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River rules my farm Annette Scott

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HE storm has eased and the carnage is emerging on Darryl Butterick’s floodstricken Ashburton Forks property. Farming deer, sheep and beef across two separate properties between the North and South branches of the Ashburton River, Butterick was smack bang in the middle, copping the breakout of both rivers. “We got it right up the ass, that’s for sure,” Butterick said. Two-thirds of his deer farm, carrying 500 hinds and sire stags, was under water. “The water just came so damn quick and so bloody fast; it was a raging torrent that took over my farm,” he said. “It took everything in its way – uprooted trees, fencing, deer yards, gates, stock. “It left me carnage, paddocks of shingle and rubble and the neighbour’s heifers, most of which are dead, tangled in trees and debris.” And that very neighbour is the farmer miraculously rescued by a local helicopter operator while trying to save his heifers. Butterick spotted a flickering light in a tree when he went out early on Sunday morning to check his stock. “I thought ‘that looks like a light flickering in that tree’, then I got a bit further up the road and heard my neighbour was missing, taken by the flash flood along with his heifers he was trying to save,” he said.

“I went back to the tree hoping it was what I was thinking – his head torch. “It was and it was all-go from then, but (we were) all relieved once we heard the Westpac rescue team was on its way. “Then (we got) the message that it turned back due to the weather conditions. “We had a man who would be dead now if we hadn’t had that local pilot give it a go; he knew what he could do and he performed it perfectly. “That certainly occupied the mind for a bit.” Butterick is still assessing the carnage on his farms and expects to be for several days yet. He knows he has lost seven sire stags; he found them dead. He is missing farm equipment, including his plough and a roller. “And the (quad) bike is stuffed,” he said. While the hinds have been rounded up, they are awaiting relocation. “I’m not sure I have them all, we are still finding them. What we have got alive are contained, by a wing and a prayer, until we can rebuild some yards to get them in and truck them out. They are headed for two South Canterbury properties while Butterick gets his farm refenced. His sheep and beef property on the opposite side of the road was flooded by the north branch of the Ashburton River when it jumped out, cutting through 200 metres of stopbank. “There it (the river) also left me with a lot of shingle and silt, and more re-fencing,” he said. “It came up through the yard,

DEVASTATION: Ashburton farmer Darryl Butterick recalls the raging torrent that took over his farm, uprooting trees, fencing, deer yards, gates and stock. Photo: Annette Scott

Would you believe all this water and I have no water for the stock? Just another thing to add to what is becoming a very long list. Darryl Butterick Farmer through the woolshed and machinery sheds, we only just got the dogs out.

“We were very lucky, it came close, but didn’t get in the house. I’m pretty grateful for that.” The priority needs to be fencing, Butterick says, but he is nervous. “We are still under real threat, the water is about a foot off the top of the stopbank and until river works are done, who knows how long that will be, then it won’t even need to be a big fresh come down (the river) before it will be out again,” he said. And the irony of it all? Stockwater. “That’s all been wiped out – pumps, pipelines, and would you

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believe all this water and I have no water for the stock? Just another thing to add to what is becoming a very long list,” he said. Butterick estimates rebuilding his farm will cost in the vicinity of $500,000. “Maybe more, we really don’t know the full extent yet,” he said. “Clearing shingle and silt off the paddocks will take a lot of big gear, it’s a lot of money.” He is grateful for the help he is getting. “Everyone is slogging their guts out for each other, it’s real character-building,” he said.

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Arriving at Frances and Geordie Eade’s sheep and beef farm in the rarely travelled Pourakino Valley near Riverton, could leave you feeling pretty isolated. But that’s one thing the Eades themselves certainly aren’t. In fact, connecting with other farmers and whānau on a regular basis is a huge part of their incredibly successful operation, where they run 2700 sheep and 82 beef on a stunning piece of land made up of semi-rolling hills, river flats and fenced-off native bush. “Farming can be hard, and even harder when you’re trying to do everything yourself,” says Frances. “She is my rock,” adds Geordie of Frances. “We also have my parents nearby and I’m also part of a catchment group of over 40 landowners from around the area which is an incredible forum to share and learn together.” It’s this openness to learn and share knowledge that judges highlighted as they awarded the Eades the Southland Regional Supreme Winners title at the Ballance Farm Environment Awards last year. And it’s an approach that is also helping the pair achieve their goal of creating a generational operation that balances sustainability with high productivity. Al Brown sits with them to find out a little more. Al: So how did you end up here? Frances: Geordie grew up on a sheep and beef farm 10km down the road before heading to Lincoln University. I was nursing in Christchurch at the time. The call back to the land was incredibly strong for Geordie. Geordie: In 2001 my parents bought Granity Downs. We initially leased the land off them and eventually bought the whole property in 2011. Al: Are your parents still involved? Geordie: Dad was a bricklayer before deciding to pack it in and get onto the land. He was open to trying new things, and wasn’t bound by the idea of how things ‘should’ be done. He still loves being involved in his role as ‘Chief Maintenance Officer.’ Al: As the second generation farmers here, the land has obvious importance. How are you looking after it? Frances: We see ourselves as caretakers of the property - not owners - so we’ve

fenced off most of the 29ha of native bush and maintained the stream through the property. We’ve seen a huge return of birdlife in the area. Geordie The land itself is beautiful but not without its own challenges. Our climate gets lots of rainfall which affects sediment runoff. So we’ve made 10 metre buffer zones on winter crops to mitigate this, and sheep are moved every three days, rather than daily, which means less sediment movement and run-off. Al: Are you constantly thinking about new ways that can make a difference? Frances: Always. Early on Geordie realised that that if you don’t record something, how can you improve it, so he’s fanatical about soil testing and using the data to make sure everything is kept in balance. Geordie: Technology is important but sometimes so is good old Kiwi ingenuity. I use the sheep’s ear tag to record information and can tell their whole story just by looking at the markings I’ve made on them. Al: Tell us more about the catchment group you’re part of. Frances: Geordie helped establish the catchment group in 2014 to collaborate and share ideas from a good mixture of farms that include dairy, sheep and beef and even forestry. Geordie: We discuss everything from equipment to new techniques; from farm environment plans to mental health. We host field days, and seek advice and knowledge from other experts. We have just done a stream walk with ecologists from Environment Southland to get a different perspective on how our water systems work. Al: Did you find you got what you wanted out of the BFEA process? Frances: The process was easy and the judges were incredibly helpful. Our neighbours did well a couple of years back and got so much value out of them, so we thought; let’s give it go! Geordie: We view farming as a professional career and always strive to follow best practice in caring for our land and environment. So it was important to us to see if we matched up to other top producers in the region.

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Geordie and Frances Eade with children Martha (11), Georgia (9) and Louis (7). Sheep and beef farmers, Granity Downs (259 ha), Pourakino Valley, Southland.

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Al: What have you experienced as a result of entering the Awards that you didn’t expect? Frances: Due to the pandemic we got to watch the winner’s announcement via live feed with our three children, Geordie’s parents and our employee, Alex DeLay which was a very proud moment for us all. Geordie: Probably being in front of a camera. I remember a mate saying, “Every time I light the fire with newspaper I see your mug on it!” But seriously our win has had a really positive effect on our whole community which is a great reminder of our responsibility to keep the many great farming stories in the public eye. Al: So what’s does the future look like for the industry? Geordie: We have amazing stories to tell. The opportunity is to tell them in meaningful ways. Imagine within 10 years someone in Germany scanning a pack of NZ lamb in a supermarket and instantly being able to find out not only the country, but the farm and even the farmer behind it. That’s hugely exciting. Al: Sure is! Now, the important stuff - what’s your favourite food off the farm? Geordie: Can’t wait to try your beef carpaccio recipe Al, but you haven’t lived until you’ve eaten Frances’ roast lamb with mustard, rosemary, thyme, anchovies, lemon zest and garlic on top. Frances: He might get pudding tonight for saying that! But Geordie does the best lamb chops on the barbecue. And he’ll butcher them himself too. Al: Ok, who would you invite over for this legendary lamb feast? Geordie: Richie McCaw. I actually played against him at university. My team won so I’m sure he’d love to relive that game together… Frances: Our neighbours Justine and Reuben Hopcroft. Although it could be a long night! Geordie: Frances’ grandfather Frank Forrester, I never got to meet him but he was a top North Canterbury farmer in his time with a climate completely different to ours.

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Farmers face long haul to recovery Annette Scott annette.scott@globalhq.co.nz

AFTERMATH: Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says the deluge and resulting flooding have wreaked havoc on roads, cut off communities and has been devastating for many farmers.

other so I can only reinforce that farmers come forward and make sure we know what help they need. “When the red weather alert was issued for Canterbury, we knew the coming few days would be a testing and uncertain time,” Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown said. “The rural communities have been the worst hit with the nature of this event ever-changing. “The deluge and resulting flooding have wreaked havoc on our roads, it’s cut off communities and it has been devastating for many farmers.” Feed, stock, fences and other infrastructure has been lost. The coordinated response of Ashburton Civil Defence and supporting emergency services leapt into action and has been doing everything from transporting supplies, assessing and repairing roads, keeping residents informed, providing emergency services and setting up welfare support.

LONG ROAD AHEAD: Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust chair Peter Reveley, farmer Darryl Butterick and Peter Swann of the Canterbury Deer Farmers’ Association survey the damage to Butterick’s farm.

“I have been humbled and impressed by the resilience and mateship that has been on display,” he said.

This is a tough time, but we are a strong community and I know we will get through this. Neil Brown Ashburton District Mayor “People have pulled together; this has been great to see and as we move into the recovery stage,

we need to be mindful the impacts of this event will be ongoing for farming communities for some time to come.” As waters recede and the damage to roads and infrastructure is laid bare, patience will be needed as repairs are carried out. “This is a tough time, but we are a strong community and I know we will get through this,” he said. Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon says a vastly different landscape is emerging as floodwaters reside across his district. Several pockets of the district were evacuated when rivers broke out, in some cases completely isolating rural families. The Lees Valley has been particularly hard hit. “I flew into the Lees Valley with

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engineers, thanks to the Defence Force that helped us out, to enable assessment of the region,” Gordon said. “Bridges are washed out, roads are under slips, farmland is lost. “We have activated a Rapid Assessment phase to enable repair work to get under way as quickly as possible to reconnect this community. “RST is connecting with families to make sure they are getting the support they need. “The present challenges are unprecedented.” Both the Ashburton and Waimakariri districts remain under State of Emergency for at least another week. Industry is pulling together to help farmers, so if you need or want to help call 0800 FARMING.

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THE growing workload ahead is emerging as the floodwaters reside and farmers assess damage following the one in a 100-year flood that ravaged the Canterbury region. For many farmers it has been devastating. “It’s a hell hole, rural communities have been nailed,” Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust (RST) chair and Mt Somers farmer Peter Reveley said. Flood costs are soaring as river-ravaged rural communities assess millions of dollars of farm rebuilding in the long haul to recovery. Farmers are exhausted and mental anguish is rising as people realise the enormity of the task ahead. Reveley urges affected farmers to tap into the support being made available through a coordinated multi-agency flood response. Federated Farmers is leading the response in conjunction with the RST. District councils, Beef + Lamb NZ, DairyNZ, and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) are among the key agencies providing the help farmers need to get their businesses back up and running. Reveley says the co-ordinated response will ensure farmers’ needs are met as quickly, efficiently and safely as possible. “Intelligence is working well; everything is pulling together,” he said. “We have an overwhelming number of volunteers from everywhere in this country wanting to come and help. “Once farmers assess the extent of damage and know their need, we can get these people out on farms. “The clean up and rebuild of farms will be massive, but we are all in this together to help each

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Focus moves to Canty clean up Neal Wallace neal.wallace@globalhq.co.nz OFFERS of help are coming thick and fast for Canterbury flood victims, but farming leaders say they are still trying to collate exactly what is needed and where. North Canterbury Federated Farmers president Caroline Amyes says much activity is happening behind the scenes. “We are all working in the background to collaborate and to have a unified approach,” Amyes said. The groups coordinating the response include Federated Farmers, Rural Support Trust, rural advisers, Civil Defence, Ministry of Primary Industries, the feed source hotline, Environment Canterbury, DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb NZ. Amyes says the Rural Support Trust is collating needs and the Government’s $500,000 grant

has enabled a co-ordinator to be employed to match offers with need and arrange logistics. She expects to have a clearer picture of what is needed and what is available within the next five days or so. “The key message is we’re all trying to work together in the background so we don’t miss anybody out,” she said. Repairing roading and returning rivers to their previous alignment are priorities so farms and stock can be accessed and begin cleaning up. Offers so far include posts from Marlborough vineyard owners, grazing, assistance with re-fencing, feed and help to clear paddocks. Amyes says sourcing grazing and adequate volumes of feed could potentially be difficult given much of the South Island has had a dry season and parts of Canterbury have been in drought.

PRIORITIES: Repairing roading and returning rivers to their previous alignment are priorities so farms and stock can be accessed and begin cleaning up.

The stock feed organisation The Hay Run is ready to act once they know what is needed and where. DairyNZ is encouraging Canterbury farmers to look out for each other and access support agencies for any assistance.

“We have seen farmers working well together and supporting their neighbours through this weather event,” DairyNZ head of the South Island Tony Finch said. Road closures are hampering Moving Day and Finch is

encouraging farm owners, sharemilkers and graziers to discuss plans but also to be flexible. Farmers should also review their feed supply and how that can be managed, especially if there is a shortage.

Fonterra, Synlait supporting flood-hit farmers Gerald Piddock gerald.piddock@globalhq.co.nz MILK collections have returned to normal for Fonterra after the disruptions caused by the widespread flooding across Canterbury. The flooding from torrential rain caused widespread damage to the region’s roading network, temporarily cutting off Ashburton from the rest of the South Island. The road damage had caused some disruption to Fonterra’s supply chain, Fonterra head of Farm Source for Canterbury, Tasman and Marlborough Charles Fergusson said. “Things are pretty much back to normal for picking up all of the milk,” Fergusson said. There were some winter milkers and some who were still milking from last season.

SUPPORT: Fonterra says the co-op has been directly in touch with affected farmers to understand their situation and how it could help following the recent Canterbury flood.

“A large number of farmers took the opportunity to dry off before this weather hit when they may have normally gone a few more days, but there are still a few out there who are still finishing off this season and will continue to milk

for another week,” he said. Earlier in the week, the cooperative could not access around 100 farms because of the flooding damage. Milk has been processed mainly at Clandeboye and Studholme. Its

Darfield plant was closed for the winter. Advice from Civil Defence prompted Fonterra to evacuate its Clandeboye facility on May 31 and staff were only able to get Clandeboye back up and running later that afternoon. Fergusson says the co-op had been directly in touch with affected farmers to understand their situation and how it could help. “What we are seeing out in the field are a number of farms that are really badly impacted with a loss of land and crops, but a large number of farms are recovering as well,” he said. Fergusson says it was extremely fortunate the flooding had not occurred in November around peak milk. “From an on-farm perspective when you’re trying to milk twice

a day with a full herd in weather like this, it would have been really tough,” he said. Dunsandel-based Synlait says its immediate focus was supporting the several farms which supply the company that had been significantly damaged by the flooding. Synlait chief executive John Penno says the flooding has been a rapidly changing situation, which has required careful safety and operational planning. “Our thoughts are with our farmer suppliers, many of whom have been badly affected by the flooding. Our focus will be on supporting them as best as we can, as soon as the weather clears,” Penno said. Milk collection had been challenging due to the road closures, but no milk had been lost, the company said.

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Sheep levy increase proposed Colin Williscroft colin.williscroft@globalhq.co.nz SHEEP farmers will be asked to pay an extra five cents a head from October 1 under proposed new Beef + Lamb NZ (B+LNZ) levies, although the beef levy will remain the same. The industry good organisation is required to hold a referendum every six years on its levies and the latest vote, which is now open, is asking for approval on an increase in the sheepmeat levy from 70c to 75c a head, while beef would stay at $5.40/head. If it gets the backing of farmers, the sheepmeat increase is expected to bring in an extra $1 million. That money will, among other programmes, help fund facial eczema and internal parasite research, which will become increasingly important as the climate changes. Beef + Lamb chair Andrew Morrison says following its last referendum in 2015, B+LNZ revisited its strategy because it wanted to ensure its priorities were on the right path in a fastchanging world. He says the organisation’s goals are based around supporting farming excellence, championing the sector and markets, whether that’s market development or market access. “The main difference from the last one (referendum) is that the environment sat outside by itself as a pillar,” Morrison said. “We’ve come to the understanding that the environment sits within everything that we do, it always did, it’s not a pillar that sits outside.” He says when B+LNZ talks about championing the sector, that involves advocacy, which farmers want the organisation involved in. A recent UMR survey, commissioned by B+LNZ that

REBOOT: Beef + Lamb chair Andrew Morrison says farmers went through an economic reset in the 1980s and they are now facing an environmental reset.

asked farmers what they thought the organisation’s priorities should be, found that 91% wanted advocacy. A key part of that is working with other affected groups. “This is a time of all hands to the pump. It’s not about us going off and doing our own stuff,” he said. “We had the economic reset in the 1980s and now we’re in the environmental reset. “This isn’t just a NZ conversation of a NZ agriculture conversation. This is a global conversation around sustainability. “This government has got an appetite to embrace that and in a lot of cases quite rightly so, around things like water quality, and how you’re going to report your sustainability metrics to your customers.

“So, let’s acknowledge that it is a major environmental reset and we can’t do this heavy lifting alone, which is why we work with a whole bunch of other entities.” Morrison says regional farmer councils help determine B+LNZ’s workstreams by identifying R&D and extension needs that are relevant to their regions. He says during its recent strategy refresh the national body heard that based on the changing environment, facial eczema and internal parasite research is going to be increasingly important. In setting its proposed levies for the next six years the board was very aware of other costs hanging over farmers, particularly around environmental regulations. “So we made a conscious decision that we would pitch at pretty much a status quo levy expectation, with a small proviso

We’ve come to the understanding that the environment sits within everything that we do, it always did, it’s not a pillar that sits outside. Andrew Morrison Beef + Lamb NZ that we’re going to ask for 5c on sheepmeat,” he said. “The overarching message is that we have to cut our cloth to fit, but with all the stuff going on in the sector we couldn’t deliver the programme farmers have asked us to without asking for that 5c (on sheep).

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“We’re hoping that it’s pitched at a level that people will see is acceptable. He says B+LNZ does have reserves within its business and they will be used if necessary to help the organisation get through a bulge in spending on environmental programmes, such as farm plans and He Waka Eke Noa, during the next two years. The referendum also asks farmers to approve a levy ceiling. “The levy ceiling is something that you don’t activate but you have it there because without it, if we had something big hit us (before the next referendum) and we needed more money, we’d have to run a whole referendum again,” he said. “So you set a levy ceiling, but there is no way that we would increase the current levies unless we consulted with farmers and they agreed to it.” The proposed levy ceilings are: for lamb with the proposed rise from 70c to 75c, the ceiling would be 95c; and for beef the status quo of $5.40, the proposed ceiling would be $5.95. There is a national roadshow to help explain the proposals to farmers, with details on the B+LNZ website. Farmers who have not received a levy pack during the next few days who think they should have are probably not registered to vote and should go to the website to register. Morrison has a message for farmers. “Let’s be clear what we’re voting on here. If you vote no for the levy, it’s not only advocacy that will cease, it’s all that work on market access, R&D and farm extension,” he said. “Sometimes people think ‘I’ll send a shot across their bows, to tell them to pull their socks up’, well you don’t tell people to pull their socks up by killing them.” Voting closes at noon on July 9.

