Farmers Weekly NZ November 2018 by AgriHQ

26 McBride to challenge everything Vol 17 No 44, November 19, 2018

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Farming by consent Neal Wallace neal.wallace@globalhq.co.nz

HE long-held notion of a right to farm is under threat as the list of farming activities requiring resource consent grows amid warnings it will expand further once the Government releases a new National Policy Statement for Fresh Water. Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers president Michael Salvesen says while regulation will differ to reflect regional environments, the list of activities requiring consent will only grow. “I think it’s pretty inevitable.” The greater regulation is being driven by Government and community concerns over water quality. In a statement last month Environment Minister David Parker promised new rules by 2020 to control the “excesses of some intensive land use practices. Our remaining wetlands and estuaries will be better protected. “We will drive good management practices on farms and in urban areas.” Environment Canterbury’s chief operating officer Nadiene Dommisse said central Government has adopted the good management practice guidelines her council compiled in conjunction with industry and to which all Canterbury farmers must adhere.

Her council response included requiring 3400 farmers who irrigate, farm in sensitive areas, intensively winter graze livestock above a certain area or have nitrogen losses over a threshold to have land use consent by 2025.

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A further 425 might require consent while 5000 farms are deemed permitted activities. Farmers who are part of an irrigation company are covered by the relevant consents held by the company. Dommisse said consented farmers must file 10-year farm environment plans that include a calculation of their nitrogen losses using Overseer, which cannot exceed average emissions between 2009 and 2013. Dairy farmers in the SelwynLake Ellesmere area are required by 2022 to reduce nitrogen losses to 30% below their 2009-2013 average emissions. Farm plans are independently

Show time audited within 12 month then every six months to four years depending on their audit grade. Those receiving a C or D audit grade would not be compliant and liable to action from ECan. A statement from ECan said of the 119-farm environment plans audited last year, 39% received an A grade and 55% a B to give a 94% pass rate. This season it expects 500 plans to be audited. The council has 22 different farm environment plan templates and Dommisse said plans required by processors or farm suppliers are credited to avoid excessive duplication. “What has definitely occurred in the last five years is we are starting to be aware of the impact

FOCUS: John Kirkpatrick of Hawke’s Bay competes in the open machine shearing event at the New Zealand Agricultural Show in Christchurch. Photo: David Alexander

of farming on water quality, landscape and biodiversity and the things farmers and food producers have to manage is more than they have had to manage in the past.” ECan said the quality of 22% of the region’s rivers is unacceptable, 36% are at risk and 23% acceptable. Environment Southland’s Vin Smith said its Land and Water Plan addresses issues peculiar to Southland such as controlling soil runoff from cultivated land on slopes over 20 degrees and water run off from intensive winter grazing blocks. “Fundamentally, we are all trying to achieve the same outcome and that is to maintain or improve water quality in our

streams, rivers and aquifers.” Regional councils are working through the implications of land use intensification and determining if the stock being farmed exceed the carrying capacity. Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers president Michael Salvesen said farmers have adopted an it-is-what-it-is approach to Environment Canterbury requiring about half the region’s farmers get land use consent. They realise farmers have to play their part. The fact ECan has calculated over 90% of those farmers are engaged in the process os an indication farmers accept change is needed, he said.

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WEATHER OVERVIEW WE HAVE rain on the way this week across both islands, which will be especially welcome in dry parts of the North Island. While the totals might not be high for everyone we do expect most regions to get wet weather. Unfortunately, some in the very north – around Auckland, Hokianga and Northland – might continue to be drier than normal and might miss out on some of the heaviest rain this week. In saying that this week looks positive, even if it is colder to begin with in some regions because of a southerly change sweeping nationwide. This weekend high pressure looks to return after a westerly cold front late this week and there are signs the final days of November will be dry.

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Temperature Colder than average in some places to kick off this week but remaining normal in the north. Later this week things warm up before a brief cool-down on Saturday. Mild again by Sunday.

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Southerly quarter winds kick off this week but turn westerly later in the week. Lighter winds this weekend as a large high rolls in from the west but Saturday might be windy from the southwest for a time.

Highlights/ Extremes Some areas of heavy rain over the next day or two with cold wind chills higher up. Some rain for dry parts of the North Island though dry areas north of Auckland might not get so much relief.

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For further information on the NZX PGI visit www.agrihq.co.nz/pgi Despite colder weather to kick off this week, and some in the south might actually be a little cooler than normal to begin with, rain is forecast across NZ followed by warmer, sunnier, weather later in the week or weekend. For many, pasture growth looks positive nationwide this week and next week too. Downpours are also forecast in some of the North Island’s driest regions, which will be helpful, but might not be enough to undo the drier than average soil for all.

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 19, 2018

How much land can your cows buy? Hugh Stringleman hugh.stringleman@globalhq.co.nz THE affordability of farm ownership for sharemilkers has taken a turn for the better and there might be elements of a buyers’ market, Federated Farmers sharemilkers chairman Richard McIntyre says. Figures from DairyNZ on the 2017-18 season, as graphed by James Allen of AgFirst Waikato, show the number of cows needed to buy a hectare of dairy land is just over 20. That has improved from 23 cows the previous season. For the Fonterra share requirement an intending farm buyer has to add the value of three more cows at the market price of $1600/cow. However, Fonterra does have contract supply and deferred share purchase schemes. The DairyNZ economics group used $38,000/ha or $40/kg milksolids production as the land value though the latest Real Estate

CHANGING: The affordability of farms for sharemilkers is moving from cow to land values, Federated Farmers sharemilkers chairman Richard McIntyre says.

Institute sale figures showed a drop of 18%, based on prices paid for 14 dairy farms sold nationwide during the September quarter. Among other economic

estimates for the past season was an average herd size for higherorder sharemilkers of 362 cows in milk producing 137,000kg MS. The 50:50 sharemilkers had

a good season for revenue with milk income at $3.22/kg and total revenue of $3.65, versus a breakeven estimate of $2.52. Cash operating surplus at $1.47/kg was 40c higher than the 2016-17 season and farm working expenses were $2.18, up 8c. From those numbers average operating profit was estimated at $880/ha but the upper quartile would have been $500-$600 more. According to DairyNZ surveys, higher-order sharemilkers have average assets (mainly cows) of $1 million and equity about $500,000. McIntyre welcomed the favourable key numbers for sharemilkers, who are now totally immersed in peak milk flows with the prospect of a third $3-plus revenue season forecast by the dairy companies. “All those numbers are good at present, especially for those sharemilkers who went through two $2 seasons recently. “But the affordability of dairy farms, to enable sharemilkers to take the huge step to farm ownership, as shown by the graph, has been actually more dependent on cow values.”

He pointed out that when the affordability index of cows required to buy land and shares was most favourable, in 2008 and 2012-14, cow prices were $2000$2500. “Those high values were never going to be sustainable so the present boost to affordability has been a result of the lower share prices and potentially an easing in land values.” McIntrye observed a stand-off in the farmland market with a large number of vendors, some of whom really need to sell, but with price expectations above what a smaller number of buyers is prepared to pay. “There is quite a bit of hesitancy out there because of the political landscape, uncertainty over the Horizons, Waikato and Southland regional plans and central government wanting to dictate nutrient management. “That casts doubts over the productive capability of land in the future. “As to whether this is a good time for sharemilkers to buy land, I would say there are always opportunities out there.” The years in which cows were worth more than $2000 were when the NZ dairy industry was expanding strongly, he said. “If we have reached peak cow and the national dairy herd can easily reproduce itself every year there won’t be the same demand for cows that caused the spikes in the past. “So, the affordability of farm ownership for sharemilkers is going to be more dependent on land values in the future. “Better quality cows will be traded and the poorer quality ones will find their home at the freezing works.” He thought the slaughter of cows from Mycoplasma bovis infected farms is not enough to move cow values, just facilitate the reprieve of some slightly lowerquality cows.

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 19, 2018

Fonterra too helpful to councils Hugh Stringleman hugh.stringleman@globalhq.co.nz THE ever-increasing compliance load on dairy farmers was forcibly questioned at the Fonterra annual meeting by Cambridge dairy farmer Judy Bryan. She alleged Fonterra accepts and facilitates regional councils’ demands for environmental actions that load costs on farmers. “We may be getting $6 something in milk price but look where a lot of that is going, on compliance. “We get emails about Fonterra’s partnership with regional councils and other groups but you need to get your facts straight beforehand. “Farmers get pushed into compliance and I think Fonterra is too complaisant, based on misinformation. “What are you going to do to look after the dollars in our pockets and make sure they are not wasted just because some farms are high-risk – most of our farms are not high-risk.” Chief executive Miles Hurrell said compliance goes hand-inhand with the requirements of customers, who send auditors to

New Zealand and even onto farms. He described these requirements as the licence to operate in a food industry. Former director Colin Armer questioned chairman John Monaghan on why the board decided to pay a 10c interim dividend after the first-half results were announced last March. Armer also called the portfolio review an asset sales process that will lead to a smaller Fonterra. Monaghan said the trading results from the second quarter indicated an earnings recovery in the second half but that didn’t occur. “As regards your second question, we are going back to basics and that is entirely appropriate. “At the same time we are going to be an innovative and entrepreneurial co-operative. “But we will be doing that in a capital-light manner.” Stuart King of Te Aroha asked for reasons why Fonterra Brands in NZ had such a bad year and lost more than $65 million by his estimate. Hurrell agreed the result was very disappointing though he disagreed with King’s estimate.

Much of the loss was caused by problems with a new distribution centre in Auckland that caused stock-outs for retailers of different products. The new Brands managing director Brett Henshaw will start in December along with new operations and marketing teams. Richard Booth, of Titoki, Northland, queried the China Farms investment value in the balance sheet using an historically high local milk price. Chief financial officer Marc Rivers said the valuation has two major elements, forward estimates of milk price and on-farm costs. The conclusion was no need for impairment at this time, to which the auditors agreed. China Farms is part of the portfolio review and a key element will be Fonterra’s ability to add more value to the milk production. Some progress has been made by selling milk to Hema Fresh stores but that so far accounted for only 11% of the production. Lindsay Blake, of Tirau, asked Hurrell about the accuracy of milk price forecasts and whether that process will be a distraction for him. Forecasts will be better through

RESTART: Fonterra is going back to basics and that is entirely appropriate, chairman John Monaghan says.

careful projections of upsides and downsides and a range of price though it is unfortunate the DIRA legislation requires Fonterra to come out with a single number in early December. There are ways of ensuring more realistic forecasting making increased use of technology, Hurrell said. A shareholder asked why Fonterra does not talk about its competitive advantage in dairy being the skills the competition

does not have and incorporate that into a strategy review. He believes they do not lie in consumer products. “We are required to get back within our debt-to-debt-plusequity ratio range and that does require the sale of some assets,” Monaghan replied. “No doubt we will tweak the strategy but we must retain our credit rating and we must do what we say we are going to do.”

Council ruminating on re-run rules Beech remit left stranded THE Fonterra Shareholders’ Council is working on the rules for the next election to fill the vacancy on the board that resulted from the incomplete 2018 director election. Council chairman Duncan Coull said there is a range of scenarios and potentially the second election will not be held until early next year. The constitution gives discretionary powers over the election procedure to the council and therefore the possibilities are quite wide-ranging, he said. In the meantime, the board can appoint an interim director but not be one of the three unsuccessful candidates – Ashley Waugh, Jamie Tuuta and John Nicholls. The election to fill three vacancies for farmer-directors returned two candidates with the required 50% approval from farmer-shareholders

who voted – one-term former director Leonie Guiney (2014-2017) and newcomer and retiring Zespri chairman Peter McBride. Guiney was the first successful self-nominated candidate since that option was introduced three years ago, reportedly receiving a healthy majority of farmers’ votes. Since the result, speculation among farmers over the rerun possibilities includes a requirement for the independent selection panel headed by Dame Alison Patterson to put forward one assessed and nominated candidate, followed by a selfnomination option. Having been rejected once, probably as a backlash from the poor financial performance of Fonterra in 2017-18, Waugh is not expected to put himself through the selection process again.

Farmers also expect the council will have to open the door for new candidates, both through the preferred nomination and selfnomination routes. Coull said comment from farmers following the publication of the independent assessment of Fonterra’s performance since inception (2001) has been a mix of disappointment, thanks and relief. “They have thanked the council for commissioning the work, said the results weren’t as bad as expected and suggested that it provided a strong foundation on which to build.” Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell certainly picked up the latter opinion in his address to the annual meeting. He said 6% average annual return on capital for shareholders is not good enough and he aims to do better.

FONTERRA is discussing flexibility in the share structure to better suit young farmers and to help with farm succession, director Brent Goldsack told the annual meeting. “We have held over 100 small meetings with shareholders to understand what they want and hear their suggestions,” he said. While Marlborough shareholder Murray Beech was to be commended for bringing forward another structural proposal, the board and the Shareholders’ Council were unanimous in rejecting his resolution. If adopted, it would again expose the co-operative to redemption risk, reduce the

earnings available for dividends and put its credit rating at risk. “It would require remaining shareholders to fund those leaving the co-op. “It would also be inconsistent with the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act. “The proposal has some economically unsound elements and some that are illegal. “A return to a nominal share value doesn’t reflect the capital that we as shareholders have contributed and those who have gone before us. “This proposal at this time would be an unnecessary distraction.” The resolution got a 12% yes vote.

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Wool prices are still falling Alan Williams alan.williams@globalhq.co.nz

BID: John Robinson of Segard Masurel bids in the South Island Wool Broker’s Association live wool auction at the New Zealand Agricultural Show.

crossbred wool dominating both numbers. Despite the price falls about $8m of wool was sold over the four-hour programme with the live auction giving the public gallery a good display of how the market works. The outlook for Merino and mid-micron wools remains good, Burridge said. Since prices began their upward path about three years ago the indications have been market growth is demand driven, rather than speculative. “The evidence is that world production is below demand levels.” The story for crossbred wool is

different, with fashion changes in the crucial Chinese market leading to limited demand and very little new business being written. A worry is that prices are as low as they are with the bulk of North Island wool starting to come to the market in the three to four weeks, he said. Christchurch sale details from PGG Wrightson (all in micron number, price per kg/clean): Full wool (good to average colour) 25 micron, $12.73, down 47c; 26, $10.60, down 30c; 27, $9.89, down 60c; 28, $8.25, down 22c; 29, $7.82, down 40c; 30, $7.35, down 25c; 31, $4.50, down 10c; 32, $4.30, down 50c; 33, $3.66, down 44c, 34, $3.15,

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down 56c; 35, $2.97, down 44c; 36, $3, down 40c; 37, $2.95, down 40c; 38, $2.98, down 40c; 39, $2.98, down 40c. Crossbred second shear: 33 micron, 3-to-4 inches, $3.35, down 43c; 2-to-3 inches, $3.20, down 11c; 35, 3-to-4 inches, $2.97, down 30c; 2-to-3 inches, $2.97, down 26c; 37, 3-to-4 inches, $2.95, down 42c; 2-to-3 inches, $3, down 26c; 39, 3-to-5 inches, $2.95, down 42c; 3-to-4 inches, $2.95, down 38c; 2-to-3 inches, $3, down 26c. Merino fleece, best/good topmaking: 16 micron, $27.20, down $3.30; 17, $26.50, down $3.15; 18, $24.30, down $2.72; 19, $24.20, down 60c; 20, $23.00, down 40c; 21, $21.30, down $1.46;

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22, $20.32, down $1.30. CP WOOL sales included: Benmore Graziers, 37.6 micron, Perendale, $3.03; Orari Gorge, 38.9 micron, second shear, $2.93; Berryman, crossbred hogget, 31.2 micron, $3.95; Willesden Farms, crossbred, 32.7 micron, $3.48; F and A Munro, crossbred hogget, 32.5 micron, $3.65; G and R Wilson, Corriedale hogget, 25.8 micron, $10.62; Longslip Station, Merino hogget, 16.9 micron, $26.16; Longslip, Merino hogget, 17.6 micron, $25.27; Longslip, Merino, 16.9 micron, $27.93; Mt Campbell Station, Merino hogget, 16.8 micron, $27.54; Barcaldine Partnership, Merino, 16 micron, $25.74.

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WOOL prices fell sharply again, dampening the spectacle of the third annual live auction at the Agricultural Show in Christchurch on Thursday. The crossbred market heads towards Christmas with a lot of concern about the international wool textile sector after earlier price falls in the North Island, PGG Wrightson’s South Island sales manager Dave Burridge said. CP Wool auctioneer Roger Fuller didn’t want to sound too pessimistic but said the trend is quite concerning. “Prices are extremely disappointing for farmers.” Fine wools and mid-micron wools extended their losses from the previous Christchurch sale three weeks earlier but at least those prices remain at historically very good levels and Merino wool was firm on the Australian sale a day earlier. Full fleece crossbred wool (31 to 35 micron) was up to 5% lower and stronger wools were up to 9% lower with crossbred secondshear 4% to 7% cheaper. Mid-micron (25 to 30) were 3% to 6% cheaper with the most stylish lines most affected. Merino wools were 4% to 6% down with the under 17.5 micron levels most affected. That was the final sale of the season of significant fine wool volumes, Burridge said, and most Merino wool went through the market earlier to achieve the peak prices. Most of the fine wool now is mainly hogget and some wether fleece. Fuller estimated up to 70% of the Merino fleece had the benefit of the higher prices but even the current levels remain very good. A total of 8400 bales was offered with a high pass-in rate of 22%,

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 19, 2018

Farmers react to Fonterra AGM Before the Fonterra election and annual meeting Farmers Weekly asked farmers what they expected from the co-op after its leadership changes. This week we went back to those farmers to ask their views on what has happened since. STUART ABERCROMBIE Fonterra shareholders showed when voting for directors that actions speak louder than words, Waipu, Northland, dairy farmer Stuart Abercrombie says. “Nothing against previous directors as people or their skills but the voters showed they were not happy with what happened last financial year. “Farmers lost confidence in what the directors did or didn’t do and the election results showed that.” Abercrombie isn’t happy another election is now required and somewhat disappointed the apparently well-qualified and potentially valuable Maori farming leader Jamie Tuuta missed out. “I think it also showed that the whole election process wasn’t as open and transparent as farmers would want it to be. “The idea of the selection panel, it seems to me, is to get candidates who will add skills in areas we are lacking. “We get sent profiles of candidates in their own words but no results of the skills assessments or psychological testing that the independent selection panel must have carried out.” Abercrombie said the Fonterra Shareholders’ Council annual report and the Value Creation report are indicators the council isn’t getting enough handle on company affairs to make sound comments to farmers and feedback to directors. New chief executive Miles Hurrell seems confident in his ability to deliver the debt and operating cost reductions along with the 25-35c/share earnings prediction. “But in cutting debt and expenses he must have in mind the strategy of Fonterra and not just throw assets into a fire sale.” NEIL BROWN Ashburton dairy farmer Neil Brown is happy Fonterra’s leaders are making moves to look after shareholders. Before the co-operative’s annual meeting Brown said his number one priority for new chairman John Monaghan and chief executive Miles Hurrell was to return the company to profitability and deliver shareholders and suppliers accountability.

Stuart Abercrombie The portfolio review to be commissioned from Goldman Sachs is a great start. “The $800 million debt reduction is an encouraging move to return to profitability and as I had said, Beingmate clearly hasn’t performed since day one so due diligence on that will show us what hasn’t happened as it was meant to happen and the same for China Farms.” Brown advocated for board transparency and accountability. “That has been assured and there looks to be a new tack on incentives. They are now looking at the carrot rather than the stick. “As far as I am concerned these moves tick a few boxes for me.” Brown expressed concern regarding the 6% shareholder return in both dividends and share price. “That’s very poor and it’s never been higher since inception in 2001. “Value-add really does need looking at and the commitments that have been indicated in that direction are good inroads to improving overall performance results.” Brown is concerned about the director election and the cost of another election to fill the vacant board seat. “I have heard a figure of $1m for another election. If that’s the case then I think the election process needs to be reviewed so as farmers we can get the directors we want and save this additional expense.” STUART KING Hauraki farmer Stuart King, who attended Fonterra’s annual meeting, left it feeling the spotlight now needs to be turned on the Fonterra Shareholders Council, calling on the council to take responsibility for the muddled outcome to the cooperative’s director elections. “When the chairman of the shareholders council was asked about the election failure he put it back onto shareholders. I think he was suggesting the council was not responsible for such a non-event. If they are not going to take responsibility, then why have them?” He maintained it is time to challenge the council’s reason for being and believes it is becoming an impediment to farmer interaction with the co-operative. “I felt the council’s report on Fonterra was wishy-washy and if the council has no teeth what is the point of having it?” The election outcome was an inevitable result of three years’

Neil Brown of farmers feeling they had been spoken at, not to, by their cooperative with little engagement in what they want to have come from their business. “People like me feel we want to support that initiative as much as we can. But up to this stage we have felt excluded from the business. But everything I have seen since the new chairman started is reason for hope.” GEOFF MCLENNAN Geoff McLennan still wants assurance Fonterra’s culture has changed, which he believes is the root cause of the co-operative’s financial problems. The Otago dairy farmer and Fonterra shareholder supported previously announced plans by the board and managers to

Stuart King address its declining financial performance but said shareholders still need answers on how poor investment decisions were made. They want assurance the culture at management and board level has changed so poor-performing investments such as China Farms and Beingmate will not be repeated. Much of the board’s plans to address its problems were announced before the annual meeting and McLennan says little new emerged. He views the election of Leonie Guiney and failure of incumbent director Ashley Waugh as a shareholder backlash against the direction the co-operative was taking. McLennan welcomed the report

Geoff McLennan by the Fonterra Shareholder’s Council that delivered a sobering financial analysis, saying it unearthed what many shareholders feared and by not holding back the council proved it is more than a rubber-stamping body. “The Shareholders’ Council has been under a fair bit of comment that they are trying to get on the board by sanctioning board and management decisions rather than articulating what shareholders want them to do.” McLennan hopes Fonterra’s new leadership will act quickly on its plans saying the co-operative’s poor financial performance is eroding share value and contributing to weaker land prices.

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 19, 2018

Death of disease still the aim Annette Scott annette.scott@globalhq.co.nz THE Mycoplasma bovis response is focused squarely on phased eradication despite rumours to the contrary, Primary Industries Ministry M bovis response director Geoff Gwyn says. “There’s some belief out there that MPI is preparing for longterm management – that is totally not the case at all. “Many farmers are going through a challenging time with the M bovis outbreak and, unfortunately, their stress and anxiety is being compounded by some misinformation.” Gwyn assures farmers the Government and industry partners remain highly committed to eradicating the cattle disease and early results from nationwide bulk milk testing indicate eradication is possible. While he expects a further 20 or more properties will be infected in the next couple of months, that is not cause to be alarmed. “We currently have 56 restricted properties, that includes a subset of 34 infected properties, and we have always been clear that the vast majority of restricted properties will become infected properties so over the coming months that number will grow. “But we expect that because it’s very unlikely a restricted property won’t go to infected property so I’d expect, as testing progresses and disease status is determined, that difference of 22 will raise the number of infected properties over the next month or two.” Gwyn said the nature of phased eradication means MPI is working closely with affected farmers to cull infected cattle at a time that suits them. “This means that in the vast majority of situations we will allow farmers to milk through the milking season or bring cattle to required weight before processing. “There will be times when this is not possible for whatever reason, maybe if there’s animal welfare concerns and we are removing all trace animals to remove all risk.” Gwyn quashed myth that M bovis has been in New Zealand since 2004. “All of the available research as well as data collated during onfarm investigations indicate that M bovis is likely to have arrived in

MYTHBUSTER: Mycoplasma bovis eradication is still on track, its been here since 2015 and there is only one strain, Primary Industries Minister response director Geoff Gwyn says.

NZ in late 2015 to early 2016.” Investigations are continuing but two pieces of evidence support that belief. They include comparing the mutations in the M bovis DNA from infected properties and sequencing that backwards, based on its mutation rate, Gene sequencing the bacteria from different farms to compare genetic fingerprints shows there’s only one strain. MPI is running a series of nationwide meetings with affected farmers. The meetings are focused on farmers providing the managers from the newly established M bovis Directorate and industry partners with feedback and suggested solutions on actions taken as part of the phased eradication response. Gwyn said the meetings are

private so directly affected farmers can have free and frank conversations with key decisionmakers on the M bovis response. Two meetings in Ashburton last week attracted 25 farmers from across Canterbury. Both meetings raised similar topics and questions with communication and actions taken on individual cases top of the list. More general questions around processes, compensation eligibility and the challenge of replacing like-for-like were among farmer concerns. Gwyn said farmers who attended the meetings shared stories about their personal experiences dealing with M bovis and the response. “It’s clear that many have experienced extremely difficult times and it’s very useful to hear their stories as we work to improve

the experience for farmers in the ongoing response. “It’s an opportunity, too, for farmers to directly ask questions of the right people and get their answers. “We have had some really good ideas come out of meetings so far, some initiatives we can implement quite easily and quickly, others need more exploring and testing to see where we may be able to take them.” There was opportunity to ask a veterinary epidemiologist technical questions and the compensation team was also represented. Other questions raised were mainly around processes and reasoning behind various decisions. Suggestions included setting out a plan for 12 months ahead so response activities can be

factored into farming activities, field staff giving farmers a written receipt to confirm what action has been taken on their farm and setting up an online portal for farmers to provide access to all the information held about their farm. “Certainly, we are taking away everything and while I can’t promise we can action them all we will consider them all,” Gwyn said. Meetings have been held in Hamilton and Ashburton with Invercargill and Oamaru meetings scheduled for later this month.

MORE: A video of M bovis response intelligence manager Alix Barclay explains how testing for the disease in infected cattle is done. It can be viewed at https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=upZMEQ2Ca8

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10 FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 19, 2018

Shot in the arm for rural health Neal Wallace neal.wallace@globalhq.co.nz TENTATIVE steps have been taken to address a shortage of health professionals in rural areas by improving training and increasing the proportion of general practitioner training places for rural students. Included in Thursday’s Government announcement was the rejection of two proposals to establish schools of rural medicine by Waikato University and a joint proposal from Otago and Auckland Universities. Rural General Practice Network chief executive Dalton Kelly welcomes the Government’s recognition of what he calls a crisis in the delivery of health care in rural areas. “In particular we welcome the Government’s acknowledgment that this is about the whole rural health workforce and that a multidisciplinary approach is needed. “We need more doctors, nurses, midwives and physiotherapists in rural New Zealand and now we need to quickly develop a plan to deliver this.” Kelly says a quarter of the country’s 200 rural health practices have vacancies for doctors, nurses and other health professionals but half the country’s GPs intend retiring within a decade. It is a similar scenario for rural nurses with many nearing retirement. “This retirement wave which NZ is facing will inconvenience urban communities where there is a choice of health providers. “In rural NZ, however, this

will result in a healthcare crisis of significant scale if it is not addressed now.” The Government initiatives are similar to the National Interprofessional School of Rural Health proposal by Otago and Auckland Universities, the College of General Practitioners, the network and Auckland University of Technology. It establishes a nationwide network where rural health professionals use virtual campuses to extend teaching of rural medical staff and for the research of health issues, a framework that has helped retain and recruit staff in rural Australia.

It will create a community of health professional teachers and researchers in rural areas. Dr Garry Nixon Otago University The initiative still has to be signed off by the Government and a spokesman for Health Minister David Clark said the announcement was not related to that earlier proposal and should not be seen as an an endorsement. “Today’s statement does not relate to the National Interprofessional School of Rural Health initiative. It should not be seen as any sort of comment one way or the other on that.” Clark also announced changes to the funding of training for GPs

so a greater proportion of training places go to rural trainees. He also proposes greater investment in professional development for rural primary health care nurses and midwives, extending rural professional education programmes and improving the use of technology for professional rural support. Clark said these initiatives have proved successful in Australia but he has instructed the Health Ministry to look at longer term solutions. “By itself, just training more undergraduate doctors is not the answer. We need a more comprehensive approach to attract, support and sustain the health professionals that care for rural people, he said. Otago University associate rural dean Dr Garry Nixon said the National Interprofessional School of Rural Health proposal was based around training nodes in rural towns integrated with local health services. “Sharing human, physical and other resources will permit these institutions to educate students and undertake research in rural communities in ways currently not possible. “It will create a community of health professional teachers and researchers in rural areas,” he says. There are three proven ways to encourage health professionals to work in rural areas: select students with a rural background, provide students with high-quality experience in rural practices during their undergraduate years or provide specific post-graduate training dedicated to rural practice.

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BOOST: More doctors, nurses, midwives and physiotherapists are needed in rural areas, Rural General Practice Network chief executive Dalton Kelly says.

“This initiative supports all of that,” he says. Nixon says health professionals often reach a career stage where they want to move to another area of practice or advance their career but to do so means further education. This proposal provides that training and opportunity. “It is important university medical schools come up with ideas and evidence-based solutions from overseas and this is what this is all about.” Nixon said it will potentially solve a shortage of health professionals such as doctors, nurses, chemists, physiotherapists and mental health workers. Kelly said the crisis is being plugged by recruiting doctors from overseas and about 14 a month are being introduced to life in rural NZ.

