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Tree limit policy coming Richard Rennie richard.rennie@globalhq.co.nz

HE Government has signalled it intends to push ahead with its aim to enable councils to limit the area that can be placed in trees in some parts of the country. Prodded by concerns in the rural sector prior to the election, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor had moved to promise after the election the Government would restrict forest plantings over 50ha on land use capability (LUC) classes one to five. Typically, LUC classes one to three are for dairying and horticultural use, with four and five the most forested, but about 78% of New Zealand’s forest estate was in class six and seven. The Government has been prompted by pressure from rural communities and a report commissioned by Baker Ag consultants on the impact of large-scale forestry on the Wairoa district, were it to go ahead. That estimated large scale conversion in that district would result in the net loss of nearly 700 local jobs and $24 million less spent in the local economy. But that report has also been challenged by foresters, who have pointed to the wholesale conversion modelling as being overstated, and ignoring the positive impacts afforestation may have in smaller blocks in conjunction with farm operations. “The policy is, and we will proceed, to enable councils to require resource consent. It is an enabling policy that will be up to local councils to enact, not an

overall policy,” O’Connor said. He says the Government was aware of the potential impact such a policy could have on landowners’ property rights, and ability to change land use to permitted activities like forestry. “But no one has absolute rights over land, we are guardians for the next generation. This will be a policy that will protect productive land,” he said. The policy has support of the new Minister for Forestry Stuart Nash and Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty. O’Connor also acknowledged the policy change comes accompanied with the “political beat up” reported prior to election on the amount of land likely to be lost to large scale forestry. “But there were some areas, including the top of Wairarapa, where some good farms went to trees, and in the Wairoa district. I don’t think there will be widespread utilisation of the policy,” he said. Data from the 2019 National Exotic Forest Description indicates over the past decade the amount of improved pasture lost to land remained small. Of the 58,000ha of new planted area between 2009 and 2019, 40% (23,000ha) of that was from improved pasture, the rest coming from unimproved pasture and scrub country. Three-quarters of that 23,000ha was converted to trees between 2009 and 2012, a time when there was no specific policy favouring forestry over farming. In contrast, the wholesale conversions to dairying from forest areas undertaken by Ngai Tahu and Landcorp together totalled about 33,000ha over the same period and was allowable

But there were some areas including the top of Wairarapa where some good farms went to trees, and in the Wairoa district. I don’t think there will be widespread utilisation of the policy. Damien O’Connor Agriculture Minister

TOO MUCH: Forest Owners Association president Phil Taylor says the process of seeking resource consent would make forestation unnecessarily complicated and expensive.

under regional councils’ “permitted activity” descriptors. The 2019 land area in forestry sits on the 10-year average for planted exotic forests at about 1.73 million hectares. This is well below the high point of 1.827 million hectares reported in 2003. Forest Owners Association president Phil Taylor says the process of seeking resource consent would make forestation

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unnecessarily complicated and expensive. A national environmental standard for forestry planting had been developed over five years because of the variations that had existed between councils on the activity. “And by and large forestry is a permitted activity on all land other than highly erodible country,” Taylor said.

At present, forestry activity can already be restricted on grounds of landscape impacts, fire risk and water quality issues. “Given LUC one, two and three are too expensive for foresters, and it is estimated there is only about 20,000ha on LUC four, it is really only LUC five that is the issue,” he said. Taylor says he was concerned the Government continued to buy into a belief that farming should have priority over forestry, when in fact the two activities were quite compatible. He also challenged the Government’s “huge inconsistency” of putting a control over private landowners’ rights, while also claiming it was mindful of those same rights. Horizons regional councillor and forester John Turkington says he suspected the 50 Shades of Green campaign had some role in prompting the Government’s position. “But I have always been a supporter of trees on farms, not farms of trees,” Turkington said.

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 16, 2020

Exporters fear Brexit disruption Neal Wallace neal.wallace@globalhq.co.nz MEAT exporters are preparing for trade disruption in their key UK market with the likelihood an exit agreement with the European Union will not be reached by the December deadline. Government agencies are advising exporters to prepare for possible distribution, congestion and delays in UK ports in the New Year, as new export processes, IT systems and export certificates are introduced. The UK is in a transition period with the EU that ends on December 31, during which they are negotiating a split from the common market, affecting trade, political and security relationships. Until then, the UK remains in the EU customs union with existing trading arrangements, rules and regulations applying, but these expire on January 1. Meat Industry Association (MIA) chief executive Sirma Karapeeva says trade is further complicated by the EU and UK decision to unilaterally halve New Zealand’s 228,000 tonne sheepmeat quota between the two markets from January, a move rejected by NZ. “For our purposes and because we are still entitled to countryspecific quota albeit at a smaller volume, we should not be affected unless we trade outside that quota,” says Karapeeva. NZ has not filled that quota for some years but tonnages in recent months have been higher than previous years as companies shift product due to covid-19 distorting markets. Karapeeva says exporters and trade organisations have been preparing for every possible scenario for product arriving in the UK from January 1, ranging from complete chaos to business as usual, but planning was difficult.

IMPACT: Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva says trade is further complicated by the EU and UK decision to unilaterally halve New Zealand’s sheepmeat quota.

“We are living in a vacuum,” she said. “We do not know where the EUUK bilateral deal will end up and the implications for third country traders. “Time is ticking and we are very uncomfortable as we still do not know our position as we come down to January 1.” If there are issues, she says it will most likely be with the UK, as it has to develop new trade systems, documentation and structures. Little change is expected for access to the EU. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have been working to try and streamline those systems. Exporters are rejecting the splitting of NZ’s sheepmeat quota,

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discussions do not appear to be progressing. “Conversations are not going well as far as I can gleam,” she said. A MFAT spokesperson told Farmers Weekly in a statement it is seeking under urgency the preservation of current access quotas to both markets from January 1. “Proposals to split these quotas on the basis of recent trade flows will reduce NZ’s access, including removing the flexibility exporters have now to move product according to fluctuations in demand,” she said. The agreement being sought will not leave NZ any worse off after Brexit. Negotiations for a NZ free trade agreement are continuing, with a second round of talks completed

with the UK, which MFAT says made progress and had “a high level of commonality and shared ambition”. “We have agreed on a number of actions for the coming weeks, including working towards an initial exchange of goods market access offers, to ensure we continue to build momentum in advance of our next negotiating round in early 2021,” she said. A third round of negotiations is planned for late January. Progress has also been made with a free trade agreement with the EU, but agricultural access remains a challenge. “We were disappointed by the EU’s revised offer put forward at the last round and have made our view clear that it does not yet provide us with a platform to conclude negotiations,” she said.

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 16, 2020

Dairy farm sales top $35 million Colin Williscroft colin.williscroft@globalhq.co.nz THREE south Waikato dairy farms sold recently for a combined price of more than $35 million. Te Awamutu-based Property Brokers rural sales consultant Dave Peacocke says the buyers were all farmers or farming businesses based in the area. He says in autumn this year Property Brokers had five properties, four dairy farms and one drystock operation available for tender. That process was interrupted by the covid lockdown but one of the dairy farms and the drystock farm were sold in October, although the prices are confidential at this stage. The remaining three dairy farms went to auction on November 6. Each property was inspected by between six and eight qualified parties. On the day there were four bidders for a farm known as Tokoroa Downs, while Twin Lakes farm and another farm at Whakamaru had three bidders each. All the farms contain areas of forestry under forestry right. Tokoroa Downs has a total area

593ha, with the dairy platform 546ha. The sale price per dairy hectare was about $27,500 for a total of just over $15m for the dairy platform. Twin Lakes has a total area 482ha, with the dairy platform 367ha. The sale price per dairy hectare was about $25,600 or $9.4m for the dairy platform. The Whakamaru farm’s total area is 494ha, with a dairy platform of 470ha. The sale price per dairy hectare was about $24,400 or just under $11.5m for the dairy platform. The prices quoted are for the dairy platform only, with the forestry value deducted. The dairy platforms included the complete package of effective pasture area, sheds, houses and races. Two of the farms sold to neighbouring farming families, while the third sold to a south Waikato-based multi-farm owner. Peacocke says there was strong competition in the bidding. He says the prices paid show that banks are willing to lend money to support dairy farm purchases if the farmers wanting the money are in a strong financial position.

SOLD: The dairy platform on this farm at Whakamaru recently sold for just under $11.5 million.

Nominate your Dairy Woman of the Year Annette Scott annette.scott@globalhq.co.nz THE call is out for nominations of beyond the farm gate industry leaders for the 2021 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year. Nominations are now open for the 10th annual Dairy Woman of the Year as the industry searches for its next inspiring and passionate leader. Dairy women are encouraged to nominate their role models in the industry before February when finalists will be put before the judging panel. We continue to call for leaders beyond the farm gate who offer support to the wider dairy industry and its people,

and who are committed to giving back to their communities, Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) chief executive Jules Benton said. Nominees may not work for a farm business but be striving for the future of dairy through leadership in industry organisations. Benton says she is hopeful this criteria will open the award to young women who haven’t had the same level of on-farm experience as previous recipients but whose experience is supplemented by a commitment to the industry through other avenues. Fonterra’s group director for Farm Source Richard Allen says

no other award in New Zealand specifically recognises and encourages the capability and success of women in the dairy industry. “Each year we see many outstanding women nominated who are passionate about the dairy industry, leaders across the sector and in their communities and networks, and who are contributing to the frameworks that will enable the next generations of farmers to succeed.” Allen said.

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 16, 2020

Covid could restore trust in science Gerald Piddock gerald.piddock@globalhq.co.nz IT’S a difficult pill for scientists to swallow, but former special agricultural trade envoy Mike Petersen believes people no longer trust science like they used to. Instead, that trust had been placed in the hands of communities, influencers and other groups of people, Petersen said while speaking during the NZ Grasslands Association’s annual conference held online for the first time. “In the population unfortunately, science is losing its impact, relevance and meaning,” he said. Consumers, who he described as “king, queen and jack,” were more likely to believe the views of these people and groups on matters such as climate change and sustainability. He says the debate over glyphosate usage in Europe was a classic example of this. “We need to make sure and be aware that we are relevant to the consumer,” he said. The covid-19 outbreak could also be an opportunity for people to renew their faith in science, he said. “There are vast tracts of people around the world who still don’t trust science. We need to restore that and covid-19 might help,” he said. New Zealand’s success in managing covid-19 has been internationally noticed and has enhanced the country’s reputation for tackling difficult challenges. “There are benefits for brand NZ but we need to navigate new ways of doing business in a travelconstrained world,” he said. “I think there is a new world order and I think there’s a permanent change and it’s not something that will revert to type once covid-19 is over.” Petersen says 2020 has been a

POTENTIAL: New Zealand’s former special agricultural trade envoy Mike Petersen says the covid-19 outbreak could be an opportunity for people to renew their faith in science.

If we are going to stay relevant to the world, we have to look at the future of farming through this type of lens. Mike Petersen

tipping point for demography and environmental concerns. Millennials and Generation Z now represented 31% and 32% of the global population respectively. NZ producers needed to think about these new consumers when it took its products to the world. “They are value-driven, influencer-led and very

technologically enabled,” he said. Consumer expectations were much higher around climate change and environmental concerns. In countries like the United States, whose government backed out of the Paris Accords on climate change, its consumers are pushing ahead in wanting and demanding zero emissions food. “We need to get on this bus and we ignore it at our peril,” he said. The future of farming will focus on systems that put people at its heart and fulfil requirements around animal welfare, climate change, water quality and biodiversity. “If we are going to stay relevant to the world, we have to look at the future of farming through this type of lens,” he said. While none of that frightened Petersen, he knew it would be a

challenge for some farmers, but he was confident the industry was up to the task. The Primary Sector Council’s Te Taiao framework was something the farming industry could use as a way to define regenerative farming. “It’s something we can use to define our set of practices, our values and behaviour into a unique selling proposition,” he said. “Te Taiao could be our version of regenerative farming. It doesn’t need to be a recipe that comes from other countries. “Very often in New Zealand we have been doing what needs to be done, but one of the things I think we have missed out on is packaging that into a decent story to take to the world.” That sentiment was backed by Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, who says

NZ’s farmers must align with the values and expectations of its overseas customers. “What we are being told by our processors and marketers is that regenerative agriculture has swept the world,” she said. If NZ farmers were already very good, Rowarth questioned what it meant to get better. She says some of the regenerative practices being promoted overseas may not achieve the desired result if applied in NZ. “We are concerned that some of the tools being promoted will erode our efficiencies,” she said. NZ consumers wanted a reduced impact per hectare of product, while overseas consumers wanted a reduced impact per mouthful of product. Rowarth says the two measurements are quite different.

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 16, 2020

Economist challenges freshwater figures Neal Wallace neal.wallace@globalhq.co.nz AN ECONOMIST is accusing the Government of using spurious figures and is questioning some assumptions and methodology in the cost benefit analysis of its freshwater reforms. Ian Harrison of Wellingtonbased Tailrisk Economics makes the claims in his report False and Misleading, a review of the cost benefit assessment of Action for Healthy Waterways. But the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) is standing by its assessment and says it considers there to be numerous flaws in Tailrisk’s analysis. The Government’s economic analysis of its Action for Healthy Waterways policy claims benefits of $3.8 billion, with contributions from the two big ticket items: $3.9b from fencing wetlands and health benefits of $2.4b from excluding livestock from waterways. Harrison says there is no basis for that claim, countering that the net monetised impact is negative $3.2b. For example, the $3.9b benefit claimed from wetland protection was based on a figure contained in a “foreign journal” which calculated the economic value from a wetland at $50,000/ha/a year. The MfE says marginal benefits and costs have been quantified, critical aspects peer reviewed and benefits from improving freshwater ecosystem health will exceed transition and implementation costs. It added that economic costs were peer-reviewed by Sense Partners, Infometrics and Australia-based Star Economics, which also reviewed the benefits assessment. Harrison says there is no reference to that $3.8b figure in any Ministry for Primary Industry (MPI) papers. “The implication of the

assumption is that if a farmer converted a single hectare of farmland worth say $15,000 into wetland, it would generate an economic value of $50,000 a year, and be worth $1,500,000,” he said. He says claims of $2.4b in health benefits from excluding stock from waterways was similarly overstated. “Our assessment showed that contrary to popular belief, contamination by stock does not cause many illnesses and that the health benefits from the stock exclusion measures will be tiny,” he said. Instead of the Government’s figure of $2.4b, Harrison calculated the net present value of excluding stock from waterways at $1 million based on the 500 notifiable diseases a year from effluent entering fresh waterways. Each case cost $700. Harrison says NIWA modelling suggests stock exclusion will reduce the number of illnesses by 7%. The MfE used an economic technique called a Choice Experiment. “This involved providing a large sample of respondents with freshwater health, ecological and water clarity outcomes and seeing whether they were prepared to pay a certain amount for those outcomes,” he said. Harrison says the health risk and degree of improvement were both exaggerated. “Who wouldn’t tick the box for better health, a better environment and clearer rivers when you are not really paying for it?” he asked. The MfE says health benefits from excluding stock from waterways was based on the incidence of disease reported in the Health Ministry’s notifiable diseases report and the economic costs associated with the Havelock North campylobacteriosis outbreak in 2016.

“As with any economic modelling, the economists working for MfE had to make a number of assumptions when using these figures to model the health benefits,” a spokesperson said. The Ministry also rejected criticism of its estimate of benefits from wetland protection, which is based on international research, saying it respects and accepts the methodology the report relies on. “Wetlands provide ongoing ecosystem services such as flood mitigation, nutrient cycling and water storage,” it said. “Replacing these services for example with infrastructure like flood barriers and dams, would have significant cost.” Harrison was scathing of the Treasury, saying they should not have been in a one-on-two situation with agencies defending their work. “They should have conducted their review function independently,” he said.

CLAIM: Wellington-based economist Ian Harrison says his assessment showed that contamination by stock does not cause many illnesses and that the health benefits from the stock exclusion measures will be tiny.

Water policy ‘developed under pressure’ Neal Wallace neal.wallace@globalhq.co.nz DOCUMENTS released by Treasury reveal the Government’s freshwater policy was rushed, which affected its ability to provide the required oversight. The three documents, released to Farmers Weekly under the Official Information Act, makes several references to the speed with which the Essential Freshwater policy was formed and that consultation was bypassed on occasion. The policy has been progressively applied since September 3. In a March report to Finance Minister Grant Robertson, under the subheading Stakeholder Reengagement, it states the policy’s

impact analysis has “been developed under significant time pressure by officials supported by consultants and expert peer reviewers”. Because of this haste, the Treasury advises it was not possible to “re-engage with key stakeholders, Dairy NZ, Local Government NZ and others, who had raised significant concerns early in the process on how the impact modelling has been approached or the results that have emerged”. The report to Environment Minister David Parker and his ministry, and Primary Industries Minister Damien O’Connor and his ministry, proposed questions for ministers, noting that the impact of the policy will fall on a few regions. It asks what opportunities

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are there for ministers to adopt “a more flexible transition approach that targets support to affected councils and farmers in those regions”. It also asks how lead ministers intend engaging with stakeholders to “socialise the impact analysis”. Treasury also noted the speed of policy development in an April report, saying it affected their ability to fulfil their role. “Timeframes and competing priorities have affected Treasury’s ability to review the (costs and benefits) analysis,” the report said. Treasury therefore relied on the Ministry for the Environment’s (MfE) modelling rather than reviewing the modelling process itself.

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 16, 2020

Kiwifruit industry weighs options ahead of harvest Richard Rennie richard.rennie@globalhq.co.nz WHILE kiwifruit may be the last large crop harvested this season, the industry is looking nervously at what the impact is likely to be on other large crops and how an impending shortage will be managed. The Bay of Plenty (BoP) had been expecting 2500 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers over the autumn harvest this year, only to receive about half that, with prospects dim for even this number to be on deck for the coming harvest. New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI) chief executive Nikki Johnson says there is significant work going on behind the scenes to try and boost the number of locals available to work in the sector this season. “NZKGI is currently offering potential employees the opportunity to get insight into summer season kiwifruit orchard jobs through one and two-day training courses. In BoP alone over 14,500 people will be required

over the coming summer months to prepare vines for the 2021 season,” she said. The busy fruit thinning season over early summer is the second busiest period before harvest kicks off in early March. A Government-backed initiative to recruit more workers for a winter pruning programme with an injection of $500,000 for training had been met with limited success, with industry sources confirming only two training intakes took place, with less than a dozen staff recruited for the technically complex skill. Looking ahead to harvest season, NZKGI is doubling down on previous efforts to attract more local staff. This has included focusing on retirees seeking parttime work, and tailoring working hours to suit school start and pickup times for mothers and fathers. Along with the rest of the primary sector, NZKGI is also working with the Government on means to enable RSE workers into NZ again. “Access to RSE workers will be

critical for the industry to pick and pack the fruit which contributes much needed income, not only to kiwifruit growing regions, but also supports Pacific Island economies, currently suffering from a lack of tourism,” Johnson said. Some are less certain RSE workers will be as high up the priority list this year. Michael Franks, chief executive for Seeka which employs both orchard and packhouse staff, says his company is already putting initiatives in place to draw in more Kiwis. “We are engaging directly with the Ministry for Social Development to maximise that, including pathways and training programmes in all the regions we operate in,” he said. He says the supply of local staff will need to become particularly dire before it was likely RSE workers would be cleared to come here. Apata chief executive Stu Weston says the physicality of the seasonal work takes its toll on many local employees. “We had a high churn rate with

CONCERN: NZKGI chief executive Nikki Johnson says Bay of Plenty alone over 14,500 people will be required over the coming summer months to prepare vines for the 2021 season.

local staff we employed at the last harvest, they are very physical jobs, you need to keep up and not everyone is able to,” he said. NZ Master Contractors Incorporation board member Richard Bibby says communication between the Government and the industry has been scant lately, and time was running out to get workers over the border, even from Pacific Islands. “If nothing is done by November, we are in deep trouble

given the time needed to get visas and medical certificates worked out. If it is not done early, we will be looking at a major calamity,” he said. Bibby says there were only just enough RSE workers on the ground now to get through the thinning period for apples and kiwifruit. “But some growers are now making decisions about harvest, and are concerned they may not even be able to pick all their fruit,” he said.

Mayor to spend holiday in packhouse

HELPING HAND: Central Otago District Council mayor Tim Cadogan says a significant amount of fruit will fall to the ground and be left to rot if not picked during harvest season.

