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ORONAVIRUS couldn’t have come at a worse time for meat processors, analysts say. With no one dining out, Chinese cold storage facilities are flooded with product, AgriHQ analyst Reece Brick said. “From a New Zealand perspective the timing couldn’t have been worse. “Large-scale buying for the Chinese New Year festivities meant processors’ inventories were well-stocked going into the outbreak. “A large portion of the Chinese workforce remains on leave too, further slowing down the movement of product.” Many farmers are already facing a four-week wait to get cattle killed at a time when feed is in short supply, he said. However, processors say they’ve found extra cold storage and are diverting product to other markets. Alliance livestock and shareholder services manager Danny Hailes says efforts to contain the virus are starting to affect prices. “The coronavirus outbreak is affecting the consumption of red meat in China, primarily in food service such as restaurants and on the flow of product through the supply chain and there is downward pressure on prices.” Inventory levels are at normal levels, ensuring Alliance’s ability to process stock is not constrained.

The outbreak coincides with the Chinese New Year celebrations and to try to contain its spread the holiday has been extended and people encouraged to stay at home. That prevents workers who travelled to visit family from returning home, which is hindering the resumption of normal activity. Silver Fern Farms chief executive Simon Limmer says people staying home and not eating out is affecting sales to the retail and restaurant trade. “In the short-term the virus will have an impact on our chilled programmes which are reliant on the retail and restaurant trade. “As customers stay at home the shelf life of chilled items is impacted. “This creates nervousness with customers who are reluctant to commit to large volumes of product.” Distribution of meat remains an issue. “Congestions at ports and extensions to holidays have created further delays of product flowing into the market, which puts pressure on processing.” Silver Fern is getting daily updates on the Chinese situation and Limmer says it has secured enough cold storage to ensure normal levels of processing. Anzco chief executive Peter Conley said the company has been taking a cautious approach to processing capacity through January because of China’s New Year. “We’ll continue to monitor the situation closely and envisage things will become clearer next week when Chinese businesses

INACTIVE: The Chinese market has slowed as customs clearances at ports have ground to a halt, people are staying home and the new year holiday has been extended.

As customers stay at home the shelf life of chilled items is impacted. Simon Limmer Silver Fern Farms start to reopen following the extended New Year break.” The impact of the virus was felt in weaker prices at the Napier and Christchurch wool sales because of market uncertainty and the extended shutdown of mills in China. Assuming the outbreak can be

contained, the ANZ Bank expects an immediate but short-term impact on the volume of sales and price of food exports and tourism. Dairy Companies Association executive director Kimberly Crewther has not had any reports of issues facing dairy exporters. NZ’s kiwifruit crop won’t arrive in China until April and Summerfruit NZ acting chief executive Richard Palmer says this season’s $28 million cherry export crop arrived in time for the Chinese New Year and the season was effectively over before the virus struck. By late this week the virus had killed more than 170 people, infected more than 7500 others

and been confirmed in at least 15 countries. China has underpinned the recent rapid rise in global red meat prices as it seeks alternative sources of protein for the more than 200 million pigs that have died or been killed because of African swine fever. China now buys a nearly a third of all NZ food exports, worth $16.7 billion last year, Businessdesk reported. That was up from 24% of all NZ food exports a year earlier. Beef led the way, rising 112% to $1.7 billion in the year to December on the back of the fever and now accounts for nearly half of all beef sales in total value and quantity.

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WEATHER OVERVIEW This week will feel like autumn for some regions but it is not. We have more hot summer weather returning. The Australian heatwave will continue to bring hotter conditions to the North Island and upper South Island for a day or two but a colder southerly wind moves up the South Island on Tuesday, possibly bringing some much-needed rain into parts of Canterbury but not all. The North Island gets windier but misses out on most of the rain. High pressure rolls in later this week and into this weekend then into next week too. It’s likely to be further south than previous highs, bringing calmer weather to the South Island. The North Island looks drier than average for the next two weeks.

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Rain returns to the West Coast with spillover into Southland, Otago and even Canterbury on Tuesday. Becoming dry everywhere late week. The North Island is fairly to completely dry.

ON FARM STORY Temperature The heatwave from Australia affects the upper and eastern South Island until Tuesday and the North Island until Wednesday, then it’s cooler. Conditions heat back up again late this week or weekend but are not as intense as recently for most.

Wind Blustery on Tuesday as a storm in the Southern Ocean rolls by, bringing gales in exposed places. High pressure ticks up later this week bringing light winds or sea breezes. Refreshing breezes from the east return to eastern North Island mid this week.

Highlights/ Extremes Stormy or autumn-like in some places on Tuesday. Some rain possible for Canterbury on Tuesday. Drier than average next two weeks in the North Island.

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Pasture growth rates will continue to slow as grass dies off. Drought conditions are still expanding across Northland, Auckland and parts of Waikato. It’s also very dry in Manawatu, Whanganui, Wairarapa and Canterbury. We don’t have a lot of positive news for this week other than the rain chances in Canterbury. Some isolated properties might get a shower or two which very locally could bring some relief. Most regions lean drier than average over the next two weeks.

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Equity losses dog dairy farming Hugh Stringleman hugh.stringleman@globalhq.co.nz DAIRY analysts agree with the key factors of a Rabobank prediction of falling dairy land values over the next five years. Rabobank dairy analyst Emma Higgins said land values have been in neutral for the past decade and are likely to drift downwards over the next five years. In her report, Afloat but Drifting Backwards, she predicts an average $6.25/kg MS farmgate milk price, which will be barely break-even with low investor confidence, high farm debt, tighter Reserve Bank regulations, foreign capital restrictions and the costs of environmental compliance also factors. AgFirst Waikato agricultural economist Phil Journeaux wrote Waikato dairy land values down by 15% last June. “The balance sheet took a hit and that reflected what had happened in farm sales around the region.” Journeaux will almost certainly put in a further 10% write-down this winter. The Rabobank prediction of a conservative $6.25 payout is in tune with the average of the past 10 years, excluding this season, of $6.15. “Dairy farmers need $6 for operating costs and living and $7 if they want to pay off debt and meet environmental requirements,” Journeaux said. On-farm cost inflation runs ahead of the Consumer Price Index by two or three times, particularly for farm labour and supplementary feeding. Rural commentator Keith Woodford has written about what he calls a considerable portion of dairy farmers who now have minimal equity. Market prices for dairy land have dropped 20% in the past year and no floor is in sight.

ON THE MONEY: Dairy experts agree Rabobank analyst Emma Higgins is correct in predicting an equity squeeze for farmers.

Solve the inherent problems and the land market will move. Bruce Thorrold DairyNZ South Island dairy land values are below $30/kg MS and in Taranaki and Waikato only good farms are still selling at or above $35. By applying DairyNZ 2018 financial year survey figures and taking 20% off the asset values Woodford estimates 13% of

farmers now have negative equity and a further 28% have equity of less than 25%, some of them close to zero. Should asset values decline a further 10% then about 24% of dairy farmers will have negative equity. “None of these figures will be precise and the numbers are a moving target. “But there can be little doubt that there are now many dairy farmers whose financial position is highly insecure.” Fortunately, nearly all dairy farms will be cashflow positive this year and further debt repayments should be possible after paying income tax.

Latest Reserve Bank figures show dairy farm debt fell from $41.5 billion in November 2018 to $40.8b last November. DairyNZ strategy and investment leader Bruce Thorrold said the situation is as Higgins wrote and a thin real estate market is being affected by uncertainty, lack of foreign investment and tight credit policies. “The pent-up dairy farm sales are a consequence of these worries so we need to address those concerns. “We need to clarify the policy settings and help individual farmers become more profitable and resilient.

“Farmers, DairyNZ, consultants and others in the industry can all contribute. “If we solve the inherent problems then the land market will move.” The economics team at DairyNZ is working on its Economic Survey of 2018-19, to be published in May, having received the latest figures from Dairybase. The key numbers have not shifted much from 2017-18, including farm working expenses steady at $4.36/kg, Thorrold said. “It is clear that farmers are profitable and debt is being repaid but the equity position is unknown because of lack of farm sales.”

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Tighter credit looming for hort growers Richard Rennie richard.rennie@globalhq.co.nz CAPITAL constraints hobbling the pastoral sector and dairying in particular are looming over horticultural despite its prospects looking positive across almost all crop types. There is mounting feedback the horticulture sector is experiencing greater pent-up demand for capital than the market can provide, MyFarm investment research head Con Williams said. The company received an unprecedented response to its latest kiwifruit orchard offering last month with 40 inquiries from a single advertisement seeking investors for an orchard syndicate. “It is an unusual time in many respects with the good market returns and expanding production since 2012 defying many of the normal 101 rules that apply to fresh produce and food products,” he said. “It would not be as hard to raise the funds as it is in dairying now but it is definitely harder than it should be.” The horticultural surge is being led by the big three in the sector – wine, kiwifruit and apples – all experiencing close to double digit lifts in returns over the past season. The last Ministry for Primary Industries’ situation and outlook for primary industries said apple exports are expected to be up 7.2% to almost a billion dollars this year, kiwifruit to be up 8.6% and approaching $2.5b and wine up 1.8% to $1.8b.

In a recent blog Horticulture NZ chief executive Mike Chapman said dealing with banks is becoming a vexed issue. Tighter lending requirements as Australian bank owners retract from rural lending and impending Reserve Bank capital requirements have contributed. “Banks demand security and throughout this year they have increased the security that they demand to reduce their risk. “As a result, the opportunity for the rural sector to expand has been reduced. “This situation is for new loans as well as for the renewal of existing loans,” he said. Williams maintains the challenge for financing is greatest for projects involving green field development, such as buying a pastoral property and converting to kiwifruit. “Access to this sort of growth capital is hardest. It appears to be an issue about the delay before such projects start generating a cashflow.” But Chapman said he is hearing funds are tight across all financing needs in the horticultural sector. The Reserve Bank calculates horticultural debt at 7.6% or $4.6b of the $60b rural debt. That has been calculated as $524,000 a business, compared to $613,000 for sheep and beef businesses and $2.9 million for dairy. Horticultural debt is calculated as being relatively light per dollar of exports, at 68c, compared to $2.79 for dairying. Difficulty for foreign investors buying NZ farms and orchard

STRANGLE: Tight lending is limiting horticultural expansion, Horticulture NZ chief executive Mike Chapman says.

It would not be as hard to raise the funds as it is in dairying now but it is definitely harder than it should be. Con Williams MyFarm land has only added to the capital constraint. Foreigners can buy only up to 24.9% of farm or orchard land greater than 5ha, without getting regulatory approval. Williams said financing is coming down to smaller private investors or syndicated deals. Meantime, he believes the foreign investment limitation, in particular, threatens to cap

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growth potential and there is an opportunity cost there in lost jobs and economic activity forgone. Investors are, however, also getting more innovative in how they structure deals. MyFarm’s latest syndication has a lease and profit share combination in it. “Leasing in the viticultural sector is quite common and it happens with apples too. We are trying to apply a commercial property approach to the sector. For some it works, for others it is tougher.” In ANZ’s 2019 investment analysis of kiwifruit the bank identified improving orchard gate returns over the past decade as a positive for the sector with SunGold fruit returning $140,000 a hectare and Green $64,000 a hectare in 2018. Orchard valuations range from $300,000 to $450,000 for Green and

$800,000 to $1m for SunGold. ANZ identified water access and labour shortages as the two biggest challenges facing kiwifruit growers. Reduced water takes and declined consents in overallocated areas are cited as common issues. Bay of Plenty Regional Council is declining new water consents, making new orchard placements less arbitrary and more dependent on water sourcing. Longer summers and higher temperatures are also likely to boost demand and put pressure on water supplies. Williams also pointed to shortages in rootstock plants for establishing cherries and apples that can push development time and costs out further, making bankers less inclined to lend on longer time frames before earnings are generated.

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – February 3, 2020

Counting the cost of ETS reform Colin Williscroft colin.williscroft@globalhq.co.nz PROPOSED changes to emissions trading law could have a significant negative effect on rural New Zealand, primary sector groups warn. DairyNZ, Beef + Lamb, the Meat Industry Association and Federated Farmers have made submissions to Parliament’s Environment Select Committee on the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Reform) Amendment Bill. DairyNZ responsible dairy manager Jenny Cameron told the committee to carefully consider the implications for farms, families and communities and how the impact of the transition to a low-emissions economy is managed. “We believe that the move to auctioning alongside the removal of the existing price cap is likely to result in a significant expansion to the revenue generated by the ETS and drive up costs.” The Bill could let the carbon price rise to $50 a tonne, costing the average dairy farmer about $17,000 a year in increases in processing and on-farm costs. “While NZ farmers are not included in the ETS for their biological emissions they are still included in the ETS for their emissions on things like power and fuel, just like the rest of the country.” Dairy farmers are willing to play their part but need certainty on where that money is going and

what it will be used for, she said. “Last year the Government collected $420 million from emissions trading with the money going into the general Crown account and we estimate that over the next five years the Government could collect a total of $7 billion from emission trading. “This is a significant amount of money and the Bill doesn’t include any direction or discussion about how the money will be spent or how it will reduce emissions.”

Even relatively small reductions ... will likely lead to a number of plant closures and significant job losses, particularly for small towns. Tim Ritchie Meat Industry Association Money raised should be invested in low-emissions agricultural infrastructure and support the initial uptake of new technologies and practices rather than go in the general account. B+LNZ policy and advocacy manager Dave Harrison said no cap on how much carbon dioxide can be offset through the ETS and removal of the $25 carbon

price cap will incentivise planting pine trees on productive pasture, allowing fossil fuel emitters to get away with not reducing emissions, needed to combat climate change. “Restrictions must be placed on the amount of carbon dioxide that can be offset through the ETS in order to achieve NZ’s longterm climate change objectives and commitments and to ensure the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of our rural communities,” he said. The Bill will do little to address NZ’s longer-term climate change commitments and does not set policy that will drive absolute reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel use. It is unacceptable that the Government admitted the policy proposals are likely to have a significant impact on the sheep and beef sector without quantifying or qualifying what those affects might be, instead saying further discussion is needed. “B+LNZ questions how stakeholders and New Zealanders can be expected to make informed submissions when evidence of such impacts – benefits, costs and probabilities/risks – is not presented in consultation material or in regulatory impact material that is legally required to support policy and legislation proposals.” Meat Industry Association chief executive Tim Ritchie said the Bill is poorly designed and its unintended consequences could be devastating for rural NZ.

COSTLY: An increase in the carbon price to $50 a tonne will cost dairy farmers about $17,000 each a year, DairyNZ responsible dairy managere Jenny Cameron says.

“The lack of modelling on likely carbon credit prices over time will also constrain the ability of meat processing companies to plan the type of investment needed to ensure NZ’s red meat sector remains competitive on the global stage. “Even relatively small reductions in the amount of livestock being sent to processing sites of between 10-15% will likely lead to a number of plant closures and significant job losses, particularly for small towns who

are often solely reliant on the local processing plant for jobs,” he said. Federated Farmers climate change spokesman Andrew Hoggard said it is disappointed the Government included a fallback provision to tax agriculture through the ETS at a processor level in 2025, despite receiving advice that it would do little to lower emissions and given the unique nature of biological agricultural emissions and the unsuitability of the ETS for agriculture.

Covered crops under threat HORTICULTURE NZ is concerned the proposed doubling of the price for carbon from $25 to $50 a tonne in the Emissions Trading Reform Bill will put some growers out of business, particularly in the South Island. Energy, at about 30%, is the second highest single input cost for covered crop growers, following closely behind wages. In the South Island, where coal is the primary source of heating for greenhouses, growers incur a higher ETS cost, which is not fully

recovered by the free allocations they receive. At a NZ unit price of $25 the average cost of the ETS for a South Island tomato grower is just under $27,000 a hectare, which would increase to about $53,000 at $50 a unit. Growers have made 20% improvements in yield and energy efficiency over the past 10 years but their infrastructure is reaching its limits and there are few opportunities for improvements without significant reinvestment in new greenhouses and/or energy technologies.

“This will not happen without cost-effective technological solutions involving alternative energy sources and/or energy saving, a reasonable transition period, support to make transition financially viable and certainty of ETS settings. “Managing the ETS auction cost containment reserve effectively will be important to prevent production costs rising so high that growers are put out of business, particularly in the South Island, because they cannot pass the higher cost of production on to domestic consumers.”

AT RISK: South Island tomato crops are at risk because the greenhouses are heated with coal, Horticulture NZ says.

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – February 3, 2020

O’Connor puts eyes on the dry Hugh Stringleman hugh.stringleman@globalhq.co.nz THOUGH drought conditions are developing rapidly in Northland, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor wants to guard against an overreaction and a consequent reputation for farming unreliability in the region. After visiting Northland to see for himself and talk to farmers, growers and rural professionals he said conditions vary considerably from district to district. “It was a dry winter and the lack of rain so far in summer and the hot winds have created the very dry conditions we see in many places. “While there are technical criteria for adverse event declarations, like soil moisture levels, we must have room for looking at each district on its merits.

I think it is fair to say that good farmers are more prepared for adverse events. Damien O’Connor Agriculture Minister “I have seen on this trip the resilience of farmers and their ways of approaching and managing their positions in different ways. “I think it is fair to say that good farmers are more prepared for adverse events and have mixed farms with more sources of income.” O’Connor began his day in the north by opening a new Whangarei office for the 12 fulltime Mycoplasma bovis staff of the Ministry for Primary Industries. He then visited an M bovis restricted farm in Kaipara District then the kumara growing business of Andre and Kathryn de Bruin near Dargaville. He is the chairman of the Vegetable New Zealand board and grows about 40ha of kumara annually. This season’s paddocks were

prepared well and planted with cuttings from the irrigated nursery, he said. A little rain fell in December but nothing since and while the early plants had set tubers they are not filling up and there is no rain in the forecasts for a month ahead. “It is now a matter of how much the unirrigated plants can stand. “If we got some good rain before March then the tubers may catch up.” De Bruin would not predict the possible drop in yield, saying kumara are notoriously difficult to forecast. He would normally start harvesting around the middle of February but that will be delayed. Ironically, the flat paddocks he showed O’Connor are deep ripped every four kumara rows to drain the ex-tropical cyclone rain often received in March. “If the kumara sit under warm water for even a few days they will rot but we are hanging out for one of those storms this year.” Much of the de Bruin flats are at high tide level in the nearby Lower Wairoa River and its long estuary to the Kaipara Harbour. O’Connor then visited Tangiteroria, halfway between Whangarei and Dargaville, where the 30-year-old community hall burned down a week before, with arson suspected. He told locals to investigate multiple uses of the replacement facilities to be built with the insurance payout and donations, including government departments that could use rooms. Up the road at Pukehuia dairy farmer Scott Taylor said he has moved just under half his herd to autumn milking to reduce the load on cattle, pastures and staff. Of the herd of 380 to 390 cows, 180 are due to calve in six weeks. All cows are down to once-a-day milking and production is hovering around 1kg/cow/day milksolids. Grass is being supplemented with palm kernel, silage and turnips. “It was good to have a conversation with the minister and to see him here in the north, giving us a chance to have a say.”

KORERO: Northland dairy farmer Scott Taylor welcomed the chance to speak with Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor during a fact-finding day on dry weather effects.

HANGING ON: Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor inspects the dry conditions under Andre de Bruin’s kumara crop, near Dargaville.

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M bovis survey for beef cattle Annette Scott annette.scott@globalhq.co.nz NATIONAL surveillance of the beef herd is expected to provide some assurance Mycoplasma bovis is not widespread in it. The survey is the next step in ensuring the eradication of M bovis, Ministry for Primary Industries chief science adviser Dr John Roche says. The M bovis programme is doing the survey to provide extra assurance the disease is not widespread in the national breeding and stud herds. Plans to progress the national surveillance of the beef industry were highlighted in the October report from the independent Technical Advisory Group. Over the next 12 months it is planned to test 2500 herds that have not previously been part of the M bovis programme. Roche said ongoing sampling and monitoring of incoming

feedlot cattle give confidence the infection is not common in beef breeding herds. “This national screening of beef cattle will allow us to determine if there is any unexpected infection in the beef industry and at a later date will help provide confidence that we are free from the disease,” Roche said.

This national screening of beef cattle will allow us to determine if there is any unexpected infection. Beef + Lamb chief executive Sam McIvor said while the industry is confident M bovis is not widespread in breeding or stud herds it is important to make sure that is the case.

“We know that this disease and the eradication process have a major impact on the lives of farmers, their families and communities and we thank farmers for their co-operation during the survey. “We also want to take this opportunity to remind farmers there is still a risk of bringing infection onto farms and all farmers need to be taking the right steps to protect their herds.” National Animal Identification and Tracing compliance is a vital part of helping to achieve eradication. He urged farmers to ensure every animal is tagged and registered with every movement between Nait locations recorded. To minimise the pressure on farming operations extra mustering of stock will not usually be required for the screening because sampling of beef cattle will be done when

Beef farmers ready to pay Annette Scott annette.scott@globalhq.co.nz

BEEF farmers are to pay a new levy to pay for the Mycoplasma bovis response programme. The new Beef + Lamb levy will kick in from March 1. The $1.80 an animal beef cattle levy will be collected at slaughter and paid to B+LNZ by the Ministry for Primary Industries.

Last year B+LNZ sough farmer feedback on its proposal. It was supported by farmers and meat processors. The beef sector’s contribution was set by an independent panel at 6% of the response cost. The levy will not be collected for dairy cattle because dairy farmers are paying through the levy set by DairyNZ and collected by milk processors.

TESTING: A survey of beef breeding and stud herds is the next step in Mycoplasma bovis eradication, Primary Industries Ministry chief science adviser Dr John Roche says.

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Six new cases Annette Scott annette.scott@globalhq.co.nz

PAY UP: Beef farmers will pay $1.80 an animal to help pay for the Mycoplasma bovis response programme.

laboratories will use the ELISA blood test. Farmers should expect to be contacted within three weeks if results indicate that there’s possible infection and more farm testing is required. Farmers will also be told of negative results.

SIX new cases of Mycoplasma bovis have been confirmed bringing the total of confirmed properties nationally to 226. There are 117 beef farms, 57 dairy farms and 52 others, including lifestyle blocks. Of the new cases confirmed in the week to January 24, three were in the South Island and three in the North Island. A further 204 properties remain under notice of

direction where testing is under way while 264 properties are under active surveillance, being at risk of having M bovis, with testing to begin. To date 134,925 animals have been culled as part of the eradication programme with 1413 properties released from notice of direction restrictions. A total of $125 million has been paid in compensation for 1529 claims with 122 claims being processed. New claims take an average of 22 working days to be paid.

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Expo highlights agritech grunt Richard Rennie richard.rennie@globalhq.co.nz NEW Zealand agritech firms will have a prime spot at a major exhibition in Melbourne next month. The companies attending cover the spectrum of farming and food production, including virtual fencing systems, remote irrigation operations and mastitis detection technology. The evokeAg start-up exhibition will showcase emerging technology linked to farming and food with an emphasis on Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific agritech industries. Agritech New Zealand executive director Peter Wren-Hilton said a NZ contingent of more than 100 is expected to attend. He was invited to be part of the event’s steering committee to ensure a good level of NZ involvement. The combined trans-Tasman approach helps both countries’ agri-tech sectors punch above their weight on a global level. “This year we will also be hosting a NZ pavilion within the exhibition, with a very visible presence.” One of the higher profile technologies is a remote fencing

SHOWING OFF: Agritech New Zealand is hosting a NZ pavilion at this year’s evokeAg exhibition in Australia, executive director Peter WrenHilton says.

system developed alongside AgResearch with Gallagher investment. In a farming environment severely compromised by bush fires interest is expected to be strong in the release of a virtual fencing system, initially distributed in Queensland this year by Gallagher. The technology is the result of work between AgResearch and

Australian company Agersens, with Gallagher group as a strategic investor. The eShepherd technology has a GPS collar on individual cattle, fencing them off invisibly from no-go areas. The solar powered collars emit an audible and electrical alarm when livestock go beyond their defined area. AgResearch has been closely involved in trying the technology

in NZ where interest is coming from farmers with significant water course boundaries requiring fencing and intensive bull finishing operations. The collars are expected to sell in Australia for about A$300 each. Fencing for extensive Waikato drystock blocks to exclude stock from waterways is estimated at $500-$750 a hectare. EShepherd developer Ian Reilly said evokeAg showcases worldfirst technology to producers and investors. “The technology will reduce time it takes for farmers to rotate cattle but it will also be useful for natural resource managers who are trying to help farmers keep stock out of rivers or for farmers who are running stock on extensive grazing systems and want to avoid putting up fences.” A virtual boundary of a farm is created on a tablet and it feeds co-ordinates to the remote collars, defining no-go zones, with the collar alarms activated when those no-go co-ordinates are breached. Another company hoping to draw investor interest is Otago based NextFarm. It has developed a cloudbased system for monitoring and controlling networks of irrigation and effluent delivery systems,

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Rural Livestock settles its case with farmers Nigel Stirling nigel.g.stirling@gmail.com A SOUTH Island stock firm has reached four out-of-court settlements with clients of a former employee facing fraud charges. The details of the settlements between Rural Livestock and farmer clients of former livestock agent John Williams are confidential. The Serious Fraud Office in November laid 17 charges against the former high-flying livestock agent of false accounting, two charges of obtaining by deception, one of causing loss by deception and four charges of theft. The SFO alleges Williams deceived his former employer and a number of the firm’s clients in relation to transactions worth about $2 million.