But importing health professionals is not a permanent solution so NZ needs to grow its own supply or retain those already there. “In particular, we want to see the training of a range of health professionals taking place inside rural communities so that students form relationships, become a part of the local community and experience everything that rural life has to offer. “Embedding students, academics and rural health research programmes inside rural communities will see more of the health workforce choose to stay in rural NZ. It will better support and encourage rural kids seeing a viable pathway to a career in medicine and health within their own communities.”

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 19, 2018

US-China trade war peace unlikely soon Nigel Stirling nigel.g.stirling@gmail.com TRADE-WATCHERS are weighing up what impact the losses by the Republican Party in the recent mid-term elections in the United States will have on President Donald Trump’s trade policies during the remaining two years of his presidency. While he has had limited wins with his domestic policy agenda since being elected two years ago Trump has been a one-man wrecking ball when it comes to trade. On just his third day in office he withdrew the US from the Trans Pacific Partnership before hitting his stride this year with tariffs on steel and aluminium imports and a big chunk of US imports from China. He also threatened to pull out of both the North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta) and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) before renegotiating the former and continuing to block judicial appointments to the latter, which, he says, is biased against the US. A former top US trade official and now Washington DC consultant whose clients include Fonterra and Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Craig Thorn of DTB Associates, said till now Trump has used authority delegated to the president by Congress to ram through much of his trade agenda.

to China and Japan respectively could force Trump to abandon tit-for-tat tariffs and seek new deals with both China and Japan. Otherwise, Petersen said, it is hard to see the US reversing its increasingly protectionist trade policies and the recent midterm election results might even undo some of the limited progress made in freeing up trade with other countries. In particular, Democrats might seize the chance to score points against Trump and block his recent trade deal with Mexico and Canada, which would replace Nafta but first needs to be approved by Congress. That would be a negative for the NZ dairy and wine industries, which had cheered provisions in the deal reining in Canadian milk subsidies and restrictions on imported wine sales.

BATTLE: China is clearly digging in for a long trade war with the United States, agricultural trade envoy Mike Petersen says after a recent trip to China.

We are at a point where pretty much the entire US political establishment is sour on China. Craig Thorn DTB Associates Thorn was surprised normally pro-trade Republicans did not make a more serious attempt to pass legislation to curb the president’s authority to act unilaterally when it comes to trade but with the Democrats back in control of the House of Representatives after the recent mid-terms that is now more likely. However, while Congress will probably act to stop Trump should he move to withdraw the US from Nafta or the WTO it is unlikely it will do much to stand in the way of his escalation of the trade war with China. “We are at a point where pretty much the entire US political establishment is sour on China.” In the meantime, US tariffs on US$200b of Chinese imports are due to rise from 10% to an eye-watering 25% on January 1, with Trump threatening to hit the remaining US$250 billion imported annually from China if a peace agreement cannot be reached. “I am afraid we are going to have to go through some more pain before people come to their senses on that issue.” NZ-US Council chairman Leon Grice agrees and says his contact with US businesses over the past year tells the same story – increasing frustration for US companies in China facing competition from heavily subsidised local rivals and theft of intellectual property. Grice said with corporate America agreed on the need to curb Chinese mercantilism, politicians are hardly in a position to rein in Trump’s tit-for-tat tariffs. However, the Government’s agricultural trade envoy Mike Petersen sees a back-down looming for Trump on China. He says China’s retaliation with tariffs of its own against US farmers must soon bite and eat into Trump’s popularity in states that had till now been strong supporters of the president. Recently returned from China, Petersen said it is clear the country is digging in for a long trade war with the US. It has shut off its imports from the US of soybeans used as animal feed and instead is sourcing them from Latin American countries and building stockpiles. Further pressure could come on Trump from his rural supporters later this year when the TPP enters into force and cuts tariffs for US rivals in the key Japanese beef market. It is possible a dive in US exports of soy and beef

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P kicking out dope in the provinces Richard Rennie richard.rennie@globalhq.co.nz

CHANGE LAW: Farmer Willy Leferink suggests making gangs illegal to help reduce the drug problem.

RURAL New Zealand is playing host to a wave of methamphetamine (P) lab production and consumption that has knocked cannabis off its pedestal as the recreational drug of choice in the provinces. Research by Massey University associate professor Chris Wilkins has highlighted that contrary to popular belief it is rural New Zealand, not large metropolitan centres, where P’s availability has resoundingly surged. His research work has revealed small towns and rural areas where gang influence predominates are targeted specifically for P use to maximise gang

drug revenue. Northland, Hawke’s Bay, Waikato, Gisborne, Southland and West Coast are areas that stand out in the online survey his work was based on that received 6300 respondents. “Northland was a particular stand-out region where 65% of respondents described P as easy to obtain.” Southland might surprise some for respondents reporting the drug’s ease of availability there but it fits with the profile of a region at risk. “The predictors for P production are small towns that are distant from large cities, relatively isolated and with a gang influence. “There are a lot of reasons for wanting to go to these places.” Wilkins is heartened his research is supported by anecdotal feedback from people in those areas who assure him the drug is proving increasingly easy to get hold of. “They tell me stories about how a gang establishes and convinces people to stop cultivating cannabis and start on P. “As gangs like the Headhunters move further south it makes sense to them to locate P labs in rural areas.” The idyllic image of small rural towns was often far from the reality, with high unemployment and lack of opportunities pushing people toward drug use. Wilkins said his research will contradict what some government departments feel about drug use being predominately a big city issue. In Australia more research has been done on drug use specifically by rural workers and farmers. It is often driven by stress, loneliness and long work hours. “But we really don’t know the level of use among farm workers here, we don’t have the data to understand it at that level here, it is very much an out-of-sight-out-of-mind issue here and we need more research to be done.” Willy Leferink of the Federated Farmers farm owners section said he had only ever had one staff member he suspected was on P. However, it is one aspect he keeps in the back of his mind when assessing staff and he is confident it was not an issue among his employees. “But there is a strong tension on one side between employment law and on the other side about staff behaviour, whether it is around alcohol or other drugs. Do you enter their privacy to determine what they are or are not doing?” P is a problematic drug in that it is not only highly addictive but it does not hang around in the system, making detection tougher. Leferink believed the risks of P are greater than many drugs, given its addictive nature and the chemicals are relatively easily available. “One solution could be also to make gangs illegal.” Shifting priorities among rural police can also make controlling P more difficult, as limited manpower has patrols capable of covering only so much of the region and only certain areas of infringement. He is thankful for the 90-day allowance that means a staff member can be dismissed within that time if they are not proving suited to the job, removing any issues around trying to test or assess them. “But after that it can be very difficult to work through a dismissal. The law makes it hard to get rid of them.” He also wants to see more education suitable for school leavers who might not be university or polytech material. “They may not be suited to those places but they may still be intelligent but run the risk they will fall in with the wrong crowd.” Wilkins hopes to get more funding for his research to drill down further into the behaviour and motivations of drug users in rural and small towns. “The people living in these areas want to get help with this but they need the data to prove their case to health authorities.”

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 19, 2018

Water scheme lives on Annette Scott annette.scott@globalhq.co.nz DESPITE falling short on delivering water it’s not all doom and gloom for North Canterbury’s Hurunui Water Project, chief executive Chris Pile says. The proposed HWP irrigation scheme fell short on farmer uptake, receiving applications for just 5200 hectares when it closed its water rights offer in September. Shareholders had earlier indicated demand to irrigate up to 17,500ha and on that basis the HWP scheme was designed using on-plains storage. Given the shortfall the scheme will no longer proceed but neighbouring Amuri Irrigation Company (AIC) has come to the rescue, at least for some farmers. AIC made an offer to purchase the resource consents held by HWP and shareholders at a special meeting have unanimously voted to accept the offer. Pile said the unanimous support shown by shareholders is pleasing. “I’m not disappointed, this is an outcome that creates opportunity that HWP doesn’t have on its own. “At the end of the day it’s about the best mechanism that can get water to farmers and that’s the mechanism that HWP didn’t get,” he said. While both HWP and AIC are working with urgency to complete the work required to complete the consent transfer process, Pile said the majority of the work is now happening on the Amuri side of the fence. HWP’s proposed scheme was to take in 21,000ha. “If we had got the necessary uptake it would have been a viable scheme but the lower uptake makes the Amuri proposal viable with the combination of HWP and AIC consents.” The HWP scheme was to receive Crown Irrigation funding but the Government pulled the plug on that scheme in April this year and that’s contributed to leaving HWP high and dry. AIC irrigates 28,000ha of land in the Amuri Basin taking water from both the Hurunui and Waiau Rivers. In October last year the company commissioned an $87m pipe upgrade from its open canal network. AIC chief executive Andrew

DENIED: The HWP scheme was to receive Crown Irrigation funding but the Government pulled the plug on that scheme in April this year.

Barton said the company recognised the strong desire for irrigation to be delivered to farmers south of the Hurunui River, an area that has suffered from the impacts of drought over recent years. He said AIC had two key points of differences from HWP. “We will do a smaller stage one, 21,000ha in one hit is challenging, and being able to deliver water more cheaply without storage infrastructure costs we expect will attract higher uptake for more reliable water.” AIC will utilise existing infrastructure and the pipeline upgrade and as well it has several schemes in its portfolio allowing it to play a bit of robbing Peter to pay Paul. “If we can pump into the (Hurunui-fed) Balmoral scheme that will free up water that can be used from the Hurunui and use Waiau water to free up Hurunui water.

“It’s all dependent on the consent transfer but if we can use it all then we save on the expense of water storage. “That was a factor in the cost of their (HWP) scheme and a factor in their end result.” Barton said it came down to lowering costs. “If we can’t operate it cheaper we won’t make it either but with the smaller scheme and utilising water without storage we are saving costs.” A stage two could look at expanding into the Scargill Valley if consents can be obtained. While he’s hopeful the consent transfer process can be completed by the end of the year, he’s realistic. “All we want for Christmas… but realistically it will probably be in the first quarter of next year.” Once finalised AIC will engage with farmers in the area to reassess their appetite for

irrigation at the lower price while working to the same operating schedule as HWP proposed – October 2021.

I’m not disappointed, this is an outcome that creates opportunity that HWP doesn’t have on its own. Chris Pile Hurunui Water project Barton said AIC has been working with HWP for some time as it proposed to take water north of the Hurunui River through AIC’s intake. “So we have been engaged with HWP and we are shareholders, we understand their proposal and the challenges they faced.”

HWP has a long history going back 15 years with an ambitious, but controversial, plan for large scale irrigation based on a dam on the Hurunui. It was progressively revised over the years to irrigate up to 21,000ha from a storage pond fed by high-flow Hurunui water. Amuri goes back to the 1950s when a group of 68 Amuri Federated Farmers signed a petition to the Minister of Works asking for an irrigation survey in their district, which was carried out in 1952. It wasn’t until 1973 that Government irrigation policy allowed the scheme to move from paper onto the ground. When irrigation was first mooted it was seen as an insurance tool against extreme weather but it’s now used as a management tool by its 131 shareholders to ensure maximum efficiency of land and pasture.

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Pioneer investigates patchy maize crops Richard Rennie richard.rennie@globalhq.co.nz PIONEER has launched an investigation into the causes behind some poorly germinating hybrid maize crops discovered by growers this spring. Growers have reported patchy growth alongside perfectly healthy emerging seedlings, with little to indicate the cause. Raewyn Densley heads up the team investigating the variation in germination that has been discovered across Northland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty in assorted hybrid varieties supplied by the seed company. In affected crops the seed has germinated, put out a root and a small shoot but not emerged above the soil surface. “At this stage there is not a lot we cannot say because we simply do not know all the answers yet. But what has just come to light is that within the crop there are some paddocks that are fine, some that are affected by patchy germination.” Early investigations indicate the

issue is in chemical treatments used on the seeds, rather than the seeds themselves. “Aside from a small portion of seeds that are not treated at all and sold to organic growers, almost all seeds in New Zealand are treated. “It depends on the growing conditions what they are treated with. “Growers with no insect issues may use only a fungicide while some may also incorporate an insecticide and in some cases a bird repellent too.” She said in 30 years of marketing maize seed in NZ this is the first time the company has experienced an emergence issue with seed. “Not all the hybrids have been affected and some areas have more issues than others. “Each hybrid is genetically different so not all hybrids will be equally affected by the problem.” Densley said the issue is only now becoming more apparent as earlier maize crops start to emerge and the gaps in seed germination become obvious.

The company runs a replacement policy for growers who have experienced problems with crop germination and every year a small proportion require resowing. But she said the problem became apparent when a higher than usual proportion of growers started reporting emergence problems in the past two weeks. “In terms of having to resow, every situation will be different. We are encouraging all our growers who notice problems to contact our team and we will work with them to decide on the best course of action.” The seed treatment uses two off-label (not fomally approved) products. However, there are no conditions around the products’ off-label use and such application is not uncommon for agrichemicals. As the company gathers more data Densley hopes it will better determine a pattern to the problems experienced. Several contractors said they had issues with some clients experiencing the problems

MYSTERY: It is not clear why some maize crops are experiencing patchy germination.

reported and are working with Pioneer to determine the cause. One Waikato report has been of a grower having 45ha of crop lost and another losing almost half of a 60ha plot. Brook Nettleton of Waikato based BlueGrass contracting said he has the odd

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Kiwi makes no-meat mince Neal Wallace neal.wallace@globalhq.co.nz GRANT and Sherie Howie’s Fishers Meats small goods meat company doesn’t have a laboratory or a multi-million-dollar research budget. When quizzed by their vegan daughter why they didn’t produce food she could eat they acknowledged her concerns had merit but had to improvise because they didn’t have a lab or dedicated food science department to develop a meatfree substitute. Instead they headed into kitchens at their Dunedin factory and home and after four months of trial and error their subsidiary, the Craft Meat Company, released a plant-based no-meat mince. The Craft Meat Company sits alongside the 99-year-old Fishers Meats, which the Howies bought in May. Howie said development was hastened by not requiring board approval, scientists refining formulas, extensive market testing or tasting panels. Instead they did some searching on the internet, shortlisted ingredients to provide protein, flavour and fat and set about cooking and tasting various mixes.

there was spare production capacity and he believed NZ would soon see the rapid growth experienced overseas of plantbased protein. Howie is now looking to develop recipes for plant-based protein sausages and is confident he has

developed an edible non-animal sausage skin. In using the no-meat mince name, Howie says he is being honest and not confusing. “I don’t want to deceive consumers or make claims about anything that cannot be substantiated.”

Ruralco to pay a bonus CONSUMER CHOICE: Grant Howie, the owner of Dunedin meat small goods maker Fishers Meats, has branched out in to plant based alternative meat proteins.

Finalising the flavour was the greatest challenge because it needed to be savoury, which is provided by a mix of tomato, mushrooms and almonds. They tested other plant-protein products and found them to be highly processed. They focused on keeping their product simple, made from easily recognisable ingredients and not developed in a laboratory, which he describes as the Silicon Valley approach. “Consumers don’t want food made in a lab.” No-meat mince is a carrier for flavours and ingredients in dishes such as chilli, meatballs,

lasagne and shepherd’s pie. Their target market is flexitarians, consumers looking for an alternative so they can reduce their meat consumption Weeks after launch, no meat mince is now sold in the butchery departments of 170 supermarkets throughout NZ, recognition that consumers want choice and a meat alternative, plant-based protein, he says. The 350 gram packs sell for $7.99. Howie has previously worked in food sector sales and marketing, most recently as sales manager for Silver Fern Farms since 2008. When he bought the business

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more than double the previous year’s result. Ruralco increased market share during the year, both through rural trading outlets and the card supplier network that now has national coverage. It has invested in technology to make the business more efficient and all business units achieved revenue growth. Governance changes have also been made with two independent directors now working alongside elected farmer directors. There are six candidates for two elected-director positions at the annual meeting in Ashburton on November 20.

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Farms sell on lower interest Alan Williams alan.williams@globalhq.co.nz FEWER BUYERS: Waikato dairy farms are selling but there is less competition for them, Bayleys country manager Mark Dawe says.

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B+LNZ wants names, remits for meeting BEEF+ Lamb New Zealand is seeking nominations for two director roles and one position on its directors’ independent remuneration committee. Directors Kirsten Bryant (Western North Island) and Bill Wright (Central South Island) and DIRC member David Nelson will be retiring by rotation. They are permitted to seek re-election. Wright and Nelson said they will seek re-election while Bryant has indicated she will not. B+LNZ is also inviting remits for its annual meeting. “The strength of an organisation like B+LNZ is based on participation and engagement at all levels so I really encourage farmers to put up their hand to be nominated and vote in the director elections.” chairman Andrew Morrison said. All nominations and remits must be made on official forms and be received by the returning officer by 5pm on Friday December 14.

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Westland back to normal quickly Annette Scott annette.scott@globalhq.co.nz WHAT looked like being a few days of disruption for Westland Milk in the wake of the deluge that flooded the South Island’s West Coast has sprung a pleasant surprise. Westland Milk Products and its farmer suppliers were bracing for several days of disruption last week and the one before but the great work of road and rail contractors pleasantly surprised them. “It was looking like being a few days before some roads and highways would be back up and running but pretty much it was all go again within 24 hours, which was good news,” Federated Farmers West Coast dairy chairman Stu Bland said. Bland, who farms in the Grey Valley, said the biggest issue was access with a number of major road closures. “The word was it would not be happening until Monday but most were open again by the end of Saturday so great job done to the contractors and to Westland who kept everyone well informed on what was going on.”

WET: The downpour caused some problems at Westland’s Hokitika plant.

One more day and we would have been dumping milk. Graham Berry Further down in south Westland Graham Berry said 300mm of rain is a good dump but it’s nothing to get 500mm in 48 hours. “It’s the joys of where we live here but we were quite lucky really with being on every day collection. We missed just the one day and had enough storage to carry that through. “One more day and we would have been dumping milk. “So, a big well done to roading crews and to the company (Westland), who got things back up and running very quickly.” While access wasn’t an issue for West Coast sharemilkers’ Federated Farmers sharemilkers section chairman Andrew Stewart, farming near the headwaters of the Taramakau River, the storm left him with some flood protection maintenance work. “We were a few hours late getting collected but once the rain stopped the water subsided pretty quickly. “We do have some repair work to be done on our flood protection areas due to flooding in the headwaters of the river and we’re waiting on contractors to do that but that’s about the worst for us.” Westland chief executive Tony Brendish said Westland Milk was back to business as usual within 24 hours. “We are completely back to normal and have been since Saturday morning (November 17). “We did not have to cease processing and were able to resolve collection, storage and product transport challenges through our contingency plans for such events.” All access to cut-off farms was restored by Saturday morning or earlier. Brendish said Westland has business continuity plans for such events and was quickly able to put them into place, which largely involved calling in extra road transport resources to use the alternative route over Lewis Pass to Canterbury. “We are pleased to note that Kiwi Rail and the road transport people pulled out all the stops with rail through Arthurs Pass restored on Saturday night and the Arthurs Pass road now open also.” The most immediate impacts for farmers were road closures preventing tankers getting to shareholders in south Westland, plus a few in the Lake Brunner and Lake Haupiri areas. “Fortunately, the roading authorities were able to restore access comparatively quickly.” Westland also had surface flooding at its Hokitika factory. “This presented us with a lot of mopping up to do, however, production was unaffected and our staff responded diligently to have everything back to normal very quickly,” Brendish said.

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Rare opportunity for Fonterra FONTERRA has a rare opportunity to shed assets that aren’t performing, write down others to attract investment partners and become a company more focused on value than volume, First New Zealand Capital institutional research head Ari Dekker says. The new senior management, by dropping capital expenditure intentions in the year ahead to $650 million from $1.005 billion, have already given an important signal they will address one of the key hygiene factors necessary to make it a more investable proposition. “Fonterra Shareholders Fund needs to show greater respect in its use of what we continue to highlight is scarce access to capital,” Dekker said in a note to clients. “Farmers and investors have lost considerable wealth from poorly-thought-out and executed investment outside the core business in recent years.” Fonterra posted its first-ever loss in the past financial year, replaced its chief executive and has changes on its board. Dekker urged options for restructuring be approached with nothing off the table. He lists among the options: the orderly disposal of Fonterra’s 18% stake in Chinese infant formula producer and marketer Beingmate, a possible write-down of its China Farms asset to attract the investment capital partner it has talked about needing for some years, being willing to sell parts of its Australian and Latin American businesses and being willing to consider selling brands that are either mature or underperforming. Asked which brands and Australian assets might fit the bill for disposal Dekker said “I’m really suggesting anything. “But visibility in the business has been low and if they want to move the dial they are going to

Dekker saw no sign the Trading Among Farmers model, which has allowed limited non-farmer capital to gain exposure to NZ’s only global business of scale, won’t survive and major changes in capital structure seem unlikely. Likewise, farmer appetite

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NEW APPROACH: Major changes in Fonterra’s capital structure seem unlikley, First New Zealand Capital institutional research head Ari Dekker says.

need to pick some winners and they may need to lighten their load.” His conclusions were, in part, based on recent discussions with the company as well as the public statements of acting chief executive Miles Hurrell and recently appointed chairman John Monaghan. Fonterra shareholders offered a democratic rebuke for recent performance by electing dissident ex-director Leonie Guiney to the board, failing to re-elect one of

its most experienced commercial directors, Ashley Waugh, and giving three other candidates so little support a vacancy now exists on the board. Ahead of the annual meeting, the Fonterra Shareholders’ Council published analysis by investment firm Northington Partners that showed an unambiguous pattern of commercial under-performance by Fonterra since its creation in 2001. Dekker expects Fonterra will concentrate immediately on reducing its debt and operating

expenditure and improving performance at the same time as it uses the next year to completely refresh its strategy, detail of which he doesn’t expect to see until well into calendar 2019. Any proposals for capital restructuring will come at the end of that process, he said. Farmer priorities for their co-operative will continue to dominate its direction but he sees no reason for that not to align with the value outcomes investors will be interested in.

remains low for splitting out some of Fonterra’s businesses to allow non-farmer shareholders to have voting rights, he said. Dekker has argued forcefully for some months that Fonterra needs to pull back from some of its internationally focused investments, particularly in China, in favour of making the best possible returns from the NZ milk pool. “NZ farmers aren’t well placed to fund the substantial offshore milk pools that were a core part of the previous strategy,” he said. “Retaining critical mass in milk supply in the NZ market remains a key priority. “For FSF to retain critical mass, particularly in a more benign milk growth environment, this requires it to be competitive with the independent processors.” He still expects Fonterra to make new investments against a more focused asset base but where the investments are meaningful he expects to see better transparency and accountability on them and on an upfront and ongoing basis than in the past six years.” - BusinessDesk

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Kiwi is in final three for award McNaughton, 34, is managing director of McNaughton Farms, a 6300ha sheep and beef farm at Oamaru. He lives on-farm with his wife and three young children, was a recipient of the Woolworths Agricultural Business Scholarship in 2016 and winner of the Young Farmer of Year in 2010. The three finalists were selected from a shortlist of six applicants, who were interviewed recently in Brisbane by a panel of nine judges. Primary Platinum Producers chairman and award judge Shane McManaway says it is getting more difficult to get down to a final three, with the calibre of applicants continuing to impress and inspire the judges. “It’s so inspiring to see what the next generation are achieving in agriculture. “This year’s finalists are all

THREE young agriculturalists from Australia and New Zealand are through to the final of the 2019 Zanda McDonald Award. The award recognises future leaders and innovative young professionals from both sides of the Tasman. The 2019 finalists are made up by two Australians and one New Zealander, who were described by judges as diverse and equally impressive. The finalists are Luke Evans, 28, from Northern Territory, Shannon Landmark, 27, from Queensland, and Grant McNaughton from North Otago. Evans is the station manager of Cleveland Agriculture, a 1.2 million hectare beef property at Tennant Creek Landmark is a vet and co-ordinator of the Northern Genomics Project at the University of Queensland.

intelligent and hardworking individuals who are each making a positive impact on our industry in quite different ways. “From Shannon’s involvement with genomics, to Luke’s tenacity and hard work in running a massive farming operation through to Grant’s diligent and visionary approach to his large family farming operation. The award, now in its fifth year, was set up as a tribute to the enormous contribution McDonald made to agri-business. The three finalists will attend the PPP Conference in Port Douglas in May, where the 2019 winner will be announced. The winner will get a tailored mentoring package in Australia and NZ, including travel and a place on one of Rabobank’s business managers programmes, $1000 cash and membership of the PPP Group.

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Silo system wins coach Loe for a day Alan Williams alan.williams@globalhq.co.nz A SOUTHLAND school has won a coaching session with rugby legend Richard Loe thanks to a farming couple designing an innovative system to prevent falls into their silo. Donna Holland and her husband Denis developed a rope pulley system that opens and closes the silo lid at their dairy farm at Kaiwera, Southland. Their winning entry in a competition encouraging farmers to send WorkSafe examples of farming safely saw them nominate Pukerau School near Gore to get the session from Loe, the Safer Farms ambassador. WorkSafe agriculture sector leader Al McCone said “This entry is a good solution to an ongoing problem across many farms. “It shows how farmers can take simple steps to reduce

the chances of an accident happening. “Entering into silos, either from the ground or the top, presents a significant risk to farmers, their families and workers. “It is easy to be engulfed by bulk materials such as grain, sand, flour, fertiliser and sawdust. “Bulk materials are not solid and there are often unstable areas or voids that may collapse under the weight of a person. This can cause a person to become trapped or buried in the silo. “It’s important farmers manage the risks around silos.” Donna Holland said she and Denis designed the rope pulley system to reduce the likelihood of an accident occurring. “We get a lot of feed delivered into the silo and this system means nobody has to go up to the top. “The ropes on the ground make it easy to pull the lid open and closed. A computer also tells us

INNOVATIVE: Donna and Denis Holland with children Cory, left, and Jake.

when the silo is running out of feed.” Pukerau School principal Lisa Parish said the school is very excited to have been nominated by the Holland family for the prize. “Our students and community

are very much looking forward to Richard Loe’s visit next year to prep everyone for the rugby season ahead. “We have a lot of keen rugby players both young and old in our community so to have someone

with Mr Loe’s skills and expertise to help out our students will be a real asset to us all.”

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Seeka’s $50m capital raise is well received Alan Williams alan.williams@globalhq.co.nz INVESTORS have welcomed Seeka’s $50 million capital-raising, pushing the share price up about 2% on the NZX. The rights issue to shareholders is pretty solid at one new share for every 1.5 shares owned but the issue price of $4.25 a share is at a substantial discount to the level the shares have been trading at. It is fully underwritten by First

NZ Capital and will close on December 7. The shares rose 13c to $5.83 after the announcement on Monday. Seeka plans to strengthen its balance sheet to provide financial flexibility and freedom to pursue its growth as an orchard-tomarket business covering a range of foods including kiwifruit, kiwiberries and avocado, chairman Fred Hutchings said. Seeka is the biggest kiwifruit grower in New Zealand and Australia, the biggest nashi grower

in Australia and is pushing into avocado growing, forming grower syndicates in Northland. Its kiwifruit orchards covered about 1000ha and produced 10.4m trays of class 1 export fruit this season. Its overall post-harvest handling of kiwifruit is expected to tally 31.2m trays this year, up from 25.6m last year. The group has made significant land investments in Northland for kiwifruit and avocado-growing and is selling them as syndicate

and management-supply agreements are completed. Hutchings said Seeka also plans to introduce a new grower share scheme early next year. If approved by shareholders, the company will issue up to 2.6m shares to orchardists who supply all their kiwifruit, kiwiberry and avocado crops to Seeka. The shares will be funded by an interest-free loan, held by a trustee, and qualify for dividends and voting rights for three years till fully vested in the

shareholders. Dividends will be used to pay down the loans. An extension of the group’s employee share scheme is also planned. Seeka confirmed its guidance of operating earnings (Ebitda) of $25m and net profit after-tax of between $6.5m and $7.2m for the December 2018 year. For 2019 it is targeting Ebitda of $27.5m to $28.5m, assuming expected increases in kiwifruit volumes, especially Gold fruit, and normal trading conditions across NZ and Australia.

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Crop farmers’ confidence grows Annette Scott annette.scott@globalhq.co.nz

If we can even win a percentage of that industry over it’s a big thing for our arable farmers. Brian Leadley Federated Farmers BETTER? Federated Farmers spokesman Brian Leadley says the arable industry is doing research to get solid evidence nitrate outputs from stock fed grain or grain-based supplements can be less than those fed only grass.

Canterbury and parts of the North Island. “This replicates the situation in autumn with some of those crops drowned and needing to be replanted.” The total area sown in cereals is estimated to be up 2% or 1800ha on last season. An increase in milling wheat planted is particularly encouraging

given Champion Flour Milling’s national contract to supply Countdown supermarkets with locally grown grain, Leadley said. “This latest AIMI survey shows the resurgence in sowing described in the October 2017 report has been maintained. “As a comparison, over the past two years the total area sown plus intended to be sown in

Leadley said Countdown’s 180 NZ supermarkets’ commitment to premixes for its in-house loaves, rolls, buns and scones made only from locally-grown product has been a huge confidence boost to the industry. “It highlights the quality of the grain we’re producing, getting the message out there that our product is grown under a quality assurance programme, with traceability standards that are audited. “And we’re price competitive.” The industry is also pushing

forward on a number of other fronts including opportunities in the dairy industry for feed grain and cereal silage. “Prices for imported palm kernel are high and there are environmental considerations there. “There’s also a bit of work going on around nitrates. “We’re just doing the research to get solid evidence that nitrate outputs from grain or grain-based supplementary feeds can be lower than from pure grass-fed stock.” Leadley said there’s a good case, particularly for droughtprone farms or when there’s a supplementary feed shortage, for dairy farmers to look at NZ grain and cereal silage. “There is interest but it’s only slowly building. “We’re up against the fact that livestock farmers view grass grown in their paddocks as the cheapest feed and easiest to manage. “We accept that managing a grain component versus grass and-or palm kernel to get the returns is a new level of management. “It’s a gradual thing but if we can even win a percentage of that industry over it’s a big thing for our arable farmers.”

