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ARMING will change fundamentally if new freshwater quality management rules restricting intensive winter grazing and fertiliser use are introduced.

The Government last week released Essential Freshwater: Healthy water, fairly allocated, a report on how to improve freshwater quality within five years.

While it lacked detail the Government singled out winter grazing, hill country cropping, feedlots and nutrient use as causes of degraded water quality that will be a focus.

Southland Federated Farmers president Geoffrey Young said many of the Government’s proposals are included in Environment Southland’s Water and Land Plan, elements of which Federated Farmers has appealed against for, among other reasons, lacking flexibility.

That plan proposes restricting the area of winter cropping to the lesser of 15% of a farm or 100ha and to slopes less than 20 degrees.

“To get through winter without a feed crop you would probably have to halve your stocking rate,” he said.

“It is just a fact stock need to be fed winter crop in Otago and Southland.”

Most farmers contain discharge from crops but Young said any new rules have to take account of farmers’ needs, soil types and topography.

Total Ag Waikato director Rob Macnab said the inclusion on the Government’s new Freshwater Leaders Group of Beef + Lamb NZ farmer council member Graeme Gleeson, Landcorp environment head Alison Dewes, B+LNZ environment policy manager Corina Jordan and Synlait founder John Penno gives him confidence solutions will be practical.

Centralised water regulation will remove the piecemeal approach of regional councils and reduce the influence of self-interest groups.

But there can be no blanket application of rules over the whole country.

Similarly, he hopes the group will temper the enthusiasm for blanket forest planting, which is not sustainable for anybody.

However, the 2020 timeline to establish a new National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management and a new National Environmental Standard for Freshwater Management is tight.

Macnab said farmers are changing their management to care for the environment but that is hindered by mixed messages from regional councils and the Government.

“They are making a lot of progress – both the dairy and sheep and beef industries – but to make further progress we have got to get a lot of people who have a different mindset to be taken along with this.”

He urged farmers to participate in the freshwater debate, saying regulations will influence agriculture for several generations.

“This is not a short journey. It is intergenerational. You need to be part of the conversation.”

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Town meets country HUNDREDS of people dodged the rain in Feilding on Friday for Rural Day, which this year had a Footrot Flats theme.

Attendees were treated to a Footrot Flats dress-up competition and a mass rendition of Dave Dobbyn and Herbs’ song Slice of Heaven along with the usual rural day activities.

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O’Connor said farm management changed dramatically once farmers realised the environment was under pressure.

“It’s a process of ongoing improvement and most farmers are in a position to understand why we need to do this and have taken their own steps to improve their operations.”

Changes to wintering systems and fertiliser use are already reducing environmental impact and work is under way at the Ministry for Primary Industries to spread those messages further.

“This is not going to stop farming. It is going to improve farming and improve the

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O’Connor does not think new regulations will stop irrigation.

“Irrigation is always going to be part of NZ farming systems but it has got to be used wisely and not lead to degradation.”

B+LNZ chairman Andrew Morrison said the sector shares the Government’s goal of cleaner water and has a target of every farmer having a farm environment plan by 2021.

Morrison said 40% of farmers already have a form of environment plan but B+LNZ also has other initiatives.

They include a five-year project

co-funded with the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment to look at the sustainable development of hill country, developing tools with Landcare on efficient use of hill cropping and partnering with the developers of the Land Utilisation Capability Indicator and Mitigator to improve the identification and minimisation of contaminant flows into waterways.

DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle also supports the Government’s plan and said the sector has research on standoff pads, soil compaction and encourages restoration of wetlands and planting.

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WEATHER OVERVIEW After the wintry snap late last week and weekend this week looks incredibly settled for this time of the year. An enormous high pressure system in the Tasman Sea will remain there all week bringing a light south to southwest wind flow over parts of New Zealand that will sometimes fade away and at other times might pick up a little stronger. It all depends on the precise centre of the Tasman Sea high. This large high is forecast to remain in the Tasman Sea until about the end of this week. On Friday and this coming weekend the high should drift more over the country and then out to our east keeping NZ dry until next Wednesday October 24, maybe longer.

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Track records bring rewards Alan Williams alan.williams@globalhq.co.nz MAJOR Angus studs like Stern and Te Mania are being rewarded for their focus and balance over many years of breeding, PGG Wrightson Canterbury sales auctioneer John McKone says.

They’re among the studs along with Meadowslea, Kakahu, Woodbank, and Matariki achieving record prices at spring yearling bull sales.

Stern was a highlight for its balance of performance and phenotype – the combination of paperwork (estimated breeding values) and the physical appeal to buyers. Buyers could be confident of the low birth weight, easycalving characteristics they are buying into, he said.

Te Mania has many years of performance recording proving it can breed bulls ideal for heifer mating, producing multigeneration families with good calving ease qualities.

Those qualities there and at other studs are driving prices higher as cattle farmers move to increase herd sizes and maximise the heifer returns by mating more of them.

Another factor in the market is having irrigation means more grass on a lot of commercial farms, allowing them to take more calves to finishing, thus reducing the numbers available on the store market, McKone said.

“Other farmers are saying ‘if we can’t get the stores we want we’ll breed our own’.”

Also helping the sales is a move

by dairy farmers to use beef bulls and some older farmers taking advantage of strong sheep prices to reduce ewe numbers and avoid the labour and wool price issues to run more beef.

“That’s all contributing to the stellar sales.

“We’re getting more people to them and really solid bidding.”

Angus and Hereford are performing very well as are the crosses between the two breeds though there has been more Angus to Angus mating in the last three to four years as the prime beef price strengthened.

“It used to be that as the dairy footprint got bigger, beef fell back a bit but now it’s going the other way and I think we enjoy that for a few years more,” McKone said.

EAGER: Two-year-old bulls head towards the Stern Angus sale ring at their record breaking sale in June.

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Fonterra drops farmgate milk price Hugh Stringleman hugh.stringleman@globalhq.co.nz FONTERRA has trimmed its farmgate milk price forecast and introduced a forecast range instead of one number but warned farmers to look to the bottom rather than the top of the spread.

The revised forecast is $6.25$6.50/kg MS, reduced from $6.75 and down about 10% from the season-opening prediction of $7.

Chief executive Miles Hurrell said the co-operative intends to give the best possible price signals to its farmer suppliers

and in the complex world dairy markets an exact milk price is very difficult to pinpoint early in the season.

The advance rate will be based on $6.25 and farmers should budget with ongoing caution, he said.

Hurrell said strong dairy production is evident in Europe, the United States and Argentina.

While hot weather in Europe has slowed the region’s production growth, it is still tracking ahead of last year.

US milk production is up slightly and Argentina is up 6.8%.

New Zealand’s season started

strongly so Fonterra has lifted its milk collection forecast to 1550m kg, up 2.9% on last season.

Should that increase eventuate, with more than half of the season yet to run, it will be the first sizable lift in Fonterra’s NZ production for four years.

Global demand is simply not matching supply increases, Hurrell said.

“At recent Global Dairy Trade events prices for all products that make up the milk price have fallen.

“Demand for whole milk powder, in particular, continues to grow in China and it remains

strong across southeast Asia but it simply isn’t matching current levels of supply.”

The anticipated rise in NZ milk production after three seasons of nil increase is putting downward pressure on world dairy prices.

Fonterra’s added caution in the milk price forecast does also seem to be a reaction to its lossmaking 2018 annual results and Hurrell’s intention to make more realistic forecasts and deliver on them.

“I know how hard it is for farmers when the forecast drops but it’s important they have the most up-to-date picture so they

can make the best decisions for their farming businesses,” he said.

ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley said Fonterra’s previous forecasts for the season looked to be on the high side and a downward revision was expected.

“The forecast range is now set at a more realistic level.

“Furthermore, the shift to using a range rather than a point estimate is an acknowledgment of the uncertainties to the outlook.”

For the time being ASB will stick to its $6.50 forecast but with a downside risk.

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Author acknowledges burden climate Richard Rennie richard.rennie@globalhq.co.nz

HELP NEEDED: The farming community has historically been asked to step up output and productivity so now can’t be left on its own to sort out climate change, Canterbury University political scientist Bronwyn Hayward says.

THE inequity of New Zealand’s rural sector struggling with drastic methane reductions and lowered farm incomes to meet urgent global warming targets has been acknowledged by a member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

The panel has published its latest report on global warming that pulls no punches on the immediacy of the problem and the wide-ranging steps required now to deal with holding temperature increases to 1.5C by 2050.

The report calls for slicing a massive 45% from 2010 emission levels in only 12 years to hold the temperature rise.

It calls for rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes to all aspects of society to keep warming under 1.5C. But it also calls for a reduction in short term gases including methane.

That is something with a pointed impact on NZ’s livestockbased economy because farming generates almost half the country’s greenhouse gas emissions as methane and nitrous oxide.

Given the lack of technology to cut emissions, the issue promises

significant economic challenges to the sector in that short time.

The panel’s experts are calling for methane emissions to be sliced by 35% by 2050 compared to 2010 levels to help limit warming to 1.5C, along with reductions in nitrous oxide.

But present best practice in NZ can deliver reductions of only about 6%.

Lead author and Canterbury University political scientist Bronwyn Hayward said report authors are keenly aware of the impact having to reduce agricultural emissions will have on rural communities.

“This is the first IPCC report that has tried to put the impacts into a social context and to try and look at sustainable options for communities.

“We usually talk about sustainability as something affecting other countries but this is very much something that will affect us deeply.”

A reduction of 35% in methane when there is no new technology at hand can be achieved only by lower stocking rates, at a level significantly affecting farm incomes.

“Chapter five of the report has a lot of work on asking how you help sectors make a just and

Those people farming who have made major life investments will need our support Bronwyn Hayward Canterbury University fair shift on climate resilience.

“As a society we have had a history of asking rural NZ to step up on productivity and output.

“Now, we need to make some major structural changes.

“Those people farming who have made major life investments will need our support.”

Hayward said the plight of rural communities under such reduction pressures is not dissimilar to that of people living in coastal areas now facing the threat of seawater inundation.

“You cannot just leave these communities to sort it out on their own. That is a big message in this report.”

The report notes about 17% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions are from livestock, with two-thirds of that from dairy and beef methane emissions.

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change puts on rural sector ETS as the almost sole approach to deal with emissions.

“It is only one approach and the IPCC report sets out multiple things communities need at a social and economic level.”

Given there is a suite of gases emitted, including carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and methane, Wreford said NZ can choose how much of a reduction it wants of each from each sector and adjust accordingly.

“Just because the IPCC has called for a 35% reduction globally in methane does not mean that’s where we have to go. We could choose a lower figure and increase the gas reduction sought from another sector, such as transport.”

Wreford said there is relatively little research on transitioning rural communities but breaking down traditional silos between sector groups would be a good start to finding wider solutions.

“I do feel cautiously hopeful,

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more than I did a couple of years ago.

“We do know that if we don’t do anything the impacts will be

significant for NZ agriculture long term – some of the impacts we might bear in transformation will be less than that.”

Armageddon – it’s no exaggeration THE language used in the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report on global warming is strident and urgent, a tone that is significant given it is a heavily vetted, cross-checked and referenced document agreed on by all participating governments.

The report calls for rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes to limit warming to 1.5C by 2050.

The report, with 91 authors from 40 countries and 6000 scientific references, is regarded as uncompromising in its foundations as it is in its language.

It highlights a number of climate change impacts that could be avoided by limiting global warming to 1.5C

compared to 2C or more.

They include the likelihood holding it to 1.5C will result in 70-75% of the world’s coral disappearing as opposed to 99% with a 2C rise.

The likelihood of an Arctic Ocean free of sea ice in summer would be once a century compared with at least once a decade.

Global sea level rise would be 10cm lower with warming of 1.5C compared with 2C. The NZ Insurance Council estimates the cost of a 0.5m sea level rise at $3 billion and a 1.5m rise at $20b.

Global net human-caused emissions of carbon dioxide need to fall by about 45% from 2010 levels by 2030, reaching net zero around 2050 to hold the 1.5C increase.

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Professor Anita Wreford of Lincoln University said given the report’s scientific foundations and the level of vetting required it is sure to be well founded and not an exaggeration of what is unfolding.

“But the good news is that we are not too late. We still have time but it is running out.”

Climate Change Minister James Shaw said the good news about is the report broadly in line with the Government’s direction on climate change and highly relevant to the work being done now on the Zero Climate Bill.

“It says the goal is challenging but achievable but it also says that the pace of transition to low-emissions needs to step-up and be far-reaching,” he said.

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Curtis stands down ANDREW Curtis will step down as chief executive of Irrigation New Zealand to start two new ventures, Irrigation Support, an independent advisory service to help irrigators achieve good management practice requirements, and Water Strategies, a specialist consultancy providing expert solutions for water allocation and management.

“Andrew has made a significant contribution, not only to our organisation but to the irrigation sector as a whole,” IrrigationNZ chairwoman Nicky Hyslop said.

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MERINO prices fell at the Christchurch wool sale on Thursday with some fluctuating fortunes for mid-micron and crossbred fleeces.

The Merino mark-down, on a very good quality offering, follows a correction in the Australian market, especially at the finer end, PGG Wrightson’s South Island sales manager Dave Burridge said.

Despite the fall, buyerinterest remained strong.

There was a large offering on most wool types.

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It acknowledges a reduction could occur with lower global appetite for dairy and beef.

However, it also concedes there is little evidence of any effective policies to achieve large-scale shifts in global dietary choices and, if anything, prevailing trends are for an increasing rather than decreasing demand for livestock products.

Lincoln University’s agricultural economic associate Professor Anita Wreford is contributing to an IPCC report out next year on land use and climate change.

She agrees there is a sense in farming communities that after years of striving to increase productivity farmers have now become the villains and face dealing with impacts of climate change on their own.

“If you had something like ETS running to generate funds you could put it towards transition funding to different land uses, supporting the individuals and the communities having to deal with it.”

But tree planting will get NZ only so far.

However, shifts in land use might not necessarily be negative with new crop options and markets presenting themselves.

“It could also provide an opportunity for more regional employment, perhaps decentralising to regional areas away from urban centres.

“It can depend on how you look at it.”

The report acknowledges farm operations that incorporate more mixed crop/livestock combinations can deliver improved productivity and sustainable outcomes, even reducing deforestation by 76 million hectares globally if applied at scale.

However, it also requires greater management skills and capital demands.

Hayward said the country faces a moral hazard by opting for the

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Few details on water restoration AGRICULTURE is foremost in the Government’s sights in plans to improve freshwater quality but the document announcing it last week is light on detail and big on lofty goals.

The Ministry for the Environment report, Essential freshwater, healthy water, fairly allocated, said every New Zealander has a role to protect and restore freshwater quality.

It set three targets: stopping further degradation, reversing past damage and addressing allocation issues.

“To protect and restore water quality in many catchments, contaminant discharges must be restricted,” it said.

“Every catchment has a different mix of land use and soil types and so will have a different limit on the number of contaminants that can be discharged without damaging the health of the waterway.

“Setting a freshwater objective to establish the acceptable amount of contaminants, followed by a discharge limit across a catchment, requires decisions about how each property can operate within the collective limit or what the discharge allocation is.”

Environment Minister David Parker and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor have convened two new groups to provide them with advice. They are the Freshwater Leader’s Group and a

Science and Technical Advisory Group.

In a joint paper to Cabinet Parker and O’Connor said they have also asked primary sector organisations and leaders to show greater leadership and commitment to improving freshwater quality.

“There has been a positive response.

“For example, DairyNZ has identified projects to demonstrate that the sector can work with other interested parties to lead and influence farmer behaviour and achieve more sustainable land use.”

The report said NZ has 4200 catchments and with 150 years of population growth and land use change freshwater environments are under pressure.

The main cause of freshwater quality decline is run-off or leaching of nitrogen, phosphorus, sediment and pathogens such as E coli.

It estimates nitrogen leaching from agriculture increased 29% between 1990 and 2012 from increased fertiliser use, with the greatest increases in Waikato, Canterbury, Otago and Southland.

By 2013 nitrogen levels were increasing at more sites (55%) than decreasing (28%).

From 2002 to 2017 the area of irrigated land increased 70% and between 1994 and 2014 the number of dairy cattle rose from 3.8m to 6.7m.

But declining water quality is not just a rural problem, it said.

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The Fresh-water Leaders Group has been appointed based on personal experience and commitment, not as representatives of any organisations.

Its members are John Penno. chairman, Mandy Bell, Alison Dewes, Graeme Gleeson, Traci Houpapa, Stephanie Howard, Tom Lambie, Bryce Johnson, Corina Jordan, Allen Lim, Dr Hugh Logan, Marnie Prickett, Dr Marc Schallenberg, Lees Seymour, Professor Nicola Shadbolt and Gary Taylor.

The Science and Technical Advisory Group will ensure science is accurately interpreted and incorporated into the policy process. Its members are Ken Taylor, chairman, Dr Adam Canning, Dr Bryce Cooper, Dr Clive HowardWilliams, Dr Chris Daughney, Dr Bev Clarkson, Graham Sevicke-Jones, Professor Ian Hawes, Professor Jenny Webster-Brown, Dr Joanne Clapcott, Dr Jon Roygard, Dr Marc Schallenberg, Dr Mike Joy and Professor Russell Death.

LIMITS: Agriculture faces further restrictions in the effort to improve water quality.

To protect and restore water quality in many catchments, contaminant discharges must be restricted.

Environment Ministry From 2009 to 2013 E coli concentration was 22 times higher in urban centres and 9.5 times higher in pastoral areas compared to natural areas.

In the summer of 2017-18, 50 Auckland beaches were closed to swimmers because of sewage and storm water overflow and 90% of wetlands have been lost to agricultural and urban development.

A 17% increase in NZ’s population between 1996 and 2012 saw a 10% increase in urban land area.

Improving urban waterways requires significant investment in sewerage and storm water infrastructure but also fewer impervious surfaces, reducing contaminants, heavy metals, sediment and litter and restoring habitats.

In addition to the two advisory groups the Government intends identifying at-risk catchments, amending the Resource Management Act and changing the way fresh water is allocated.

Amendments to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management will consider ways to improve ecosystem health, measure new elements such as sediment, copper, zinc and dissolved oxygen, clarify the setting of effective limits, better protect wetlands and estuaries and introduce policies for at-risk catchments.

The national environmental standard for freshwater management will govern resource use and regulate intensive winter grazing, hill country cropping, feedlots and potentially limit nutrients.

Changes to the allocation of fresh water will address contaminant discharges and the authority to take and use water.

The report said the initial focus will be on nitrogen because discharges can already be measured.

The focus will then shift to discharges of phosphorous and sediment, including restrictions

on activities needed to meet environmental limits.

To assist that the Government allocated $5m in the last Budget for further development of Overseer.

The plan also includes establishing by January a compliance oversight unit in the ministry at a cost of $3.1 million to improve the consistency, effectiveness and transparency of council enforcement of Resource Management Act rules and decisions, particularly in relation to fresh water.

The Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures Fund will allocate $40m a year to farmers and growers for freshwater projects and initiatives.

Anyone discharging pollutants to fresh water, including farmers, growers, foresters, businesses and urban authorities, will have to follow good practice.

The report said more consideration is needed on how to ensure good practice is applied on every farm property and consequences if actions are not appropriate.

Good farming practice principles for water quality have been agreed but work is needed to accelerate their uptake.

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Our gene tech laws lack clarity Richard Rennie richard.rennie@globalhq.co.nz GAPS, ambiguities and complexities in legislation need clarity for researchers and companies before they can come to grips with opportunities presented by new gene-editing technology, Otago University expert Dr Julie Everett-Hincks says.

Everett-Hincks, a legal and scientific researcher at Otago University and legal adviser to the Royal Society gene editing panel outlined at a seminar last week in Hamilton some of the pitfalls facing GE research.

The series of seminars is being hosted by the society after its third report on GE, the latest examining its role in the primary sector.

The report outlined some advantages the technology could deliver, including removing an allergen from cows’ milk and producing disease-resistant manuka, faster apple breeding and sterile wilding pines.

Everett-Hincks said the apple example is a challenge to existing legislation because the technique involves inserting gene-editing machinery into a cell in containment to enable the apple to flower more often so new varieties can be developed more quickly.

The machinery can then be removed before the new variety is commercialised and released, effectively making it a traditional apple plant, free of GE technology.

“But according to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act it is likely

OPAQUE: There is no clarity in law on who can do what or who can ban what when it comes to genetic technology, Royal Society legal adviser Dr Julie Everett-Hincks says. to be defined as a genetically modified organism.”

In light of such modern techniques, the most contentious aspect of HSNO’s GM regulations allows modification using radiation and chemical mutations that were in use on or before July 29 1998.

“Simplistically, any technique used after that date, that is not covered by the Act or its regulations, is genetic modification.”

Researchers had hoped Scion’s GM pine trial in 2011 would provide a legal path to allowing newer techniques when

the Environmental Protection Authority approved a variation of the older gene-editing methods to be used in trial pines.

But the High Court ruled against such an interpretation.

When modification is applied to animals, such as the removal of the allergen from cows’ milk, the issues become even more complex.

“With animals you have to consider the Animal Welfare Act. “Manipulation of the animal includes exposing it to a biological product and this includes using genetic modification that may result in the birth or production

of an animal more susceptible or at greater risk of pain or distress as a result.”

However, she noted the Animal Welfare Act does not define genetic modification and researchers in general cannot refer to other Acts when seeking clarity and definition.

“And there is also a challenge on all animal products that come from the dairy cow, including meat, hides, not just its progeny.”

Similarly, the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act also fails to define biological compounds used for the direct management of plants and animals, leaving some ambiguity about how geneediting fits within that.

Everett-Hincks said the five examples the society chose in its latest report are all regarded as GM and thus new organisms under existing regulations.

New Zealand is also likely to face some ambiguities about the Cartagena Protocol, an international agreement NZ is a signatory to that ensures the safe transfer and handling of living modified organisms across borders.

“But not every country is a signatory to this agreement.

Canada and Australia are a party to it but not signed to it while the United States has no interest in it.

“This is something we need to think about in relation to future trade of products that could be genetically edited or modified.”

Not only are international border issues likely to become contentious, the Resource Management Act means councils can prohibit GM crops.

How do you determine what is a crop – does it include forests and ryegrasses?

Julie Everett-Hincks Royal Society “But how do you determine what is a crop – does it include forests and ryegrasses. Crop demands better definition and there will be boundary issues within NZ between councils also.

“And if these issues were not complicated enough, there are many acts and regulatory authorities engaged around GM, making its application for approval and release highly complex.”

Australia has a dedicated gene technology law that is subject to five yearly reviews, with one under way now.

Some countries are also more product than process focused when it comes to application of gene-editing technology.

The United States, for example, has recently approved geneediting technology for some foods, focusing solely on the safety of the food it produces, rather than the process to produce that food.

“These are all areas of genetic editing that demand we have an open, honest, inclusive and rigorous debate about what is genetic editing and genetic modification in NZ.”

Farmers Weekly series wins agricultural journalism award FARMERS Weekly journalists Hugh Stringleman and Neal Wallace have won agriculture’s premier media prize, the Ministry for Primary Industries Rongo Award, which recognises excellence in agricultural journalism.

The two experienced

journalists took the top prize at Guild of Agricultural Journalists and Communicators annual awards for a fourpart series examining the performance of Fonterra since its formation.

The series was an in-depth examination of Fonterra’s

performance, particularly since 2012 and the capital restructure.

The series ran in May and June.

It assessed Fonterra on several measures: processing milk, profitability, milk price, valueadd, governance and social responsibility.

The series was wrapped up by scoring Fonterra in six of its core performance indicators, with a narrow three to two pass result (one KPI was inconclusive).

Fonterra’s former chairman John Wilson and its former chief executive Theo Spierings gave their first and only joint interview

to any media organisation to review the co-operative’s performance during their time at the top and rebut criticism by earlier contributors.

Sonita Chandar, who edits a sister GlobalHQ publication, Dairy Farmer, won the AGMARDT Agribusiness Award.

New published scientific research finds methane virtually irrelevant as a greenhouse gas consideration has been given to both the cyclical nature of most livestock methane emissions, and the extremely narrow waveband in which methane absorbs radiant energy.

The wavebands over which radiant energy is absorbed by different greenhouse gases is an essential factor that has not been accounted for adequately in previous studies.

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Methane has been portrayed as such a significant cause of global warming that destocking NZ farms to reduce methane emissions has even been suggested. The science does not support this. Not enough

Parliamentary Commissioner’s Methane Report Flawed Professor Emeritus Chemical Engineering Dr

Geoffrey Duffy has written to Parliamentary Commissioner Simon Upton outlining significant flaws in Upton’s latest report.

Simon Upton claimed methane emissions need to reduce by 10 to 20% to hold global temperatures. Dr Duffy is critical of the report’s methodology describing it as unwise.

Dr Duffy suggested Simon Upton removes the report.

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O’Connor: M bovis response on track Neal Wallace neal.wallace@globalhq.co.nz

WAITING: Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor expects a clearer picture of the extent of Mycoplasma bovis infection by early December.

THE Government is happy with progress to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis with the next key date early December when results from the latest round of testing will be known.

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has announcing a new aid package to help farmers resurrect their businesses once cleared of Mycoplasma bovis.

“We are still on track and everything we are learning had been predicted,” he said.

All infected properties are linked by a single strain.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and O’Connor announced the aid package on Bryce and Julie Stevenson’s Wairarapa beef farm, which was being restocked after being infected with M bovis.

The package provides a mix of extra people to help process applications and support farmers with infected herds and more easily to understand claim forms.

O’Connor said the package reflects this is the first time any country has tried to eradicate M bovis so the process is one of continual improvement.

The package includes compensation teams from Dairy NZ and Beef + Lamb NZ who are trained rural professionals to help farmers make claims.

The $400,000 cost was covered by the Government.

The compensation form has been modified and an online milk production loss calculation tool will soon be released to help farmers with their claims.

A further 80 Rural Support Trust members have been trained to support affected farmers and regional recovery managers have been appointed in Invercargill, Oamaru, Ashburton and Hamilton.

O’Connor said the Ministry for Primary Industries is still working through the compensation process, with $25.6 million paid out.

The aid package initiatives should help while also protecting the taxpayers’ investment.

So far 74 farms have been infected with 36 destocked and cleared of the disease.

He expects to have a clearer picture of the extent of infection by early December once testing of bulk milk and reared calves is complete.

O’Connor urged farmers to remain vigilant and ensure they meet their tracking and tracing commitments to reduce the risk of contracting or spreading the disease.

PGW predicts steady year for performance Alan Williams alan.williams@globalhq.co.nz BUSINESS has picked up for PGG Wrightson after a late start to spring and the group expects similar operating earnings this June 30 financial year as it had in the latest year.

Its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation are expected to be about $70 million, chief executive Ian Glasson said. The 2018 figure was $70.2m.

That will be a strong result, he said.

The guidance is on a same-business basis so includes earnings in the seeds and grain business which is in the process of being sold to DLF Seeds. A completed sale would substantially change the form of the group’s reported earnings, he said.

It is too early to forecast an after-tax profit for the June 30 year but the group has already said if the Seeds sale is completed it will provide a net capital gain of more than $120m.

First quarter trading from July to September is generally the quietest for PGW. Though spring late October has been busier.

Good progress is being made on the seeds sale to DLF, Wrightson deputy chairman Trevor Burt said. Shareholders will vote on the deal on October 30. It also requires Overseas Investment Office approval.

Wrightson shares fell 2c to 59c on Thursday as part of the wider sharemarket fall and ahead of the guidance report. After the guidance, the shares picked up 1c to 60c in early NZX trading as the overall market fell further.

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BIG SPENDERS: China’s outlay on New Zealand sheep meat last year was up 53% and on beef up 29%.

Sheep meat exports break record Hugh Stringleman hugh.stringleman@globalhq.co.nz SHEEP meat exports increased by 24% in value but only 6% in volume in 2017-18, posting an alltime record income of $3.4 billion from 394,906 tonnes, beating the last high year in 2008-09.

The sheep meat earned the country $500 million more than beef exports, which, at $2.9b, were up 9% in value on the previous year.

Total co-products exports were up 7% to $1.54b, accounting for about 19% of total meat industry export value.

In order of declining value, co-products include hides and skins, edible offals, prepared meat products, meat and bone meal, tripe, casings and tallow.

The Meat Industry Association said China’s sheep meat imports were up 27% to 167,244 tonnes, 42% of the total, and the average of the monthly price achieved was

$5.77/kg, more than $1 ahead of the previous year.

Two-thirds of China’s purchases were lamb, averaging $6.06/kg, and a third mutton at $5.68.

Therefore, China’s spending on NZ sheep meats was up a whopping 53% to $993m and up 29% to $639m on beef.

It also bought $139m of cattle hides and sheep skins and overtook Italy as the largest market.

Italy’s purchases of mainly hides declined by 27% to $132m.

Taiwan and Japan also increased their purchases of NZ sheep meats by 67% to $87m and by 31% to $103m respectively.

The associations said most of China’s and Taiwan’s imports were frozen while Japan took 58% chilled. Sheep meat exports to north Asia were up 26% by volume and 50% by value.

The European Union took an unchanged 30% of lamb exports and paid 24% more. Chilled lamb

accounted for 40% by value.

Britain took 43% of sheep meats exported to the European Union, followed by the Netherlands 16%, Germany 15% and France 7%.

A major Chinese government restructure is delaying progress in certifying more plants for chilled access.

Meat Industry Assn The price achieved in Britain was $9.30/kg and in the United States, the third-largest sheep meat market, the average value was $14.38/kg, up $2.60 from the previous year.

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The beef volume increased by 5% to 416,700 tonnes, driven by a 5% increase for North America and 9% increase for north Asia, mainly China.

Both regions paid similar average prices, $6.51/kg in the US and $6.57 in China.

Over the past 15 years the volume of NZ beef exported has remained at 350,000-400,000t annually but the value has doubled from $1.5b to nearly $3b.

Last year the US paid $1.2b, China $639m, Taiwan $172m, Japan $137m, down 7%, and Korea, down 6% and Canada, up 7%, both paid $114m.

China’s volume was up 25% and value up 29% because domestic production couldn’t meet the increasing demand for beef.

Ten years ago NZ exported only 420t of beef to China. Last year it sent 95,000t, equal to 23% of beef exports.

In June 2017 the chilled beef trial began and in the financial year 1896t, worth $16m, were exported.

But now a major Chinese government restructure is delaying progress in certifying more plants for chilled access.

The meat industry and NZ Trade and Enterprise have jointly funded a research project to gain a deeper understanding of China’s port clearance and in-market supply, distribution and cold chain capability for chilled meat.