We have reached confidential settlements with parties but we are not about to discuss them. Tony Sycamore Rural Livestock He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and elected trial by jury. Separate to the case against Williams, Rural Livestock has had to fight five claims from southern farmers relating to livestock transactions brokered on their behalf by its former employee. Two made it to the High Court in Christchurch but only one received a judgment.

Milton farmer Ross Clark sued Rural Livestock for $640,000 in relation to livestock deals brokered for him by Williams between 2015 and 2016. In April the firm was ordered by a judge to pay Clark $207,000 despite arguing Williams had arranged the deals without its authority. In March last year Balclutha farmer Stephen Brook sued Rural Livestock in the High Court for $1.3m in relation to deals done on his behalf by Williams. Brook’s lawyer said Williams had been in the top 5% of the firm’s agents by volume of transactions. Rural Livestock is the South Island’s largest privately-owned livestock firm with 6500 farmer clients. The firm settled its claim with Brook before a judgment was due to be issued at the end of last year.

CONFIDENTIAL: Rural Livestock has settled with four farmers over claims resulting from deals involving former agent John Williams.

Three other cases involving livestock transactions brokered by Williams for former Rural Livestock clients resulted in financial settlements before getting to court. One with a father-and-son farming partnership in Southland was reached just days before their case was to be heard in the High Court in March 2018. A Dunedin lawyer working for Rural Livestock, Tony Sycamore, said there are no more claims against the company relating to transactions brokered by Williams. When asked what the settlements had cost the company

Sycamore declined to comment. “We have reached confidential settlements with parties but we are not about to discuss them. “We do take seriously the basis on which we make commitments. “And one of them is confidentiality.” Sycamore said it is standard practice to keep all details of financial settlements confidential. Williams was remanded on bail when he appeared in the Dunedin District Court on November 21 and made a second brief appearance on January 24. He is scheduled to reappear on May 1.

For sale sign up at Fairton REAL Estate signs have taken the place of Silver Fern Farms’ Fairton meat processing plant signage on State Highway just north of Ashburton. The company confirmed the decommissioning of the defunct plant is complete and it is now seeking expressions of interest for the sale of the 32 hectare plant site. The 453ha farm owned by SFF and adjoining the Fairton plant is also up for sale. “Given we have ceased all processing at the site and have completed the decommissioning phase we are seeking expressions of interest with the view to sale,” SFF communication manager Justin Courtney said. Colliers is selling the plant and farm on behalf of the meat processing company. SFF ceased all processing operations at Fairton in May 2017. The plant’s pelthouse remained in operation until August. The farm has been an integral part of the pelthouse operations in relation to effluent disposal consents. With the closing of the pelthouse the farm is no longer required. The Fairton plant has been an institution, and one of the biggest employers, in the Ashburton district for 125 years. At peak the plant was a threechain sheep meat operation employing more than 700 staff. At the time of the closure of the processing operations the then chief executive Dean Hamilton made no bones – Fairton was an unprofitable operation and did not support new investment, Hamilton said. The company blamed its decision to close on declining

sheep numbers and the opportunity to process the consolidated volume at its Pareora site south of Timaru where SFF had recently invested $7 million to add to its capacity. Courtney said SFF is committed to preserving items from the plant that have historical interest for the local Ashburton community. Sheep farming was the cornerstone of the Canterbury

economy following the settlement in the early 1850s and the then Fairfield Freezing Works owned by the Canterbury Frozen Meat company (CFM) played an important part in processing sheep meat for Britain. The meat processing cooperative went on to become PPCS and later SFF. More information about the sale is expected to be released in the next couple of weeks.

FOR SALE: Silver Fern Farms is testing the waters for the sale of its 453ha farm and defunct Fairton meat processing plant. Photo: Annette Scott

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Big milk plant to run on wood CONVERSION of its Te Awamutu dairy plant to run on wood pellets is the latest proof of Fonterra’s efforts to drive down emissions across its sites nationally, the company says. As the country’s second-largest coal user it is investing $11 million to convert the coal boiler at the country’s sixth-largest milk plant to run on wood pellets from the start of the next dairy season. The investment will reduce Fonterra’s national coal use by about 10% and its emissions by about 84,000 tonnes annually. Sustainable energy and utility manager Linda Thompson said a number of factors came together to create a really great opportunity at Te Awamutu. But other industries and the biomass sector should take note of what will be achieved there and the amount of money Fonterra is prepared to spend to transition its sites off coal over time, she said. The company has already completed a desk-top study

GOING: The soon to be redundant fuel conveyor at the back of Fonterra’s Te Awamutu plant that straddles the main trunk railway.

across all its sites identifying the potential emission abatements available. It is now working in detail at each site to firm up the next priority projects, starting with optimisation and efficiency gains,

then looking at ways to meet the remaining steam requirement with coal, biomass or electricity. “It isn’t going to be a fast transition. “Each site has its own difficulties and complexities.”

They include physical configuration, the capacity of existing utilities and access to other fuel types. Fonterra uses more than 500,000 tonnes of coal annually making it the second-largest user after NZ Steel at Glenbrook. Most is used in the South Island where there is no piped gas supply. In 2019 coal met about 40% of the firm’s energy needs with the balance from gas, electricity and wood. Fonterra aims to cut its processing emissions by 30% by 2030 and to be net-zero by 2050. It started blending wood with coal at its Brightwater plant near Nelson in 2018 and is converting its Stirling cheese plant near Balclutha from coal to electricity. The Te Awamutu conversion will reduce to two the number of North Island plants the company runs on coal. The plant employs about 290 people and, at peak, can process three million litres of raw milk a

day. It operates three dryers and will use about 48,000 tonnes of wood pellets annually, supplied from Norske Skog-owned Nature’s Flame in Taupo. Last year Nature’s Flame secured an extra geothermal steam supply from Contact Energy to enable it to increase the plant’s output to 85,000 tonnes of pellets a year. Thompson said Fonterra could have converted Te Awamutu to gas relatively easily but the emission reduction wouldn’t have been as great. It was fortunate to be able to convert the existing boiler to 100% biomass and the project would also not have been possible if Nature’s Flame was not also able to increase its pellet supply. Fonterra has always said it would rely on supply-side partnerships to make these kinds of projects work and this is a good example of that, Thompson said. – BusinessDesk

QEII covenants near 5000 Hugh Stringleman hugh.stringleman@globalhq.co.nz PRIVATELY protected land has grown at the rate of two new QEII covenants a week, former National Trust chief executive Mike Jebson says. During the 2019 financial year a further 111 covenants were registered and brought the total number to 4640, covering a total of 187,200ha of approved, registered and formalised covenanted land. The average size of a covenant is 38ha but there is one of nearly 22,000ha in Otago. Northland has the highest number of registered and formalised covenants with 727,

followed by Waikato, 647, and Taranaki, 413. In its 2019 annual report the QEII National Trust said 300 new covenants are approved but not yet registered and formalised, bringing the total to nearly 5000 in the 42 years the trust has existed. In his last report after six years, Jebson said New Zealand is second only to the United States internationally in having the most privately protected area. That is in spite having one of the lowest levels of financial support for the efforts of landowners to protect private land. “This says a lot about Kiwis as kaitiaki of their land,” he said. The annual report covered operations of the Queen’s

Commonwealth Canopy Initiative, consisting of $1 million of grants made from 2015-18. It delivered 43 QCC covenants over primary or advanced secondary forests with a closed canopy at least 3ha in size. Collectively, they protect 2766ha of native forests ranging in size from 3.7ha to 613ha and provide habitats for many endangered species such as kiwi. The 43rd into the QCC programme was the Carol Whaley Native Bush of 17.3ha at Albany, near Auckland, and was dedicated by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in October 2018. The financial results show the trust spent $7.2m and earned

REVEALING: The amount of private land protected by covenants says a lot about Kiwis as kaitiaki, outgoing QEII National Trust chief executive Mike Jebson says.

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Novice shearers give big cheque RURAL wellbeing programme Farmstrong will benefit from $40,000 raised by the Women and Wool competition. The competition at the Royal Hawke’s Bay show last year aimed to raise awareness of mental health in rural communities. The women had never shorn sheep before signing up to the competition. Their jobs included accountant, dental therapist, optical technician, police officer and rural insurance manager. They got together every Saturday morning from March to October for training by shearers Colin Watson-Paul and Pura Smith. Maureen Chaffey was crowned the overall winner and was cloaked in a memorial korowai from the family of the late Koro Mullins. Rural insurance manager Harriet Partridge said the team’s goal was to break down the brick wall and get people talking and speaking out if they are struggling. “I’m very passionate about the rural industry. “I spend my working life insuring on-farm risks, which are often perceived only as buildings, quad bikes and stock but what matters most on a farm are the people and their families. Without them there is no business. “People are the most valuable asset any farm has but they’re often forgotten,” she said. “I think we can all benefit by making Farmstrong part of our everyday lives.”

QUEEN ELIZABETH II NATIONAL TRUST BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTMENTS 2020 The Minister of Conservation is seeking nominations for membership of the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust Board of Directors. The Minister will be seeking to appoint members to the Board who will collectively have knowledge and experience relating to governance, land and environmental management, policy, planning and analysis, financial and investment acumen, advocacy, consensus building, te ao Ma-ori, understanding of public processes and cultural awareness. In making appointments, the Minister will have regard for environmental and conservation values, the interests of rural landowners, and the interests of the Ma-ori community. There are four vacancies on the Board, including the position of Chairperson. Appointments will take effect from 1 July 2020 and will be for a term of up to three years. Additional information and nomination forms may be obtained at www.doc.govt.nz/noms-for-the-qeii-trust-board-2020 or from Rick McGovern-Wilson, email rmcgovern@doc.govt.nz or phone 027 200 5716. Nomination forms are to be sent to the Minister of Conservation c/o the address on the nomination form. Closing date for nominations is Monday 24 February 2020 at 5pm.

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Chairman will be named soon A CHAIRMAN for the group charged with reducing agricultural greenhouse emissions will be announced soon, signalling a hectic few years work to meet Government expectations. He Waka Eke Noa is an agreement between the Government and 11 agricultural organisations to measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The group must meet tight milestones or the Government will impose a processor tax on every kilogram of product. Group member and Beef + Lamb chief insight officer Jeremy Baker says

an independent chairman is being appointed soon then work will begin developing systems and a process to deliver them to farmers and growers. That will start to be rolled out next year but in the background are Government stipulated milestones that must be met. “Every year there are at least one or two milestones that must be met. There is no let-up.” The key milestone is December 31 2022 when the Government must be satisfied all farms are documenting greenhouse gas emissions using

methods approved by He Waka Eke Noa. The group must give farmers guidance on how to measure and manage emissions by January 1 2021. A quarter of farms must have a written plan to measure and manage gases by January 1 2022. A pilot of a farm level accounting and reporting system has to be completed by January 1 2024 across a range of farms and all farms must have a written plan in place to measure and manage their greenhouse gas emissions by January 1 2025.

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PICK ME: Standard-bred horses can be successful in many equestrian discipliines.

Dogs and horses at rural games THE New Zealand Rural Games expects a few more four-legged visitors this year. It supports animal welfare organisations Retired Working Dogs, Greyhounds as Pets, Life After Racing and Canine Friends Pet Therapy Dogs, which will be at the games in a bid to raise their profiles. Games founder Steve Hollander said they will bring a new dimension to the event. “Dogs and horses are a huge part of many successful farms and families and have been for generations. I’m thrilled that we’ve had sponsors come on board to help each of these charities to raise their public profile during the games,” he said. Retired Working Dogs finds homes for retired working dogs. Fundraising manager Karen Cox said some dogs come from large stations and can’t keep up with the demands of a busy working life but would suit a smaller farm or lifestyle block while others have career-ending injuries.

Greyhounds as Pets has been at the games for the past two years and represents a different kind of working dog. “The games allow us to showcase the true nature of greyhounds to families. They are the perfect pet to adopt and quickly become part of the family,” Greyhounds as Pets marketing and communications head Katherine O’Connor said. Canine Friends Pet Therapy will also attend. It’s volunteers take wellbehaved dogs into rest homes, hospices, special education units and hospitals. Manawatu events co-ordinator and Canine Friends liaison officer Ann Evans said dogs make a genuine difference to the outlook of people going through a difficult time. “For those who have retired from farm life or who are too ill to be on the farm, they really miss the daily interaction with their animals so seeing and interacting with dogs can make a huge

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difference to their outlook,” she said. Harness Racing will be at the games for the first time. “Our mission is to work with the racing industry (trainers, breeders and owners) rehoming groups, government organisations

and welfare groups to enable the care of the standard-bred horses to exceed the current animal welfare standards,” Harness Racing corporate services general manager Liz Bishop said. “Standard-breds can have

successful careers after racing in many equestrian disciplines. Our aim is to increase awareness of their suitability for showing, sports horse activities, trekking and so much more.” The games are on March 14 and 15 in Palmerston North.

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LIC delivers steady first half results LIC has delivered a steady interim result in line with expectations during the 2020 financial year, including a small rise in revenue and a small drop in first-half earnings. Revenue in the six months to November 30 was $163 million, up 1.4% from the corresponding period last year. Earnings before interest and tax were $43.1m, down 6.5% and net profit after tax was $30.3m, down 7.6%.

This is another solid result which builds on all the work we have done in recent years to transform the business. Murray King LIC The artificial breeding and farmer information company said earnings and profit were down because of the timing of expenses. “The co-operative’s guidance for underlying earnings at year-end of $21m to $25m is still expected to be above the prior year ($19.5m).” The forecast range assumed no significant climate event or milk price drop nor any major impacts from Mycoplasma bovis.

Total assets including cash, software, land, buildings and bull teams were $425m, up from $409m. Half-year results incorporate most of the revenue from the farmer-owned co-operative’s core artificial breeding and herdtesting services but not a similar proportion of total costs so are not indicative of the second half nor the full year results. “This is another solid result which builds on all the work we have done in recent years to transform the business and drive an innovation-led growth strategy to keep LIC and our farmers leading the global pastoral dairy system,” chairman Murray King said. “It requires financial strength, high-performance and a clear focus on the innovations needed on-farm to keep our customers’ farms competitive, profitable, sustainable and efficient.” LIC continued to provide the tools and services for precision farming in genetics and technological solutions. Sales in NZ reflected the move towards premium AB products like genomic bulls, sexed semen and genetics offerings in A2A2, short gestation and Wagyu. Farmers are also adopting satellite pasture management and MINDA animal recording and insights. King said farmers are using cost-effective, innovative solutions to get more on-farm value and ultimately do more with less. That was also evident in the

PROGRESS: Farmers are using cost-effective, innovative solutions to get more on-farm value, LIC chairman Murray King says.

2018-19 Dairy Statistics with farmers achieving record milk production while cow numbers

continue to decline. The LIC share price is 75c, its lowest in the past year, during

which the peak of $1 was reached just before the financial year-end on April 30.

Farm debt mediators wanted APPLICATIONS from mediation organisations wanting to take part in the new Farm Debt Mediation Scheme will be considered by the Primary Industries Ministry from this week. The scheme begins operating on July 1. “We’ve already heard from leading mediation organisations that are interested in participating,” agriculture and investment services deputy director-general Karen Adair says. If an organisation is approved it will then make sure its mediators are trained for the scheme. The Farm Debt Mediation Act became law on December 13

and brings a new approach to farm debt mediation. Adair says the scheme will help provide a way forward when a farm business is under financial stress. “It will ensure a fair mediation process takes place with an independent, neutral mediator and all the key people around the table.” In particular, the scheme is designed to address any power imbalance between stressed farm businesses and their creditors. Creditors will be required to offer mediation to farmers before they can take action on a debt default. “This provides the best chance that everyone involved

can reach agreement on a good way forward. This may be a way to turn things around or, in some cases, to wind down the business,” Adair says. “We will require mediators to have farm business and rural sector knowledge and we want good regional coverage.” The Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute and the Resolution Institute have told MPI they intend to apply. They are jointly developing a day-long seminar in mid-February to train existing mediators. If a farmer prefers, mediation can be based on tikanga Maori protocols. “This could help get better engagement and outcomes,” Adair said.

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Mum is student winner’s role model Riley Kennedy riley.kennedy@globalhq.co.nz LINCOLN University student Ngahuia Wilson is this year’s Ravensdown Hugh Williams Memorial Scholarship winner. Her commitment to the agrisector, academic achievements, innovative thinking and passion shone through, Ravensdown said. The $5000 scholarship is for Ravensdown shareholders’ sons and daughters studying for agriculture or horticulture degrees. “It is going to open a lot of new doors and new paths to the things I’m passionate about,” Wilson said. Originally from a sheep and beef farm at Gisborne, she spent a lot of her childhood mustering on horseback and helping maintain her family’s farm. That experience left her deeply passionate about the rural sector. “When I was just a baby, dad would take me out mustering on the horses in a baby carrier. “It wasn’t until my family bought our farm 15 years ago that I really had the opportunity to become more involved in farm life and started helping out with all kinds of things like fencing, yard work and mustering.” The 20-year-old is in the second

year of an agri-science degree, “I knew from a young age that the agri-science degree at Lincoln was for me. I enjoyed the South Island so it was a perfect fit.” Wilson has a keen interest in soil and plant science and hopes to work in the field. “I always thought I would go into animal health but my interest in soil and plant science began last year after learning more about it in my lectures. “It really opened my eyes up to all the opportunities that could come from having a career in that field. “It’s an area that I can definitely see myself working in after my degree, perhaps as a nutrient manager or in the science side of seed breeding, which is really exciting. “One of the things that my studies have taught me is just how important soil quality is to farming in New Zealand. “If we are going to keep growing food for the next 100 years we must make sure our soil quality is maintained. Making improvements to our country’s soil while preventing degradation and erosion has to be a top priority.” On the farm Wilson’s mother Tracy runs the 263ha hill country sheep and beef property by herself

FUTURE: Student Ngahuia Wilson wants to work to maintain soil quality so New Zealand can keep producing food.

and she sees her as a role model. “She taught me to keep strong and positive even in the tough times, which gave me something to look up too. “She also taught me even the worst days on the farm can get better. “It’s that sort of attitude that is the key to success on a farm.” She also believes Young Farmers and Teen Ag influenced her along the way. “I was one of the founders of the Teen Ag club at Gisborne Girls High School. It was awesome to bring in a bit of the farm

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Sunflowers deliver the good oil Annette Scott annette.scott@globalhq.co.nz SUNFLOWERS are colouring the Canterbury countryside as cropping farmers turn to an exciting new opportunity. The specially-bred sunflowers with seed that produces high oleic oil, a high-grade cooking oil sought by commercial food makers, has been successfully tried in Canterbury and is ready for commercial production. The Canterbury production is being driven by Rolleston firm Pure Oil New Zealand with a clear market for an end niche product. While initially for the domestic market there might be opportunity for export down the track. Pure Oil managing director Nick Murney said the oil is destined for a new market in the food manufacturing sector. Having successfully tried the specialist sunflower seed over the past couple of seasons Pure Oil has contracted cropping farmers across Canterbury for a larger area to meet the commercial product demand. “This is an exciting development with expectation at this stage that this will be a new arable crop and food product for the region.” Imported sunflower hybrid cultivars were tried to gauge crop yields and oil potential over the past two seasons with 150 hectares harvested last April.

That planting doubled this season for this April’s harvest. Murney said the oil is at the high-value end of the cooking oil market rather than competing with the big volume commodity oils. It’s also deemed a more healthy option than standard sunflower oil. And with demand continuing to grow for the new Good Oil product, the company will be looking for more growers in the future. Traditionally, any sunflowers grown in NZ have been destined for birdseed. The new variety once crushed is marketed under the Leg-Up brand in meal for horse feed. While he had looked at the new product opportunity previously Murney, who, with a team of investors, established the business in 2012, said it was a case of getting one thing right before starting another. The first thing being the finetuning the production of Pure Oil’s rapeseed oil. “Now we have that well sorted the time is right to move on and add the sunflower product. “In 2017 we did a 60ha trial, in 2018 we doubled that to 120ha and this year at 300ha we are getting into full swing with farmers keen to come on board.” While the rapeseed oil does have export markets in China, Australia and Malaysia, Murney expects, at least initially, the

GEARING UP: Pure Oil managing director Nick Murney, left, with agronomist Keith Gundry and farmer Stu Pankhurst, says the company is on a learning curve with its new high oleic sunflower oil and while it’s getting yields up the concentration will be on meeting local demand. Photo: Annette Scott

It’s a local company, local product, local market. I like to see the end product of my work on the shelves. Stu Pankhurst Farmer sunflower oil will be absorbed in the growing demand by NZ food manufacturers. “We are still learning, every year is different and until we get the yields up we will be concentrating on meeting the local demand,” Murney said. Canterbury cropping farmers have been keen to take up the opportunity to grow sunflowers as an alternative break crop. In full bloom on Stu Pankhurst’s

Aylesbury farm in central Canterbury, the sunflowers are a first for him and he’s pretty happy with how they’re shaping up. With a shorter crop rotation of 120 days, very minimal input and the beauty of the flowering crop gracing his farm, Pankhurst said it’s fitting his system well and so long as the wind and birds stay at bay he’s hopeful of three to four tonnes to the hectare at harvest. Getting up towards $900 a tonne it will also sit well in the farm budget, Pankhurst said. From a farmer perspective it does a good job as a break crop, it’s not too thirsty for water, it’s in the ground late November-early December and out by April. Pankhurst said aside from it looking pretty he was keen to get something else into his cropping rotation with his farm system growing small seeds, peas, cereals, grass and clover and over the winter finishing Te Mana lambs, a specialist breed meat lamb.

“I think it will work. It’s all looking pretty good at the moment.” “It’s a local company, local product, local market. I like to see the end product of my work on the shelves – I’m all for local,” Pankhurst said. Pure Oil operates grain handling and storage facilities with seed cleaning equipment and a large grain dryer on its Rolleston site. Farmers are still testing the harvest but so far 75% of all crops grown have been harvested with a normal combine while some farmers are choosing to make some adaptations to their combine fronts to ensure they capture all the sunflowers. “We aimed for 60,000 plants to the hectare and we have nailed that,” Pure Oil agronomist Keith Gundry said. “It’s all ticking along to plan and we welcome any farmers keen to grow for us to get in touch.”

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Wagyu project ends with success Neal Wallace neal.wallace@globalhq.co.nz A JUST-COMPLETED seven-year Primary Growth Partnership study is being credited with helping reposition marbled, grass-fed New Zealand beef for its quality instead of quantity. First Light Foods managing director Gerard Hickey says the programme’s success is also being credited with achieving the goal of paying suppliers an average of $7.25 a kilo for qualifying Wagyu beef this year. The Marbled Grass-Fed Beef project has helped drive a seismic shift in consumer perception of NZ pasture raised beef, which, in turn, has allowed First Light to nurture closer links between consumers and producers. The $23 million project, which ended late last year, received $11 million from the Ministry for Primary Industries with the balance coming from First Light Foods, First Light Wagyu NZ and Brownrigg Agriculture. The project coincided with meat industry moves to focus on payment for meat quality and its eating attributes and not solely for yield. That general shift in farmer attitude has also seen 500 First Light suppliers commit to threeyear supply contracts with the company, Hickey says. The PGP enabled First Light to test how to convince consumers to pay premium prices for the marbling and eating attributes of grass-fed NZ beef along with its other attributes of being free of genetically modified organisms and antibiotics, its provenance, health benefits and NZ’s high animal welfare standards. The project also created a new beef product from crossing Wagyu genetics over NZ dairy and Angus cows with the progeny finished on grass. First Light Wagyu beef was last year named the best beef in

the world by Forbes magazine. “The world’s best beef comes from a dairy-beef-cross cow,” Hickey said. That recognition and the results of the Marbled Grass-Fed Beef programme have given the partners a blueprint to work from.

We also plan to lead the way on improving returns to farmers. Gerard Hickey First Light Foods ”We have a proven model for the supply of calves from the dairy industry, a proven model to go directly to the markets we operate in and the knowledge and insights to produce marbled grass-fed beef year-round.” Using Wagyu genetics over dairy cows has reduced the number of bobby calves while increasing the return to breeders from $30 for a

dairy calf to $200 for a crossbred. “Working hand-in-hand with the dairy industry we’re able to ensure sufficient Wagyu-cross dairy calves are sourced each year to meet forecast market demand,” Hickey says. “Around 22,000 calves were born last year and we’re expecting to grow that number to 30,000 in the future.” First Light has created a short, direct supply chain to consumers, bypassing importers and distributors. The Steak Club is a subscription service for a small number of high-net worth United States customers who are supplied beef with a high marble score of six or above. Now the partners are using the study results to capture further premium prices. “We also plan to lead the way on improving returns to farmers, enabling sustainable farming and maintaining our laser focus on quality, transparency, welfare and caring for the environment that nurtures and grows our worldfamous beef,” he said.

QUALITY FIRST: First Light Foods managing director Gerard Hickey pays for quality ahead of quantity.