THE Mayor of the Central Otago District Council Tim Cadogan plans to spend his Christmas holidays working in a cherry packhouse, as the local community rallies to bridge a labour shortage. “My summer holiday, I fully expect a couple of weeks will be spent in a packhouse and in all honesty I’m looking forward to it,” he said. Despite his and the efforts of others, he fears fruit will be left unpicked. “It is certainly a NZ problem and

the impact is going to be colossal,” he said. “There is a distinct chance a significant amount of fruit will fall to the ground and be left to rot.” Last season NZ exported 4000 tonnes of cherries worth $68.9 million, but this year’s crop is expected to be nearly double that volume. Cadogan says recruiting more Recognised Seasonal Employee (RSE) workers was not straightforward. The covid-19-free status of a

It is certainly a NZ problem and the impact is going to be colossal.

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NZ vet shortage a growing concern Gerald Piddock gerald.piddock@globalhq.co.nz A NATIONWIDE shortage of veterinarians could lead to serious animal welfare issues if more are not let into the country, New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) chief executive Kevin Bryant says. The Government granting border exemptions to allow 30 veterinarians into NZ in September had been a great start, but around 170 more were needed to plug staff shortages across the country. Bryant says that shortage was not just among large animal and equine veterinarians, but for companion animal veterinarians as well. He says they were already fielding inquiries from veterinarians wanting to move to NZ and were in the middle of collating that information and matching it up to where there were shortages so it could be presented to the Government. “The concern we have is that with not enough veterinarians to go around, (there) is an inevitable risk is that people burn out and leave the profession, which makes the hole bigger,” he said. “From a New Zealand Inc perspective, we’re especially

TEMPORARY FIX: New Zealand Veterinary Association chief executive Kevin Bryant says that in the short to medium-term, the only solution is to continue to bring in veterinarians from overseas.

concerned of the potential impact that a reduced amount of veterinary support to farmers has on things like biosecurity and food safety caused by animal welfare issues.” Bryant says he understood this was starting to occur among some practices. “We’re hearing stories of some situations where veterinarians are working seven days a week, including after hours for several weeks on end, and that’s just not sustainable,” he said. He says the La Nina weather conditions predicted this summer

could see a heightened risk of parasites and other diseases, which could require more veterinary support and there were shortages all over the country. “It’s a major concern for veterinarians is how they are going to be adequately supporting their clients,” he said. He says the covid-19 lockdown had brought to a head the longstanding issue of the shortage of NZ-trained veterinarians across NZ. That shortage has always been filled by overseas veterinarians prior to international borders

being closed. It takes five years for somebody to be trained as a vet and it has been a long-standing practice to bring in veterinarians from overseas to make up that shortfall. “When covid hit and the borders shut, that stopped,” he said. He says NZVA surveyed its members two months ago to get an understanding of how big the shortage was. It revealed there were over 200 vacancies that could not be fulfilled. “Everyone’s been advertising like crazy and can’t fill them and NZVA members represent about 65% of the profession, so the problem is bigger than that,” he said. “We can’t fill that hole within New Zealand through the vet school at Massey, so the problem is not going to go away. “In the short to medium-term, the only solution is to continue to bring in veterinarians from overseas.” He says this is why NZVA had been advocating for more exemptions to allow foreign veterinarians into NZ. The shortage was not unique to NZ. There is a global shortage of veterinarians, but Bryant hoped NZ’s status as a place to live in the midst of covid-19 could tip the balance in their favour.

The concern we have is that with not enough veterinarians to go around, (there) is an inevitable risk is that people burn out and leave the profession, which makes the hole bigger. Kevin Bryant NZVA Veterinarians needed to be seen as a critical part of the workforce in light of the important role the primary sector will play as the NZ economy claws its way out of the recession. “We really need to be treating veterinarians as a pretty critical part of that equation,” he said.

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Annette Scott annette.scott@globalhq.co.nz THE last of the 24,000 cattle held over in quarantine when the Government imposed an absolute ban on live cattle exports will be on the water this week. The absolute ban on live exports was imposed on September 22 while the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) launched the independent Mike Heron QC review into the animal welfare assurances it receives from exporters following the tragic loss of the Gulf Livestock 1. Following the Heron review, MPI introduced new requirements for livestock exports, lifting the absolute ban from October 24 to a conditional ban until November 30. MPI director-general Ray Smith says the conditional ban period following the review was a case of “moving quickly to ensure no serious welfare issue for the 24,000 cattle in pre-export isolation (PEI).” Over the past three weeks, the three exporters responsible for the cattle in PEI have successfully applied for Animal Welfare Export Certification (AWEC) for four shipments of cattle all destined for China. MPI director of animal health and welfare Chris Rodwell confirmed the four AWECs applied for since the conditional ban started on October 24 are for the 24,000 animals placed in PEI when Cabinet imposed the absolute ban. “The 24,000 animals are equivalent to four shipments, two are already on their way to China, one shipment is being prepared in Napier and the fourth is expected in New Plymouth this week,” Rodwell said. As with all shipments, Rodwell says exporters must meet both existing and the new requirements and seek the approval of the MPI director-general. The conditional ban is in place until the end of the month. “Exporters met the additional requirements for the shipments on their way to China,” he said. “No shipment can depart until all requirements are met.” MPI will continue to work with exporters on AWEC applications. “It is important to note that the conditional ban remains in place until November 30,” he said. “Any future exports will have to meet the existing requirements as well as the new ones, and the vessels will continue to be subject to maritimefocused inspections by Maritime NZ.” Advice is still being finalised on the 2019 wider policy review. Once complete, it will be provided to the Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor and it will then be up to the Cabinet to make decisions. The independent Heron review will feed into the wider review work. “The future of livestock exports is a decision for the Cabinet, not MPI,” he said. “Government will make decisions on the wider review.” Meantime, MPI will continue to consider AWECs as required by regulations. Once the conditional ban is lifted, the Animal Welfare (temporary prohibition on export by sea) Regulations 2020 “revoke themselves on December 8, 2020”. At this stage there is no clear timeframe for any future decisions. The export of live animals has been under review by the Government since June 2019. Advice from the Heron review is expected to be provided to the Government “soon”. Several exporters are continuing to procure and quarantine cattle to meet existing import orders with expectation of getting further shipments of cattle on the water before Christmas.

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More farms added to M bovis beef survey

ACTION: National surveillance of the beef sector is carried out around the country to give assurance that M bovis is not widespread.

Annette Scott annette.scott@globalhq.co.nz A WIDER range of farms will now be part of the national beef survey under the Mycoplasma bovis eradication programme. The M bovis eradication programme is expanding the scope of beef sector surveillance to take in a broader range of farms. While national surveillance continues for the disease, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) says it’s important at this stage of the eradication programme to go as wide as possible. Sampling beef breeding herds has been underway for most of 2020, but now all herds rearing beef cattle for slaughter can be selected, where previously only beef breeding herds were considered. The minimum number of cattle required for sampling has reduced, while the maximum sample size in some regions has increased. At this stage, it’s important the eradication programme goes as broad as possible and includes herds with a higher risk of being infected as a result of cattle movements from the dairy sector, M bovis programme director Stuart Anderson says. Based on data so far, the programme is also confident that lowering the required sample size will pose a minimal risk of larger numbers of false positives. National surveillance is carried out around the country to give assurance that M bovis is not widespread and on occasions it can help find the disease faster than tracing movements of infected animals. “It will be a key component in providing confidence in the future that we are free from the disease,” Anderson said. National surveillance includes routine testing of the dairy sector’s bulk tank milk and beef sector surveillance. As well as sampling at meat processing plants and a national feedlot believed to be Anzco’s Five Star Beef Feedlot near Ashburton, the beef sector surveillance includes samples taken for testing at the same time as onfarm TB testing. This is an effective method that reduces disruption to farming activities and expanding the beef sector surveillance allows the programme to survey more farms, more quickly. “If undetected infection exists in the beef sector, the programme is more likely to find it, contain it, control it and ultimately eradicate M bovis faster,” he said. The wider testing in the beef sector will mean some additional time will be required during TB testing, but it’s expected a very small number of properties will have further testing on top of this. For farmers, it means infected herds will be identified more quickly and stopped from spreading the infection further, meaning faster progress will be made toward eradication of the disease from New Zealand. M bovis was first detected in NZ in July 2017 and since then 158,400 cattle have been culled with compensation paid to date totalling $184.5 million. A total 2288 claims have been completed and paid, with 91 claims in the processing phase. Currently, there are seven active properties confirmed as infected with the disease, six of which are in the Ashburton region with one in the Selwyn district. All the properties in this Canterbury cluster are connected by animal movements and picked up through August and September bulk tank milk screening.

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China online market booming Gerald Piddock gerald.piddock@globalhq.co.nz NEW Zealand companies need to find a niche in China if they are to capitalise on the huge growth in its e-commerce market, which has occurred since the covid-19 pandemic. That growth has been close to nearly 60% in the first six months of 2020, growing to 25% of its retail market, Alibaba’s New Zealand country manager Pier Smulders said in a speech at Spring Sheep Milking Company’s open day. “When you consider that’s a US$5 trillion market, that’s a big number,” he said. “It was sitting around 18-19% last year, so that’s a big shift in such a big market.” Product categories such as alternative dairy are competitive in China, meaning companies had to be operationally capable of marketing the product to consumers. Spring Sheep were doing that, he says. At the open day, there were two staff members from the sheep milking company livestreaming the event back to consumers in China. “It’s about knowing how to connect to the Chinese consumer,” he said.

It’s about knowing how to connect to the Chinese consumer. BOOMING: China’s e-commerce market has grown 60% in the first six months of this year, Alibaba’s New Zealand country manager Pier Smulders says.

“They have a really good end-to-end insight into how it all works, there’s great stories with some of the families who are farming for them, they have obviously got the environmental story and the animal welfare story with the less intensive nature of sheep dairy. I think they have got a very good story.” In July, Spring Sheep started selling its products through Alibaba’s Tmall channel. From August to September, sales through its Tmall Global Flagship store more than doubled.

“It is the place in China where premium overseas brands get introduced to Chinese consumers,” he said. “It’s a perfect entry point for brands like Spring Sheep to target those Chinese consumers looking for those imported brands.” It was the largest cross-border platform in China, meaning the products being sold on Tmall did not have to be formally China registered. Dairy company A2 built its Chinese business on this platform. He says it’s the place to launch

brands and attract young affluent Chinese consumers. China’s Single’s Day – the largest shopping event in the world – takes place on November 11, and Spring Sheep is the top category for sheep’s milk powder during that event. “It reinforces what you see here today, that these guys know what they are doing,” he said. Last year, US$38 billion was transacted on Single’s Day, he says. “It’s not a clearance sale, it’s a way to recruit new consumers to

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your brand. It’s a way for Spring Sheep to find new consumers who become loyal followers of the brand in the future,” he said. Smulders worked with 700 New Zealand brands that include Spring Sheep to help their products reach Chinese consumers. He says the value of the goods and services sold via Alibaba was about five times NZ’s GDP. Since 2016, the sales revenue of NZ dairy products on this platform has increased by 250%. “This is a big market and a big opportunity growing very fast and (it) will continue to grow fast, especially in the post-covid world where you have the shift to online,” he said. He says Chinese consumer demand was very resilient and this was good news for NZ, given the amount of premium products are sold to Chinese consumers.

Former Zespri boss backs sheep milk Gerald Piddock gerald.piddock@globalhq.co.nz CAN the Zespri business model work for New Zealand’s sheep milking industry? Its former chief

executive Lain Jager believes it can. If successful, it would transform the industry into a billion-dollar industry that delivered for its farmers, Jager told around 400

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people at Spring Sheep Milk Company’s annual open day held on a farm near Cambridge. Jager is one of Spring Sheep’s directors and is also chair of the Primary Sector Council. In 2015, Spring Sheep chief executive Scottie Chapman approached Jager about wanting to copy the Zespri model to develop a NZ sheep milking industry. “That’s a 30-year journey and it’s hugely ambitious,” he said. Jager’s wife later told him that she believed Chapman could do it and, as a result, came on board as investors in Spring Sheep. He is also one of Spring

Sheep’s directors. He says sheep milk products sat in in a hugely valuable niche market that was not commoditised in the way that bovine dairy is. “It’s in the niches where you get sustainable value if you get the opportunity to compete,” he said. It is a sub-category in the alternative milk sector. About $30 billion of the $720bn global dairy sector was the alternative milk market and that was largely dominated by goat milk. He believed there was a value proposition for sheep milk that would deliver sustainable value to farmers. On the market side, that proposition was around nutrition. “That’s epitomised in infant

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Biosecurity could boost export value Richard Rennie richard.rennie@globalhq.co.nz NEW Zealand in the new global covid environment is at a “survive or thrive” juncture, with the opportunity to capitalise on consumers’ commitment to quality food that has been heightened by the pandemic. KPMG’s head of agri-business Ian Proudfoot told delegates at this year’s Tauranga Moana biosecurity conference the pandemic has fundamentally changed how food systems operate and any pretence the pandemic was going away in the short-term should be forgotten. “The world is not emerging from covid-19, this is going nowhere, and will change everything we do moving forward,” he said. He expects covid to dominate global consumers’ lives for the next four to five years. The upside of this was that consumers were more committed to food now than ever, possibly since World War 2. Queues at supermarkets had

If we don’t have disease in NZ, we should be proud to say we don’t have them. Having a biosecurity plan in every orchard and farm, and built into business design would be a start. Ian Proudfoot KPMG brought an understanding of how vital the food system was. Proudfoot’s concern was the rest of the world was adapting to this new normal, possibly faster than NZ was. “It means we need to be playing an adaptive game and avoid becoming irrelevant to customers we cannot get face-to-face with,” he said. He suspected NZ’s overseas

markets would only get more challenging as lockdowns continued through Europe and the United States, crushing the food service sector in their wake. The loss of this food supply channel impacted on higher value NZ red meat products in particular, and NZ firms had not entirely made the supply pivot to match the shift to more home consumption, with the exception of Zespri. However, Proudfoot says there were opportunities to capitalise on consumers who had moved “health and safety” of their food higher up the priority list when buying. Having a team of five million that now understand the implications of what a disease means is a good army to leverage off to build on NZ’s safe food reputation. However, Proudfoot cautioned NZ needed to avoid taking a “stamp” approach to dealing with disease incursions by always opting to eliminate it the way we

MONETISE: Ian Proudfoot believes NZ’s biosecurity status should deliver valuable gains to food and beverage producers.

had done with covid and M bovis. “Taking this as a strategy for each incursion, that will cost us a lot of money,” he said. He pointed out total spend on covid by government amounted to about 17 years of discretionary spending on this one disease. When NZ’s borders did reopen, we could expect a different type of high-value traveller who has made some careful decisions before electing a NZ visit, and there was an opportunity to integrate our biosecurity ethos into their visitor experience. “It is about looking at how we can monetise biosecurity. At the

moment we see it as a cost of business, but what if we could make it the same as grass-fed or carbon zero?” he asked. “If we don’t have disease in NZ, we should be proud to say we don’t have them. Having a biosecurity plan in every orchard and farm, and built into business design would be a start.” He suggested as well as telling stories about NZ food’s safety, there was a need for those who have leveraged off such a claim to tell their stories to other operators, providing proof there is value in pursuing biosecurity as a selling point.

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Big names back kiwifruit fund Richard Rennie richard.rennie@globalhq.co.nz A GROUP of high-profile kiwifruit identities are backing an investment fund aimed specifically at raising money to purchase existing or greenfield SunGold kiwifruit orchards. Origin Capital Partners’ four principals include ex-Zespri chief executive Lain Jager, ex-Zespri chair Craig Greenlees and Zespri deputy chair Paul Jones. Fourth founder Dominic Jones has left a banking career in the United Kingdom to oversee Origin’s fundraising. He says the group is initially aiming to raise $50 million by Christmas for its first funding tranche, and already has two established orchards under offer and has a third greenfields conversion in its sights. “The interest we have been receiving has varied from smaller investors with $100,000-$200,000 to larger investment identities with several million to invest,” Jones said. He says that interest also includes existing orchardists who wish to expand their investment in the sector beyond their existing orchard, but may lack the capital

PLEASANT SURPRISE: Origin Capital Partners co-founder Dominic Jones says the biggest surprise to principals in establishing the fund was that covid-19 has not dampened down investor interest.

they need to do so on their own. SunGold orchards in Bay of Plenty (BoP) can fetch $1m a canopy hectare, and this year the licence fee to grow the fruit averaged out at $400,000 a hectare through Zespri’s tender process. This was a considerable leap from the 2019 offer where prices averaged $290,000 a hectare.

The second most expensive fruit licence in NZ is Envy apples at about $100,000 a hectare. The bid for Zespri licences was also oversubscribed by 3.5ha to every hectare on offer. Jones says the group is defined as a “committed fund”. In such a model the investors are first sought, funds secured and then desired properties are purchased up to a predetermined value. The first fund close off is for $50m, with drawdown commencing once that level is reached. Investors are required to supply committed funds as purchases are made, and the fund managers can draw on the funds they raise over time. Jones says the group intends to operate with about 50% leverage as required on orchards, in keeping with industry average, with debt secured on the orchard title rather than the company’s cash assets. With term deposit rates at historical lows, returns on all primary sector investments are looking attractive, but SunGold kiwifruit particularly so, with rates of cash returns between 10-13% a year possible from the heavy fruiting, high-value crop. “There are a bunch of unique

factors that make gold kiwifruit hard to replicate elsewhere,” he said. “You have a fruit that has a high market value, supported by an industry structure with a single marketer, and a cooperative structure for growers, and New Zealand is proving the best place to grow this fruit in the world.” Jones says the biggest surprise to principals in establishing the fund was that covid-19 has not dampened down investor interest. “We started putting this together just as covid came along and thought we may have to put it off, but the interest is there and it still stacks up,” he said. While land supply in kiwifruit’s traditional growing area of western BoP is tighter, SunGold’s ability to grow well beyond that area has also opened up opportunities for orchard investment. “There is about 85% of the fruit grown in Bay of Plenty, but we will be lower, nearer 65% with Kerikeri and Gisborne, than the other areas,” he said. Jones says the orchards purchased could be managed by capable third-party companies, or investors would look to continue the operations with existing

There are a bunch of unique factors that make gold kiwifruit hard to replicate elsewhere. Dominic Jones Origin Capital Partners operators if proving successful. Zespri has been tendering off SunGold licences for several years in tranches of 700-750ha, with two more years to run under its current allocation. “They have not put a position in the ground beyond that other than they expect a further 2000ha over the following four years. We have three years to spend what we raise,” he said. The group has outlined in its initial profile that by 2030 Origin Capital intends to be NZ’s leading provider of primary sector investments, with a second fundraising tranche aiming to raise $100-$200m and a third raising $250m in kiwifruit and other primary sectors.” The first tranche of $50m closes in December.

Horticulture leads sector investment interest Hugh Stringleman hugh.stringleman@globalhq.co.nz THE Syndex online platform for privately-owned companies, syndicates and partnerships is noticing a trend towards primary sector investment opportunities, chief executive Ross Verry says. About one-third of Syndex’s 200-plus clients are in the primary sector and that proportion waxes and wanes, and right now it is growing, he says. Horticultural opportunities

in kiwifruit, avocados, cherries, apples, packhouses and the like are filling within a week, rather than a month. Among the better-known entities, Syndex hosts My Farm and Craigmore syndicates for services like registry, investor relations and secondary markets. Verry says investment schemes and managed funds in commercial property and technology also cross over into the primary sector. Syndex has a database of over

10,000 investors as account holders and to whom it promotes awareness of primary sector opportunities and can publicise upcoming new ventures. “We also work with clients to make their proposals more investable,” he said. “We have a set of rules to help good governance, good investor relations and access to liquidity, which are things that private farming businesses haven’t usually had in the past.” Other attractions are going

beyond bank finance, facilitating succession planning and bringing in new smart investors with skills the farming principals don’t have. Syndex is also providing a pathway to public investment in the future, working with NZX. Communications, registry, governance and liquidity are areas in which to develop before contemplating an initial public offer. Both exchanges want to provide a seamless and sustainable

growth path in capital raising and public listing for entrepreneurs and small-to-medium businesses. An example is the New Zealand Rural Land Company that started on Syndex and intends to list on the NZX shortly. It has plans for an initial public offering between $75-$150 million to buy rural land to lease to farmers, not to run all the enterprises itself. A NZ Rural Land Management entity will bring Allied Farmers into the fold for practical matters.

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Italian research confirms stink bug’s impact Richard Rennie richard.rennie@globalhq.co.nz JOINT research between New Zealand and Italian scientists has continued to yield some insights about how the much-feared brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) would affect kiwifruit crops, if it were to establish here. Zespri’s global trials and data insights manager Dr Sonia Whiteman presented an update on Italian-based trials on stink bugs at an industry biosecurity conference.