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NZ won’t rush UK, EU trade talks Nigel Stirling nigel.g.stirling@gmail.com TRADE Minister Damien O’Connor says he will not be rushed into concluding trade talks with the United Kingdom despite Australia potentially being just days away from snatching a significant advantage in the British market with its own free trade deal. O’Connor will be the first cabinet minister to leave these shores since the pandemic began when he travels to London and Brussels for trade talks with counterparts in the UK and the European Union later this month. Before he gets there, however, Australia and the UK may have already concluded their own free trade agreement. New Zealand and Australia had been on a parallel negotiating track with the UK after both started talks in the middle of last year. But Australia appeared to jump ahead after its Trade Minister visited London last month. Dan Tehan and his British counterpart Liz Truss set a deadline for agreeing a deal to coincide with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s attendance of the G7 summit in the UK this weekend (June 12-13). British media have reported the UK is getting ready to offer tariff and quota-free access for Australian agricultural imports. Before he departed, O’Connor said the UK’s offer to NZ remained unacceptable. “The sensitive areas of dairy, beef and sheep meat are the ones that are always the most challenging,” he said. “We want improvement on what we have seen so far.” In the back of O’Connor’s mind, however, will be Australia sneaking ahead of NZ in trade deals with South Korea and Japan in the middle of last decade. Then Australia was prepared to sacrifice ambitious tariff cuts for earlier deals and gain immediate tariff advantages over their transTasman rivals in both countries’ beef markets.

GOAL: Trade Minister Damien O’Connor heads to London and Brussels later this month to finalise trade talks, but says NZ is in no rush, and will hold out for a valuable trade agreement and will not be pressured by others.

The sensitive areas of dairy, beef and sheep meat are the ones that are always the most challenging. We want improvement on what we have seen so far. Damien O’Connor Trade Minister But if O’Connor is feeling the pressure over the prospect of history repeating itself he isn’t showing it. “We will hold out for a valuable trade agreement and we will not be pressured by somebody else’s timelines,” he said. O’Connor rejects the assertion that Australia would automatically gain a tariff advantage over NZ

exporters should it conclude negotiations for an agreement earlier. Once an agreement is concluded it must be ratified by lawmakers in each country before it can enter into force and tariff reductions can take effect. One former trade negotiator says while any number of factors could hold up ratification of the UK-Australia agreement, the longer it took NZ to conclude its own negotiations with the UK, the less likely it was that it could catch up and the more likely the Australians would again gain an early tariff advantage. The most obvious area in which NZ would hold out for a better deal than the Australians is the time taken to phase out tariffs. British media reports suggest the UK’s offer to Australia is to scrap tariffs on agricultural imports over 15 years. Asked whether that was too long for NZ exporters to wait, O’Connor hedged his answer.

“On the face of it, yes, but any trade deal is a mix of give and take,” he said. “We are not committing to any one particular point. “But we want a commercially meaningful outcome and it needs to be realistic and pragmatic for exporters.” O’Connor will also meet National Farmers Union (NFU) representatives. The NFU has led the charge in opposing the UK government’s apparent willingness to throw open its borders to Australian agricultural imports. That’s despite early optimism it would take a different stance following its involvement in the UK Trade and Agriculture Commission, which earlier this year recommended scrapping tariffs on agricultural imports from countries where animal welfare and environmental standards were equivalent to those British farmers were subject to.

O’Connor remained wary of making the link in trade talks despite the similarity in farming systems between the UK and NZ. “It is an area of a lot of subjectivity … we have to be mindful we don’t get cornered,” he said. O’Connor’s assignment only gets tougher in Brussels, where he will try to coax a more credible offer out of the EU on agricultural market access. A leak last July revealed the EU’s offer amounted to a 0.02% and 0.03% opening of its domestic cheese and butter markets respectively. O’Connor says there has been some small improvement since. “We are still looking for higher ambitions when it comes to goods access,” he said. “Again we are focused not necessarily on speed but concluding as quickly as we can on something that is truly commercially meaningful and gives us opportunities.”

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Rising tension puts pressure on relationship Neal Wallace neal.wallace@globalhq.co.nz EXPORTERS are urging the Government to be judicious in its rhetoric about China, after it warned of the need to diversify markets to ensure survival from any deterioration in our relationship with Beijing. Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta told the UK’s Guardian newspaper that New Zealand could be caught up in repercussions from China as NZ is pressured to side with traditional friends and take a firmer stance on human rights violations and crackdowns. While Trade Minister Damien O’Connor told BusinessDesk that the NZ-China relationship is “in good shape”. “There is no suggestion that

STATUS QUO: Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva says Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta’s message is not new and neither are industry efforts to expand markets.

China is about to apply measures to NZ exports,” O’Connor said. Silver Fern Farms chair Rob Hewett is urging diplomats to continue to tread the middle ground with China as it has done for the last 30 years. The meat company’s chief executive Simon Limmer agrees, saying the outcome of any engagement does not need to be binary, “you are in or you are out”. A Fonterra spokesperson says it has diversified its markets. “Our order book is nicely balanced across our three key regions, with approximately a third across each of greater China, AMENA (Asia, Middle East and North Africa and AMENA) and APAC (America, Pacific),” they said. Two-way trade between China

STRONG: Trade Minister Damien O’Connor says NZ’s relationship with China is in good shape.

and NZ is worth $33 billion, of which NZ exports account for $20b, predominantly dairy, meat, wood and preparations of cereals, flour and starch. Rising geopolitical tensions are putting pressure on NZ as it tries

to balance economic interests with China and friendship with nations such as Australia and the US. Australian exports to China fell 40% in value in the year June 2019 following a souring of relations that started in 2018 with criticism of Chinese political influence within Australia, expansion in the South China Sea, the banning of Huawei from Australia’s 5G network and calls by Canberra for an independent inquiry into the origins of covid-19. China has suspended economic dialogue with Australia, imposed tariffs and bans on imports of coal, wine, barley, lamb, beef, coal, lobster and timber. Mahuta warns NZ cannot ignore that dispute. “We cannot ignore, obviously, what’s happening in Australia with their relationship with China. And if they are close to an eye of the storm or in the eye of the storm, we’ve got to legitimately ask ourselves – it may only be a matter of time before the storm gets closer to us,” she told the Guardian. “The signal I’m sending to exporters is that they need to think about diversification in this context – covid-19, broadening relationships across our region

and the buffering aspects of if something significant happened with China. Would they be able to withstand the impact?” Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva says Mahuta’s message is not new and neither are industry efforts to expand markets.

There is no suggestion that China is about to apply measures to NZ exports. Damien O’Connor Trade Minister

Meat companies sell into more than 110 countries, but China is too large a market and its appetite for protein too great to ignore at a time when there are supply shortages of domestic pork and red meat from Argentina and Australia. Karapeeva says last year companies showed their versatility in shifting product when the pandemic closed markets or ports were congested.

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China stance ‘quite reasonable’ Richard Rennie richard.rennie@globalhq.co.nz LONG-TIME Beijing resident and Kiwi trade consultant David Mahon says New Zealand’s position on China has this country well-placed to continue walking the fine diplomatic line between it and our Western allies. He says he found the caution Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta made to NZ exporters about diversifying “quite reasonable”. “What this means is that as NZ talks to its Five Eyes partners, they (NZ government) can put their hand on their heart and say ‘we did warn you’,” Mahon said. He felt the NZ government was simply hedging itself against something that had not happened yet and was not necessarily going to, as China did not see NZ as being in lock-step with its Five Eyes partners. “You cannot shape the language to please everyone. I think the Government has got it right and is trying to get a balance,” he said. But while the Government was prompting exporters to look further afield, Mahon maintains it is also in a position to lead on this call.

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WORD PERFECT: Beijing resident and Kiwi David Mahon says the Government has got its messaging right about China amid pressure from western allies.

“If the Government is concerned about diversity, they could lead with the significant infrastructure they already have in place around the globe through MFAT and NZTE,” he said. Regardless of our relationship with China, Mahon says Mahuta’s call for diversification made sense for a small trading country. “It is always good for any economy to look at growth opportunities. This is not about stopping selling to China; a lot of things can go wrong in

global trade, not just politics and diversification does not mean we replace China,” he said. “The reason we are not in other large markets as much, like Indonesia, is because they are harder – the Government as custodian of this infrastructure does have the means to assist.” Putting the China-NZ relationship into an international context, Mahon says NZ is being asked to be a party to the United States’ efforts to reinstate and maintain its global power status.

“It is about that, it is not about trade, Hong Kong or human rights, they are all worthy issues, but they are not the key to this,” he said. “The only thing we (NZ) can rely on with any country is that we act according to our own principles on things that really affect us, and not take a position to pine on publicly about other countries’ issues.” He maintains that when it comes to sensitive issues like human rights there are channels and dialogue for dealing with that behind the scenes. “We cannot join a Western coalition against anyone unless we know the outcome is for the common good of the people suffering,” he said.

“What if we said to Australia ‘we will not trade unless we can audit your detainee camps’? Every country has struggled with human rights disparities, we even have our own. “Once you start down the road of damning others, you go down into dangerous territory. What is the point in saying it – is it because we will change anything, or is it just for those countries wanting to put pressure on China for their own gains?” As Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison departs NZ after a fleeting visit, Mahon says it could be useful for our PM to consider a visit to China. “To make only one trip to our major trading partner in five years, there is an obligation pending there,” he said. In the absence of NZ First as a coalition partner, Mahon maintains Labour is managing more sensitive, nuanced and considered messaging about our China relationship. “Nanaia is trying to get it right, in her own wording,” he said. This came after some inflammatory statements made by previous foreign minister Winston Peters about China’s role in the Pacific that drew Chinese ire.

Support for Mahuta’s trade advice Neal Wallace neal.wallace@globalhq.co.nz EXPORTERS have been warned they could potentially be caught up in heightened geopolitical issues involving China. Victoria University director of the New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre Jason Young believes Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta’s comments were a reminder of NZ’s reliance on trading with China. “It really is just a timely reminder by the minister to NZ business that they should factor in risk as well as opportunity,” Young said. Young says the Ardern government has not shied away

from raising issues with their Chinese counterparts and have done so carefully. “I don’t imagine they will move away from that position,” he said. Mahuta has warned NZ could become entangled in a fallout from China’s dispute with Australia as we are pressured to side with our traditional friends to take a firmer stance on China’s human rights and expansionist issues. Former special agricultural trade envoy Mike Petersen does not think it inevitable NZ will have a fallout with China, and he views Mahuta’s comments as advising exporters to be prepared in case there is a thaw in relations.

“I read her comments as trying to tell exporters to be prepared in case there is a thaw in relations with China,” Petersen said. “I just don’t think she worded it as well as she could have.” Petersen says NZ should pursue an independent foreign policy and raise issues with China on which it disagrees, but that stance does not need to be at the expense of trade relations. The executive director of the NZ International Business Forum Stephen Jacobi says the Government has successfully navigated its relationships with China and friendship with other countries, and Mahuta was right to warn of growing

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geopolitical risks. “They are not wrong to advise exporters to diversify,” Jacobi said. “They’re not asking exporters to do less business with China, but to do more business everywhere else.” He acknowledged that diversification was easy in theory but hard to achieve in practice, but says the Government has been negotiating new free trade agreements (FTAs). Jacobi thought the words used by Mahuta were consistent with previous statements by her and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and more moderate than that used by the Australian government.

UNLIKELY: Former special agricultural trade envoy Mike Petersen does not think it inevitable New Zealand will have a fallout with China.

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Simmental bulls set early pace Hugh Stringleman hugh.stringleman@globalhq.co.nz SIMMENTAL bulls sold very well and achieved the top price in early 2021 bull sales during the first two weeks of the season. Kerrah Simmentals, at Wairoa, sold a bull to Glenside Simmentals, at Lawrence, Otago for $45,000. Vendor Jon Knauf says the home-bred bull was aboveaverage in every trait and a keenly sought-out cross for a lot of Simmental studs. It was the highest price paid for a Simmental bull in recent years. On May 25 Kerrah offered 76 bulls and sold 72 for an average of $8640. The previous day Gold Creek Simmentals at Matawai, near Gisborne, made a top price of $27,000 paid by Woonalee Simmentals in South Australia for a R1yr bull. Twenty-two R2yr bulls were offered as well, and 21 were sold, three with a top price of $11,000 and an average of $6800. Among the early starters in late May for the Angus breed was Penvose stud at Wedderburn, Otago, which made a top price of $15,500 during the sale of 30

Twenty-two R2yr bulls were offered as well, and 21 were sold, three with a top price of $11,000 and an average of $6800.

COMPETITION: Kerrah H410 sold for $45,000 to Glenside Simmentals, Lawrence, after competitive bidding.

bulls (36 offered), which averaged $7271. Glenwood Angus at Mosgiel on the Taieri offered nine bulls and sold eight for an average $8200, with a high price of $12,400. They shared the event with

Loch Lomond South Devons that sold two of six offered and averaged $5000. Ruaview Simmental and Angus achieved $13,500 for Angus bulls at Ohakune on May 20. Delmont Angus at Clinton in South Otago had a full clearance

of 29 bulls for an average $7493 and a top of $13,500. Glendhu Shorthorns at Heriot made a top price of $12,200 paid by Longview Shorthorns, selling 11 of 12 offered for an average of $6873. Kincardine Angus, Queenstown,

sold all 12 bulls offered, average $7979 and the highest price of $11,000 three times. In that first week Aniwaniwa Speckle Park, Pomahaka, South Otago, sold five of nine bulls, offered for an average $6000 and a high of $9000, along with two heifers averaging $11,000, top price $14,500. Puketoi Angus, also in South Otago at Patearoa, sold 21 of 25 offered and averaged $7260, with a high of $11,000. Kaimoa South Devons, Eketahuna, sold 16 of 18 offered, averaging $6700 and a top of $10,500. Morton Shorthorns at Katikati, Bay of Plenty, sold eight of 10 and averaged $5500, and Opawa Simmentals at Albury, South Canterbury, sold 17 of 20 for an average of $6200.

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Best genetics up for sale Hugh Stringleman hugh.stringleman@globalhq.co.nz THE best and most productive Holstein Friesian genetics in New Zealand will be on sale at Ngahinapouri in Waikato on June 17 when Waipiri Stud offers 80 of its best animals. For its first female cattle sale since 2011, Waipiri will auction show-winning cows to facilitate the succession of the dairy enterprise from David and Pip Fullerton to their sons Dean and Alex. The 95-lot catalogue will also contain cattle from Pete Smit and invitational lots of Jersey heifers from friends and colleagues at Ferdon Genetics, under Warren Fergusson. Waipiri cows have been consistent producers of 10,000 litres of milk annually, supplying to Open Country, and achieved 730-750kg milksolids. They have also been regular show winners in Waikato and Taranaki and the business has won the National Progeny

Competition 11 times, in which five daughters from one sire are judged on conformation and production. David and Pip have made the decision to stand down from heading Waipiri to allow their sons Alex and Dean to assume the mantle. After multiple wins in the past four years it seemed the right time to market most of their show team. “While my passion for genetics is still there, my interest in getting up and physically milking the cows was no longer quite there with me,” David said. “I see far too many farmers with hip, knee and shoulder injuries. “So, I have decided to step back, because we have other business interests to keep us out of trouble, and I am always around and about the farm.” The sale animals in the catalogue will be mostly young cows and some in-calf heifers with one package of embryos. The star lot will be Waipiri Mogul Kristy EX-4yrs.

ALL SMILES: The Fullerton family at Waipiri Stud, Waikato, with lot 30A in the sale, heifer Waipiri CRH Freaky Girl ET, and lot 55, calf Waipiri Moovin Saffi. From left, Alex, David, Pip and Dean.

She was the winning fouryear-old Holstein and All Breeds four-year-old, Reserve Senior Champion and Best Udder (Holstein and All Breeds) at the 2020 Waikato Show last Spring. She is in calf and due in July to sexed semen from Moovin. Her latest lactation was just under 10,000 litres in 289 days,

328kg of protein and 423kg of fat. The Fullertons are also excited about their sale of cows sired by Doorman, Bookem, Solomon, Mogul and Kian. The sires behind the younger heifers in the sale will include Lambda, King Doc, Sidekick and Crushable.

“King Doc is red-hot right now, and as a breed we are all lucky to have him. There will be about 10 of his daughters going through the ring,” he said. The sale will be at 4pm on Thursday, June 17, at the home property on Old School Road, Ngahinapouri, and inspection will be from 1pm onwards.

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A profitable partnership with China Neal Wallace neal.wallace@globalhq.co.nz FIVE years after China’s Shanghai Maling invested $267 million buying half of Silver Fern Farms (SFF), the meat company has recorded back-to-back record profits, but that is not the only benefit. SFF Ltd co-chair Rob Hewett says while Shanghai Maling’s investment unshackled the company from debt, just as importantly it enabled it to unleash its plate-to-pasture strategy of connecting grass-fed red meat and consumers, which has paid huge dividends in recent years. In 2013-14 lenders were asking hard questions about the future of SFF, which was weighed down by debt that peaked at $340m and reported a $28m loss in 2013 and a $470,000 net profit after tax in 2014. When Shanghai Maling Aquarius deposited a $267m cheque into SFF’s bank account

on December 6, 2016, the impact was almost immediate. The meat company used $203m to retire term debt, paid $57m to joint shareholder SFF Co-operative and invested $21m in capital expenditure, the most spent in four years. Free from debt, the performance of SFF Ltd has steadily improved. Net profit after tax for the last four years has been $15.4m in 2017, $6.3m in 2018, $70.7m in 2019 and $65.4m in 2020. Dividends in each of those years respectively have been $3.2m, $1.7m, $26.5m and $26.2m. Hewett says the relationship with Shanghai Maling is positive, and they act as an investor, committed to SFF pursuing its strategy. This provides some autonomy, evident by most product it sells in China is not channelled through the Shanghai Maling network. SFF now has wholly owned foreign entity (WOFE) status in

COMMITTED: SFF Ltd co-chair Rob Hewett says the relationship with Shanghai Maling is positive and they act as an investor, committed to SFF pursuing its strategy.

China, which provides geographic risk and allows SFF to target discerning customers, while providing options and product mix.

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Hewett says another significant benefit was the substantial increase in capital expenditure. In 2016 that totalled $7m. In the three years to 2021, it cumulatively totaled nearly $200m. A significant challenge for SFF has been educating their Chinese partners on the intricacies of the NZ grass growth curve. Given Shanghai Maling’s background in pork and the year-round instantaneous production, Hewett says they had to learn about NZ’s seasonal production by visiting farms. Such visits, along with faceto-face board meetings have not been possible for the past 18 months, during which two new Shanghai Maling directors were appointed, including a new cochair.