“It helped identify risks that need to be managed either to minimise food safety and quality risks or capture new business opportunities.”

The association said China is a major beef market for Australia, taking 133,000t, up 38% from the previous year and Brazil at 240,000t, up 40%, which is remarkable growth considering Brazil regained access only in 2015.

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MIA: Govt a risk to meat sector Hugh Stringleman hugh.stringleman@globalhq.co.nz MEAT processors and exporters have strengthened their market positions and improved efficiencies during a year of good returns, the Meat Industry Association says.

“Prices have been firm to stable for the past few years,” chairman John Loughlin and chief executive Tim Ritchie said in the annual report.

“For many companies, the year was one of continuing to quietly strengthen their positions, improving efficiencies at home in production while pushing hard to deepen relationships and realise higher returns from overseas markets.”

In sheep meat, 92% of production is exported and 83% of beef goes to more than 120 countries.

The billion-dollar markets are China and the United States and the next level downwards, from $100 million to $1b, are Australia,

Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan, the European Union, Britain and Canada.

The association welcomed the signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership and has worked to establish good relations with the post-Brexit United Kingdom.

The beginning of free-trade agreement negotiations with the European Union and association visits to China were also highlights.

“But we face major uncertainties and a lot of the MIA’s work in the past year has been to either manage those uncertainties or else put ourselves in a better position to deal with them.”

The system of international trade rules is coming under pressure.

“Protectionist attitudes in the US have become more belligerent and where this goes is uncertain but the risks are real and potentially significant as other countries retaliate and escalate matters.

Uncertainties include Brexit and the plan to split New Zealand’s sheep and beef quotas between the two, which is totally unacceptable because it erodes NZ’s legally binding World Trade Organisation access rights.

The Government’s ambition to make NZ carbon neutral by 2050 is another concern.

The MIA sees putting agriculture into the Emissions Trading Scheme with a tax on animal processing as a blunt instrument putting the sector at risk.

“Such an approach will do absolutely nothing to reduce carbon emissions and will act as a tax on meat production – a tax which none of our heavily subsidised international competitors have to bear.”

Further risks come from the Government’s industrial relations agenda, potentially significantly worsening the tight labour constraints in the meat industry.

There is an estimated shortfall of 2000 workers and some product

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DISAPPOINTED: The Government is taking labour relations backwards, Meat Industry Association chief executive Tim Ritchie says.

is not being processed to its highest value.

“A risk is that tightening labour markets combined with inflexible industrial relations may force the industry back into a commodity trap.

“A priority for the MIA with 2018-19 will be a strategy to resolve the labour shortage issue, including by advocating for a flexible, highly skilled future workforce.”

A solution needs several facets, including attracting more workers, countering false, popular stereotypes, enhanced training and skills development, continuing adoption of automation and immigration.

“It is disappointing that the Government’s industrial relations agenda … looks backwards rather than forwards.”

Loughlin and Ritchie said the Mycoplasma bovis response shows the urgent need to address biosecurity system shortcomings, especially farmer compliance.

The association and processors will play an active role in future biosecurity reforms, having signed a Government Industry Agreement in September 2017.

Processors pay nearly $40m a year to the Primary Industries Ministry for the meat assurance scheme, plus $47m to AsureQuality for regulatory tasks.

Bad image creates works labour shortfall THE meat industry is dealing with a perfect storm of labour shortages as it builds workforces in plants towards the peak of the processing season.

The Meat Industry Association’s annual report said long-term trends are adversely affecting employment, including an aging workforce, the movement of young people from regions to cities, the lack of appropriate work behaviour

in some young people and outdated, negative perceptions of the industry.

The estimated shortfall was something more than 2000 workers in a total workforce of 25,000.

“The shortage of workers is starting to have serious effects on processing and export revenue.

“Some product cannot be processed to its optimum,

higher-value specifications and indeed some goes down the rendering chute.”

The association will develop and implement a strategy for the processing workforce, aimed at increasing the number and quality of people entering the industry.

It has formed a human resources leaders group from the companies to develop an industry-wide strategy and more

effective engagement with senior Government leaders in relevant agencies and to influence policy development.

It is also submitting on proposed employment relations legislation concerning labour hire companies.

The industry’s concern is that genuine, short-term solutions to resolve production pressures will become significantly more complex to administer.

The effects of the legislation will to force meat companies to share their collective agreements with the labour hire companies and make available potentially commercially sensitive agreements to third parties.

“If the problem is the inadequate protections for labour hire personnel then the focus should go on ensuring that labour hire companies comply with the law.”

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MORE than 1000 Farm Environment Plans have been done through Fonterra’s sustainability programme, the co-operative’s second annual sustainability report will disclose.

The report, due out next month, will also update the numbers in the Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord programme concerning permanent livestock exclusion from defined waterways and installed bridges or culverts for regular crossings.

Fonterra’s on-farm audits show 99.6% of waterways have been fenced and 99.9% of crossings have a bridge or culvert.

The numbers indicate only a few dozen riparian zones and crossings remain to be done throughout the country to meet Fonterra’s target of 100% compliance.

The programme, called Tiaki, was launched in August last year and increased and supplemented the work already done by Fonterra’s sustainable dairying advisers with farmers.

All 10,500 farms are to have a plan by 2025 and the first-year target of 1000 was met, the report will say. During the past year Fonterra has worked with councils and communities to select 50 water catchments in which to sponsor environmental work.

It is also continuing to fund $2 million a year to the Living Water partnership with the Conservation Department in five high-priority catchments. That programme is halfway through its 10-year plan.

Fonterra has announced the appointment of an independent sustainability advisory panel chaired

by Sir Rob Fenwick, the co-founder of the Business Council for Sustainable Development.

Other members are Land and Water Forum chairman Hugh Logan, large-scale dairy farmer and Fonterra Shareholders’ councillor Michelle Pye, matauranga Maori researcher Aroha Mead, White Cloud Dairy Innovation chairwoman Bridgit Coates and Australian author and former Greenpeace head Paul Gilding.

Fenwick said he relishes the chance to influence New Zealand’s biggest company with a multitude of challenges that affect the business, its owners the farmers and the country.

“When you bring together a group of people with very disparate interests from different backgrounds you often get surprising answers.

“I think that’s the value of these independent advisory groups. This one will be reporting to the board of directors. We’ll provide advice at the highest level and that makes such a difference.”

The panel will meet twice a year and provide guidance on Fonterra’s sustainability strategy, targets and initiatives to improve performance and outcomes. At the first meeting this month the panel visited the Te Rapa dairy plant, a Waikato farm and the Auckland head office.

“Our future relies on the balance between a productive dairy industry and positive, sustainable environmental outcomes,” Fonterra chairman John Monaghan said.

“To achieve this we need to continue to challenge ourselves with frank conversations based on facts and science. The panel will be able to provide support with this.”

Chief executive Miles Hurrell said collaboration is key to sustainability.

“Some of the world’s biggest sustainability challenges are around food and we believe, like many, that the global food system must shift from being part of the problem to becoming a greater part of the solution.

“Environment Minister David Parker and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor have just announced the Government’s blueprint to improve freshwater quality, which is encouraging to see and we support their overall objective.

“We share their commitment to deliver healthy waterways for New Zealanders and appreciate the inclusive approach they are taking to solve the issues we all currently face.”

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Big demand at on-farm bull sales Alan Williams alan.williams@globalhq.co.nz STRONG confidence levels, more breeding from heifers and nervousness about Mycoplasma bovis have combined to boost yearling and two-year bull prices at on-farm spring sales.

“People want to buy their firstchoice bull and are willing to pay up for it,” Meadowslea Angus principal David Giddings said.

Both beef and dairy farmers are keen buyers of his yearlings and the Fairlie-based breeder thinks there’s a growing trend towards closed herds as farmers breed their own replacements to guard against M bovis rather than buying-in from other herds.

Other stud owners and managers have the same view and share his confidence about the prime beef outlook.

Mating heifers has become the favoured way to increase commercial herd numbers and an excellent winter in many parts of the South Island has them in good condition for breeding, increasing the demand for young bulls with low birth weight, easy-calving genetics.

Of Giddings’ 57 yearling bulls, 24 were bought by dairy farmers at an average $2600 and 33 by beef farmers and averaging $3660.

Top price among the yearlings was a $7000 sale to Infinity Farms of Kurow.

The two-year bulls were also in demand at what Giddings said was an outstanding sale with prices being very close to the normal winter prices, very unusual for the spring sale. Five bulls sold for more than $10,000 with the $14,800 top price paid by Mt Cook Station. The 31 beef sales averaged $5500 and the seven sales to dairy farmers averaged $2350. Overall, six bulls were sold to stud buyers.

Stern Angus owner James Fraser is another breeder celebrating excellent results with 42 out of 43 sold at Wednesday’s on-farm sale at Pleasant Point. His average at $6900 was not far off double last year’s figure and the top price was $17,000 paid by George Johns

for his Kaiwara Angus Stud at Culverden. Two other stud bulls sold at $12,000 and $11,000.

One of the leading bulls is by a son of Stern’s famous Braveheart of Stern, who has other sons and grandsons active at the stud.

Fraser also reports strong optimism for the prime beef sector with many farmers keen to maximise returns for their heifers.

Kaikoura-based Woodbank Angus owner John Murray was delighted with his yearling bull sale, achieving a five-figure top price for the first time.

His top yearling was sold for $10,000 to Oxford commercial farmer Doug Patterson.

“He’s bought from us before though this is his first yearling and so he knows the genetics,” Murray said.

“The bull will be used to get autumn and spring calves so will be well-used.”

The bull has very good EBV (estimated breeding value) rating, was bred for easy-calving and has an excellent presentation.

Woodbank’s average price at the October 2 on-farm sale was $3550, an increase of $600 on last year’s on-farm yearling sale.

About 90% of the offering was bought by the beef sector and the balance for dairy beef.

Of the 37 bulls offered, 36 sold to bidders, and the remaining bull was sold privately afterwards.

“We get a lot of return buyers and you’d have to say that people are confident,” Murray said.

He’s now setting up for the next two-year sale in June, when he will have 60 bulls on offer.

Though the businesses are independent, Murray works in on sale-day and with a joint catalogue with his cousin James Murray, who operates next door in the Clarence Valley with his Matariki Hereford Stud.

He was also very happy with his result – a full clearance of the 31 yearling bulls offered for an average $2975 and top price of $6000.

That top price was paid by Mendip Hills, which also went to $5400 for the next top-priced animal.

WHOOPEE: James Fraser of Stern Angus is one of the breeders celebrating excellent results.

There are a lot of people keen to farm beef cows and mating heifers is the best way to do it.

James Murray Matariki Hereford Yearling bulls are in good demand because of the greater interest in breeding from heifers, James Murray said.

“They’re yearling bulls for mating with heifers. There are a lot of people keen to farm beef cows and mating heifers is the best way to do it.”

James is also looking forward to his two-year sale next June with some awesome cattle.

Also, in Northern Canterbury, Te Mania Angus Stud has had a great run of recent sales and manager Will Wilding described

the latest on-farm yearling sale as fantastic and far better than expected.

There was strong local support and sales as far south as Invercargill and north to Hamilton.

The top-price was $12,500 for a bull sold to Benetrade Stud in Southland. The average price was $6000, which was quite a bit up on last year’s figure, and all 45 lots were sold.

Te Mania had four yearling sons of American sire Leupold in the sale and they sold well though full details weren’t available. The animals had put on more weight than the other breeds between the time they were selected for sale and sale day itself.

Wilding sees a lot of industry confidence with more people looking to breed from heifers and confident in the fresh genetics being brought into the industry, with low birth weights and easy calving features required for heifer mating.

Te Mania now looks to the

two-year bull sales in June as well. Though the outlook is positive a lot will depend on how the autumn calf sales perform, Wilding said.

Kakahu Angus, in South Canterbury, sold all 41 yearlings offered, with a $12,000 leading price, and an average of $5497.

Among other sales, in central Canterbury Glen R Angus at Sheffield had 33 two-year bulls on sale and sold 30 of them.

Top-price was $10,000 with commercial client Blue Mountain Station the buyer. The average price was $6040.

Bluestone Hereford at Cave, in South Canterbury, sold all 52 yearling bulls on offer, with an average of $2263 and top-price of $2700.

A strong Northland sale was Matauri Angus at Kaeo, with a sale of 18-month bulls, selling 17 out of 17 at an average $5970 and a top-price of $15,000. There was also a full clearance of the 42 yearlings offered, at an average $4366.

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Two-tier lamb market is likely A TWO-TIER lamb price market might emerge over the next few weeks as processors try to boost new season stock over the still significant numbers of last season’s lambs coming forward.

Old season numbers aren’t huge but are still in excess of plant capacity this early in the season.

There are also signs some farmers have left their old season lambs too long and they’re going in for killing as hoggets after cutting their teeth, producing quite a price gap, AgriHQ analysts said.

And older, heavier lambs are not meeting the specifications for the Christmas chilled trade for Britain and Europe, analyst Reece Brick said.

Heavy lambs are not wanted.

Processing for the contracts is well under way but the companies want more new lambs before the sea-borne trade deadline after the first week in November.

The two-tier pricing arrangement has been in place in previous years but not recently as stock numbers declined.

The new lamb numbers really step-up at the start of November and Brick said anecdotal reports are that North Island lambs are doing well in areas where they weren’t subject to the early September easterly rain bomb in and near Hawke’s Bay. Whatever happens, the lamb price will fall once the chilled Christmas orders are completed, Brick said.

From an average August price of $8.50kg there is the possibility prices for the post-chilled Christmas kill will come back to the upper $6s around Christmas and into the peak kill.

“It’s too early to call yet but I think farmers will be happy with anything with a $6 in front of it at that time.

“Above $8 is ridiculous and people accept that.”

The flow of lambs dictates the price and the new season numbers are expected to be lower than the just finished 2017-18 year but likely to prove higher than the forecast 19.5 million head because of larger North Island export kill rates.

Going by Beef + Lamb NZ forecasts, the lamb crop could be down 900,000 on last year, probably meaning 600,000 fewer for processing, AgriHQ analyst Mel Croad wrote in her Outlook column.

The shortfall could be higher depending on the final tally of losses from the rain storm.

The North Island kill rates indicate a decline in the ewe lamb retention rate on farms, Brick and Croad said.

Through the peak of Average Export Values (AEVs) the analysts said good chilled volumes had pushed values higher than the 2011 peak, which was followed by a big downturn.

The AEV gains had been passed on to farmers via procurement by the processors because of competitive pressure, with their margins up to 13% lower than August 2017 levels, they said.

Processors will now be working to recoup margins.

Market fundamentals have changed since 2011 but the report cautioned about the need to keep lamb prices at sustainable levels.

Overseas factors are an influence on the NZ outlook.

The British lamb kill is only now lifting because of poor lambing conditions and slower finishing rates and harder ewe cull numbers will pressure lamb crop numbers into next year, the Outlook report said.

Lamb prices are easing.

A lack of Australia supply into the United States is supporting NZ prices, with continuing good demand for French racks.

Australian processing numbers are well down because of severe drought though some analysts expect normal kill rates through October and November.

The big worry for Australian producers is the big liquidation of capital stock, Croad said.

There are expectations of a 6% fall in the flock numbers.

She said a lack of Australian product going to China is also helping maintain firm prices for NZ lamb, with inventory moving quickly through the market channels.

GO AWAY: Older, heavier lambs are not wanted for the Christmas trade, AgriHQ analyst Reece Brick says.

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Department clips bees’ wings Richard Rennie richard.rennie@globalhq.co.nz A MOVE to ban beehive movements on Conservation Department land could affect beekeepers committed to moving hives for the honey harvest season.

The department has put an immediate restriction on all beehive movements on public conservation land in a bid to try to reduce the risk of myrtle rust spread.

Research from Australia indicates bees can gather myrtle rust spores and return them to hives, effectively acting as vectors for the disease’s spread.

The restrictions apply to stopping hive movements from the North Island to South Island conservation estate land and banning movement from DOC land in the central North Island to Northland.

Similarly, hives cannot be moved from Marlborough and put in other public areas in either the South or North Islands.

Downunder Honey director Jason Prior said while the move is understandable it is likely to cause some complications this season to those beekeepers who might have committed and

MINIMAL: The ban on moving beehives on conservation land is not expected to have a big effect on the honey harvest, Apiculture New Zealand chief executive Karin Kos says.

tendered to collect honey on the public estate.

“Those wanting to move hives around the country on DOC estate, this means their ability to chase honey flow will be limited but it may just mean they have to juggle around where they were going to send the hives.”

Apiculture NZ chief executive Karin Kos said the ban is not expected to have a major effect on honey harvesting this season, with a minimal number of beekeepers likely to be affected.

Prior said the DOC concessions

for hives on its land have not in the last couple of years been the pot of gold they once were.

“DOC have been putting these sites out to tender and it can be a very expensive process to scope out what are often remote areas requiring a chopper to access. If you commit and the honey flow is not there it can cost you a lot.”

Kos said Plant and Food Research indicates bees in NZ, as in Australia, have a role to play in spreading myrtle rust. DOC wants more research into myrtle rust and bees to increase knowledge of

the insects’ role in disease spread.

Myrtle rust is thought to have blown into NZ from Australia or Raoul Island, with the first alerts on the disease going out last year.

It is known to have a debilitating impact on iconic myrtle species including manuka, pohutukawa, rata, kanuka and ramarama.

However, Kos and Prior confirmed a year into the alert the disease’s impact on valuable manuka plants has been minimal.

Prior said its effect is more noticeable on ramarama in certain areas of the lower North Island.

“It does not seem to have had the same widespread effect it has had in Australia. There they have been hit particularly hard on some species.”

The Ministry for Primary Industries publishes regular updates on myrtle rust incursions.

The September report records seven new infection sites, including one in Waitara and four at Cape Palliser.

Manuka UMF Honey Association spokesman John Rawcliffe said the industry has looked ahead towards the worstcase scenario with myrtle rust and has developed resistant cultivars.

“The Crown estate must obviously take a conservative approach because they are

there to protect our natural environment, not only now but for the future. It would be interesting to see if there is a pre-release of this information to other relevant

This means their ability to chase honey flow will be limited.

Jason Prior Downunder Honey government departments.”

A Biosecurity NZ spokesman said it is aware DOC is reviewing permissions for beehive movements in relation to the recent Biosecurity NZcommissioned research.

To date the total infected sites are 776, with 68 of them on public land and only five on public conservation land.

DOC permissions and planning director Marie Long said the department is responsible for protecting NZ’s unique environment so has a duty to respond to an issue that could significantly harm native myrtle species.

Honey collectors will act as biosecurity buzzers Neal Wallace neal.wallace@globalhq.co.nz NEW Zealand could be about to recruit millions of extra biosecurity officers who will pay for their work by supplying nectar and honey.

A $1 million Endeavour Fund grant to Otago University researchers aims to recruit honey bees as biosecurity monitors to detect and find noxious weeds.

Biochemistry research fellow Dr Andrew Cridge said the plan is to strategically site hives in areas where there are suspected to be unwanted plants.

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With 50,000 bees a hive and each bee able to forage a 3.5km area the bees can significantly narrow down a search area.

The 2016 velvet leaf incursion affected more than 250 farms in 11 regions and cost more than $1 million to contain so bees could have significantly reduced the search areas.

Each year NZ spends $248 million eradicating and managing unwanted organisms.

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“However, monitoring remains poor for weed species with reliance on fortuitous observation or border interceptions,” he said.

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Fire disruption was minimal Alan Williams alan.williams@globalhq.co.nz RAVENSDOWN was supplying fertiliser from its Hornby plant just two days after Tuesday’s spectacular blaze put up a black smoke trail that could be seen from most of Christchurch.

Four of the site’s 13 stores were damaged but raw material rock phosphate and potash stored there were not damaged and can be processed as normal, Ravensdown chief executive Greg Campbell said.

Fertiliser was available for pickup on Thursday and while delays had been expected in loading trucks that did not happen to a marked degree and the restart went smoothly.

“We’ve got product here and plenty of it. There’s a lot going out to arable farms at this time of year.”

There were no injuries from the mid-morning fire which was put out relatively quickly by plant staff and Fire and Emergency before reaching an adjacent sulphur store.

OKAY: A fire at Ravensdown’s Christchurch branch generated a major response but the effect on operations is not great.

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Ravensdown’s manufacturing and precision blending plant were away from the fire area.

Full manufacturing was expected to resume with a week.

Investigations are ongoing but

the cause of the fire was thought to have been a spark from welding during maintenance work setting

alight rubber on the big conveyor belt system, which then moved up to the roof.

“It is a new, lightweight fibreglass structure, put up since the earthquakes, and it performed as it is supposed to, burning out and extinguishing before getting into the framing of the building.”

The design and structure also meant firefighters could work from outside the buildings.

He praised the response of Ravensdown’s own small fire team and firefighters as outstanding.

Contrary to some claims the building did not contain any asbestos, Campbell said.

Nor were nitrates or explosives stored on the site. That was to guard against manufacturing site risk.

Ravensdown hasn’t had to import any product from other group sites to meet demand.

The fertiliser plant has been operating at Hornby since 1922.

“We can learn things from this and make changes to make us safer.”

The buildings were insured and will be replaced.

Farmers loses just five lambs Hugh Stringleman hugh.stringleman@globalhq.co.nz SHEEP breeder Peter Cook has a lambing for the record books – 160% lambing after 168% scanning, with only five lamb losses during pregnancy and birth.

The 60 Romdale ewes on his Bay of Islands farm have so far produced 95 surviving lambs. One late-term ewe is yet to give birth to at least one lamb.

Cook said the record survival from scanning to lambing was set by the ewes themselves, unassisted on hill country except for one that was in trouble with a single plus co-joined, unviable twins.

Cook acknowledged the smallness of his flock but said the lambing performance was nonetheless meritorious and

founded on the work done over 30 years with up to four different breeds and tagging 900 lambs or more a year.

“In 1996 we started the Romdales and the focus has always been easy care, no shepherding.

“We had only one set of triplets and that ewe is rearing them all so I am very happy with the numbers of twins.”

Sheep farmers traditionally expected a loss rate of 20% from scanning to lamb survival and to have a year with less than half of that was very gratifying, Cook said.

He had the River Run Romney stud for 25 years until downsizing the property and dispersing the stock five years ago and the Romdales are a result of Perendale rams over Romney hoggets,

FERTILE: Romdale ewes and their lambs on Peter and Shona Cook’s farm in the Bay of Islands. subsequently stabilised with Romdale rams.

The Romdale ewes, therefore, had the benefit of the fertility improvement of the Romneys since 1987 when the stud was founded when Cook was still a teenager.

One 2012-born ewe had twins as a hogget and then twins every year bar one, when she had triplets.

The oldest of the ewes are eightyear-olds, he said.

Registered Suffolk and Suftex sheep were dispersed last year and Peter and Shona Cook have the

remaining 8.8ha on the market after selling 116ha in 2014 and 67ha since.

Peter’s family roots in the district go back to the Church Missionary Society pioneers who settled in Waimate North before the Treaty of Waitangi.

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Neal Wallace neal.wallace@globalhq.co.nz NEW Zealand wool carpets and rugs will be more widely available throughout the United States following a new distribution agreement between Carrfields Primary Wool and Georgiabased floor covering manufacturer J Mish Mills.

Carrfields Primary Wool chief executive Colin McKenzie said the partnership would let J Mish design and make carpets and rugs from wool yarn grown and spun in NZ. The products will be distributed throughout the US by the Mish network of dealers and designers under the company’s signature and promenade ranges.

“We’re very excited about expanding our relationship with J Mish, who have already been manufacturing carpets from CP Wool yarn at their facility in Cartersville, Georgia, for several years,” he said.

“We’re confident that J Mish has the reputation, resources and scale needed to put NZ wool carpet in front of consumers across the US, as a highly desirable and sustainable choice for soft flooring.”

The company was subjected to a recent management buy-out.

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The company was subjected to a recent management buy-out.

McKenzie said the focus of J Mish on design should showcase the characteristics of NZ wool.

“J Mish is widely recognised as a leader in styling, design and colour of wool carpet in the US so they are in a great position to build the reputation and profile of NZ wool among US consumers.”

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Agent loses claim on employer Nigel Stirling nigel.g.stirling@gmail.com A LIVESTOCK agent’s claim his former employer should indemnify him for his share of a $1.3m debt has been dismissed.

Finance company StockCo is trying to recover the money from former Otago-based Rural Livestock agents John Williams and Richard Sharpin.

If Rural Livestock was found to owe such a duty it would owe the same to all its farmer clients with loans secured over livestock.

Judge Matthews That matter is before the courts with the pair arguing the money was used to buy livestock on behalf of StockCo clients to fill a live export contract that subsequently fell over.

But StockCo says the contract never existed and the money was

lent to livestock trading company RJL Farming, owned by Williams and Sharpin, which used it to buy the cattle on its own account.

The Hawke’s Bay financier said it had a security agreement with RJL dating back to 2012 and personal guarantees.

But in separate legal proceedings lodged with the High Court in September last year Williams claimed to be “entitled to an indemnity from Rural Livestock for any claim by StockCo for which he may be found liable”.

Williams said RJL engaged Rural Livestock in May 2016 to sell heifers as its livestock agent.

As part of the agreement between RJL and StockCo Williams said his former employer was to pass all proceeds less its commission back to the finance company to pay off StockCo’s loan to RJL. But when Rural Livestock sold 799 heifers for RJL between May and October 2016 it failed to pass the money to StockCo, he said.

StockCo then issued RJL with a default notice and court proceedings to reclaim the debt plus interest.

Williams’ lawyer Brian Stewart argued Rural Livestock owed his client a duty of care to have upheld its part of the bargain by

Livestock to pass the proceeds of livestock sales back to StockCo. Neither was it clear there was a relationship between Williams and Rural Livestock so close that the latter owed a duty to the former to cover his debts.

Judge Matthews said if Rural Livestock was found to owe such a duty it would owe the same to all its farmer clients with loans secured over livestock.

Such a claim flew in the face of commercial reality and would certainly open the floodgates to potential claims.

The judgment is arguably Rural Livestock’s first win in an unfolding saga involving itself and Williams and his former clients.

The Christchurch firm is facing multiple lawsuits from farmers claiming to be hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket as a result of transactions done by Williams.

It is understood to have already reached out-of-court settlements with three of Williams’ former clients in Otago and Southland.

The Serious Fraud Office began investigating Williams after a complaint from Rural Livestock in August 2016 but has yet to decide whether it will lay criminal charges.

CLAIM: Former Rural Livestock agent John Williams claimed Rural Livestock was at fault for not using the money from the sale of 799 heifers it sold on is behalf to repay debt he owed to StockCo.

ensuring the proceeds of any sales were used in satisfaction of RJL’s debt to StockCo. That was especially so given Williams’ close relationship with Rural Livestock as one of its higher-performing stock agents over a number of years and the firm’s long-standing relationship with StockCo in which similar agreements would have been carried out.

Stewart said given the closeness of the relationships it would have

been known that a failure to pass the proceeds back to StockCo would have resulted in RJL defaulting on its loan and calling up its guarantee from his client.

However, last month Associate Judge John Matthews rejected those arguments and upheld Rural Livestock’s application for a summary judgment against Williams’ indemnity claim.

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Farm produce holds up trade deal with Europe NEW Zealand trade negotiators are trying to get their European counterparts to recognise Kiwi agricultural exports are small-fry in comparison to the regional bloc’s farming sector.

The second round of free-trade negotiations between NZ and the European Union is under way in Wellington with 31 European officials in the capital to discuss a deal politicians say they’re keen to fast-track.

In a 90-minute public forum the chief negotiators, Peter Berz for the EU and Martin Harvey of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said there is a lot of commonality between the parties but agriculture is a sticking point.

Harvey said NZ’s size is something trade negotiators always have to deal with.

While NZ’s agricultural exporters are well-known, their reputation can inflate the perceived threat to other markets.

The 29-member EU is the world’s largest agricultural trading entity.

“Often the perception is way out of whack with what the reality is, both of current trade and what would actually happen under a liberalisation scenario,” he said.

Harvey drew on the EU’s impact assessment of free-trade agreements with both NZ and Australia to support his point.

The modelling indicated a deal would increase EU exports of meat such as pork, dairy and other food and beverages while NZ exports of dairy, beef and horticulture would rise.

European beef exports would face the biggest decline while NZ beef and horticulture output and dairy, to a smaller extent, would increase.

Berz said the EU is aware NZ’s primary export products are agricultural and greater market access will be a key sticking point.

However, agriculture always comes up as an issue in all the bloc’s negotiations, he said.

TRICKY: New Zealand’s agricultural exports are a sticking point in free-trade deal talks with the European Union.

Harvey said geographical indications, which restrict the use of regional and other names in the sale of products, are a particular area that will need to be worked through.

Both parties have been tasked by politicians to pursue an ambitious agenda on sustainable development goals to encourage better outcomes for areas including the environment, labour rights and corporate social responsibility.

The EU is in the process of commissioning a trade and sustainability impact assessment, which will analyse the agreement’s potential impacts on issues such as human rights, gender and the environment.

The negotiations are taking place against the backdrop of growing trade protectionism, something Finance Minister Grant Robertson noted as a key risk to the domestic economy.

Meantime, International

Monetary Fund managing director Christine Lagarde opened the annual IMF-World Bank meetings in Bali, Indonesia, with a speech entitled How global trade can promote growth for all.

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Last-gasp deal likely, Grant says Neal Wallace neal.wallace@globalhq.co.nz IT COULD all happen at the eleventh hour but New Zealand’s red meat sector Brexit representative believes agreement will be reached for an orderly exit of Britain from the European Union.

Jeff Grant, who has been based in London since July monitoring the exit negotiations on behalf of NZ’s red meat sector, said while he is optimistic an exit agreement will be reached, the British economy has been damaged.

The Brexit process is costing it $1 billion a week and it still has to pay the EU an exit fee.

The uncertainty is causing supermarkets to stockpile dried food and has caused firms such as Jaguar and BMW to decide to stop working for several weeks around the March 29 exit date, fearing the absence of an agreement will disrupt cross-border trade.

Grant said many observers believe there will be either a no deal or a hard Brexit deal – where Britain becomes a separate entity or a third country with all EU links severed.

His optimism is based on recent favourable comments from British politicians.

RUMOURS: There is talk in Britain of burying meat it can’t sell to France if no Brexit deal is made, New Zealand observer in London Jeff Grant says.

He concedes it is a view not shared by all but notes the political landscape is constantly shifting, which also gave rise to some cynicism.

“Both sides, especially France but also the UK Parliament, say a no-deal is better than a bad deal and that’s quote worrying.”

With less than 170 days before the UK exit any deal, which still

has to be ratified by the British Parliament, will be achieved at the last minute.

