 law had enabled the dairy industry to grow in volume, to innovate and for new companies to establish. It is time for a review but that process has also been triggered by Fonterra’s share of South Island milk falling below 80%. Duncan Wells said DIRA gave the industry time to adjust to Fonterra’s formation but its usefulness has passed. He wants Fonterra to be strong and he wants the dairy industry to be united behind a large cooperative. “Our industry was built on cooperatives because our markets are overseas and that is where our competitors are.”

Taieri farmer Ad Bekkers said the review is vital to the dairy sector and long overdue. It will allow the industry’s focus to return to competing for market share overseas and not for internal milk supply.

FIRST-HAND: Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor discusses a review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act with Otago dairy farmers Anne-Marie and Duncan Wells who farm on the Taieri Plains.

Our industry was built on co-operatives because our markets are overseas and that is where our competitors are. Duncan Wells Farmer O’Connor said he hopes to have the review completed and legislation before Parliament by the end of next year. Questions were asked whether the select committee members considering the submissions has enough dairy industry knowledge. O’Connor said they do. “The industry should not fear in

any way that ignorance will have any part in this process.” Farmers needed to be active beyond the farm gate, ensuring they are involved in the DIRA review and also carefully considering the merits of candidates seeking election to the Fonterra board.

O’Connor said he has not shied away from criticising Fonterra but that does not diminish his desire for it to be the biggest and best company owned by farmers. But such is its size and being domiciled in Auckland it is maybe one more step removed from shareholders, which makes

director accountability more difficult. Philip Wilson said the Fonterra Shareholders’ Council role in holding the board to account is underrated and while the cooperative has made mistakes it has a new chairman and chief executive.

Options offered for DIRA’s major issues Hugh Stringleman hugh.stringleman@globalhq.co.nz FIVE major issues and objectives for the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act review have been set by the Ministry for Primary Industries in its public discussion document. They offer 17 options. The first option for each issue is to retain the status quo. MPI said consultation with key stakeholders showed DIRA is effective in managing Fonterra’s

dominance and is still relevant and needed. It is unlikely to be encouraging inefficient industry growth or preventing Fonterra pursuing a value-add strategy. However, it appears to be having unintended consequences in preventing Fonterra from managing some aspects of farmers’ environmental performance and that is a reputational risk to the company. It might also be giving access to regulated milk for large dairy

processors for whom it might no longer be necessary. MPI said there is an opportunity to provide greater confidence in Fonterra’s base milk price calculation, which competitors allege is generating a barrier to entry. Another possible objective is to preserve competition domestically in the short term while discouraging any undue dependence in the long term. MPI has not been strongly directive, especially in two key

areas where Fonterra wants changes. The first issue is open entry for dairy farmers to join Fonterra where MPI says the first two options are status quo or complete repeal. The third allows Fonterra to decline to accept applications if Fonterra considers supply is unlikely to comply with its terms of supply. That seems to be a vague and open-ended option aimed mainly at environmental requirements. The second big issue concerns

access to Fonterra milk by large processors. The options are status quo or excluding large processors, without suggesting any threshold. Fonterra says the DIRA sunset clauses should have produced a repeal by now, particularly in the South Island where Fonterra’s share of milk has fallen below 80%. Submissions close on February 8.

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Bid to get trade body on track Nigel Stirling nigel.g.stirling@gmail.com NEW Zealand has been at the forefront of the latest attempts to reform the global trading system as it struggles to shrug off a power struggle between its two largest players. Trade Minister David Parker attended a meeting of 13 countries representing each of the world’s continents in Ottawa last week to discuss fresh ideas to reform the World Trade Organisation. The success of the WTO is crucial for NZ because it remains the best hope of eliminating barriers to agricultural trade including farm subsidies on track to reach US$1 trillion worldwide by 2030. However, it has not come close to reaching agreement on significant reforms to the global trading system for a decade and remains hidebound by its decision-making model that requires consensus among its 164 members for agreements to take effect. In more recent times it has come in for criticism from United States President Donald Trump who has threatened to withdraw the US from the organisation,

which, he says, favours China over the US in its decisions. In the meantime, Trump has blocked judicial appointments, which, if he continues to do, will see the WTO’s systems for adjudicating on trade disputes between countries fail to function in the next 12 months.

We think the WTO should stick to its rules including in the appellate body. David Parker Trade Minister As a small country without the economic clout to bend others to its will in such disputes NZ benefits enormously from the WTO’s dispute resolution system and has received a number of decisions in its favour in recent years. Despite that, NZ has some sympathies with the US’s viewpoint, even if it doesn’t back Trump’s decision to block appointments to the WTO’s

appeals court, Parker said. For example, the court is required to report back decisions within 90 days but took over six months to issue its decision in a billion-dollar beef dispute between NZ and Indonesia. The decision was not applied retrospectively and the delay cost NZ beef exporters. “We think the WTO should stick to its rules including in the appellate body.” Parker says NZ is also supporting calls by the US and others for greater transparency in respect of agricultural subsidy use. That has been a long-standing bugbear for NZ, which is one of the few WTO countries to comply with rules requiring timely notification by countries of support payments to farmers. Neither the US nor China was invited to the meeting in Ottawa and Parker concedes rising tensions between the two superpowers are a major obstacle to reform of the WTO. “This can’t solve all of the problems between the US and China and it doesn’t pretend to. “What it can do is address some of the legitimate complaints of people who complain that one of the reasons the WTO is less

UNCLEAR: The future is still cloudy for the World Trade Organisation and it is taking longer to rule on disputes, such as Indonesia’s ban on New Zealand beef.

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“We are trying to say that if we do need some alternatives to the complete consensus approach then you should have open accession for anyone who can meet those rules.” Parker said the ministers will meet again early next year for more discussions.

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2021 target to plant 250m trees Neal Wallace neal.wallace@globalhq.co.nz A QUARTER of the billion trees to be planted under Government programmes are expected to be in the ground by 2021 with the planting of 80 million encouraged through joint ventures and grants. The goal, as part of the Right Tree, Right Place philosophy, is for native species to represent twothirds of the 80m stems, Primary Industries Ministry forestry head Julie Collins said. This season 60.5m trees were planted to mid-September, which is in line with expectations. Of those, 6.5m were funded through Government grant programmes, but by 2023 more than $54m will be distributed in planting grants and joint ventures.

Total expressions of interest, including those yet to be assessed for viability and criteria, exceed the target of 24,000ha. Julie Collins MPI By September seven contracts covering about 4600ha in Northland, Wellington, Hawke’s Bay and Bay of Plenty were in place through Crown Forestry joint ventures for this and coming years. “Six of these are farms integrating commercial forestry planted along with their agriculture enterprise.” A further 6700ha of joint venture planting is under active consideration or at various stages of contract negotiation while others are at earlier stages. “Total expressions of interest, including those yet to be assessed for viability and criteria, exceed the target of 24,000ha.” The launch later this year of the One Billion Trees Grants and Partnerships Fund will provide grants for planting up to 60m trees over the next three years. “The target is that two-thirds of these trees will be natives. “Grants will be available to landowners to plant trees across all regions of New Zealand,” she said. Budgeted Government grants will include $6.9m for afforestation projects for 5.8m trees of various species – $42m for hill country erosion and $5.5m for small community plantings of native species.

The grants and partnerships are designed to increase sustainable regional development through the planting of trees that would not normally happen because of a lack of funds. “To this end there will be an upper limit for hectares per applicant and links with farm environment plans.” Collins said there is no shortage of suitable land. “Achieving the target of one billion trees requires 230,000 to 430,000ha of new land for planting, depending on the species and type of planting. “Spatial mapping indicates that there is approximately 4m hectares of non-productive or low-producing land, for example, highly erodible land or steep slopes. “This suggests that there is sufficient land available to meet the tree-planting target by integrating into landscapes without significant economic impact on the pastoral sectors.” MPI has been working with the Productivity Commission to provide data for analysis. The billion trees programme is one element of the Government policy of being carbon neutral by 2050. “The commission’s estimates of the amount of afforestation that would be required to sequester an amount of carbon suggest planting far beyond the scope of the one billion trees we are aiming for, which includes half a billion that was forecast to be planted anyway through existing activity over the next 10 years. “As the commission notes, the level of afforestation needed will depend greatly on the rate and nature of technology change over the next 30 years.” Collins said a goal is to help landowners diversify their income through timber, carbon or recreational activities, address issues such as erosion and water quality and to offset emissions. The Ministry for the Environment’s Zero Carbon Bill Economic Analysis said forestry could reduce nitrogen leaching and soil erosion into waterways and help protect indigenous species facing extinction. It quoted a study that estimated the ecosystem value of each hectare of plantation forestry is $5600 for one catchment, of which improved water quality made up more than half that value. Next is biodiversity with benefits valued at $257 a hectare then pollination at $206 a hectare. Erosion control is valued at $121 a hectare.

LAND AVAILABLE: There is no shortage of land suitable for planting a billion trees without significant impact on the pastoral sectors, Primary Industries Ministry forestry head Julie Collins says.

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Capital return decision soon Alan Williams alan.williams@globalhq.co.nz PGG Wrightson directors might decide in December on the scale of the capital return to shareholders from a completed sale of the seeds business, deputy chairman Trevor Burt says. They have indicated a return of up to $292 million from the $431m sale, which passed its first hurdle at the annual meeting in Christchurch last Tuesday with overwhelming shareholder approval. Other conditions remain to be met and in the meantime PGW directors and management will continue their strategic review of the business, including the most suitable capital levels, cost base, governance structure and growth options. A decision from the Overseas Investment Office (OIO) on whether the sale can proceed is expected to be the most drawn out of the regulatory conditions. A tailwind might be needed to get that in by the end of the year, Burt said. The directors expect to have their decisions made by then. Shareholders voted virtually 97% in favour of the sale to Danish group DLF Seeds. If controlling shareholder Agria’s vote was discounted the minority shareholders voted 85% in favour, a very strong result, he said. On a wet day there wasn’t a big turnout of shareholders so the outcome was set by heavy support from proxy votes filed ahead of the meeting. Max Smith, of the Shareholders Association, argued against the sale, saying seeds is the major part of the business and a sale will result in royalty payments on intellectual property and

proprietary seeds being lost to New Zealand and leave a much smaller business vulnerable to negative impacts from issues such as Mycoplasma bovis and Government restrictions on irrigation development. Burt said royalties will not be lost. They will continue to come back to the research and development joint ventures involving PGW seeds and Crown agencies for investment in further research.

People are wrong to say we will be a shadow of what we were but we would have to cut our cloth. Trevor Burt PGG Wrightson The remaining business will be very substantial, with revenue of $800m a year, more than 2000 staff and very good operating and growth prospects. It will still be the biggest rural services group in NZ. “People are wrong to say we will be a shadow of what we were but we would have to cut our cloth,” Burt said. Chief executive Ian Glasson does not expect the M bovis issue to have a significant impact on the livestock agency business because it is well set up for online trading if farmers move to avoid sale-yards transactions. The livestock and the other big remaining division, water and retail, are outstanding businesses

resilient to headwinds. Smith asked Burt what the remaining business will be worth if a capital return of 30c a share is paid out. Burt said he could not speculate on that but he estimated, based on the share price of 58c and something like 38c or 35c a share paid out, that could leave a theoretical share price of 20c, which would undervalue the business. “We’d have operating earnings of $35m a year and 20c would undervalue that. We’ve got good growth options.” Asked by Smith whether the remaining business could also be broken up Burt said the review is ongoing but the board met the day before the annual meeting on an understanding of the company remaining listed on the NZX and looking for growth. After the meeting, he told Farmers Weekly that could be done incrementally by expanding its already leading distribution business, by adding more products and more valuable products. A large acquisition is not on the radar. PGW also needs competition regulatory approvals in NZ, Australia and South America and joint-venture partner agreements for the sale. There is not a lot of market overlap between PGW seeds and DLF to suggest competition issues should hold back approvals, Burt said. Shareholder David Tennyson said the independent report from Korda Mentha indicated seeds division operating margins in Australia and South America are very low and he suggested if they could be brought up to the much higher NZ levels the division’s

EASY DOES IT: PGG Wrightson is looking for incremental growth and a big acquisition is not on the radar, deputy chairman Trevor Burt says.

Ebitda could be lifted to $80m a year. “The business could be worth $600m to sell so there’s more to be gained than by selling it for $400m. “We’re missing out on the value of decades of research and development.” Burt said it is difficult trading overseas. “It’s hard to replicate NZ in Australia and South America.” Glasson said it is tough to take a seeds business outside NZ. “We see this in Australia and South America.” October trading picked up after a slow first quarter to the financial year and PGW expects operating earnings (Ebitda) of about $70m for the year ending June 30, about the same as last

year. He described that as a strong result and another good year is expected. Retail and water is expected to have slight improvement on the outstanding result last year, Fruitfed Supplies should do well from further horticulture sector gains and the livestock and wool businesses should continue to perform well. But the rural real estate market remains soft. The group is optimistic about the NZ seeds business but drought is a problem in Australia and there are liquidity issues in the rural sector in Uruguay. It is too early to accurately forecast after-tax earnings for the year but a seeds sale would add about $120m of net capital gain to the overall figure.

Lai steps aside for leadership refresh Alan Williams alan.williams@globalhq.co.nz CHINESE businessman Alan Lai invested in PGG Wrightson 10 years ago to prevent the loss of a business close to bankruptcy. The iconic New Zealand company fell on tough times, he told shareholders in Christchurch at his final annual meeting as chairman and director. His Agria group, as the core shareholder with just over 50%, played an important role in the turnaround of the rural services firm. “Agria made the investment to prevent the loss of thousands of jobs,” he said. Now, with PGW making sustainable profits and paying annual dividends, it is time to focus on the next phase of his career and spend more time with his family.

A director since 2009 and chairman since 2013, he retired after Tuesday’s annual meeting and has been replaced by Joo Hai Lee, who also represents Agria on the board. There had been considerable achievements since the problems of 10 years ago, finally resulting in the deal to sell the seeds business to DLF for more than $400 million in cash. He considered himself a caretaker of the business and looks back on his time with great satisfaction. And he has great fondness for NZ and for PGG Wrightson. “Leadership always needs to be refreshed and I have done everything in my power to get us to greener pastures. I’m pleased I could add value for shareholders.” Deputy chairman Trevor Burt,

who chaired the annual meeting and has fronted the group’s major strategic review project, said when Lai made his investment things were pretty tough. “We would not be sitting here today if he had not come in. “He provided the capital to stabilise the company and return it to good, sustainable growth.” Burt was backed up by chief executive Ian Glasson who said Lai made his investment at a time when no NZ investor would stepup. Without him PGW would not be in a position to review its options. The NZ Shareholders Association opposed the sale of the seeds business and spokesman Max Smith wanted to know why other options had not been considered as part of the strategic review. He referred to Agria’s issues with

JOBS: Retiring PGG Wrightson chairman Alan Lai says Agria’s investment in the firm saved thousands of jobs.

the SEC in the United States and said his understanding is Agria had not favoured a rights issue to raise capital because it did not want to take part and did not want its shareholding diluted by other shareholders subscribing. Burt said the review is not about raising capital but about growth and the best structure for the business. The DLF proposal to buy the seeds division is compelling. “We went through other options but this was the best one by far.

“You isolate Agria but the board view was that this was in the best interests of all shareholders.” Smith said he is sceptical of that and his association was disappointed in the outcome. In his comments Lai praised Glasson, who joined the company on the day of last year’s annual meeting, as the driving force in the process leading to the deal with DLF and PGW seeds general manager John McKenzie for building up the business to its present value.

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Wool group takes blanket approach Annette Scott annette.scott@globalhq.co.nz A WORKING group tasked with seizing opportunities to create a sustainable and profitable wool industry will have an action plan to revitalise the languishing sector by the end of the year. The working group made up of 20 wool producers, processors and wider industry stakeholders will continue the momentum of the Wool Industry Summit initiated by Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor in July in an attempt to move the industry forward with a new purpose and a fresh plan for action. Key players in the industry have now formed a new co-ordinating group to better tell the wool story and give it a sense of direction with a purpose for the future, O’Connor said. At its first meeting last month the group identified key priorities it needs to address to move forward with an action plan. Federated Farmers meat and wool chairman and wool working group member Miles Anderson said the meeting was positive, had unity and a constructive belief in a positive path for the sector. A key focus of the inaugural meeting was to identify the group’s purpose and deliver a pansector action plan. The plan is expected to be delivered before the end of the year. “What we are here to do as a group is get more value out of the wool we produce looking at a blanket approach across the industry.” That includes a central body that is a go-to organisation for all things wool. “At the moment we have industry bodies such as Feds and Beef + Lamb NZ but we have no central representative body for wool that represents all stakeholders right across the industry. “The whole industry has come to the realisation that if we don’t work collaboratively there’s not a lot of hope for industry sustainability. “We will be a group working independently of any commercial aspect. “The intention is not to be like the Wool Board.” Concerns relating to both the sector and risks associated with the working group were raised. They include the need to create demand and specific focus for strong wool, concerns regarding ensuring the group delivers outcomes and consideration of how a group can work together effectively in the interests of the whole industry. “We had a lot of discussion about how we constitute the group to work on identified outcomes and achieve results. “What we are looking for is a framework that forms the basis for the group’s work and we are thinking a small group from the working group with specific skills, including the option of coopting people with specialist expertise to help at times.” A vision and a sense of what a successful future might look like and a better understanding of wool’s doldrums are key discussion topics. Commercial product-focused business, views on sheep meat and in-market work will be out of the group’s scope. “We will be keeping our nose out of all commercial business. “But we will be looking to better understand the market and consumer needs.” Anderson said producers have a definite lack of understanding around where their product goes. “If we don’t know where our wool is going and what it’s turning into then we are just muddling around in the dark. “We need to understand the market to make better decisions and focus on the areas that will make a difference.” While finer wools are doing much better than strong wools the focus will be on all wool types and better wool returns for everybody. Once the smaller group is established its job will

be defining the core problems the wool industry has and finding ways to address them. “My view is wool is very important for the entire wool industry and if the current state of affairs continues then long-term the sheep industry will continue to shrink. “Next time there is a downturn in the red meat sector there will be no alternative income and no incentive for farmers to keep farming these animals.”

WISE HEADS: Miles Anderson (front third from right) is heartened that the Wool Working Group got off to a good start at its inaugural meeting with good collaboration and support shown by all industry players.

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Cavalier eyes anti-plastic trend CAVALIER Corp says it is wellplaced to take advantage of a growing consumer shift away from plastics. That trend fits well with the carpet maker’s renewed focus on its high-quality wool products, particularly higher-margin, niche opportunities and the potential of major markets like the United States and United Kingdom, chief executive Paul Alston said. “Investment in research and development and creating ranges that command a premium is a priority and critical for our success,” he said in notes for the company’s annual meeting. “The awareness around plastics and its impact on the environment is becoming much more prominent. “This anti-plastic sentiment is building strongly and we are experiencing a shift back to natural, wool textured products, something which we are well placed to take advantage of.” The company’s shares rose 1.7% to 60 cents. They are up 46% this year. Cavalier, which has sales offices throughout New Zealand and Australia, did a major consolidation of its manufacturing plants in 2016 to reduce over-

capacity and improve profitability. It has halved its debt in the past four years and last month agreed to sell its stake in the country’s sole remaining wool scourer to free up capital to reinvest in carpet making and marketing. While the restructuring costs are behind it, efficiency will remain a focus this year, Alston said.

This anti-plastic sentiment is building strongly and we are experiencing a shift back to natural, wool textured products. Paul Alston Cavalier Corp A lot of resource will go into the firm’s Napier site, where a new management team is in place, and the company will also invest in a new IT system this year. New products developed by the firm’s Cavalier Bremworth arm in the past two years will be rolled out progressively during the coming year.

Some of them will shortly be presented to potential customers in the US and UK – where the company gets less than 3% of its sales but where the markets for wool carpet are estimated at US$513 million and US$498m, respectively. The firm will also attend Domotex in Hanover, the world’s largest flooring trade show, for the first time in January. Cavalier’s operating earnings climbed to $10.3m in the June year from a $2.2m loss the year before when the firm incurred $6.3m of restructuring costs. Debt last month, after the scour stake sale, was down to $18m from $40.2m in June 2017. Alston said the company expects another year of improving financial performance and is committed to resuming dividends as part of a long-term strategy. While the market was quiet in the September quarter, low wool prices and a favourable NZ-Australia exchange rate had continued. Improved free cashflow will continue to strengthen the firm’s balance despite a big year for operational investments, he said. – BusinessDesk

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Farmlands doubles its profit Alan Williams alan.williams@globalhq.co.nz FARMLANDS improved revenues and profit in the year ended June 30 even though trading conditions were difficult in some of its trading sectors. The agri products and services group, providing on-farm services outside the core store network, had mixed results with some divisions having issues with staffing and poor weather but overall trading to budget. Nutrition performed 145% over budget and 236% ahead of the previous year with good growth in equine feed sales and record levels of dairy blends. Dairy regained market share, selling more consumable supplies and benefiting from increased spending on farm improvements and deferred maintenance. However, grain and seed had reduced sales of grain as domestic prices increased, horticulture suffered from staff losses but improved sales to the kiwifruit sector in Bay of Plenty and had encouraging sales to the winery and beekeeping sectors. Real estate continued to be difficult with listings at a 14-year

low though the group intends to add real estate services to another 20 stores on top of the 30 existing outlets. The west coasts of both islands are priority areas. Farmlands more than doubled its profit to $12.2 million before tax and bonus rebate from $5.4m a year earlier.

GOOD SIGN: Farmlands shareholder numbers increased 3% last financial year, a key indicator of its relevance, chairman Lachie Johnstone says.

Total revenue for the business was $2.39 billion, a 10.7% lift for the year.

That was after ordinary rebates of $34m on retail purchases and the card and fuel card rebate of $57m. The co-operative declared a bonus rebate of $6.1m with half to be paid in cash and the balance in shares. No bonus rebate was paid last year. The profit after tax and rebate was $4.61m, up from $2.96m. Total revenue for the business was $2.39 billion, a 10.7% lift for the year. Farmlands has recovered from

a $9m loss in 2016 that led to the sale of its loss-making livestock and finance businesses. Chairman Lachie Johnstone said the co-operative has worked hard to deliver for shareholders and shareholder numbers increased by 3% over the year, a key indicator of its relevance to the customer base. The end-ofyear number was 68,000. The co-operative is working on

its good-to-great or Braveheart reinvigoration project, which should bring further technology service gains to shareholders this year, he and chief executive Peter Reidie said in their report. The co-operative’s revenue includes product sales made on behalf of card partners, such as fuel. This year’s reporting structure will be changed to

meet international accounting standards and will no longer record those amounts as revenue because the co-operative does not have sufficient control of inventory, the annual report said. That will reduce both reported revenue and operating costs by about $1.3 billion a year but will not affect profits or operating cashflows. Farmlands is a 30% shareholder in the FarmIQ software platform, which services more than 2000 farms, with more than 70 million animals recorded. Johnstone and Reidie said the co-op has a strong balance sheet though borrowings have increased from a year earlier, mainly because of spending on the technology aspects of the Braveheart programme. At balance date total assets were nearly $459m, including equity at $8.8m and members’ share capital of nearly $117m. Farmlands treats the share capital as equity though it is repayable on demand. That provides an equity ratio of just under 28%. Borrowings total $81m, up from $66m. Operating cashflow for the year was $26.m, down from $46.7m a year earlier.

Lower ewe numbers explain softer ram prices Alan Williams alan.williams@globalhq.co.nz FEWER ewes for breeding this season is a likely explanation for mainly lower prices at Thursday’s Romney two-tooth ram sale at Claudelands in Waikato. A lot of ewes have gone to the works at the great prices of $150 to $160, leaving farmers needing to buy fewer rams, New Zealand Farmers Livestock agent Brent Bougen said. “There will still be a lot of ewes but the 103 rams we had here was 25 more than last year.” The rams sold reasonably well in places with the usual wider

Waikato-King Country focus on eczema-tolerant breeds. A small number of lambs were passed-in. Of the six vendors Hillcroft/ Fraser Crawford achieved a slightly higher result than a year earlier, selling 18 rams at an average $1094. J L and M H Reeves averaged $1808 for 24 rams and Reeves Farms 23 at $1685. \Both the Waimai brand entities were slightly lower than last year but led the market. Brookbank/Chris Brears was also slightly down at $1120 for five rams and Murvale Farm sold five at $620 average, similar to last year.

Alastair Reeves handled the Reeves sale entries and one of his Reeves Farms rams topped the sale at $4000, sold to a Te Akau buyer with another going to Hawke’s Bay for $3000. Other buyers were from as far afield as Wairarapa and Manawatu. There are ram sales around the country through November and December and Bougen says the lower ewe numbers might be a trend right through. That also means January’s ewe sales should be very solid, with a lot of interest on how many are presented. “There’s still a lot of

confidence about and the recent rain up here is a good help,” he said. Reeves sold all 47 rams he took to the sale and said good sheep had sold well. There is good confidence in the sector and people are prepared to pay for genetics with lamb prices at $8kg-plus and likely peak-season prices around $7 or high-$6s likely to keep farmers happy. Recent rain would provide lovely feed through to weaning in the region. However, farmers who had cut back their flocks during earlier poor earnings years are still not back buying yet and the industry

needs more than one very good year of earnings to get the numbers back up. Reeves doesn’t believe the high mutton prices encouraged farmers to put too many ewes to the works but the high prices are positive because they should underpin the breeding ewe market. Older ewes being culled are being replaced by well-bred younger ewes and hoggets, which is a positive. “We need sheep to be good, we need the right animals.” He said there isn’t any talk about wool in the ram market. “The talk is about fertility and growth and meat.”

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Who do you want to be when you grow up? BIG BUCKS: About $1.3 billion a year of stolen and drug money is laundered in New Zealand.

Tim Fulton timfulton050@gmail.com FINANCIAL freedom in New Zealand means having to prove your identity to even your bestknown business partners – and a growing number of people in real estate and rural service company deals will soon have to prove who they are. Realtors will soon become part of an expanding system of checks to prevent identity theft and the illegal transfer of money. The Ministry of Justice estimates about $1.3 billion from the proceeds of fraud and drug offending is laundered each year in NZ. Identity and ownership vetting have become compulsory for a growing number of professions over the past five years. The law, which applies to some rural services firms including Farmlands, is being phased in across several industries on varying deadlines. Real estate is due by January 1. Accountants joined the regime in October and lawyers in July. Farmlands recently held an understanding anti-money laundering talk at Darfield in central Canterbury. Its chief financial officer Kevin Cooney said he is not aware of the detail of the talk but it likely

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explained the law and the need for the checks. Under anti-money laundering law businesses have to establish the bona fides of any entity, owners and controlling shareholders they deal with. Farmlands is required to check shareholder identity and information because of the way it gives credit on payments, Cooney said. It is never easy having to ask a long-standing shareholder to identify themselves and people

will naturally be frustrated at the question, he said. “Practically it does have its challenges. I’ve had it myself with my own bank, which I’ve been with since I was 12. “I said to them ‘I’ve been banking with you for 35 years. What are you talking about?’” The anti-money laundering law is meant to maintain a transparent, criminal-free financial system. Cooney said agribusinesses probably have tighter financial

controls than other industries because of the close contact most farmers have with their accountants. Farmlands management does not see money laundering as a risk for the business and has no specific policies to address it apart from legal compliance checks, he said. The process might result in shareholders losing time and generally finding business more complicated but that is a bigger picture, law and economics-type question, he said. The Farmlands website says to comply with the law it needs to check ID, address, understand your business structure and in some cases, it might mean obtaining financial information. The checks are designed to protect shareholders from identity theft and fraud, the co-op says. PGG Wrightson strategy and corporate affairs general manager Julian Daly said PGG Wrightson has systems and processes in place across several other business units to manage compliance with anti-money laundering law. Early this year PGW implemented a working group in PGG Wrightson Real Estate to ensure the business is ready for the application of the law to real estate services. The working group is well down

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Deer, velvet prices remain high Annette Scott annette.scott@globalhq.co.nz RECORD high venison and velvet prices are expected to remain stable this season but the deer industry is warning the upward trend won’t continue forever. Apart from a brief downward dip in prices two years ago, driven by uncertainty about regulatory changes in China, New Zealand velvet production and prices have had a buoyant eight years. And on the back of reasonably stable consumption in Asia increasing in line with production growth in NZ, the velvet market this season is expected to hold up. But Deer Industry NZ Asia manager Rhys Griffiths cautions the trend cannot continue forever. There are always unknowns that could upset the market, such as an escalation in the trade war between China and the United States but, based on all the known factors, deer farmers can expect another good year. “Major velvet exporters and DINZ are working closely together, building demand with major health food companies in Korea. “These companies prefer to deal direct with their NZ suppliers and put high value on price stability. “It gives them the confidence to invest in product development,” Griffiths said. Branded health foods based on NZ velvet have transformed the Korean market. Creating a similar product category in

DO IT AGAIN: Deer Industry Asia manager Rhys Griffiths want to replicate the success achieve in Korea in China.

China is now an industry priority. “In contrast, for the commodity traders who still buy two-thirds of NZ velvet price instability can be a good thing so despite good prices we are putting a lot of energy into building strong relationships with manufacturers and marketers in our major markets. “We are taking control of our own destiny and making the commodity traders less relevant.” Griffiths said 200 tonnes of the expected 725-tonne harvest will go to health food companies selling high-value, branded products in South Korea, a market segment that didn’t exist 10 years ago. Since then, following the lead of the Korean Ginseng Corporation,

30 companies have developed and marketed 73 velvet-based health food products, most of which are enjoying strong consumer demand. Of those, 55 are based on NZ velvet with the NZ provenance strongly promoted. NZ wants to repeat that success story in China. Griffiths says DINZ has been working with Chinese regulatory agencies to provide a clear path for imports of NZ velvet to manufacturers in China. “Health food marketers in China are very much aware of the success of velvet-based health foods in Korea but they want to be sure that the velvet they are buying is legitimate and is

available in sufficient quantities at stable prices before they invest the large sums needed to develop and market new products.” It took several years for DINZ and exporters to interest Korean health food manufacturers in developing velvet-based products. It will be the same for China, where DINZ is talking to some firms considering whether to take the plunge. On the venison front farmgate prices reached record levels in the year ended June with the Ministry for Primary Industries latest Situation and Outlook Report forecasting a further increase in the year ending June 2019 when total export revenue is expected to reach $200 million, a five-year high. DINZ venison marketing manager Nick Taylor said prices upward of $11/kg are largely related to constrained supplies versus strong demand indications and a correction is expected as the market begins to baulk. “There’s obviously a price ceiling and we are seeing some resistance starting to show in the market feedback we are getting over the past couple of weeks, particularly in the seasonal German game market. “We are starting to see resistance at the restaurant level and prices are coming back a little but the good news is the markets for this season are looking to remain stable.” But, like velvet, the record

We are taking control of our own destiny and making the commodity traders less relevant. Rhys Griffiths DINZ high prices can’t last forever. “The end story is we are competing with a number of other proteins available in the market and when the likes of the South American beef prices come back a tenderloin of beef looks very attractive and the chefs will switch.” With NZ deer farmers still rebuilding herds the supply versus demand driving NZ venison prices is expected to self-correct without major impact. “Indication is slow and steady growth, which is good for market stability.” Primary Growth Partnership projects are focused on growing alternative markets to take extra supply as herd numbers build and more product becomes available. “As an industry we are looking forward to address these issues and meantime the markets still want NZ venison so it’s about more focus on how we produce it here in NZ to have a competitive point of difference,” Taylor said.

What makes Huntaways bark? Neal Wallace neal.wallace@globalhq.co.nz SCIENTISTS are examining the genetic make-up of Huntaway farm dogs to determine if their propensity to bark loudly and continuously comes from a single gene. Otago University anatomy scientist Alana Alexander said discovering the barking gene could help people choose suitable dogs as pets, especially in urban settings. The most common reason dogs end up in pounds is excessive barking so the technology will enable dog buyers to check if their prospective pooch has the

Huntaway barking gene. “The idea is to be able to pick out the gene that influences barking but you never really know. “We hope it is one gene having a big effect and not a number of genes with multiple effects.” Alexander is seeking DNA and other details from about 50 Huntaways with the samples sent to the lead researcher, New Zealand scientist Jessica Hayward who works at Cornell University in New York. Those samples will be tested against a large DNA dog data base held by US company Embark to single out the barking gene or genes. Alexander said Huntaways are

a distinctive breed originating from NZ and one of the few bred specifically to bark. “It originated here, which is quite a cool story.” Aiding the research is the enthusiasm of Huntaway breeders and their extensive breeding records. They are being asked to take a saliva sample and fill in a questionnaire on other dog attributes. Alexander said heading dogs are not recognised as their own breed, originating from border collies on which there is a data set. Researchers expect to know early next year if they have discovered the barking gene.

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Fonterra plans energy strategy ELECTRICITY is probably Fonterra’s best long-term energy option but the company says it will need a combination of fuels at its sites as it works toward its 2050 net zero emissions target.

New Zealand’s biggest exporter operates 30 plants nationally and is a major user of gas and coal for its milk powder drying. It expects to start running its Brightwater plant near Nelson on

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Global operations chief operating officer Robert Spurway said Fonterra is serious about meeting its 2050 target. Getting there will involve combinations of fuels and incremental changes as new capacity is added or old plant replaced. The choices available will vary regionally and will need to evolve over time as the cost of renewables comes down, he said. Energy efficiency gains also remain key. In the North Island, where the company has more fuel options, the company will probably move away from coal sooner rather than later. But whether it will require gas to play a transition role at the three southern sites is hard to assess. “If we can jump straight to full renewables without gas – we will,” he said. “Electricity is probably the most sustainable option for thermal heat over time.” Electrification of transport and heavy industry alongside largescale afforestation will be key planks of NZ’s efforts to meet its 2050 net-zero emissions target, the Productivity Commission reported in August. But Spurway said electrification of the firm’s biggest sites is not a short-term option. Changing Fonterra’s Edendale plant, northeast of Invercargill, to electricity would increase the site’s operating costs by about 50% and would require about $160 million to upgrade the supply to the site. Stirling was selected for the company’s electrode boiler trial because the OtagoNet grid can absorb it without a major upgrade. The change, now in detailed design work, will also make a meaningful contribution to the firm’s emissions reduction by displacing about 9700 tonnes of coal annually. As part of its sustainability target Fonterra has committed to getting its 2030 emissions 30% below a 2015 baseline. It has also pledged to open no new coal-fired capacity from 2030. Spurway said energy efficiency will also be a core focus in the next 10 to 15 years with the installation of more efficient boilers, greater use of heat recovery and more use of industrial-scale heat pumps to reduce the company’s total thermal energy requirements. Fonterra’s starting point for any plant expansion is whether it can be done without increasing energy demand. The installation of new water treatment capacity, a new milk protein concentrate plant and an anhydrous milk fat plant at Edendale in 2015 was done within the site’s existing energy load. Fonterra’s energy reductions since 2003 are equivalent to 43 years’ supply for a city the size of Tauranga. Coal remains a fuel of last resort in the South Island and Spurway will be disappointed if the firm fails to meet its commitment on new boilers. But when setting that target

the company was conscious of its regulatory obligation to take any extra milk volume coming into the market. Woody biomass has a role to play in getting emissions down but will generally be limited to co-firing. Dairy farms and dairy factories don’t tend to be where there are a lot of trees, he said. And emission reductions can be quickly eroded or turn negative the further biomass has to be trucked. NZ Oil and Gas and its partners in the Barque prospect off the Oamaru coast have talked up the potential for a major offshore gas find to reduce coal use by South Island food processors or to supply an export methanol industry or displace imported fertiliser. Spurway said Fonterra would have found South Island gas fairly interesting a few years ago as a low-emission alternative to coal. And while he would never say never, that option might now simply be too far off given it might take more than 10 years to develop any find then get the gas to Fonterra’s sites. Fonterra is still assessing what the Government’s proposed ban on new offshore exploration might mean for its North Island gas options.

Fonterra’s energy reductions since 2003 are equivalent to 43 years’ supply for a city the size of Tauranga.

While the ban could reduce gas supplies long-term, that volume is more likely to be surrendered by large-scale users that might have other options internationally. Fonterra could invest in gas to reduce its coal use and emissions even if gas does not remain in its fuel suite longer term. But that’s why a clear understanding of emissions rules and the broad policy framework around energy is so important, he said. While the Government tends to put a big emphasis on rising carbon costs, Spurway said the company is counting much more on the cost of alternative energy coming down to help meet its emission goals. Geothermal is another area it thinks about and not necessarily in terms of direct steam use. While electricity is not 100% renewable, it can be distributed around the country. So the company is keen to work with energy suppliers and come up with the best strategic options to meet its requirements for sustainability, viability and security of supply. And that could include underwriting new renewable generation developments – at the right price. – BusinessDesk

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Tourist trade can benefit farmers Richard Rennie richard.rennie@globalhq.co.nz

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WORK TOGETHER: Tourism Council chief executive Judy Chen says there is plenty of room for greater tourism and primary sectors collaboration.

The perception of being a destination for food and drink is not as strong as it could be and that’s the opportunity. John Bennett ANZ gain a lot from incorporating tourism into its income stream. Meantime, interest in the farming sector that produces many of the food products is very strong among tourists. Over half of Chinese tourists coming to NZ will visit a farm or orchard, enjoying the chance to engage directly with the people and places growing food they are becoming more familiar with. “It could be there is the opportunity there for better collaboration between tourism

and farming, working together for a food experience. “What we do see is those farmers who manage to combine their farm business with tourism and food play a big part in also getting tourists off the usual busy tourist routes, offering quite a different experience.” And the value in joining the two offers returns that can reverberate for years to come. Over 60% of tourists buy products at home they first bought on their trip and, importantly, NZ’s three biggest tourism markets, China, the United States and Australia are also our three biggest export markets. Almost 80% of foodie tourists like to take food and drink to enjoy at home, particularly Gen X and Millennial tourists. “These are also the same tourists who are looking for that new-world type food experience who may also be seeking a sustainable, grass-fed type food product and are prepared to pay to come here and enjoy it.”