This is the Italian experience, the message is to be prepared and keep this bug out. Dr Sonia Whiteman Zespri Based on four blocks of two green and two SunGold orchards in north eastern Italy, the scientists studied the bugs’ effects at different life-stages and times of year. Fruit was bagged and had stink bugs placed with it over a 4050 day period to study its effects upon the fruit. One of the key lessons for the Italian researchers was how the bug’s population tends to explode over autumn. “This is brought on by BMSB’s ability to produce two generations a season, one in early summer and one in mid-summer, resulting in exponentially increasing the

numbers into autumn,” Whiteman said. In the SunGold orchards, the bugs were still present even after the fruit had been harvested later in autumn. Researchers found there were slightly lower numbers of bug populations in orchards that had other desirable host plants in them, including cherries and apricots. “And the concept of planting trap crops has been explored,” she said. Damage to fruit fell over different months, with green fruit experiencing the most in June and SunGold in July, the equivalent of December and January for Kiwi orchardists. “And the damage was high, up to 90% with no insecticide used,” she said. Whiteman says in general, Italian kiwifruit orchardists are learning to live with the bug’s presence. However, other horticulture crops are struggling and the bug has all but wiped out large tracts of Italy’s pear growing region in the north east, with apples also under growing threat. The type of impact upon the kiwifruit also differed depending upon variety. Green kiwifruit tended to hold to the vine but wither from within, while SunGold dropped to the ground. There was initially concern the infected green fruit can be mistakenly picked and packed, only to rot and potentially affect the quality of unaffected fruit while in storage, however this has not been the experience in Italian post-harvest.

STINK AS: Zespri’s Dr Sonia Whiteman says the Italian research is showing the brown marmorated stink bug attacks gold and green fruit differently.

High temperatures combined with high humidity, not unusual in NZ, were also regarded as favourable to the bug’s establishment. Whiteman says researchers were not sure if NZ would be afflicted by the “two generations one season” breeding cycle. “This is the Italian experience, the message is to be prepared and keep this bug out,” she said. She says the major drop in people travelling into NZ due to the covid pandemic has had a silver lining in lowering the risk of stink bug incursion, just as its southern hemisphere breeding cycle is about to kick off. Data confirms there were 57 interceptions of live brown marmorated stink bugs last season, a reduction of 73% from the previous season. They were first noticed in 2012 when they started coming in with United States’ sourced machinery parts and vehicles. The brown marmorated stink bug is regarded as the country’s

BAD NEWS: Brown marmorated stink bugs are also threatening Italy’s apple industry.

greatest biosecurity threat, and if established could slice almost $4 billion from the economy over 20 years. The bug has proven relatively challenging to manage using pesticides, particularly because it is often found in large numbers. In a world-first move, the horticultural sector sought

and gained approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to use the parasitoidal samurai wasp as a biological control, should the breeding population of stink bugs become established here. Normally permission would be only granted for a bio-control once a pest is established here.

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Climate change predictions look bleak

GRAVE PREDICTION: If nothing is done to combat climate change, Hawke’s Bay can expect more droughts that will be harder to endure, regional council chief executive James Palmer says.

WILDFIRES, droughts, crop damage and pests are likely to get worse in Hawke’s Bay and further up the North Island’s east coast over the next 70 years, according to a new report. The report, Climate Change Projections and Impacts for Tairawhiti and Hawke’s Bay, outlines a future worst-case scenario, and alternatively what it could look like if the world takes effective action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It says annual average temperatures are projected to rise between point-five and one degree by 2040, and between onepoint-five and three degrees by 2090. This comes on top of a one-degree increase over the last century. Hawke’s Bay Regional Council chief executive James Palmer says those increases might not sound much, but they mean heatwaves in the region will become more common, with increases of between 10-20 days by 2040, and 20-60 days by 2090. Annual rainfall is projected to drop up to 5% by 2040, and up to 15% in parts of Hawke’s Bay by 2090. That will affect rivers in the region, which are looking at a 20% decrease in flow by 2090. Palmer says that means there will be more droughts, and they’ll be harder to endure. “It means our agricultural production will likely decrease and the health of our rivers will likely decrease, which will also

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affect our drinking water supplies,” he said. Under an extreme worst-case scenario the coast will be affected by sea level rise of up to point-four metres in 40 years and worsening coastal erosion. He says rising temperatures will lead to an increase in pests and diseases, which will affect the quality and quantity of fruit and vegetable crops, as well as the productivity of forestry and pasture. The report predicts that although rare, extreme rainfall will become more severe, leading to more erosion in the hill country and damage to water supply and farmland. “The few opportunities the report highlights – increased pasture and plant productivity of select plants, less frost damage and longer summers for tourists – are heavily outweighed by the serious consequences we’re looking at,” Palmer said. Council chair Rex Graham says the report is a push to pick up the pace of climate action. “This is a scary report that shows how quickly the climate crisis is coming at us,” he said. “We must do more to make our region more climate resilient, and decrease our greenhouse gas emissions. “We need to tackle this head on as a region and come together as a community. While we’re working hard at the regional

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IMPACT: A one metre sea level rise, plus a one-in-100-year storm tide, would potentially inundate 960 hectares of orchards, vineyards and other crops, 180km of roads, more than 20,000 buildings with a combined value of about $4.6 billion. council to make Hawke’s Bay more resilient to climate change, we need to do so much more as a region to achieve the transformational change required to reduce our environmental footprint and live more sustainably.” The report was commissioned by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, Gisborne District Council and Envirolink, and conducted by the National Institute for Water and Atmosphere (NIWA).

Potato dumping claims investigated Annette Scott annette.scott@globalhq.co.nz AN INVESTIGATION has been launched following claims of European countries dumping surplus frozen potato products on the New Zealand local market. The Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has launched the investigation into what Potatoes NZ says is a proven threat of surplus fries being imported into NZ. In September, Potatoes NZ filed for an anti-dumping tariff application amid fears of the imported frozen fries posing a real threat to NZ’s $1 billion potato industry. The industry claimed frozen chips were being dumped on the NZ market from frozen potato products originating from Belgium and The Netherlands, with the growing inventory of frozen fries threatening to wipe out NZ’s entire domestic potato processing industry. The situation has arisen through the impacts of the covid-19 global pandemic supply chain disruption in hospitality industries worldwide. The application to MBIE called for anti-dumping duties to avoid decimation of NZ’s domestic potato industry. Potatoes NZ chief executive Chris Claridge says it’s a relief to learn that MBIE has launched an investigation into the proven threat of surplus frozen fries being dumped into NZ. The MBIE decision was based

on the positive evidence the NZ potato industry provided in its application as part of its covid-19 pandemic industry recovery plan. “The dumping and threat, combined with the effects of supply chain disruption caused by covid-19, created an extraordinary situation that required investigation,” Claridge said. At the time of the application the surplus in Europe was 1.5 million tonnes, it is now estimated to be 2.6 million tonnes and growing by the day because of further lockdown in parts of Europe. Claridge says the situation is not unique to NZ, with both the United States and Australia also calling for duties of action to limit what they see as under-priced EU fries imports. “Other NZ industries may also be facing trade threats because of covid-19 and Potatoes NZ has led the way in NZ by quickly utilising the toolbox available through the World Trade Organisation and MBIE,” Claridge said. It is expected the investigation may take up to six months, meantime the Belgium and Dutch embassies, foreign exporters, and NZ importers have been notified.

ALLEGATION: Potatoes NZ filed for an anti-dumping tariff application in September.

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Massey award winner wants to help farmers

AWARD-WORTHY: Massey agcom student Maddison Carrick was honoured with the William Gerrish Memorial Prize in recognition of her high level of personal integrity, intellectual curiosity, vision and social conscience.

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THE winner of Massey University’s prestigious William Gerrish Memorial Prize is looking to turn her aptitude for farm management into consultancy advice for farmers. Agricommerce student Maddison Carrick was recently awarded the prize, given for meritorious performance in farm management papers and demonstrating a high level of personal integrity, intellectual curiosity, vision and social conscience, by farm and agribusiness management professor Nicola Shadbolt. Three students were shortlisted for the award based on their grades, before being interviewed to find the overall winner. Shadbolt says the shortlist contained three outstanding students but Carrick performed exceptionally well during the course of her degree. “Maddison has an exciting vision for the future of agriculture,” Shadbolt said. “She always goes the extra mile to assist her peers and others ... has an intellectual curiosity that has led to an internship and more importantly, an offer of employment already. “She has also undertaken additional farm work to provide substance to her chosen career as a farm consultant.” Carrick grew up on a South Taranaki calf-rearing operation run by her father near Waverley and says she has long been interested in a career with a farming focus. As part of her degree, she also studied accounting and economics, and had an internship at Taranaki’s CMK Chartered Accountants during the summer holidays at the end of her first two years of study. That led to a job with CMK, which she begins early next year, as a trainee accountant and farm consultant, with the company looking to establish a consulting arm as part of its business. Initially, she will divide her time between accounting and farm consultancy work before deciding to either focus on one of the two roles, or continuing to divide her time between the two. As part of her consultancy work, she hopes to help farmers adjust to the changing regulations that are currently being applied across their businesses. During her first two years of study, Carrick was based in Palmerston North and there she gained practical farm management experience across deer, sheep and beef and dairy operations. This year she studied extramurally from South Taranaki and was responsible for finding farm work-based experience herself, much of which was on sheep and beef farms. Always interested in getting as wide a range of experience as possible, when Farmers Weekly caught up with her she had just finished a relief milking shift, despite having her final exam the following day. Carrick says she is thankful for the support provided by scholarships from a number of businesses and trusts that helped meet the financial costs of her studies, including farm machinery supplier Norwoods, the Stratford Demonstration Farm Society, the L.A. Alexander Trust, the Bashford Nicholls Trust and the Massey Business School. The William Gerrish Memorial Prize is in memory of the late Bill Gerrish, a distinguished former Massey student whose family set up the award.

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STRETCH YOURSELF: This graph shows the AgriHQ average North Island, one-year store steer values for this year, 2019 and the five-year average. 1 Go the AgriHQ market snapshot page 2 What was the South Island cow price last week? 3 How is this tracking compared to year-ago levels?

Looking at the last few months to the middle of October, yearling steer prices in the North Island steadily devalued. This is mostly due to the lingering dry conditions through winter and early spring after the long drought for most regions. Good rainfall for many areas over the past few weeks has helped pasture growth and is evident in improved values. 1

How much lower are values this month compared to last year and the five-year average?

2 Why do you think demand for yearlings is closely linked to feed levels? 3 The ability for farmers to purchase younger stock is often also dependent on them having sent away older finished cattle to the processors. If there are backlogs at processors, or slaughter values are low, why might this affect demand for yearling cattle?

STRETCH YOURSELF: 1 How many stock units does Rangitaiki carry? What are the proportions of different stock on the farm? 2 How many full time staff are employed at the station? 3 What are Rangitaiki’s three core values? 4 One of the biggest challenges Sam and his staff have is that 70-75% of their on-farm feed is grown in four months. How do they manage production and feed rates throughout the rest of the year to work with this? 5 They usually mate ewe hoggets (over 41kg) to a terminal sire but are not doing that this year. Why do you think they have decided to not go ahead as normal this year? 6 How is Rangitaiki reducing its nitrogen losses? What have they done already and what are they planning to do going forward? What other changes are they making on-farm with environmental sustainability in mind?

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Young auctioneer outbids the field for coveted win Andrew Sherratt was not just going for the bid, he was gunning for the title when he took up the gavel in the 2020 Young Auctioneer of the Year competition. He talked with Annette Scott.

HEN Andrew Sherratt was finishing up his studies at Lincoln University he wasn’t certain what career pathway he would take. But with the prestigious New Zealand Stock and Station Agents’ Association (NZSSAA) Young Auctioneer trophy in hand, he is convinced he eventually made the right decision. In one of the closest contests yet, Sherratt headed off the seven finalist contestants in the ninth annual 2020 Heartland Bank Young Auctioneer competition held at Canterbury Agricultural Park. While the overarching NZ Agricultural Show was cancelled due to covid-19, some sections were able to continue, including the show’s prime cattle section. It was these prize stock that were sold as part of the Canterbury Park weekly prime cattle sale by the Heartland Bank Young Auctioneer contestants in their competition that is also normally held as part of the overall show. “It’s a pretty special competition to win in this industry, especially for us upcoming auctioneers,” Sherratt said. Sherratt, 29, grew up on a sheep, beef and deer farming property near Geraldine. He never really aspired to be a farmer. “I really had no desire to be a

farmer, I didn’t think farming was for me,” he said. On completing his university studies he weighed up his options. “A couple of friends were going into the (livestock) industry, I thought I’d give it a crack too,” he said. “I secured a good start and it’s all just kept progressing for me from there.” Sherratt’s foray into the industry in 2014 was with PGG Wrightson. “I was doing my first selling at the Tinwald sale yards, (and) I had Richard Ashworth as my mentor, they really were a great company to train with.” But after two years, his representative hockey career took priority and Sherratt headed overseas. “I played hockey in France for a couple of years, (and) had a bit of a look around at the same time, it was a good experience,” he said. Sherratt returned to NZ and back into the livestock selling industry, this time with Hazlett Livestock, based with the company’s Mid and South Canterbury team. Selling at the Temuka prime and store cattle sales became a regular responsibility for Sherratt. “I have been fortunate to again get a good opportunity to move ahead with my aspirations in auctioneering, and selling at the Temuka sales has given me a lot of experience and confidence,” he said. He acknowledged his key

ACHIEVEMENT: Andrew Sheratt says the Young Auctioneer competition is pretty special to win, especially for upcoming auctioneers.

mentors Hazlett livestock manager Ed Marfell and Phil Manera. “They are aspirational. I look at Ed and Phil and think one day I’d like to be as good as them,” he said. Sherratt believes the past three years have probably been some of the toughest ever in the industry. “Being young in the industry at the moment, we have been through drought, hit by Mycoplasma bovis and then covid,” he said. “I feel like I’ve had a real hardening in the industry over the past three years, but hopefully through the worst and it will be greener on the outside now.” The Young Auctioneer competition aims to showcase and develop up and coming young auctioneers to improve the standard of NZ’s next generation of livestock auctioneers. The competition is supported by Heartland Bank and run by the Canterbury A&P show cattle committee. The competitors are judged on both individual interviews and their auctioneering performance. Prior to the auctioneering section, the contestants were interviewed by the three-strong judging panel, including a test on auction rules, industry knowledge and a test on selling. A second-time entrant, Sherratt says he learned from his first crack at the title. “I was a bit green the first time,

SECOND TIME LUCKY: Heartland Bank 2020 Young Auctioneer winner Andrew Sherratt says he was a bit green after his first attempt, but more experience and a lot more confidence helped him this time. Photos: Annette Scott

I’ve had more experience and got a lot more confident since then, that’s what helped me this time.” Just three points behind Sherratt, in second place was another second-time contestant, Karl Chitham, from the Carrfields Waikato livestock team. Cameron Gray, working for PGW in South Canterbury, finished third. Coming in first, Sherratt took away the NZSSAA trophy and a $2000 travel prize, which will get him to the 2021 Sydney Royal Show to attend the Australian Auctioneers’ Association Young Auctioneer where he will have the opportunity to sell as an exhibitor – covid pending. “That will be a great experience if it can come off,” he said. He was also awarded the Denis Hazlett Medal, presented in memory of an industry icon who had a special interest in

ALL IN: Young Auctioneer competition founder and coordinator Mick Withers has organised every one of the nine annual competitions to date.

encouraging and supporting young people in the industry. “It is pretty special to be wearing the Denis Hazlett (Memorial) Medal on my Hazlett shirt,” he said. “The whole competition stands well for us young auctioneers to gain confidence and pick up opportunities and it’s thanks to the industry supporters and competition organisers for that,” Sherratt said. One of those organisers is competition founder Mick Withers of Rural Livestock who has coordinated every one of the nine annual competitions to date. Back in the 90s Withers was nominated as an up-and-coming auctioneer to auction against the New South Wales champion. “He came here to NZ, he made me look like a bush auctioneer, he was so good,” Withers said. “I decided we needed to work on something in NZ for young auctioneers. “We needed to improve the standard of our up-and-coming young people in the auctioneering circles,” he said. It was 15 years later when Withers joined the cattle committee of the Canterbury A&P Association that he realised the opportunity. “This was the time to establish it and give young guys something to train for with exposure as a competition at the show. “It was an incentive to do better and it has lifted the standard of young auctioneers right from the competition and onwards. “They are more confident and the exposure they get from the competition has opened huge opportunities, even just to the winner selling in Sydney, but there’s much more too in the local industry,” he said. “The competition has certainly met my expectation; the big thing is the quality of selling from these young guys is quite amazing and that is very pleasing.”

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AMBITION: Hark & Zander co-founder Kirsty Harkness sees a bright future for hemp seed in skincare and beauty products.

Hemp adds value to vineyard A career arc that includes nursing, grape-growing, hemp composting and a skincare range may not outwardly have a thread to it, but on closer inspection, Blenheim vineyard co-owner Kirsty Harkness has found some valuable synergies that have contributed to her latest venture. She spoke to Richard Rennie.

HREE years ago Kirsty Harkness was prompted to start trialling hemp as an inter-row crop in three Blenheim vineyards. Today she is on the path to some highly positive results that may do much to elevate the crop as a valuable addition to other vineyards and orchards around New Zealand. “When I became vineyard manager in 2010, I could not find earthworms in our soil. The bulldozers had not replaced the topsoil in many places when the vineyard was developed, and we realised we needed to start adding organic matter to build it back again,” she said. A few thousand cubic metres of compost later, she had mastered the tricky art of brewing a good blend, combining components including waste grape skins from Marlborough wineries, saw dust, molasses and lime. Other trials had included mussel shells – plentiful but rejected after proving to be a smelly failure in one batch. “The soil samples we took were very encouraging, but I also wanted to look at some other crops we could plant within the vineyard that would contribute to our sustainability and profitability,” she said. Other organic vineyards

in Marlborough incorporate plantings of blue borage, phacelia, red clover and buckwheat – all strong flowering plants that draw bees. “But it wasn’t until I looked at hemp as not only a way of breathing life back into the soil, but also as a potential secondary revenue source that I really got excited,” she said. The appeal of hemp was that it does not require spray treatments and has a taproot that can extend a metre down into the soil, extracting nutrients and moisture that are pulled to the surface, to the benefit of surrounding plants. “And bees particularly like it, the pollen provides an exceptional food source for hives,” she said. With co-funding from the Government R&D agency Callaghan Innovation, she was able to establish hemp did not have a negative impact on the primary crop, grapes. Its positive contribution also comes from being an “in-situ” compost source. “Hemp has a significant level of biomass as a crop,” she said. “Once it is mulched in the vineyard, it takes about nine months to break down, with that mass adding significantly to the level of organic matter, without the fuel and energy required to bring in compost from elsewhere.”

She recounts how the trial had to be paused until it was determined by scientists that the miniscule level of cannabinoids within the plant would not be absorbed into the vines then the grapes, and ultimately deliver an unintended, enhanced vintage. “But cannabinoids are not water soluble, so we were able to prove to the Ministry of Health and MPI they could not be absorbed into our wine – unfortunately,” she said. The research on hemp as a mulch compost is due to be published in a leading North American viticulture magazine next year. Meantime, just as it has proven positive for the soil, Harkness is also demonstrating the positive effect the plant can have for humans. She had been casting around for products to help ease her allergies to skincare products. “I had found hemp seed oil was good for my skin, but it smelled pretty disgusting when it oxidised,” she said. She partnered with essential oils blending expert Gabrielle Zander and between them they found the dehulled hemp seeds could deliver the oil’s benefits when blended with other active and more pleasant smelling oils.

These added active oils also work as natural preservatives and stop the hemp oil from oxidising. “We have a Whanganui company that can dehull the seeds and create us a beautiful golden coloured oil,” she said.

It wasn’t until I looked at hemp as not only a way of breathing life back into the soil, but also as a potential secondary revenue source that I really got excited. Working with Aucklandbased lab company Shieling Laboratories, they have developed the ideal blend of hemp, jojoba seed, sweet almond, squalene and grape seed oils for their first skincare product under the recently launched Hark & Zander brand. This product is capable of being both a moisturiser and cleanser. “We are intending to release one new product each month next year, with 15 products in the range, through retail and online,” she said.

Exports are in the pipeline, with the brand trademarked in China, Australia, United States, Europe and United Kingdom. Harkness sees the brand riding a surge in global interest in New Zealand at present. “There is a significant segment of the global cosmetic market for which natural and sustainably sourced skincare products are prized, and being able to source these from New Zealand provides us with a significant advantage,” she said, As a member of the NZ Hemp Board, she has seen interest in hemp grow quickly, with NZ hectares increasing tenfold from 200ha to 2000ha in only three years. However, she is conscious one of the bigger barriers to its use both in orchards and as an extract is the confusion with recreational cannabis. “Hemp is a variety of the cannabis sativa plant species, but it is grown for industrial uses, containing negligible amounts of the psychoactive compound THC. “For NZ to take full advantage of the billion dollar export potential, we are going to need to work to grow mainstream acceptance of a product first used for industrial purposes thousands of years ago,” she said.