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HISTORY: The Cowan family has grazed public land on the West Coast for 150 years but now faces a threat to that continuing after the last National Government changed the law.

Law change threat to farmers Tim Fulton timfulton050@gmail.com

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different because here (in South Canterbury) you’ve got all these mountains of tussock where there, all the bush is down to the valley floor. It’s very long, skinny and it’s grazing 300 to 400 cows. The lack of grazing along the river valley means 700ha might have 60 cattle on it.

Every farmer in south Westland is in the same position with their grazing concessions. Catherine Ivey Farmer “So it’s extremely extensively grazed. “If anything, that should be a great example of an extensive, low-impact farming system.” Yet grazing is becoming increasingly vulnerable in wider south Westland and part of the problem is that Coasters with concessions don’t have the same rights as farmers on the South Island’s east coast running pastoral leases. Coast farming rights seem to be progressively disappearing. “From leases, now to licences and now to grazing concessions, basically our rights are just dwindling away to nothing, other than the fact we’ve had possession and grazed this area for 150 years.” George Ivey said they feel obligated not to give an inch while fighting to retain grazing rights, knowing that while they are the first to have their case contested publicly, they are unlikely to be the last. “So, really, everyone’s in the gun and if we give an inch it opens the

door ... it’s quite a scary thing for a lot of people.” When the family applied for a grazing renewal they hoped to fly under the radar but a couple of part-time residents wrote a 28page report for the hearings. Environmental groups used the report to start a social media campaign. The Cowans said they have no particular gripe with DOC on the Coast as they have a long-standing working relationship with staff there. The department had told them not all grazing concessions on the West Coast would necessarily have to go to a public hearing from now on. Law and policy relating to concessions have changed however – and DOC says it’s not Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage behind the new approach. DOC permissions and statutory land management manager Judi Brennan said it had processed 362 grazing licence applications as notified applications. Concessions go through a public hearing process if the effects of the activity are deemed to be significant. Brennan said in the Cowan’s case it was decided to notify. The applicant then elected to apply for a term of 15 years, which also required notification. The assessment to notify was based on factors such as the activity, where the activity would be taking place and the values at that place or surrounding that place. Concessions that are publicly notified now go through a process set by the previous National government in a law change that means public views are sought and considered along with information from the applicant and DOC’s experts before DOC makes a decision about whether an activity should be allowed.

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NZ farms can produce more milk Hugh Stringleman hugh.stringleman@globalhq.co.nz IRISH and New Zealand dairy farmer Michael Murphy says both countries have plenty of opportunities to grow more pasture, produce more milk and capture greater profits. A committee member and speaker at the first joint NZ and Ireland Pasture Summit, he is keen to divert farmers’ attention away from high-cost, high-input options that come from other countries. “While we may appear to be competing countries NZ and Ireland have many similarities and can work together to farmers’ benefit,” he said ahead of the summit. Exports in excess of 90% of production and the pasture-fed, seasonal patterns contrast with the mainly grain-fed models elsewhere in the developed world. Temperate climates and yearround pasture growth are the foundations of cheaper feeding and low overheads. “It is enlightened self-interest for both countries to co-operate closely to speed up the rate of innovation, which will lower costs and drive farm efficiencies and to focus on capturing the marketing potential of the health and nutritional benefits of pasture-fed milk.” While in NZ Murphy will also host another study tour by British, Irish and Australian dairy farmers, visiting top producers

and attending the summit in one of its two locations – in Hamilton on November 26 and 27 and in Ashburton on 29 and 30.

While we may appear to be competing countries NZ and Ireland have many similarities and can work together to farmers’ benefit. Michael Murphy Farmer OPPORTUNITIES: Michael Murphy is a dairying prophet in three countries. He has brought more than 10 such tours here in the past. Having passed on his home farms in County Cork to the next generation Murphy now mentors younger farmers and governs his long-term farming investments in NZ and in Missouri, United States. “As dairy farmers we are price takers so we compensate by ensuring we are low-cost producers. “This is best achieved by going the grass-rich route, which gives wonderful results over time. “Highly skilled people, very fertile cows, strong financial discipline and superb grassland management will be the basis of a world-class Irish dairy industry. “Simple, resilient systems operated to an excellent standard give dairy farmers better

prosperity and better dignity. “I love to help people to help themselves by travelling the well-proven road to success and happiness,” Murphy said. As examples of the wrong routes that beckon dairy farmers Murphy cited US and Dutch genetics and the higher farm working expenses (FWE) and more supplementary feeding that tend to be a result of good farmgate milk prices. Farmers can capture 50% of the savings they make in reducing FWE but only 10% of the money they spend chasing higher milk yields through genetics. “In Ireland we went after the bigger Friesians and it damaged our herd fertility and resulted in 33 wasted years.”

More enlightened Irish dairy farmers rediscovered the NZ principles of pasture production and all-grass feeding for cows. It had been proved that every tonne of pasture eaten by cows results in $300 to $320 milk income, irrespective of where the farm is – in NZ, Ireland or the US. Murphy also wants dairy farmers to revolutionise pastoral agriculture as a career for young people by going to once-a-day (OAD) milking. The late Professor Colin Holmes had demonstrated a drop of 1618% in milk production by going to OAD but Murphy said intensive selection can reduce that gap to 8% in perhaps 10 to 15 years.

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“We could recruit young people and guarantee they will be home by three or four o’clock every afternoon instead of confronting them with endless drudgery in intensive dairying.” The rising health consciousness of consumers presents opportunities for pasture-fed milk with conjugated linoleic acid and the favourable ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 polyunsaturated fats. “The plant non-milks and the confinement cow milks have nothing like the same advantages,” Murphy said. The following Pasture Summit will be held in Ireland in two years’ time with the 2022 event returning here.

26 FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 19, 2018

Newsmaker

McBride to challenge everything Zespri chairman Peter McBride has not had time to put his feet up and catch his breath as he steps down from 17 years on the kiwifruit marketer’s board and becomes a Fonterra director. But a glance over his career path indicates he has never been one to sit around for long and he ruefully acknowledges there will be more than enough to keep him busy again in his new post. He spoke to Richard Rennie.

ETER McBride’s time with Zespri has not lacked its share of roller-coaster moments and he is exiting his fifth year as chairman at something of a peak at the top of the country’s most acclaimed primary produce marketer. But one ordinary Friday afternoon in November 2010 when McBride was chairman-elect the Psa axe fell across his sector. As orchard values bottomed out at bare land values and Zespri shares plummeted from $4 to 20 cents McBride and then chief executive Lain Jager knew they were heading into a very long, dark tunnel. But clear decisive action played a key role in getting to the light at the end of that tunnel. Only a week after discovery growers were convinced to commit $25 million of their own money to match government input. That was thanks largely to some forceful and pointed input from Jager and McBride who could see an inertia falling across the shocked industry if action was left too long. The funding commitment sent a signal to the post global financial crisis, budget-conscious government about the industry’s intent to commit to saving itself. It also meant Jager and McBride could front up to bankers only 12 months later with a viable industry recovery plan. “Really, the risk was asymmetrical. It was a far greater risk to do nothing than to do what we presented despite it being unproven,” he said. The main action was re-grafting the Hort 16A fruit with the more tolerant Gold3 variety. The wholesale culling of the fruit is the single biggest retooling of any primary sector variety or species in New Zealand’s agricultural history and stands as a textbook example of crisis response to a major biosecurity incursion. Since that point on McBride’s watch orchard-gate returns have doubled, orchard values that bottomed out at $250,000 a hectare are now selling for up to $1.1m a hectare and overseas markets are clamouring for a fruit more popular than the one it replaced.

The next roller-coaster plummet followed shortly afterwards when Zespri staff and distributors in China faced criminal action over false invoicing. That culminated in a $960,000 fine, five years’ jail for an employee and repayment of $11.6m. Added to that came a Serious Fraud Office investigation here that after four years could not find sufficient evidence Zespri had attempted tax evasion.

We learnt you cannot compromise on your values. Sometimes you have to be brutal and blunt to send a signal to the market.

“One thing we learnt was China is not black and white and that Western views of Chinese justice can be jaundiced.” Zespri’s belief its Chinese partners had acted correctly proved wrong, and the marketer moved to assume greater control over the rapidly developing market by becoming the importer of record on mainland China. A similar event in Taiwan shortly afterwards had all three staff there fired. “We learnt you cannot compromise on your values. Sometimes you have to be brutal and blunt to send a signal to the market.” The board also oversaw a global audit of Zespri’s entire customer portfolio, something no other exporter he knows of has done before or since. With multiple market outlets around the globe it could be easy for an exporter to adapt its company culture to suit the circumstances. But Zespri has been committed to a one-company, one-culture philosophy built on integrity in supplier-distributor relationships that nevertheless retain some tension between parties. “We have also always tried to avoid having capital invested in those partnerships – we are a capital light company, a virtual company really whose main assets

NEW FOCUS: Peter McBride is well equipped to make the leap from kiwifruit to milk.

are its brand and its people.” McBride is well equipped to make the leap from kiwifruit to milk, having begun his career as a sharemilker with his wife Linda before moving from south Waikato to Te Puke and converting a dairy unit to one of the country’s first Gold kiwifruit orchards. Several other conversions followed and today he owns a large dairy operation, kiwifruit orchards and is chief executive of Trinity Lands, a large south Waikato dairy and orchard operation. He appreciates the contrast between the Zespri brand business and the capital-intensive Fonterra operation that has seen millions of shareholders’ dollars burnt in offshore investments in a relatively short time. While not wanting to delve too deeply into a business he still has to lift the hood on, McBride has less of an issue with Fonterra’s structure than

with its strategic objectives. “That comes back to needing to have a better understanding what their purpose is and why they exist.” He is concerned Fonterra’s strategy is broader than its core business but welcomes the very recent shift in that with the removal of the two Vs from its strategic formula. “I think they have tended to take a capital solution to a problem versus stepping back as we would do here and ask ‘how would we do this if we had no capital?’” If the strategy is working McBride believes the structure is less a priority. He is concerned at Fonterra’s loss of supplier base because of dissatisfaction with that strategy and the resulting processing plant over-capacity remaining Fonterra shareholders will be shouldering. “And you do have to question why Fonterra buys into forward distribution and how that

affects your relationship with a distributor.” His personal experience goes back 16 years ago when Zespri had money tied up in United States distributor Oppenheimer, only to disengage financially but keep it as a critical US partner. “The risk is distributors can think you are a captive audience and that can impair performance.” While McBride has an open mind about Fonterra’s future direction he acknowledges the co-operative has a task ahead rebuilding farmer trust. “How you engage with farmers is critically important. “I know there has been a lot of scepticism around the electoral process but I believe that is illfounded. “I think I will challenge everything – I care about NZ farming families who are completely reliant upon decisions made around these board tables. A lot of doing this is a service thing.”

New thinking

THE NZ FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 19, 2018

MORE TO EAT: AgResearch lead researcher Brent Barrett and senior scientist Marty Faville have identified ryegrass traits that provide greater yields.

Grass breeds faster than rabbits Breeding higher-yield forages that feed more and deliver more profit per mouthful is a time-consuming, expensive process. A team at AgResearch has developed some smart techniques that promise to speed up the process and keep New Zealand ahead of the game as the rest of the world wakes up to grass-fed food. Richard Rennie spoke to lead researcher Brent Barrett. PLANT breeders wanting to fast track how they identify and develop suitable grass varieties for commercial release are using techniques to help speed up the process – one well known to anyone in the livestock sector, the other more familiar to surveyors and autonomous vehicle makers. The research work is part of Pastoral Genomics, a joint funding initiative including investment from Beef + Lamb NZ, DairyNZ, Dairy Australia, AgResearch and seed companies AgriSeeds and PGG Wrightson Seeds with matching investment from Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The process involves DNA profiling to predict desirable commercial traits in forage plants. It is now well founded in livestock breeding. Traditional methods would have involved waiting for a plant to be tested in the field for three years, selecting and breeding from it then seeking out the offspring exhibiting the desirable commercial traits. “The work we presented on at this year’s Grasslands Conference was really about proof of concept,” lead researcher Brent Barrett said. “We chose a model trait, in this case ryegrass flowering and selected using genomics for that. “Our work showed genomic selection was accurate across multiple populations of grasses and across generations. This was

after being tested across two generations of grasses.” The technique delivers a double win for researchers, speeding up the selection cycle and increasing the number of progeny they can look at, therefore, the intensity of the selection process. “Genomics allows us to breed two generations in a year versus one every three years using traditional breeding so that offers a sixfold increase in the speed of creating higher merit varieties. “With the traditional method you are also limited by the number of plots or plants that can be accurately observed. “Genomics allows us to scale those numbers up – all you need is a seedling, its DNA sample and match to the DNA profile you are looking for.” Researchers are sticking to the base trait expected from ryegrass in the Forage Value Index – its drymatter yield. Barrett is optimistic his team will have early results on the field progeny tests for grass dry matter yield by this time next year. They will be the physical proof the plants selected genomically deliver the higher yields the genomics predicted. “We can use the same approach to help breeders select plants with greater persistence, lower environmental footprint, higher quality or any other trait of value.” “This work is conceptually simple, comparing a plant’s DNA to some desired commercial

data points on the DNA, but does require some intense and powerful computing capacity.” Sitting alongside the genomics is another technology-intensive piece of kit being developed by a group led by Dr Kioumars Ghamkhar. It is a self-propelled plant scanner with the capacity to travel 1km an hour, scanning hundreds of plants in research plots and identifying those exhibiting the greatest drymatter yield. At the machine’s heart is LIDAR (light imaging detection and ranging) technology which effectively makes the machine a super fast and accurate plant technician capable of scanning thousands of plants a day to measure their drymatter. “It is essentially a robotic eye that trundles along. “It collects data with a high level of accuracy, with greater than 85% match to actual drymatter yield, which is encouragingly high.” For researchers the LIDAR machine is a dream come true. Rather than spending hundreds of hours cutting pasture samples to weigh, dry and measure, the machine does it in a fraction of time. “And because it does not involve cutting the plant you can see how that plant behaves in a real grazing environment. How the plant responds over post-grazing recovery can be measured by grazing the trial then putting the machine back in to accurately identify what plants recover the quickest.” The use of the technology for grass yield measurement is the most accurate work Barrett knows has been done anywhere in the world. In future deeper artificial intelligence (AI) applications will evolve as the machine collects

AT WORK: AgResearch Grasslands staff with the LIDAR measuring machine.

greater amounts of data and has the ability to learn more about sample characteristics. One ability that has Barrett and his team particularly excited is the potential ability of LIDAR to detect a plant’s response to stress and subsequent stress recovery. “This opens up the possibility for looking at other traits that relate to efficiency of growth, such as finding cultivars that are waterefficient and climate-ready. “Work done already shows there can be a twofold difference between plants in their water efficiency but it is not a trait that has been selected before, simply

because of the work, time and cost to do so. With genomics and LIDAR, that is now possible.” Barrett acknowledges compared to animal breeding or even the gains in maize breeding, grasses have gained efficiencies relatively slowly, at a global rate of only 3-4% a decade. “But now, with animals being more efficient and effectively capable of generating the same protein with fewer of them over time, these techniques enable us to also offer pasture plant varieties that can keep up with those higher producing, hungrier animals.”

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28 FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 19, 2018

EDITORIAL Compliance paperwork must be streamlined

EWS that more New Zealand farmers will need resource consents is alarming farming leaders who worry they’re being bogged down in red

tape. Farmers here have often talked of the right to farm but an increased focus on our environment has brought with it new rules and regulations to abide by. The right to farm is an interesting concept to unpack. A fisherman has a right to catch fish but doesn’t have the right to leak diesel into the sea. A battery maker has the right to make batteries but doesn’t have the right to pollute the air with noxious chemicals or dispose of waste into the stormwater system. Farmers have a right to farm the land. But they don’t own the air above them or the water in the river or the aquifer deep underground. It’s only right that checks and balances exist to make sure things are being done in a way that is acceptable to the environment and the wider population. What farmers can demand, though, is a fair deal. Duplication of reporting, opening up every farming task to opposition from vested interests and increased regulatory costs that have no discernible benefit are all a concern. Yes, rules are needed but they need to be rules based on sound science and they need to be rolled out and managed in a way that provides clarity both to the farmers and those holding the microscope over them. If there’s duplication, the various processes need to be streamlined. Farm environment plans and consent processes are all well and good but if a farmer is essentially doing the same thing over and over again to appease different regulatory bodies then no one wins.That’s just time that could be spent out on the land making actual changes to improve farming systems. Farmers know that to prosper they need to walk the walk on their environmental credentials. But sometimes the simplest path is the best one. Bryan Gibson

LETTERS

Keep methane emissions apart ANALYSIS of the submissions received on the carbon zero consultation show encouraging support for treating methane separately to CO2 in any carbon zero legislation. This is good news for farmers and ultimately us all if it means the legislation will allow for different targets for methane and CO2. Not only will separate targets bring an end to the unjust victimisation of farmers for a mostly innocuous emission but the environment and a growing world population that must eat, win too. Initial reports said the option to have a separate target for methane had very little support from submitters but they were based on misleading press statements by the Ministry for the Environment. The ministry told the

media 15,009 submissions were received and 91% of respondents wanted a target of net zero for all gases. However, the report itself showed only 11,011 of the 15,009 submissions want all gases reduced to net zero, which is about 73%. What’s more, 3359 were form submissions from Generation Zero that supported the option for a separate target of stabilising methane as well as the option that involved reducing all gases to net zero. The ministry should have counted the submission as being in favour of both options and not just counted it as a submission for net zero option. If it had done that, support for only one target of net zero across all gases would be only 51%. The other thing you see once you get past the ministry spin and into the document, is

that less than a quarter of the 15,000 submissions received were unique. The vast majority of them were form submissions from Greenpeace and Generation Zero, with a small number from a few other groups. The support for lumping methane in with CO2 and reducing it to net zero was only 58% from these submitters. Unique submissions require submitters to put some thought in to their submission, rather than send off a form someone else has written. The ministry’s statements do not reflect accurately how much support there was for a separate target of stabilising methane. This support is encouraging, especially considering how recently the folly of lumping long and short-lived gases together and calling them all carbon has

been widely acknowledged. This option is a no-brainer for those who have researched it enough to know there is a difference between long and short-lived emissions. All we can do is hope Climate Change Minister James Shaw is not fooled by the ministry’s statements when he drafts his carbon zero legislation. Robin Grieve Chairman Pastural Farming Climate Research

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Heading for a TB-free future OSPRI Chairman Barry Harris says New Zealand farmers can be proud of the progress of the TB Plan towards eradicating the infectious livestock disease bovine tuberculosis.

MONG the most important challenges facing New Zealand agriculture is managing and eradicating diseases that threaten our dairy and meat exports. While Mycoplasma bovis has hogged the headlines recently, the progress of the TBfree programme to eradicate bovine tuberculosis has been quietly progressing as planned. TB, caused by the similarsounding Mycobacterium bovis, has been a problem for farmed livestock since they arrived in the 19th century. It’s also a problem for human health because the disease is zoonotic: the infection can move from livestock to humans. Because of its importance as a threat to agricultural products like meat and milk TB has been the focus of a highly successful eradication programme that has reduced infected livestock herds from 1700 30 years ago to just 32 this year. The TBfree programme is designed to eradicate bovine tuberculosis from livestock by 2026, prove freedom from TB in possums by 2040 and prove biological freedom from TB throughout the country by 2055. To achieve that – and the programme is right on target – the TB eradication plan takes a threepronged approach: TB testing, controlling possums to prevent the spread of disease and stock movement control. There has been remarkable progress in all three areas since the TB strategy was adopted in 2011. TB livestock testing identifies infection in animals by scratching a taste of tuberculin into an animal’s skin and watching for a reaction. If the animal reacts with a swelling, a blood test can confirm it’s infected with TB. All up, about 315 million TB

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tests were performed over the past year. There’s less and less TB about so the risk of infection is lower and fewer tests are required. Farmers have needed 289,000 fewer herd TB tests this year as disease control area (DCA) boundaries tighten. Shrinking DCAs indicate progress in the TBfree programme. In March, for instance, 2.3m hectares had their testing requirements changed – from once-a-year to once every two or three years, depending on risk. This year’s changes affected 7400 herds and resulted in 289,000 fewer TB tests. Changes to deer testing also occurred recently in preparation for the introduction of risk-based testing, which will bring TB eradication for the deer industry closer with added efficiency. Controlling possums, as required by the National Pest Management Plan, takes the main transmitting species (vector) out of the TB cycle. That lessens the risk of disease passing between wildlife and farmed livestock but also stops the disease cycling in wildlife.

TARGETS: The TBfree programme aims to eliminate TB from livestock by 2026, from possums by 2040 and completely by 2055, OSPRI chairman Barry Harris says.

Well-established science tells us that by taking possum numbers to low levels (fewer than two possums per 10 hectares) and maintaining low numbers over a wide area for multiple years the disease dies out naturally. That’s the second fundamental plank of the programme. It’s a big job and it’s always done in consultation with the communities and landowners affected. The programme carries out possum control operations and surveys wildlife over more than 4m hectares each year. Those operations use the most appropriate method for the terrain: Most work, 90%, is achieved with ground control operations and the other 10% is covered by aerial 1080 drops in rugged, inaccessible country. The TBfree programme’s control work has cleared TB-infected possums from 230,000 hectares of vector risk area in the past year,

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bringing the total area cleared since 2011 to more than 2m hectares. The third plank of the TBfree programme is keeping tabs on the movement of animals around the country between farms and restricting any movements from areas where there is a disease risk so infected animals don’t pass disease to healthy animals. Tracing and recording the movement of individual animals is managed by the Nait traceability system and dovetails with the work of the TBfree programme. Both programmes are managed by OSPRI. These three planks of TB eradication are supported by OSPRI’s investment in the highestquality field and laboratory research from the most credible scientific organisations: Crown research institutes such as Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research and AgResearch and universities’ research outputs

from their masters and doctorate study programmes. Fundamental and applied research is done to support the control and eradication of TB in wildlife and livestock – animal health and disease analysis, testing methodologies and diagnostics and related activities that provide a scientific base for programme design. The continued progress of TB eradication has been achieved on a budget of $60m, reduced from $80m two years ago. Funding reductions have been managed with a more efficient approach to testing and disease management and smarter pest control. OSPRI’s programmes are working for farmers and the industries their work supports. The company works hand-inglove with the Government and the agricultural industry to create a prosperous and healthy future that fulfills the aspirations of all New Zealanders.

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Cut off the propaganda money Alternative View

Alan Emerson

THERE’S a row brewing between the Government and Fish and Game and it’s going to be an interesting battle. Legislation before Parliament, the Conservation (Indigenous Freshwater Fish) Amendment Bill, gives the Conservation Department wide powers to protect indigenous fish. In Parliament Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage said “We need to prevent the loss of any more native freshwater fish species and restore the health of their populations and fisheries.” So the legislation provides better tools to manage both indigenous fish and noxious fish like koi carp. I’d add trout and salmon to the latter category. Sage did admit in April both trout and salmon eat native fish. National’s conservation spokeswoman Sarah Dowie said “DoC’s native fish plans would actually take precedence over sports fish plans.” National will support

BAD AND BADDER: Ducks not only eat native fish but also pollute the water.

the legislation to the select committee. The freshwater fish Sage is out to encourage include bullies, eels, lamprey, mudfish, smelt, torrentfish and whitebait. With the exception of mature eels and lampreys they all fall into the category of food for trout, salmon or ducks. With ducks you have a

complication in that they are rampant excreters of E coli. So, I suggest you can’t preserve our indigenous freshwater fish and tolerate trout, salmon and ducks. Fish and Game aren’t happy, which is nothing new. As a licence holder I received a passionate email from them urging me to contact my local

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politician because the Bill presents a serious threat to trout, could allow the removal of trout and salmon from waterways and allow the sale of trout fishing rights in Treaty of Waitangi settlements. Legal opinion of the treaty issue is at variance with F&G’s emotively charged diatribe. F&G supremo Martin Taylor said it isn’t trout eating threatened species but 95% of the reduction in native fish is due to water quality. While that’s F&G’s typical antifarming rhetoric it is wrong in fact. Indigenous fish numbers declined even when the water was pristine and they need lesser quality water to survive than trout and salmon do. We should also remember trout are on the Invasive Species Specialist Group’s list of the world’s 50 most invasive fish species. Trout compete with native fish for habitat and food. They are highly successful predators and not native to NZ. We have put two of the 50 most invasive fish species on a pedestal and given them protection over that given to indigenous fish. Further, NZ freshwater scientist A D Huryn in 1998 compared algal biomass in streams with invasive trout and those with our native freshwater fish species called galaxiids. The research showed algal growth was six times higher in water with invasive trout even though nutrient levels were the same. So, agriculture isn’t the major problem with indigenous fish, It is the invasive and introduced trout and salmon and the invasive and polluting duck. If you’re serious about native fish support you need to get rid of trout, salmon and ducks. It is a fish and duck issue and not a problem for farming. The issue F&G has is they’re on their own. They’ve arrogantly

burned off approaches from other organisations. As the result of an Official Information Act request I found that in February this year Federated Farmers president Katie Milne wrote a most conciliatory letter to F&G chairman Lindsay Lions, probably as the result of his chief executive’s anti-farming outburst at the Fieldays. In his reply Lyons went back to 2001 when Federated Farmers had criticised F&G. Why? I have no idea who I might have criticised and offended 17 years ago. Move on. The rest of the letter I would describe as shallow, predictable and emotive. Lyons agreed to meet on the condition Feds agreed to discuss four issues, starting by asking the question is the environmental impact of farming on our waterways unacceptable and finishing with, should the cost of restoring waterways fall on those who have polluted them. What unbridled arrogance, totally ignoring the reality that water quality is improving and many rivers are fine. F&G should also be careful about the costs of cleaning up waterways. Could they be responsible for cleaning up the pollution caused by all the waterfowl crapping at will in our waterways? The fact remains, if we are serious about restoring our native fish we need to get rid of salmon, trout and ducks. It must also be obvious to the Government the fat licence fees F&G receives to fund their political lobbying and public relations campaigns should be removed. The licence fee should support the core business and be a fraction of its current price. Why should a farmer or native fish supporter have to pay a licence fee when a large part of that money is used for anti-farmer or antiGovernment activities?

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 19, 2018

Structure kills Fonterra growth Meaty Matters

Allan Barber

FONTERRA’S trials and tribulations have led to a rising crescendo of criticism of the cooperative’s performance since the release of the 2018 annual report. Declining share value and dividend payments, fluctuating milk price, inadequate return on capital, failure to match international and domestic competitors’ financial performance, failed investments, rising debt ratio and overpaid staff are the most notable criticisms. Recent changes at the top including new chairman John Monaghan and acting chief executive Miles Hurrell have had a positive impact on shareholders’ levels of satisfaction but the jury will still be out for quite some time before the commitment to reduce debt by $800 million, sell non-core assets and cut operating expenses can be evaluated. Shareholders appear willing to allow the new team time to show they can meet these commitments but meanwhile have given notice of their dissatisfaction by electing Peter McBride and self-nominated Leonie Guiney to the board and rejecting two board-nominated candidates. When Fonterra was established in 2001 there were concerns it was a conflicted political solution to dairy industry and political requirements that would achieve

some short-term gains without necessarily achieving long-term structural and strategic objectives. The Helen Clark government saw the formation of Fonterra as an opportunity to establish a New Zealand business on a global scale in an ironic contrast to David Lange’s view 15 years earlier of agriculture as a sunset industry. The dairy industry saw the merger of NZ Dairy Group, Kiwi Dairies and the Dairy Board as the ideal way of combining most of the industry in strong, cooperative dairy farmer ownership. Some of the inherent conflicts are dependence on low-cost milk supply while paying shareholders as much as possible, the need for corporate style governance within a co-operative structure and the reluctance to retain profits in a co-operative, particularly for investment in a globally competitive consumer, valueadded business. All these conflicts could be said to defy market logic. To the outside observer there are large similarities between Fonterra and Auckland Council: both organisations have become too big in the pursuit of targeted efficiencies, highearning staff numbers have grown disproportionately to the identifiable improvements, directors (or councillors) have relatively little influence on the actions of management and shareholders (or ratepayers) are increasingly dissatisfied. The most important factor in all large organisations is the relationship and common vision of chairman and chief executive. It isn’t immediately clear this exists in Auckland Council but, in contrast, Monaghan and Hurrell appear to be on the same page

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with respect to the direction Fonterra needs to take. My impression is this important combination worked well at the beginning with John Roadley and Craig Norgate, followed by Sir Henry van der Heyden and Andrew Ferrier but appears to have become less functional during the tenures of John Wilson and Theo Spierings. That suggests it is critical for a chairman to choose his own chief executive, whereas Spierings was chosen by Wilson’s predecessor. During Spierings’ time the world milk price fluctuated wildly from peaks to troughs while his V3 strategy to drive more volume into higher value at velocity was unsettling for staff and the volume goal was at odds with concern about the impact of higher dairy production on the environment. In any case, it became clear NZ had already reached peak cow numbers, which posed the challenge of converting more milk into added-value production distinct from building spraydrying towers. Where Fonterra has fallen disappointingly short of expectations has been in identifying suitable investments for its scarce capital. While the melamine scandal affected Fonterra’s investment in Sanlu during Ferrier’s spell, the investment and massive writedown in Beingmate happened during Spierings’ term, almost certainly leading indirectly to his resignation. Yet he walked away with an $8.3 million payout, similar to Ferrier’s when he departed in 2011. The Chinese milk hubs provide a welcome counterpoint to the loss from Beingmate because, while they might not yet be

STUCK: As Fonterra chairman John Wilson was stuck with a chief executive picked by his predecessor.

profitable in their own right, they are critically important to the objective of building market share in China, currently 11% of imports representing 26% of Fonterra’s business. By the time the number of farm hubs has reached the target figure of five compared with two completed and one under construction, this share figure will have more than doubled and Fonterra will have reinforced its strong position in the growing Chinese market. Another profitable venture has been the shareholding in Soprole, originally acquired by the Dairy Board in 1986, but the success of the investment has been built on the strength of the Soprole brand rather than Fonterra’s family of branded products. In 2007 van der Heyden tried to gain shareholder approval for a public listing of Fonterra with 20% outside investment and the

balance directly or indirectly farmer owned, a similar structure to Ireland’s Kerry Group. The proposal was withdrawn because of a lack of farmer support. A recent comparison of the respective performances of Fonterra and Kerry provides a salutary reminder this was a massive missed opportunity with Kerry Group’s sharemarket value increasing from $146m on listing to nearly $30 billion today. Fonterra’s equity has been fairly static and is $8b. The inescapable conclusion is that it is the ownership structure, not board composition, inhibiting Fonterra from reaching its true potential.