Chief executive Simon Limmer says pre-covid-19 the board met face to face every second meeting, but would come together the week prior, enabling informal discussion. Limmer says Shanghai Maling acts as an investor, looking at its return on investment and allowing SFF to develop deeper, strategic and long-term relationships targeted at the premium end of the market. Shanghai Maling understands that. “They want SFF to be strong in China and realise our strategy is important for our performance,” Limmer said. One significant change has been the recruitment of 12 sales and marketing staff based in Shanghai charged with implementing the company’s strategy. Former SFF Co-op chair Richard Young says while a NZ partner was preferable, it was not to be. The Shanghai Maling deal dwarfed other offers and enabled SFF to clear its debt and invest in and reset in the business. “In the long run that’s been a good thing, because a NZ outcome would only have put a bandaid over the crack and not allowed us to address our capital structure,” Young said. It also gave SFF the scope to target markets as they intended. Shanghai Maling has an executive based in Dunedin, Stanley Zhao, and this has helped give a better understanding of the business. Young says the deal was approved in 2016 by 85% of shareholders and the concerns of those opposed, such as not understanding the livestock supply process, has not materialised. “The co-op has been heartened by comments by Shanghai Maling about the importance of farmers and suppliers and how we need to look after them,” he said. Young says it has been a positive experience. “Strategically we are well aligned with where we want to get to as a co-operative and Shanghai Maling wants to grow and understand the NZ business,” he said.

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Venison looks to future Annette Scott annette.scott@globalhq.co.nz VENISON got savaged by covid but that has failed to sap deer industry confidence. At the annual conference of Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) chair Ian Walker acknowledged the challenging year, but says the industry will come back stronger for it. “It’s hellishingly frustrating to be a producer of one of the world’s most healthy and delicious proteins and to lose nearly all your top-end customers overnight,” Walker said. “It’s never happened before, not for NZ food producers anyway.” There have been market setbacks in the past, but after each of these the industry has bounced back stronger with a better spread of markets, better structures to assist production of venison and velvet and pathways to restore profitability. “I believe our industry has the resilience, the structures and the people needed to bounce back from this current setback,” he said. Walker says the future of farm-raised venison is bright, new markets are emerging, the foodservice will rebound and value will be reclaimed. DINZ together with the venison

marketers focused the industry’s market development energies on North America. Passion-2-Profit (P2P) market development funding for 202122, matched dollar for dollar by marketers, is targeting the North American retail sector with an investment of almost $1 million a year. NZ marketers identified a big opportunity in a growing preference for venison and also in meats produced on farms practicing regenerative agriculture. Mountain River Venison marketing manager John Sadler says meeting the expectations of regenerative agriculture is not an issue for most of the company’s farmer suppliers. “They’re already doing it,” Sadler said. He outlined Mountain River’s new relationship with Force of Nature, a start-up US business targeting a market that wants to know where its meat is coming from and how it is grown. A market that favours regenerative agriculture. “At the moment we are doing three products with them; venison steaks and two ground products – elk ground and a venison-beef ground mix,” he said. Alliance Group’s Terry O’Connell

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says ground venison ticks all the boxes. “It moves A, B and C-grade trim, boneless shank and neck, more than 40% of the carcase, away from the European frozen commodity trade and up the value chain,” he said. Alliance is targeting 20% of customers who are already buying ground bison, the biggest selling game product in US grocery, with sales up to $US300 million. “Consumers must have a good experience when they try a new product, so ground venison is a safe entry point into retail,” O’Connell said. “It’s a flexible product with a very low risk of failure.” First Light Foods has identified the outdoor enthusiast market. First Light venison marketing manager Matt Gibson says there is a new focus among a sizeable group of US consumers on eating healthy game meat. The TV conservationist-hunter Joe Rogan has played a huge part in creating this cultural shift. “A lot of people in the US are primed for venison, they want venison, they fancy themselves as hunters,” Gibson said. “The reality is they are urbanites, part of a venison starved audience, something I find very exciting.”

POSITIVE OUTLOOK: Deer Industry NZ chair Ian Walker says the future of farm-raised venison is bright, new markets are emerging, the foodservice will rebound and value will be reclaimed.

Duncan NZ’s Robb Kidd says the company has looked at a new normal in its strategies going forward. The US and the EU are ticking along but both markets are nervous. Peter Robinson of Silver Fern Farms (SFF) says adversity is an opportunity in disguise. SFF set up what they dubbed the Red Team that worked on a

project to deal with immediate problems and to create long-term solutions to the industry’s reliance on food service. Robinson says the company’s one-pound ground venison burger launched into US retail stores has become the biggest selling venison item in US grocery, assuring access to shelf space and opportunity to negotiate space for other venison items.

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INDUSTRY campaigns and growing professionalism are driving awareness of health and safety among shearers, national FMG Young Farmer of the Year finalist Joseph Watts says. Yet, he still sees plenty of room for improvement. Watts, from Waipukurau, will represent East Coast in the national competition. He began his rural career as a shearer, having completed a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise degree and then played squash professionally for several years. He went on to gain a Graduate Diploma in Rural Studies from Massey University and is now a technical field representative for PGG Wrightson, as well as farming some beef cattle on a 30-acre site at Waipukurau with his partner, vet Lucy Dowsett. Even though he is no longer shearing full-time, Joseph still likes to keep his hand in, doing some shearing in his spare time and helping out mates and following shearing social media pages. In 2018, Federated Farmers and the New Zealand Shearing Contractors Association, with support from ACC and WorkSafe, joined forces to implement the Tahi Ngātahi programme to improve safety and performance in the country’s woolsheds. Joseph says he has started to see the positive impact of the programme in the industry. Having been a professional sportsperson, Joseph was always aware of the importance of eating well, keeping hydrated, warming up and doing stretches before physical work and taking steps to avoid sprains and strains. Information about health, safety and wellbeing for people working in the sector, including techniques, stretching and strengthening and nutrition, is available through the Tahi Ngātahi website. Woolshed workers, farmers and shearing contractors can also sign up for online learning at tahingatahi.co.nz “There’s good information available and I’m seeing awareness growing steadily,” Watts said. “People are starting to view shearing as a long-term professional career, where you can operate and compete at a high level. They are starting to recognise that if they want to do it long-term, they need to look after themselves. “The industry has always tended to put the new shearers with the experienced guys to learn good techniques from them, but people are taking that a lot more seriously. I see a lot more sheep in slings now to avoid muscle strains, and people doing stretches at the beginning and end of the day. “I tend to do some stretches and go fairly easy for the first 15 or so minutes, while my body warms up. “I think people have always recognised that if you keep your equipment sharp, that makes shearing easier, but there has been less understanding of how using blunt equipment will affect your body in the future. “There are still those who can’t be bothered to put the effort into good maintenance, but there is definitely more awareness around that.

“You also see a growing number of shearers bringing their own shearing machines to sheds to make sure equipment is in the best shape for shearing. I was helping out at a shed recently with three young shearers, all in their 20s, and they had all their own machines.” Watts says hygiene is another issue that is gradually improving but could still be better. “I was what you could call a ‘tidy kid’ and always very aware about good handwashing practices, especially before eating,” he said. “When I started shearing, I just had to get over that because there were sheds that literally had no handwashing facilities. You have to eat, to keep your energy up and you wouldn’t want to use your water bottle to wash because there was nowhere to refill it, so I would be handling food with my hands covered with grease, wool and worse. “That is getting better, but every shed should have running water, liquid soap and paper towels to dry your hands.” Joseph also sees awareness about nutrition growing. “It’s very demanding work. People have always been pretty good about keeping hydrated but when I was shearing, a lot of people lived on junk – literally packet chips, processed stuff and takeaways,” he said. “But there’s a lot of industry advice about that now and shearing companies are working to educate people about eating better. “Some very high-performing shearers work with nutritionists and that approach filters down. You see a lot on shearing and social media about eating well and different electrolytes and it’s really good to see those discussions. “Again, my background means I’ve always been aware about the importance of a good diet. I tend to eat a balance of meat, vegetables and carbs. If I’m shearing, I might make extra pasta to take with me or a healthy sandwich and nuts and grains. I allow myself treats too – I take the view that if I’m eating good stuff, I can have a few lollies. I think if you have a good diet, water is sufficient but I will supplement with electrolytes sometimes.” While shearing full-time, Joseph was fortunate to escape serious injury when he was knocked unconscious by the spinning bucket of an old wool press. “I did notice things were starting to get better around the time I left shearing about four years ago, largely due to awareness about the new regulations coming in,” he said. “That included replacing old machinery, like wool presses.” Keep an eye on Facebook or www. worksafe.govt.nz/youngfarmer2021 every Monday morning for updates. The FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final will take place in Christchurch on 1-3 July.

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NZRL takes on van Leeuwen farms Hugh Stringleman hugh.stringleman@globalhq.co.nz NEW Zealand Rural Land Company (NZRLC) began the new dairying season with ownership of 15 operating dairy and dairy-support farms in South Canterbury, North Otago and Southland for a total outlay of $122.75 million. It advised the NZX share market the acquisitions were settled on June 1 and that all assets were leased out to experienced tenants for terms of at least 10 years and that lease income would be $6.1m. The $10.3m large Southland farm has been leased to Fortuna Group, which operates 18 dairy farms in the region. The 14 farms further north were purchased from the Van Leeuwen Group, currently in receivership, and its financier for $112.5m and will continue operation under the management of next-generation members of the Van Leeuwen family. Three tenant companies have been set up with two rural professionals as independent directors in common. They are farm succession consultant Mark Heer, formerly head of rural banking for ASB, and business consultant Paul Tocker, a former head of Crop and Food Research.

NEW GIG: Aad and Wilma van Leeuwen are listed non-executive directors under the new ownership agreement.

The 14 farms further north were purchased from the Van Leeuwen Group, currently in receivership, and its financier for $112.5m.

Sustainable Grass Dairy, with three farms and 2250 cows, has Wilma van Leeuwen junior as general manager. Performance Dairy comprises

five farms, including large cow barns carrying 4500 cows, plus replacements under Dion van Leeuwen. Performance Livestock is six support farms totalling 3339ha under Rodney van Leeuwen. Parents Aad and Wilma are non-executive directors. NZRLC director Chris Swasbrook says the 14 Van Leeuwen farms had cows in place and began the new season in good operational condition. “The asset positions of those three lessees meet our strict criteria,” Swasbrook said. The 1.25% transaction fees,

amounting to $1.65m, were payable to NZ Rural Land Management, 50% owned by Allied Farmers. NZRLC is part way through a rights offer to raise an additional $44.3m of capital to the $75m secured by the initial public offer in December. The offer is a two-for-three shares renounceable right at $1.10 each, a small discount on the current $1.13 share price. NZRLC shares were listed at $1.25 and fell as low as $1.10 in May before recovering slightly. The rights are currently tradable and the offer closes on June 23.

ANZCO performs well despite covid MEAT processor and exporter ANZCO Foods lifted after-tax profit by 30% to $28.2 million in the 2020 financial and calendar year, despite turnover falling 10% to $1.53 billion. Chief executive Peter Conley says the result was particularly pleasing given the challenges ANZCO faced in 2020, alongside other New Zealand exporters and supply chain partners. Management of the company through covid-19 lockdowns and safe working distances, plus government wage subsidies, enabled ANZCO to retain the skills of its nearly 3000 employees. Conley says as foodservice channels closed, sales moved more to retail and online, and ANZCO recorded significant gains in the home market, Japan, North America, China, the United Kingdom and Europe. Chair Kazuhiko Misonou says majority shareholder Itoham Yonekyu Holdings was very supportive of ANZCO’s overall direction and performance.

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Synlait matches Fonterra milk price Hugh Stringleman hugh.stringleman@globalhq.co.nz SYNLAIT intends to match Fonterra in farm gate milk prices for last season and this one, despite recently signalling a large net loss for the current financial year. The company’s opening forecast for the 2022 season is $8, which is also the midpoint of Fonterra’s wide $7.25-$8.75 prediction band. Chief executive John Penno, back in the hot seat after 30 months occupation by Leon Clement, has forecast a base milk price of $7.55/kg milksolids for the 2021 payout. “Commodity prices have continued to outperform our expectations, predominantly due to strong Chinese demand,” Penno said. “When combined with a relatively stable foreign exchange rate, we are pleased to increase our forecast for this season and next.” In the 2020 financial year, Synlait also paid an average 25c incentives and premiums. Should that recur, then its 250 farmer-suppliers would receive, on average, $7.80, which would exceed Fonterra’s current range of $7.45-$7.65. On May 24 Synlait downgraded its FY2021 guidance to a net profit after tax loss between $20 million and $30m, compared with plus $75m in FY2020.

of 743m shares, it meant the company had the largest market capitalisation on the NZX of $16 billion. After the trading downgrades that share price has fallen to around $5.90 and the market capitalisation has shrunk to $4.3b, smaller than Fonterra. Like Synlait, a2MC has traditionally not paid a dividend and the investors in that huge share registry can only wait until trading conditions improve before the share price may rise again.

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As a public company with two dairy industry cornerstone shareholders, Bright Dairy of Shanghai and a2 Milk Company (a2MC), Synlait directors have chosen to match or exceed Fonterra’s milk payouts instead of boosting profitability. Fonterra has begun a capital and share standard restructure designed to make it financially easier for farmers to join and supply milk. Fonterra is also likely to pay a dividend of 20c/ share on top of its final 2021 milk price. The final milk prices of both Fonterra and Synlait will not be known until late September, along with the annual results. Synlait shareholders would have had no expectation of a dividend in FY2021 because it has reinvested all profits until now in the expansion of the company. Since the height of sharemarket enthusiasm for Synlait two years ago, its share price has fallen from $10 to $3 currently. Much of that fall has been in the past eight months following a2MC’s regular downgrades of revenue and margin forecasts that stem from covid-19 disruption to its daigou trading channel for infant formula into China. Synlait is the biggest supplier of a2 infant base powder. The share price for a2MC peaked at $21.50 last August. Combined with its extraordinarily large number

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xtra support is now available for Canterbury farmers already affected by drought and who are now cleaning up after widespread flooding. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is working closely with Civil Defence, Rural Support Trusts (RSTs) and sector groups to help the recovery effort in the flood-hit region, including the animal welfare response. Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has declared a medium-scale adverse event for the region. His classification ensures extra funding of up to $500,000 will be available for flood recovery measures. The funding will help speed up the recovery of farming businesses, and includes wellbeing support and specialist technical advice. MPI Deputy Director-General Karen Adair says this is an incredibly tough time for farmers, their families and workers.

Ms Adair says the extra funding will enable the region’s three RSTs to provide extra help to farmers and will be used for other flood assistance, including recovery grants. Support is also available for farmers who are short of livestock feed, or who have had balage and fodder crops washed away or damaged by floodwaters. The national Feed Coordination Service can help connect farmers with supplementary feed that has been donated or listed for sale. The national feed coordinator, Kate Wood, can be contacted by email at kate@ruraldirections.co.nz Farmers needing expert support to do a feed budget can contact the Feed Planning Service by phoning 0800 BEEFLAMB (0800 233 352) or 0800 4 NEWS IN BRIEF Top of their game MPI is proud to sponsor the Ahuwhenua Trophy awards. Congratulations to this year’s winners for the top Māori Dairy farm, Tataiwhetu Trust, in the Ruatoki Valley south of Whakatane. This year’s Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer (dairy) is Quinn Morgan, 26, in his first season as a farm assistant for Sam and Kate Moore on their 155ha farm near Whakatane.

Severe flooding has caused damage to farms and properties in the Canterbury region.

DairyNZ (0800 432 479 69). Farmers who need wellbeing support should call their Rural Support Trust on 0800 RURAL HELP or 0800 787 254. Support available amid drought Elsewhere in the country, MPI-backed services are also available to help farmers grappling with drought conditions. Ms Adair says farmers can make the most of the available support – the Feed Coordination Service and the Feed Planning Service. NIWA has predicted below-average rainfall in parts of New Zealand over the next few months and it’s important for people to plan ahead, and seek help when required, Ms Adair says. Budget funding MPI received extra funding in this year’s Budget aimed at helping farmers and growers meet sustainability targets and boost revenue. That included: $37 million towards developing a national integrated farm planning system for farmers and growers, to help make it simpler for people to meet requirements, and $24 million towards agricultural greenhouse gas mitigation research and development,

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Primary sector work MPI continues to help attract Kiwis to primary sector jobs careers and training, via our Opportunity Grows Here campaign. We’ve worked with a range of sector groups, including horticulture, dairy, forestry, fisheries and others to highlight the opportunities available. So far, there have been more than 400,000 page views on the opportunitygrowshere.nz website.

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RCNZ appoints new chief exec

MULTITUDES: ArborGen says it is the world’s biggest producer of pine seedlings, from nurseries in New Zealand, Australia, the United States and Brazil.

Pine seedlings prove profitable Hugh Stringleman hugh.stringleman@globalhq.co.nz

FIVE thousand New Zealand small shareholders in ArborGen Holdings can now see some potential return for their perseverance through a decade of research and development expenditure and low share prices. The company formerly called Rubicon declared US$3.2 million net profit for the financial year ended March 31, despite a reduction in tree seedling sales during 2020. Revenue was down 7% to $52.7m because covid restrictions prevented planting. NZ revenue was $10m and $6m was earned from sales in Brazil. A majority of nearly 400 million seedling sales annually are made in the United States, where its major shareholders live. They are chair David Knott with 28% and Ranjan Tandon with 17%, both in New York State. However, as a result of its troubled past going back to Rubicon, Tenon and Fletcher Challenge, 96% of ArborGen’s shareholders are domiciled in NZ. Individually they are investors with fewer than 10,000 shares,

which at the present price means a stake of $2000 or less. Auckland-based company secretary Sharon LudherChandra says the holdings of Knott and Tandon are held in NZ registries and therefore counted within the NZ domicile.

The company has six forest nurseries in NZ and one in Victoria, and from its operational base in North Carolina utilises eight seedling nurseries and 10 orchards for cones and seeds in the southern and mid-western US.

Recently, following a selldown of a 7% stake by US investor Richard Perry, the ArborGen (ARB) share price has risen from 13-19.5c. ArborGen says it is the world’s largest commercial seedling supplier and a leading source of advanced genetics in the forest industries. These products enable more

consistent yield and quality of wood in a shorter tree growing time. The company has six forest nurseries in NZ and one in Victoria, and from its operational base in North Carolina utilises eight seedling nurseries and 10 orchards for cones and seeds in the southern and mid-western US. Most of the US and Brazilian production is loblolly pine and in Australasia it is radiata pine. Knott reported to shareholders that demand was growing for the highest quality seedlings because of underbuilding, demographic changes, an aging housing stock and wood supply constraints in Canada, the western US and Europe. Net earnings of $3.2m was a $6m turnaround from the trading loss in FY2020 and directors have forecast an increase in Ebitda this financial year, up from $11m to $13$14.5m. ArborGen is expanding its seedling production from masscontrol pollination (MCP) of the orchard trees to maximise utilisation of advanced genetics. The company has an added opportunity to extend proprietary intellectual property into other crop species.