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EDITORIAL

Proactive approach to policy is needed

NSIGHT last week by Mark Patterson into the thinking and attitudes of Wellington decision-makers towards the primary sector should be a wake-up call for every farmer. In an interview with Farmers Weekly, two comments from the Otago farmer and oneterm NZ First Member of Parliament should resonate: that bureaucrats and politicians have little understanding of farmers and farming; and farmers need to actively engage with politicians and their officials. Our increasingly urbanised population is reflected in our public service and the policies they develop, so it is beholden on farmers to be involved in efforts to ensure those policies are practical and workable. Saying a policy is too expensive or dismissing the concerns of our urban cousins is not a rational argument. Contrast that approach with the collaborative He Waka Eke Noa agreement between the Government and primary sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and it shows what can be done using Patterson’s approach. Some farmers are inviting regional councillors and staff on to their farms to show them what they do and explain the impact of policies. Levy-funded bodies are noticeably taking a collaborative approach to dealing with politicians, although it could be argued that did not work with Essential Freshwater and firearm policies. We all have a role bridging that knowledge and understanding gap with decisionmakers, and with new biosecurity laws pending and increasing pressure coming from interest groups, Patterson’s advice is that we must front foot these challenges. Three years as a politician taught Patterson that having a chat with a potential adversary reveals more common ground than may initially be apparent. Patterson has devoted his life to farming and it was this commitment that led to his three-year stint as a politician. He provides a pertinent reminder – if one was needed – that the primary sector cannot assume its economic importance will ensure it gets its way on every policy decision. Instead, we must all be more active in explaining or showing those making policies their shortcomings or benefits.

Neal Wallace

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Bug infestations can be avoided IT WAS interesting to read the comments from Cliff Walker regarding the carpet beetle and wool carpets, and its potential to affect wool insulation. As has been the case for many years, there are several insecticides that are available to processors of wool products that eliminate the risk of moth/beetle attacks indefinitely. These insecticides can be either applied to the raw wool at the time of scouring, or at the dying stage of processing. Research over many years has produced robust low toxicity insecticides that do not impact on the healthy and environmental effects of wool. In the case of our wool insulation products, all

our wool is treated at the scour with the recognised insecticides. These will protect the wool products from beetles indefinitely.

the legislation to ensure this happens. Maggie Feringa Bay of Plenty

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Coarse wool’s future YOU hit the nail on the head, Simon Thomson, with your timely and profound article (Farmers Weekly, November 4) on the pathways for the coarse wool industry to take action on. You have given us all – farmers and non-farmers – who have our primary industry at heart, a pathway to forward the change to coarse wool products, outlining steps each of us can implement to move

I THANK David Tranter (Farmers Weekly, September 28) for a very informative letter. Why do our taxes go to fund hospitals and district health boards (DHBs) when they get into deficit pay and fund privately Australian-owned banks operating in New Zealand? Surely, if nothing else, they should bank with taxpayerowned Kiwibank, or directly with the Government-owned reserve bank of NZ? Especially, as we all know,

they pay little or no tax to our government in NZ. What is the point of government businesses delivering taxpayer services lining the pockets of foreignowned banks and foreign Governments? Dave Stanton Geraldine

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 16, 2020

Amlaku’s story comes full circle Rick Foxley

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HE best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men, gang aft a-gley” – Robbie Burns 2019 was to be the final year of our long-running project supporting Amlaku’s village of Baregota in rural Ethiopia. The village now no longer needs our support. In fact in 2019, they purchased all their own seed and fertiliser, and have done the same again in 2020. Vegetable production has really taken off, with everything they produce finding ready buyers in the hotels and market in Lalibela, just eight kilometres away. Although they are quite close to the equator, they are 3000 metres above sea level, so the vegetables they grow are pretty much what we grow here. They have also planted various fruit trees – oranges, apples, avocadoes, along with coffee, and these trees are all becoming productive now. The bridge that two Mauriceville farmers built in May 2019 is proving to be extremely useful, while the grain mill continues to ease life for the village women who used to spend many backbreaking hours grinding grain between two rocks. Each family now has their own bank account, and they are actively saving money generated from the sale of produce. All of this really helps the people of Baregota on their journey towards sustainable self-sufficiency. Their future looks good, with some of the improvements made in this village now being shared with other villages. Amlaku has been helping other villages access low-interest loans to purchase improved seed and fertiliser. He was then ready to pursue his own future in the tourism industry, which in 2018 grew in Ethiopia by 50%. For that, he needed a decent vehicle, and after initially doing a deal with some people in Addis who had vehicles, a deal that eventually fell through, he very reluctantly came to us for help in July 2019. While he could get a 50% loan from his local bank, just like here, they needed him to find the rest. Miraculously, and thanks to the incredible generosity of just a few supporters, we had some $76,000 in the bank for this need within two weeks. All the more extraordinary when you consider that this was not for the village development project, but for Amlaku’s personal future. The minibus – a new Toyota Hiace 16-seater – took some four months to come in from Dubai, but he finally took delivery of it in early February, and was ready to launch Baregota Tour and Travel PLC. You will know what else arrived around then – covid-19. That put an abrupt end to all tourism activities in Ethiopia, just like the rest of the world, so the minibus is now in secure storage in Addis. Covid-19 is spreading quite fast there, around 100,000 cases and 1500 deaths thus far, mostly in the Addis area, with the country pretty

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much locked down. Once things improve, Amlaku will put the minibus onto the taxi run between Addis and Lalibela, which is normally a two-day bus journey, but for a good vehicle like his, it’s a long day’s journey. Local business people will pay a premium for this service, so that should get him going again. In March 2019, he had started manufacturing the Days for Girls reusable sanitary towels in Lalibela, employing 20 youngsters from the village, and soon turning over about $9000 a month – incredible. Unfortunately, this had to shut down with the advent of covid-19. Part of that process included making liquid soap. They are planning on kicking this production off again in the next week or two. With time on his hands, and being confined to Lalibela because of the pandemic, Amlaku, never being one to sit on his hands and do nothing, decided to start a new venture making not only liquid soap, but a range of other household cleaners. After working with chemists from soap-making companies in Addis to learn the process, including the formulas for the various products, he was ready to go. With just a little funding from here, he was able to purchase the necessary raw ingredients in Addis, and so launched Ric Soap and Detergents PLC in July, operating out of a small rented shed in Lalibela. He has half a dozen people working with him, with minimal equipment. As of now, each bottle of product is filled by hand using a one-litre plastic jug. His fiancée, who has a small print and design business in Addis, has produced the labels. They are selling 12 products to about 30 local shops. There are some 80,000 people living in Lalibela, and so plenty of potential customers. His first two production runs sold out very quickly, with positive feedback from the shops and their customers. Like many start-ups, he is doing all of this on the smell of an oily rag in terms of cash in hand. The Town Council has given him a much larger building, rentfree, and that is now kitted out for production. However, he unexpectedly had to put all production on hold

NEW GIG: With time on his hands because of the pandemic, Amlaku, never being one to sit on his hands, decided to start a new venture making a range of household products.

for a couple of weeks while the building was certified as suitable by the relevant authority, and all of his products were certified as safe by a lab in Addis. The building inspectors described him as “visionary,” and his operation as “environmentally sustainable”.

Their future looks good, with some of the improvements made in this village now being shared with other villages.

One of the things he is looking into is setting up some sort of recycling operation so that the containers he is using can be collected and sent off to Addis to be recycled. This will be a first for Lalibela. With his certification now granted, he is currently awaiting the arrival of the third batch of raw materials. His team now numbers 10, including three watchmen, each working an eight-hour shift, to

give 24 hour protection to the building and its contents. This new business has the potential to be very profitable, as well as providing employment for several workers, some of whom he has already trained up in the mixing of the various ingredients. A recent generous gift from a New Zealand donor has helped hugely with his cashflow issues. The next stage is to move the Days for Girls manufacturing across into the same building, which will mean a total of 30 people employed there, which is no small benefit to the wider community where many people struggle to find work. So, while there are still some uncertainties about the future, as with the rest of the world right now, it looks as though this project, which has now been going since 2009, is really reaching the point of its goals being realised, in fact more than realised. The villagers have a sustainable life now, with this year’s crop, due for harvest in November, looking as though it will set new records, while their fruit tree and vegetable operations are developing well. Amlaku’s own future looks positive, as of now. When tourism does eventually open up again,

he has a potential business there, along with the soap-making venture. Truly, much to celebrate. A huge thank you to all who have supported this project over the years – to the tune of more than $300,000 now. This includes Farmers Weekly editor Bryan Gibson, whose willingness to share Amlaku’s story is very much appreciated. What a privilege it has been for us here to have been part of Amlaku’s extraordinary journey over the past 11-plus years – and all because back in 2009 he, as a young tour guide, had the nerve to ask a visiting tourist from NZ for help to go to university. So many lives have been significantly enriched because of that simple question, including that of the visiting NZ tourist.

Who am I? Rick Foxley is the founder of NZbased NGO Bricks for Life.

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Let’s talk about rural mental health Alternative View

Alan Emerson

THERE’S a fundraising debate about to be held in Taranaki organised by the Taranaki Rural Support Trust chair Mike Green. Taranaki is one of 14 independent Rural Support Trusts operating throughout the rural hinterland. The trusts are all about “rural people helping rural people,” and we would be lost without them. The title of the debate is “the merits of farming sheep and beef versus dairy in the Taranaki region”. The leader of the sheep and beef team is well-known rural raconteur Bryan Hocken. Not known as a shrinking violet, Hocken’s take no prisoner approach will be both entertaining and forceful. Opposite him in the dairy corner is well-known Taranaki dairy farmer John Washer. Washer is a substantial farmer in the region and was selected as a foil for Hocken. The adjudicator is another well-known rural personality in Dr Jacqueline Rowarth. Rowarth is one of our pre-eminent agricultural scientists, and I can’t

help but wonder how much of the various arguments will be sciencebased. The discussions I’ve heard so far vary from which farming type produced the most provincial Rugby players and All Blacks, to which is the better class of drunk. The debate is on the evening of November 19 at the Plymouth Hotel. It promises to be a highlyentertaining affair and a profitable one for the trust. To the credit of the Taranaki farmers, the event is a sell-out, which is great. Part of the evening will involve selling prints of a painting by Taranaki artist Paul Rangiwahia. The painting is all about wellness in the provinces and is extremely well done. I’m in no position to judge it as a work of art, but we’ll certainly purchase a print. The work of the trusts is hard, and often thankless dealing with any item of stress in our rural communities. It can be climate in the form of an extreme event, financial, general stress, employment issues and so on. I’ve been aware of Rural Support Trusts, but know little of the detail of the organisation. Basically, its key role is to “be available to anyone in the rural community who wants any help” and that is a massive undertaking. Talking to the chair of the local East Coast Rural Support Trust, Neil McLaren, was interesting as the current issue is with wellness and stress, previously it was financial.

There’s an 0800 number farmers can call to contact the trust, which is also proactive and attends events such as farm discussion groups. The trust’s national network was originally set up by the late Jim Anderton when he was Minister of Agriculture. It is largely selffunding, but gets money from the Government during adverse events. The sale of Rangiwahia’s prints will earn $250,000. That’s a substantial boost for the Rural Support Trusts. The trusts get information on stressed people in several ways. Sometimes they will be approached by the person involved, other times it could be a friend or neighbour, rural professional or a person who had visited the farm. The issue is that there is a strong support network there, it’s rural people helping rural people, and they are very good at it. Reverend Steve Thomson is a local worker for the East Coast Rural Support Trust. He says he gets most of his referrals on the phone and “he just goes and sees them”. Quite a lot of calls are from farmers concerned about others. “We’re here to support people, to work through options. We get them to work through their options and put plans in place,” he said. “It’s important to keep in touch. To just walk along the road with them.

FUNDRAISER: The Taranaki Rural Support Trust is hosting a fundraising debate on November 19 at the Plymouth Hotel in an effort to provide greater support to the rural community.

“You don’t judge people, and nothing surprises you.” The work that the trusts do is vital to the farming community, if largely unsung. A great scandal of our times is the rural suicide rate, the “black dog”. In the 2016-17 year, there were 22 rural suicides, of which almost half were under 50 years of age, and the majority were between 20 and 24. For every 100,000 people, 16 will take their own lives in the provinces compared with 11.5 in the cities. It is a scandal made more so by the lack of any rural suicide prevention strategy. Without our Rural Support Trusts, heaven only knows what that figure may be. I found the lack of any rural suicide prevention strategy surprising in that we’re being continually bombarded with health and safety messages, along with intrusive visits by Worksafe, yet the greater risk is largely ignored.

By my counting, last year there were 15 deaths by accident in the provinces. That’s somewhat less than the deaths by suicide. I strongly believe the Rural Support Trusts need far greater resources and support than they get, and good on Taranaki for its initiative. It will be a big night on Thursday.

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

Nature can be both remarkable and cruel From the Ridge

Steve Wyn-Harris

THE annual bludgers have recently turned up. I’d been expecting them. Good word, bludger. It was created in Australia as common slang. Originally it was used to describe the lowest of the low, a man who lived off the earnings of a prostitute. A pimp. He protected these earnings by the use or threat of the use of a bludgeon. And that of course is a cudgel or a stick with a heavy end. But during the early part of the 20th century the meaning changed in both Australia and New Zealand. It came to mean a person who avoids working, or doing their share of work, a loafer, a hanger-on, one who does not pull their weight. Anyway, they’ve turned up here and I expect probably in your district as well.

‘TIS THE SEASON: The Shining Cuckoos have made their way back from their winter migration, ready to divide and conquer. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

They are the Shining Cuckoos (Pipiwharauroa). They announce their presence with their distinctive double whistle, which is repeated several times and then a couple of descending calls. I usually hear their call somewhere around mid-to-late September and it’s my feeling they have been getting here earlier over time, but I haven’t been keeping a record over the decades, so can’t be certain of this.

I’ve rarely seen them as they are usually hidden in the foliage of the trees, but they are iridescent dark green above and white below. They herald spring and bring news of far off places. No 14-day locked up in isolation for these fellows. They fly in from the Bismarck Archipelago (New Guinea) and Solomon Islands, which is a decent flight for a modest bird weighing in at just over 20 grams.

For this feat, I admire them. They return to their same territory that they spent the summer in last year Now, we get to the bludging part of their character. We also have lovely little Grey Warblers (Riroriro) in the trees around the house and out on the farm. They are a small bird of only 6.5g and fairly nondescript. I hardly see them as well but hear them all the time. And they have a lovely call which is a long, plaintive wavering trill that rises and falls. Their call is an early harbinger of the spring and summer to come. They mate and nest early and often rear several chicks in that first brood. They should stop while they are ahead, but they think that went so well, let’s give it another go. They lay another clutch and while out getting a feed, the Shining Cuckoo, who has just turned up from their fancy winter holiday in the Solomons, makes an appearance. They often target the very same warblers as last year. They will kick out one of the warbler’s own eggs and lay a single one of theirs in the nest and then shag off for a great summer just eating and relaxing

before returning to the tropics. But it gets worse. When the baby cuckoo hatches, it boots out the other nestlings from the nest so that the two parents only have him or her to feed. Classic case of fratricide, although technically these aren’t their own siblings they are murdering. You would think the warblers would catch on that this noisy, incessant youngster, who looks completely different to the last clutch, but the kindhearted, although dim, warblers spend weeks feeding this voraciously hungry chick who becomes bigger than themselves. It repays them without a backward glance when it leaves the nest to have a great summer like its parents and then remarkably knows in what exact direction to fly across that vast ocean to land on the very island that its parents winter on without ever having met each other. Nature can be both remarkable and cruel. Just like humanity.

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 – November 16, 2020

US trade changes may be slow Meaty Matters

Allan Barber

THE first week of November saw two major events, one of which only lasted about two minutes, while the other seemed to go on forever. The Melbourne Cup was run in eerie quiet without crowds, predictably won by an Irish horse, while the US election provoked huge crowds, vast media coverage and mounting stress levels. This too was fairly predictable in the end; firstly because President Donald Trump claimed victory early, then he claimed voter fraud without evidence and lastly, he refused to concede defeat. The next few weeks will show whether he continues to behave like a spoilt brat or accepts the show is over. Reaction from around the world to Joe Biden’s victory is almost universal relief, although some well-known democratic leaders – Vladimir Putin, Xi Jin Ping and Kim Jong Un – have been slow to express their congratulations. The relief comes from the certainty the US will once more be a reliable member of global bodies, considered critical to the preservation of peace, health and prosperity, such as the (World Health Organisation (WHO)

and The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Biden has already signalled the US’ intention to rejoin the Paris climate accord immediately after his inauguration in January. But policy changes in other areas will be much slower because the Democrats may not control the Senate, as was the case during Obama’s presidency, and Biden will be compelled to recognise nearly half the electorate voted for Republican policies. The fact Trump lost the presidential vote cannot disguise the fact the Democrats actually lost ground to the Republicans in the House of Representatives, indicating the presidency was decided by the majority of voters rejecting Trump the man, not the Republican party. While Biden has vowed to represent all Americans, there remains a large segment of the population that still believes Trump’s mantra that the election was stolen from him, so he will want to avoid antagonising them unnecessarily. Optimism about the US reverting to pre-Trump positions on trade and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is almost certain to be disappointing for two main reasons: a Democrat president is unlikely to favour free trade, both because it isn’t natural party policy and the average American does not advocate it, reinforced by a powerful agricultural lobby; and Robert Lighthizer’s replacement as trade representative to the WTO will not be appointed for a minimum of 12 months, the problem

being exacerbated by a probable Republican majority in the Senate, which will also delay any decision to lift the veto on appointing WTO appellate judges. The best to be hoped for would be a positive statement about readiness to consider the appointment of new judges and also withdrawing objection to the appointment of the Nigerian candidate as WTO Director-General. There are nevertheless grounds for cautious optimism on trade

For this reason, and also because discussions between the parties haven’t started yet, the chances of a US-NZ FTA in the next four years are close to zero.

matters because the policy will be more coherent and driven by logic than for the last four years, although US policy towards China is unlikely to soften much. Specifically from New Zealand’s perspective, hosting Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) provides an opportunity to work cooperatively with the US to build confidence in free trade at home and in a trade agreement with APEC because of its voluntary nature which would not require approval in the House. A voluntary free trade agreement (FTA)

between APEC and the US could focus on significant health and environmentally green products and services. Agriculture and Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O’Connor says NZ has always had a good healthy relationship with the US and he expects the relationship with the incoming administration to stay that way, although he hopes contact will become more regular. He agrees Biden’s immediate focus will be on the challenges posed by the domestic economy and the coronavirus pandemic. However, NZ’s ambitions for a FTA remain in place and O’Connor is, in his own words, “always optimistic”. In spite of optimistic noises from our trade negotiators and politicians, a formal FTA would be a much more difficult proposition than a voluntary agreement with APEC because of the expected Republican Senate majority and the expiry of the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) in mid-2021. The TPA allows agreements to be brought before both houses of Congress for a straight yes or no, but once it expires either house can demand changes which must be voted on, making it virtually impossible to get an FTA through. For this reason, and also because discussions between the parties haven’t started yet, the chances of a US-NZ FTA in the next four years are close to zero. Despite Biden’s expressed support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP), as part of the Obama administration, it met opposition from both

Democrats and Republicans before Trump signalled the US withdrawal from it after the 2016 election. By then Hillary Clinton had already rejected it, while its successor agreement, Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), suspended or modified 22 US provisions, all of which makes the agreement toxic for the US and unlikely to be ratified any time soon. The prospect of the US joining the CPTPP probably has even less chance of coming to fruition than successful negotiations for an early FTA. Relief at the Democrat victory and the anticipated end of the Trump presidency, assuming the result stands after all the court cases and Biden is inaugurated on January 20, may have to be tempered by a lowering of initial expectations. Biden’s administration will not be able to achieve miracles, but at least there is now a vaccine that will enable the USA and the rest of the world to start returning to something like normal. Biden’s style, as demonstrated by his past record and his words to the nation, is collaborative and unifying which will inspire confidence in the US once again taking on the leadership of the free world. It has been a long four years.