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Give yourself a fitness check Off the Cuff

Andrew Stewart

IT IS always a pleasant sensation to feel the first warm, sunny days on your back after a long, wet winter. Late spring is an enjoyable time on the farm with loads of green grass, crops being planted and longer days to get all the jobs done. As farmers we also use this time to spring clean our farming businesses. That might be throwing out some crap we have been tripping over in the shed all winter, flicking off some gear the missus wants gone or selling surplus stock to make sure we are equipped to get through the summer ahead. But how much time do we invest in managing ourselves and the people working and living with us to make sure we are all better equipped to cope with the busy season ahead? It is very easy to slide from winter jobs, which might be relentless as well, into the busy season without pausing to see if we are ready for what is to come. The process is really a twoedged sword driven by self-

analysis, honesty and good communication. Firstly, it is important to take some time to analyse how you are, both physically and mentally. You need to ask hard questions of yourself to really set yourself up properly for the farming months ahead. Am I getting enough sleep or am I waking at night thinking about that job list that never seems to get any smaller? Am I eating properly or do I just grab a pie and drink and think I will burn it off because I am thrashing myself so hard? Do I leave my farming issues at the door and not unload them on my family when they need me to be a loving and caring person for them? And do the people under my care as employees have the same issues that need addressing or can I do anything to make their jobs, lives and families better? This is the stuff that is going to not just get you through the busy season but let you thrive and enjoy it as well. It all sounds so simple but unless you are brutally honest while doing this the whole exercise is a waste of time. As farmers we are very good at investing in all sorts of technology, machinery and genetics if we think it is going to improve our bottom line. But the reality is, unless we invest more in ourselves and our staff the rest is irrelevant. One of the mantras I have

adopted in our farming business might sound a little far-fetched to some and bordering on lazy to others. During the course of the standard farming week there are about 40 hours where I expect to be working on the farming business. They are made up of everything from accounting to mustering and everything in between and vary greatly depending on the time of year. I know that during summer if I need to I will rise with the sun and work until it disappears but I will also try to recapture that time during quieter periods. If the farm needs any more than the 40 hours I give it then I need to employ more help, which I do. But for our staff member, who is more like a family member than just an employee, I apply the same philosophy of having to work only 40 hours. If we need more help on top of that then it is my job as the boss to go out and get it and not expect our staff member to have to cope with longer hours. For some farmers that might sound dreamlike, far-fetched or just plain stupid. But the reality is if I was working 100 hours a week on our farming business there would still be 100 hours of work to do the following week. That is a cycle that is not healthy for anyone unfortunate enough to be caught up in it and totally unsustainable in my opinion.

TARGET: Farmers are very good at investing in all sorts of technology, machinery and genetics but need to invest more in themselves and their staff.

But when you think about the average Kiwi farmer in 2018 there are some important things to remember as well. If you have a family you love spending time with them (hopefully) but that also requires time and energy to do properly. It is also important to have some sort of social life and interest outside of the farm to counter the long hours of isolation but that also requires time and energy. Then there is the me time when you just want to do something for yourself. When you add up all this time and energy required from your job, your family, your hobbies and your me time, are there enough

hours in the week or are you running at a deficit? If you are I suggest you might need to change. One thing I also live by is that life is too short to not truly enjoy what is most important to you. I don’t think any of us will lie on our death beds wishing we had dagged more sheep, calved more cows or retained more bearings. We all know what means the most to us, we just need to be honest enough with ourselves. Take the time now to give yourself a good warrant of fitness. The benefits affect not just yourself but all those you come in contact with and that has got to be good for all of us.

It’s life, but not as we know it From the Ridge

Steve Wyn-Harris

I WAS intrigued last week by the reports coming from airline pilots who were flying off the Irish coast and radioed in reports of unidentified flying objects. When you oversee an aircraft worth hundreds of millions and are entrusted with the care and safety of nearly 500 souls, you are not likely to put your licence and career in jeopardy by glibly radioing in to air control to tell them you have just seen a UFO zoom past your cockpit. The first pilot to radio in reported that she and her crew saw bright lights passing their craft at phenomenal speeds, up to twice the speed of sound. And they changed direction. At least another two aircraft crew independently radioed in the same sort of descriptions and were relieved to hear that they weren’t the only ones to file such reports. Experts said it was more likely

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE: The sheer size of the universe makes it likely there is intelligent life out there somewhere.

to be meteors entering the atmosphere at a low angle rather than alien spacecraft. But they always say that. At the end of last year astronomers spotted an object zipping through the inner solar system, sweeping past the sun and heading back into outer space. Nothing unusual in that as comets and asteroids do it all the time. But this object was unusual. And unique. They named it Oumuamua, which means messenger from afar in Hawaiian. It wasn’t going around the sun. In the solar system plane or disk everything else orbits in but

it came in from above, swung around the sun then headed off in a trajectory that would take it out of our solar system. It was the first interstellar object ever seen and caused much excitement. It had originally come from another solar system somewhere very far away and was using our sun as a gravity slingshot. It also accelerated at a speed that couldn’t be explained by physics and gravity. It had its own propulsion it seemed. It was also a very strange shape being some 400 metres long and 40 metres wide, a very large cigar shaped object. Now what does

that remind you of Mr Spock? It didn’t match an asteroid or a comet in how it behaved. But one explanation for its ability to accelerate quicker than an ordinary object can was that it was an alien spacecraft using a large light sail that uses the momentum of photons generated by a star, using our sun as a gravity slingshot to send it on to its final destination. This wasn’t a theory put forward by tinfoil hat wearing, X-File watching crackpots but by a fellow who chairs the astronomy department at Harvard University. And a lot of scientists have said this is a plausible theory. I’d give up a lot to see a credible sighting of a UFO but haven’t yet. Given there are 200 billion stars in our galaxy, the Milky Way, alone and the Hubble telescope has already detected 100 billion other galaxies so far, each with billions of stars, the likelihood we are the only life in the universe is impossible. It must be teeming with life. It has been estimated that there could be 60 billion planets in our own galaxy that could support life. But have any of them ever been here for a visit? Probably not. It’s a very long trip and takes an eon. But who can say they haven’t?

Our species is only 200,000 years old but in a universe 13.8 billion years old there must be much older species who have developed unimaginable technology and been able to not destroy themselves in the process. Wouldn’t they be tempted to have a look around? I might not have seen a UFO but I do have one degree of separation. I have a newspaper clipping that tells me that Walter Kibblewhite in November 1956 reported a very unusual sighting from his house. The very same house I am currently sitting in. We bought the property off Walter and his family in 1963. Walter described a bluish silver beam of light shining into his window at 2am and when he went to investigate saw that it came from a round object hanging in the sky. It then moved swiftly away while rotating towards Waipukurau. The Waipukurau of 1956 was possibly something to check out if you had travelled 100s of light years. Co-incidentally a fellow in Puketapu reported the same object on the same night. Experts said the likely explanation was both men had seen the moon and Jupiter. But they always say that.

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Meat tax idea is not popular ACADEMICS and farming groups in Britain have clashed over suggestions a tax on red meat should be introduced to account for the cost burden on the National Health system and spur changes in consumption patterns. A study by the Oxford Martin School and the Nuffield Department of Population Health said a tax, similar to that imposed on alcohol, tobacco and sugar, could prevent almost 6000 deaths a year in the United Kingdom and save the economy more than £700 million in healthcare costs. Researchers referred to a controversial World Health Organisation report that links beef, lamb and pork to an increased risk of heart disease, strokes, diabetes and cancer. But Dr Carrie Ruxton, public health nutritionist and dietitian at the Meat Advisory Panel, said meat consumption has declined significantly, with average intakes now well below the NHS guidelines. “There is no high-quality evidence linking red and processed meat with heart disease, strokes or diabetes and a

risk of bowel cancer applies only when weekly intakes exceed 700g. “As few people in the UK are at this level of consumption, a general meat tax would be like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut,” Ruxton said. “Chronic disease prevention would be far more effective if it focused on smoking, excess drinking and body weight rather than a single food source such as meat, which brings many nutritional benefits such as iron, zinc, vitamin D and B vitamins.” Because those nutrients were often in short supply in lower income households a tax on red meat would be a retrograde step, she said. Quality Meat Scotland chairwoman Kate Rowell said studies show vegetarians and meat eaters have similar rates of colorectal and breast cancers. “Studies do not often address variables such as alcohol consumption, smoking status, obesity and consumption of fewer vegetables and fibre,” she said. Nuffield scholar and Gloucestershire beef and sheep farmer Geraint Powell warned

BACKWARDS: A tax on red meat would be a retrograde step, Meat Advisory Panel nutritionist Dr Carrie Ruxton says.

against sensationalist messaging, adding, “There are so many scientific papers published, all with polarised views and no balance. “People need to be aware of why someone is telling us something, as well as what they are telling us.” UK Farmers Guardian

EU halves SMP stockpile THE vast quantities of European skim milk powder kept in intervention stocks have halved since creation in 2015, according to the European Commission. Just 190,000t of the 380,000t of surplus SMP removed from the market by the commission as a measure to restrict supply three years ago remain in storage. The intervention policy has been criticised by some analysts, who said it merely delayed the problem of overproduction and large stocks overhanging markets suppress prices. However, the commission pointed to improving SMP and liquid milk prices for September in its latest Milk Market Observatory report, coinciding with the tender sale of a further 30,000t of intervention SMP on November 8 as evidence of the policy’s success. A statement from the EU said robust demand and careful management by the commission supporting responsible production growth delivered competitive prices to producers. This success was reinforced by the fact dairy accounts for more than half of the EU’s agri-trade surplus. The benefit of the cautious approach to selling the stocks is paying off, according to EU rural

BENEFIT: The cautious approach to selling surplus SMP is paying off, European Union agriculture co-ordinator Phil Hogan says.

development and agriculture coordinator Phil Hogan. “Market balance is always our priority. “It is encouraging to see an improvement in farmgate milk prices again, helped by the measures the commission has put in place,” he said. But there is no place for complacency and prudential production decisions must continue to be made by reference to the realities of market conditions.

The next SMP tender is on November 22. EU milk production is expected to be up 0.8% by the end of 2018 compared to 2017, according to the Observatory. Weather will be a key determinant to production in the last two months of the year alongside the ability of milk and feed prices to compensate producers for lower forage availability on the back of last summer’s drought. UK Farmers Weekly

Shoppers care only about cheap food MANY shoppers don’t care about anything but cheap food, Professor Andrew Fearne, a value chain management expert from East Anglia University, says. And they don’t understand let alone care about assurance programmes, he told the East of England Farming Conference. Shoppers do not care about farmers, he said. “There is a significant and growing group of consumers only interested in cheap food. “The masses, the majority of people in this country who buy their food in supermarkets, do not care about you. “They will only care when they cannot buy stuff or when there is a crisis but most of the time they do not care about where stuff comes from or how it was produced.” Fearne also took aim at those who believe the Red Tractor assurance scheme connects with shoppers.

“They do not understand Red Tractor. “They are not going to the website or believing half of what you claim is happening. “You do not have the budget of Procter and Gamble to explain it to them so you tell yourself they already understand. “I am telling you, they do not.” For farmers to get a fairer share of the food pound Fearne suggested they need to look more closely at what shoppers do, not what they say. He called on producers to build businesses based on an understanding of what consumers value, not what they can provide. Other tips he offered were for farmers to collaborate extensively with colleagues and the rest of the supply chain and to invest in opportunities that allow value to be added to produce. UK Farmers Guardian

British farmers to follow Kiwi lead A FARMER consultation has opened in Britain to help devise a code of practice to promote the safe sharing of data across agriculture and it’s following New Zealand’s lead. The code, which will be shaped by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, will present a set of principles designed to create trust and transparency between farmers and the third parties they share data with. “The use of data is transforming every industry, including agriculture, and we need to have the systems in place to embrace this,” AHDB chief strategy officer Tom Hind said. The lack of a coherent set of principles the agri-food sector can sign up to is a significant gap that means data is not being shared in the volumes he would like. “There are potentially huge productivity gains to be made from better data sharing throughout the supply chain. “But these will not be realised unless farmers are confident that their data will be used responsibly and its use supports their business.” Data sharing codes already exist in NZ, the United States and Europe with their main purpose to protect farmers’ rights in respect of the data created from their agricultural operations. Rezare Systems UK managing

director Julian Gairdner, above, who is leading the project on AHDB’s behalf, said farmers should have complete control over where they release or share their data. “The code we developed in NZ was strongly focused on this and has subsequently led to other initiatives to standardise data and provide flexible technologies to transmit and share it,” Gairdner said. Rezare has already held a series of stakeholder workshops to devise a draft code of practice. “Over 60 organisations and farmers took part but now we need more farmers to have their say through the online survey,” he said. A survey of farmers is intended to gauge their views on the importance of sharing data, the relevance of a code and how it should operate and be governed. UK Farmers Weekly

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On Farm Story

HELPERS: Tom and Sarah Wells out on the farm with their trusty canines.

The sky’s the limit Intergenerational knowledge has long been a sort of secret ingredient to success in sheep and beef farming in New Zealand. Though that component was vital in the early years of Tom and Sarah Wells’ farming careers they are also using their passion, drive and determination to forge their own brand of sustainably farmed products. Andrew Stewart reports. BOTH Tom and Sarah Wells used to work in completely non farm careers. Sarah was a television journalist covering breaking news in a time poor, mentally draining role. “I grew up mustering with my father on horseback on the station and I wanted to be a shepherd right through school but somehow lost my way,” she said. “But there was always a pull back towards the farm.” Tom was a policeman who transferred to Taihape after meeting Sarah but soon realised he was drawn more to the outdoor lifestyle of farming than to being a small town cop. “On my days off from the police I found I was always working on the farm and really enjoyed it and it wasn’t a hard decision to leave

the police and start shepherding. “It’s a huge privilege to farm and have this opportunity,” he said. Tom started in his new profession working as a shepherd. He learned the intricacies of stock work and sheep and beef farming working alongside Sarah’s father John. That tutelage and guidance proved invaluable for a man cutting his teeth in an industry he knew little about. Though the learning curve was steep Tom also found that because he had so little experience he also had no preconceptions that might have formed had he been raised in a farming family. The Moawhango community east of Taihape, where they now farm, is a farming community steeped in heritage. In the early 1900s it was the hub

of a thriving farming community with a shop, hall, school, marae and church. Though farming was a tough existence the locals recognised the importance of community and regular meetings and social gatherings were on the calendar. Roll the clock forward 100 years and many of the buildings once used to house such gatherings still remain. The local sense of community is still very strong and forms the backbone for many farming families. The Batleys have farmed in this area for well over 100 years and when the opportunity arose for Tom and Sarah to take over the family farm in 2012 they jumped at the chance. Their 500 hectare effective farm runs about 5000 stock units and can be susceptible to brutal winters and long, dry summers. They run a flock of 2500 ewes with 700 hoggets with the aim to finish as many lambs as a season allows. Cattle consist of 220 mixed age cows that provide replacement heifers and tradable steers to complement the sheep operation.

Though it can be tough country there are a number of natural features that benefit sheep and beef farming. “The Moawhango Valley, where my family first settled, had a lot of natural clearings and we are so grateful that our farm still has a huge amount of native bush. “We have a huge amount of shelter if a cold snap comes through and shade in the summer,” Sarah said. The fertile soils also suit their low-input farming system and both Tom and Sarah feel fortunate to farm in such a picturesque setting. The Taihape area has endured a number of very dry summers but the experience of farming through the tough seasons in their early years of farming have shaped the way they will farm in the future. “The summers have been very dry and have proved challenging but now we prepare for a drought every year. Last year we got very lucky and didn’t have one. We just counted that as a bonus and bought in trade lambs and additional bulls to keep things ticking over,” she said.

That lateral thinking and ability to think outside the box have also led the Wells down the path of diversification in the form of their own brand, Hinterland Foods. The idea for Hinterland Foods bubbled away for a couple of years before they decided to take the plunge into creation. With a group of friends they decided to use their farm and products as the platform they needed to get the brand up and running. Because of the seasonal nature of their farming calendar they source product from other like-minded farmers to maintain a constant supply. They initially dabbled with putting lamb on the menu in upmarket restaurants in Singapore and they did enjoy some success. But the distance factor proved to be a significant hurdle and the couple decided to refocus and concentrate on the domestic market. They collaborated with friends and family and threw some ideas around about what they were trying to achieve, what products they wanted to promote and how they might do it. That was how the

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MORE LEGS: Horses still play a major part in mustering on Tom’s and Sarah’s Taihape farm.

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FAITH: The view inside the beautiful little garden chapel.

dream of but never implement. Sarah and Tom have learned the hard way just what is involved and though they have no regrets they do have some practical advice for anyone considering following in their footsteps.

We have a huge amount of shelter if a cold snap comes through and shade in the summer. Sarah Wells

HAPPY FAMILIES: A ewe and lambs grazing the green hills in spring.

Hinterland Foods brand was born. The story behind their brand is as important as the brand itself. “We see ourselves as food producers as much as farmers and it’s about sharing the food story and our passion for what Kiwi farmers do,” Sarah said. “We also think New Zealand farmers have a great story to tell. We love farming and we love talking about farming and Hinterland combines the two nicely,” she said. Though it is still very much early days for the brand, feedback and market response have been very positive. Tom and Sarah are everyday, hands on farmers but have taken the time to promote their

products in the cut-throat world of supermarket retail. Their Hinterland Foods lamb shanks can now be found in about 70 Countdown supermarkets and the brand’s social media following is growing rapidly thanks to some very clever ideas. Following Virgin Australia’s decision to source Kiwi beef for its flight menus the Wells saw a chance to create an online video promoting their brand while also having a cheeky dig at Air NZ’s decision to promote the synthetic Impossible Burger. With the help of some local farmers and some picturesque drone footage of stock on their farm they made a video appealing directly to Virgin Australia to

source NZ meat for its menu. Virgin liked what they saw and Hinterland was chosen as the winner, netting them a supply contract with the airline. Though they have worked hard on the Hinterland Foods brand both Sarah and Tom are quick to point out they could not have achieved anything without the support and creativity of a group of close friends and family. They are also very grateful for the help and guidance of Taylor Preston, which not only processes and packages their products but provides technical support and solutions to the Hinterland team. Creating your own food brand is something many Kiwi farmers

Setting up a new brand takes a considerable amount of time but the farming operation has to come first. “Our primary focus is always on our stock and making the best decisions for the farm. “We also put a huge amount of value on relationships and treating others well, which we think is important for any business starting out. We hope to continue collaborating with others and see Hinterland as a platform for other food producers keen on sharing their stories through the brand,” she said. With a young family as well, it is hard to see how the Wells find enough hours in the day to manage all that is going on in their lives. But their passion for their products is a great motivator and they firmly believe in what the future holds for sustainably farmed produce. “We are working hard on developing the Hinterland Range

and getting more innovative products on the shelf. There’s huge potential for red meat products but our farm is not just about producing meat. “We have a huge amount of native bush and have our own hives and reasonable grade manuka honey available,” she said. Though they know there are many challenges ahead they are optimistic about the future. “Lots of farmers are doing amazing things and we want to help get that message out there and share those stories. “We are also excited about wool and what farms can do environmentally. “We feel so privileged we’ve been given the opportunity to farm this land that’s been special to so many people. “My great great grandfather settled here in the 1880s and for the family to still be here more than 100 years later speaks volumes of those who have gone before us. We want to do our bit to ensure future generations can have the same opportunities we have had,” she said. With that sort of drive and enthusiasm it is safe to say this farming couple from vastly different backgrounds are creating their own heritage in the hinterland of Taihape to complement those who went before them.

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Maramarua 733 Kopuku Road

A dairy to own

This 109.8ha (more or less) dairy unit comprises of three titles and is well laid out for functional use. The block is centrally raced to a three year old 36 ASHB cowshed which supplies Fonterra, with a three-year average of 95,803kgMS. Support to the dairy includes a large eight bay implement shed complete with power and an enclosed workshop, a good range of ancillary shedding, bore water and irrigation. The land is easy to rolling contour with a delightful north easterly aspect. Further improvements include two dwellings; the main is a sixbedroom home and the second a three-bedroom cottage, both refurbished in 2015. Centrally located, the property is close to SH 2 and 56km from Manukau, making Auckland an easy commuting distance. Hamilton central is a 74km drive south, plus Tauranga and the Coromandel Peninsula are similarly convenient.

Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 4pm, Thu 13 Dec 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 1-2pm Tue 20 Nov, Mon 26 Nov & Mon 3 Dec Karl Davis 027 496 4633 karl.davis@bayleys.co.nz Lee Carter 027 696 5781

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Taupo 581 Otake Road, Marotiri

Versatile 229 hectares 581 Otake Road is known as Jacaroma and is situated in the renowned farming district of Marotiri. Comprising approximately of 203ha easy to rolling, 20ha hilly, making the effective area 223ha from the total of 229ha. There is approximately 10ha in the Taupo catchment. The Nitrogen Reference Report completed using overseer 6.2.3 gives a number of 85. Enabling the new owner to be in the best position going forward under the proposed Healthy Rivers plan one change. The current owners also have a policy for bio security and only source cattle within the current farming operation. Jacaroma is well supported with a three bedroom house, woolshed, and two sets of cattle yards. Located just 14km from Kinloch Village, with Taupo only 32km away.

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Lake Taupo 838 Karangahape Road, Kuratau

Jewel in the crown offering lake and mountain views Te Hapua (Honeymoon Bay) farm - this stunning property is located on a peninsula on the western side of Lake Taupo. Approximately a 20 minute drive from Turangi township or 55 minutes to Taupo. There is native bush on both sides of the property. With Department of Conservation bush at the back of the property bordering the lake, complete with a DOC track giving lake access. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase 266ha of easy contour on the great lake Taupo. Te Hapua (Honeymoon Bay) comprises of 16 titles ranging in size from 137ha down to 3ha. It is currently being farmed running ewes and cattle in conjunction with another property. The new owner will farm within the Total Allowable Nitrogen Discharge (TAND) being 2,443kg/n. Key development opportunities exist.

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Tararua 121 Huia Road, Pongaroa

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

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For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty (unless sold prior)

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Tararua 454 Parkville Road, Eketahuna

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

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Tararua Bridge Road, Pahiatua and Hornes Road, Ballance

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

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

NEW LISTING

Canterbury 74 Riverview Road, Domett

Good soils, great water, consented to dairy

A 301.6ha finishing farm boasting versatile soils, easy contour, approximately 144ha under irrigation with room for expansion, two generous water consents and the ability to convert to dairy. These are key to the multifaceted upside this property presents. Currently run as a support and fattening unit, the irrigated terraces may also suit crop or vegetable production, as the property enjoys a mild, coastal climate. The spacious homestead has wonderful views to the Alps and is set in mature gardens with a grass tennis court and in-ground pool – well suited to family living. There is a very good second four-bedroom home, and supporting farm sheds and yards. Multiple soil types ensure the property is extremely adaptable and it is well-suited to several farming options. Steeper sidings may suit trees. There is massive upside available here.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 4pm, Wed 12 Dec 2018 3 Deans Ave, Chch View by appointment Ben Turner 027 530 1400 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz Peter Foley 021 754 737 peter.foley@bayleys.co.nz

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Kingseat 25 Waiau Pa Road 40.99 hectares - first time on the market in 150 years A fantastic opportunity to own a large land holding in a high growth area – kiwifruit, avocado growers and a fantastic land bank for a city farmer. • Fertile bare land 40.99ha / 101 acres (more or less) • Two road frontages, handy to new developments and major arterial roads • 6 inch bore and Irrigation • Horticulture, large lifestyle, land bank and growers - must view!

Wellsford 295 Waiteitei Road, Tomarata Auction (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 5 Dec 2018 Bayleys House, 30 Gaunt Street, Auckland View Wed 12-1pm Ginny Cheyne 021 405 462 ginny.cheyne@bayleys.co.nz Shane Snijder 021 730 488 shane.snijder@bayleys.co.nz BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, PUKEKOHE, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

First class grazing setup! Lasbyn Properties has long been recognised as one of the finest grazing farms in the region. Boasting an impressive 229 hectares (565 acres) of top-quality farmland, held in three titles, there’s a lot to impress. The predominately flat to undulating contour has been well subdivided to a high standard into 110 paddocks, which are linked by a far-reaching limestone race network. An extensive array of quality infrastructure includes a well appointed fourbedroom family home with a 300m2 implement shed and two large sets of cattle yards.

Take a position in one of Auckland's fastest growing regions!

Deceased Estate. The instructions are to "sell'! Take a virtual tour: www.umoview.co.nz/14759

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Tender Closing 4pm, Thu 6 Dec 2018 41 Queen St, Warkworth View by appointment John Barnett 021 790 393 john.barnett@bayleys.co.nz MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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

Morrinsville 263 Roache Road 4

Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 4pm, Thu 29 Nov 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 1-2pm Wed 21 Nov or by appointment Peter Kelly 027 432 4278 peter.kelly@bayleys.co.nz Karl Davis 027 496 4633 karl.davis@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

High producing Tatua dairy This 69ha (more or less) dairy farm, situated in a prime location close to Morrinsville, supplies the industry leading Tatua Dairy Company. The farm has six titles, an all flat contour and is in two blocks connected by an underpass. The 18ASHB dairy is centrally located and feeds out to 40 paddocks. Currently 305 cows are milked with a three-year production average of 147,064ms. As supply to Tatua is contingent on holding MSEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, this farm will be sold including 85,000 MSEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and the equivalent number required in Tatua Shares. Infrastructure is well organised with plenty of shedding and a three bedroom dwelling. With farms in the Tatua catchment keenly sought after, this unit must be appealing and with six titles, provides great future subdivision opportunity.

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Te Awamutu 594 Ngahape Road

Te Awamutu 459 Te Kawa Road

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

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Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 20 Dec 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 12-1pm Wed 21 Nov Mike Fraser-Jones 027 475 9680 mike.fraserjones@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Appealing dairy with good facilities

Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 29 Nov 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 11am-12pm Tue 20 Nov Stuart Gudsell AREINZ 021 951 737 stuart.gudsell@bayleys.co.nz Sharon Evans AREINZ 027 235 4771 sharon.evans@bayleys.co.nz

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

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Tender (will not be sold prior) Closing 4pm, Thu 29 Nov 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 11am-12pm Wed 21 Nov Stuart Gudsell AREINZ 021 951 737 stuart.gudsell@bayleys.co.nz Sharon Evans AREINZ 027 235 4771 sharon.evans@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Te Awamutu 511 Otorohanga Road

Piopio 525 Mangaorongo Road

Good scale dairy operation

Well set up grazing block

With great road appeal, this good scale dairy operation provides 127.3073ha (more or less) of well-developed dairy land. The farm improvements include a 40ASHB dairy shed, 280 cow feedpad, bunker, calf and other sheds. Water is bore supply and the contour is flat to gently rolling. Average production is 219,864kgMS derived from spring and winter milking. Homes include a four bedroom plus office homestead and two staff cottages. Situated a short drive from Te Awamutu this farm has ready access to weekly supplies plus is handy to both the coast and the mountains for the weekends.