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at 62%, compared to 45% for Chinese. Of those who do regard NZ as a food destination, 30% regard it positively and only 10% negatively. In contrast Italy and France have only 15-20% of visitors with neutral expectations and the remaining 80% have a positive impression. ANZ central region commercial and agri manager John Bennett said despite the neutral vacuum there is still plenty of potential. “It is not as if we are doing anything particularly badly. “It is just that the perception of being a destination for food and drink is not as strong as it could be and that’s the opportunity.” Tourism Council chief executive Judy Chen said the niche of food travellers has developed rapidly in the past five years. But she suspects part of the reason NZ still has to firm up its identity in the niche comes from this country’s cuisine being difficult to pinpoint. “It’s not just hangi and it’s not just fish and chips. “It is varied but we also face a balancing act between using quality ingredients but also trying to introduce the stronger flavours Asian palates, in particular, may expect. Their interpretation of salty and spicy could do with some more understanding. “It can be a challenge though – how do you engage with over 50% of Chinese tour groups that choose to eat in a Chinese restaurant and then complain the food there is not as good as at home?” She agrees there is plenty of room for greater collaboration between the farming and tourism sectors. Still new to her position, she hopes to engage more with a sector that generally stands to

THE Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership trade and investment pact will come into effect next month after Australia’s ratification pushed the deal across the minimum acceptance threshold. The deal has been ratified by New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Japan and Singapore. Australia’s confirmation started the 60-day countdown for the first round of tariff cuts now scheduled to come into effect from December 30. “The timing means there will be the added bonus of a second round of tariff cuts on January 1 for NZ exporters into those markets which apply a calendar tariff year,” Trade and Export Minister David Parker said. “In the case of Japan this second round of tariff cuts would fall due on April 1.”

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Partnership. Countries including NZ and Japan tried to revive the Asia-Pacific trade and investment pact after United States President Donald Trump walked away from the initial deal. The Labour-led administration was wary of the TPP and was reluctant to sign unless it could restrict foreign buyers of residential property and water down some of the more onerous investor-state dispute resolution provisions. NZ has signed side letters with Australia, Peru, Malaysia, Vietnam and Brunei excluding the use of ISDS provisions. Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Malaysia, Peru and Vietnam haven’t yet ratified the deal. – BusinessDesk

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Food and tourism sectors need unity Richard Rennie richard.rennie@globalhq.co.nz LEADING food writer Lauraine Jacobs has welcomed the ANZ report calling for better connection between New Zealand’s food producers and those who visit to eat it. Jacobs, former editor of Cuisine magazine, author and food columnist said the report has come the closest yet to identifying where NZ should be lifting its game to entice more highspending foodie tourists. “It is a positive thing after the likes of myself shouting and screaming about this for a number of years. “But we heard at the launch of the report from Tourism NZ how tourists are coming here for our clean air, scenery and space and my concern is we are still not appreciating the opportunities that lie beyond that. “At present food comes a distant second to scenery.” Her concerns were reinforced by the report that said almost half the

visitors to NZ have a neutral view on what this country offers for food and beverage experiences. That compares to less than 15% for food culture heavyweights France, Italy and Spain. The one area the report did not address was what NZ is going to do about the disconnect between farming, food and tourism. She cited the example in the report of Roots Restaurant in Lyttelton and owner Giulio Sturla’s tough battle to establish supplier relationships with local growers and producers to ensure he can provide a strong regional focus to all dishes served. He has managed to achieve 80% Canterbury food content and 90% wines on his menu but maintains NZ needs to up its game to meet visitors’ expectations for regionally grown food. Jacobs is a strong advocate for NZ to develop more regionalised cuisine offerings, similar to what Italy has been doing for generations, with local iconic ingredients unswervingly served. “For example, if you were in

Marlborough, a tourist may only have two eating experiences, dinner and breakfast, and they should know they will find green shelled mussels on the menu in some shape or form.” She cautioned there is also a risk Tourism NZ will keep the focus on international visitors when domestic tourists are also a valuable part of the market. Spending by Kiwi tourists last year was $21.4 billion compared to the $14.5b international visitor spend. Total tourist spend on retail and served sales of alcohol and food amounted to $6.7b, the fastest growing category of all tourism expenditure types. “Should we get another global financial crisis the first market to fall over will be international tourism and there is significant value in working harder on our domestic tourists’ interest in food and where it comes from.” The number of high-country stations and farms actively offering farm stay tours provides an excellent springboard to a

JOIN THEM: New Zealand needs to link tourists with regional foods, writer Lauraine Jacobs says.

fuller food experience for visitors. “They might involve those operations collaborating with a talented chef to deliver a more interesting, varied interpretation of NZ produce than simply offering Watties’ peaches and ice cream for dessert.” She believes there is also a good market for a network of higher end lodges in NZ where the key focus is first and foremost on quality local food. It is a market Italy has identified and established its extensive Agriturismo network on. It has lodges and homesteads integrated into rural communities, maintaining authentic traditions

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New law to seal iwi-council deal Tim Fulton timfulton050@gmail.com FRESHWATER management in Canterbury has been easier with Ngai Tahu formally represented at the table and in the field, the Canterbury Regional Council chairman Steve Lowndes says. Environment Canterbury (ECan) and the iwi want to continue the practical benefits of having two Ngai Tahu appointees on the council. The proposed Canterbury Regional Council (Ngai Tahu Representation) Bill extends the existing representation formula beyond next year’s ECan elections when transitional law for ECan governance expires. “The practical benefits of representation have been have been proven over the last eight years, not least the greater efficiency in planning and consenting processes, reduced costs for both council and consent applicants and the council’s role in earthquake recovery,” Lowndes said. Ngai Tahu had played a pivotal role in building the social capital and community ownership of solutions that underpin water and land management, he said.

GOOD THING: Having iwi representative helps the council and ratepayers, Environment Canterbury chairman Steve Lowndes says.

CARRY ON: Certainty means iwi can continue to build the relationship with the council, Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu Kaiwhakahaere spokeswoman Lisa Tumahai says.

Council and iwi often cite cogovernance of Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere near Christchurch as an example of the partnership. They have described their Whakaora Te Waihora programme as an extensive one over at least two generations to restore and rejuvenate the mauri and ecosystem health of the lake and surrounding wetland.

Iwi, council staff, landowners and myriad agencies have been working on the project for 10 years and expect it might be 35 more years before they achieve their goal. Lowndes said co-governance between the council and iwi provides confidence to tribal members their voices are heard. “The benefits of continued

representation for Ngai Tahu are ensuring that Te Ao Maori world view is upheld as an essential part of decision-making and in a position of authority in the Canterbury region.” At catchment level the terms of reference for the community-led zone committees provided for the runanga whose rohe is included in a zone to nominate members to

the committees. The new law will not affect the council’s planning framework. Governance representation is also the most effective way to meet statutory obligations under the Resource Management Act and the Local Government Act, Lowndes said. “We have seen good outcomes for the region and the ratepayers.” Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu Kaiwhakahaere spokeswoman Lisa Tumahai said having the certainty of two representatives means the iwi can continue to build its treaty partnership with the council. “Mana whenua representation over the past eight years has proved effective in key kaupapa that affects our land and our people, including freshwater management. We absolutely want that to continue.” The iwi will continue to follow a robust and democratic process to appoint its representatives, Tumahai said. The bill will be presented to Parliament by Labour’s Te Tai Tonga MP Rino Tirikatene and be subject to the usual select committee review. If enacted it will replace legislation that expires in October 2019.

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Westland downgrades its milk price forecast WESTLAND has lowered its forecast payout for this season to $6.10-$6.50/ kg MS, citing a decline in global prices for dairy commodities, especially butter. It previously forecast $6.50-$6.90. Chairman Pete Morrison said the factors driving the revision are largely out of Westland’s control, involving international market forces and an increasing abundance of milk supply globally. Current indications are the co-operative will come in about the middle of the new range. “This, of course, will not be news our shareholders want to hear,” Morrison said. “However, we owe it to them to be transparent about our predictions. “The last thing we want to do is over-promise and under-deliver. It’s better shareholders are prepared now and budget accordingly.” Morrison said some internal factors are also

influencing the payout. “Ironically, we have had a very good start to the season. “However, the build-up to the peak milk period is higher than predicted and lasting for longer. “While this might appear to be a positive for the cooperative the reality is that during peak our processing capacity means we have to produce mostly low-value. bulk commodity powders in order to ensure we can get the milk through. “That means we have to make less high-value product, such as infant and toddler nutrition, which give us the best returns.” But Westland is making much improved progress on the matters it has direct control of. “Westland has the right business strategy with its shift in focus to specialist products produced from milk segregated by qualities such as A2, grass-fed and environmentally sustainable.”

Meat gear still drives income PROVIDING automated equipment, including robotics, for the meat industry remains the main revenue driver for Scott Technology in its latest year. Dunedin-based Scott Tech said it has also begun significant research and development projects aimed at transferring its technology and capability from lamb boning to other species such as beef, pork and poultry. Most of its meat processing technology is sold to Australian customers. Sales for the year ended August 31 were $45 million, a 14% lift on the $39.58m a year earlier. Total group sales for the year were $181.78m, a big lift on the $132.6m previously. All but about $12m of sales were in exports. Operating earnings (Ebitda) rose 21% to $19.8m but earnings otherwise were close to the previous year’s levels with pretax profits up just 1% to $15m and the aftertax profit rose to $10.77m from $10.26m. Meat processing sales became the

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SURVIVAL: Reigning Young Farmer of the Year Logan Wallace insists on strict safety procedures for himself and anyone else on his farm, without exception.

Winner champions farm safety YOUNG Farmer of the Year 2018 Logan Wallace has always been strongly committed to robust risk management on his farm and to health and safety leadership for the agricultural students he hosts. However, working as a Land Search and Rescue volunteer has also seen Logan, who farms 290ha at Waipahi, south Otago, incorporate lessons from his LandSAR training into his riskmanagement programme. “I’ve been with LandSAR for three-and-a-half years and over the past two years, in particular, we’ve done a lot of training with the police,” Wallace said. “That includes Take5, taking a few minutes to plan and think about and discuss what you are about to do and how you are

going to manage that and, if you encounter a hazard, pausing to do that again. “The same applies to farming. “You take a few minutes before you start a job to think about the best tools or vehicles for the task and conditions and if you encounter an unexpected hazard you stop and consider the best way forward. “It’s not about paperwork or big formal processes, it’s just pausing and planning and after a while that just becomes automatic.” Logan leases the intensive sheep breeding and finishing business from his parents, farming 2300 Romney Texel ewes, 700 hoggets and 400 trading sheep. He farms alone but his father

Ross still helps a lot. He’s a member of Clinton Young Farmers and won the national final, in Invercargill, in July. “There’s a strong focus on health and safety in the Young Farmer events too so I took a lot of learnings from that. “Growing up, my parents also always had strict rules in place. “I wasn’t allowed to drive the tractor until I was 12 and then only once they were confident I was well trained and well equipped to handle it. “I wasn’t allowed to use the chainsaw until I had completed a chainsaw course and safety equipment like chaps, helmets and steel toecaps have always been compulsory.

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“The approach to helmets was a bit different back then but we always had to wear helmets when we were learning to ride the farm bikes.” The major risks Wallace has identified on his farm include vehicles and machinery, particularly tractors, and the steep terrain in some paddocks. “We always make sure the tractor is set up properly with the correct amount of ballast. “Before I take the tractor out with a heavy load I plan my route so that I’ve offloaded most of that before I get to the steeper paddocks. “I’ve got a heavier tractor now but with the older one, with hay bales I’d always make sure I had a counterbalance with a bale on the front and a bale on the back. “Another of our risks is we have an old belt-drive pump for dipping. We only use it for about two days a year and it has a wooden guard rail but I take further steps to isolate it as much as possible. “We don’t use contractors a lot but when they are coming onfarm I always have a discussion with them beforehand about what they will be doing, anything I need to know about their work and anything they need to know.” Wallace has also seen a difference in the requirements for students. “When I was at Telford we always had to wear helmets at college but it wasn’t compulsory during work experience. Now their students are required to wear helmets on vehicles at all times, whether the farmer does or not. “I have one student here at a time and when they first arrive I

It’s not about paperwork or big formal processes, it’s just pausing and planning and after a while that just becomes automatic. Logan Wallace Farmer do an induction with them and then I take them around the farm, with a copy of the farm map, and show them all the hazards and discuss how we manage them and we mark the hazards on the map. “I could just give them a printout with the hazards marked up but I find it’s a lot more real and effective for them this way. “Then, before any job, we discuss the safest way to do it and they don’t get to use a vehicle or do any task until I’m confident they are ready to do it safely. “I do take them on the fourwheeler with me when I am teaching them how to drive it because I think it’s safer to show them that way than have them following me on a separate bike. But we stick to a very limited area with some of the paddocks strictly no go and to a strict speed limit. “They are very keen to try new things but if they don’t bring their PPE with them – like overalls and steel toecaps – they don’t get to do it. “On occasions I’ve had students sitting out because they have forgotten their PPE. There are no exceptions.”

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How to manage your busy season STAUNCH: But not afraid to ask for help. All Black Sam Whitelock relies on his team mates and makes sure he has a break planned.

WHETHER you’re a farmer or a grower at some point in the year your busy season will kick in. It’s no different for me as a professional rugby player and right now, I’m in my busy season. We all view busy differently but for most of us it can be an overwhelming time. I thought I’d share three things I lock in to help manage the ups and downs of what is a hectic couple of months for me and my team mates.

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When I’m under the pump and really don’t feel like doing another 30 minutes training in the middle of a northern winter in the pouring rain, especially when I know its summer back home and barbecue time, I remind myself why I’m here and that I’m doing what I love. I can choose to be frustrated by those extra 30 minutes or I can look at them as the advantage we’ll get on game day. So, personally, I say to myself “I need to be here so let’s make the most of it” and I power through and give it everything. At some point we all have our own 30 minutes – that point when it feels like a bit too much. Perhaps it’s lambing and calving and you’re out there in the freezing cold or perhaps you’re into the last days of harvesting and need to draw on what’s left in your tank, both physically and emotionally. Whatever it is for you, if you’re feeling under the pump in that particular moment, consider taking a bit of time to change your frame of mind and think about the bigger picture as to why you’re doing what you’re doing and what you love about it most of the time. Whatever you’re working on, chances are you can’t do it alone. I’ve got 14 other guys on the field helping me for 80 minutes so don’t be afraid to ask for help. We’re not. Also, think about all the people you need in your team to help you through. In rugby people see the contributions of the players and the coaches but there’s a stack of others out of the limelight helping. For those of us who are dads that includes our partners back home. They might be on the other side of the world but they’re part of the team looking after our families and it means a lot. Whoever you have as your core team or support crew it’s important everyone knows what they need to do and, equally as important, ensure everyone feels valued for their contributions. When the time is right make sure you celebrate the successes. Once my busy season is over I have a break planned – barbecues, some travelling, time with family and time on our new farm in Hawke’s Bay. Research done by Frarmstrong shows getting off-farm is the number one challenge farmers and growers identify as a barrier to their wellbeing. It’s tough but not impossible. If you’re coming out of your busy season or heading into it ask yourself what you can do to try to plan for a break once the pressure comes off. Having a break to look forward to at the end of the season helps me to get through. I find putting it in my diary well ahead works best so I plan other things around it. Those are just some of the things I lock in. You might have your own and if you do why not share them on Farmstrong’s Facebook page where this article will be posted. Share your tips to help other farmers and growers get through the ups and downs of farming.

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Win a free trip to Europe THEY say travel is the best education so Farmers Weekly is giving one lucky reader the chance to take a closer look at an important and emerging part of the farming world. Farmers Weekly has teamed up with C R McPhail to launch the Global Trek, a farming tour of central and eastern Europe. We’ve got one all-expenses-paid ticket to give away for the trek. The tour, beginning on June 8 next year, will take in six nations beginning in Germany before heading southeast through Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary, with an optional add-on to Romania. As well as taking in some of the great tourist sights participants will visit farming operations and be able to talk to farmers, industry leaders and government and trade officials about the primary industries in that part of the world. In Germany the group will hear from the New Zealand ambassador and NZ Trade and Enterprise about the state of trade in Europe and how NZ fits into that changing landscape. Poland is an emerging dairy producer though farm sizes are

still very small compared to NZ. Trekkers will hear about the state of the primary industries there and visit a number of farms and an agri-tourism facility. Arable farmers will be interested in the Czech Republic where corn, wheat and barley fields dominate. Hungary is home to the largest natural grassland in central Europe and they also run Merinos there so a stop at a farm will inform the group on how they grow fine wool in the northern hemisphere. As well as learning from European farmers the Global Trek group can no doubt educate their northern farming counterparts with what they know about farming without subsidies. European farmers face changes

to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) system that will influence how they manage their land and stock. In Hungary, for example, innovation and development is mainly funded through subsidies while for the sheep farming sector the CAP is a lifeline. With the CAP period ending on 2020 there are economic uncertainties in the primary industries there. But while farming is a feature of the trek, sightseeing and shopping will also play a big part in the tour from day to day. C R McPhail managing director Ron McPhail said the trek will offer a unique experience for farmers. “We’re excited to partner with

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RETIRING: Martyn Dunne is stepping down after leading the Ministry for Primary Industries through its first five years.

MPI’s trade focus pleases Dunne Running and organising 3000 people and meeting the demands of all stakeholders has had its fair share of challenges for retiring Primary Industries Ministry director-general Martyn Dunne who left his post last week, clocking up 50 years in public service. He talks to Annette Scott.

HEN he closes the door for the last time as he leaves his office at the Ministry for Primary Industries Martyn Dunne is confident he’s made a difference in his five years as the organisation’s top dog. Appointed as director-general in 2013 he took on the role with a background of military experience that set him in good stead to tackle any battles ahead. Five years on he says he’s not just been about dealing with responses. “There’s been a lot of work in the organisation turning it into an upward trajectory. “It’s about experience but also understanding the rigours and demands of running an organisation, including recruiting the best people to do the work.” Looking back over his five years at the helm Dunne said one highlight has been turning MPI around from an export point of view to increase trade.

“We now have 13 people in countries around the world, the latest in London for Brexit, and those people are making a hell of a difference dealing with stakeholders to satisfy their demands and New Zealand is better off for it. “Trade continues to rise in virtually every sector – except wool but we are working on that.” Demands on the biosecurity front will be an ongoing challenge. “How we can bring together the demands of biosecurity from farming practices, sustainability, integrated farm plans, taking in the demands of the National Animal Identification and Tracing scheme and Mycoplasma bovis for the future – all together into a consolidated picture is a key focus.” “M bovis, God willing, we might just crack this.” Creating accessibility for stakeholders across the primary industry is another box ticked on Dunne’s to do list. “When I came here they were queued up to get a lot of things resolved. “We got through some real tests.” In his military speak it’s about setting a battle plan. “But it’s got to have flexibility. “I have brought in stakeholders to talk to us about future strategy and three things I’ve been driving home is that all those working in the organisation must have a sense of pride in who they are and what they do. “Pursuit of excellence – doing the best possible no matter what

and giving people the freedom of action to do their job are key to winning any battle and achieving a good result.” Breaking Biosecurity NZ, Fisheries NZ and Forestry into three separate branded branches of MPI has made for more efficient and effective management. “These areas are much better now they are not all one.” As for the biggest challenge Dunne encountered in his fiveyear journey as director-general? “There are challenges every week here,” he said. “When I came into this organisation it was only 18 months old. We moved on and gave everybody a focus.” He cited the infant formula scare as one of the more demanding challenges and Mycoplasma bovis as the biggestever challenge for NZ. “That didn’t faze me. “I have personally been in many situations that get to test leadership experience and capacity. “It’s about making the battle plan and being prepared to sit in, look and listen and adapt where necessary. “You don’t always get it right and sometimes the attack has to take a different front – no one has the ultimate plan always.” As he left his MPI office on Wednesday Dunne clocked up 50 years of public service. The 68-year-old retired army officer, diplomat and senior public servant has a distinguished career record. Before MPI Dunne was NZ’s

high commissioner to Australia, a role in which he was responsible for managing a range of trade issues with one of NZ’s most important trading partners. He was the chief executivecomptroller of the Customs Service from 2004 to 2011, reorganising it into a more adaptable and future-focused organisation with a stronger border protection role.

It’s about making the battle plan and being prepared to sit in, look and listen and adapt where necessary. Martyn Dunne MPI At Customs he was elected chairman of the World Customs Organisation – the largest international organisation responsible for setting global customs, trade security and customs operating standards. Until 2004 he was an army officer for 27 years, including service with the Special Air Service. He commanded the deployment of NZ forces in East Timor from 1999–2001 and was subsequently responsible for the establishment of a single NZ Joint Forces Command where he was a major general. He was made a Companion

to the NZ Order of Merit in 2000 following his service in East Timor. Dunne holds an arts masters degree in strategic studies from La Trobe University, Melbourne. He is a graduate fellow of the Australian College of Defence and Strategic Studies and a graduate of the Australian Army Command and Staff College, Fort Queenscliffe. He is a fellow of the Institute of Management. Dunne is replaced by Corrections Department chief executive Ray Smith. While MPI has copped come criticism over the years Dunne is confident he’s leaving it in good heart. His appointment in 2013 was a fresh start for the fledging superministry, formed from the merger of the Ministries of Agriculture and Forestry and Fisheries and the Food Safety Authority. “Making a difference and making people’s lives better will always be the challenge. “We have done that over the five years and it will happen for many more years yet. “I have been privileged and feel honoured to have been given the opportunity I have had to lead an organisation that can make so much better for all New Zealanders and I’m very grateful for all the assistance I have had to achieve this. So what now? “I’ll take a break, pause and if I am asked to contribute again, I will. Probably not full time but if people think I can assist to help people make a difference – if I could, I would.”

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Quick new disease diagnosis on cards Crop success for subsistence African farmers can mean the difference between life and death so waiting six months for a test to identify a disease in their plants is simply too little, too late. But a device developed by Otago University researchers is cutting that to hours. Dr Jo Stanton has seen her science in action in Africa and told Richard Rennie about it.

SMALL, hand-held device for farmers to diagnose diseases is being developed by researchers at Otago

University. It can be used to detect and name diseases in plants and animals and might also aid in the fight against antibiotic resistance. Researcher Dr Jo Stanton and her team hope the device, being developed with subsistence farmers in Africa, will be ready in two years. In what is a world first, the research team has used it to diagnose, via genomic sequencing, plant diseases affecting African farm crop. The team worked in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda identifying viruses affecting the valuable cassava crop. Cassava, a South American shrub, produces a starchy vegetable root similar to a potato vulnerable to viral pathogens that can wipe out entire plantations. It is a vital staple crop for 800 million people but its supply is constantly threatened by the spread of viruses in countries

OUTREACH: Kiwi scientist Dr Jo Stanton is working with farmers in Tanzania. where food surpluses are rare and crop failure can be catastrophic. Stanton’s August African visit provided the proof of the concept genomic sequencing can be done in hours rather than the six-month wait farmers have had when diagnosing an unknown pest or disease. “We took hand-held molecular diagnostic devices that included the PDQeX from New Zealand company ZyGEM that permits on-site DNA extraction. This was coupled to a United Kingdomdeveloped mini supercomputer for analysis and a portable DNA sequencer.” The Kiwi designed PDQeX machine’s title stands for Pretty Damn Quick Extraction, a humorous but proud acronym and tribute to the machine’s game changing capability. The equipment enables DNA sequencing and interpretation in real time. “What really fascinated us was the interest of the African farmers. “Molecular biology is not a spectator sport but they stayed around for the full analysis time – they did not understand exactly

what it was doing but they did understand the importance of it and appreciate just how valuable and timely this information would be to them.” The trial farm for her genomic sequencing visit is 1400km from the former Tanzanian capital of Dar es Salaam. Last year a farm nearer the city had already benefited from the technology’s timely results. “This woman’s crop – and the majority of farmers are women – had been affected by a virus. “The sequencing identified the virus and it was possible to rip out the infected crop and replant with a resistant one within the season. “It meant she went from a zero yield crop to a 35t/ha crop. “She had never been in a situation where she had a surplus before.” She was part of a cassava growing group comprising five women farmers and Stanton estimates the timely resowing of the crop affected the lives of 3000 people in that district. “Personally, this is very rewarding work.

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“It has been a complete privilege to be on the ground and see the outcome of our work in such a positive way.” Ultimately the researchers want a hand held device that encases the three separate components they used in the proof of concept stage. But in terms of product design Africa brings its own challenges. There is no mains power in rural areas, no internet connectivity, roads are difficult and distances great. “And it also needs to be farmerfriendly in terms of how it is used. “It is no good if it requires the likes of a molecular biologist to be around to operate it and interpret the results.” That brings the further challenge of developing software for decision-making based on data interpretation. The self-contained device is likely to be a couple of years away and represents a huge advance from technology that used to require an entire laboratory and cooling and heating equipment to deliver the same results.

Funding has been secured through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Endeavour Research Fund to take it to this stage. The device could also be useful for NZ farmers. “Imagine if we had had such technology when Psa broke out. “It could have helped identify very early on what orchards were infected and, just as importantly, what ones weren’t and contained it very quickly.” She is uncertain if it would have identified M bovis earlier, given it was not looked for until much later in its spread, but it would help contain its further spread with its rapid test results done and delivered on farms, compared to sending samples to distant labs. Stanton can see the day when such a piece of kit is standard issue for vets, council staff and lab technicians. “It could also be used to identify antibiotic resistance in animals and help tailor the right treatments and slow the spread of resistance development.”

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EDITORIAL

Save the world but destroy the nation

t became necessary to destroy the town to save it,” was how an unnamed American army officer described the 1968 obliteration of the city of Ben Tre by bombing during the Vietnam War. Fifty years later this antithetical quote could apply to how agricultural dependent New Zealand meets its international commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, especially following a report in last week’s Farmers Weekly that to be carbon neutral by 2050 could cost the economy a trillion dollars. Given its disproportionate agricultural emissions the sector will be required to shoulder some of the load for NZ to meet its Paris Agreement emissions reductions. But to paraphrase the American officer, we cannot destroy NZ’s economy to save it, and worryingly the Government appears to be getting advice where that could happen. There is a view the Ministry for the Environment’s Zero Carbon Bill economic analysis, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s report on livestock methane emissions and the Productivity Commission saying 2.8m ha of forestry is needed for NZ to be carbon neutral are all short on extensive financial analysis, especially given their subject. AgFirst economist Phil Journeaux certainly felt concerned at what he saw as failure to acknowledge the economic impact of a low-carbon economy and the rejection of independent financial analysis on the subject. Let us not forget NZ accounts for 0.22% of global emissions yet the United States (14.75%) and Russia (4.86%) have not ratified the Paris Accord so are not obligated to reduce their emissions. Both China (25.9%) and India (6.43%) have favourable conditions to meet their targets. Given concessions to the world’s biggest polluters and others refusing to comply, any NZ savings will have minuscule global impact. NZ should address its emissions not by cutting production but preserving its economic strength to fund research and technology where permanent gains will come from and that requires accurate forecasting. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has called climate change her generation’s nuclear-free moment. It is in nobody’s interest if tackling that moment turns us into a low-emitting but bankrupt economy.

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Gut feeling says keep learning THE headline, No reason to drop glyphosate, of your article on October 22 is disingenuous given the last part notes a study from Canterbury University that found bacteria develop antibiotic resistance up to 100,000 times faster when exposed to herbicides such as Roundup compared to no exposure to herbicide. The article cites a study author who said it adds to growing evidence herbicides used on a mass industrial scale, but not intended to be used as antibiotics, can have profound effects on bacteria and could seriously affect the future efficacy of medical treatment of infectious diseases by antibiotics. Not only is there then a serious risk of widespread glyphosate application in agriculture, with the cocktail

of penetrant additives in the herbicide, contributing to future difficulties in human disease prevention, there is a growing body of evidence that there is also a strong link between mental health and our gut health, where we have heaps of bacteria. As the Harvard Medical School says, the gut-brain connection is no joke. It can link anxiety to stomach problems and vice versa. We use expressions like having a gut-wrenching experience or feeling butterflies in our stomach for a reason. Researchers now say the health of our microbiome (the diverse population of bacteria) in our gastrointestinal tract might play a role in our mental health. Shouldn’t we be applying the precautionary principle and, at the least, not doing

practices such as grazing milking cows on pasture just sprayed with glyphosate? With increasing levels of mental health issues in our society, for whatever reason, let’s make sure we are not compounding them by increasing our physical vulnerability with poor handling and use of glyphosate. Let’s learn more about it rather than say there is no reason to drop glyphosate. Jo Leyland Nelson

Unfair I TAKE issue with a statement in Hugh Stringleman’s article on Dr Jason Smith’s farming enterprise near Ruawai. The article states “On his 1994 return to the farm from England he found sustainability was a foreign

concept and conservation wasn’t popular so he set about introducing these concepts to Kaipara farming.” Farmers in Northland and elsewhere in the country were practising sustainability and conservation long before they became buzz words for all the arm-chair conservationists. Areas of bush were being fenced off over 40 years ago and in 1977 a group of farmers formed the Queen Elizabeth ll National Trust, which now has in excess of 180,000 hectares of land covenanted and managed in perpetuity. By all means give credit to Jason Smith for the work he is doing but not at the expense of rubbishing the efforts and achievements of a previous generation of farmers and conservationists. William Simpkin Northland

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Plenty of action in first year Damian O’Conner

HIS past week I’ve been asked several times what I’m most proud of after one year in Government. My initial reaction is we’re only just beginning. But that beginning has seen plenty of action. We’ve been working with the primary sectors to boost the value of what farmers and growers get for their great Kiwi-made products. The $40 million a year Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures Fund is helping to do that by backing projects that move us from volume to value. We’ve launched extension services at the Ministry for Primary Industries to help those working the land get the information they need to run their operations sustainably and profitably. We introduced a manuka honey standard for export to weed out unsustainable, cowboy operators and boost incomes. A domestic standard is also being consulted on. A national organics standard is

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also out for discussion. We’ve put $5m into developing Overseer as an on-farm tool to monitor environmental outputs. We’re working with industry to try to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis at a projected cost of $886m over 10 years. The eradication plan shows the Government’s commitment to rural communities. Spring bulk milk testing is under way and there are positive signs the eradication programme is on track.

For the first time we now have more properties that are back in business than infected. We’re working with farmers to improve waterways and accelerate the good work that is already under way around the country. We’re being open and honest with the farming community, alongside other sectors, about the need for climate change action. We put an extra $9m in the budget for biosecurity to protect our key industries from pests and disease and introduced a rural-proofing policy to ensure that shiny bums working on policy in Wellington take care to properly consider rural NZ when developing initiatives. We’re fixing the National Animal Tracing System because its proper use helps us in biosecurity responses to protect the engine room of our economy. We’re reviewing DIRA – the legislation that established Fonterra and general public consultation on that will start in the next few weeks. We encourage all farmers and Kiwis to have their say. And we’re committed to pursuing high-value free-trade agreements that open markets

CLEVER: By taking a smarter approach the Government is helping the primary sector get more value for what it produces, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor, seen here visiting Fonterra Brands in Vietnam, says.

for our exporters and ensure the benefits of trade flow through to all New Zealanders. These investments are paying off. The economy grew 1% in the last quarter and the biggest driver of that was the primary sector – up 4.2%. MPI’s situation outlook released this month also provided a rosy picture for the country’s economic engine.

Primary sector revenue is forecast to reach $43.8 billion for the year to June 2019, an increase of 2.5% from 2018. That’s helped drive the highest confidence level among sheep and beef farmers since the survey begun in 2010 – 68% are confident about their businesses and future. By taking a smarter approach we’re helping the primary sectors get more value for what they produce.

Gray clouds gather on rural horizon Nathan Guy

HILE the Primary Industry Ministry’s recent Situation and Outlook report for the primary sector looks promising across most area there are gray clouds gathering on the horizon. In the 12 months since the election the Labour-led Government has shown its true colours by introducing many antifarming policies. Government support for irrigation has dried up, research and development funding for the primary sector has almost halved and petrol excise taxes are hurting farmers and growers. There’s also a wide-ranging review of the dairy industry under way that’s making many farmers nervous. I do, however, acknowledge the Government agreeing with industry to fund the phased eradication of Mycoplasma bovis.

TOUGH GOING: More policies being developed are likely to create strong headwinds for rural New Zealand, National’s agriculture spokesman Nathan Guy says.

The response is now progressing well and we all hope it can be eradicated over time. However, more Government policies being developed are

likely to create strong headwinds for rural New Zealand to contemplate. It seems likely greater union access to farms will be granted and a fertiliser and water tax is singled out in the interim Tax Working Group findings as a way for the Government to generate revenue, along with a capital gains tax. Restricting cropping on hill country and regulating winter grazing are the direction David Parker has given his environment officials to cleaning up waterways and are likely to be in place by 2020. Our farmers are well aware of the importance of looking after the environment and continue to make practical improvements to preserve it for future generations to enjoy. Now, 98% of waterways are fenced off from livestock, riparian planting is being implemented and there is more strategic grazing of crops. Water quality is improving, despite critics

continuing to blame farmers, and this is occurring through farmers’ diligence rather than Government regulation. The other unknown aspect following the Climate Change Bill next year is whether animal emissions will be included in the Emissions Trading Scheme. This tax will make our farmers less competitive internationally. It’s clear there are many challenges ahead for farmers and growers. Damien O’Connor’s Primary Sector Council members – pulled together six months ago to give him advice – are already disillusioned with over half of them not bothering to turn up. National holds every rural seat in Parliament bar one. We are proud to represent rural NZ. We’re committed to pragmatic, sciencebased solutions that support rural communities rather than slapping on more taxes. I’m keen to hear your ideas on how we can help rural communities grow and succeed. Please go online to https://www.

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Push pause on zero-carbon Alternative View

Alan Emerson

LAST week’s Farmers Weekly made sobering reading. Highly respected rural economist Phil Journeaux told us the Government has the figures wrong over the cost of mitigating global warming. That was supported in the article by Waikato University environmental economics expert Professor Frank Scrimgeour. Simply speaking, New Zealand wearing a hair shirt over global warming could cost the economy over a trillion dollars. We can’t afford that.

New Zealand wearing a hair shirt over global warming could cost the economy over a trillion dollars. We can’t afford that.

Journeaux said he had written to both Environment Minister David Parker and Climate Change Minister James Shaw outlining his concerns but had yet to receive the courtesy of a reply. I’m not surprised. When Journeaux and Scrimgeour talk I listen and the two ministers should as well. Both are academic heavyweights and you can’t describe either as a bandwagon jumper. Interestingly, neither is on any Government advisory committee to my knowledge, which tells me heaps about their sound scientific and independent approach. We’re a small country with no effect on the world’s climate and while I’m happy doing my bit I want it based on robust science

and sound economic analysis. My concern is that we have neither. Further, while I’m happy to support initiatives that make the world a better place for my children and grandchildren, bankrupting the country in the process won’t achieve anything for either me or them. NZ contributes just 0.2 of a percentage point of world greenhouse gas emissions. Politicians tell us we should be good corporate citizens and we have obligations under the Paris Climate Accord. That’s fine but America emits 75 times more gases than we do and has ignored the Paris Accord. China is an even greater emitter. I’ve read the commentary on the Productivity Commission’s report into a low-emissions economy and its recommendation to plant lots of trees. If we lump all the tree initiatives together we have a requirement to plant two million hectares of trees. The income from those trees, we are told, will be in the form of carbon credits currently pegged at $25 a tonne, up from $17 last year. The international price is $38, well above ours. The commission says its modelling shows the price of carbon will need to increase to at least $75, rising to $200 over the next 30 years if we’re serious about becoming a low-emissions economy. While that’s fine if you’re growing trees it certainly isn’t if you’re getting hit with a carbon tax. In addition to that report there is a review of the ETS and of course the zero carbon legislation that are all up for discussion. Farmers could be forgiven for wondering what’s likely to happen next and the workload at Federated Farmers headquarters must be horrific. My view is we’re long overdue for that restful cup of tea. We’re certainly long overdue for some meaningful, grassroots consultation. We’re told planting trees is the answer, all two million hectares of them. That will save the planet. Iniquitously, just last week Ngai Tahu told us they’re replacing

EXPENSIVE: Professor Frank Scrimgeour supports a claim by rural economist Phil Journeaux the Governments zero carbon target will cost rural New Zealand a trillion dollars.

the Eyrewell Forest North of Christchurch with 14,000 cows. Maybe someone should tell them about global warming, the Paris Accord and zero carbon. The commission said the ETS will encourage tree planting but carbon trading is at the whim of politicians and we’ve had the system changed several times over the years. The problem is, as Journeaux points out, little analysis has been done on the effect of retiring two million hectares of pastoral land to trees. Locally, we’ve had good productive sheep and beef units sold for forestry, which will inevitably mean loss of regular income and employment opportunities with the effect that

will have on local communities and schools. Ollie Belton of Carbon Forest Services says inquiries on carbon trading have become frenetic. He says the commission doesn’t dictate Government policy. “I’m a bit cynical about the price. I’ve seen it before. There’s no market for the product other than Government policy,” he says and that’s scary. Making investment decisions based on political whim isn’t smart in my book. Mike Strang of Farman Turkington Forestry says at $25 carbon credits are cheap and emitters are paying that amount to meet their obligations rather than surrendering the credits they’ve already bought.