PREMIUM CATTLE: A Primary Growth Partnership study has enabled First Light Foods to capture premium prices for Wagyu cattle.

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Learning new skills is fun A TARANAKI teenager has taken out a national accolade for showing and handling dairy cattle. Lara Honeyfield, year 13 at Inglewood High School, was awarded the Holstein Friesian New Zealand Paramount Cup at the National All Dairy Breeds Youth Camp last month in Stratford. The four-day event attracted 23 participants. Honeyfield said attending the camp was such a rewarding experience. Each participant had their own heifer calf which they had to feed, groom, learn to lead on a halter and get show ring ready. “The older students took turns spending time in the cattle barn overnight, feeding and monitoring the heifers. It was lots of fun,” she said. There were workshops on animal health, breeding and showmanship skills and participants were taught how to use electric clippers to trim a heifer’s coat. The barn resembled a hairdressing salon with local

Even if you’re not fully into showing cattle it’s an awesome way to learn new life skills. Chloe Thomson Handler Holstein Friesian breeders showing students how to use hair dryers to prepare their animals. “The levels of concentration as people blow dried then trimmed the hair across their heifer’s back was intense,” Honeyfield said. “The aim is to get the line as straight as possible. Clipping is a huge skill to master and it helps enhance the animal’s appearance. “I don’t have much clipping experience so it was great to learn a few tips to make the process quicker and easier for me and the heifer.” Participants learned a range of show ring techniques to help minimise an animal’s flaws, like

TOP CAMPER: Lara Honeyfield won the prize for being the top Holstein Friesian NZ member at the youth camp.

using the halter to move its head and adjust its stance. Honeyfield received the Paramount Cup for being the top performing Holstein Friesian NZ member at the youth camp. Chloe Thomson, year 11 at Central Southland College, took out the award for best presented heifer. The 15-year-old lives on a 310-

cow dairy farm with her family at Winton and it was her first time attending the event. “I had so much fun. I learned lots of new skills, which I’ll be able to use at future cattle shows,” she said. “I love animals, especially dairy cattle. I have a passion for animal health and genetics and want to study to be a vet.

“I would recommend this event to so many people. It’s a great way to make new friends. “Even if you’re not fully into showing cattle it’s an awesome way to learn new life skills.” Jared Rutten, 16, won the Dennis Terry Memorial Trophy for most improved clipper. The event was organised and run by Holstein Friesian NZ.

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Brew hopes to cut drench use on lambs A ROTORUA probiotics company has received Government funding to try to reduce the use of anthelmintics used during lamb weaning. Biobrew got $24,000 from the Ministry for Primary Industries Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures Fund and $42,000 from the industry to test its flagship probiotic product, Calfbrew, on lambs. Managing director Andre Prassinos said extensive research shows probiotics could cut farmer dependence on regular drenches. “The aim of the trial is to use our live microbial cultures, usually used on calves, to improve gut health of lambs while maintaining and improving production and profitability. “There have been no commercial offerings to date

that have provided farmers with a strong economic return or any significant results.”

The trial also resulted in a 14-to-1 return on investment in milk production and lower mortality in the herd. Andre Prassinos Biobrew The project started in October with 200 new-season lambs being tested in Otago. The results will be measured

through common industry standards such as weight, faecal egg counts and immunological markers. Biobrew did a similar trial on calves in 2013 that produced successful results. “This trial demonstrated a positive effect on animal growth rates in calves treated with a Biobrew probiotic supplement,” Prassinos said. “The trial also resulted in a 14to-1 return on investment in milk production and lower mortality in the herd. “We have spent 10 years in the lab developing fresh, living probiotics tailored to the digestive needs of various animal groups. “Whereas the traditional freezedried microbial cultures pass through at least a part of the gut before they can begin to produce

USE LESS: Biobrew is testing its probiotic on lambs to help farmers cut drench use, managing director Andre Prassinos says.

a probiotic effect, our live, active microbes come in liquid form that keeps the bacteria alive, ensuring 100% effectiveness.” If the trial is successful Biobrew will consider making a ready-formarket product.

“We hope the positive outcomes of our trial with lambs will encourage farmers to reduce their dependence on regular drenches,” Prassinos said. Results are expected by the end of June.

Old club holds reunion ONE of the oldest Young Farmers clubs is marking a special milestone. Marton Young Farmers has survived many trials and tribulations and is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. A reunion is being held to coincide with Agri Food Week in Palmerston North in March. The two-day event will be celebrated with activities as well as a formal evening featuring memorabilia, a Young Farmers quiz and a debate between alumni and current members. It will be hosted by 2013 FMG Young Farmer of the Year and Waikato MP Tim van de Molen. With hundreds of people having been involved with the club over ADVERTISEMENT

the decades there is expected to be a large number of attendees from all over the country. Reunion organiser and club chairwoman Samantha Tennant said it is also a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the huge number of businesses, farmers and other Manawatu clubs that have all been pillars of support. “Marton has been an incredibly strong club throughout the decades. It’s withstood many challenges which saw other small clubs fold and has really proved it has grit, resilience and passion for not just farming but also rural communities,” she said. The club was formed on April 30, 1938, and started with 24 members.

It began in the days when only men were allowed to be involved and membership doubled in the first year. However, during World War II, every club across the country struggled and the number of clubs plummeted from 118 to 72. At least 40 Marton club members were on active service and at least five were killed. The club took a two-year recess in May of 1942 after a meeting drew in just four members. After coming out of hibernation in June 1944 the club had a boost in membership. “It’s incredible just to think how many people have been involved with Marton Young Farmers over the years.

STILL GOING STRONG: Alex Field, a Young Farmer of the Year finalist last year, is a member of the 80-year-old Marton club.

“It’s such a tight knit community here. If you add up members, supporters, businesses, farmers, event organisers and

vendors and everything else, there would just be thousands and thousands of people,” Tennant said.

LEGAL TALK with Barbara McDermott Can you rely on the seller’s or agent’s LIM report when buying a property?

About LIMs Anyone can apply for a LIM report. The contents of the LIM vary between Councils. However, by law the Council must include certain information in the LIM, including the special features of the land (e.g. erosion and contamination), drains, water supply, rates, documents issued by the Council, building matters, use of the land, information notified to the Council under any Act or by a network utility operator, and other information the Council considers relevant (refer to the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987). Although the LIM might contain valuable

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information about a property, it will not contain all of the information the Council holds. You may need to look elsewhere for information that’s not included in the LIM but is important in your decision to buy the property. Person obtaining a LIM can sue Council The Act provides that the LIM is sufficient evidence of the correctness of the information in it. The courts have held that Council will be liable to the person who obtains the LIM if it provides incorrect information and the person suffers loss as a result. In one case it was stated: “The information supplied in a LIM is likely to be crucial to those who seek it. They will obviously rely on the accuracy of the LIM when deciding how to proceed”. Council may not be liable The liability of the Council is not so clear if the LIM is relied on by a person who has not applied for and paid for it. For example, it is common for

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Iwi catch the horticulture wave Hugh Stringleman hugh.stringleman@globalhq.co.nz PLANTING has begun on a large avocado orchard in Maori ownership near Kaitaia, in the Far North, while debate continues over the sustainability of irrigation to keep that new development and many others in the region alive and productive. Ngai Takoto’s farming business, Rakau Ora, has started planting a 20ha orchard in the northern Sweetwater district, west of Awanui. Further planting of 40ha is planned over the next two years and 200ha in total in a decade, Ngai Takoto chief executive Rangitane Marsden said. The orchard would be a means to achieve the use of Treaty of Waitangi settlement assets to build a strong economic base for the people, he said. The Ministry for Primary Industries is a partner with Ngai Takoto, providing advice and expertise through the Maori Agribusiness Pathway to Increased Productivity Programme, now numbering 70 projects. “We are delighted the iwi is entering this high-value food sector as an excellent example of promoting whanau development,” MPI Maori agribusiness director Andrew McConnell said. Iwi member Claire Tamati has been appointed trainee orchard manager.

We are delighted the iwi is entering this high-value food sector as an excellent example of promoting whanau development. Andrew McConnell MPI Rakau Ora board member Murray Jamieson said avocados have the potential to do for Kaitaia what kiwifruit did for Te Puke in terms of the boost to the regional economy, employment and education. Ngai Takoto has harboured its funds and resources since settlement in 2012 for the horticultural opportunities and is not going to borrow for the development, he said. The orchard development is taking place towards the southern end of a 55km long region of the southern half of the Aupouri peninsula, stretching between Kaitaia and Ahipara in the south and Ngataki and Te Kao in the north. Much of the 100km long peninsula has been returned to Maori ownership over the past decade in Treaty settlements for four of the six Muriwhenua iwi, namely Ngai Takoto, Ngati Kuri, Te Aupouri and Te Rarawa. Ngati Kuri led the way into avocado orchard ownership with

the 2012 purchase of the existing Waimarama Orchard at Ngataki, a 300ha property with 60ha planted in more than 20,000 trees. Neighbouring iwi Te Aupouri at Te Kao is seeking one of the largest water consents among 24 applicants for water rights from the huge Aupouri aquifer, covering 80,000ha. It intends converting part of a 260ha beef farm into fruit growing and market gardening. Te Rawara is another applicant for a large volume, from 12 proposed well sites in the southern district, on the west coast between Waipapakauri and Ahipara. Recently it bought the Bells Produce market gardening and mandarin growing business at Pukepoto, covering 200ha and employing up to 100 people at peak times. While the Aupouri aquifer is one of the largest in New Zealand the demand for water from large avocado plantings is alleged to threaten the water quality in future from possible seawater intrusion. The first wave of planting was in the 1990s and early 2000s, centred mainly around Houhora towards the north of the aquifer. Chief among them was the giant King Avocado on 160ha and now containing 100,000 trees and the operating company, Valic NZ, is among the latest applicants for more water. Another wave of very large plantings resulted in the Motutangi-Waiharara Users Group of 17 applicants in 2017 gaining rights for 2m cubic metres a year that could be progressively drawn out subject to water level monitoring in bores. Considerable local feeling has been generated by the widespread land use change, including posts and shade cloth, and the presumption of newcomers that water will be available to make fruit production viable. The new group of 24 applicants for a collective 6.2m cubic metres annually has been notified by the Northland Regional Council and the period for submissions from existing water users has now closed. The council has said the water takes will have no more than minor effects on the aquifer, based on hydrological advice that rainfall recharging is estimated to be 374m cubic metres annually. Local objectors say the risks include the drying up of shallow bores, that wetlands could be adversely affected, including rare wildlife species, and that climate change could disrupt the recharging. Vandals have struck the largest of the recent plantings, the Mapua orchard of Murray Forlong, managed by Ian Broadhurst, a former Avocados NZ board member and manager of King Avocado. Broadhurst said shade cloth had been painted with slogans and slashed, irrigation pipes were cut and some two-year-old trees damaged.

UNDER WAY: Kaharau Pou, left, and Hone Apanui are part of the team who have put in shelter and first plantings at the new Ngai Takoto avocado orchard in Kaitaia.

He objected to being labelled a water thief when Mapua had followed the council process all the time. Avocado development in the Far North will provide many more jobs in the district and many of Mapua’s employees come from

the local towns of Houhora, Te Hapua, and Te Kao. Mapua got 30% of the water allocation in the first user group, the largest share. Under another company name, Tiri Avocados, Forlong is also seeking the third-largest

allocation in the latest consent process. A local group of objectors, called We Are Water, said none of its members caused the Mapua damage because it would reflect badly on the group and its work.

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Hailes, a meat man to the bone Danny Hailes has had plenty of variety in his 27-year career with Alliance but it now reaches a new level with his elevation to livestock and shareholder services manager. He talks to Neal Wallace.

market returns and prices paid for livestock while factoring in things like weather patterns, farmer needs, processing capacity, consumer patterns and demand. Each Friday morning various meetings of the executive team and senior managers consider a host of information including sales, marketing, pricing changes, procurement and capacity, from which emerges what they will pay farmers for livestock. “A big part is distilling what is actual information and what is noise,” he says. The real science is finding that fine line between capacity and supply, an at-times difficult art of telling a mini supply bubble from an early or late season peak. For example, there is now unseasonally high demand from farmers wanting to quit bulls well before the traditional autumn peak. Hailes was born in Lawrence in south Otago but raised in Dunedin. On leaving St Paul’s High School he worked in the commercial affairs division at the Ministry of Justice, a job that sparked an interest in law, which he studied at Otago University. On graduation he joined the Invercargill law firm AWS Law, which did work for Alliance and its subsidiary, Southland Farmers, a stock 35 Xbred Herd In-Calf Heifers BW133 PW152 firm that also sold DTC 15/7, long history, $1300 cars, trucks and Eric Heta 027 233 1687 Ref: DR1370 tractors. 243 Xbred Herd BW50 PW75 In 1993 Alliance DTC 10/7, will sell immed. In-Milk $1600 was looking for Craig Couling 027 292 6828 Ref: DH1366 an in-house legal counsel and 54 Aut Calv Fsn/FsnX Cows BW100 PW190 DTC March $1750 Hailes successfully Jack Kiernan 027 823 2373 Ref: DCO1358 applied, lured by interest in 120 Jersey Aut Calv Cows all Calv 20/3 to company law and 15/4 only. Recorded $1400 the co-operative Reuben Wright 027 284 6384 model. 200 Genuine Aut Calv Herd BW54 PW83 He initially DTC 20/2 young Xbred $1550

HEN Danny Hailes looks back over his meat industry career he quotes one statistic he says reveals much about the capability of New Zealand sheep and beef farmers. In 2004 Hailes managed the company’s newly bought and renovated Dannevirke plant where the average weight of lambs processed that season was 15.5kg. Seven years later in his last year managing the Pukeuri plant north of Oamaru the average weight of lambs processed was over 18kg. “That’s a massive shift and testimony to the great progress made by sheep farmers, the genetics they use, their animal husbandry and management.” His career with Alliance began as in-house legal counsel before he became a plant manager, commercial manager and company secretary. He now replaces Heather Stacey as livestock and shareholder services manager, a position that oversees, nurtures and maintains relationships and communication between the company, its shareholders and suppliers. His role is also central in the inexact science of matching

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worked under chief executive the late Rick Bettle and his successors Owen Poole, Grant Cuff and now David Surveyor. His work was mostly in areas of employment relations and company growth, which culminated in 2003 when Alliance bought and rebuilt the Dannevirke plant in Tararua. It was a year-long post that ended in July 2004. “It was an interesting time, our first foray into the North Island although now we have got Levin.” While other meat companies were not overly enamoured an Invercargill meat company had moved into the lower North Island, Hailes says Dannevirke achieved what was intended, supplying out of season meat. He moved back to the South Island to manage the Pukeuri plant in North Otago, a large, older-style plant. It provided a different set of challenges such as sourcing fresh water and dealing with wastewater, which in the past was pumped out to sea after minimal treatment. There was also the constant

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challenge of finding enough staff, which led them to recruit workers from Tonga and Samoa, many of whom subsequently settled in the Oamaru community. “The North Otago rugby team had a lot to thank us for,” he says of the Tongan and Samoan players who have helped make the side successful in recent years. In 2011, after seven seasons, Hailes was on the move again, this time to head office in Invercargill where he worked in a commercial role overseeing the company’s involvement in Red Meat Profit Partnership projects and sitting on the board of Deer Industry NZ. Three years later he replaced the retiring Michael Horne as company secretary, a position that involves supporting the board on its governance and corporate responsibility roles, overseeing due diligence on potential investments and risk management. Environmental responsibilities were added to the role. During his career Hailes has seen the meat industry become more co-operative to the point it is working together on many aspects of the business. The members of The Lamb Company had always co-operated in nurturing the North American market but there is now greater interaction in areas such as health and safety and joint marketing initiatives. Hailes stressed that legally companies cannot and do not

co-operate on areas such as pricing and procurement but all companies have a mutual goal of keeping staff safe and benefit from sharing information and ideas on how to do it. Alliance has started holding board meetings at plants, during which directors interact with staff and talk about workplace safety in a move designed to stress its importance.

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Hailes is optimistic about the future of red meat saying the growth of plant-based protein does not create an either-or situation. There is room for both. “There are still people who want the real thing and NZ farmers are so good at producing red meat and doing so efficiently.” There are still untapped consumers in places like India that have potential for new red meat exports. “I think farmers should feel good about the long-term outlook.”

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New markets for novel products Anzco has broadened the products it sells after research made possible by a Primary Growth Partnership. Neal Wallace reveals some of the new products and their uses that come from the carcase of a cattle beast.

EAT company Anzco has commercialised 26 new products as diverse as bones, blood and membranes for humans using research from a seven-year Primary Growth Partnership. And its FoodPlus programme has identified more than 30 others and has a further eight ingredient and 10 healthcare products under consideration for commercialisation. The $27 million Primary Growth Partnership is forecast to increase gross domestic product by $200m by 2030 and has increased jobs in the company by 102, many highly skilled and as diverse as advanced processing, technical product development and commercialisation. Anzco healthcare business manager Steve Cartwright says the project enabled the development of new markets and products for beef products previously sold to a third party or for which the company did not have a market. Chief executive Peter Conley says supplying products to the healthcare sector has been especially successful. It now supplies pericardium to major healthcare providers for use in heart-valve replacement surgery and blood for serum used in the manufacturing of vaccines. Progress in this area has been enhanced by the recent purchase of an Australian blood business. Some bones traditionally

processed into meat and bone meal now have a market as culinary stocks and for orthodontic surgery to help repair serious bone fractures. Anzco worked on the stock and broth programme with joint venture partner, Taranaki Bio Extract. The meat company has since bought a plant outside the PGP programme to develop new stock and broth for soup, sauce, gravy, pies and flavouring.

The opportunity for FoodPlus is in adding value to lowervalue parts of the carcase. Peter Conley Anzco It is a complex process with the base for a traditional Korean soup taking 12 hours to make but a new Anzco process will reduce that time. Cartwright says developing markets was a slow process because the products are lowvolume and high-quality but are high-margin business, a contrast to the meat industry’s traditional high-volume, lowmargin model. Orders can be quite small, ranging from a few hundred

kilograms to a few thousand individual items. “For a business that kills some 400,000 cattle a year it is small volume.” Even getting to the point of selling product has been a long, time-consuming exercise taking three to four years from an initial introduction to a potential buyer and making a sale. In addition to cementing normal business links time is needed to validate products and processes and meet government regulations and standards. Conley says the project was designed to do more with what is already available and ultimately improve sector profitability and viability by adding value to lowervalue parts of a carcase. “The industry has already achieved a lot with its highervalue cuts and the opportunity for FoodPlus is in adding value to lower-value parts of the carcase,” he says. Cartwright says the project was market-led and a key part was to identify customers and supply chains Anzco could supply. “Technically, some products are not new. It’s just that Anzco or New Zealand companies in general haven’t participated or they have been a raw material supplier to a third party or have not taken ownership through to the end customer,” he says. That involved tracking the supply chain for some existing products handled by a third party.

GOOD MEDICINE: Anzco healthcare business manager Steve Cartwright says supplying the healthcare sector has been especially successful.

It then identified and approached end users to supply the materials direct. Conley says lessons learned from the exercise will enable Anzco to grow and expand new product development.

“The longer-term legacy of FoodPlus is a stronger culture of innovation within the business and a continued focus and awareness of the opportunities to add value across the business.”

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EDITORIAL

Everyone must get on board

HE Farm Debt Mediation Scheme is a step closer with mediators being called on to sign up before the scheme’s launch in July. The scheme has come at a time when it’s really needed with more farmers under pressure to service more of their debt. Farmers Weekly has reported in recent weeks on the change in approach by the major banks. They’re less inclined to throw money at the sector as they once did and are insisting on capital repayments from farmers. In one sense it is understandable. Banks will feel they helped heavilyleveraged farmers through the commodity downturn of five years ago. Prices are now very good and the banks are probably thinking it’s time for farmers to knock a chunk or two off their loans while they can. While the global outlook is good, at home the regulators have the industry a little spooked and the cost of compliance is unknown. But as Scott Wishart states across the page, farming is a long game. When one stakeholder blinks it can pull down the whole house. The mediation scheme will provide a necessary check when things get really bad. It should ensure every avenue is pursued before a farming family has it’s legacy taken from it. One hopes it won’t be called into use too often. The fundamentals of New Zealand’s primary sector are fantastic, though, and with some further work it’s wellplaced to prosper in a world that demands sustainable and ethical food production systems. Realising that potential will take everyone’s commitment, from the farmers on the land to the support services through to those who provide the capital. The country and the world are demanding more from those who emit greenhouse gases and affect water quality. The industry should be excited to meet those challenges and exceed expectations but to do that it needs everyone on board.

Bryan Gibson

LETTERS

Big disease will kill exports I HAVE enormous sympathy for the Primary Industries Ministry in its struggle to get total compliance with Nait but I’m sure it’s because New Zealand farmers have never experienced the horrors of a disease caused by a virus like foot and mouth. Foot and mouth spreads on both live and dead tissue, spreads on the wind and even on the breath of veterinarians, requiring them to have standdown periods. There were 50 new outbreaks each day in the last British outbreak. Thankfully, Mycoplasma bovis is a bacterial disease and is slow to spread but this seems to have led to massive complacency from what I see at the local sale yard and from small block owners rearing stock for sale and for homekill. There are about 20 home kill services listed in greater

Waikato and it’s not their job to record if what they kill has tags or the owner is Nait compliant. Many farmers seem to have the idea that M bovis has gone, despite all the initial advice still available in advisory literature from the boffins. For example, ensuring empty pens between lots at sale yards and truck washing between trips is almost a joke and was never practical. The other joke is the ripped and dry foot disinfection pads at the sale yards. In my view the simple, basic question for MPI is why Nait was never properly promoted. It failed to make clear that when, not if, the balloon goes up with a real nasty like foot and mouth that MPI knows where every animal is between birth and death – and no exceptions. If we don’t know that – it’s curtains. NZ could not cope with a foot and mouth outbreak and we would simply have to go

out of livestock and exports. We don’t have the people, the resources, a gene bank of our top genetic embryos and, sadly, it’s now clear the attitude to fully appreciate what Nait is really about. The key question for MPI now is what have we learned from M bovis to protect the future of livestock farming? Clive Dalton Hamilton

Don’t do it SORRY Alan Emerson (Farmers Weekly, December 9) don’t let’s start a provincial party. I have a much better suggestion. Join one already in existence and re-invigorate it –one that has been in existence since before MMP and had a lot of rural/farmer support and MPs in Parliament and was even green before the title was hijacked by the Greenpeace offshoot. I stood for the attempted

reincarnation of the Country Party in 1972 (Liberal Reform) simply because I objected to Finance Minister Rob Muldoon subsidising farmers knowing full well, having just been in Britain, that eventually the then powerful union/left would find it intolerable that the, perceived, rich cockies should be given taxpayers’ money. By 1987-89 many farmers who’d ostracised me for daring to stand against National started coming to me with one comment – “You were right, wish we had listened” as rural NZ was devastated and littered with broken families and suicides and the country went into lock-down for a decade while the overseas capital-earning livestock were sacrificed to the neo-liberal god of mammon. I’ve since stood at every election bar one since 1990, Continued next page

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68 Head

68 Head Plan

89 Head Excludes ramp,Plan crush FARMQUIP

+GST

CATT

R1 80

AIL 5R

ORAN --------- 2100 25 GE ------ 00 3100

PLAN

No.

LEYA RD SY STEM CY-9 S 1-L-S TD

DRAW N DATE SCAL E SHEE T NO .

Sam

Con crete Full Area Y Wor ard=212m k Are 2 a=

08/10

/18

1:75 1 OF

SHEE T SIZ E

80 R1

Stockman 260 Head Yard niHA m ea aldC@ apac

ity

100 Head Plan

CATT FARMQ U LEYA RD SY IP STEM CY-9 S 1-L-S TD

PLA N No.

DRAW N DATE SCALE SHEE T NO .

Sam

08/10

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1:75 1 OF

SHEE T SIZ E

102 Head Plan

100 Head Plan

FROM

39,995

nHim Aead lC@ apaci

THE THIS INFORMA TIO FAR DRAW MQUIP ING N CONTA IS PRO REP INE AND RO WHOLE DUCED SHA PRIETA D IN RY TO OR LL NOT OR ANY DIS IN BE EXC DESIGN PART CLOSED Co EPT OR YELL lour Co IN USE POSSE WH OR MA SSE EN SUC NUFAC D FOR AUT BLUE OW------ de H USE TURE HORIS S DIR ATION ECT WR R GREE --------- -1400 ITT FRO M FAREN RED N ------ - 1800 MQUIP ---.