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

Our farming future’s in good hands Off the Cuff

Andrew Stewart

IN A year where everything has gone to hell in a handbasket, one could be forgiven for having a pessimistic outlook on life. But from a totally unexpected source, my perspective on the farming future in this country has been given a significant boost thanks to the optimism and enthusiasm of three young boys. The story starts at our local country primary school, South Makirikiri, and we are very lucky to have a proactive and personable principal. Greg, who started out as just a principal a few years ago, quickly became a valued community member and friend to many. This term one of the classes is undertaking a project where they have to either offer a service to the local community or create some products to be sold in a marketplace. Both avenues are designed as a fundraiser for school activities such as camps, but at

their core are much more than that. The students are being encouraged to think of ways they can contribute, gain experience and interact with the community that they live in. This exercise in itself is a revelation, and in my opinion should be rolled out as mandatory through all Kiwi schools. Three of the boys in this class – Sam, Alex and Jonty – have jumped at the chance to offer a service as they all come from local farming families. They have the passion and innocence of youth, but are also three of the most polite and respectful young men you could imagine. Under the watchful eye of principal Greg, they created a business card for what they were hoping to achieve and set about contacting local farmers to arrange work on local farms. Their “business” is called Farm Boys Helping Hands and offers services ranging from yard work and grubbing thistles to moving stock and even moving dirt. My first reaction when I heard about the group was just plain joy. Here is a group of young kids who are just fizzing to get involved in our local farming community and help out any way they can. So, it was an easy decision for me

to get on board and offer a day’s work for them. I arranged with principal Greg to collect them from school and made sure the boys all had their tucker boxes, jackets and boots ready to go. When I arrived to pick them up, I had to laugh to myself as I could have collected a bus load of kids for the day as word had spread through the school and all their siblings and mates were hanging around green with envy. The thing that struck me on the ute ride to our farm was just how enthusiastic these kids are. They asked insightful, polite questions and I admit I had to constantly remind myself that I was talking to young boys, not grown adults. Their first task was a big one. We had to muster and dock a small mob of ewes and lambs that should have probably been docked a month earlier. The lambs were huge and some struggled to fit in the docking chute but the boys dug in, sorted out a system and worked bloody hard. I didn’t have to explain anything twice, they asked questions about anything they were unsure of and their faces smiled the whole time. For those of us who have had farm staff, we all know that these three traits are probably the most sought after for any employer.

Throughout the day, as their chat and confidence grew, their personalities also started to come out. And as they did, I found myself contemplating just where they would end up in life.

Their infectious enthusiasm, work ethic and bubbly personalities rubbed off on me during the course of just one day.

Sam is a machinery man through and through. He knows his gear and has driven tractor’s supervised on a neighbour’s cropping farm. When he first laid eyes on our side-by-side he just uttered one word, “sick”. I had to ask him if that meant cool or not, as I’m a fair bit older and not up-to-date with kidspeak. I would not be surprised if he ends up with a very successful contracting business with a hill country block, so he can get his fix of mustering as well. Alex lit up when I asked him about a recent hunting trip. He

described a trip down south with a cousin and uncle and the thrill of being able to bag his first trophy fallow. I would not be surprised if he ends up as a hunting guide, while maybe owning a Hunting and Fishing store as well. Jonty comes from a family of athletes. He chatted about running over our neighbour’s big hills training for the local cross country interschool as if it was just a walk in the park. I would not be surprised if he ends up on the podium at a future Olympic game before settling back in Rangitikei and continuing on his parents’ dairy farm. Of course, this is all just speculation and the truth is at their age they could end up doing anything. But one thing I do know for certain is that these three young boys offer such hope for the future of farming. Their infectious enthusiasm, work ethic at such a young age and smiling, bubbly personalities rubbed off on me during the course of just one day. With kids like this, our farming future will be in good hands.

Your View Andrew Stewart is the RangitikeiManawatu Federated Farmers meat and wool chairman and a sheep and beef farmer in Rangitikei.

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Te Kowhai 30 Mathers Road Tender

When location matters • 137 ha dairy farm on the Hamilton City boundary • All flat and easy contour with quality soils (soil tests available) • 36 ASHB (four years old) with very good effluent system and in-shed feeders • Two good homes and plenty of shedding • An easy farm to manage with good races & fencing • Two bores plus metered town supply, numerous storage tanks and in-line dispenser • Three titles with road access off both ends of the property • Best production in last four years 157,600 kgMS • Plenty of options here so inspect with confidence • Contact the agent for further farm details and open day times Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz

Tender closes Thursday 26th November, 2020 at 4.00pm, Farmlands / Property Brokers - 120 Norton Road, Hamilton View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/HMR02944

John Sisley M 027 475 9808

E john.sisley@pb.co.nz Proud to be here

Owhango 1729 Kawautahi Road Open Day

Kohaka Station • 992 ha total with approx 930 ha effective plus a neighbouring lease block of 51 ha • 7,900 SU's wintered made up by sheep, beef and deer • Very good dwellings include, main homestead, second house plus shepherds cottage • Two woolsheds and sheep yards, 2x cattle yards, central satellite yards, large implement and hay sheds • Contour breakdown 100 ha rolling flats, 630 ha of medium to steep hills and the balance steeper hills • The farm fattens 200 cattle per year, fattens 45% of lambs and cuts 120 velvet stags • World class hunting and recreational playground

Tender closes Thursday 3rd December, 2020 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior) View Thu 19 Nov 11.00 - 2.00pm Web pb.co.nz/TUR78597

Katie Walker M 027 757 7477

E katiew@pb.co.nz

Matamata 774 / 761 Buckland Road Open Day

The cream of dairy An extremely desirable and well-located dairy farm situated 18 km from Matamata and 21 km from Cambridge • 154 ha in six titles with extensive road frontage • 375 cows, five year average 155,868 kgMS with 220 calves reared • 44 ASHB dairy with in-shed meal feeding and concrete feed pad • Main block 123 ha; flat to easy undulating contour with small area of sidlings - may be purchased separately • 31 ha across road with stock underpass; mixed contour with some sidlings in native bush • Predominantly free draining ash soils and loam on sidlings, excellent fertiliser history • Substantial 6 brm brick homestead, 4 brm weatherboard and 3 brm fibre cement houses • Property enhanced by specimen trees and shelterbelts plus large duck shooting pond

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Tender closes Thursday 3rd December, 2020 at 4.00pm, Property Brokers - corner Arawa & Tui Streets, Matamata View Tue 17 Nov 11.00 - 1.00pm Web pb.co.nz/TWR02972

Dave Peacocke M 027 473 2382

E davep@pb.co.nz

Malcolm Wallace M 021 357 446 E malcolm.wallace@pb.co.nz Proud to be here

Dannevirke 496 Mangatuna Road Tender

Ideal opportunity Nikau - 337 ha of beautiful rolling to medium hill country has a lot to offer. Currently utilised as a dairy farm but could also suit as a sheep and beef breeding or finishing farm. This property has benefited from huge investment in drainage and regrassing with large areas of cultivatable land developed. It has ample water supply using both natural dams and spring fed ponds as well as a reticulated system that feeds the troughs. The infrastructure includes a centrally located 54 bail rotary milking shed, a large five bay implement/calf rearing shed and a three stand woolshed which are complemented by two sets of cattle yards. Accommodation is provided by a main house and a workers cottage. A portion of this property is retired in picturesque native bush which adds character and appeal. Nikau is sure to cater for beef, dairy grazing or an add on in an area with lots more potential. Explore the possibilities on offer!

Tender closes Friday 11th December, 2020 at 2.00pm, to be submitted to Property Brokers, 47 High Street, Dannevirke View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/DR78872

Jim Crispin M 027 717 8862

E jimc@pb.co.nz

Chris Heenan M 027 599 3527

E chrish@pb.co.nz

Palmerston North 1340 Tennent Drive Open Day

Multiple opportunities Only 10 minutes from Palmerston North, is this 180-hectare (more or less) dairy farm in 7 titles with the opportunity to purchase as one unit or in 3 separate parcels, including a 40 ha lifestyle block or 62 ha bareland. Comprising 75 ha of irrigation, flat to gentle rolling contour, versatile soil types, very good pastures and fertility levels. Improvements include a 33 ASHB with ACR's, 4 & 5 bay implement sheds, fertiliser pad, sundry buildings, underpass and excellent central races. The property features an immaculately presented 4-bedroom home and two 3-bedroom cottages, with both having major renovations completed in recent years. This unit offers a scale often sought after in the dairy sector, with the ability to operate as a fully self-contained unit. The contour, soil type, location and multiple titles also affords the cropping, finishing and lifestyle markets the opportunity to consider the potential of this property as an attractive prospect for alternative land use.

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Deadline Sale closes Thursday 10th December, 2020 at 11.00am, (unless sold prior), Property Brokers Ltd, 54 Kimbolton Road, Feilding View Wed 18 Nov 11.00 - 11.45am Web pb.co.nz/FR79308 Blair Cottrill M 027 354 5419

E blair@pb.co.nz

Stuart Sutherland M 027 452 1155 E stuarts@pb.co.nz Proud to be here

Eketahuna 95 Welsh Road

Eketahuna 339 Mangaroa Road Auction

Kakariki - 151ha Kakariki offers the ultimate farming/lifestyle combination with 80 ha of productive grazing which is flat to undulating and the balance of 71 ha being native and regenerating bush. The property boundaries the Tararua Forest Park providing unlimited access to some of the best hunting areas in the Tararua's and only 20 minutes drive South of Pahiatua, this property has location, balance and multiple uses. The centre piece of the property is the 1994 constructed cedar and stone home featuring 5 large bedrooms, two bathrooms and two living areas.

Tender

Mangaroa - 82 ha Auction 2.00pm, Wed 16th Dec, 2020, (unless sold prior), held at the Bush Multisport Stadium, Huxley Street, Pahiatua View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/PR79156

Jared Brock M 027 449 5496

Takapau 410 Ellison Road

This first farm opportunity provides options to the market, located just 30 km south of Pahiatua and centrally located to the Manawatu and the Wairarapa in the farming district of Nireaha. This property is suited to continue as a well established dairy unit or a summer safe finishing or support property. Featuring virtually all flat contour, excellent races and superior pastures resulting in a production average over 70,000 kgMS on a low cost system. Infrastructure is well provided with a 18 ASHB with round yard, feedpad, inshed feeding and an excellent array of farm shedding.

Ramarua

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Jared Brock M 027 449 5496

Kowhitirangi 1575 Kaniere Kowhitirangi Road Auction

An appealing 114 ha small farm situated 38 km west of Waipukurau in a genuinely summer moist area under the ranges of Central/Southern Hawke's Bay. Mainly all flat contour, presently leased and utilized as a dairy support unit. Littered with Totara trees and with 2 small areas of QEII a park like setting is created. A small area has been milked on. Prior to leasing a portion of Ramarua was utilized as a deer unit running both hinds and velveting stags. The balance breeding and finishing both sheep and cattle. Three bedroom plus sleepout home set amongst mature trees.

Tender closes Thursday 10th December, 2020 at 2.00pm, to be submitted to Property Brokers 129 Main Street Pahiatua View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/PR77832

Tender

Vendor demands action Auction 2.00pm, Thu 3rd Dec, 2020, Waipukurau Club, Russell Street, Waipukurau View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/WR76414

Pat Portas M 027 447 0612

Our vendor instructions are very clear, they want this to be their last season on this property and will consider all genuine offers. On offer is 105 ha dairy farm positioned in the heart of the Kokatahi/Kowhitirangi Valley only 20 minutes from Hokitika boasting excellent fundamentals of free draining and productive soils, excellent fertility and shape. Milking 230 cows on a low cost grass based system, farm improvements include an older 12 ASHB shed, large concrete feedpad, numerous implement sheds plus an office/workshop.

Tender closes Tuesday 1st December, 2020 at 3.00pm, (unless sold prior) View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/HKR79051

Gareth Cox M 021 250 9714

Proud to be here

Helensville 23 Rogan Avenue

Top of its class!

Long recognised as one of the premier farms in the region, this 116 hectare (288 acre) riverfront dairy operation has an impressive production history and a quality setup to match.

Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 4pm, Thu 10 Dec 2020 41 Queen Street, Warkworth View by appointment John Barnett 021 790 393 john.barnett@bayleys.co.nz Jayne McCall 021 606 969

Operating on a low input system (grass & maize silage only), the farm has a production high of 117,000 kgMS and four year average of 108,564kgMS off its 108 hectare milking-platform (1,005kgMS/ha) and 300 Fresian herd (361kgMS/cow). Its rich fertile soils create a great base for the superb quality pastures or potential horticultural use. An extensive array of quality infrastructure includes a 36 ASHB dairy shed, a high-quality water supply and well-appointed four-bedroom family home with views across the farm. This is not just a farm; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great investment opportunity or lifestyle change with boating, fishing, duck-shooting and Auckland on the doorstep.

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MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008 BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, KUMEU, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

NEW LISTING

Ngahinapouri 99 Livingstone Road

'Drumlea' - a trophy property

This 336ha (more or less) property comprises 17 titles of which 14 are lifestyle section size which allows for an immediate return on your investment. Hamilton is quickly expanding into the very popular Ngahinapouri landscape and this property lends itself to that end very nicely. The contour is flat to gentle rolling with soil types of Hamilton clay loam (approximately 74ha) with the balance all sandy loam soils which may allow for a number of high end land use activities in the future â&#x20AC;&#x201C; horticulture, equine or urban expansion. Currently operating as a low input dairy unit milking 750 cows. The centrally located 50 bale rotary shed, with Protrac auto draft and Gallagher weight system, also has an in-shed meal feeding system. There are five dwellings including the main home which has been extensively renovated throughout. There is so much more to tell, come and see it yourself.

Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 2pm, Thu 10 Dec 2020 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 12-1pm Thu 19 Nov Mike Fraser-Jones 027 475 9680 mike.fraserjones@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/2311841

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SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

NEW LISTING

Morrinsville 499 Tahuroa Road

Whatawhata 2042 Te Pahu Road

Quality grazing unit in top location This is a fantastic opportunity to take away the frustration of grazing poorly grown replacement stock â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you have control. This 241ha (more or less) of excellent grazing land is located between Hamilton and Morrinsville in Tauwhare. This well set up grazing unit is hard to fault with an excellent race system to all areas of the farm for all weather access and ease of stock management. The contour is a good mix of gentle rolling cropping country to some medium hill. Centrally located is a disused 40ASHB plus a good range of implement and calf rearing sheds. Hay barns are conveniently located around the farm along with an airstrip. There are two dwellings on the property. The presentation and access is a real credit to the owner with all the hard work being done.

Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 2pm, Wed 16 Dec 2020 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 12-1pm Wed 18 Nov Mike Fraser-Jones 027 475 9680 mike.fraserjones@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Supreme offering! This 48ha (more or less) block in two titles displays characteristics of a vision over time, a quality property that represents both farming and environmental values. Immaculately presented the infrastructure includes a unused dairy shed, large barns plus an excellent set of cattle yards. With flat contour and mix of sandy loam and river silt soils, multiple options could be explored. Currently grazing dairy heifers, with surplus grass cut for silage. The homestead exudes country charm with an element on modern living. Located west of Hamilton, this is a once in a century opportunity.

Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 10 Dec 2020 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 12-1pm Wed 18 Nov & Wed 25 Nov or by appointment Scott Macdonald 027 753 3854 scott.macdonald@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/2311866

bayleys.co.nz/2311838

NEW LISTING

Waipara 279 Waipara Flat Road Waipara Valley Estate Location, scale, water and diversity are some attributes of this exceptional 572ha property. With its water consents, versatile soils and around 180ha presently in irrigation, coupled with the excellent growing conditions of the Waipara Valley, opening up a potentially diverse range of high-performance land-use options, including viticulture and horticulture. The property is currently trading lambs and ewes, fattening early lambs, grazing dairy stock, growing crop and specialist seeds. It has extensive areas of flat land with excellent shelter for stock or crop, supported by wellcared-for farm infrastructure and two homes, and is well-set-up for ease of management. Within an hourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drive of Christchurch, properties with these attributes are rare to the market.

bayleys.co.nz/5513067

Canterbury 150 Swamp Road, Springston 4

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty (unless sold prior)

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

Loaded with opportunity Ideally situated, this 107 hectare dairy farm offers a rare opportunity to purchase an established farm operation in a prime position close to Lincoln township. Milking through a 28-bail rotary shed with an existing meal feeding system, the dairy unit has historically produced between 164,000kgMS and 173,000kgMS from a herd size of approximately 400 cows. The farm has excellent access with good shelter and is fully irrigated from a 140 metre well using K-line sprinkler pods. Accommodation is provided by three separate homes. Located close to Lincoln township and within an easy commute of Christchurch city, this property provides an excellent balance between farm life and the convenience of town amenities.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 3 Dec 2020 3 Deans Avenue, Christchurch View by appointment Ben Turner 027 530 1400 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz Evan Marshall 027 221 0910 evan.marshall@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/5513696

bayleys.co.nz

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Real Estate

FARMERS WEEKLY – November 16, 2020

Excellent medium-sized Dairy Farm FINAL NOTICE

Bankside 2393 North Rakaia Road Great opportunity Situated just minutes from Rakaia with a combination of freehold and leasehold land. This approximately 92 hectare block would be a great addition to an existing farm to become a self-contained operation or it would be a great first farm. The property is currently being used as a support block to a dairy farm. The twobedroom residence has an updated kitchen, living and dining with the addition of a north-facing covered veranda. There are mature trees throughout the property that provide excellent shelter belts with the addition of some native planting. The low-cost water is applied to the paddocks by three pivots with the remainder in fixed grid. Well subdivided into 12 paddocks with a range of supporting infrastructure.

bayleys.co.nz/5513515

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 26 Nov 2020 3 Deans Avenue, Christchurch View by appointment Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225 craig.blackburn@bayleys.co.nz John Bailey 027 893 0234 john.bailey@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

• 215ha dairy farm. Milking platform 209ha • 80% flat and 20% rolling contour. 85 paddocks in total. The soils are Mairoa Ash (25%) and clay/sedimentary soil mix (75%) • Milks 525 cows. Three-year average production of 165 000kg MS • 40-bail rotary platform cowshed. Waikato Plant with near new pre-cooling system • Recently upgraded effluent system • New 5-bay implement shed and four other hay/storage sheds • Two 3-bedroom houses recently painted and in good condition • TradeMe Property Number GZE631 Buyer inquiry over $6,200,000

Full Information packs available from Jeni at jeni@osbornesca.co.nz or 07 873 8189

LK0104803©

For sale as a going concern or land only 135 Whataroa Road, Te Kuiti

Real Estate

FARMERS WEEKLY – November 16, 2020

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WHAKAMARUMARU STATION TENDER to be held Wed 25 November 2020 at 2pm (plus GST if any) 1960 MATAPIRO ROAD, CROWNTHORPE, HAWKE’S BAY

FINAL NEW NOTICE LISTING

1035 hectares (more or less)

Sheep/beef breeding/finishing

Good balance of contour

Historic homestead

All weather access

30 mins to Napier/Hastings

Exceptional contour and scale are key features of Whakamarumaru Station, historically run as a sheep and beef breeding/finishing unit. The majority of the farm contour is best described as easy rolling to medium hills with a portion of finishing flats. With environmental sustainability in mind any steeper marginal areas and most of the water ways have been fenced off and planted for many years. An ongoing passion to improve pastures and stock performance has seen a comprehensive cropping and regrassing program implemented over time across the property. A fully automated water system is pumped from a bore and is reticulated around the farm. The farm provides an extensive network of laneway systems and all-weather tracks making stock movement and access very easy. The six bedroom homestead was originally built in 1903 and has pride of place on an elevated site overlooking the station. There is also a tidy three-bedroom manager’s cottage plus a full complement of farm infrastructure including woolshed and covered sheep yards, cattle yards, hay barns, workshop and implement sheds all conveniently located. Having been tightly held for over 100 years this is an opportunity not to be missed for discerning purchasers wanting to invest in their future.

Hadley Brown 027 442 3539 hadley.brown@colliers.com

colliers.co.nz/p-NZL67012596

CRHB Limited Licensed under the REAA 2008

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PLATINUM BLUE LTD

20 3-20 201

MREINZ

Re al E ies state A g e n c

Golden Bay Dairy with Scale

Deadline Sale closes 26th November 2020, 1pm at Harcourts Nelson office View: By Appointment www.harcourts.co.nz/NHN24625

Toby Randall M: 027 233 9170 P: 03 548 3034 E: toby.randall@harcourts.co.nz

www.harcourts.co.nz

LK0104873

It’s not often that we see a dairy farm of this scale come to the market in the Golden Bay area, in fact not in the whole of the Tasman Area. Just down the road, from the town and beach of Collingwood is this 192.55ha (178ha effective) property, currently milking 480 cows and producing 168,000 MS average over the last 5 years. The centrally located 44 bail rotary shed with ACR and continuous feed bins is the hub of the farm, along with an implement shed and another that doubles as a calf raising shed come hay shed. The holding yards can contain up to 500 cows and there is a new effluent system including a new Tasman Tank and Solid Screw Press. A large homestead with 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and large open plan living plus separate rumpus room is surrounded by established gardens, while the 3 bedroom workers cottage complete with new kitchen, is private with ocean views. For more information, contact Toby or Sharyn today.