ANDREW Olsen has been appointed as the new Rural Contractors New Zealand (RCNZ) chief executive, replacing Roger Parton who is retiring. The former chief executive of the Travel Agents Association NZ said he is delighted at being able to take the helm of RCNZ at a critical juncture. “Rural contractors are mostly small businesses, as were most of the travel agents I worked for. I’m used to representing such interests to the Government and the wider community,” Olsen said. “I believe I’m coming into Rural Contractors NZ at a critical time for this important industry and am looking forward to attending next month’s conference as a start to engaging with members.” Olsen, while he has not worked previously in the sector, lives a rural lifestyle in the Wairarapa and has experience of engaging with some local rural contractors. RCNZ vice president Helen Slattery says Olsen stood out to the selection panel in a very strong field of candidates. “Our industry is facing some significant challenges, particularly with labour shortages, and the need to further boost our training. Andrew brings nearly 20 years’ experience as a CEO or GM and four years as a director of Service IQ, the industry training organisation for the service sector,” Slattery said. Slattery says one of Olsen’s first priorities will be working with RCNZ and the Government agencies to review the recent announcement that only 125

skilled agricultural machinery operators can come from overseas next season. RCNZ, which represents 600 contractors in a $1.5 billion industry, requested a minimum of 400 after surveying its members. “Andrew is well-versed at working with ministers and officials on issues such as the assistance package to tourism after the onset of covid-19,” she said. “As our first full-time CEO, he will be picking up on the Government’s requirements for us to complete a sector workforce plan and develop a model to upskill New Zealanders to achieve the announced exemptions.” She says RCNZ was already working with tertiary training providers but there was more to do. “That said, we need some understanding about what we can train Kiwis to do out of season – and that even with the skills to drive specialised machinery, working a few months a year in rural locations doesn’t appeal to everyone,” she said. Slattery says RCNZ members are facing stress and health and safety risks because of the shortage of skilled people available and willing to drive big machines through a season. “We have every confidence that Andrew is the right person to put our case and continue the excellent work done for us over the last 15 years by outgoing CEO Roger Parton,” she said. Parton will be farewelled at RCNZ’s conference in Rotorua in June.

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Farmlands appoints new chief executive

EXPERTISE: Newly appointed Tanya Houghton is a seasoned executive, holding roles in both Australia and New Zealand, and most recently as chief executive of MoleMap NZ.

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TANYA Houghton, who has an extensive business background on both sides of the Tasman, is the new chief executive of Farmlands Co-operative Society. Her career includes extensive board and governance experience as chief executive and chief operating officer roles in both Australia and New Zealand, and for the past 18 months she has been chief executive of MoleMap NZ. Prior to that, Houghton spent 15 years with Greencross Group, Australasia’s largest integrated pet and vet care company which operated more than 170 veterinary practices and 250 specialty retail stores across Australia and NZ. Houghton is a seasoned executive with Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) listed companies, but also has experience across a broad range of private, private equity, ASX and joint venture businesses. She is a member of NZ Institute of Directors and a director of Animates NZ Holdings Ltd and the Petbarn Foundation. Houghton says she is excited to lead NZ’s largest farmer-owned rural supplier which has a rich and successful history. “Always driven to grow shareholder success, we need to continue to leverage efficiencies put in place as a result of a challenging 2020 and keep looking forward to create financial measures of performance which achieve greater long-term value for all of our shareholders.” In 2020, Farmlands made commitments to shareholders that would help grow the business and shareholder return. This included reducing its carbon footprint by at least 30% by 2030, driving health, safety and wellbeing measures for its people and industry, and seeking partnerships that focus on primary sector innovation to prepare for impending change. Farmlands chair Rob Hewett says while Timaru-born Houghton did not have a background in agriculture, she offers knowledge in large scale retail and an ability to drive change. “Tanya has a real understanding of retail, differentiated offers to consumers and an insight into data driven processes.” For the past few years, Farmlands has invested heavily into information technology and Hewett says Houghton has the skills and leadership to ensure that investment delivers dividends. One of NZ’s first female chief executives of a large agricultural company, Hewett says the diversity that will provide is a bonus. “There is no question diversity brings value, but the appointment of Tanya is because she brings the best skillset.” Hewett says farmers face new regulations and challenges from climate change and biodiversity. “Tanya is the right person to unite our business and people as we continue to reinvent what a rural supplies and services co-operative should be.” Farmlands employs more than 1400 staff, servicing more than 74,000 shareholders through a network of 82 stores, with annual turnover in excess of $2.5 billion. Houghton begins her new job on September 6.

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Credit recycling gets thumbs up Richard Rennie richard.rennie@globalhq.co.nz THE Government’s plans to “recycle” carbon credits from the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) back into emissions-reducing programmes has been welcomed by academics and carbon trading experts as providing opportunities for the primary sector in coming years. Known as revenue hypothecation, the money would be raised via the Government’s now quarterly carbon credit auctions and required to be put into programmes or tech aimed specifically at emissions reductions. Climate Change Minister James Shaw has labelled it the most significant announcement relating to climate change in the budget, providing an estimated revenue source of $3 billion over five years. Shaw has labelled it a “gamechanger”, removing the budgetby-budget policy approach to instead enable a longer-term, well-funded approach to dealing with the issue. Canterbury University professor in forestry Euan Mason welcomed the move to back the ETS credits with definitive reduction steps. He has voiced concerns in the

GOOD MOVE: Euan Mason of Canterbury’s forestry school applauds the Government’s move to ensure ETS credit income is recycled back into carbon reducing programmes and tech.

past about the much-maligned international carbon credits commonly used 5-10 years ago that were sourced from countries like Ukraine, but not backed by legitimate carbon reducing practices. “This is a step in the right direction,” Mason said. “The problem with auction credits is they could just go elsewhere. I have to add though, it will be good to show the amount of money coming from credits results in X amount of CO2 being

removed from the atmosphere, so people buying them know they will see a result.” He says the obvious next step is to ensure the projects the money goes into actually result in a measurable CO2 reduction. “This also removes the risk of them simply becoming fraudulent and printed without any end result,” he said. Carbon Match director Lizzie Chambers says between now and when the ETS hypothecation scheme kicks in next June, there

would also be up to $1 billion of credits that, in the meantime, would most likely be funnelled into government’s consolidated funds. “The ETS provision is growing considerably and there is big money out there,” Chamber said. “The idea of revenue recycling is a good one, it also wins hearts and minds and brings people on board. The major area of emissions growth is in transport, and there is the tech there to deal with that, and ETS proceeds need to go into every possible area of reduction. “It (hypothecation) could also draw more farmers into a more positive state of mind about this. There could be tech like anaerobic digesters, methane inhibitor projects that could benefit from this.” Another budget funding area the primary sector may benefit from is the additional $300 million the Government is adding to its NZ Green Investment Finance Fund, a green investment bank established to accelerate investment into low-carbon technology. The areas targeted include transport, processing and agriculture. To date no agriculture

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This is a step in the right direction. The problem with auction credits is they could just go elsewhere. Euan Mason Canterbury University projects have been funded by the bank. Chambers noted it was possible the Government could in the coming year earn even more from carbon credits, subject to a rise in key auction values of the floor price from $20 a unit to $30 a unit and the trigger price from $50-$70 a unit. “People with liabilities under ETS will then have even less comfort about emissions, with that wider and higher price corridor. This only applies to credits sold by the Government at auction. It is not a floor price for the secondary market, but it does set a tone for a much higher price going forward,” she said. The next government carbon credit auction is scheduled for June 23.

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6pm, Wednesday 30 June, Whangarei

(with a focus on research and development)

(B+LNZ Farming for Profit event)

Mid Northern North Island

11.30am, Thursday 24 June, Christchurch

6pm, Tuesday 8 June, Glen Murray

(B+LNZ FarmSmart Conference)

Central South Island 5pm, Tuesday 15 June, Ranfurly

(with a focus on research and development)

12pm, Friday 18 June, Timaru

(with a focus on research and development)

6pm, Friday 18 June, Oamaru

(with a focus on research and development)

12pm, Monday 28 June, Luggate 5pm, Monday 28 June, Omarama

(with a focus on research and development)

6pm, Wednesday 9 June, Te Kuiti

(with a focus on research and development)

6pm, Tuesday 22 June, Taumarunui 6pm, Thursday 1 July, Rotorua Western North Island 11am, Wednesday 9 June, Whanganui (B+LNZ Farming for Profit event)

5pm, Monday 21 June, Inglewood (with a focus on Taste Pure Nature)

5pm, Tuesday 22 June, Bulls Southern South Island

(with a focus on Taste Pure Nature)

6pm, Tuesday 8 June, Gore (with a focus on

6pm, Tuesday 22 June, Taumarunui 12pm, Wednesday 30 June, Taihape

1pm, Wednesday 9 June, Tapanui 6pm, Wednesday 9 June, Lawrence 1pm, Thursday 10 June, Te Anau 6pm, Thursday 10 June, Winton (with a focus

Eastern North Island

1pm, Friday 11 June, Clinton (with a focus on

2pm, Tuesday 22 June, Wairoa 12pm, Wednesday 23 June, Gisborne

environmental policy and Taste Pure Nature)

on environmental policy and Taste Pure Nature)

environmental policy and R&D)

1pm, Wednesday 16 June, Dannevirke (B+LNZ Farming for Profit event)

(with a focus on Taste Pure Nature)

23–24 June, Napier

Industry events we’ll also be at:

(B+LNZ Genetics Sheep Breeder Forum)

Future Farming Expo 2021 in Otautau (11 June) National Fieldays Mystery Creek (16–19 June) SIDE in Ashburton (22–23 June)

(with a focus on Taste Pure Nature)

5pm, Thursday 24 June, Havelock North 12pm, Monday 28 June, Waipukurau 5.30pm, Thursday 1 July, Masterton (with a focus on Taste Pure Nature)

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Zespri still navigating challenges STRONG returns to kiwifruit growers from Zespri’s marketing efforts disguise major logistic and resource challenges the industry has faced in the past year, and continues to face well into the new season. Zespri has announced its 202021 financial results, reporting record global operating revenue of $3.89 billion, with global fruit sales accounting for $3.58b. This has accompanied a lift in profit of 45% to $290.5 million. Plant variety licencing for the high-value SunGold fruit now forms a significant part of the company’s income stream and grower dividend payout, with last year’s tender round generating over $300m or about 8% of total revenue. This year’s tender round has surged even further, with growers laying out almost $430m in licences for SunGold and the new Red variety. For growers, the 2020-21 returns mark record levels. They equate to an average Green tray value of $7.51, or average per hectare return of $76,722. Green’s Organic premium has grown, with the variety

fetching $10.53 a tray. SunGold fruit returned an average of $12.46 a tray, equating to an average of $177,846 a hectare. Zespri chief executive Dan Mathieson says it had been a Herculean task to harvest last season’s crop during lockdown and the industry continued to face significant labour constraints at home. In the meantime, shipping and logistics challenges continued to exist, both portside here and in overseas markets. “Our delivered volumes to date are up 25% on the same time last year under some very challenging circumstances,” Mathieson said. “While we have built up our charter vessel fleet to take 65% of the crop, we are still relying upon containers for the rest. There are delays, a lack of ships and scheduling and port congestion both here and overseas.” Despite this, he says to date fruit quality on arrival is still being reported as excellent, with no spoilage losses attributable. “But this is something we will have to watch throughout the season,” he said. The industry is managing to continue to extract value increases out of its fruit, with the 14%

increase in fruit sales revenue outstripping the 10% increase in fruit volumes. Earnings returned to New Zealand growers also increased by 15% to $2.25b. Mathieson says Zespri was confident this season would continue to experience gains in value, with consumers clamouring for the SunGold fruit. “And we have had a very good growing season, with good increases in SunGold volumes and organic crop,” he said. This was likely to see the sector hit about 175 million trays of locally-grown fruit, only a few million short of its total NZoverseas combined crop recorded last season. Zespri is hoping to grow its Northern Hemisphere volumes after a tough growing season last year that resulted in significant crop losses due to frost, with the aim to get back to about 23m trays. Greece is now the only country outside of NZ and China growing increasing volumes of Green crop, and now supplies almost a third of Zespri’s European Green crop. Consumer demand continues to grow, and Mathieson says covid-19 had been a catalyst for even stronger growth.

TOUGH: Despite positive revenue and profit figures, disruptions to shipping and tight labour supply continue to challenge Zespri and kiwifruit growers, says chief executive Dan Mathieson.

“Consumers are looking for better, healthier food. They are not eating out as much, demand has grown and grown, helped by our value and position. We expect this to continue,” he said. Mathieson says continuing high prices for SunGold growing licences which exceeded $500,000

Growers to vote on China trial Richard Rennie richard.rennie@globalhq.co.nz THE polls have opened for kiwifruit growers to vote on their views about Zespri putting its brand behind Chinese-grown SunGold kiwifruit. Running from June 1-15, growers can vote whether or not they support conducting a one-season trial in Sichuan Province that monitors the growing, procurement and marketing of 200,000 trays of fruit. The fruit is grown from Zespri-bred vines planted without authorisation after they were illegally imported from New Zealand. Estimates are that multiple small orchards are growing a combined area of about 5000ha of SunGold fruit, and by next season the canopy hectare area will exceed the 6000ha grown in NZ. Growers here are forking out over $500,000 a hectare for a licence to grow the fruit this season. An industry road show is also running during the voting duration to inform growers about the risks of proceeding, and not proceeding, with the trial programme. This is Zespri’s second attempt to get the trial programme over the line after Kiwifruit NZ, the industry’s overseeing authority turned down Zespri’s initial

INPUT: Growers have a two-week timeframe in which to vote on whether they support conducting a one-season kiwifruit trial in Sichuan Province.

I think growers see it for what it is; this is a first step to help protect and hold our position in China as a premium brand. Dan Mathieson Zespri application on the grounds the risks to NZ growers were too great. The key risk areas identified were fruit quality, food safety

and brand reputation. China has long been a problematic area for Zespri in maintaining brand integrity, with multiple companies often mimicking the Zespri label on fruit and packaging. The trial involves working closely with some Chinese growers to determine if SunGold fruit can be grown to Zespri standards and accepted by consumers with no negative impacts upon the Zespri brand. Zespri chief executive Dan Mathieson said he would be joining the roadshow and was anticipating growers would have multiple questions about the proposed trial.

“We have been doing the best job we can. I think growers see it for what it is, this is a first step to help protect and hold our position in China as a premium brand. Growers want us to bring back more information and they rightly have some concerns,” Mathieson said. Zespri staff have acknowledged the risks accompanying the trial, but are also cognisant about the risk of leaving the SunGold variety fruit to grow unchecked in subsistence orchards in the province. Zespri sustainability officer Carol Ward told Farmers Weekly there was also a risk of doing nothing that needed to be considered alongside the trial’s risks. Leaving more than 4000ha of unlicenced crop growing without authority and oversight was a risk, with its release onto the market having significant implications, both on Zespri’s premium position and fruit volumes. The Chinese grown fruit quality is regarded as highly variable and by next year more SunGold is expected to be grown in Sichuan Province than in all NZ. NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated is taking a neutral stance with the vote, providing growers with the information needed to make their own conclusions about the trial’s future.

a hectare this year reflected continuing growth in the fruit’s value. “We are seeing a wide spread of growers having both Green and SunGold, which is good,” he said. “There is also strong interest in Red, with good consumer acceptance.”

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Future is bright for seed sector Annette Scott annette.scott@globalhq.co.nz MORE than 100 women working in the arable seed business shared the industry’s future insights at the Canterbury Women in Seed forum. Attendees varied from agronomists, lab technicians, logistics roles, administrative roles, account managers, research technicians, grain traders, farmers and those passionate about the grain and seed industries. Hosted by the New Zealand Grain and Seed Trade Association (NZGSTA) the interest proved encouraging for the industry. “The turnout of women in employment within the seed industry shows the future of diversity within the sector is looking good,” NZGSTA general manager Thomas Chin said. NZGSTA executive councillor Charlotte Connoley says the aim of the forum was to provide more opportunities for networking amongst women within the industry.

OPPORTUNITIES: NZGSTA executive councillor Charlotte Connoley says the aim of the forum was to provide more opportunities for networking amongst women within the industry.

The forum was the platform for further discussion and collaboration around key challenges and opportunities that face the grain and seed industries.

Connoley, managing director of Pukekohe-based vegetable seed sales company South Pacific Seed Sales, was the first woman in 100 years of the organisation’s history to gain a place on the NZGSTA executive council in 2018. Evident by the number of attendees at this year’s forum and the passion many showed for the success of the industry, Chin says it seems likely that before long Connoley will be followed by other women onto the executive council. In her opening address to the forum National MP for Selwyn Nicola Grigg shared insights into National’s policy for agribusiness and the approach to “make bad bills better”. Grigg alluded to the legacy of her grandmother Mary Grigg, who was elected MP for the Mid Canterbury electorate in 1942 and shared excerpts from some of her speeches, which even back then supported the significant contribution that arable farmers made to the country through food security.

A key focus for the forum discussion came from Foundation for Arable Research chief executive Alison Stewart’s address on the potential future challenges for the arable sector. Stewart highlighted the sector work being done to address the challenges from carbon emissions, to crop rotations, getting New Zealanders to support NZ-grown grains and everything in between. Ag Recruit principal Deb Francis shared thoughts on career planning, job satisfaction, employment support and preparation for job interviews. Milly Taylor from Mainfreight Air and Ocean provided insight on the current air and ocean freight challenges in respect to import and export for the seed and grain industries and how covid has impacted the freight industry. Sponsored by Jarden fund managers, the Two Raw Sisters, Margo and Rosa shared their passion for plant-based foods and a demonstration on easy ways to use plants in cooking and baking. As Gen Zers, with a following on

social media, Connoley says the inspiring duo presented a clear understanding of the knowledge gap that exists in understanding the products of the seed and grain industry, with limited visibility on where to source NZ-grown grains and seeds. Connoley says the range of speakers was key to the success of the day, with everything covered from wills and relationship property, through to wheat gross margins and the increasing use of biologicals. The forum concluded with a reminder by Megan van Lieshout of Soul Nourishment of the importance of “us” and to take time to build mental resilience to better meet the ongoing pressures faced by today’s women. “Women have a unique perspective and are often underrepresented at the decisionmaking levels of organisations, so it’s great to be able to get together and discuss the big issues and provide our knowledge from all areas of the industry to find solutions to these,” Connoley said.

Rockit unveils new facility ROCKIT Global Limited has unveiled its brand new facility – gifted the name Te Ipu by local iwi Ngāti Kahungunu – giving the board, shareholders, business partners and dignitaries a first look at the technological innovation within its walls. Millions of tiny apples will leave the 21,000m2 packhouse, coolstore and global offices, which are located in Irongate, Hastings, this year. With demand continuing to grow exponentially across the United States, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Rockit Global chief executive Mark O’Donnell says expansion into a revolutionary, digitally-advanced, fit for purpose facility was a worthy investment.

“This is a magnificent moment for everyone involved with Rockit Global,” O’Donnell said. “It’s not only a place to call home for our hundreds of growers, investors, staff and industry colleagues, it’s an innovation hub and place of ideating, exploring and excelling.” One-hundred-and-twenty permanent staff work in the building, as well as 300 contractors during the busy harvest season. This year, he estimates that over 100 million apples will be packed and shipped out of Rockit Global’s headquarters. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. “By 2025, we’re expecting that figure to swell to over 400m apples,” he said.

Speakers at the opening ceremony, held on June 1, included Rockit Global chair John Loughlin. He says it was critical to the board that whatever the next step for the organisation globally, its home should remain in New Zealand and in the Hastings district. “We were founded here, we’ve matured here and we belong here,” Loughlin said. “We are committed to employing from this region and continuing the legacy we’ve built as an energetic, exciting, forwardfocused global business, rooted in Hawke’s Bay and surrounded by the very orchards in which this company began.”

MONEY WELL SPENT: Rockit Global chief executive Mark O’Donnell says expansion into a revolutionary, digitally-advanced, fit for purpose facility was a worthy investment.

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CAMPAIGN FOR WOOL The campaign for wool is about promoting and teaching people about all the amazing properties, uses and features of wool. Its patron is HRH The Prince of Wales. Wool has a plethora of amazing qualities and uses including being natural and renewable, its sun safe, flame-retardant, biodegradable, breathable, non-allergenic, durable and elastic, easy care, multi-climatic and naturally insulating. That is a lot of amazing characteristics for one product!