Stockman 130 Head Yard

AIL

31,995.00

rampCurved Tub 46 +GST Head Excludes Plan with

R18

Con crete Full Are HT Y a Work aRrd=212 m2 80 Are1a =

5 RAIL

21,995

26 Head Plan

.00

ORAN --------00 25 GE ------ 00 3100

FROM

THE THIS INFORMA TIO FARM DRAW ING N CO REPR QUIP AN IS PR NTAIN D SH OPRIE ED IN WHOL ODUC TARY ED OR ALL NOT ANY E OR TO DIS IN BE EXCE DESIGN PART CLOS Co ED IN OR YELL lour Co US POSS PT WH OR MA EN SU NUFA ED FO AUTH ESSES R CT BLUE OW------ de ORISA DIRECCH USER URE T WR TION GREE --------- -1400 FROM ITTEN FARM RED N ------ - 1800 QUIP. -- 21 ---

R18

5 RAIL

26 Head Plan

FROM

.00 +GST

Excludes ramp, catwalk timber, crush

$ 6

        

     

59,995 160 Head Plan

     





 





 

260 Head Plan

.00 +GST



 





 















5 160 Head Plan

260 Head Plan

350 Head Plan

500 Head Plan





350 Hea

Excludes ramp, catwalk timber, crush



 



Farmhand Vetless Cattle Crush Farmhand Vet Crush

Farmhand Vetless Farmhand Farmhand Vetless Cattle Crush FarmhandVet Vet Crush Crush Cattle Crush • • • • • • • •

• Economical crush for weighing and handling • Farmhand walkthrough headbail • 50 x 50 x 4 base frame • One piece gates on both sides • Hot dip galvanised • Heavy duty steel floor • Single sliding entry door

5,195.00

Economical crush for weighing and handling Farmhand walkthrough headbail 50 x 50 x 4 base frame One piece gates on both sides Hot dip galvanised Heavy duty steel floor Single sliding entry door Vet access gates

+GST

Farmhand Vetless Cattle Crush Farmhan

6,295.00

+GST

Optional offside draft handle $495.00+ GST

Farmhand Vetless Cattle Headbail Crush Farmhand VetSliding Crush Headbail Stockman Gate Farmhand Headbail Farmhand Stockman Headbail Stockman Sliding GateStockman

Farmhand Headbail Farmhand Headbail Farmhand Handler Farmhand Walkthrough Swingbail Walkthrough Swingbail

hand Vetless Crush With walkthrough

Handler

Farmhan

Farmhand Handler With swingbail/headbail - Swing Headbail

• Great for lifestyle blocks or small farms needing an economical cattle handling area • Headbail and railed sides

• Great for lifestyle blocks or small farms needing an economical cattle handling area

Farmhand Vetless Cattle Crush Farmhand Vet Crush

2,995

3,190 Farmhand Vetless Cattle Crush

Farmhand Handler $ .00

Farmhand .00 Handler - Swing Headbail +GST

+GST

Farmhand Vet C Farmhand Vetless Cattle Crush Farmhand Vet Crush

Add side gate for $400.00+ GST

Farmhand Handler - Swing Headbail

Farmhand Vetless CattleHandler Crush Farmhand Vet Crush Farmhand

Farmhand Yard Panels Farmhand Cattle Yard Farmhand Slam - Bundle ofCalf 10 Mate Auto Calf Weigh Crate Latches Gates - Single Draft

h Crate

Drafter Yard Panels Farmhand Cattle Yard Farmhand Slam • Weighs calves upFarmhand to 120kg - Bundle of 10 Latches Gates Calf mate Auto Calf Weigh Crate Farmhand Farmhand

Calf Weigh Crate - 3-Way Draft • Weighs calves up to 120kg Calf Weigh

Crate

- Single Draft

• Weighs calves up to 120kg

Calf Weigh Crate

Drafter

Headbail Walkthrough

Calf Mate Auto

- Single Draft CattleDrafter Farmhand Vetless Crush Farmhand Vet Crush • Weighs calves up to 120kg

Farmhand Curved Force Tub

.00 $ .00 2,995 11,995 Calf Dehorning Bail Force Tub Farmhand Curved $

+GST

Walkthrough

Swingbail

+GST

Calf Dehorning Bail • Also weigh using Calf Dehorning Bail Farmhand600mm Headbail Farmhand load bars

Headbail Swingbail

Stockman Sliding Gate Farmhand Headbail Farmhand Headbail • Designed for fast efficient Calf Mate Auto Stockman Sliding Gate Stock Farmhand Headbail Farmhand Headbail Stockman Headbail Stockman Sliding Gate Farmhand Headbail Farmhand Headbail weighing and 3-way drafting Walkthrough Swingbail Swingbail Drafter Walkthrough Swingbail Walkthrough for large herds • Auto weighing and drafting • Weighs up to 160kg

Farmhand Cattle Yard Stockman Gates Sliding Gate

Farmhand Loading Ramp Calf Dehorning Bail

.00 $ .00 13,995 895 Farmhand Loading Ramp +GST

Farmhand Slam Yard Panels Farmhand Heavy -Farmhand Farmhand Cattle Bundle of 10 Latches Farmhand Slam Slam Farmhand Farmhand Farmhand Cattle YardYard Farm Farmhand Cattle

Duty Slam Latches

GatesHeadbail • Includes mounting brackets Stockman Sliding Gate StockmanGates Headbail

n Vetless Cattle Crush

+GST

- Post to post - Post to rail - Rail to rail

Yard Gates Latches Latches • 1800mm, 2100mm, 2500mm, 2700mm, 3100mm (L)

15.00 5 19MM $Farmhand Farmhand Curved Force Tub 30.00 Loading Ramp3 25MM $ Curved $ $ Loading Farmhand Force Tub.00 Farmhand LoaR Farmhand Force TubFarmhand 35.00Curved 795.00 295 5 3 14MM

+GST

1,195.00

+GST

- Bundle of 10 - Bundle

Farmhand Cattle Yard Farmhand Slam 6 Latches Gates

PRICED FROM

+GST

Farmhand Yard Panels

- Bundle of 10

Farmhand 10 Head Yard Farmhand 10 Head Yard

Farmhand 5 Head Yard

Farmhand Yards

• • • • •

• 1800mm high panels • 7 rail multi-purpose for cattle and sheep • 70mm x 40mm rail • Farmhand walkthrough headbail • Farmhand sliding race gate • Farmhand adjustable loading ramp (optional) • Galvanised construction • Kitset delivered to main depot • Available to order through all Farmlands branches

7-rail multi-purpose for cattle and sheep Farmhand walkthrough headbail Farmhand sliding gate Hot dipped galvanised Kit set delivered to main depot

Farmhand 10 Head Yard

Farmhand 25 Head

Farmhand 20 Head Yard

(Approximately 5 head yard size, depending on animal size)

4,295

.00 $ +GST (FH5) Farmhand 20 Head Yard

Farmhand 25 Head Yard

Farmhand 10 Head Yard Farmhand 10 Head Yard

• • • • •

Farmhand 20 Head HeadYard Yard Farmhand 20

7-rail multi-purpose for cattle and sheep Farmhand walkthrough headbail Farmhand sliding gate Hot dipped galvanised Kit set delivered to main depot

• • • • •

7-rail multi-purpose for cattle and sheep Farmhand walkthrough headbail Farmhand sliding gate Hot dipped galvanised Kit set delivered to main depot

Farmhand 25 Head Yard

Farmhand 20 Head Yard (Approximately 10 head yard size, depending on animal size)

Farmha

(Approximately 20 head yard size, depending on animal size)

4,795.00 +GST

(FH10-1)

Farmhand 32 Farmhand 3220 Head Farmhand HeadYard Yard

6,495.00 +GST

(FH20)

Head Yard HeadFarmhand Yard 2512mtr Farmhand Farmhand Horse Pen 12mtr Ho

Farmhand 32 Head Yard

Farmhand 80 Head eYard en Farmhand 12mtr Hors P

• • • • •

(Approximately 32 head yard size, depending on animal size)

7-rail multi-purpose for cattle and sheep Farmhand walkthrough headbail Farmhand sliding gate Hot dipped galvanised Kit set delivered to main depot

(Approximately 32 head yard size, depending on animal size) DRAWN

M. Z

DATE

31-05-16

SCALE

FH - 32 R

SHEET NO.

S/G

*Excludes loadingA3ramp

S/G

H/B

S/G

BLUE ---------- 1800 *Excludes loading ramp GREEN -------- 2100

S/G

Farmhand 32 Head Yard

7-rail multi-purpose for cattle and sheep Farmhand walkthrough headbail Farmhand sliding gate Hot dipped galvanised Kit set delivered to main depot

S/G

• • • • •

Farmha

S/G

SHEET SIZE

N.T.S.

H/B

25 H/B

1 OF 1

Farmhand Yard Panels Farmhand Farmhand Loading .00 .00 $FarmhandCurved $ 32 Head Yard 12mtr+GST Horse Pen Force Tub +GST (FH32) Bundle of 10Farmhand Ramp ) Yard Pane Farmhand Curved(FH80Farmhand

9,495

BLUE ---------- 1800 GREEN -------- 2100

BLUE ---------- 1800 BLUE GREEN -------- 2100

---------- 1800 GREEN -------- 2100

M. Z

DATE

31-05-16

SCALE

FH - 32 R

18,995

DRAWN

SHEET NO.

BLUE ---------- 1800 GREEN -------- 2100

SHEET SIZE

N.T.S.

1 OF 1

FH - 32 R

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS PROPRIETARY TO FARMQUIP AND SHALL NOT BE SHEET SIZE REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED IN BLUE ---------- 1800 OR IN PART OR USED FOR ANY DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE GREEN -------- 2100 N.T.S. EXCEPT WHEN SUCH USER 1 OF 1 POSSESSES DIRECT WRITTEN AUTHORISATION FROM FARMQUIP.

DRAWN

M. Z

DATE

31-05-16 WHOLE

BLUE ---------- 1800 GREEN -------- 2100

SCALE

SHEET NO.

FH - 32 R

M. Z

DRAWN DATE

SCALE

SHEET SIZE

SHEET NO.

31-05-16

N.T.S.

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS PROPRIETARY TO

FH 80 - L

1 OF 1

THIS DRAWING IS PROPRIETARY TO

REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED INSHALL NOT BE FARMQUIP AND 31-05-16 REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART OR USED FOR WHOLE OR IN PART OR USED FOR DESIGN ANY DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE N.T.S.OR MANUFACTURE WHEN SUCH EXCEPT USERWHEN SUCH USER POSSESSES DIRECT WRITTEN 1 OF 1DIRECT WRITTEN POSSESSES AUTHORISATION FROM FARMQUIP. AUTHORISATION FROM FARMQUIP.

DATE

SCALE ANY

M. Z

DRAWN

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN FARMQUIP AND SHALL NOT BE DRAWN M. Z SHEET SIZE

EXCEPT SHEET NO.

DRAWN

M. Z

DATE

31-05-16

DATE

FHFH- 80 32- LR

SHEET SIZE

SCALE

SHEET NO.

N.T.S.

31-05-16

SHEET 1 OFNO. 1

N.T.S.

1 OF 1

Farmhand Curved Farmhand Yard Panels Farmhand BundleRamp of 10 Force Tub Farmhand Loading Farmhand Curved FRP Catwalk Grating E Bundle of 10 and LoadingRamp HIL Force SWTub TOCKS rmhand Yard Panels Farmh Add loading ramp for $3,195.00 + GST (Plus freight)

Add loading ramp for $3,195.00 + GST (Plus freight)

IN THE INFORMATION CONTAINED Y TO THIS DRAWING IS PROPRIETAR NOT BE FARMQUIP AND SHALL IN REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED USED FOR WHOLE OR IN PART OR RE MANUFACTU OR DESIGN ANY EXCEPT WHEN SUCH USER POSSESSES DIRECT WRITTEN FARMQUIP. AUTHORISATION FROM

BLUE ---------- 1800 GREEN -------- 2100

ed Curv Far LAST Force Tub

Force Tub mhand • 3.2m diameter curved tub • Partially sheeted to provide visual barrier • Man gate access • Safety latching system • Hot dip galvanised • Easily incorporated into any Farmhand yard BLUE ---------- 1800 GREEN -------- 2100 system

Farmhand Curved Force Tub $

2,295

.00 +GST PLUS FREIGHT

DRAWN

M. Z

DATE

31-05-16

SCALE

SHEET NO.

FH - 32 R

SHEET SIZE

N.T.S.

1 OF 1

Fibreglass reinforced polymer sheets Fa Gritted surface for non-slip protection inhibitors dle of 10 un BUV 38mm thick, 38 x 38mm mesh

• • • • • •

• Adjustable height ramp

Ramp

Attach onto existing catwalk brackets Catwalk brackets and fixing clamps also available • Sheet size 2405 x 915mm THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS PROPRIETARY TO FARMQUIP AND SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART OR USED FOR ANY DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE EXCEPT WHEN SUCH USER POSSESSES DIRECT WRITTEN AUTHORISATION FROM FARMQUIP.

DRAWN

M. Z

DATE

31-05-16

SCALE

FH - 32 R

SHEET NO.

SHEET SIZE

N.T.S.

1 OF 1

Farmhand Yard Panels Farmhand Loading Fixing brackets Ramp Bundle of 10 $ .00 $

329

.00

+GST PER SHEET

EACH + GST

3,195.00

+GST PLUS FREIGHT

Bullmax Post Driver Bullmax Grease Gun Bullmax Earth Auger Bullmax Eart Use for Y Posts, Earth Pegs, 18V portable Grease Gun Vineyard Posts, Ground Pegs with Spare Battery

One man earth auger

Two man earth a

Bullmax Post Driver Bullmax Grease Gun Bullmax Earth Auger Bullmax Earth Auger Use for Y Posts, Earth Pegs, 18V portable Grease Gun

Vineyard Posts, Ground Pegs Bullmax Post Driver

One man earth auger

with Spare Battery

• Powerful 40CC 4-stroke engine • Includes interchangeable 45mm, 55mm, 73mm and 80mm sleeve heads • Lightweight with anti-vibration comfort-plus handle • 1500-2000 blows per minute. Impact energy up to 45J

• • • •

Powerful 2-stroke, 68CC engine Commercial quality Heavy duty gearbox 150mm, 250mm, 300mm auger sizes included • 450mm extension bar • Recoil impact spring • Also available: 1 Man Earth Auger $799 + GST

.00 .00 .00 995 995 +GST

Two man earth auger

Bullmax Earth Auger

349 349

BMPD-65-2 BMPD-65-2

BMPD-65-2

BMGG-18V-1.3

799

BMGG-18V-1.3

.00 .00 899 799 899 .00 899 .00 $

.00

+GST

BMEA-52-2

BMEA-68-1

BMEA-52-2

Bullmax Compressor Bullmax Compressor Bullmax Generator Bullmax Compressor Farmhand Round Horse Pens ShelterShed Portable petrol Bullmax Compress Kohler 4-Stroke Petrol Portable electric 320 FAD 385 FAD Bullmax Generator

Kohler 4-Stroke Petrol

Portable electricShelter 320 for: FAD

Portable petrol 385 FAD

Calves, horses, sheep, lambs, alpacas Storage for: Hay, farm implements, bikes and more!

• Kitset, easy bolt together design, quick to install • Round pens include 2100mm W • 12, 15, 18 & 20 meter round pens • Comes with steel colour x 5 rail panels and 1 high top gate • Kitset easy pin together system cladding for roof and 3 sides • Heavy duty 50 x 50 RHS PRICED FROM galvanised steel frame • Lower walls clad with 18mm plywood insert +GST • 3000mm W x 3000mm D x 2200mm H BMC-E-320

3990 795

.00

1,595

BMG-3000

Optional ground spikes $15.00 each

1,595

795

EW N PRODUCT

2,995.00

+GST

BMC-P-385KITSET + FREIGHT

BMC-P-385

BMC-E-320

BMG-3000 Promotional offers valid until 31st March 2020. Not to be used in conjunction with any other finance offers. See finance T&C’s for details. Finance terms facilitated by UDC and Heartland Bank. Many products shown are manufactured to order so standard Farmquip leadtimes and freight apply. Freight charged on all orders unless otherwise stipulated. Cattle yards pricing excludes concrete and site works.

OTHER OPTION

20L

99.95

SAVE* $66.00

10% FREE

1009674

PROPLAN PLAN PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE WITH PRO WITH OPTIPOWER 20KG OPTIPOWER 20KGOR ORPRO PROPLAN PLAN PERFORMANCE EXTREME PERFORMANCE EXTREME32/30 32/3018KG 18KG 54 | 1038406, 1038467

54 | 1038406, 1038467

$$109.95 .95

FAR_09556

109

INCL. GST SAVE $50.90 INCL. GST

GULF SUPERFLEET SUPREME GULF SUPERFLEET SUPREME 15W-40 200L 15W-40 200L

GALLAGHERVOLT VOLTCURRENT CURRENTMETER METER GALLAGHER ANDFAULT FAULTFINDER FINDER AND | 1011904 8484| 1011904

| 1009673 449449 | 1009673

.00 899.00 899

SAVE $50.90

INCL. INCL. GSTGST SAVE $400.95 SAVE $400.95

PROFENCE PROFENCE HIGH HIGH TENSILE TENSILE WIRE WIRE 2.5MM 2.5MM 39 39 || 1010841 1010841

79.95

.95 169.95 169

INCL. GST INCL. GST SAVE $63.04 SAVE $63.04

INCL. INCL. GST GST SAVE SAVE $15.55 $15.55

0800 200 600 www.farmlands.co.nz *Terms and Conditions apply. Savings and Discounts based on normal retail price. While stocks last. Prices valid from 1st – 29th February 2020.

GALLAGHER THREE-WAY AUTO DRAFTER, TW1 SCALE AND LEAD-ON RACE COMBO 6,999 | 1009322, 1022924, 1040350

DELFAST 4.00MM CORDLESS POST STAPLER WITH 2 X 2V LI-ION BATTERIES AND CHARGER

INCL. GST

214 | 1000458 ^A0073

1,999 | 1007333

999 | 1040363

.95

CYDECTIN® SELENI DRENCH FOR SHEEP

PROMAX MIST GREEN WATER TANK 30,000L

.00

.95

Opinion

FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – February 3, 2020

Banks take advantage of farmers Scott Wishart

URAL banking is in an interesting space. We’ve got pressure coming from a number of directions, be it viability of some highly indebted farmers, Reserve Bank capital overlays or bank shareholders wanting increased returns. Recently there has been a lot of publicity around the capital overlays. The crux is that, in many cases, lending in the rural sector has exceeded what farmers can afford and, therefore, isn’t earning the banks the right return for the risk they carry. The Reserve Bank is right to want it rectified. Put simply, there are two ways this can be achieved. Banks either adopt a long-term view and support the farmers who are making improvements and inroads into their debt, thus heading towards a reduction in risk and therefore an increase in bank return, or they increase interest rates to match the high level of risk they are enduring. That, however, does nothing to help remedy the farmers’ underlying issues. Unfortunately, what we are seeing is more of the latter. The banks have nearly seven years to implement the increased capital requirements, which, in theory, should mean gradual repricing over the same period. What we are actually seeing, though, is bank leaders pushing their rural teams to either meet these return hurdles now or decline proposals to finance or refinance. Not surprisingly, this is affecting farmers significantly. At NZAB we are dealing with a lot of farmers – equating to about 3.2% of the market by share of debt. That gives us some good

The

Pulpit

insights to what is going on. Our primary objective in our engagements is to enhance the banking relationship by ensuring farmers have a plan, are reducing their risk and, as a result, getting what they rightfully deserve.

Evidently the bank is prioritising its own profit margins over the long-term rehabilitation of the farmer.

As a recent example, we have a client who has made significant improvements to the farming business over 18 months. They have gone from running at a loss to being in a position where they have been able to start repaying principal over a 20-year period – a great outcome for all parties involved. There is a flip side to this success, however. As part of the process we sat

down with the bank and were told that for it to support the refinance of existing facilities, the margin would need to lift by 1%. Our client was already paying a high margin. That 1% reduced the cash available for principal repayments from $350,000 a year to $240,000. They no longer meet the criteria for long-term support as a result. Evidently the bank is prioritising its own profit margins over the long-term rehabilitation of the farmer. We have to ask ourselves “Is this fair and reasonable?” I really feel for the front-line rural bankers. They are people we work closely with and genuinely want the best for the farmers they deal with and will work diligently to identify the best deal they are authorised to offer. This isn’t something they want to do, it’s a directive from the top – the banks’ leaders. It’s easy to say the market will sort this out – just refinance to another bank. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple any more. The client mentioned above is a DANGER: Banks are forcing farmers into more precarious financial positions than is classic example of where necessary, Scott Wishart says. their farming business has turned a corner but their who are there through thick and trading history doesn’t yet reflect Who am I? thin or the rogues who prioritise that in their financial accounts. Scott Wishart is the managing maximising their own bottom So, they’re stuck. director of brokerage and financial line at the expense of their loyal Their bank knows that and is services firm NZAB. farming customers? taking advantage. They will eventually need The question that keeps coming Your View reigning in by regulators and to mind through all of this is governments. “Where’s the leadership?” Got a view on some aspect of Rural lending in New Zealand What do the rural banks want to farming you would like to get across? is a long game and loyalty is be known for when we eventually The Pulpit offers readers the chance paramount. get ourselves through this rural to have their say. Let’s hope the banks’ leaders funding crisis? farmers.weekly@globalhq.co.nz Phone 06 323 1519 start to open their eyes to this. The long-term stable partners

LETTERS Continued from previous page always hoping to promote/ protect the family farm, of which there were 120,000 meat and wool and 60,000 dairy in 1964. There are now less than 20.000 in each category, many of them corporate and even overseasowned along with much of our downstream infrastructure/ processing industry and a corresponding loss of political clout. Family farms lost equate with around half a million loss of intergenerational experience/ knowledge off the land and a generation who grew up wanting nothing to do with the misery they saw on the farm throughout that great experiment foisted on the country by Roger Douglas, Richard Prebble and Geoffrey Palmer, to be continued under National as their acolyte-infested Federated Farmers made out to be the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff without a first-aid kit and were no more than party puppets. I was one of the many who

Letters to the Editor dumped their Feds membership. I suggested in 1990 that the $250 odd million of Meat and Wool Board (farmers’) funds be used as seed-money for a new Rural Bank. Jim Anderton got Kiwibank going with less. The $250m was wasted as sheep numbers plunged and the worldrecognised Woolmark was lost along with the liquidation of millions of sheep and jobs, to be replaced by dairy which now needs foreign labour. What a sour joke. So don’t let’s start a provincial party. Let’s throw our now muchdiminished voice in with one that had common sense (sorry, out of date wording) green policies worked out long before the Greenpeace tag-on Greens were even hatched. A party that is sincerely worried about the inequality caused by corrupted tax policies that punish the productive and less well off by allowing those who can afford tax evasion to take advantage – spend $100 at the supermarket to feed a family and get $85

worth of groceries but spend that same $100 on buying shares/ forex trading and you get full face value, the total yearly trade of which if taxed at half a cent would yield Treasury over $6 billion. However, those who can afford that gambling cannot afford half a cent – get a life. What’s new in my Kaikoura electorate over the last three decades? Nothing but patched up roads and infrastructure. New? Nothing. Even the one-way bridge is still on State Highway 1. Why? Because it is perceived as a safe seat – for National so don’t do anything. Let’s put rural votes behind real common-sense policies where substance overrides symbols and reality not theory rules. Fix the Resource Management Act. Members formulate/dictate policy so let’s do this. Join now. Until we take their votes nothing will change. John McCaskey Social Credit Waipara

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26 FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – February 3, 2020

Climate module is simplistic Alternative View

Alan Emerson

POLITICIANS and generals like to exploit the Christmas season. For example, in 1776 George Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night surprising and defeating the British-led forces. More recently Argentina claimed the Falklands and the Soviets invaded Afghanistan. In New Zealand over the Christmas break we had a review of the Emissions Trading Scheme announced and we found out about a climate change module for primary schools. Like the Soviet attack on Afghanistan politicians like to get the unpalatable out from under the carpet when the country is full of Christmas cheer. It usually works. I’ve ploughed through the primary school module Climate change – prepare today, live well tomorrow. I wasn’t impressed. For a start, I was proudly told the module was trialled at South New Brighton School. That school is on a thin finger of land between the ocean and the estuary, not far from the sewerage ponds. They will be acutely aware of climate change. Why the public and interest groups weren’t told of the pilot

and asked for input is beyond reason and smacks of both arrogance and hidden agendas. My main concern is the emotive approach, the ability of the module to create anxiety and the apparent wish to instill students with a missionary zeal over climate change and possible mitigation options. Federated Farmers climate change spokesman Andrew Hoggard has taken exception to the parts concerning meat and dairy and I agree with him. It is at best simplistic and at worse working to a personal agenda. The part on less meat and dairy is extensive and persuasive, especially to young, impressionable minds but perhaps that’s the aim of the programme. Telling youngsters to eat less meat and dairy products begs the simple question, compared with what? If a person on the breadline has just one meat meal a week should they stop that? Should a youngster take a stand and refuse school milk with the damaging health effect that action would have. Why should youngsters, many of whom we are told are obese, stop meat and dairy and instead fill up on buns, cake and coke. As I’ve said, the resource is simplistic. Additional actions these young minds are bombarded with are to fly and drive less. How practical is that? It gets to the ridiculous stage by suggesting these school children pay to offset their carbon footprint when flying.

BRAINWASHING: Should a youngster take a stand and in the interests of ideological purity refuse school milk with the damaging health effect that action would have?

