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Green light for RSE workers Neal Wallace & Richard Rennie

HE horticulture industry is welcoming approval for 2000 seasonal workers from the Pacific Islands to work in New Zealand, and hopes it may allow the industry to soon manage its own isolation facilities. It has been revealed the Government proposal, which requires the industry to meet the accommodation costs during isolation for the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers, and to pay them the living wage, was a take it or leave it package. NZ Kiwifruit Growers chief Nikki Johnson says there was little negotiation on the RSE worker package, with industry being advised about what the conditions and expectations were for the 2000 staff. “The Government was very clear that the workers coming in need to be the most experienced and productive workers, and the living wage is aimed at them,” she said. She says 2020 picking rates were already above the living wage, with averages of $23 an hour for Green kiwifruit and $25 for Gold. The kiwifruit industry will be working with the other horticultural sectors to determine how workers will be shared, depending upon peak demand periods. “And, employing locals will also remain our first priority,” she said. The 2000 extra workers arrive from mid-January to March and are in addition to the 6000 RSE workers who could not return home at the start of the covid-19 pandemic, and 13,300 Working Holiday Scheme visa holders also in NZ who want to work. Growers had been expecting 16,000 RSE workers this season.

Primary Industries Minister Damien O’Connor acknowledges timing was not ideal for the summerfruit harvest, but says with those seeking work and a new scheme to encourage the unemployed into work, there should be sufficient workers for the harvest.

Border exception details for RSE scheme • 2000 additional Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers to enter NZ early next year. • Employers must pay these workers at least $22.10 an hour. • Employers will cover costs of managed isolation for the RSE workers. • RSE workers will be paid the equivalent of 30 hours work a week while in isolation. • Pacific countries sending RSE workers must have agreed repatriation plans. Source: NZ Government

We believe there will be enough, but it won’t be easy. Damien O’Connor “We believe there will be enough, but it won’t be easy,” O’Connor said. The Government will pay the unemployed an accommodation allowance of up to $200 a week, and a $1000 incentive payment for those who work in orchards for six weeks or more. O’Connor says the requirement for employers to pay RSE workers the living wage of $22.10 is consistent with Government policy of increasing low wages. Those with comparable experience and ability should also earn the living wage, but the experience and ability of RSE workers should mean they will earn more. HortNZ chief executive Mike Chapman welcomed the package, but says the timing means spring and early summer crops will miss out on the extra workers. He says growers will continue to push for more RSE workers as vacancies in managed isolation facilities allow. Seeka chief executive Michael Franks questioned why as an employer he is required to pay

PRESSURE RELEASE: Central Otago district council mayor Tim Cadogan welcomes the Government initiative to assist out of work New Zealanders move to orchards and vineyard areas, saying it could appeal to people from larger population centres of Invercargill, Dunedin and Christchurch.

RSE workers for 60 hours of labour while they are in quarantine, while also paying the $4000 a head two week quarantine cost. He also questioned why the living wage has been imposed. “We do already have a minimum wage in NZ, and most RSE workers would have been getting more

than that anyway,” he said. A survey of workers who came to NZ in 2019 revealed returning workers averaged $20.60 an hour, with only the highest paid winter pruning staff getting $22.24 an hour. However, these rates had lifted for the season just completed as

worker shortages hit home. Gary Jones of NZ Apples and Pears says the sector welcomes the workers, and appreciates it is a privilege to have 2000 managed isolation spaces devoted to them coming here. “It is an opportunity now to evaluate industry managed isolation as a next step. If this goes well, we hope this will be looked at,” he said. “Australia is doing it already; they have four lots of 150 Tongan workers living and working in isolation, a bit like what we did when we were all under lockdown.” He is confident most experienced workers coming to pick apples will already have been at or above the living wage minimum. “This was not a barrier at all,” he said. The National Party’s covid-19 spokesperson Chris Bishop says such is the need for RSE workers, they should be subject to testing for the virus and allowed to isolate in their own accommodation bubbles like sports teams.

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 30, 2020

NZ meat good for people and planet Gerald Piddock gerald.piddock@globalhq.co.nz RED meat’s place in the human diet as a healthy sustainable food has been underlined in a new report released by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ). The Role of Red Meat in Healthy and Sustainable New Zealand Diets report shows that human and environmental wellbeing does not have to be traded off when it comes to consuming moderate amounts of pasture-raised red meat. B+LNZ’s head of nutrition Fiona Windle says the last report reflected how the evidence had changed over time. It had new sections on food systems and sustainable nutrition, and had more detail on NZ farming practices. It navigated through the science around red meat, outlining red meat’s key nutrients and micronutrients, and summarised the latest findings around red meat consumption and the risk of diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes and mental health. It also looks at farming practices and red meat production in NZ, its greenhouse gas emissions, effect on land use and impact on water quality and biodiversity. It is the fourth edition of the report, having last been updated in 2015. “It’s a new edition on the back of two decades of having a report that underpins our nutrition messaging,” Windle said. For farmers, the report showed there is strong evidence to support the role of red meat in diets. “It’s helping to reassure New Zealanders that they can continue to eat red meat in a way that they can feel proud to support a product that is raised sustainably and is good for them and their family and that the evidence is supporting that,” she said. A new survey by Colmar

NO SHAME: Lincoln University Professor Derrick Moot says New Zealand needs to stop being embarrassed that it is the only OECD country that is based on agricultural production.

It’s helping to reassure New Zealanders that they can continue to eat red meat in a way that they can feel proud to support a product that is raised sustainably. Fiona Windle B+LNZ Brunton showed that around three-quarters of New Zealanders believe that red meat is good for health and wellbeing. “I think farmers can feel reassured there is still a strong recognition of red meat’s place in the diet and the latest report helps support the evidence to drive that message,” she said.

There were often polarising arguments around whether red meat should be eaten from an environmental and nutritional standpoint. Windle says the report presented the evidence from a NZ perspective for people to use as a reference document during these arguments. She hoped it would be used to inform discussions and be used as a reference document by policy makers and those who are influential in the industry. The report was released at the Homeland restaurant in Auckland where a panel of academics and nutritionists outlined its findings to a packed audience. Lincoln University Professor Derrick Moot says international academia have largely realised that NZ red meat is farmed differently than in most countries. “While our voice may not always be heard on a global scene as to what we are doing, academia overseas know what we do, are

proud of what we do and try to learn from us,” he said. Riddet Institute deputy director professor Warren McNabb says people advocating for a more plant-based diet forgot that our normal diet was about 85% plantbased and 15% animal based. “What you are seeing is this clash between the environmental consequences of animal farming and perceived health imbalances that are bringing more interest to plant-based products and consequently there’s been a lot of products appearing in the marketplace,” McNabb said. He says from a health perspective, the differences in the amounts of trace elements and micronutrients between plantbased diets and animal products was critical. Animal products are reasonably concentrated in nutrients while plants generally were not. From a nutritional perspective, dietitian Andrea Braakhuis

says “the very dull message of moderation” was key when asked about red meat’s place in the diet. “It’s a very difficult sell when we’re up against celebrities selling diets or up against entertainment posed as science leaning towards propaganda, that’s a really hard job for us to get that across,” she said. When the panel was asked how they could fix NZ’s food system, have better conversations around nutrition and tell farming stories better if given a blank cheque, Moot says we need to educate our own population about our agricultural systems. “My blank cheque takes anyone that wants to, to any farm system they want to see in NZ and then it says, let’s compare that to what’s happening elsewhere,” he said. “Let’s inform and reintroduce the population to what we do as an industry and stop being embarrassed that we are the only OECD country that’s based on agricultural production.”

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 30, 2020

Surfing for rural mental health Colin Williscroft colin.williscroft@globalhq.co.nz AN INITIATIVE aimed at helping to improve mental health and wellbeing in New Zealand rural communities is hoping to ride a growing wave of support and get more farmers on board. Launched in Gisborne in 2018, Surfing for Farmers is a learn-to-surf programme that provides an opportunity for farmers to step away from the farm for an hour or two and get some fresh air and exercise, while interacting with other farmers, rural families and industry professionals. The initiative will run on a variety of weekday evenings for about 13 weeks this summer at surf beaches around the country. There are 16 regions involved and spokesperson Jack Dustin says it’s hoped about 3000 farmers will get involved, a far cry from the 25 who attended the first meeting two years ago. Those taking part are

provided with a surfboard and wetsuit, and lessons are free. Local boardrider clubs or surf schools provide gear and coaching, and the surfing session is followed by a free barbeque, where participants have a debrief about the session and general catch-up. Dustin paid tribute to the voluntary surf coaches involved and their passion for surf therapy and wanting make a difference in their communities. More details are available on the group’s Facebook page.