He sees next year as being the biggest influx of planting since the early 1990s, restricted only by availability of seedlings and people to plant them. The Government has committed to a zero-carbon economy by 2050 and that will require a lot of trees among a heap of other initiatives. My view is we just don’t know enough about the route we are taking. We haven’t done any sound financial analysis and the science is simply not up to scratch. Until that is fixed we shouldn’t be heading in any direction.

Your View Alan Emerson is a semi-retired Wairarapa farmer and businessman: dath-emerson@wizbiz.net.nz

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Strong progress on origin brand Meaty Matters

Allan Barber

RED meat origin brand Taste Pure Nature is on track to be launched early next year in California, more specifically in the target cities of San Francisco and Los Angeles, with the full support of parties across the industry. Detailed research by Beef + Lamb New Zealand in seven countries has led to the decision to narrow the brand-building activity initially to two key regions, California and Shanghai, with an emphasis on digital marketing and individual brand building programmes in partnership with NZ companies. Both target regions showed strong alignment with the brand story based on NZ’s naturally raised, grass-fed, hormone and antibiotic free beef and lamb but there is a significant difference between them. In California NZ product is available and visible in retail stores but is not supported with a strong origin story. Building the Taste Pure Nature brand to drive awareness and preference is important in this growing grassfed market. China is less developed, particularly for chilled grassfed beef and lamb, and requires improved market access and

channel development before brand-building is justified. However, research shows very clearly the enormous growth potential in both the identified markets for chilled red meat, which NZ product is ideally positioned to take advantage of. Beef consumption in the United States is still increasing and the grass-fed category is growing faster than the market as a whole but Australia has been quicker to capitalise on this trend than NZ. The same is true of the chilled sheep meat category where Australia has built its market share to more than 40% over the five years to 2017 while our share has remained static. B+LNZ’s research identified the Conscious Foodie consumer group as the category to target because of their alignment with the values of NZ red meat production. Conscious Foodies are keen to try new experiences, they are quality conscious, mindful of the environment and animal welfare and aware of origin and animal raising claims. The US grass-fed beef market is estimated to be $4 billion in retail and food service sales, representing 4% of the total US beef market. Research also points to a substantial opportunity for greater carcase utilisation while there exists potential to earn a premium for grass-fed grinding beef, which still represents the majority of NZ exports to the US. In China there is a whole new convenience-based retail sector with exponential growth in

chilled and fresh distribution. A prime example is Alibaba-owned Hema, which can be termed an omni-channel retailer, combining bricks and mortar supermarkets and online, where customers can choose between order and collect, free delivery within 30 minutes in a 3km radius or buy and have your purchase cooked by a chef at an in-store restaurant. Forecast growth in China is mind boggling with beef consumption set to increase by 820,000 tonnes and sheep meat by 630,000 tonnes by 2021. Obviously, NZ produce needs to capture a fraction of this growth but it will be essential to develop programmes to ensure brand awareness and product visibility in the highest-value market segments. The focus on Shanghai is logical because of the sophistication of its retail sector and concentration of conscious foodies though one exporter spoken to questioned the choice because a substantial proportion of red meat consumption is in the northern part of China. There is a huge opportunity for NZ exporters but the sector will have to work together to decide on the most effective growth strategies, including geographical and physical distribution. The exporters have the product and their existing channels to market but will need to decide whether they are happy with their existing distribution capability and their capacity to grow from their present base. B+LNZ will facilitate these discussions to ensure all parties

READY: Greenlea chief executive Tony Egan is keen to see Taste Pure Nature used to sell meat in China.

are agreed on the objectives. Once this has occurred to everybody’s satisfaction the launch of Taste Pure Nature in China can go ahead. Another essential aspect of the origin brand programme will be agreement with the companies on product eligibility criteria and licensing agreements. To be eligible to use the Taste Pure Nature brand all product must comply with an approved Farm Assurance Programme and meet a US Agriculture Department grassfed label claim standard. Initially at least, this particular eligibility standard might be difficult to meet in every case. Greenlea chief executive Tony Egan, who has been involved from the early stages, confirmed his support for the programme and is very positive about the consultation process between B+LNZ, the Meat Industry Association and exporters in bringing it closer to fruition. He is eager to see promotion in

China but agrees it is important not to dissipate scarce resources. Exporters are willing to sign the licence agreement, which will enable them to use Taste Pure Nature in combination with their own company brands in California, though the toolkit is not yet complete. B+LNZ is doing more research into conscious foodie consumers there to better inform localisation of Taste Pure Nature as well as testing brand messaging concepts that will inform the preparation of a 12-month campaign plan and launch in early 2019. All participants agree about the opportunity. The challenge is to compete with other exporting countries, notably Australia, not with the rest of the NZ meat industry.

Your View Allan Barber is a meat industry commentator: allan@barberstrategic. co.nz, http://allanbarber.wordpress. com

At last, the Australians do us a favour From the Ridge

Steve Wyn-Harris

TODAY, as I write, is a significant day for trade for this country as the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership is triggered because the required six nations have signed the pact and now there is a 60-day countdown until it comes into force on December 30 – a great Christmas present for many exporters. Australia has completed the six, joining, in order of ratification, Mexico, Japan, Singapore, New Zealand and Canada. The five nations yet to ratify are Brunei, Chile, Malaysia, Peru and Vietnam. Several other countries including the United States,

Britain after Brexit, Colombia, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand and Taiwan have expressed interest. Of course, US President Donald Trump’s quick exit from the original TPP nearly killed it until Japan came into the fold to take that economy’s place and he has since told his officials to investigate joining. Given his posturing against free trade and dragging the US towards an isolationist policy we will just have to wait and see what might eventuate there. We would certainly welcome that economy joining in but not at the expense of agreeing to all its terms. Britain’s announcement of its interest was intriguing given, last time I looked at the atlas, it isn’t that close to the Pacific but it seems its overseas territory, the Pitcairn Islands, allows it to join the club and Japan has said it would welcome Britain’s inclusion. It has been a fraught and tortuous process for many years to get to this point but our

PERFECT: David Parker might seem anti-farmer as environment minister but his performance as trade and export growth minister can’t be faulted. trade negotiators, officials and politicians have persevered and it is finally over the line. David Parker might seem to have it in for farming but he can’t be faulted as trade and export growth minister in getting this through.

There were enough changes in the new agreement from the previous TPP to mollify many of Labour’s voters who were certain Labour wouldn’t support the trade agreement but the likes of Jane Kelsey and other strident critics were never going to accept that as an exporting nation, free trade agreements benefit everyone in the economy. What is heartening with our Parliament passing the bill allowing ratification was the sensible cross-party support. All parties except the Greens, demonstrating their naivety and ignorance of how an export led economy functions, supported it. They should be well pleased when they see the plentiful supply of well-priced mung beans from Vietnam turning up in the healthfood shops. Our economy could benefit anywhere between $1.2 billion and $4b a year. Of immediate benefit for many readers will be our access to the Japanese beef market where the very high tariffs against us meant

we weren’t competitive with Australian beef because of an existing free-trade agreement with Japan. We will now be on a level playing field, saving us some $63 million a year from a reduction in tariffs, with the ability to place more beef into that market. We will also have quite a competitive advantage over the US beef industry, which will continue to pay the 38.5% tariff. There will be other advantages having a free trade agreement with Japan, the third largest economy in the world. The best thing about this deal going live is that with a recent diet of trade wars, increasing protectionism and growing isolationism a group of clever, forward-thinking countries have shown they are prepared to work together in the interests of all.

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

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US ready to do deal with Britain THE United States has kickstarted formal proceedings to negotiate a trade deal with Britain that provides timely and substantive results for US farmers and ranchers. The announcement of President Donald Trump’s intention to do the deal came in the form of a letter from American Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to the US Congress. In the document Lighthizer repeatedly said any deal must be consistent with priorities outlined in the US Trade Priorities and Accountability Act, which requires the reducing or eliminating of unjustified sanitary or phytosanitary restrictions and other unjustified technical barriers to trade.

Successive American administrations have made clear they believe products such as hormone-treated beef and chlorine-washed chicken have been subjected to such unjustified restrictions by the European Union. Though Trade Secretary Liam Fox told the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Exploring Agricultural Export Opportunities conference UK standards are the unique selling point of British produce, he welcomed the letter from Lighthizer, describing the announcement as the first real step towards an independent trade policy. He also appeared to show support for a US-style system

of regulation on agricultural technology such as gene editing, saying he believes future policies should be based on science. “We have to pay attention to any concepts like the precautionary principle, which, if taken too far, can easily become a tool of protection in an economy. “You have to try and balance it with proper scientific advice. “That is the direction I will be pushing for as we move into the post-Brexit world.” Despite the fact Lighthizer’s letter to Congress made clear the Trump administration intends any US-UK trade deal to cover agriculture, Fox said the Prime Minister Theresa May’s Chequers plan could, in practice, limit

READY: United States trade representative Robert Lighthizer has told Congress he has started negotiations on a trade deal with Britain.

Britain’s ability to sign such an agreement. When pressed by AHDB chairman Peter Kendall for a guarantee that imports will have to meet UK standards, Fox said the Chequers deal will force the UK

to maintain regulatory alignment with the EU. “Some would say that could limit our freedom to do trade deals, and to some extent, that is right.” UK Farmers Guardian

High standards needed to maintain European trade

STAY CLOSE: Maintaining European standards to ensure frictionless trade post-Brext is vital for British farmers, National Farmers Union president Minette Batters says.

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“With 500 million consumers in Europe it is obviously a key market and it will remain a key market. “This is globally unique. No one has done Brexit before and no one has gone to 100% Pillar 2 (environmental subsidies instead of payments based on farm area) funding before.” International Meat Trade Association policy director Katie Doherty said in a worst-case, nodeal scenario the UK might be prevented from exporting meat to the EU for at least six months until it receives status as an approved third country for trade. At the same event farm union representatives from other EU countries made it clear there is no prospect of a better deal for UK farmers to access EU markets than the one they enjoy through membership of the single market and customs union. French farming union FRSEA president Arnold Puech d’Allisac said coming to agreements over aligned production standards is

only the first step to frictionless trade with the EU. He also wants the EU to bind the UK into rules on competitiveness to stop it being a conduit for goods from the rest of world after Brexit. Citing the example of cane sugar, it would not be acceptable for the UK to import it from the rest of the world then send refined sugar to the EU because the EU would have both lost an export market to the UK and have less to sell into its domestic market as well. Irish Farmers Association president Joe Healy also said that it will be unacceptable for the UK to harbour ambitions of a cheaper food policy that would disrupt EU food markets and damage European farmers. “I believe EU and UK farm leaders have a shared interest in ensuring that the UK, which is an important market for all European farmers, does not pursue policies that will further drive down food prices.” UK Farmers Weekly

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MAINTAINING the same production standards as the European Union for a time after Brexit is a price worth paying to avoid the seismically bad consequences of no deal, National Farmers Union president Minette Batters says. It is vital to remain tightly aligned with EU rules, at least during the transition period, so trade, as frictionless as possible, can continue with EU consumers. That is also likely to mean an independent United Kingdom will be unable to roll back any of the EU’s crop spray bans or have the freedom to introduce gene-editing or GM technology and will not have a say on future decisions on standards but still have to comply by them. Farmers face an enormous challenge to be able to keep producing the cheapest food in Europe while tackling Brexit trade issues and the loss of areabased subsidies, Batters said, making frictionless trade more vital than ever.

A COHORT of leading researchers is worried a European Court of Justice ruling could stifle crop innovation. The group representing more than 75 European plant and life sciences research centres and institutes said the decision on modern genome editing techniques could lead to a de facto ban of innovative crop breeding. It would prevent farmers from being given the chance to breed a new generation of more climate-resilient and nutritious crop varieties because of the court’s push

for compliance with strict European Union genetically modified organisms law. Dirk Inze, scientific director at VIBUniversity of Gent Centre for Plant Systems Biology and one of the initiators of the position paper, said “As European leaders in the field of plant sciences we are committed to bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to agriculture but we are hindered by an outdated regulatory framework that is not in line with recent scientific evidence.” Researchers said today’s

innovative techniques represent a next step in plant breeding, with precision breeding able to contribute to tailoring crops to a specific area while also considering its environmental factors. But the EU’s high threshold means agricultural innovation based on precision breeding, used to generate crops with improved nutritional composition, improved digestibility and lower content of anti-nutritional components, would come to a halt. National Farmers Union

deputy president Guy Smith said “This latest ECJ ruling is another example of unscientific, over-restrictive regulation that is in danger of turning the United Kingdom and EU agriculture into an unproductive and uncompetitive museum piece. “By denying our farmers access to new technologies, our regulators simply gift our markets to the rest of the world where innovation and advancement are still regarded as virtues not vices.” UK Farmers Guardian

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Europe’s antibiotic ban might apply to imports A BAN on the routine use of antibiotics on farms in Europe might be used by the European Union to block imports from countries that don’t meet its rules. The European Parliament has voted in favour of the ban on member countries’ farms. While the decision still needs formal approval from the Council of Ministers it has already signalled its support for the move. Once the council has given the formal go-ahead a three-year implementation process will be triggered, which means a ban could be in place as early as 2022. Britain’s National Farmers Union has backed an industry initiative for responsible use of antibiotics and said it supports the ban. The union’s animal health and welfare adviser Rebecca Veale said the regulation does not rule out all antibiotic treatment of livestock. The ban will apply only to the routine preventative treatment of healthy animals, known as prophylaxis. That means antibiotic uses such as blanket dry cow treatment will be outlawed and farmers will need to switch to a selective therapy for mastitis instead.

NOT BLANKET: The law doesn’t rule out all antibiotic treatment of animals, National Farmers Union animal health and welfare adviser Rebecca Veale says.

But preventative antibiotic treatments will still be allowed when there is a high disease risk, Veale said. For example, group treatments will be allowed if a disease has been diagnosed in some of the animals and there is a high risk it will spread to others. That is known as metaphylaxis and will still be permissible. However, whether the United Kingdom will adopt a piece of legislation that will come into force after Brexit remains uncertain. A release by Compassion in World Farming, welcoming the ban, quoted Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary Michael Gove as saying the department will work constructively with

stakeholders to agree how the restrictions can be implemented in practice. Veale said discussions are ongoing and nothing can be taken for granted at this stage. A further layer of confusion has been added by recent World Trade Organisation negotiations with the EU. A last-minute addition to recent trade negotiations suggested the EU will ban trade from countries that do not meet its new rules on veterinary medicines. However, future rounds of trade talks could quash the addition because it is likely to be seen as a trade barrier that contravenes WTO rules, Veale said. UK Farmers Guardian

Politician, US cheese is feta A FORMER British Trade Minister has reignited the row over legal protections for locally-produced foods after he backed the idea of importing feta cheese made in the United States after Brexit. Chelsea and Fulham MP Greg Hands, who resigned his ministerial post in June over plans to expand Heathrow Airport, made the remarks on Twitter. His comments came shortly after the European Union’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier name-checked the protection of geographical indications (GIs) as an issue to be dealt with as a matter of urgency for the Brexit withdrawal agreement to be concluded. The United Kingdom government has plans to set up its own GI scheme to protect UK products such as Scotch whisky or Melton Mowbray pork pies but there is no guaranteed protection for European GIs, which would have to re-apply for recognition as opposed to being automatically listed. According to reports, British officials are using GIs, which are a central plank of EU trade policy, as a bargaining chip to

win concessions in other areas more important to the UK. “Britain is right to hold firm on EU GIs,” Hands said. “Why should we ban feta cheese from the US, which tastes at least as good as EU feta and was introduced into the US by Greek-Americans and with the same cultural heritage?” There is nothing geographic in the term feta cheese because it has been made outside Greece for centuries. A UK government spokesman would not be drawn on whether Britain plans to recognise EU GIs under its new scheme, saying “Negotiations on GIs are continuing. “GIs are very important to the UK, both culturally and economically, and that is why we will establish specific GI schemes to protect UK GIs in future. “This means favourites such as Welsh lamb, Cornish pasties or traditional Grimsby smoked fish and all other current UK GI-protected products will continue to be safeguarded in the UK when we leave the EU.” UK Farmers Guardian

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SENSITIVE MAN: Otago Peninsula farmer Brendon Cross adjusts his farming to fit in with the environmental values and tourist ventures around him.

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Success in a tricky place to farm The Otago Peninsula was one of the first areas to be farmed by European settlers and the site of the country’s first co-operative dairy factory. Today farming operates alongside eco-tourism and a proliferation of lifestyle blocks. Neal Wallace visits Brendon and Paula Cross, sixth-generation farmers of Roselle near Portobello.

TAGO Peninsula is a more challenging area to farm than most but, ironically, it has been made slightly easier for Brendon and Paula Cross by the area’s evolution. Roselle Farm, a 200ha property on the shore of Otago harbour about 20km from Dunedin, is one

of several reasonable-scale farms that remain on the peninsula but the steep land, exposure to wind and unreliable rain make farming a challenge. In what is a semi-urban environment with a proliferation of small holdings the owners of some larger properties retired or quit the day to day management allowing the Cross family to lease

GRASS: Cattle graze on Otago Peninsula overlooking Otago Harbour.

those farms and create a sizable business. Brendon and Paula live on Roselle with children Thomas and Hannah and Brendon’s mother Annette. It is 166ha effective of which just 21ha can be cultivated. They also lease two large holdings: Sandymount, 280ha on the peninsula’s seaward coast of

which 245ha is effective and 10ha cultivable, and Hereweka or Harbour Cone, 330ha next to Larnach Castle of which 224ha is effective and 16ha cultivable. Each of those properties has its own stock-handling facilities. They also lease five small blocks to give them a total of about 900ha on which they run 4000 ewes, 35

ENVIRONMENT: Looking over farmland with Hoopers Inlet and conservation reserves to protect penguins, seals, sea lions and sea birds on Otago Peninsula’s seaward coast.

breeding cows and 20 finishing cattle. The peculiarities of farming a steep, climatically challenging environment required some lateral thinking. Brendon said having three sizable but separate blocks enabled him to run separate flocks: an A-flock for replacements on Sandymount, a B ewe flock mated to a terminal sire on Harbour Cone and replacements at Roselle. Most lambs are sold store at weaning, mostly to established clients. “Most of those are committed well before they are weaned,” he said. Roselle has annual rain of 800mm but it is often unreliable and the prevailing coastal winds sap moisture from the soil. Three consecutive dry years several years ago forced Brendon to find another way to grow out his ewe lambs. Now each February replacement ewe lambs are sent to Hamish and Amy Bielski’s south Otago farm to be grown out. As part payment for the grazing the rising hoggets are mated and lambed and the Bielskis keep the offspring.

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HERITAGE: Brendon and Paula Cross are the sixth general to farm on Otago Peninsula.

“It makes it more affordable for us to graze them off for 12 months. “They come back as in-lamb two tooths. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Hamish and Amy.” Because of the steep land the Crosses operate an all-grass system supplemented by a small amount of balage. Brendon’s great, great, great grandfather James McCartney in 1893 bought 20ha next to what is now the homestead where he milked cows, selling cream to the local creamery and using the milk to fatten pigs. Roselle, a 48ha block, was bought by another ancestor in 1925 and over the next 54 years that holding was gradually added to. It remained primarily a dairy farm until 1957 when it converted to sheep. During the 1970s and 1980s Brendon’s parents Ron and Annette improved access, subdivided by fencing and planted poplars and willows to stabilise land. Brendon reintroduced cattle as access to stable land increased. On leaving high school Brendon attended Telford then Lincoln University before spending time building and farming in Hawke’s Bay. Following the sudden death of his father in 1985 Brendon, aged 21, returned home to run the farm, which was carrying fewer than 2000 stock units. He bought it in 1998. Unreliable rain made his early farm ownership years difficult so he took a part-time job working for a neighbour. He now leases that property. He also added to his knowledge, joining the Sheep for Profit farm management programme, which has driven his productivity to levels he previously thought unattainable. It helped him improve feeding, prompted a change in ram breeder and instilled disciplines for weighing and condition-

scoring sheep but he became more focused and structured towards farm management. “Over successive years we have steadily increased production to a level I never thought possible.” That was despite operating a variable, weather-dependent, allgrass system because of the lack of cultivable land. “The variation in grass growth can be great.” Brendon has tried aerial cropping, dubbed spray and pray by some, with mixed results but not having to grow out young stock takes pressure off pasture quality. “So long as we have a certain quality of feed at mating and pre-lamb and spring takes care of itself we can hit our targets.” Typically, he tails about 5500 lambs off his 4000 ewes. Scanning rates have improved markedly from 142% in hoggets and 164% in mixed aged ewes in 2004 to 153% and 180% respectively in 2015. Mating weights have also improved, especially in mixed aged ewes, over the same period. Two-tooths have been steady at about 60kg but mixed aged ewes have lifted from 69kg to 75kg. Brendon said production is about optimum from an input and labour point of view. He employs a part time worker. There could be some scope to start finishing lambs but that is not on the immediate horizon. “I am comfortable with that. I know I sell store lambs every year and the same buyers come back

WEATHER: Low cloud and rain engulf Otago Harbour.

because they’re making a dollar. “I just want a fair price but sometimes you get winners and losers.” Like his ancestors Brendon has learnt to farm within the environmental constraints, so much so that in 2016 he and Paula were named the winners of the Otago Balance Farm Environment Award. Judges said their business is a successful farming operation incorporating the complexities and challenges of farming in a semi-urban environment. Despite the various challenges the farm achieves good stock performance. “Brendon and Paula seem to have struck a balance between maintaining above-average production while enhancing and protecting the environment”, judges said. The farming operation is underpinned by well-developed business planning and an extraordinary commitment to community and building relationships. Brendon said the experience of entering the contest helped his management and he had soaked up advice he got from judges and other farmers. “It was a really positive experience. It is really where I think we need to be headed in farming, that we need to be conscious of what we do and why we do it.” Dunedin urban housing at the head of the harbour effectively makes the peninsula an island but Brendon said that does not

HISTORY: An historic dairy on the farm where William Larnach built Larnach’s Castle in 1871 is part of land that Brendon Cross now leases.

limit his access to contractors and services. Having Des Neill of Otago Airspread as a farming neighbour helps with timely fertiliser application. The 9500ha Otago Peninsula has become a major drawcard for tourists going to see wildlife such as the royal albatross colony, seals, sea lions and penguins and the wild, secluded, coastal beaches, Larnach Castle and other historic landmarks.

Over successive years we have steadily increased production to a level I never thought possible. Brendon Cross Farmer Brendon said that has created some challenges, especially with the area’s narrow, winding roads and his need to move between farms. The influx of visitors has been positive. “It is the joys of farming down here. You come around the corner and find a camper van stopped taking photographs. “For them you can see how novel it is.” He does, however, ensure his tailing pens are out of sight.

That public interaction goes deeper. Harbour Cone, owned by Dunedin City Council, has public walking tracks and groups interested in conservation, which has also been positive because conservation is important to the Cross family. They have set aside two QEII blocks, fenced off a creek and continued his father’s involvement in soil stabilisation. The peninsula community has banded together to form the Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Group to make the peninsula pest-free by 2050. Brendon has been a trustee for many years and chairman. Since 2008, 17,000 possums have been caught and when the group is satisfied numbers are sufficiently low attention will be turned to other pests. The possum eradication started at Taiaroa Head and is slowly working towards the city, which involves rabbit-proof fencing and electric outriggers to create a barrier. Brendon said he tries to operate a simple farming system and while having multiple lessors could potentially be difficult it is important to understand what they want and their expectations. Land next to upmarket accommodation offered by Larnach Castle could be cultivated but given its proximity the lessors have asked it be left in grazed pasture. Equally, that means Brendon is not going to apply fertiliser to such areas.

VIEW: The harbour side of Otago Peninsula looking towards Port Chalmers and Aramoana in the distance.

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Wellsford 295 Waiteitei Road, Tomarata

First class grazing setup!

Lasbyn Properties has long been recognised as one of the premier grazing farms in the region. Boasting an impressive 229 hectares (565 acres) of top-quality farmland, held in three titles, there is a lot to impress.

Tender Closing 4pm, Thu 6 Dec 2018 41 Queen St, Warkworth View by appointment John Barnett 021 790 393 john.barnett@bayleys.co.nz

The predominantly flat to undulating contour has been well subdivided into 110 paddocks, which are linked by a far-reaching limestone race network. An extensive array of quality infrastructure includes a four-bedroom family home with five-bay garaging, a 300m2 implement shed and two large sets of cattle yards. Located in the popular Tomarata area, close to Wellsford, Matakana, east coast beaches and still an easy commute to Auckland

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Matamata 233 Rapurapu Road

Premium dairy unit

This impressive 135ha (more or less) dairy unit would be considered one of the top farms in the Matamata area and has too many features to mention. The excellent 45-bail rotary dairy shed is fitted with ACRs, a Protrack 3-way drafting system, walk-over weigh scales and LIC heat detection camera. Currently 460 cows are milked with split calving and a three year production average of 290,099kgms. Extensive infrastructure complements this great set-up along with a very good all weather race system. The main dwelling, an impressive environmentally-friendly award-winning home built by Peter Vossen Builders, features four bedrooms, ensuite, office, swimming pool and triple-car garaging. There are a further two very tidy dwellings. Enjoy the delights of this property with location, premier soil type and contour, along with an enviable set-up and a majestic home.

Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 29 Nov 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 12-1pm Wed 7 Nov Mike Fraser-Jones 027 475 9680 mike.fraserjones@bayleys.co.nz

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Waihi Beach 22 Golden Valley

Desirable dairy with diverse possibilities An established 79 hectare (more or less) dairy farm in three titles, providing options for all potential buyers. Keep it all in dairy production, diversify part into horticulture or even consider subdivision possibilities. The contour of the quality fertile pastures are mainly flat with rolling hills, perfect for grazing. A good race system services all paddocks that are well subdivided. The water on the property is from a deep well, pumped to a gravity tank that can be pressurised. The last three seasons has produced an average of 66,692 kg/MS from 190 cows, with minimal inputs. The improvements include two quality dwellings – one with tennis court – a modern 26 ASHB milking shed, with in shed feed system; plus a range of sheds for machinery and feed storage. Close to Waihi, providing plenty of support, and Waihi Beach with its exceptional beaches and cafes to enjoy.

Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 4pm, Wed 14 Nov 2018 247 Cameron Road, Tauranga View Tue 12-1pm Mark Spitz 027 442 1295 mark.spitz@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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Oropi 396 McPhail Road

Develop it or farm it

326.5 ha located 20 minutes outside of Tauranga, currently part is used for dairy farm the balance is grazing and winter crops. A summer safe area approx. 235 ha is pasture with the balance in native bush and pines. The extensive farm races and tracks make stock movements easy and have been lined using on farm sources of pumice, rhyolite and brown rock. Subdivided into approx. 50 paddocks pasture renovation has followed winter crops. This supports the neighboring farm by wintering cows and carrying young stock. A three-bedroom home provides accommodation for a manager or a place to stay for the weekend. The Oropi Area is a very desirable place to live with a strong community, sought after schooling, not to mention 15 minutes from Tauranga's newest shopping centre – The Crossing. The added value to this property is the potential to create numerous lifestyle tit

Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 4pm, Thu 29 Nov 2018 247 Cameron Road, Tauranga View 11am-12pm Wed 7 Nov Ben Hickson 021 433 283 ben.hickson@bayleys.co.nz

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Tararua 281 Bridge Road, RD7, Pahiatua

Exceptional contour and location – multiple options “Beaufort” presents one of those rare opportunities to purchase flat and rolling finishing/cropping land only seven minutes from Pahiatua. Offered in two options, 45 hectares flat and fertile land with bore water, shedding and cattle yards and 161 hectares of flat and rolling contour (90% cultivated), a great four bedroom plus office family home with commanding views, good infrastructure, multiple titles and strong fertiliser history. Currently used as a breeding and fattening operation, there is huge potential to intensify this exceptional property further. A 72 hectare hill block runoff located on Hornes Road Ballance, is also being offered for sale. It is currently used as a beef grazing block. When location and contour count “Beaufort” stands out in the Tararua. These three blocks are being offered separately for sale or any combination thereof.

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Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 4pm, Thu 6 Dec 2018 Bayleys, 125 Main Street, Pahiatua View by appointment Rob Deal 027 241 4775 robert.deal@bayleys.co.nz Lindsay Watts 027 246 2542 lindsay.watts@bayleys.co.nz EASTERN REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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Tararua 121 Huia Road, Pongaroa

Farming, forestry, honey and hunting “Bowood” is a well presented 500 hectare hill country breeding property in the Pongaroa district 40 minutes drive from Pahiatua. Wintering around 3700su, this property has been well farmed, maintained, regularly fertilised and subdivided in 43 paddocks. Infrastructure includes a lovely three bedroom “Summit Stone” home with a great outlook in a sheltered and sunny setting. A new covered yard complex has recently been completed as well as new cattle yards alongside. 70 hectares of Manuka/bush is generating significant income from honey as well as providing great hunting of red deer and 26 hectares of mature pine plantings provide further income opportunity. If you are looking for a strong, well farmed breeding unit with good infrastructure and multiple income streams then “Bowood” is well worth viewing.

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Tararua 454 Parkville Road, Eketahuna

190,000kgMS “once a day” Located close to Eketahuna, Spring Grove is a farm reaping the rewards from years of farm and herd development. Milking 550 cows "once a day" on a milking platform of 180ha and a total area of 231ha. Infrastructure includes a 40 aside shed and 400 cow feed pad, two good homes and a sleepout. Considerable investment in races, fencing and regrassing along with the genetically selected herd, have resulted in a top production of 195,000kgMS and a five year average of 183,000kgMS. This property is well consented and in a reliable rainfall area (1,800mm pa). The herd and plant are also available for purchase. Worth consideration at under $28kgMS.

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Canterbury 210 Stubbs Road, Oxford

Foothills grass factory

191ha situated in the favoured high-rainfall foothills area of Canterbury, this proven grass-growing machine has been used as a milking platform for the past 30 years. It currently has 111ha irrigated via a centre pivot, applying 3mm per day onto the heavy soils, from combined well and Waimakariri Scheme water. Well-subdivided with ring-main stockwater supply, this fattening/grazing/cropping property still has future upside through continued subdivision of paddocks and refurbishing the existing homestead. While still very liveable, this appealing home has expansive rooms with character and a great feel, providing a wonderful platform to return it to its former glory. The established gardens provide a sunny sheltered environment – ready for your family. Available as one or in two blocks of approximately 45ha and 146ha, this productive and versatile farm is situated close to Oxford.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 4pm, Thu 29 Nov 2018 3 Deans Ave, Chch View by appointment Ben Turner 027 530 1400 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz Peter Foley 021 754 737

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Seddonville 141 Mokihinui Road

Dairy unit and support block combination

Here is the unique situation of having a first step dairy unit and support block combination to allow you the full set up. Located 45 minutes north of Westport in the temperate climate of the Seddonville basin. Seddonville you might ask - Gateway to the Ghost Road cycle track and a sheltered natural oasis for farming. The property is comprised of approximately 129.28 hectares main milking platform, 34.5 hectares that can be milked off or used as a support block and a further 44 hectares effective runoff. With all these blocks having the ability to walk cows to and fro. With a modern 36 aside herringbone shed with additional concrete feed pad, large multipurpose barns and good cattle yards on the support block you do have everything you need. Two older three bedroom houses and a two bedroom cottage are also located on the property.

For Sale $2,950,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment Shari Ferguson 027 266 6850 shari.ferguson@bayleys.co.nz

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Inchbonnie 2489 Kumara-Inchbonnie Road

180ha developed dairy unit

This 180ha effective dairy unit is located in the less well known area of Inchbonnie on hour inland of Greymouth and less than two hours from Darfield. With a 40 aside herringbone shed at the heart of things you have all necessary out buildings and a three bedroom home plus self-contained sleepout and a three bedroom cottage to accommodate all. Maximum cows milked have been 480 but the current owners have dropped to 370 cows for ease of management. Top production 180,932kgms now consistently 138,000kgms. New effluent system installed this winter, a versatile unit that gives you options. Vendors would prefer a going concern sale as they are retiring. Land, buildings and shares are included.

Asking Price $3,400,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment Shari Ferguson 027 266 6850 shari.ferguson@bayleys.co.nz

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St Andrews 251 Esk Bank Road

Multiple farming options - scale-irrigation-crop-dairy Motivated vendors have instructed us to present all offers. This is a real opportunity for you to own a truly versatile property with scale, within easy commute of Timaru. This 447 hectare property currently utilised as dairy support is partially irrigated by centre pivot and k-line with further potential to utilise this resource. It could be an intensive finishing property for sheep, beef or deer. A range of versatile soils, the majority being well suited to cropping plus an area of lighter soils add to the farming options. Two houses set in nicely established grounds. A good range of sheds including one large steel framed suited to grain storage. Cattle yards with double load out ramp for movement of large numbers of stock, plus a woolshed and yards. Established pine woodlots shelter the property nicely. Multiple titles give options for purchase.

Deadline Sale (will not be sold prior) 1pm, Wed 12 Dec 2018 339 Stafford St, Timaru View by appointment Kurt Snook 027 256 0449 kurt.snook@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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Tomarata Rodney Fabulous finishing farm Keep your day job and enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living an hour's drive from Auckland's Harbour Bridge. Or enjoy your retirement in an enviable location on an easily managed, productive and well-maintained property. The 137 hectare farm (subject to title) is in the renowned farming district of Tomarata. This picturesque property can be enjoyed for its aesthetic values as well as its farming qualities. A good range of farm buildings, excellent stock yards and races. Large comfortable home. Opportunity to tender for several options

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Kingseat 25 Waiau Pa Road 4

Tender (will not be sold prior) Closing 4pm, Thu 22 Nov 2018 41 Queen St, Warkworth View by appointment Christine Thomas 021 560 008 christine.thomas@bayleys.co.nz Raymond Barnes 027 291 0566 raymond.barnes@bayleys.co.nz MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

First time on the market in 150 years A fantastic opportunity to own a large land holding in a high growth area – kiwifruit, avocado growers and a fantastic land bank for a city farmer. • Fertile bare land 40.99 ha / 101 acres (more or less) • Two road frontages, handy to new developments and major arterial roads • 6 inch bore and Irrigation • Horticulture, Large Lifestyle, Landbank and Growers - must view! Take a position in one of the fastest growing regions in Auckland!

Auction (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 5 Dec 2018 Bayleys House, 30 Gaunt Street, Auckland View Wed 12-1pm Ginny Cheyne 021 405 462 ginny.cheyne@bayleys.co.nz Shane Snijder 021 730 488 shane.snijder@bayleys.co.nz BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, PUKEKOHE, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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Netherton 46 Pukahu Road Netherton’s finest dairy operation Welcome to the mighty Waikato. Chuck on your gumboots and settle into this ultimate dairy set up located in the heart of the Hauraki plains. A large dairy operation that is not to be missed. Spread over 122 hectares (more or less) of flat land and comprised of six titles, this property offers nothing short of endless farming possibilities.The dairy shed is reinforced by an array of excellent improvements including multiple O’Neil barns, a variety of implement and ancillary shedding. Situated in the heart of a great rural community, everyday living is made simple here; local schools, shops and other town amenities are easily accessed wit Paeroa only a short 4.2 kilometre drive. Don’t delay securing this premium property for yourself!

Paeroa 306 Maratoto Road 4

Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 22 Nov 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 11am-12pm Mon 5 Nov & Mon 12 Nov Karl Davis 0508 83 83 83 karl.davis@bayleys.co.nz Lee Carter 027 696 5781 lee.carter@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Sound dairy, valley setting A beautiful valley setting, above average rainfall, plus modern improvements. Comprising of two titles this 100ha (more or less) dairy unit supplied OCD 96,000kgMS last season. The cowshed is a modern 30 ASHB built in 2013, complete with 16 automatic cup removers. A range of ancillary shedding located handy to the dairy and central racing makes for functional farming practices, whilst water is supplied via both a council and spring source. The home is an adequate three bedroom with two detached single garages, one with an additional room; perfect for storage or to house extra guests. The location is ideal with Paeroa only 12.7km away. Thames is the second closest servicing town which is also within a handy commute.

Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 29 Nov 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 1-2pm Mon 5 Nov, Wed 14 Nov & Wed 21 Nov Karl Davis 027 496 4633 karl.davis@bayleys.co.nz Lee Carter 027 696 5781 lee.carter@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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Te Awamutu 594 Ngahape Road

Te Awamutu 459 and 502 Te Kawa Road

Dairy farm with great scale Pukewhero Farm provides 132ha (more or less) of gently rolling downs. The property has an appealing layout and well constructed race system. Added improvements at the 36 ASHB dairy shed include a 350 cow capacity feed pad, two concrete silage bunkers and a PKE bunker. The effluent solid separator unit is another recent upgrade. Four year average production is 133,000kgMS. Two bores supply water to the two 5,000 gallon tanks before its further reticulated to the main sheds, troughs and dwellings via a separate line. Accommodation is provided by a three bedroom home, one bedroom unit and a two bedroom cottage.

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Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 29 Nov 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 11am-12pm Tue 6 Nov Stuart Gudsell AREINZ 021 951 737 stuart.gudsell@bayleys.co.nz Sharon Evans AREINZ 027 235 4771 sharon.evans@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

One or both, the choice is yours! On offer are two neighbouring dairy farms with a combined land holding of 263ha (more or less) held in multiple titles, milking 820 cows through two sheds, with an average three year production of 264kgMS off the 234ha dairy platform. Currently farmed as separate units, they are available individually or combined. Each has multiple homes and very good support infrastructure. Contour is predominantly flat with minimal hill. Set midway between Te Awamutu and Otorohanga, this location is very well regarded. Come and explore the opportunity here!