This large-scale heifer grazing unit is located just south of Piopio in recognised summer safe country. The 470ha (STS) offers a great balance of contour, excellent infrastructure including two dwellings and proven track record, approximately 100 hectares hay contour and a good balance of rolling country and some medium hill. The water system comprises two springs, one gravity feeding the front half of the property. The spring that gravityfeeds the back of the property has a storage tank. Adding extra value are several blocks of pines of various ages. This unit offers the opportunity to function as a dairy support block or a beef fattening unit with the pine trees as an added bonus. The takeover date can be positioned to suit a buyer.

bayleys.co.nz/2310099

Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 6 Dec 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 11am-12pm Fri 23 Nov Stuart Gudsell AREINZ 021 951 737 stuart.gudsell@bayleys.co.nz Sharon Evans AREINZ 027 235 4771 sharon.evans@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 13 Dec 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 12-1pm Tue 20 Nov Mike Fraser-Jones 027 475 9680 mike.fraserjones@bayleys.co.nz Greg Larsen 027 555 3358 greg.larsen@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/814840

NEW LISTING

Gordonton 652 Woodlands Road Location and size This 140ha (more or less) dairy unit with an all flat contour and peaty loam soils is part of a larger operation but run as a separate unit. Currently 380 cows are milked with a three year production average of 155,870kgms. The 22ASHB sits near the front of the farm with an excellent race system to all 40 paddocks. The water system has been upgraded recently with a new Iron water filtration system providing plentiful quality water. A number of sheds provide for calf rearing and machinery storage plus a 30 tonne PK bin and 30 tonne fert bunker. The main dwelling has four bedrooms and office. The second home has three bedrooms plus a single personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unit with kitchenette. A simple dairy system in a great location providing a good buying option.

bayleys.co.nz/2310139

Rotorua 290 Parsons Road 4

Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 2pm, Wed 19 Dec 2018 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View 12-1pm Mon 19 Nov Mike Fraser-Jones 027 475 9680 mike.fraserjones@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Ideal first farm A fantastic opportunity not to be missed. This 86 hectare more or less (subject to title) farm is well raced, fenced into 57 paddocks with high quality pastures, being centrally located having good contour and fertile soils. Buildings include an 18 A/S herringbone with in shed feed system and a "Big Dutchman" 19 tonne silo and new effluent pond. In addition, there is a five bay semi enclosed calf rearing shed/implement shed, two bay workshop, a one half round haybarn and fertiliser bin. Complimenting the property is the original three bedroom family home and sleepout, in excellent condition, with elevated views. This is a must view for a first farm buyer, being an easily managed one man unit with excellent infrastructure in a great location.

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Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 4pm, Thu 6 Dec 2018 1092 Fenton Street, Rotorua View Wed 11am-12pm Derek Enright 027 496 3974 derek.enright@bayleys.co.nz REALTY SERVICES LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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Dannevirke

Whanganui Parapara's RD 4

Brown's Lime Quarry

Hunting, heifers and honey

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

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

bayleys.co.nz/2801073

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

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty (unless sold prior)

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

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NEW LISTING

Tararua 166 Taylors Road, Eketahuna

Tokomaru 869 Scotts Road and Williams Road

Dairy, beef or both

Moturimu Station - 1189 hectares

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

bayleys.co.nz/3060565

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

Located only 15 minutes drive from Palmerston North, this well balanced scale property is currently used for beef finishing but traditionally ran around 7000su. It is being offered as two options, 134 hectares on Williams Road, flat/rolling with strong silt loam soils, four bedroom two storey family home, good farm infrastructure and 35 hectares in new grass. 1054 hectares on both sides of Scotts Road has around 250 hectares of cultivable land, balance medium to steep hill. 4 stand woolshed and large covered yard, three bedroom relocated villa with exceptional views, 25 hectares pines and native bush for hunting. Scale, location, contour and options. Call to discuss this exciting opportunity.

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For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty (unless sold prior)

4pm, Wed 12 Dec 2018 View by appointment Rob Deal 027 241 4775 robert.deal@bayleys.co.nz Andrew Bonnor 027 941 7630 andrew.bonnor@bayleys.co.nz EASTERN REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 MID WEST REALTY LTD, LICENSED REAA 2008

Tararua 413 Rimu Road, Tiraumea

Canterbury 210 Stubbs Road, Oxford

Te Rimu Station - two options

Foothills grass factory

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

191ha fattening/grazing/cropping property with proven grassgrowing ability, situated in the favoured high-rainfall foothills area of Oxford. The property has been a milking platform for the past 30 years. 111ha is irrigated via centre pivot, applying 3mm per day onto the heavy soils, from combined well and Waimakariri Scheme water. It is well-subdivided with ring-main stockwater supply. There is still upside through further paddock subdivision and refurbishing the wonderful family homestead. Available as one or in two blocks of approximately 45ha and 146ha. A productive and versatile farm.

NEW LISTING

Canterbury 145 Aitkens Road, Hororata

Canterbury 114 Derretts Road, Hororata

Cattle fattening or dairy farming

'Bridge Farm'

bayleys.co.nz/558830

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 4pm, Thu 29 Nov 2018 3 Deans Ave, Chch View by appointment Ben Turner 027 530 1400 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz Peter Foley 021 754 737 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/558699

bayleys.co.nz/3060584

• 324ha run in conjunction with a neighbouring leased block of approximately 147ha • Irrigated by a pivot and K-line covering around 112ha, plus 45ha of the leased block • Two houses plus staff accommodation • 54-bail rotary dairy, very large feed pad, good calf sheds, deer shed and yards • Improving pastures and fertility • Good access, lanes, contour, rainfall and soils • Approximately 50ha fenced for deer • Currently dairy farming, but an ideal block for cattle fattening

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 4pm, Wed 12 Dec 2018 Offers over $25,000 per/ha + GST (if any) 3 Deans Ave, Chch Ben Turner 027 530 1400 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz Mike Adamson 027 221 1909 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Location, established trees, healthy soils and a large, modern residence are a taste of the numerous attributes that underpin the value of this picturesque 71ha small farm. The five-bedroom home, built in 2015, fits perfectly with the established grounds and sweeping lawns, creating a park-like environment, which includes a heated in-ground swimming pool. A large sunny deck on the front of the home provides a wonderful outdoor living area to enjoy the surrounding gardens. The property is well-subdivided with good lane access and a wetland area with a large duck pond and mai mai. An easy-care, low-cost farm with good healthy soils that hold on well in the summer. A full complement of farm buildings completes this very attractive package.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 4pm, Thu 13 Dec 2018 3 Deans Ave, Chch View by appointment Ben Turner 027 530 1400 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz Mike Adamson 027 221 1909 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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NEW LISTING

St Andrews 251 Esk Bank Road

Queenstown Dalefield

Committed to sell

Malaghan's Farm

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

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

Malaghan's Farm is nestled in the hills between Queenstown and Arrowtown, at the base of Coronet Peak . It is probably the most significant large parcel of farming land available in the Queenstown Basin. The farm features cattle yards, an implement shed and a large natural pond with sweeping well fenced paddocks. The current owners have moved and it's time for the rural block to go. Forget about any previous price expectations as they want it sold. The farm features two fantastic building platforms with amazing elevated views looking directly North to Coronet Peak, while still being very sheltered and secluded from the views of other houses. This property fits a lot of buyers needs and is a very rare commodity in the Queenstown area.

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty (unless sold prior)

4pm, Thu 6 Dec 2018 311 Hawthorne Drive, Queenstown View by appointment Jimmy Allen 021 676 013 jimmy.allen@bayleys.co.nz Greg Ross 027 432 0261 greg.ross@bayleys.co.nz QUEENSTOWN & SOUTHERN NZ REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

bayleys.co.nz/4501952

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Darfield

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

Ready to grow Within the CPW Scheme and with all new infrastructure, this fertile bareland block of approximately 125ha provides the perfect base from which to grow. Currently irrigated by via two pivots over 80ha, the balance via a travelling gun. A high level of results is achieved from the current beef fattening and cereal cropping. A Leaseback option is available. This property is too good to miss.

bayleys.co.nz/558630

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Oxford 346 Parish Road A2 milk supply dairy

Deadline Sale Closes Wednesday 28th November 2018, 4pm. Plus GST (if any) unless sold prior.

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149 ha dairy farm located near Oxford, Waimakariri District, some 57km from Christchurch City/Airport

View By Appointment

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Synlait A2 milk supply contract

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Modern infrastructure including 40 ASHB shed with meal feeding system

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lrrigation supplied from combined Waimakariri lrrigation Scheme and groundwater sources, applied via two centre pivots

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Executive five bedroom homestead complemented by two-bedroom staff accommodation unit.

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A well setup mid-scale dairy farm with the ability to produce value add milk through the A2 milk supply agreement with Synlait Milk provides an added advantage to the discerning purchaser.

Web pb.co.nz/DFR64868 bayleys.co.nz/558819 Gareth Cox Hastings McLeod Ltd Darfield Licensed under the REAA 2008 Mobile: 021 250 9714 Office: 03 929 0306 gareth@pb.co.nz

Ben Turner Whalan and Partners Ltd, Bayleys Licensed under the REAA 2008 Mobile: 0 27 530 1400 Office: 03 375 4700 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz

RURAL rural@pb.co.nz 0800 FOR LAND

Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

Selling at market value

WEB ID TOR64124

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

BY NEGOTIATION + GST (IF ANY)

VIEW By Appointment

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

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

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

Extra-ordinary opportunity

WEB ID TPR55298

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

BY NEGOTIATION

VIEW By Appointment

• Fully automated 74 bail milking shed, extensive calf rearing facilities, 1,100 cows, plus a lucrative winter milk contract

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

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

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Ohawe Trust 174 ha

TENDER WEB ID PR63662

WOODVILLE 212 Bluff Road Ohawe is well located being 5km south of Woodville and under 30 minutes drive to Palmerston North. Compromising 125 ha of flat superior soil types has resulted in excellent production history of a three year average around 140,000 kgMS peak milking 340 cows. The 49 ha easy hill country support unit adds an excellent complement to the dairy business which is utilised as young stock grazing and wintering for M/A cows. Infrastructure includes a 36 ASHB shed, numerous shedding, lined effluent pond and inshed feeding.

Ohawe features three homes with the main homestead being of superior nature with four bedrooms, open plan living and swimming pool. Exceptional soil types, infrastructure and support land create an unequaled opportunity.

TENDER

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

Jared Brock

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

John Arends

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

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Tararua Holsteins 153 ha

AUCTION WEB ID PR63079

PAHIATUA 82690 SH2 Located only 35 minutes from Palmerston North and 7km south of Pahiatua, exceptional dairy units of this calibre are rare in today's market place. Virtually all flat and effective, Tararua Holsteins features uniform subdivision and pristine races which lead to a centrally located 30 ASHB cowshed. Further key infrastructure includes in-shed feeding, excellent shedding and modern compliant effluent system.

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This property is unequaled for soil types, contour and VIEW By Appointment fertility which is reflected in its 170,000 kgMS three year AUCTION 1.00pm, Fri 30th Nov, 2018, (unless sold average with further upside achievable. prior), to be held at Bush Multisport Turf Pavillion, Huxley Street, Pahiatua Two family homes, one at each end of the property complete one of the best dairy units in the Tararua Region. Our vendors instructions are clear, this property is to be sold.

AUCTION Jared Brock

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

John Arends

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

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Kilgaren 441 ha

For sale - iconic commercial property

AUCTION

TENDER WEB ID BC64443 PALMERSTON NORTH 723 Main Street A truly unique opportunity to own one of Palmerston Norths iconic commercial properties. 723 Main Street is ideally positioned with a constant flow of traffic going past the front door. This large 3,618m2 site has great access and plenty of off-street parking. A spacious and modern layout with plenty of open space and natural light. A solid income stream from the mix of cafe, retail and lease-able office space makes this a fantastic investment opportunity. •Land Area 3,618m2 •Floor Area 2,459m2 •Net return income $400,000 •Multi-tenanted spreading investment risk

WEB ID WR64670 CENTRAL HAWKES BAY 896 Te Awa Road View By Appointment View By Appointment AUCTION 2.00pm, Tue 18th Dec, 2018, Waipukurau Club, TENDER closes Wednesday 12th December, 2018 at 4.00pm, • 28 km (20 min) south east of Waipukurau. Russell Street, Waipukurau Property Brokers Ltd, 240 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston • Easy / medium hill with some steeper faces. North • Four bedroom homestead plus second three bedroom cottage. • 4 stand woolshed, sheep & cattle yards, deer shed. Pat Portas • 160 hectares deer fenced 1.8m netting. Mobile 027 447 0612 Office 06 928 0521 • Water reticulated from the Farm Rd Water Scheme. Home 06 855 8330 • Presently breeding and finishing lams, finishing bulls, patp@pb.co.nz deer breeding and velveting. • A genuine unit showing excellent returns.

TENDER

AUCTION

Kevin Carian

Amazing investment

Multi tenanted

TENDER

WEB ID LC64459 LEVIN 12-16 Queen Street View By Appointment A large 3724m2 site with dual access from both Queen TENDER closes Thursday 29th November, 2018 at 2.00pm, Property Brokers Ltd, 1 Bristol Street, Levin Street West and Bristol Street. The 3,690m2 (approx.) building, refurbished in 2014, is situated in a prime location, visible from State Highway 1. Levin is a very progressive town with an increasing population and a large amount of investment in the commercial/industrial sector is being achieved. Key attributes of the property include: •Strong lease in place with The Warehouse •Recently strengthened to 100% NBS Murray Doreen •A large land parcel situated in a prime, fast growing Mobile 027 490 4773 location Office 06 366 0662 murrayd@pb.co.nz •Close proximity to McDonalds and Countdown

TENDER

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Bevan Pickett

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

Mobile 027 430 4045 kevin.carian@pb.co.nz

WEB ID LC64460 LEVIN 261-265 Oxford Street View By Appointment TENDER closes Thursday 29th November, 2018 at 2.00pm, A prime location multi tenanted investment located in Property Brokers Limited, 1 Bristol Street, Levin the heart of Levin's commercial sector

TENDER

•Prominent freehold corner site adjacent to SH1 •Across the road from 'McDonalds' •Adjacent to 'The Warehouse' •Rental income from multiple retail tenancies •Rear access lane with carparks •Earthquake strengthened •Land Area 1354m2 •Floor Area 1300m2

Murray Doreen

Mobile 027 490 4773 Office 06 366 0662 murrayd@pb.co.nz

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Scarborough Road Dairy 117 ha

TENDER WEB ID PR64697

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

adjoining 80 ha lease as support.

TENDER

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TENDER closes Wednesday 12th December, 2018 at A three bedroom plus office comfortable family home set in park like grounds completes an appealing and well 2.00pm, to be submitted to Property Brokers, 129 Main Street Pahiatua presented package. Numerous titles and split options cater to all facets of the market either it being support, lifestyle or continue with the existing dairy operation and take this property to the next level.

Jared Brock

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

John Arends

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

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Waimiro 561 ha

DEADLINE SALE WEB ID PR62092

PONGAROA 4317 Pahiatua Pongoroa Road Situated on Pahiatua Pongaroa Road. 6km west of the township of Pongaroa and under 40 minutes drive to Pahiatua. Waimiro is a sheep and beef breeding/finishing property running in excess of 3100 su. 365 ha of effective pasture which is extensively subdivided into 40 paddocks with 83 ha suitable for cultivation. 15 ha has already being drained and in superior pasture. The ineffective area features 80 ha in established and regenerating Manuka providing further income for the

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property. Improvements include a four stand woolshed (600np), cattle yards, satellite yards and a renovated three bedroom home featuring open plan living and set in well kept grounds. Waimiro presents an excellent first farm opportunity or add on in a summer safe farming district. RV $2,190,000

DEADLINE SALE

VIEW By Appointment DEADLINE SALE closes Tuesday 11th December, 2018 at 2.00pm, (unless sold prior), to be submitted to Property Brokers, 129 Main Street, Pahiatua

Jared Brock

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

John Arends

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

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FARMERS WEEKLY – November 19, 2018

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Clover-Nook Farm - 216 ha

Melford Hills

DEADLINE SALE

DEADLINE SALE WEB ID TMR64627 WAIMATE View By Appointment 958 Waihaorunga Back Road DEADLINE SALE closes Friday 7th December, 2018 at • 805 ha of farm that has extensive subdivision in to 4.00pm, (unless sold prior) approximately 120 paddocks, with well-formed laneways connecting to most paddocks. • Currently running approximately 2,800 ewes scanning at 195% and weaning 150% to 155% unmanned and 120 MA beef cows • Two good farm homes with the main homestead built on an elevated site with large deck to enjoy. Michael Richardson • Three stand shearing shed with large covered yards Mobile 027 228 7027 holding more than 1,000 ewes. Office 03 687 7145

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WEB ID DFR65101 DARFIELD 319 Mitchells Road View By Appointment DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 13th December, 2018 at Clover-Nook dairy farm located in one of Canterbury’s 4.00pm, (unless sold prior) most desired dairying locations and within commuting distance of both Christchurch (60km) and Ashburton (45km). • Milking 720 cows with average production for the past five seasons of 311,615 kgMS, on a sustainable low input system. • 50 bail rotary cowshed with meal feeding system. • Irrigated by centre pivot and Rotorainer irrigation. Gareth Cox • Excellent standard of accommodation, including Mobile 021 250 9714 spacious homestead set in park-like grounds. gareth@pb.co.nz

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DAIRY FARM/RUNOFF WITH ON FARM HUNTING

Located approx. 15 minutes south of Hawera on the Makino Road, is this very good dairy farm with runoff/supplement block attached. Having approx 146 hectares (366 acres) in grass with an effective milking platform of 85ha (210 acres) meaning the remaining area is used for grazing young stock, wintering cows and making supplements. Currently milking 283 cows through a tidy 24 aside herringbone cowshed plus grazing 80 yearlings and 80 calves with production around 105000kg milksolids.

TENDER

AWESOME AUROA ROAD

525 Auroa Road, Auroa

320 Makino Road, Hurleyville Tender Closes 4pm, Wednesday 5 December 2018 at McDonald Real Estate Ltd 274 High Street, Hawera Open Days Wed 21 November 11:00-11:30am Wed 28 November 11:00-11:30am

This is a very well set up dairy farm with an excellent race system and ample farm buildings. A complete dairy unit with runoff and with the bonus of on farm hunting, particularly fallow deer!!

Located just below the Skeet Road on the Auroa Road is this excellent 127.0459 hectares (313.9304 acres) dairy farm/runoff. Currently milking 250 cows plus grazing 100 calves this property is on both sides of the Auroa Road allowing for a smaller dairy farm purchase or a sought after runoff purchase. Featuring a very good 28 bail rotary cowshed, 3 bedroom brick main home plus two other good homes, flat in contour with excellent race system, Waimate West Water Scheme, large calf rearing shed and excellent loading ramp and yards. The options are endless here from a 350-380 cow dairy farm to a 250-280 cow dairy farm or a very attractive 28 hectare (70 acres) runoff.

Tender Closes 4pm, Friday 7 December 2018 at McDonald Real Estate Ltd 274 High Street, Hawera Open Days Friday 23 November 1:00-1:30pm Friday 30 November 1:00-1:30pm

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a quality property in a sought after dairying location. Phone today for more details.

The property has it all and is waiting for its new owners to continue to receive the benefits.

Rodney Perrett 027 241 3979

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MATAU DRYSTOCK FARM

For Sale Offers Invited Over Current Capital Value

568 Matau North Road, Matau, Stratford District

FOR SALE

This 1337.9707 Ha (3306.05 acres) Drystock Farm is located in the established farming district of Matau. The property comprises of some 500 Ha (1235 acres) of strong grazing land which carries a mixture of 2500 MA ewes and 110 MA beef cattle. Added to this is around 100 Ha (247 acres) of established Manuka with the balance of the farm being native bush. The surrounding country is a mixture of owner operator drystock operations and extensive Department of Conservation Land. You will be surprised with the development work carried out by the current owner. The farm has had extensive fencing work completed that includes laneways for easy stock movement, new fence lines and covered in stock yards as well as new sheds. This property is located approximately within 45 minutes of Stratford and 50 minutes of Inglewood which offer fantastic farming support businesses. Whangamomona is also within easy driving distance of approximately 35 minutes, which offers refreshments and restaurant food.

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Brent Dodunski 027 498 4346

3872A Mountain Road, Cardiff Having been owned by the same family for the past 30 years, this property has seen extensive development. Properties of this size and caliber, this close to town rarely come to the local market. This amazing flat fertile 17.04 Ha (42.11 acres) grazing block has been set up to offer easy grazing management. Built on the farm, is a large Homestead that in recent times has been fully redecorated including new bathrooms and kitchen. A large salt water swimming pool and BBQ area compliment the overall setting with established gardens.

Deadline for Offers 4pm, Friday 30 November 2018 at McDonald Real Estate Ltd 288 Broadway, Stratford Viewing By Appointment Only

Locals will well remember the vintage machinery museum that was a large part of this lands history. To accommodate this, extensive sheds have been built which now offer fantastic storage to those valuable toys you may own! This property comes with multiple purchasing options so please take the time to come along and view it.

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Dairy grazing or beef finishing block A well located cattle property in the Tahuna district, 30 kms north of Morrinsville and 45 kms north-east of Hamilton  644 Waiti Road, Tahuna  89.84 hectares (more or less)  easy undulating to medium hill contour with

some steeper sidlings  pockets of native bush in gullies add to the

aesthetic appeal  subdivided into 16 paddocks with good fencing  stream water electric pumped to reservoir and

gravity fed to troughs in all paddocks  approximately 12 ha mowable, harvesting 250

bales of silage and 80 big bales of hay annually  soil type predominantly mairoa ash over clay

Tenders close 4.00pm Thursday, 13 December 2018

Open Days: Tues, 20 Nov & 27 Nov 12noon to 2.00pm

Auction Wednesday, 5 December 2018

Open Day:

 good cattle yards and three bay gable hay barn  no dwelling but elevated building sites with

expansive views  a very tranquil block on a quiet road, only

105 kms to Auckland airport On Farm biosecurity protocols will apply vehicles and footwear to be clean prior to arrival

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Dave Peacocke 0274 732 382

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

storage

 126,610 kgms from 350 cows calved last season  34 aside farm dairy with auto cup removers, meal

feeding system and 25t silo  new effluent system and water chiller unit

Thurs, 22 November 11.00am to 1.00pm

 main dwelling 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom family

home plus 3 bedroom second home  extensive trees, hedges and native riparian

planting

An outstanding opportunity to secure a well located property with all the hard work completed On Farm biosecurity protocols will apply vehicles and footwear to be clean prior to arrival

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Malcolm Wallace 021 357 446 Dave Peacocke 0274 732 382

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JUST 2 KM FROM THE EDGE OF FEILDING 234 Sandon Road, Feilding This 64 hectare (158 acre) farm will be perfect if you want to be handy to the saleyards, your home in town or if you want to build a new home with exceptional northward views and privacy, but still be close to the amenities that Feilding offers. Outstanding stock handling facilities include the combo sheep/cattle yards with lots of concrete and the very smart three stand woolshed, with an adjoining hay shed. The water system is put together very well, with trough water gravity reticulated throughout from a high-point tank filled from reliable sources, with plenty of storage. Conventionally fenced into 11 paddocks, the land is rolling with flatter tops and is interspersed with numerous dams and scattered Totara. Formerly the home of part of the Waimoe Charolais stud, this is a quality address that is only getting closer to town. In four titles, our vendor is not registered for GST.

64 hectares Video on website nzr.nz/RX1722631 Tender Closes 11am, Wed 12 Dec 2018, NZR, 20 Kimbolton Road, Feilding. Peter Barnett AREINZ 027 482 6835 | 06 323 4434 peter@nzr.nz NZR Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

Open Farm Wed 21 Nov 1:00-2:00pm & Sun 25 Nov 1:00-2:00pm.

WELL LOCATED IRRIGATED CROPPING / FINISHING / DAIRY SUPPORT Duck Ponds, 320 Riverside Road, Martinborough The "Duck Ponds" is well known locally as a quality property. The key features of this aesthetically pleasing property are the fertile alluvial soils and the irrigation right. Just 5 km from Martinborough the 75-hectare unit is currently used as a dairy support block and before that as an intensive cropping and livestock finishing block. Crops grown have been; peas, barley, sorghum, green feed oats, kale and brassicaÂ´s. The lease of an adjoining 8.5 hectares gives a total area of 84 hectares. The property also has the benefit of around 40 hectares of Greytown Silt Loam soil being protected from flooding by a stop bank, and 60 hectares being irrigated via 40 litre per second bore. There is a hayshed, combination sheep & cattle yards with load out and a concrete silage bunker. Handily located to the popular wine centre of Martinborough and with the Ruamahanga River along one boundary there are lifestyle and recreation options. Please check out the video on the website. Detailed property report available. This is a quality, well located and versatile property with great infrastructure that isnÂ´t overcapitalized- call Blair today to arrange an inspection!

75 hectares Video on website nzr.nz/RX1412132 Offers Close 4pm, Wed 12 Dec 2018, NZR, Level 1, 16 Perry St, Masterton. (unless sold prior) Blair Stevens AREINZ 027 527 7007 | blair@nzr.nz NZR Real Estate Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

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HISTORIC TE MAIRE - LOCATION AND UNTAPPED POTENTIAL 2612 Masterton Castlepoint Road, Masterton, Wairarapa

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

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

445 hectares Video on website nzr.nz/RX1671101

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

343 hectares Video on website nzr.nz/RX1551983 Tender Closes 4pm, Wed 28 Nov 2018, NZR Level 1, 16 Perry St, Masterton. (will not be sold prior) Blair Stevens AREINZ 027 527 7007 | blair@nzr.nz NZR Real Estate Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

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FARM 1. HAUTOTARA - 9 TITLES & SALE OPTIONS 911 White Rock Road, Martinborough, South Wairarapa

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

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

298 hectares Video on website nzr.nz/RX1684580

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

176 hectares Video on website nzr.nz/RX1703789 Tender Closes 4pm, Thu 29 Nov 2018, NZR, Level 1, 16 Perry St, Masterton. Blair Stevens AREINZ 027 527 7007 | 06 370 9199 blair@nzr.nz NZR Real Estate Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

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

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

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

121 hectares Video on website nzr.nz/RX1681972

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

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

"PUKEOKAHU" - HIGH QUALITY BREEDING & FINISHING IN A SPECTACULAR SETTING 1406 Pukeokahu Road, Taihape, Rangitikei While the quality and productivity of this property will impress, its the majesty of the environment that may catch your eye when you first visit Pukeokahu. From its 4km boundary with the Rangitikei River, the property rises to the top of the iconic Pukeokahu Hill; between is circa 845ha of effective country, approx. 30% of which is cultivatable and 50% easy type hill, with the balance steeper. Much of the easy country is Ohakune Silt loam; an ash based soil highly regarded for its horticultural production. Around 400ha is deer fenced, with recent investment into tracks and lane ways providing excellent stock and vehicle access back to the main facilities. Close to half the property is trough watered from spring sources, with the balance natural, incl. the Okoeke and Ngutuwhero streams. A substantial 380m² homestead, significantly renovated in the 1980’s enjoys expansive views; while other accommodation incl. two 3 bedroom homes, single quarters and the former shearers quarters. The 6 stand woolshed has recently had new yards added. The close proximity of River Valley Lodge has provided tourism based income as well adding vibrancy to the local community. With significant recent investment in infrastructure and pastures, Pukeokahu is well set up and ready to go. Tenders Close 11am, Thu 6 Dec 2018 NZR, 20 Kimbolton Road, Feilding.

"MT HUIA" 906 Ruahine Road, Mangaweka We are privileged to present a well located 309 ha medium hill country sheep and cattle property, 9 km from SH 1 at Mangaweka. The tastefully renovated 5-bedroom Homestead is set in beautiful gardens with a native bush back drop, along with a second dwelling "Hodd Cottage", a well established Farmstay Business, plus quality infrastructure throughout the whole property. Regarded as a top performer from its 1300 Romney ewes, 80 Angus breeding cows plus replacements. Held in two titles giving purchasing options.

309 hectares Deadline Sale nzr.nz/RX1722948 Deadline Sale Closes 4pm, Fri 14 Dec 2018, 1 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune (unless sold prior). Jamie Proude AREINZ 027 448 5162 | jamie@nzr.nz NZR Central Ltd | Licensed REAA 2008

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

THE FINEST OHAKUNE SILT LOAM 105 Mangateitei Road, Ohakune Scarce as hen´s teeth describes this 136 ha property. The entirely flat farm comprises of Ohakune Silt Loams. With 92 ha of land suitable for what Ohakune is famous for - market gardening! Adding to this is the well-tended farm forestry plots of predominately pines totalling 15 ha (planted 1994-1997) nearing maturity and close to profit. This aesthetically pleasing farm has large uninterrupted Mt. Ruapehu views, the pristine Mangateitei stony bottom stream running through the property, and 4ha of native bush as an attractive backdrop. All located just 4kms from Ohakune township.