“On that basis it is going to be, as you often get with these things, an eleventh-hour settlement which does not give you details but gives you options for what you do during the transition period.”

A 21-month transition period will follow the March 29 exit,

allowing new systems and structures to be put in place.

A soft Brexit would preserve frictionless borders, which is generally desirable.

He said 65% of production from the Republic of Ireland, which stays an EU member, is trucked to Europe through the UK in a borderless process.

If borders are imposed, those trucks would have to find an alternative route to avoid disrupting delivery trips.

If each truck now going to Europe via Dover was stopped for a six-minute customs check the queue would be backed up to London within 12 hours.

Retaining frictionless borders would, however, allow the release of the large number of refugees on the French coast, stopped from travelling to Britain because of EU policy.

Britain and the EU have proposed NZ’s 228,000 tonne sheep meat quota be split evenly but NZ says that goes against World Trade Organisation rules and NZ is taking the case to the WTO. Grant said the proposal would remove trade flexibility, which would be an issue if there is no deal and the EU imposes tariffs on the 65,000 tonnes of lamb the UK

Both sides, especially France but also the UK Parliament, say a no-deal is better than a bad deal and that’s quote worrying.

Jeff Grant Bexit observer exports to France each year.

There has been talk tariffs could be as high as 60%, which would collapse the trade and the British red meat market because its meat processing plants are not licensed to export to other markets such as China.

It is not an issue particular to red meat.

Grant said just 35% of chicken produced in Britain is eaten there with up to 10,000 tonnes exported to Europe.

If a deal cannot be reached there has been talk of burying the unsellable meat because all the rendering plants were closed as a measure to prevent the reemergence of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), he said.

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Wool cracks big British retailer Neal Wallace neal.wallace@globalhq.co.nz ONE of Britain’s biggest retailers has launched a line of menswear made from New Zealand crossbred lambs’ wool.

Marks & Spencer has this week released blazers and waistcoats made from wool grown from the 14 farms certified as Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) growers and who supply Wools of NZ. The clothing uses 28-31 micron wool that has traditionally gone into interior textiles.

The fabric is made by Abraham Moon and Sons in Yorkshire and the clothes are made in Vietnam.

“It’s a big step for crossbred wool and it’s tremendously exciting to see our wool moving into high-end attire,” Wools of NZ chief executive Rosstan Mazey said.

“It also validates our ongoing investment in the technologies and assurance programmes that allowed this to happen.”

Each blazer uses 700 grams to 800g of wool. The contract absorbs most of each grower’s annual lambs’ wool clip.

Differentiation provided by the RWS programme is crucial.

The voluntary programme was launched in 2016 to recognise farmers who follow best practice in land management and animal welfare and wool companies that operate a fully transparent supply chain.

It was developed after an approach to the Textile Exchange two years earlier by a global retailer looking to establish standards for its wool suppliers.

A non-profit body, the Textile Exchange works with members to identify and share best practice for fibre from farming, materials, processing, traceability and product end-of-life to reduce the textile industry’s impact on the environment.

Mazey said in line with the RWS philosophy, instead of earning a premium, the prices growers are paid for the M&S contract fairly compensate for the greater effort they go through to produce

NICE FIT: Kurt Portas, the manager of Palliser Ridge in Wairarapa, tries one of the new Marks and Spencer lambs’ wool blazers.

It also validates our ongoing investment in the technologies and assurance programmes that allowed this to happen.

Rosstan Mazey Wools of NZ wool that meets the accreditation standard.

The actual amount paid is commercially sensitive.

RWS is helping wool get market traction and while some small steps have been made with the M&S contract, Mazey

hopes it will lead to the launch of NZ lamb’s wool women’s clothing.

He is also keen to see if the RWS link will affect demand for woolmade apparel, interior textiles and flooring.

An indication of the depth of demand should become clear in the next month after the Textile Exchange conference in Milan, Italy, at which the clothing range will be launched and the RWS programme promoted.

Mazey said the market for wool remains a challenge.

“Challenge is an understatement but we are really trying to create points of difference with RWS, taking our brand to market and, in particular, to sectors where it has not been before.”

Growers, including Palliser Ridge in Wairarapa, were chosen to supply the M&S contract because they already operate farm assurance programmes, which can easily be amended to meet the RWS requirements.

Mazey said the key to turning around the fortunes of strong wool is to first grow demand then link that back to supply.

M&S raw materials specialist Phil Townsend said transparency in sourcing wool reflected the company’s commitment to what he calls progressive standards of animal welfare and grassland management, which RWS provides and is important to its customers.

“We are very excited to be one of the first retailers to launch a range of RWS certified wool menswear

pieces and are delighted to have played a significant role in its development along with the Textile Exchange and many other committed partners.”

Wools of NZ UK brand and business development manager Steven Parsons said M&S is a powerful partner that can influence the value chain and change attitudes towards fibre production.

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Staff are responsible for their own safety Richard Rennie richard.rennie@globalhq.co.nz A COURT ruling staff must look after themselves is likely to have implications for future health and safety prosecutions and just how far employer responsibility for accidents might extend.

WorkSafe prosecuted four parties after a worker taking kiwifruit samples from orchards was killed in May 2016.

She flipped her quad bike on an orchard near Katikati owned by Athenberry Holdings.

The rider was found on a rough part of the orchard, away from the designated mown pathways she had been trained to stay on. The orchard was part of an extensive 160ha property.

She was employed by consulting firm AgFirst to sample kiwifruit to Zespri’s industry standard. AgFirst was contracted by pack house firm Hume to take pre-harvest samples.

Athenberry, Hume, Zespri and AgFirst all faced charges after her death.

It was the first case where multiple parties were prosecuted under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

WorkSafe argued that because quad bike rollover was a wellknown risk Athenberry should

have foreseen the possibility of a quad bike straying into unmown areas and put controls in place to minimise or eliminate the risk.

Athenberry and Hume have successfully defended the charges.

Judge Ingram ruled the court was satisfied the evidence established both defendants had adequate defences to the charges under sections of the law relating to the primary duty of care an employer or related parties hold.

This is quite a landmark case.

Geoff Brokenshire Rangiriri Consultants The court found Worksafe’s approach to be overly broad.

Athenberry relied on the competency of samplers in the operation of quad bikes. The court held that requiring an orchardist to mark on a map or put up a sign for every single potential hazard for an incompetently operated quad bike would be practically impossible on a property that exceeds a hectare in size.

WorkSafe argued Athenberry should have had a competent

person assess the property for hazards to quad bikes and designate them with signs or let the rider know before starting work.

But the court found in this case the risk of a trained rider driving into an area of unmown grass not on her designated orchard area was not reasonably foreseeable and the orchard owners could not be expected to have taken the steps suggested by WorkSafe.

Previous case law found employers should anticipate not all employees will comply with employers’ instructions but the court determined the quad rider was not an employee and neither Hume or Athenberry had influence over her behaviour.

The ruling said “It is not practicable for a farmer or orchardist to identify potential hazards and assess risks predicated on contractor misbehaviour or incompetence that is not reasonably foreseeable.”

Waikato health and safety consultant Geoff Brokenshire said that statement is significant because it suggests workers have some personal responsibility for their actions in the workplace.

“This is quite a landmark case.

“The court is recognising there is some personal responsibility

Worksafe: No precedent set A WORKSAFE spokesperson said the decision has raised questions about the application of the law where more than one party might have the same duty under the Act and the duty for the parties to consult.

“We are considering whether Judge Ingram’s decision has implications in respect of how we investigate and consider

cases involving multiple” parties.

“We are not yet able to advise if or how the decision may affect our approach in the future.

“However, we note a very important element in Judge Ingram’s decision – that the decision was specific to the circumstances involved in the case.

“In other words the judge was clear the decision was not a generalised precedent.

“The decision does not change the requirement on businesses to consult.”

It said the duty on workers applies in every workplace at all times and that duty was considered in this case as it is in every investigation by WorkSafe.

RULING: The court has recognised employees must take some personal responsibility for their safety, health and safety consultant Geoff Brokenshire says.

to be acknowledged around employee actions.

“If you look at Section 45 of the Act, under duty of workers, there is an expectation for them to take reasonable care of their own health and safety actions and omissions.

Zespri avoided going to court by applying for an enforceable undertaking as a penalty for being one of the parties connected to the incident (see Farmers Weekly November 3 2017).

It agreed to contribute to improved health and safety in future, including investing in $250,000 of initiatives, including external health and safety audits and key performance indicators.

It was also funded a tertiary scholarship for health and safety studies.

Brokenshire doesn’t believe the acquittals make Zespri’s decision to opt for an enforceable action seem premature.

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New book to help meat farmers A NEW resource to help farmers measure their farm business performance has been launched by the Red Meat Profit Partnership.

The Key Performance Indicators booklet includes detailed descriptions of 16 core KPIs, some example calculations and resources for farmers considering how to improve their farm business.

The KPIs, developed in conjunction with a group of industry professionals and farmers, include lambing percentage, ewe flock efficiency, calving percentage, fawn weaning percentage, gross farm revenue per effective hectare and liveweight gain.

Partnership chairman Malcolm Bailey said understanding how a farm business is performing is critical to making decisions on how to improve productivity and profitability.

“It is important farmers know where they are now so they are able to set targets and then see how their actual performance measures up against these targets.

“There are many possible measures which can be used to analyse the performance of a farm business, however, this resource focuses on a core set of KPIs that

NOT THE SAME: Key performance indicators and benchmarks use the same measures but have different purposes, Red Meat Profit Partnership chairman Malcolm Bailey says.

we encourage farmers to use as the starting point to understand how their farm business is performing.”

KPIs are sometimes called benchmarks.

“Although the two use the same measures their purposes are different.

“KPIs are used when farmers are setting on-farm targets such as

increasing the lambing percentage or the number of lambs sent to processors at weaning.

“Benchmarks are used to help them to compare their businesses against other farms, for example, against a region or other farms of the same farm class.

“Overall, KPIs and benchmarking against others are both tools to help farmers identify

where they are doing well and where they need to improve.

“KPIs can help farmers identify the great things they are already doing and the things where there are opportunities to make positive changes.”

Farmax general manager Gavin McEwen said “One of the key fundamentals of top performing red meat farm businesses

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Take care with winter grazing Sandra Taylor A CAMPAIGN encouraging farmers to think about winter grazing management practices has begun with a focus on selecting the most appropriate paddocks for feed crops.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand is running the Paddock Selection for Winter Feed Crops campaign that focuses specifically on minimising the environmental impacts of intensively grazed winter forage crops.

Its North Island general manager Matt Ward said the environmental impacts of the crops and associated animal welfare concerns have captured the attention of the Government, environmental groups and the wider public.

The particularly wet winter in many parts of the country exposed some cases of poor environmental management and animals standing in mud for long periods, reflecting poorly on an industry that prides itself on maintaining high standards of animal welfare.

“These were the minority but they cast a shadow over the wintering practices of this country’s farmers who typically do a good job,” Ward said.

Winter feed crops are a valuable

part of NZ’s livestock grazing and pastoral systems.

They provide livestock with high-energy feed over the colder months and by feeding animals in a small area for a few weeks pasture covers can be built on the balance of the farm ready for lambing and calving.

Feed crops are also part of a pasture renewal programme and allow farmers to control weeds and diseases before establishing new pasture.

But if farmers are to keep a social licence to continue the practice they must think carefully about the impact intensive grazing will have on their environment and livestock, Ward said.

“Simple management decisions can make all the difference.

“There may be some areas of the farm that are just unsuited for growing winter feed crops while others are ideal and with the correct management will have minimal environmental impact.”

The campaign focuses on three key considerations when selecting paddocks for winter crops. They are slope, proximity to water bodies and protecting soil.

The greater the slope the greater the risk of losing top soil and sediment.

TAKE CARE: Farmers have to get winter grazing right to be allowed to continue the practice, Beef + Lamb New Zealand North Island general manager Matt Ward says.

Proximity to water bodies including ponds, steams, gullies that feed into streams and areas that are prone to flooding, particularly in winter, should be taken into consideration

Soil protection is critical because soils damaged by pugging will not yield well in later years. Pugged soils will also discourage stock from lying down to rest, which is important for

animal health and welfare, he said.

The campaign will run through the next few weeks as farmers begin establishing next year’s feed crops.

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Kids and Pamu help save skinks Tim Fulton STONY mounds and thousands of native plants are creating a habitat for skinks and other low-lying wildlife next to a Canterbury dairy farm.

In 2015 Landcorp did an ecological survey of a 2.5ha paddock beside its Eyrewell dairy unit in North Canterbury.

The overgrown mass of Scotch broom and other weeds was scattered with used car parts and scrap metal as Canterbury grass skinks sunned themselves, scurrying about between rock piles, rank grass and corrugated iron.

The hardy skink is found only on the Canterbury Plains east and north of Christchurch and at Eyrewell the species has proved to be as adaptable as ever.

Pamu, the skink project’s funder, is working with conservation experts and schools to plant several thousand native vines, tussock grasses and small trees for the skinks. It’s also encouraging several local schools in the Enviroschools programme to educate students about pest control and biodiversity.

BRIEFING: Children working on skink conservation get ready for activity.

The work is understood to be Pamu’s only non farm-linked biodiversity project. Biodiversity conservation usually involves stream planting or the restoration of wetlands to reduce nutrient runoff, for instance.

Conservation Volunteers NZ project officer Hamish Fairbairn said the target survival rate for the Eyrewell plantings is 90%.

A mosaic of kanuka and manuka will be established across the area with each species to be planted in swathes of 80-150 plants.

The kanuka areas will be larger and have more plants than the manuka zones. Five other species will be planted in the area in smaller numbers, closer to the rock piles and mixed shrub and grassland vegetation.

The new plants have a guard to retain moisture, reduce browsing by pest animals and minimise competition with weeds. Fairbairn recommends plantings should be inspected at least three times in the first 12 months following planting.

Lizard expert Carey Knox said skinks need damp areas to escape from heat with dry, open spaces to bask and places to shelter from predators. The Canterbury skink is fairly resilient and the population might increase if more is done to protect its habitat, he said.

Suitable habitat for skink restoration includes Spaniard spear grass, types of coprosma, pohuhue, porcupine shrub and indigenous grasses such as silver and hard tussock.

Now rocks are in place and the first stage of planting is done, the next step is to plant the type of taller native vegetation that was common in the area before European settlement.

Pamu environment specialist Vanessa Vermeulen said a pest control programme will target feral cats, hedgehogs, mustelids

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Who did what • Pamu are working alongside Wildlands Ecological Consultants, the ecological experts providing surveys, reporting, education and restoration advice and Conservation Volunteers for logistics and running of planting days.

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Years 5-8 students from nearby West Eyreton School planted 700 natives at the site one morning in September.

Busloads from other schools put in a similar shift on the unforgiving stony soil the next day and all the pupils must have been grateful for adult volunteers digging holes with a post hole digger before they started.

West Eyreton deputy principal and Enviroschools co-ordinator Lisa Duff said it was impressive to watch the students go to work and they look forward to helping Pamu in the next two stages of planting, skink tracking and monitoring.

Pamu’s Eyrewell dairy farm is near the Eyrewell Scientific Reserve, a protected 2.3ha remnant of kanuka forest managed by the Conservation Department. The area is also known to be a habitat for McCann’s skink, the exotic golden bell frog and the critically endangered ground beetle.

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In a survey a decade ago only 10 beetles were been found – all at Pamu’s Eyrewell dairy unit.

Ecology reports prepared for the skink project said indigenous vegetation and forest shrubs comprise less than 0.1% of the lowland Canterbury Plains ecological district.

Most of the terrain is in intensive dairy, sheep, cattle and

crops or exotic forests and urban areas.

Indigenous forest remnants are still present in the Christchurch suburb of Riccarton and on the plains at Arowhenua in South Canterbury while kanuka stands remain at Eyrewell and Bankside, just north of Rakaia River. Freshwater and estuarine wetlands are found in less than 0.2% of the district, the surveys found.

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No rural-urban divide found here Anna Jones never forgot her rural roots when a career in journalism took her to live in some of England’s largest cities. Having experienced life on both sides of the fence she realised she had to do something about the role of the media in the urban-rural disconnect. She told Neal Wallace there are faults on both sides.

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NNA Jones concedes alcohol was involved in a game she created called Farmer Jargon Bingo, played with friends one evening in the English city of Bristol.

A simple concept, it required her urban friends to provide their definition of commonly used farming terms which the farmer’s daughter, journalist and Nuffield scholar duly recorded.

There were some entertaining answers.

Drilling was assumed to be the impregnation of an animal, store cattle was a shed, drenching sheep was dipping to control ticks and mites and Stabiliser cows used a contraption with wheels that was attached to help cows unable to walk.

As entertaining as the game was and the influence of red wine aside, Jones said it illustrated the urban-rural disconnect.

Raised on a sheep and beef farm in Shropshire, the former journalist was awarded a Nuffield scholarship in 2015 to investigate the media’s role in the urban-rural divide or, as she calls it, bridge her two worlds.

Speaking as a guest at the Guild of Agricultural Journalists and Communicators’ 60th anniversary in Wellington Jones said she found people living in the urban west had become disconnected with food production while farmers still expected them to value, understand and appreciate what they do.

But the farmers do little to foster and enlighten people about what they do and why they do it.

“There was almost an entitlement to positive coverage, they were personally hurt by negative coverage, that it was not patriotic.”

Farmers use terms that are second nature to them but not understood by those outside the sector who can feel inferior or talked down to because they do not understand their meaning, further hindering an understanding of agriculture.

In urban western centres where pockets are deep and bellies are

full Jones found the disconnect also driven by a phenomenon where it was accepted food is produced by a few to be fed to the many.

The United States Midwest epitomises that disconnect.

Those living on the two coasts call the country’s food producing interior the fly-over states, reflecting a lack of curiosity about what goes on in those states and the consensus that there is little worth seeing or people worthy of visiting there.

Conversely, the Midwest farming communities are very defensive about their industry and communities when challenged.

“In the west food is produced by a few to feed the many and when people are relieved of the duties of working on farms and subsistence farming the job is handed to a few and people move to the cities and that is when they become disconnected.”

Another sign of that disconnect is the lack of appreciation that productive land on the edges of cities and towns is being swallowed up in urban sprawl.

The fact you might get bad weather is news in NZ but not news in the UK until it gets really bad.

Anna Jones Journalist In contrast to the urban disconnect in the west, in developing countries like Kenya three-quarters of the population still has links to food producers, understands farmers and knows how to grow crops or feed livestock.

British farmers have also had radical animal welfare groups put cameras in piggeries and on poultry farms as has happened in New Zealand, allowing those

AFFRONTED: British farmer’s daughter, journalist and Nuffield Scholar Anna Jones says her research shows farmers believe they are entitled to positive media coverage and anything else is not patriotic.

groups to highlight what they consider bad practice.

Farmers view that as indiscriminate and bullying, which makes them afraid of the media and prompts them to be silent.

If unacceptable practice is proven, those people need to be held to account and removed from a body or organisation, Jones said.

The disconnect from food production also means when the urban conscience is awoken by a claim of farm intensification or chemical use in the production of food, people react with extreme shock.

The rural sector’s response to such a challenge is to ignore it, which inevitably leads to a death by a thousand cuts.

She gave the example of a story that broke during the Irish dairy crisis when farmers were struggling with low milk prices.

A leaked report revealed the president and chief executive of the Irish Farmers Association were both earning exceptionally high salaries, a story that dominated mainstream news for several weeks.

Jones said the IFA showed some naivety about how the media worked by failing to front-foot the issue, which ensured the story stayed alive for longer than it should have.

“You need to pull the plaster off,” she said.

Farmers must front-foot issues or challenges, be open and transparent about what happens on farms, talk to media and be open to differing points of view.

But they should never assume journalists or the public understand industry jargon or have knowledge of what happens on farms.

Conversely, media need to show less urban bias and balance preconceptions of agriculture by employing more specialist rural reporters.

“Agriculture is a rich genre where you can write about the environment, energy, food, farming, rural communities, landscape, chemistry and biology.

“As a journalist it is a rich area.”

The sector also needs farmers independent of lobby groups and vested interests to make media comment on issues facing the sector, adding credibility and authenticity.

She has established an organisation called Just Farmers in which she provides media training underpinned by a database of farmers willing to comment on issues or contribute to media stories.

Jones said NZ does not seem to have the same urban-rural divide as Britain because of the importance of the primary sector and NZ’s smaller population.

She heard a story warning

of a potential El Nino weather system this summer, a contrast to coverage of the last British summer, the hottest and driest in 40 years, which was creating havoc on farms months before mainstream media picked up the story.

“The fact you might get bad weather is news in NZ but not news in the UK until it gets really bad.”

Jones was raised on a 60ha upland farm on the ShropshireWales border, the daughter of fifth generation farmers.

She pursued a journalism career initially in print before becoming a Countryfile researcher in 2006.

During that time, she directed and produced a show that was the most watched factual programme on British television.

In 2013 she joined Radio 4 as a producer on Farming Today and On Your Farm, a role in which her interest in farming deepened even though her career had required her to live at various times in Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol.

“I felt drawn back to my roots and started taking a keener interest in the business at home.

“It inspired me to apply for a Nuffield Farming Scholarship, to study the coverage of agriculture in the mainstream media. I wanted to bridge my two worlds – farming and journalism.”

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TUNING IN: A sensory laboratory being set up at Massey University by Professor Joanne Hort will be so sophisticated it will not only track people’s taste reactions to food but their perceptions of its marketing and image as well as emotional responses to eating it in different social settings.

Lab much more than a taste test The iconic snap, crackle and pop sound of iconic breakfast cereal Rice Bubbles is an oldie but a goody in advertising lexicon when tapping into senses beyond taste for a food product. But understanding what pushes consumers’ buttons when it comes to food will be growing faster in coming years as Massey University gets its state-of-the-art consumer and sensory science facility off the ground. Richard Rennie spoke to the Fonterra Riddet Chair, Professor Joanne Hort, Massey’s maven of “snap, crackle, pop” and everything else that influences food choices.

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ASSEY University is setting itself up to be the sensory hub for food marketing and consumer behaviour by investing in a $2.2 million sensory laboratory with the latest in consumer behaviour, technology and research.

Professor Joanne Hort heads the unit, bringing with her 15 years of experience from Nottingham University where she established a similar unit that builds on a growing food research presence in Palmerston North that includes FoodHQ, Fonterra, AgResearch and Plant and Food Research.

An understanding of sensory connections to food is critical.

Professor Joanne Hort Massey University Food producers face a dual challenge, she said.

On one level it is to develop the technology to grow sufficient food to feed an extra two billion people by 2050.

“But there is also a challenge now in those markets where there is sufficient food. With an element of choice, the sensory characteristics of the product sit strong alongside the product’s brand image.”

That will become even more pronounced for New Zealand

as the primary sector hits peak protein potential and moves even further away from quantity into quality and value-added products.

“Today there is a lot of quality produce out there. Regardless of where it is coming from the standards are now higher.

“An understanding of sensory connections to food is critical.”

They are so strong they do not even always mean the consumer likes the product, at least initially.

She cited Red Bull’s ability to convince people its unique and not always popular taste gives them wings.”

“Consumers really learnt to like the taste of something they came to associate with a good image, something that was good to be seen consuming.”

Hort believes NZ has managed to achieve sensory-marketing success in dairy markets in Asia, where the taste profile of products fits well with the clean, free-range image consumers have of dairy herds here.

There is similar success in Asia with apples and Zespri is doing well with Gold kiwifruit.

She believes the centre’s time has come in an industry working hard to increase value while sensory pulls make food marketing a more complex, psychological game that it was even 10 years ago.

In addition, NZ products are competing on evercrowded shelves against some sophisticated and well-funded competitors.

“We can also evaluate perception and how packaging and labelling influence people’s decisions.”

The sensory facility will include full immersion settings, including virtual reality technology to test consumers’ responses to foods in different social and dining settings.

A room surrounded by screens can be changed from the local pub to a lounge, a cafe or a work lunch room to test responses not only at a sensory level but also on an emotional level.

Hort’s work in Nottingham has included trying to more deeply

understand human responses to different characteristics of food, for example carbonation in soft drinks.

What she has found, and hopes to expand on with future work, is different people respond differently to such characteristics.

“Some people’s brains respond substantially to carbonation and we looked at differences in genetics and physiology as the causes.

“The result is some people are predisposed to enjoy such products more, impacting on their food choice behaviour.”

Better understanding of these deeper motivations can also play into key policy areas such as imposing taxes on sugary drinks, as has just happened in the United Kingdom.

With a laboratory that will be available to researchers and food companies Hort is confident there will be no shortage of demand for its capabilities, with plenty of opportunity to contract student research groups to do some of the work.

“This is the right time to do it and it should be the best in the Southern Hemisphere once it is all commissioned.”

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EDITORIAL

Debate is over: We must change

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AST week’s report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change makes pretty grim reading. The report, which references more than 6000 scientific papers, said we must work to keep climate change to 1.5C or life as we know it will be under threat.

It can be hard to know just what to do as a farmer or what the future holds.

Some have been arguing against the report, saying it’s one of many and the jury is still out on this issue. But what we, as an industry, really need to do is ask what will happen if we don’t act. We’re already seeing extreme weather affecting farmers’ ability to grow food across the globe.

That’s happening here, too, with 50 and 100-year events seemingly turning up every couple of years now.

But aside from the actual outcomes, there’s also the perception. New Zealand is unique in that a large proportion of its emissions come from agriculture, namely methane. There is still much scientific work to be done to accurately account for and measure methane, it seems, but if we wait for that, fighting every step of the way, we might be too late.

High value products are sold on taste, quality and on the soundness of their provenance. What high value customer who’s read about our emissions profile will want to choose our food over that of a nation that’s embraced finding solutions to the problem of climate change?

There is change coming and we can either lead it or be led. We can argue our farming systems are far more sustainable than most and that if we don’t grow the food, someone with a worse way of doing it will. But with columnists in major publishers like The Guardian pushing for western nations to drastically curb their red meat and dairy consumption, this is an issue we need to front foot.

It’ll take good science, good governance, good people and a good strategy to farm more sustainably and be able to tell that story. The world is changing and so must we.

Bryan Gibson

LETTERS

Better calves needed by rearers IT’S a wonder any calves survive to adulthood if Tina Goldsmith’s swingeing critique of calfrearing practices is to be believed (Farmers Weekly, October 8).

From her rigorous defence of dairy farmers I’m assuming Tina is one.

Of course, it’s easy to avoid calf casualties if you’re not buying in outside calves and importing other people’s bugs but the cynic in me suggests anyone who claims zero deaths on a regular basis is being economical with the truth.

Over 30-odd years of calf rearing I’ve been ripped off by some farmers when buying direct and now prefer to buy from sale yards.

At Tuakau calves are graded for size, a vet is there to check

the animals every Monday morning and the experienced staff are quick to pick up on any problems.

Nevertheless, illness can occur no matter how vigilant the rearer.

It’s noticeable that as the season progresses, the incidence of scouring in calves offered for sale increases, caused presumably by a combination of pathogen build-up in dairy calf sheds and reduced attention to ensuring all calves receive adequate colostrum coupled with the knowledge that with replacement heifers already born, the later calves will not be retained on farm.

Beef-bred calves are an important by-product of the dairy industry and it behoves farmers to put in the effort to care for them for the few days before they’re sold.

Canny farmers know this and reap the rewards financially.

Obviously, there is a need for due diligence when buying calves but, equally, there is a requirement for the vendor to provide a product of merchantable quality.

Just being alive at pick-up won’t do.

Rebecca Glover Waiuku

Ridiculous In your article No farm complaints warrant prosecution (September 17) MPI states it cannot provide comparable data from previous years because it has a new database.

In 2018 that statement is ridiculous, are they seriously saying they no longer have access to their previous

records, maybe they should have stayed with a paper filing system?

You don’t normally toss out all the old information when you get a new database, databases are about comparing information which must be difficult without the historical records.

Sally Everett Collingwood

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Nation still relies on farming Mark Patterson

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UST as a farming season flies past so does the political year.

It seems like only yesterday we were in the process of forming our coalition government but here we are approaching our first anniversary.

On a personal level it was an extraordinary experience coming straight from the farm to being an elected member of Parliament but also being thrown into the maelstrom of coalition negotiations.

The options really did come down to a choice between a modified status quo and a vote for change.

New Zealand First is a party based on strong egalitarian values and we saw there was a genuine need for a rebalancing because while many were prospering, too many of our people were being left behind.

The much vaunted Rockstar economy was largely a mirage, with most of the growth built on record population growth, the subsequent wealth effect of the resultant real estate boom and spiraling debt.

Real wealth drivers such as productivity growth and exports as a percentage of GDP were in fact moribund and well behind our Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development peers.

While there might have been some initial concern in traditional blue voting circles I argue we have been a positive Government for agriculture and for rural NZ in general.

The most significant event in agriculture this term has been the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak.

While elements of the response have rightly been questioned and some applications to the compensation process continue to be bogged down, there has never been any lack of commitment from the Government as it stepped up with its $886m eradication plan and support package.

Only last week, further support

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was announced in the form of a recovery package to help farmers get back to business more quickly after being cleared of the infection.

And getting Nait into an effective and fully-functioning system remains a top priority.

The reasons for the Government’s extensive support in addressing the outbreak is clear. We, as a nation, are still significantly reliant on farming to pay for our standard of living.

We are at the start of a period of change the likes of which we haven’t seen since the Rogernomics reforms of the mid to late 1980s.

The 11% increase in our primary exports over the past year to a record $42 billion supports that fact.

In my view, we are at the start of a period of change the likes of which we haven’t seen since the Rogernomics reforms of the mid to late 1980s.

We face the prospect of farming within increasingly strict nutrient limits, animal welfare standards,

the potential for being brought into an Emissions Trading Scheme as a response to meeting our Paris Climate Accord commitments and the re-ignition of the genetic engineering debate.

I believe most farmers accept social and consumer expectations are now higher than in the past.

The emergence of sophisticated, synthetic proteins with huge financial backing, aided by your friendly national carrier, means we no longer have the luxury of resting on our laurels.

The test for us as a government is to make sure any changes are sensible and manageable and to acknowledge where progress has already been achieved.

To that end, NZ First negotiated an initial limit of 5% to any inclusion of agriculture into an ETS. It is also why we have advocated so strongly for the One Billion Trees strategy. We are at heart a pragmatic party focused on actual outcomes.

Additionally, getting the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act legislation right to help secure the long-term future of Fonterra and having a more rational debate around water storage and irrigation are areas of importance in which we will be taking a strong interest.

Despite these challenges there is great opportunity for us to position ourselves at the top of the naturally-produced food chain.