WOOL PRODUCTION FROM FARM TO FINISHED PRODUCT

THE GRAPH BELOW GIVES YOU A VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF THE VERY BROAD RANGE OF USES OF WOOL:

Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fgInIHWVB8 to watch a video on the process of taking wool from the farm through to producing carpet.

2 Why do we shear sheep? 3 What is the job of the women in the shed laying out the fleece? 4 What type of wool is used to make carpet?

Taking it further 1

When did carpets go from being all wool based to having synthetic counterparts?

2 Why did synthetic products seem to be such a good option at that time?

WOOL IN SCHOOLS

Part of the Campaign for Wool is Wool in Schools. This is a programme for schools where they help students to understand the place of wool in our lives with real life interactive resources in their “Wool Shed”. This is a converted shipping container that visit’s schools, giving teachers the opportunity to let their students get hands on experience with wool and its many uses and features. The wools in school’s website has lots of great curriculum based activities including an activity book that can be downloaded from: https://woolinschools.nz/workbook/

CAN YOU MAKE ANY ADDITIONS TO THE DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE GRAPH?

Currently wool carpets are only 87% natural with the use of synthetic latex binders and primary backing being necessary. Cavalier Bremworth has a 1.9m government grant from MPI to investigate and develop alternatives to these. This grant will be used to co-fund Bremworth’s 4.9m programme to research and develop natural and green chemistry-based alternatives to the remaining synthetic compounds. NZ wool is of course 100% biodegradable, renewable and

sustainable which is why Bremworth embarked on being a wool only carpet and rug company. They believe that consumers are becoming increasingly concerned with the life cycle of products. Do you think this is the case? Do you think that all consumers feel this way? Can you think of reasons that someone may not be concerned about these things? What would need to happen to change these consumers' perspective?

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AWARD-WORTHY: Grant and Sally Charteris are passionate about deer farming and keen to showcase their deer farming story.

Deer farmers’ efforts rewarded There may be something magical in the water, when for the second successive year a Hawke’s Bay farming family has bagged the Deer Industry NZ premier environmental award. Annette Scott reports.

AWKE’S Bay deer farmers Grant and Sally Charteris are keen to showcase sustainable deer farming in and the best of modern farming practices. The couple proved they are front-footing the farming challenges and achieving environmentally sustainable velvet farming by winning the 2021 Elworthy award, the premier environmental accolade for deer farmers. The award was presented at the deer industry conference in Invercargill. This is the second successive year that the premier accolade has been awarded to a Hawke’s Bay farm. The previous winners were Evan and Linda Potter of Elsthorpe. More recently, the Potters have been recognised as the winners of the 2020 East Coast Ballance Farm Environment Awards. They also won the Gordon Stephenson Trophy, a national award in which recipients become ambassadors for sustainable farming. Lead judge Janet Gregory says the eight entrants in the biennial deer environmental awards had many things in common, including active farm environment and business plans, and involvement in the deer industry’s productivity and environmental activities. “All are leaders in the industry, show great passion and stewardship of the land, and are supporting their local communities,” Gregory said.

“Many of them have calculated their greenhouse gas emissions or are planning to do so. “All were of exceptional standard, separated from each other by the narrowest of margins.” But she says Grant and Sally Charteris stood out for their meticulous planning, documentation and analysis that informs their stock and feed management in their district’s challenging climate. Their Forest Road Farm is a 330ha red deer stud and velvet operation, harvesting three tonnes of velvet annually and selling three-year-old velvet sires and yearling breeding hinds at the annual on-farm sale. The farm also runs Hereford beef cattle and a small flock of Wiltshire sheep. Gregory says Forest Road Farm is a prime example of a sustainable farming business where the environment is being progressively protected and enhanced, with gullies and streambanks fenced off and planted in trees to reduce soil erosion and to minimise sediment run-off. More than 15,000 native trees have been planted over the past three years on the rolling to steep hill country property, with more tree planting planned. Soil protection is a key focus of everything done on the farm. Care is taken when selecting paddocks for cropping and buffer strips of non-cultivated land are left alongside gullies. Break-feeding of crops is avoided and high grass covers

are maintained on pasture with progressive protection and enhancement of farm environment mitigating the biggest risks through gully protection. Stock management is driven by attention to feeding and genetic improvement. Both Grant and Sally are involved in their community and industry in their desire to help others into the agriculture industry.

Farmers are not perfect, but we are doing better than we are often perceived to be, we have our challenges and we are front-footing them. Grant Charteris Farmer They entered the awards to showcase sustainable deer farming. “Farmers are getting a lot of unjustified bad press of late, and we wanted to fly the flag and to tell the good story of farming,” Grant said. “Farmers are not perfect, but we are doing better than we are often perceived to be, we have our challenges and we are frontfooting them. “We also want to create a platform for the next generation to market profitable and sustainable

product, and biodiversity and aesthetics are a big part of that working in stock management and animal health. While a huge amount of work has been done on the farm, there is more planned for the next five years. “There’s no such thing as a finished environment plan, we have a good solid plan in place to keep moving forward,” he said. As well as winning the premier Elworthy environmental award sponsored by SP Corporation and Dr Gyong Jai Lee, a major South Korean marketer of NZ deer velvet, the Charteris’ also won a new category award created and also sponsored by the SP Corporation, the Dr Gyong Jai Lee award for leading, environmentally sustainable velvet farming. Award convenor Lindsay Fung says this is the first time a deer industry environmental award has been sponsored by an overseas customer. “It underlines the importance of sustainability to consumers of New Zealand deer products in Asia as well as in other markets,” Fung said. We are thrilled to have this level of interest and support for our awards.” Other category winners were: John and Mel Somerville of Arawata Deer Farm in Southland were awarded the Duncan NZ award for forward thinking and innovative farm practices while operating their business within a demanding environment. Mike Ferrier, manager of Three Rivers Ag owned by William and

Karen Oliver at Otorohanga, won the Gallagher technology and innovation award for utilisation of farming technologies to improve productivity and manage resources. Tim Bowron and Chris Smith of Pāmu’s Goudies Station in central North Island won the First Light Foods award for total commitment to farming sustainably with a strong customer focus. Andrew and Pam Peters, Balquhidder, won the NZ Landcare Trust award for excellence in sustainable deer farming through action on the ground. Sophie Atkinson of Wharerata Farm owned by the Heather Atkinson Family Trust won the NZ Deer Farmers’ Association Next Generation award for outstanding performance across environmental, financial and social aspects of the business. Tony, Michelle and Kate Roberts of Maitland in Southland, and John and Mary Falconer, Ranfurly, were strong contenders in several of the award categories, further emphasising the high calibre of all entrants and an indication of the lifting of environmental standards across the industry since the inception of the awards in 2001, Gregory said. Others on the judging panel were Deer Industry NZ (DINZ) environmental stewardship manager Lindsay Fung; DINZ producer manager Tony Pearse; and Evan and Linda Potter, winners of the 2019 Elworthy environmental award and Gordon Stephenson Trophy.

New thinking

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Cutting power costs Advances in battery technology and significant drops in its cost means more farmers can opt to go off the grid to source their farm’s energy supply, and even position themselves to become micro-power generators during their farm’s off-peak periods. Richard Rennie reports.

OME the third quarter of this year, Aucklandbased company Lightforce intends to start providing farmers with Huawei battery technology capable of affordably powering high-energy dairy farm operations. The company has been supplying solar energy panels and systems for the past five years, including to some dairy goat, beef and dairy cow properties. The capabilities of those properties and others to not only generate their electricity but also store it is set for a boost with the batteries that come in a modular 8kWh form and can be progressively built up depending upon energy needs. “This particular battery has been built with agricultural and farm applications in mind,” Lightforce chief executive Luke Nutting said. It contrasts with the more wellknown Tesla batteries, which are typically used more in residential applications. The options to hook into existing solar power systems will

include being able to link onto the national grid, selling electricity over and above that needed back onto the grid. Dairy farms in particular are well-suited for such configurations. “Farms milk in the morning, then their demand drops off and during the day the solar panels will charge the battery and then send power back onto the grid, with the battery providing power for the afternoon milking and the early part of the morning milking before being picked up by solar,” he said. Milking plants typically have a high and intense energy demand, pumping milk, cooling it and heating water, consuming about 80kW at their peak demand. “Often the power pricing on these farms is extremely high and usually farms face other charges, including lines, distribution and capacity charges, whether you use the power or not,” he said. Nutting is claiming a significant drop in the battery cost, thanks to a global ramping up of lithiumion battery production, with China’s demand for electric vehicles providing much of the

horsepower for that increase. “We have seen battery costs halve, dropping from about US$250 per kWh to US$125,” he said. This comes alongside a 50% reduction in recent years on solar panel costs, again driven by China, to the extent that panels are very close to an all-time low. The impact of the cheaper battery technology is to halve the period for return on investment, from about 10 years to five. Extraction of lithium-ion for battery production has also increased significantly. This includes here in NZ, where a Taupo-based firm Geo40 has proven it can extract lithium to a commercial scale from geothermal waste in a sustainable manner. It has recently secured $7.5 million of investment through venture capital company Pacific Channel. Nutting says the company’s existing solar panel client farms were obvious first candidates for the battery technology. Drying off the dairy herd over winter can provide an opportunity for farmers to monetise their

CHARGE: A Lightforce solar installation on-farm.

OPPORTUNITY: Lightforce chief executive Luke Nutting says solar-charged batteries offer farmers a chance to generate revenue from their battery investment.

battery investment, selling the battery’s surplus and unused solar generated power back onto the grid. Lightforce has VPP (virtual power plant) software technology to manage the battery and optimise the returns it is capable of generating. VPPs represent a disruptive energy technology that does away with centralised hub and spoke electricity generation and supply models. They instead combine small independent producers, often generating power from a variety of sources, including wind, solar and small-scale hydro. Nutting maintains NZ’s cloudy conditions are not overly detrimental to the solar systembattery technology, with charge possible even on a Waikato client’s frequently foggy goat farm. “The tipping point for many

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farmers looking at this sort of system is when they do the maths and see they can finance the system for less than they are paying for electricity. This is really possible now because the cost of capital is so cheap,” he said. For farmers facing significant upfront costs to install utility poles or underground cable to hook onto the grid, the battery technology can now offer a more cost efficient alternative. “You can create your own mini-grid and keep adding to the battery pack – the ability to increase the energy is really only limited by the number of solar panels you can put on the roof,” he said. One of the company’s most recent and largest clients is South Waikato-based Trinity Lands, one of the country’s largest dairy and kiwifruit growers.

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EDITORIAL

Rural communities weather together

T’S often said that the worst of times can bring out the best in people. Last week’s flooding in Canterbury certainly showed us that. The deluge left vast tracts of farmland under water. Bridges and roads were washed out. People were trapped and isolated. It was a frightening and demoralising event. But in the thick of the rain, there were other stories. A farmer who took his tractor out through the floodwaters to save two people trapped in a ute. Or the man plucked from a tree by a helicopter, while the waters threatened to sweep him away. And as the waters recede, there are more stories to tell. There is feed coming into the region from all across the country. People are mobilising to help with the laborious work of mending fences and cleaning and repairing farm buildings and houses. Money is being raised online to send to those who face big financial losses. It’s amazing to witness the goodness in people as they rally around those who’ve seen their land and livelihoods devastated in the space of just a few hours. The road to recovery will be long and challenging for the rural communities that have been washed away in the one in 100-year event. But already we can see that they’ll be helped along the way by their neighbours, communities and the rest of the farming community in New Zealand. Farmers live according to the weather and those who dodged this event know that their turn might be next. So when a fellow farmer falls, those left standing rush to help them up. It’s just how things are done. The sun will shine again on Canterbury and life will return to what it was. Until then, those in a tough spot can lean on others for support. It’s good to know this industry is one where people look out for one another and stop to help when someone needs it.

Bryan Gibson

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Don’t miss feedback opportunity I WOULD imagine by now most farmers would have attended one of the director consultation meetings regarding the changes to governance. Our meeting at Awakeri was well attended with, of course, lots of differing views. I wholeheartedly agree with buying out or capping the units. Personally, I would love to see them gone. TAF was a bloody debacle, ego-driven and poorly thought out. I know to buy them out will be a considerable sum, and we cannot go into it thinking we will screw the unitholders. Fonterra just holds its head above water now in the popularity stakes here at home, so imagine if we screwed mum and dad investors. We have just received money back from the sale

of some of the China farms, money we had all kissed goodbye. So, as we had in our minds already written it off, why not use that, put it to good use? The rest I am a little uneasy about. I realise that in a time of declining milk, with change of land-use and environmental restrictions about to hit us, we need to encourage and hold suppliers in Fonterra. I think the young farmers realise that without the only remaining co-operative, Fonterra, setting the milk price, other companies would pay them a pittance for their milk. The 1-for-1 share up is a big hurdle and I agree with the 25% entry. I do not feel it is right though for those farmers to supply until their retirement

at 25%. Perhaps there should be a gradual share up over time. The four times the shareholding is fine, as long as dry shares are turning to wet as suppliers share up. We could just be creating another problem. At the conference I was told “but it is whānau Linda” and I understand that only wet shareholders can hold dry, but the idea of us all being mum and dad suppliers, with the co-op firmly in our hearts has been distorted by the large investor farming groups, a lot with no connection to the land and not whānau. As over time the number of shareholders holding 25% grows, the number of dry shares must also grow. If this time around promises are kept and Fonterra is finally on the right track, a good milk price

and dividend should follow, encouraging holding dry shares. Are we creating another group of unitholders that could hold a much larger and potentially influential number of shares? If 25% is all a supplier needs to hold, what will create the market if dry shares have a must sell by date? Following our director meetings we should be getting together in smaller groups where better discussion can be held. Grab a director and get them along. That is what they are there for. They have asked for our feedback. Make sure we give it to them, it’s been a long time since we were listened to, let’s make the most of it. Linda Presow Virbickas Whakatāne

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – June 7, 2021

A vet’s take on mental health Daniel Cragg

S A production animal vet we come across many different and challenging situations in our jobs every day. It is an incredibly unique role where we are invited onto farms many times throughout the year and build up longstanding and often very close or intimate relationships with our clients. By far and away, these relationships are the best part of being a vet for me. Learning what your ambitions and goals are, meeting your family, farm workers and riding the ups and downs alongside you. When I was training to be a vet, this was never really the part that I thought would get me out of bed every day. I just assumed it would be getting out and calving and scanning cows – which I still really enjoy – but becoming an integral part of many people’s business, lives and the community is really what sits well with me. What I also didn’t realise when training at Massey, was that becoming an integral part of people’s lives and the community also comes with great responsibility. On countless occasions I have been to farms where things might not have been running as smoothly as normal and farmers have not been their usual self. Quite often this is due to a multitude of things out of their control, which have put them under copious amounts of stress. From droughts, snow storms, severe disease outbreaks, to depopulating entire herds for M bovis, relationship break-ups, staff shortages, financial stress, mental health issues and isolation – the list is endless. Quite often I have found that the most useful skill I’ve had to engage is truly listening and honest empathy. If I flip this now on it’s head and ask you farmers the question, how often have you had a vet that you have a longstanding relationship with turn up on your farm and they have been a little bit off? They might have been a little bit hurried and short with you, or made a dumb mistake, or not quite been as chatty as normal. We vets are not immune to any of the things that you go through too. We too have to deal with staff shortages, relationship break-ups, financial stress, mental health issues and isolation, on top of severe disease outbreaks – where we might not have the answers for, depopulating entire herds for M bovis, droughts and the like. Many people may not know this, but when I first started up in Balclutha four years ago, it was all guns blazing for the first year. However, after that for about a year, I suffered from some pretty serious bouts of anxiety. I would be questioning what I am doing constantly, massively overthinking everything and my mind would be doing backflips. It led to me not sleeping, not being able to talk to my wife, unproportional

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grumpiness, excessive stress, lack of motivation and general unhappiness. I am sure some of my clients in Balclutha can picture this time in life. It wasn’t until I went to a counsellor that VetSouth put in the clinic one day that I started to reverse things. She gave me some good perspectives, but also more importantly urged me to share this with my work colleagues. I initially thought, bugger that. Everyone will just think that I need to harden up and that I can’t do my job properly. But with a little bit of encouragement, I plucked up the courage and showed some vulnerability. I spoke to my wife and our senior clinical team about this and I was met with empathy and compassion and an urge to support me however possible. Things did turn around slowly after that. I do still have periods where things might not be going as I hoped and anxiety/stress will kick in and I still need to be better at opening up about this with the people I care about in my life. After opening up to our vet team, I then got approached by a long-time friend who opened up to me about their longterm ongoing depression they were experiencing, which I had absolutely no idea about. For that reason alone it made it all worthwhile. When looking back at this time, there were a lot of things in play that all contributed to this poor mental wellbeing. We had just moved to a new area, and we were feeling quite isolated. We had to rebuild our sense of belonging in a community, which takes a lot of time and effort. I was undertaking a very challenging job that often had long hours and also had a lot of unknowns. This often resulted in physical and mental fatigue. Luckily for me, during that rough period I had a very supportive workplace and wife that helped me through. However, if I had not sought help and shown that vulnerability and spoken to my colleagues or wife, I am sure it would have been an even tougher time. Again, there are so many similarities between what I was going through and the farming industry. Often farming is highly stressful, working long hours, physically and mentally

SIMPLE YET EFFECTIVE: Vet Daniel Cragg shares his story and the importance of checking in with your rural colleagues.

demanding, and in isolating areas. Often there are people moving to new areas where they need to make a new start and rebuild their belonging and purpose in a community. We are all in this together, we all have a responsibility to look after one another and involve everyone within our communities. Over the coming months I am going to be ‘checking in’ on all the important people in my life and community. I would like to challenge all our farming clients to ‘check in’ with their farm staff, life partners, fertiliser rep, farm advisors and, in particular, their tired vet that has just finished their fifth calving for the day.

Quite often I have found that the most useful skill I’ve had to engage is truly listening and honest empathy. I would also like to challenge everyone reading this to respond to ‘checking in’ with honesty and willingness to show some vulnerability and open up about their current situation. It can be daunting to show some vulnerability, but undoubtedly you will get a good response from it. It may also allow for a platform for someone else to open up and show their vulnerability. Kia kaha rural New Zealand, we live in the most beautiful parts of the country and we are the backbone of this country. Please

look out for each other and keep checking in. Statistics time: • Almost one-third of people in New Zealand have a personal experience of mental distress. • 1 in 6 people will be diagnosed with a mental illness in their lifetime by a medical professional in New Zealand (although the true figure is likely to be much higher due not everyone getting a diagnosis from a medical professional). • 1 in 5 people experienced mental illness or addiction issues over the past year. • Vets are 4th on the list of professions with the highest suicide rates. Farmers are 9th on that list. • Female veterinarians are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population. • In the general population, men are 2.5 times more likely to die by suicide compared to women. • Maori have the highest suicide rate out of all ethnicities. • 15-24 year olds have the highest suicide rates, closely followed by 45-64 year olds. • A quarter of all rural suicides in the past 8 years have been under 25 year old farmhands. • Major risk factors are isolation, fatigue, depression, concerns over financial issues, alcohol or drug use. • In almost 60% of cases of rural suicides, the final trigger is a relationship break-up or argument. Where to get help: Is it an emergency? If you feel you or someone else is at immediate risk or harm, call 111 or go to your nearest hospital

Emergency Department. Phone your local DHB Mental Health Crisis Team (CATT Team). Select your DHB for contact numbers or ring Healthline 0800 611 116. Just need to talk to someone? Phone 0800 111 757 to speak, or ask a question, to a trained counsellor on the Depression Helpline. There is a wealth of useful information at www.mentalhealth. org.nz and at https://depression. org.nz/, including tests to see how you are feeling, and The LowDown, especially geared for teens.