Sharyn Miller M: 021 377 930 P: 03 548 3034 E: sharyn.miller@harcourts.co.nz

Platinum Blue Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Gordonton 391 Piako Road There’s Money in MILK, but which type of MILK?

On offer are two independent, back to back dairy farms with a combined land area of 304.7ha, comprising 4 titles. Offered for sale as four lots. Purchase any lot or any combination of lots or all four lots. This is a huge opportunity for corporate investment or multi-family members to continue with milking COWS or convert one to milk SHEEP or GOATS while retaining cash-flow with the other farm. All flat contours, fertile soils, 5 dwellings and a single person unit. Approximately 10km north of the Hamilton City boundary and handy access to the new Waikato Expressway. If attending an open-day, please register your interest at Fonterra Supply No 72609. 391 Piako Road, Gordonton.

304.7ha

For Sale

Deadline Sale 1:00pm 4 December 2020 View 11am -1pm Monday 16 , 23 & 30th November or by appointment. harcourts.co.nz/ML4473

Noel Smith

AREINZ

RURAL SALES CONSULTANT

M 027 448 0331 | P 07 889 8200 E noel.smith@harcourts.co.nz www.harcourts.co.nz Kevin Deane Real Estate (Morrinsville) Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

TURN-KEY BUSINESS - OUTSTANDING PERFORMER- 722HA Taki Taki, 1791 Whangaehu Valley Road, Masterton Taki Taki is a hill country sheep breeding and bull finishing unit of exceptional quality. Situated a short 20min drive north of Masterton most of the land faces away from the drying north-west wind. Access is excellent with a metalled central track that feeds into well established lane ways. The effective area is 682ha with 93 main paddocks being made up of 19ha of flats, 69ha of mowable hill country and 594ha of well developed medium hills, parts steeper, with the balance being forestry and native bush. The current farming policy based off exceptional grass growth winters 4000 breeding ewes, 1650 ewe hogget replacements, 750 finishing lambs and 250 R1Y & 140 R2Y Friesian bulls. A very consistent fertiliser policy since the late 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shows with soil test results averaging pH 5.6 and P 35. Water supply is a robust combination of reticulation and dams, with back up capability. There is a 4 bedroom homestead, 3 bedroom managers house and a 3 bedroom cottage. 3 woolsheds (5 stand main with covered yards), cattle yards, 13 sets of sheep yards and a double access airstrip also support the farming operations. Taki Taki presents a turn-key opportunity for those who value high quality land, excellent infrastructure, great location and a property with a big high performance engine! Tender Closes 4pm, Thurs 3 Dec 2020. Address for Tender Delivery; NZR, Level 1, 16 Perry Street, Masterton 5810, or via email by arrangement.

GREAT BALANCE - SELF CONTAINED UNIT - 264 HECTARES 189 Thorburn Road, Dannevirke 189 Thorburn Road is a fully self contained and consented dairy and dairy beef finishing block with excellent balance . Situated a short 15min drive west of Dannevirke, the property is in a recognised summer safe environment. Access is excellent with well developed laneways and shelter belts on the milking platform and 4WD tracks on the runoff blocks. The effective area is 190ha with 100ha being dairy platform and the farm is subdivided into around 80 main paddocks. Current farming policy milks around 200 cows and keeps all replacements on as well as taking 50-60 beefies through each year. Recent soil tests confirm excellent fertility with average pH at 6.0 and average Olsen P at 27. Good quality reticulated water is sourced from a reliable spring. Farm infrastructure consists of a 30 bail herringbone dairy shed with 450 cow yard, ten bay implement shed/one bay a workshop, nine bay calf shed, cattle yards and fertiliser bins. There is a four bedroom home and second two bedroom house supporting the farming operations. This property presents an opportunity for those looking for summer safe country with strong on farm infrastructure and with options to continue the current operations or look at changing direction to a drystock finishing farm - the choice is yours! Tender Closes 1pm, Wed 02 Dec 2020 (Unless sold prior). Address for Tender delivery; Dorrington Poole Lawyers, 38 Denmark Street, Dannevirke 4972.

722 hectares Video on website

nzr.nz/RX2537741 Blair Stevens AREINZ 027 527 7007 | blair@nzr.nz Dave Hutchison 027 286 9034 | dave@nzr.nz NZR Real Estate Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

264 hectares Video on website

nzr.nz/RX2510099 Dave Hutchison 027 286 9034 | dave@nzr.nz Blair Stevens AREINZ 027 527 7007 | blair@nzr.nz NZR Real Estate Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

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SUPERB BALANCE - POTENTIAL PLUS Hutinga, 96 Bruces Road, Kopuaranga, Masterton Hutinga is 10min from Masterton. With around 175ha of flats, and other easy/medium hill country, the balance and location offer flexibility of farming systems with irrigation & subdivision potential. There is a renovated five bedroom homestead & whare, woolshed, yards & hayshed. There are multiple land use possibilities and multiple purchase options available . Hutinga is an extremely well balanced property, with diverse soil types and untapped potential waiting for an energetic new owner(s).

496 hectares Video on website

nzr.nz/RX2561340 Blair Stevens AREINZ 027 527 7007 | blair@nzr.nz Dave Hutchison 027 286 9034 | dave@nzr.nz NZR Real Estate Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

Tender Closes 4pm, Tue 8 Dec 2020.

ONGARUE CONTENDER 2741 Ngakonui-Ongarue Road, Ongarue This classy and versatile deer, sheep & beef breeding/ finishing farm is on the market for the first time in 43 years. Its north facing aspect, free draining soils and mix of contour graduating from rolling to medium hills and into some steeper sidlingÂ´s make this farm a real contender. Approx. 200 ha of quality deer fencing with the balance conventional post and batten. An abundance of natural water and a good network of 4x4 tracks. Top Infrastructure include a 3-stand woolshed, deer shed, 2 cattle yards, a bike shed, near new satellite yards as well as immaculate 5 bedroom homestead amongst mature gardens.

WELL DEVELOPED SAND COUNTRY 664 Raumai Road, Bulls, Rangitikei There has been significant development of stock water, subdivision, cattle yards and pastures here. A large plain of Pukepuke sands, is balanced with sand ridges of lighter Foxton Black & Himatangi sands; around 100ha has been drilled into new species. Quality stock water is supplied via a 144.5m bore. A large set of steel circular yards provides a facility par excellence. A high stud implement/hayshed rounds out the facilities. A short settlement is an option.

146.98 hectares Video on website

nzr.nz/RX2503251 Tender Closes 11am, Thu 10 Dec 2020, NZR, 20 Kimbolton Road, Feilding. Peter Barnett AREINZ 027 482 6835 | peter@nzr.nz NZR Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

Open Days: 10am, Wed 18/11, Sat 21/11, Wed 25/11/20.

304 hectares TENDER

11am, Thu 10 Dec 2020 Jamie Proude AREINZ 027 448 5162 | 06 385 4466 jamie@nzr.nz Open Days 1pm, 4 & 11 Nov 2020 www.nzr.nz/RX2562730 NZR Central Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

RUA RIMU STATION 568 Matau North Road, Matau, Stratford Rua Rimu Station is a large-scale, attractive sheep & beef farm that opens up an opportunity to the astute investor. The 1337 ha property comprises of approx. 500 ha of strong grazing land carrying 2500su, added to this is around 100 ha of established Manuka, ideal for beekeepers and the balance of native bush which host good numbers of deer plus pigs for the recreational hunter. Extensive, quality conventional fencing, good tracking and laneways for ease of stock movement. Improvements include a 4-stand woolshed with 1000NP and new covered yards and a 4 bay lockable implement shed with concrete floor.

1337 hectares Deadline Sale

nzr.nz/RX2577028 Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 17 Dec 2020, NZR, 1 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune. Alan Blackburn | Jamie Proude 027 203 9112 | 027 448 5162 alan@nzr.nz | jamie@nzr.nz NZR Central Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

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Real Estate

FARMERS WEEKLY – November 16, 2020

Rural

Opportunity knocks

Tender Closes 4.00pm, Wednesday 25 November at Ray White Te Awamutu, 223 Alexandra Street, unless sold prior. Price will be + GST (if any). View Thursday 19 November, 12.00 - 2.00pm

1232 Ngaroma Road, Matapara • • • • • •

278.53 hectares (approx) 219 hectare dairy platform 570 crossbred dairy cows Low nitrogen risk farm with low inputs 19 hectare pine forest ready to harvest Forestry share transferred to purchaser

• • • •

42 AS herringbone dairy shed Two comfortable homes Opportunity to improve production or diversify to beef farming Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted

Howard Ashmore

rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23734

027 438 8556

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

Rural 130 WI DUNCAN ROAD, DANNEVIRKE

FOR SALE BY TENDER

PRIME DANNEVIRKE BARELAND 48 hectare (subject to survey) flat dairy run-off or finishing block within 6kms of Dannevirke. ✓ Olsen Ps of 26-48 ✓ Dairy run-off or finishing ✓ 16 paddocks ✓ Free-draining silt loam ✓ 54m² hay barn ✓ Ideal investment opportunity to lease out ✓ 30 ha neighbouring block also available ✓ View by appointment ✓ forfarms.co.nz/property/FF3018 Jerome Pitt M: 027 242 2199 O: 06 374 4107 E: jeromep@forfarms.co.nz

FOR SALE BY TENDER 4pm Thursday 10 December

178 WI DUNCAN ROAD, DANNEVIRKE

1078 Pokuru Road, Te Awamutu Extremely tidy 102ha dairy farm, located only 13km from Te Awamutu. Predominantly flat, very fertile with excellent races, fences and an underpass. 36 ASHB Waikato Dairy, covered feedpad, modern effluent system with a weeping wall. Bore water is pumped to all paddocks on the farm. Main accommodation is three bedroom plus office brick home, with views over the farm, and there is the benefit of a smaller secondary two bedroom dwelling. Price will be plus GST (if any).

rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23708 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

Deadline Sale Closes 3 December at 1.00pm at Ray White Te Awamutu office, unless sold prior View Thursdays 19, 26 November, 11.00am-1.00pm Noldy Rust

027 255 3047 Neville Kemp

027 271 9801

30 HECTARES OF PREMIUM FLATS 30 hectares (subject to survey) of flat bareland ideal as a dairy run-off, finishing block or investment to lease out. ✓ Within 6kms of Dannevirke ✓ 10 paddocks ✓ Free-draining silt loam ✓ Gallagher electric fence unit ✓ 48 ha neighbouring block also available ✓ View by appointment ✓ forfarms.co.nz/property/FF3105 Jerome Pitt M: 027 242 2199 O: 06 374 4107 E: jeromep@forfarms.co.nz

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KIMBOLTON, MANAWATU

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A well presented 611.5 hectares of genuine Manawatu hill country, 48km north from the rural servicing town of Feilding. This property has it all featuring good balance of contour and strong soil types. Complemented with top improvements consisting of: • Sound three bedroom home • Four stand woolshed with covered yards 2000 NP • Cattle yards • Four bay implement shed with one bay lockup • Large four bay machinery shed • Three satellite yards A turn key operation with scale, not often found in this location.

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WAIKARETU, TUAKAU 'Pairama Station' In 1913, a young 17-year-old came north from Wellington to develop 1700 acres of scrub land. Three generations of his descendants have continued his dream and today Pairama Station is 867ha of extensively developed pasture with pockets of native bush. The five-stand two-storey woolshed, and concreted cattle and sheep yards is at the hub of the farming operation. The homestead was extensively renovated in 1985. The workers cottage is situated to capture the morning sun. Pairama is a turn key operation. Do not miss this opportunity to invest in this historic and well-managed station.

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

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Entry Level Farming Opportunity Fantastic opportunity for entry level into a farming business. 169.13ha (417.9 acres) 25km south east of Waipukurau in the Wallingford District. Covered sheep yards attached to a five-stand woolshed. Easy contoured with a component of flats. Well watered from a trough system plus dams and stream. Cattle yards, hay barns, all-weather airstrip with large covered bin. Option to purchase an adjoining 11 hectares with home. Great first farm or add-on to an existing operation.

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REDA owns and operates three New Zealand Farms: Otamatapaio Station, (Rugged Ridges Station under the control of Otamatapaio), Glenburn Trading in the Waitaki District and Glenrock Station in the McKenzie District, totalling 30,000 hectares and farming 37,000 stock units. There has been significant investment in the combined properties over the last 8 years, mainly into irrigation. At Glenburn more than 370 hectares are now irrigated by spray irrigation. As a result, the farms have been able to diversify their revenues, which today are coming from high quality fine merino wool, mid-micron wool, and the sale of sheep and cattle. REDA is looking to appoint a full-time, dedicated Operations Manager to advance the success of its New Zealand operations and lead the business into its next phase of innovation and growth. The Operations Manager position presents a great opportunity to join a team with a clear vision: to be the most innovative and sustainable farming operator, respecting the environment, while being self-sufficient and generating sufficient returns to allow investment in new business opportunities. Reporting directly to and working closely with the board, the successful candidate will be responsible for: leading, supporting and developing a team of 4 Managers; cultivating team culture; maximising the efficient use of resources; financial management, including budgeting and forecasting; maintaining and growing our relationships with stakeholders; and enhancing our reputation in the community. This role presents an exciting opportunity for the right person. You will need an eye for detail, but also be able to see the big picture, identifying opportunities for growth, expansion and diversification. You will also need to be dynamic, capable of embracing and driving change and innovation and have a proven track record in leading and managing a profitable farming enterprise. We anticipate negotiating an appropriate remuneration package with the successful candidate to reflect the scope of the role and level of experience. To obtain a Job Information Pack for this role, or to apply, please contact Tavendale and Partners by email to REDAopportunity@tp.co.nz

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• Challenging management role • High-performance sheep and beef station • Unique opportunity We are looking for an enthusiastic and focused Farm Manager to take up the day to day management of Auraki Station, located on the Parapara Road, 60km north of Wanganui and 25km south of Raetihi. Auraki Station is a 1457ha hill country breeding and finishing property-carrying 13000su consisting of Romney ewes, Angus and Charolais cows. This property supplies stock to finishing blocks around Wanganui. The Manager will be responsible for all stock decisions, pasture/feed plans and management of permanent, casual and contract staff to achieve the production and performance goals of the station. The Manager will also be responsible for reporting regularly along with working as part of the overall wider team. This position calls for an energetic, hands-on approach from a proven performer who is self- motivated and good manager of time. The ideal candidate will possess: o A high level of stockmanship skills o Proven farm management ability o Good communication skills (both oral and written) o A team player as well as an ability to work independently o A team of 5-6 dogs. Offered with this role is a warm five-bedroom home and a competitive remuneration package. For further information about the role call Wayne Harding, Supervisor on 027 596 5048. Or apply by sending your application including CV to: chrisbristol@xtra.co.nz Applications close on Friday 20th November 2020

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The base of operations is located 30 minutes from Palmerston North and Feilding with a 3-bedroom house provided and a primary school a paddock away.

General Manager This nationally strategic role provides an opportunity to make a real difference for Aotearoa New Zealand’s agriculture, food and fibre sector.

Block Manager Dairy Farm Assistant Farm Manager Fencer General General Hand General Manager Home based telephone interviewers Livestock Manager Marketing and Communications Operations Manager Shepherd Shepherd General Stock Manager Tractor / Truck / Machinery Operator

The job will consist of: • Tractor operating for groundwork, spraying, weed control, supplements harvesting and feeding out • Machinery maintenance • Record keeping • General maintenance and property upkeep (fence and water system maintenance) • Weed and pest control • Calf rearing in the Spring • Assisting with stockwork when required

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Taumata Moana Station, a subsidiary of Steelfort Engineering Company Ltd, has a vacancy for a Fencer General. This is a full time position on a 3300ha coastal station situated 75km west of Te Kuiti Taumata Moana has developed a ‘Farm Pride’ programme which encompasses all facets of highly motivated farming business with a culture of producing premium stock from top facilities. Duties will include, maintenance and repair of existing post and batten and electric fencing, new fencing (this position has all tools provided), some building maintenance, potential to operate heavy machinery and assistance with livestock duties during peak times. Applicants should have the following: • A strong work ethic • Be a team player • Display high quality workmanship • A clean, tidy ‘can do’ attitude • The ability to drive heavy machinery would be an advantage A 3-bedroom house with the normal range of outbuildings along with excellent employment package will be offered to the appropriate candidate. Please apply in writing with all relevant details to: Mr Brent Gowler Station Manager Taumata Moana Station 767 Taumatatotara West Road, RD 8 Te Kuiti 3988 Phone: 07 876 7422 or 027 220 2161 Email: tmsmanager@outlook.com Applications close: 20th Nov 2020

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

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE WILTSHIRES-ARVIDSON. Self shearing sheep. No1 for Facial Eczema. David 027 2771 556. B R O O K L A N D SIMMENTAL, LBW, short gestation, bulls, suitable for beef or dairy, EBV’s available. Phone 06 374 1802. TOP WILTSHIRE RAMS. Diverse Genetics. 15 years selecting. Joe Adams 021 119 0700. Para Farm, Waiouru.

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

LIVESTOCK WANTED WANTED TO BUY Wiltshire ewes, ewe hoggets or ewe lambs. Phone or text 027 493 7505.

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

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“If one of our Romneys or Maternal Composites break out with facial eczema, we will refund your entire ram purchase.”

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16 years selected for: • Genuine fleece shedding • Facial eczema tolerance • Meat production

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TERMINAL COOPWORTH ROMWORTH

KIKITANGEO ROMNEY STUD Established 1922

Breeding MORE PROFITABLE & MORE SUSTAINABLE sheep in the HILL COUNTRY for the HILL COUNTRY. “Home of the Beef + Lamb Genetics Low Input Progeny Test”

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NOW ALSO SELLING TERMINAL RAMS Please contact us any time for more information or to arrange a visit.

31st Annual & Final Ram Sale Robert & Alex Peacock |

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Orari Gorge Station, RD 21, Geraldine, South Canterbury, New Zealand

Wednesday, 2nd December 2020 – 12 noon 110 Selected Romney Rams (out of 420) 8 Suffolk Rams 25 Beltex-cross, Suff and SD Rams

Most Romney rams have never been drenched where the worm challenge is extreme. Their progeny should withstand any worm challenge in most areas of the country where the Barbers Pole worm is not the main worm species. This degree of worm resistance is the result of 34 years hard work. The rams also have a high degree of FE tolerance. This year 19 rams have tested, mostly at .60mg/ kg – results pending. A feature of the stud is physical soundness and constitution where the tough environment and a non-drenching programme ensure only the fittest survive and thrive. Inspection welcome by appointment. Semen from top sire KIKI G197-14 still available.

Latest newsletter and more information on the website

www.kikitangeo.co.nz Contact: G Levet 09 423 7034 or Patrece Ward 021 0864 4724 Email: glevet5192@gmail.com PGG Wrightson: Cam Heggie – 027 501 8182, Grant Palliser – 027 590 2201 or Bernie McCahan – 027 590 2210 Carrfields: Bruce Orr – 027 492 2122

KIKITANGEO DISPERSAL Due to unforeseen circumstances, I am selling all the sound Romney ewes born between 2016 and 2019. The 2020 ewes will be sold later in 2021. A small number of ewes will be retained for home use. Kikitangeo Stud provides the best genetics in New Zealand for worm resistance and a high degree of FE tolerance.

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ANNUAL SALE OF PERFORMANCE RAMS

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Tuesday 1st December 11.30am start Comprising approx 4500 lambs: • 2000 M/S Black Face lambs • 2500 White Face C/O lambs – Romney All lambs undrafted and antibiotic free. Craig Nelson 021 457 127 Vendor: Hamish Johnson 06 372 6879

Bruce &&Thelma Rapley Bruce Thelma Rapley Phone: 07 873 2818 Phone: 07 873 2818 RD 2, RD 2,Otorohanga Otorohanga Warwick & Rebecca Rapley SELLING AGENTS: Warwick & Rebecca Rapley Phone: 07 870 17141714 or 027 843 6662 Paul Mitchell 027 273 3538 Phone: 07 870 Cam Heggie 027 501 8182 Email: info@goldstreamfarm.com Email: info@goldstreamfarm.com

108 8yr+ xBred cows, BW 96 PW 118 128 In calf heifers, BW 131 PW160 • Hill country breeding – Pohokura, Eastern Taranaki • 24 x 2th rams available – private sale • Over 10 years of breeding – Recording progeny since 2012 and now on SIL/nProve • Hassle-free, hill country rams • No shearing, no dagging

146 Heifer calves, BW 156 PW173 Calving from 1/8/2021 From herd doing 1500 M/S hectare Approximately 420 M/S per cow Recorded ancestry 86% Herd test details within 2 weeks Further details to genuine enquiries.