There is still far too much of our production heading offshore in commodity form and a genuine need to shift our focus to value over volume.

The recent announcement of a $1.1 billion research and development tax incentive is a step in the right direction but I believe there is significantly more scope to showcase our NZ advantage and recapture our world-leading position, which is being eroded by the likes of Ireland.

Work to increase research and development spending to 2% of GDP over 10 years is a key provision in the coalition agreement. The latest

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DOING WELL: Farming is enjoying buoyant times, New Zealand First MP Mark Patterson says.

announcement puts us on the path to achieving our goal.

As a NZ First MP I am proud of my party’s role in regenerating the regions.

For too long, both main parties had become very Aucklandcentric and ignored the areas where the real wealth of this country is created.

Policies like the Provincial Growth Fund, the significant reallocation of road funding back towards local and regional roads and the provision for 1800 extra police will make meaningful differences to our rural communities.

On a personal level, I welcome the Government’s restrictions on foreign buyers of farmland because I believe stridently that we need to keep the pathway to farm ownership open for the next generation of young NZ farmers.

I also progressed a Farm Debt Mediation Bill as a member’s bill.

It has recently been picked up for development as Government policy set for introduction early in the New Year.

Despite what you read in the media, the coalition is functioning smoothly.

While there is still much to do and the challenges are clear, farming is enjoying buoyant times and you have a coalition government firmly focused on making sure it continues to thrive into the future.

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Fonterra board missing in action Alternative View

Alan Emerson

I GET many times more feedback when I write about Fonterra than anything else. Last column I wrote I finished with the opinion I can’t do anything about the co-op – it is up to farmer shareholders.

Depressingly, two farmers emailed me to say they are doing something, one was selling the farm, the other was leasing it out.

Going back to basics, New Zealand grows good grass and we have a top-performing dairy herd producing large amounts of milk.

That milk is an amazing product with a variety of uses from food to pharmaceuticals.

The main processor of that milk, Fonterra, is one of NZ’s largest companies. Dairy is our biggest single exporter.

It is rank and file dairy farmers who made the dairy industry and with it Fonterra great. Dairy farmers supplied their industry

and governed it.

It was dairy farmers who said they wanted a mega-co-op and the government acquiesced to their wishes. Fonterra was formed.

Since then things have progressively gone downhill.

We now have an election for the Fonterra board. There are two vacancies and one director is up for re-election. One vacancy was caused by the retirement of chairman John Wilson, the other by the enforced retirement of Professor Nicola Shadbolt after nine years in office.

I’m reliably informed she did a good job.

Dairy farmers had no say in the retirement, a committee decided she wasn’t what was needed in Fonterra.

What unbridled arrogance.

Shadbolt is professor of farming and agri-business management at Massey University. She is a director of the International Food and Management Association.

She is a fellow of the NZ Institute of Primary Industry Management and an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit among other things but she is, according to the Fonterra process, not up to a fourth term as director yet John Wilson and others were.

And it’s not dairy farmers

deciding, it is a board-initiated process.

Perhaps if she was a bloke it would have been different.

Worse, we have Fonterra telling us we need continuity at board level yet they give a director with nine years’ experience the shove.

Again, unbridled arrogance from the old boys and telling me we need continuity at Fonterra is a little like suggesting the surviving senior officers of the Titanic take the next boat across the Atlantic because they have experience.

When Fonterra was set up in 2001 the predictions were both rosy and massive. I’m unaware of any targets that have been met.

In addition, its share of the milk is dwindling and the only reason it hasn’t declined more is a lack of capacity by opposition operators.

In 2012 its share price was launched at $5.50. It’s now $4.75.

There’s not an analyst I’m aware of recommending buying those shares.

Fonterra insisted on Trading Amongst Farmers, a bad move, in my view, which hasn’t achieved what shareholders were promised.

Has anyone been held to account? In a word – no.

I have several issues with Fonterra, the first being a culture of excess.

As I’ve said previously, the problem starts at the top with the board and the board, in my view, has been missing in action.

What they’ve done is to hire a complete spin outfit that controls all messages.

Dairy farmers are straight up and down people, the shareholders of Fonterra are farmers the board should be able to talk to directly.

They lost nearly $1 billion of farmers’ equity last year alone, according to the annual report.

That’s an average loss of $90,000 for each and every Fonterra shareholder.

It’s even worse than that. Net debt rose 11% to $6.2b with the return on capital falling from 8.3% to 6.3%.

As evidenced by the Shadbolt fiasco Fonterra isn’t a democratic organisation. If I want to be a director I have to go through the most ridiculous drafting gates made to ensure I look like the person who’s gone before.

I have a copy of the booklet and it is intrusive and in my view perpetuating more of the same, a failed strategy.

Nowhere could I see rewards for business people putting their own capital at risk to build an enterprise. That’s what dairy farmers do.

There is one simple answer and that is to change the board.

If dairy farmers don’t they’ll get more of the same.

SHOULD HAVE BEEN A BLOKE: If Professor Nicola Shadbolt had been a man she might have been put up for a fourth board term by Fonterra’s old boys’ network, Alan Emerson believes.

You have a chief executive who earned $8 million, three staff who earned more than $3m and 23 staff who earned over $1m.

It has 6000 staff earning more than $100,000.

Paying staff and executive bonuses for loss-making companies is ridiculous.

Fonterra is owned by dairy farmers so why have the head office in the plushest most expensive part of town and not where your members are? I’ve been told that’s where the bankers exist but banking can be done electronically. The only thing I can think of is the lattes in downtown Auckland must be better than those at Te Rapa.

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

Our future depends on finding gas fixes From the Ridge

Steve Wyn-Harris

TWO items out last week increase the scrutiny and highlight the impacts our sector faces, whether you believe it or whether you like it.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report strongly

signalled the target for global warming must be 1.5 degrees or the consequences will be dire.

Global emissions are still increasing and indicate warming is likely heading towards three to four degrees of warming, with catastrophic implications, we are told.

The report and our own Government say that by 2050 we have to be at zero net emissions.

If you think a change of Government will reverse the targets, it’s timely to remind you it was the previous Government that signed us up to the Paris Accord, which is driving these goals.

As we know, we are unique in that half our emissions come from livestock methane.

We are, in effect, a rumen economy and unless or until the science comes with the fixes, reducing methane emissions will have a profound effect on individual businesses and the economy in general.

But don’t forget the other half of our emissions comes from burning fossil fuels and as a long, skinny country we need to shift folk and things around. We have also made a major commitment in the tourism industry, which, like primary production, is a major

driver of our economy. Trying to make the tourist industry a zero emitter when we are as far from the rest of the world as you can get is an impossible task.

It is difficult to see how we can achieve these carbon and methane emission targets and maintain a functioning economy.

I’m reminded of an excellent cartoon from nearly 20 years ago when this stuff was first being talked about. An official was waving a report to attract Helen Clark’s attention and announcing the good news that the country was finally carbon neutral. She was pictured as an

old-school hippy, complete with bare feet, mowing her grass with an ox pulling a scythe. I assume it’s rumen had been genetically modified.

The irony was that on the same day as the report’s release, there was much disgruntlement over the price of fuel and nothing will reduce emissions quicker than not being able to afford to drive your car.

But we mustn’t despair because there are potential solutions and fixes.

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Three options for Chinese farms This is the second part of a two-part series scrutinising Fonterra’s China Farms.

WRONG RECIPE: The food mix at Fonterra’s China Farms has not seen its slice of the pie increase.

developing equal technology but lower operating costs and lower overheads.

At that time Fonterra had also not fully recognised the challenges of getting premiums for top quality milk that is produced in China. Chinese consumers do not trust their own country’s quality assurance systems, regardless of who is producing the milk.

As Fonterra developed its second hub Chinese farmgate prices for fresh milk declined.

Prices have never returned to those earlier levels. Fonterra found itself having to sell milk on the spot market because it lacked its own supply chain to market.

From there the losses mounted.

Over time Fonterra’s aspirations were scaled back.

As it stands, there is no longer any talk of a billion litres a year of milk and production in the last year was 312 million litres. Remarkably, total animal headcount (milking and nonmilking) in July 2018 dropped to 70,245 compared to 89,213 the previous year.

As with all corporate financial measures, it depends on the rules of the game.

In the case of Fonterra’s China Farms the milk is sold at inflated prices to its ingredients division which then sells it off, without further processing, at a loss.

However, those transfer losses are identified in the small print

livestock are worth $280m. The big question is whether the values are realistic.

In the case of the livestock the values are probably realistic because there is a functioning market to identify the values.

In the case of property, plant and equipment there is more uncertainty.

Fonterra values its China Farms using discounted cashflows based on the estimated long-term value of milk in China.

It uses a price of 4 RMB a litre whereas prices in recent years have been about 3.5 RMB. According to the fine print ($23m decline in value for each 0.02 RMB decline in milk price) reworking the cashflows at 3.5 RMB would knock $575 million off the value.

Despite the shaky numbers there might well be local Chinese buyers who think they can turn these assets to a profit.

What Fonterra needs is for two such companies to get involved in a bidding war. There is really only one way to find these things out and that is to put up the for sale sign.

and can be added back in to get a more genuine EBIT loss.

On that basis, the EBIT losses in each of the last four years have been $44m, $59m, $37m and $39m. Also, these EBIT figures are normalised, meaning one-off mishaps have been omitted. They also do not include any finance charges or contributions to Fonterra’s unallocated overheads, which approach $500m.

There are three options for Fonterra’s China Farms.

First, the business can continue on the same basis. In essence that implies a loss-making operation that does not contribute with clarity to Fonterra’s overarching corporate strategy.

The second option is to build an integrated value chain in China as originally planned.

However, that will require a great deal more investment capital for processing, market logistics and brand development plus a level of expertise that Fonterra is yet to demonstrate. In the current environment it will be a hard sell both to Fonterra’s farmer shareholders and the banks.

The third option is to get out of the Chinese milk production business.

That requires assessment of whether producing milk in China is central to Fonterra’s overall strategy.

Fonterra’s China Farms is valued in the books at $748m, of which

Your View Keith Woodford was Professor of farm management and agribusiness at Lincoln University for 15 years to 2015. He is now principal consultant at AgriFood Systems. He can be contacted at kbwoodford@gmail.com

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IN THE preceding article I traced internal thinking within Fonterra behind its decision to produce milk in China.

The underlying belief was Fonterra had the necessary expertise but could not play the desired role in China without having in-country production.

By late 2009, having lost its key Chinese partner San Lu from the melamine disaster, Fonterra decided to go it alone with an expansion that would become known as the Yutian hub. From there, more hubs would be developed.

Fonterra decided it would work towards a supply of a billion litres a year of Chinese-produced milk and that would require about 80,000 cows milking at any one time.

There was an assumption high-quality milk from the farms would sell at a premium to other Chinese-produced milk. Whether Fonterra would also process it was seen as a question for the future but with a likelihood it would occur.

The technology of the new farms at Yutian was straight American. The milking parlours were classic American parallel parlours, which are not seen in New Zealand, built to a standard of robustness for milking 24/7.

Feeding systems were cut and carry total mixed ration (TMR).

Sophisticated but not always effective effluent systems were installed.

The in-calf heifers came from NZ but once there they were mated with American semen to get bigger animals. Sex-selected semen was also used to speed up herd growth, no doubt influenced by the landed cost of cows from NZ being up to $5000.

In the years through to 201314 most things went well. Milk prices were high and the Yutian farms hummed along. In 2013-14

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the Chinese farms returned $21 million EBIT but, alas, that was the high point.

What went wrong thereafter has still to be fully elucidated but there were undoubtedly multiple factors.

To start with, the key expertise in setting up the management systems at Yutian rested with Chinese-based American vet Todd Meyer.

Those close to the action would acknowledge the huge value Meyer brought to the Yutian management. However, Meyer was not enthusiastic about leading the scaling-up from Yutian.

He understood the challenges better than Fonterra and, in that environment, preferred to take his expertise to one of Fonterra’s competitors.

Thereafter, Fonterra never had the necessary depth of in-country expertise.

About that time my Lincoln University colleague and dairy farmer Marv Pangborn and I were keen to get some of our students experienced in these intensive farming systems and several honours students did intensive courses in America.

We explored funding these studies on an ongoing basis though Fonterra, given Fonterra’s obvious need for a series of graduates to work in China.

I had preliminary discussions with Fonterra but, with ongoing leadership changes at China Farms, in the end it did not happen. My judgment is that, at senior level, Fonterra did not recognise the depth of knowledge it lacked and which it needed to foster.

Fonterra also did not foresee the huge progress the overall Chinese dairy industry would make with the incorporation of American and European technology.

I recall one visit I made to a Chinese agri-technology company linked into the overseas technologies. In its Beijing office it had 50 design engineers all beavering away on various dairy projects.

So, whereas Fonterra saw itself as having a competitive advantage based on expertise while surrounded by competitors with inferior technology, in reality the story was different.

Fonterra’s competitors were

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38 FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – October 15, 2018

On Farm Story

Hipsters pay for farm view South Island couple Genna and Alistair Bird have opened a door to a world of people wanting to soak up a panoramic view from their Tiny House on a hill. Tim Fulton reports.

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IPSTERS are getting to know The Grange and the open skies and plains of Canterbury.

Genna and Alistair Bird run a 560ha sheep and beef farm near Ashley Gorge, just out of Oxford.

They started welcoming guests a year ago, not long after buying a Tiny House and dragging it up a hill with a tractor.

Since opening the house to guests in August last year they’ve booked 28 one-night or weekend stays and 64 horse-riding trips.

The farm is still easily their biggest earner but Beef + Lamb New Zealand recently invited the couple to talk to other North Canterbury farmers about farm tourism.

Karetu Downs Farmstay near Amberley also shared its experience as did the owner of a North Canterbury trophy-hunting business.

Genna said she and Alistair had been looking for extra income and wanted to show non-farmers a slice of their life.

The online Airbnb accommodation platform paved the way.

“We’re charging for the view.

“We’re charging for people to come in and say ‘wow, this is really peaceful’.”

The Tiny House venture defied their expectations. They originally envisaged guests would want to walk up to the house but so far no one has.

And they expected most guests would be from Christchurch but instead many are Australians flying in for an evening of dinner, wine and star-gazing.

“The kind of people we got in was kind of hipster types from Melbourne.”

Some visitors are more adventurous so Alistair built a seat on a ridge about 100m above the Tiny House.

The Birds originally wanted to put their pint-sized lodge on that ridge but it was 700m further along a track, more exposed to the elements and perhaps too much for the average guest.

Still, the seat is a resting spot for a short walk around the immediate area and taking in the scenery.

“They carry their glasses up there, sit up there and drink their wine.”

Alistair is partial to sitting on the seat himself, which is probably fair enough because he knocked the seat into rock to put it there.

“I quite like sitting up there when I’m mustering that paddock.”

Every guest has a favourite moment from their stay and probably a different reason for coming, Genna said.

Some want the stars, dinner and a glass or two of wine while others like to soak up the story of The Grange, with a farming history going back into the 19th century.

“I popped a few books up here because the family who

AT HOME: The Tiny House fits into the landscape better than the big shed alongside it.

were here for a very long time, the Hendersons, the history is amazing.

“Other people just want to sit and take in the view and others just want to take in the astronomical aspect of it.”

Besides being a financial fillip, visitors add interest to their everyday farming.

“In the middle of winter when you’re shifting break-fences all the time and it’s muddy and you’re wondering why you’re doing this, people go ‘is it possible to come up to the Tiny House? We’re just flying in from Aussie or we’re coming out from Christchurch’.”

Meeting a guest can turn around a mediocre day.

“You have a yarn on the way up and it’s incredibly clear and beautiful – stars and the lights of Christchurch – and you would have missed it because you’re down here.”

The Birds didn’t just start the Tiny House venture on a wing and prayer.

Right from the start they calculated how long it took to clean the place and whether it was worth their time.

They were careful how they priced the house – if they got too cheap people would assume it was second-rate and if they asked

too much people would also keep clear. In the end they worked out their costs right down to bars of soap and decided on $189 a night.

The existing house has solar panels on the roof and a rainwater tank nearby. Strong wires anchor the building on the hill in case of rough weather. The building takes constant care and is buffeted by wind and dust. The owners want to replace it with a purpose-built facility.

“No one wants to visit a dusty old shack.

“At the moment you have to go up there a couple of hours before, just to make sure everything’s spotless, whereas a purpose-built

MOD CONS: Inside the Tiny House is up to date and offers great views.

DECEPTIVE: The Tiny House looks like an old shack from the outside.

VISTA: The Tiny House has a big view.

On Farm Story

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COMPLIMENTARY: The Birds fit bookings around their farming life.

We’re charging for people to come in and say ‘wow, this is really peaceful’.

Genna Bird Farmer one … it will be sealed and you’re not going to have to go up and sweep bits of things.”

It will also be double-glazed and warmer.

“You’ll be able to set it up a week in advance and then just go and make a bed.”

Horse-riding is another winner for the farm in the meantime.

Riders asked if they could stay in the musterers’ hut so Alistair built a hitching rail to capture a different clientele. Riders signed in and out and were given a map. Some people go for a few hours while others plod around all day. Riders pay $20 a time.

Genna said though it is exciting to have paying visitors the farm is their No.1 priority. Last month they stopped Tiny House bookings, horse-riding, walking and hunting trips for a couple of weeks so they could concentrate on the lambing beat.

“It’s really tempting to be like ‘yeah, yeah, yeah. come any day, just rock up’. But actually, that’s not how we work.

“We need to remember we’re in control of that and our passion really is the farm.

“It’s awesome to think of the potential but (it’s different) when you’re out there knee-deep in lambing.”

Only twice have they turned people away; once last month

because of the lambing and another time when they hosted a Beef + Lamb field day. Fortunately, AirBnB allows them to block off a date or turn down people as it suits.

The accommodation site also provides a kind of automatic guestscreening.

Genna said they try to make bookings fit home life as much as possible.

“For a start we said we can’t have people checking in after five o’clock. I was thinking ‘kids, dinner and one of us has to deal (with guests)’.”

But people almost always call ahead to see if they can arrive a bit later.

The Birds sometimes hear other Air BnB hosts complaining guests didn’t stick to arrival times but tend to go with the flow but if it has to be 7pm, so be it.

“You can’t nit-pick that sort of stuff. I mean, they’re flying in.”

Genna is sure they can manage growing visitor demand as long as they aren’t “rushy” about it.

“If you think right, we’re going to be here for a couple of decades

then you’ve got that time.”

Life tends to interrupt their scheming anyway.

Genna never envisaged homeschooling her eldest child, for instance.

“We thought we’d have a lot more spare time. Maybe she will go back to school but maybe she won’t. If she does, we’d have a huge block of time where I’d have to choose whether I become another labour unit with the paperwork or go back teaching.”

The main problem is choosing which opportunity to take, she said.

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TIME OUT: Alistair and Genna with children Milly, 7, and Georgia, 4, enjoying some family time in the Tiny House.

Managing visitor flow takes care THE Grange can be like a tram stop for physical and online visits and the owners like it that way.

Genna and Alistair Bird regularly post their farming life on The Grange Facebook page, featuring everything from lambingbeat pictures to reminders about upcoming nutrient management meetings.

They couple are regional leaders for Beef + Lamb New Zealand, a role they took on after attending the organisation’s field days and workshops.

The Ashley Gorge sheep and beef farmers worked through a Farm Environment Plan with B+LNZ and they now feel like sharing some of that extension work themselves.

They also put their hands up to help B+LNZ, partly to make information accessible to farmers in lower North Canterbury, a closely subdivided area where largescale drystock farmers are becoming scarce.

The couple previously farmed at nearby Burnt Hill but bought The Grange only a few years ago so are still finding their feet. It is great to have other sheep and beef farmers over to learn and make progress together, Alistair said.

It helps that the Birds are always up for a challenge, whether it’s practising condition scoring or keeping their kids busy during field days on the farm.

At a B+LNZ science day at The Grange Genna managed to distract the children with chalk on the shearing board.

Finding a way to farm, host and mind the children is a serious business.

Genna said guests tend to be fussy about dust and she hates cleaning so they continually calculate how much their time is worth.

Replacing the Tiny House with a more manageable building is therefore a top business priority.

People often asked them about health and safety liability over the tourism but it hasn’t been too onerous.

All Tiny House guests are directed to information when they book and horseriders are also given a briefing.

One day the Birds found a Worksafe officer waiting for them at the mailbox, waiting for the all-clear to enter the farm. They went through the sign-in protocols for guests and other requirements.

“It was all pretty straightforward,” Genna said.

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British food tariffs might go

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understands why the Government is concerned about the prospect of interrupted food supplies in a no-deal scenario.

“I can also appreciate why raging food inflation might cause alarm in political circles.

“But in all of this we need a sober assessment of what the impact would be on British farm businesses and the wider food industry.

“A sudden knee-jerk dropping of tariffs on food imports has implications for the ability of British farmers to maintain high standards in the face of lower standard imports.”

Country Landowners Association policy director Christopher Price said the plan shows why reaching a deal with the EU is vital while food and farming alliance Sustain chief

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coalition in favour of spending public money supporting rural infrastructure and the environment.

“The more people who are not living in rural areas but have affection and respect for those who do, the more they feel connected to the countryside.

“The more they sympathise and understand the challenges there, the stronger the consensus for supporting the countryside will be.”

Gove also vowed to listen to voices from across the political spectrum as he develops any new rules.

Rural policy is not the preserve of any one party, he said.

Highlighting the hinge moment the countryside faces, he said “Of course there will be a debate about whether or not every single one of our interventions is right but one thing we certainly do not feel in Defra is any sense of complacency.”

Wairoa for example lost 2000 people when the Dickie forest partnerships turned up and this latest proposal would lot of carbon but with officials eying up have a far greater impact on towns like sheep and beef’s hill country the regional this. impacts will be profound.

We are putting a lot of faith in potential technologies like feed inhibitors which could reduce methane outputs by 30%, the vaccine that could An opportunity has arisen for a senior shepherd to assist reduce outputs by 30%, genetic in the day-to-day running of a intensive deer finishing engineering or gene editing of property located near Rakaia, Canterbury. the rumen microbes and the grasses the stock eat.

Northbank Station is a 668ha irrigated deer finishing Let’s hope this sort of science property located 10 minutes from Rakaia and 15 minutes comes through and delivers. to Leeston and 40 minutes to Christchurch city.

Otherwise wide-scale This position would suit a person who desires to further destocking and land use change their career with experience on a high performing are the only options. finishing farm.

The other announcement Skills required to come out was Environment • Have experience in handling and managing deer Minister David Parker’s on the • Have a love of farming and animals new rules that will be in place • Good grazing and pasture management skills by 2020 to better regulate water • Be able to maintain accurate stock and animal health use and improve the state of the

Wednesday 17/10/18 & Thursday 18/10/18 NZGSTA Annual Conference and Book Launch For members and associates of the NZGSTA Venue: The Crowne Plaza Hotel, cnr Colombo & Armagh Sts. Website: https://www.nzgsta.co.nz/nzgtsta-conference-2018/ You can register online or for more information contact Tricia.radford@seedindustry.co.nz

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executive Kath Dalmeny said a no-deal food crisis is not what the British people voted for.

“We have consistently made it clear to ministers the significant negative impact this would have on the rural economy,” Price said.

And farmers watching the Conservative Party’s annual conference were left disappointed by ministers’ refusal to protect food standards or set a long-term agriculture budget in law.

Defra Secretary Michael Gove and Farming Minister George Eustice were repeatedly challenged on the issues but would not commit to safeguard either.

Gove did, however, say a public money for public good approach to agricultural policy will be the only way to secure continued funding for the countryside.

Speaking at a Countryside Alliance event he said “We want to have the broadest possible

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records Have tractor experience Be honest and reliable and have a good attitude Have a positive outlook on life Be conscientious and take pride in your work and work place Be available for rostered weekend work Comply with farm Health and Safety policies Drug and alcohol testing may be required Have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa Full NZ drivers licence

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BRITAIN is considering a plan to drop all food tariffs in the event of no deal on Brexit.

Prime Minister Theresa May and the Department for Exiting the European Union have asked the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affaiurs (Defra) to look at a plan to unilaterally drop all food tariffs in the event of a nodeal Brexit.

The Department of International Trade was said to be considering the proposal last year as part of its own Project After no-deal planning but the option is now being reconsidered as fears about potential food price spikes grow.

A Defra spokesman said the department remains confident the United Kingdom and EU will agree a mutually advantageous deal but admitted a range of options for a future tariff regime are being looked at.

“We will consider carefully the evidence available to us before making a final decision in the interests of British industry and consumers.

“When it comes to products imported to the UK, quality, safety and performance will continue to be paramount.”

National Farmers Union deputy president Guy Smith said he

But Gove refused to guarantee Britain’s high food production standards will be protected in law after Brexit.

He has repeatedly said he has no intention of dropping standards in pursuit of new trade deals but the government has so far failed to commit to the protection of standards in law, which has concerned farming and animal welfare groups.

“I think it goes beyond simply what we can put in law,” he told the Countryside Alliance.

“It will be the case with any new trade deal that Parliament would have to approve it.

“The single most important thing is making sure people across the board would put democratic pressure on any future House of Commons not to dilute our high standards.

“I cannot guarantee, even if it were to be put in statute, that a future government would not challenge or overturn anything we put in black and white.”

Gove also refused to guarantee imports produced to different standards, such as wheat grown with neonicotinoid seed treatments, will be banned after Brexit.

He told an NFU event he cannot introduce new trade barriers unless there are strong reasons for doing so.

NFU president Minette Batters said such a position is tantamount to exporting our conscience abroad and will create an uneven playing field.

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country’s waterways. When you consider the implications of the previous issue, cleaning up the rivers sounds a doddle.

Many of us have already got our heads around these issues and are starting to implement changes to head in that direction, partly because of things like the Clean Streams Accord, which arose from the dirty rivers debate, those of us in regions where the regional councils have implemented plans forcing us to change and because we have accepted we have to do it anyway and it’s the right thing to do.

But it’s bloody expensive and will have big impacts on how we run our businesses.

It’s a tricky time being a farmer but with a global population of nine billion forecast in the not too distant future these folk need to be fed and that is what we do.

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

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Ph: Michael 021 635 021

WEANER GRAZING AVAILABLE Central North Island

DECEMBER – MAY Grazing available for Weaners from 1 Dec 2018.

Large areas available

Prepare for the new season ■ Ideal for shearing sheep, alpacas, goats and cow tails ■ Variable speed from 2400-3500 rpm ■ Latest brushless motor technology means minimal heat build up ■ 1400gms means 100-200gms lighter than standard handpiece ■ At 2700 rpm the 12-volt lithium battery will crutch up to 300-400 sheep, 400-500 cow tails ■ Tough alloy switch box with auto reset fuse for overload or lockup – clips to belt

• Summer safe • Facial Eczema safe Drench provided Managed by ex-dairy farmers, weighed and drenched regularly with weight reports provided.

May to May grazing also available

Dirty jobs made easy!

View in action go to www.handypiece.co.nz

Free call 0800 474 327 Email: dave@handypiece.co.nz

MANU

For more information call:

Andy Carlson 0274 529 697

POLL DORSET

FOR SALE

30th Annual Ram Sale A/c AA & DJ Clements

Prices include delivery to your door!

For friendly & professional advice CALL 0800 843 0987 Fax: 07 843 0992 Email: power@thecableshop.co.nz THE CABLE SHOP WAIKATO www.thecableshop.co.nz

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Property Details: • Part Lot 21 DP 2059, Waimate District.

• Effective area – 360ha • Predominantly flat and rolling Claremont and Temuka soils • Well subdivided - 150 paddocks • Good fertility (average Olsen P>20)

1. Mixed-aged purebred Wagyu bulls 2. 18-month purebred Wagyu heifers

STOCK FEED

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384 hectare property for lease in the favourable Cannington district, South Canterbury. This property has been farmed by the Kirke family for three generations and is of the highest quality, with good iinfrastructure and fertility. With the owners wishing to remain living on the property, there is no accommodation available.

The following mixed-aged cattle for sale

GOOD PEOPLE wanted to share farm our beef cows. Lots divisible by 50.

Competitive rates. Phone 027 627 5456.

FARM LEASE OPPORTUNITY

• Pick 50 from 68 spg calv in-milk cows – unmated – BW 98, PW 130, LW 117 – 2.13MS/day. Complete spg calv content – $2000+gst. Call Mike 027 252 5908 • 29 R1 Fsn/Fsnx hfrs – BW 92, PW 113 – G3 – $950+gst Call Monty 027 807 0522

THIN K PRE BU IL T

• 20 Jsy ylg bulls – all tested, well grown – $1250+gst. Call Colin 027 646 89089

Lease Details: • Commencement date - 1 April 2019 • Three year lease with two year right of renewal application by Tender • Applications close 31st October 2018

• 30 x 2yr Angus bulls – all tested – 550kg/ LW, virgin bulls -$2400+ gst Call Colin 027 646 8908

MANU 14/13tw

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To be held on the property 201 Drake Road, Purua, Whangarei

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• 8 x 2yr Hfd bulls – all tested – closed herd. $2600+gst Call Monty 027 807 0522

Monday 26th Nov 2018 1pm start

Our homes are built using the same materials & quality as an onsite build.

Easily transported to almost anywhere in the North Island. Plans range from one bedroom to four bedroom First Home – Farm House Investment – Beach Bach

For more information and to arrange a visit please contact: Graham or Kay Phone 03 614 3734 in the evenings Email: kaygraham@scorch.co.nz

GOING GOING GONE!

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2018 has been a record season for Sheep.

Top Ramguard Facial eczema tested, SIL recorded, Purebred Romney Rams will be hard to find.

Approx 80 Rams will be available at the 34th Mid-Northern Romney Ram Fair Thursday 1st November 2018 at 12 noon.

In conjunction with Waikato Agricultural and Pastoral Association.

Waikato Events Centre.

Claudelands Hamilton.

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

HUNTAWAY PUPS. Well bred. 12 weeks. Two bitches, one dog left.

Mother part Beardie. $150 each. Phone 06 375 8008.

Wairarapa.

HUNTAWAY, 6 MONTHS OLD. Excellent noise, ready to start. Will be working well by shearing.

06 388 0212 / 027 243 8541.

SELLING LABOUR WEEKEND! Huge selection Huntaways, Headers! Deliver NZ wide. www.youtube.com/user/ mikehughesworkingdog/ videos 07 315 5553.

FERAL GOATS WANTED. All head counted, payment on pick-up, pick-up within 24 hours. Prices based on works schedule.

Experienced musterers available.

Phone Bill and Vicky Le Feuvre 07 893 8916.