One could respectfully ask what that will achieve other than to inflate the airlines’ profit or having them supposedly mitigating their carbon footprint by planting good farmland in trees. They are also told to reduce their electricity use, which, again, I have a problem with. Electricity in New Zealand is clean and green. Would our educators sooner have their pupils burning coal to keep warm? The youngsters are also told to buy local and second hand, which I don’t have an overall problem with other than to suggest, once again, it’s simplistic. Will the Fendalton mother go to the op shop to buy her son’s Christ’s College uniform second hand? Will she do the same for her

daughter to grace the hallowed halls of St Margaret’s? Further, I’m unaware of any major local clothes manufacturer and locally made clothes will inevitably be considerably more expensive than those made in Asia. That says the schools programme is also elitist. Pupils are told to plant trees and get involved with forest restoration, which won’t achieve much except making Shane Jones happy. Greta Thunberg is quoted, lauded even. My issue is she says there’s a problem but offers no solutions. That isn’t helpful. My further issue is the resource is wrong in fact. According to eminent agricultural scientist Dr Jacqueline Rowarth and nutrition scientist

Dr Graeme Coles a person getting minimum amino acid requirements from plant-based foods excretes more climate damaging material, primarily nitrous oxide, than a person eating meat and dairy. The additional carbon footprint is equal to two return flights a year between NZ and London. It is massive. The issue is that plant-delivered protein is of considerably lower nutritional value than animalbased protein, a fact the resource ignores. There are other issues as well, such as the massive wastage with plants. Why the education programme sweeps that under the carpet is beyond belief. Briar Lipman of the NZ Initiative is surprised the resource can so liberally mix science and political activism and Act MP David Seymour describes it as state-organised bullying. They both have valid points. So, my view is the resource is simply state-sponsored propaganda. It was released surreptitiously during the Christmas rush with the hope people wouldn’t notice. It is emotive and lacking in fact. It has no place in our education system. So please sign the Feds’ petition today. In the meantime, I can’t wait for next Christmas to see what chicanery the Government will shower upon us.

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

Virus’ effects felt close to home From the Ridge

Steve Wyn-Harris

THIS new coronavirus from Wuhan, a city of 11 million people, is becoming more concerning by the day and causing seemingly not unjustified hysteria. Early in the new year when I heard news a couple of people had died from a new virus from a city in China I’d never heard of had me thinking someone knew this was a potentially big thing. After all, more than 20,000 people die every day in that country so this must be important. And now, a month later, the issue is rapidly gathering steam. We are already seeing the effects of efforts to nip it in the bud but more on that later. With a world population closing in on eight billion and the greatest mobility of humans in history

it surely is just a matter of time before there is a serious pandemic that sweeps across the globe. Rats in a cage comes to mind. From the planet’s perspective and all the millions of other species we share it with a major culling of humankind can’t come soon enough. From humanity and an individual viewpoint it would be a devastating experience. Will it be this one or another virus in the future? Will 21st century science overcome all the other contributing factors of modern life making this sort of thing inevitable? These, of course, are the big questions. Coronaviruses cause the common cold. They are not influenza which is also deadly to humans. If you are fretting about the Wuhan coronavirus but not had your annual flu jab you have got your priorities wrong. Influenza kills more than 50,000 unvaccinated people each year. I’ve had proper flu twice and after the second experience have had a jab every year. I don’t want to repeat the ordeal and am not keen on dying any time soon. But this is not to underestimate

what could happen with this novel cold virus. At the time of writing there have been just 6000 confirmed cases and 130 deaths but, of course, it could be much higher and it could escalate quickly.

We need to keep destocking and getting prime stock killed yet the pipeline is rapidly filling.

Wuhan has been isolated by the Chinese authorities to try to curb the spread but too late, I’d say. In just the few hours between the announcement of the lockdown and its enforcement 300,000 people took to their scuppers and fled the city. And given that the city has direct international flights with all the major cities of the world the genie might be already out of the bottle. There is some evidence this coronavirus is infectious for a week or so before people show

any symptoms of illness. And, like any virus, you will get individuals who are asymptomatic – they have the virus yet don’t get sick but can transmit it. It’s all very well sticking a thermometer into plane passengers’ ears but if they haven’t started to get crook you won’t pick them up. Viruses are clever little beggars. I had a look at the World Health Organisation’s recommendations for avoiding this virus and note it suggests avoiding sex with live wild or farm animals. I would have thought that’s decent advice for any time. Scientists will be rapidly working on getting a vaccine for this particular virus. It will be interesting to see if the antivaxers hold their nerve or take the sensible option. Apparently, a lot of them quietly had their kids vaccinated during the measles outbreak recently. The first economic impact we have seen is on the tourism industry with wide-scale cancellations of inbound tourists affecting tourist hot spots. Outbound numbers will rapidly drop if this concern about the virus escalates.

My sister and her husband are commercial crayfishers and the Chinese New Year has the best prices of the year. But China has said no to any live crayfish because no one is gathering for celebrations so suddenly they have no income at all. And then there is the meat industry. China has shut up shop and the onshore chillers and freezers are starting to fill quickly as Northland and Waikato are heading into drought and many other regions, like mine, are not far behind. We need to keep destocking and getting prime stock killed yet the pipeline is rapidly filling. Just when we thought the big fall in schedules had come to an end the supply and demand curves are rapidly shifting. It just goes to show how things in the modern world of globalisation can change rapidly. Uncertain and anxious times are ahead.

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

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – February 3, 2020

Urban disconnect is your problem Sarah Perriam I UNDERSTAND farmers’ and growers’ self esteem is at a pretty dire level, driven by a they-hate-us perception. And I don’t need a dressing down on why farmers and growers might think that. I lived emotionally through the 2017 election campaign as a rural broadcaster in a liberal Auckland newsroom and flatted with an American vegan. My biggest lesson was they don’t know what they don’t know – just like you have no idea about the struggles of living in an apartment building. So when I was recently updated on the poor uptake of farm registrations for the forthcoming Open Farms initiative on March 1 because farmers believe it’s not their job to fix the rural-urban divide and that they pay levies for that, I wanted to drop the mic and walk out of this role representing the farming community to the wider public. Open Farms is a wonderful concept to encourage all Kiwi

families to reconnect with the land and learn how we farm in partnership with nature and is the most encouraging vision we have had in a decade. By opening up our gates to city families for one day we can have a ripple effect of new knowledge that will address this disconnect.

Come on rural New Zealand, let me know how you are not your own worst enemy.

Yet a dozen farms have signed up and many of them are market gardens. Come on rural New Zealand, let me know how you are not your own worst enemy. I can sense the email excuses filling my inbox as I write. There are many legitimate reasons farmers might not participate in a concept like this.

I respect that. However, the team at Open Farms, backed by the industry, has done a wonderful job of providing all the toolkits, checklists and frequently asked questions covering topics such as health and safety, biosecurity and insurance on its website. There is no one-size-fits-all format for Open Farms events and you set your own visitor numbers in your event description and your own rules about the day, like no dogs. It is a great opportunity to do a shearing or milking demonstration, show off your riparian planting and dog trialling skills. I cannot imagine that this would not lift your self-esteem. Be proud of what you do every day in isolation with a curious, captivated audience who want to come and tell you how proud they are of you. I understand opening up the farm will take a bit of a leap of faith but why don’t you believe it’s important for all Kiwis to talk honestly about our land, food and farming – the successes and the challenges. We’re all connected

LET THEM IN: Farmers must open their gates and talk honestly about their land, food and farming – the challenges and the successes.

to the food system and we’ve got to work from a place of shared truth – even if that’s a bit hard or uncomfortable at first. In one of the great Onfarm Stories, a female farmer nailed it on the head for me when she said “We go into town regularly for community events, see the doctor/accountant and the kids schooling so we get the opportunity to understand how urban people live. How easy is it for them to come out to our environment and understand us?”

There is plenty of academic research in the psychology field to prove the best form of retaining information is from experiential learning. Telling them will never beat showing them. A British woman I work with at Blinc the other day asked us why there are no places around Christchurch for her to take her children on the weekends to see farm animals and learn about farming like there is in Britain. Let me know what I should tell her.

Attacking the noblest profession In this, the second in a series written by the latest crop of Nuffield Scholars farmer Hamish Marr says farmers are down because they are constantly being attacked while at the same time being denied access to the tools that can help them feed the world while addressing critics’ concerns. AFTER almost half of this year travelling the world there are a lot of thoughts in my head regarding agriculture and farming. The biggest take-home for me is the universal problem of people wanting what they haven’t got simply through believing the grass is always greener over the fence and genuinely not understanding agriculture and what is involved in food production. This fact was spelled out very clearly to me when two environmentally minded vegans in Germany told me the problem with German agriculture was that the cows were inside a lot of the time and farmers should put their cows outside all year like New Zealand farmers do. Of course, that brought a smile from me because in NZ the green movement wants us to put our cows inside to be more like Europe. So, who do we believe and who is right? It is the same argument with synthetic meat, this seemingly new food on the block is going to save the planet and the people. My question is how can a multiingredient, heavily processed, made-in-a-factory product even be compared to ruminant protein? Nutritionists and health professionals all talk of whole,

nutrient-dense foods consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. Animal meat is the ultimate whole food, laden with nutrients and, best of all, it can be eaten without any process intervention. In the 1980s and 1990s everyone was going to die prematurely from heart disease from eating too much butter and the alternative and golden ticket to eternal life was margarine. Now, in 2019, there is very little margarine sold as the apparent health benefits actually never came to be. Genetically modified plants are almost enemy number one world over through misinformation about pesticide use and apparent food safety concerns. The marketers and lobbyists will have you believe GM has led to huge increases in chemical use and it has been a campaign to sell agrichemicals by large, multinational companies. In truth GM was designed so farmers would apply less chemicals, both insecticides and herbicides, and the companies would make their money selling the patented seeds. GM corn, for example, contains a naturally occurring fungus (Bacillus thuringiensis). BT, as it’s known, is registered as the safest organic insecticide in organic and

THE BEST: Animal meat is the ultimate whole food, Nuffield Scholar Hamish Marr says.

Morale is extremely low and will remain so as farmers feel targeted. biological farming when used on its own and yet because it has been bred to occur in corn it is labelled as hazardous by the very people calling for safe food. At some point all western countries are going to face a wall of loud, anti-farming noise and governments will respond to the voters. In the Netherlands, France and Germany we are seeing populations calling for more regulation to limit productivity. Farmers, personally, will be the collateral damage in what will

result and this will happen in NZ at some point. What the people making the noise fail to grasp is the effect they have on people. Recently, I was asked by a panel about my thoughts on morale in agriculture considering how good prices are. My response was simple. Morale is extremely low and will remain so as farmers feel targeted. They are made to feel responsible for a multigenerational production model that successive governments and regulators have promoted. They feel targeted by a media seemingly interested in a story and they feel targeted by groups that understand only small parts of what are very complex systems. I can tell you first hand when

you criticise what a farmer does you criticise them, their home and their very reason for being. It is not like criticising a company that can hide behind a name. The effects are real and they are very personal. Farming is a very emotional-laden occupation and farmers feel genuinely responsible for producing a good product for those who choose not to do it themselves. The regulations facing agriculture will not go away and they they will almost certainly change in form and the way they are administered but regulation is probably here to stay if what is happening in other countries happens here. It seems the life of any regulation begins as noise that gets louder regardless of the facts. We have to remember our farms are outdoor factories and what we do can be openly seen by anyone who drives down the road. By default that makes us targets unlike any indoor factory where trucks go in one side and out the other and something mysterious happens inside. In general, people talk only about small components of our farming systems but talk as if they are experts and you have to think that just because I have teeth, it doesn’t make me a dentist. The challenge for agriculture is to find a way through by understanding what the people want and in doing so try to explain why farming is so complex, diverse and at the same time the noblest occupation.

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28 FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – February 3, 2020

Walking a mile in her boots Matamata farmer Ella Wharmby feels more at home in the back paddocks than shopping in the high street. Farming was not her first choice but fate had different ideas. She tells Cheyenne Nicholson how she found her calling.

S THE saying goes, you can’t fully understand someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. And if you swap the shoes for gumboots then Waikato farmer Ella Wharmby could tell you a thing or two about that. Looking at her now it is hard to believe she had barely set foot on a farm before embarking on a career that combines her passions for food, animals and the outdoors. “Having not come from a farming background I now realise how far removed we’ve become from the food chain,” Ella says. “It used to be that everyone had close ties to a farm but nowadays a lot of people have never set foot on one.”

Having not come from a farming background I now realise how far removed we’ve become from the food chain. Ella Wharmby Farmer

Ella, 25, was born in Britain. She and her family moved to New Zealand when she was nine and settled in Waikato. She admits to being one of those people who had never been on a farm. Now she is the assistant manager on a 350ha farm milking 680 cows at Matamata. It is not where she expected to be when she left school. With interests in food, food production and global food security she was all set to study food technology at Massey University. “It’s funny because Massey held a breakfast in Hamilton for prospective agri-science students

and I went along not thinking it would be something I’d do but more to learn about the degree. “Then I got my grades back from NCEA and I hadn’t done as well as I had hoped in calculus and it got me thinking. “I thought to myself if I wasn’t happy with it and was struggling with it now, knowing it was an important subject for food technology, then I should look at other options and think about what I would actually enjoy doing.” So taking into account all the things she enjoyed – food, working with animals and working in the great outdoors – she researched opportunities in the farming sector. With minimal exposure to the sector she admits she hadn’t realised how many varied opportunities there are. “There are so many pathways depending on what you’re into, from agronomists to consultants and even banking. “I saw farming as a career that sort of married up all the things I enjoy doing. “I saw it as a fairly secure pathway because people will always need to eat therefore agriculture will always have its place. “That first year I learnt so much and the entire degree gave me a really good understanding of the farming sector, if I had to learn that on the job it would have taken me years.” As part of the course students had to find a job in the sector for the summer break and produce a report. While her classmates could work on their family farms she struggled to catch a break. She applied for 20 jobs through Careerhub only to be turned down by all of them. Not wanting to give up she spoke to a family friend who worked as a farm consultant. He emailed his clients introducing her and said she was on the lookout for summer employment. Waikato dairy farmers Louise

GOT THE BUG: Assistant manager Ella Wharmby hadn’t planned to go farming but once she got a taste of it she was hooked and now works on a 680-cow farm at Matamata. Photos: Stephen Barker

and Tony Collingwood stepped up. Louise, who grew up in Wellington, came from a similar background to Ella and was willing to give her the foot in the door she needed. “They really looked after their cows and I clicked with their approach to things. I got really lucky to have my first job with them.” When her farm consultant

SPLIT: The 680-cow herd is run in two mobs. Ella moves the fences between mobs to allow the second herd into the shed.

friend got in touch to say a client was after a worker for eight months, she saw it as the perfect opportunity to consolidate her thinking and see if dairying was indeed the right path for her. Jumping in Red Bands she got more invaluable experience learning the basics of dairying and gaining a better understanding of what’s involved at a practical level. “If I had to give one piece of

INTRODUCTION: Ella found it difficult to meet people when she started farming but the local Young Farmers clubs were an invaluable resource and gave her the chance to meet new people and get the lay of the land.

advice to other people from town or the city wanting to get into farming it would be to use your contacts,” she says. With a career in dairying set she went to work for Wynn and Tracy Brown and is in her fourth season after starting as a herd manager and working her way up. The Browns were the inaugural winners of the Dairy Industry Awards Responsible Dairying Award in 2018. Their goal is to run an economically and environmentally sustainable dairy farm business maximising production while minimising footprint. “I think for me coming from a non-farming background things like environmental sustainability and animal welfare are really important. “That’s probably true for all consumers so to be working for people who are really passionate about that means I get to learn a lot and take that knowledge with me wherever I go next.” The System 3 farm consists of a 240ha milking platform, 90ha for drystock and 20ha of retired wetland and trees. Maize is grown on 13.5ha with yields varying year to year. They usually start feeding in late

On Farm Story

January when the hills dry up as well as when the cows are dry to help them put on weight. “To keep on top of pasture quality we top paddocks to maintain good quality in spring and shut away paddocks and make bales with any excess. We tend to manage pasture quite carefully and do pasture walks every week. “At Christmas we change to 16hour milkings to push the round out.” Heifers start calving around July 12 with the rest following close behind. All calves stay on the farm to either be sold or kept as replacements. Only a small portion are bobbied. They aim for about 150 replacement heifers each year with the nicer bull calves sold on. Mating starts around October 10 and they do AI for four to five weeks selecting from Friesian or Jersey sires depending on the cow colouring and conformation. Jersey bulls are used over the herd until Christmas. “We aim for small Friesian type animals. Wynn intentionally selects smaller cows so over winter they don’t do as much damage to the hills so the grass comes back better. “Wynn has been a fantastic teacher. He’s very proactive with all the staff, teaching us how to do different jobs. We all have a range of skills from tractor work to spraying to the milking shed.” She oversees two herd managers but admits being the boss can be challenging at times. “Having not been in the dairy sector for that long it’s been a massive learning curve having to manage people. Everyone has different personalities, ways of doing things and ways of learning.” To drive her personal development she has studied through Primary ITO and Wintec and recently completed the human resources module of the ag business diploma through Wintec. She also attended the Dairy Women’s Network conference last year, which introduced her to inspirational women from all walks of life. She came away with an overwhelming sense of positivity about the dairy sector. “One of the things I’ve learnt since stepping up to assistant manager is that it’s really important to self-reflect. “To make a farm run well the team has to be efficient. If you as

FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – February 3, 2020

NEW: Being from the city Ella had never set foot on a farm and had to learn everything from scratch, including driving a tractor.

a leader can’t inspire them and get that efficiency by teaching them and creating a positive, engaging environment then you won’t get very far. “I think you have to lead from the front and be willing to do every job you’re asking your staff to do. That’s partly why I wanted to do some more learning around the HR side of things. I felt that learning how to manage people and get the most out of them was an area that I could use some work on.” She says local Young Farmers clubs were an invaluable resource when she arrived and gave her a way to meet new people and get the lay of the land. Now a well-established member of the team she is starting to flourish in her career. People could be forgiven for thinking the networking and career progression opportunities are what spin her gears but she says that’s not the case. It’s a love of cows. “I just love working with animals. “We have a few really friendly cows that love a good scratch and, honestly, if you’ve had a day where

things haven’t quite gone to plan, go out and sit in a paddock with them. It’s the best therapy,” she says.

That first year I learnt so much and the entire degree gave me a really good understanding of the farming sector, if I had to learn that on the job it would have taken me years. Ella Wharmby Farmer Cow scratches aside, the best aspect of dairy farming is seeing the fruits of her labour, be it in the form of two out of three grade-free seasons, heifers she picked up as new-born calves going through the shed for the first time right or seeing pasture management choices coming right.

GOOD STUFF: Ella and farm owner Wynn Brown check out the quality of the maize silage.

“This sounds a bit cliched but there’s not really any jobs on farm I don’t like. “I enjoy them all for different reasons, even weed spraying on the hills. You get a workout in (no gym memberships needed here) and in the coming weeks or months you get to see clean paddocks.” Her optimism and enthusiasm for farming never wane. Even weed spraying in 30C heat doesn’t get her down. Still, she’s very aware of the impact farming can have on everyone, not just owners and sharemilkers. “You have to look at things in a positive way otherwise things get old fast. The dairy sector comes with so many pressures and stresses it’s easy to get caught up in all of that. “You really do have to look after your physical and mental health,” she says. “I think one of the hardest parts about farming for me is that it can be hard to keep in touch with people. “A lot of my friends don’t always understand that because I wake up so early I can’t go out or be up chatting till 10pm. But

mostly everyone’s been really supportive and understanding and I do make a real effort to catch up with people and get off-farm whenever I can. I think that’s really important.” Away from the farm she can be found out on the hiking trails, with a book in her hand or indulging in her love of all things food and cooking. During her teenage years she was a regular on the equestrian eventing circuit. Until this year she managed to fit in riding where she could but ultimately decided she couldn’t invest the time in her horse that it needed. “I’d love to work for a company or business that has multiple farms so the next step is a farm manager role, which I’m working towards. Next season I’ll take on some more responsibilities and keep looking at ways I can improve and learn. “The great thing about my degree and farming in general is that I could turn my hand to other careers outside the farmgate. Farming isn’t just milking cows. There are a range of options from sales reps to bankers and consultants. There’s something for everyone. “If you’re a hard worker and have any sort of passion for animals and the outdoors then farming could be your ticket. “Farming is one of those careers that you can never really understand until you’re there in the moment, living that life and making those decisions. “You see all these negative things on social media and the news but it doesn’t paint the whole picture. “People should experience a day on a farm. It will give them a whole new perspective.” This OnFarmStory was first published in Dairy Farmer.

WIN-WIN: Ella loves being outdoors and working with animals so found dairy farming just the ticket.

UP TO DATE: Ella and a staff member check out the information board in the shed.

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123 FARM, SPECIALTY AND LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES FOR SALE ISSUE 2 – 2019

RURAL REAL ESTATE BRAND

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Puhoi 121 Krippner Road Full of history and grace "Oakdale" homestead and the 150 hectare grazing farm, in five titles, were developed in (circa) 1900 by Charles Straka (of Puhoi's Bohemian founding families). Entirely renovated and tastefully restored in 2000, classic period features are on display throughout this three bedroom home. Notably, elevated 13-foot board and batten ceilings, large sash windows, leadlight panels, and original Kauri timber floors throughout. The farm is well subdivided into 13 large paddocks and is well supported by a reliable all year water supply, a good set of cattle and sheep yards and the original two-stand woolshed.

Lake Brunner 111 Aratika Drive 3

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This property will be sold at the drop of the hammer and what an opportunity to capture Canterbury infrastructure at West Coast pricing. The vendors five year plan was clear, convert then sell and that time is now without exception. The opportunity for a purchaser to own a 385 hectare milking platform milking 900 cows with a mid $7 payout under a new vibrant Dairy Company has to be attractive. A 50 bale rotary shed, complete with ACR's, auto plant and flood wash and a meal system is at the heart of the property. Three GJ Gardner homes all built in 2014 are well positioned and provide a high standard of living. The property provides a good balance of rolling contour and aspect and consistent rainfall supports excellent grass growing ability.

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Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 4pm, Thu 20 Feb 2020 41 Queen St, Warkworth View Sun 12-1pm John Barnett 021 790 393 john.barnett@bayleys.co.nz MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Auction (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 12 Mar 2020 3 Deans Ave, Chch View by appointment Austen Russell 027 441 7055 austen.russell@bayleys.co.nz Shari Ferguson 027 266 6850 shari.ferguson@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

RECEIVERSHIP SALE

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Greta Valley 634 Motunau Beach Road Gorrie Downs - highly productive Location, contour and stock performance, coupled with very-well maintained infrastructure and mature forestry blocks, are the hallmarks of this 380ha beef, deer and sheep grazing and finishing unit. Cropping and/or dairy support on the deep-silt soils of the river flats could add further to the property’s renowned versatility. Approximately 4km from the coast, the farm captures coastal rain and coupled with a mild climate, promotes year-round pasture growth. Infrastructure includes a well-maintained fourbedroom homestead in a wonderful, elevated garden setting, a very tidy two-bedroom cottage, three-stand woolshed, deershed, cattle yards and support buildings. Gorrie Downs is a great stand-a-lone unit or support for a larger property.

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Oamaru 313 Springfield Road, Totara 4

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty (unless sold prior)

12pm, Wed 19 Feb 2020 3 Deans Ave, Chch View by appointment Ben Turner 027 530 1400 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz Peter Foley 021 754 737 peter.foley@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Opportunity knocks • For sale on behalf of the receivers – this is your opportunity to invest in a property with multiple titles, allowing various options to purchase • 197.44ha of productive, versatile soils with irrigation • 11 titles of easy rolling contour, creating variable purchasing options • Currently operating as a dairy unit, converted in 2012 with a 40 a-side herringbone shed • Three houses, variety of support sheds • K-line and pivot irrigation • Located in a prominent market-gardening area, approximately 10kms from Oamaru

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty (unless sold prior)

1pm, Wed 4 Mar 2020 3 Deans Ave, Chch Kurt Snook 027 256 0449 kurts@bayleysmetro.co.nz Ben Turner 027 530 1400 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz OTAGO REALTY GROUP LTD, BAYLEYS METRO, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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Dannevirke dairy unit - 132 ha

Small dairy operation/finishing/support

TENDER

WEB ID PR73450 DANNEVIRKE 1550 Top Grass Road This picturesque dairy unit certainly presents options; being located only 15 km from Dannevirke and under 45 minutes drive to Palmerston North. Extremely well catered for with a centrally located 36 bail rotary featuring inshed feed system which is serviced by a compliant effluent system. The low cost farming system is milking 350 cows on the effective area of 124ha of which almost all is flat and is in modern pastures. Four well kept family homes set in mature grounds completes an appealing and well presented package and provides sell down options for the incoming purchasers.