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395 Barnswood Road, Mayfield, 24th November 2020 at 2.00pm (Viewing from 12.00pm, light lunch is available)

35 Suffolk Rams 24 Suffolk Texel Rams 6 Suffolk Beltex Rams 26 Suffolk Ewes

1629 Mitcham Road, Ashburton Viewing from 12.00pm Sale starting at 1.30pm

To be held on the property of Alex & Delwyn Clements 201 Drake Road, Purua, Whangarei

Monday 30 November 2020 1pm start

57 One Shear Poll Dorset Rams

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Once upon a time, there was a non-conformist sparrow who decided not to fly north for the winter. However, soon the weather turned so cold he reluctantly started to fly north. In a short time ice began to form on his wings. Almost frozen, he fell to earth and took shelter in a barnyard. Presently, a cow passed by and crapped on the little fellow. The sparrow thought it was the end, BUT…the manure warmed him and defrosted his wings. Warm and happy and able to breathe, the sparrow began to sing. Just then a cat came by and upon hearing the chirping, came to investigate. The cat cleared away the manure, found the sparrow and ate him. Three logical conclusions at which you arrive: • Anyone who hits on you isn’t necessarily your enemy • Anyone who gets you out of the shit isn’t necessarily your friend • And if you’re warm and happy and in a pile of shit, keep your mouth shut? Supplied by Jorge Coplestone

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Friday, 20 November 2020 1.00pm Clifton Downs Southdown Ram & Ewe 1.00pm Kaahu Genetics Shedding Sheep Ram

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24 November 2020, 12 noon Feilding Saleyards We will be offering approximately 50 Charollais Rams. This will be livestreamed on bidr® online Auction. Contact: Tony Gallen 0275 901 711 Ryan Shannon 0275 650 979 Hybrid Livestreamed Auctions

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On Farm Sale 348 Koi Road, RD 1, Gore Tuesday 1st December, 1.00 pm Offering comprising approx: • 144 Romney 2th Rams

Open Day - 20th November 2020 1-4pm Sale Day - 20th January 2021 Comprising of: • 2500 Wiltshire Ewe Lambs • 550 Wiltshire 2th Ewes • 300 MA Wiltshire Ewes • 50 2th Wiltshire Rams For further enquiries contact: Alex Horn (PGW) 027 591 8449 Alby Orchard (PWA) 027 534 5753 Andrew Heard (Vendor) 021 272 7522

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Both breeds fully SIL recorded. All Rams eye muscle scanned as lambs. OB accredited.

94 Pareora Ford Road, RD4, Taiko Tuesday 1st December 2020 Commencing 2.30pm Viewing from 1pm

Merrydowns are not solely focused on high index sheep, they are more interested in the commercial traits of….

• 100 2th Suftex/Beltex x Rams

Lambing % to the Ram, ensuring that the Ewes have the capacity to hold and rear their Lambs, top quality wool, longevity, structural soundness, constitution, growth rate, early maturity and actual fertility.

Terminal High Performance, E.M.A. Scanned Rams with predictable outcomes that create maximum profits. All rams Brucelosis tested. Buyer Rebate of 6% available. Ram Delivery on day of sale unless organised otherwise.

An Open Day will be held on Tuesday 24th November from 10.00 am until 6.00pm. If you would like an alternative time to view the Rams, please contact Blair or Sally.

Signposted from SH1 Pareora River Road & SH8 Robinson Road.

Catalogues available to view online at www.merrydowns.co.nz

Enquiries: Grant Black 0274 477 616 Jonty Hyslop (PGW) 0275 956 450

Blair or Sally Robertson 03 207 6851 Callum McDonald (PGW) 027 433 6443 Paul Pearce (PGW) 027 478 5761

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Blenheim Saleyards, Riverlands Richard & Anna Laugesen Craiglochart Farms Ltd, Waihopai Valley

Using a combination of stockmanship and SIL data, Merrydowns have produced a quality even line of grunty Commercial Rams.

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CRAIGLOCHART 5TH ANNUAL LAMB SALE

Wednesday 25th November 2020, 12pm

• 100 Southdown 2th Rams

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• 1200 Growbulk/Poltex X Mixed Sex Lambs • 1100 Suffolk/Suftex X Mixed Sex Lambs Lambs are a complete drop born from 10th August onwards, and will be drafted into lines to suit. No replacements being retained. All lambs have had B12 & Drenched. Summerlands Station, Waihopai Valley • 1000 Suftex X Mixed Sex Lambs Enquiries: Chaz Woodhouse (PGW) 027 560 4584

LEEFIELD STATION ON FARM LAMB SALE 1219 Waihopai Valley Road, Blenheim Wednesday 25th November 2020, 2.30pm Greg Crombie Lambs To Be Sold On Farm At Leefield Station, 1219 Waihopai Valley Rd, Blenheim • 1500 Romney Wether Lambs & Suftex Romney X Mixed Sex Lambs Lambs are undrafted Marlborough Hill Country Lambs bred by Wairarapa; Motonui Romney development group Rams. All lambs have been drenched & had Vetrazin fly protection at docking. Enquiries: | Peter Barnes 027 591 8415 | Richard Williams 021 519 153 Wairarapa and Marlborough Limited

Standard facility fees will apply. Sale conducted price plus GST. www.agonline.co.nz/UpcomingSalesPage

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VENISON

Last week

Prior week

Last year

NI Steer (300kg)

5.45

6.30

NI lamb (17kg)

7.10

9.00

NI Stag (60kg)

6.20

9.15

NI Bull (300kg)

5.40

6.30

NI mutton (20kg)

5.00

6.20

SI Stag (60kg)

5.90

6.00

9.15

NI Cow (200kg)

4.00

4.90

SI lamb (17kg)

7.00

9.00

SI Steer (300kg)

5.00

6.05

SI mutton (20kg)

5.05

6.05

SI Bull (300kg)

4.95

5.00

6.05

Export markets (NZ$/kg)

SI Cow (200kg)

3.60

4.70

UK CKT lamb leg

9.35

9.46

11.59

US imported 95CL bull

7.52

7.44

9.84

US domestic 90CL cow

7.52

6.40

8.00

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

Last week Prior week

Last year

$/kg CW

6.50

6.0

5.50

5.0

5.00

$/kg CW

10.0

South Island lamb slaughter price

5.00

Oct

Dec 5-yr ave

Feb

5-yr ave

Jun

2019-20

Dairy

Oct

Dec

Feb

Apr

Jun

Aug

2019-20

2020-21

Apr 2019-20

Jun

Fertiliser

Aug 2020-21

FERTILISER

(NZ$/kg) Apr

7.0

5-yr ave

WOOL

Feb

8.0

5.0

5.50

Dec

9.0

6.0

5.0

Oct

South Island stag slaughter price

11.0

6.0

4.50

Coarse xbred ind.

Aug 2020-21

Last week

Prior week

Last year

2.26

2.29

2.79

NZ average (NZ$/t)

Last week

Prior week

Last year

Urea

602

616

297

314

768

787

37 micron ewe

2.25

2.40

Super

30 micron lamb

DAP

Grain

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MILK PRICE FUTURES

Top 10 by Market Cap

CANTERBURY FEED WHEAT

Company

YTD High

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Ltd

32.7

37.89

YTD Low 21.1 3.61

420

Meridian Energy Limited (NS)

6.2

7.00

The a2 Milk Company Limited

15.65

21.74

13.8

410

Auckland International Airport Limited

7.6

9.21

4.26

$/tonne

7.50

6.50 6.00

400

Sept. 2021

DAIRY FUTURES (US$/T) Last price*

Oct-19

Prior week

vs 4 weeks ago

WMP

2950

3030

3060

SMP

2700

2765

2815

AMF

4000

4160

4075

Butter

3775

3600

3450

Milk Price

6.80

6.92

6.83

Feb-20

Apr-20

Jun-20

Aug-20

Oct-20

3.595

Ryman Healthcare Limited

15.79

17.18

6.61

Mainfreight Limited

58.75

60.11

Contact Energy Limited

8.18

8.2

4.54

Port of Tauranga Limited

7.3

8.14

4.9

Listed Agri Shares

5pm, close of market, Thursday YTD High

YTD Low

21.74

13.8

Comvita Limited

3.17

4.97

1.66

400

Delegat Group Limited

14.86

15.08

6.39

395

Fonterra Shareholders' Fund (NS)

4.3

4.72

3.41

Foley Wines Limited

1.85

2.13

1.35

Livestock Improvement Corporation Ltd (NS)

0.78

0.9

0.68

Marlborough Wine Estates Group Limited

0.24

0.26

0.17

New Zealand King Salmon Investments Ltd

1.66

2.3

1.29

PGG Wrightson Limited

2.95

3.01

1.55

Sanford Limited (NS)

5.05

8.2

4.81

Scales Corporation Limited

4.95

5.35

3.3

Seeka Limited

3.98

4.74

3.4

Synlait Milk Limited (NS)

5.55

9.1

4.36

390

Dec-19

Feb-20

Apr-20

Jun-20

Aug-20

Oct-20

WAIKATO PALM KERNEL

3200

400

3100

350 $/tonne

3.445

6.035

15.65

Oct-19

2900

5.09

5.93

380

3000

4.625

Mercury NZ Limited (NS)

The a2 Milk Company Limited

385

WMP FUTURES - VS FOUR WEEKS AGO

Spark New Zealand Limited

Company

405

* price as at close of business on Thursday

2800

Dec-19

CANTERBURY FEED BARLEY

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Nearby contract

380

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5.0

7.0

6.00

4.00

7.0

8.0

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South Island steer slaughter price

6.50

8.0 6.0

9.0

4.00

9.0

7.0

4.50

US$/t

North Island lamb slaughter price

8.0

6.00

Last year

North Island stag slaughter price

11.0

$/kg CW

North Island steer slaughter price

Last week Prior week

10.0

Export markets (NZ$/kg) 9.0

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

$/kg CW

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

Ingrid Usherwood

T&G Global Limited S&P/NZX Primary Sector Equity Index

2.7

2.93

2.35

15615

16959

12699

S&P/NZX 50 Index

12671

8499

S&P/NZX 10 Index

12947

12953

9100

300 250

Nov

Dec Jan Latest price

Feb

Mar 4 weeks ago

Apr

200

Oct-19

S&P/FW PRIMARY SECTOR EQUITY

Dec-19

Feb-20

Apr-20

Jun-20

Aug-20

Oct-20

15615

S&P/NZX 50 INDEX

12671

S&P/NZX 10 INDEX

12947

FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 16, 2020

Pulse

WEATHER Soil Moisture

Overview This week is dominated by low and cooler southerly airflows. This is normal for spring, although some places may dip a little below normal temperature-wise. Monday and Tuesday both look fairly mild in many regions, plus a nor’west airflow will kick in on Tuesday, which will lift temperatures in the east. Rain also comes into Southland on Tuesday and then heads northwards up the West Coast. Eastern areas look dry. By the end of Wednesday the airflow cools down nationwide with rain and showers around the country. Air pressure rises again late week and into the weekend then next week another low moves in. Next Wednesday looks unsettled with showers and rain in both islands. High pressure returns the following weekend.

Grass lifts demand for yearling steers

12/11/2020

Sarah Friel sarah.friel@globalhq.co.nz

Source: NIWA Data

Highlights

Wind

Spring-like conditions around NZ, with many varying wind directions in the week ahead – this is due to an even combination of both high pressure and low pressure. Your local hourly forecasts at RuralWeather.co.nz will make more sense of it. Nothing too extreme though.

Highlights/ Extremes

Temperature A cooler week this week, although it starts off mild with nor’westers. By Wednesday that cooler change arrives, then temperatures even out as high pressure rolls in.

14-day outlook

7-day rainfall forecast

NZ has a couple of lows on the way. This week it’s more about a southerly airflow dropping temps and bringing in some showers. Next week a low moves into central NZ and brings a mix of rain and showers to both islands. This weekend and the next looks to be dominated by high air pressure.

The North Island and eastern South Island both lean drier than average again for the next week. Two lows rolling in over the next 10 days which is a positive for rainfall. High pressure also comes in to give you a window for hay/silage.

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Despite some wet weather this week – and the following week – the rainfall totals look low. Most regions are either drier than usual or about normal. Northern New Zealand and eastern regions certainly lean drier than usual. This Wednesday and again next Wednesday seem to bring in better chances for rainfall, especially in western NZ and Southland.

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BELATED grass market has kicked into gear in the North Island, stimulating what had been a very subdued cattle store market. Farmers – particularly those in Northland and along the east coast – spent a large portion of this year concerned about below average rainfall and poor feed levels, but warm, wet weather is now promoting spring grass growth which has buoyed cattle prices in the past two weeks. Before grass growth motivated buying, a cautious market limited demand for yearling cattle and prices were undercooked. North Island prices have shown some recent recovery, however these prices are still well below the values of past years. By contrast, the South Island does not have a grass market to lift prices, and a downward trend is evident. Yearling steers were particularly in low demand earlier this spring. Demand for these cattle is growing, but prices have a long way to recover. In the North Island, 350kg yearling steers are selling for 90c/kg less in the paddock than they were at this time last year ($4.00/kg to $3.10/kg). South Island 300kg steers are selling for an average price of $2.80/kg in the paddock, which is a whole $1/kg less than this time last year. While last year’s prices were exceptional across the board – given the high slaughter prices – North and South Island yearling steers are selling for 42c/kg and 61c/kg less respectively, when compared to the five-year average price for the same week. Stronger competition for yearling steers further boosted prices last week. Many sale yards sold yearlings at elevated prices, including Stortford Lodge, where traditional steers 315kg-385kg sold for $3.48/kg. As processing companies attempt to pullback prices, a more competitive store market may cut into farm gate margins. Throughout October, AgriHQ reported farm gate pricing reductions for all types of slaughter cattle. In both the North and South Island, prime steers have decreased in value by

20c/kg since the start of October. This coincided with 20c/kg store price reduction for yearling steers in both islands. However, stabilisation of slaughter prices into November is adding a level of support to the store cattle market. On an average c/kg basis, North Island yearling steer paddock values track at 60.5% of prime slaughter values in the first 10 weeks of the season, and for South Island yearling steers it’s more like 60% of slaughter price. If we apply that to current slaughter prices, 350kg North Island yearling steers would be selling for $3.54/ kg in the paddock, and 300kg South Island yearlings would be selling for $3/kg. For context, both North and South Island yearling steers are currently selling for 56% of prime slaughter prices. Evidently, there is room for growth in yearling steer prices, especially as processors are reporting satisfaction with prime schedules due to strong retail interest from international markets ahead of Christmas. What was a buyers market could swiftly turn into a vendors market, especially for those trading cattle which were bought at depressed prices earlier in the year. However, not everyone has the same confidence to buy and some farmers are prioritising making supplementary feed over taking on new stock. Because of this, there may be less buyers in the market in some areas and softening summer store prices could eventuate in these regions.

GOING, GONE: Yearling Hereford steers sold at Stortford Lodge.

Optimism keeps spring dairy livestock market positive Trade in dairy livestock has been positive this spring, with farmers encouraged by reasonable grass growth and favourable forecasts for this season’s dairy payout. PGG Wrightson National Dairy Livestock Manager Jamie Cunninghame says momentum has built since the mid-October start of the dairy beef weaner sale season. “Although demand is steady, we are seeing lower numbers of dairy beef weaners reared than in the past, which is likely to become prevalent in the next couple of months, when those available will be even more highly sought after. Dairy beef is a significant part of the livestock trade and we may transact those cattle three or four times in

the course of their lives. If those numbers are down, it will have a flow on effect for beef farmers when availability becomes shorter than we might normally expect. “Dairy beef weaner prices are back on last year, on average by around 10 per cent, though calves are also cheaper for rearers, so margins will remain about the same,” he says. Herd listings for forward sales on 1 May and 1 June are now appearing in the market. “Early enquiry for herds has been steady. Stock quality is encouraging. However, any farmer considering selling a herd through the course of the season should make contact earlier rather than later. It helps to plan a marketing strategy in advance.

Anyone who leaves it too late will find that some buyers have already made their decisions,” says Jamie Cunninghame. Demand for in-calf heifers may outstrip supply as the season progresses. “With the quantity of stock that has gone to China this year, in-calf heifers may be in short supply later in the season. Ensuring quality will be a factor for buyers,” he says. Meanwhile, after a sustained period with little activity, dairy farm sales are rising around the country on the back of low interest rates and investors recognising the good returns that land and agriculture represent relative to alternative options in the current climate. These transactions are likely to have a flow-on effect into the livestock market once properties start settling.

SALE YARD WRAP

New stock class added Most of the older ewes with lambs-at-foot have now gone through the system and are heading for the weaning pens, but hoggets with lambs-at-foot have featured at some North Island yards. These typically appear in finishing regions from mobs of mixed-sex – though some are puposely mated as well – and while there is the opportunity cost of finishing to consider, they are viable as values are high enough to be comparable. At recent Stortford Lodge sales these have traded at $87-$101 all counted, which for a single hogget and lamb is $174-$202 per unit. NORTHLAND Wellsford store cattle • Yearling Angus-Friesian steers, 304-357kg, held at $2.98-$3.03/kg • Good yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, 227-344kg, improved to $3.40-$3.44/kg • Yearling Angus-Friesian steers, 315-360kg, strengthened to $2.79$2.87/kg • Eleven autumn-born Hereford-Friesian weaner steers, 185kg, pushed to $775, $4.19/kg WELLSFORD penned 570 store cattle last Monday with yearlings making up over 50% of that tally. Good local rain increased buyer interest with a full house in attendance. Two-year Hereford-Friesian and Angus-Friesian steers, 396-449kg, sold at steady to improved levels of $2.83-$2.85/ kg. Dairy-beef heifers, 358-481kg, held at $2.65-$2.77/kg with Hereford, 491kg, $2.79/kg. Yearling Hereford-Friesian heifers, 323-349kg, held at $2.78-$2.88/kg and Hereforddairy, 335-358kg, improved to $2.65-$2.73/kg. All dairy-beef weaners, 119-154kg, earned $500-$520 with Friesian bulls, 85-122kg, at $300-$465. Read more in your LivestockEye. Kaikohe cattle • Three-year beef and exotic-cross steers sold well at $2.85/kg to $3.00/kg • Two-year Angus and good Hereford-Friesian heifers earned $2.90-$3.00/kg • Good-quality yearling Hereford bulls achieved $2.96-$3.04/kg • Medium boner cows traded at $1.70-$1.80/kg Cattle numbers lifted to around 550 at KAIKOHE last Wednesday, PGG Wrightson agent Vaughan Vujcich reported. More buyers have entered the market, encouraged by good grass growth and the market strengthened across the board. Autumn-born one-year beef-cross steers fetched $2.90/kg to $3.20/kg. Top end yearling heifers realised $2.80-$2.90/kg with crossbred and dairy-types at $2.35/kg to $2.55/kg.

AUCKLAND Pukekohe cattle • Forward-store steers earned $2.42/kg to $2.66/kg • Weaner steers fetched $410-$450 • Boner cows strengthened to $1.70/kg to $2.20/kg • Cows and calves made $1250 per-un There was a large yarding of good-quality cattle on offer at PUKEKOHE. Prime steers lifted slightly to $2.72-$2.81/ kg with prime heifers up to $2.79/kg. The top end of weaner heifers returned $570-$585 with lesser types at $330-$400.

COUNTIES Tuakau sales • Hereford-Friesian steers, 526kg, reached $3.06/kg • Hereford-Ayrshire steers, 458kg, made $2.91/kg • Heavy prime ewes sold to $214 Recent rain boosted demand for store cattle at TUAKAU last Thursday and the market strengthened, PGG Wrightson agent Craig Reiche reported. The 770 head yarding included good Hereford-Friesian steers, 525-545kg, which realised $2.96-$3.06/kg. Most steers, 300-400kg, earned $3.00/kg to $3.17/kg and 200-300kg, $3.35/kg to $3.52/kg. Heifers above 400kg managed $2.80-$2.85/kg, while 300-400kg made $2.67/kg to $2.94/kg and 200-300kg, $3.00/kg to $3.27/kg. Wednesday’s prime sale drew a quality yarding. Heavy steers realised $2.94-$3.02/kg and medium, $2.89$2.94/kg. Heavy beef heifers managed $2.87-$2.92/kg and well-conditioned Friesian heifers reached $2.81/kg. Good Friesian cows sold at $2.08/kg to $2.23/kg, and medium $1.98-$2.08/kg, with lighter boners, $1.43/kg to $1.98/kg. Monday’s sheep sale included new-season store lambs which sold from $60 to $105. Heavy ewes traded at $145$214.