Suffering from depression or stress, or know someone who is? Where to get help: RURAL SUPPORT TRUST: 0800 RURAL HELP DEPRESSION HELPLINE: 0800 111 757 LIFELINE: 0800 543 354 NEED TO TALK? Call or text 1737 SAMARITANS: 0800 726 666 YOUTHLINE: 0800 376 633 or text 234

Who am I? Daniel Cragg is a rural-based production animal vet.

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Good luck with the SNAs Alternative View

Alan Emerson

I RECEIVED an interesting statement from Groundswell NZ. As explained in last week’s Farmers Weekly, Groundswell was set up by farmers to oppose unworkable legislation, originally the Essential Freshwater Regulations but they have since moved on. The current issue is the mapping of Significant National Areas (SNAs) on private land. I subsequently went to the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) website and sure enough it is all there in black and white. MfE and the Department of Conservation (DoC) are working together for the development of a national policy statement for indigenous biodiversity. It then tells us the proposed plan “applies across public and private land, including terrestrial ecosystems and (in part) wetlands. It includes the management of biodiversity on private land where many of our threatened species, habitats and ecosystems are found”. What arrogance. For a start, it is a school teacherish approach assuming that the army of ‘experts’ charged with tracking our biodiversity gems will

be welcome on private land. They won’t be. It further assumes that the landowners are unaware and uncaring of biodiversity on their properties. That it will take some bureaucrat to both assess the problem and then provide a solution. Dropping bombshells on Provincial NZ out of the sky, a bit like seagull droppings, will certainly not encourage any level of cooperation. It gave me the impression of being written by a young graduate in MfE HQ, with a lifetime experience in biodiversity and absolutely no knowledge of life on the farm. Finally, the approach is cowardly as it drops the whole project onto local councils. It won’t be MfE or DoC staff fronting up to farmers, it will be locals doing the MfE and DoC’s dirty work for them. It will be an interesting political debate. For a start, the Government will have realised a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work. Government will also know that nothing mobilises the provinces more than a threat to private land. There is also a massive distrust of the Wellington bureaucracy and it’s their own fault. As with essential water and 10-degree slopes, they give the impression of not only being untrustworthy but incompetent as well. So now we have Groundswell as a political ginger group, and there’s also the Rural Advocacy

NEEDS A RETHINK: Alan Emerson believes that the Government should mull over the impact the mapping of Significant National Areas will have on farmers.

Network about which I’ve written. Last election the provincial electorates, all true blue in the past are now majority Labour. That means many landowners supported the Government with their votes. The Government will be aware of that fact and careful not to isolate rural NZ. It would be electoral idiocy to do so. Politically farmers are also helped by the Māori vote. The Northland Te Kahu o Taonui hapū land trust have “serious concerns and reservations” about the land grab. Logic would suggest that if an area is identified as a SNA, the landowner, Māori or Pākehā will lose control of it. In fact, the trust was told that if the programme goes ahead on your land “you

won’t be able to develop it without resource consent from the council” and that is concerning. My question to MfE and DoC is to ask if they had political signoff? Did Minister James Shaw support their document? More importantly, did he discuss the project with his Cabinet colleagues? It takes a lot to get farmers to meetings and so far Groundswell has had hundreds turn out. They’ve also been successful in getting local government support. Grey District Mayor Tania Gibson posted her views on Facebook. “This doesn’t just affect Māori and the farming sector because you as ratepayers are going to be forced to pay for this land grab by regulation,” Gibson wrote.

She went on to say how it will cost the Southland District Council an estimated $18 million just to do the assessments and planning projects. That alone will increase rates by 6%. As I’ve said, politically it is interesting. On one hand, the Government will be well aware of the political risks of riding roughshod over the provinces. They will also be aware of the Southland debacle over the essential freshwater rules. Pressure from Māori will also help landowners. Groundswell has also done a good job calling farmers to action. Last week, I wrote in Farmers Weekly that farmers needed to speak with one voice. My wish would be for Groundswell to be in the farmers’ political tent, thus avoiding the divide and conquer regimes we’ve seen in the past. Feds have already put a line in the sand stating that any area should be truly significant, that existing use must be protected and that the Government must fund any additional costs for farmers. That seems logical. Hopefully the Government will listen to common sense. They also need to bring their out of control and out of touch bureaucracies to heel. I remain forever hopeful.

Your View Alan Emerson is a semi-retired Wairarapa farmer and businessman: dath.emerson@gmail.com

Instant gut-wrenching destruction From the Ridge

Steve Wyn-Harris

IT HAS been a terrible week for those of you in Canterbury hit by the floods. Floods are a bastard, and devastating, as this one has been. Here, we are still crawling out of another drought with the small falls of rain from those two lows on either side of us, taking our farm finally over 100mm for the year. Difficult and insidious, but not the instant gut-wrenching destruction that you have with this deluge, and the huge workload and cost facing you in the months ahead. The big concern is obviously how much winter feed has been destroyed with swamped crops and wet supplements. It was cruel that many areas in Canterbury had only recorded 50mm or so for the year, and then that drought was broken by this event. This storm reminded me somewhat of Cyclone Bola in early

March 1988. That also broke a dry period and wrought terrible destruction in Northern Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne. Recordings of 400mm in one day and a massive 900mm for the three-day event near Tolaga Bay. Three people were killed in a car that was swept away, the Wairoa Bridge collapsed and the damage to hillsides, cropping land, riverbanks and so on was horrendous. The landscape still carries the scars over 30 years later. This latest storm didn’t have a name, but it was unusual. It was a huge deep low-pressure system spanning 3400km, just 600km narrower than Australia. It tracked down the west coast of the North Island slowly before crossing to the east coast and parking off Canterbury. It wasn’t that stormy but sucked a huge amount of moisture-rich air from the Pacific Island regions, acting like an atmospheric river, and the Southern Alps blocked the airflow. The Alps usually do that when the airflow is coming from the more common westerly direction. The dry soils wouldn’t have helped, being unable to soak up much of the fall. Also not helpful was that seas have been higher due to the lowpressure system that had been up here the previous week and the

high tides from the supermoon, thus slowing the flow to sea. No one was killed, although it was close for some who were heroically saved by others and some lucky that their dire plight was noticed. The pictures of farmers putting their lives at risk in terrible conditions to save their stock show how we do care intensely for our charges. But next time this happens, all of us must think of the responsibility we also have for our families and friends and make sure the risk to our own life is managed appropriately. A bouquet to the weather forecasters who picked this event reasonably accurately several days beforehand and certainly saved a lot of livestock, as friends from down there tell me they moved animals from places where they certainly would have perished. The event may have caused more rain in the foothills than expected, but they weren’t too far off elsewhere. It was obviously the flow down the rivers and the stopbanks inability to contain it that was the main problem. Also hats off to the mainstream media, which has been consistently reporting farmers’ and rural householders’ distress with compassion and empathy. We often feel that the media is not

ALL IN: Steve WynHarris says while the road to recovery from the devastating Canterbury flood will be a long one, it will be made easier by supporting each other when in times of need. Photo: Annette Scott

on our side, preferring to give a platform to our critics, but when destructive events like this occur, the media does what is right. And, now the heartening stories of groups and individuals coming in to help with the clean-up. The Student Volunteer Army has been mobilised and students from Canterbury and Lincoln are out there giving farmers help and just as importantly moral support. I worked for a few days alongside the students when I went down to help with the Farmy Army response after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, and they were a fantastic bunch of young people. The Canterbury farmers’ help in Christchurch in 2011 hasn’t been forgotten and hopefully in

part will be repaid now that they need assistance. Those of us who can, need to get spare supplements down there to try and bridge the gap for some of what has been lost. It’s going to be a tough few months ahead but you will get through. Obviously support each other, but also reach out to the likes of the Rural Support Trust and the companies we deal with as they are more than prepared to assist. All the best.

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 – June 7, 2021

HOST: Former Nuffield scholar Derek Daniell addresses the alumni at his Wairere property, which is a major source of rams across NZ’s hill country.

The future of North Island hills The Braided Trail

Keith Woodford

SOME weeks back I wrote an article on sheep and beef farms, focusing on the current situation. I said I would be back as there was more to discuss about both the present and the future. Here, I want to focus on the North Island hill (Beef + Lamb Class 4) and hard hill country (Class 3). These land classes comprise around 4000 farms and contain approximately 45% of New Zealand’s commercial sheep and beef farms. Before heading further down that track, I want to share some information supplied by Rob Davison from Beef + Lamb. The 2017 Statistics Department national census indicates there are approximately 26,400 sheep and beef farms in NZ. However, Beef + Lamb estimates that only 9200, or 35% thereof, are commercial farms. These commercial farms typically have at least 750 stock units and comprise 97% of NZ’s sheep production, plus 88% of the beef cattle production. That means there are another 17,200 lifestyle and hobby farmers. Although the 17,200 noncommercial farmers may not be particularly important from a production perspective, they are still a very important part of the rural community. Many of these people have a day job in the agricultural servicing industry. Beef + Lamb put out a fact sheet in June 2020 looking at hill

country farming. They reckoned there were 920 Class 3 North Island hard hill farms, totalling 1.08 million effective hectares, and there were 3055 Class 4 hill farms on somewhat gentler country, totalling 1.8m effective hectares. The total area was 2.9m ha of combined Class 3 and 4 hill country compared to 3.8m in 1991. So, where did the 900,000ha of North Island pastoral farming disappear to? Precise details are not clear, but the biggest contributor to that loss of pastoral land seems to have been scrub reversion. This was land that was simply too difficult to farm. Another contributor was forestry. Over this period the total NZ increase of forestry land was 379,000ha, and some of this was in the South Island. So, it seems that scrub reversion has to be the biggest contributor to pastoral land loss in the North Island hill country. It wasn’t dairy, it wasn’t horticulture, and it wasn’t urban sprawl. None of these were of significant relevance on these hills. A third contributor has been voluntary QE2 covenants into conservation land. This is something the urban community does not always recognise. These North Island hill farms not only comprise about 45% of NZ’s sheep and beef farms, they also comprise about 45% of NZ’s commercial sheep and beef farm area and carry around 45% of NZ’s sheep and beef stock units. This consistent number of 45% is coincidental and just the way it happens to balance out, with the total NZ sheep and beef industry including much more extensive South Island tussock country plus intensive properties across both islands on easier country. A big question is what will these farms look like in another 30 years?

I recently had the pleasure of attending the biennial conference of Nuffield scholarship alumni as an external speaker. The big topic we were addressing was what NZ agriculture will look like in another 30 years and how we will make the necessary transitions. Sheep farming was one part of that story. But first, a little on the Nuffields.

So, it seems that scrub reversion has to be the biggest contributor to pastoral land loss in the North Island hill country. It wasn’t dairy, it wasn’t horticulture, and it wasn’t urban sprawl.

Each year since 1950, Nuffield scholarships have been awarded for Kiwi farmers to travel the world for around four months researching a topic of importance to NZ agriculture. Prior to 2013, in most years there were two scholars and since then each year there have been five. The scholarships go to people who in the opinion of the trustees have potential to take up leadership roles in the rural community. Most scholars are between 35 and 45 but age is not fixed. Anyone can apply, regardless of qualifications. It is all about leadership potential. At this year’s conference, the alumni spanned from 1968 through to the current bunch for 2021. Alas, those from pre-1968 have almost all now left us. This year the alumni met in Masterton,

including a visit to Derek and Chris Daniell’s Wairere property. Derek was one of the Nuffield scholars from 1991. Those of my readers who are themselves sheep farmers will recognise Wairere as a major source of rams across NZ’s hill country, with some 3000 rams sold every year. The Wairere philosophy is that tough hill country is the right place to rear resilient rams for other hill country properties, and Derek has done this with a strong performance-based science-led approach. The Wairere rams are also exported to Australia, the UK and South America. The big message that I took from our visit to Wairere is that even on hard hill country, it is possible to get great performance with the right combination of fertiliser, fencing, good management and dedicated staff. Most of the Wairere ewes have their first lamb at one year of age. This is not the norm on hill country. Derek is also a longtime shareholder and supplier to Atkins Ranch, well known for its premium sheep meats in the US. One of Derek’s messages to those who think that value-add is easy, is to go out and try it yourself. If it is all so easy, he says, then why doesn’t everyone do it? If you want to succeed, then you also have to be prepared to fail. One of the topics we discussed in the woolshed was the land-use conflict between pastoral farming and forestry. This is an issue that always leads to robust debate. I have been coming gradually to my own conclusions about production forestry on these hills. For a farm like Wairere, some 140km from a major port, the long-term prospects for production timber involve considerable risk. The cost of harvest and transport takes too

big a chunk of the ship-side income. Right now, lumber prices are exceptional, but that does not seem particularly likely in another 30 years. My thinking is influenced by China being by far the biggest market for lumber, with this being linked strongly to boxing formwork used in the big infrastructure projects. By my reckoning, China is more than two-thirds through the big development and in the longterm, will have enough of its own timber. I am told that imports currently comprise about 12% of total Chinese timber demand. Others think there will be new uses for timber. My perspective is that new uses may well emerge, but they will need to use big volumes. I would not want to bet too much on that occurring. In contrast, I think the market price for carbon is likely to increase. My only concern is that it is a market created by governments and it can be risky to bet long-term on specific government policies. However, carbon income does flow from an early stage and this reduces the risk. I am also concerned that carbon markets in NZ will not earn overseas funds unless there is an unlikely surplus of credits to be sold overseas. Nevertheless, carbon forestry makes a lot of sense on erosion-prone country. As for lamb and mutton markets, I am optimistic about the future. As for the reasons why, that will need to await another time.

Your View Keith Woodford was Professor of farm management and agribusiness at Lincoln University for 15 years to 2015. He is now principal consultant at AgriFood Systems. He can be contacted at kbwoodford@gmail.com

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Available for the first time in over 60 years, this well developed 582ha drystock property is held within five titles. Traditionally wintering in excess of 2,200 M/A ewes and 250 cattle with all stock finished on the property, the traditional sheep and beef country comprises limestone hill with good fertiliser history. Infrastructure includes a four stand wool shed, three implement sheds, hay barn, yards and loading race. The homestead is nestled peacefully in established gardens with beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. Centrally located within an hour to the popular towns of Pukekohe, Te Kauwhata and Tuakau. With size, scale and scope, this outstanding farm provides many options and is a must see for serious farmers and investors.

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A solid investment on fertile flats The opportunity is here to purchase this prime, all flat, wellestablished livestock fattening unit or cropping property. Situated on the fertile Takapau plains, rarely do properties which hold so much potential present themselves to the market. Multiple options to purchase; House title with 28.8ha, Bareland title of 48.9ha and or both which comprises of 77.8595ha. Excellent fertiliser history. A three bedroom well appointed home built in the mid 1980s offers open plan living and large entertainment deck. Water is supplied via a bore to house and farm. To complement the farm, there is a ten bay shed, cattle and sheep yards located near the home and main entrance. Situated 6km from Takapau and 16km to Waipukurau.

Tender (will not be sold prior) Closing 4pm, Wed 7 Jul 2021 Railway Station, 11 Bogle Brothers Esplanade, Waipukurau View by appointment Andy Hunter 027 449 5827 andy.hunter@bayleys.co.nz Andy Lee 027 354 8608 andy.lee@bayleys.co.nz EASTERN REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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Red Oak ANGUS STUD

14th Annual Bull Sale

Annual Bull Sale Friday 18th 16th June 2017 3pm on-farm Friday 18th June 2021 – 3.00pm 40 meaty hill-country 2yr old bulls

38 Meaty hill country 2-year Bulls. A lot by 3 exciting new sires, breeding well at Red Oak.

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Top sons by carcass sire R.O. 644

2 YEAR OLD ANGUS BULLS. The bulls are all born on Hakatere Station at 700m ASL. Grown out on cocksfoot based pastures without supplements or irrigation. BVD tested negative & vaccinated. Semen tested & breed plan 5 star recorded.

Monday 14th June 2021 at 1.00pm 1 Hakatere Heron Road, Ashburton Lakes 7771 CONTACT: RYAN HUSSEY 57 Hakatere Heron Road RD 1 Ashburton 7771 P 03 303 9867 E rb.sjhussey@gmall.com

DONALD WHYTE Mt Possession Station 1573Ashburton Gorge Road RD 1Ashburton 7771 P 03 303 9842 E dwhyte@farmside.co.nz

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Stud cow with a hill-country bull calf from this season

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Top sons by Meadowslea 429 R.O. 735 Lot 1

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MARKET SNAPSHOT

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Mel Croad

Suz Bremner

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Nicola Dennis

Sarah Friel

Caitlin Pemberton

Deer

Sheep

Cattle BEEF

SHEEP MEAT

VENISON

Last week

Prior week

Last year

NI Steer (300kg)

5.40

5.30

5.15

NI lamb (17kg)

7.80

7.70

6.85

NI Stag (60kg)

5.50

5.40

NI Bull (300kg)

5.30

5.25

NI mutton (20kg)

5.90

4.65

SI Stag (60kg)

5.55

5.50

5.40

NI Cow (200kg)

3.70

3.50

3.65

SI lamb (17kg)

7.60

7.45

6.65

SI Steer (300kg)

4.95

4.75

4.50

SI mutton (20kg)

5.90

5.70

4.25

SI Bull (300kg)

4.90

4.70

4.45

Export markets (NZ$/kg)

SI Cow (200kg)

3.20

3.15

3.05

UK CKT lamb leg

11.93

11.92

9.81

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

Export markets (NZ$/kg) 8.84

8.86

9.13

US domestic 90CL cow

8.84

7.87

10.09

North Island steer slaughter price 6.50

$/kg CW

Oct

4.50

(NZ$/kg)

Dec 5-yr ave

Feb

Jun

Aug 2020-21

Jun

Last year

2.42

2.39

37 micron ewe

2.10

30 micron lamb

2.25

405

8.00

400 $/tonne

7.00 6.50 6.00 Oct-20 Dec-20 Sept. 2021

DAIRY FUTURES (US$/T)

672

567

Super

319

314

DAP

990

787

Last price*

Prior week

vs 4 weeks ago

WMP

4150

4215

4260

SMP

2835

2830

2825

AMF

4140

4100

4050

Butter

3500

3460

3430

Milk Price

Jul-20

7.61

Sep-20

Nov-20

Jan-21

Mar-21

May-21

$/tonne

3800 3600

27.1

Meridian Energy Limited (NS)

5.26

9.94

5.04 6.65

Auckland International Airport Limited

7.63

7.99

Mercury NZ Limited (NS)

6.84

7.6

5.79

Spark New Zealand Limited

4.605

4.97

4.37

Mainfreight Limited

77.05

64.85

Ryman Healthcare Limited

12.97

15.99

12.82

Fletcher Building Limited

7.66

7.7

5.67

Contact Energy Limited

7.83

11.16

6.6

Infratil Limited

7.69

7.9

6.74

Listed Agri Shares

5pm, close of market, Thursday

Company

YTD High

YTD Low

ArborGen Holdings Limited

0.199

0.2

0.161 5.42

405

3.26

3.6

3.06

400 395 390

Jul-20

Sep-20

Nov-20

Jan-21

Mar-21

May-21

350

4000

300

Delegat Group Limited

14.94

15.4

13.75

Fonterra Shareholders' Fund (NS)

4.02

5.15

3.75

Foley Wines Limited

1.72

2.07

1.68

Livestock Improvement Corporation Ltd (NS)

1.2

0.81

Marlborough Wine Estates Group Limited

0.29

0.65

0.24

New Zealand King Salmon Investments Ltd

1.52

1.72

1.43

PGG Wrightson Limited

3.38

3.65

3.11

Rua Bioscience Limited

0.41

0.61

0.37

Sanford Limited (NS)

4.89

5.23

4.3

Scales Corporation Limited

4.78

5.09

4.22 4.66

Seeka Limited

4.8

5.68

Synlait Milk Limited (NS)

3.26

5.24

2.85

T&G Global Limited

2.91

2.85

S&P/NZX Primary Sector Equity Index

13403

15491

12865

S&P/NZX 50 Index

12430

13558

12085

S&P/NZX 10 Index

11995

13978

11776

250 Jun

Jul Aug Latest price

Sep

Oct 4 weeks ago

Nov

YTD Low

Comvita Limited

400

4200

36.55

12.5

WAIKATO PALM KERNEL

4400

YTD High

28.87

6.1

May-20

WMP FUTURES - VS FOUR WEEKS AGO

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Ltd

The a2 Milk Company Limited

375

* price as at close of business on Thursday

Company

410

385 380

7.70

NZ average (NZ$/t)

Top 10 by Market Cap

CANTERBURY FEED BARLEY

$/tonne

Nearby contract

Aug 2020-21

Urea

390

May-20

Jun

Last year

395

380

Feb-21 Apr-21 Sept. 2022

Apr 2019-20

Prior week

385 Aug-20

Feb

Last week

CANTERBURY FEED WHEAT

7.50

Dec

FERTILISER Prior week

8.50

Jun-20

Oct

Fertiliser

Aug 2020-21

Grain

Data provided by

MILK PRICE FUTURES

3400

Apr 2019-20

Last week

Coarse xbred ind.