DEADLINE SALE

TENDER View By Appointment TENDER closes Tuesday 10th March, 2020 at 2.00pm, to be submitted to Property brokers 129 Main Street Pahiatua

Jared Brock

Mobile 027 449 5496 Office 06 376 4823

John Arends

Mobile 027 444 7380 Office 06 376 4364

Jim Crispin

Mobile 027 717 8862 Office 06 374 8102

WEB ID PR70577 PAHIATUA Post Office Road Utilised as a dairy unit last season, contour consists of 40 ha rolling to easy hill with the balance flat/undulating this 66 ha* property offers options. Comprised of several titles and access off both Post Office and Ballance Gorge Roads, provides subdivision options for the incoming purchaser. Improvements include a 32 bail rotary cowshed with other shedding, which provide purchasers with the option to carry on the dairy operation or change use to calf rearing, dairy support and/or finishing. Act now to secure a property that has some real options with immediate possession available. *STS.

DEADLINE SALE View By Appointment DEADLINE SALE closes Friday 28th February, 2020 at 2.00pm, (unless sold prior), to be submitted to Property Brokers, 129 Main Street, Pahiatua

Jared Brock

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

John Arends

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

Hirawai - 603 ha

TENDER DANNEVIRKE 235 Otope Road Hirawai, an exceptionally well located intensive finishing property 5 kms east of Dannevirke. Hirawai features an estimated 510 ha of tractor country currently in a mix of superior pastures and crops, including 70 ha of alluvial flats along the boundary of the Manawatu River. An aesthetically pleasing property with well tended wood lots and native plantings completing a highly productive property. Infrastructure includes a centrally located 5 stand woolshed and covered yards, 3 x cattle yards, 2 smaller woolsheds and satellite sheepyards all

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WEB ID PR73645 serviced by a central lane way. Accommodation is VIEW By Appointment provided by three homes with the main home a superior TENDER closes Thursday 5th March, 2020 at 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom recently refurbished family 2.00pm, to be submitted to Property Brokers, 129 home. Main Street, Pahiatua Hirawai has benefited from an extensive development programme over the last three years which coupled with the property's superior soil types, contour, fertility and infrastructure make it an unequalled opportunity in the Lower North Island.

TENDER Jared Brock

Mobile 027 449 5496 Office 06 376 4823

John Arends

Mobile 027 444 7380 Office 06 376 4364

Jim Crispin

Mobile 027 717 8862 Office 06 374 8102

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FARMERS WEEKLY – February 3, 2020

Te Awamutu, Te Pahu, 154 Godfrey Road First Farm buyers, this is it! Handy to the Pirongia Village, Te Awamutu and Hamilton this entry level Dairy unit is going to tick a lot of boxes, not just for its location but what the farm itself has on offer. • Total Land Area 84.3543 hectares (more or less) • 75 ha milking platform. • Average production from 250 cows is 81,369 Kg/ms with a best of 103,454 Kg/ms • Good 22 Aside HB cowshed with PPP in-shed feed system • Compliant effluent storage facilities • Three-bedroom weatherboard home Retiring Vendor with realistic price expectations is serious about selling, and may consider the sale of cows. For those looking to acquire a larger farm, the adjoining property at 336 Grove Road is also on the market and can easily be linked to create a very sizable farming proposition in this area.

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Te Awamutu, Te Pahu, 336 Grove Road For Sale By Tender Closing Monday 9th March 2020 (Unless Sold Prior)

View: Wednesday 5th February 11am sharp www.harcourts.co.nz/OH8677

Kerry Harty

M 027 294 6215 E kjharty@harcourts.co.nz

The Time to Buy is Now Owned by the same family for 22 years the time has come to sell. Under no illusions of the current market conditions, our retiring vendors have made the big decision and want sold. • 139.5756 hectares (more or less) • 115 ha in grass, milking off a 105 ha dairy platform • Milking 350 cows with an average production of 122,000 kg/ms • Modern and compliant effluent storage facilities • 35 Aside HB cowshed and in-shed feeding system • Large 4-bedroom home and a second 3-bedroom cottage. An outstanding opportunity to secure property in a prime location. Available as a going concern if required and with the adjoining farm at 154 Godfrey Road also for sale, could be of interest to those looking for something a bit larger as the two farms could easily be amalgamated.

For Sale By Tender Closing Monday 9th March 2020 (Unless Sold Prior)

View: Wednesday 5th February 11am sharp www.harcourts.co.nz/OH8673

Kerry Harty

M 027 294 6215 E kjharty@harcourts.co.nz

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Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd mreinz Licensed Agent REAA 2008

RURAL 54 Kimbolton Road Feilding Office 06 323 5544

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The complete package - 100 ha

OPEN DAY

Deadline Sale WEB ID FR73913

TENDER

FEILDING 154 Te Rakehou Road VIEW 5 & 12 Feb 10.00 - 11.00am TENDER closes Wednesday 4th March, 2020 at 11.00am, Located 5 minutes from Feilding, is this picturesque 100 ha drystock property, which has been meticulously Property Brokers Ltd, 54 Kimbolton Road, Feilding Stuart Sutherland developed by the current owners over the past 30 Mobile 027 452 1155 years. Featuring an easy rolling contour with some Office 06 323 5544 7 medium sidlings and versatile soils, approximately 15 Home 06 323 7193 stuarts@pb.co.nz ha have been planted in a variety of timber and amenity trees. Excellent fencing, access and multiple 3 water supplies ensure ease of stock management. Blair Cottrill Quality farm improvements and two outstanding Mobile 027 354 5419 Office 06 323 1538 dwellings make this property the complete package. 4

604 Ngahinapouri Road, Ngahinapouri 8.1ha of well fenced paddocks suitable for grazing or horticulture with shelter hedges and a large planted pond. Two good sheds one with concrete floor and power. On site water bore and a good set of cattle yards. Modern three double bedroom home with office, attached three bay car shed and two outdoor entertainment areas.

blair@pb.co.nz

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rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23473 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Deadline Sale Closes 12.00pm, 25 February at Ray White Te Awamutu office (unless sold prior) Price will be + GST (if any) View Sundays 9, 16, 23 Feb, 12.00 - 1.00pm

Neville Kemp 027 271 9801

Noldy Rust 027 255 3047

PUTAKI - 291 MAHOE ROAD, WAITOMO - WHEN SIZE MATTERS Putaki presents the opportunity to secure a large scale sheep and beef operation on easy hill country in an area that is historically regarded for its consistent summer rainfall and favourable soils, renowned for intensive pastoral farming and quality livestock production. A total of 1274 ha with approximately 1000 ha being effective with the balance being mostly in native bush. Currently used as a breeding sheep and cow unit with some lambs finished to good slaughter weights or forward stores and weaners carried through and sold in the Spring. Infrastructure includes a 1993 tidy four bedroom home with views over the farm and an older three bedroom cottage, (1400NP) woolshed with covered yards, two covered cattle yards and four sets of satellite sheep yards. Farm subdivision is into 52 main paddocks with good traditional post and batten fencing with abundant natural water throughout including a 20 trough system for all close country. A network of farm 4 x 4 tracking makes easy of stock movement plus the added advantage of having Mahoe Road as access to and from the woolshed and yards. An annual fertiliser application is evident by the quality livestock with its own airstrip and covered fertiliser bin.

1274 hectares Deadline Private Treaty

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Gary Scott 027 484 4933 | 06 385 4466 gary@nzr.nz Alan Blackburn 027 203 9112 | 06 385 4466 alan@nzr.nz NZR Central Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

Deadline Private Treaty, 11am, Thu 19 March 2020, NZR, 1 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune.

END OF AN ERA 212 Quarry Road, Tiriraukawa, Taihape For the first time in 125 years is the opportunity to secure a very attractive 4000 su property. Seldom arising is the chance to acquire a farm of this calibre with a reputation for producing quality, healthy livestock with a long history of fertiliser applications. With a great mix of cultivatable, undulating contour ideal for either winter and summer cropping, to support the balance of medium hills. Held in five titles with 31 paddocks, all fenced by either conventional or electric, plus good reliable stock water by either a gravity feed to troughs or dams. Located a short 23kmÂ´s to Taihape must make this a worthy option to increase your existing operation. A 4-stand woolshed (650NP) with sheep and cattle yards located centrally in the property with truck and trailer all weather access and an older rustic shearers quarters makes up the infrastructure. Tender closes 11am, Thu 12 March 2020, NZR, 1 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune.

352 hectares Tender

nzr.nz/RX2090375 Tender Closes 11am, Thu 12 March 2020, NZR, 1 Goldfinch St, Ohakune. Jamie Proude AREINZ 027 448 5162 | 06 385 4466 jamie@nzr.nz NZR Central Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

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415HA TUTIRA HILL COUNTRY - FIRST FARM OPPORTUNITY Ridgemount Road, Tutira, HawkeÂ´s Bay Situated in the strong farming district of Tutira, Kanui is a 415ha sheep and beef property. Predominantly steeper class 6 hill country, Kanui has enjoyed consistent levels of fertiliser application over the years providing a healthy environment for stock. KanuiÂ´s annual rainfall is traditionally over1400mm with owners records going back 20 years. A mix of natural streams plus dams provide reliable stock water. Located 50km north of Napier just off SH2 on the Ridgmount road, Kanui offers a great opportunity for first farm buyers or, an extension to an existing farming enterprise. Stock policy in recent years has seen Kanui focus largely on cattle breeding and finishing, with some trading. A small sheep flock is run in conjunction with the cattle operation. A main central track running nearly the length of Kanui offers ATV assess to the back of the property where satellite stock handling facilities are located. A network of tracks covering the balance of the property provides further access. Land assets are solely on offer here with no dwelling on this property. For purchasers who intend to continue running Kanui as a sheep and beef enterprise, the opportunity exists to lease the stock handling facilities at the front of the property from the vendor.

RUAPEHU ALPINE ESTATE Matapuna Road, Horopito Possibly the best property investment opportunity for 2020. Ruapehu Alpine Estate is a stunning 129 ha Sub-Alpine flat contoured property held in 22 titles ranging in size from 3.26 ha to 14.89 ha giving the astute investor options in the future to land bank or simply sell off titles when the timing suits. Currently farmed as part of a milking platform of an existing dairy farm but land of this contour opens up numerous other farming practices to the likes of vegetable market gardening, or just a fattening unit to support a larger breeding unit.

129 hectares Tender (unless sold prior)

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Tender Closes 11am, Thu 12 Mar 2020, NZR, 1 Goldfinch St, Ohakune Jamie Proude AREINZ 06 385 4466 | 027 448 5162 jamie@nzr.nz NZR Central Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

415 hectares Tender - Plus GST (if any)

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Tender Closes 4pm, Thu 26 Mar 2020, 5 Ossian Street, Ahuriri, Napier. Duncan McKinnon 021 241 9073 | duncan@nzr.nz NZR Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

TE ONE A MARA 465 State Highway 49, Tangiwai An opportunity here for the astute investor to secure a diverse property with scale, contour and a stunning scenic environment. Currently a productive 345,000 KG/MS 800 cow herd (5yr average) standalone dairy unit. Comprising of 512 ha total (448 ha effective) plus 278 ha lease adjoining support land. The free draining volcanic soil types opens up for diversification from other land uses or to run in conjunction with existing model. Improvements include a 60-bail rotary shed, 3 dwellings, reticulated water scheme. Te One A Mara will be available for inspection from 12th January 2020 by appointment.

512 hectares Tender

nzr.nz/RX2076585 Tender Closes 11am, Thu 27 Feb 2020, NZR, 1 Goldfinch St, Ohakune. Jamie Proude AREINZ 027 448 5162 | 06 385 4466 jamie@nzr.nz NZR Central Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

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WELL DEVELOPED, HANDY TO THE CITY 537 Tennent Drive, Palmerston North Only 6km from the edge of the city, this bareland property has been significantly developed in recent years incl. trenching in over 20km of drainage coil, with washed stone, at 40m spacings. A well formed central race provides excellent access to the recent cattle yards, where electricity is connected to, with mains pressure water right to the trough. With 46ha in barley, you will inherit a large area of new grass. In 3 titles, incl. a 1.50ha bareland block that can be incl. or excl. Easy to run from a distance or build here on the farm or smaller title. Open Farm 11am Wed 5 Feb, Sun 9 Feb 2020.

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nzr.nz/RX2173344 Tender Closes 11am, Thu 20 Feb 2020, NZR, 20 Kimbolton Road, Feilding. Peter Barnett AREINZ 027 482 6835 | peter@nzr.nz NZR Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

CROPPING, GRAZING OR BEEF? • Situated south of Whanganui is this 81ha farming opportunity that is consented for intensive agriculture. • Great soil fertility and extensive drainage has been put in place including nova flow drainage. • Very good bore that supplies quality water to stock troughs and feed pad. • Includes a 400 cow feed pad, very good stock handling facilities and six bay machinery shed. • Very good layout and is set up with numerous paddocks. Internal fences are mainly two wire electric along with a good internal central laneway system and good rural fencing. • Offers a diverse income stream from beef and cropping due to its coastal climate, and the luxury of living a short drive from Whanganui. • Call Les on 0274 420 582 to inspect.

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LARGE LIFESTYLE, BEEF FATTENING • Situated on Taonui Road on the outskirts of Feilding is this 21.8 hectare property suitable for raising beef, dairy heifers or cropping. • Well subdivided with good track access. • There is a three bedroom family home that requires some renovation and a self contained one bedroom flat adjacent to the house. • Water for Stock is supplied by bore and there is tank water to the houses. • There are two good machinery sheds with a lockable workshop and cattle yards. • Generally runs about 80 cattle through the Winter, finishing about 40 per year • A great opportunity to finally get into farming or just a large lifestyle block, in such a tightly held area. • Call Les on 0274 420 582 to inspect.

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FARMERS WEEKLY – February 3, 2020

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RUAPUNA, MID CANTERBURY Productive Dry-Land With Reliable Rainfall ‘Cracroft’ is approx 400ha and currently run as a very productive cropping/finishing block with a very good Baseline (approx 42) giving the option of wintering dairy cows or fattening bulls. Four bedroom homestead plus additional 3 bedroom cottage. Outstanding 4 stand RB woolshed plus covered yards with additional covered drafting race. Cattle yards, numerous sheds, concrete floor fert shed plus 440T silo capacity for grain storage. Deferred settlement or secured vendor finance may be an option to approved purchasers. New allweather farm access track put in January 2020.

PAPAKAIO, NORTH OTAGO

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Offers invited over $18,000/ha Plus GST (if any)

Beaumont - Efficient Productive Dairy Farm PURCHASE OR LEASE • Manage Environment cow house, 550 cows • 165.8967 hectares freehold - 155 hectares (approximately) milking platform • Irrigation: pivot 70 hectares, K-line 61 hectares, border-dyke 24 hectares • New 36 HB dairy, GEO milkphos plant, ACRs, meal feeding system • Farm buildings and three homes

VIEW By Appointment Only

Tim Gallagher M 027 801 2888 Robin Ford M 027 433 6883

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PRICE ON APPLICATION Plus GST (if any)

Dave Finlay M 027 433 5210 E dfinlay@pggwrightson.co.nz

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CASH COW

TWO TITLES – 34 + 21HA = 55HA

141.32ha Approx)

Ohaupo 361 McGregor Road

728 No. 2 Line, Fordell

Location and Size

Friday 7th February 2020 11:00 – 12:30pm

Mark Weal 027 451 4732 mark.weal@ljhta.co.nz Te Awamutu 07 871 5099

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

Improvements include 3bdrm homestead set in mature grounds, deer sheds, implement sheds, woolshed, Fordell water scheme, sheep and cattle yards. All this just five minutes from Whanganui. The land contour gives a range of farming options.

David Cotton

M: 027 442 5920 E: davidc@forfarms.co.nz

John Thornton

M: 027 443 0045 E: johnt@forfarms.co.nz

Inspection is needed to fully understand the great lifestyle you can enjoy with this property so call today to arrange a viewing. Rateable Value $1,795,000. We welcome your inspection at our Open Day or by appointment. OPEN DAY: Thursday 30 January 2020 12 noon to 2.00pm

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Situated in the prestigious Ohaupo farming district midway between Hamilton and Te Awamutu. First time on the market in 25 years our Vendors have cared for this property and brought it to market in outstanding order. From the flat to gentle rolling pastures to the infrastructure, seldom comes the chance to purchase a quality dairy farm in such a distinguished locality. The centrally positioned 44 bail rotary cowshed with Waikato milking system and Protak drafting race overlooks the property with all 58 paddocks feeding onto a well maintained race system. The farm water is sourced from two deep bore wells. There is an abundance of farm buildings to complete the operation. A four bedroom home, with swimming pool creates modern living on a picturesque site overlooking the farm. There is also a tidy second four bedroom home with garaging.

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Property ID FF1299

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27th February 2020 (unless sold prior), LJ Hooker office, 41 Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu ljhooker.co.nz/1AYMGG8

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Tender Closes 3pm, Thursday

Our retiring vendor offers for sale his specialised deer velvet operation which shows excellent financial returns. Option to purchase as going concern with 380 top class velveting stags. Buy one title or buy them both.

Tender closes 4pm, 4 March 2020 (will NOT be sold prior)

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SANSON, MANAWATU 2472 State Highway 3

One, Two or Both • • • •

TENDER

124 hectares in two titles 84 hectares and 40 hectares (approximately) Beautifully presented home in well established grounds Good quality water, cattle yards and shedding Possible future subdivision potential

Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold By Private Treaty) Closes 2.00pm, Wednesday 11 March 2020

VIEW By Appointment Only

Great location with Sanson on the doorstep and the full rural service town of Feilding only 13 kilometres away. Genuine sale from retiring vendors.

Wayne Brooks M 027 431 6306 E wayne.brooks@pggwrightson.co.nz pggwre.co.nz/FDG31789

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ONEWHERO, WAIKATO 216 Nolan Road Scale, Balance and Character Wairamarama Valley is around one hour south-west of Auckland. 'Highgate Hill Farm' has two homes on 880 hectares. Currently leased. Prior to the lease the property was farming a mixture of bull grazing, finishing and breeding, running 70% cattle and the balance in sheep. Well fenced to 95 paddocks. The property has two reticulated water systems supplying water to over half of the farm with natural water accessible to all of the balance. Well-formed tracking provides ease of stock movement to three sets of cattle and sheep yards. 'Highgate Hill Farm' provides that great investment opportunity.

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY

GV $6,210,000 Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes at 4.00pm, Thursday 12 March

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WAITOMO 2627 State Highway 3, Mahoenui Dairy Farm or Grazing Unit - You Decide • •

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Adrian van Mil M 027 473 3632 E avanmil@pggwrightson.co.nz

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388 hectares freehold with another 75 hectares of lease 50 bail rotary with feed pad, three dwellings, calf sheds, implement shed, tractor shed, workshop and hay barns Fertility, races and comprehensive re-grassing have all been done to the highest order Would make a fantastic bull, fattening or cattle grazing unit The vendors have expressed strong motivation to meet the market and intend of selling this property at auction

AUCTION

(Unless Sold Prior) 11.00am, Friday 21 February Panorama Motor Inn, Awakino Road, Te Kuiti

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Tuesday 4, 11 February

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

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Seeking a Stock manager for a 570ha farm with 5500 stock units. The farm location is close proximity to Napier with comfortable farm house provided and usual farm benefits.

Mananui Station - Dannevirke

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Mananui is an 1100ha, hill country station that has been in the current family since 1895. The property runs 5500 Romney ewes and 300 Angus breeding cows along with replacements and is mainly a grass-fed operation with a winter cropping plan in place.

We want to hear from you if: • You have experience, qualification and enthusiasm to achieve our performance targets • You seek a working environment and lifestyle on a developed unit with potential • You are a competent horseman • You want a competitive salary

Due to the career progression of the incumbent, Mananui have a Senior Shepherd position available. This role will provide great mustering experience and sits under the guidance of a supportive Farm Manager who is keen to share his knowledge and who will involve you in the day-to-day decision making for the property. In time there may be the opportunity to take ownership for an area of the farm.

We invite applications by 29th February 2020 to: Steve Bignell steve@strettons.co.nz 027 473 2134

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To be successful in this role you will need: • 2-3 years farming experience • A capable team of 4-5 working dogs • A willingness to learn and take pride in your work

The role comes with an excellent remuneration package and the choice of two tidy, three bedroom homes with magnificent views towards the ranges. Dannevirke is a well-resourced town only 20 minutes away where there are plenty of leisure opportunities available including hunting, sports and Young Farmers Club. This is an opportunity not to be missed so get your application in quick.

To view a Job Information Pack or to apply, please visit www. ruraldirections.co.nz or phone the Rural Directions team in confidence on 06 871 0450 (Reference #2512).

Rakaia Island Limited is a proud family owned dairy and dry stock operation that is dedicated to farming for the future, being at the forefront of innovation and efficiency and promoting a culture of continuous learning.

Applications close 5pm Monday, 17th February 2020.

The farm milks 9000 cows across six dairy units with dry stock land fully supporting the dairy business in two locations – Rakaia Island near Southbridge and Woodstock near Oxford in Canterbury. It employs a diverse team of over 50 people with a culture based around strong and supportive family values and developing great people. For more information see www.rakaiaisland.co.nz

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Senior Farm Manager Rakaia Island Limited – Woodstock

Farm Manager RECRUITMENT & HR Register to receive job alerts on www.ruraldirections.co.nz

We are looking for a highly experienced senior Farm Manager to oversee a mixed farming and livestock operation across three separate properties in close proximity.

Casual sale yard job opportunity

The Farm Manager would oversee operations of mixed 700ha, 7500su sheep, beef, dairy grazing and arable cropping; comprising 250ha of irrigation (with opportunity to develop a further 150ha); 200ha of dryland flats and 250ha of rolling to steeper hill country.

Feilding sale yards

The Senior Farm Manager will be responsible for leading the team of 12 across the two units. A big focus of the role is on maximising the synergy between the sheds and ensuring collaboration and best use of resources to enhance performance and productivity. In addition to ensuring the delivery of the annual operational plan and the achievement of key performance indicators, this unique role focuses on developing the capability of the units’ people.

Join the frontline team at AgriHQ.

To view the full job description: Farm Manager SEEK Reference# 40803520

Operated by the country’s most innovative multimedia agriinformation hub GlobalHQ, AgriHQ is at the forefront of livestock market information.

Any questions email jessica@okuora.co.nz or to apply send your resume and cover letter to jessica@okuora.co.nz, referencing the Farm Manager as the subject heading. Closing date for applications is Sunday 16th February 2020.

This role is an integral part of the foundations that make up AgriHQ’s business and while down at the sale yard, you will be the face of AgriHQ for many of our customers.

The Senior Farm Manager is supported by the CEO and an administration team who share Rakaia Island’s strong and supportive family values. Rakaia Island’s culture of continuous improvement and collaboration means there is also good support across the wider business.

A job description is available upon request.

Accuracy and attention to detail is key as information collected at this point flows through to AgriHQ’s sound and respected reports and make up part of the commentary on the market pages in GlobalHQ’s flagship newspaper, Farmers Weekly.

To succeed in this role you will: • Be a top dairy farmer with the technical skill to deliver excellent farm production and best practice management; • Have the management and leadership skill to develop people to successfully reach their potential; • Be able to proactively identify and implement opportunities for enhancing synergy and best use of resources to maximise performance and productivity; • Be an excellent communicator who can set expectations, share a vision, get people excited about what is on the horizon and hold them accountable for their actions; • Have experience working in large scale dairying with culturally diverse teams; • Be a team player, able to collaborate, build successful relationships, share knowledge and information and contribute positively to the wider business.

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Role: Weigh crate operator – Feilding sale yards, Feilding Get in amongst the action with this hands-on role. Here, you will attend the Feilding store sale each Friday plus extra days as and when required. Alongside another team member you will efficiently weigh as many lines of store lambs as possible, recording the data. The role is on a casual employment basis.

Commercial Manager Farm Business Manager Farm Manager

Attributes needed: • A good level of physical fitness • Excellent stock handling skills • Be able to work as a team in close quarters with other staff members • Be able to operate the portable weigh crate • Be able to work around other persons operating in the Feilding sale yards in a professional manner and without causing conflict • Be able to work efficiently and effectively to ensure the job is completed under time pressures

This is a really exciting opportunity with the possibility of growth and progression within a very successful dairy farming business. A four bedroom home is available for the Senior Farm Manager and their family with school bus at the gate. A full position description for this role can be viewed at www.peoplemad.co.nz/current-jobs

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In this new role the Senior Farm Manager will be responsible for managing the combined operation of the two dairy units based at Woodstock. Milking a total of 2800 cows, through two internal rotary sheds (60 and 70 bail) supported by Protrack and in-shed feed systems, the role will offer the challenge of calving, training and nurturing all Rakaia Island’s heifers and late calvers. Rakaia Island’s focus on being at the forefront of innovation sees all cows wearing cow collars that gives a data rich environment for animal management and planning.

Feedlot Manager Large Scale Farm Managment Opportunites Livestock and Pasture Manager Shepherd Shepherd General Stock Manager Weigh Crate Operator

Training will be provided.

*FREE upload to Farmers Weekly jobs: farmersweeklyjobs.co.nz

For more details please contact suz.bremner@globalhq.co.nz

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Applications close on Friday 14th February.