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SURF THERAPY: Braving the cold at a Surfing for Farmers session at Sumner Beach in Christchurch are, from left, Laura Lowther, Gaston Gomez, Charlotte Hill, Siobhan Hayes, Lucy Murray and Tessa Prentice. Photo: Elly Fitzgerald

Blockchain consortium launched Richard Rennie richard.rennie@globalhq.co.nz BLOCKCHAIN technology has cemented its place in New Zealand’s primary sector with the launch of a consortium aimed specifically at promoting technology for producers and marketers. Launched at the Primary Industries Summit in Wellington, the Trust Alliance New Zealand (TANZ) group will provide a platform for data sharing. Blockchain technology will underpin the group’s aim to prove products’ provenance and food safety, and for

biosecurity track-trace capabilities. Headed by Potatoes New Zealand chief executive Chris Claridge, founding members include Ports of Auckland, Potatoes NZ, Foodstuffs, Silver Fern Farms, ANZ and NZ Trade and Enterprise. Claridge says the group intends to address some of the key issues facing the sector, particularly data integration, compliance and efficiency. Blockchain technology enables different parties along a product’s supply chain to view and add documents and approvals, depending upon their position. It

also ensures sensitive competitive information, such as pricing, is only available for certain parties to view. For multi-staged exported products, it is being hailed as a simpler, more efficient means of ensuring the multiple documents for phytosanitary, food safety and provenance proof required are managed more easily. The TANZ network will aim to connect the different data “silos” between each stage, allowing data sharing in a trusted, secure manner. This has included building Trackback, a decentralised technology provider that

underpins the blockchain data transfer technology between participating parties. TANZ consortium manager Semanie Cato says building trust, maintaining data privacy and protecting digital rights were key to the trust alliance. “Members will be able to easily verify and share data securely, and benefit from the increased efficiency and productivity of the consortium,” she said. Cato says the alliance has the potential to be replicated in other sectors and industries. Three key areas have been identified in agriculture, where

blockchain is intended to help. These are ensuring farmers get paid for delivery of their produce, accessing finance for buyers of produce to pay farmers quicker, and thirdly proving provenance to consumers. Maersk shipping company has been an early mover on the technology with its TradeLens platform, and last year signed on the next two largest shipping companies in the world to the system. ASB bank also launched a blockchain application aimed at reducing payment times and improving online fraud prevention for exporters.

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 30, 2020

Dairy debt default risk remains high Nigel Stirling nigel.g.stirling@gmail.com THE Reserve Bank is continuing to keep a close eye on heavily indebted dairy farms as the proportion of loans tagged as “at risk of default” remains stubbornly high. In its twice-yearly health check of the financial system, the central bank also repeated its warning to trading banks to closely monitor the quality of their lending to horticulture, which is currently growing at an annual rate of 15%. The bank’s Financial Stability Report noted agriculture’s status as an essential industry and the relatively rapid recovery of its biggest export market in China, meant the sector had come through the initial stages of covid-19 in better shape than others. However, it continued to express its long-standing concerns with the level of heavily indebted dairy farms. It said the trading banks had been working with these to take

advantage of relatively buoyant commodity prices and low interest rates to payback principal. There was also less demand for credit as dairy farm expansions tailed off and farmers took a more cautious approach to investment in light of the uncertainty created by the pandemic and the global recession. Annual dairy credit growth turned negative in July last year, and is currently contracting at an annual rate of 5%. That compared to marginally positive credit growth for sheep and beef farms, and almost double digit growth for other agricultural lending. “However there are still a number of dairy farms that remain financially vulnerable,” the report said. The report showed 3% of dairy loans in default for 90 days or more. Classified by the trading banks as non-performing loans, that percentage has not moved since August last year when it ticked up from 2%. However, lumping together non-performing and potentially

stressed loans the figure rises to 11%. Potentially stressed loans are those where the international ratings agencies have given the loan a junk-grade investment rating and are at a high chance of default. According to the Reserve Bank, the level of non-performing and potentially stressed dairy loans, while steady in the past couple of years, have failed to get back down to the lows of the mid-2010s. That compares to other agricultural loans where nonperforming and potentially stressed loans fell sharply following the Global Financial Crisis, and stayed down, currently sitting at just 6%. “This is particularly significant as some dairy farms remain highly (heavily) indebted after experiencing two downturns in the last decade and require a high milk price just to remain operational,” the Reserve Bank said in its report. The report noted that appetite for lending to the agricultural sectors remained steady,

POSITION: Annual dairy credit growth turned negative in July last year, and is currently contracting at an annual rate of 5%.

although banks were less willing to lend to dairy farmers because of increasing environmental regulation and the potential for increased costs coming from requirements to exclude livestock from waterways, restrictions on fertiliser use and the entry of farming more generally into the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). Funding previously deployed to dairy lending was now finding its way into the horticultural sector. “Horticulture lending, led by the kiwifruit industry, is growing at an annual rate of 15%,” the report said.

“Banks will need to monitor emerging risks with this growth, in light of potential constraints to labour availability in the near term due to the ongoing border restrictions.” In its last Financial Stability Report in May, the Reserve Bank raised similar concerns but predicted increasing unemployment locally would offset the shortage of immigrant workers. But with unemployment failing to reach the high levels predicted, the Reserve Bank left off that qualification in its latest report.

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Pandemic hits export supply chain Richard Rennie richard.rennie@globalhq.co.nz EXPORTERS can expect frustrating delays for container deliveries and port schedules over the peak of the export season, as logistics and trucking companies struggle with supply chain bottlenecks. National Road Carriers Association chief executive David Aitken says his members are experiencing unprecedented delays at container depots and ports, with trucks queueing for several hours before collecting their container load. “There are capacity issues right now, with ships sometimes running 10-12 days behind schedule; I do not think they are taking as many voyages in and out,” he said. “The vehicle booking system (for container exchange) is simply unable to keep up. We have trucking companies that now have to give two to three days’ notice for container collection.” He says container relocation due to shifts in shipping schedules means port capacity is at a maximum. Demand on trucks to move containers to where they need to be has pushed further costs onto carrier operators. A rising tide of import demand and the impending export season means the country’s supply chain is likely to be stressed for months to come. “If there are going to be all these problems, will shipping operators want to keep coming?” he asked. New Zealand’s largest containerised exporter Kotahi’s chief executive David Ross says several factors have come together to create a perfect storm for NZ exporters and importers, and can be expected to continue into early 2021. “There is an unexpected negative impact on container availability in NZ, which has been caused by the rebound in global trade and its impact on container flows in the last few months; a surprise to many, coupled with port disruptions in Australia and

IMPACT: Exporters can expect their supply chains to be squeezed for some months yet, says Kotahi chief executive David Ross Kotahi.

In addition to container availability issues, shipping lines are making adjustments to their vessel itineraries to manage capacity, congestion and weather impacts with global shipping statistics reporting a 15% drop in on-time performance.

David Ross Kotahi flow on impacts to Auckland. This will start to impact exporters,” he said. “In addition to container availability issues, shipping lines are making adjustments to their vessel itineraries to manage capacity, congestion and weather impacts with global shipping statistics reporting a 15% drop in

on-time performance. That’s big.” Container Company, which accounts for about one million import-export container movements a year, director Ken Harris says there has been a lift of about 20% in imports, with all manner of consumer goods in demand. Port of Auckland is NZ’s main import port, so pressure has ramped up on its capacity, and exacerbated by that port’s interrupted automation commissioning. The Mediterranean Shipping Company has reported delays of 10-13 days for ships berthing at Auckland, with a congestion surcharge now applying. Port of Auckland spokesperson Matt Ball says efforts to automate container operations had been interrupted twice by Level 4 lockdowns in the city, with skilled overseas commissioning staff unable to come into NZ to complete the job. “So, we have had to reverse the operations back to manual operations, and we are now looking for over 50 staff at the port,” he said.

So far, the port’s employment processes had only procured seven. He confirmed Maersk has dropped an Auckland call, going straight to Tauranga, requiring containers to be relocated back to Auckland and pushing Tauranga’s capacity. “And you can be looking at seven to 10 days to get containers back to Auckland,” he said. Harris says implications for exporters over the peak period would be in timing container loading and shipping, and was likely to continue until well into the new year, possibly until at least May. Logistics company Coda’s chief executive Gerard Morrison says he was confident there would be sufficient containers and facilities to push through this year’s peak exports. “Shipping lines are looking to evacuate sufficient containers here where possible, to ensure there are enough,” he said. But the cost pressures on the supply chain would need to be addressed. Operators were losing thousands of hours with idle

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 30, 2020

Focus on plant-based proteins Bryan Gibson bryan.gibson@globalhq.co.nz WORK is under way to find viable plant-based proteins that grow well in New Zealand and provide the taste and nutrition consumers demand. Plant & Food Research general manager of science and food innovation Dr Jocelyn Eason told the Primary Industries Summit the key was finding crops that produced the yield necessary to make production viable in NZ conditions. It would also need to tick off the taste and nutrition demands that “food explorers” were looking for as they diversified their diets. “Consumers are going out looking for variety and novelty,” she said. “Environmental, sustainable and ethical considerations are strong motivators for consumers who are eating plant-based foods and beverages. NZ food producers were world leaders in developing unique products from animal proteins, but plant proteins threw up challenges of their own. Eason says the quality of the

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BEST FIT: New Zealand needs to find plant proteins that tick the boxes in terms of yield, sustainability and taste, Plant & Food Research general manager of science and food innovation Dr Jocelyn Eason says.

protein was a key factor and it was more difficult to achieve the quality needed from plants. And, getting the taste right was vital. “While the food manufacturers haven’t always achieved it, taste and texture remain critical factors, and we need those to be superb in order to satisfy these new food explorers,” she said.