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HOUSE FOR REMOVAL wanted.

North Island.

Phone 021 0274 5654.

All rams Ovine Brucellosis accredited All rams eye muscle scanned All Manu rams performance recorded (SIL) All Manu rams performance recorded (SIL)

Contact: Alex Clements 09 433 5871 clements@ubernet.co.nz Auctioneers: Carrfields Livestock - PGG Wrightson

• 5 x Hfd ylg bulls – 250kg/LW. Owner bred, virgin bulls – $1475+gst Call Sheldon 027 222 7920 • 5 x 2yr Jsy herd bulls – $1600+ gst Call Kevin 027 434 7561 • 15 x Fsn content ylg hfrs – BW125, PW 139. Capital stock – $1000+gst Call Bunter 027 444 1169 0800 548 339 | nzfarmsource.co.nz/livestock

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

FOR ONLY $2.10 + gst per word you can book a word only ad in Farmers Weekly Classifieds. Phone Debbie on 0800 85 25 80 to book in or email classifieds@ globalhq.co.nz

PROPERTY WANTED

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CRAIGCO SHEEP JETTERS. Sensor Jet. Deal to fly and Lice now. Guaranteed performance.

Unbeatable pricing.

Phone 06 835 6863. www.craigcojetters.com

GORSE AND THISTLE SPRAYING. Experience teams with mist blowers, hand pumps and gun and hose. No job too big.

Camp out teams. Phone Dave 06 375 8032.

FOR SALE DOG/PET FOOD. Lamb/ Beef and chicken products.

All natural - raw - no preservatives or additives.

NOSLOC PRODUCTS. Ex-freezer Te Kuiti. For information and prices www.nosloc.com or phone 07 878 6868.

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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

CONTRACTORS

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A SELECTION OF CATTLE FOR SALE

SALE TALK

LIVESTOCK ADVERTISING

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RONGOTEA SALE Wednesday 17th October Special entry – a/c Pukatea Farm Ltd. 110 x white-face yearling heifers and steers.

In good, forward condition, estimated weight 300-350kg Enquiries phone Richard Trembath 0274 993 992

0800 85 25 80 livestock@globalhq.co.nz

SALE DAY

Mon 5 Nov, 2018 Tuakau Saleyards • Sheep Industry Award Winner • • • •

One night my girls invited me out. I promised my husband I’d be home by midnight.

Maternal Trait Leader for Parasite Resistance.

No drench ewe flock 2002.

Consistently weaning 175% & weaning their weight in lambs.

Selected for performance under pressure in a tough environment for FE, viral penumonia & parasites.

Focus on structure, efficiency & longevity.

“Nikau Coopworth genetics have very good fertility which has contributed to a docking percentage above 175% this year & hoggets on target for 130%. Good growth rates; lambs sent away at 20kg cw early in the New Year.

I’m getting good meaty offspring. The rams have a strong constitution & foot rot problems have virtually been eliminated, one of the traits I’m most pleased with.”

Richard Kidd - Whenuanui Farm.

Kaipara Lamb. Helensville.

www.nikaucoopworth.co.nz

09 2333 230

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Hours passed and margaritas went down way too easy. Around 3am (a bit loaded) I headed home.

Just as I got in the cuckoo clock chimed three times. Afraid my hubby would wake I quickly cuckooed nine more times. I was really proud of myself for coming up with such a quick witted solution.

The next morning he asked what time I got in. I said “Midnight!”

He seemed fine so I thought I’d gotten away with it.

Then he said “We need a new cuckoo clock.”

When I asked why he said “Well, last night our clock cuckooed three times, said ‘oh buggar’, cuckooed four times, cleared its throat, cuckooed three times again, giggled, cuckooed twice more, then tripped over the coffee table and snorted.”

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FARMERS WEEKLY – October 15, 2018

Raupuha Studs Where every day is an open day

Is Facial eczema something that you worry about?

Come and check out Raupuha Perendale, Romdale 2th Rams, Suffolk and Suftex Rams.

Plus talk about the Proffit Families 19 years of breeding for FE Tolerance.

September 2018 57 2th rams tested @.55 the highest tested Perendales and Romdales in NZ!

Raupuha Perendale is proud to use the FE Best of breed logo

COME AND HAVE A

BBQ AND A CHAT TO

Russell and Bevan

Contact Russell 027 355 2927 or Bevan 06 347 7953

110 Burrell Road, SH 4, Whanganui

Thursday 1st November 11am-1pm

and

Open day 1933 SH 3, RD 1, Mahoenui

Tuesday 6th November 11am-1pm

– 3RD ON FARM SALE – 1933 State Highway 3, RD 1, Mahoenui

Tuesday 20th November 2018 at 12 Noon Private treaty sale commence - Thursday 22nd November 2018 Email: rnmwproffit@xtra.co.nz • www.raupuhastud.co.nz •

Raupuha Stud

KIKITANGEO ROMNEY STUD TALK TO A WAI-ITI

CLIENT NEAR YOU

29th Ram Sale – 5th Dec 2018 130 Selected Romney Rams (out of 460) 20 Suffolk and 6 Southdown Rams

Very comprehensive catalogue available approx. 15 November Latest newsletter and catalogue available on website www.kikitangeo.co.nz

There is only one permanent solution to the worm challenges and drench resistance, that being the genetic solution Gordon Levet |Tel 09 423 7034 |Email glevet5192@gmail.com Website www.kikitangeo.co.nz

Nelson Ian Parkes ‘Punawai’ – Wakefield 027 444 4709

Taihape Ross Gordon ‘Awarua’ – Mokai Valley 06 388 0092

North Canterbury Att Lawrence ‘Mount Hilton’ – Hawarden 03 314 4095

Manawatu Scott Bailey ‘Tuahiwi’ – Waituna West 06 323 6846

South Canterbury Hamish Bell ‘Ngaripa Farm’ – Hakataramea Valley 03 436 0133

Hawke’s Bay Dale Tatam ‘Forest Home’ – Wakarara 06 856 6852

Part of the 29 rams tested to .60mg kg this year

Wairarapa Andrew Mathewson ‘Whakapuni Station’ – Martinborough 06 307 8117

Southland Nelson Hancox ‘Kowhai Downs’ – Gore 0272 173 902 Central Otago Scott Armstrong Omakau 0274 473 616

ROMTEX AND SUFTEX ALSO AVAILABLE LK0094837©

Consider these facts: • Parasitologists, more than 30 years ago believed that breeding for worm resistance was possible. After 31 years of intensive breeding for this trait, Kikitangeo has now virtually achieved this goal. This year a high percentage of sale rams have never been drenched in NZ’s most challenging parasite environment.

• A reasonable degree of FE tolerance has also been achieved. This year 29 rams are being tested up to .60mg kg.

• Kikitangeo sheep have always been bred for structural soundness and all rams sold are guaranteed against failure.

• All SIL records are available.

Central Taranaki Paul Topless ‘Akama Farm’ – Stratford 06 762 7503

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EST 1922

Zandy Wallace P: 06 372 2551 M: 0226 580 680 E: zandyandcaroline@waiitiromneys.co.nz

Tim Wallace P: 06 372 2654

www.waiitiromneys.co.nz

MARKET SNAPSHOT

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Suz Bremner

Rachel Agnew

Mel Croad

Cattle

Reece Brick

Sheep

BEEF

Deer

SHEEP MEAT

VENISON

Last week

Prior week

Last year

NI Steer (300kg)

5.75

5.80

5.80

NI lamb (17kg)

8.30

8.40

7.20

NI Stag (60kg)

11.50

11.50

9.95

NI Bull (300kg)

5.15

5.35

5.50

NI mutton (20kg)

5.00

5.10

4.25

SI Stag (60kg)

11.35

11.40

9.95

NI Cow (200kg)

4.00

4.30

4.30

SI lamb (17kg)

8.00

8.10

7.10

SI Steer (300kg)

5.65

5.70

5.45

SI mutton (20kg)

5.00

5.10

4.30

SI Bull (300kg)

4.95

5.05

5.10

Export markets (NZ$/kg)

SI Cow (200kg)

4.15

4.20

4.25

UK CKT lamb leg

9.36

9.12

9.30

US imported 95CL bull

6.42

6.39

6.84

US domestic 90CL cow

6.48

6.52

6.78

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

Last week Prior week

Last year

6.0

$/kg CW

4.5 $/kg CW

South Island steer slaughter price

5.0

11

4.0

10

South Island lamb slaughter price

8 7 6

7.0

Oct

Dec

Feb

Apr

5-yr ave

6.0

4.0

5.5

Oct

Dec

Feb

5-yr ave

5.0

Apr

Jun

2016-17

Jun

Aug

2016-17

2017-18

Fertiliser

Aug 2017-18

WOOL

FERTILISER

(NZ$/kg) Oct

Dec

Feb

Apr

5-yr ave

Jun

2016-17

Aug 2017-18

Last week

Prior week

Last year

Coarse xbred ind.

3.24

3.21

3.01

37 micron ewe

3.50

3.20

30 micron lamb

Dairy

-

Prior week

Last year

Urea

570

570

477

3.15

Super

304

304

297

-

DAP

755

755

702

Company

470

$/tonne

6.5 6.0 5.5

Nov-17

Jan-18

Mar-18 Sept. 2019

May-18

Jul-18 Sept. 2020

DAIRY FUTURES (US$/T) Last price*

370

Oct-17

Dec-17

Feb-18

Apr-18

Jun-18

Aug-18

Prior week

vs 4 weeks ago

WMP

2745

2730

2710

SMP

2030

2035

2075

AMF

5330

5330

5700

Butter

4270

4290

4650

Milk Price

6.16

6.24

6.37

WMP FUTURES - VS FOUR WEEKS AGO

$/tonne

2600

Oct

Nov Dec Latest price

Jan Feb 4 weeks ago

Mar

YTD Low 6.11

Meridian Energy Limited (NS)

3.14

3.42

2.75 11.92

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Ltd

13.90

16.44

Spark New Zealand Limited

3.83

4.10

3.28

The a2 Milk Company Limited

9.04

14.62

7.66 10.27

Ryman Healthcare Limited

12.55

14.09

Fletcher Building Limited

6.18

7.96

5.74

Mercury NZ Limited (NS)

3.28

3.45

3.08

Contact Energy Limited

5.63

5.96

5.15

Port of Tauranga Limited (NS)

5.05

5.27

4.74

5pm, close of market, Thursday Close

YTD High

YTD Low

440

The a2 Milk Company Limited

9.040

14.620

7.660

420

Comvita Limited

5.800

9.210

5.590

400

Delegat Group Limited

9.700

11.000

7.510

Foley Family Wines Limited

1.400

1.610

1.400

380

Fonterra Shareholders' Fund (NS)

4.550

6.660

4.510

Livestock Improvement Corporation Ltd (NS)

0.700

3.000

0.700

New Zealand King Salmon Investments Ltd

2.550

2.990

1.840

340

PGG Wrightson Limited

0.590

0.720

0.560

320

Sanford Limited (NS)

7.680

8.500

7.350

Scales Corporation Limited

4.640

5.000

4.350

SeaDragon Limited

0.003

0.006

0.002

Seeka Limited

6.150

7.010

5.800

Synlait Milk Limited (NS)

9.100

13.530

6.260

T&G Global Limited

3.000

3.300

3.000

Tegel Group Holdings Limited

1.220

1.240

0.810

S&P/NZX Primary Sector Equity

15468

17682

14417

S&P/NZX 50 Index

8721

9376

8059

S&P/NZX 10 Index

8310

9212

7640

360

Dec-17

Feb-18

Apr-18

Jun-18

Aug-18

Oct-18

350

2700

7.49

Listed Agri Shares

WAIKATO PALM KERNEL

2800

YTD High

6.82

Company

Oct-17

* price as at close of business on Thursday

Close

Auckland International Airport Limited

Oct-18

CANTERBURY FEED BARLEY

$/tonne

Nearby contract

420

320

Sep-18

NZ average (NZ$/t)

Top 10 by Market Cap

CANTERBURY FEED WHEAT

7.0

2500

-

Last week

Grain

Data provided by

MILK PRICE FUTURES

$/kg MS

9

5.0

4.5

US$/t

South Island stag slaughter price

12

8.0

6.0

8 6

9.0

4.0

9 7

5.0

4.0

10

7.0

5.5

$/kg CW

North Island lamb slaughter price

$/kg CW

6.0

Last year

North Island stag slaughter price

12

8.0 $/kg CW

North Island steer slaughter price

Last week Prior week

11

Export markets (NZ$/kg) 9.0

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

$/kg CW

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

Ingrid Usherwood

300 250 200

Oct-17

S&P/FW PRIMARY SECTOR EQUITY

Dec-17

Feb-18

Apr-18

Jun-18

Aug-18

Oct-18

15468

S&P/NZX 50 INDEX

8721

S&P/NZX 10 INDEX

8310

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – October 15, 2018 COARSE WOOL INDICATOR

SI SLAUGHTER STEER

SI SLAUGHTER MUTTON

($/KG)

($/KG)

TWO-YEAR ANGUS STEERS, 400470KG, AT STORTFORD LODGE

($/KG)

($/KG LW)

3.24

5.65

5.00

3.37

Store cattle prices may already have peaked

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ONCERN is mounting around a dry season ahead, and coupled with easing schedules and pessimistic outlooks bidding on store cattle has been more cautious over the past week. Prices are still historically high but look to have peaked as there has been a blanket softening around the traps. There have been plenty of store cattle sold nationwide, with large entries at regular sales as well as extra sales held at the likes of Cheviot, Wairoa and Taupo.

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PENNED: Shane Scott from Central Livestock snapped this picture of some of the 600 cattle offered in Taupo last week.

the 580 head yarding, and proved hard to shift, PGG Wrightson agent Vaughan Vujcich reported.

Nice two-year Angus steers were a highlight, selling to $3.08-$3.17/kg for around 450kg. Once the sale moved into the lesser pens prices of $2.70-$2.85/kg were frequent for beef-cross with frame but lacking good breeding. Hereford bulls sold to $2.90/kg, and 15-month Simmental $3.16/kg. Good two-year heifers managed $2.85-$2.90/kg, but like the steers there was a big entry of lesser bred lines which dropped to $2.50-$2.65/ kg.

Yearlings were especially hard work with few good quality lines to attract the interest of buyers. Beef-Friesian steers battled at $3.00-$3.05/kg and crossbred

This week

Prior week

Last year

EQUITY market bloodbaths usually mean a lower New USD 0.6530 0.6479 0.7095 Zealand dollar but not in early EUR 0.5631 0.5625 0.5980 reaction to the latest United 0.9162 0.9154 0.9092 States-led turmoil. The kiwi went AUD GBP 0.4932 0.4974 0.5358 from US$0.646 overnight to 0.6527 on Friday morning.

Correct as of 9am last Friday The move was remarkable, Westpac currency strategist Imre Speizer said. “You can explain it, I guess, but it’s not easy.’’

Possibilities include the market fall being blamed on the US Fed, which could now feel pressure to ease-up on interest rate rises. That view led to a fall in US Treasury yields and that makes NZ yields look better, helping the kiwi.

The other possible explanation was that short positions on the kiwi were so extreme it was hard to see them going shorter.

“The kiwi had looked earlier like it wanted to bounce and when it bottomed at just above 0.64 it might have been saying that’s enough for now.”

Speizer thinks the kiwi could have a short-term bounce to US$0.67 but then fall further as the Fed continues its rate rises over the next several months. He’s still calling for a 0.64 year-end level with the possibility of a 0.62 low at some stage.

“Fed hikes are still the biggest story.”

Speizer expects a lower kiwi against the euro and says a £0.475 level is a goer if Britain reaches a Brexit deal with the European Union over the next few weeks.

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bulls only traded at $2.00-$2.20/kg.

Beef-cross, 170-180kg, returned $550$580. In the heifer pens the better beef lines sold up to $3.00/kg and lesser types, $2.50-$2.80/kg. Autumn-born HerefordFriesian, 110kg, made $450-$480. A small entry of Friesian cows sold on a steady market at $1.80-$1.92/kg.

WAIKATO Over 260 lots of cattle sold at FRANKTON last Wednesday, with just under 1500 yarded. Quality varied though those with breeding and type were well rewarded.

A softer tone was felt in the twoyear steers though there were several

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Sharemarket briefing GLOBAL markets saw some upheaval last week, especially mid-week, with Wall Street experiencing a sharp correction as fresh concerns on the trade war with China and worries of rapidly rising interest rates sent Wall Street into sell-off mode.

Tech shares were particularly hard hit, with the Nasdaq Composite index suffering its worst day in seven years.

With equity markets in the United States having run so hard and valuations looking stretched in places, many would argue a correction is not only overdue but is healthy.

The three main US indices remained in positive territory for the year by Friday.

Locally, our benchmark NZX 50 Index has seen a series of daily falls so far this month and on Friday was down 6.7% for the month to date.

However, despite these recent falls the local bourse still remains in positive territory for the year to date, up 3.9% by Friday morning.

Fonterra’s farmgate milk price cut from $6.75/kg MS to a range of $6.25-$6.50 is a downgrade to farmers but is more positive for Fonterra because it effectively lowers its key input cost, milk.

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NORTHLAND NORTHLAND A yarding of just under 470 cattle met a good bench of mainly local buyers at WELLSFORD last Monday. AngusFriesian, 356-402kg, were solid at $2.96$3.02/kg, while Hereford-Jersey, 348436kg, lifted to $3.05-$3.13/kg. Heifers outdid their male counter-parts in terms of throughput as just shy of 130 were offered. Hereford, 333kg, were a highlight at $3.15/kg, while Angus-Friesian, 308-350kg, managed $2.95-$3.00/kg.

Hereford-Friesian, 392-429kg, traded at $2.87-$2.98/kg, while lighter 316-362kg fetched $3.00-$3.09/kg. Charolais-cross, 336-429kg, made good returns of $2.98$3.00/kg.

Yearling steers were the highlight with Hereford-Friesian well sought after.

Those 225-237kg fetched $815-$865, $3.62-$3.65/kg, and 272-330kg traded at $995-$1300, putting $3.94/kg on the heads of the heavy end. Hereford-Jersey, 218-238kg, were solid at $785-$805, $3.38-$3.60/kg. Seven Angus yearling heifers, 321kg, sold to $1010, $3.15/kg, with others, 216-280kg, at $650-$810 regardless of breed.

A small yearling bull section was predominantly Friesian and 166-243kg returned $550-$640.

At KAIKOHE last Wednesday a large volume of lesser bred cattle made up

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46 FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – October 15, 2018 highlights including beef-cross steers, 449kg, $3.21/kg, and Hereford-Friesian, 459-468kg, $3.07-$3.12/kg.

Two-year heifers varied with Angus-cross, 377-378kg, lifting to $2.92-$2.97/kg, while HerefordFriesian, 356-367kg, were steady at $2.98-3.00/kg. Hereford-cross, 349kg, made $3.04/kg, though lesser types, 381-384kg, dropped to $2.51-$2.60/kg.

The biggest section was the yearling steers and buyers could afford to be selective.

Beef-cross lines, 270-290kg, largely made $3.02-$3.14/kg, though most others lines from 230-360kg traded at $2.71-$2.89/ kg. Angus-Hereford, 260-306kg, returned $3.07-$3.20/kg, while strong demand for CharolaisFriesian pushed them to $3.22$3.32/kg.

Hereford-Friesian, 238-306kg, eased to $3.15-$3.24/kg.

The yearling heifer market was a game of two halves. AngusHereford, 220-278kg, softened 5c/kg to $3.09-$3.14/kg, as did Angus-Friesian, 251-285kg, $2.96$2.99/kg.

Hereford-Friesian, 255-273kg, were purchased as a breeding option at $3.22-$3.28/kg, while 218-238kg made $2.96-$3.07/kg.

Quality Charolais-Friesian, 244268kg, were strong at $3.09-$3.36/ kg.

Angus yearling bulls, 252-320kg, sold well at $3.36-$3.41/kg, while Friesian bulls traded at $665-$970, for varied $/kg. Six autumn-born Hereford-Friesian yearling steers, 424kg, were well received at $3.02/ kg, as were Hereford-cross heifers, 297-373kg, returning $2.92-$2.96/ kg.

Prime cattle softened for the majority though three South Devon steers, 533kg, sold well to a regular buyer at $3.08/kg. Anguscross heifers, 438-497kg, eased to $2.74-$2.83/kg, and Friesian bulls, 556-613kg, traded at $2.54-$2.61/ kg.

Top and medium Friesian bull feeder calfs softened to $160 and $110 respectively. HerefordFriesian bull calves made $250, while medium types eased to $180, and small $100.

Hereford-Friesian heifer calves managed a small lift for top and medium types returning $160 and $110 respectively, and smaller types returned $57.

BAY OF PLENTY BAY OF PLENTY A large number of small entries equated to a much bigger day at RANGIURU last Tuesday. The sale made a market correction with all classes easing.

Two-year volume was low and steers held value with better types at $2.94-$3.10/kg, though Anguscross heifers, 345-366kg, eased to $2.64-$2.65/kg, and Herefordcross, 415-447kg, $2.71-$2.76/ kg. In the yearlings steers lost 15-30c/kg as most HerefordFriesian traded at $3.20-$3.40/ kg for 230kg- 345kg. Friesian steers sold in two price brackets - better types, 280-302kg, made $2.59-$2.65/kg, while second cuts of same weight returned $2.44$2.53/kg. Heifers came back 4050c/kg as Hereford-Friesian, 278288kg, earned $2.74-$2.85/kg and 236-241kg, $2.88-$2.95/kg. One line of 244kg did manage $3.09/ kg, but very few exceeded $3/kg.

Prime steers made $2.93-$3.04/ kg. Angus heifers, 464kg, earned $2.80/kg, but beef-Friesian, 425535kg, eased to $2.81/kg. A line of eight Hereford bulls were picked up for breeding at $3.38/kg, while ex-service, 753kg, made $2.76/kg.

TARANAKI TARANAKI Of the 55 pens offered at STRATFORD only two had up to 10 head, and they were a consignment of autumn-born Friesian steers, 399-419kg, which sold well enough at $2.53-$2.63/kg.

The two-year steer section could be split between beef-cross and beef-dairy, and the latter sold for a slight discount of $2.97/kg compared to beef-cross at 2.99/kg for 405-545kg. Eight Simmentalcross were a stand-out, selling for $3.12/kg. Hereford-Friesian heifers, 375-455kg sold for $2.80$2.90/kg, while the third line was discounted to $2.74/kg. Other lesser lines traded at $2.52-$2.61/ kg. Heifers made up the lion’s share of the yearling section.

Prices were variable dependent on quality and condition, and a line of 400kg Hereford-Friesian realised $1040, $2.60/kg, though a lighter line at 198kg sold to $3.28/ kg. Angus-Friesian and Herefordcross, 267-274kg, traded at $2.76$2.81/kg. Prime numbers were light and steers sold for $2.95$3.04/kg, with one line of Murray Grey-cross heifers, 521kg, earning $2.92/kg.

KING COUNTRY KING COUNTRY TAUPO sale results last Thursday were pleasing for the 600 head yarding, Central Livestock agent Shane Scott reported, with local and King Country buyers strong.

Three-year Angus-Friesian steers, 509-568kg, made respectable values at $2.73-$2.85/ kg and true-to-type two-year Hereford-Friesian steers, 419465kg, sold for $3.02-$3.13/kg, and 476kg, $2.98/kg. Traditional yearling steers easily made premiums as Angus, 279kg, returned $3.94/kg and AngusHereford, 252-255kg, $4.00-$4.05/ kg.

The biggest section was the yearling heifers, with just over half Hereford-Friesian and the balance dairy-beef crossbred. Selective bidding meant in a 260-267kg range some made $2.96-$2.99/kg, while the remainder earned $2.62$2.68/kg. Heavier types sold for $780-$830, $2.85-$2.88/kg. Good crossbred lines, 240-265kg, traded at $2.64-$2.71/kg. Autumn-born Angus-Friesian 349kg, fetched $2.82/kg and 316kg, $3.18/kg.

Bulls sold to expectations as quality was mixed. One line of Friesian, 235kg, managed $3.04/ kg. A feature in the weaner pens was autumn-born Angus-cross cattle. The steers found good competition as 294-296kg sold for $1010-$1020, $3.41-$3.47/ kg. Bidding was more subdued on the heifers and they sold for $640-$815 for 197-265kg, while Hereford-Friesian, 151-181kg, returned $535-$610.

HAWKE’S BAY HAWKE’S BAY Store cattle volume continued to grow at STORTFORD LODGE, and last Wednesday’s sale had more cattle than sheep. Heifers dominated on Monday. Angus, 490kg, sold to expectations at $2.92/kg, and the remainder of prime heifers and steers, 510685kg, $2.82-$2.88/kg.

In 2950 hoggets yarded top males sold at $219-$220, though most very heavy types made $180$208, with heavy types returning $165.50-$180. Very heavy mixed sex earned $187-$189.50, and very good, $145-$166. Ewe hoggets softened with a small top cut earning $199-$204.50, while very heavy types managed $181-$196, and heavy, $162.50-$185. Good

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types eased to $145-$147. Thirtyeight smaller new season lambs were on offer and top cuts traded at $177-$192, and second cuts, $90.50-$110.50. Heavy and very heavy ewes traded at $139-$171, and good, $127.50-$137. Medium types sold for $115-$122, while lighter lines were steady at $96$109. Heavy two-tooth to six-tooth ewes traded at a softer $140-$150.

The store sheep sale last Wednesday was all about ewes with lambs-at-foot as just four lines of hoggets were penned and varied from $100 to $135.50. Seven new season ram lambs made $130.50. The bulk of the ewes with lambs-at-foot were part of a consignment from Wairoa. All pens housed very woolly Romney and all sold over a tight band of $112-$116 all counted. Two lines with lighter ewes from different vendors made market value at $83 all counted.

Cattle tallies grew to just shy of 1400 head and featured large entries of annual draft cattle as well as one-off’s due to policy changes on farms. The market was driven by outside buyers, though Central Hawke’s Bay were formidable on some lines.

The biggest section was the two-year steers and all Angus, 397-544kg, sold over a tight range of $3.30-$3.41/kg. Exotic-cross, 465-590kg, sold for $3.16-$3.35/ kg, while a line of 30 HerefordFriesian, 511kg, made $3.03/kg.

The rare opportunity of a consignment of 150 mainly beefcross bulls drew in the buyers and returns were solid. Better types of traditional, beef-cross and exotic pens, 485-520kg, regularly earned $3.15-$3.30/kg, while Friesian, 477-503kg, sold a steady to firm market at $3.06-$3.18/kg. A capital stock line of Angus heifers, 492kg, returned $3.07/kg, though were bettered by 439kg HerefordFriesian at $3.21/kg. Angus heifers with calves-at-foot sold very well at $2050 per unit.

The yearling pens offered up plenty of variance in breeds. A consignment of South Devon steers, 374-463kg, made $3.54$3.55/kg for the lighter end, with the heavy line making $3.35/kg.

Their sisters at 374-426kg looked to be good shopping at $2.89$2.95/kg. Traditional steers and heifers eased by around 30c/kg as Angus & Angus-Hereford steers, 352-365kg, earned $3.48-$3.51/kg, and light lines frequently traded at $3.70-$3.87/kg. Hereford bulls, 315-365kg, sold for breeding at $3.67-$3.84/kg.

Concerns of a softer sale proved unfounded at WAIROA last Thursday as 1350 cattle sold to strong demand. Two-year Angus steers sold to $1795, with the top line of Angus & AngusHereford making $1685. All other lines earned $1510-$1660. The top Angus 2-yeaer heifers made $1310, and Hereford $1270-$1305, while Angus, medium-good, made $1110-$1150. Angus-Hereford sold for $1150- $1270. Good Angus yearlings sold for $1207-$1340 and the balance $1110-$1175, while Angus-Hereford pens largely sold for $1245- $1315.

MANAWATU MANAWATU High volumes of hoggets continue to offload into FEILDING each Monday, and the large supply coupled with

easing schedules means prices are tracking downhill. $200 is now off the table with very heavy types selling to $188-$195, and most other lines, $160-$187.

Wet-dries increased ewe capacity to more than 1000 head.

A line of 226 made top value of $158, and a further 155 earned $130, while smaller quantity lines were steady at $120-$149.

Boner cows easily dominated a small cattle sale and reflected easing schedules. Heavy Friesian and Friesian-cross fell to $2.00$2.06/kg, while second cuts, 480540kg, eased to average $1.90/kg.

Calf results were pleasing for the 240 head offering. Good HerefordFriesian and Simmental-cross bulls made $260-$360, and Anguscross and Friesian, $160-$200.

Medium types sold for $100-$200 with the beef-cross at the higher end. Medium heifers showed improvement and traded at $60$115, with good Hereford-Friesian making $130-$200.

The cattle yards were filled to the max at Friday’s store sale.

There were a few too many for buyers, and the trend was largely down. Two-year traditional steers, 425-455kg, were at $3.30-$3.40/kg, whereas a mixture of 415-515kg steers of all breeds were $3.10$3.20/kg. A very large line-up of traditional heifers brought in from Blenheim caught buyers attention, and basically all 370-435kg of these were $3.15-$3.25/kg, though the fact they were emptied out did inflate the per kilo numbers. Just two pens of 485-555kg two-year bulls were $2.95-$3.05/kg.

One-year straight-beef steers were mainly clocked in at 280355kg, dropping back to $3.25$3.50/kg, whereas the better 270-380kg Hereford-Friesians were at $3.15-$3.25/kg. Straight beef heifers, 270-315kg, sold for $3.05-$3.25/kg, with some 305-345 Hereford-Friesians at $2.85-$2.95/ kg. The 305-315kg Friesian bulls fell well out of favour at just $2.80$2.90/kg, but two 245-255kg pens were $3.10/kg.

Ewes with lambs-at-foot began the proceedings in the sheep pens.

The majority of the middling lines were steady in the $104.50-$111.50 range. A few lines with poorer ewes and/or later-born lambs took a bit of effort to shift, only $70-$83 all counted.

The two largest spring lambs pens gave the best indication of where these might sell at early in the season. The heaviest were some good ewe lambs at $131, whereas a light-medium mixed sex line made $113. Medium hoggets were bought for $130$150, but heavier lines were fairly soft at $149-$158.

CANTERBURY CANTERBURY Prime hoggets and heifers were the features of a quieter day in both the sheep and cattle pens at CANTERBURY PARK last Tuesday.

Prime hogget volume was high at 2700, and a number of heavy lines housed over 100 head. Prices continued to trend down and a large portion sold for $170-$188, which was the top level. Most other lines traded at $130-$169. A few new season lambs were in the mix, with the better types making $170-$178, and a lighter line of four, $130.