136 hectares Auction nzr.nz/RX1713625 Auction 10:30am, Mon 10 Dec 2018, 1 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune (unless sold prior). Jamie Proude AREINZ 027 448 5162 | jamie@nzr.nz NZR Central Ltd | Licensed REAA 2008

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VERY SMART FINISHING UNIT 191 Tokorangi Road, Halcombe, Feilding

78.9 hectares Video on website nzr.nz/RX1681992

Just 13km from Feilding, this farm has great access, stock facilities and stock water; you could run it as a stand-apart unit, Tender Closes 3pm, Wed 28 Nov 2018 or take advantage of the elevated sites to build a new home. NZR, 20 Kimbolton Road, In multiple titles, with entrances to originally separate Feilding. properties of 28ha and 50ha, each with a woolshed, buildings Peter Barnett AREINZ and cattle-yards, the option exists here to offer on the total or 027 482 6835 | peter@nzr.nz separately. NZR Limited | Licensed REAA 2008 On the local water scheme, the great contour would suit finishing or cropping, with outstanding cattle-yards.

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

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

THE LAND OF MILK AND HONEY 124 & 278 Tunanui Road, Owhango This attractive Owhango dairy farm ticks most boxes. A milking platform of 110 (effective) hectares with past peak production (2014) of 111,000 KG MS plus the bonus of 220ha grazing country right next door, allowing an opportunity to expand this operation or simply run as a fattening/breeding farm. Infrastructure includes a 30 aside Herringbone shed with a large 400 cow yard, implement sheds, a 3-bedroom dwelling set in mature surrounds, a 2nd house and a 4-stand woolshed with covered yards. Purchasing options available - Contact me for more information.

373 hectares Tender nzr.nz/RX1703812 Tender Closes 4pm, Thu 6 Dec 2018, 1 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune (unless sold prior). Jamie Proude AREINZ 027 448 5162 | jamie@nzr.nz NZR Central Ltd | Licensed REAA 2008

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889 hectares Tender nzr.nz/RX1695854

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

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

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

FIN AL

N O TI CE

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

ORANLEIGH - OPTION 2

N O TI CE

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

FIN AL

N O TI CE FIN AL

ORANLEIGH - OPTION 1

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

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

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

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119.58 ha- approx.-

Putaruru 53 Worth Road

Herekino Owhata Road

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

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

Not often available, this tidy property handy to Putaruru, has come to the market. Ideal as a small dry stock unit or stud farm. • Good Balance Country •25-30 ha suits cropping •Well Subdivided • Ample Shedding •Comfortable Three Bedroom Home

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

A great solution for disease risk for Dairy Farming. Don’t delay to come and have a look.

Link Realty Ltd

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

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

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

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Ideal Dairy Runoff

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Otorohanga/Te Kuiti 1467 Rangitoto Rd Low Input - High Profit Profitable Dairy Unit of 236ha (more or less) on with a modern 54 Bale Rotary with milk meters, auto draughting and in-shed feeding system.The farm is well sub-divided with good races and fencing. Estimated 210,000kg/ms and still improving. Plenty of housing on the farm with 3 in total.

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

Adjacent to the farm is 112ha (more or less) runoff, 70ha in grass, for all your young stock, makes this a self contained unit. A safer option with Bio Security.

Link Realty Limited

DEADLINE SALE, 1009.80 HA FH

CENTRAL SOUTHLAND – FOR SALE AS ONE UNIT OR WITH SUBDIVISION OPTIONS A tidy infrastructure includes an attractive four bedroom family homestead, four stand raised board woolshed and covered sheep and cattle yards, no. 2 set of cattle yards and good support buildings. Featuring well balanced contour with reticulated water scheme, a progressive regrassing program and significant pockets of native bush. Winter carrying capacity 1,680 breeding ewes, 300 in-lamb hoggets, 600 rising one year old heifers and 300 rising two year old heifers. This is a well located and versatile property with aesthetic appeal and good stock performance. Deadline sale closing Thursday, 3.00pm, 29th November 2018. Prior offers considered.

Web Ref SWI2066 DALLAS LUCAS m 0274 325 774 e dallas.lucas@swre.co.nz

MICHELLE LUCAS m 0275 640 737 e michelle.lucas@swre.co.nz

Hargest House, Level One, 62 Deveron Street, Invercargill 9810 p 03 218 2795 f 03 214 0872 e southland@swre.co.nz

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Set Date of Sale By 2pm, Wed 12th Dec 2018 (unless sold prior) View Tues 20th, 27th Nov, 4th Dec, 11-12pm www.ljhooker.co.nz/F1GHR1 ljhooker.co.nz/F1GHR1

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Waitomo/Taranaki | Dairy and Drystock Five Properties For Tender

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

Piopio Dress Circle. 287 hectares (approximately). Mix of very good flat to easy and some medium contour, Mairoa ash soils, reticulated water and metal quarry. Capable of finishing all stock or as an intensive dairy support unit. Good family dwelling, old woolshed, good cattle yards and utility buildings. | Property ID TK1044

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First Dairy Farm Opportunity. 95 hectares (approximately). Excellent location, the best little dairy farm on the town boundary. Mix of very good flats, easy to medium contour with riparian planting to waterways. Good and improved infrastructure and very good family dwelling, brick, three bedroom, open-plan. | Property ID TK1047

Kevin Wrenn 021 136 6843

Well Balanced Drystock. 259 hectares (approximately). Mix of very good flats, easy, medium to steeper contour. Mairoa ash soils and good reliable water. Capable offinishing all stock. Good family dwelling, woolshed, yards and utility buildings. | Property ID TK1045 Large Drystock Landbase. 394 hectares (approximately). Mix of flats and easy contour, the remainder medium to steeper contour. Has been supplying well grown two and three year old bulls to the dairy market. Good family dwelling, cottage, cattle yards, woolshed covered yards and utility buildings. | Property ID TK1046 Mount Messenger. 114 hectares (approximately). Mix of easy, medium to steeper contour, Moumakahi sandy loam soils, water part reticulated and natural. Capable of wintering 80 two year old bulls. Yards, loading race, utility building. Excellent opportunity for recreational block or other land uses. | Property ID TK1022

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Rotorua

OPEN DAY

273 Maraeroa Road 98.7 Hectares

Tender Closing 12pm, 30 November 2018 (unless sold by private treaty)

Contact Phil Badger 027 357 5704 Boundary indicative only

Open Day Tuesday 12.00 to 1.00pm. Not very often do properties of this size and location come to the market, only 20 kilometres to Rotorua. The property is predominately flat. Half the property is currently leased and farmed as a dairy support unit, the other half has been farmed using a more traditional sheep and beef method. The property is in the Rotorua Lakes catchment and has a very workable nitrogen plan available. The scale and contour of this property provides the discerning buyer with many future options. | Property ID RT1038

Rotorua 672 South Road 178 Hectares

Tender

Te Awamutu | 116 to 118 Huirimu Road 217 Hectares

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

The Result of Demanding Excellence. This outstanding 217ha dairy unit is operated with an acute level of detail to the presentation Open Day of the farm, high level of improvements and excellent fertiliser programme. Milking 530 cows averaging 250,000kgMS production Wednesday 11.00am to 1.00pm (last 6 years). 50-bail rotary dairy with stainless steel platform. All flat to gentle rolling contour with pockets of native bush. Three Contact dwellings presented in exceptional condition. All of the homes are Ian Morgan 027 492 5878 sited on nicely fenced and developed sections. Absolutely picture Glen Murray 027 488 6138 perfect farm. | Property ID MT1068

Licensed under REAA 2008

Closing 12pm, 14 December 2018 (unless sold prior)

Contact Phil Badger 027 357 5704

Dairy, Calf Rearing and Beef. The home and all infrastructure were built 10 years ago when the property was converted to dairy. The contour is rolling with some steeper sidlings, with access to most paddocks via a race system. Water is supplied by a water ram pumping from a stream on the property to header tanks and then gravity provides the water to the troughs in most of the 120 paddocks. | Property ID RT1051

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FARMERS WEEKLY – November 19, 2018

HUIARAU STATION

1,001 HA

River Road, Akitio

1,001 HA

1,001 hectares (2,475 acres)

Jerome Pitt M: 027 242 2199 O: 06 374 4107 E: jeromep@forfarms.co.nz

Huiarau Station, situated on River Road in Akitio is a 1,001ha (2,475ac) farm with approximately 200 hectares of quality flats. There is a 30+ year fertiliser history and, coupled with strong soil types, the farm is ready for the next generation. With a 5-stand woolshed, laneway with metal track and 50 paddocks you will find this one of the best farms in the district.

FOR SALE BY TENDER

Jerome Pitt M: 027 242 2199 O: 06 374 4107 E: jeromep@forfarms.co.nz

FOR SALE BY TENDER

LK0068450©

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(If not sold prior) Tender closing 4pm Friday 14th December 2018

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(If not sold prior) Tender closing 4pm Friday 14th December 2018

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HUIARAU STATION

River Road, Akitio

1,001 hectares (2,475 acres)

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6 HECTARES

For Sale State Highway 3, Maxwell

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

David Cotton

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

John Thornton

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

Maungaturoto | 37 Batley Road

Tender

155 Hectares • Farmed as a dairy unit to the end of 2015/16 dairy season • Contour easy rolling toward the northern boundary, opening out to a centrally located, sizeable area of easily undulating hay country, rising to moderately steeper hill country toward the back southern boundary • Extensively renovated and refurbished since 2017, three bedroom plus office 1950’s style farm dwelling, together with detached 2017 built double garage with auto tilt doors • Large dam, together a second smaller dam toward the elevated southern boundary, provide respective gravity fed stock and cowshed water supply systems | Property ID WF1010

Licensed under REAA 2008

Closing 4pm, Thursday 13 December 2018 (unless sold by private treaty)

Inspection By appointment

Contact Tim Holdgate 021 475 465 Tom Hackett 027 498 2908

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DAIRY FARM

OTOROHANGA, 121 Austin Road

Turn-key Entry Level Dairy - Priced to sell Opportunity has come knocking, but to make the next move our motivated vendors need to sell their much adored dairy farm which has seen a considerable investment in recent years to reticulated water, and effluent storage facilities. • 63.2171 hectares (156 acres) • Milking 165 cows with a 3 year average of 60,132kg/Ms • Numerous support buildings • Recently installed effluent Flexitank • Well maintained and tidy 16 aside herringbone cowshed • Tidy three bedroom Lockwood home with office Priced to get immediate interest, this property is going to appeal to anyone looking for a well maintained dairy or top notch support block with a good balance of contours and a large portion capable of cropping/mowing.

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

View: By appointment www.harcourts.co.nz/OH7987

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

Rural Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd mreinz Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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70 MOODY ROAD, WHAKATANE

WHAKATANE DAIRY FARM - 155 HA Rangitaiki Plains, Moody Rd. Vendor seeks offers, expecting interest over $7.5M. Farm held in four titles, total land area, 155.1956 Hectare. Combined with two neighbouring leases, 8 Ha and 7 Ha respectively, to create a 155 Ha milking platform. Land 90% flat, 10% rolling. Well fenced, pumice races maintained using on farm quarry. An extensive irrigation system with three pivot irrigators and sprinkler network ensures summer safe production. Three water supplies to the property including artesian bore. Currently operated by a 50/50 sharemilker, with management input from Farm Consultant and Trustees on behalf of Family Trusts. Approx. 570 F/Fx cows calved, average production of 200,000 kg ms. through a 40 aside Herring Bone Dairy. Accommodation includes three good homes, self contained cabin and an excellent range of farm buildings. The farm as a whole is very well maintained and offered for sale in excellent order. Detailed Farm Information Memorandum available from the Agents or can be downloaded from the Professionals Website. For sale as Land, buildings and farm chattels. Price will be PLUS GST (if any). Viewing by appointment with the agents. Bio-Security protocols will be followed for on farm visits. Maurice Butler AREINZ

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06 323 3363 Farm & Lifestyle Sales

‘Waimarie’

TENDER

2736 Ridge Road, Apiti An excellent opportunity to own a prime deer, sheep and beef farm: Situated 6km from Apiti and 44km from Feilding 292.3094 hectares (282ha effective); 215 hectares is deer fenced 4-stand woolshed built in 2006 3,000 stock units wintered Very well tracked with good access to all parts of the property Water supply is from springs and pumped to a tank, troughs in most paddocks Three bedroom family home with expansive decking and a tennis court

135 Whataroa Road, Te Kuiti FOR TENDER • •

Contact Richard or Robert for more information.

• • • • •

OPEN FARMS - Thursday 22 & 29 November and 6 December from 1.00pm to 3.00pm For sale by TENDER closing 4.00pm on Tuesday 18 December 2018 Richard Anderson 027 543 1610 Robert Dabb 027 255 3992

215ha dairy farm. Milking Platform 209ha in three titles 80% flat and 20% rolling contour. 85 paddocks in total. The soils are Mairoa Ash (25%) and clay/sedimentary soil mix (75%) Milks 500 cows. Three-year average production of 175,000kgms 40-bail rotary platform cowshed. Waikato Plant with near new precooling system Recently upgraded effluent system Four hay and implement sheds, two silage bunkers, covered feed bunker Two 3-bedroom houses in good condition.

Farm open days 10am – 12.30pm on both Wednesday 21 and 28 November 2018 Tender closing date Friday 7 December 2018

Web ID: RAL627

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Katikati / Waihi & Waihi Beach Licensed under the REAA 2008 07 863 1118 (Waihi) 07 549 0052 (Katikati)

countryandco.nz

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Te Mara Farm 393.65 hectares

Blackmount

• Situated at Blackmount, on the Southern Scenic Route, with close proximity to Te Anau and Manapouri, this property has been the cornerstone of the Slee family’s farming business and is being offered to the market for the first time in 54 years • Comprising flat, gentle rolling to steeper contour, with sunny faces, excellent balance of soils, contour and shelter throughout • Good range of farm buildings include a recent implement/workshop, a four stand woolshed, covered yards and numerous support buildings • Normally running 3500 MA ewes, 850 hoggets, plus fattening cattle as feed dictates, Te Mara has proven to be consistently profitable • Spacious and comfortable, four bedroom homestead and a modern, three bedroom managers house provide outstanding accommodation

Tender closing Thursday 6th December at 2pm

Ref: CC20154

Philip Ryan 0274 325 770 philip@countryandco.nz

Alana Tait 0275 420 256 alana@countryandco.nz

Shay Moseby 0272 686 879 shay@countryandco.nz

Paula Laughton 0275 331 268 paula@countryandco.nz

Matt Harrington 0274 980 474 matt@countryandco.nz

03 218 8959 office@countryandco.nz

It’s all Here on 64ha - Avos, Grazing & Sheds WHITIANGA 153 KAPOWAI ROAD

The potential this large property offers is huge! Expand the existing 3ca/ha of mature avos with the adjoining over 20ha which is simply perfect for avos. High quality Waihi ash soil, well sheltered, warm north facing aspect of this land, with great annual rainfall, sets the scene for a substantial sized avocado orchard - all with stunning views! 64ha in total, in the heart of the Coromandel only 20 minutes from Whitianga. Don’t forget the 335sqm (approx.) home - it’s a must see.

Durrelle Green P 07 549 3769 M 027 949 3725

E durrelle.green@eves.co.nz Web durrellegreen.eves.co.nz

7 Dec, From 1pm (unless sold prior)

HELD 247 Cameron Road, Tauranga WEB www.eves.co.nz/ektc2005r VIEW Saturday 12.00-2.00pm

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FOR SALE WAINGARO FOREST NGARUAWAHIA, WAIKATO

FARMERS WEEKLY – November 19, 2018

FOR SALE WAIHUE QUARRY MAMARANUI, KAIPARA

Boundary lines are indicative only

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

SMALL-SCALE OPERATIONAL QUARRY PLANT AND MACHINERY INCLUDED + 319.1ha freehold land title

This small-scale operational blue and brown metal quarry located in the Kaipara district is offered for sale on a ‘walk in, walk out basis’, with significant plant and machinery included in the sale.

+ 277.1ha of mixed age class Pinus Radiata + Forestry data & mapping available + Flexible purchase options including Cutting Right only or combination of freehold land and crop

A perfect opportunity for a passive investor, quarry operator or contractor to take control of this operational asset and continue to supply the current client base of local farmers, first rotation foresters and roading contractors.

DEADLINE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Thursday 6 December 2018 at 4pm WYATT JOHNSTON 027 8151 303

Contact CBRE today to obtain a detailed Information Memorandum and access to the Dataroom.

JEREMY KEATING 021 461 210

www.cbre.co.nz/216238Q48

+ 15.1 ha* freehold land title + 1,000,000* cubic meters of resource remaining + Resource consent until 2026 + Plant and machinery included

*Approximately DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Thursday 29 November 2018 at 4pm (unless sold prior) WYATT JOHNSTON 027 8151 303

JEREMY KEATING 021 461 210

www.cbre.co.nz/216331Q48

CBRE (Agency) Limited, Licensed Real Estate Agent (REAA 2008)

Kaitaia, Mangonui & Hokianga FOR SALE – 332 Kaitaia Awaroa Road, Kaitaia

DAIRY UNIT – 176ha

Looking for the complete package?

$4,700,000 + GST (if any)

Sitting on Kaitaia’s town boundary this 176ha dairy farm is now for sale. • Great infrastructure with a 28-bail rotary, 8-bay implement, calf rearing and hay shed • Three bedroom plus sleepout family home is very tidy and ﬁtted with two heat pumps to keep the family warm • 5-year average of 230,000kg/ms with the hlep of a 68ha lease of the neighbouring land • Town water supply plus two bores leaves endless options including horticulture and subdivision potential

www.realestatenorthland.co.nz/FNN10094 Licensed under REAA (2008)

0800 112 397

Contact Shirley Howard phone 06 323 0760, email shirley.howard@globalhq.co.nz 2480REHP

Windy Realty Ltd 112 Commerce St

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A Farm on the Move 671 State Highway 31, Kawhia Road

OPEN DAY

Otorohanga, Waikato

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

TENDER

pggwre.co.nz/TEK28874

pwylie@pggwrightson.co.nz

(Unless Sold By Private Treaty) Closes 2.00pm, Friday 7 December PGGWRE, 57 Rora Street, Te Kuiti VIEW 1.00-2.00pm, Thursday 22 & 29 November

Peter Wylie B 07 878 0265 M 027 473 5855

Above Average Returns Dairy - 71.8823 Ha 4768 Galatea Road • All flat, 50ha irrigated - remaining area on river flats assuring summer production • Best production 89,000kgMS, milking 195 cows • Very good standard of improvements over property • 20 ASHB dairy with in-shed feeding system • Comfortable, well maintained four bedroom, two lounge family home with surround decking • Easy management with a central race and own pumice pit for raceway maintenance • Galatea area - NZ Dairy Study shows comparative high return on investment pggwre.co.nz/WHK29316

Galatea, Whakatane District TENDER Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold By Private Treaty) Closes 4.00pm, Thursday 13 December VIEW 12.00-1.00pm Thursdays - 22 & 29 November

Phil Goldsmith B 07 307 1620 M 027 494 1844

pgoldsmith@pggwrightson.co.nz

TENDER

`Brookfields' Breeding and Finishing • 240.9198ha (595.31 acres) 44km north of Napier • Breeding and finishing property with a good balance of contour • Conventionally fenced to a very high standard. Good natural water reticulated across the farm • Two-storied dwelling, 3 bedrooms, 2 living areas • Cottage with new fully enclosed 3-bay shed • Two barns, woolshed, sheep and cattle yards • A tidy unit in a traditionally summer-safe rainfall area

pggwre.co.nz/HAS29232

Te Pohue, Hawke's Bay $2.5M Plus GST (if any)

Paul Harper B 06 878 3156 M 027 494 4854

paul.harper@pggwrightson.co.nz

Doug Smith B 06 878 3156 M 027 494 1839

dougsmith@pggwrightson.co.nz

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

`Sampford' Genuine Hill Country Property • 316ha (780.83 acres) 55km south east of Waipukurau • Very good farm infrastructure. Sheep and cattle yards, four-stand woolshed, good shedding • 1800-2000 SU of traditional grazing land running breeding ewes and cows • Substantial five-bedroom character homestead • Bush remnants, totara, nikau's and poplar plantings give the farm a park-like feel • Good natural and reticulated water • Fantastic opportunity as a first farm or add on to an existing business

pggwre.co.nz/HAS29261

Porangahau, Hawke's Bay TENDER Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 4.00pm, Thursday 6 December

Paul Harper B 06 878 3156 M 027 494 4854

paul.harper@pggwrightson.co.nz

Doug Smith B 06 878 3156 M 027 494 1839

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Crookston, West Otago

"Reayburn" Prime Dairy Opportunity 336 Mathesons Corner Road 295ha freehold dairy farm and 75ha freehold support block A substantial opportunity to purchase a well established dairy farm with a 75 hectare support block approximately 5km away. Excellent soils, fertiliser and production history that ensures reliability and strong pasture production. 54 bail rotary shed with automatic cup removers, three inline feeding systems and three bores for water. There are two homes on site with a third available in Heriot township plus a full range of farm buildings including two herd homes. The following purchase options are available; Option One: Entire property 295 hectare dairy unit plus 75 hectare run off, third staff house in Heriot. Option Two: 295 hectare dairy unit. Option Three: 75 hectare support block. pggwre.co.nz/DUN29315

TENDER Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold By Private Treaty) Closes 12.00pm, Friday 14 December Craig Bates M 027 489 4361 craig.bates@pggwrightson.co.nz Dave Hardy M 027 533 2770 dave.hardy@pggwrightson.co.nz

AUCTION

Prime Piece of Paradise 577a Old Te Aroha Road Nestled under the Kaimai Ranges, this prime parcel of Real Estate is being presented to the market by way of auction on the 28th November 2018. Consisting of 26.7ha - 66acres (more or less) of flat to easy contour, currently run in conjunction with a neighbouring dairy farm. It has excellent fertiliser history with central lane dissecting all paddocks. Pasture is of high quality. pggwre.co.nz/MAT29238

Good Place to Start 492 Fern Flats Road

Matamata, Waikato AUCTION Plus GST if any (Unless Sold Prior) Matamata Club Rooms 11am 28 Nov 2018 VIEW 2-3pm, Fri 23 Nov

Trevor Kenny M 021 791 643

trevor.kenny@pggwrightson.co.nz

Marton, Rangitikei

3.3375ha Kiwi fruit orchard situated in the fertile Rangitikei district and approximately 10km from the Marton Township. This season the orchard produced in excess of 24,000 trays on approximately 2.00ha. The orchard is well maintained and the majority of the labour has been carried out with regards to this year's harvest. There is a very pleasant and welcoming house which has three bedrooms situated on the orchard.

$700,000

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Doug Glasgow B 06 349 2005 M 027 204 8640

Plus GST (if any) VIEW 11.00-12.00pm, Sunday 25 November

dougglasgow@pggwrightson.co.nz

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

Entry Level Self-Contained Dairy Farm 264 Waihaorunga Road • 158 hectare well designed dairy in its fourth year of production • 100 hectares platform milking 320 cows - budgeted 138,000kgMS • 40 aside Herringbone shed with automatic cup removers • Irrigated via the very reliable Waihao Downs scheme pggwre.co.nz/TIM29345

Waimate, South Canterbury DEADLINE SALE Plus GST (if any) Closes 1.00pm Tuesday 11 December

Simon Richards M 027 457 0990 Calvin Leen M 027 453 0950

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New Zealand’s leading rural real estate company RURAL

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NEW LISTING

Large Affordable Dairy/Beef Farm • 356.5635ha in nine titles. Predominantly easy rolling to medium contour with a small amount of steep • 32 aside cowshed with in-shed feeding. Modern eight-bay calf shed, five-bay implement shed • Feed pad with bins, two loafing/calving pads.Limestone quarry on farm • Four bedroom main home plus three more dwellings This large scale unit is currently milking approx 420 cows, with a best production of 160,000kg MS. Regular cropping and re-grassing means a large percentage of the farm has strong pasture pggwre.co.nz/WEL28558

Ararua, Kaipara $4.15M Plus GST (if any)

Scott Tapp B 09 423 9717 M 021 418 161

scott.tapp@pggwrightson.co.nz

Picturesque & Productive

Te Awamutu, Waikato

• 177ha. Good mix of contour - excellent infrastructure • High production per cow and per hectare • Five homes all compliant with current requirements - multiple titles • 36 ASHB in good order, Millfos SCR Technology • Very good 24 ASHB for colostrum cows etc • The herd and earlier settlement are both possible options • Contact the agent for a comprehensive property brochure.

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 4.00pm, Wednesday 12 December VIEW 11.00-12.00pm, Tuesday 20 & 27 November

John Sisley M 027 475 9808

jsisley@pggwrightson.co.nz

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FINAL NOTICE

Beef/Bull Finishing/Dairy Support 599 Okupata Road A prime example of a strong, clean and well balanced finishing property in the Western Waikato with stunning coastal views which is for definite sale. Consisting of 342ha with approx. 330ha effective consisting of 75% easy rolling with balance of steeper sidling. Currently run as a beef finishing and dairy support operation with approx. 3000 - 3500SU capacity. Infrastructure consists of a well presented three bedroom homestead with excellent outdoor living to well groomed gardens, three stand wool shed, cattle yards, two haybarns, half round shed and large implement shed. A central lane dissects the 114 paddocks (with water troughs) with sound fencing throughout and scatterings of native bush with two large duck ponds. This is a clean, functional and well presented property with well balanced contour, intensively fenced and would be suited to all types of fattening and finishing propositions, approx 35ha maize cropping area. pggwre.co.nz/MAT29216

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

Oparau, Kawhia TENDER Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold By Private Treaty) Closes 4.00pm, Thursday 29 November VIEW 1.00-2.30pm Tue 20 Nov CLEAN MOTORBIKE ESSENTIAL FOR VIEWING Trevor Kenny B 07 888 4572 | M 021 791 643 trevor.kenny@pggwrightson.co.nz

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Port Waikato, Waikato

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

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

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

TENDER

Pukekohe, Franklin

You Choose

187 Goodwin Road

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

TENDER Closes 4.00pm, Friday 7 December VIEW 10am-11am, Tuesday 20 November

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

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

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

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

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

Adrian van Mil B 09 237 2041 M 027 473 3632

avanmil@pggwrightson.co.nz

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Motukawa Land Company

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

Glaisters Trust, 217 Pongahuru Road Taumarunui • Approx 6300su, 615 eff ha 6 years (3+3) from 1 May 2019 • Well developed and maintained sheep and cattle breeding and finishing block of well balanced hill and easier contour

Our Agronomy team oversees the planning, care and wellbeing of all our crops, pastures and forages across our enterprises, so we have developed a new permanent position to support our Agronomy Manager and meet the growing needs of the business.

• Reliable rainfall

With an emphasis on timely implementation of plans, team leadership, precision and effective use of resources you will help the business achieve high performance plant production to meet its customers’ needs. Areas of focus will include: • Operational Management of Activities • Crop & Pasture Monitoring

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• Staff Recruitment and Management

• Dwelling and full range of buildings • First Right of Refusal offers potential for longerterm relationship with compatible lessee

• Harvest Planning

Information pack with Basic Lease Terms & Conditions and Proposal Requirements available from:

This is an exciting career opportunity to enjoy a varied role and continue developing your skills. Go to our website Employment site to see the full applicant criteria for this role and to apply online: www.brownrigg.co.nz

Farmers Weekly version

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

A full Position Description is available on request from: jobs@brownrigg.co.nz To discuss in confidence phone Dereck Ferguson on 0278 074 575

VARIABLE ORDER | CONTRACT MILKER CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

To inspect please contact Graeme McNie Ph 07 896 6851 or 027 232 1948 graeme.mcnie@xtra.co.nz

FOR SALE

NEAR TAUMARUNUI

Brownrigg Agriculture is a progressive agricultural business, supplying to NZ and the world from our operations based 20 minutes south of Hastings. Our platform and portfolio of crops and forages is expanding, bringing with it an increased operational requirement of getting things done right and on time.

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

ATTRACTIVE LEASE OPPORTUNITY

New Position – Permanent

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

AGRONOMY OPERATIONS MANAGER

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Employment

SEE PAGE 72

Apply early to be considered for 1 June 2019 THE COMPANY

2019 Notice of Elections

Dairy Holdings Limited is a New Zealand owned, growing dairy business that provides the highest

Call for Farmer Remits

quality food from 100% pasture. Dairy Holdings Limited wishes to advise that a

Working with farmers for farmers

number of contract milking and variable/lower

AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY

order sharemilking positions will be available for next season.

This is your opportunity to join an experienced 100% NZ owned and operated Livestock company, NZ Farmers Livestock are leaders in their industry operating across New Zealand. We define ourselves on the strength of our expertise and commitment to working with farmers for farmers. We are continually making grounds in the industry and positioning ourselves as the leader in the online space of livestock trading with the successful and ever growing MyLiveStock website and MyLiveStock app.