Peas have traditionally been the base protein for many of these products, but Plant & Food researchers were working with growers to come up with other crops that would provide the yield and quality necessary. “What’s the best thing that we could produce in NZ? How do we evaluate the protein sources that may be the next plant protein

ingredient for our home-made products in NZ?” she asked. There are many factors that need to be considered when testing the viability of a protein. “We account for how well plants can be grown. We work out what the environmental impact of those plants are and also what the components are – protein, carbohydrate as well as all the minerals,” she said. “We work out what the yield is because if you can’t grow enough of it, then you’re not going to have a viable protein ingredient source.” The IP landscape is also

Primary sector contribution significant PRIMARY industries are at the heart of the Government’s three key objectives – continuing to keep New Zealanders safe from covid, accelerating the economic recovery and laying the foundations for the future – Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told the Primary Industries Summit on Tuesday. “Keeping the virus out means our domestic economy can stay open, accelerating our recovery means leveraging our covidfree brand to maximise our export value, while accessing new markets and laying the foundations for the future means tackling long-term challenges like our water quality and climate change because it is our economic interests to do so, but also because they are the right things to do for our today and for our future,” she said. Ardern acknowledged the role of the primary sector in keeping the country moving during the past nine months when parts of the economy had shut down. She says that it was not only food producers but also nonfood businesses, such as those processing wool for medical facemasks and producing paper and timber products needed to package and transport food. However, she understood that some in the sector have faced challenges. “Some industries that rely heavily on seasonal labour, such as the horticulture industry, have struggled due to border closures,” she said. “However, many parts of industry have taken innovative

steps to encourage more New Zealanders into their sectors. This has been a lifeline for many redeployed workers from industries such as tourism and hospitality. “Whether it is keeping the milk flowing through our processing plants or livestock moving through our freezing works, the food and fibres sector has kept New Zealanders fed and maintained our vital export markets.” Ardern says the Government is focused on improving access to markets and the recent signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will increase opportunities for exporters, cut red tape and offer one set of trade rules across the Asia Pacific region. “Once it enters into force,

RCEP will be the largest free trade agreement in the world,” she said. “It will position NZ at the centre of economic cooperation initiatives in a region which accounts for 30% of the world’s population, nearly a third of the world’s GDP and destination for 56% of NZ’s total exports.” She says the food and fibre sector will benefit greatly from the deal, particularly from the elimination of tariffs on some meat products going into Indonesia. The Government will continue to work with primary industries to overcome problems and build a sector that is fit for a better world. “Our Fit for a Better World roadmap identifies the goal of employing 10% more New

Zealanders from all walks of life in the food and fibres sector by 2030, and 10,000 more New Zealanders in the food and fibres sector workforce over the next four years,” she said. She says upskilling people at all stages of their careers, getting more of them into jobs and providing excellent and safe workplaces was part of the Government’s plan to build a prosperous future. “Achieving this goal is vital to our success. It will ensure that our businesses can remain operational in the absence of overseas visitors, it will provide meaningful employment to those that have lost their jobs due to covid-19, it will support our rural communities, and it will build the resilience of our food and fibres sector,” she said.

ESSENTIAL: The primary sector played a key role in keeping New Zealand moving this year, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says

important because NZ couldn’t afford to lose its research and development overseas. Eason outlined a number of projects under way at Plant & Food Research. Kiwi Quinoa grows two varieties with a protein content of more than 14%. At the moment, it only sells the whole grain, but there could be opportunities to extract proteins to make new foods. The waste streams of processes already happening are important. “We’re working to make functional proteins from the byproduct of oil extraction. Rape seed cake is one we’re looking at,” she said. However, there was still work to do on how to scale up production. Pasture foliage was also an exciting proposition. NZ is a fantastic place to grow grass, but what if it was fed to people instead of cows? “It’s been a science and tech problem for decades,” she said. But, Plant & Food had the expertise to crack the code and the researchers behind NZ’s previous success in whey protein extraction were looking at ways to extract proteins from pasture.

Tahr control plan sees 7500 culled Neal Wallace neal.wallace@globalhq.co.nz NEARLY 7500 tahr were culled in four months as part of the Department of Conservation’s (DOC) animal control plan for the South Island’s Southern Alps. DOC’s tahr programme lead James Holborow says a further 726 were shot by recreational hunters between April and July this year. In autumn 2019, the tahr population on conservation land was estimated at 34,500, but of that 11,000 were culled that year. Holborow says the hunting pressure is being maintained, with maps showing where tahr were controlled as part of this year’s Tahr Control Operational Plan for 2020-21 uploaded to the DOC website. DOC aims to get the population down to 10,000, but hunters were in uproar earlier this year and successfully took court action against DOC for failing to adequately consult them over the management plan. Holborow says next month, DOC will meet with the Tahr Plan Implementation Liaison Group to begin discussions on a Tahr Control Operational Plan for 2021-22.

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Cautious forecast for red meat returns Neal Wallace neal.wallace@globalhq.co.nz DECLINING demand from foodservice for high-value beef and lamb cuts may not have the impact on farm gate returns many have feared. Rabobank’s protein analyst Blake Holgate says lower demand from foodservice will hit export returns, but he expects prime cattle and sheep prices in the coming season to trade within a narrower band than traditionally, but consistent with the five-year average. However, that forecast comes with several provisos. Holgate says that risks include the lingering presence of covid-19, the virus forcing economies to stay closed or restricted, the value of the NZ dollar staying high and geopolitical tensions. Shrinking foodservice demand has been partially compensated by stronger retail sales, as government stimulus packages boost the income of consumers. Holgate says questions remain about the impact on demand when that stimulus ends. In Rabobank’s latest report, Global Animal Proteins Outlook 2021, emerging from a world of uncertainty, Holgate says demand from the US and China will underpin returns to NZ farmers.

“Reduced demand for highervalue cuts will pull NZ beef export returns back from the record highs of quarter four last year,” he said. “However, we anticipate solid demand for NZ beef out of the US, particularly for manufacturing beef, and China will underpin returns for NZ exporters in 2021.

We anticipate solid demand for NZ beef out of the US, particularly for manufacturing beef, and China will underpin returns for NZ exporters in 2021. Blake Holgate Rabobank “Robust Chinese demand will also play a key role in holding up NZ sheepmeat prices in the coming year, as will strong global retail demand and tight lamb supply here and in Australia.” Beef production is forecast to be flat, while the long-term trend of declining NZ sheepmeat supplies continues due to climatic impacts. Global animal protein production is expected to grow,

driven by the recovery of China’s pork industry following an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak, and will be the single biggest driver of change. “In the year ahead, we expect to see pork production grow faster than any other species, largely because of the recovery from ASF in China and Vietnam,” he said. The global production of poultry, aquaculture and beef is forecast to grow, while wild-catch seafood production is expected to decline. China’s relationships with its trading partners and Brexit are two key trade issues for the coming year. Holgate expects China’s political relationships with its trading partners to increasingly influence its sourcing and to see moves to improve food security and cost. “With the UK and EU yet to finalise a new trade deal, some of the post-Brexit scenarios include a potential surplus of pork and beef in the EU, an increase in meat prices in the UK and a new sizable, high-paying destination for animal protein exporters around the world,” he said. Disruption from the covid-19 pandemic is expected to result in change. “These include accelerating trends such as reduced labour availability and the rise of

MARKET: Rabobank’s protein analyst Blake Holgate says most consumers still prefer to eat meat, but that will only be maintained if animal protein supply chains proactively reduce emissions and improve their sustainability.

e-commerce, as well as trend reversals, such as a shift to a sales focus on local consumers rather than exports and the impacts of the economic downturn,” he said. Businesses are expected to focus on building resilience, investing in agility and building trust with workers, regulators, suppliers and consumers. Despite some doubts, Holgate says most consumers still prefer to eat meat, but that will only be maintained if animal protein supply chains proactively reduce emissions and improve their sustainability.

He identifies three key steps needed to progress sustainability. “Firstly, an improved definition of sustainable animal protein will need to be developed,” he said. “Secondly, introductory price signals will be required to speed the commercialisation of technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions without reducing production. “And finally, improved access will be needed to timely, cost effective and accurate tools that measure sustainability performance.”

New Zealand milk supply may grow this season NEW Zealand dairy farmers may produce an increase in milk output this season, itself an unusual outcome in recent years. The national dairy cow herd has been shrinking and adverse weather events limited milk production growth, a

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THE New Zealand Merino Company (NZM) has opened the door for new investors in its bid to raise $12.6 million and ensure the company is well capitalised to weather the post-covid storm. NZM shareholders adopted a new constitution at its annual meeting last month, removing the restrictions around share ownership to growers and employees. Before the constitution change, the company was 11% management owned and 89% grower owned. Formed in 1996, when merino growers established a brand and markets for their fibre as the Merino NZ industry-good organisation, NZM became a fully commercial company in 2001 when it was 65% owned by growers and 35% by PGG Wrightson, which sold its stake to growers in 2011. The time had come to branch out, outgoing chair Ruth Richardson said in her annual report. The company business model was constrained and its constitution was no longer fit for purpose. There was no real liquidity in its shares and challenges loomed. “We are determined to sustain our appetite for innovation, our reputation for ethical production and supply, and the commercial attraction for our contract systems,” Richardson said. “Those ambitions rely on the company moving to a new level.” Being fit for the future required the company shaping up to set its performance against three measures: people, profit, and the planet. There was an equal challenge for shareholders to reshape the constitution so that its business purpose, its shareholding base and governance regime all combined to ensure the company could sustain its promise into the future, be better capitalised with a wider shareholding base and proper liquidity. The company listed on the Unlisted Securities Exchange (USX) last month and on November 18 opened a share equity and buyback offer. NZM aims to raise $12.6m at $3.80 a share through a one-forone non-renounceable rights offer to existing shareholders, and an offer to new investors for shares not taken up in the rights issue. The rights issue and shortfall offers close on December 2 with the strategic investment offer closing on December 17. Unsold rights after the shortfall offer will, at the board’s discretion, be offered to new investors. Of the $12.6m, $9.6m will go towards working capital and debt, funding growth initiatives and strengthening the balance sheet, so the company is better able to react to the market risks created by covid-19. The remaining $3m will fund the share buyback offer to existing shareholders and cover offer costs.