5.50

7.0

5-yr ave

WOOL

Dairy

8.0

5.0

5.00

Apr

9.0

6.0

5.50

2019-20

$/kg CW

South Island lamb slaughter price

7.0

5.0

6.00

$/kg MS

10.0

6.0

South Island steer slaughter price

Feb

South Island stag slaughter price

11.0

8.0

Dec

7.0 5.0

4.50

5-yr ave

8.0

7.0

9.0

Oct

9.0

6.0

5.00

6.50

Last year

10.0

8.0

$/kg CW

5.50

Last week Prior week

North Island stag slaughter price

11.0

5.0

4.00

US$/t

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

6.0

6.00

4.00

Last year

North Island lamb slaughter price

9.0 $/kg CW

US imported 95CL bull

Last week Prior week

$/kg CW

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

William Hickson

Ingrid Usherwood

200

May-20

S&P/FW PRIMARY SECTOR EQUITY

Jul-20

Sep-20

Nov-20

Jan-21

Mar-21

May-21

13403

S&P/NZX 50 INDEX

12430

S&P/NZX 10 INDEX

11995

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WEATHER Soil Moisture

Overview This short week kicks off with low air pressure in the north of New Zealand bringing in windy easterlies and some patchy rain and showers. The sub-tropical nature of the airflow means it will be mild for northern NZ with low pressure deepening a little and squashing against the departing high. This means windy easterlies with potential gales for northern NZ – nothing too major at this stage though. Rain will be patchy in northern NZ, with a few heavy falls. Hopefully on Tuesday a little rain makes it into dry Hawke’s Bay too, with the nor’east flow. The system fades out mid-week and high pressure remains over the South Island, with some frosts, and then expands into the North Island late next week.

Oversupply keeping a lid on beef prices

03/06/2021

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Source: NIWA Data

Highlights

Temperature

Wind

Windy in the upper North Island (easterly quarter) to kick off this week, with gales possible and even some gusts to 100km/h in more exposed coastal places like Great Barrier Island. High pressure then swamps much of NZ with light winds.

Highlights/ Extremes

The lower South Island has some colder nights this week with frosts possible in some places, but nothing too major. The North Island will have mild days for June with cooler nights later this week as high pressure expands. Milder next week, with northerlies again.

14-day outlook

Low pressure near northern NZ and high pressure over the South Island kicks off this week with the high expanding into the North Island by mid to late-week. High pressure then dominates this weekend and into next week, but that’s when it gets messier. The timing may not be 100% ideal with Fieldays kicking off next week too, but there’s a chance of some rain, and some dry days too.

Keep an eye on the low north of NZ expected to kick off this week, it has the potential to bring some heavy but highly localised falls. Winds will also be strong for a time. Some frost risks in the South Island.

7-day rainfall forecast

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200

400

The upper North Island and north eastern North Island have the best chances for rain this week with even some wet weather getting down into Hawke’s Bay (check www.RuralWeather.co.nz for your local rainfall totals, it’s updated every hour). High pressure looks to dominate later this week and this weekend. For Fieldays at Mystery Creek next week you may need your gumboots or raincoat, with a chance of rain on Wednesday.

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HIS season’s steer and heifer kill has been off the chart, with the latest slaughter statistics (current to May 8) showing over 776,000 slaughtered throughout New Zealand since the season started in October. Compare this with last year’s record-high of 649,000hd for the same period or the five-year average of 618,000. Depending on how you slice it, there has been an extra 127,000-158,000 of prime cattle in the supply chain this season. This is in spite of a very high prime kill last season, which probably tidied up most of the drought-affected cattle from last spring. A boost in supply will always negatively impact farm gate beef prices. But, this season’s oversupply coincided with a major slump in processor demand driven by the shuttering of most of the world’s restaurants and by major disruptions in international shipping. This is why farm gate beef prices were struggling to surpass last year’s lockdown prices for much of the season. In their mid-season update, Beef + Lamb NZ had anticipated a 1.6% lift in steer slaughter rates due to previous growth in our national beef herds. B+LNZ also predicted a 4.7% reduction in the heifer kill on the basis that heifers would be retained to rebuild drought-affected herds. What has happened instead is a 19% lift in steer slaughter and a 21% increase in heifer slaughter in the season so far. It seems very unlikely that there has been greater heifer retention this season – if anything, the case could be made for further herd liquidation. Ongoing dry weather and weak farm gate beef prices would have certainly pushed a few more heifers out the farm gate. The ratio of steers to heifers is a little skewed towards having more heifers in the mix, but it is still within normal ranges, which means we can’t pin this oversupply exclusively on farmers axing breeding heifers. Furthermore, MPI slaughter data shows that most of the excess heifers were listed as beef at slaughter with only an extra 5000 dairy heifers in the mix, which puts to bed

some theories that this excess comes from dairy heifers that were slaughtered due to live export delays. Average carcase weights (as of the end of March) are consistent with previous seasons, which indicates that prime cattle were mostly slaughtered at usual weights, despite a challenging season for many regions. Processors are scratching their heads trying to forecast upcoming prime supply. Was there over 100,000 cattle unaccounted for in industry forecasts? Or is the kill running seven weeks ahead of schedule? The latest slaughter statistics show that the weekly prime kills are still running strong, but this might be about to come to a screeching halt if we are dealing with a very advanced kill.

The latest slaughter statistics show that the weekly prime kills are still running strong, but this might be about to come to a screeching halt if we are dealing with a very advanced kill. Some processors are hedging against a potential beef shortage by issuing minimum price contracts for spring that are pushing the $6/kg mark in both the North and South Island. If the general market can reach this level it will be a welcome development. The enduring oversupply of prime cattle, and the pressures this puts on cold storage space, are still keeping a lid on farm gate beef prices despite good export market recovery. This is particularly true for the South Island, where cattle slaughter capacity is easily overwhelmed and cattle bookings are waiting a month. South Island beef prices have trailed the North by 55-60c/kg over recent weeks, but have begun to show some recovery as processors catch glimpses of the end of the seasonal dairy cow cull. The big question is what is left over for winter and spring production once the usual pre-winter cattle backlogs are cleared? With the export markets already fighting for a limited supply of beef, things have the potential to get very competitive.

SALE YARD WRAP

Moving day hampered for Canterbury Moving day for dairy farmers and their herds was supposed to be a straightforward event for 2021 and reports from around the North Island are that this was so. But South Island movements were hampered by the heavy rain and flooding through the wider Canterbury region, though allowances were made where they were needed. Building up to Moving Day the sale yards had seen a seasonal lift in boner cattle volume, which is typical as dairy farmers cull down to required numbers for the new season. Temuka is the biggest selling centre for South Island boner cattle and though the sale was cancelled last week, building up to that May had a total of 2000 cull dairy cows and heifers through the gates. The month started on a deflated market at an average of $1.04-$1.19/kg but demand grew as the month progressed and the last sale posted averages of $1.25-$1.34/kg. Friesian cows made a premium while crossbred and Jersey traded at the lower end of those ranges. In the North Island, tallies were not as substantial but there was still a notable lift in volume leading up to the 1st June. Prices followed a similar trajectory to the South Island, though at higher averages. Feilding, Frankton, Rangiuru and Taranaki started May at $1.30-$1.60/kg but by month-end values had climbed to $1.70-$1.76/kg. NORTHLAND Kaikohe cattle • R2 Friesian bulls made $2.48/kg • A handful of boner cows earned $1.70-$1.80/kg There were around 480 head at KAIKOHE last Wednesday, PGG Wrightson agent Vaughan Vujcich reported, and the market firmed for most categories. Better R2 beef steers achieved $2.60-$2.68/kg, and heifers $2.50-$2.52/kg. R1 beef steers traded to $3.00/kg to $3.25/kg, and the top end of R1 heifers sold to $2.40/kg. Wellsford store cattle • R2 Angus-Friesian steers, 428-453kg, improved to $2.51-$2.56/kg • R2 Hereford-Friesian heifers, 453kg, held at $2.49/kg • Weaner Angus and Angus-Hereford heifers, 192-226kg, strengthened to $500-$605 Local buyers contested a moderate yarding of 455 cattle at WELLSFORD last Monday with quality types well-sought after. R2 Hereford-Friesian steers, 420-478kg, held at $2.56-$2.63/kg and Angus-cross, 399-459kg, followed suit at $2.51-$2.56/kg. Hereford-Friesian heifers, 333-392kg, eased to $2.37-$2.42/kg while beef-cross above 340kg realised $2.31-$2.32/kg. Weaners contributed around 60% of the tally and most traded at similar levels to last sale. Top Hereford-Friesian steers, 230-236kg, returned $740-$755 with 161-197kg at $530-$705. Same breed heifers, 222kg, managed $603 with 130kg at $425. Angus-Friesian, 135145kg, traded at $340-$360. Bulls sold in two main bands with those above 240kg at $540-$630 and below 200kg, $390-$480.

AUCKLAND Pukekohe cattle • Medium R2 heifers sold to $2.49-$2.53/kg, $700-$820 • Boner cows eased to $1.58/kg, $920 The prime market firmed at PUKEKOHE on Saturday May 29. Prime steers fetched $2.58-$2.66/kg, $1395-$2030 and heifers $2.50-$2.60/kg, $1175-$1605. Good lines of weaner cattle sold well, and better heifers lifted to $250$520.

COUNTIES Tuakau sales • Hereford-Friesian steers, 478kg, made $2.84/kg • Weaner steers, 165kg, sold well at $640 • Prime heifers sold up to $2.85/kg • Top store lambs managed $146 Prices for store cattle firmed slightly at TUAKAU last Thursday, PGG Wrightson agent Craig Reiche reported. The yarding of over 600-head included 500kg HerefordFriesian steers, which made $2.70/kg. Hereford-Friesian, 355kg, returned $2.93/kg and 317kg Angus, $790. HerefordFriesian steers, 200kg, managed $660. In the heifer section, 503kg Hereford made $2.68/kg, and 370kg Angus, $2.62/ kg. Hereford-Friesian weaners, 173-245kg, returned $645$660. Prime steer and heifer prices lifted 5-10c/kg last Wednesday. Heavy steers earned $2.80-$2.84/kg, medium $2.75-$2.80/kg and light, $2.63-$2.75/kg. Heavy heifers made $2.78-$2.85/kg, medium $2.71-$2.78/kg and light, $2.55-$2.71/kg. Beef cows fetched $1.94-$2.07/kg and heavy Friesian, $1.75-$1.85/kg. Lighter boners sold down to $1.30/kg. Store lambs dominated Monday’s 1500-head sheep yarding and traded at $50 to $146. Medium-good prime lambs made $125-$147, and light, $120-$125. Heavy ewes earned $150-$160 and medium, $140-$150.

WAIKATO Frankton cattle 1.6 • R2 Hereford-Friesian steers above 400kg improved to $2.76$2.81/kg • R2 Hereford-Friesian heifers, 219-450kg, fetched $2.55-$2.67/kg • R1 Hereford-Friesian steers, 212kg, topped their section at $640

OFF TO THE ROSTRUM: A small yarding of cattle at Rangiuru last Tuesday was top heavy with boner cows. Photo: Hayley-Grace Davis

Good local rain increased enthusiasm at FRANKTON last Tuesday with a good turn out of buyers for the PGG Wrightson yarding. Just under 340 store cattle were presented and R2 Hereford-Friesian steers, 320-353kg, firmed to $2.59-$2.64/kg while Angus-cross, 466-532kg, managed $2.72-$2.75/kg. R1 Hereford-Friesian heifers, 197-223kg, softened to $545-$600 with same breed bulls, 169kg, at $570. Females dominated the prime section and most beef-dairy heifers, 425-473kg, eased to $2.52-$2.60/kg. Most beef bred cows, 421-505kg, earned $1.73/kg to $1.91/ kg. Top boner Friesian cows, 489kg, held at $1.61/kg with the balance, 340-460kg, $1.32-$1.47/kg. Read more in your LivestockEye. Frankton cattle 2.6 • R2 Hereford-dairy steers, 380-396kg, firmed to $2.49-$2.59/kg • R2 Hereford-Friesian heifers eased to $2.54/kg Boner cows were the focus at the New Zealand Farmers Livestock sale at FRANKTON last Wednesday. The bulk fetched $1.64-$1.73/kg while a line of 605kg Friesiancross were able to reach $2.81/kg. Prime steers and heifers sold on a similar level to the previous sale with the lion’s share $2.66-$2.74/kg. R1 Friesian bulls sold in a range of $2.43/kg to $2.57/kg. A handful of autumn-born yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, that were well-marked and 278325kg, achieved $3.03/kg to $3.27/kg. Read more in your LivestockEye.

KING COUNTRY Te Kuiti sale • Heavy prime 2-tooth ewes made $170-$183 • Heavy prime lambs lifted to $158-$170 and smaller types $140$146 • Run-with-ram ewes earned $150-$183 There was a big yarding of sheep at TE KUITI last Wednesday. A consignment of hill country capital stock breeding ewes was offered due to a farm sale. Two-tooth ewes made $148-$150, 4-tooth ewes $142-$143 and 6-tooth ewes $170. The store market firmed for better lambs with a good bench of buyers from Waikato, Taupo and Thames combining with local support. Top male store lambs sold to $160 and medium types $140-$150 and ewe lambs achieved $130-$135.

BAY OF PLENTY Rangiuru cattle and sheep

• Prime Simmental-cross heifers earned $2.93/kg • Prime Charolais-Hereford heifers, 467kg, traded at $2.93/kg • R2 Hereford-Jersey heifers, 417kg, stretched to $2.72/kg The first sale of winter at RANGIURU last Tuesday was a small affair. Prime beef-cross breeds in both the steer and heifer pens managed $2.73/kg to $2.87/kg while boner cows contributed the most to the tally and proved 17c/kg stronger than last week. A range of $1.67/kg to $1.85/kg encompassed most lines. Most R2 cattle were also dairybeef types and both steers and heifers, 300-417kg, managed $2.45-$2.55/kg but one 417kg line of Hereford-dairy heifers were able to stretch a little further to $2.72/kg. Sheep outnumbered cattle and the biggest pen held 43 run-withram ewes that sold for $140. Other ewes earned $115-$160 while lambs ranged from $106 to $154.50. Read more in your LivestockEye.

POVERTY BAY Matawhero Sheep • Shorn store ewe lambs achieved $134 • Mixed sex store lambs fetched $71-$85 • Run-with-ram Romney ewes made $144 • Prime ewes sold to $135-$178 Heavy store male lambs at MATAWHERO earned $138$147, medium $110-$122 and light $90-$100. Top ewe lambs firmed to $121-$129 with medium $106-$118 and the tail end $87-$90. Heavy prime lambs strengthened to $191$201 and the balance mostly $145-$167. Read more in your LivestockEye.

TARANAKI Taranaki cattle • Better R2 beef-cross steers lifted to $2.60-$2.68/kg • R2 Hereford and Hereford-Friesian, 426-482kg, strengthened to $2.49-$2.58/kg • R1 steers above 200kg typically earned $575-$615 • R1 traditional heifers sold well to $610-$695 Quality types met solid demand a TARANAKI last Wednesday. Forward store 3-year plus steers off the hills sold to $2.72-$2.74/kg, and R3 steers $2.59-$2.66/kg. Purebred R2 Simmental heifers had good demand at $2.62$2.69/kg. A consignment of purebred Red Devon cows VIC to Red Devon was offered. The best sold to $1310-$1420 and the remainder $1110-$1290. A good number of boner cows were penned, and the top end lifted to $1.67-$1.76/ kg. R1 Simmental-cross heifers, 250kg, and 260kg Hereford

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HAWKE’S BAY Stortford Lodge store cattle and sheep • R3 traditional steers, 516-607kg, firmed to $2.79-$2.87/kg • R2 Angus-Devon and Hereford-Friesian steers, 337-383kg, returned $2.49-$2.58/kg • R1 Charolais-cross bulls, 217-260kg, fetched $665-$805, $3.07$3.10/kg • Good male lambs lifted to $135-$150 • Good ewe lambs lifted to $130-$140 Ewe lambs accounted for 65% of the total store lamb tally at STORTFORD LODGE last Wednesday and values lifted $5-$10 across all types. Medium ewe lambs made $110-$130 and lighter types, $100-$115. Wethers from the Chatham Islands sold for $127.50-$139.50 and good ram lambs lifted to $137.50-$150.50. Medium males had mixed results at $108.50 to $134. Breeding ewes sold well and 5-6year Romdale, scanned 172% to Poll Dorset, reached $197. Scanned-in-lamb Romney with varying percentages made $162-$190 and the better run-with-ram mixed-age and 5-year ewes returned $158-$163. Cattle tallies were moderate, but buyers were offered another good quality line-up with few dairy-cross. Capital stock Angus cows, run with a Hereford bull from 5th December, sold for $1070. R2 heifers were discounted to $2.25-$2.31/kg, though a pen of Angus and Angus-Hereford managed $2.55/kg. R1 Angus steers, 223kg, sold well at $755 and Angus-Hereford heifers, 163-210kg, returned $500$675. Read more in your LivestockEye. Stortford Lodge prime cattle and sheep • Very heavy mixed-age ewes held value at $186-$198.50 • Very good ewes held at $150-$170 • Heavy lambs eased to $134-$136 A smaller yarding of 561 ewes was penned at STORTFORD last Monday and most traded on a steady market. However, the top end of good and heavy ewes did manage improved returns. Heavy mixed-age ewes earned $176-$183 while good types returned $138-$144. Mediumgood held at $134, as did light-medium at $105-$113 and lighter types at $65-$84. Lambs numbered just 100 with all in mixed-sex lines. A very small top end managed improved returns of $189-$198 while good types eased to $115-$129. No cattle were offered. Read more in your LivestockEye.