Fine wool and fine-wool cross was penned in a very small store

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hogget section. A line of good mixed sex Merino made $130, while other mixed sex of similar weight eased to $128. An entry of 25 ewes with 44 lambs sold very well at $125 all counted.

Ewe volume was typically low and ticked off another week of solid returns. Very heavy mixed age made $194-$196, while heavy types returned $174-$189. Lighter lines sold for $116-$169.

Just 85 cattle were penned, most of which were prime heifers.

Though prices were variable there were enough buyers after small numbers to avoid too much downwards movement. That was notable on the local trade heifers which sold on a steady to firm market with Hereford-cross, 405-490kg, firming to $2.86-$2.95/ kg, and this range was also very common for medium prime types.

Higher yielding lines returned $2.92-$3.00/kg.

Just 15 steers were penned and results good as Charolais, 490518kg, pushed to $3.11-$3.18/ kg, with very heavy Hereford, 715-755kg, flying $2200 as they sold for $3.00-$3.09/kg. Forward store Hereford-cross, 443-490kg, attracted bids up to $3.04-$3.12/ kg.

The only other section of significance was a small yarding of Friesian cows which traded at $1.65-$1.81/kg on an easing market.

A near capacity yarding of older steers and heifers as well as one-year heifers made up the CHEVIOT spring fair last Wednesday. Most were straight Angus or Angus & AngusHereford, as well as a few lines of Hereford. The yarding of 860 was split between the two-year steers and one-year heifers with just 70 two-year heifers penned.

Though the crowd was small it was a buoyant sale as Mid Canterbury buyers in particular worked hard to secure lines. Twoyear steers ranged from 380kg up to 460kg and consistently sold for $3.26-$3.33/kg. Heifers were softer as all traditional lines weighed 410-480kg and earned $2.74$2.84/kg.

Selective bidding for one-year heifers meant some variance in prices for similar cattle. Angus, and Angus-Hereford, 325-340kg, made $3.23-$3.38/kg, and 290320kg, $3.45-$3.56/kg, with one line up to $3.65/kg. Lighter types,

FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – October 15, 2018 230-260kg, returned $3.72-$3.78/ kg, though one line of 23 258kg Angus-Hereford pushed to $3.95/ kg. Hereford sold in a similar fashion.

There was plenty to talk about in the sheep pens at COALGATE last Thursday as special entries of ewes with lambs-at-foot joined another big entry of prime hoggets, and a consignment of Merino hoggets bumped up store volume.

The biggest line of ewes and lambs was 198 Romdale with 250 tailed Suffolk-cross lambs. These sold for $111, which was also the same price for another big line of TEFRom ewes with Suftex lambs.

The balance of the TEFRom ewes sold in small lines and made $128$130 all counted. Other lines sold earned $85 and $100.

A special entry of 860 shorn Merino hoggets were mainly wethers with the balance mixed sex and ewe hoggets. Prices were very solid with the wethers making $120-$129, with the ewe hoggets varying from $76 to $123.

Two pens of Romney ewe hoggets sold well at $153-$163.

Prime hogget numbers continue to trend down and so to do prices, with most making $140-$179.

Ewes eased $3 across all grades with just one line over $200 and most trading at $110-$167.

Annual draft two-year AngusFriesian and Friesian were front and centre in the store pens, accounting for nearly 100 of the 150 head yarding. Angus-Friesian steers reached $1380 as 434-508kg earned $2.72-$2.81/kg, and 383kg returned $2.92/kg. Friesian, 390433kg, sold to expectations at $2.54-$2.56/kg. The heifers were variable and 429kg reached $1110, $2.59/kg, though 378kg made a 15c/kg premium. The third cut only earned $2.50/kg.

The rest of the yarding was Friesian or dairy-cross lines and proved to be hard work. Yearling Friesian steers, 214-266kg, traded at $1.90-$2.11/kg, while 364kg returned $830, $2.28/kg. Heifers dropped even further with the same breed and 233-263kg making $1.79-$1.80/kg. One line of Hereford-Friesian bulls, 377kg, realised $2.44/kg.

Prime cattle sold on a softer market. Good Hereford-Friesian sold up to $2.92/kg, but the majority were 545-602kg and came back 5-10c/kg to $2.80-

$2.88/kg. Lesser lines traded at $2.60-$2.78/kg. Heifer volume was low and good beef-cross made $2.86-$2.93/kg, with most other lines frequently trading at $2.40$2.60/kg.

Friesian cow prices also came back as the bulk sat in a 563-689kg range and sold for $1.78-$1.82/kg, with the balance earning $1.65$1.70/kg.

SOUTH CANTERBURY SOUTH CANTERBURY Both main sections of the cattle and sheep sales reflected each other at TEMUKA last Monday, with higher volumes selling on a softer market due to numbers and easing schedules.

The store cattle sale last Thursday offered nearly 1400 cattle to a very limited audience.

Just over 2000 prime hoggets were penned and prices came back around $10. One line of 38 made it to $192, but most very heavy types sold for $180-$186.

Most other types made $160-$176, with the third cuts earning $130$159.

The ewe market held up well with good buyer attendance. A run of very heavy ewes sold for $210-$270, while most other lines were evenly spread between $90 up to $198.

Store hoggets lost both volume and price as 500 head sold on an easing market. The mainly fine wool line-up featured good Merino mixed sex at $150 and heavy ewe hoggets, $152.

In the cattle pens the bulk of the cows were Friesian or Friesiancross, and all eased by 10c/kg.

Across all weights penned $1.74$1.84/kg covered all bar the odd line, and that was the upper limit of buyer budgets. Hereford cows, 540-675kg, also eased to $1.88$1.95/kg.

Boner heifers went some way to regain ground lost as these were the one positive of the sale.

Heavier types, 496-605kg, firmed to $2.51-$2.64/kg, while 455-485kg returned $2.37-$2.46/kg.

Angus steers, 621-655kg, made a premium over similar weighted Hereford at $2.87-$2.96/kg, but no other lines managed to surpass $2.90/kg. Beef-cross, 475-670kg, eased to $2.77/kg, with Friesian and Friesian-cross at $2.65-$2.80/ kg for 525-755kg.

Heifers lost similar ground as Hereford-cross, 500-695kg, returned $2.65-$2.70/kg, and local

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trade types, $2.60-$2.68/kg. Bull mainly traded at $2.37-$2.51/kg.

Nearly 1400 cattle was a big ask for auctioneers, and vendors met the market at reduced levels.

Two-year steers eased by the smallest degree out of any sections, losing around 8c/kg.

Hereford-Friesian, 340-415kg, managed $2.91-$2.99/kg, though most lines traded at $2.74-$2.80/ kg, while Friesian, 472-531kg, fetched $2.56-$2.58/kg. Heifers fell by 18c/kg and ten Angus, 444kg, only made $2.78/kg, while Hereford-Friesian, 350-365kg, came back to $2.77-$2.81/kg.

Heavier heifers of same breeding returned $2.45-$2.56/kg.

A huge entry of yearlings was spread across all classes, including 250 bulls.

These proved to be very hard as the better beef and exotic reached just $2.60-$2.73/kg, while Friesian, 259-290kg, only made $2.10$2.12/kg. Lighter lines, 210-250kg, eased to $2.54-$2.64/kg.

Traditional steers went some way to right the market as a few lines traded at $3.30-$3.46/kg, and a standout consignment of Hereford-Friesian, 260-281kg, reached $3.19-$3.31/kg. They were very much in the minority and beef-Friesian steers lost 10c/ kg with 235-250kg averaging $2.93/kg.

Heifers reduced by similar levels to the steers, and followed a similar pattern. Hereford, 234319kg, sold for $2.95-$3.01/kg, and a few lines of Hereford-Friesian, 220-230kg, managed $2.97-$2.99/ kg, but most other lines from 164kg up to 300kg traded at $2.70$2.85/kg.

OTAGO OTAGO Store cattle featured at BALCLUTHA last week, with the yarding dominated by dairy-beef, PGG Wrightson agent Alex Horn reported.

Prime sheep made up the lion’s share of their section with very low entries of store hoggets.

Those penned made just $40-$70, but good demand for ewes with lambs-at-foot meant these made steady returns at $110-$113.

Prime hogget returns were solid and heavy lines still managed $170-$180, with medium at $160$170 and lighter, $140-$160. More wet-dry ewes are making the journey and a firm market meant heavy types traded at $150-$167,

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medium $130-$150 and light, $80-$130.

A large gallery of buyers easily absorbed a good sized entry of store cattle. Highlights included two-year Hereford-Friesian heifers, 450kg, $2.95/kg, while yearling steers of same breeding and 250-340kg returned $3.10$3.30/kg. Heifers, 240-320kg, fetched $2.80-$3.00/kg.

SOUTHLAND SOUTHLAND Store cattle were the main focus at LORNEVILLE last Tuesday, with sound results for most.

Store hoggets sold to expectations as the tops made $100-$115, medium $80-$90, and light, $60-$65. Strong demand for ewes with lambs-at-foot meant these continued to make $100$118 all counted.

A medium yarding of prime sheep were put forward, and the market showed an easing trend.

Heavy prime hoggets sold to $165-$180, but medium lines lost ground to $130-$160, with lighter types following suit at $120.

Ewe prices eased and along with a lesser quality line-up were well back on the previous week.

Heavy types made $130-$140, medium $120-$130 and light, $100-$120.

Female cattle were front and centre in a small prime cattle section. Beef-cross heifers, 600kg, earned $2.82/kg, while dairy types, 420kg, eased to $2.10-$2.30/ kg, and 370-420kg, $1.80-$2.10/ kg. Cows, 500kg plus sold on a steady market at $1.90-$2.06/kg and 450kg, $1.80-$1.90/kg. Lighter types eased to $1.40-$1.50/kg.

A large cattle yarding had mixed results. Two-year Hereford-cross steers, 368kg, made $3.15/kg, though Friesian, 415kg, earned $2.86/kg. Hereford-cross heifers, 364kg, returned $2.71/kg, while bulls of same breeding and 473-555kg sold for $2.84-$2.89/ kg. Yearling bulls were not much higher with 237kg selling for $2.95/kg. Angus steers, 193kg, proved popular at $4.14/kg, while their sisters, 191kg, made $3.61/ kg.

Focus was on the good calves though lesser sorts sold to limited interest. Good Hereford-cross bulls made $185-$215, and medium $100-$135. Angus-cross and Friesian only managed $55$90, while Hereford-cross heifers returned $120-$145.

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Lamb returns up 26% alan.williams@globalhq.co.nz

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VERAGE lamb values in the latest export year were 26% higher than the average for the last five years.

For the first time average values remained above $10,000 a tonne every month, Beef+Lamb NZ said in its season review.

The last time prices were at those levels, in 2010-11 and 2011-12, the milestone figure was reached just occasionally.

The final average for the June 30 year was $10.46/kg and $10,460 a tonne.

That was a 17% lift on the previous season, B+LNZ chief economist Andrew Burtt said.

Mutton volumes and values rose very strongly and beef exports maintained the high values of recent years.

Overall, red meat exports for 2017-18 exceeded $6.7 billion. That was a $1.2b or 21% gain on the year earlier.

The figures exclude veal and co-product exports.

Lamb export receipts were more than $3.1b, up 25% on 2016-17 and 28% on the five-year average.

Mutton receipts were $618 million, up 46% yearon-year. The average value of $6580/tonne was 23% up year-on-year and 30% higher than the five-year average.

South Island cattle sale results please

Mutton exports benefited from limited international supply and strong demand.

Alan Williams

WE’RE switching focus to the South Island cattle sales this week where results have been very much in line with last year for most cattle. These special sales are centered on well-bred. exotic and traditional cattle and have a very Suz Bremner good following – even more so this year AgriHQ Analyst as some buyers steer away from buying any cattle of dairy origin because of Mycoplasma bovis.

The big players come out for these sales but there has also been a noted increase in demand from different camps as well, which probably do more to underpin but still are a pivotal part of the success of these sales. Last year’s results rocked a few boats as prices soared beyond expectations but that has been maintained this year for those better-quality, traditional and exotic cattle.

Everyone farms to these sales and the cattle are a credit to vendors with many showing the benefit of years of quality breeding. Traditional lines sold are predominantly straight Angus or Angus and AngusHereford and sales have occurred right across the island over the past few weeks.

At most sales yearling traditional steers have frequently traded at $3.50-$3.80/kg with lighter lines, 210-270kg, up to $4/kg. The North Island market is trailing by 20-30c/kg. Good quality two-year traditional steers around the traps are regularly trading around $3.20-$3.40/kg though the heifer market has been much more subdued and ranges of $2.70-$2.90/kg are common. Traditional yearling heifers at Cheviot varied with selective bidding but in general most traded at $3.30-$3.80/kg. Exotic cattle at Mt Benger were very popular and most yearling steers sold for $1250-$1430 while heifers traded at $1100-$1290 for the top lines.

South Islanders also love a good on-farm sale and the Mount Nessing and Opawa Downs cattle sales were a talking point. At one of the Mount Nessing farms 560 cattle were offered with the yearling steers very much in line with the other sales mentioned while traditional heifers sold in two cuts – 320-415kg earning $3.30$3.31/kg and 280-340kg with a bit more of a following at $3.46-$3.47/kg. suz.bremner@globalhq.co.nz

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RED MEAT: China now accounts for a third of New Zealand’s red meat exports, Beef + Lamb New Zealand chief economist Andrew Burtt says.

Beef export receipts were over $3b, up 14% year-onyear and 17% up on the five-year figure.

The average value of exports was up 2% to $7320/ tonne.

Total beef receipts were helped by a 7% lift in volumes, including greater volumes to China with average values there being 7% higher at $6590/tonne, slightly higher than values

of manufacturing beef sent to the United States.

In the latest year more manufacturing beef was sent to China, whereas in recent years secondary cuts such as shanks and knuckles made up most of the volumes.

China now accounts for a third of NZ’s red meat exports and is the largest export market by volume and value.

The US remains the biggest beef market but its share of exports fell a couple of points to 47% as volumes to China increased.

Beef volumes increased because more dairy cows were culled in response to lower farmgate milk prices in 2014-15 and the following year.

Confidence in the US manufacturing beef market mean more dairy sector bull calves are being raised in the beef sector.

While the record lamb and mutton values provide the highlights beef has retained its highs since the marked increase in 2014-15, Burtt said.

The strong values applied across the species throughout the season, even during the fast start to processing caused by the very dry December conditions last year.

Mutton exports benefited from limited international supply and strong demand.

Burtt said total export receipts include the price paid to farmers and the value added to products through processing.

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Te Puke 2230 Old Coach Road

Dairy, lifestyle and diversity A 166ha (more or less) dairy farm and a 65ha (more or less) run-off in seven titles. Close to the coastline with magnificent views, these properties provide options for a savvy investor. Located midway between Tauranga and Whakatane, the contour is best described as predominantly flat with areas of rolling higher land. Excellent infrastructure includes 40 ASHB shed supported by a feed pad, plus multiple sheds for machinery and calf rearing. A weeping wall system for effluent works alongside pasture irrigation, providing summer protection.

With three excellent water supplies and pumice race system, all is at hand for a productive farm. Well accommodated with four homes, the main being a superb four bedroom enjoying the best of views - all within an excellent local community with a sought after school. Continue as a dairy farm or explore subdivision potential.

Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 4pm, Wed 7 Nov 2018 247 Cameron Road, Tauranga View Wed 11am-12pm Mark Spitz 027 442 1295 mark.spitz@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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Dannevirke 1096 Ngapaeruru Road, Te Uri

Rolling Downs Station, three scale options The sale of Rolling Downs Station provides an exceptional opportunity to secure a quality landholding. Located only 28km north east of Dannevirke in the strong Te Uri farming district, Rolling Downs Station is offered for sale with three different purchase options. The entire 1,738ha or the 566ha Tunakore block or the Main platform comprised of 1,172ha.

The station has its own airstrip and 100 tonne fertiliser bin, and a 5km all weather truck and trailer road into the central cattle yards and covered sheep yards. In total, improvements include three large woolshed/covered yards, three main sheep and cattle yards, several sets of satellite yards, four homesteads and numerous lockable workshop/implement sheds, completing this top quality offering.

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Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 4pm, Tue 13 Nov 2018 17 Napier Road, Havelock North View 12-4pm Wed 17 Oct Tony Rasmussen 027 429 2253 tony.rasmussen@bayleys.co.nz Vic Ellingham 027 201 6707 vic.ellingham@bayleys.co.nz EASTERN REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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Te Aroha 63 Shaftesbury Road

Highly sought after location

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This 110ha (more or less) dairy unit, in Manawaru, has quality stamped all over it. It features an all flat contour, free draining sandy loam soils, excellent layout, well located dairy and three very good homes. This autumn calving unit has the added bonus of summer irrigation. Right from the tree-lined tanker track up to the 32ASHB this farm has real appeal. Support buildings are numerous and spread around the farm with the main ones handy to the dairy, being a 7 bay calf shed, 3 bay Strongbuild with fert bin and 4 bay gable with lockable workshop. A maize bunker and stand-off pad are also handy to the dairy. A very good all-weather race system fans out to all 82 paddocks. This unit is very tidy and has all the attributes for a productive and appealing property. The location between Matamata and Te Aroha, sandy soil type and infrastructure makes units like this much sought after.

Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 15 Nov 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 12-12pm Thu 18 Oct 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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Wairoa 653 Titirangi Road, Frasertown

Quality hill country farming

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Riverlea Station consists of 588ha of strong Wairoa hill country. Circa 4,250SU, historically carrying higher stocking rates and finishing livestock. Set in a desirable farming climate, Riverlea is well positioned to deliver very productive farming. Access, water provision and infrastructure are of a very high standard, whilst the support of natural features such as aspect and shelter, climate, water and contour deliver a well-rounded breeding and finishing unit. 20 minutes north west of Wairoa, accessible to good schooling, amongst a great rural community, the four bedroom refurbished home offers space, privacy and unbeatable rural views with excellent farm infrastructure further enhance the offering. An abundance of hunting and fishing on the doorstep.

Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 4pm, Wed 31 Oct 2018 10 Reads Quay, Gisborne View by appointment Simon Bousfield 027 665 8778 simon.bousfield@bayleys.co.nz James Bolton-Riley 027 739 1011 james.bolton-riley@bayleys.co.nz

Desirable climate, great contour, strong infrastructure and exceptional recreational appeal.

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Mangamahu 180 Polson Road and Fields Track Road

Manawaimai Station - 1476ha breeding property

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Tightly held by the Polson family over many years and featuring quality soils dominated by Turakina silt loam, described as a fertile hill soil based on mudstone (paapa). This is a highly regarded soil renowned for producing top quality and healthy stock. A superb network of tracks allows access from 38 main paddocks to the full range of farm buildings including a six stand woolshed with large covered yards and 10 sets of satellite sheep yards. A second three stand woolshed is accessed off Fields Track Road. Add to that the modern 4 bedroom homestead plus a 3 bedroom cottage both on elevated sites with superb valley views.

For Sale offers invited by (unless sold prior) 4pm, Thu 6 Dec 2018 View by appointment Peter Stratton 027 484 7078 peter.stratton@bayleys.co.nz

Located 48kms South of Ohakune and 72kms North East of Wanganui, Manawaimai is running a flock currently scanning 172% and lambing 130% alongside an Angus cow herd.

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Dannevirke 447 Pukeatua Road

Superbly located 545ha with rainfall Rarely does one get the opportunity to purchase such a well located farm, only 11km south of Dannevirke.

'Atahua' is a very well balanced 545ha sheep and beef farm which has 64ha of flat and easy land that has been developed with two water systems reticulating water to the majority of the property. Fenced into 48 main paddocks, a central laneway and five sets of satellite sheep yards, workability is exceptionally good.

Improvements include a refurbished five bedroom homestead, accommodation for staff, implement sheds, four stand woolshed/covered yards complex and cattle yards near the front of the property. Don't miss the chance to own this versatile property in what is regarded as a great farming climate with generally reliable rainfall.

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Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 4pm, Fri 16 Nov 2018 17 Napier Road, Havelock North View 9-11am Wed 17 Oct Tony Rasmussen 027 429 2253 tony.rasmussen@bayleys.co.nz Vic Ellingham 027 201 6707 vic.ellingham@bayleys.co.nz EASTERN REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Cave 1353 Pleasant Point-Cave Highway

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Close to Timaru and on a main tourist route, this well-presented property of approximately 280ha provides options for a homestay or wedding venue. Already set up as a B&B the rock-art on the farm is of added interest.

The large, appealing homestead is set in established grounds with a pool and tennis court. There is a full complement of farm sheds and yards, including a modern woolshed and covered yards. The farm is wellsubdivided with good lanes and reticulated stock water. This productive property operates as a fattening/grazing operation for heifers, beef cattle, bulls and lambs. Run as part of a larger farming operation, it has been assessed at running approximately 12 stock units per hectare. The larger 490ha property may be available for purchase. An easily-managed property with very good stock health and tourism possibilities.

For Sale offers invited over $3,600,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment Ben Turner 027 530 1400 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz Kurt Snook 027 256 0449 kurt.snook@bayleys.co.nz

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Aranga 4283 State Highway 12 Dairy and beef Fertile soils, income stream from beef and dairy and great infrastructure. This property has it all. Have the best of both worlds with this very attractive, well set up 324.4 hectare dairy and beef farm. This picturesque self-contained unit encompasses rich, fertile volcanic soils and is complemented by a high standard of infrastructure. The farm is divided into two designated areas, dairy being 173.6 hectares with the remaining beef area containing 150.7 hectares. Currently milking 300 cows with a three year average of 91,015kgMS. The gorgeous, history rich, well preserved and insulated 1912 Kauri villa has been tastefully and comprehensively renovated, it has five bedrooms and is set in established gardens.

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Auction (unless sold prior) 1pm, Wed 7 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

96 hectare dairy in sought after location Added to the coveted address there is near flat and all effective contour, good production and tidy infrastructure. The farm is very well appointed with a 20ASHB shed, in-shed meal feed system, calf and implement sheds. The three bedroom brick home was completed in 2016. The average production is 103,308kgMS (2016-2018) and presently around 255 to 260 cows are being milked. Regional council consent is for 336 cows. The pastures reflect a regular fertiliser program and prudent management of the peaty loam. Farms in this desirable location are very tightly held, take action to secure yours now!

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Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 1 Nov 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 11am-12pm Tue 16 Oct Sharon Evans AREINZ 027 235 4771 sharon.evans@bayleys.co.nz Stuart Gudsell AREINZ 021 951 737 stuart.gudsell@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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Gordonton 562 Piako Road

Te Kauwhata 95 Carter Road

Quality land - great location

Dairy, drystock or lifestyle!

This 40.8 ha (more or less) support unit offers an exceptional opportunity to purchase quality land to either complement your existing operation or provide diversified grazing or cropping options on its own. The property has an appealing layout with a well-constructed central race system feeding out to all paddocks.

A good array of infrastructure includes a 2 bay O’Neil half round barn, two excellent gable implement sheds (one with power). The old dairy shed is now used for stock handling which also complements the quality set of steel stronghold yards, loading ramp and cattle crush. If you’re considering a step closer to town or securing a productive unit that gives you the ability to be selfcontained, then this is certainly worth viewing.

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Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 15 Nov 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 12-1pm Tue 16 Oct & Tue 23 Oct Scott Macdonald 027 753 3854 scott.macdonald@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Excellent improvements, land, and not just one but three houses; your entire wish list will be met. This farm consists of 260.89ha (more or less) of flat to gentle rolling land, making for an easy switch or expansion to your existing business. Currently a large scale dairy unit, the Vendor will sell separately if required as a 17ha block, 118ha dairy unit and the back 125ha as drystock or a run-off.

Each block comes with its own house. The milking shed is a 42 aside herringbone shed which is currently milking 630 cows and supplied Open Country Dairy 235,150kgMS for the 2016/17 season and 200,667kgMS for the 2017/18 season, supplying Fonterra up until 2016. Situated only 1km from Waerenga School and 15km to the bustling town of Te Kauwhata.

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Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 4pm, Thu 25 Oct 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 1-2pm Wed 17 Oct 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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Waitoa 133 Farmer Road Tatua goldmine This 78ha (more or less) dairy unit, in a prime location between Morrinsville and Te Aroha, supplies the industry leading Tatua Dairy Company. The farm has an all flat contour, five titles and three houses and has been run as a fully self-contained unit. The Don Chapman 20ASHB is centrally located and feeds out to 43 paddocks. With 150 cows milked and three-year production average of 58,768kgms. The farm has a once a day milking regime from Christmas each year plus 60 replacements and four bulls are farm on. As supply to Tatua is contingent on holding MSE’s, this farm is well endowed with 85,617 MSE’s and 554,720 Tatua Shares. With farms in the Tatua catchment keenly sought after, this all flat, easy to manage unit must be appealing.

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Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 15 Nov 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 12-1pm Wed 17 Oct 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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69 hectare dairy unit This exceptional 69 ha (more or less) dairy unit, with its new lease on life, presents quality infrastructure improvements throughout.

The dairy is centrally located and provides good access via laneways to all 38 paddocks. Built in 2017, the 18 Aside Don Chapman dairy shed includes smart drive Waikato milking plant, an in-shed meal feeding system with 16 tonne silo, a circular 7/8 yard with 300 cow capacity, with backing gate providing good flow into the dairy. There are also two comfortable three bedroom homes. Located north east of Hamilton it’s bordered by a rich history and a number of picturesque lakes. This property is a fantastic opportunity to secure a quality, well-presented dairy unit in a great location.

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Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 22 Nov 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 12-1pm Wed 17 Oct & Wed 24 Oct Scott Macdonald 027 753 3854 scott.macdonald@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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South Waikato 362 Paraonui Road

Waitakaruru 989 State Highway 25

Good scale in a great area

Dairy on the 'golden mile'

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The farm has a nice asthethic, fundamentally square in shape with the entire 58ha (more or less) being flat in contour. The dairy is a practical 12 ASHB with production history circa 60,000kgMS and the recent three year average supplied to Fonterra being 36,800kgMS. An array of utility, calf and ancillary improvements support the dairy, whislt a soild three bedroom home with sleep out provides accommodation. With its location boarding the Firth of Thames the perfect work play balance is achievable with great fishing, popular holiday hotspots and the infamous Hauraki Rail Trail right on your backdoor step.

Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 8 Nov 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 1-2pm Tue 16 Oct & Tue 23 Oct Karl Davis 027 496 4633 karl.davis@bayleys.co.nz Lee Carter 027 696 5781 lee.carter@bayleys.co.nz

In the great farming district of Lichfield this 107Ha (more or less) dairy unit offers real possibilities for those contemplating quality dairy farm ownership. With 97 effective ha of fertile South Waikato soils over a free draining pumice base, this property has desirable scale. Milking 300 cows through a 22 ASHB and run as a system 2 farm producing a four season average of 107,000kg/MS, with cows milked once a day after Christmas. There's easy access via well maintained races and bridges while the attractive Mangamingi Stream meanders through the property and the fencing is all to a high standard. Farm infrastructure provides great support and functionality while a comfortable three bedroom home with two living areas will suit your family needs. Call now!

Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 8 Nov 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 1-2pm Wed 17 Oct or by appointment Neville Jacques 021 774 190 neville.jacques@bayleys.co.nz Glenda O'Sullivan 027 222 8119 glenda.osullivan@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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Huntly 1 Jacobs Road

Galatea 2230 Pokairoa Road

Attractive grazing farm

The choice is yours - graze or milk it!

Located in the Te Akau District this 191 hectare (more or less) farm has plenty to offer being only 27 kilometres from Huntly on a tarseal road, with clean pasture and pockets of native bush.

For Sale

by Deadline Private Treaty

This north facing farm has a good three stand woolshed with covered yards, a good set of cattle yards and is sub-divided into 39 main paddocks. All paddocks have troughed water pumped from a dam to tanks and then gravity fed. The soils are mainly maeroa ash and approximately 30% of the farm is mowable. Up to 300 silage bales have been cut previously but is currently finishing lambs and running cattle. The Te Akau/Waingaro complex is only 12 km away and offers golf, tennis, polo, pony club, bowls and is the heart of this great community.

4pm, Tue 6 Nov 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View by appointment Russell Bovill 027 273 9025 russell.bovill@bayleys.co.nz

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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 Closing 4pm, Thu 15 Nov 2018 1092 Fenton Street, Rotorua View 11am-12pm Thu 18 Oct or by appointment Derek Enright 027 496 3974 derek.enright@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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Reporoa 274 and 276 Whakapapa Road

Wanganui 386 Makirikiri Valley Road

Dairy support or dry stock

Deer, sheep, beef - 461ha

The best 113ha bare block that has come to the market for some time. The block is in two titles. Recently converted from trees in 2011, all the hard work has been done, fencing, races, water, and contouring all done to a high standard. There is currently a very comprehensive new grassing program in place with cropping and new grasses completed over the entire block. The current owner is on their second rotation around the farm with the new grass and cropping regime, there is no room for poor performing pastures.

There is three phase power to the middle of the block where there is a four bay implement shed. All weather access to a very good set of cattle yards. A single bore supplies water with a 50mm ring main and 32mm to troughs.

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Price by Negotiation View by appointment Stan Sickler 021 275 7826 stan.sickler@bayleys.co.nz WESTERMAN REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

386 Makirikiri Valley Road is barely 15 minutes drive from Wanganui and on the market for the first time in almost 100 years.

Made up of just over 461 hectares, with a complementary mix of flat, medium and steeper hill country. Essentially broken into two fairly even blocks, available as one or two units. Almost entirely deer fenced, this property is currently being run as a genuine sheep and beef breeding operation, but could be converted back to deer with only limited infrastructure change. Located approximately 4 km from the local primary school. This property poses a great opportunity as a stand-alone unit, or if sold as two blocks could be ideal first farms.

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2pm, Mon 12 Nov 2018 208 Victoria Avenue, Wanganui Phone for viewing times Knud Bukholt 027 222 6161 knud.bukholt@bayleys.co.nz BARTLEY REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

NEW LISTING

Lagoon Hill Station 134 Lagoon Hill Road, South Wairarapa

Ngawi 2631 Cape Palliser Road

Scale, diversity, location – 4,273.5ha

Kawakawa Station - 1,379ha

• Iconic large-scale sheep and beef breeding station superbly presented with excellent fertiliser history and well graphed stock performance, wintering some 10,000 ewes and 500 cows over circa 2,190 hectares, and boasting brilliant infrastructure.

• 1,360 hectares (NSA) of mixed age forestry offers immediate cash flow options with staggered harvesting.

• Exclusive hunting camp accommodation situated on 203 hectares of native bush, river frontage and open face clearings.