NZM chief executive John Brakenridge says the positives in the capital raise are exciting. When the capital raise was first mooted, covid-19 had just started to bite. Management wanted to shore up the balance sheet, then saw an opportunity to expand the company with new shareholders and a new direction. “It was an opportunity to align our shareholder base with our suppliers, to bring in fresh perspectives and provide renewed vigour,” Brakenridge said. “We are very excited about some of the opportunities out there with the awareness of the environment lending to opportunities for natural fibre. “As a business, we need to be in a position to pick up the opportunities and bring value back for our suppliers. “With 80% of our fine wool in contracts, we see this as significant to keep momentum going, and an opportunity to grow further given the foundations we’ve built over many years of hard work.” Close to 400 merino growers supply NZM, which has about 70% of NZ’s fine wool market share. In 2016 NZM dipped into the strong wool market with its Wool Unleashed (W3) seven-year Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) partnership. Five years into the $22m programme, jointly funded 50:50 with industry and the Government, it is yet to realise a tangible result in achieving the programme’s aim of delivering premiums for NZ’s strong wool sector from a steady 25-year decline, that has now hit rock bottom. The PGP programme aims to deliver cumulative economic benefits for the NZ economy of up to $335m by 2025. Brakenridge says it’s about connecting growers with consumers, developing new uses for strong wool, ensuring onfarm production practices align with consumer expectations and developing fit-for-market wool. He is confident of success. “It’s pretty energising at the moment in terms of what’s happening as we put more wind in the sails of 100% wool, build on the environment and regenerative platform and work alongside other food and fibre companies,” he said. “We have got to get the narrative right in how we connect with conscious consumers and help shift volume in new innovative areas.” The work of the new Strong Wool Action Group (SWAG) is expected to complement the W3 programme. “We see SWAG as highly complementary in what it is doing in new and traditional markets,” he said. “We are highly supportive of SWAG and will inform and provide confidence to SWAG’s recommendations. “Somebody has to be out there getting industry wiring together, and we are doing that.”

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Commercial seaweed is a step closer Richard Rennie richard.rennie@globalhq.co.nz NEW Zealand researchers have moved a step closer to commercial seaweed farming with the commissioning of an extensive growing facility in Tauranga on University of Waikato’s aquaculture site. After several years of working in a significantly smaller space, head researcher Dr Marie Magnusson says she welcomes the ability to expand the research operations into the 1000-square metre facility. The site gives her and fellow researchers the opportunity to grow a wide array of seaweed and algae from nursery to harvestable stage, and intensify research work on multiple end uses. A key focus of the researchers’ work has been sea lettuce (ulva), an annoying seasonal seaweed that regularly clogs Bay of Plenty beaches stacking up on foreshores in stinking green layers over summer (see Farmers Weekly, June 23). But rather than just tangling around surfboards, it is possible cellulose extracted from the seaweed may one day be an ingredient in surfboards. Magnusson is optimistic research work on extracting the lettuce’s cellulose will eventually deliver commercially usable products. “We have a student working in conjunction with us and NIWA who has started looking at making composite materials that would mix the cellulose with polylactic acids. Depending upon the quality of the cellulose, it could be possible,” she said. The facility has 12 4000-litre fully recirculated growing ponds and 12 1000-litre ponds, split 50:50 between saltwater and freshwater. The freshwater ponds enable the scientists to nurture algae and they are studying the role freshwater algae can play in the bioremediation. This includes cleaning up wastewater in municipal sewerage schemes and run-off from contaminated sites or dairy farm effluent water. “The protein content of such algae also means there could be uses there as an additive to stockfeed, and we will be also studying its digestibility for humans as a dietary additive,” she said. The scientists are also studying how the sea lettuce could be combined with aquaculture in a closed loop system. “The sea lettuce requires carbon dioxide to grow, while fish breath carbon dioxide out and require oxygen, so the two could be combined in a system quite beneficially,” she said. Taking only two to three weeks to grow to harvestable size makes the sea lettuce an appealing crop, and Magnusson is optimistic the team will have moved from the big tanks to full ocean trials within a year. In its least processed form, the lettuce could be grown as a feed source for some fish species and for paua. Bio-refinery processes mean it could also be utilised as stock feed additive and a nutraceutical ingredient. Sea lettuce has also shown to enhance plants’ immunity against pests and diseases, offering the potential as a non-synthetic treatment. Earlier work in Australia has also shown some positive health benefits in rats from consumption of a similar species of seaweed. The University of Waikato’s coastal marine field station at Tauranga is the centre piece for the university’s new aquaculture major, offered at the university’s Tauranga campus.

POTENTIAL: Marie Magnusson says University of Waikato researchers now have the scale to dive deeper into seaweeds’ potential uses and growing abilities.

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NZ venison ‘facing perfect storm’ Annette Scott annette.scott@globalhq.co.nz

CHALLENGE: Deer Industry NZ chief executive Innes Moffat says the biggest challenge are the premium restaurant cuts, as selling them at retail involves developing customer-ready portions.

DESPITE currently facing the perfect storm, the deer industry is confident New Zealand farmraised venison has a long-term future. With the covid-19 resurgence disrupting key venison markets across Europe and the US, NZ venison processors and marketers are making major efforts to again find new outlets for farm-raised venison cuts. Many countries and regions have reimposed hospitality lockdowns, meaning expensive cuts such as venison striploins are sitting in freezers in Europe and the US waiting for restaurants to re-open. Deer Industry NZ (DINZ) chief executive Innes Moffat says the current situation is a challenge with the bulk of NZ venison sold to the US and Germany destined for the food service. The biggest consolation is that deer farmers are coming off a number of good years and there was a good response to the call from processors earlier in the year for farmers to kill deer early for the chilled game season demand from Europe. As a result, the September and

October volumes were well up on previous years, Moffat says. This will provide farmers with some breathing space during summer and autumn when venison companies may be looking to reduce their throughput in response to a gap in sales to major western markets.

The market for venison hasn’t broken but some parts of it have temporarily stopped and marketers and producers will need to be patient. Innes Moffat DINZ “The market for venison hasn’t broken, but some parts of it have temporarily stopped and marketers and producers will need to be patient over the summer until the trade commences again,” Moffat said. Sales to China are looking up, as they are in other new markets. The NZ domestic market is

healthy and new initiatives at retail and online are showing promise, but Moffat says these will not absorb all the venison produced this year. The hospitality sector has always provided the highest returns for premium proteins and when a covid vaccine is rolled out and the restaurant sector recovers, it is expected diners will again be ordering venison from the menu. Meantime, venison processors and marketers are making major efforts to find new outlets. Since covid landfall in NZ in January, there has been a big jump in venison sales on the NZ domestic market both direct to customers and at retail. The biggest challenge are the premium restaurant cuts, as selling them at retail involves developing customer-ready portions, new packaging and then achieving a comparable price to that of selling to restaurants. “We remain confident our farmraised venison has a great longterm future, but at the moment is facing a perfect storm with factors that are outside NZ’s influence or control,” he said. He encouraged farmers to talk to their venison processor to plan when deer can be processed.

Korean demand for deer velvet proving positive Annette Scott annette.scott@globalhq.co.nz NEW Zealand deer velvet is selling amidst global uncertainty as Korean product companies meet new consumer demands with NZ velvet. Deer Industry NZ (DINZ) markets manager Rhys Griffiths says while the covid-19 pandemic has put pressure on the supply chain, NZ deer velvet is being sought for new products.

We expect it will open a lot of new doors across Asia and is technology that other producing countries are unlikely to be able to match. Rhys Griffiths DINZ Market research carried out by DINZ in Korea shows the main attributes that consumers associate with velvet are anti-

fatigue and boosting immune function. That is a good space to be in right now as consumer demand for NZ deer antler velvet is firming in the main markets of South Korea and China, as well as new growth in Taiwan. This has been reflected in some reasonable sales of the new season’s crop, Griffiths says. Albeit with some easing of prices from the close of last season. Many Korean consumers take red ginseng products regularly, but Griffiths says when they want something more powerful, they are going for a product that contains deer velvet. Major consumer product companies are catering for this demand, with several realising new products based on NZ deer velvet. Online sales of these products are offsetting the downturn experienced through physical retail stores earlier in the year. “The Chinese and Korean economies are both performing better than western countries, which is better news for NZ velvet. “Both countries have been very successful in suppressing covid,” Griffiths said.

STEADY: NZ deer antler velvet is firming in the main markets of South Korea and China, as well as new growth in Taiwan.

Despite this good news, covid has put pressure on the supply chain. Velvet is harvested and processed over four months of the year, but is consumed for 12 months. This means buyers need to finance their purchases in an environment where covid remains a real risk and those who are financing purchases are applying a risk premium because of the pandemic. “So, we have seen prices ease in the early season contracts relative

to prices at the close of last season,” Griffiths said. The deer industry has made a concerted effort in recent years to embed its premium position in key markets. Deer farmers have invested heavily in improved harvesting and cool chain facilities to ensure that velvet is harvested to meet new market standards. The industry’s latest initiative, VelTrak, an electronic traceability system will be introduced for all velvet from next season. This system has been designed

to provide major customers with the proof of integrity they expect from their suppliers. “We expect it will open a lot of new doors across Asia and is technology that other producing countries are unlikely to be able to match,” Griffiths said. Genetic improvement in existing deer herds is leading to modest increases in velvet production and while there is growing market demand, Griffiths says the industry is not looking for new entrants to velvet production.

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What B+LNZ is doing about new environmental rules for farmers Environmental policy is one of B+LNZ’s top priorities and we have farmers’ backs. We’re focused on: • • • •

getting unworkable aspects of the new essential freshwater rules fixed identifying pathways for farmers through the freshwater and climate change rules holding the Government to its promises on climate change asking the Government for a pause on any further new environmental rules.

We know farmers largely support the intent of the new rules and are committed to protecting their environment. However, these rules need to be practical in order to get the desired outcomes. Getting impractical freshwater rules fixed

Holding the Government to its promises

Farmers have identified three key issues. Many farmers are unable to meet arbitrary re-sowing dates for winter grazing on forage crops because of regional climatic conditions such as temperature, late season rain and snow. The pugging standards are unworkable for cattle and even sheep systems, and it’s unclear how they will be implemented and enforced. The low slope map for stock exclusion is inaccurate and should be on a paddock basis not farm title basis.