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Tender (will not be sold prior) Closing 4pm, Thu 29 Nov 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 11am-12pm Wed 7 Nov Stuart Gudsell AREINZ 021 951 737 stuart.gudsell@bayleys.co.nz Sharon Evans AREINZ 027 235 4771 sharon.evans@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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Waerenga 45 Dalziel Road

Morrinsville 66 Washbourne Road

High spec dairy operation

This very tidy 55.36 hectare (more or less) dairy farm with a solid weatherboard home and outstanding farm infrastructure, including pro trac drafting and a concrete feed bunker. Currently being run as a high producing dairy farm the property would also suit a myriad of other uses. Including market gardening, equine or a well set up dairy run off. Set on two titles this well shaped farm is centrally raced on of flat to very easy contour land, good standard of fencing with boundary mostly 9 wire and internals 2-3 wire electric. Additionally, a quality bore water supply has been added in the last three years to supply the farm. This is one property not to be missed.

Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 6 Dec 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 1-2pm Wed 7 Nov Karl Davis 0508 83 83 83 karl.davis@bayleys.co.nz Peter Kelly 027 432 4278 peter.kelly@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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Dairy farm at grazing land price This 113ha (more or less) dairy unit near Morrinsville is very realistically priced around $40,000 per hectare as the vendors have made a serious commitment to sell. The contour is a mixture of flat to rolling and some hill. Currently 329 cows are milked with a three year production average of 108,129kgms. Buildings include a 26ASHB, a 6 bay calf shed, a 3 bay calf shed, wool shed with leanto on both sides and a covered area plus a feed pad with adjacent silage bunkers. Supplements made on farm include grass silage and nine hectares of turnips with maize silage and palm kernel purchased. The main dwelling has four bedrooms and an office. There is a second one bedroom dwelling. This well set up dairy unit is definitely worth pursuing.

Asking Price $4,690,000 + GST (if any) View 12-1pm Fri 9 Nov Mike Fraser-Jones 027 475 9680 mike.fraserjones@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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NEW LISTING

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Rangiriri 44 Black Road Prime location options abound Situated in a desirable location in the renowned farming area of Hampton Downs, this productive 156ha (more or less) property offers an exciting range of options. The farm is very well appointed with a tidy 36ASHB supplying Fonterra, plus a range of quality supporting infrastructure including extensive shedding and two pond effluent system. Centrally raced throughout and well subdivided allowing easy access, the contour is undulating to easy rolling with water reticulated via a metered council supply. With two good homes plus a portacom, property owners and staff are well catered for. The prime central location sees Hamilton only 56kms south and Auckland 72kms north. Scenarios are vast here with the location and large block of land in high demand.

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Opotiki 98 Waiotahi Valley Road 4

Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 4pm, Thu 29 Nov 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 1-2pm Wed 7 Nov & Wed 14 Nov Peter Kelly 027 432 4278 peter.kelly@bayleys.co.nz Karl Davis 027 496 4633 karl.davis@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Scale and potential Bay of Plenty coastal 140 hectare dairy farm with highly fertile soils, generally summer safe and a low input system. Seven hectares of silage is grown on farm. 40 tonne of palm kernel is used annually. Most stock is wintered on. A three bedroom home, double car garaging and a self-contained sleep out provides accommodation for the manager. Improvements on the farm include a 24 aside cow shed, concrete covered feed pad, two implement sheds, calf rearing sheds, covered fertiliser/palm kernel bin, concrete silage pit and a six bay round barn. A pumice quarry is located on the farm. An outstanding opportunity to secure a farm with scale and potential.

Auction (unless sold prior) 1pm, Wed 28 Nov 2018 247 Cameron Road, Tauranga View 12-1pm Thu 8 Nov Rhys Mischefski 027 457 8718 rhys.mischefski@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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Galatea 2230 Pokairoa Road

Opunake 461 Ngariki Road

The choice is yours - graze or milk it!

Top dairy farm - 164.9ha

This property being 256ha more or less is spread over 5 titles, with views out towards the Uruwera Ranges, located in a wellestablished farming area. There is a full range of buildings, including a three bedroom home and a one bedroom cottage. Both of these dwellings are in excellent condition. There is an 8 bay implement/calf rearing shed, a 7 year old milking shed (30 aside herring bone) with plenty of room for an in-shed feed system. Effluent is into a lined pond and pumped out to hydrants. The land has an easy contour, subdivided into 67 paddocks with approximately 100 hectares mowable with the balance being rolling, included in this total is 20 hectares in lucurne and 4.5 hectares bush.

Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 4pm, Thu 15 Nov 2018 1092 Fenton Street, Rotorua View 11am-12pm Thu 8 Nov Derek Enright 027 496 3974 derek.enright@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Seldom do you find a predominantly flat farm with a centrally located cowshed of this size and calibre in Taranaki. Milking the cows through the four year old 54 bale rotary cowshed which comes with Protrac and cup removers will be a delight. It is envisaged 430 cows would be milked on the 164.9 Ha. There is potentially the option to purchase or lease another 20Ha. The effluent system is extremely well set up and there is two million litres of effluent storage. There are very good races which get the cows to the shed in 25 minutes or mostly less, three very good homes and plenty of sheds. Best production per hectare for the entire farm has been up to 1175 kgms/ha.

bayleys.co.nz/522534

Taihape 87 Stewarts Loop Road

Dannevirke

Nurtured by the owners for 27 years and located only 12 kilometres North of Taihape, this superbly developed farm offers a range of farming options. Features include a warm 1986 four bedroom homestead in a private location, a four stand woolshed with 1200NP covered yards, an excellent cattle facility plus three substantial sets of sheep yards. This easy contoured farm with free draining soils is subdivided into 38 main paddocks with a high standard of fencing. Lambing 145% from 1500 ewes, plus 600 hoggets and 170 cattle wintered.

bayleys.co.nz/1851253

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Open Day Thursday 8 November 11am - 12 noon.

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Scenic 359 Hectares

Price by Negotiation John Blundell 027 240 2827 john.blundell@bayleys.co.nz

For Sale offers invited by (unless sold prior)

4pm, Fri 7 Dec 2018 View by appointment Peter Stratton 027 484 7078 peter.stratton@bayleys.co.nz BARTLEY REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Brown's Lime Quarry • Consented Lime Quarry on 12.8 hectares • Freehold going concern land, buildings, machinery and business • Includes crusher, conveyor, dryer, digger, loader and Dump truck • Estimated 5 -7 million tonnes available (Arcadia Resources) • High quality lime with Fertmark Certification (over 90% calcium) • Motivated vendors wish to retire • This is a fantastic opportunity to take a sound business with huge resources, inject some specialist marketing expertise, and reap the rewards

bayleys.co.nz/2801073

Asking Price $1,750,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment Rodger Howie 027 431 1973 rodger.howie@bayleys.co.nz EASTERN REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

NEW LISTING

Whanganui Parapara's RD 4

Tararua 166 Taylors Road, Eketahuna

Hunting, heifers and honey

Dairy, beef or both

Hunters, bee keepers and first farm buyers, take note! “Goldenview” is 264.2ha and includes fallow deer, pigs and goats. This hunting/farming paradise is located just over 30 kilometres north of Whanganui, and has direct boundary access to State Highway 4, with well maintained farm tracks leading to the enchanting “Bushmans Hunting Cabin”. Approximately 50-55 hectares is grassed, well fenced and has stock handling facilities. Currently utilised for dairy heifer grazing and sheep breeding. Additional income streams have come from hunting, horse trekking and honey, with numerous bee site across the property. Approximately 160 ha of Pinus Radiata was planted in 2013 and the balance is made up of native bush.

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty (unless sold prior)

2pm, Thu 6 Dec 2018 View by appointment Knud Bukholt 027 222 6161 knud.bukholt@bayleys.co.nz BARTLEY REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

This 306ha property is utilising a milking platform of 148ha milking 350 cows with the balance of the 262ha home block utilised for dairy support and drystock. Platform contour consists of 104ha flat and 48ha rolling hill with the balance easy/medium hill. 38 aside HB shed with in-shed feed system, 19 bay specialist calf sheds, two good homes, both three bedroom and a separate selfcontained sleepout. A five year average of 121,708kgMS with a best of 144,488kgMS and consented for 500 cows. The handy 44ha runoff provides further options for dairy, beef or both.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Rob Deal 027 241 4775 robert.deal@bayleys.co.nz Lindsay Watts 027 246 2542 lindsay.watts@bayleys.co.nz EASTERN REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/3060565

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Tararua 413 Rimu Road, Tiraumea

Rotherham 70 South Street

Te Rimu Station - two options

Clevelands

Te Rimu Station is a well balanced property with a total area of 1296ha wintering around 12,500su. A massive investment in new fencing, infrastructure and cropping and fertiliser is reflected in the performance of this property. Historically made up of three separate farms with multiple titles, our Vendors are prepared to offer the property as one farm or two separate farms of 611ha and 684ha. Both blocks are well balanced with excellent infrastructure and homes and estimated to run around 6000su on each block. The hard work has been done. Viewing the entire farm or the options offered here will confirm the exciting opportunity available.

bayleys.co.nz/3060584

Architecturally designed Oamaru stone home set within glorious gardens with self contained flat. Light and spacious accommodation with stunning views towards Mt Lyford flows seamlessly from room to room offering wonderful options for entertaining and family life alike. The swimming pool is set within its own garden area providing the perfect spot for poolside entertaining. Private and sheltered gardens sweep around the house and with full irrigation boast beautifully designed borders and mature planting. Situated on 2.98 ha (approx.), six paddocks with irrigation provide good grazing opportunities complemented by sheep yards, three sided hay shed and horse yard. Within a few minutes drive into the heart of the village.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 4pm, Fri 23 Nov 2018 10 Conical Hill Road Hanmer Springs View by appointment Robyn Powell 027 259 1569 robyn.powell@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/558469

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NEW LISTING

Darfield Coaltrack Road

Culverden 106 Rotherham Road South

Ready to grow

Windale

Within the Canterbury Plains Water Scheme and with all new infrastructure, this bareland block of approximately 125ha provides the perfect base from which to grow. A quality landholding in all respects, with all the hard work done. New pivot irrigation, fencing, stock water supply and central lane system provide great infrastructure to complement the extensive regrassing and cropping programme that this fertile block has undergone in recent years. It is currently irrigating around 80ha via two pivots and 50ha via a travelling gun. The recent development enables a high level of results to be achieved from the current beef fattening policy of 400-head per year, plus cereal crops. A Leaseback option is available. This property is too good to miss.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 4pm, Wed 28 Nov 2018 3 Deans Ave, Chch View by appointment Ben Turner 027 530 1400 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz Mike Adamson 027 221 1909 Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

This 262ha dairy farm has every key element to ensure a quality investment in one of New Zealand's favoured dairying areas. It has low-cost water delivered to the gate under pressure, our Vendors have a pro-active fertiliser programme reducing nutrient loss and increasing plant uptake, it has very good production and a high level of housing. Milking around 900 cows through a 50-bail rotary dairy, it has a five-year production average of 427,364kgMS. A well-presented farm in very good heart with some further upside available. The existing equity operators would be interested in continuing on. For genuine sale, this is an excellent investment.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Ben Turner 027 530 1400 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz Mike Adamson 027 221 1909 mike.adamson@bayleys.co.nz Peter Foley 021 754 737 peter.foley@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/558624

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Pleasant Point 373 Henriksen Road

Buller Surrounds 1991 State Highway 65, Maruia Versatile 208ha effective dairy unit This 208ha effective dairy unit has been run as a dairy farm for 20 years. It was historically run by the family, it has been leased for the last three seasons and had a sharemilker for the previous three. So the options are yours, run the property yourself or view this as a great investment. With the various management options the farm has milked 470 – 540 cows and been run as a OAD and TAD system as well as being a self-contained unit. You also have the option of supplying Westland Milk Products or Fonterra. A full array of barns and calf sheds are on site as well as a separate set of cattle yards. The original homestead has three bedrooms and there are two other cottages.

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Asking Price $3,950,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment Shari Ferguson 027 266 6850 shari.ferguson@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Profitable, low-cost sheep and beef ‘Clifton’ is a 592.78ha easy-contoured, dryland sheep and beef farm in South Canterbury. With stunning panoramic views from the mountains to the sea, the easy contoured productive land is interspersed with picturesque, fully fenced native bush gullies. This forms a perfect frame to showcase ‘Clifton’s’ ability to perform as a very productive, very profitable, low-cost farm. It has great access to well-subdivided paddocks, excellent reticulated water, well managed pastures plus a full complement of farm buildings. Complementing the good farm infrastructure is an immaculately presented four-bedroom home set on a sheltered elevated site, with wonderful views. The property is in two separate blocks which may be available separately.

bayleys.co.nz/558617

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 4pm, Tue 20 Nov 2018 3 Deans Ave, Chch View by appointment Ben Turner 027 530 1400 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225 Mike Adamson 027 221 1909 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Real Estate

FARMERS WEEKLY – November 5, 2018

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Paparoa

FINAL NOTICE

164 Arcadia Road 4

Auction (unless sold prior) 1pm, Wed 21 Nov 2018 84 Walton St, Whangarei Phone for viewing times Catherine Stewart 027 356 5031 catherine.stewart@bayleys.co.nz MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Have you herd of potential farming? You have the opportunity to purchase 268.9ha of scale, potential and easy contoured beef and sheep country, poised for new owners to take to the next level. Located only 4.4km from the popular and increasingly hip Paparoa village. Currently running a mixture of 300 ewes, 280 hoggets, 70 breeding cows, 48 R1 yearlings and 8 R2 steers, this property lends itself to a variety of farming options.

bayleys.co.nz/1020218

TENDER

Pleasant Point 17 Young Road Attractive top tier dairy investment • • • • • •

367.9ha with approximately 350 effective Milking approximately 1,200 cows Target production of 580,000kgMS for the 2018/2019 season 80 bail rotary shed with Waikato plant 600 cow stand-off feed pad Five Reinke centre pivots irrigators

Option to purchase 50% share or outright purchase of entire farm

bayleys.co.nz/558380

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 4pm, Fri 23 Nov 2018 201 West St, Ashburton View by appointment George Morris 027 212 8668 george.morris@bayleys.co.nz Nick Young 027 437 7820 nick.young@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Open Days: Wed 7th & Mon 12th Nov 11am-12pm TENDER - 176HA OUTSTANDING TARANAKI DAIRYING OPPORTUNITY

215 Rotokare Road, Eltham

An opportunity has arisen to own this long held family farm located only minutes from Eltham in Central Taranaki. If you are after a larger scale dairying operation in three titles then this 176 ha outstanding dairy farm is sure to impress. The 50 bail rotary cowshed has all the bells and whistles being centrally located to this flat to easy rolling contoured prop erty. Currently milking 410 and with a best production of 221,023 kg milk solids, reared on farm this season 300 calves including 100 replacements. 100 heifers grazed off May to May. Cowshed boasts a huge 500 cow yard, auto drafting race with a separate vet race and covered area, auto wash and cup removers plus two in-shed feed systems; PKE and molasses and to top it off a solar system that services the hot water cylinders. Building and improvements include a well presented four bedroom brick and weatherboard home with office, double garage and sw imming pool. Second three bedroom villa with double garage set in mature gardens and thirdly a 5 yr old four bedroom home with double garage. Plus numerous other outbuildings. Everything about this impressive unit demonstrates professionalism and productivity. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase a well set up and located dairy unit, farms of this Neville Moratti quality and calibre don’t come along everyday. M: 027 440 9790 Tender Close Tuesday 20th November 2018 at 1pm, 201 Broadway Stratford, Taranaki. Web ID: www.mgfn.co.nz/SFDRU355 E: boo@mgfn.co.nz

201 Broadway, Stratford

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06 765 8550 Licensed Under REAA 2008

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Tender 530 Ryburn Road, Paterangi This 59ha dairy unit is tidy and well maintained with a prime Paterangi location. 13 aside herringbone dairy with supporting infrastructure including 2x 3 bay calf sheds, a two bay workshop and a half round haybarn. Modern four bdrm home. Well maintained water supply and effluent system is being upgraded. Highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted.

rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23090 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Tender Closes Thursday 15 Nov. 2018 at 4.00pm. Tenders must be delivered to Ray White Te Awamutu office. Price will be + GST (if any). May not be sold prior. View Wednesdays 7, 14 November 11.00am - 1.00pm

Neville Kemp 0272 719 801

Noldy Rust 027 255 3047

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Picture perfect - this ticks the boxes

Pukeatua dairy support

OPEN DAY

WEB ID MOR01935 GORDONTON 847 Lake Road VIEW Tuesday 6 Nov 11.00 - 12.30pm AUCTION 11.00am, Fri 16th Nov, 2018, (unless sold prior), It is a real privilege to be marketing a property of this Gordonton Hall, 1024 Gordonton Road, Gordonton quality. It just ticks all the boxes - location, soils types, production, infrastructure, executive homestead with pool and two other very nice homes. 118 ha, sandy soils, production to 220,000 kgMS, 30 ASHB with protrack, two herd homes, excellent water and fencing. All within easy access to the new motorway and the dairy factories to the north. If you are looking for the perfect dairy farm with an executive homestead then 5 take time to view this one.

AUCTION

Peter Lissington

Mobile 027 430 8770 Office 07 280 5534 peterl@pb.co.nz

WEB ID TER64639 PUKEATUA 223 Maru Road • 81 ha ex-dairy, centrally located approximately 27km east of Te Awamutu, 35km south of Cambridge and 27km west of Putaruru • Contour is flat through to medium hill with the odd steep sidling. Soil type is Tirau Ash over clay • Fenced into approximately 32 paddocks with access off a race system • Structural improvements include a disused three stand woolshed with power and a half round barn • Clean stony-bottom stream runs through the property • An excellent opportunity to secure your dairy support / grazing requirements • Bio Security protocols apply at open days

AUCTION VIEW 9 & 16 Nov 11.30 - 12.30pm AUCTION 1.00pm, Fri 30th Nov, 2018, (unless sold prior), Panorama Motor Inn 59 Awakino Road Te Kuiti

Doug Wakelin

Mobile 027 321 1343 dougw@pb.co.nz

Breeding & finishing

OPEN DAY WEB ID TER64193

MAHOENUI 12 State Highway 3 • 572 ha of which 445 ha is effective with pockets of grazable area throughout the remaining 127 ha of native bush. • An even balance of contour from flat and easy through to medium hill with the odd steep sidling. • Soil type is Maeroa Ash over limestone. Regular fertiliser history. • Reticulated water derived from two springs with an additional rain water and bore supply. • Currently run as sheep breeding / finishing and cattle finishing unit.

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• Structural improvements include a substantial five VIEW 7 & 14 Nov 1.00 - 3.00pm bedroom dwelling, four and two stand woolsheds, three AUCTION 1.00pm, Fri 30th Nov, 2018, (unless sold haybarns, workshop, implement shed, fertiliser bin and prior) extensive sheep and cattle yards and load-out facilities. • An economic breeding and finishing unit in a highly regarded farming district. On-farm Bio Security protocols will apply - vehicles and footwear to be clean prior to arrival.

AUCTION

Doug Wakelin

Mobile 027 321 1343 dougw@pb.co.nz

Hugh Williams

Mobile 021 878782 Office 07 8788266 hugh@pb.co.nz

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Selling at market value

WEB ID TOR64124

WHAKAMARU 671 Sandel Road • 414 ha - five houses. A "must see" property

BY NEGOTIATION + GST (IF ANY)

VIEW By Appointment

• 48 aside herringbone shed with in-shed meal feeders • 800 cows milked averaging 293,000 kgMS • High fertility with superior pastures Paul O'Sullivan

• Whole herd and 300 replacement heifers on-farm all year round

Mobile 027 496 4417 Office 07 280 8502 paulo@pb.co.nz

Extra-ordinary opportunity

WEB ID TPR55298

UPPER ATIAMURI 6261 State Highway 1 • 572 ha, dairy - maize - lucerne - forest - beef

BY NEGOTIATION

VIEW By Appointment

• Fully automated 74 bail milking shed, extensive calf rearing facilities, 1100 cows, plus a lucrative winter milk contract

• For sale as a going concern, walk in - walk out • Possession date by agreement • Visit www.pb.co.nz to view property video

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Paul O'Sullivan

Mobile 027 496 4417 Office 07 280 8502 paulo@pb.co.nz

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Atiamuri - First farm? Additional unit?

Tirohanga - Atiamuri

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WEB ID TOR61974 ATIAMURI 2037 State Highway 30 132.7020 ha. Very well located only 25km to Rotorua and 12km from SH1. Milking 270 cows producing a five year average production of 105,000 kgMS or 388 kgMS/cow. Good 30 ASHB with new in shed feed system. Approximately 112 ha effective flat to easy contour milking platform. Good quality infrastructure, well raced, quality pastures. Very good NRP of 51 kg/ha/year for benchmark 14/15 years. Riparian Management Plan.

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AUCTION View By Appointment AUCTION 11.00am, Sat 10th Nov, 2018, (unless sold prior), South Waikato Sports & Events Centre, 25 Mossop Road, Tokoroa

WEB ID TPR57272 ATIAMURI 76 Spencer Road 189 ha of rolling volcanic ash country. Milks 300 plus cows through a 36 aside herringbone dairy shed. Herd and 65 replacement heifers wintered on farm. Two substantial houses. Plus a one bedroom cottage, suitable for homestays. Located in Tirohanga District, approximately 33km North of Taupo. You will enjoy farming in the temperate climate.

Paul O'Sullivan

Brett Ashworth

Mobile 021 0261 7488 bretta@pb.co.nz

Mobile 027 496 4417 Office 07 280 8502 paulo@pb.co.nz

First farm start up

5 3

Clover Pastures 107 ha

OPEN DAY

AUCTION

WEB ID TUR63272 ARIA 450 Ramaroa Road VIEW 8 & 15 & 22 Nov 1.00 - 2.00pm DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 6th December, 2018 at This 140 ha farm is 35 mins from Te Kuiti or 45 mins 4.00pm, (unless sold prior) from Taumarunui in the Mokouiti Valley. It is 117 ha effective with 14 ha of fertile flats and the balance steeper hill country. The farm currently carries 1100 su over the winter. It has a two stand woolshed, sheep yards and cattle yards with concrete load out. Subdivided into 17 main paddocks and has spring water reticulated around the flats and natural water on the hills. The house was new in January 2015, it's a 3 Katie Walker three-bedroom, two bathroom fully insulated home Mobile 027 757 7477 nicely set back off the road. Office 07 895 7123

DEADLINE SALE

Home 07 895 7112 katiew@pb.co.nz

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AUCTION View By Appointment AUCTION 11.00am, Sat 10th Nov, 2018, (unless sold prior), South Waikato Sports & Events Centre, 25 Mossop Road, Tokoroa

WEB ID PR63962 PAHIATUA 82904 State Highway 2 Flat and fertile, Clover Pastures is situated in a sought after location being 10km south of Pahiatua and under 40 minutes drive to either Palmerston North or Masterton. 99 ha of effective platform supported by 11 ha of run off has milked 230 cows for a five year average of 91,000 kgMS and a season best of 103,000 kgMS. Consistent fertiliser applications and pasture development has created an impressive dairy unit with future upside achievable. This property is well appointed with a 22 ASHB shed, in-shed feeding, numerous shedding and is completed with a 2005 renovated four bedroom home.

AUCTION View By Appointment AUCTION 1.00pm, Fri 16th Nov, 2018, (unless sold prior), to be held at Bush Multisport Turf Pavillion, Huxley Street Pahiatua

Jared Brock

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

John Arends

Mobile 027 444 7380 Office 06 376 4364 johna@pb.co.nz

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Kilgaren 441 ha

AUCTION WEB ID WR64670

CENTRAL HAWKES BAY 896 Te Awa Road • Situated 28km (20 min) south east of Waipukurau and approximately 55 mins south of Hastings. • Easy/medium hill country with some steeper faces. • Improvements first class including four bedroom family homestead with tennis court and pool set in well-established gardens, three bedroom cottage, four stand woolshed, deer facilities, sheep and cattle yards. • A feature of the property is the reticulated water to 55 of the 59 paddocks from the Farm Road Water Scheme.

• Approximately 160 ha deer fenced. Balance mainly VIEW By Appointment conventional with some permanent electric's. All in AUCTION 2.00pm, Tue 18th Dec, 2018, Waipukurau excellent order. • Presently breeding and finishing lambs, finishing bulls, Club, Russell Street, Waipukurau deer breeding and velveting. • Kilgaren is a genuine breeding, finishing unit showing excellent returns. • Our Vendors instructions are clear, they have a genuine desire to sell.

AUCTION Pat Portas

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

Bevan Pickett

Mobile 027 220 2766 Office 06 928 0520 bevanp@pb.co.nz

Magnificent Nikau

TENDER WEB ID DR61153

DANNEVIRKE 207 Mangatuna Road Seldom do farms of this size, scale and diversity come to the market so close to town. Nikau offers 637 ha of rolling to medium hill with a further 232 ha of adjoining leased land The property has a dairy component of 240 ha with an 80 ha support unit alongside a sheep and beef operation on the remaining 317 ha. This is a rare opportunity to secure a large scale property with options to either extend the dairy unit or decommission it creating an unparalleled finishing operation. Offering three dwellings, a 54-bail rotary milking shed plus

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numerous other sheds suitable for dairy or drystock applications along with extensive subdivision and excellent water make this property ready to go. Nikau is offered for sale as a total operation, or dairy and drystock offered separately. Visit www.pb.co.nz to view the property video. Contact Jim to discuss the options

TENDER

VIEW By Appointment TENDER closes Friday 7th December, 2018 at 2.00pm, to be submitted to Property Brokers, 47 High Street, Dannevirke. Jim Crispin

Mobile 027 717 8862 Office 06 374 8102 Home 06 374 6768 jimc@pb.co.nz

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Tararua Holsteins 153 ha

AUCTION

PAHIATUA 82690 SH2

WEB ID PR63079

Located only 35 minutes from Palmerston North and 7km south of Pahiatua, exceptional dairy units of this calibre are rare in today's market place.

Two family homes, one at each end of the property complete one of the best dairy units in the Tararua Region.

Virtually all flat and effective, Tararua Holsteins features uniform subdivision and pristine races which lead to a centrally located 30 aside herring bone cowshed.

Our vendors instructions are clear, this property is to be sold.

Further key infrastructure includes in-shed feeding, excellent shedding and modern compliant effluent system. This property is unequalled for soil types, contour and fertility which is reflected in its 170,000 kgMS three year average with further upside achievable.

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AUCTION

View By Appointment AUCTION 1.00pm, Fri 30th Nov, 2018, (unless sold prior), to be held at Bush Multisport Turf Pavillion, Huxley Street, Pahiatua Jared Brock

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

John Arends

Mobile 027 444 7380 Office 06 376 4364 johna@pb.co.nz

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Award winning dairy

TENDER WEB ID PR64313

EKETAHUNA 54 Morgans Road We are privileged to bring this award winning dairy business consisting of a 117 ha dairy farm well supported by 26 ha located nearby. Both properties are located under 10 km south of Eketahuna & 25km north of Masterton in an area regarded as summersafe. Currently utilising 100 ha of the dairy farm as platform, milking 240 cows for a three year average of just under 90,000 kgMS, this property is exceptionally presented & is well worthy of its 2011 Horizons Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

With all infrastructure being mainly under 10 years old including a 26 ASHB shed, 250 cow wintering barn, effluent system & nine bay calf rearing shed this property certainly represents a turnkey opportunity. The family home consists of a two story fully refurbished four bedroom home with two bathrooms, double internal access garage & north facing deck. This is a brilliant opportunity to purchase a property where all the hard work has been done & you can reap the rewards.

TENDER

VIEW By Appointment TENDER closes Wednesday 5th December, 2018 at 2.00pm, to be submitted to Property Brokers, 129 Main Street, Pahiatua

Jared Brock

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

John Arends

Mobile 027 444 7380 Office 06 376 4364 johna@pb.co.nz

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Ohawe Trust 174 ha

TENDER WEB ID PR63662

WOODVILLE 212 Bluff Road Ohawe is well located being 5km south of Woodville and under 30 minutes drive to Palmerston North. Compromising 125 ha of flat superior soil types has resulted in excellent production history of a three year average over 140,000 kgMS peak milking 340 cows. The 49 ha easy hill country support unit adds an excellent complement to the dairy business which is utilised as young stock grazing and wintering for MA cows.

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Infrastructure includes a 36 ASHB shed, numerous shedding, lined effluent pond and inshed feeding. Ohawe features three homes with the main homestead being of superior nature with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and swimming pool. Exceptional soil types, infrastructure and support land create an unequalled opportunity.

TENDER

VIEW By Appointment TENDER closes Thursday 6th December, 2018 at 2.00pm, to be submitted to Property Brokers, 129 Main Street, Pahiatua

Jared Brock

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

John Arends

Mobile 027 444 7380 Office 06 376 4364 johna@pb.co.nz

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Vendor's instructions are to sell

TENDER WEB ID FR48082

FEILDING 848 / 867 State Highway 1 Offered for sale by our motivated Vendor, is an extremely well developed 129 ha dairy unit located 10km north of Bulls which caters for everyone. An outstanding homestead for the family, excellent employee housing, a herd home and feed pad for the cows and a first-class environmental management plan. Milking +/- 350 cows through the 30 ASHB shed, the farm has historically produced in excess of 1,400 kgMS/ha.

The herd is also available and all have been DNA tested, confirming 60% of the cows being A2A2. The property is adorned with excellent support buildings. Multiple purchase options available including reduced scale or executive homestead with lifestyle block.

TENDER

VIEW By Appointment TENDER closes Tuesday 4th December, 2018 at 3.00pm, Property Brokers Ltd, 54 Kimbolton Road, Feilding

Absentee owners or those looking for an agricultural investment must also consider this property with a proven track record and ROC that it will offer.

Stuart Sutherland

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

Blair Cottrill

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

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Scarborough Road dairy

TENDER WEB ID PR64697

PAHIATUA 493 Scarborough Road This picturesque dairy unit certainly presents options; being located only 5km from Pahiatua and under 30 minutes drive to Palmerston North. Extremely well catered for with a centrally located 2002 built 50 bail rotary featuring cup removers which is serviced by a central concrete race. The low input farming system has milked 300 cows on the effective area of 116 ha of which 62 ha is flat and the remaining 54 ha being rolling to easy hill with an

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adjoining 80 ha lease as support.

VIEW By Appointment

TENDER closes Friday 7th December, 2018 at A three bedroom plus office comfortable family home set in park like grounds completes an appealing and well 2.00pm, to be submitted to Property Brokers, 129 Main Street Pahiatua presented package. Numerous titles and split options cater to all facets of the market whether being support, lifestyle or continue with the existing dairy operation and take this property to the next level.

TENDER Jared Brock

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

John Arends

Mobile 027 444 7380 Office 06 376 4364 johna@pb.co.nz

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Glencairn 346 ha

Character farm 22.8245 ha

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WEB ID PR62811 PAHIATUA 302 Kaitawa Road Located only 3km from Pahiatua and under 40 minutes drive to Palmerston North, this sheep and beef breeding/finishing property is sure to appeal. The easy to medium hill farm is extensively subdivided into 44 main paddocks with a central laneway providing ease of stock movement. Key infrastructure includes a three stand woolshed and covered yard facility (1000np), cattle yards and extensive shedding. A recently refurbished three bedroom home provides a comfortable family home within the dress circle.

TENDER

DEADLINE SALE View By Appointment DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 22nd November, 2018 at 2.00pm, (unless sold prior), to be submitted to Property Brokers 129 Main Street Pahiatua

Jared Brock

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

John Arends

Mobile 027 444 7380 Office 06 376 4364 johna@pb.co.nz

WEB ID MTR64527 MARTON 56 Wanganui Road Ballynahinch Farm is a unique and prestigious 22.82 ha property and represents a tremendous opportunity to reap the potential from the many features and options on offer. Set well back from the road in landscaped gardens, the architecturally designed four bedroom home exudes character. It utilizes large glass windows and french doors which capture the light and take in the garden views. The steep gabled rooves and changing exterior- wall layout, add a timeless appeal. The owners will consider subdivision (conditions apply).

TENDER View By Appointment TENDER closes Thursday 29th November, 2018 at 4.00pm, 266 Broadway Marton

Richard White

Mobile 027 442 6171 Office 06 327 0070 richardw@pb.co.nz

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Opportunity

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DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AR64708 ASHBURTON View By Appointment 725 Lower Beach Road • Pivot and Rotorainer irrigated productive soils for 178.4 ha effective • 50 bail rotary milking shed with "bells and whistles" • 900 cow covered feed pad/loafing barn. Excellent range of outbuildings. Paul Cunneen Mobile 0274 323 382 • Typically 870 cows producing average 2,540 kg/ha. Office 03 307 9190 Synlait Lead with Pride Supplier. Home 03 302 6751 • Quality lime capped lane system. Pasture mostly paulc@pb.co.nz renewed since 2013. • Effluent Consent covers the whole farm. 30 day Toby O'Donnell storage capacity out by a "drip" and underslung on a Mobile 027 322 6256 pivot. Office 03 307 9176 toby@pb.co.nz

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WEB ID DFR64793 HORORATA Hartnells Road View By Appointment 41 ha spray irrigated dairy support property well located DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 29th November, 2018 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior) near Hororata, Central Canterbury. Irrigation water supplied from Central Plains Water Scheme and applied via three centre pivot irrigators. Improvements include a three bay hayshed. Highly productive runoff block carrying 200 R2 heifers Gareth Cox May to May plus 200 R1 heifers from weaning. Mobile 021 250 9714 An excellent first farm or add on option for those gareth@pb.co.nz wanting dairy support or finishing property.

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Price is plus GST (if any).

Matt Collier

Mobile 027 205 6626 mattc@pb.co.nz

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Melford Hills

DEADLINE SALE WEB ID TMR64627

WAIMATE 958 Waihaorunga Back Road • 805 ha of farm that has extensive subdivision in to approximately 120 paddocks, with well-formed laneways connecting to most paddocks. • Currently running approximately 2,800 ewes scanning at 195% and weaning 150% to 155% unmanned and 120 MA Beef cows • Two good farm homes with the main homestead built on an elevated site with large deck to enjoy.

• Three Stand shearing shed with large covered yards VIEW Friday 9 Nov 1.00 - 3.00pm holding more than 1,000 ewes. • 3rd generation farm, in the family since 1912 but sadly DEADLINE SALE closes Friday 7th December, 2018 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior) it is time to move on to new things and complete that bucket list while the vendors are both fit and healthy. The retiring vendors have been leaders in the sheep and beef industry, being a monitor farm with Beef & Lamb and a finalist in the South Island Farmer of the Year.

DEADLINE SALE

Michael Richardson

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

OUTSTANDING DAIRY FARM

QUALITY DAIRY FARM

• Your opportunity to own this quality dairy farm in full production. • Situated in Northern Horowhenua and very well laid out with central laneways, rotary dairy and 600 cow feed pad. • 170 hectares in three titles with a great mix of Kairanga silt loam and Pukepuke sandy loam soils. • There are three good family homes in their own sections. • Our vendors are looking to retire and have priced this property to sell at $7.5 mil land and buildings. • Call Les on 02747 420 582 to inspect.

• Situated on Millricks Line in Linton, Manawatu is this exceptional 114.5 hectare dairy farm. • Currently running 280 cows and consented for 290. • Has produced up to 120,000kgs/ms from 290 cows with the herd wintered off. • Very good Tokomaru silt loam soils that have been regularly fertilised and are producing well. • Improvements include three very good family homes along with a very good 30 aside dairy. • Water is supplied by tank to the home and two bores supply artesian water to stock troughs and dairy. • Farm is well laid out with good track access and stock troughs to all paddocks. • Includes a large machinery shed and good storage, two silage bunkers with concrete floor and feed pad. • For sale by Tender closing 2pm on the 15th November 2018 (if not sold prior). • Call Les on 0274 420 582 to inspect this property.

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SAWYERS DOWNS

Level 1, 62 Deveron Street, Invercargill 9840 p 03 218 2795 w southernwide.co.nz e brett.lucas@swre.co.nz

SOUTHLAND - GRAND OPPORTUNITY

1549 INLAND KAIKOURA ROAD KAIKOURA Properties with good rainfall and balance are hard to find, especially 18km from the booming tourist town of Kaikoura. • Stunning 590ha with good balance of flats, downs and easy hill • Running deer, sheep and cattle • Excellent homestead and shedding • Abundance ground water and pockets of native bush

LOCATION, SCALE AND VALUE

Web Ref SWI2059

A very well located large scale dairy unit situated just 15km to the Edendale dairy factory in the Brydone/Te Tipua district. Currently utilised as a semi self-contained operation, milking 890 cows (all of which are wintered on farm) budgeting 371,000kg MS 2018/19. Improvements include a 50 bail rotary dairy shed, four homes, new stand off pad and effluent infrastructure. At just $28,122/ha ($11,500,000 + GST if any in total) this farm is very well priced for a genuine sale. Stock and plant are available by negotiation and the vendor would consider a mid-season takeover on a going concern basis with staff in place for 2018/19. BRETT LUCAS M: 0274 351 361

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$28,122/HA + GST (IF ANY), 408.92 HA FH

• Mountain views, and sea views from the hill with bonus of good hunting on the property

FOR SALE BY DEADLINE CLOSING 4:00PM THURSDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2018 SAVILLS (NZ) LIMITED LICENCED UNDER THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS ACT 2008

ROB GIBSON | 027 433 9255 RGIBSON@SAVILLS.CO.NZ

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FARM 1. HAUTOTARA - 9 TITLES & SALE OPTIONS - 298 HA 911 White Rock Road, Martinborough, South Wairarapa This very tidy property is located 9 km south of Martinborough and consists of terrace flats, with some rolling country. There are around 130ha of clay flats, 95ha of stony flats and 45 ha of rolling clay country with some river terrace giving an effective area of 275ha . The farm fertility has been tested paddock by paddock and each targeted specifically resulting in an almost optimised fertility level with only a handful of paddocks below 5.8 pH and 25 Olsen P. The water is a reliable supply pumped from a sump in the Haungarua River to a tank that gravity feeds to troughs in every paddock. The property has been used for lamb & cattle (R2 bulls and steers) trading. The vendors have also grazed ewe hoggets and ram lambs as well as lambing terminal sired one year ewes. The property is in 9 titles - almost perfectly splitting up the soil types. The 2 titles down Ruakokopatuna Rd lend themselves to be subdivided for lifestyle blocks, with terraced house sites and views. The large character Homestead and all the farm buildings (Grooms quarters, workshop / implement sheds & hay sheds) are all on a 3.4ha title (and to be jointly marketed with Harcourts) The cottage is on a 21ha title. There is a detailed property report with an aerial title photomap. One of four farms being marketed concurrently by our vendor- please enquire about the total package (1,475ha) being the adjoining Wantwood property, as well as Waiata & the coastal Waio.