• Available in four titles (subject to final survey) located 20 minutes east of booming Martinborough, Lagoon Hill Station is a fantastic opportunity with huge potential. Visit www.lagoonhillstation.co.nz for full details.

Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 4pm, Fri 16 Nov 2018 Bayleys House, 30 Gaunt Street, Auckland Selling 'all or parts' of the portfolio Mike Bayley 021 670 101 mike.bayley@bayleys.co.nz Lindsay Watts 027 246 2542 lindsay.watts@bayleys.co.nz BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, AUCKLAND CENTRAL, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008 EASTERN REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Kawakawa Station is situated on the southern coast of the north island near the well-known fishing village of Ngawi. Kawakawa is 40 minutes drive from Martinborough, an hour from Masterton and an easy two hours from Wellington. The property runs from the coast back to the Haurangi Forest park. Two excellent homes are on the station with the homestead featuring three bedrooms, large living areas and views across the Cook Strait to the Kaikoura's. The second house has four bedrooms, delightful farm kitchen and open plan living. The station offers a three-day walk with overnight accommodation in the well-appointed huts. It is spectacular with beautiful bush, panoramic views, braided rivers and excellent accommodation.

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Ashburton 84 Forks Road

North Canterbury

Attractive dairy farm

Versatile coastal farm

On offer is a 207.7930 hectare dairy farm in one title plus 17.1 hectares of Crown lease land which has formed part of an approximate 340 hectare milking platform converted in 2007.

The total farm milked 1,100 cows in the 2017/18 season producing 484,000kgMS through a 54 bail rotary shed with Waikato plant and all modern in-shed technology. Supporting infrastructure on this 207.7930 hectare farm includes recently updated effluent ponds (60 days), excellent tracking, good calf rearing sheds, numerous sheds and modern homes. Located within close proximity to Methven and Ashburton.

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Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 1pm, Fri 9 Nov 2018 Offers invited over $9,500,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

A versatile and well-balanced 289ha North Canterbury property with excellent production from irrigated flats and good sheep and cattle grazing on gently-rolling improved hill. It is very-well improved with an excellent history of fertilser and re-grassing, a high standard of fencing, very good access via excellent lanes, reliable house and stock water and top-class infrastructure. There is a large, modern homestead on an elevated site with wonderful views, three-bedroom cottage, excellent woolshed and covered yards, cattle yards and good sheds. The farm winters dairy stock, runs breeding ewes, fattens lambs and cattle and produces barley crops, hay and baleage. An easily-managed and well-balanced property that cannot be overlooked.

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by Deadline Private Treaty (unless sold prior)

4pm, Wed 31 Oct 2018 Offers invited over $4m + GST (if any) Ben Turner 027 530 1400 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz Mike Adamson 027 221 1909 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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FARMERS WEEKLY – October 15, 2018

Higher yields are required from dairy farms because buyers need a greater return on capital to reflect the risk, a Colliers report says.

MOTIVATED VENDOR

Ohoka 545 Main Drain Road

Wyndham 181 Pine Bush Forestvale Road

Lyn-Lea

Going going sold

On the Ohoka village boundary, this 127.1865ha land-holding is positioned perfectly for future development. It is currently operating as a low-cost, high-yielding dairy farm, with 2017/18 production of 185,822kgMS from 411 cows through a 30-bail rotary dairy. There is well-established shelter, great access, a mix of surface and well water for irrigation, excellent farm infrastructure and two very good homes. A third home is available on its own adjoining 4ha title. The wonderfully presented fivebedroom, two-bathroom homestead is set in established grounds with an in-ground pool. On the market for the first time since 1944, 'Lyn-Lea' presents the opportunity to purchase a first-rate dairy operation, underpinned by possible subdivision opportunities.

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4pm, Thu 1 Nov 2018 3 Deans Ave, Chch View by appointment Ben Turner 027 530 1400 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz Peter Foley 021 754 737 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Our North Island based farmers instructions are clear and direct.

This Southland equity partnership property is to be sold. The operation currently winters 580 cows with a long term production average of 220,000kgMS. Contour is rolling, predominantly north facing with approximately 24 hectares of 12 year old Pine plantations planted post 1989 and eligible to register under the Emission Trading Scheme. There is approximately five hectare natural wetland on the property. The cow shed is a 40-aside herringbone including a good sized circular yard. The effluent system is clay lined pumping station and 3500 m3 storage pond, applied via pods with all consents in place until 2026 for 650 cows.

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Auction (unless sold prior) 12.30pm, Sat 1 Dec 2018 View by appointment Hayden McCallum 027 896 2644 hayden.mccallum@bayleys.co.nz SOUTHERN NZ REAL ESTATE BROKERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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Foreign funds loss hits liquidity Alan Williams alan.williams@globalhq.co.nz THE loss of foreign buyers is taking liquidity out of the Canterbury dairy farm market and is likely to lead to further softening in prices, valuation group Colliers says.

At the same time existing farmers are reluctant to increase their risk after two seasons of poor milk payouts and environmental regulation is increasing.

Since a Government directive last November there have been no overseas sales of Canterbury dairy farms, Colliers director Greg Petersen, a lead-author of a report on the sector told a seminar in Christchurch on Wednesday.

Foreign investment reached a peak in 2013-14, continuing at a lesser but solid pace through 2016-17.

That capital often had a trickle-down effect of lubricating the market with several downstream transactions and farms changing hands because of the flow of money from overseas, he said.

In the peak year $171 million was invested directly from overseas in Canterbury dairy farm sales, excluding the major Purata company share deal involving 13 farms, making up 39% of sales by value and 35% by sales volume.

NEW LISTING

Paparoa

164 Arcadia Road 4

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Auction (unless sold prior) 1pm, Wed 21 Nov 2018 84 Walton St, Whangarei View 10-11am Tue 16 Oct or by appointment 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.

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Canterbury

563 Hudsons Road, Greenpark 5

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For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty (unless sold prior) 4pm, Thu 8 Nov 2018 Offers invited over $4.3m + GST (if any) Ben Turner 027 530 1400 Evan Marshall 027 221 0910 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Farm for the future Having undergone substantial capital expenditure in recent years, this dairy farm provides the perfect base for future farming, from both a productivity and environmental aspect.

Approximately 93ha, milking around 340 cows, it produced a three-year average of 146,688kgMS including some winter milk. It has a 430 cow barn, a well-maintained 16 ASHB dairy, full complement of farm sheds and is fully irrigated. A fivebedroom family home completes the package.

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The removal of that capital is the greatest impact on the market, Petersen said.

“We consider the effect will be hardest felt by larger scale properties above $10m in value and beyond the reach of most New Zealand-based market participants.

“These vendors may need to consider cutting their farms into separate blocks or reducing their prices,” Petersen said.

Colliers is aware some large-scale corporate farmers are considering selling a minority interest, less than 25%, as a way of bringing in foreign capital without needing Overseas Investment Office approval.

The reduced liquidity, including tighter bank lending rules, is expected to lead to continued softening in the market.

“It appears as though buyers are not particularly motivated to purchase. There is no compelling reason to act now rather than in 12 months’ time.

“The fear of missing out in the face of rising asset prices has subsided.

“We think there is a pervading view that if the market thinks prices will ease then purchasers will hold off until those vendors needing to sell are compelled to accept a lower price and then other vendors may also gain the confidence to sell at a lower level.”

In an interactive exercise, Petersen asked his audience if they thought the next year is a good time to buy a dairy farm. The response was yes from 18 people and no from eight. Petersen added his vote to the latter group.

Environmental issues and bank lending policies are also major factors in the outlook.

The report said most banks now require interest and principal to be repaid, where previously loans were mainly on an interest-only basis.

The fear of missing out in the face of rising asset prices has subsided.

Greg Petersen Colliers Though continuing low interest rates are a positive influence, principal being repaid is increasingly being repatriated back to the Australian parent-banks, rather than being available to fund other dairy farm transactions.

Petersen’s research indicates the first tranche of environmental restrictions on dairy farms should quite easily be managed as impacts are reduced with some quick wins from low-hanging fruit.

However, the next level of reductions will involve more pain – either investment in new technology or reductions in stocking rates and fertiliser use.

The Waimakariri regional plan is due for release soon and the risk is it might involve nutrient reductions beyond market expectations and negatively affect values.

During the high-demand, high-price era of a few years ago there was little differentiation in demand between

Banks are repatriating principal repayments to their Australian owners rather than making the money available for more dairy sector lending, Colliers director Greg Petersen says.

higher-cost, lower-reliability irrigation water schemes and those where cost and reliability were more favourable.

Colliers said more recently buyers were focusing on those differences, as well as on modern on-farm irrigation infrastructure.

While there will be a price impact in most areas, Mid Canterbury is an exception with Petersen expecting farms to continue selling well because of favourable water scheme attributes as well as the stronger balance sheets of neighbouring farmers.

The report said the outlook for 201819 is for strong milk payouts above the historical averages by the four processors active in the Canterbury region, Fonterra, Synlait, Westland and Oceania – though it was compiled before Fonterra (on the day of the presentation) reduced its forecast to between $6.25 and $6.50/kg MS, down from $6.75.

That compared with Fonterra’s 10-year rolling average of $5.99/kg MS and 5-year average of $5.90.

The Synlait and Oceania payouts have exceeded Fonterra’s while Westland has struggled, though the report noted so far farm prices have not differentiated between the processors.

Collier’s has worked on a longer-term, steady-state milk price of $6.25/kg MS. The higher farmgate payout mixed with the expected lower farm values resulted in an expected higher yield from investment.

That reflects increased risk, Petersen said.

Higher yields are required because buyers need a greater return on capital to reflect that risk.

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Picture perfect - this ticks all the boxes

OPEN DAY WEB ID MOR01935

GORDONTON 847 Lake Road • 118 hectare dairy farm you would be proud to own • Flat to rolling contour and sandy loam soils • 30 ASHB shed with 16 ARC and protrack system • Two redpath soft litter herd homes • Excellent array of shedding • Silage and PKE bunkers • Five bedroom executive homestead set on parklike grounds with inground swimming pool It is a real privilege to be marketing a property of this quality. It just ticks all the boxes - location, soil types,

production, infrastructure, executive homestead with pool and two other very nice homes. 118 hectares, sandy soils, top quality infrastructure, excellent water and fencing.

AUCTION 11.00am, Fri 16th Nov, 2018, (unless sold prior), Gordonton Hall, 1024 Gordonton Road, Gordonton

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Atiamuri - First farm? Additional unit?

WEB ID MOR02096 WAERENGA Vrsaljkos Road VIEW 19 & 26 Oct & 2 Nov 11.00 - 12.00pm Situated off Falls Road, Waeranga, this 135 ha property AUCTION 11.00am, Wed 7th Nov, 2018, (unless sold prior) has been in the family since 1951. Approximately 12km to the fast growing town of Te Kauwhata, this property can be accessed from both Falls Road and Belcher Road.

Fenced into 28 paddocks with very good water and Peter Lissington access. Excellent yards with good hay barn and truck Mobile 027 430 8770 and trailer access. The concrete bridge is certified for Office 07 280 5534 heavy vehicles and spans the overflow from Lake peterl@pb.co.nz Waikere into the swamp lands. The farm water is via a bore with a bulldozer pump, pumping up to a mancon Stuart Stobie on the centrally located hill in photo. Open day access: Mobile 021 776 173 Falls Road.

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VIEW 16 & 23 & 30 Oct & 6 Nov 11.00 - 12.30pm

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 take time to view this one.

Waerenga grazing/finishing block

AUCTION

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 5 year average production of 105,000 kgMS or 388 kgMS/cow. Good 30 ASHB with new in shed feed system. Approximately 112ha effective flat to easy contour milking platform. Good quality infrastructure, well raced, quality pastures. Very good NRP of 51kg/ha/year for benchmark 14/15 years. Riparian Management Plan.

OPEN DAY: Please ensure Vehicles and Boots are clean, foot bath on site.

AUCTION VIEW 15 & 23 & 29 Oct 10.30 - 11.30am AUCTION 11.00am, Sat 10th Nov, 2018, (unless sold prior), South Waikato Sports & Events Centre, 25 Mossop Road, Tokoroa

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Tirohanga - Atiamuri

Manawatu's finest soil - 111 ha

NEW LISTING

WEB ID TPR57272 ATIAMURI 76 Spencer Road 189 hectares 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.

OPEN DAY: Please ensure Vehicles and Boots are clean, foot bath on site.

AUCTION VIEW 15 & 23 & 29 Oct 12.30 - 1.30pm AUCTION 11.00am, Sat 10th Nov, 2018, (unless sold prior), South Waikato Sports & Events Centre, 25 Mossop Road, Tokoroa

Paul O'Sullivan

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Maranoa

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Irrigated dairy plus run off

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WEB ID WR63528 CENTRAL HAWKES BAY 256 Takapau Ormondville Road DEADLINE SALE closes Wednesday 7th November, 2018 at 4.00pm • 305 ha deer/finishing unit • 25km west of Waipukurau • All flat contour • Free draining soils • Water reticulated to all paddocks Pat Portas • Deer fenced into 60 paddocks Mobile 027 447 0612 Office 06 928 0521 • Main homestead plus second home Home 06 855 8330 • Large deer shed and selling complex patp@pb.co.nz • Presently breeding and velveting • Suited also to lamb or bull finishing Bevan Pickett • Faithfully farmed by the same family for 50 years Mobile 027 220 2766

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BY NEGOTIATION OPIKI 1450A Rangiotu Road View By Appointment With arguably the best soils in the Manawatu, extensive drainage and excellent fertility, this unit produces an outstanding level of dry matter and milk solids annually.

Improvements include a 36 ASHB shed, sundry buildings, central race, independent bore and 350 cow Blair Cottrill feed pad. In the past 5 years 109 ha has been re-sown.

Mobile 027 354 5419 The main three bedroom homestead is built in Office 06 323 1538 established grounds, whilst the second dwelling is a four blair@pb.co.nz bedroom weatherboard home. With Vendor Stuart Sutherland expectations below the current RV of $5,500,000 this Mobile 027 452 1155 property will offer you scale, quality and location rarely Office 06 323 5544 seen at this level.

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WEB ID WR62530 CENTRAL HAWKES BAY 406 Tuki Tuki Road DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 8th November, 2018 at 4.00pm • 19km west of Waipukurau • 135 ha Dairy platform (120 ha irrigated) • 165 ha Run off • 375 Cows 174,300 kgMS average last 5 years • 30 a/s shed with in shed feed system Pat Portas • Two homes, numerous farm buildings Mobile 027 447 0612 Office 06 928 0521 • Excellent fertiliser history Home 06 855 8330 • Purchasing options available: patp@pb.co.nz • 300 ha platform and run off (The Lot) • 135 ha platform - great value at around $35k/ha Bevan Pickett • 165 ha run off Mobile 027 220 2766 • A great opportunity at an affordable value Office 06 928 0520

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Glencairn 346 ha

DEADLINE SALE WEB ID PR62811

PAHIATUA 302 Kaitawa Road Located only 3km from Pahiatua and under 40 minutes shedding. A recently refurbished three bedroom home drive to Palmerston North, this sheep and beef provides a comfortable family home within the dress breeding/finishing property is sure to appeal. The easy to circle. medium hill farm is extensively subdivided into 44 main paddocks with a central laneway providing ease of stock movement.

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

Exceptional fertiliser history has resulted in 3000 plus quality stock units being wintered on the property. Key infrastructure includes a 3 stand woolshed and covered yard facility (1000np), cattle yards and extensive

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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Clover Pastures 107 ha

AUCTION 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 5 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.

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This property is well appointed with a 22 aside H/B shed, in-shed feeding, numerous shedding and is completed with a 2005 renovated four bedroom and office home.

On the market for the first time in 100 years, Clover Pastures presents an excellent entry level opportunity.

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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Kopikopiko Road

Willowcliff Dairy Farm

DEADLINE SALE

WEB ID PR62546 PAHIATUA 579 Kopikopiko Road • 80.9371 ha Dairy Unit • 22kms southwest of Pahiatua in a non priority catchment area of the Horizons region • Great water, extensive regrassing • 140 to 150 cows on a OAD system • 40 Paddocks flat to undulating • 16 aside herringbone cowshed, ample support sheds • Split level four bedroom home • First farm buyers, dairy support or beef finishing Call Phil to book an inspection.

DEADLINE SALE View By Appointment DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 15th November, 2018 at 2.00pm, to be submitted to Property Brokers 129 Main Street Pahiatua

Phil Wilson

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

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DUNTROON

WEB ID OMR72413

412.4270 ha freehold premium well laned dairy farm.

Irrigated from private pumped scheme from the Waitaki River with approximately 180 ha applied via 5 pivots and 184 ha via Kline. Rolling downs to flat tops with Taiko silt loam and hill soils. 360 ha irrigated milking platform milking 1200 cows currently producing 565,300 kgMS with 60 Bail Rotary built in 2011 with Waikato Plant, Protrac ACR's, staff room and office. Four houses with garaging. Purchasing options. Conjunctional sale Dave Finlay PGG Wrightson.

DEADLINE SALE View By Appointment DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 15th November, 2018 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior)

Merv Dalziel

Mobile 027 439 5823 merv@pb.co.nz

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TIME HAS COME

WEB ID TMR63309

PLEASANT POINT 188 Newton Road • 204.8770 hectares • 4 Bedroom home • Sheep & Beef • Very good standard fencing • 3 Stand shearing shed • Productive soils 'End of an Era' for these farming Vendors after having the farm leased out for a number of years it is time to sell. Comfortable warm home with separate lounge.

Yard has good shedding the farm is on limestone hills

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with very good stock health. Own water scheme and a farm not to be missed.

DEADLINE SALE

VIEW Wednesday 24 Oct 1.00 - 3.00pm DEADLINE SALE closes Friday 23rd November, 2018 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior)

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

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FARMERS WEEKLY – October 15, 2018

Cattle yards, implement sheds and hay sheds are part of the essential infrastructure.

Support or standalone THE well-balanced 545ha Dannevirke sheep and beef farm, Atahua, is a rare opportunity to buy such a well located and versatile property.

Located just 11km south of the town Atahua lies in an area known for its great farming climate with generally reliable rainfall through the year.

It combines with clean country on strong, healthy soils that flows over 24ha of flats and 40ha of easy

contour merging into 480ha of medium and steep hill country.

In recent times Atahua has been operated as a support unit to graze young stock for Lagoon Hill Station, which has a large breeding operation and is also for sale.

In February each year about 4000 ewe lambs arrive on Atahua and are mated as hogget, with a resulting 85% at lambing.

The hoggets are grown out

and returned to Lagoon Hill the following February with the balance slaughtered as hoggets.

Usually 2500 lambs are slaughtered from Atahua at 18kg to 19kg carcase weight, which are a combination of the hogget lambs and cull ewe hoggets.

In April or May about 125 weaner heifers arrive from Lagoon Hill Station to be grown out and returned two years later, which means the property is running

two age classes and about 250 head.

The heifers are put to the bull as rising two year olds, calved and their weaners sold to the store market the following April/May. Back in calf, the cattle return to Lagoon Hill Station as rising three year olds.

Tony Rasmussen from Bayleys says Atahua has undergone extensive improvements in recent years and still has the potential

to go to the next level either as a standalone breeding and finishing property or as an additional finishing unit.

“It’s a standalone property with strong soils and a good balance of country in a good climate.

“There’s a lot of easy contour and potential to do more cultivation and improve the finishing component of the property.

“A good laneway goes through

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Deadline for Offers Fri 9 Nov - 2.00pm

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Andy Scott - 027 448 4047 andy@patrickandscott.co.nz Gary Patrick - 027 450 4290 gary@patrickandscott.co.nz Masterton - 06 378 2500 43 Chapel St, Masterton housepoint.co.nz/MA2364

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14049 Route 52, Eketahuna Seldom Available, Home and Acreage

We offer for sale this rare opportunity to purchase this approx 70ha property in the renown farming district of Alfredton. Approx 80kn to Palmerston orth & 60km to Masterton.

The 70ha is north facing with approx 3ha of River flat & the balance medium to steep contour. The 4 bedroom home is sited on an elevated section with tar sealed driveway, 3 car garaging and 2 living areas, we consider this home to be superior in both build and outlook.

For a full information memorandum please contact the agents.

Deadline Sale set for 9th November 2018. Offers are expected to be in excess of $800,000

Accelerating success.

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Atahua has a four-stand woolshed with covered yards as well as five satellite sheep yards.

Atahua has a lot of easy contour with potential for more cultivation.

the middle of the property and it has two reticulated water systems that supply most of the property.�

One system is sourced from a bore near the house and the other from a stream, with tanks strategically placed on the farm to gravity feed the water to troughs.

Dams, springs and streams provide further stock water around the property.

Five satellite sheep yards are

distributed around the station for easy management as well as the covered yards beside the fourstand woolshed.

Cattle yards, implement and hay sheds are part of the essential infrastructure of the station and it also has a self-contained cabin.

Set among established trees with a tennis court and swimming pool is the large two-storey, fivebedroom homestead that was built in 1948 and renovated in the

80s. Two living areas and an open-plan kitchen and dining room lead onto a covered patio with expansive views over the station.

Tenders for Atahua close on November 16.

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View at www.bayleys.co.nz/2851305 or contact Tony Rasmussen on 027 429 2253 or Vic Ellingham on 027 201 6707

The large two-storey, five-bedroom homestead built in 1948 and renovated in the 80s has a tennis court and swimming pool.

WHAKATANE DAIRY FARM - 155 HA 70 Moody Road, Whakatane Rangitaiki Plains, Moody Rd. Farm held in four titles, total land area, 155.1956 Hectare. Combined with two neighbouring leases, 8 Ha and 7 Ha respectively, to create a 155 Ha milking platform. Land 90% flat, 10% rolling. Well fenced, pumice races maintained using on farm quarry.

An extensive irrigation system with three pivot irrigators and sprinkler network for summer safe production. Three water supplies to the property including artesian bore.

Currently operated by a 50/50 sharemilker, with management input from Farm Consultant and Trustees on behalf of Family Trusts. Approx. 570 F/Fx cows calved, average production of 200,000 kg ms. through a 40 aside Herringbone Dairy.

Accommodation includes three good homes, self contained cabin and an excellent range of farm buildings. The farm as a whole is very well maintained and offered for sale in excellent order.

Detailed Farm Information Memorandum available from the Agents or can be downloaded from the Professionals Website. For sale as Land, buildings and farm chattels. Price will be PLUS GST (if any). For Sale by TENDER closing 12.00 p.m. Wednesday 31 October 2018, at the Office of: The Professionals Whakatane Ltd, 38 Landing Road, Whakatane. NOTE: Will NOT be sold prior. Viewing by appointment with the agents or by attending an advertised open day. Bio-Security protocols will be followed for on farm visits.

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WED 17TH OCT 11AM-1PM

Maurice Butler @RuralRealEstateWhakatane 0274 514 395 07 307 0165 maurice@professionalswhakatane.co.nz

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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 VantageŽ | 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.

Inspection via Farm Open Days; 11am to 2pm on 25th Oct & 1st Nov- to be booked with the agent.

482 hectares Video on Website www.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

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IMMACULATE LIMESTONE FINISHING UNIT - 180HA Ngahere, 573 Te Wharau Road, Gladstone, Wairarapa

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

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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 sidingaround 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 bedroomed 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.

180 hectares Video on Website www.nzr.nz/RX1567792

VERY TIDY RUN-OFF AND FINISHING BLOCK - 159HA Hollow Rock, 286 Dry River Road, Martinborough, South Wairarapa Hollow Rock is a very tidy property that has been well farmed by three generations of the Hancox family, since 1906. The 159 hectare property has a great balance of contour with around 60% cultivatable and most of that area re-grassed within the last 5 years. The balance of the land is medium hill and sidlings in pasture giving an estimated effective area of 152 hectares. Regular fertiliser applications are evidenced by soil test results close to optimal. The property has a reliable water supply and is thoughtfully subdivided for grazing and fodder crop cultivation. The farm has been used as a dairy run-off and recently as an adjunct to a large scale trading and finishing property. As a run off the property wintered 450 cows and carried 140 yearling heifers, with silage cuts also taken. There is a two stand woolshed, sheep yards and cattle yard with load outs located at the sealed Dry River Road. Centrally located up a well metaled track is a 35 tonne fertiliser bin, two bay hayshed and satellite sheep yards. Red metal and gravel are available on the property. The sweeping rural views of the lower Wairarapa valley, Lake Wairarapa and the Tararua mountain range together with its handy location to Martinborough, and plentiful elevated building sites offer up some subdivision potential.

With its land class and location Hollow Rock will appeal to many.

159 hectares Video on Website www.nzr.nz/RX1566990 Tender, Closes 4pm, Wed 14 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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SIMPLE DAIRYING SYSTEM WITH 3+ PURCHASE OPTIONS, INCL 71 HA RUN-OFF 413 Taikorea Road, Glen Oroua, Manawatu

Tender Closes 11am, Thu 15 Nov 2018, NZR, 20 Kimbolton Road, Feilding.

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Situated 30km west of Palmerston North, this dairy unit is offered for sale with a multitude of purchase options including as the current total 197 hectare platform or as a 126 hectare platform with the underpass accessed 71 hectare support block separately.

With focus on upgrading pastures and fertility over the past 4 seasons, production has grown on a relatively simple system 2-3, with all cows wintered at home; inshed feeding typically sees cows typically only getting around 300-400kgDM per annum. From 340 peak cows, production has averaged just shy of 130,000 for the past 4 seasons, including last seasons challenging season. Soils are described by regional council mapping as having close to 70% of heavier sand types made up of areas of Carnarvon Brown Sandy Loam and Pukepuke Black Sand, with the balance being lighter Himatangi and Motuiti sands.

Building improvements include a 30AS Herringbone, a good sized four bedroom home and two cottages. The location is great for families with two good country primary schools handy, one with bus at the gate, while the bus to Palmerston Norths choice of high schools just down the road.

Only for sale as part of succession planning within the wider family owned farming operation.

197 hectares See video on website nzr.nz/RX1675227

WAIKAHA - PRODUCTIVE, ATTRACTIVE AND ALL SET UP 901 Ongarue Waimiha Road, Taumarunui A superbly presented 552-hectare (508 effective) property situated in the heart of the King Country, 30 kilometres north of Taumarunui, with all the hard work done. The excellent balance of contour, consisting of approximately 240 hectares of cultivatable land with the balance rolling medium hill with steeper sidling, makes this a highly desirable property, well suited to a variety of farming practices, in particular a sizeable dairy support unit or highly productive breed/fattening unit.

Waikaha is well regarded for its ability to produce excellent stock production figures over all classes of stock. Attributing factors to this success are the excellent historic fertiliser history, abundant natural water supply with its gravity fed reticulation scheme providing trough water to the majority of the farm. The property is aptly named "Pukewaikaha" which translates to hill of strong water. Waikaha is located within the Horizons Region and outside the Waikato catchment. Quality infrastructure including two homes; the main home being a comfortable four-bedroom home with open plan living areas with recent renovation, the second home is a tidy three-bedroom brick home. Farm improvements include an excellent cattle yards, four stand woolshed/covered yard with all-weather load out. TENDERS CLOSE: 4.00pm, Thursday 22nd November 2018 at NZR Central Limited, 1 Goldfinch St, Ohakune. OPEN DAYS: 15th & 22nd October from 11.00am.

552 hectares TENDER www.nzr.nz/RX1670703 Jamie Proude AREINZ 027 448 5162 jamie@nzr.nz Jules Brand 027 515 5581 juliane@nzr.nz NZR Central Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

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This farm offers the options of a 118ha dairy unit with infrastructure, a 125ha drystock unit with a house and 17ha of flat land with a house.

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The 118ha dairy unit milks 600 cows.

Dairy, drystock and horticulture averaged 217,493kg milksolids over the past three seasons, made supplements and leased out a few hectares of prime horticulture land to a market gardener for cropping.

Karl Davis from Bayleys says part of the 17ha title at the front of the property has been used for horticulture for the past few years, which means the quality of the land could generate income if it is bought separately as a lifestyle block.

Adjoining that title is the dairy unit with two more titles,

spreading over 118ha with all the farm infrastructure plus the main four-bedroom house that has been recently renovated.

Quality races with a loop through the central part of the farm lead to the 42-aside herringbone dairy, which is close to the feed pad that has capacity for 400 cows.

Effluent feeds into a clay-lined pond built two years ago to regional council standards.

To the rear of the property with additional access from Martin Road is the 125ha drystock title

with a three-bedroom brick home on an elevated site.

Davis says that title is more suited for drystock and combined with the dairy unit provides the scale for a self-contained operation.

“It’s got awesome scale, whether it’s someone who wants that scale or someone who wants the dairy unit itself.

“If you wanted to simplify things you would have a massive feed pad.”

The farm has a good fertiliser history with chicken manure and

an ammo sulphur mix to build up good fertility in the Waerenga clay loam soils.

Location is a big factor for the property, with the Waerenga School just a kilometre down the road, Te Kauwhata township 15km away, 63km to Hamilton and 88km to central Auckland.

Tenders for the farm close on October 25.

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A LARGE-SCALE north Waikato dairy farm with multiple titles means buyers can have the entire unit milking 600 cows or hand pick a block to suit individual needs.

The Waerenga property is made up of flat to rolling land with some hill country and comes complete with three houses or it can be sold as separate blocks that include a 118ha dairy unit with all the necessary infrastructure, a 125ha drystock unit with a house or 17ha of flat land with a house.

As a large-scale dairy unit it has

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 re-freshed 3 bedroom cottage. Owned by the current family for over 60 years. Hard to find this type of value this close to town.

364 hectares See video on website nzr.nz/RX1680712 CALL FOR OPEN TIMES Tender Closes 11am, Wed 21 Nov 2018, NZR, 20 Kimbolton Road, Feilding.

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SCALE SAND COUNTRY RUN-OFF 526 Lake Road, Himatangi, Manawatu Essentially flat, approx. 225 hectares of pastoral land is indispersed with low ridges planted in pines. Predominately Hokio sands, the strength of this country is its relative warmth and dryness in the winter months. Well subdivided and centrally raced from upgraded cattle yards, with a bore supplying water. The dwelling has been recently internally redecorated. Settlement is set for 1/2/19 with 200t DM grass silage on hand, enabling the purchaser to set up well for their first winter. In four titles, this opportunity only arises due to a change in plans by the long term non-farming owners.

257 hectares See video on website nzr.nz/RX1450816 Tender Closes 11am, Tue 13 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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DAIRY FARM

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COASTAL

TE AWAMUTU, 440 Otorohanga Road

MAROKOPA, 1445 Marokopa Road

Entry level Dairy with Location and Contour

Handy to both Te Awamutu and Otorohanga townships, this very tidy dairy unit is a MUST VIEW this spring for those looking for a smaller, well contoured farm which has seen a considerable investment in recent years towards compliance and pasture renovation.