The last Government acknowledged the concerns raised by farmers that too much pastoral farmland is being converted into exotic forestry for carbon farming. We’ll be looking to hold the Government to this and working to find a solution.

B+LNZ is working hard on getting these issues fixed. We’re engaging intensively in the Environment Southland-led process to review the winter grazing rules.

Identifying pathways for farmers

Our industry is committed to working constructively with the Government and Māori on climate change through He Waka Eke Noa. There was recognition by the previous Government that there should be greater credit for the genuine sequestration happening on sheep and beef farms, as shown by recently released research we commissioned. This will be a top priority for B+LNZ.

Asking for a pause

Farmers don’t need to panic – there’s time for us to work through the issues. We’re strongly focused on helping farmers understand what they need to do and when, and supporting them with the right tools. There are resources about winter grazing on our website and more will follow.

Now is not the time for even more new environmental rules. There’s only so much change and cost a sector can handle at one time. We’re asking for the pause on the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity to be extended so farmers can successfully work their way through the latest new environmental rules on essential freshwater and climate change before new ones are introduced.

The key tool will be B+LNZ’s new farm plan. We’re advocating for this to be accepted as a certified freshwater farm plan. We believe farm plans should be practical and cost-effective, and add value to the farming business – they’re not just a regulatory tool.

We were having productive discussions with the Government on amending the original biodiversity policy proposals prior to the election, and will also be working to ensure that these rules are workable when they are eventually introduced.

More information We encourage farmers to talk to their regional council about how the rules should be enforced in their region. You can also talk to your local B+LNZ extension manager about options for support with understanding the new rules. There’s information on our website, and you can sign up to our weekly e-diary newsletters for updates - www.beeflambnz.com.

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IrrigationNZ looks to the future Annette Scott annette.scott@globalhq.co.nz IRRIGATION New Zealand as an organisation is well-positioned with key influencers and decision-makers but there are still challenges ahead for the industry, its leaders say. Addressing the annual meeting in Christchurch, chair Keri Johnston said irrigation still, in many circles, has a negative connotation. “It is automatically seen as a direct enabler of intensification and, therefore, poor water quality,” Johnston said. “Our job is to change the conversation around irrigation, steering it away from being an emotive conversation to one where our communities recognise its benefits.” Johnston highlighted how quickly the organisation adapted to mitigate the risk of failure. “Covid-19 has changed the world and required organisations and businesses to adapt quickly, or risk failure,” she said, “IrrigationNZ did respond quickly, and being cognisant of our members’ wants and needs, we dared greatly. “We jumped into the arena, restructured both the board and the organisation, and relocated our base. “This has taken courage, it has meant having some hard conversations and asking for what we need, but our passion for the organisation and irrigation in NZ, and the role we have to play in improving community resilience to climate change and ensuring our nation’s food security has been a huge motivation and driving force for us.” While the success of the changes is yet to be seen, Johnston says the board is positive. “What we now ask you, our members, is that you keep showing up with us, be courageous and dare greatly.”

Outgoing chief executive Elizabeth Soal says the operational restructure of the business was a challenging process that has now positioned IrrigationNZ on a sustainable footing to be more resilient and effective in the future. It is now timely, Soal says, for the organisation to review its constitution and issues around funding and membership.

It’s given us an opportunity to work with the decision-makers to ensure we talk about de-risking our country and get the resources and investment we need. Vanessa Winning IrrigationNZ A discussion paper setting out these issues and possible options will be distributed to members for feedback. As she handed over the reins to new chief executive Vanessa Winning, Soal thanked the membership for their support and belief in the new direction of the organisation as it now implements the key strategic priorities of advocacy, connectivity and leadership. Winning says with change comes opportunity, albeit with challenges coming in the implementation of freshwater reforms, as well as the increasing impact of climate change and the need for ongoing investment in water infrastructure, storage and accurate use. Going forward she says IrrigationNZ is part of the solution, rather than the problem, as it works on informing and

educating officials to move away from a conversation about agriculture intensification to one about risk mitigation, food surety, drinking water, community benefit and regional development. “The Government has been receptive to this change in conversation and it is one I am keen to continue to have as an irrigation collective, from industry experts, suppliers, schemes and individual irrigators,” Winning said. “We have a massive opportunity to demonstrate best practice and work with our communities to create a sustainable and stronger outcome for all. “I have even found a welcoming group of non-governmental organisations wanting to collaborate and understand more about how irrigation works.” This provides the primary sector the opportunity to further showcase its ability to produce to the Government as it looks for ways to recover. “It’s given us an opportunity to work with the decision-makers, to ensure we talk about de-risking our country and get the resources and investment we need; something we may not have had an opportunity to have showcased prior to covid,” she said. “It further builds the case for ongoing and urgent investment in capture, storage, infrastructure and irrigation technologies to ensure we get ahead of the climatic shifts and support our ongoing reliance on being the world’s high-value food bowl.” She says it’s an opportunity to ensure the needs of our community, iwi, growers and farmers are met in a more holistic way with local and central government. “This is what the country wants from us, this is how we can ensure new irrigation investment and support existing schemes to continue, while continuing to improve our impact on the

CHANGE NARRATIVE: IrrigationNZ chair Keri Johnston says the organisation must change the conversation around irrigation, steering it away from being an emotive conversation to one where communities recognise its benefits.

environment and supporting the economic recovery,” she said. “We have an opportunity right now to lead an important adult conversation about water, one where we work together to get the best solutions in the right way so we can continue to produce the fruit, veges, meat and cheese we do so well.”

Winning says the move to Wellington is not about being another lobby group. “It’s about having a credible, science and innovation-based seat at the decision-making table, and it’s up to us now to work with the decision-makers and open doors to get the best holistic outcomes,” she said.

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Award recognises Maori growers Colin Williscroft colin.williscroft@globalhq.co.nz USUALLY the domain of dairy or sheep and beef farmers, for the first time in its 87-year history, the Ahuwhenua Trophy awarded for excellence in Maori agribusiness, has been won by a horticultural operation, with Te Kaha 15B Hineora Orchard claiming the top prize. This year was the first time horticulturalists have been included in the competition. In the past it has been restricted to dairy or sheep and beef farmers, with competitions for each held in alternate years. Ahuwhenua Trophy management committee chair Kingi Smiler says in the past 20 years the New Zealand horticulture sector has become one of the stars of the primary sector and Maori have been an integral part of that growth. “Since the inception of this competition we have seen what our sheep and beef and dairy farmers can do, and now it is great to have the opportunity to showcase the excellence of our horticulturalists,” Smiler said. He says while the sector is now thriving, the industry has been through hard times – especially the kiwifruit sector, which has had to deal with the significant effect of the Psa vine disease. “What we see in our finalists in 2020 is a unique combination of vision, resilience, innovation, good governance, smart management and a commitment to their people,” Smiler said. Hineora Orchard is a Maori freehold land block in Te Kaha, 65km east of Opotiki in eastern Bay of Plenty. The trust behind the orchard runs a kiwifruit joint venture, a commercial packhouse that is home to a kiwifruit spraying company, which the trust has shares in, and a four bedroom home for accommodation at the block. Prior to the trust’s creation in 1970, the land was largely occupied by different whanau who farmed the block, maintaining a subsistence living, growing a range of fruit and vegetables for the local community. By 1998 the trustees recognised

WINNER: Hineroa Orchard chair Norm Carter with the Ahuwhenua Trophy. Photo: alphapix.nz

All three finalists have helped set a benchmark for future entrants in this competition that will be hard to eclipse. Kingi Smiler

they were asset rich but lacked capital to develop their land. At the time, a group of eastern Bay of Plenty orchardists were seeking opportunities to develop the then new Gold variety of kiwifruit and were prepared to enter into 50:50 joint ventures with trusts, providing capital investment to the value of the land contributed for development by landowners. The Hineora Orchard operation began the following year, with it originally intended to run until 2021. The land and its orchard

operation is now due to be returned to 100% trust ownership by 2023. The trustees, who have each served more than 15 years on the trust, jointly manage an 8.13ha G3 SunGold kiwifruit orchard, producing more than 133,000 trays annually. The trust was also influential in the establishment of Te Whanau-a-Apanui Fruitgrowers Incorporated – a charitable community education outreach group responsible for upskilling 60 workers to level 4 horticulture qualifications, as well as supporting local people to build diploma level courses. Smiler says Te Kaha 15B Hineora Orchard trustees have shown great vision, persistence and resilience to establish their operation and achieve some impressive results. Smiler also praised the other finalists: Otama Marere in Paengaroa near the Bay of Plenty town of Te Puke, which grows a mixture on Green; SunGold and organic kiwifruit, as well as avocados; and Ngai Tukairangi Trust, a large kiwifruit operation

with one of its orchards at Matapihi, a few kilometres from the Tauranga city centre. “All three finalists have helped set a benchmark for future entrants in this competition that

will be hard to eclipse,” he said. “What makes it more impressive is the fact that they have done this in one of the most difficult times in the history of the country, when uncertainty is a way of life.”

Standard of young growers high THE winner of the inaugural Ahuwhenua Young Maori Grower Award is Maatutaera Akonga, senior leading hand at Llewellyn Horticulture in Hastings. The other two finalists were Seeka trainee orchard manager Brandon Cross of Tauranga and Maungatapere Berries packhouse manager Finnisha Tuhiwai. Award judge Aaron Hunt, from Te Tumu Paeroa, an organisation that supports Maori landowners to protect

and enhance their land, says the standard of competition entrants was very high, which reflects the number of young Maori who are making successful careers in horticulture. As part of the judging process the finalists took part in a twoday study tour that included a visit to the Plant and Foods Hawke’s Bay research centre, along with other horticultural operations, and an opportunity to meet Maori leaders in the sector.