MANAWATU Feilding prime cattle and sheep • In-calf Friesian cows, 450-600kg, fetched $1.83/kg to $1.99/kg • Empty Friesian cows, 450-600kg, were $1.55/kg to $1.71/kg • Hereford heifers, 575kg, earned $2.70/kg • Friesian bulls, 555kg, made $2.64/kg The best of a large yarding of lambs at FEILDING last Monday sold for $199. Other very heavy lambs earned $184-$199 while heavy pens achieved $154-$180.50 and medium-good $140-$152. Only one main pen of ewes was sold, and these made $156. The last calf sale of the season featured only 12 head of Hereford-Friesian bulls that sold for $150. Read more in your LivestockEye. Feilding store sale • R3 traditional steers, 525-690kg, lifted to $2.90-$3.00/kg • R2 dairy-beef steers, 405-465kg, mostly made $2.60-$2.70/kg • Four-to-6-year ewes, SIL 175%, sold for $190 • Store male lambs averaged $145.50 • Store ewe lambs averaged $127 A little more than 800 cattle were yarded at FEILDING last Friday. In-calf mixed-age Angus cows, 575-645kg, made $1240-$1480. R2 traditional heifers, 395-535kg, improved to $2.65-$2.75/kg with a line of 445kg R2 Friesian bulls making $2.50/kg. R1 Angus steers, 250-285kg, from the South Island sold for $860-$890 while 175-250kg R1 traditional heifers were consistently $2.50-$2.70/kg. R1 Friesian bulls, 170kg, made $505. About 8500 store lambs were steady-to-slightly

stronger. Heavy male lambs were around $150-$160, moving to $140-$150 for the good lines, $130-$140 for mediums, with a few light pens $115-$125. For ewe lambs, a few heavy pens were $135-$140, but most of the good lines were $125-$130. Medium ewe lambs sold for $120-$125 and lighter cuts $110-$115. Read more in your LivestockEye Rongotea cattle • R2 Friesian bulls, 390-525kg, varied from $1.92/kg to $2.44/kg • Friesian boner cows, 478-528kg, improved to $1.38/kg to $1.54/kg • Yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, 120-214kg, made $2.25/kg to $3.03/kg • Yearling Friesian bulls, 165-323kg, earned $2.05/kg • Yearling Simmental bulls, 310kg, fetched $2.97/kg Heavier cattle remained resilient at RONGOTEA last Tuesday, NZ Farmers Livestock agent Darryl Harwood reported, though lighter cattle were more difficult to find homes for. R2 beef-cross steers, 335-407kg, sold in a range of $2.27-$2.41/kg and better bulls above 535kg fetched $2.48-$2.52/kg. R2 heifers varied with better types at $2.22/ kg to $2.43/kg. Better yearling Hereford-Friesian heifers were secured for $2.78/kg and Charolais-cross, 150kg, $2.60/kg.

OTAGO Balclutha sheep • Top prime ewes eased to $170-$200, medium $140-$150 and light $100 There was a very small yarding of prime sheep at BALCLUTHA last Wednesday. Prime lambs were on par to the previous sale with heavy types at $140-$170 and

medium $120-$130. A small offering of 300 store lambs held with the top end at $110-$130, medium $80-$100 and light $60-$70.

SOUTHLAND Lorneville sale • Heavy local trade rams earned $58-$60 • Top store lambs held at $115-$130, medium $100-$110 and light $90-$95 • R2 Hereford-cross heifers, 410kg, made $1.98/kg • Mixed age Angus and Angus-cross cows, 500-660kg, achieved $850-$1100 Prime lambs improved at LORNEVILLE last Tuesday. Heavy lambs lifted a few dollars to $151-$183, medium $135-$149 and light $125-$133. Heavy prime ewes did not make the highs of the previous sale. Heavy ewes fetched $150-$180, medium $133-$140 and light $100-$132. Prime steers above 500kg firmed to $2.20-$2.30/kg and heavier heifers $2.15-$2.22/kg. R2 Hereford steers, 452kg, sold to $2.36/kg with Angus and Hereford-cross at $2.21-$2.29/kg. Charlton sheep • Heavy prime ewes made $198, medium $160-$175 and light $125-$135 • Local trade rams fetched $70 There was a medium sized yarding of prime sheep at CHARLTON last Thursday which met with strong demand. Heavy prime lambs sold to $199, medium $140-$150 and light $135-$140. There was good interest for store lambs and the top end achieved $130-$135, medium $115-$120 and light $90-$110.

Hereford leader scores again Hugh Stringleman hugh.stringleman@globalhq.co.nz LIMEHILLS Hereford stud, Roxburgh, made a top price of $41,000 at its annual bull sale, where the average price paid was $9950 for the 60 bulls sold out of 62 offered. New Zealand Hereford Association president Gray Pannett and his wife Robyn were the vendors, and six of the sale bulls went to other registered Hereford breeders. The top price for Limehills Stardom 190156 was paid by Lance and Janelle Downs of Tawanui Herefords, Stratford, who will have their own sale on June 25. The next highest price was $36,000 paid for Limehills Stardom 190158, sold to John and Mary Allen of Mahuta stud in Glen Murray. Another Limehills Stardom bull was the top-priced bull at $25,000 in the National Seedstock Sale for the breed in May. Leafland Simmentals, at Mosgiel, offered 18 bulls and sold 10 for an average of $7160 and a high of $11,500, paid by Kerrah Simmentals, Wairoa. Beresford Simmentals, Owaka, sold 12 out of 16 bulls offered, averaging $6300, with a high price of $9500. Lone Pine Simmentals, Roxbrugh, sold 13 of 21 bulls offered and averaged $7700 with a top price

of $21,000 paid by Overland Simmentals. Stoneburn Herefords, Palmerston, North Otago, sold 26 bulls out of 27 offered, with a top price of $15,000 paid by Richon Herefords, North Canterbury, and a sale average of $6738. Waimara Angus, also near Palmerston, sold 25 of 26 bulls, averaged $7664 and had a top of $10,000. Bannockburn Angus had a full clearance of nine bulls and an average price of $5345, with a top of $8000. Kia Toa Charolais, Waitomo, sold 25 of 30 offered at an average of $6416 and a top of $10,500. Potawa Simmentals, Pio Pio, sold 18 of 21 offered with an average of $5594 and a top priced $12,000 paid by Gold Creek Simmentals. Glenside Simmentals, Lawrence, who had paid a handsome $45,000 for a bull from Kerrah two days before, made an offering of 19 bulls on May 27 and sold 16 to average $7656, with a top price of $11,500 paid twice. Umbrella Range Angus, Waikaia, had a full clearance of 29 bulls, averaging $7027 and a high price of $15,000. The same top price was achieved by Tarangower Angus, Mahoenui, over 36 sale bulls averaging $8486 from 39 offered.

At the same location Rockend Herefords offered 24 bulls and sold 18 at an average price of $6167 and a top price of $15,000 paid by Te Hape Station. Colvend Shorthorn and Angus stud, Ongarue, sold all nine Shorthorns with a top price of $8200 by Herehertau Station and 15 of 19 Angus and a top of $7000. Ruapuha Shorthorns sold eight of 11 bulls offered for an average $4150. Peters Angus at Beaumont, Southland, sold 17 of 26 for an average of $5911 and high price $10,000. Duncraigen Herefords, Wyndham, sold four at an average of $6000 and a top price of $10,000 to Glenbrae stud. Storth Oaks Angus, Otorohanga, put up one of the biggest offerings in early sales, on May 2, when 80 out of 94 sold for an average of $7500 and the highest price of $20,000 was paid by Whangara Angus. Hingaia Angus, Te Awamutu, had a full clearance of 38 bulls at the very good average price of $10,026 and a top price of $18,000. Pikoburn Angus, Tuatapere, sold 13 out of 16 offered and averaged $6844 with a top price of $10,000. Waiau Herefords sold 9 of 12 bulls offered with an average of $6388 and a top of $14,000, paid by Ben and Marie Forsyth.

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Heavy rain impacts sale yards ACROSS THE RAILS

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HE markets were just heating up at the South Island sale yards and as we hit the last month of the financial year there was plenty of anticipation around what would unfold. Unlike last year, it looked like nothing was going to stem that flow, until Mother Nature stepped in. As the heavens opened and the river levels rose, the Temuka sale was cancelled, followed very quickly by Canterbury Park and an early call was also made to cancel Thursday’s Coalgate sale in North Canterbury. The decision was made on Sunday to cancel the Temuka sale that was to be held on the Monday, though PGG Wrightson regional livestock manager Joe Higgins felt if anything they were fortunate with the timing. “We were fortunate that we had essentially peaked in store lamb numbers after big yardings over the past few weeks, and so there was not expected to be as many store lambs coming in,” Higgins said. “It was looking like sheep volume would have been around 4000-5000 head, rather than the 10,000 we have seen the last few weeks. “We would have yarded a significant number of dairy cows but again volume over the last few weeks has been high and like the lambs, they were not expected to come in such high numbers.” Higgins expected sales to return to normal this week, though the Ashburton bridge was their biggest issue.

KNOCK-ON EFFECT: Scenes like these at Coalgate will return to Canterbury sale yards in the near future, but last week sales were cancelled due to the heavy rain and flooding.

“Now that the flood waters have receded the Ashburton bridge poses the biggest concern as a lot of stock and buyers come from the north,” he said. Higgins had been at bull sales further south, which were unhampered by the conditions. The rain came a week prior to Canterbury stud bull sales commencing, and so fortunately these sales themselves were not directly impacted. At Canterbury Park the gates were closed for the Tuesday sale and PGG Wrightson livestock manager Grant Nordstrom says it was not the start to a big month that they had hoped for. “The last month of the financial year was gearing up to be a busy one with five sales calendared, but we’re already down to four

now and next week’s sale (June 9) is on Wednesday due to the long weekend. But we were happy to make the decision to cancel the sale for everyone’s benefit,” Nordstrom said. “We made the call at 8am on Monday morning as roads started to close and it would not have been safe transporting stock. Also, if conditions did worsen and processors started closing (which they did), stock could not have been held at the yards.” Heading further inland to Coalgate, the decision to cancel the sale was made very early in the week as the rain poured down. Hazlett general manager for livestock Ed Marfell says it was a no-brainer to put off selling for the week. “Early Monday morning

Coalgate had had well over 300mm and it was still climbing. It continued to rain heavily and so we pulled the pin for the state of that, and the logistics of getting trucks into properties. It would have been a nightmare and with bridges being out, it was just a no-brainer. “So, we will swing back into gear next week (June 7) and well, that broke the drought,” Marfell said. Sales will resume after the Queen’s Birthday weekend, meaning Temuka will hold their sale on Tuesday and Canterbury Park on Wednesday. Typically, a change of sale day would mean a smaller yarding, but volume is likely to be up as the yards play catch-up, though for some properties access may still be an issue.

It continued to rain heavily and so we pulled the pin for the state of that, and the logistics of getting trucks into properties. It would have been a nightmare and with bridges being out, it was just a nobrainer. Ed Marfell Hazlett

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• Also weigh using 600mm load bars

.00 $ +GST

Round Horse Horse Jump Pens Wings • 12 meter round pens • Kitset easy pin together system • 5 rail • 15,18, 20 metre also available

3,790.00 $ 250 .00 Pair

+GST

Optional ground spikes $15.00 each

• Railed - 3m W x 1m H • Quick, easy pin together yard panel for a variety of uses • Use for sheep/calves/goats

1,195.00

+GST

4,395

$ PLUS FREIGHT

+GST EACH

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

.00 +GST

179 .00

OR 4 FOR $699.00

ShelterShed 3m x 3m

ShelterShed 4m x 4m • Ideal for horses • Heavy duty 50 x 50 RHS galvanised frame • Easybolt together design • quick to install

• Pair of jump wings with cups

WHILE STOCKS LAST

Calf Dehorning Calf/Sheep Bail Panels

PLUS FREIGHT

2,995

.00 +GST PLUS FREIGHT

Sheep Man

SHEEP HANDLING

Crutch & Weigh Combo Sheep handler

Auto Weigh Sheep Handler

• Fast and efficient weighing, drafting

and dagging

• 3-way and 5-way drafting options • Made in New Zealand

SEE US AT Rechargeable She THE FIELDAYSSheep Express Conveyer Daggers MateSheep Handler Daggers Mate 4 9 F E T SI Sheep Handler • The only automated sheep handler giving full access to belly and feet • Tips sheep on their sides for dagging & crutching

• Made in New Zealand

• • • •

The ultimate machine for fast and efficient dagging and crutching Air controlled on skids Tips sheep on their sides for dagging and crutching Adjustable overhead clamp • Made in New Zealand

• The ultimate sheep conveyor with high volume throughput, saving time and labour • Available in 3.2m and 4.1m • Hydraulic control of speed and direction • Optional: walkways. transport kit, hydraulic (optional) width control • Deep V design for best restraint of sheep • Made in New Zealand

FINANCE AVAILABLE!

1/3 DEPOSIT - 1/3 IN 12 MONTHS - 1/3 IN 24 MONTHS

150 Head Sheep Yard anagement • Includes adjustable sides draft module

Auto Weigh Sheep Handler

4.5%

INTER

EST

T’s & C’s apply*

710 Head Sheep Yard

Sheep Express Conve S

• Includes adjustable sides draft module

S GATE

GATE

10,995

.00 +GST

Sheep Weigh Crate

• Manual weighing and 3 way drafting • Alloy, lightweight, transportable • Mounts on to any existing loadbars

19,995

Adjustable Sides Draft Module

RED ---------- 1500 BLUE ---------- 2000 GREEN ------ 2500 CYAN --------- 3000 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN S-SHEETEDTHISPANEL DRAWING IS PROPRIETARY TO

GATE

.00

FREEPHONE 0800 843 024

+GST

.00 +GST

Weigh Scale Combo

PLAN No.

• Fit into any existing sheep yard

SHEEPYARD SYSTE

3 Way Draft Module

$ .00 3,795 1,595 Sheep / Calf Ramp 2,195 Sheep Weigh Crate/ Portable Sheep Ramp $

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.

.00 +GST

+GST

Farm Pen P

HAY FEEDERS Farmhand Round Hay Feeder

Farmhand Heavy Duty Round Feeder

• Large bale, 2m diameter • 15 head positions

• Large bale, 2m diameter • 1200mm high • 9 head positions

Farmhand Lifestyler Farmhand Lifestyler Hay Feeder Hay Feeder

• Hangs on railed fence or gate • 467H x 454 W x 270 deep

2 FOR0 $12

AVAILABLE AT M R FA LANDS NATIONWIDE

.00 595 Sheep Shears $

FREIGHT +GST PLUS

695.00

FREIGHT +GST PLUS

69.00

+GST

PLUS FREIGHT

Large Round Bale Cradle Feeder

Sheep/Calf Small Bale Cradle Feeder

Large Square Bale Cradle Feeder

Rectangular Hay Bale Feeder

• 2250 W x 1780 L x 1200 H • Drop down sides for calves

• 1650 L x 1440 W

• 2900L x 1500W x 1080 H

• Fits 2 large bales

1,195.00

+GST PLUS FREIGHT

695.00

+GST

$ PLUS FREIGHT

895.00

FREIGHT +GST PLUS

995.00

FREIGHT +GST PLUS

nveyors FIRST SERVICE

FREE

DRAWN DATE

SHEEPYARD SYSTEMSSCALE SHEET NO.

Sam R

SHEET SIZE

17/07/18

1:100

1 OF 1

armhand Sheep en Panel

SPE N DE & SAV O N A LL A P

PA R E L

WWW.RURALBUTCHER.COM 8 Piece Knife Set • •

11 Piece Knife Set

• Ergonomic

polpropylene antimicrobial handles Ergonomic polpropylene antimicrobial handles • NSF certified NSF certified

2 piece filleting set

39.00

BU97

+GST

125

.00

BU44

+GST

Plastic Knife Pouch and Belt

+GST

BU45

BU06,09

+GST

•

BU108

8” Meat Cleaver

Grab Hooks •

BU07,09

+GST

15.00

+GST

25” $ 72.00 +GST

BU50,51,52

Stainless steel M / L / XL

99.00

+GST EA BU68,69,70

+GST

Double Hanging Swivel Carcass Hook

Single Swivel Meat Hooks

4” & 5” available

52.00 $ 62.00 $

Chainmail Butchers Glove •

24.00

Stainless frame

18” 22”

.00

• 520mm L • Hold up to 2 knives

22.00

BUKIT

+GST

•

Knife Roll Bag

Plastic Knife Pouch and Belt

• 370mm L • Hold up to 4 knives

149

.00

69.00

Butcher Saw

Magnetic Knife Holder

Farmers Skinning Knife Set

8mm x 200mm

23.00

$ From

39.00

7.95

BU58

+GST

39.00 I12

+GST

BU108

+GST

29.00

BU62,63

+GST

SEE US AT SITE I12 AT THE MYSTERY CREEK Medium Meat Saw

Small Meat Saw • • • •

Throat size 270mm H x 200mm W 1.1kW motor 210mm alloy pulley wheels Table 500 x 600mm

• • • •

795 .00

+GST

Slice meat to perfection every time

•

for home, to semiprofessional use.

•

1,795 .00

599 .00

BU94

Rural Butcher Vacuum Sealer

349.00 +GST

•

BU14

• Dual power mode for use at home or on site • AC 240V & DC 12V plug BAGS O

+GST

BU80

Stainless Steel Sink Bench

+GST

BU71

479.00

+GST

2,295 .00 +GST

Rural Sausage Filler 7L •

Make sausages at home

3L $195

BU08

.00 295 Corner Bench

+GST

•

BU10

Unit

900 L x 900 D

900 L x 600 D

429.00 +GST

BU83

Railed Wall Shelf

349.00 +GST

BU83

Butchers Chopping Board

• 1200 L x 600 D

• 600 L x 400 W

ALS LE AB AVAIL

169.00

Make mince from home Stainless steel body 750W motor

•

• 1200 L x 600 D

269.00

•

2,395 .00

Butchers Block Workbench

Stainless Steel Workbench

•

Throat size 320 x 250mm 3/4HP enclosed motor 250mm alloy pulleys Cutting guides BU01

Rural Mincer T12 •

Easy mixing handle and pivoting cradle with lid

The orginal farmers meatsaw

• •

+GST

•

+GST

•

Rural Meat Mixer

• Suitable

•

Rural Meat Saw

BU93

+GST

Rural Meat Slicer •

Throat size 460mm H x 285mm W 1.5kW motor 300mm alloy pulley wheels Table 700 x 550mm

BU92

BU91

Throat size 380mm H x 250mm W 1.5kW motor 260mm alloy pulley wheels Table 700 x 550mm

Large Meat Saw •

BU67

+GST

12mm x 300mm

• 1200 L x 300 D

399.00

+GST

BU82

89 .00 +GST

BU84

119.00 +GST

BU95

Promotional offers valid until 30 June 2021. 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. All products while stocks last and limited stock available.