FARM 2. WANTWOOD - WELL SET UP & MAINTAINED -176HA 728 White Rock Road, Martinborough, South Wairarapa This very tidy finishing farm is handily located just 7 km south of Martinborough. The property is all flat/very easy rolling and all effective except for the buildings and yards, with an effective area of 174ha. There is a summer crop program with usually Rape, Plantain/Chicory and then permanent pastures, subdivided into 24 main paddocks of mainly permanent fencing. The property has been used to grow out ewe hoggets, finish trade lambs and lighter trade cattle. The farm fertility has been tested paddock by paddock and each targeted specifically resulting in an almost optimised fertility level. with only a handful of paddocks below 5.8 pH and 25 Olsen P. The water is a reliable supply pumped from a bore to holdings tanks that gravity feeds to troughs in every paddock. The large two story home has four bedrooms and an office, double internal garage, modern open plan kitchen/dining and sweeping views down the farm to the Tararua Mountain range. The farm buildings consist of a four stand woolshed, covered sheep yards, cattle yards, five bay lock up garage /workshop, four bay implement shed and three bay hayshed. Wantwood is hard to fault, an attractive property maintained to a very high standard with top notch fertility levels. There is a detailed property report available. One of four farms being marketed concurrently by our vendor- please enquire about the total package (1,475ha) and the adjoining Hautotara property.

298 hectares Video on Website nzr.nz/RX1684580 Tender Closes 4pm, Thu 29 Nov 2018 NZR, Level 1, 16 Perry St, Masterton Blair Stevens AREINZ 06 370 9199 | 027 527 7007 blair@nzr.nz NZR Real Estate Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

176 hectares Video on Website nzr.nz/RX1703789 Tender Closes 4pm, Thu 29 Nov 2018 NZR, Level 1, 16 Perry St, Masterton Blair Stevens AREINZ 06 370 7199 | 027 527 7007 blair@nzr.nz NZR Real Estate Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

FARM 3. WAIATA- IRRIGATION & PURCHASE OPTIONS - 121HA 749 Lake Ferry Road, Martinborough, South Wairarapa

Tender Closes 4pm, Thu 29 Nov 2018 NZR, Level 1, 16 Perry St, Masterton Blair Stevens AREINZ 06 370 9199 | 027 527 7007 blair@nzr.nz NZR Real Estate Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

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Waiata is handily located just 7km from Martinborough. The property is all flat with some very easy hill at the rear. The estimated effective area is 110ha reasonably evenly split between stony & clay country. Utilising the 15 litre per second irrigation right the farm is currently irrigating just 15ha with potential to do another 11haa very useful asset in the summer months. The property has a good set of both cattle and sheep yards, with a well maintained metalled central lane to the back of the farm. The pastures are mainly permanent with some lucerne, triticale and brassicas cropped. With 23 well watered paddocks the land use has been as a trading and finishing unit. The soil balance and irrigation lend itself to dairy support as well. There is excellent soil fertility with average readings of 6.3 pH & 30 Olsen P. The large four bedroom homestead is set in attractive grounds, with a garage, swimming pool, sleep-out, lined Tram carriage, one bedroom cottage, four stand woolshed, and implement and storage sheds completing the package. The house on its own title is being marketed jointly with Harcourts. The farm itself has options to split into 2 or 3 as well. There is a detailed property report available - call Blair today to arrange an inspection. One of four farms being marketed concurrently by our vendor- please enquire about the total package (1,475ha) and the nearby Hautotara & Wantwood farms.

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FARM 4. WAIO - COASTAL BREEDING STATION - HUGE INVESTMENT MADE - 878HA 77 Mataikona Road, Mataikona, Wairarapa Coast Waio is a very well presented property following substantial investment in fencing and buildings including a homestead renovation, new managers dwelling, new woolshed and covered yards and a capital fertiliser program. There are around 440ha of effective grazing land, including 59ha of gully flats, wintering between 3,7004,000su with a 135-140% lambing & 95% calving in recent years. The rest of the property is in; scattered scrub 45ha, forestry right pines 60ha, bush (manuka/kanuka/ native) 270ha (including QE2 63ha), gully planted pines & bush 60ha, and buildings 3ha. Waio has excellent permanent post & batten fencing with most being either replaced or repaired in the last 5 years to subdivide the farm into around 75 main paddocks. The fertility levels have also be targeted with the latest soil test averaging 5.86 pH and 24 Olsen P. The renovated homestead is sited within mature manicured grounds and enjoys stunning coastal views including the iconic Castlepoint lighthouse. All four bedrooms have a shower and toilet. The managers house is a three bedroom Lockwood home built in 2014 and has a double garage with office and sleepout. The 4 stand woolshed and covered yards (NP 900) are in a near new condition. A 5 bay implement shed & workshop is closeby. There are two sets of cattle yards, and a good set of satellite sheep yards close to the airstrip on the all weather access road to the Vodafone tower.

878 hectares Video on Website nzr.nz/RX1681253 Tender Closes 4pm, Thu 29 Nov 2018 NZR, Level 1, 16 Perry St, Masterton Blair Stevens AREINZ 06 370 9199 | 027 527 7007 blair@nzr.nz NZR Real Estate Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

LARGE SCALE SELF CONTAINED IRRIGATED DAIRY BUSINESS WITH SELL DOWN OPTIONS - 482HA Kahutara & Pukio West Roads, South Wairarapa Bosch Dairy Farm milks close to 1,000 cows in two herds with a five-year average of 378,000kg milk solids off a milking platform of 320 hectares and run-off / supplement land of 160 hectares. A long term lease of a further 25 hectares gives a total farm area of 507 hectares. The property has a very good balance of soils with alluvial silts, sand hill and cropping flats. Fertility levels have been optimised and with three pivot irrigators and a gun covering 227 hectares (72 hectares VRI) grass growth is well supported. The category C irrigation consent has an unutilised 40 l/s that can be used to extend the irrigated area by around 90ha. With multiple titles and six houses the property lends itself to be sold in separate blocks potentially of Kahutara (203ha), Cowshed (81ha), Pukio (197ha) or combinations of those. Pukio could suit as a larger scale cropping block with two pivot irrigators and two houses on Ahikouka Silt Loam soils, and the Kahutara Block as dairy support. The cowshed is a 48 bail Arco internal rotary with in-shed feeding, ACR’s & Protrack Vantage® | LIC auto draft system. There are two large calf rearing sheds and ample other support buildings. A property report can be emailed and there is extensive additional detail and mapping as well as financial data available upon request.

LARGE CROPPING & FINISHING UNIT- 343HA Papakowhai, 420a Kahutara Road, South Wairarapa Papakowhai is an intensive cropping and stock trading / finishing property sitting on heavy alluvial silt soils (80%) and sand based soils (20%) located on the edge of Lake Wairarapa, just one hour´s drive from Wellington. The main crop recently grown has been maize grain, but the property has successfully grown maize silage, potatoes, barley, peas, and wheat. The 17/18 maize grain yield was 15 dry t/ha. 185ha of maize grain will be planted this spring. The livestock are mainly Friesian weaner bulls taken through one winter and trade lambs to top off the feed demand. Papakowhai has three titles and there are 320ha effective, in 80 main paddocks, with an excellent water supply. The property is well drained with two main automated systems. The huge fertiliser application history is evident with the recent soil test indicating optimal levels with pH around 6 and Olsen P levels of 30-52. To top off this prestigious property there is a spacious modern family home with five bedrooms and an office with an in-ground solar-heated pool plus an asphalt tennis court. A fully-lined sleep-out attached the large double garage (with mezzanine storage) provides further accommodation. Down past the house and sheep yards are the main farm buildings which include a nine-bay implement shed with an attached four-stand woolshed and workshop, and cattle yards. It´s been a long time since a superior cropping farm of this scale has been marketed.

482 hectares Video on Website nzr.nz/RX1601733 Tender, Closes 4pm, Wed 21 Nov 2018 NZR, Lvl 1, 16 Perry St, Masterton Blair Stevens AREINZ 06 370 9199 | 027 527 7007 blair@nzr.nz NZR Real Estate Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

343 hectares Video on Website nzr.nz/RX1551983 Tender (no prior offers) | Closes 4pm, Wed 28 Nov 2018 NZR Lvl 1, 16 Perry St, Masterton Blair Stevens AREINZ 027 527 7007 | blair@nzr.nz NZR Real Estate Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

HISTORIC TE MAIRE - LOCATION AND UNTAPPED POTENTIAL- 445HA 2612 Masterton Castlepoint Road, Masterton, Wairarapa Historic Te Maire has been in the Meredith family for three generations since 1923. Handily located just 20 minutes from Masterton the farms best features are unseen from the road that winds its way through the warm sheltered valley floor. Behind the twin houses on the top of the southern side there are 80 hectares of easy rolling cultivatable land punctuated by numerous dams that supply this very well-watered farm. There are another 30 hectares of cultivatable land on the top of the northern side of the road. The remaining land consists of medium to steeper hill country, with some pine plantations. Te Maire has a large five-bedroom character homestead, with in-ground swimming pool and tennis court, a second five-bedroom cottage, a four stand woolshed and plenty of other shedding. Te Maire will appeal to those seeking the town and country lifestyle with access to employment and secondary schooling in Masterton. The year 1 to 8 Tinui school community is a true representation of the classic kiwi farming family- warm hearted and welcoming. Te Maire offers plenty of potential to lift production and stock numbers from more intensive farming and a capital injection of fertiliser. This is a farmers farm- those looking to get a start in farming that want the hectares and the location, and to put their stamp on a property should look no further. Detailed Property Report available. Inspection By appointment only- call Blair today!

WELL-BALANCED TOP-CLASS UNIT - 7,200 STOCK UNITS Awatahuna, 125 Coopers Road, Bideford, Masterton, Wairarapa Awatahuna is a very well balanced 846-hectare sheep and beef semi-finishing farm situated approximately 20 minutes north east of Masterton in the highly regarded farming district of Bideford in the Wairarapa. The farm has around 150 hectares of cultivable land - ranging through a mix of river plateaus and easy undulating country and the balance being medium hills, parts steeper, with over 18 hectares of commercial pine plantations. The property is improved with a sound fourbedroom home, four stand wool shed with covered yards and two other implement sheds, one at the woolshed and one by the home. There are centrally located cattle yards and eight satellite sheep yards. Awatahuna has been independently assessed as able to carry 7,200su on a sustainable basis, which equates to 9.6su per effective hectare- a testament to the contour, fertility and pasture quality. Detailed Property Report available. The propertyÂ´s enviable balance of contour, reliable fertiliser history and sound level of improvements and infrastructure make it a very appealing proposition.

445 hectares Video on Website nzr.nz/1671101 Tender Closes 4pm, Fri 30 Nov 2018 NZR, Level 1, 16 Perry St, Masterton Blair Stevens AREINZ 06 370 9199 | 027 527 7007 blair@nzr.nz NZR Real Estate Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

846 hectares Video on Website nzr.nz/RX1460731 Tender, Closes 4pm, Thu 22 Nov 2018 NZR, Level 1, 16 Perry St, Masterton Blair Stevens AREINZ 06 370 9199 | 027 527 7007 blair@nzr.nz NZR Real Estate Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

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IMMACULATE LIMESTONE FINISHING UNIT - 180HA Ngahere, 573 Te Wharau Road, Gladstone, Wairarapa Ngahere has been faithfully farmed by the Bayliss family since 1929 - near on 90 years. In that time the property has been honed into a very well maintained and highly fertile finishing property. Centrally located in the popular Gladstone district Ngahere is healthy Limestone country that stock do particularly well on. The fertility has been optimised with a pH range of 5.7 to 6.2 and Olsen P of 26 to 48. Virtually all the land is easy to strongly rolling with smaller areas of steeper sidlings- around 110ha is fertilised by truck. Most paddocks have access to gravity spring fed trough water. Ngahere winters around 600 deer and 200 cattle with all stock finished. The modernised four bedroom character homestead is beautifully maintained and is nestled in established grounds including a tennis court. Close by are the other well maintained buildings; three-bay lock up garage (with huge attic) and carport, self-contained cabin with a full kitchen and bathroom, very tidy three stand woolshed with recently refurbished sheep yards, large steel framed three-bay workshop, two bay stables, smaller five bay fully enclosed shed, large five openbay high stud implement shed, large two open bay hayshed, centrally located fully compliant deer shed and yards, and a full set of maintenance-free pipe cattle yards. The property is in an extremely well maintained condition and in a very sought after location- what an exquisite opportunity the immaculate Ngahere presents.

"PUKEOKAHU" - HIGH QUALITY BREEDING & FINISHING WITHIN A SPECTACULAR SETTING 1406 Pukeokahu Road, Taihape, Rangitikei While the quality and productivity of this property will impress, its the majesty of the environment that may catch your eye when you first visit Pukeokahu. From its 4km boundary with the Rangitikei River, the property rises to the top of the iconic Pukeokahu Hill; between is circa 845ha of effective country, approx. 30% of which is cultivatable and 50% easy type hill, with the balance steeper. Much of the easy country is Ohakune Silt loam; an ash based soil highly regarded for its horticultural production. Around 400ha is deer fenced, with recent investment into tracks and lane ways providing excellent stock and vehicle access back to the main facilities. Close to half the property is trough watered from spring sources, with the balance natural, incl. the Okoeke and Ngutuwhero streams. A substantial 380mÂ˛ homestead, significantly renovated in the 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enjoys expansive views; while other accommodation incl. two 3 bedroom homes, single quarters and the former shearers quarters. The 6 stand woolshed has recently had new yards added. The close proximity of River Valley Lodge has provided tourism based income as well adding vibrancy to the local community. With significant recent investment in infrastructure and pastures, Pukeokahu is well set up and ready to go. Tenders Close 11am, Thu 6 Dec 2018 NZR, 20 Kimbolton Road, Feilding.

180 hectares Video on Website nzr.nz/RX1567792 Tender, Closes 4pm Thu 15 Nov 2018 NZR, Lvl 1, 16 Perry St, Masterton Blair Stevens AREINZ 06 370 9199 | 027 527 7007 blair@nzr.nz NZR Real Estate Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

976 hectares Video on website nzr.nz/RX1399391 Jamie Proude AREINZ 027 448 5162 | jamie@nzr.nz Peter Barnett AREINZ 027 482 6835 | peter@nzr.nz NZR Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

387 Fairfield Road, Feilding Situated on a gentle knoll, with the Manawatu country-side unfurling in front of it, this stunning property is only 12km to Feilding and 17km to Palmerston North. The sprawling home, with it’s very smart kitchen, had it’s L-shaped floor-plan designed to soak in the outlook and sits privately in the middle of the 35 acres. Featuring a lockable 9x9m high stud shed plus a 4 bay shed and cattle yards. Whether you are wanting to move to, or stay in this great locality, step up or down in land size - this property has something for you. Deadline Sale: 11am, Thu 22 Nov 2018 (unless sold prior).

BLANK CANVAS FINISHING BLOCK Pukepapa Road (next to 518), Marton, Rangitikei Very handy to Marton and Bulls (6km & 7km), this quality 75 acre bareland could suit those looking to step up to something bigger, step down to something smaller or those wanting a ready-to-go finishing or cropping block. With reticulated water from its own well, other improvements include a woolshed and yards. A nice rise provides a lovely north-facing potential house site. With a good fertiliser history and young pastures. A shorter term settlement is a possibility here. Open Wed 7 Nov 1:30-2:30pm & Sun 11 Nov 1:30-2:30pm.

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30.2 hectares Video on website nzr.nz/RX1696076 Tender Closes 11am, Fri 23 Nov 2018 NZR, 20 Kimbolton Road, Feilding. Peter Barnett AREINZ 027 482 6835 | peter@nzr.nz NZR Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

PARK LIKE FINISHING FARM 107 Dahya Lala Drive, Kakahi This stunning 105 ha finishing farm is located in the sheltered settlement of Kakahi and characterised by pockets of mature native trees and undulating to easy hill contour. A farm with a long history of continuous fertiliser, quality Owhango loamy sand soil, a reliable reticulated water system and subdivided into 35 paddocks sets the scene for this attractive and simple to run finishing/dairy support farm. Infrastructure includes a circa 1900´s 4-bedroom homestead, a 4-stand woolshed with covered yards, cattle yards and Hay sheds.

VERY SMART FINISHING UNIT 191 Tokorangi Road, Halcombe, Feilding Just 13km from Feilding, this farm has great access, stock facilities and stock water; you could run it as a stand-apart unit, or take advantage of the elevated sites to build a new home. In multiple titles, with entrances to originally separate properties of 28ha and 50ha, each with a woolshed, buildings and cattle-yards, the option exists here to offer on the total or separately. On the local water scheme, the great contour would suit finishing or cropping, with outstanding cattle-yards. Open Wed 7 Nov 3:00-4:00pm & Sun 11 Nov 3:00-4:00pm.

105 hectares Auction nzr.nz/RX1713617 Auction (unless sold prior) | 2pm, Mon 10 Dec 2018, Taumarunui Golf Course Jamie Proude AREINZ 027 448 5162 | jamie@nzr.nz NZR Central Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

78.9 hectares Video on website nzr.nz/RX1681992 Tender Closes 3pm, Wed 28 Nov 2018 NZR, 20 Kimbolton Road, Feilding. Peter Barnett AREINZ 027 482 6835 | peter@nzr.nz NZR Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

ORANLEIGH - OPTION 1 408 Whanganui River Road, Taumarunui A large-scale 889 ha farm carrying an average of 10,000su over the last five years. Balanced contour consisting of 500ha clean hill country, 300ha of rolling to easy hill, and 90ha of flat suited to intensive finishing and cropping. Infrastructure consists of a good 4 bed-room homestead, a 2nd farm cottage, 3 woolsheds and 2 main sets of cattle yards with all weather load out. All located only 5 minutes to the centre of Taumarunu

889 hectares Tender nzr.nz/RX1695854 Tender (unless sold prior) Closes 4pm, Mon 3 Dec 2018 1 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune Jamie Proude 027 448 5162 | jamie@nzr.nz NZR Central Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

OPEN DAYS: Thu 1 & Thu 8 Nov 2018 at 10am

ORANLEIGH - OPTION 3 Omaka Road, Taumarunui Naylors Block, the crown jewel, is a stunning and attractive 253 ha finishing farm. With 58 Ha flat to easy and 195 ha undulating to medium hill opens up endless opportunities for different farm practices. A 3-stand woolshed with covered yards, cattle yard with all-weather loadout along with the reticulated water system and 36 paddocks complete this block as a finishing farm to complement any larger farming operation. OPEN DAYS: Thu 1 & Thu 8 Nov 2018 at 1pm.

ORANLEIGH - OPTION 2 408 Whanganui River Road, Taumarunui Oranleigh Homestead Block comprising of 541 Ha of clean hill country all within 5 minutesÂ´ drive to Taumarunui township. A network of well maintained 4x4 tracking throughout and long road frontage makes ease of stock movement. Subdivision into 28 paddocks and 4 sets of satellite yard. Infrastructure includes a 4-bedroom homestead, 6 stand woolshed, implement shed and workshop and cattle yards.

541 hectares Tender nzr.nz/RX1695854 Tender (unless sold prior) Closes 4pm, Mon 3 Dec 2018 1 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune Jamie Proude AREINZ 027 448 5162 jamie@nzr.nz NZR Central Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

OPEN DAYS: Thu 1 & Thu 8 Nov 2018 at 10am

253 hectares Tender nzr.nz/RX1695854 Tender (unless sold prior) Closes 4pm, Mon 3 Dec 2018 1 Goldfinch Street. Ohakune Jamie Proude AREINZ 027 448 5162 | jamie@nzr.nz NZR Central Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

ORANLEIGH - OPTION 4 SH 43/Omaka Road, Taumarunui Dans Block consists of 68 ha of fertile, free-draining soils with high P levels and flat to undulating contour. Currently used as a fattening unit/ hay country with possibilities to establish various horticultural crops in the sheltered warm valley overlooking the Whanganui river. Infrastructure includes a tidy 3-bedroom cottage, large implement shed, 1/2 round hay shed and a large set of cattle yards with loadout and good access from SHW 43 OPEN DAYS: Thu 1 & Thu 8 Nov 2018 at 3pm

68 hectares Tender nzr.nz/RX1695854 Tender (unless sold prior) Closes 4pm, Mon 3 Dec 2018 1 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune Jamie Proude AREINZ 027 448 5162 | jamie@nzr.nz NZR Central Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

THE LAND OF MILK AND HONEY 124 & 278 Tunanui Road, Owhango

Tender (unless sold prior) Closes 4pm, Thu 6 Dec 2018 1 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune Jamie Proude AREINZ 027 448 5162 | jamie@nzr.nz NZR Central Ltd | Licensed REAA 2008

THE FINEST OHAKUNE SILT LOAMS 105 Mangateitei Road, Ohakune Scarce as henÂ´s teeth describes this 136 ha entirely flat property comprising of 92 ha of land suitable for what Ohakune is renown for! The entire farm comprises of Ohakune silt loam soil providing numerous market gardening opportunities. Adding to this is the well-tended farm forestry plots of predominately pines totaling 11 Ha (planted 19941997) nearing maturity and close to profit. Large uninterrupted Mt Ruapehu views, the pristine Mangateitei stony bottom stream running through the property and 4ha of native bush as a backdrop makes this farm aesthetically pleasing.

136 hectares Auction nzr.nz/RX1713625 Auction (unless sold prior) 10.30am, 10 Dec 2018 1 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune Jamie Proude AREINZ 027 448 5162 | jamie@nzr.nz NZR Central Ltd | Licensed REAA 2008

FIN AL

N O TI CE

This attractive Owhango dairy farm ticks most boxes. A milking platform of 110 (effective) hectares with past peak production (2014) of 111,000 KG MS plus the bonus of 220 Ha grazing country right next door, opening up opportunities to expand this operation or simply run as a fattening/breeding farm. Infrastructure includes a 30 aside Herringbone shed with a large 400 cow yard, Implement sheds, a 3-bedroom dwelling set in mature surrounds, 2nd house and a 4-stand woolshed with covered yards. Purchasing options available - Contact me for more information.

373 hectares Tender nzr.nz/RX1703812

ATTRACTIVE VALLEY SETTING 256 Reu Reu Road, Feilding, Manawatu "Waituna" blends a variety of land classes for breeding, finishing, cropping and forestry potential, to enable owners to plan a balanced carbon position. Approx. 152ha is classed as finishing, 43ha medium and 60ha steep hill, with an additional 45ha planted or offering pine potential. Currently used for finishing, the property features bore water to all paddocks, a tidy 4 stand woolshed and cattle yards, with a good tracks and lanes. Primary and secondary buses run within 1km of the refreshed 3 bedroom cottage. Owned by the current family for over 60 years. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to find this type of value this close to town.

364 hectares Video on website nzr.nz/RX1680712 CALL FOR OPEN TIMES Tender Closes 11am, Wed 21 Nov 2018 NZR, 20 Kimbolton Road, Feilding. Peter Barnett AREINZ 027 482 6835 | peter@nzr.nz NZR Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

VERY TIDY RUN-OFF / FINISHING BLOCK 286 Dry River Road, Martinborough, South Wairarapa Hollow Rock is a very tidy property with sweeping rural views that has been well farmed by three generations. The property has a great balance of contour with around 60% cultivatable. The balance of the land is medium hill and sidlings in pasture giving an estimated effective area of 152ha. Regular fertiliser applications are evidenced by soil test results close to optimal. The property has wintered 450 cows and carried 140 yearling heifers, with silage cuts also taken. With its land class and location Hollow Rock will appeal to many.

159 hectares Video on Website nzr.nz/RX1566990 Tender Closes 4pm, Wed 14 Nov 2018 NZR, Level 1, 16 Perry St, Masterton Blair Stevens AREINZ 027 527 7007 | blair@nzr.nz NZR Real Estate Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

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DAIRY OPTIONS - ALL, 126HA OR 71HA 413 Taikorea Road, Glen Oroua, Manawatu Situated 30km west of Palmerston North, this unit is offered for sale with a multitude of purchase options incl. the total 197ha, as a 126ha platform or 71ha block separately. With focus on upgrading pastures and fertility over the past 4 seasons, production has grown to average just shy of 130,000kgMS (incl. last years challenging season) on a relatively simple system, with cows wintered at home. Soils incl. a large portion of Carnarvon Brown Sandy Loam and Pukepuke Black Sand. Building improvements incl. a 30AS HB and 3 dwellings. Primary bus at gate and close to high school bus.

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197 hectares Video on website nzr.nz/RX1675227 Tender Closes 11am, Thu 15 Nov 2018 NZR, 20 Kimbolton Road, Feilding. Peter Barnett AREINZ 027 482 6835 | peter@nzr.nz NZR Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

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333 Tuhikaramea Road, Temple View 3 |

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SERIOUSLY FOR SALE DAIRYING OR CROPPING For sale

This 73.79 ha (approx.) is currently operating as a dairy farm, however its best future lends itself to cropping with its highly suitable fertile consolidated peat soils and flat contour ideal for growing most crops from maize to vegetable crops.

_______________________________ For Sale By Negotiation Plus GST (if any) Internet oneagencyglobal.com/688131 Contact Ian Leeson 027 2269497 ianleeson@oneagency.net.nz Ian Croft 021 753 096 iancroft@oneagency.net.nz

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FOR SALE

MATAU DRYSTOCK FARM

568 Matau North Road, Matau, Stratford District This 1337.9707 Ha (3306.05 acres) Drystock Farm is located in the established farming district of Matau. The property comprises of some 500 Ha (1235 acres) of strong grazing land which carries a mixture of 2500 MA ewes and 110 MA beef cattle. Added to this is around 100 Ha (247 acres) of established Manuka with the balance of the farm being native bush.

For Sale Offers Invited Over Current Capital Value Viewing By Appointment Only

The surrounding country is a mixture of owner operator drystock operations and extensive Department of Conservation Land. You will be surprised with the development work carried out by the current owner. The farm has had extensive fencing work completed that includes laneways for easy stock movement, new fence lines and covered in stock yards as well as new sheds. This property is located approximately within 45 minutes of Stratford and 50 minutes of Inglewood which offer fantastic farming support businesses. Whangamomona is also within easy driving distance of approximately 35 minutes, which offers refreshments and restaurant food at the world famous Republic of Whangamomona Hotel.

eieio.co.nz # STR01623

Brent Dodunski 027 498 4346

FARMERS WEEKLY – November 5, 2018

TENDER

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OPEN DAY THURSDAY

SIMPLY THE BEST

732 Ahipaipa Road, Okaiawa Boundaried by the Tempsky Road’s and Ahipaipa Road in the Okaiawa District is this outstanding 139.7383 hectare (345.2933 acres) dairy farm. Without a doubt this is one of the best properties available for purchase. With a state of the art fully automated 54 bail rotary cowshed, with an inshed feed system, various farm buildings, excellent 5-bedroom colonial style home set amongst mature garden surrounds plus 2 other good homes, very well fenced, raced and subdivided this represents an extremely well set-up and presented dairy farm. Currently milking 400 cows on a split calving system and targeting 200,000 kg milk solids you could purchase as a full going concern and continue to supply Open Country.

Tender Closes 4pm, Thursday 29 November 2018 at McDonald Real Estate Ltd 274 High Street, Hawera Open Days Thursday 8 November 1:00-1:30pm Thursday 15 November 1:00-1:30pm Thursday 22 November 1:00-1:30pm

This is an ideal opportunity to reap the rewards of the hard work already done and purchase a quality dairy farm in a sought-after location. If you are after a complete dairy farm with zero compliance issues this is the one for you.

Rodney Perrett 027 241 3979

eieio.co.nz # HR00756

FOR SALE

OPEN DAY TOMORROW

SIZE, LOCATION AND QUALITY!

458A Rawhitiroa Road, Eltham Are you looking for an 800 cow dairy farm? Are you looking for a large dairy farm close to town? Are you looking for a quality dairy farm with a modern rotary cowshed and a near new brick home? If YES is the answer to any of these questions, then you need to view this one! This farm has all the above plus much much more and best of all has the impressive production history to go with it. The hard work has been done with good strong pastures and located in a reliable grass growing area.

For Sale Price on Application Open Days Tuesday 6 November 11:00-11:30am Tuesday 13 November 11:00-11:30am

This property is sure to impress and must be one of South/Central Taranaki’s best most consistent producing large dairy farms. Phone today for more details. Various purchasing options available including different purchasing size options.

Rodney Perrett 027 241 3979

eieio.co.nz # HR00754

Dairy with location Available for the first time in 25 years, this well presented dairy farm is located in the top farming and lifestyle district of Tauwhare, 17 kms to Cambridge, 16 km to Morrinsville, 25 km to Hamilton CBD  625 Scotsman Valley Road, Tauwhare  160.43 hectares  135 ha dairy platform plus 20 ha grazable sidlings  mainly Tauwhare silt loam with areas of clay loam  good fertiliser history & re-grassing programme  well fenced and raced to 60 paddocks  two water sources, reticulated with backup storage  126,610 kgms from 350 cows calved last season  34 aside farm dairy with auto cup removers, meal

feeding system and 25t silo

 new effluent system and water chiller unit

Auction Wednesday, 5 December 2018

Open Day:

Thurs, 8 November 11.00am to 1.00pm

 main dwelling 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home

plus 3 bedroom second home

 extensive trees, hedges and native riparian planting

An outstanding opportunity to secure a well located property with all the hard work completed  On Farm biosecurity protocols will apply -

vehicles and footwear to be clean prior to arrival

web ref R1262

Malcolm Wallace 021 357 446 Dave Peacocke 0274 732 382

Great Location

Double Opportunity

Committed vendors offer their very well located dairy and cropping properties for sale. Amongst the numerous benefits listed is the location of the properties, situated between the Puahue and Parawera districts, 15 kms east of Te Awamutu Cropping unit

Dairy unit

240 Parawera Road, Puahue

292 Parawera Road, Puahue

 15.3 hectares

 120.55 hectares

 versatile land use

 flat to easy rolling contour, some sidlings

 flat contour; river boundary; silt loam soil

 well subdivided and raced; good water reticulation system

 currently producing maize for the dairy herd

 450 - 460 cows producing 4 season average of 181,693kgs milksolids

 water supply and effluent pumped from dairy unit

 34 aside farm dairy with cup removers; adjoining feedpad, very good implement shedding

 no buildings

 5 bedroom homestead with inground pool; 2 x additional 3 bedroom and 2 bedroom homes on

 web ref R1235

 Fonterra shareholding excluded from sale

On Farm biosecurity protocols will apply

Auction

1.00pm

Licensed REAA 2008

- mairoa ash and puniu silt loam soils

separate titles

Friday, 23 November 2018 phone

vehicles and footwear to be clean prior to arrival

Brian Peacocke

Open Days

11.00am to 1.00pm

07 870 2112

Tuesday, 6 Nov & 13 Nov

office@pastoralrealty.co.nz

021 373 113

MREINZ

Finishing - Maize - Dairy Support Currently part of a larger dairy unit, but now surplus to requirements. A particularly unique opportunity to acquire a lovely versatile property in a very good farming district approx 19 kms south east of Te Awamutu  823 Ngahape Rd, Ngahape district, Te Awamutu  65.4857 hectares in 2 titles  flat to gentle rolling contour  free draining mairoa ash soil  very good water supply and reticulation system  good quality 4 bedroom brick homestead on

elevated, north-facing site; open plan kitchen / dining; formal lounge and large family room; double garage plus carport  3-bay lockable storage shed plus calf rearing / hay

shed

Auction Friday, 30 November 2018

Open Day:

Friday, 9 Nov & 16 Nov 11.00am to 1.00pm

Auction Friday, 30 November 2018

Open Day:

Thurs, 8 Nov & 15 Nov 11.00am to 1.00pm

 great options for schooling; easy access to two very

good service towns  an excellent block for either dairy farmers seeking

a quality support unit or a drystock farmer easing back from the workload of a larger property  On Farm biosecurity protocols will apply -

vehicles and footwear to be clean prior to arrival

web ref R1280

Brian Peacocke 021 373 113

Picturesque and Productive Genuine retiring vendors are making available their first class, well presented dairy unit, situated in a lovely sheltered valley and located an easy 8 kms south of Otorohanga   

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271 Haurua Road, Otorohanga 68.7611 hectares in 2 titles a great mix of flat to gentle rolling contour with a pleasing variation of mairoa ash soil plus silt loam mixed with a smaller area of peat loam on the flats well raced and subdivided with a good reliable water reticulation system calving 230 cows with best production of 88,511 kgs milksolids in recent years; approx 4 ha maize per year grown on the property a top quality 22 aside herringbone farm dairy in a central location providing easy walking for the herd a variety of good functional shedding plus a substantial, concrete stand-off area featuring an excellent brick and tile homestead set in a commanding position overlooking the farm; nicely set in landscaped grounds to take full advantage of all day sun; 4 brms, ensuite off master, open plan kitchen / dining / family room, formal lounge, attached double garage and delightful outdoor living areas a very tidy second dwelling incorporating 2 brms and open plan living

 On Farm biosecurity protocols will apply -

vehicles and footwear to be clean prior to arrival

web ref R1283 Licensed REAA 2008

Brian Peacocke 021 373 113

phone

07 870 2112

office@pastoralrealty.co.nz

MREINZ

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FARMERS WEEKLY – November 5, 2018

Tender

116.6ha

Te Awamutu 129 Bell Road

Herekino Owhata Road

Gerard Ponsonby 027 454 4808 gponsonby.kaitaia@ljh.co.nz Kaitaia 09 408 1241

There is a lot to like about this attractive 616.71 ha property. A good balance of country, this beef farm has been in the vendors family for over 50yrs. In a great location with views out to the west coast, this farm wintered 1142 cattle with 460 Hereford and Hereford cross cows, cattle sold as forward two years old. Large road frontage, the property consists of a great balance of contour with approximately 20% flat to easy, 40% hill and the balance of steeper land. There are 45 main paddocks, some central races, two sets of semi-covered cattle yards, an unused woolshed plus yards. The farm has two 3-bedroom homes and out buildings and is in close vicinity to great fishing and diving.

Far North Real Estate (2010 Ltd Licensed REAA 2008. All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

Tender Close Thursday 15th

November 2018 at 3.00pm at LJ Hooker office, 41 Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu 3800 ljhooker.co.nz/16ZDGG8

Open Friday 9th & Tuesday 13th November 2018, 11:00 – 12:30pm Mark Weal 027 451 4732 mark.weal@ljhta.co.nz Te Awamutu 07 871 5099 LK0095002©

For Sale Set Date of Sale 30 November 2018 closing at 4pm (unless sold prior) ljhooker.co.nz/ FANGEE

Ken Hagan 021 353 488 ken.hagan@ljhta.co.nz Te Awamutu 07 871 5099

Situated in the prestigious Paterangi farming district just ten minutes from the thriving centre of Te Awamutu. First time on the market in 120 years our Vendors have lovingly created and cared for this property. From the lavish rolling pastures to the infrastructure, seldom comes the chance to purchase a quality dairy farm in such a distinguished locality. The 30 aside Herringbone cowshed overlooks the property with all paddocks feeding onto a well-maintained race system. Effluent is stored in a lined pond. Waterways and ponds have been fenced off and plantings done, for environmental and aesthetic reasons. There is an abundance of farm buildings to complete the operation. A four bedroom home, just eight years old plus second 3 bedroom home.

Te Awamutu Realty Licensed REAA 2008. All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

LK0094848©

Don’t Wait Another 120 Years – Dairy Farm

Breeding & Fattening Unit

FARMERS WEEKLY – November 5, 2018

Real Estate

93.42 ha approx. -

farmersweekly.co.nz/realestate 0800 85 25 80

40.84 ha approx. -

Matamata 290 Waghorn Road

Matamata 361 Waghorn Road

You Can’t Beat Location

Wow - Neatest Small Farm For Miles

Auction 1pm, Thurs 22nd Nov 2018 at the Matamata Club (unless sold prior) View Thurs 8th & 11th Nov, 11-12pm www.ljhooker.co.nz/EY9HR1 ljhooker.co.nz/EY9HR1

Peter Begovich 027 476 5787 Rex Butterworth 021 348 276 L J Hooker Matamata 07 888 5677

Few dairy farms come to the market in Wardville - one of Matamata’s most desired Dairy farming districts. This 93ha property is flat and is farmed for profit. Milking 310 Jersey cows through a tidy 26 ASHB complete with ACR’s. Producing an average of 93,447kgs/ms with minimal inputs. Two good quality homes, one 3 bedroom and one 4 bedroom are sited at the front of the property with the dairy shed and support buildings more to the centre intercepting the central race.

Link Realty Ltd

Auction 1pm, Thurs 22nd Nov at the Matamata Club (unless sold prior) View Tues 6th & 13th Nov, 11-12pm www.ljhooker.co.nz/EYSHR1 ljhooker.co.nz/EYSHR1

Jack Van Lierop 0274 455 099 LJ Hooker - Matamata

Whether you need a block for grazing, cropping, small stud farm or a combo of several, this is a block that will tick so many boxes. Lots of opportunity for diversity. Infrastructure includes a very comfortable family home with a new modern kitchen and new carpet. Lots of shedding which includes, a feed pad and a decommissioned but operational 14 aside herringbone shed. This 40.8454 ha farm is well subdivided with a central race to all 41 paddocks.