Five anchor milks are now carbon zero FIVE of Anchor’s speciality milks have been certified as carbon zero in an effort by the Fonterraowned brand to reduce its carbon footprint. The specialty milks are Anchor Organic, Anchor Protein+, Anchor Zero Lacto, Anchor Silver Top and Anchor Calci+. The certification comes after the brand worked with AgResearch and independent certifier Toitū Envirocare for the initiative. Toitu Envirocare is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research AgResearch measured the

carbon footprint which includes all greenhouse gas emissions across the products’ full lifecycle, and Toitū verified the measurement and issued the certification. Anchor predicts roughly 10 million litres of the carbon zero certified milk will be consumed by New Zealanders in 2021. Anchor has bought carbon offsets from three projects approved by Toitu to offset the emissions generated from the milk range. The three credit projects support native forest regeneration

in Kaikoura, New Zealand, a wind farm in New Caledonia, and a solar energy installation in India. The announcement comes after the July launch of Simply Milk, the first carbon zero certified milk in the Southern Hemisphere and a month after the launch of Anchor’s plant-based milk bottles. Fonterra senior manager of sustainability solutions Lara Phillips says the co-operative was committed to continuing to reduce its emissions. “In the past four years, we have reduced greenhouse gas emissions

by 4% at its fresh white milk sites,” she said. Fonterra has also provided its farmers with farm-specific greenhouse gas emission profiles and is working alongside farmers to develop farm environmental plans. “We are also working to a target of 30% reduction by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050 in our global manufacturing operations,” she said. Toitu Envirocare chief executive Becky Lloyd says the actions by Anchor showed that everyday household items such as milk can become carbon zero.

“We have worked alongside Fonterra helping them understand their emissions, and then putting a programme in place that measures, manages, and mitigates those emissions,” Lloyd said. “We understand the impact from grass to glass, and this will help Anchor make further reductions in future.” All five variants will be available across multiple retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes, nationwide aside from Anchor Calci+, which will be available with carbon zero certification in the North Island only.

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A circle of care TANYA Sanders not only helps to run a 380-cow dairy farm in Northland, but also works as a GP locum in the area. Over the years, Tanya has attended enough Fieldays, health hubs and other rural events to see what really helps farmers manage the ups and downs of farming. She acknowledges it’s been a big year for farmers in the region with drought, floods and covid lockdown, on top of all the usual work demands. There are other pressures too, she says. “I think most farmers in Northland can manage covid restrictions, floods and droughts, but many families are still struggling with the ongoing impact of M bovis, which tends to get forgotten,” she said. “The other thing that’s often overlooked is what’s happening to the industry itself – our occupational wellness. Changing regulations are stressful and have a big impact on us and our families. That’s what gets discussed most often over my kitchen bench.” She says focusing on the big picture helps the couple get through the challenges. “We can cope with things like floods and droughts because we know why we’re farming, and we understand time. Keeping that wider perspective really helps,” she said. Tanya is very familiar with the Five Ways to Wellbeing (staying active, connecting with others, learning new things, giving back to the community and enjoying simple pleasures), which Farmstrong promotes to farmers. Here’s how she puts the Five Ways into practice.

“I’m not a farmer. I’m a farm hand and calf rearer, so I need to take care of my physical wellness when going from an office job to an outside one. I make sure I always use shoulder and back exercises to prevent injury,” she said. Tanya is also involved in the running of their farm and understands firsthand why learning is one of the Five Ways to Wellbeing. She says being a “reluctant office girl” only served to create stress and cost money.

If you’re taking the time to get off-farm and go into that waiting room, you may as well get a proper check. At different times of your life there are different risk factors.

“I needed to step up, stop complaining and learn new skills. I learnt these not only from industry business programmes and updates, but from my farming friends and that helped me gain control of the situation,” she said. Like many farming women, Tanya juggles on-farm duties like calving with work off-farm and childcare. “One thing that really helped me years ago was getting a good dog. It was tricky at our last farm to move calves. But then I got this dog which made such a difference to my day,” she said. “It sounds like a small thing, but it was so important. It was a

point of stress, so I did something about it and suddenly I didn’t have the same dramas running round after calves with three young kids in tow.” Tanya reckons “getting off-farm to recharge” doesn’t have to be about holidays at the beach. “Early in our time farming together that was impossible. We accepted micro-breaks like a cup of tea or watching a game of rugby at a neighbour’s place. As our farming operation has evolved with time, we are now able to commit to a summer and winter break,” she said. In terms of staying connected, Tanya is a great believer in tapping into the power of local communities. “Instead of just talking about mental wellbeing generally, we actually need to connect as a farming community,” she said. “When I’ve talked to young farmers at Fieldays, loneliness is a topic of interest. That’s where giving and connecting to your community helps. Whether it’s going along to a local function, or being a member of the bowling club and doing a Friday night dinner there. Staying well as a community is about supporting these community events as well as being part of creating them. “Top of my list are sport clubs. They’re a key source of connection for the farming community in this region. That’s why I worry about the centralisation of sport because once your local club is gone, it puts a huge hole into farming communities.” Tanya is also keen to improve understanding among local GPs about meeting the needs of the farming community.

COMMUNITY EFFORT: Northland-based farmer Tanya Sander says helping farming communities know where to get help and creating a circle of care is essential.

“Currently I’m involved in some research, with the plan to interview farmers and find out what it is that they want, so their doctors better understand them as a group and know how they can help them,” she said. “For example, farming life is seasonal – different things happen at different times of the year, so doctors calling farmers up for a cholesterol check during their busiest time is a waste of time. “GPs need to know what’s going on in farmers’ lives and also what resources there are to support them, such as the Rural Support Trust and Farmstrong. “What are the resources that a GP can tap into when you’re lonely and working on a farm in an isolated place? Or if you’re so tired you don’t cook a meal and you’re eating Weetbix for dinner? Tanya says helping farming communities know where to get help and creating a circle of care is essential. “When you go to your GP for a yearly checkup, book for half an hour. Don’t just pop in for a quick

update of your blood pressure and cholesterol. If you do that for 15 years and they’re always good, then you’ve done nothing to improve your health for 15 years,” she said. “If you’re taking the time to get off-farm and go into that waiting room, you may as well get a proper check. “At different times of your life there are different risk factors. Get your skin checked, for example. Don’t rush the appointment, take the time to discuss things. Also, all farmers need to have a GP they know and trust, and who understands their life situation and risks.” Tanya’s overall observation is that the farming communities are resilient and resourceful and well-placed to look after their own needs. “Farmers should trust that they are the right people to be talking to each other about mental health,” she said. “You don’t need to be an expert; it’s about having humanity, not a degree.”

Training targets farm freshwater plans AS FARM freshwater plans are set to become part of industry requirements following the Government’s Essential Freshwater reforms, Massey University has created short courses to meet what will be a growing demand for training in the area. As a result of changes to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management, almost all farms in New Zealand will need to have a freshwater plan. One of the concerns voiced by the industry about that, is there are not enough people with the necessary training to make that requirement a reality. Massey dairy production systems professor Danny Donaghy says the new short courses are designed to fill that gap and move away from the traditional “hours and hours of online lectures,” and will instead focus on flexibility, new technologies and case studies. “With many of these people already working jobs, it’s not feasible to have long, full-time courses,” he said. “These short courses will help upskill and train people to feel

WHAT TO EXPECT: Massey University dairy production systems professor Danny Donaghy says the new short courses are designed to fill a knowledge gap and provide flexibility.

confident in delivering these plans.” The courses will be offered under the umbrella of the Farmed

Landscapes Research Centre. Building on established short courses, including Sustainable Nutrient Management, the

here are two new courses, an Introduction to NZ Farm Systems and Intermediate Farm Environment Planning, with a third, Advanced Farm Environment Planning, due to be developed next year. Introduction to NZ Farm Systems is a six-week course for those who are new to the industry and want to understand implications of their decisions further down the line. “It’s really important to understand the farmer’s goals and values so you can actually work well with them to produce a successful plan,” Donaghy said. Intermediate Farm Environmental Planning builds on concepts for freshwater plans. Dr Lucy Burkitt, who is leading the creation of this course, says that the teaching will introduce students to the concepts and components of a freshwater Farm Environment Plan. “We’ll be using an online environment and digital resources to guide students through the development of a desktop Farm Environment Plan,” she said. Funding to support the

development of the courses, which were assisted by a reference group from industry and government, was provided by the NZ Fertiliser Association.

It’s really important to understand the farmer’s goals and values so you can actually work well with them to produce a successful plan. Danny Donaghy Massey University Participants from industry and government will be asked to provide feedback as Massey trials these new courses as pilots through 2021. The courses are already being received well, with industry players keen to get involved and courses into 2021 already receiving enrolments.

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STRETCH YOURSELF YOURSELF: 1 After leaving school what jobs did Pork do? 2 How much land do the Hutchinsons have collectively (including lease blocks)? What do they farm?

1 Go to www.farmersweekly.co.nz 2 Find and watch the OnFarm Story of Pork and Ceri Hutchinson ”Way better than a real job” and read the article “A strong sense of community”. 3 Where in NZ does Pork Hutchinson farm? How many generations of his family have farmed there? 4 What type of cattle do the Hutchinsons breed?

3 Why do they choose Welsh Black cattle over other breeds? (Try to identify at least five attributes that make them stand out) 4 What makes the nearby Whangamomona a tourist destination? How have the Hutchinsons got involved in the local tourism industry? 5 Alongside their breeding operation they also produce cattle for the store market. How many cattle do they carry? What age and weights do they carry them through until?