– Okuora Farms

(Located in Domett, North Canterbury) • Senior Farm Manager to oversee 7500su mixed farming operation • Lifestyle location with a sustainability focused farming operation

The Role

If you possess the passion, drive and competency required for this role and are drawn by the opportunity to make a difference to this successful family owned New Zealand business, submit your resume and cover letter by email to info@peoplemad.co.nz

For all your employment ads Debbie 06 323 0765 classifieds@globalhq.co.nz

Contact Debbie Brown 06 323 0765 or email classifieds@globalhq.co.nz

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The Business

WE ARE THE SOLUTION

Noticeboard

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

PLANNING A HOLIDAY? We are ex farmers and owner/operators of an EcoTourism Business proving both accommodation and guided tours in the Catlins. Our season is mid SeptemberMay. We are available from June-August to look after your house/farm/retreat while you’re away. You’ll know your property is safe, all the animals are fed and we’ll treat your house like we would ours. Phone Lyndon and Gill. Phone 03 415 8613

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

WANTED FORESTRY/ FARM WOODLOTS (All volumes – big or small)

Ph 021 047 9299

GUARANTEED PAYMENTS Call or email Aaron West 027 562 3832 aaron@westtreenz.co.nz for a no obligation appraisal

PESTS A PROBLEM? Possums, hares, rabbits, goats, turkeys, wallabies, deer and pigs. Free eradication. NI only. Phone 027 417 2077 evenings.

FARM MAPPING

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

DOGS FOR SALE 12-MONTH-OLD heading dog and bitch, fast, strong, pulling sides, good command, station and trial potential. Nolan Timmins 027 932 8839. END OF SEASON clearance sale. Deliver, trial. www.youtube.com/user/ mikehughesworkingdog/ videos 07 315 5553. TWO YOUNG HEADING dogs. Ready to start training. Huge potential. TWO YOUNG HUNTAWAYS, ready to start, both with good barks. Phone 06 388 0212 or 027 243 8541.

more of the South Island. and Rainbow Stations Dates: Jan 13-16, Feb 22-25, March 1-4,

• 3+3 years from 1 July 2020 with first right of refusal offering compatible tenants a longer term relationship on this 3rd generation family property

Tour 2: D’Urville Island and

FOR SALE 2x NORTHERN LIGHT marine generators. Model M1064A-67KW (John Deere) Year 2014. Only 24,000 HRS Running. Main control unit, sound shields, base plate for installation, mixer and silencer for marine use included. Price includes $25,000 worth of spare parts. Professionally maintained. Transport at buyers cost from Silverdale. $25,000 for the 2. Offers welcome. gennz9447@gmail.com

GOATS WANTED NAKI GOATS. Trucking goats to the works every week throughout the NI. Phone Michael and Clarice. 027 643 0403. GOATS WANTED. All weights. All breeds. Prompt service. Payment on pick up. My on farm prices will not be beaten. Phone David Hutchings 07 895 8845 or 0274 519 249. Feral goats mustered on a 50/50 share basis.

Tour 1: Molesworth Station, St James,

• 10,000 plus su. Approx 1100 eff ha. Summer safe

March 15-18, April 5-8

Dates: Jan 19-23, March 22-26, April 15-19 Other dates available for groups of six

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

Advertise in Farmers Weekly Phone Debbie Brown 0800 85 25 80 or email classifieds@globalhq.co.nz

FO SALR E

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE WILTSHIRES-ARVIDSON. Self shearing sheep. No1 for Facial Eczema. David 027 2771 556. RAMS. HILL COUNTRY Perendales. Easy care with good size and quality wool. $250-$550. Phone 06 376 4751 or 021 133 7533. RAMS. TERMINAL SIRES Southdowns and Suffolk/ Southdown X for heavy fast growing lambs. Suitable for Hogget mating. $250$550. Phone 06 357 7727 or 021 133 7533. 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

RAMS FOR SALE WILTSHIRE & SHIRE® Meat rams. Low input. www.wiltshire-rams.co.nz 03 225 5283.

STOCK FEED HAY 12 EQUIVALENT squares $70; BALEAGE rounds $80; STRAW 12 equivalent $50; HAY rounds. All orders supplied in unit loads. Phone 021 455 787.

Water Bores Offal Holes Piling South Island wide Phone 03 2111 567, 027 2230 884 manager@southdrill.co.nz

or more people on request.

Ph: 03 314 7220 Mob: 0274 351 955 Email info@southislandtoursnz.com www.southislandtoursnz.com

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• Well maintained infrastructure including two dwellings

CRAIGCO

SHEEP JETTERS

• Easy to transport • Perfect for worker’s accommodation • One bedroom, kitchen/lounge, bathroom, decking

SHEEP JETTERS SINCE 1992

CRAIGCO SENSOR JET

Geoff Burton Farm Business Management, Taumarunui Phone 07 895 8052 • gtb@xtra.co.nz

Comes with washing machine and fridge. Can be set up with solar panels and tank if you want to go oﬀ grid. Accepting best oﬀers. Call Tania 027 858 2023 Pick up Dunedin Guaranteed Performance Save time and Money . Flystrike and Lice cost $$$ Quick to Set up . Easy to use . Job Done

06 8356863 . 021 061 1800

SELLING

IN A NG RKI IRARAP O W WA NOW RN E TH R O N

2 YEAR WARRANTY. NZ ASSEMBLED. ELECTRIC START & QUALITY YOU CAN RELY ON 13.5HP. Briggs & Stratton Motor. Electric start. 1.2m cut

TOWABLE TOPPING MOWER

TOWABLE FLAIL MOWER GST $4400 INCLUSIVE

12Hp Diesel. Electric Start

FROM THIS

Nominate a school on booking and we’ll donate $100 on payment of your account. 11.5HP Briggs & Stratton Motor. Industrial. Electric start. GST $4200 INCLUSIVE

50 TON WOOD SPLITTER

GST $4200 INCLUSIVE

To find out more visit www.moamaster.co.nz

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

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We also clean out and remetal cattle yards – Call Us!

0800 85 25 80

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Do you have an issue with theft on farm? See our shop for our range of simple and easy to install solar lighting. www.gengreen.co.nz

SCOTTY’S CONTRACTORS

SOMETHING?

www.craigcojetters.com

STRONG 1200 LUMEN SOLAR FLOOD LIGHTS / SOLAR SENSOR LIGHTS

Under Woolshed/Covered Yards Cleaning Specialist www.underthewoolshed.kiwi

FO SALR E

Robust construction. Auto shut gate. Adjustable V panels Total 20 Jets. Lambs 5 jets. Side jets for Lice. Davey Twin Impeller Pump. 6.5 or 9.0 Hp motors

@gengreen.co.nz @gen_green_nz

SELLING SOMETHING?

ECCO COTTAGE $90,000

Marlborough High Country

• Suited to sheep and cattle breeding and finishing

Detailed information pack with basic terms and conditions and proposal requirements available from:

12 MONTHS TO 5½-yearold Heading dogs and Huntaways wanted. Phone 022 698 8195. BUYING DOGS NZ wide. No one buys or pays more! 07 315 5553. Mike Hughes.

SIMPLE AND CLEAR farm maps with paddock sizes will help you achieve your daily goals. Get a free quote from farmmapping. co.nz

Bring your own 4X4 on a guided tour to discover

Colin Mackenzie Trust 1221 Waitewhena Road, Ohura

HORTICULTURE

CONTRACTORS

4X4 TAGALONG TOURS

ATTRACTIVE KING COUNTRY LEASE OPPORTUNITY

To inspect please contact Stuart Mackenzie 027 289 1115

DOGS WANTED

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Heavy duty long lasting

All paper work is done for you around health and safety, resource consent application and management.

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We purchase standing trees, land and trees or harvest and market on your behalf.

ATTENTION FARMERS/ FORESTERS

Phone Scott Newman Freephone 0800 2SCOTTY (0800 27 26 88) Mobile 027 26 26 27 2 New Zealand’s Number 1 service provider for under woolshed and covered yard cleaning since 2004

TO THAT

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0800 436 566

ATTENTION FARMERS

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NZ’s finest BioGro certified Mg fertiliser For a delivered price call ....

ANIMAL HANDLING

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DOLOMITE

classifieds@globalhq.co.nz – 0800 85 25 80

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FARMERS WEEKLY – February 3, 2020

classifieds@globalhq.co.nz – 0800 85 25 80

Southern Field Days – 12-14 February

Information packs now available for 2020/21 season

HOMEOPATHY Another tool to use for the health of all your farming livestock

SOUTHERN FIELD DAYS SITE NO. A122

Site 113 @ Waimumu The original Combi Clamp. Still versatile. Still reliable.

0800 227 228 www.combiclamp.co.nz

info@farmservices.nz 07 858 4233

handypiece ■ 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

View in action go to www.handypiece.co.nz

Free call 0800 474 327 Email: dave@handypiece.co.nz

Check out Poll Dorset NZ on Facebook

“Shucks, I’d sooner spend my money on a cow,” said the farmer.

www.carrfieldslivestock.co.nz

• True to type Friesian Heifers • Standard Chinese Protocol, heifers must have been on the property for a minimum of 6 months at the time of delivery.

Please phone TJ on 027 314 8833 for more information tj@dairylivestock.co.nz

WANTED

250 ewe lambs

23 years breeding

Australian genetics

2019 BORN FRIESIAN HEIFERS F12: $1450 + GST / head F8-F11’s: $1350 + GST / head Unrecorded: $1150 Delivery Date – approx. 20/05/20

Open Day: Monday 24 February 2020 at 133 Robinson Road, Glenham, Wyndham Viewing from 1-3pm

Further details contact

Livestock paid for in 8 days.

Callum McDonald PPGW 027 433 6443 Brent Robinson 03 206 4958 or 027 206 4958 Michael Robinson 027 210 5977

Ph 027 434 7586

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SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: • True to type Friesian Heifers, including the F8-F11 unrecorded heifers. • Standard Chinese Protocol, heifers must have been on the property for a minimum of 6 months at the time of delivery.

Matawhero saleyards

Jamie Hayward PGGW

2019 BORN 170KG LWT FRIESIAN HEIFERS

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Vendor – Penni Loffhagen 03 314 4551 or 021 149 4413

• Beltex X Texel Ram Lambs • Beltex X Poll Dorset Ram Lambs • Beltex X Suffolk Ram Lambs • Beltex X South Suffolk Ram Lambs This includes some 3/4 Beltex X Ram Lambs All Ram Lambs are showing the unique double muscling and the higher yielding density characteristics of the Beltex breed.

Delivery Date – Approx 10th June 2020

ArakihiFW Wiltshires

Sale consists of approximately 200 Ram Lambs sired by top pure Beltex Rams:

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CONTACT: Carrfields – Callum Dunnett 027 587 0131 PGW – Simon Eddington 027 590 8612

All prices are plus GST and less commission

Sale Day: Tuesday 10 March 2020 AUCTION at Gore Showgrounds Viewing from 12pm – Sale starts 2pm

This is a great opportunity to buy from large Suffolk flock run under commercial conditions.

in by midday Tuesday Contact Hannah Gudsell DDI: 06 323 0761 Mob: 027 602 4925 0800 85 25 80 livestock@globalhq.co.nz

Beltex X Ram Lamb Sale

Approx Tallies: 40 1 shr Ewes 160 Ewe Lambs

Farmers Weekly bookings

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Advertise your ram sale in Farmers Weekly

Glenrobin Stud

SUFFOLK FEMALE SALE 5th March 2020 1:30pm start 11:00am viewing on farm

2019 Spring born Friesian heifers - F12 and Above $1475 / head - F8 to F11 $1375 / head - F0-F7 $1175 / head

FW February 4

LIVESTOCK ADVERTISING livestock@globalhq.co.nz

Mt Greba 36 Christians Road Hawarden North Canterbury

WANTED

EARLY DEADLINE Get your February 10

Call HANNAH 0800 85 25 80

TAWHAI SUFFOLK STUD

Phone 0800 85 25 80 to advertise

PHONE TIM ON 027 443 7420 FOR MORE INFORMATION

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SALE TALK

“Humph!” retorted the farmer. “Not near as silly as I’d look trying to milk a bicycle!”

See our next Southern Field Days feature in 10 February issue

Livestock Noticeboard

A salesman was trying to talk a farmer into buying a bicycle, but the farmer had considerable resistance to his sales pitch.

“Ah,” replied the salesman, “but think how silly you’d look riding around on a cow.”

Field Days Special – receive an extra lithium battery

See us at Field Days - Waimumu, Agbits site 236 or Central Districts, Agbits G15a

Still to come: Northland, Central Districts and Mystery Creek Field Days

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farmservices.nz

South Island - Stuart 027 435 3062

livestock@globalhq.co.nz– 0800 85 25 80

info@nzadventures.co.nz Ph: 03 218 8569 027 550 6727 or 027 435 4267

HOMEOPATHIC FARM SERVICES

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Significant discounts available on all product on site. Get in quick!

For more information please visit our website or contact us

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Safe Strong Auto Catch Auto Reset Easy for one person

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TALK DIRECTLY TO THE EXPERTS

A full range with many features as standard.

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FARMERS WEEKLY – February 3, 2020

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Livestock Noticeboard DAIRY SHEEP GENETICS High yielding imported bloodlines

50 kelso. Terminal rams

STOCK FOR SALE

Rams and semen available from top imported bloodlines Contact Art & Jill Eastham

027 419 8768

For Sale

STEERS 400-440kg STOCK REQUIRED

Pinnacles Wiltshire

MALE STORE LAMBS 24-35kgs 15MTH ANG STEERS 400kg

• No shearing

LIVESTOCK ADVERTISING

Southern Field Days

Rams

2YR BEEF BULLS 470kg+ 2YR ANG STEERS 470kg+

www.talla.co.nz

To be sold at our display site 502 at the

450 ROMDALE 2 TOOTHS - CS

145 20MTH FRSN HERE & FRSN ANG

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Special Ram Sale

livestock@globalhq.co.nz – 0800 85 25 80

www.dyerlivestock.co.nz

• All born twins

Ross Dyer 0274 333 381

CALL HANNAH 0800 85 25 80

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

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FARMERS WEEKLY – February 3, 2020

Waimumu, Southland

Phone Dave on

Food and drinks provided

Ph 06 327 7843 or 027 416 8188

Thursday 13th February 2pm (followed by Southland vs Fiji rugby) David Giddings 027 22 99 760 George Giddings 027 656 3323 Callum Dunnett Roger Keach Callum MacDonald Keith Willson

027 587 0131 027 417 8641 027 433 6443 027 412 5766

Wiltshire On Farm Auction

LIVESTOCK ADVERTISING

11th Feb 2020 at 12pm

Weekly Auctions

Light Luncheon provided

Approximately

Wednesday night – North Island Thursday night – Waitangi Day, see you back for regular

850 ewe lambs, 200 cast for age ewes, 60 2th ewes, 30 ram lambs.

with Farmers Weekly

auctions next week

1019 Mangaorapa Rd. Porangahau

Have ewe heard the most successful place to advertise your livestock is in Farmers Weekly?

Martin & Mary Taylor - Ph: 068555322 Emma & Andy Martin - Ph: 068555348

FEATURE AUCTION: South Island Store Lamb Sale Friday, 21 February 2020 at 3.00 pm - listings wanted

Email: taylors@glenbraestud.co.nz www.glenbraestud.co.nz

For further information go to bidr.co.nz or contact the team on 0800 TO BIDR Terms: Cash on the day unless PGG Wrightsons current a/c holders. Eftpos available

To advertise

Simon Smith, Genetics Specialist - 027 444 0733 Callum Stewart, listings National Genetics Manager - 027 280 2688 Phone 85 25 80 livestock and YourHANNAH source GUDSELL for PGG0800 Wrightson farming Sam Wright, Livestock Representative - 027 247 9035 or email livestock@globalhq.co.nz

NZ’s Virtual Saleyard

Key: Dairy

NORTH ISLAND HERDS & IN-CALF HEIFERS FOR SALE

DAIRY HERDS & IN-CALF HEIFERS FOR SALE

370 XBred Cows BW 107

PW 143

$1,850

+GST

•

RA 100% Calving 1st Aug, 34yrs one owner, 270 cow A2/A2 Dean Evans - 027 243 1092

Agonline ref: 5719

350 XBred Cow PGG Wrightson Dairy representatives are specialists at marketing and selling dairy herds. Benefit from the nationwide team that is dedicated to matching herds with the right buyers and achieving an optimal outcome for your business.

PW 150

$1,645+GST

•

RA 97% Top line of kiwi-x heifers, the line is made up from the crossbred content from a capital stock line. Heifers are in top condition. Andrew Leggett – 022 038 3216 Agonline ref: 5917

273 Capital Stock Friesian & Friesian X Herd BW 61

PW 65

$1,800+GST

PW 138

$1,850+GST

•

RA 96% Calving 22nd July, 300 cows 4yrs or younger, off hard farm. Dean Cook – 027 243 1429

Wednesday 5th Febuary start 11.30am Special Entry a/c Mcdavitt farms (capital stock - farm sold) • 650 - Romdale ewe lambs. These lambs have been bred on steep Awakino coastal country. Raupuha stud (Russell Proffitt) rams been used for last 10 years concentating on high eczema resistance. Great opportunity to purchase great shifting stock. December shorn. Contact: Kevin Mortensen 027 473 5858

Agonline ref: 5555

250 XBred Cows BW 92

34 Kiwi X Incalf Heifers BW 120

BW 107

TEKUITI SHEEP SALE

PW 127

$1,900+GST

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RA 98% Calving 27th July, strong xbred cows, ave 400 M/S. Richard Todd – 027 494 2544

Agonline ref: 5701

225 Frsn/Frsn X Cows BW 69

PW 92

List Your Dairy Herd Now

$1,850+GST

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RA 93% Calving 14th July, 415 M/S one owner 44yrs. Todd Van Berlo – 027 529 7748

Agonline ref: 5679

Cattle

Sheep

Other

STORTFORD LODGE SALE YARDS Wiltshire Ewe Sale Wednesday 12th February, 10.30am The Ranch Station Ltd Mohaka • 280 Wiltshire 2th Ewes • 200 Wiltshire Cast for Age Ewes • 1-2yr mouth & Uddered • 20 Wiltshire 2th Rams Genetics: McMillan & Ardvinson used over the flock. Been breeding Wiltshire’s for full shedding ability. Ease-of-care and the ability to thrive on hard hill country for 125 years. Scans 175% Sunvalley Livestock Ruakituri, Wairoa • 380 Wiltshire 4&6th MA Ewes • 80 Wiltshire Ewe lambs Further enquiries: Hamish Forrester 027 601 2351 Rua-Tike Farming Ltd Martinborough • 200 Wiltshire Ewe lambs. Approximately 30kg. Full Shedders Genetics: McMillan & Glenbrae Rams Further enquiries: Rihi Brown 027 404 7514

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RA 98% Long established, hardworking herd farmed in a difficult climate. Vendor exiting industry and farm is sold. Very low cell count. Herd tested and milked on System 2. Tim Pickering – 027 446 9963 Agonline ref: 6157

220 Frsn/Frsn X Cows BW 63

PW 72

$1,890+GST

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RA 98% Calving 23rd July, ave 446 M/S, strong frsn cows. Regan Craig – 027 502 8585

Agonline ref: 5681

Freephone 0800 10 22 76 | www.pggwrightson.co.nz

pggwrightson.co.nz/dairyherdsales

Waldheim C/- D&S James, Weber Road, Dannevirke • 400 Wiltshire Ewe lambs Full shedders (many years of breeding behind them) Further enquiries: Dean Lindsay 027 442 1753

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Sheep

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Deer

SHEEP MEAT

VENISON

Last week

Prior week

Last year

NI Steer (300kg)

5.40

5.45

5.50

NI lamb (17kg)

7.40

7.55

7.20

NI Stag (60kg)

8.40

9.85

NI Bull (300kg)

5.40

5.50

5.05

NI mutton (20kg)

5.15

5.35

5.00

SI Stag (60kg)

8.25

8.35

9.85

NI Cow (200kg)

4.00

4.15

4.00

SI lamb (17kg)

7.50

7.55

6.90

SI Steer (300kg)

5.00

5.20

5.25

SI mutton (20kg)

5.10

5.20

4.80

SI Bull (300kg)

5.20

5.35

5.00

Export markets (NZ$/kg)

SI Cow (200kg)

3.95

4.10

3.80

UK CKT lamb leg

11.16

11.27

8.80

US imported 95CL bull

8.05

8.01

6.68

10.0

US domestic 90CL cow

8.22

8.18

6.67

9.0

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

North Island steer slaughter price

6.5

5.5

$/kg CW

7.0

South Island lamb slaughter price

Oct

Dec 5-yr ave

Feb

Apr 2018-19

Jun

Aug 2019-20

$/kg CW

Dairy

Aug 2019-20

Last year

2.87

37 micron ewe

2.58

2.65

30 micron lamb

3.78

7.25

440 $/tonne

480

6.75 6.25 Aug-19

Oct-19 Sept. 2020

Last price*

Dec-18

vs 4 weeks ago

3300

3115

420

SMP

3060

3070

2970

400

AMF

4750

5175

Butter

4000

4150

Milk Price

7.36

7.42

7.35

$/tonne

3100

616

650

2.70

Super

314

321

DAP

787

843

Feb-19 Apr-19

WMP FUTURES - VS FOUR WEEKS AGO

Company

Jun-19

Aug-19

Oct-19

$/tonne

3200 3100

May

Jun 4 weeks ago

Jul

YTD High

5.26

5.4

4.9

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Ltd

22.6

22.88

21.2

The a2 Milk Company Limited

15.3

16.3

14.37

Auckland International Airport Limited

8.55

9.21

8.545

Spark New Zealand Limited

4.625

4.69

4.33

Ryman Healthcare Limited

16.39

17.18

Mercury NZ Limited (NS)

5.17

5.35

4.93

YTD Low

Contact Energy Limited

7.44

7.74

7.09

Port of Tauranga Limited

7.71

8.08

7.55

Fletcher Building Limited

5.65

5.7

5.07

Listed Agri Shares Company

YTD High

YTD Low

15.3

16.3

14.37

Comvita Limited

2.75

3.25

2.75

Delegat Group Limited

11.45

12.1

11.4

4.06

1.85

1.91

1.82

Fonterra Shareholders' Fund (NS)

360

5pm, close of market, Thursday

The a2 Milk Company Limited

Foley Wines Limited Livestock Improvement Corporation Ltd (NS)

0.82

0.75

Marlborough Wine Estates Group Limited

0.193

0.197

0.193 2.06

340

New Zealand King Salmon Investments Ltd

2.24

2.3

320

PGG Wrightson Limited

2.47

2.36

Sanford Limited (NS)

7.9

8.2

7.84

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Aug-19

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Dec-19

Scales Corporation Limited

4.75

5.17

4.74

SeaDragon Limited

0.002

0.003

0.002

Seeka Limited

4.62

4.74

4.51

Synlait Milk Limited (NS)

8.83

9.1

8.6

320

T&G Global Limited

2.89

2.93

2.84

300

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16597

16941

16597

280

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11666

11901

11538

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11463

11722

11233

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3300

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380

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616

440

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3000

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400

320

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7.5

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9.5

6.5

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8.5

10.5

8.0

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11.5

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10.5

6.0

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4.5

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6.0

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Ingrid Usherwood

200

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Aug-19

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Dec-19

16597

S&P/NZX 50 INDEX

11666

S&P/NZX 10 INDEX

11463

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SI SLAUGHTER STEER ( $/KG)

5.00

SI SLAUGHTER COW ( $/KG)

3.95

PRIME HEREFORD BULLS, 590-620KG, AT TEMUKA ( $/KG LW)

2.93

Most want some moisture NORTH ISLAND

HE dry weather in Northland continues. Dams are at low levels and farmers are wondering where the next bit of feed will come from. The consultant we speak to says he knows of one farmer called by a grazier to be told he’s out of feed and the farmer needs to take his young stock back. He says because the payout’s good and there’s still a lot of season to run it’s worth spending money to keep cows well fed, watered and milking. There’s a bottleneck at the works and he advises farmers to book space now for a month down the track rather than wait until pregnancy testing is done. Apart from more cloud and a little mist it’s still dry in the vegetable growing area around Pukekohe. Onion growers are not complaining as the mature crops are steadily being binned and removed from fields to the storage sheds. For everything else, if crops are not being irrigated they won’t be growing The export avocado season is about 80% through and Bay of Plenty growers have been delivering good quality fruit. In Australia the fires have interrupted the delivery of their own avocados so New Zealand avocados have the market a little more to themselves. Returns are good. Some of the fruit is heading to India where it fetches very good prices. Thailand and Korea also pay well. Waikato is becoming very dry and farms on clay soils are in the worst shape of all. Farmers are in drought management mode, which involves changing milking intervals if they haven’t already, scanning and getting rid of empties and rationing supplements. There needs to be a buffer so if it does rain and the dry grass rots there’s something nutritious on hand. Maize crops are four to eight weeks away from harvest. Farmers are feeling very thankful for palm kernel. King Country had nice drizzle on Thursday. The region is drying out though and works space is tight. We’re told they’re not taking ewes and space for lambs is limited. It hasn’t helped that there have been a lot of short weeks since Christmas. Where there is grass cover farms are still looking green but anything that’s been chewed out hasn’t come away. It’s been hot and sunny in Taranaki and farmers have put in an order for 20mm of rain and then another 20mm in a week’s time. Sandy soils and ridges have turned brown. Farmers have been feeding out silage and are moving to three milkings in two days. They’ll be once a day before too long if rain doesn’t arrive. A South Taranaki farmer says January was the 10th driest month since he started recordkeeping 55 years ago. In Hawke’s Bay it’s hot, dry and very windy. There has been a string of days in the mid 30s. The grape season’s running a week to 10 days ahead of normal and veraison has hit at the same time on early and late varieties. Growers are frantically trying to take care of all the work usually spread over a couple of weeks but now needs to be done at once. On farm everyone’s waiting for rain. Some hills have gone gray and pastures are starting

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to burn out. In general, though, stock are being well fed and are in good condition. Manawatu’s had a bizarre season. The whole area is extremely dry. Usually, there’s rain in December but that didn’t come so it wasn’t well set up for summer. However, Manawatu hasn’t had its usual January heat so that’s been a bit of a saviour. It almost feels like late February. A lot of lambs are still running around the hills. The store market has dropped. Farmers are struggling to get cattle to the works. They leave the farm first because they eat more than sheep. Some crops, like peas and hemp, are being harvested a month early because of the lack of moisture. Horowhenua’s been much cooler than a lot of other parts of the country – you even need a sweatshirt in the mornings. It’s still green and there’s been rain – 20mm to 30mm in the foothills and up to 7mm near the coast. Cows are going okay. Milk production’s slightly behind or on par with last year. Wairarapa farmers are starting to plan for a prolonged dry period. Irrigators are going flat out. Some people are looking to send their ewes away for grazing to Woodville or Pahiatua where there’s still feed. It’s been great weather for harvesting arable crops. SOUTH ISLAND An apple grower at Motueka is preparing to harvest the new Posy apple – an early variety cross between Pacific Rose and Royal Gala. Thinning has almost finished on the orchard and a bit of summer pruning is going on. The Nelson region could do with some rain, though, and some areas like the Waimea Plains are under expanded water restrictions. The coronavirus situation in China is keeping fruit growers on tenterhooks wondering how it will affect such an important export market. It’s been hot, dry and very windy in Marlborough as is normal for this time of year. Our contact says he’s busy ensuring shade and water for stock in the 30C to 34C heat. The feed situation is still good

because of really good spring rain. While it might look brown and unappetising, the feed is there and of good quality. But a possible water shortage is looming if there is no significant rain soon. Our farmer says you’ve got to have back-up if you rely on the Southern Valley irrigation scheme as that’s likely to be shut off in the next fortnight. The vineyards are still going through veraison, the onset of ripening, as critical spraying for diseases like powdery mildew continues. A dairy farmer at Lake Brunner on the West Coast says they had some welcome rain on Friday after more than two weeks of fine, dry weather. His cows are producing well. He’s catching up on his maintenance like weed spraying and fencing and a little bit of hay and silage is being made. It’s been another hot, dry week in Canterbury and feed on dryland properties is disappearing fast. Where farmers have them, irrigation systems are running flat out to try to keep soil moisture levels up. Arable farmers have begun harvest on grass seed crops and early-sown cereal crops and results so far look promising. Fibre hemp crops are being cut and left in the field for drying. A wee bit of rain in Otago was pretty much cancelled out by strong winds and more rain is needed. A dairy farmer in the Taieri Basin is still okay for feed, being on a flood plain, but he understands others are struggling. He’s getting ready for the next round of pregnancy testing and making a bit of balage. Farmers, faced with falling land prices, are feeling extra stress with banks looking to claw back debt. Strong dry winds in Southland have been sucking up moisture though a good 8mm of rain last week stopped the area from becoming too parched. Feed is tightening up and a decent shower would be welcome. Our farmer says he’s been sorting lambs for the works, which are all tight for space. The lamb schedule has come back over the past few weeks and is expected to tighten further. Farmers are wondering what effect the coronavirus will have on their export markets.