Link Realty Ltd

Link Realty Limited Licensed REAA 2008. All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

52.83 ha approx. -

119.58 ha- approx.-

Matamata Piakonui Road

Putaruru 53 Worth Road

Dairy Support Unit Close To Matamata

Ideal Dairy Runoff

Set Date of Sale Closes 2pm, 14th Nov 2018 (unless sold prior) View By Appointment Only www.ljhooker.co.nz/EYNHR1 ljhooker.co.nz/EYNHR1

Set Date of Sale By 2pm, Thurs 29th Nov 2018 (unless sold prior) View By Appointment Only www.ljhooker.co.nz/EZAHR1 ljhooker.co.nz/EZAHR1

Jack Van Lierop 0274 455 099 LJ Hooker - Matamata 07 888 5677

An opportunity to buy that support unit without any costly infrastructure in the Richmond Downs area. This property is currently being run as part of a successful Dairy Farm so fertility and fencing is all up to a good standard. Now you can take over and use it for your own dairy grazing/maize production and keep your stock contained within your own control. Located close to Matamata and Morrinsville plus an easy commute to Hamilton. Don’t delay, come and have a look!

Jack Van Lierop 0274 455 099 LJ Hooker - Matamata 07 888 5677

Not often available, this tidy property handy to Putaruru, has come to the market. Ideal as a small dry stock unit or stud farm. • Good Balance Country •25-30 ha suits cropping •Well Subdivided • Ample Shedding •Comfortable Three Bedroom Home A great solution for disease risk for Dairy Farming. Don’t delay to come and have a look.

Link Realty Ltd

For Sale NEW LISTING

Piopio | 165 Mangaotaki Road 287.9 Hectares Piopio Dress Circle. 287 hectares (approximately) in five titles. Excellent district highway location. Dress circle location to Piopio. Majority of services within three kilometres, schools, farm and community services at Piopio. Mix of very good flat to easy and some medium contour. Mairoa ash soils, reticulated water and metal quarry. Capable of finishing all stock or as an intensive dairy support unit. Good family dwelling, old woolshed, good cattle yards and utility buildings. An excellent opportunity to expand or take control of dairy grazing for dairy operations. | Property ID TK1044

NEW LISTING

Te Kuiti | Pukenui Road 394 Hectares Large Drystock Landbase - 5km to Te Kuiti. 394 hectares

(approximately) in four titles. Excellent location to Te Kuiti, at the end of the no-exit Pukenui Road. Mix of flats and easy contour, with the remainder medium to steeper contour. Mairoa ash, clay and papa soils. Good reliable spring water, reticulated to most paddocks. Has been supplying well grown two and three year old bulls to the dairy market. Good family dwelling, cottage, cattle yards, woolshed, covered yards and utility buildings. Excellent opportunity to acquire a good land base close to Te Kuiti. | Property ID TK1046

NEW LISTING

Te Kuiti | 953 State Highway 3 259.6 Hectares Main Road − Well Balanced Drystock. 259 hectares (approximately) in three titles. Excellent main highway location. All services within 10 kilometres. Mix of very good flats, easy, medium to steeper contour. Mairoa ash soils and good, reliable water. Capable of finishing all stock. Good family dwelling, woolshed, yards and utility buildings. Excellent opportunity to start with or add very good land to existing land basis. | Property ID TK1045

NEW LISTING

Piopio | 28A Kea Street 95.3 Hectares Well Located − First Dairy Farm Opportunity. 95 hectares (approximately) in nine titles (plus an additional 13 hectares of leasehold to be transferred). Excellent location, the best little dairy farm on the town boundary. Walking distance to schools, café and farm services. Mix of very good flats, easy to medium contour. Mairoa ash and silt loam soils. Riparian planting to waterways. Good and improved infrastructure. Very good water supply and reticulation. Very good family dwelling, brick, three bedroom, open-plan. Excellent opportunity for a family to invest in a low cost seasonal dairy farm. | Property ID TK1047

NEW LISTING

Mount Messenger | 2875 Mokau Road 114 Hectares Holding Paddock/Hunting/Horse Trekking/Trees. 114 hectares (approximately) in one title. Main highway location. Mix of easy, medium to steeper contour. Moumakahi sandy loam soils. Water part reticulated and natural. Capable of wintering 80 two year old bulls. Yards, loading race and utility building. Excellent opportunity for recreational block or other land uses. | Property ID TK1022

Licensed under REAA 2008

Tender Closing 4pm, Thursday 29 November 2018 (unless sold by private treaty)

Open Days Tuesday 13 and 20 November 11.00am to 2.00pm

Contact Kevin Wrenn 021 136 6843

Tender Closing 4pm, Thursday 29 November 2018 (unless sold by private treaty)

Open Days Friday 16 and 23 November 11.00am to 2.00pm

Contact Kevin Wrenn 021 136 6843

Tender Closing 4pm, Thursday 29 November 2018 (unless sold by private treaty)

Open Days Thursday 15 and 22 November 11.00am to 2.00pm

Contact Kevin Wrenn 021 136 6843

Tender Closing 4pm, Thursday 29 November 2018 (unless sold by private treaty)

Open Days Wednesday 14 and 21 November 11.00am to 2.00pm

Contact Kevin Wrenn 021 136 6843

Tender Closing 4pm, Thursday 29 November 2018 (unless sold by private treaty)

Open Days Saturday 17 and 24 November 11.00am to 2.00pm

Contact Kevin Wrenn 021 136 6843

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For Sale OPEN DAY

OPEN DAY

Rotorua | 273 Maraeroa Road

Tender

98.7 Hectares Flat 98 Hectares Bare Land. Not very often do properties of this size and location come to the market, only 20 kilometres to Rotorua. The property is predominately flat. Half the property is currently leased and farmed as a dairy support unit, the other half has been farmed using a more traditional sheep and beef method. The property is in the Rotorua Lakes Catchment and has a very workable Nitrogen Plan available. The scale and contour of this property provides the discerning buyer with many future options. | Property ID RT1038

Closing 12pm, Friday 30 November 2018 (unless sold by privatre treaty)

Open Day Tuesday 12.00 to 2.00pm

Contact Phil Badger 027 357 5704

Te Awamutu | 116-118 Huirimu Road 217 Hectares The Result of Demanding Excellence. This outstanding 217ha dairy unit is operated with an acute level of detail to the presentation of the farm, high level of improvements and excellent fertiliser programme. Milking 530 cows averaging 250,000kgMS production (last 6 years). 50-bail rotary dairy with stainless steel platform. All flat to gentle rolling contour with pockets of native bush. Three dwellings presented in exceptional condition. All of the homes are sited on nicely fenced and developed sections. Absolutely picture perfect farm. | Property ID MT1068

Tender Closing 2pm, Tuesday 27 November (unless sold by private treaty)

Open Day Wednesday 11.00am to 1.00pm

Contact Ian Morgan 027 492 5878 Glen Murray 027 488 6138

0800 200 600 | farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

Licensed under REAA 2008

220 COW HARI HARI STARTER – 111HA

GREY VALLEY DAIRY – 179HA

Offers Please

Vendor wants SOLD

An opportunity not to be missed. Consistent performer with 5 year average 66,002kgs MS excluding last year when cow numbers were down. All stock carried on farm or run-off with supplement made on. Three houses. 20 aside cow shed with 2 x 4 bay multi-purpose sheds. Run-off available to purchase currently approx 40ha effective. can be mowed for silage, winters cows. Real opportunity for keen energetic purchaser. Available Going Concern. For Sale by Deadline Private Sale closing 29th November 2018 (unless sold prior) Web Ref GDR3269503

This is the opportunity you have been waiting for, 300 cow farm in the middle of the Grey Valley. Some of the best land in Westland waiting for someone to maximise the opportunity. Good house, 32 aside shed and good complement farm buildings. Production to 106,000kgs MS. Great location, handy to all amenities. Available Going Concern if required. One not to be missed. Deadline Private Treaty closing 22nd November 2018 (unless sold prior) Web Ref GDR3110986

Greg Daly AREINZ

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TENDER

Gordonton 1224 Woodlands Road If it’s time to get serious about making real money out of your farming venture then you need to read on. This well appointed 89.98ha dairy goat unit at Gordonton supplies the New Zealand Dairy Goat Co-operative who have a projected payment this season of $22kg/ms. A full Going Concern option exists with the ability to Tender on the shares and MSR’s, the livestock and machinery. Inspect without delay is my sincerest advice. Please note the Tender closing date of Thursday the 15th of November.

Tender Thursday 15 November 2018 4:00pm (will not be sold prior) View: Tuesday 6 and 13 November 11:00am-12noon harcourts.co.nz/ML4084

SHEDS GALORE

State Highway 3, Maxwell

Come see what is over the cattle stop, just 18km north of Wanganui. Large 4 bedroom homestead, standalone laundry & sleepout, extensive use of native timber throughout this weatherboard home incl matai and rimu flooring, some polished, situated on free draining Egmont loam soil. Numerous outbuildings allowing up to 10 car garaging give many possible options. This property is serviced by Rainwater storage and Rural Water Supply, 3 phase power and City refuse collection. An added bonus being the Vendor is not registered for GST. All this a short distance from some of the best educational facilities New Zealand has to offer. OPEN HOMES - Thursday 15th & 29th November - 5.00pm to 6.00pm

6 HECTARES

David Cotton

M: 027 442 5920 H: 06 342 9666 E: davidc@forfarms.co.nz

John Thornton

M: 027 443 0045 H: 06 344 1111 E: johnt@forfarms.co.nz

FOR SALE BY TENDER

Tender closing 4pm Wednesday 4 December 2018,Treadwell Gordon Office (will not be sold prior) www.forfarms.co.nz – Property ID FF2703

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DAIRY FARM

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OTOROHANGA, 121 Austin Road

Turn-key Entry Level Dairy - Priced to sell Opportunity has come knocking, but to make the next

• Recently installed effluent Flexitank

move our motivated vendors need to sell their much

• Well maintained and tidy 16 aside herringbone

adored dairy farm which has seen a considerable investment in recent years to reticulated water, and effluent storage facilities. • 63.2171 hectares (156 acres) • Milking 165 cows with a 3 year average of 60,132kg/Ms • Numerous support buildings

FOR SALE $2,400,000 +GST (if any) View:

Thursdays 8th and 15th November from 11:00am sharp

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cowshed • Tidy three bedroom Lockwood home with office Priced to get immediate interest, this property is going to appeal to anyone looking for a well maintained dairy or top notch support block with a good balance of contours and a large portion capable of cropping/mowing.

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

Rural Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd mreinz Licensed Agent REAA 2008

07 883 1195 Immaculate Dairy Farm

TENDER 1078 Pokuru Road, Pokuru This dairy farm, set on 102 hectares, can only be described as immaculate - all the hard work has been done:  This very well-designed dairy farm, 13km from Te Awamutu at

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View our video of this property https://youtu.be/-0jBBpn-WBs

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Pokuru, boasts a centrally located 36-aside herringbone shed with protrack, ACRs, mastitis detection, glycol milk cooling and excellent stock handling facilities Milk production has averaged 124,000kgMS off this property and 9 hectares of lease land on a Fonterra supply with only 114 tonne of purchased feed The covered feed pad, built for up to 400 cows, comes with green water flood wash, saving you water and time The effluent system is very impressive with a large stone trap, a weeping wall solids separation system and a large sump that pumps either to the irrigator or the 8.1 million litre lined pond Calves are reared in a 6-bay pole shed with an attached work shop Maize is stored in a large concrete bunker and the underpass has its own green water wash down The farm is complemented with a modern, sunny, 3-bedroom plus office home and a tidy 2-bedroom staff cottage The soils are very fertile and the farm has strong summer production

Contact Steve (027 481 9060) or David (027 472 2572) for more information.

OPEN FARMS Tuesday 6, 13 & 20 November 11.00am to 12 noon

David McGuire Steve Mathis

027 472 2572 027 481 9060

Web ID: RAL603

For sale by TENDER closing 4.00pm Monday 26 November 2018 at our office

Cambridge Dairy Farm In Two Titles

TENDER

View our video of this property https://youtu.be/gOalO_m0LJg 196 & 200 Aspin Road, Cambridge Situated amongst Cambridge’s lifestyle blocks is this 113.395 hectare dairy farm in two titles:  On offer is the opportunity to purchase 113.395 hectares in two titles on each side of Aspin Road, less than 4km out of St Kilda  The farm is 90% flat and is currently milking 330 cows twice a day with a calving date of 20 July  The cows are milked through a 22-aside herringbone shed with icebank milk cooling, in-shed meal feeding system and a yard large enough to hold 400 cows; calves are reared in a 9-bay, half round barn and there is an implement shed of 90m²  Effluent is pumped from an unlined pond that is drop test compliant to 29ha; milk production average of 111,400kgMS on once a day milking  On an elevated site is a stunning four-bedroom executive home with expansive views over the Cambridge countryside; this home has a modern kitchen, two living areas, en suite and a four-bay garage This property is available for purchase by tender either as a whole or by individual titles - contact David or Steve for more information.

OPEN FARMS - Wednesday 7, 14 & 21 November from 11.00am to 12 noon For sale by TENDER closing 4.00pm Monday 26 November 2018 at our office

David McGuire Steve Mathis

027 472 2572 027 481 9060

www.ruralandlifestylesales.com

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T RA NSF O RM I N G R E A L E S TAT E INTO R E A L A DVA NTAGE FOR SALE WAINGARO FOREST NGARUAWAHIA, Waikato

19-23 YEAR OLD PINUS RADIATA The Waingaro Forest is offered for sale and is located in the North Waikato region with a stocked area of 277.1ha. This represents a great opportunity for a purchaser to secure forward volume with proximity to the Port of Auckland, Port of Tauranga and numerous domestic processors. Available as any combination of Cutting Right only or freehold land and crop. Age Class is 19 to 23 years old. The Vendors have obtained forest information including mapping and inventory to assist purchaser Due Diligence. Contact CBRE today to obtain a detailed Information Memorandum and access to the Dataroom. + 319.1ha freehold land title + 277.1ha of mixed age class Pinus Radiata + Inventory & Mapping available + Flexible purchase options including Cutting Right only or combination of freehold land and crop

DEADLINE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Thursday 6 December 2018 at 4.00pm (unless sold prior)

WYATT JOHNSTON 027 8151 303

www.cbre.co.nz/216238Q48 CBRE (Agency) Limited, Licensed Real Estate Agent (REAA 2008)

06 323 3363 Farm & Lifestyle Prime Fattening Farm

TENDER

FOR SALE MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS FORESTRY SQUALLY COVE & KUPE BAY, Marlborough Sounds

150 Ulysses Road, Ashhurst Rarely available so close to town is this 68.97ha (170 acre) fattening farm:  Just 4km from Ashhurst and 18km to Palmerston North with high quality lifestyle blocks nearby  All flat to easy rolling pasture presently run as a high performing sheep breeding and finishing unit  Well suited to cattle finishing, dairy support, or mow for silage and hay  Great views across the Pohangina Valley to the Ruahine Ranges  Post & batten fencing into 15 paddocks with a central metalled lane  Water is sourced from a large dam and then reticulated to troughs  Tidy two stand woolshed with concreted handling yards for sheep and cattle

For sale by TENDER closing 4.00pm on Friday 7 December 2018 Richard Anderson 027 543 1610 Robert Dabb 027 255 3992

ID: RAL606

www.ruralandlifestylesales.com

16-24 YEAR OLD PINUS RADIATA CURRENT INVENTORY & MAPPING Offered for sale are three separate forests located in the Marlborough Sounds with a stocked area of 408.7 ha. This represents a great opportunity for a purchaser to secure significant forward volume, available as any combination of Cutting Right only or freehold land and crop.

+ 408.7 ha of mixed age class Pinus Radiata

Age Class is predominantly 22 to 24 years old, with minor stands of 16-18 year old trees. The Vendors have obtained up to date forest information, a template Forestry Right and an archaeological report to assist purchaser Due Diligence. Contact CBRE today to obtain a detailed Information Memorandum and access to the Dataroom.

+ Accessible for both export or domestic processing

+ Some existing roading and access to metal + Current Inventory & Mapping + Flexible purchase options including Cutting Right only

DEADLINE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Wednesday 28 November 2018 at 4.00pm JEREMY KEATING 021 461 210

WYATT JOHNSTON 027 8151 303

www.cbre.co.nz/216331Q48 CBRE (Agency) Limited, Licensed Real Estate Agent (REAA 2008)

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626 INGAHAPE ROAD, OHANGAI

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850 INGAHAPE ROAD, OHANGAI

Rural Dairy

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS FOR ALL!

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This outstanding 95.7ha dry stock farm is within 15 minutes of Hawera and would be a privilege to own. The features of this property are:

This 82.6ha dairy farm should be viewed by all purchasers. This farm can enter you into farm ownership. Milking 180 cows. The main features on this flat dairy farm are:

• Water source from spring • Beautiful home • Easy to run property

• 18 aside HB cowshed • Excellent water system • Feed pad, loading bay

• Flat quality land • 200 - 300 bales of silage • Superb fencing

• Quality pasture growth • Grazing capability 225 head of stock

As you can see the features of this property tick all the boxes.

• Concrete races • 5 bay implement shed • 3.5ha maize on farm

• Quality fencing • Stand off yard • Best production 74,000 m/s

You will not be disappointed!!!

A 3 bedroom brick family home with sleep-out, modern kitchen, open plan lounge and dining onto the deck. Possibility to buy the neighbouring farm as well, with little additional cost to join the farms together, gives you a 380 - 400 cow quality dairy farm.

Tenders close 1.00pm, Thurs 22nd Nov 2018, TSB Bank, High St, Hawera

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167 LOWER DUTHIE ROAD, MATAPU

Rural Dairy

750 INGAHAPE ROAD, OHANGAI

DISTINGUISHED DAIRY FARM

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Faithfully farmed for 3 generations, but the decision has been made to move on. This 52.47ha dairy farm will only be on the market once in our life time, and now is your opportunity. Milking 150 - 160 cows through a 16 aside HB, excellent production, with the best being 73,400 m/s. This farm is on the Inaha water scheme. Supplements include 220 bales of silage, 70 tonne PKE and 40 bales of hay brought in. Centrally raced with well fertilised paddocks. The calf rearing facilities are of high standard, with the owner’s emphasis being on rearing high-quality young stock. 3 bedroom home with diesel fire place and double garaging. This farm holds 2 separate titles.

This 76ha effective flat milking platform has quality written all over it, 6 year old 24 aside HB shed with cup removers, can be extended to 30 aside, the yard can hold 400+ cows. It has outstanding calf rearing facilities and loading bay, the races and fences are of a good standard with excellent water and climate. The dairy farm annually makes 150 bales of hay and 100 bales of silage. Two homes, with main house having been modernised in recent times. Best production of 91,000 m/s after being converted from dry stock. 9ha of private lease is also used to be milked off. Opportunity knocks to purchase neighbouring farm with the possibility to milk 380 - 400 cows.

Tenders close 1.00pm, Thurs 15th Nov 2018, TSB Bank, High St, Hawera

Tenders close 1.00pm, Thurs 22nd Nov 2018, TSB Bank, High St, Hawera

OPEN DAYS - 1.00 - 1.45pm, Thursday 8th November 2018

OPEN DAYS - 12.00 - 12.45pm, Friday9th & 16th November 2018

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 12.30pm

Brendan Crowley M 027 241 2817

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120 Devon St East New Plymouth | 06 968 3800

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Prime Piece of Paradise 577a Old Te Aroha Road Nestled under the Kaimai Ranges, this prime parcel of Real Estate is being presented to the market. 26.7ha - 66 acres (more or less) of flat to easy contour, currently run in conjunction with a neighbouring dairy farm. It has excellent fertiliser history with central lane dissecting all paddocks. Pasture is of high quality. NB: Bio-security restrictions in place on entry to property pggwre.co.nz/MAT29238

Outstanding Opportunity • 388.6ha (subject to final survey) freehold in two titles • Infrastructure includes cattle yards, woolshed and calf/sheep yards with exceptional laneways • Purchase options available as each title has its own home • Deep fertile silt loam soils with irrigation consent • Historically winters up to 2000 cows, could be reinstated to sheep and beef. pggwre.co.nz/ASH28954

Matamata, Waikato AUCTION Plus GST if any (Unless Sold Prior) Matamata Club 11am, 28 Nov 2018 VIEW 2-3pm, Fri 9&16 Nov

Trevor Kenny M 021 791 643

trevor.kenny@pggwrightson.co.nz

1621 West Coast Road • 7.9ha of excellent soils; large and small paddocks • Large four-bedroom home and attached triple garage • Covered indoor saltwater swimming pool and spa pool • Property has irrigation, many sheds and tunnel house • An attractive property in a great location offering many options from grazing to stud stock pggwre.co.nz/DAR25950

Waimate, South Canterbury

Willowglen, Waitohi - 209.9ha

$5.9M

A productive property close to Temuka Geraldine and Pleasant Point. Fertile Waitohi and Timaru silt loam soils, excellent access, subdivision and central lane system; 14 units of Downlands water; high standard of farm infrastructure. Comfortable four bedroom home on attractive landscaped section. Willowglen would suit multiple farming options.

Plus GST (if any)

Tim Gallagher M 027 801 2888

tim.gallagher@pggwrightson.co.nz

Simon Richards M 027 457 0990

simon.richards@pggwrightson.co.nz

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

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West Melton, Canterbury $1.295M GST Inclusive VIEW 11.30-12.00pm, Sunday 11 & 18 November

Min Cookson M 027 249 5417

min.cookson@pggwrightson.co.nz

Temuka, South Canterbury DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 4.00pm, 28 November

Richard Scott M 021 352 701

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Vendors Ready To Move On • 147 hectares productive fertile land, 70% tile drained • Large three bedroom modernised and renovated Kauri Villa • Three bedroom Villa second home • 27ASHB cowshed with new ice bank for refrigeration, five and four bay calf implement sheds • Feed pad, calving pad, maize bin • Milking 310 cows once a day this season

Dargaville, Northland $2.9M Plus GST (if any)

pggwre.co.nz/DAG29023

Megan Browning B 09 439 3344 M 027 668 8468

mbrowning@pggwrightson.co.nz

Ideal Harbourside Grazing or Dairy Block • 146.9ha of easy rolling to flat contour, good reliable deep water bore supply • Four bedroom home with modern kitchen • Upgraded 16 ASHB dairy shed with good support building This dairy/grazing unit is ideally located only 24km from Auckland's Northern motorway, with its secluded views of the Kaipara Harbour and beyond. Family run farm of more than 30 years. Future subdivision opportunities currently being explored with information available for genuine enquiries.

pggwre.co.nz/WEL28938

Kaukapakapa, Auckland $3.495M Plus GST (if any)

Scott Tapp B 09 423 9717 M 021 418 161

scott.tapp@pggwrightson.co.nz

TENDER

Aka Aka, Waikato

Large Affordable Dairy/Beef Farm • 356.5635ha in nine titles • Predominantly easy rolling to medium contour with a small amount of steep • 32 ASHB cowshed with in-shed feeding • Modern eight-bay calf shed, five-bay implement shed • Feed pad with bins, two loafing/calving pads • Four bedroom main home plus three more dwellings • Limestone quarry on farm

pggwre.co.nz/WEL28558

Ararua $4.15M Plus GST (if any)

Scott Tapp B 09 423 9717 M 021 418 161

scott.tapp@pggwrightson.co.nz

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You Choose

187 Goodwin Road

There are choices galore with this 88ha dairy farm 1. 88ha Dairy farm with a 75ha lease 2. 28ha with 29 ASHB dairy shed, threebedroom weatherboard home, six-bay implement shed and workshop 3. 36ha with three hay barns, seven-bay shed and three-bedroom character bungalow 4. 22ha mainly flat grazing block with great building sites 5. 1ha section Why wait? Make your choice today. pggwre.co.nz/PUK29231

Tender Closes 4.00pm, Friday 7 December VIEW 10am-11am, Tuesday 13 Novenber

Peter Kelly B 07 834 9575 M 027 432 4278 Success Realty Limited, Bayleys, Licensed under the REAA 2008.

Adrian van Mil B 09 237 2041 M 027 473 3632 PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, Licensed under the REAA 2008.

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Port Waikato

Once in a Lifetime Opportunity 764 Port Waikato-Waikaretu Road If 2-3 km of sandy secluded beaches, access to low water mussel beds, exceptional fishing, various hunting opportunities including deer and a network of undeveloped limestone caves sounds good. And you are looking for an opportunity to develop your business then this 540ha once in a lifetime opportunity is not to be missed. This farm has been loved by the same family for 60 years and is currently run as a sheep and beef breeding operation. Contour is a mixed. Plentiful water is supplied by a limestone artesian network. The property boasts two residences with the main homestead well set up for entertaining. The fully fenced orchard and vegetable garden is supported by a hot house so will cater for those with an eye towards self-sufficiency. Close enough to Auckland and other amenities and far enough away to provide a sense of peace and tranquillity. It is ready for someone new who may have the vision to further develop with an eye toward tourism. pggwre.co.nz/PUK28529

TENDER

Picturesque Finishing Farm 108 Kokonga East Road After two generations of ownership the Dixon family have made the decision to pass the family farm over to a new generation. An opportunity now exists to purchase this picturesque 187ha finishing property. Contour is a mix of flat to rolling with some steeper sidlings. The flat areas ensure that you have the ability to put in seasonal crops. Spring water is pumped to tanks and reticulated to troughs. The property is supported by a three stand woolshed and yards as well as cattle yards. Home has views of the Tasman.

pggwre.co.nz/PUK29253

TENDER Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold By Private Treaty) Closes 4.00pm, Wednesday 5 December

Adrian van Mil B 09 237 2041 | M 027 473 3632 avanmil@pggwrightson.co.nz

NEW LISTING

Waikaretu, North Waikato TENDER Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold By Private Treaty) Closes 4.00pm Thursday 29 November

Adrian van Mil B 09 237 2041 M 027 473 3632

avanmil@pggwrightson.co.nz

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Productive Self Contained Dairy Unit 20 Waimaori Road • 142ha with a 90ha milking platform • Located in the reliable rainfall Te Mata region • Three bedroom home and a 24 ASHB • Good range of support buildings • Aesthetically pleasing the property is superbly presented • Contour of the dairy farm mainly easy rolling • Support block contour is mixed, some flat some steeper

pggwre.co.nz/HAM29155

Raglan, Waikato AUCTION Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) 11.00am, Thursday 29 November 87 Duke Street, Cambridge VIEW 12.00-1.00pm, Tuesday 6 November

John Sisley M 027 475 9808

jsisley@pggwrightson.co.nz

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Grassy Downs 155 Tahuroa Road • Faithfully farmed and first time on the market in 58 years • Mainly easy hill, some flats and some steeper sildings • Good pastures that are clean and weed free. Troughed water throughout - very good conventional fencing - approx. 20 paddocks. Excellent fertiliser history • One, or both, of two comfortable homes available on two separate titles, HAM28749, HAM28755 • 65ha of near flat land also available for purchase with this property, HAM28749 pggwre.co.nz/HAM28732

Tauwhare, Waikato TENDER Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold By Private Treaty) Closes 3.00pm, Thursday 22 November VIEW 12.00-1.00pm, Tuesday 6 & 13 November John Sisley M 027 475 9808 jsisley@pggwrightson.co.nz

TENDER

Beef/Bull Finishing/Dairy Support 599 Okupata Road A prime example of a strong, clean and well balanced finishing property in the Western Waikato with stunning coastal views which is for definite sale. Consisting of 342ha with approx. 330ha effective consisting of 75% easy rolling with balance of steeper sidling. Currently run as a beef finishing and dairy support operation with approx. 3000 - 3500 su capacity. Infrastructure consists of a well presented three bedroom homestead with excellent outdoor living to well groomed gardens, 3 stand wool shed, cattle yards, 2 haybarns, half round shed and large implement shed. A central lane dissects the 114 paddocks (with water troughs) with sound fencing throughout and scatterings of native bush with 2 large duck ponds. This is a clean, functional and well presented property with well balanced contour, intensively fenced and would be suited to all types of fattening and finishing propositions. CLEAN MOTORBIKE ESSENTIAL FOR VIEWING pggwre.co.nz/MAT29216

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Oparau, Waikato TENDER Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold By Private Treaty) Closes 4.00pm, Thursday 29 November VIEW 1.00-2.30pm, Tuesday 13 & 20 November

Trevor Kenny B 07 888 4572 | M 021 791 643 trevor.kenny@pggwrightson.co.nz

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Kaeaea Farm - Hill Country Breeding Property 1209 Ohura Road • 662.0295ha - 604ha effective • Contour is medium to steeper country with approximately 45 hectares of flats • Wintering 1650 MA ewes, 700 2th ewes, 630 ewe hoggets, 39 rams, 51 MA cows, 68 rising 3yr VIC heifers, 48 rising 2yr heifers and 54 rising 1yr heifers • All lambs are sold as store • Good bike access throughout • Tidy three bedroom dwelling, three stand wool shed, three bay implement shed pggwre.co.nz/TEK29195

Aria, Waikato DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 1.00pm, Friday 30 November PGGWRE 57 Rora Street, Te Kuiti VIEW 11.00-12.00pm, Thursday 8 & 15 November

Peter Wylie B 07 878 0265 | M 027 473 5855 pwylie@pggwrightson.co.nz

TENDER

A Farm on the Move 671 State Highway 31, Kawhia Road • 180 hectares (more or less) • Last three years have been averaging 360/380 cows, 108,800kg MS • Two dwellings, 40 ASHB, feed pad and ample farm buildings • Contour is approximately 80ha flat and easy, 64ha moderate rolling and 28ha of hill. Balance is pine and bush • Vendors have cropped and regrassed 100ha in the past three years • Vendors instructions are to sell!

Otorohanga, Waikato TENDER (Unless Sold by Private Treaty) Closes 2.00pm, Friday, 7 Dec PGGWRE, 57 Rora St, Te Kuiti VIEW 1.00-2.00pm, Thursday 15 November

pggwre.co.nz/TEK28874 Peter Wylie B 07 878 0265 | M 027 473 5855 pwylie@pggwrightson.co.nz

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Local Experts, National Exposure "Hauiti" Outstanding 725 Mangaorongo Road • 474ha of top performing Mairoa Ash, gentle rolling contour with some steeper sidling. • Fertiliser and attention to detail has made this one of the best producers in the district. Average over farm Olsen P = 30. pH = 5.9 • Four year average stock wintered - 1920 2th-6yr ewes, 535 ewe hgts (RWR) 140 ms hgts, 35 MA rams, 138 MA cows, 26 R2 heifers, 72 R1 heifers, 73 R1 steers, 4 MA bulls.

pggwre.co.nz/TEK29233

Mahoenui, Waikato AUCTION Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) 11.00am, Friday 7 Dec Panorama Motel, Awakino Road, Te Kuiti VIEW 11.00-12.00pm, Wednesday 7 & 14 November

Peter Wylie B 07 878 0265 M 027 473 5855

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`Sampford' - Genuine Hill Country Property 1030 Wimbledon Road • 316 hectares (780.83 acres) 55km south east of Waipukurau • Very good standard of farm infrastructure with sheep and cattle yards, four-stand woolshed and good shedding • 1800-2000 stock units of traditional grazing land running breeding ewes and cows • Substantial homestead which is extremely well maintained with five bedrooms, living areas and multiple bathrooms • Very well manicured grounds with tennis court, swimming pool, tasteful gardens and established trees • Bush remnants, totara, nikau's and poplar plantings give the farm a park like feel • Good natural and reticulated water • Fantastic opportunity as a first farm or add on to an existing business 5

pggwre.co.nz/HAS29261

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Porangahau, Hawke's Bay TENDER Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 4.00pm, Thursday 6 December Paul Harper B 06 878 3156 | M 027 494 4854 paul.harper@pggwrightson.co.nz Doug Smith B 06 878 3156 | M 027 494 1839 dougsmith@pggwrightson.co.nz

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Te Pohue, Hawke's Bay

`Brookfields' - Breeding and Finishing 66 Berry Road • 240.9198 hectares (595.31 acres) 44km north of Napier • Breeding and finishing property with a good balance of contour • All conventionally fenced to a very good standard and abundant natural water reticulated across the farm • Two-storied main dwelling of three bedrooms and two living areas • Renovated cottage with new fully enclosed 3-bay workshop/garage • Two barns one new) woolshed, sheep and cattle yards • A very tidy unit in a traditionally summer-safe rainfall area • Well located just off the Napier-Taupo highway 3

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NEW LISTING

Kohatu Estate 93 Richmond Road • 247.7ha hill country sheep farm in three titles • Stunning sea views from the entire farm • Modern 3 bedroom homestead on an elevated site • Separate second dwelling plus a shearer’s cottage • Potential B&B Accommodation and rental income with function centre • Fully fitted out winery complex with bar facilities • Two stand woolshed with satellite yards plus other quality farm sheds For open day viewing, please bring your own motorbike/side by side. pggwre.co.nz/NEL29281

$2.5M Plus GST (if any)

Paul Harper B 06 878 3156 | M 027 494 4854 paul.harper@pggwrightson.co.nz Doug Smith B 06 878 3156 | M 027 494 1839 dougsmith@pggwrightson.co.nz

NEW LISTING

Pohara, Golden Bay DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 4.00pm, Friday 7 December VIEW 12.00-2.00pm, Tues 20 November

Joe Blakiston M 027 434 4069 Douglas Smith M 027 543 2280

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

Rostriever - Iconic Fine Wool Property • Rich in history and faithfully farmed by the Munro family since early 1900's • 3554ha (pastoral lease) in 2 blocks, the main Rostriever property 2263ha with 51ha pivot irrigation and Mt Thomas block 1291ha • Carrying 5,800 s.u. - merino ewe flock of 2,830 s.u. • 5 bdrm homestead, 3 bdrm house, 4 stand woolshed • Bordering Lake Benmore offering exclusive water frontage and private bays with postcard vistas • Fine wool, irrigation, tourism, lake frontage • This is your chance to capture a once in a lifetime opportunity to become the new owners pggwre.co.nz/OAM29294

Otematata, North Otago DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Plus GST (if any) No Prior Offers Closes 2.00pm, Friday 14 December

Dave Heffernan M 027 215 8666

david.heffernan@pggwrightson.co.nz

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Culverden, North Canterbury

What an Opportunity - Mandamus Downs 424 Pahau Downs Road An extremely rare opportunity in the Amuri Basin. This highly regarded, and often-admired property is situated approximately 10 kilometres west of the North Canterbury township of Culverden. Comprising 844 hectares, being a mix of clean tussock hill, easy downs, fertile flats and location. Main homestead, two cottages and good array of support buildings. Extremely good fencing and tracks throughout. Mandamus Downs has been faithfully and conservatively farmed by the current lessee and by the owners since 1908. After 110 years family ownership, the opportunity has arisen for a new owner to add to the history of this excellent property. PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited is privileged to bring to the market Mandamus Downs on behalf of our vendor. We welcome your enquiry and inspection with the vendor’s exclusive agents. pggwre.co.nz/RAN28705

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 2.00pm, Friday 30 November

Bruce Hoban B 03 313 0618 | M 027 588 8889 bhoban@pggwrightson.co.nz

NEW LISTING

Limesprings 77 Driver Road • 794.63 hectares (plus grazing licensee area) and including 178 hectare dairy unit with 42 hectare runoff, balance sheep and beef • Improvements include main homestead, second home and single person quarters, 40 ASHB shed, two large wool sheds combined covered yards plus supporting farm buildings • Limesprings is an exceptional mixed farming enterprise, extensively re-grassed in the last five years and now set for new owners to reap the benefit. pggwre.co.nz/BAL29000

Clarendon, South Otago DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 12.00pm, Wednesday 12 December

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

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

Whitehill Healthy Stock Country 822 Coe Road

Hillend, South Otago

553 hectare sheep and beef unit. Approximately 20km to Balclutha or Milton. Substantial four bedroom family home fully double glazed, four stand woolshed combined covered yards, full complement of supporting farm buildings, cattle yards and feed pad (140 pad). Well subdivided including hotwire, lane system and rural water scheme. Whitehill has good scale and further potential, situated in a reliable farming district with excellent location.

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY

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Stewart Rutter B 03 418 1381 M 027 433 7666

Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 12.00pm, Wednesday 5 December

Jason Rutter B 03 418 1382 M 027 243 1971

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WINCHESTER BASED FLEXIBLE HOURS

Rural Directions is excited to present to the market this Station Manager position on behalf of the Hurley family. Siberia Station is 3082 hectares located in the spectacular Turakina Valley running 15,000 ewes, 150 cows and trading 1400 steers. With its stunning hill country and great mustering the station has a longstanding reputation of turning out excellent people. The infrastructure on this property is outstanding with many sets of covered yards and a full range of amenities including new covered stables currently under construction.

Pye Group is an agricultural based business incorporating cropping, grazing, dairying and contracting operations in Mid and South Canterbury.

Applicants are required to: • Preferably have at least 2 years experience as a shepherd • Able to work independently and in a team environment • Have a good team of 3-4 broken in dogs • Horse experience is an advantage but not necessary

We are seeking an enthusiastic person who is willing to take on a variety of roles in helping us achieve our environmental goals. This is a unique role offering the successful candidate a variety of work with multiple farms within Pye Group. Duties will include: • management of our consent monitoring programme – CS-Vue • preparation and review of farm environmental plans in conjunction with relevant farm managers • liaising with external consultants as required • reviewing consent applications • preparation of nutrient budgets • helping set long term environmental goals for the group • keeping up to date with changes in regulations and best practice including working with industry groups and attending meetings

As the Station Manager you will be expected to lead from the front with a full team of working dogs, a high level of competency with horses and big country mustering experience. You will be managing a small team, requiring excellent organisation and communication skills. As the breeding operation for the wider business, the station is a key part of the overall business model, supplying forward store stock into the finishing farms in the Rangitikei.