Are all proteins equal? Traditionally we have gotten our dietary protein through food sources like lean red meats, poultry, fish and seafood, as well as dairy products. There is currently a trend towards other forms of proteins that could be part of or, in some people's opinions, replace our traditional protein forms. Have you heard of any of these? Can you name any other forms of proteins? Do you think that there is a need to explore other sources of protein? Why do you think that this trend has emerged and currently seems to be gaining popularity? There is an article in this edition of Farmers Weekly on alternative forms of protein, have a read and

think about how beneficial or unbeneficial you think that these types of alternative proteins are to our diets and lives in general. We would love to hear your opinion on how you think they fit into our dietary systems (or not). Send us your thoughts to agined@globalhq.co.nz

STRETCH YOURSELF: 1 Go the AgriHQ market snapshot page 2 What was the North Island prime price last week? 3 How is this tracking compared to year-ago levels?

This table shows a selection of yearling steer data from the Temuka Store Sale. Have a go at being an AgriHQ analyst! 1 To calculate the $/kg value, divide the per head value by the weight. 2 Identify the most expensive line of yearling steers, and the cheapest. 3 Why do you think these lines made what they did? Hint: Look at things like their weights and/or breeding

Weather watch There has been lots of talk lately about a La Nina weather system developing. Do some research, what is the difference between La Nina and El Nino?

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POSITIVE: There have been challenges in recent months but Melissa ClarkReynolds sees plenty of opportunities in the future for New Zealand farmers.

Challenges and opportunities ahead Melissa Clark-Reynolds is stepping down from her role as independent director at Beef + Lamb NZ at the end of the year but she is excited about the future of the primary sector. Colin Williscroft reports.

Agrievents Wednesday 02/12/2020 Crops 2020 Since it’s inception in 2002, CROPS has become a ‘must-do’ for farmers and industry personnel. Over 600 people attended CROPS in 2016, making it New Zealand’s largest one day agricultural extension field event. Where: Innovation Park, 185 Kirk Road, Christchurch Time: 9.00am - 7.00pm For more information: www.far.org.nz Saturday 05/12/2020 Whangarei A&P Show – 140th A&P Show One Epic Show Day where ‘country comes to town’ for competitions, animals, trade and food stalls and loads of fun, family friendly activities and entertainment. Where: Barge Showgrounds, Maunu Road, Whangarei Time: 9.00am - 4.30pm Admission: $10 adult, $5 student, 5 & under free. More info? Holly 09 4383109 ext 2 website: www.whangareishow.co.nz

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N-MARKET strategies used to market and distribute New Zealandproduced food will need to be increasingly agile during the next few years, Melissa Clark-Reynolds says. With food service overseas under pressure due to lockdowns, the emphasis has gone back on retail sales and she predicts traditional markets will be disrupted until at least 2022. However, the current importance of retail avenues does not mean outlets such as supermarkets are going to have it all their way, with direct-to-consumer products gaining an increasingly strong foothold. Hawke’s Bay-based Firstlight Foods last year launched a high-end subscriber service in the United States and ClarkReynolds says that type of model has a lot going for it. There are two parts of the retail market that offer growth potential for NZ companies – but those avenues won’t suit everyone. The first is ready-to-eat meals in supermarkets. She says in the US many peoples’ idea of cooking is getting something out of a bag, putting it in the microwave and then adding a bit of garnish at the end. It might not be what is considered cooking here, but it’s a big market and it makes sense for some NZ companies, which will need suppliers, to target it, although she says it makes sense to focus on the premium end of it, as those are the consumers who will pay for a quality product. The other area food producers should consider aligning themselves to is subscription food delivery services, where they supply particular ingredients, with

again more money to be made at the premium end of the market. Distributors in other parts of the world will increasingly look to establish subscriber delivery services, similar to My Food Bag in NZ, and they offer considerable potential reliability for NZ food producers. Clark-Reynolds is a firm believer in producing for value, rather than volume. She’s an alumni of agribusiness leadership group Te Hono, which is focused on translating volume-based commodity products into value-based premium ones. “It doesn’t matter whether it’s red meat, dairy, avocados or seafood, the same principle applies,” she said. “By doing that you move from being price takers to becoming price makers.” Not only are there better financial returns, there are also benefits for the environment and climate. She says it won’t work for every farmer, but that is where she sees the future for many. What NZ food producers should not be doing is wasting time and energy trying to compete against cloned or plant-based meat products, as the real opportunities are in producing artisan food at scale, with cloned and plantbased meat products more likely to be competing against commodity meat products, rather than top-end products. “We want to own the market for phenomenally farmed, delicious meat that’s good for the planet,” she said. People will either want meat or dairy milk, or not, and NZ meat and dairy producers need to accept that and get on with what they do best. “We have to make sure that when they want and buy meat, they want ours. And they’re prepared to pay for it,

even if it is more expensive,” she said. One of the biggest barriers faced by farmers who want to cash in on that market is the lack of reliable high-speed broadband. Data-driven farming practices like those involved in precision agriculture need superfast broadband access on-farm and that’s not readily available across rural NZ. “Farmers can’t do datadriven farming until they have access to modern tools, accessed through the internet of things,” she said. “For instance, farmers should be able to monitor milk in vats on their farms but a lot of that is still happening in the tanker, or even later in the process. “Farmers are having to operate with one foot nailed to the floor and one hand tied behind their backs. “They need better connectivity.” Having access to data, through better broadband coverage, will not only help improve farming practices, it will also provide reliable information to support the stories behind claims that food produced by NZ farmers uses some of the most ethical and environmentally-friendly practices in the world. She says covid has thrown up many challenges for the primary sector but it’s also delivered an opportunity: the way NZ has dealt with it has given the country an international reputation as a safe and healthy place. “It’s given us a halo for our food,” she said. She says the entire food processing, supply and distribution chain has done very well during the covid disruption, adding that NZ meat processors outperformed their overseas counterparts.

“With US clusters now, meat processors are about number three in the most common places (to get covid through work). In the first four or five months they were the biggest.” It was a similar situation in Europe,” she said. “Our processors have done us proud. Part of that is because our plants are more modern, so workers aren’t so close together. “We haven’t seen lines shut. We haven’t seen distribution break down.” Clark-Reynolds may be stepping down from her role at Beef + Lamb NZ (B+LNZ) but she is maintaining her connection with the red meat sector, having taken on an independent director role at Atkins Ranch, the Hawke’s Bay company that prides itself on supplying tasty, ethicallyfarmed, healthy lamb to the United States. She was the first independent director at B+LNZ and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. “I’m really going to miss it. It has been a privilege to work for NZ farmers,” she said. She says she was deeply moved about how the farming community got behind wider NZ when others were struggling during lockdown. “What farmers and the meat industry have done for their fellow New Zealanders, well, they should be proud with how they stepped up,” she says, highlighting farmerled initiatives like Meat the Need, which supplies meat to families hardest hit by the economic fallout from the pandemic. “They’ve done a huge amount to restore their social licence but that’s not why they did it,” she said. “They did it because they are good human beings.”

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Success blooms at online auctions During lockdown flower growers faced a grim future with the three weekly flower auctions halted and many outlets unable to open for sales. But a move online to virtual auctioning was a sector lifeline. Richard Rennie reports.

HEN New Zealand went into Level 4 lockdown it was not only fresh vegetables being given away to charity for lack of outlets to sell produce. News stories about growers who were handing out flowers to emergency staff and first responders, often finding grateful gifts of food and wine in return sitting alongside their empty “free flowers” buckets, were abound. United Flower Growers (UFG) chief executive Tony Hayes says it was as much luck as good management the industry had been working on its online platform for three years prior to the covid lockdown. “We envisaged the online platform as a natural enhancement that over time would sit to the side of our three weekly auctions in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, as an occasional option for our buyers to use,” Hayes said. “What we did not know was it was to become a fundamental piece of functionality, an important part of what we needed to survive the lockdown.” The three auction sites sell over 50 million stems and bouquets a year, and as an industry employs 10,000 people. But lockdown saw the “smell, feel, touch” sensory experience of these regular auctions binned, and accelerated the move to perfect the platform’s virtual auctioning system. Today that system is accounting for 40% of those sales on any given day. Hayes is confident the virtual auction option has become firmly cemented in buyer habits, despite

REAL-TIME: Because flower buying is such a sensory experience the platform has been built around a real-time video feed of the flowers as they come up for auction.

that loss of the early morning tactile experience of actual auction. “Even at Level 3 we could not function through the auction system with numbers able to attend limited, and it was severely limited right down to Level 1,” he said. In the process, the system has broadened the reach of each regional auction, with flower buyers from as far south as Dunedin able to participate remotely in the Auckland auction, for example, with next day delivery. Because flower buying is such a sensory experience the platform has been built around real-time video feed of the flowers as they come up for auction. Buyers can place “future bids” across a range of flowers on offer before they come up, possibly focusing on a favoured grower as first option, with other bids

elsewhere if larger volumes are required. The auction runs on a Dutch auction system where the price counts down from a starting value to a point where buyers start to purchase. This ensures higher volumes of trading compared to a traditional upwardly bid auction. Ironically, despite the world’s largest flower market being in The Netherlands, the closest the Dutch get to such a system is using still photos provided by growers. “But one of the most important things with this system is to give growers the assurance and confidence that what they are seeing is exactly what they are buying, that is what makes the real-time video so important,” he said. Feedback from growers has been that a significant amount of time has been saved, particularly for provincial growers who were required to travel in to attend the

crack of dawn auctions, and return home in time to get shops and outlets open. Hayes says rural connectivity can be an issue when relying upon having a good video feed. Where possible UFG had worked with member businesses to ensure their in-business internet equipment was up to spec, while hoping internet providers will continue to work on rural upgrades. He says the live auction system shares some parallels with some livestock sale systems that were also accelerated over lockdown. Both rely upon multiple small owner-operator buyers, now capable of being spread more widely around the country. “The virtual auction would not have added extra revenue overall to the market, supply and demand determine that, but it has improved flexibility and convenience for everyone,” he said.