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Border Leicester-Romney ewes in their own league Sticking with tradition paid dividends for vendors of the guaranteed first-cross Border Leicester-Romney ewes at the Temuka two-tooth fair. While ewe fair results have been up and down around the country there was no holding back from four regular buyers of the breed from Canterbury and the top line from Bruce MacDonald, Peel Forest, reached $355, with his second cut not far behind at $351. With the hammer falling at these levels new records were set for two-tooth breeding ewes at fairs. The only lines to come close to that level this season were facial eczema tolerant Coopworths and Romneys at Matawhero at $317-$322 and Wiltshires that made $317 at Stortford Lodge. The balance of the top lines from two vendors, including MacDonald, sold for $330-$343, up $30-$40 on the record levels seen at the 2019 fair. NORTHLAND Kaikohe cattle • Two-year beef-cross, Hereford-cross and Angus-cross steers earned $2.40/kg to $2.65/kg • 18-month Simmental-cross and good Angus-cross heifers fetched $2.70-$2.74/kg • Weaner dairy-beef bulls improved to $450-$500 • Weaner dairy-beef heifers eased to $320-$360 • Beef-cross cows returned $1.50-$1.60/kg Just on 150 cattle were penned at KAIKOHE last Wednesday, and a limited buying bench provided enough interest to take care of the small offering, PGG Wrightson agent Vaughan Vujcich reported.

COUNTIES Tuakau sales • Hereford steers, 752kg, made $2.73/kg • Hereford-Friesian bulls, 135kg, sold strongly at $615 • Prime Simmental-cross heifers, 640kg, fetched $2.69/kg • Prime ewes averaged $92, selling up to $105 TUAKAU drew another small yarding last Thursday, the 300-head offering included Hereford steers, 526-595kg, at $2.75/kg, $1450-$1640, PGG Wrightson agent Chris Elliott reported. Hereford-Friesian steers, 570kg, fetched $2.60/ kg, with 380-410kg earning $2.73/kg to $2.84/kg, and 200300kg, $2.50/kg to $2.75/kg. Heifers, 300-364kg, sold well at $2.73/kg to $2.87/kg and 225-278kg, $2.87/kg to $3.13/ kg. A small line-up of prime steers traded at $2.61/kg to $2.78/kg on Wednesday. Most heifers sold between $2.55/ kg and $2.69/kg and good Friesian cows earned $1.40/kg to $1.70/kg. Light to medium boners varied from $1.00/kg to $1.40/kg. A handful of prime lambs fetched $120-$135 on Tuesday. Store lambs averaged $80, selling up to $105.

WAIKATO Frankton cattle sale • Two-year Hereford-Friesian steers, 475kg, softened to $2.69/kg • Autumn-born yearling Hereford-dairy steers, 422-439kg, traded at $2.51-$2.53/kg • Yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, 328-338kg, held at $2.66-$2.76/ kg • Yearling Hereford-Friesian heifers, 267-282kg, improved to $2.75$2.85/kg • Prime Hereford-dairy heifers, 466-554kg, held at $2.61/kg to $2.73/kg Just 355 cattle were penned at FRANKTON last Wednesday. Quality was mixed throughout and returns varied in line with this. Autumn-born yearling beef-dairy heifers, 400-448kg, realised $2.52-$2.60/kg, and Hereforddairy heifers, 366-382kg, fetched $2.50-$2.57/kg. Prime Hereford-Friesian steers, 557-729kg, eased to $2.69-$2.71/ kg. Six Hereford bulls, 627kg, held at $2.85/kg. Boner Friesian cows, 513-608kg, sold from $1.53/kg to $1.69/kg, though $1.06/kg to $1.19/kg was common for most Friesian and Friesian-cross, 365-419kg.

BAY OF PLENTY Rangiuru cattle and sheep • 3-year dairy bulls, 515-558kg, earned $2.66-$2.74/kg • 2-year Hereford bulls, 534kg, made $2.87/kg • Yearling Angus bulls, 470kg, fetched $2.84/kg • Weaner Hereford-Friesian steers, 204-209kg, made $620-$655 • Heavy prime lambs were $129-$137 Just over 300 store cattle were penned at RANGIURU last Tuesday, due to Auckland Anniversary. Per kilogram prices

for yearling Hereford-Friesian steers increased as weights reduced, and 341-445kg returned $2.47-2.56/kg, down 32c/ kg, while 263-287kg earned $2.79-$2.85/kg. The best quality Hereford-Friesian heifers, 214-335kg, traded for $2.87$2.99/kg, with second cuts $2.69-$2.73/kg. Prime volume was only a third of the usual tally, with the highest price reserved for 678kg Friesian steers at $2.71/kg. Dairy-beef steers were down 10-20c/kg with 547-580kg priced at $2.54/ kg to $2.68/kg.

POVERTY BAY Matawhero sheep sale • Two-tooth Romney breeding ewes made $145 • Mixed age Romney breeding ewes earned $130 • Prime lambs ranged from $110-$161, with the majority at $135$151 Nearly 900 store lambs were available at MATAWHERO last Friday. Heavy male lambs sold on par with the previous sale at $82-$110, but heavy ewe lambs were available in quantity and these dropped $10-$20 per head to $67$87.50. The only heavy pen of mixed-sex earned $95.

TARANAKI Taranaki cattle sale • Two-year Hereford bulls, 633-715kg, fetched $1820-$2050, $2.81$2.88/kg • Yearling Jersey bulls, 339-365kg, made $2.66-$2.77/kg • Yearling Speckle Park-cross steers, 383kg, sold well at $3.00/kg • Boner Friesian cows, 522-526kg, earned $1.61-$1.71/kg There was another small yarding at last Wednesday’s TARANAKI cattle sale. Heavier bulls continued to sell well at an average of $2.85/kg, up 25c/kg on last year. With limited numbers, 2-year Angus and Hereford-Friesian heifers, 443-515kg, held at $2.60/kg, as did Hereford-Friesian steers which earned $2.72/kg. The lion’s share of yearling heifers was dairy-beef, 218-250kg, which made $2.61-$2.71/kg.

HAWKE’S BAY Stortford Lodge prime cattle and sheep • Heavy mixed-age ewes eased to $116-$120 • Good ewes softened to $77-$90 • Heavy two-tooth ewes traded at $120 • Very heavy mixed-sex lambs were well sought after at $154-$179 • Heavy mixed-sex lambs held at $133.50-$144 Ewe throughput more than halved last Monday at STORTFORD LODGE, and lamb numbers were still very low at 110. Limited buyer interest meant most ewes traded on a softer market. Top end mixed-age held at $147-$150, though the balance of very heavy types eased to $130, as did light to light-medium, $50-$69. Demand was solid for lambs and good types returned $125.50-$136. Six very heavy ram lambs sold well at $183.50. There were no cattle offered. Stortford Lodge store cattle and sheep • Angus cows, run with Angus bull and 427-512kg, sold for $1.80$1.91/kg • 2-year beef-dairy steers, 532-549kg, returned $2.50-$2.53/kg • Yearling beef-Friesian heifers, 249-268kg, fetched $2.67-$2.76/kg • Good mixed-sex and ram lambs made $101.50-$115 • Medium mixed-sex and male lambs earned $101-$103 Both sections of the sale at STORTFORD LODGE last Wednesday took very little time to complete, with just 112 cattle and 420 sheep. A consignment of Angus cows made up over half the cattle yarding and sold together to Masterton. Similarly over half the lambs were from one

vendor, and prices were relatively steady. Stortford Lodge ewe fair • Top 2-tooth Romney and Romney-Perendale-Texel reached $170 • 5-year Romney topped out at $149, and mixed-age $170 • One line of 6-year Romdale sold two-ways for $150-$156 A small ewe fair finished off January at STORTFORD LODGE, and all sold on a softer note to the last fair. Most other 2-tooths sold for $114.50-$155, and the two lines of 5-year made $85-$128. Very good mixed-age Romney earned $151, while the balance varied from $45 up to $124.

MANAWATU Feilding prime cattle and sheep • Hereford-Friesian steers, 605kg, made $2.43/kg • Traditional bulls, 550-760kg, were $2.65-$2.67/kg • Top Friesian bulls, 545kg, earned $2.62/kg • Boner Friesian cows earned $1.36/kg to $1.51/kg There was a small sale at FEILDING last Monday with 3500 sheep and 83 head of cattle. Sheep prices were largely steady, although more lighter lines were yarded. The best lambs made $170, while heavy and medium types earned $131-$161. Prime ewes were scarcer than normal, and the top pen made $141, with most of the top cuts very-good to good lines at $121-$132. Rongotea cattle • Two-year Hereford-Friesian bulls, 468kg, returned $2.41/kg • Two-year Hereford-Friesian heifers, 507kg, managed $2.46/kg • Yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, 270kg, earned $3.03/kg • Weaner Friesian bulls, 160kg, improved to $500 • Weaner Hereford-Friesian heifers, 75-205kg, softened to $250$490 Auctioneers had a tough day at RONGOTEA last Wednesday as patchy local rain kept more cattle at home, coupled with a local buying bench that were not overly enthusiastic about obtaining more numbers, New Zealand Farmers Livestock agent Darryl Harwood reported. Yearling Hereford-Friesian heifers, 240-305kg, varied from $2.16/ kg to $2.70/kg. Weaner Hereford-cross bulls, 81-170kg, returned $250-$480. All boner cows, 470-563kg, sold over a discounted range of $1.34/kg to $1.49/kg. Dannevirke ewe fair and sheep sale • Top 2-tooth ewes made $216 • 5-year ewes traded at $126-$156 A small tally of around 2500 breeding ewes were yarded at DANNEVIRKE last Thursday. Demand was limited and most 2-tooths sold for $142-$216, while a line of 4-6 tooth Romney made $166. Six-year Perendale sold for $120, while several other lines were not sold. A small prime ewe yarding sold for $88-$111.50, and a consignment of lambs varied from $64.50 for ewe lambs and up to $80 for cryptorchid. Feilding dairy-beef weaner fair • Friesian bull calves, 160-165kg, were $485-$490 • Hereford-Friesian bull calves, 120kg, made $540 • Hereford-Friesian heifer calves, 120kg, made $500 A yarding of 240 dairy-beef calves found very limited interest at FEILDING. More than half the Friesian bull calves were passed in, almost all only bid up to $2.90-$3.10/ kg at 145-165kg (usually $460-$490). Some 150-175kg Murray Grey-cross bull calves were $450-$478. Quality and line sizes were small on the rest of the sale, with few beefcross heifers making more than $440. Feilding store sale • Good Angus steers, 430-450kg, were $2.87-$2.90/kg • In-calf autumn calving Angus cows made $1410 • Friesian bulls, 325-345kg, were $2.37-$2.51/kg • Average store lamb price $81.50 • Good male lambs were $80-$105 Lamb throughput lifted at FEILDING last Friday. Almost 8400 lambs were sold on a firmer market. Good lines of lambs made $80-$105, with the odd top cut doing slightly better. The bottom cut lambs made $35-$56, with mediums around $59-$80. The larger yarding of almost 900 cattle were sold on an easing market. R3 tradition steers commonly made $2.69-$2.88/kg. R2 Hereford-Friesian steers were consistently $2.35-$2.54/kg. The only weaners on offer were Murray Grey-Friesian cross heifers, 137156kg, achieving $400-$440.

CANTERBURY Canterbury Park cattle and sheep sale • Prime Charolais-Hereford steers, 593kg, fetched $2.63/kg • Prime Hereford steers , 653kg, earned $2.45/kg • Prime Charolais bulls, 680-720kg, sold for $2.51-$2.53/kg • Heavy prime lambs reached $177-$192 • Prime ewe prices were steady with very-heavy to heavy types at $170-$220 The store sheep tally at CANTERBURY PARK last Tuesday was bolstered by consignments from North Canterbury,

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SOLD: These 240 Romdale ewes sold for $196 at Temuka last week.

Kaikoura and Marlborough. The market gained ground as cropping farmers entered the fray, with heavy lines $104$119 and medium $75-$100. Most prime lambs sold for $110-$159 and medium-good to good ewes, $115-$152. In the cattle section, Hereford-Friesian steers, 520-640kg, eased 10c/kg to $2.45/kg. The top Hereford heifers, 495kg, made $2.50/kg, while most others dairy-beef types, 500635kg, dropped 16c/kg to $2.30-$2.40/kg. Coalgate cattle and sheep • Prime Hereford-Friesian steers, 500kg+, fell to $2.38/kg to $2.54/ kg • Prime heifers held at $2.40-$2.48/kg • Yearling Angus heifers, 285kg, earned $2.42/kg • Store lambs sold to $110-$115, with the bulk at $70-$109 There were some dramatic changes in store cattle prices at COALGATE last Thursday. Only one line of yearlings traded above $2/kg with the next highest Hereford-Friesian heifers, 273-293kg, at $1.94-$1.98/kg. The best steers were Angus-Hereford, 279kg, at $1.65/ kg with half the section Hereford-Friesian, 252-285kg, that made $1.19-$1.27/kg. Prime lamb prices were steady with the best at $177-$196 and the lion’s share $130-$149. In contrast the prime ewe market was down significantly as heavy types made $142$170 with most $100-$139.

SOUTH-CANTERBURY Temuka 2-tooth ewe fair • Top lines of Border Leicester-Romney ewes set a new record at $330-$355 • 700 capital stock Perendale ewes made $268 • Capital stock Perendale-Texel ewes fetched $207-$214, and ewe lambs, $125-$138 • Top Romney ewes eased to $192-$200, and second cuts, $140$182 • Romney-Texel ewes returned $192-$218 Two-tooth fair volume swelled to 15,000 head at TEMUKA last Wednesday and sold to a limited buying bench. Border Leicester-Romney easily stood out, with third cuts able to achieve $263-$310. Aside from a few feature lines the balance of the fair was a hard task, with prices back on 2019. Most Coopworth ewes made $210-$232, and two lines of Coopdale, $200-$202. Perendale ranged from $150 to

$202 for most, while the bigger lines of Coopworth-Romney earned $195-$201. Temuka prime and boner cattle; all sheep • Angus steers, 525-700kg, dropped 11c/kg to $2.51/kg • Prime lambs improved $3-$5 per head, with heavy pens $170$195 and the balance $110-$169 • Heavy ewes managed $180-$203, with very-good types at $150$179 The prime cattle market was feeling the pinch at TEMUKA last Monday as all types came back 10-40c/ kg. Dairy-beef steers, 450-810kg, averaged $2.36/kg while traditional heifers, 500-625kg, fell 17c/kg. Better yielding traditional bulls lost 48c/kg to trade from $2.45/kg to $2.61/ kg. Consignments of annual draft lambs, and a shipment from the Chatham Islands boosted store lamb throughput over 4000 head. Most were from two properties, with Texelcross cryptorchid highest priced at $141-$165, with most other heavy lambs $101-$129 and medium types $79-$94. Most prime ewes sold for $80-$148. Temuka store cattle sale • Yearling Hereford and Hereford-Friesian steers, 266-393kg, earned $2.18-$2.26/kg • Yearling Angus heifers, 288-321kg, dropped 25c/kg to $2.84$2.85/kg • Autumn-born weaner Angus &amp; Angus-Hereford steers, 290357kg, made $3.17-$3.24/kg • Autumn-born weaner Angus and Angus-Hereford heifers, 241318kg, returned $2.98-$2.99/kg An air of hesitancy was felt at TEMUKA last Thursday due to the continued dry weather. Yearling steers were of mixed quality, illustrated by Angus and Angus-cross, 302-371kg, at $1.91-$1.99/kg. Angus-Hereford heifers, 324kg, earned $2.77/kg, but other heifers were dairy types, 204-278kg, that ranged from $1.02/kg to $1.91/kg. No weaner steers could crack $400, with the best Charolais-cross, 104kg, at $360 with the top heifers a pair of Angus-Hereford, 168kg, that earned $420.

OTAGO Balclutha cattle and sheep • Heavy prime lambs softened to $150-$170 • Light prime lambs lifted to $110-$120

• Heavy prime ewes softened to $110-$130 • Heavy prime rams earned $100 • Yearling Hereford-Friesian steers eased to $2.30-$2.40/kg A solid sheep yarding had mixed results at BALCLUTHA last Wednesday, PGG Wrightson agent Russell Moloney reported. Medium prime lambs held at $130-$140, but prime ewes eased $20-$40, with light ewes back to $40-$60 and medium $80-$100. 700 store lambs were penned and top to medium eased $5-$10 to $90-$112, while small types held at $80. Buyers were cautious in the cattle section, with yearling Hereford-Friesian heifers back to $2.20-$2.30/kg.

SOUTHLAND Lorneville cattle and sheep • Heavy prime lambs held at $147-$166 • Medium ewes softened to $116-$130 • Top store lambs lifted to $105-$120 • Prime beef-cross heifers, 500-545kg, returned $2.44-$2.55/kg • R2 Hereford-cross heifers, 350kg, softened to $2.14/kg Prime lambs traded on a mainly steady market at LORNEVILLE last Tuesday, as light to medium earned $100-$143. Medium to heavy ewes eased $6-$11, with heavy back to $140-$171, though light improved to $74$110. Store lambs gained $5 across the board and light to medium returned $75-$100. A small yarding of prime cattle had varied results with medium cows, 450-500kg, steady at $1.60/kg, while bulls, 450-500kg, eased to $2.10/kg. Good R2 steers, 528kg, earned $2.27/kg. Weaner Hereford-cross heifers, 140kg, managed $440, with Friesian bulls, 140kg, at $365-$380. Charlton sheep sale • Heavy prime lambs eased to $140-$150 • Heavy prime ewes eased to $130-$140 • Top store lambs improved to $110-$115 A medium prime lamb yarding was penned at CHARLTON last Thursday. Most traded at softer levels due to limited demand from the rails. Prime lambs eased $5-$20, with light to medium down to $110-$135. Prime ewes also softened but at greater levels, having lost $10$40, and light to medium ewes fell to $70-$120. In contrast store lambs improved for most with demand solid. Medium lambs gained $5, up to $85-$95, while light traded at $65$75.

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LLIANCE has bought into the firm set up by New Zealand cricketers turned meat marketers to speed up the development of the high-potential Indian market. Quality NZ, set up seven years ago to use the Indian contacts and profiles of the Black Caps backing the venture to promote NZ lamb to the cricket-mad nation of 1.3 billion people, has issued new shares to Alliance to create a cash injection. With the backing of former captains Brendon McCullum, Stephen Fleming and Daniel Vettori growth in sales has been encouraging but volumes remain small. Sales of NZ sheep meat to India were just $2.4m in 2019, up from $1.6m the year before and $1.3m in 2017. Alliance has been the sole supplier of lamb to QNZ. The Invercargill processor has now paid an undisclosed sum for 10.4% of the company, which has offices in Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi and employs 20 staff. Alliance chairman Murray Taggart said it is not a bailout and the prospects for the company are bright. “It is not a company with debt that was driving it under or anything like that. “We believe that India is a market with a lot of potential and you could go along quietly at a very slow rate of growth or you can try and accelerate that growth and one of the limitations for a small business trying to accelerate growth is capital. “That is the hole we are trying to plug.” Relationships with hoteliers Marriot, Taj and the Oberoi have given QNZ a foot in the door to 300 five-star hotels. But without enough working capital it was difficult to exploit that opportunity fully, Taggart said. “That is required for cool storage and shipping and insurance from when the company is buying it off us to when they get the cash from the end customer …

MYSTERY: Alliance is sinking an unknown amount of money into a company set up by cricketers to sell meat in India, chairman Murray Taggart says.

We believe that India is a market with a lot of potential. Murray Taggart Alliance that is essentially what the capital is for. “If you want to take 20 years you can achieve that capital out of profits or you can put the foot on the accelerator and put some more capital in now and achieve the gains earlier.”

The coronavirus outbreak in China has again underlined to Alliance the importance of developing new markets, Taggart said. “Rest assured, that is very much front of mind as to why we are investing in India. “We do not want to be a one-legged stool and India is providing that potential to be another leg to the stool.” Asked if Alliance would invest more if called on Taggart didn’t rule it out. “There is a lot of potential there in our view so it is quite conceivable that the growth could outstrip our desire to retain profits and so that is where more capital could be required.”

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Weather good for beach but not stock trading THE Far North is used to a dry summer but this year a kind winter and spring provided little in the way of moisture so Northland has found itself very short not only of feed but water as well. The days have provided great beach weather but made trading stock very difficult and while the store cattle markets are ticking along on low volume, trying to get stock into processors is proving to be a battle. PGG Wrightson agent Vaughan Vujcich said good foresight by farmers at the end of last year means there is not a lot of store stock trading. “Farmers traded a lot of cattle before Christmas as they knew it was going to get dry and that has taken the heat off now. We had the smallest sales for the start of a year ever at Kaikohe.” That is fortunate given local demand for cattle is non-existent with no stock moving in the paddock and other yards also trading at very low levels. Requests are for rain as soon as possible though, as the beef weaner fair season is creeping up. While the store markets are unusually quiet the processors are working as hard as they can to offload stock for farmers but that is being met with challenges including lack of staff and water restrictions at a time when it needs to be full steam ahead. Spring calving is not far off and dairy farmers are scanning to offload empties though they are meeting big wait times. Some cattle do head to processors further down the island but they are also working to full capacity and so can take only restricted volume. Another challenge is that Mycoplasma bovis cattle are priority and taking space off regular customers. “It is a lot of little, significant factors plus the dry conditions that are making this season a tricky one and while schedules have been relatively good compared to other years they are on a downwards spiral,” Vujcich said. suz.bremner@globalhq.co.nz

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