• Total land area 57.3742 hectares (141 acres) • Milking 155 cows on average • Average production 53,000 kg/ms • Well maintained 12 ASHB cowshed with in-shed feed system • Usual support buildings in good condition and compliant effluent pond • Tidy three bedroom weatherboard home Motivated vendors are listening to what the market indicates their property to be worth are genuinely on the market to SELL. Phone Kerry today to find out more or come to our next open day to see for yourself.

$2,600,000 + GST (if any) View: Wednesday 17th & 24th October, 2018 from 11:00am sharp www.harcourts.co.nz/OH7922

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

Exclusive Coastal Residence

$875,000

The photos speak for themselves, this is not your average holiday home, and the replacement value of this attractive home far exceeds the current asking price. This unique home offers the most amazing views of all aspects of this rugged yet scenic west coast location ... taking in magnificent ocean views, the river mouth as well as the surrounding rural country side.

Open plan living with stacking doors and an abundance of outdoor entertaining areas, four double bedrooms, two beautifully tiled bathrooms, this home lends itself to home hosting, or the upstairs area could be utilised as a private, B&B making good use of the kitchenette attached to the master suite.

Well set up for business or pleasure, with good shedding and storage areas, internet and mobile phone coverage. Our vendors are on the move and will seriously consider all reasonable offers. Call Kerry or Karen today to find out more.

View: By appointment www.harcourts.co.nz/OH7939

Kerry Harty P 07 873 8700 M 027 294 6215 E kjharty@harcourts.co.nz Karen Lennox P 07 873 8700 M 027 559 4468 E kjharty@harcourts.co.nz

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OTOROHANGA, 591 Turitea Road

Lifestyle & Proven Business Income Business is Blooming, the financials show a healthy profit and our Vendors are keen to move on after 20+ years in the industry.

Whether you have a green thumb or not, this well-established, horticultural business is ready to reward someone new and full training will be given if required. The core business is growing and sale of Calla lilies and tubers, both locally and exported, and additional crops of Stocks and Sunflowers means you have steady cash flow all year round.

Easily managed by a husband and wife team, there may be 3-4 weeks a year at peak picking season where you do the hard yards but aside from that, life gets a little less hectic and business allows you to have time off throughout the year.

TENDER closes 14th November 2018 Complemented by a handsome brick country styled home with four bedrooms, office and a large deck. Renovated and redecorated 10 years ago, the home overlooks rural countryside as well as the two 66 x 15m tunnels houses, and packing shed.

With a total land area of 5.3515 hectares, the choice is yours to continue the current informal lease to the neighbour of approximately 4 hectares, bring on your own stock or further expand the horticulture business.

This business is worth consideration if you’re looking for a change of pace and career. If the sound of living on the job is appealing, while being part of a great rural community at the same time, is there a better way to earn money than picking flowers?..... come and see for yourself.

View: 28th October, 12:00-1:00pm and 4th November 12:00-1:00pm www.harcourts.co.nz/OH7949 Kerry Harty P 07 873 8700 M 027 294 6215 E kjharty@harcourts.co.nz Karen Lennox P 07 873 8700 M 027 559 4468 E kjharty@harcourts.co.nz

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MAHOENUI, 2581 SHWY 3, Te Kuiti

Large scale self-contained dairy

Motivation to sell is high and the director’s instructions are clear we want this farm sold. Located in a warm north facing valley Papakauri Dairies offers a unique opportunity to purchase a large semi selfcontained farming operation in an area well known for its reliable rainfall, exceptional grass growth and ability to produce quality livestock.

• 388 hectares freehold and 77 hectares leasehold • Five year average production 193,000kg/ms off a 202 hectare dairy platform • Additional 30 hectares utilised to grow maize and 63 hectares utilised for young stock • 35 hectares planted in redwoods/pines which will resume collecting carbon credits from 2019 • Modern 50 Bail Rotary cowshed, and plenty of support buildings.

• Secure natural bush/river boundaries • Three homes

Come see for yourself the huge potential this farm has on offer.

TENDER closes 9th November 2018 View: Thursday 18th & 25th October, from 11:00am sharp www.harcourts.co.nz/OH7953

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

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AUCTION

Gordonton 768 Piako Road 100 Hectare Dairy Farm Perfection is hard to come by, but this property comes very close.

24ASHB with cup removers/ great range of infrastructure.

Beautiful main home/ good second home.

Flat and fertile and super tidy this picture-perfect dairy farm must be seen to be believed.

If you are in this market join us at the open days or contact me for more information.

Auction Thursday 22 November 2018 1:00pm onsite (unless sold prior) View: Monday 15, 22 and 29 October and 5 and 12 November 11:00am-12noon harcourts.co.nz/ML4111

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As well as 160 paddocks on its 1738ha Rolling Downs has 71ha of pines nearing maturity.

One of the sheds and covered yards on Rolling Downs.

The high-performance Romney flock finished 5800 lambs before Christmas last year.

PREMIUM PROPERTY FOR A PREMIUM BUYER

153HA

Dannevirke Here is an opportunity to purchase a 153 hectare superior beef farm in renowned Top Grass Road, Dannevirke.

• Free draining soils • 20+ years fertiliser history • Summer safe • Quality 4-bedroom home • Excellent production figures

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Jerome Pitt M: 027 242 2199 O: 06 374 4107 E: jeromep@forfarms.co.nz Property ID FF1299

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Ph: 06 374 4104 Email: office@forfarms.co.nz 138 High Street PO Box 108, Dannevirke

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Ripe for cultivation ROLLING Downs Station near Dannevirke covers 1738ha that provides three different options for buyers, with each block containing easy finishing contour and good infrastructure to provide standalone, productive units.

The three options include the entire 1738ha station with 160 paddocks, the 566ha Tunakore block with 50 paddocks or an 1172ha block with 110 paddocks.

A high-performance Romney ewe flock has been the basis for the lamb-production unit that finished 5800 lambs before Christmas last year to average 17.1kg carcase weight and $123.

Depending on the season the station has bought between 1500 and 2000 trade lambs in January and February that are also finished to good weights.

Alongside the sheep operation

the station calves about 220 cows and 72 R2 heifers.

Another income stream will become available over the next few years because 71ha of the station is planted in pines aged between 20 and 24 years old.

Tony Rasmussen from Bayleys describes the station as a beautifully-contoured property with good, sheltered country and a sizable area that can be cultivated.

About 250ha has been cultivated in the past four years for crop or new grass and he says there’s scope for a lot more land to be cultivated.

“Tunakore has nice, sheltered country with potential to develop the easier contour and it would make a good standalone property while the 1172ha block has some of the best contour and infrastructure.”

A feature of the station is the

The infrastructure on Rolling Downs includes four homesteads, three main sheep and cattle yards, three big woolsheds and numerous implement sheds.

5.5km all-weather central road that leads from the Te Uri Road homestead to the near-new covered sheep and cattle yards in the middle of the property.

Rasmussen says it provides exceptional vehicle access and stock movement that enables stock to be trucked from the centre of the farm.

“They get all the sheep into the middle of the farm and can take a truck and trailer right into it.

“They’ve got covered sheep yards there on a concrete base as well as the cattle yards.

“Then the lane carries on to the woolshed and yards near the manager’s house at Ngapaeruru Road.”

The entire station boasts three large woolsheds with covered yards, three main sheep and cattle yards, several sets of satellite yards, four homesteads and numerous lockable workshop/ implement sheds.

Tenders for the various options of land close on November 13.

The station has an open day on October 17.

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TE ANGI FARM

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Dannevirke 134.558 hectares (332.50 acres)

• 84651kgs milksolids, 5yr av production • 4 dbrm 197m2 homestead, double garage, 3bdrm 142m2 cottage • 24 aside HB cowshed, new lined effluent pond plus support buildings • Summer safe, good balance contour This well located property has been a consistent performer for our retiring Vendors for the last 30 years.

$3,395,000 + GST www.forfarms.co.nz Property ID FF2700

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Fertility produces good stock

The farm has a balance of contour with more than 200ha of cultivable land flowing into undulating to medium hill country.

IN THE heart of the King Country the 552ha property Waikaka is known for its ability to produce good stock weights and its balance of contour is well suited to a variety of farming practices.

Waikaka is 30km north of Taumarunui and Jamie Proude from New Zealand Real Estate says one of its key strengths is its balance of contour that consists of more than 200ha of cultivatable land that flows into undulating to medium hill country with steeper sidlings.

The property runs a sheep and cattle breeding and finishing operation in conjunction with dairy heifer grazing and cattle trading.

Production figures show lambs finished between 17kg and 18kg carcase weight.

On the cattle side of the operation steers have usually been bought in during peak pasture growth and sold forward store or finished, depending on market and climate conditions.

That policy has been transitioning to heifer grazing with R1 heifers grazed on the farm through to R2s that depart in May. Proude says the property’s success is also due to its comprehensive fertiliser history and strong, versatile soil types plus abundant natural water that supplies its gravity-fed reticulation scheme to troughs in most paddocks.

The result is a property that is suitable as a sizable dairy support unit or highly-productive breeding and finishing unit.

Subdivision is another factor with 74 main paddocks well fenced with conventional and multi-wire electric fencing featuring a cyberwire feeding up the main track that ensures high voltage over a large part of the farm.

Access around the farm is enhanced by a ring route and the main graveled lane runs from a road on one side of the property through to a road the other side.

The entire farm is well tracked with good access to all areas from the road and connects the woolshed and cattle yards with satellite yards at the rear of the property.

The four-stand woolshed and its covered yards have capacity for 2000 ewes and are part of a quality set of infrastructure on the farm that includes five hay sheds, a truck shed and implement shed.

A spacious two-storey, fourbedroom home is tastefully decorated and sits in well maintained, landscaped grounds while a second home has three bedrooms and is in tidy condition.

Tenders for Waikaka close on November 22.

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Dairy Farming Investment Opportunity

Kaitaia, Mangonui & Hokianga Tender – 332 Kaitaia Awaroa Road, Kaitaia

This is an opportunity to invest in one of the largest privately owned dairy operations in New Zealand. The offer comprises 59 dairy farms and 15 support farms across the South Island, producing approximately 15 million kilograms of milk solids from over 50,000 milking cows.

Contact PwC Advisory Services for further details. The vendor is seeking expressions of interest from potential purchasers for a significant minority interest by 18 October 2018.

• ~1,500 effective ha in Otago

E: dairyopportunity@nz.pwc.com T: 09 355 8203

• ~9,200 effective ha in Canterbury • ~1,690 effective ha in Westland • ~1,850 effective ha in Southland

PwC Advisory Services (Licensed under the REAA 2008) © 2018 PricewaterhouseCoopers New Zealand. All rights reserved.

Sitting on Kaitaia’s town boundary this 176ha dairy farm is now for sale.

• Great infrastructure with a 28 bail rotary, eight bay implement, calf rearing and hay shed and excellent soil • Three bedroom plus sleep out family home is very tidy and fitted with two heat pumps to keep the family warm • Averaging 215,000kg/MS over the last three years with the help of a 68ha lease of the neighbouring land • Town water supply plus two bores leaving endless options, including horticulture and subdivision potential Tender 112 Commerce Street, Kaitaia.

Closes Wednesday 31st October 2018 at 12:00pm Open Farm Days October 7 & 21 2018 10am - 2pm Windy Realty Ltd 112 Commerce St

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Access on Waikaka is enhanced by a ring route and a main gravelled lane running from a road on one side to a road on the other.

Waikaka has abundant natural water supplying its gravity-fed reticulation to troughs in most paddocks.

The success of this property is due to its comprehensive fertiliser history and strong, versatile soils.

07 883 1195 Farm & Lifestyle Sales Land of Opportunity

$6,597,000 + GST

780 & 801 Mangatutu Road, Wharepuhunga/ Korakonui        

Located 28km from Te Awamutu in the Wharepuhunga District 200 hectares effective and 55 hectares not milked on 500 cows twice a day through a 36-aside herringbone cowshed with a meal feeding system The last 4 year average milk production was 180,779kgMS Ample support buildings, maize silage stack and a feed pad for 500 cows Pumice and rotten rock quarry on farm Property is in two Titles The vendor is flexible on the possession date and terms

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to purchase in the Wharepuhunga/Korakonui District.

David McGuire Steve Mathis

027 472 2572 027 481 9060

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The farm has been thoughfully subdivided for grazing and fodder production.

Hollow Rock a solid farm THE sweeping rural views near Martinborough to the Tararua Ranges are spectacular from Hollow Rock which has been faithfully farmed by the Hancox family for three generations.

A great balance of contour on the 159ha property enables about 60% of it to be cultivated and most of that has been regrassed in the past five years.

Medium hill and sidlings make up the remainder of the farm and add up to 152 effective hectares.

For the past decade the farm has been leased out and for much of that time used as dairy support where it wintered 450 cows and carried 140 yearling heifers.

Each year it had one cut of silage and one cut of barley hay that yielded about 4.5t/ha.

In the past year is has been used as an adjunct to a large-scale trading and finishing property, with the policy flexible depending on the market. The lease expires in March.

Blair Stevens from NZR says it is a beautiful little block that has been thoughtfully subdivided for grazing and fodder crop cultivation with a reliable water supply from a well liner.

The water is pumped to a high point on the property before being gravity fed to troughs in all bar one paddock, with a reliable natural source in that one.

“The farm lies very well and has beautiful views so there’s potential for future development there.

“It’s just an awesome place to be and because it has that finishing component it has a bit of flexibility.”

Located at the road is an older two-stand woolshed and yards, plus a small cattle yard and loadout ramp.

A well-metalled track leads to the middle of the farm where satellite sheep yards are situated as well as a two-bay hayshed and a 35t fertiliser bin. Red metal and gravel are available on the property.

The farm lies 9km southeast of Martinborough in an area sought after for viticulture and farming as well as lifestyle.

Best known for its pinot noir and festivals, the area also has nearby Lake Ferry for leisure pursuits.

Tenders for Hollow Rock close on November 14.

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Water is reticulated to 18 paddocks with dams, springs and creeks feeding the others. In the last five years 31 dams have been added.

Sheep and beef country RIVERLEA Station near Wairoa is a picturesque property that has it all – a desirable climate, great contour and strong infrastructure to deliver premium results.

The 588ha station’s strong hill country has averaged 4250 stock units in recent years and has historically carried more with the ability to finish stock to make it a productive farming enterprise. Its owners have recently converted to a cattle-only policy and dropped stock numbers to focus on offfarm opportunities.

The five-year average shows

the results of a sheep and cattle operation with sheep scanning 168% and docking 124% while cattle achieve 91% calving and heifers 82%.

James Bolton-Riley from Bayleys says years of proficient ownership building on a good base have resulted in a high standard of features such as access, water and infrastructure that combine with its natural aspect and shelter.

A temperate climate with mild winters and a favourable spread of rain through the year averaging

1900mm provides early growing conditions while a good mix of aspect provides sheltered country throughout the farm to protect stock from predominant winds.

Significant fencing has been completed in recent years and the farm has a high standard of subdivision with 60 main paddocks.

An extensive reticulated water system pumps water from a spring-fed dam to an elevated tank at the airstrip before feeding troughs in 18 paddocks with dams, springs and creeks watering

others. In the past five years 31 dams have been added to the farm.

Multiple sets of good satellite yards are ideally positioned across the farm including two sets of sheep yards and a set of cattle yards. Covered yards are attached to the three-stand woolshed and nearby are sound cattle yards with a load-out ramp.

A 73ha bush block on the southeast boundary has proved a haven for deer and is an ideal recreational hunting spot for the keen hunter while an abundance

of Fallow and Red deer can be found across the station. Just 47km west is the Te Urewera National Park with the stunning Lake Waikaremoana for hunting, fishing and tramping while the coast is just 20 minutes drive to the east for superb fishing.

Tenders for Riverlea Station close on October 31.

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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 PAEKAKARIKI HILL FOREST PAEKAKARIKI HILL ROAD, Wellington

SECOND ROTATION FOREST WITH SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL With second rotation crop, skid sites and extensive roading network in place, Paekakariki Hill Forest is offered for sale as an easy to manage forestry investment underpinned by a fantastic location close to port.

Bordered by the Transmission Gully upgrade and boasting spectacular elevated views of the Porirua Harbour, Mana Island and Battle Hill Station, Paekakariki Hill Forest also has favourable ‘rural’ zoning allowing for further residential intensification.

Priced to sell, key attributes include: + 162.4 hectares* freehold land + 37km* to CentrePort + 40h*a (2015) and 80ha* (2018) age class Pinus Radiata + Spectacular elevated views + Subdivision potential + Call today for further information

FOR SALE $990,000 + GST (if any)

CONTACT US WYATT JOHNSTON 027 8151 303 *Boundary lines are indicative only

JEREMY KEATING 021 461 210

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The hub of the property is the 54-bail rotary with Waikato plant, automatic cup removers and teat sprayers, an in-shed feed system, Protrack with automatic drafting, milk sensors, a mating camera and a yard for 700 cows.

All mod cons on this farm drafting, milk sensors and a mating camera as well as a yard for about 700 cows.

Effluent from the dairy is stored in two recently-updated ponds with a capacity for 60 days then spread onto paddocks via a travelling irrigator. Numerous sheds including good calf-rearing facilities are well placed with quality tracks leading to the 37 paddocks on flat contour.

McAuliffe says the relatively recent conversion of the property has enabled it to be well set up for ease of management as well as the latest technology. As a standalone dairy farm the property will probably milk about 700 cows.

The manager’s home is a modern four-bedroom house that was built in 2008 with open-plan living and two bathrooms while a second home is split into a twobedroom flat and a one-bedroom studio.

The farm is about 15 minutes from Methven and 20 minutes from Ashburton. It has a deadline sale of November 9 with offers invited over $9.5 million.

This 207ha farm, watered by a 985m pivot, will probably milk 700 cows.

Quality tracks link the 37 paddocks.

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QUALITY DAIRY FARM

• Situated in Hiwinui township is this 1.67ha lifestyle property.

• Featuring a generous 461m2 four bedroom family home with office, two modern kitchens and open plan living this home is a real beauty.

• Open plan living areas provide a comfortable spot to enjoy the rural outlook, large windows in most bedrooms provide stunning views.

• Four acres of land, perfect for ponies or other animals to graze.

• For sale by Tender closing 2pm on the 26th October (if not sold prior).

• Open home Sunday 14th October 1:00 – 1:30 pm.

• Call Tina 0274 420 588 or Joanna 027 842 3521.

• 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 8th November 2018 (if not sold prior).

• Call Les on 0274 420 582 to inspect this property.

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AN EFFICIENT, low-cost irrigation system waters the entire 207ha of an attractive dairy farm at Ashburton Forks near Methven as well as 17ha of Crown lease land.

The farm has been operated in conjunction with a larger farm that formed a 340ha milking platform converted to dairying in 2007.

The total farm milked 1100 cows last season to produce 484,000kg milksolids or 1540kg MS/ha.

Irrigation water for the property is gravity fed from the Ashburton River to a 300,000 cubic metres holding pond then pumped to the 985m pivot that irrigates 185ha with sprinklers over the balance of the property.

Jon McAuliffe from Bayleys says this low-cost and efficient irrigation system is the crucial factor for low-cost production in Canterbury, in an area sought after for its flat, effective land.

The hub of the property is the 54-bail rotary dairy with all the latest technology to make the job easier and provide critical information for the dairy operation.

Starting with Waikato plant, the dairy has been fitted with automatic cup removers and teat spray, in-shed feed system for molasses, Protrack with automatic

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Fertile farm suits many crops FERTILE soils on the plains near Lake Wairarapa are the basis for a 343ha highly-productive and intensive cropping and finishing operation.

The property is blessed with very fertile alluvial silt soils built up over the centuries from the alluvial wash of the old Tauherenikau River plain.

Most of the soil types are therefore naturally fertile and highly suited to intensive cropping.

In recent years the main crop has been maize but it has successfully grown potatoes, barley, peas and wheat as well.

Last season the maize grain crop yielded 2553 dry tonnes off 170ha equating to 15 dry tonnes a hectare.

This spring 180ha will be planted in maize grain.

The owner has subdivided the property according to its best cropping soils with small areas of gravel fans and ridges fenced into separate paddocks.

An estimated 185ha is suitable for growing maize and is fenced into larger paddocks with the total effective area of the property estimated to be 320ha.

On the livestock side of the business the policy has been to buy in Friesian weaner bulls in spring and sell them at the end of the following spring with the number depending on available nonfallowed pasture and markets.

Trade lambs are bought in to fill gaps and top off the feed demand.

Stock graze on a mix of rye, clover and chicory.

Metal lanes access most of the property and every paddock has access to water with troughs in most of the paddocks supplied from a shallow well near a clean creek.

A buried mainline leads to laterals laid under fences to keep them out of the way of any cultivation.

Location is a big factor for the property because of its land and fertility, which is why it is surrounded by intensive dairy, sheep and beef finishing as well as cropping. Plus it lies just 11km from Featherston and only a little further from Greytown and Martinborough.

A spacious Lockwood home with five bedrooms and an office has bifold doors opening to a large patio and an in-ground, solar-heated swimming pool plus an asphalt tennis court. A fully-lined sleepout attached to the garage provides further accommodation.

The main farm buildings include a nine-bay implement shed with an attached four-stand woolshed and workshop. Cattle yards near the centre of the property have a covered and concreted working area as well as cattle crush and load-out ramp.

Tenders for the property close on November 28.

About 185ha is suitable for growing maize.

This property has also grown potatoes, barley, peas and wheat while running Friesian weaner bulls and trade lambs on a mix of rye, clover and chicory.

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442 INLAND NORTH ROAD, TIKORANGI

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160 HA DAIRY FARM IN THE MICRO CLIMATE OF TIKORANGI This 160ha dairy farm is situated at 442 Inland Rd North, Tikorangi, the land is flat to gentle rolling, with the lay out in several titles. This property is self contained where all stock are reared on the property, currently milking 320 Ambreed bred cows and averaging around 180,000 m/s with the best season of 197,000 m/s.

The cowshed is a 24 bail rotary, outstanding large calf rearing shed and good support buildings, an excellent feed-pad. 3 houses. This property is what dreams are made of - best location - micro climate - production - self contained.

Tenders close 1pm, Wed 14th Nov 2018, 120 Devon St East, New Plymouth OPEN DAYS 24th and 31st Oct 2018, 12 - 1pm 7th Nov 2018, 12- 1pm

Brendan Crowley M 027 241 2817 E brendan.crowley@tsbrealty.co.nz

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A coveted address A COVETED address combines with nearflat contour, good production and tidy infrastructure on a 96ha farm at Ohaupo in Waikato.

Sharon Evans from Bayleys says the farm is in the sought after area between Hamilton, Cambridge and Te Awamutu where properties are seldom available.

The farm is well appointed with a 20-aside herringbone dairy that has an inshed meal feed system, calf and implement sheds, plus a three-bedroom brick home completed in 2016.

Good access tracks lead to well-fenced paddocks where pastures reflect a regular fertiliser programme and prudent management on the peaty loam.

Production for the past three years averaged 103,308kg milksolids and 280 cows

This farm has a 20-aside herringbone dairy.

are being milked. It has consent to milk 336 cows, including a water permit for that number.

Water is supplied from a bore to two 25,000l tanks then to a multi-stage pump to major buildings before heading to troughs via 25mm alkathene pipes.

Evans says the farm has wide appeal, including first farm buyers or as an addition to a existing dairy portfolio.

Access from three different roads is another feature that adds benefits to the property. The property will be auctioned on November 1.

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Open day inspection by 4WD only. pggwre.co.nz/RAN29147

North Canterbury AUCTION Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) 2.00pm, Thurs 15 Nov VIEW 12.00-1.00pm, Wed 17 & Thurs 18 October

Bruce Hoban M 027 588 8889

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

The farm has 280 cows in well fenced paddocks.

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'Vale View' .... An Exciting Opportunity • Versatile cost effective partially irrigated 244ha farm with surplus shares to further develop the property • Quality breeding and fattening unit, intensive stock finishing or dairy support • High standard of infrastructure including cattle and sheep handling facilities and upgraded stock water system • Fertile soils that produce excellent quantities of dry matter pggwre.co.nz/TIM28989

Waimate DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Plus GST (if any) Closes 1.00pm, 13 November 2018

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Te Moana Deer - 91.8ha (Four Titles) An outstanding deer breeding and finishing unit. This spectacular property is well fenced, subdivided into 10 main paddocks with excellent tracking and lane systems, leading to a substantial deer complex. This aesthetically pleasing property lies in the higher rainfall belt, has five units of water and shows excellent fertility. Seldom do properties with this potential and location come to the market. pggwre.co.nz/GER28402

Geraldine DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 4.00pm Thursday 8 November

Richard Scott M 021 352 701

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

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LEVIN TEAM 06 367 0820 First Farm with Pay Back 294 Tirohanga Road • Total area: 118 hectares, milking platform of 69ha • 24ASHB dairy, good standard of improvements • Three bedroom home with sleepout • Best production: 67,119kgMS • Self contained - milking 200 cows wintered on farm • Quarry on farm for track and raceway work • Pay back the mortgage and mill 16ha Pinus Radiata - 12ha 22 years, 4ha 21 years (more or less)

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Opotiki TENDER Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold By Private Treaty) Closes 4.00pm, Thursday 15 November VIEW 11.00-1.00pm Tuesday 16 & 23 October

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Substantial Viticulture Development ...

2041 Taylor Pass Road

Marlborough

Rarely available is this prime large-scale development property in the proven grape growing area of the Awatere Valley of Marlborough. 'Kilkishen Farm' is owned by a local family whose ownership goes back three generations and is currently a sheep and beef grazing property. One of the last substantial farms in the lower Awatere Valley yet to grow grapes. A total area of approx. 166ha of productive flats with approx.

121ha of plantable area (all subject to survey). With a substantial water right in place, this property lends itself to an easy conversion to viticulture.

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Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 12.00pm, Thur 15 November 20 Westwood Avenue, Blenheim

Joe Blakiston B 03 579 3702 M 027 434 4069

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Greg Lyons B 03 579 1188 M 027 579 1233

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

Outstanding Opportunity - Waimate 513 Clarkesfield Road • 388.6ha (subject to final survey) freehold in two titles • Good variety of infrastructure including cattle yards, woolshed and calf/sheep yards • Each title has its own home • Resource consent for spray irrigation • Deep fertile silt loam soils • Currently winters up to 2000 cows, could be reinstated to sheep and beef • Purchase options available in its entirety or in separate titles pggwre.co.nz/ASH28954

South Canterbury $5.9M Plus GST (if any)

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Dargaville $2.9M Plus GST (if any)

Megan Browning B 09 439 3344 M 027 668 8468

mbrowning@pggwrightson.co.nz

Large Dairy Farm • What a great opportunity to purchase two dairy farms • Consisting of 319.1524 hectares • Main dairy farm is milking 500 cows with an average milk production of 173,000kg MS • Smaller farm is milking 200 cows with an average milk production of 67,000kg MS • Contour is mainly flat to rolling • Limestone quarry, great for farm races or foundation work • Three family homes • Call me today for further information pggwre.co.nz/DAG27809

Ruawai SALE BY DEADLINE Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 2.00pm Thursday, 8 November

Ron Grbin B 09 439 3354 M 027 471 6388

rgrbin@pggwrightson.co.nz

NEW LISTING

Dairy or Horticulture • 116 hectares (all flat contour) • Very fertile and productive • 30 ASHB - Alpha plant • Feed pad, wintering barns, three bay implement shed • Two homes • With the vendors downsizing their farming portfolio a great opportunity here to purchase this very productive farm pggwre.co.nz/DAG28925

Te Kopuru TENDER Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold By Private Treaty) Closes 2.00pm Friday, 16 November

Megan Browning B 09 439 3344 M 027 668 8468

mbrowning@pggwrightson.co.nz

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

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 while feeling a million miles away, 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 $3.495M Plus GST (if any)

Scott Tapp B 09 423 9717 M 021 418 161

scott.tapp@pggwrightson.co.nz

pggwre.co.nz

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A Unique Opportunity 655 Okoroire Road

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Okoroire

This superb 8.5ha property has a large modern executive four bedroom family home. The property also has a large packhouse with office, smoko room and shower, chiller room, workshop, two large plastic houses, two shade houses, three bay gable barn with three sides enclosed, large garage and outside room.

The business side of the property involves the growing of calla lilies (five main colours and eight other colours) and Hydrangeas, exporting flowers around the world as well as supplying the local market throughout New Zealand.

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pggwre.co.nz/PUT28926

richard.leach@pggwrightson.co.nz

(Unless Sold Prior) 11.00am, Tues, 30 Oct NI Kindergarten Conf Centre 6 Glenshea St, Putaruru VIEW 10.30-11.30am, Wed 17 Oct

Richard Leach B 07 882 1485 M 027 472 7785

Waterfront Te Puna Land Tender 56E Plummers Point Road Around 14ha subject to final survey with incredible views over the inner harbour to the Mount. Adjoining a waterfront planned walkway/cycleway to link Omokoroa and Tauranga City. Option to purchase stunning home and heated pool by Auction on 20th October as well. A year round tropical paradise with spa hotel type pool side luxury. A fully landscaped and tarsealed driveway and electronic security gates.

A short walk to Omokoroa No1 School, The Black Sheep Bar and Cafe, superette and takeaways. pggwre.co.nz/TAR29021

Tauranga TENDER (Unless Sold By Private Treaty) Closes 4.00pm, Thursday, 15 November VIEW 10.00-10.45am, Sunday, 21 & 28 October

Andrew Fowler B 07 571 5797 M 027 275 2244

afowler@pggwrightson.co.nz

OPEN DAY

Dairy with Diversity 218 Awahou Road and 298a Reid Road • High producing mixed farming operation of dairy and dairy beef • 260ha total area, milking 500 dairy cows, producing 200,000kgMS • 90% flat to easy-medium contour, rich loam soils, temperate climate • Good standard of improvements complement all farm operations • 70ha deer fenced with dark room and deer yards, two stand woolshed, covered yards • Ready to mill Pinus Radiata, 16.5ha, pruned and lifted • Owned by the same conscientious family for 122 years, current owners now wish to retire pggwre.co.nz/WHK29012

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

Whakatane TENDER Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold By Private Treaty) Closes 4.00pm, Thursday 1 November VIEW 11.00-1.00pm, Thursday 18 & 25 October

Phil Goldsmith B 07 307 1620 | M 027 494 1844 pgoldsmith@pggwrightson.co.nz

pggwre.co.nz

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