→ Career progression systems allowing high performers to grow themselves and assets. → 100% pasture based, profitable farming systems ensuring progression in the dairy industry is possible for the high performers and hard workers. → Extensive South Island based operations that → Dairy farming operations include 59 farms, producing 17M milk solids under various operating structures. → Strong support systems both on-farm, and

continually developed. → Agreements are farm specific. HOW TO APPLY: Applications can be sent to: info@dairyholdings.co.nz or Farm Vacancies Dairy Holdings Ltd PO Box 224, Ashburton 7740 Further information regarding Dairy Holdings LK0095404©

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REACH EVERY FARMER IN NZ FROM MONDAY

Written remits for the 2019 Annual Meeting are now being accepted. Remits that, if passed at B+LNZ’s annual meeting would not be binding on the organisation, require the signatures of 10 farmers who are registered on the B+LNZ electoral roll. Remits that, if passed at the annual meeting, would be binding on B+LNZ, require the signatures of at least 1,000 registered farmers or five percent of the total number of registered farmers, whichever is the lesser.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Applications close 5.00pm Friday 14th December 2018. Malcolm Coombe Regional Manager - Manawatu 027 432 6104 • malcolm.coombe@nzfll.co.nz or mail to: Malcolm Coombe NZ Farmers Livestock Ltd PO Box 14, Rongotea 4865

All nominations and written remits must be made on the official forms. The official forms and other useful information regarding the elections are available by: • visiting www.electionz.com/blnz2019 • emailing iro@electionz.com • phoning 0800 666 040 All nominations and written remits must be received by the Returning Officer by 5pm on Friday 14 December 2018.

Board of Directors, Directors Independent Remuneration Committee and Annual Meeting Resolutions and Remits Voting for the B+LNZ and DIRC elections and annual meeting resolutions and remits (if any) will all be conducted at the same time. Voting will be conducted by postal and internet voting, with voting papers being posted to all farmers who are on the B+LNZ electoral roll on Friday 25 January 2019. B+LNZ and DIRC elections will close on election day and postal and electronic voting for company resolution and remits will close on the same date, Friday 15 March 2019 at 2pm. Farmers can vote in person on company resolutions and remits only, at the Annual Meeting on Thursday 21 March 2019. To be eligible to vote in the B+LNZ Director and DIRC elections and for annual meeting remits (if any), a livestock farmer must, on 30 June 2018, have owned at least 250 sheep, or 50 beef cattle or 100 dairy cattle. Voters must farm within the respective electorate to be eligible to vote for the Board of Directors but the DIRC is a national vote open to all livestock farmers on the B+LNZ electoral roll and meeting the minimum livestock threshold.

Address:

To be eligible to vote for the annual meeting resolutions, farmers must be on the B+LNZ electoral roll and are not required to meet the minimum stock numbers stated above.

Email:

To check if you are on the electoral roll please contact B+LNZ on 0800 233 352. The electoral roll will close at 5pm on Friday 25 January 2019.

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

Nominations are also being called to fill one vacancy on the Directors Independent Remuneration Committee. David Nelson, an existing member of the DIRC, will retire by rotation and has indicated that he will seek re-election.

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financial, and people management skills are

Name:

Nominations are being called to fill two Board of Director vacancies, one for each of the following electoral districts: Western North Island (WNI) Central South Island (CSI)

Key skills and attributes the successful candidate should have are • Energy and vitality • Sales experience • Extensive dairy/beef/sheep knowledge • Superior relationship building and communication skills • Ability to work in an autonomous manner • High levels of drive and self-motivation • Computer literate

from the Ashburton office ensuring physical,

EMPLOYMENT

Kirsten Bryant has indicated she will not be seeking re-election. Bill Wright has advised that he will be seeking re-election in 2019.

NZ Farmers Livestock are currently seeking experience Livestock Specialists in order to extend our livestock business throughout New Zealand. • Competitive remuneration package • Supportive team environment • Immediate start • Unique opportunity for a change of career direction

include heifer and winter support farms.

www.dairyholdings.co.nz

Under section 42 of the Beef + Lamb New Zealand constitution, two electoral district Directors will retire by rotation at the annual meeting. This year, Kirsten Bryant (Western North Island) and Bill Wright (Central South Island) must retire by rotation, but may stand for re-election.

Livestock Specialist Masterton Area

Why choose Dairy Holdings Limited?

Applications close Friday, 7th December 2018

Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd (B+LNZ) give notice that nominations are now open for: • B+LNZ Directors • B+LNZ’s Directors Independent Remuneration Committee (DIRC)

A copy of the roll is also available for inspection at the office of Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd, Level 4, Wellington Chambers, 154 Featherston Street, Wellington 6011. All queries regarding B+LNZ elections should be directed to the Returning Officer on 0800 666 040. All queries regarding annual meeting remits should be directed to B+LNZ Chief Operating Officer, Cros Spooner on 0800 233 352. Warwick Lampp Returning Officer – Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd PO Box 3138, Christchurch 8140 iro@electionz.com, 0800 666 040

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

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

BIRDS/POULTRY PULLETS HY-LINE brown, great layers. 07 824 1762. Website: eurekapoultryfarm.weebly. com – Have fresh eggs each day!!!

FARM MAPPING

NZ BIGGEST SELECTION working dogs since 2012. Delivered, trial, guaranteed! www.youtube.com/user/ mikehughesworkingdog/ videos 07 315 5553.

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

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

SOUTH ISLANDERS! Like our North Island rugby teams my dogs go till the job is done! Delivering down South 22/11/18 www. youtube.com/user/ mikehughesworkingdog/ videos 07 315 5553.

FERTILISER

ATTENTION FARMERS www.gibb-gro.co.nz GROWTH PROMOTANT $5.85 per hectare + GST delivered Brian Mace 0274 389 822 07 571 0336 brianmace@xtra.co.nz

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

DOGS WANTED

HEADING, HUNTAWAY, handy, backing dogs or bitches, 2-6 years. Top money paid. Phone Ginger Timms 03 202 5590 or 027 289 7615. 12 MONTHS TO 5½-yearold Heading dogs and Huntaways wanted. Phone 022 698 8195. BUYING SOUTH AND North Islands. No trial or breeding required. No one buys or pays more! www.youtube.com/user/ mikehughesworkingdog/ videos 07 315 5553.

PUMPS

GOATS WANTED

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

GOATS WANTED. All weights. All breeds. Prompt service. Payment on pick up. My on farm prices will not be beaten. Phone David Hutchings 07 895 8845 or 0274 519 249. Feral goats mustered on a 50/50 share basis. GOATS. 40 YEARS experience mustering feral cattle and feral goats anywhere in NZ. 50% owner (no costs). 50% musterer (all costs). Phone Kerry Coulter 027 494 4194.

FORESTRY WANTED

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.

HORTICULTURE

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE WILTSHIRES-ARVIDSON. Self shearing sheep. No1 for Facial Eczema. David 027 2771 556.

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Standard price $1690 (GST incl) Including tie down rail (as shown) $1990 (GST incl)

Dimensions 1600w x 900d x 600h

Custom builds are available • Shipping costs additional if required

wfmcanopies.co.nz • 07 307 2333 • office@wfmltd.co.nz

WANTED TO RENT QUIET COTTAGE OR sleep-out, or long house sit/pet sit. I’m 65, retired gardener, non-smoker and non-drinker, handyman, clean and tidy. Prefer bottom half of North Island. Text or call Michael 027 672 6435.

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

TRACTOR PARTS

Specialists in mustering Wild Goats, Cattle, Horses and Sheep across New Zealand Check out our website and let results speak for themselves

Ph: 027 959 4166 johnnyanderin2017@gmail.com maiexperiencejohnnygray

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We enjoy dealing with farming people and providing housing solutions to them and can market directly to them through Farmers Weekly.

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

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HOMES FARM SHEDS SUBDIVISIONS PUMPS Prices include delivery to your door! For friendly & professional advice CALL 0800 843 0987 Fax: 07 843 0992 Email: power@thecableshop.co.nz THE CABLE SHOP WAIKATO www.thecableshop.co.nz We have a client who has a new patent pending innovative fencing system that is ready to go to tooling and production. He is looking for a 50% partner to assist with funding and marketing. The investment amount will be circa $350,000. For more information from genuine interest only please contact our office by email richard@qbsl.net.nz

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Ezyline Homes Prebuilt have been advertising our homes in the Farmers Weekly for a few years now. It is the only form of print media we advertise in, because we continually get a good response.

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Livestock

EWE WANNA A RAM … THEN BOY DO WE HAVE RAMS …

ADELONG

A/c Neville & Dianne Greenwood. Ellesmere

14th ANNUAL ON FARM RAM SALE 2pm Wednesday 5th December 2018

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PETERS GENETICS HAVE SOME OF THE FINEST AROUND!

SURVIVABILITY

FERTILITY

GROWTH RATES

YIELD GRADING

BRIGHT WHITE WOOL

Quality You Can See – Performance You Can Trust 120 Poll Dorset 1 shear rams 38 Suffolk x Texel/Poll Dorset rams Foot Scores – 25 Poll Dorset rams in catalogue

Every drop means quite a lot when it’s from Peters Genetics Teviot Valley Station, Millers Flat Tel +64 3 446 6030 Cell +64 27 201 4490 Email atpeters@xtra.co.nz Web www.petersgenetics.co.nz

with foot scores from 1.1 to 1.3

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CHILLERS &

POWER CABLE

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JOHN DEERE 6410, 6600, 6610, 6800, 6900, dismantling Andquiparts. Phone 027 524 3356.

FOR SALE

0800 85 25 80

JOHNNY GRAY

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

Introducing our new large flatdeck dog box

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

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

DOGS FOR SALE

ANIMAL SUPPLEMENTS

FARMERS WEEKLY – November 19, 2018

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ANIMAL HANDLING

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Inspection: Rams available from 11am on sale day Catalogues available from Simon Eddington, PGG Wrightson 0275 908 612 Stu Uren, PGG Wrightson 0275 910 446 Callum Dunnett, Carrfields Livestock 0275 870 131 Neville Greenwood 0274 311 431 or 03 329 5799

Livestock

FARMERS WEEKLY – November 19, 2018

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Meadowslea Hill-Bred Rams

300 rams across 7 breeds Thursday October 29th 12:30pm on-farm SH 8, Fairlie

• Romney • TexRom • Romdale • Perendale x Tex x Romney • kelso. x Romney • kelso. Terminal (Blk Face) • kelso. Maternal

Contact: David Giddings - Meadowslea – 027 229 9760 PGW – Callum McDonald 027 433 6443 Keith Willson 027 412 5766 Greg Uren 027 431 4051 RLL – Anthony Cox 027 208 3071 PWA – Hamish Zuppicich 027 403 3025

ENQUIRIES CONTACT

SELLING AGENTS

Bruce & Thelma Rapley Phone/Fax: 07 8732818 RD2, Otorohanga

Warwick & Rebecca Rapley Phone: 07 8701714 Email: info@goldstreamfarm.com

North Island

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220 A2A2 F/FX BW88 PW114 DTC 20/7/19 Top S/M herd owned 33 years. Good strong Frsn cows milked on very wet property 380 ms/cow, Low SCC. $2050 Waikato 580 F/FX BW100 PW116 DTC 20/7/19 System 5 high producing Herd, big framed cows that would suit a shed system. BOP 280 F/FX BW116 PW121 DTC 20/7/19 Farm sold, low SCC, high producing $2200. BOP 450 F/FX BW75 PW100 DTC 20/7/19 A high producing young herd. $2100. Taupo 104 F/FX rising 3yr olds BW67 PW77 DTC 25/7/19 Herd sold last year. Early delivery available. $2200 800 F/FX BW70 PW89 DTC 24/7/19 Very even sound cows with a large % of black cows. $2200. Wairarapa

Philip Webb: 027 801 8057 Central & Southern North Island Dairy Coordinator We have lines of Autumn calving cows/hfrs as well Contact us with your requirements Paul Kane: 027 286 9279 National Dairy Coordinator

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A r v i d s o n W I L T S H I R E S - Pure Meat, No Shearing NZ’s No1 F.E. Meat Breed Flock * SIL * Parasite Testing Well Muscled - Fast Growth. Ph: David 027 2771 556

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Southland

490 A2A2 Jerseys BW47 PW58 DTC 10/8/19 100% A2A2 DNA tested herd. Low SCC, Great young herd milked on dry farm, 375ms/cow, plenty of potential. Charlie Baker 027 228 5891

Ewes, rams, ewe hoggets. No shearing, crutching, docking. Minimal dagging. Scanned 164% ewes, 103% hoggets. Farmed easy-care on steep hill country.

Phone Stu 06 862 7534

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17th Annual on Farm Sale Friday 11th January 2019 LIVESTOCK ADVERTISING

Are you looking in the right direction?

Call Nigel

0800 85 25 80 livestock@globalhq.co.nz

On offer 260 Rams Made up of 200 Terminal Rams • Dorset Down X lambs growing 500 to 600 grams a day from birth to weaning • South Dorset Rams for quick maturity • SIL Recorded and Studfax • Autumn Scan Also 60 Halfbred Maternal Rams Merino Ram/Romney Ewe MILK • WOOL • MEAT Bred to fit the Smartwool Contract 20-25 micron Grown in the harsh Maniototo climate

Enquiries to: Johnny Duncan 027 327 2372 or email: JDuncan.Craigneuk@xtra.co.nz

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Herds 1st June 2019 Delivery

Paul Mitchell: 027 273 3538 Cam Heggie: 027 501 8182

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www.facebook.com/meadowslea www.meadowslea.co.nz

TURIWAI STUD

www.southdownsheep.org.nz Canterbury A&P Association ELITE RAM & EWE SALE

250 Rams & Ewes for Sale EWES Supported by: 6 -

Wednesday 5th December 2018 4pm. Gore A&P Grounds. Gore

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Ross Dyer 0274 333 381 A Financing Solution For Your Farm E info@rdlfinance.co.nz

Fraser Fletcher 0274978104

HILLCROFT ROMNEY AND ROMDALES

For Sale

Bred on steep hills in the Matahuru Valley

Large & small lines available Contact Deb Kirkham on 0274 901 007 or email: admin@kirkhamgroup.co.nz

l no shepherding l no drenching of ewes

To be held on the property 201 Drake Road, Purua, Whangarei

Monday 26th Nov 2018, 1pm start 52 Top Quality One Shear Poll Dorset Rams

WAGYU DAIRY CROSS WEANERS

Account N & M Carr 395 Barnswood Road, Mayfield Ashburton Tuesday 27th November 12pm Viewing 2pm Sale starts

• Steers and/or heifers at competitive per kg weight gain rates • Minimum 90kg start weight • From November 2018 start date • Short and long term options available • Simple no-fuss agreements

46 1 shear Suffolk rams 30 1 shear Suffolk Texel X rams 24 1 shear Suffolk ewes

Register your interest for future grazing of R1yr and R2yr from May 2019 For further information please contact: Tim or Erin O’Brien Phone: 06 857 8305 Email: tim@brownrigg.co.nz

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Catalogues available from: Carrfields – Callum Dunnett 027 587 0131 Vendor – Norman Carr 03 303 6134

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Light luncheon available.

All rams Ovine Brucellosis accredited All rams eye muscle scanned All Manu rams performance recorded (SIL) All Manu rams performance recorded (SIL)

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GRAZERS WANTED

OMAGH RAM AND EWE SALE

MANU 14/13tw

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Meaty, early maturing and easy identifiable rams.

Eczema testing for over 15 yrs

All calves 6 in 1 vaccinated, dehorned & pinkeye vaccinated

30th Annual Ram Sale A/c AA & DJ Clements

Auctioneers: Carrfields Livestock - PGG Wrightson

ROM/PERE EWE HOGGETS 2YR ANG & ANG X STEERS 500-550kg

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George & Elaine Fletcher 0274334773

40+ Stud and Commercial SUFFOLK RAMS for sale, Canterbury A&P Ram Sale, Friday 30th November

POLL DORSET

Contact: Alex Clements 09 433 5871 clements@ubernet.co.nz

BREEDING EWES HIGHLANDERS EWES OR HOGGETS

Breeders:

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Brucellosis free In a very hot year, no clinical cases observed in flock

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SALES TALK In the backwoods of Arkansas, Mr. Stewart’s wife went into labor in the middle of the night. The doctor was called in to assist in the delivery. To keep the nervous fatherto-be busy, the doctor handed him a lantern and said, “Here, you hold this high so I can see what I’m doing.” Soon, a baby boy was brought into the world. “Don’t be in a rush to put the lantern down. I think there’s yet another wee one to come.” Sure enough, within minutes he had delivered another baby. “Now don’t be in a great hurry to be putting down that lantern, young man. It seems there’s yet another!” cried the doctor. The new father scratched his head in bewilderment and asked the doctor. “Do ya think it’s the light that’s attractin’ them?”

2nd On Farm Lamb Sale Anerley Station Tinui Valley Road Masterton

(approx 20km from Tinui Village) Tuesday 4th December 11.30am start Comprising : • 2500 mixed sex Black Face Romney X lambs • 2500 White Face C/O lambs All lambs undrafted. Craig Nelson 021 457 127 Vendor: Hamish Johnson 06 372 6879 On a/c Te Mai Iti 500 Romney X C/O lambs

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

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207 x Fr/Xbd cows with great eye appeal. Medium stature, good type and udder conformation. BW72; PW110; RA85%. Vendors exiting industry. Listing # WAI63422. Contact Steve Emile 027 224 3880

Fantastic young South Island herd of 500 Fr/FrX cows, producing 2.4kgMS/day on all grass. BW84; PW97; RA98%. $2350. Listing # CEN63553. Ph Matt Sanson 027 556 9928

An awesome herd of 860 cows doing 2.3ms/cow and 26.7lts with outstanding udder and conformation. BW83; PW108; RA98%. $2190. Listing # WAI62993. Don Allison 027 451 5318

Exceptional line of 670 Fr/FrX cows, G3 DNA tested, this herd will shift well, farmed on hard ground with low input. BW89; PW128; RA89%. $2200. Listing # SOU63538. Terry Reynolds 027 484 1121

Producing very well from a challenging property, 450 Fr/FrX cow herd BW62; PW80; RA82% $1950. Listing # KIN63138. Ph Richard Bevege 027 453 9824

240 x Jsy/Fr/Xbd, 5yrs A2A2 semen used, very quiet cows, nice udders and capacity. OAD from Xmas. $1750. Listing # NOR63620. Ph Blair Sidwell 021 325 325

An outstanding herd in every respect, with 35+ years of LIC AB breeding and 60 years family ownership, this herd of 153 Fr/Xbd cows has produced an average of 485ms/cow over last 5 years. BW119; PW162; RA99%. $1900. Listing # TAR63561. Ph Simon Payne 027 241 4585

With excellent figures, 124 x deep bodied capacious Jersey cows. Currently doing 2.67 kg/ms/cow/day. BW110; PW138; RA98% $2000. Listing # TAR63834. Ph. Tim Hurley 027 445 1167 Visit www.mylivestock.co.nz for photos and more listings.

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PERENDALE 25th Annual NI Ram Sale

SOUTH SUFFOLKS & POLL DORSETS On-Farm Ram Sale Friday 7th December 2018, 2.00pm, by Auction

z 70 approximately Top Perendale Rams from

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10 North Island Breeders z Rams all selected from top 20% of vendors flock

Taihape Showgrounds 1pm Wednesday 21st November 2018

Phone Brian on 0272 410 051 n Robinson BRLL or 07 858 3132 0272 410051 or 07 8583132

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HIGH INDEXING JERSEY & JERSEY HERD2018 at 11.30am ThursdayCROSS 29th November

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DueOffering to will calve from 16-7-12, 6.5 weeks comprise: AB • Jersey andyearling Kiwi heifers cross 13 Ayrshire Estimated be heifers 420 cows after non • 23 Ayrshiretoweaner pregnant, older & 5% rejection • 36 headculls, from TB Statuscows C10 herds, Lepto and blackleg Production inoculated last season 347kgs ms/cow, 1000kgs on rolling to these steeper From two ofms/ha, Taranaki’s leading Ayrshire herds cattle contoured farm, no meal, palm kernel or maize are backed by high consistent production, outstanding fed.conformation and many of the breeds leading sires. Young replacement stock condition also available Well grown and in outstanding the offering is recommended to those in search of top replacements.

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Enquiries to the sole marketing agents: Brian Robinson Livestock Ltd, Neil McDonald Ph 0272 188 904, Brian Robinson BRLL Brian Robinson Ph 0272 410 051 PH: 0272 410051 or Ph 070274 8583132 or Selwyn Donald 378 375

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It’s simply that easy - the only thing you can’t do is GET THEM FOR NOTHING! Or come to the sale Wednesday, 2pm 28 November at 1306 Mt Cass Rd, Waipara. Rams penned by 12.30pm. Bid at the sale or from the comfort of your own home - either/or works for me!! ike@waidalerams.co.nz | www.waidalerams.co.nz 03 614 8388 or 027 442 7746

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Your source for PGG Wrightson livestock and farming listings ELITE CHAROLAIS RAM SALE Tuesday 27th November 12 noon Feilding Saleyard Complex 35 Purebred Charollais Rams 20 Charollais 88% Suffolk X 20 Charollais 75% Suffolk X 5 Charablack Rams High Growth, high yield, easy lambing, great carcass characteristics, & ideal for hogget mating. This sale will be livestreamed on Facebook. Contact Tony Gallen – 0275 901 711 Ryan Shannon – 0275 650 979

MCMILLAN SHEDDING SHEEP 2TH RAM SALE Thursday 29th November 2018 12pm Te Kuiti Saleyards Comprising 60 - 2th Wiltshire Rams These rams have been selected out of a large number of rams. They are all fully shedded. Grant and Sandy have been breeding and farming these sheep commercially on Ongarue hill country since 2004. They are bred for fully shedding ability,facial eczema tolerance and growth rates. Enquiries: Grant & Sandy 07 894 6136 Marty Cashin 027 4976 414 - PGG Wrightson

CAPITAL HEIFERS FOR SALE NORTH OTAGO Two lines of capital heifers for sale, $725 per head, will sold at 100kg. Herd is in the top 1% in the country with very high figures. Photos and profiles available on request. For further information please contact: Simon Vernon PGW North Otago 027 405 8248

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VINTAGE TRACTORS & FARM MACHINERY AUCTION Friday 30th November 2018, 10.30am Start On Farm:298 Matahura Valley Rd, Ohinewai A/C R & E Cheyne COMPRISING: Side Mount Post Driver; Hardy Tractor Sprayer, Tractor Fertilizer Spreader, Wood Splitter, Hooper Giant Discs, American Line Tandem Discs, Farm Tip Trailer, New Holland 7840 Tractor, New Holland 376 Conventional Baler, UFO Mower, Hay Elevator Milk Bar Cafeteria Trailer 50 Teat, Bale Feeder Burkhart, Rotary Slasher/ Ford 3000 Tractor, New Holland 37 Double Chop Harvester, Drill Harrows - 3 Mtres, 2 Other Sets of Big Tractor Harrows, Weighing Scales Platform with Scales, 1987 Toyota Truck, Giltrap Transport Trailer, Beg Front End Loader, Bulldozer TD8 International, Farm Bike XR 200, Farm Bike Suzuki 185, Calf Meal Feeders, Firewood Saw, Stock Crate for Trailer, Various Workshop Tools, Gallagher 3 Point Linkage Post Hole Borer, Alkathine Layer, 6x2 Rimu Wood. VINTAGE ITEMS: Reid & Grey Swamp Plough Furrow, Fordson Petrol E27N (1948), Various Steel Wheel Fordson

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Machinery, Howard Rotary to Suit Fordson, Fordson C1A County Crawler x 3, Allis Chalmers Rusted Tractor, Fordson E27N Grader, Bisley Discs 6 Aside Giant Discs, Farmhall F20, Allis Chalmers Rotor Baler, International Petrol BT6 Bulldozer, 1955 Fordson ELA Crawler Tractor Diesel, 2 Stationery Engines Pettier V4, Fordson Single Furrow Plough, Duncan Plough x 2 Furrow, Various Petrol Tins, Timber Jack, Various Fordson Axles, Fordson F Roller, Siclil Mowers x 1, Oliver DC3 No Motor, Fordson E27N with Hydraulics, Tractor Seats. **FULL LIST AVAILABLE ON AGONLINE** AUCTIONEERS NOTE: * Vendors Farm Sold * Terms of Sale Plus 15% GST * Terms Strictly Cash/ Cheque or Eftpos on Sale Day * All Items are Sold with No Guarantees or Warranties Attached * Light Luncheon Available * Sign Posted from Ohinewai off Ramp * No Cell Phone Coverage Enquiries to: Neil Lyons: 0272 235 784

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Deer

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Prior week

Last year

NI Steer (300kg)

5.60

5.75

NI lamb (17kg)

8.10

7.30

NI stag (60kg)

11.00

11.10

10.45

NI Bull (300kg)

5.10

5.65

NI mutton (20kg)

5.00

SI stag (60kg)

11.05

11.20

10.45

NI Cow (200kg)

4.00

3.90

4.50

SI lamb (17kg)

7.80

7.15

SI Steer (300kg)

5.40

5.45

5.50

SI mutton (20kg)

4.95

4.85

4.80

SI Bull (300kg)

4.85

4.90

5.20

Export markets (NZ$/kg)

SI Cow (200kg)

3.85

3.90

4.30

UK CKT leg

9.01

9.14

9.56

US imported 95CL bull

6.33

6.30

7.27

US domestic 90CL cow

6.23

6.22

6.78

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

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6.0

5.0

4.0

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9.0

5.0

8 6

7.0

5.5

9 7

$/kg CW

6.0

$/kg CW

South Island steer slaughter price

6.0

$/kg CW

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Feb

Coarse crossbred ind. Jun

2017-18

Dairy

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Apr

Jun

2017-18

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Last year

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3.26

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320

Nov-17

Jan-18

Mar-18

May-18

Jul-18

Sep-18

2.75 11.92

Auckland International Airport Limited

13.40

16.44

Meridian Energy Limited

4.18

3.28

Spark New Zealand Limited

10.14

14.62

7.66 10.27

Ryman Healthcare Limited

11.90

14.09

Fletcher Building Limited

5.63

7.96

5.58

Mercury NZ Limited (NS)

3.45

3.47

3.08

Contact Energy Limited

5.83

5.96

5.15

Air New Zealand Limited (NS)

3.11

3.43

2.59

Listed Agri Shares

5pm, close of market, Thursday

7.660

Comvita Limited

5.870

9.210

5.590

Delegat Group Limited

9.480

11.000

7.510

Foley Family Wines Limited

1.350

1.610

1.310

Fonterra Shareholders' Fund (NS)

4.850

6.660

4.510

Livestock Improvement Corporation Ltd (NS)

0.700

3.000

0.700

360

New Zealand King Salmon Investments Ltd

2.680

2.990

1.840

340

PGG Wrightson Limited

0.580

0.720

0.560

Sanford Limited (NS)

7.250

8.500

7.250

Scales Corporation Limited

4.590

5.000

4.350

SeaDragon Limited

0.003

0.006

0.002

Seeka Limited

5.400

7.010

5.400

Synlait Milk Limited (NS)

8.400

13.530

6.260

5330

5700

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3.42

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5330

380

320

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Jan-18

Mar-18

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Nov-18

WAIKATO PALM KERNEL 350

2800 300

T&G Global Limited

3.000

3.300

3.000

S&P/NZX Primary Sector Equity

15502

17682

14417

S&P/NZX 50 Index

8826

9376

8059

S&P/NZX 10 Index

8388

9212

7640

$/tonne

US$/t

3.19

14.620

AMF

2600

250

2500 2400 Nov

6.11

The a2 Milk Company Limited

YTD High

400

2700

YTD Low

2075

2900

7.49

10.140

2035

WMP FUTURES - VS FOUR WEEKS AGO

YTD High

7.19

Nov-18

440

* price as at close of business on Thursday

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Ltd

The a2 Milk Company Limited

2030

6.15

702

Company

SMP

6.18

755

Company

370

420

6.19

755

Top 10 by Market Cap

420

2605

Milk Price

297

DAP

2600

4650

477

304

2585

4290

570

304

WMP

4270

570

vs 4 weeks ago

Butter

Urea

30 micron lamb

CANTERBURY FEED BARLEY Prior week

Last year

3.60

Oct-18

DAIRY FUTURES (US$/T) Last price*

Aug 2018-19

Prior week

2.90

$/tonne Feb-18

Jun

Last week

2.85

470

6.0

NZ average (NZ$/t)

37 micron ewe

CANTERBURY FEED WHEAT

6.5

Nearby contract

Last week

Super

7.0

Dec-17

Apr 2017-18

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Aug 2018-19

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Feb

FERTILISER

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5-yr ave

$/kg MS

Oct

WOOL

Apr

Dec

5.0

Feb

Oct

5-yr ave

Dec

6.0

4.0

Oct

7.0

5.5

4.5

South Island stag slaughter price

8.0 4.5

Last year

8.0 North Island steer slaughter price

Last week Prior week

North Island stag slaughter price

12 $/kg CW

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

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Dec Jan Latest price

Feb Mar 4 weeks ago

Apr

200

Nov-17

S&P/FW PRIMARY SECTOR EQUITY

Jan-18

Mar-18

May-18

Jul-18

Sep-18

Nov-18

15502

S&P/NZX 50 INDEX

8826

S&P/NZX 10 INDEX

8388

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SI SLAUGHTER MUTTON

$/KG

2.87

$/KG

8.10

4.95

$/KGLW

3.10

Resurgence in ewe prices

he cull ewe market has sparked back into life after a consistent run all year. Around the country volumes are increasing as more wetdries come out in later country, while weaning had meant time to cull ewes. The extra volume is being snapped up by buyers, who are looking to fill holes that have been created with slow entries of lambs. At Temuka last week a line of 18 ewes reached $300, but $200 has been hit on numerous occasions across the country. NORTHLAND NORTHLAND A yarding of just under 400 cattle was much easier to absorb at WELLSFORD last Monday, with a good number of buyers competitive throughout the sale. Two-year steers were steady with all 468-530kg and trading at $2.75-$2.88/ kg, while Angus-Friesian heifers, 358kg, lifted to $2.81/kg. Yearling cattle traded on a steady to lifting market and Hereford-cross steers, 223-331kg, earned $2.81-$2.91/ kg. Angus-Friesian, 346-385kg, lifted to $2.79-$2.99/kg, as did Hereford-Friesian, 231-316kg, $2.96-$3.03/kg. A line of six Hereford-Friesian steers at 207kg pushed to $3.38/kg, with their sisters, 227kg, also a highlight at $3.17/kg. The remaining Hereford-Friesian heifers, 283-315kg, were strong at $2.74-$2.94/kg. Herefordcross, 209kg, earned $3.01/kg, though 278-313kg varied from $2.37-$2.67/ kg, and Angus-cross, 205kg, softened to $2.68/kg. All yearling bulls traded at $2.44-$2.53/kg regardless of breed. In the autumn-born weaner pens beefcross steers, 156-168kg, returned $500$530, and beef-cross heifers, 219-241kg, $480-$520, with Hereford-Friesian, 155kg, at $520. The far north is very dry and that is having a significant impact on cattle sales. At KAIKOHE last Wednesday numbers were up to 1000 head as vendors offload, and they meet a softer market in order to have them gone, PGG Wrightson agent Vaughan Vujcich reported.