Single accommodation is available. Phone Kevin Saville on 06 388 0966 Or email CV to kr.saville@gmail.com

SHEPHERD Glenaray Station, 70,000ha carrying 70,000su have a vacancy for a permanent shepherd.

Applicants must have: • a good work ethic and show initiative • the ability to organise and prioritise their own work • experience with environmental compliance and extensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks • an interest in helping us increase our knowledge and understanding of environmental and sustainable farming practices • excellent written and verbal communication skills • the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with owners and stakeholders • a full NZ drivers licence

RECRUITMENT & HR

Skills required: • 2 to 3 years experience • 4 trained dogs minimum • Horse experience preferred, own saddlery required • Current drivers licence Accommodation: Single quarters. Cooked evening meals Monday to Friday. Cooked winter lunches. Sky TV and internet.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Competitive remuneration to suit experience.

Further information about Pye Group and an application form can be found at www.pyegroup.co.nz.

Applications close: 9th November 2018.

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Situated in a great rural community, there are plenty of local activities to enjoy. The primary school is just 3km away with the bus from your gate. A beautiful warm, six-bedroom family home along with easy care gardens and amazing station views are on offer. With the addition of excellent remuneration this total package demonstrates the importance of this appointment to the owners.

Applications close 5pm Monday 26th November 2018

Motukawa Land Company

We are seeking an experienced stock person to join the team on Motukawa Land Company, a 2000ha, 20,000su hill country property, 14km east of Taihape.

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HILL COUNTRY SHEPHERD

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND ENHANCEMENT MANAGER

Station Manager

To view a Job Information Pack or to apply, please visit www.ruraldirections.co.nz or phone the Rural Directions team in confidence on 06 871 0450 (Reference # 3212).

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Employment

FARMERS WEEKLY – November 5, 2018

Please phone Mike O’Donoghue 03 202 7720, evenings. email applications to: office@glenaray.co.nz

EXPERIENCED SHEPHERD/2IC Required for a progressive 1200ha sheep and beef, breeding/finishing operation 15km west of Ohakune.

SHEPHERD/GENERAL HAND

– Manunui Station

Permanent Position

Tuatahi Farming Partnership is a progressive and growing farming business formed in 2010 by two Maori Incorporations. The Partnership engages professional management and is governed by a Board of Directors. Tuatahi operates three farm business units each responsible for their individual performance while being part of a consolidated enterprise.

Parengarenga Station is a 5900 hectare station situated in the Far North specialising in the farming of high quality beef and lamb. The Incorporation also has commercial interests in Forestry and Apiculture. The Station has initiated a significant development that will grow the effective farming area and expand stock numbers well beyond the current level of 40,000 stock units.

Tuatahi is seeking a high level Operations Managers for Manunui Station which is located in the Southern King Country 20 minutes out of Taumarunui. The Operations Manager will report directly to the General Manager.

The person most suitable for this role will have experience in beef and lamb farming and will be acclimatised to either working in Northland or a coastal farming operation in New Zealand.

The station is in the early stages of a full scale development program involving subdivision, water, tracking and yards to lift production and profitability. The Operations Manager would be fully involved in the planning and implementation of this program.

For further information contact: Phil Calder 027 643 2007 Please apply with CV and references before 11th November to: judeandphil@xtra.co.nz

Ideally this person will have good stock knowledge and knowledge of rotational grazing, general animal well-being and be a team player. The role requires that the person appointed have their own dogs, be experienced in the use of a quad bike or side-by-side and be able to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities – this is a working manager’s position with the following key areas of responsibility: • Development of Strategy directly associated with the farm unit in conjunction with the Executive Team and Board • Planning, executing, reviewing and reporting against farm targets • Operational Management – covering all areas including budgeting, targets, resource requirements and reporting • Financial Management and Control • HR – management, recruiting, training, mentoring • Asset management • Identify opportunities, analyse and implement

Health & Safety is a major focus of our farming operation and this person will be up to date with good practice and the requirements of a robust health and safety system. Endorsements in training in the use of a quad bike, general farm equipment and first aid are a distinct advantage.

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Although not central to this role, an understanding of pasture management and water reticulation would be an advantage.

The Applicants need to have demonstrated: • High levels of competency in all technical and financial aspects of pastoral farming with a high level of industry knowledge • Leadership skills working in a team environment, • The ability to develop people including themselves

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 20 November, 2018

The remuneration package will reflect skills and experience with a recently renovated 3-bedroom house provided.

A Permanent Position for a Shepherd is now available for an immediate start.

Manunui Station is a hill country sheep breeding/finishing and cattle finishing operation, 1700 eff ha running 17,200su currently with four full time and one part time permanent staff.

A Position Description is available upon request. We are offering a very competitive salary, relocation expenses, complimentary accommodation, a meat allowance and the opportunities for training and involvement in a substantial development plan.

The General Manager Parengarenga Incorporation 6636 Far North Rd, RD 4, Kaitaia 0484

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Applications should be made directly to Tuatahi Farming LP General Manager, Barry Pope – Email:tuatahi@tuatahi.co.nz or phone 07 386 5751, 021 501 377

Be able to assist with the management of any casual or part-time staff and have the capability and confidence of overseeing the running of this property in the absence of the manager.

Advertise your vacancy in Farmers Weekly Plus receive added value of online free of charge* Phone Debbie Brown 0800 85 25 80 or email classifieds@globalhq.co.nz

Email: info@parengarenga.co.nz Please include at least two references. Applications close 5 pm, Wednesday 14th November 2018

*Available for one month or until close of application

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Operations Managers

This role is a new position within the Partnership due to current and future growth to strengthen and secure a high level management team for the future. This is a rare opportunity to join a major farming enterprise that has expansion in its sights. The position offers the successful candidate the prospect of significant career and skill development.

Key attributes will include: • Excellent communication skills and work ethnic • Ability to work independently and/or in a team • Understand pasture management, livestock and animal health • Tractor driving skills • Need 3-4 working dogs

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JOHNNY GRAY Specialists in mustering Wild Goats, Cattle, Horses and Sheep across New Zealand Check out our website and let results speak for themselves www.aotearoastockman.com

Working alongside Crusader Meats

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ANIMAL HANDLING

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DOGS FOR SALE

FORESTRY

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

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

BEARDIE BITCH PUP. Three months old, very well bred. Top working and trial lines. Breeding available. $700. 027 255 7217. BORDER COLLIES. Four well bred male pups available. 11 weeks old, very well raised. $600 each. Further inquiries phone 03 574 2903.

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.

CRAIGCO SHEEP JETTERS. Sensor Jet. Deal to fly and Lice now. Guaranteed performance. Unbeatable pricing. Phone 06 835 6863. www.craigcojetters.com

ANIMAL HEALTH

CHILLERS &

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

FREEZERS

ATTENTION FARMERS

udly NZ Madew Pro Since 1975

021 441 180 (JC)

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 RAZOR EARTHMOVING LTD: your proudly independent Bay of Plenty locally owned company specialising in rural earthworks. Contact us today 021 138 2851.

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CLASSIFIEDS SECTION. Phone Debbie on 0800 85 25 80 to book in or email classifieds@globalhq.co.nz

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 12-MONTH-OLD Heading bitch. Make good farm or station dog, works sheep or cattle. $1600 ono. Phone 021 022 41610. SOUTH ISLANDERS! Like our North Island rugby teams my dogs go till the job is done! Delivering down south 22/11/18. YOUNG HEADING and Huntaways. Top working bloodlines. View our website www.ringwaykennels.co.nz Join us on Facebook: Working dogs New Zealand. Phone 027 248 7704.

Heating

FOR FARMERS & HUNTERS

Wood fired central heating specialists

When only the best will do!

• Dry • Wetback • Radiators/Underfloor Don’t want to be cold next winter? Talk to us now!

FOR SALE

Classifieds

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DOGS WANTED 12 MONTHS TO 5½-yearold Heading dogs and Huntaways wanted. Phone 022 698 8195. BUYING SOUTH AND North Islands. No trial or breeding required. No one buys or pays more! www.youtube.com/user/ mikehughesworkingdog/ videos 07 315 5553.

FARM MAPPING YOUR FARM MAPPED showing paddock sizes. Priced from $600 for 100ha. Phone 0800 433 855. farmmapping.co.nz

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

FOR SALE DOG KENNELS AND runs. Delivery to your door nationwide fully insulated. Available in steel and timber. Also make dog boxes and chicken coops. Kennels range from single kennel up to quad and runs, prices start $300-$3450. Bulk discount available www.jelkennels.com Phone 07 895 9272 / 027 397 7664.

WANTED

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. GOATS. 40 YEARS experience mustering feral cattle and feral goats anywhere in NZ. 50% owner (no costs). 50% musterer (all costs). Phone Kerry Coulter 027 494 4194.

GRAZING WANTED GOOD SAFE GRAZING required for quiet one year steers for one year. Lower NI. Phone 06 327 8881 or 027 4450 264.

FARMERS WEEKLY – November 5, 2018

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE WILTSHIRES-ARVIDSON. Self shearing sheep. No1 for Facial Eczema. David 027 2771 556. B R O O K L A N D SIMMENTAL, LBW, short gestation, bulls, suitable for beef or dairy, EBV’s available. Phone 06 374 1802. HEREFORD BULLS, 2 year olds. Good frame, easy calving. Home grown. $2600 - $2800. Phone 027 848 4408.

PROPERTY WANTED HOUSE FOR REMOVAL wanted. North Island. Phone 021 0274 5654.

PUMPS

REACH EVERY FARMER IN NZ FROM MONDAY Advertise in the NZ Farmers Weekly $2.10 + GST per word - Please print clearly Name: Phone: Address: Email: Heading: Advert to read:

HIGH PRESSURE WATER PUMPS, suitable on high headlifts. Low energy usage for single/3-phase motors, waterwheel and turbine drives. Low maintenance costs and easy to service. Enquiries phone 04 526 4415, email sales@hydra-cell.co.nz

TRACTOR PARTS CNH MXU110 /100. TSA 100/110. Dismantling. ANDQUIP. Phone 027 524 3356.

HORTICULTURE NZ KELP. FRESH, wild ocean harvested giant kelp. The world’s richest source of natural iodine. Dried and milled for use in agriculture and horticulture. Growth promotant / stock health food. As seen on Country Calendar. Orders to: 03 322 6115 or info@nzkelp.co.nz

CLASSIFIEDS

WANTED TO BUY SAWN SHED TIMBER including Black Maire. Matai, Totara and Rimu etc. Also buying salvaged native logs. Phone Richard Uren. NZ Native Timber Supplies. Phone 027 688 2954.

To contact us ph 03 310 6534 www.hunterstoves.co.nz

4X4 TAGALONG TOURS

Call Debbie

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Tour 2: D’Urville Island and Marlborough High Country Dates Dec 2-6, 2018, March 24-28, 2019 Other dates available for either tour for groups on request.

Ph: 03 314 7220 Mob: 0274 351 955 Email info@molesworthtours.co.nz www.molesworthtours.co.nz

100% NZ Merino Sleeping Bag Sale

The most versatile sheep handler on the market. Hands free operation, good stock flow and portable. Weigh, dag, draft, vaccinate, feet - all in one pass! No air or power = no breakdowns! Modular - buy what you need, add more later. Proudly made in New Zealand

Cattle Crush, Vet Crush, Auto Head Yoke, Sliding Gates.

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$125.00 NOW $81.25

Ph: 09 425 9813 Email: info@nurturedbynature.co.nz Or visit our website: www.nurturedbynature.co.nz

Videos on website South Island - Stuart 027 435 3062

50 TON WOOD SPLITTER 12Hp, Diesel, Electric Start

Heavy duty build means there is no weight limit allowing you to handle calves through to bulls without concern. Hot dipped galvanised for longevity. Self-catching and auto reset functions mean you will never miss! Efficient one man operation. Full range of options available. Call for a quote.

0800 227 228 www.combiclamp.co.nz

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

Site F23 @ NZ Agricultural Show

Heavy duty construction for serious wood splitting. Towable.

Special Price $3990 Very limited stock To find out more visit

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Do you have something to sell?

Bring your own 4x4 on a guided tour to discover more of the South Island. Tour 1: Molesworth Station, St James and Rainbow Stations Dates Dec 30-Jan 2, 2019, Feb 22-25, March 3-6, April 4-7, Oct 21-24, Dec 30-Jan 2 2020

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www.moamaster.co.nz Phone 027 367 6247 Email: info@moamaster.co.nz

Livestock

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For Sale !!!

Genuine Autumn Calving Jersey Herd BW 145 PW 152. 350 ms, stocked at 4.1 p/ha Calving from 10 March – 10 May 2019 1st February 2019 Delivery

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95 x 2-7yr Cows. Herd ranked 24th in NZ for BW.

Price $1975

Contact Colin Old: 027 870 4434

colin.old@progressivelivestock.co.nz

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OMAGH RAM AND EWE SALE

Account N & M Carr 395 Barnswood Road, Mayfield Ashburton Tuesday 27th November 12pm Viewing 2pm Sale starts 46 1 shear Suffolk rams 30 1 shear Suffolk Texel X rams 24 1 shear Suffolk ewes Catalogues available from: Carrfields – Callum Dunnett 027 587 0131 Vendor – Norman Carr 03 303 6134

MCMILLAN SHEDDING SHEEP 2th RAM SALE Thursday 29th November 2018 12pm Te Kuiti Saleyards Comprising 60 - 2th Wiltshire Rams These rams have been selected out of a large number of rams. They are all fully shedded. Grant and Sandy have been breeding and farming these sheep commercially on Ongarue hill country since 2004. They are bred for fully shedding ability,facial eczema tolerance and growth rates. Enquiries: Grant & Sandy 07 894 6136

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Light luncheon available.

MANA STUD

Clearing Sale

Farming Plant and Sundries On behalf of GL & KM Joyce 117 Calders Road, Kirwee Friday 23 November Commencing 1.00pm Viewing from 10.00am Farm Machinery 1974-Ford custom flat deck- D1314- tare 4,900 kg -HUB 115341, Valtra 6750 tractor with FEL 1118 hrs / 527.7km, Heavy water ballast roller 2.450 width approx 10 ton empty 30 ton full, Kubota-Diesel K75 -6HP Tractor/ Rotary Hoe, Hustler CH 4,000 Bale Feeder round and square, Fransguard TI 6,000 Hay rake 3ptl, Winston 3ptl spray unit 6 mtr boom, Duncan 734 multi seeder, Pottinger 305 H 6 disc mower, Prattley -v squeeze cattle handler with head bale (mobile), Prattley- Mobile 3.6 cattle ramp on 13”wheels, Prattley alloy cattle gates 30 /2.7 x 1.650 plus extra component gates, Maxi till grubber, Howard 60” PTO Rotary Hoe, Double Axel trailer with deer crate, Set Soft hands, Race well sheep Race/ Clamp, Drill press, 5 /Honda motors G200-G42-G40- 2X G28, Post hole digger, 2 x sets lifting forks, Mono sludge pump 960 rpm 3phase, Pig huts, Concrete mixer, Old Booth MacDonald seed drill YA 341, Old Fert top dresser Euro spread tow behind, Plywood 2.4xl.2 approx 40 sheets shed stored, 2 Honda steep through motor bikes lx110 1x90, Mountain Goat motorbike--trailer, crate, + parts, 4 Wheel Bike KLF 300, Tailing Shute, Old set wire netting mobile Prattley sheep yards, Metal cutting band saw, Masport garden rotary hoe, Sava back sheep lifter, Set soft hands, Quantity of netting and wire (some as new), Chain harrows 3 sets, Large quantity alloy irrigation Pipe and fittings, Side roll irrigation pipe, Sack barrows, milk cans, multitude posts and droppers, old railway sleepers, 4 - concrete round water troughs, ,electric fence unit and reels, round wool table, old diesel tank, double grain silos, 2cycle mowers +parts, 2.4weed wipe , 2x heat lamps, Buck rake , tea chests, Old phones, quantity sundry work shop tools, large quantity of white pvc pipe (shed stored). Poultry Items 400 egg Maxi roll incubator, Moba egg grading machine -large, quantity drinking units, 3 x boxes new auto feeder chain, a large # metal feed troughs, 2 new drive units, approx 100 hen cages, boxes of plastic egg trays, poultry feed bins. Household Furniture Office desk and chairs, black and white TV, colour TV, cabinet radio and record player - single record player, Approx 90-LP’s and 78 records Pre 1950 in packets - music consists of Scottish, dance band and easy listening, F&P wringer washing machine good order, children’s swing set, plus sundry items. Outside Sundries A/CG M Joyce Work shop compressor, Ryobi 6” bench grinder, Ryobi 5 speed drill, press, security lights, hydraulic trolley jack, a number of Ryobi work, shop hand tools. Terms Sale will be conducted price plus GST. Cash, EFTPOS, or cheque on sale day, unless prior arrangements are made with the Auctioneers. All buyers must be registered 30 minutes before commencement of sale. Directions Signposted from Old West Coast Road and West Coast Road, State Highway 73. For further details contact Grant McILroy, 027 345 9262

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PERFORMANCE SHEEP GENETICS

Malcolm Wyeth 06 3727875 2018 RAM SALE Tuesday 13th November at 1.30pm On Farm 127 Admiral Road, Gladstone, Masterton. Inspection invited from 12 Noon.

30 Stud and Top Commercial Romney Rams to be sold at Auction Rams selected on structural soundness and high performance data

SIL Maternal worth indexes from 2000 to 3300 All enquiries: Please contact Malcolm Wyeth 027 252 7151 or Ryan Shannon/PGG Wrightson 027 565 0979 or Tom Suttor/Carrfields 027 616 4504

LIVESTOCK ADVERTISING

Are you looking in the right direction? To advertise Phone Nigel 0800 85 25 80 or email livestock@globalhq.co.nz

TE KUITI CATTLE SALE Friday 9th November 2018 A/c The Moerangi Trust Gilbert Family (Oparau) 250 Ang & Ang x ylg strs (TBD) 100 Ang & Ang x ylg hfrs (TBD) Auctioneers Note: Home bred hill country strs & hfrs Oct/Nov born Top Sires used, renowned to shift Enquiries - Andy Transom – 0275 965 142

Marty Cashin 027 4976 414 - PGW

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GOVT LAUNCHES ANOTHER INQUIRY Are Waidale Rams as good as Ike says? Videos and performance data on all rams for viewing at Agonline.co.nz from 8 November onwards OR come to my on farm sale and see for yourself, either way, it will be a lot quicker and easier than waiting on the inquiry!!

WELLSFORD SALE Tuesday 13th November 2018 – 11am start A/c Auckland Council 900 Woolly Lambs (Supreme Coop X M/Sex) 500 Woolly Coopworth Wethers 100 Woolly Coopworth Ewe Lambs For further information please contact Grant Pallister – 0275 902 201

Waidale Rams On Farm Sale

Romneys, Southdowns, South Suffolks Wednesday 2pm 28 November 1306 Mt Cass Rd, Waipara ike@waidalerams.co.nz | www.waidalerams.co.nz 03 614 8388 or 027 442 7746

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LIVESTOCK ADVERTISING Rams - Oct 18

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Livestock

FARMERS WEEKLY – November 5, 2018

The future of the sheep industry is dependent on our ability to farm productive ewes on marginal country

FOR SALE 1YR FRIES HERE STEERS 300kg 320-400kg 1YR FRIES BULLS

65 x 1YR ANGUS BULLS 370kg

18MTH FRIES HERE STEERS 380kg

STOCK REQUIRED BREEDING EWES

ROM/PERE EWE HOGGETS

Proven - Coopworths celebrate 50 years of performance recording

www.dyerlivestock.co.nz

Efficient - ewes weaning their own weight in lambs

A Financing Solution For Your Farm E info@rdlfinance.co.nz

Productive - high fertility and great mothering ability

Ross Dyer 0274 333 381

• FE COOPWORTH and ROMWORTH • •Over 50 Years Selling, SIL High Performance Easy Care Rams Into NZ Hill Country•

Ed Sherriff 06 3276591 or 021704778

Look for a breeder near you: www.coopworthgenetics.co.nz

PERENDALE

Contact: Edward Sherriff

06 3276591

25th Annual NI Ram Sale

❚ 70 approximately Top Perendale Rams from 10 North Island Breeders ❚ Rams all selected from top 20% of vendors flock

Taihape Ram Fair

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and strong growth attributes. PGG Wrightson genetics specialist Cam Heggie said the bull was bullet proof on all three fronts – EBVs, phenotype and a top-class dam. “He’s an absolute ripper.” He thought the second priced lot at $26,500 was slightly nicer to look at than the top-price animal but slightly down on the EBV data. The Stokmans moved to having yearling-only bull sales seven years ago, instead of both yearling and two-year sales.

“Buyers get all the benefits with yearlings,” Sherrie said. “You get the genetics, they’re more agile so less likely to be injured, they’re cheaper and they settle in better.” Stokman Angus keeps a onethird interest in the semen from bulls it sells. The stud expects to use semen from the top-priced sale bull next year. They kept a half-brother to him out of last year’s sale and are using him for breeding. Stokman used to sell through

GOOD MONEY: Stokman Real Deal topped the Stokman Angus on-farm sale at $27,000. the Taupo sale yards but changed to an on-farm sale this year, partly to avoid concerns around stock movements. Davie-Martin is an advocate for the semen market and Puketi will have a three-tier pricing system – breeders, commercial, and dairy. The Puketi-bred carcase suits a dairying animal. His new bull will be home for autumn mating between spells at the Tararua Breeding Centre where semen is taken.

CAMBRIDGE farmer Derek Hayward was surprised and delighted with the success of his first yearling bull sale of the still relatively new Speckle Park breed. The average price achieved by the Premier Cattle Co he operates with wife Catherine was $9300 a bull, which looks as though it might be the highest average for any breed at this season’s yearling sales though based on low numbers. The top-price was $14,750 from the Flowerday stud in Bay of Plenty and second top at $11,000 by joint buyers GinGin (Australia) and Maungahina Stud in Wairarapa. Hayward sold all 13 bulls offered with the other 11 being split fairly evenly between commercial beef and dairy farmers for dairy/meat crossbreeding. About half the bulls went to Northland buyers. The Haywards work closely with Maungahina Stud, including joint sale days there, but moved to have their own sale this year because of Mycoplasma bovis; not wanting to take stock away to sell and knowing farmers want to buy from the place where bulls are born, he said. Having GinGin as a buyer is a show of faith in the Premier programme. The Haywards bought a yearling bull in the Maungahina sale to add to their breeding programme and also held back one of their own bulls from sale for the genetic diversity it offers their operation.

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Hayward is targeting 15 to 18 yearlings for next year’s spring sale and 25 to 30 the following year. Speckle Park is a Canadian breed and Premier and Maungahina still buy genetics from there. The Haywards are dairy farmers as well though the Speckle Park is not a milking cow. A short drive from Cambridge, Ohaupo-based Hereford stud breeders David and Sue Henderson celebrated major gains in their September yearling bull sale. Backing up the high confidence levels in the market, their Craigmore Herefords benefited from putting their best line-up yet of bulls into the sale, David Henderson said. They sold all 90 bulls offered with a top price of $20,000 and other sales at $15,000 and $12,500. The average price of $4170 was about $1000 higher than last year when the top price was $14,000. “The programme we use is going really well. We use outside semen and bulls and the herd is going from strength to strength.” The Hendersons sell their bulls throughout the country and have strong repeat buying from breeders, commercial beef farmers and dairy farmers. “The dairy farmers like to breed the white-headed calves for very good four-day-old sales and their weaner sales.” They still get the genetic gains and easily breed from their heifers then carrying them on as cows.

Speckle Park the top sales breed

LOCATION

No. No. BULLS SOLD

ANGUS

AVE. PRICE ($)

TOP PRICE ($)

BUYER

Bushy Downs Hereford

STUD

Te Awamutu

LOCATION

Key: YB = Yearling bull, 2YR = 2 year bull, H = Heifer, 18M = 18 month bull, 20M = 20 month bulls

22 YB

No. No. BULLS SOLD

3010

AVE. PRICE ($)

4200

TOP PRICE ($)

BUYER

Farmers Weekly 2018 yearling and 2 yr bull sale results (September to October)

“We think he will be ideal for mating with heifers to get a really good quality first calf from them as well as for cows. “He’s the next step up for us.” Davie-Martin’s Puketi Angus Stud has already started selling semen from his new bull, with a major step-up in sales planned for the autumn and beyond. The price is a record for a yearling bull in New Zealand sold to a single buyer. A four-strong syndicate paid $28,000 for a

Craig Davie-Martin Buyer

We think he will be ideal for mating with heifers to get a really good quality first calf from them as well as for cows

ORTHLAND breeder Craig Davie-Martin paid a near-record price for the yearling Angus bull he believes will provide the perfect combination of breeding qualities for the sector. He paid $27,000 to buy the bull from the Stokman Angus sale. He says the son of leading sire Matauri Reality 839 registered in the very top bracket for Australasia for the mix of gestation time, low birthweight and growth. “That’s what we specialise in and this guy has fantastic appearance as well.”

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yearling from Te Mania Angus in the 1990s. The late-September sale was a milestone for Rotorua breeders Mark and Sherrie Stokman and marked a great start for their first on-farm sale. They had another sale to a breeder at $26,500, plus others down to $12,000. Sherrie Stokman was delighted with the $11,500 top-price paid by a commercial buyer. All up, there were 11 bulls sold at $11,000 or better and the average price for the 67 bulls sold, a full clearance, was $5858, a $1000 lift over last year. “The commercial industry is our main sale market but luckily for us the pedigree has the right figures for the registered guys as well and that’s good.’’ With bull prices where they are now they do not sell many into dairy herds these days. Sherrie’s family raised Angus cattle in the United States and she brought embryos with her when she and NZ dairy farmer husband Mark moved back here from the US in the late 1990s. The top-price yearling traced back to two very good American bulls and both its mother and grand-dam were outstanding cows, she said “Craig came to see the yearling bull on the farm and was happy he saw it.” Davie-Martin said his family had loved the grandma when she was a heifer. “You need to be careful with a heifer that you don’t damage it with the first calf but we believe strongly that you can do that and get a really strong growing calf, rather than breeding a small calf that stays small.” He’s confident there’s enough stacked up in this bull’s pedigree to have faith he will pass on the shorter gestation, low birthweight

Near-record price for Angus bull

Waipukurau Kumeroa Kumeroa Whanganui Whanganui Weka Pass

Balfour

Pleasant Point

Rotorua

Rotorua Leeston Cambridge Te Koparu, Northland Cheviot Pahiatua Gisborne Te Akau Bay of Islands Waihi

Hastings

Kaikoura

Motere Angus Mt. Mable Angus Mt. Mable Angus Ranui Angus Ranui Angus Red Oak Angus

Rockley Angus

Stern Angus

Stokman Angus

Stokman Angus Suddeley Angus Takapoto Angus

Te Mania Angus Totaranui Angus Turihaua Angus Twin Oaks Angus Waitangi Angus Waitawheta Angus

Waiterenui Angus

Woodbank Angus

Huntly

Te Awamutu

Bull’s Eye Service bull sale

Bushy Downs Hereford

Bull Sales Nov 2018.indd 1

Cave

Bluestone Hereford

69 2YR

166 YB

52 YB

21 YB

27 YB

Awakino

Bexley Hereford

87 YB

37 YB

30 YB

45 YB 99 YB 25 YB 47 YB 87 YB 30 YB

106 YB

20 H 47 H 38 YB

67 YB

43 YB

21 YB

29 YB 26 YB 3 2YR 30 YB 36 H 30 YB

60 YB

38 2YR

37 2YR 17 18M 42 YB

12 YB

10 YB

20 H

23 YB

24 YB

41 YB

90 2YR

19 YB

10 YB

33 2YR

32 YB

62 YB

14 Y

3150

2875

1467

3676

2895

5497

2761

1900

6530

6040

3509

2175

2461

3550 HEREFORD

5916

6000 3238 7584 5250 4018 2900

3409

1620 3000 3107

5858

6900

3736

3837 5970 4366 5500 (beef) 2350 (dairy) 3660 (beef) 2600 (dairy) 2800 3746 4566 2600 1136 3600

ANGUS

AVE. PRICE ($)

166

3348

3380

2280

2263

3066

Matauri Angus, Kaeo

Infinity Farms, Kurow

Mt.Cook Station

Ranui Angus, Wanganui Hallmark Angus, Hawkes Bay

Taupo

Hillcroft Stud, Ohinewai

Philip and Ann Munro, Wairera Station, Fairlie

Lot 1 to the Howie family, Otago

Totaranui Angus, Pahiatua

Blue Mountain Station

Eagles family, Eketahuna

BUYER

10,000

9000 x2

12,500 7500 14,000 7800 6000

6720

7500 8500

6800

2700

6000

J Hoban, Waipari

1 to Mangaotea, Inglewood 1 to Mahuta Farm, Drury

Benatrade Angus, Invercargill Horoeka Station Waiterenui Angus

Ratanui Angus, Gisborne

Corrections Dept, Christchurch Blackbear Angus, Rotorua

Nga Tahu Farming Lot 3 sold to Smith Partnership, Lot 11 sold to 6500 x2 Delmont Angus 17,000 To The Johns Family, Kaiwara, Culverden 27,000 To Puketi Angus, Waiotira; To Blackridge Angus, 26,500 Taumarunui

6500

4600

4000 6000

7000

14,800

15,000 7500

3500

1700

5000

9000

12,000

5500

14,000

10,000

6100

3800

TOP PRICE ($)

5000 2915 (Beechwood) (Beechwood) 2800 (Richon) 2045 (Richon) 3200 80 2200 (Woodburn (Woodburn Hereford) Hereford) 2000 (Woodburn 2200 Speckle Park) (Woodburn Speckle Park)

45 98 25 46 87 30

106

20 44 38

23 26 3 30 36 26

37 18 42

No. No. BULLS SOLD

Beechwood, Richon and Woodburn Hereford, and Woodburn Speckle Park Combined sale

Te Atarangi Angus

Fairlie

Meadowslea Angus

Masterton

KayJay Angus

Fairlie

Te Aroha

Kauri Downs Angus

Meadowslea Angus

Geraldine

Kakahu Angus

Tariki, Inglewood Kaeo Kaeo

Ohinewai

Hillcroft Angus & Hereford

Mangaotea Herefords Matauri Angus Matauri Angus

Ohinewai

Hillcroft Angus & Hereford

Tariki, Inglewood

Rotorua

Heatherdell Angus

Mangaotea Herefords

Sheffield

Glen R Angus

Masterton

Pahiatua

Glanworth Angus

Drury

Huntly

Bull’s Eye Service Bull Sale

KayJay Angus

Awakino

Bexley Hereford

Mahuta Farm

LOCATION

STUD

39 YB

74 2YR

Te Kopuru Colville Colville Colville Frankton

Kaipara Herefords Kairaumati Herefords Kairaumati Herefords Kairaumati Herefords Kokonga Hereford

Huntly Huntly

Bull’s Eye Service bull sale Bull’s Eye Service bull sale

Huntly Huntly

Huntly

Bull’s Eye Service Bull Sale

Bull’s Eye Service bull sale Bull’s Eye Service bull sale

Cambridge

20 YB 136 YB

20 YB 20 YB

26 YB

13 YB

28 YB 3 YB 8 2YR 13 2YR 5 2YR 39 2YR

25 YB

Kaeo Otorohanga Tariki, Inglewood Tariki, Inglewood Oparau, Kawhia Winton Winton

10 2YR

Kaeo

Premier Cattle Company

Paradise Valley Murray Grey Mangaotea Herefords Mangaotea Herefords Okupata Herefords Torrisdale Murray Grey Torrisdale Murray Grey

36 2YR

5 2YR 23 YB 46 YB 130 YB 150 2YR 22 18M

38 2YR

127 2YR

65 YB

31 YB

60 2YR

75 YB

20 YB

30 2YR

54 YB

42 YB

24 20M

22 YB

110 15M

19 YB

81 YB

Kaeo

Te Aroha Te Aroha Cambridge Fordell Cave Cave

Tirau

Momona Hereford

Rapu Herefords Rapu Herefords Ratanui Hereford Riverton Ezicalve Hereford Shrimpton’s Hill Hereford Shrimpton’s Hill Hereford Waimaire & Otengi Herefords Waimaire & Otengi Herefords Waimaire and Otengi Herefords

Clarence Bridge

Matariki Herefords

Gore

Marua

Matapouri Hereford

Oparau, Kawhia

Marua

Matapouri Hereford

Pyramid Downs Hereford

Hikurangi

Marua Hereford

Okupata Herefords

Tariki, Inglewood

Mangaotea Herefords

Drury

Waitara

Hurstpier Hereford

Mahuta Farm

Te Kauwhata Te Kauwhata

Hukaroa Hereford Hukaroa Hereford

9 2YR

Tauhei Whakatane

Hangawera Station Herepuru Station

31 2YR 105 YB

25 2YR

Marton

90 YB

37 YB

12 18M

50 2YR

Hillcroft Angus and Hereford Ohinewai

Marton

Ezicalve Morrison Farming

Rukuhia

Whakatane

Ezicalve Morrison Farming

Craigmore Hereford

Charwell Herefords

Charwell Herefords HEREFORD

2255

3250

2764

3030

3480 2439 2520 3880

2600

2085

2975

2776

1993

1776

3826

3663

2750

2141

3241

2940

2254

2450

2560

5830

2828

2800

2787

3700

4200

4170

2250

2500

2700

9300 RED DEVON 26 2400 CROSS BREEDS 20 1810 20 1840 DAIRY BREEDS 20 1780 136 1945

MURRAY GREY 28 2621 3 3600 8 4675 13 2615 5 2820 39 2998 SPECKLE PARK

5 23 46 130 150 22

120

110

105

Maranui Herefords, Waihi

Longstaff, Taranaki

For dairy market

Mangaotea, Inglewood

Kane family, Westholm, Gore

$20,000: to Otapawa, Tiraumea; $15,000 to Rock-End, Aria: $12,500 to Otapawa, Tiraumea

3 bulls at $3250 each by LF Cooper of Owaka

Mendip Hills

18,000

14,750 11,000

3800

4720

Friesian Jersey

Recorded x breed bulls Beef x bulls

T & H Molloy, Culverden

1/11/18 4:08 PM

$14,750 to Korako Stud, Tauranga. $11,000 to Australia and Maungahina Stud, Masterton

3300 5500 5000 Kolmar Dairies, Methven 4000

3250

3600

6000

5500 Koanui Herefords, Havelock North 10,000 $10,000 to Pampas Lane Stud, Kaitaia 8000 $8000 to J.Bailey, Cambridge

2700

5000

3200

7000

3700

3150

13,000

20,000 15,000 12,500

3400

MARKET SNAPSHOT

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Market Snapshot brought to you by the AgriHQ analysts.

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Cattle

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Sheep

BEEF

Deer

SHEEP MEAT

VENISON

Last week

Prior week

Last year

NI Steer (300kg)

5.60

5.70

NI lamb (17kg)

8.10

7.25

NI Stag (60kg)

11.20

11.30

10.25

NI Bull (300kg)

5.00

5.10

5.55

NI mutton (20kg)

5.00

4.70

SI Stag (60kg)

11.30

10.25

NI Cow (200kg)

3.90

4.35

SI lamb (17kg)

7.75

7.90

7.10

SI Steer (300kg)

5.50

5.60

5.45

SI mutton (20kg)

4.85

4.90

4.50

SI Bull (300kg)

4.85

4.90

5.10

Export markets (NZ$/kg)

SI Cow (200kg)

3.90

4.00

4.25

UK CKT lamb leg

9.10

9.19

9.57

US imported 95CL bull

6.48

6.38

6.95

US domestic 90CL cow

6.39

6.42

6.92

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

Export markets (NZ$/kg)

Last year

North Island lamb slaughter price

9.0 $/kg CW

North Island steer slaughter price 6.0

Last week Prior week

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

$/kg CW

11 South Island lamb slaughter price

$/kg CW

Oct

Dec

Feb

5-yr ave

2017-18

Dairy

$/kg CW

Coarse xbred ind.