WAIKATO Frankton cattle 10.11 • Two-year Charolais-Friesian steers, 405-417kg, were well-

contested and lifted to $3.14-$3.19/kg • Yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, 337-354kg, lifted to $3.15-$3.24/ kg • Prime Hereford-Friesian steers, 694-728kg, strengthened to $2.93-$2.98/kg PGG Wrightson penned 436 store cattle at FRANKTON last Tuesday and yearlings made up over 80%. A big buyer turnout provided good competition throughout. Two-year Hereford-Friesian heifers, 333-355kg, returned $2.92$2.93/kg. Friesian bulls, 406kg, held at $2.78/kg. Yearling Hereford-dairy steers managed $2.95-$3.05/kg. Angus heifers, 386kg, held at $2.82/kg while Hereford-Friesian, 306-341kg, lifted to $2.90-$2.94/kg. Hereford-Friesian bulls, 264-266kg, returned $2.93-$2.99/ kg. Top Friesian bulls sold to per head budgets at $960$1030. Just 149 prime cattle were penned and most traded at improved levels. Angus heifers, 502-537kg, lifted to $2.93-$2.96/kg. Hereford-Friesian heifers, 526-555kg, held at $2.79-$2.85/kg while 493-501kg strengthened to $2.83-$2.93/kg. Read more in your LivestockEye. Frankton cattle 11.11 • Two-year Angus-Friesian steers, 430-460kg, lifted to $2.93-$2.97/ kg • Yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, 249-369kg, held at $2.95/kg to $3.11/kg • Ten yearling Hereford-Friesian heifers, 243kg, strengthened to $2.88/kg New Zealand Farmers Livestock presented a larger yarding of 770 head at FRANKTON last Wednesday. Local buyers and agents with orders kept demand strong. Twoyear Hereford-Friesian steers, 476-518kg, lifted to $2.83$2.94/kg while same breed heifers, 433-441kg, held at $2.74-$2.77/kg. Yearlings made up over 70% of the yarding and most held. Hereford-dairy steers, 247-323kg, held at $2.95-$3.04/kg. Angus-cross, 290-337kg, improved to $2.91-$2.93/kg and 252-267kg, $2.96-$3.06/kg. Beef-dairy heifers, 229-283kg, held at $2.70-$2.81/kg. Friesian bulls, 293-303kg, realised $2.77-$2.83/kg. Prime Hereford-Friesian steers, 516-639kg, held at 2.83-$2.94/kg as did beef-dairy heifers, 455-482kg, at $2.70-$2.88/kg. Boner Friesian cows, 594kg, lifted to $2.29/kg. Read more in your LivestockEye. Frankton dairy-beef weaner fair • Weaner Hereford-Friesian steers, 99kg, fetched $600 • Weaner Hereford-Friesian heifers typically sold in a range of $500-$530 • Good-quality dairy-beef bulls around 120kg realised $620-$630 There was a good bench of buyers at the FRANKTON dairy-beef weaner fair last Thursday and the market lifted. Autumn-born weaners were strong and Hereford-Friesian steers improved markedly to $610-$690. Heifers were equally as popular, with some around 300kg able to realise $680. Heavy weaner Friesian bulls 130kg and above earned $490-$540, and 100-120kg, $400-$480. Read more in your LivestockEye.

BAY OF PLENTY Rangiuru cattle and sheep • Two-year Hereford-Friesian steers, 370-390kg, were $3.03-$3.04/ kg • Yearling Angus steers and heifers, 250-295kg, fetched $3.28-3.39/ kg • Yearling Charolais heifers, 250kg, earned $3.42/kg • The only pen of new season lambs was $106 The wider Bay of Plenty as well as Rotorua and Waikato were well-represented at RANGIURU last Tuesday. Two-year steers and heifers of all breeds generally made $2.75-$2.85/ kg. The bulk of the yarding was yearlings which included a line of 245kg Angus and Angus-Hereford steers that were $810, $3.31/kg. A range of $2.96-$3.01/kg was more typical of other breeds around this weight. All prime steers, and most of the heifers over 450kg, achieved $2.82-$2.92/kg. Read more in your LivestockEye.

POVERTY BAY Matawhero sheep • Heavy prime hoggets earned $157-$170 with medium $134-$141 and light $107-$122 • Heavy prime ewes fetched $179-$200 with medium $140-$147 and light $120 • Heavy prime wethers sold at $141 • Ewes with lambs-at-foot fetched $80-$90 all-counted The first new season lambs arrived at MATAWHERO last Friday where the top end made $98 and lighter types $50$75. Heavy prime rams earned $111-$115.50, with medium $90-$97 and light $70. Read more in your LivestockEye.

KING COUNTRY Taupo cattle • Two-year Angus-Friesian steers, 322-449kg, sold well at $2.96$3.08/kg • Two-year Hereford-Friesian heifers, 370-437kg, reached $2.81$2.84/kg • 63 annual draft yearling Hereford-Friesian heifers, 327kg, sold for $1010, 3.09/kg • Yearling Angus steers, 217-242kg, lifted to $3.68-$3.73/kg • Weaner Hereford-Friesian bulls, 142-203kg, reached $520-$735 Grass growth turned around the cattle market at TAUPO last Thursday, as local and outside buyers competed. Just over 700 cattle were penned and demand for 2-year and yearling cattle was strong. Two-year Angus and Herefordcross heifers, 310-388kg, made $2.66-$2.76/kg. AngusFriesian steers stood out in the yearling pens and at 323-354kg sold for $3.22-$3.27/kg while Charolais-cross, 248-318kg, made $3.32-$3.43/kg. The weaner market did not have the fire of the older cattle. A line of 73 100kg Friesian bulls made $410, and heifers varied from $440 for light Hereford-Friesian up to $800 for 258kg Belgium Bluecross. Read more in your LivestockEye. Te Kuiti sheep and cattle • Heavy prime hoggets traded at $160-$170 • Heavy prime wethers sold at $200 • Medium mixed-sex new season store lambs made $100-$107 with lighter types at $82-$85 • Yearling Angus-Friesian steers, 245-270kg, achieved $2.95/kg to $3.16/kg • Empty Angus cows, 446-505kg, earned $2.11-$2.19/kg There was a bigger yarding of sheep at TE KUITI last Wednesday with around 550 head. Heavy prime new season lambs earned $148-$151 with medium $130-$135. Heavy prime ewes earned $176-$185 with medium $135$148 and light $65-$85. Ewes with medium lambs-at-foot sold at $70 all-counted. There was a mixed yarding of cattle on Friday. Two-year Angus and Angus-Friesian, 430-510kg, made $2.85/kg to $3.01/kg with two-year Hereford-Friesian heifers, 417-450kg, at $2.70-$2.75/kg. Yearling AngusFriesian heifers, 337kg, sold at $2.83/kg and 332kg Angus, $3.01/kg.

TARANAKI Taranaki cattle • Two-year Belgian Blue-Friesian steers, 485kg, fetched $3.13/kg • Top end 2-year heifers, typically made $2.89-$2.98/kg • Yearling Angus-Friesian heifers, 249kg, sold well at $3.15/kg • Autumn-born weaner Hereford-Friesian steers, 170kg, traded at $610 A good-quality offering was penned at the TARANAKI cattle fair last Wednesday and the market lifted with demand from local buyers and Manawatu. Most two-year steers traded at $2.80-$2.90/kg with the top end at $2.96$3.06/kg. Owner bred 2-year Charolais-cross and Speckle Park-cross heifers, 336-408kg, made a premium at $3.04$3.07/kg. Yearling steers strengthened and top end HerefordFriesian, 208-240kg, earned $3.61/kg to $3.76kg. Autumnborn weaner Charolais-Friesian heifers sold well at $635 with Hereford-cross, 191-195kg, at $400-$540. Read more in your LivestockEye.

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this level. Top beef-cross bulls returned $490-$580 and two small pens, $420-$460.

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CATTLE SOUGHT: Local and outside buyers converged on the second spring cattle sale at Taupo and prices reflected grassdriven demand. This annual draft line of 63 yearling HerefordFriesian heifers from Harakeke Land Company were a stand-out and sold for $1010, $3.09/kg.

HAWKE’S BAY Stortford Lodge prime cattle and sheep • Heavy to very heavy mixed-age ewes held at $149.50-$171 • Light-medium to medium mixed-age ewes improved to $115$123 • A smattering of very heavy ewe lambs was well-contested at $174 Welcome rain made for a very wet sale day at STORTFORD LODGE last Monday. Ewe numbers increased to 3800 and a good buyer turnout kept competition strong. All traded at firm to improved levels. Good to very good mixed-age ewes fetched $128-$145. Hoggets sold to solid demand at $145.50-$160.50. An increased tally of 780 lambs were offered and heavy to very heavy mixed-sex returned $138.50-$168 with good types at $122.50-$125.50. No cattle were offered. Read more in your LivestockEye. Stortford Lodge store cattle and sheep • 2-year South Devon steers, 575-655kg, earned $1810-$2020, $3.08-$3.15/kg • Yearling Angus steers, 322-385kg, lifted to $3.48-$3.52/kg • South Island yearling beef-cross steers, 346-372kg, sold well at $3.25-$3.39/kg • Yearling Angus and Angus-Hereford heifers, 246-269kg, lifted to $3.43-$3.56/kg • Hoggets with lambs-at-foot sold for $87-$97.50 all counted The only way was up at STORTFORD LODGE last Wednesday as cattle and buyers converged on the yards. Cattle travelled from Gisborne, Taupo, Weber, the South Island and Chatham Islands and met a strong buying bench. Two-year traditional steers, 525-560kg, averaged $3.27/kg and Hereford-Friesian, 371-406kg, $2.98-$3.08/kg. South Devon heifers, 519kg, returned $2.99/kg. Beef-cross bulls, 525kg, held at $3.14/kg as did Friesian, 540kg, $2.99$3.02/kg. All yearling cattle were chased, and the market lifted. In contrast the sheep pens were quiet and lamb prices just firm. Most mixed-sex sold for $99-$128.50. Read more in your LivestockEye. Dannevirke and Pahiatua dairy-beef weaner fair • Top autumn-born beef-cross bulls reached $655-$825 • Most Friesian bulls made $470-$525 Local and Hawke’s Bay buyers converged on the DANNEVIRKE sale yards last Tuesday for the first dairy-beef weaner fair. Recent rain lifted demand which resulted in a strong market across the board for the 1050-1100 offered. A small autumn-born Friesian bull section made $655-$825 with one pen at $490. Autumn-born beef-cross heifers returned $570-$638. Friesian bulls accounted for 55% of the sale and second cuts made $445-$465 with few below

Feilding prime cattle and sheep • Hereford and Angus-Hereford steers and heifers, 520-626kg, earned $2.63-$2.68/kg • A mixed pen of mostly Angus-Hereford cows, 514kg, pushed to $2.16/kg The market was heated for both hoggets and new season lambs at FEILDING last Monday. Most hoggets were $166-$179 though one pen of males stretched to $183. Any decent lines of new season lambs made $161-$181 with the remainder $136-$154. The top ewes sold for $170-$189 followed by 75% of the tally at $131-$167. The remaining lighter ewes traded at $110-$130. The cattle mix was unusual as beef cattle outnumbered dairy types. Friesian cows were selectively bought with the top pens 500-570kg and $1.89/kg. Read more in your LivestockEye. Feilding bull and dairy-beef weaner fair • Yearling Friesian bulls, 275-395kg, eased to $3.00-$3.05/kg • Weaner Hereford-Friesian bulls, 105-120kg, made $580-$610 • Weaner Friesian bulls, 110-120kg, lifted to $490-$510 • Weaner beef-Friesian heifers, 100-115kg, made $500-$520 Older bulls again slotted into the FEILDING dairy-beef weaner fair last Thursday. The 2-year Friesian lines were mainly from the South Island with 375-385kg the strongest at $3.35-$3.40/kg. Yearling bulls eased and mainly circled $3/kg at all weights. A line of 300kg Hereford-Friesian sold particularly well though at $3.35/kg. Autumn-born weaner Friesian bulls, 175-210kg, made $655-$700. Spring weaner Friesian bulls jumped $50-$60 – the 125-130kg cuts averaged $550 while 100-110kg were $450-$480. A few Hereford-Friesian pens weighed 125kg and made $540$570. Read more in your LivestockEye. Feilding store sale • Two-year traditional steers were mainly $3.20-$3.25/kg • Two-year heifers of all breeds were usually $2.80-$2.95/kg • Heavy traditional yearling steers were $3.15-$3.35/kg • New season lambs averaged $112 Good results met a full cattle yarding at FEILDING. Traditional 2-year steers were mainly $3.20-$3.25/kg through all weights, with good Hereford-Friesian lines lifting to $3.05-$3.20/kg. For the 2-year heifers, straightbeef lines were mainly $2.90-$3.00/kg, with good dairy-beef lines at a 10 cent discount to the rest. Traditional yearling steers began with 375-420kg cuts making $3.15-$3.35/kg. The 310-370 Hereford-Friesian steers were $3.10-$3.25/ kg. Little else had sold at the time of writing. A small sheep yarding saw good results continue for new season lambs. Two top cuts were $134-$142.50. Otherwise good lambs were $115-$125, mediums $90-$105, and the rest $60-$75. A few pens of hoggets were anywhere between $95 and $140. Read more in you LivestockEye. Rongotea cattle • Three-year Hereford-Friesian steers, 787kg, made $2.62/kg • Two-year Hereford-Friesian heifers, 383-555kg, sold up to $2.77/ kg • Autumn-born crossbred steers, 215-255kg, fetched $510-$650 • Two-year Hereford-Friesian heifers with calves-at-foot earned $1270 Demand lifted at RONGOTEA, New Zealand Farmers Livestock agent Darryl Harwood reported. Two-year Hereford-Friesian steers, 380-483kg, earned $2.84-$2.89/kg with better Angus-cross up to $2.96/kg. Yearling HerefordFriesian steers firmed, and the top end achieved $3.52/kg, same breed heifers were also popular at $2.41/kg to $3.76/ kg. Weaner bulls, 85-90kg traded at $390-$400 with 88kg Angus-cross heifers at $440.

CANTERBURY Canterbury Park cattle and sheep

• One pen of hoggets pushed to $214 and other heavy pens $170$195 • Top prime new season lambs made $156-$169 and the balance, $104-$133 • Top ewes made $208-$269 with half the tally priced at $149-$198 Prime show cattle sold as part of the CANTERBURY PARK sale last Tuesday by entrants in the Heartland Young Auctioneer competition. These steers and heifers were high quality and the place getters often pushed to $3.02-$3.07/ kg. Other competition steers and heifers were typically $2.91-$3.01/kg, and they were joined at this level by the better end of the high-yielding regular entries. Read more in your LivestockEye. Coalgate cattle and sheep • Prime Hereford-Friesian heifers, 455-605kg, fetched $2.50-$2.56/ kg • Yearling Angus-Hereford heifers, 206kg, earned $2.67/kg • Yearling Angus heifers, 205kg, made $2.49/kg • Four-year Merino wethers traded at $160-$185 • A pen of 230 ewes and 369 lambs sold for $94 all counted Store cattle were all yearlings at COALGATE last Thursday. Prime steers over 500kg sold for $2.65-$2.76/kg with second cuts from $2.48/kg to $2.62/kg. The top store lambs earned $117 with more than 600 priced at $81-$105. Top new season lambs in the prime pens were $193-$200 with hoggets and most the balance $120-$185. One pen of ewes achieved $263 before nearly 150 traded at $200-$213 and the bulk of the section $123-$196. Read more in your LivestockEye.

SOUTH-CANTERBURY Temuka prime cattle and all sheep • $183-$188 was achieved by the best hoggets with the balance $125-$170 • Top new season prime lambs were $180-$198 and good numbers earned $120-$173 • Top ewes reached $246-$283 while heavy types made $190-$228 • Suffolk and Border-Romney new season store lambs made $60$102 Steers, bulls and heifers sold in close proximity at TEMUKA last Monday. Those over 500kg managed $2.50$2.60/kg regardless of breed with exceptions mostly $2.39$2.49/kg. Dairy cow volume halved, and most were either Friesian or Kiwicross, 430-710kg, that consistently earned $1.56$1.66/kg though a few of the heavier pens stretched to $1.67-$1.74/kg. Read more in your LivestockEye.

OTAGO Balclutha sheep • Heavy prime ewes earned $140-$150 with medium $110-$130 and light $80-$100 There was a very small yarding at BALCLUTHA last Wednesday and heavy prime hoggets made $120-$140 while light to medium types returned $60-$100.

SOUTHLAND Lorneville cattle and sheep • Yearling Hereford-cross steers, 250kg, sold at $2.72/kg • Boner cows, 500-570kg, made $1.50/kg to $1.70/kg • Top store lambs fetched $107 with light to medium types at $65-$90 • Heavy prime two-tooths earned $99-$140 • Ewes with lambs-at-foot achieved $97-$105 all-counted Prime cattle sold on a solid market at LORNEVILLE last Tuesday with 550-620kg steers and heifers at $2.60/kg. Store cattle were in demand and two-year Hereford-cross steers, 420-450kg, lifted to $2.82-$2.88/kg and better two-year Hereford-cross heifers, 402-430kg, $2.49-$2.56/kg. New season spring lambs traded at $121, with heavy hoggets firm at $156-$168 and medium types $140-$147. Heavy prime ewes realised $170-$193 with medium $162$166 and light $122.

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Cautious rise in farm gate milk price forecast Hugh Stringleman

hugh.stringleman@globalhq.co.nz

HE farm gate milk price forecast for this season from the economics team of the ANZ Bank has been lifted by 20c to $6.70/kg milksolids. “Global dairy commodity prices continue to defy expectations, consistently delivering good returns,” agricultural economist Susan Kilsby said. “However, we remain cautious about the outlook and the scope for dairy commodity prices to soften.” ANZ also published a preliminary forecast for the 2021-22 season of $6.40, although subject to a high degree of uncertainty. Kilsby said a lift in global milk supply when combined with slightly softer demand is expected to temper dairy commodity returns in the coming months. Supply was building in the European Union and the United States but that would taker a few months to be felt in world markets because of the northern hemisphere winter slow-down. Dairy farm incomes in the US were being boosted by cheese purchase programmes being run by dairy states for their needy citizens. “Approximately one-third of farm incomes is coming from government support.” After the Presidential election there is scope for these programmes to wind up but in the meantime farmers will chase milk production. In Europe, strong milk production early in their season resulted in more commodity products like whole milk powder being made and stored. European cheese and skim milk powder are at very competitive prices but butter is priced above the norm. US SMP is very competitive and butter

CAUTIOUS: ANZ agricultural economist Susan Kilsby says a lift in global milk supply when combined with slightly softer demand is expected to temper dairy commodity returns in the coming months.

is trading at a discount. Market conditions exist for a downward correction in NZ products to align them with those from elsewhere. “The increase in the volume of dairy products exported globally, combined with the expectation that demand may soften along with incomes, means heightened downside risk for dairy commodity prices. “At this point, there is no evidence that dairy consumption is slowing, but it is unlikely that demand for dairy products will get through the current recession unscathed. “So far that has been the case, but there is a long road to recovery for most economies and therefore an elevated risk that demand for dairy products will weaken,” Kilsby warned.

At this point, there is no evidence that dairy consumption is slowing, but it is unlikely that demand for dairy products will get through the current recession unscathed. Susan Kilsby ANZ

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ACROSS THE RAILS SUZ BREMNER

Grass plumps up dairy-beef market IT HAS been a slow start for the North Island dairy-beef weaner fair season, but recent rain through fattening regions has been a game changer. Any vendors still wondering when the time is right to start selling should be booking the trucks, as demand has lifted significantly in the past week due to a flush of grass growth. This has brought about a lift in prices for most classes of spring-born calves, which will be music to rearers’ ears if they are yet to sell. The season started at a $100-$200 discount to 2019 levels and faltered through the first few weeks of sales. But as rain fell and pasture levels responded, the air of confidence within rostrums has grown, giving the market the boost it desperately needed for rearers. This contrasts with last year, which started strongly but tapered off as buyers filled up. In the past two weeks alone prices have lifted $40-$55 for Friesian bulls and over $100 for HerefordFriesian heifers, bringing the heifers close to 2019 levels. Hereford-Friesian bulls have some way to go to catch up to the $630-$670 averages that were achieved in 2019, but with some lines now able to surpass the $600 mark it could happen yet. On average Hereford-Friesian bulls have climbed from a $450 average start point in mid-October to $600. Hereford-Friesian heifers have followed a similar trajectory – starting at $400 but climbing to $520. Friesian bulls have improved from $420 to $490, though the Feilding sale yards to date is the only yard to reach that higher end. Results have been stronger at some yards than others, depending very much on the location, competition on the buying bench and type of calves offered, but that general trend of an upwards trajectory is the same. Average weights from the sale yards are like last year as sellers work to target weights. At the yards that do weigh, the averages have also been similar between the classes – Friesian bulls have averaged 108115kg, Hereford-Friesian bulls 110-115kg and heifers, 100-105kg. suz.bremner@globalhq.co.nz

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