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The steer market was just adequate and the top two-year beef cattle made $3.00-$3.04/kg, with dairy-beef trading at $2.90-$2.95/kg, and second cuts, $2.80-$2.85/kg. There were some lesser lines though that earned $2.20-$2.30/ kg. Heifers were mainly dairy-beef and buyers could not be budged off $2.60$2.70/kg for the better lines. Selective bidding in the yearling pens meant good steers made $3.00-$3.20/kg, but lesser lines hovered around $2.70/ kg. Autumn-born weaner Angus, 240250kg, made $3.32/kg. A nice offering of Simmental bulls, 260-280kg, managed just $3.00/kg, while beef-cross and Friesian-cross only reached $2.30-$2.50/ kg. Heifers proved to be very hard work and all breeds traded at $2.40-$2.60/ kg, while lighter autumn-born weaners made $3.10/kg. Weaner Friesian bulls traded at $450, and dairy-beef heifers, $350-$430.

This Prior Last NZD vs NEW Zealand’s dollar jumped week week year 2% in value against sterling late USD 0.6825 0.6750 0.6931 last week on British Brexit turmoil EUR 0.6026 0.5938 0.5971 but returns on lamb exports into AUD 0.9385 0.9291 0.9040 the important market should remain positive, ASB Bank rural GBP 0.5346 0.5166 0.5278 economist Nathan Penny says. Correct as of 9am last Friday The ongoing price strength of the international lamb market is more than offsetting the currency impact of the United Kingdom uncertainties. After the Brexit vote in 2016, when sterling fell against all-comers, ASB had expected lamb prices to be the most vulnerable to any major correction. “But they’ve been fantastic. All the other markets stepped up, the United States, China, Middle East and the rest of Europe all helped by tighter supply out of NZ and Australia.” That means a kiwi dollar over £0.53 isn’t a major worry for farmers. The kiwi strengthened generally and at US$0.68 is about 6% higher than in early-October. This has pushed the ASB Commodity Price Index lower, as it was largely steady in US dollar terms, Penny said. ASB believes the kiwi is higher than it should be on fundamentals and expects it to move back to the 0.65 to 0.66 range over the next few months. At above €0.60, the kiwi is also a bit high and the return to high0.50s level is likely. Currencies will duck and dive on Brexit but about £0.53 for the kiwi looks about right, he said. Markets overall will be volatile in the months ahead. Alan Williams Alan Williams

Cow prices were mainly steady as heavy beef lines sold for $1.90/kg and Friesian, $1.85/kg. Lesser lines earned $1.40-$1.50/kg to tidy the job up. AUCKLAND AUCKLAND A competitive market held from the first pen to the last at PUKEKOHE on Saturday 10th November, with a mainly good quality yarding a star attraction. Prime steers traded at $1460-$2130, $2.75-$2.96/kg, with a line of 520kg heifers earning $2.85/kg. Lighter steers earned $2.63-$2.85/kg and other crossbred heifers, $2.74-$2.94/kg. A pen of bulls, 823kg, sold for $2.78/kg, while boner cows traded at $680-$880, $1.48$1.78/kg. Competitive bidding in the store pens resulted in a firm market for most. Medium 15-month crossbred steers

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78 FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 19, 2018 fetched $865-$1050, $2.80-$2.99/ kg, while lighter types made $600-$760, $2.39-$2.95/kg. Similar heifers to the second cuts of steers returned $655-$820, $2.32-$2.60/ kg. Very light yearling heifers exceeded $3.00/kg as they sold for $620-$625, while good weaner steers realised $655, $4.09/kg. Smaller crossbred lines traded at $350-$490, while in the heifer pens good types made $485-$525, and light, $355-$410. COUNTIES COUNTIES The store cattle market lifted at TUAKAU last Thursday, Craig Chamberlain of Carrfields Livestock reported. About 820 cattle were yarded in front of a big bench of buyers, which included a good number of beef finishers looking to replace stock. Outside buying support also helped the market. Steers made up the bulk of the offering, and the heavier types in the 500kg-plus bracket sold up to $1860. Angus in this weight range made $2.93-$3.06/kg, HerefordFriesian $2.95-$3.03/kg, and Hereford-cross $2.87-$2.95/kg. Angus, 400-500kg, traded at $2.88$3.05/kg, Hereford-Friesian $2.93$3.15/kg, exotic $2.86-$3.12/kg, and Hereford-cross $2.78-$2.88/ kg. The better yearling steers, 300kg-plus, earned $2.95-$3.20/ kg, and 250-300kg, $2.80-$3.26/kg. Heifers were in short supply but good Hereford-Friesian yearlings, 250-320kg, made $2.65-$2.81/kg. Lighter and lesser-bred types were discounted. Tuakau hosted its first weaner fair of the season on November 9. About 1150 weaners were yarded but prices were back on the same sale last year. Autumnborn Hereford-Friesian steers, 165-223kg, sold at $675-$765, with Hereford-cross at similar weights making $510-$605. Spring-born Hereford-Friesian steers, 110130kg, returned $545-$615, and Hereford-cross, $480-$520. Friesian bulls, 100-150kg, earned $450-$520 and good autumn-born Hereford-Friesian heifers, 150215kg, $515-$655. Hereford-cross heifers at similar weights made $415-$470. Steer and heifer prices were steady at last Wednesday’s prime cattle sale, and boner prices firmed. Heavy steers, 650kg-plus, traded at $2.90-$3.03/kg, medium, 550-650kg, $2.80-$2.95/kg and trade-types, $2.83-$2.89/kg. Heifer numbers were light, with most selling at $2.80-$2.86/kg. Beef cows earned $1.96-$2.18/kg, and heavy Friesian $1.95-$2.03/ kg. Medium boners made $1.66$1.93/kg and lighter cows $1.40$1.60/kg. New season lambs continued to sell well at last Monday’s sheep sale. Heavy prime lambs returned $160-$190, medium $139-$157 and light, $124-$138. A small entry of store lambs was presented, with the heavier types making $105$117, good-medium $90-$105 and lighter stores $70-$80. Heavy prime ewes sold for $135-$176, medium $120-$135 and light $80$110.

WAIKATO Throughput increased to 1530 at the FRANKTON Dairy Beef Weaner Fair last Tuesday with

bulls making up just under 1200. Friesian bull quality was consistent, though returns varied as 114-121kg lifted to $475-$525, but 109-111kg eased to $425-$470. The balance were steady with 104108kg at $400-$470, and 90-101kg, $370-$420, while Friesian-cross, 97-116kg, traded at $355-$430. Hereford-Friesian bulls traded on a steady to lifting market with 125133kg up to $620-$680, and 100105kg, $580-$617. Those 91-95kg were steady at $535-$565, and Hereford-cross, 95-133kg traded at $487-$570. Heifers were solid for most and Charolais-cross, 96-134kg, returned $430-$612, with Hereford-cross, 84-103kg, at $298$370. Hereford-Friesian, 125kg, lifted to $600, though 101-119kg eased to $410-$490. In the autumn-born pens Hereford-Friesian heifers, 144227kg, returned $445-$655, and Hereford-Friesian and Friesian bulls, 160-164kg, lifted to $650$695. Good rain and grass growth increased confidence last Wednesday, with more local buyers looking for replacements. Two-year beef-cross steers, 440-485kg, lifted to $2.80-$2.88/ kg, and Hereford-Friesian heifers, 408-432kg, $2.81-$2.82/kg. Yearling cattle traded on a steady to lifting market and beef-cross steers, 311-345kg, earned $3.10-$3.15/kg, with Simmental-cross, 413kg, at $3.12/ kg, and Hereford-cross, 288339kg, $3.02-$3.18/kg. Heifers had equally pleasing results with Angus, 318-332kg, at $2.98-$3.00/ kg, and Angus-cross, 309-357kg, $2.80-$2.86/kg. Hereford-cross, 232-284kg, lifted though sold in two main brackets relating to quality with 273-284kg at $3.05$3.11/kg, and 232-273kg back to $2.69-$2.77/kg. Hereford-Friesian also varied with 291kg steady at $2.97/kg, though 306kg eased to $2.61/kg. Autumn-born yearling beefcross steers, 376-478kg, returned $2.84-$2.90/kg, and Charolaiscross heifers, 372-401kg, were firm at $2.76-$2.85/kg. A handful of Hereford bulls, 441kg, sold well at $1440, $3.27/kg. Autumn-born weaners were firm with beef-cross steers, 194-197kg, at $630-$685, and all heifers, 180-224kg, managed $490$640. Beef-cross bulls, 261-288kg, had pleasing results at $860$1055. Prime cattle traded on a steady to lifting market with Angus steers, 591kg, maintaining $2.84/ kg, while Hereford-Friesian, 695-700kg, lifted to $2015-$2025, $2.89-$2.90/kg. Three Angus heifers, 495kg, matched their brothers at $2.84/kg, while the balance, 460-625kg, traded at $2.82-$2.88/kg. A small line of Hereford bulls, 565kg, were solid at $2.90/kg, and Friesian boner cows, 505-637kg, strengthened to $1.94-$2.07/kg. BAY OF PLENTY BAY OF PLENTY Movements in prices at RANGIURU last Tuesday may have been small but they were heading in the right direction as much of the sale sold on a buoyant market. Prime heifers replaced steers and good yielding Angus and Hereford-Friesian, 453-463kg, reached $2.91-$2.92/kg, with 465-

ALL SMILES: Andrew and Tracy Paterson of Matakanui Station, Omakau, with their Polwarth ram “Fox” at the New Zealand Agricultural Show.

490kg beef-dairy firm at $2.89/kg. Most steers made $2.90-$2.98/kg. Boner cows were variable though run-with-bull Friesian, 511-560kg, made solid returns at $1.84-$1.86/ kg. The two-year pens were quiet and steer prices were very consistent at firm levels. Beef-dairy, 380kg-498kg sold for $2.82-$2.91/kg, with the heavier end attracting a premium. A small entry of heifers also firmed and 361-410kg made $2.72-$2.80/kg, while two lines of Friesian bulls, 338-431kg, earned $2.37-$2.41/kg. Some lines of yearling steers pushed up to weights seen in the two-year pens and values were similar. Angus-Friesian, 372417kg, made $2.82-$2.91/kg, as did Hereford-Friesian. Lighter weights attracted higher $/kg and 320-336kg Hereford-Friesian firmed to $3.06-$3.07/kg, with 250-300kg better at $3.20-$3.28/ kg. Heifers firmed slightly and Angus-Friesian, 323-337kg, made a premium at $2.79-$2.82/kg over Hereford-Friesian, but were matched by lighter lines on a $/ kg basis. The sale again concluded with small entries of weaner cattle and Friesian bulls, 110-117kg, were off the pace of weaner fair levels at $405-$442.

TARANAKI TARANAKI It was cattle fair time again at TARANAKI and a grass market coupled with a slightly smaller than expected yarding worked in vendors favour. A feature was eight HerefordFriesian cows with 3/4 Hereford calves-at-foot and run-with a Hereford bull, which sold well at $2140 per unit. Some prime steers were not far off that price as heavy Hereford-Friesian sold to $3.00$3.06/kg at $1705-$1930. Three-year Angus-Friesian heifers met keen interest and fetched $2.83-$2.85/kg, while younger Hereford-Friesian sold in two cuts as 426-470kg made $2.87-$2.93/kg and 405-441kg, $2.91-$2.99/kg. Two-year Hereford-Friesian steer prices firmed as the top lines in a 383-465kg range sold for $3.20-$3.27/kg, with second cuts making $3.10-$3.16/kg, and third, $3.02-$3.06/kg. Yearling steers started off strong and Hereford-Friesian, 346-400kg sold for $1180-$1230, with the lighter end better quality and making $3.36-$3.41/kg. However most down to 300kg traded at $3.07-$3.26/kg. Angus-Friesian showed the big variance that can be within breeds, as 318-380kg made $2.66-$2.68/kg but 265-

305kg reached $3.00-$3.08/kg. The heifer market was variable and 237-251kg Hereford-Friesian sold on a softer market at $2.95$3.00/kg, though a line of 300kg reached $3.12/kg. For lighter cuts at 233-283kg all breeds could be grouped into a $2.72-$2.76/kg range. POVERTY BAY POVERTY BAY The new season officially began at MATAWHERO where 750 spring lambs were put to the market. Forward lines were in short supply, but single line of male lambs did make $97.50. Many of the rest were medium-to-light, clocking in at $86-$93 for all sexes. One light mixed sex pen was $77. Ewes were split three ways; $80-$99 for some light store pens, $114-$120 for mid-range prime types and $170 for a single heavy pen. Some heavy prime hoggets were $182-$210. HAWKE’S BAY HAWKE’S BAY Prime ewe numbers were the largest at STORTFORD LODGE since late November 2017, and met strong competition from a good spread of buyers. Five very heavy ewes reached $205, with others lifting to $188-$190. Very good and heavy types strengthened to $140.50-$175,

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while medium and good ewes were steady at $120-$137. Light and light medium lines sold for $93-$118, with two-tooth ewes firm at $100-$130. Hoggets continued to sell well with rams steady at $163-$210, while ewes strengthened to $170.20-$197. Prime lambs were firm and very heavy types earned $186-$201.50, heavy $153-$181, and good, $140$149.50. Just under 100 quality cattle were penned and met good demand. Angus steers, 592kg, firmed to $3.00/kg, with the balance trading at $2.84-$2.94/kg. Traditional heifers were also firm with all 475-600kg earning $2.72$2.89/kg. Cows softened slightly as Angus, 572-591kg, returned $2.11-$2.12/kg, with all remaining traditional lines, 546-656kg, at $1.98-$2.10/kg. The store lamb market had mixed reviews last Wednesday, though vendors met the market. The first instance of sex drafted lines were offered and the top rams made $127-$131, though all other lines ranged from $68 to $107. Ewe lambs were medium to lighter types and made $81-$87. The better mixed sex lines eased and medium to good made $94$123, with lighter lines steady at $84-$90. One big line of hoggets with lambs-at-foot were offered and made $96.50 all counted, which reflected their good condition and forward lambs. Store cattle volume grew to over 1400 head and outside buyers dominated most sections. The yarding had a good selection of two-year and yearling cattle with traditional cattle easily dominating, but beef-Friesian and Friesian also featuring in worthy volumes. Two-year Angus steers firmed as 424-574kg traded at $3.09-$3.19/ kg, while 465kg earned $3.26/kg. Angus & Angus-Hereford, 445607kg, were consistent at $3.06$3.08/kg. There was a bit of a tussle for beef-Friesian and exotic-cross heifers and Angus-Friesian, 480497kg, sold for $2.80-$2.88/kg, with lighter Charolais-cross and Hereford-Friesian making $2.77$2.83/kg. Angus heifers, 431kg, earned $2.85-$2.92/kg. Angus featured in the bull pens and a line of two-year at 422kg sold for $1260, with 390kg earning $1095. A further 100 head were found in the yearling section and prices were very consistent as 416-499kg sold for $2.88-$2.99/ kg, with one line up to $3.02/kg. Friesian bulls, 315-329kg, firmed to $2.63-$2.66/kg, while lighter types, 290-293kg, reached $2.80$2.82/kg. Steers sold at consistent levels and for Angus, 320-408kg, two price ranges emerged as the better types made $3.31-$3.39/ kg and second cuts, $3.22-$3.32/ kg. Hereford-Friesian were solid at $3.02-$3.11/kg for 302-367kg, while heavier lines settled at $2.81-$2.86/kg. The heifer pens were split between Angus & Angus-Hereford and Hereford-Friesian, with the former around the 334kg mark selling well at $2.94-$2.99/kg, while Hereford-Friesian, 287375kg, returned $2.77-$2.89/kg.

FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 19, 2018 a highlight at $181, whereas two other large pens of run-of-themill wet-dry ewes made $121.50$144.50. Decent mixed age Romney-cross ewes with mediumsized lambs were $106-$106.50 all counted. WAIRARAPA WAIRARAPA Lamb volume climbed to 2800 head at MASTERTON last Wednesday as the season of selling kicks off. The season got off to a solid start with buying orders for good lambs from Manawatu, while Dannevirke and local buyers were active on the rest, PGG Wrightson agent Steve Wilkinson reported. The top lambs were restricted to around four to five pens and sold for $110-$113. Medium types proved to be harder to shift and $70-$80 was the money for these types, though the market regained its ground on a large entry of lighter lambs which made consistent values of $60-$65.

TOO CUTE: Valais Blacknose sheep breeder Christine Reed holding a four-week old lamb at the New Zealand Agricultural Show.

MANAWATU MANAWATU Last Wednesday’s sale at RONGOTEA was one of two halves, with the better bred cattle selling above expectations and the lesser sorts struggling, New Zealand Farmers Livestock agent Darryl Harwood reported. Two-year Angus-cross steers, 377kg, made $2.50/kg and Friesian-cross, 425kg, $2.49kg. Friesian-Hereford heifers, 335– 420kg, traded at $2.31-$2.63/kg, while Friesian and Friesian-cross, 385-400kg, returned $1.87-$2.07/ kg. Eighteen-month Friesian bulls, 317kg, made $850, while in the 15-month pens Angus-cross steers, 317kg, returned $3.24/kg and similar weighted FriesianHereford heifers, $2.92/kg. Prices varied in the yearling pens as Friesian-Hereford steers, 246-295kg, ranged from $2.42/ kg to $3.14/kg and Angus, 282kg, made $2.69/kg. Friesian-cross were unwanted and at 265269kg traded for $1.58-$2.01/kg. Brindle bulls, 252kg, made $2.57/ kg and Friesian, 312kg, $2.62/ kg. The heifer section was large and again prices were variable. Friesian-Hereford, 214-307kg, earned $2.34-$2.96/kg and Anguscross, 245-297kg, $2.57-$2.77/kg. Friesian were well off the pace at $1.34-$1.81/kg. In the weaner pens, Friesian and Hereford-Friesian bulls, 100-175kg, made $400-$480. Angus-cross, 152kg, earned $530 and Speckle Park, 117kg, $550. Friesian-Hereford heifers, 110135kg, realised $410-$490, while Angus-cross, 160kg, fetched $550, and Friesian-cross, 165kg, $545. Friesian boner cows, 385–637kg, traded at $1.65-$1.82/kg, while Friesian-cross, 565kg, made $1.59/ kg and Jersey, 338kg, $1.33/kg. In the calf pens Friesian bulls made $140-$170, HerefordFriesian $120-$260, and Anguscross, $140. Hereford-Friesian

heifers returned $80-$220, and Angus-cross, $120. The FEILDING store cattle sale was back to a more standard size which didn’t do the market any harm. Two-year traditional steers, 505-580kg, were mainly at the lower end of $3.20-$3.35/kg, but beef-Friesian steers were quite mixed, anywhere between $2.80$3.25/kg depending on the quality of the line. Two-year heifers mostly consisted of 320-425kg beef-Friesians, and these all made $2.80-$2.90/kg. Yearling traditional steers, 300-380kg, were $3.30-$3.55/ kg, though the very top-end was reserved for some Oct/Nov born pens. Hereford-Friesian steers, 265-380kg, came in at $2.95$3.10/kg. The heifers were a little tougher to shift, as 255-350kg traditional types were regularly $2.70-$2.85/kg. With that said some 315-380kg traditional and South Devon heifers were specifically targeted and made a premium at $2.95-$3.15/kg. Good lines of 310-390kg HerefordFriesian heifers matched the rest of the market at $2.80-$2.90/ kg. Quality and weights weren’t great for the one-year bulls, but some 325-425kg Friesians were $2.55-$2.65/kg, with the same rate applying to 195-225kg pens. A good turnout of buyers and a marginally smaller selection gave store lamb prices a small lift. A few pens wouldn’t have looked out of place at the prime sale, and these were largely $130-$149.50. The rest of the lambs were sold in two rough cuts; the medium-heavy lines which were $106-$114, and the light-mediums which sold at $85-$96. Longer-term pens were $68-$84. The average price was $104.50. There was good interest for both wet-dry ewes and ewes with lambs-at-foot. One pen of very good Poll Dorset-cross ewes were

CANTERBURY CANTERBURY A Tuesday sale for COALGATE was a very quiet affair, with just 19 cattle penned and 1560 sheep. A decent entry of new season lambs were offered, with numbers bolstered by 600 halfbredblackface. Most males sold for $111-$118, with the top line of 56 making $130. Ewe lamb prices were not dissimilar as most returned $115-$116 and 80 head reached $126. Prime lamb values were steady and the bulk made $152-$176, and up to $188. Hoggets returned $150-$167. Demand for ewes lifted and of the nearly 460 penned around 200 traded at $200 and better, while very few could be picked up for less than $130. One-shear ewes traded at $136-$154. In the cattle pens five steers, 540-760kg, made $2.70-$2.80/ kg, and four 660kg bulls, $2.58/ kg. Beef heifers reached $2.80/kg while beef-dairy returned $2.60$2.65/kg. SOUTH CANTERBURY SOUTH CANTERBURY Plenty of rain in South Canterbury meant selling stock dropped off the priority list, and resulted in a quiet day at TEMUKA last Monday. The sheep pens had slim pickings in all sections and the ewe market was nothing short of phenomenal, with a record $300 reached for a line of 18 very heavy ewes. A further eight sold for $296, with 120 head at $260-$270. The remainder sold on a firm market compared to types, from $110 up to $242. The hogget markets were more subdued, though values were maintained. Store Merino hoggets sold for $95-$140, while prime hoggets largely traded at $160$188. Hoggets with lambs-at-foot tended to be singles and fetched $85-$90 all counted. A small entry of prime lambs sold on a firm market with heavy types making $160-$182, and the balance, $134-$157. Cattle volume also reduced to 166 head and prices were steady or firm. The prime steer market was firm and the highlight was a line of 612kg Angus which hit $3.00/kg. Heavy Hereford-cross, 564-589kg, achieved $2.70-$2.80/

kg, while 500-558kg made a 10c/ kg premium. A small entry of Angus heifers, 475-513kg, firmed to $2.73-$2.77/ kg, while returns were steady for Hereford-cross, 490-640kg at $2.67-$2.76/kg. Ex-service Hereford bulls at 745-834kg sold for $2.64-$2.72/ kg, putting them over $2000, while over one-tonne Hereford and Simmental made $2.00-$2.01/kg. Friesian heifers, 380-435kg, firmed to $2.05/kg, while heavier and better yielding Friesian-cross reached $2.45-$2.50/kg. Friesian cows were split into two price ranges, with 525-655kg lifting to $1.81-$1.87/kg, while 420-520kg made steady returns at $1.70-$1.77/kg. SOUTHLAND SOUTHLAND The LORNEVILLE sale sits in a lull patch at present prior to new season lambs coming in volume. A small entry in the store pens last Tuesday had good types at $115$120, medium $100-$110, and light $95, while prime lambs were strong at $121-$157. A lift in demand for ewes meant prices followed, with $200 back on the table. Heavy ewes lifted to $180-$212, with good two-tooth’s also reaching $208. Medium mixed age made $142-$170 and light lines were steady at $94-$132. Prime hoggets traded at $142$150. Hoggets with lambs-at-foot sold for $101 all counted, and mixed age, $110. Prime steers showed a slight softening though quality was mixed. Beef-cross, 500kg plus, made $2.60-$2.70/kg, while better quality heifers of same weight traded at $2.70-$2.80/kg. Dairy heifers earned $2.20/kg and bulls, 820kg, $2.50/kg. Cow prices firmed and good types reached $2.10/kg, while medium lines made $1.70-$1.80/kg and light, $1.30-$1.40/kg. Store numbers were small though prices were solid for type. Two-year Angus-Friesian steers, 347-397kg, proved popular and traded at $3.12-$3.14/kg, while their sisters at 381kg returned $2.96/kg. Hereford-cross steers lacked weight at 298kg and earned $2.91/kg, while Friesian heifers, 400-408kg, made good returns at $2.54-$2.57/kg. Yearling quality was mixed and Hereford-cross bulls, 260-270kg, earned $3.03-$3.11/kg to be the best sellers. Hereford-cross heifers, 298kg, returned $2.98/kg, and weaner Friesian bulls, 115kg, made $455. New season prime lambs made their first appearance at CHARLTON last Thursday, and very competitive bidding meant they sold for $140-$152, PGG Wrightson agent Nicol Gray reported. Demand was also strong for hoggets though prices did ease on the previous week’s levels. Heavy lines made $150-$160 and medium $145-$148, with lighter lines earning $135-$143. Ewes sold on a steady market as heavy types made $180-$186, medium $165$175, and light $140-$158. Rams sold for $90-$100. The only store sheep to speak of were ewes with lambs-at-foot and vendors were well rewarded at $107-$110 all counted.

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STRONG bidding pushed Otupae Station’s 16,240kg of 32.5-micron hogget wool to $3.08/kg greasy in a difficult Napier market. That is equivalent to a clean price of $3.97/kg. There were three serious bidders for the wool from the big, inland Hawke’s Bay station from its late-October hogget shear offered on November 8 in very good colour and consistent 2-to-3inch length, PGG Wrightson North Island auctioneer Steve Fussell said. The wool was bought by a New Zealand export company and will be sent to Sweden to be made into felted blankets. Good, large individual lines of wool are favoured by buyers for the consistency of quality over the offering, Fussell said. Hogget wool demand is very much micron-driven and the 32-level is at the fine end of the crossbred range so is well sought-after though Otupae’s was higher than expected. The overall Napier auction was held under very trying conditions. Most wool types were back in price, some significantly. For full fleece, good-style 35-micron was up to 11% cheaper and 37-micron and stronger 9% to 11% lower. For second-shear, good style 2-to-3-inches was 7% to 8% lower and 3-to-4-inches wool was off up to 10%. The timing of the price downturn is unfortunate

because some very good quality new-season wool is coming forward, Fussell said. Price weakness is largely created by United States trade tariffs on China. NZ doesn’t send much wool directly to the US but a lot goes to China for processing and manufacturing into consumer products sold into the US. That has affected business and raw wool demand and is compounded by an associated weakness in the Chinese currency, which makes wool more expensive for Chinese buyers. The European and British market remains very solid and generally sets the market but the big price lifts the wool growing-sector needs depend on the huge volumes bought by China, which just aren’t happening at the moment. As worrying as the crossbred wool market is for growers, merchants and exporters the market has recovered well from the poor 2017 lows, ASB Bank says in its latest Commodities report, though the outlook remains soft. In the first 10 months of the year 39-micron rose 23% and 37-micron by 11%. ASB expects all wool-type prices to drift lower as the global economy and notably China, slows. Mid-micron wools have improved sharply this year and should remain at healthy levels even if a bit softer but crossbred prices are tipped to ease back more significantly. The 8632ha Otupae Station in the Gentle Annie road area

IN DEMAND: There were three serious bidders at the Napier sale for Otupae Station’s 16 tonnes of hogget wool.

between Taihape and Napier has been owned by James Williams’ family since the 1930s. Known as hard country, with cold winters and desertlike summers, the 5100ha of pasture carries 21,000 Romney ewes and 2400 Angus breeding cows and heifers. Otupae’s main wool clip, which comes into the store in March, is sold under a Wrightson Flexi-wool contract that started in July last year, linked to demand from the group’s international supplychain partners. The contract price is about 80c/kg above the current market, Fussell said.

However, the contracts can be offered only to meet specific international orders, which limits their availability. Napier sale (prices per micron level and kg/clean): Full wool, good to average colour. 30-micron, $5.71/kg clean, steady; 33, $3.94, down 35c; 34, $3.13, down 38c; 35, $2.97, down 32c; 36, $2.98, down 24c; 37, $2.85, steady; 38, $2.98, steady; 39, $2.83, down 43c. Crossbred secondshear: 37-micron, 3-to-4 inches, $3.02, down 29c; 2-to-3 inches, $3.13, steady; 39, 3-to-5 inches, $3.02, down 28c; 3-to-4 inches, $2.98, down 17c.

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