Aug 2018-19

MILK PRICE FUTURES

Dec-17

Feb-18

Apr-18 Sept. 2019

Jun-18

Aug-18 Sept. 2020

3.16

3.19

2.94

Last price*

Dec-17

Feb-18

Apr-18

Jun-18

Aug-18

Oct-18

440

2030

2035

2075

400

AMF

5330

5700

6.16

6.26

$/tonne

SMP

6.21

380 360 340 320

* price as at close of business on Thursday

Oct-17

WMP FUTURES - VS FOUR WEEKS AGO

Dec-17

Feb-18

Apr-18

Jun-18

Aug-18

Oct-18

WAIKATO PALM KERNEL 350

2800

$/tonne

2700 2600

Dec Jan Latest price

Feb Mar 4 weeks ago

Apr

297

755

702

Company

370

420

Milk Price

477

304

Top 10 by Market Cap

420

2725

4650

570

304

DAP

2620

4290

570

2680

4270

Urea

vs 4 weeks ago

Butter

Last year

Oct-17

Aug 2017-18

Prior week

30 micron lamb

320

Jun

Last week

CANTERBURY FEED BARLEY Prior week

NZ average (NZ$/t)

3.20

WMP

2500 Nov

Last year

3.15

Oct-18

DAIRY FUTURES (US$/T) Nearby contract

Prior week

470

6.0 5.5

Last week

CANTERBURY FEED WHEAT

6.5

Apr 2016-17

Fertiliser

Aug 2018-19

37 micron ewe

$/tonne

$/kg MS

Jun

Super

7.0

US$/t

Apr 2017-18

Grain

Data provided by

Feb

FERTILISER

(NZ$/kg) Jun

Dec 5-yr ave

WOOL

Apr

Oct

5.0

Feb

8 6

5-yr ave

Dec

6.0

4.0

Oct

7.0

5.5

4.5

South Island stag slaughter price

8.0

6.0

7.0

9.0

South Island steer slaughter price

9 7

4.0

4.5

8.0

5.0

Last year

6.0

5.5

Last week Prior week

North Island stag slaughter price

12 $/kg CW

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

Ingrid Usherwood

300

YTD High

Auckland International Airport Limited

7.06

7.49

YTD Low 6.11

Meridian Energy Limited (NS)

3.15

3.42

2.75 11.92

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Ltd

13.86

16.44

The a2 Milk Company Limited

10.70

14.62

7.66

Spark New Zealand Limited

3.99

4.10

3.28 10.27

Ryman Healthcare Limited

12.85

14.09

Fletcher Building Limited

5.96

7.96

5.58

Mercury NZ Limited (NS)

3.42

3.45

3.08

Contact Energy Limited

5.68

5.96

5.15

Port of Tauranga Limited (NS)

5.15

5.27

4.74

Listed Agri Shares

5pm, close of market, Thursday

Company

YTD High

YTD Low

The a2 Milk Company Limited

10.700

14.620

7.660

Comvita Limited

5.900

9.210

5.590

Delegat Group Limited

9.440

11.000

7.510

Foley Family Wines Limited

1.320

1.610

1.310

Fonterra Shareholders' Fund (NS)

4.850

6.660

4.510

Livestock Improvement Corporation Ltd (NS)

0.720

3.000

0.700

New Zealand King Salmon Investments Ltd

2.660

2.990

1.840

PGG Wrightson Limited

0.560

0.720

0.560

Sanford Limited (NS)

7.390

8.500

7.350

Scales Corporation Limited

4.630

5.000

4.350

SeaDragon Limited

0.002

0.006

0.002

Seeka Limited

5.650

7.010

5.650

Synlait Milk Limited (NS)

8.750

13.530

6.260

T&G Global Limited

3.000

3.300

3.000

S&P/NZX Primary Sector Equity

15743

17682

14417

S&P/NZX 50 Index

8844

9376

8059

S&P/NZX 10 Index

8506

9212

7640

250 200

Oct-17

S&P/FW PRIMARY SECTOR EQUITY

Dec-17

Feb-18

Apr-18

Jun-18

Aug-18

Oct-18

15743

S&P/NZX 50 INDEX

8844

S&P/NZX 10 INDEX

8506

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242-332kg, mainly traded at $2.70-$2.84/ kg, though buyers were working to strict per-head budgets for lighter lines and 209-221kg returned $610-$700. Friesian bulls, 247-340kg, eased to $2.45-$2.53/kg. The weaner pens were also tough going, though there were some highlights including Hereford-Friesian heifers, 191kg, $690, and autumn-born Angus steers, 265kg, $860. The cattle market at KAIKOHE appears to have reached a level and is not budging from it, PGG Wrightson agent Vaughan Vujcich reported. Prices reflected both a hesitancy in bidding and the quality of the yarding of the 500 head.

This Prior Last NZD vs A JUMP in the kiwi dollar week week year overnight on Thursday might USD 0.6661 0.6526 0.7095 mean it has come through the EUR 0.5843 0.5738 0.5980 low against the United States AUD 0.9244 0.9219 0.9092 dollar, BNZ currency strategist GBP 0.5127 0.5091 0.5358 Jason Wong says. Correct as of 9am last Friday The big dollar had been smoked in reaction to a number of events – encouraging news on Brexit, indications of easing tensions between the US and China and weaker than expected US manufacturing data. “It is significant and could signal the start of a turnaround in the US dollar and it could be a big turnaround. It’s only the first day and there’s a lot of water to go under the bridge but we might look back in three months and say this was the start,” Wong said. He thinks the US$0.6425 level of early October could now be the low and though challenges remain the kiwi could range-trade round the 0.65-0.66 level. It is positive the dollar held steady during the latest equity market rout in the US. NZ data has been stronger than the Reserve Bank expected in its latest dovish statements but Wong expects it to hold the line in its MPS comments this week. The second-half of next year is now looking interesting for a possible OCR lift. Latest Brexit news looks positive for Britain and could lead to a stg0.48 level for the kiwi but with a lift to 0.52 if those hopes fall over. Alan Williams

Two-year steers were plainer beefcross and made $2.75-$2.80/kg, with a lesser quality line-up of heifers making $2.20-$2.30/kg. The best of the yearling steers sold up to $3.20/kg for lighter types, while a large portion traded at $2.85-$2.95/kg. Good Angus, Shorthorn-cross and beefFriesian heifers reached $2.70-$2.85/kg, though lesser lines returned $2.20-$2.40/ kg. Bulls followed a similar path as better beef types reached $2.75-$2.80/kg, but crossbred lines traded at $2.00-$2.20/kg. One line of Friesian cows sold to good

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Sharemarket briefing VOLATILITY continued last week with markets again buffeted by fears of rising interest rates, global trade disputes and a possible slowdown in corporate profits. A cautious tone has gripped markets and resulted in wild swings in both directions across the globe. Meanwhile, trade tensions remain in focus on reports the White House is considering more tariffs on Chinese goods by December. October was very negative for global markets. The Dow Jones lost 5.1%, its worst performance since January 2016. The S&P 500 fell 6.9%, its worst month since September 2011, while the Nasdaq plummeted 9.2%. Technology stocks were among the worst performers in October. Back home, the NZX 50 followed the global trend to finish October sharply lower. The benchmark index fell 6.4%, its worst performance since May 2010. The October ANZ Business Outlook showed confidence lifted one point to 37% of respondents reporting they expect general business conditions to deteriorate in the year ahead. Although the figure held steady, it remains near a 10-year low. The agriculture sector was the most downbeat, followed by retail. Construction intentions also dropped sharply, with residential intentions dropping to 4.5% from 24.1% in the month prior. Commercial construction fell to a negative 23.8% in October from negative 4% in September. Crucially, the Own Activity index, which measures firms outlook for their own activity and is more strongly correlated with actual economic performance, remains positive, with 7.4% of respondents expecting increased activity. Market commentary provided by Craigs Investment Partners

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NORTHLAND NORTHLAND An increased yarding of 1165 was just too much to handle at WELLSFORD last Monday, with younger cattle particularly hard work. The two-year section had varied results with Angus and Angus-Hereford steers, 491-610kg, lifting to $2.85-$2.89/ kg. Angus-Friesian, 402kg, were steady at $3.00/kg, as were Hereford-Friesian, 482-516kg, at $2.91-$2.96/kg. However Hereford-cross, 413-574kg, softened to $2.76-$2.80/kg, and Friesian, 450kg, $2.38/kg. It was a similar story for the two-year heifers as Hereford, 422kg, eased to $2.83/kg and Angus-Friesian, 345-430kg, $2.65-$2.67/kg. Murray Grey-cross, 403kg and Hereford-cross, 316kg, managed steady returns at $2.73-$2.75/kg. Two-year Friesian bulls, 341-400kg, traded at $2.39-$2.51/kg. Yearling cattle made up the lion’s share of the yarding and all sections eased. Angus and Angus-Hereford steers, 283400kg, managed $2.88-2.93/kg, and the majority of Hereford and Hereford-cross, 248-457kg, traded at $2.76-$3.02/kg. Hereford-Friesian, 293-344kg, bucked the trend with steady returns at $3.02-$3.13/ kg, and 218-232kg earned $780-$845 for varied $/kg. Heifers also traded at softer levels with Hereford-cross, 255-325kg, earning $2.63-$2.78/kg, and Angus-Friesian, 212372kg, $2.65-$2.83/kg. Hereford-Friesian,

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competition and made $1.98/kg, though most other lines traded at $1.75/kg. AUCKLAND AUCKLAND Demand was strong across most classes of cattle at PUKEKOHE on Saturday 27th October, though lesser lines sold at their typical discount. Light prime steers returned $2.88-$2.97/kg, while heifers were mainly medium types and earned $2.82-$2.87/kg. Boner cows sold for $1.40-$2.20/kg, and bulls, $2.41-$2.63/kg. Cows with calvesat-foot returned $1650-$1700 per unit. In the store pens demand for two-year steers pushed prices to $1255-$1380, $3.01-$3.14/ kg, while lesser bred 20-month sold to $2.75-$2.95/kg. Heifers of same age were crossbred and returned $2.59-$2.78/kg, and plain 15-month steers made similar values. Quality was mixed in the yearling pens and very small steers made $370-$600, while crossbred heifers returned $600$790. Small yearling heifers sold for $390-$530, and very small weaner heifers, $415-$475, putting them up to $6.00/kg. COUNTIES COUNTIES The market for older steers and heifers eased slightly at TUAKAU last Thursday, but prices for yearling steers lifted by about 1015c/kg, Karl Chitham of Carrfields Livestock reported. About 600 store cattle were presented to a medium-sized bench of buyers, with heavier Hereford-Friesian steers at 450500kg trading for $2.84-$2.96/kg. The yearling steer section included 346kg Maine-Anjou cross, which made $3.25/kg, $1130, with Charolais, 304kg, earning $2.95/kg, and 270kg Hereford-Friesian, $3.03/kg. Lighter yearling steers sold down to $2.80/kg, $770, and HerefordFriesian weaner steers, 107kg, made $615. Quality in the bull section was irregular and most of the heavier Friesian, 450-500kg, fetched $2.45$2.55/kg. Prices for older heifers eased by up to 5c/kg, with 390-460kg selling at $2.75-$2.86/kg. Yearling heifer prices were steady, with most in the 250-320kg weight range earning $2.65-$2.90/kg, $660$830. Weaner Hereford-Friesian heifers, 131kg, made $495. Steer prices remained relatively firm at last Wednesday’s prime sale. Most of the heavier lots traded at $2.96-$3.02/kg, with 530-592kg making $2.73-$2.86/kg and trade types, 485-560kg, $2.80$2.84/kg. Prime beef heifers, 435-490kg, fetched $2.77-$2.84/kg, and dairy heifers $2.40/kg. The beef cow section included Angus, 685kg, which made $2.38/kg, with 480kg earning $2.17/kg. Friesian cows, 522kg, earned $1.83/kg. New season lambs are coming out in bigger numbers at the Monday sheep sale. About 600 were on offer and the best sold up to $198. Other good-medium lambs made $153-$169 and lighter primes $128-$134. An offering of light-medium store lambs fetched $70-$90. The prime ewe market was very strong with the best

making $221 and other goodmedium ewes selling upwards of $140. Lighter ewes returned $62-$110. WAIKATO Good rain increased confidence at FRANKTON last Wednesday and a yarding of just under 1,100 was well met by a bigger bench of local buyers. Two-year cattle were strong with beef-cross steers, 425kg, at $3.08/ kg, and Hereford-cross, 440-455kg, $2.95-$3.01/kg. Hereford-Friesian, 469-506kg, returned $2.94-$3.07/ kg. Heifers were also solid and Hereford-cross, 394-435kg, returned $2.82-$2.85/kg, with Hereford-Friesian, 330-468kg, at $2.78-$3.00/kg. This trend flowed through to the yearling pens where beef-cross and Hereford-cross, 242-297kg, were strong at $3.00-$3.23/kg, and Hereford-cross, 318-363kg, earned $2.76-$2.95/kg. Beef-dairy lines, 231-336kg, mostly traded at $3.04$3.16/kg. Yearling heifer returns were pleasing and Angus-cross, 270327kg, returned $2.76-$2.91/kg, with the majority of Herefordcross, 213-308kg, trading at $2.76$2.91/kg, though ten at 232kg, pushed to $3.21/kg. HerefordFriesian, 206-373kg, managed $2.84-$3.00/kg. Yearling bulls sold on a steady market as Friesian, 206-361kg, earned $2.42-$2.67/kg. Hereford-Friesian lines dominated the autumn-born yearling pens and steers, 367417kg, lifted to $1110-$1270, with heifers, 355-397kg, solid at $1000$1110. All prime cattle traded on a softer market, with very few lines breaking the $3/kg mark. Hereford-cross steers, 550-692kg, eased to $2.89/kg, as did HerefordFriesian, 772kg, $2.85/kg. Heifers were also discounted with all 516624kg trading at $2.72-$2.90/kg. Angus cows, 458-461kg, mustered $1.80-$1.90/kg, while Angus-cross and beef-cross, 520540kg, managed $2.19-$2.24/kg. Boner cows sold well with the majority 393-472kg and trading at $1.76-$2.01/kg, though three Friesian, 426kg, pushed to $2.44/ kg. A good bench of buyers were competitive on a large yarding at FRANKTON last Tuesday. Quality lines were well rewarded with Hereford-Friesian bulls strong, though Friesian lines made up the lion’s share of this section and traded on a softer market. Heifers were solid and HerefordFriesian, 102-178kg, traded at $450-$545, with lighter 84-102kg returning $345-$450. In the bull pens Angus-Jersey, 94-107kg, earned $325-$400, and Hereford-Friesian lines had good competition from the rails meaning most lifted. Those 105134kg returned $460-$620, though 100-102kg lines eased to $470$532. Friesian bulls softened and 112-114kg earned $480-$530, with most 100-106kg managing $420$490, and 87-96kg, $352-$450. However 55 at 100kg managed steady returns of $480, as did 109110kg at $500-$510. Cross-bred bulls, 70-127kg, traded at $210$465. In the autumn-born weaner pens, three Friesian heifers,

143kg, sold well at $590, and their brothers, 114-130kg, returned $510-$580, with 175-177kg steady at $640. Hereford-Friesian bulls had varied returns with 126-265kg trading at $630-$795. BAY OF PLENTY BAY OF PLENTY With welcome rain falling there was a noted lift in spirits at RANGIURU last Tuesday. It was too little too late for the first weaner fair though, with the market more subdued than expected last Wednesday. Store quality was mixed through the 460 head yarding, but most cattle sold on a better market. A line of two-year Hereford-Friesian steers, 411kg, sold to $3.04/kg, while Hereford-dairy cross heifers, 465-473kg, returned $2.75-$2.80/ kg. Hereford-Friesian steers made up a large portion of the yearling pens. Prices for 305-347kg returned to $3.34-$3.44/kg, with 216-248kg making similar $/kg values. The rest of the section recorded variable $/kg from $1.83/ kg for Dexter, to $3.03/kg for 360kg Hereford-cross and HerefordFriesian. A line of Angus heifers, 284kg, earned $3.10/kg, and HerefordFriesian, 228kg, $3.20/kg. Good Hereford-Friesian, 272-300kg, eased to $2.90/kg. The bull pens offered up a number of pens of pure-bred but Hereford stood out as they were picked up for breeding at $1080$1360. Prime volume spiked and a large entry of Hereford heifers, 410-427kg, sold for $2.53-$2.61/ kg, while shorter term HerefordFriesian and Angus, 468-523kg, fetched $2.78-$2.82/kg. Prime steers were steady, with two heavy lines of Angus and HerefordFriesian realising $3.05-$3.06/kg, and the balance, $2.90-$2.98/kg. Friesian cow prices were as variable as the cattle themselves, but two lines at 583-630kg did manage $2.05/kg. Weaner cattle buyers approached the fair on Wednesday with caution. Prices were well down on last year, however this market was an improvement on that seen at Frankton last week. Autumn-born cattle featured a consignment of Simmental-cross. The bulls and steers, 213-216kg, earned $660-$700, but were outclassed by the 207kg heifers at $730. Friesian bulls, 186-210kg, returned $545-$600. Hereford-Friesian bulls around 100kg sold to $525-$535, and 125160kg, $530-$640. The few lines of Friesian bulls available were 110120kg and sold for $480-$490. Heifer was up but budgets were firmly adhered to and 90kg through to 113kg traded at $380$460. TARANAKI TARANAKI Rain lifted demand for store cattle at the TARANAKI last Wednesday. There were more active buyers on the bench, especially for the two-year cattle, and the 254 head yarding was easily absorbed. The average price for twoyear beef-dairy lifted to $3.13/ kg, helped by lines such as 387kg Angus-Friesian selling for $3.23/ kg and Hereford-Friesian, 370kg, $3.07/kg. Heavier types, 477512kg, sold for $2.91-$3.05/kg.

The strength was emulated in the heifers, where Angus-Friesian, 345kg, earned $3.10/kg, and other lines traded at $2.86-$2.94/kg. Bidding was more cautious on the yearling cattle, though all of the lines still found new homes. Prices were variable but small lines of 250-268kg beef-Friesian steers made $3.34-$3.37/kg, with 396-412kg earning $2.83-$2.89/ kg. The heifer section was mixed which was reflected in the prices as buyers made selective bids. POVERTY BAY POVERTY BAY It was another tiny sale at MATAWHERO. The largest line was some medium ewes with lambs-at-foot which made $89 all counted. Otherwise prime ewes mainly made $125-$132 with prime hoggets usually $124-$143. HAWKE’S BAY HAWKE’S BAY Store cattle and new season lambs were front and centre at STORTFORD LODGE last week, with cattle tallies pushing to 1580 head and a full rostrum a welcome sight last Wednesday. Throughput also lifted last Monday following on from Labour Day the week prior. Cows made up the majority of the cattle and sold on a firm market. Angus, 565686kg, returned $2.17-$2.25/kg, and 425-621kg, $1.81- $2.20/kg. Heifers, 382-583kg, mainly traded at $2.35-$2.56/kg, though three Hereford-cross, 583kg, pushed to $2.82/kg. In the sheep pens mixed sex and male hoggets traded on a steady market, though ewe hoggets eased. Heavy cryptorchid were steady at $180, and very heavy males, $193.50-$198. Heavy mixed sex lines sold for $161.50-$180, and good $145-$155. Very heavy ewe hoggets were discounted to $185.50-$190, and heavy, $172$183. Quality spring lambs sold well as good mixed sex returned $131$180, and smaller types, $66-$100. In the ewe pens very heavy types were steady at $163-$182, though heavy lines eased to $148$154. Good ewes were steady at $127.50-$137, with medium and medium good lines lifting to $119.50-$126, and the lighter end traded at $70-$109. Store lambs are now flowing with regularity and while short term types sold at steady levels, longer term options were softer. Buyers from Manawatu, Taupo and local were all successful in their bids. Some ram and ewe lambs were drafted, though mixed sex still equated to nearly half the yarding. Good lines of mixed sex sold to $130-$145, with rams up to $138.50. Medium mixed sex eased to $101-$116, and lighter lines returned $70-$98. Rams traded at $80-$110 and a small entry of ewe lambs, $80-$114. A good entry of ewes with lambs-at-foot were also offered though were from a number of different vendors and so pricing was not as consistent as seen of late. One good line with single lambs sold to $120.50 all counted, while medium Romney ewes with multiple good lambs returned $87-$102. Hoggets with mainly single lambs returned $81-$88. Rain brought more buyers to the rostrum with much of the North Island represented. The attraction

was a top quality yarding of mainly traditional cattle. Two lines of Angus cows with Angus calves started the sale and sold for $1670-$1700 per unit. A big yarding of two-year steers sold on a steady to firm market. Annual draft South Devon, 592629kg, sold up to $1895 at $2.99$3.01/kg, while Angus, 438-473kg, achieved steady returns at $3.24$3.25/kg. Angus heifers, 422kg, made $2.96/kg, while exotic and beef-cross bulls, 523-530kg, sold for $2.85-$2.91/kg. The yearling pens featured a large number of consignments of traditional cattle. There was no obvious premium for Angus over Angus & Angus-Hereford steers as 320-344kg all traded at $3.33-$3.44/kg. All bigger lines of traditional steers sold over $3.20/ kg and Angus & Angus-Hereford, 223-260kg, returned $3.72-$3.81/ kg. The better lines of traditional heifers, 250kg through to 332kg, sold for $3.21-$3.46/kg, while second cuts hovered around $3.00-$3.04/kg. Hereford-Friesian, 240-340kg, mainly traded at $2.66$2.78/kg, though one line pushed to $3.00/kg. On paper it appeared that Friesian bulls sold at a premium to the beef-cross, but the Friesian were had been yarded overnight. Their empty price was $2.88$2.90/kg for 286-320kg, while beef-cross bulls at 304-336kg sold for $2.76-$2.96/kg. MANAWATU MANAWATU There was a good selection of both yearling and two-year cattle at RONGOTEA last Wednesday, with the better bred cattle selling to an enthusiastic buying bench after good rain, New Zealand Farmers Livestock agent Darryl Harwood reported. Two-year Friesian bulls, 357kg, made $910 and an 18-month Speckle Park-cross bull, 485kg, earned $1700. Friesian–Hereford steers, 320kg–685kg, traded from $2.44/kg to $2.96/kg, while Friesian, 552kg, made $1440. Angus-cross steers, 491kg, finished at $1300 and White Galloway-cross, 422kg, $1160. Friesian–Hereford heifers, 300–460kg traded at $2.42-$2.80/ kg, and Angus-cross, 465kg, $1140. In the yearling pens Friesian– Hereford steers, 226–366kg, ranged from $2.34/kg up to $2.80/kg and Angus-cross, 260kg, fetched $680. Friesian bulls, 195-325kg made $500-$810, Friesian–Hereford, 257kg, $690, and Angus-cross, 299kg, $850. Friesian–Hereford heifers, 221386kg, returned $2.58- $2.93/kg, and Friesian, 312kg, $710. Weaner Friesian bulls, 88-102kg, made $400-$500 and Friesian– Hereford, 91kg, $450. Friesian– Hereford steers, 97–195kg, earned $480-$575 and Angus-cross, 110kg, $505. Heifers of same breeding and similar weights sold for $440-$500 and $445 respectively. In the calf pens Friesian bulls fetched $140, Hereford-Friesian $120-$330, and Angus-cross $150$210. Hereford-Friesian heifers sold for $100-$220 and Anguscross, $150. A freeing up of space meant that all classes of stock at FEILDING last Monday sold at improved levels.

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SUBDUED: Simmental-cross heifers awaiting their turn at the first Rangiuru Weaner Fair.

New season lambs came forward with more regularity and the top lines sold for $180-$188, and the balance $135-$158. Hoggets are still flowing in and prices firmed $5-$10. A line of very heavy mixed sex reached $197, and heavy lines made $163-$189 to cover a large percentage of the yarding. Ewe hoggets ranged from $145 up to $164. An extra buyer stepped up to the rails for ewes, increasing competition and prices. Good to heavy ewes sold for $147-$185, with medium-good types strong at $132-$145. A reasonable yarding of good quality Friesian cows came forward and prices lifted. The better end consistently made $2.21-$2.28/kg, just 5-10c/kg behind Hereford-Friesian, 600660kg. Second cuts, 505-560kg, traded at $2.11-$2.19/kg, with just the odd line dropping below $2.00/kg. Cattle yards at FEILDING were at maximum capacity for the store sale. Rain in the week leading to the sale definitely helped all these numbers to be sold without any major downwards pressure on prices. Traditional 2-year steers were sold in two cuts; 560-595kg at $3.16-$3.26/kg and 500-540kg at $3.31-$3.39/kg. Two-year traditional heifers, 410-550kg, were often $2.88-$3.03/kg. No 2-year bulls were sold. Beef-Friesian types were the majority through the yearling steers, and nearly all 255-390kg lines made $2.90-$3.03/kg. Traditional yearling steers mainly weighed 280-395kg, making $3.30$3.42/kg. One-year Friesian bulls were just a fraction firmer than the week before, as 325-455kg returned $2.63-$2.78/kg. Only a portion of the masses of 1-year heifers were sold at the time of writing, but 260-395kg traditional had made $2.90-$3.10/kg, whereas 275-405kg Hereford-Friesians were at $2.80-$2.90/kg. It was a short but sharp sale in the sheep pens. Ewes with lambsat-foot were split across just four

moderate sized pens, both the ewes and their lambs in medium or slightly better condition, and all sold at least steady on the week prior at $95-$101 all counted. Wetdry ewes made an appearance too, ranging from $82-$86 for some light pens, through to $133.50$137 for the larger numbered and heavier options. Spring lambs received good levels of attention from the crowd, and as a whole were also unchanged. The better lines were $106-$122, with the rest covered by $90.50-$101. Blackface lines made a premium of $3-$5/hd on their whiteface equivalents. Two medium pens of hoggets were just $119-$129. WAIRARAPA WAIRARAPA The annual MARTINBOROUGH & MASTERTON cattle fair last Wednesday featured around 900 mainly traditional cattle. Good rain attracted more buyers to market and highlights were the two-year steers and yearling heifers, PGG Wrightson agent Steve Wilkinson reported. The sale got underway with Angus cows with Angus calves, which sold for $1500-$1520 all counted. Two-year steers were mainly Angus and Angus & AngusHereford and 535-600kg sold at $3.00/kg, while medium types, 400-440kg, mainly traded at $3.15-$3.20/kg. Manawatu buyers dominated this market. Yearling steers were a harder sell, mainly due to a lesser quality line-up. Manawatu and local buyers partook with $/kg values not too different from the older steers, Traditional around 380kg sold for $1200, $3.15/kg, while 350kg earned $1050-$1100. Dairy-cross types traded at $850-$950. Heifer pricing was more consistent and Angus sold up to $1125, with a good portion trading at $1050-$1060, and $2.95-$3.00/ kg common ground. Dairy types sold for $650-$950 with heifers generally staying local or heading to Dannevirke.

CANTERBURY CANTERBURY Local buyers at CANTERBURY PARK last Tuesday were determined to see store cattle remain in the area. The sheep markets enjoyed another solid sale due to low volumes and optimistic outlooks. Small pens of prime lambs sold up to $175, with most making $138-$166. Prime hoggets made up half the sale and were steady. Very heavy types earned $181-$183, and the balance, $160-$179. Ewes came forward in good volume and strong demand kept buyers honest. Very heavy ewes exceeded $200 and sold up to $251, with heavy types steady at $179-$190. Medium to mediumgood earned $140-$165, and few could be purchased for less than $90. Just over 260 store cattle were penned and small numbers of two-year cattle were snapped up at increased levels. Hereford steers, 437-453kg, made $3.20$3.32/kg, and Hereford-Friesian, 410kg, $3.32/kg, followed closely by Hereford heifers of same weight at $3.25/kg. Lesser lines of Hereford and Hereford-cross heifers, 415-416kg, earned $2.74$2.77/kg. Yearling cattle lifted due to the feed levels and quality offered. Angus steers, 382-402kg, returned $3.32-$3.38/kg, and 319-374kg sold up to $3.46/kg. AngusHereford, 369kg, reached $3.51/ kg, and of the remaining cattle a much smaller portion sold below $3.00/kg. The strength was repeated in the heifer section and Anguscross, 253kg, sold exceptionally well at $950, $3.75/kg, while Hereford, 241-262kg, earned $3.13-$3.22/kg. The prime section offered up plenty of weight as a significant number of steers exceeded 600kg and largely traded at $2.80-$2.90/ kg. Forward stores firmed to similar levels, though some better bred lines did push past $3.00/kg. The heifer section mirrored the previous weeks with a split between over-fat types or lesser grading lines. Angus-cross and Charolais-cross, 461-518kg, did make the grade and sold for $2.93$2.95/kg, but most other lines ranged from $2.60/kg up to $2.78/ kg. Sheep sold on a firm market at COALGATE last Thursday, while results were mixed in the cattle pens. Small numbers of new season lambs featured in the store pens and the top lines made $122-$124, and lighter, $78-$100. A special entry of prime lambs were mainly heavy and good types with the top lines making $180$188, while the balance sold for $157-$178. Ex-Chatham Islands hoggets could be found in the prime pens as well and the male lines sold for $134-$157, with the ewe hoggets earning $124-$152. Other hoggets sold on a firm market at $162-$189. Ewes continued the firm theme and good types traded at $160-$172, with most other lines medium and earning $127$139. Tight processor space meant limited interest in prime cattle. Steers, 500kg plus, traded at

$2.70-$2.88/kg, with a feature line of two, 563kg, up to $2.94/ kg. Heifers, 465-625kg, returned $2.52-$2.59/kg, while dairy, 44888kg, sold for $2.20-$2.30/kg. Prices held for manufacturing cattle and cows, 520-606kg, returned $1.74-$1.75/kg, while better yielding types from 593kg up to 715kg made $1.80-$1.90/kg. Demand lifted for store cattle, in particular better types, 300kg plus. Two-year white Shorthorn bulls were suitable for breeding and sold for $1709-$1796. Yearling Angus and AngusHereford steers, 313-322kg, fetched $3.51-$3.64/kg, while their sisters at 243kg realised $3.33/kg. Hereford-Friesian steers, 338343kg, sold to keen interest and made $3.09-$3.22/kg, while 207245kg earned $3.31-$3.41/kg. A big entry of Friesian sold in three lines though met limited interest, with the tops at 355kg making $2.45/kg, and the balance, 301-324kg, $2.24-$2.31/kg. Murray Grey heifers, 260337kg, sold for $2.67-$2.73/kg, while Hereford-Friesian varied depending on quality from $2.49/ kg up to $2.96/kg. SOUTH CANTERBURY SOUTH CANTERBURY Recent rain was a popular conversation topic at TEMUKA last Monday, where sheep numbers declined and cattle numbers increased. The first decent entry of new season lambs equated to 230 primes, and prices ranged from $127 up to $180, with the majority earning $150-$179. Hoggets sold for $160-$189. The top ewes achieved $192$250, with the balance of the 590 head yarding well spread between $100 and $189. Store numbers were very low, and featured two lines of hoggets –Dohne Merino ewe’s at $142, and blackface Dohne Merino mixed sex at $157. Romney two-tooth ewes with multiple blackface lambs sold for $115 all counted. Processor space is at a premium which meant more cattle came to auction. Angus heifers, 500-575kg, sold for a premium of $2.61-$2.70/ kg over similar weighted Herefordcross at $2.50-$2.63/kg, but the better yielding and heavier lines of Hereford-cross matched those Angus levels. Steers sold at steady to slightly softer levels as most beef and beef-cross traded at $2.71-$2.79/ kg, with second cuts earning $2.63-$2.70/kg. Despite not so hot outlooks for manufacturing beef, Friesian bulls sold on a firm market at $2.46$2.54/kg. The boner heifers had more weight and at a $2.09/kg average sold on a steady market. There was a clear divide between types as most 460kg plus traded at $2.11-$2.24/kg, while below that sold for $1.91-$2.00/kg. A smaller yarding of boner cows worked in vendors favour. Friesian, 487-563kg, gained 5c/kg to finish at $1.65-$1.74/kg, while 583-765kg improved by 5-10c/kg to $1.75-$1.84/kg. The store cattle sale last Thursday was essentially a dairybeef yarding. Buyer interest was limited but prices solid enough. A small entry of two-year beefFriesian steers, 409-495kg, made steady returns at $2.79-$2.82/kg,

though lesser sorts eased to $2.58$2.60/kg. Yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, 300kg plus, largely sold for $940-$1030, $2.98-$3.15/ kg, but an entry of lesser types in that range made $2.88-$2.95/ kg. Quality lines at 260-280kg attracted up to 20-25c/kg more than similar weighted but lesser quality lines, which sold at the same levels as the heavier steers. It took an exceptional line of heifers to exceed $3.00/kg, with the exception of Murray Grey, 330kg, at $3.21/kg. Most HerefordFriesian, 338-367kg, sold for $2.64$2.72/kg, though that was also the range for pens around 250kg. Those 270-286kg traded at $2.49$2.60/kg, but 290-313kg sold at a premium for $2.81-$2.91/kg. Friesian bulls, 339-372kg, were the best selling at $2.63-$2.71/kg, while those around 310kg made $2.44-$2.52/kg. OTAGO OTAGO The first appearance of spring lambs on their own came to BALCLUTHA last Wednesday, and good interest meant they traded at $90. Ewes with lambs-at-foot made $108 all counted. Prime hoggets continued to sell well with increasing demand helping prices steady, PGG Wrightson agent Russell Moloney reported. Heavy types earned $170-$180, medium $140-$160 and lighter, $110-$130. Ewes gained ground lost the previous week as heavy types achieved $160-$170, medium $140-$150 and light, $80-$130. SOUTHLAND SOUTHLAND The last sale for October at LORNEVILLE featured a larger entry of wet-dry ewes, which sold on a strong market. Heavy ewes sold to $155$170, medium $130-$155, and light $110-$130, with lesser types coming in at $70-$100. Two-tooth’s traded at $90-$100. Hoggets tracked a very similar path to the mixed age ewes with heavy and medium lines matching them, while lighter types sold for $130-$140. Ewe with lambs-at-foot sold on a firm market at $100-$120 all counted. Prime cattle prices were sound and steers, 500kg plus returned $2.70-$2.82/kg and heifers, $2.10$2.60/kg, while 600kg plus bulls earned $2.60-$2.70/kg. Cow prices were solid as 500kg plus traded at $1.70-$1.80/kg, with medium trailing by 10c/kg. Lighter types sold for $1.40/kg. Bulls dominated a large store section and buyers stuck firmly to $/kg budgets, with all twoyear and yearling selling for $2.63-$2.75/kg. Two-year beefcross, 436kg, made $2.63/kg, and Friesian, 396-463kg, $2.68-$2.75/ kg. Yearling Friesian, 280-300kg, returned $2.67-$2.73/kg, while a lesser line of Friesian-cross, 280kg, earned $2.58/kg. Beef influence in the heifer pens improved prices and Angus-Hereford, 295kg, sold to $3.05/kg, while Hereford-cross, 276kg, returned $2.88/kg. Calves sold to strong demand and good Hereford-cross bulls made $180-$255, and medium, $100-$160. The top heifers reached $200, and medium, $120-$160. Medium Friesian bulls returned $55.

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LOBAL market stability is good news for farmers fearing a crash after exceptionally high lamb prices this year. Most reports signal some easing in prices is expected but farmers can put to bed their fears of a repeat of 2012’s market crash, AgriHQ analyst Rachel Agnew said. Demand is generally reported as stable to strong. Britain and the European Union are still lagging a bit given continuing hot weather but there still appears to be an appetite to buy. China continues to be a solid market with demand and prices firming, underpinned by Chinese New Year and lower Australian supply. “Most exporters agree for demand to be sustained prices need to come back from the high levels seen in recent months, particularly in Europe. “There’s also the seasonal downwards trend associated with the switch to frozen sales and increasing production out of New Zealand, however, there does appear to be some variance between NZ exporters with just how much they consider the market needs to ease.” There is a large difference in export prices between exporters but those at the top end of the price range

SELLING: Mark Houghton, left, and Matt Harvey of PGG Wrightson were in action at Stortford Lodge. Photo: Christina Hansen

successfully moving product in good volumes suggests there’s no need for the lower prices to be accepted by NZ exporters. “Past experience tells us that once lower prices are accepted in the market they can all too soon become accepted as the norm by our customers. “Exporters appear to be determining just where that new pricing level will sit.” Reports from exporters portray a steady and largely positive outlook for lamb demand. China continues to be a major driver of market direction for NZ sheep meat. Meanwhile, with good winter growth rates pushing more old-season lambs into the works earlier than usual there’s talk of a hole developing between the old

and new seasons for the South Island lamb kill. “But at this stage it’s talk, it’s not happening yet,” AgriHQ analyst Reece Brick said. “This has come at a time when more and more capacity is coming on stream, causing the odd spot premium to appear in the market.” But on average schedule prices are dropping about 10c/kg a week with last week’s prices in the $7.70-$7.80 range. Lamb schedules have dropped 30c/kg from their peak in mid September in the South Island and 40c/kg in the North. “This easing comes much earlier than typical for lamb prices, driven by solid supply of old-season lambs and very high procurement rates,” Brick said. It’s still mostly dead quiet

on the store trading front. “Later-born wool breed hoggets are still accounting for the majority of what is being sold but new-season lambs are slowly appearing in minute numbers.” In the North heavy old season lambs continue to keep processing chains busy with solid bookings for the next few weeks. The mix of new-season lambs is increasing week by week with weights revealing the very good start to the season for early lambing farmers. Prices continue to ease across the board with $8$8.10/kg pretty much the common range last week for old-season lambs. Some companies are paying a premium for new season lambs but it is not expected to last.

Dairy beef weaners at front and centre DAIRY beef weaner fairs are a top priority for yards in dairydominant areas at the moment. Since early October these extra sales have been running and it has been a month of mixed fortunes for Suz Bremner vendors. At yards such as Frankton AgriHQ Analyst they will continue till the end of the year and pick up again in 2019 as long as numbers are sufficient. Many have watched these markets with interest to see how they would shape up. They are always influenced by factors such as bull schedules and weather but this year Mycoplasma bovis has also stamped its mark, though not to the extent expected when it became a catchphrase in farming households. I think the reality is farmers still need to keep on farming and while most are more vigilant on cattle origin and also biosecurity practices they still need to buy stock for the wheels to keep turning. Frankton fairs are a benchmark because of the volume of weaners that traipse through the yards each year. Last week’s fair was the fourth such event and after a strong start New Zealand Farmers Livestock agent Jono Wright reported Friesian prices have found a level all seem comfortable with. He suggests while the weather and M bovis have had an impact the main driver is bull schedules, which we all know to be heading towards levels we hoped we would not see. The impact starts from the top and is working its way down – finished bulls that are being killed are on lower schedules and in turn smaller margins mean reduced budgets for buying both yearling and weaner cattle. In other instances those who have been able to have opted to farm to heavier weights and so are not ready to enter the market. At Frankton last week 100-110kg Friesian bulls sold for $470-$520, compared to $480-$560 last year while results from the first fair at Feilding put same weighted bulls at $440-$520, compared to $520-$585 in 2017. suz.bremner@globalhq.co.nz

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