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EDITORIAL

Time to set a new course

HE Prime Minister told delegates at last week’s Primary Industries’ summit that farmers and growers would be key to New Zealand’s recovery from covid-19. It’s obvious that our exporting sectors will bring in the revenue needed, especially as international tourist dollars have been shut out because of the virus. However, the PM also reminded delegates of the size of Labour’s mandate. The subtext was that the Government’s plans to improve environmental performance through regulation had widespread buy-in. One concession made was that if parts of the freshwater reforms were found to be unworkable, they’d be modified. She referenced the changes made to pugging rules and said there may be other issues, such as some winter grazing practices, that could also be modified. These are reassuring signs that food producers will be a part of designing our response to the issues around the climate and the environment that a vast majority of New Zealanders want addressed. The sector needs to want these things too. Also at last week’s summit, there was the usual talk of telling farming’s story better and reaching high-value consumers. Then there were those arguing the details around nitrogen runoff and how to equate methane levels. Now, these things are important – you can’t improve what you can’t accurately measure. But there’s a bit of cognitive dissonance involved in seeking high-value customers while challenging the need to improve performance. Saying we’re doing well already doesn’t cut it. The Government regulations introduced so far gives farmers and growers time to set a new course. Where there are obstacles too great to navigate, the sector must work constructively to work out a detour. The Government has a plan and, like it or not, it’s in the sector’s best interests to work with them to get the best outcomes for farmers. The PM isn’t stupid. She knows the vast majority of the team of five million has her back when it comes to a sustainable future. US politics has shown us where politicising social issues can lead. Let’s instead get this team on the same page working towards the same goal.

Bryan Gibson

LETTERS

Time is right to unite and move forward NOW that we know the election results, this is the time to reconfigure an opposition party built from all members as there are some good ideas among them all. The country has competent, well-educated people with talent in every field to draw from. We need to lift the image of our elected MPs and their efforts should be appreciated more as they are required to serve the public who elected them. The elected members should also be among the best paid. Many of us have grandchildren and greatgrandchildren’s futures to think of, so let us move forward in a unified country, with the understanding that we don’t own it, it owns us. I think we have too many list MPs appointed by the party

faithful, not by democratic means of the population for their respective talents. Three years is a short timeframe to move forward with a new vision. Let’s start the dialogue now. BJ Gimblett, aged 95 Palmerston North

Borax could work REGARDING the carpet beetle question asked by Cliff Walker (Farmers Weekly, November 11); Borax solution is what taxidermists use to prevent weevils from getting into furs and feathered trophies. It is said to moth-proof the job for a lifetime. I do not see why it would not be equally effective in wool.

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 30, 2020

Water regs fundamentally flawed Graham Pinnell

ONCERNS over the freshwater decisions taken by the Government in August have centred on slope rules for stock exclusion and winter grazing of crop. The Government has told us that they are open to tweaking the rules where they can be persuaded. Farm levy organisations are saying to farmers, ‘trust us to work constructively inside the tent to effect those tweaks.’ Fair enough, if only tweaks are required. The reality is somewhat different. There are many more concerns with the detail of the set of regulations, such as: – The stock exclusion rules superficially only apply to “wide rivers,” which is a misnomer when the definitions are applied. – Stock exclusion is required along the entire length of any watercourse that has a defined bank which in flood is wider than one metre at any point within a parcel of land; a stream doesn’t even need to be permanently flowing. – There is no avenue to apply for an exemption to these rules, or to adopt a reasonable alternative. – The slope exemption for stock exclusion does not apply to dairy, dairy support and intensively grazed beef cattle. In effect, all streams and lakes, and many natural wetlands, regardless of the slope of land, require fencing to exclude these animals. – Riparian fencing of land over 15 degrees generally requires benching to create a fenceline. Expect increased sedimentation of streams from benching earthworks and stock treading. – All new culverts require consents unless a complicated list of conditions are met, including sufficient diameter, such as the cross-sectional area of the culvert is at least that of the adjacent stream in times of major flood. The expense to reach this standard will deter farmers from installing further stock crossings. A condition of consent is to report to the council on your monitoring and maintenance of the culvert on a regular basis and after each significant flood. – A long list of details must be provided to your regional council whenever installing a new culvert or modifying or replacing an existing one, regardless of size. Good luck with achieving compliance, this list is far from exhaustive. Of wider concern is the extreme prescribed for any consent that may affect water quality. This not only applies to winter grazing as there are currently myriad activities requiring consent, including for effluent disposal, soil disturbance of many types, vegetation clearance near streams, culverts and water allocation. The new National Policy Statement prioritises water quality over all other wellbeings of sustainability. This is an extreme interpretation of the purpose of the Resource Management

DRASTIC: Graham Pinnell says the National Policy Statement prioritises water quality over all other wellbeings of sustainability, and that it’s an extreme interpretation of the purpose of the Resource Management Act.

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Act (RMA), that is finding a balance between environmental, economic, social, cultural and health and safety wellbeings of sustainability. Farmers will now have to convince councils that they can and will avoid, minimise, remedy or offset all adverse environmental effects to a less than “minor” level in order to gain consent, and will be held accountable through consent monitoring. If the lens of good regulatory practice is applied to the above, the gold standard is not to abate to a less than minor effect, but to a reasonably practicable level – a level that is feasible and practical, and for which the costs are proportionate to the sustainability wellbeing. That way, we target optimal societal wellbeing. The first test any regulation should pass is that its benefits exceed its costs. Regulation 1-0-1, if you like. As we face up to paying for the huge debt of covid-19, it is even more critical that investments should be able to demonstrate value. So, if we had regulation based on reasonably practicable standards, what might that look like? Let’s illustrate by

taking the example of riparian fencing. It might result in an obligation to fence wherever it is possible to drive posts with a tractor-mounted driver, and where there is a significant water quality benefit to do so. Steep or rocky terrain would then be excluded. A high level reasonably practicable requirement could be applied when formulating farm environment plans, thereby giving clarity as to where precisely on each farm riparian fencing must be built. Forget trying to refine a web-based terrain map that can’t map slopes in fine detail or identify other obstructions to fencing. How did the Government get to this position? Firstly, ministers put the Land and Water Forum (LAWF) on ice. This widely representative group, who were knowledgeable, had skin in the game and operated in a collaborative manner, had produced excellent and robust work over almost a decade. In order for the LAWF process to work, ministers had to step back and give opportunity for all the key issues to be worked through. Instead, for these new regulations the ministers set up various working groups to make recommendations for their decision alone. Members were hand-picked by ministers rather than the normal practice of being nominated by stakeholders. The groups were told not to talk to each other, nor to stakeholders, and so the process was shrouded in secrecy. Is this democracy or dictatorship? The minister predetermined the outcome with his terms of reference for the science technical group, requiring them to advise on science-based issues alone. Minister David Parker asked that they leave the wider economic decisions to him. “We recognise that recommendations in this report could, depending on the way they are incorporated into policy, have

very significant economic and social implications for individuals and communities in some parts of New Zealand,” the group reported. “Our focus has been on the freshwater ecosystems themselves and in this respect, our recommendations are aligned with prioritising water quality over other wellbeings. The spreadsheet summarising submissions does not list any submissions from individuals. The implication is that they were ignored. The published report from the panel that considered submissions and made recommendations to the minister acknowledged that by saying “we have had limited understanding of the effect of the instruments on the social and economic wellbeing of people and communities. A report on the risk impacts was not available to us before the time for presenting this report.” The Government will have to deny my assertion of predetermination, as it is unlawful when undertaking consultation. However, there is not a shred of evidence that the minister gained the necessary understanding of the range of impacts on the wellbeings of sustainability and undertook any meaningful weighing of those impacts as fundamentally required in “achieving the purpose” of the RMA. We all know that the regulations now in place will have huge costs – in monetary terms, in social impacts on hill country communities, and on the mental health of farmers as they try to implement the impossible. These are just some of the relevant matters that the minister was required to consider. It is high time that our farming levy bodies came outside of the tent and publically told the Government that farmers are not prepared to be regulated for good management practices unless they are based on good regulatory

practice. These regulations are so fundamentally flawed that a fresh start should be made to freshwater regulation. Making tweaks without addressing the fundamental extremism does not cut it. The Prime Minister needs to stop smoothing over the cracks and take decisive corrective action. The starting point should be to recognise another matter of good regulatory practice, the “compliance pyramid.” It recognises the foundation of good compliance, and relies on the regulator providing good information, guidance and advice to strengthen voluntary compliance. The next level is for the regulator to assist compliance through providing incentives such as grants or disincentives such as informal warnings. As the pyramid narrows, indicating less frequent interventions by the regulator, are compliance directions. At the tip of the pyramid is enforcement. So, Government, please recognise all of the voluntary efforts being made by farmers, and the great upsurge in catchment groups that are focused on local solutions to local issues. These efforts are achieving far more than prescriptive regulation can ever do. While I support the need for regulation to bring the minority into line, please recognise that the heavy lifting will be achieved through encouragement rather than punitive means.

Who am I? Graham Pinnell is a retired farmer and natural resource engineer. He has served on two Crown regulatory boards.

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Summit provided food for thought Alternative View

Alan Emerson

I SPENT the start of last week at the Primary Industries Summit and Awards conference in Wellington. The conference was about ‘Supporting the Adaptation of New Zealand’s Primary Industries into the Future’ and it certainly achieved that. The world is quickly changing in an era of covid-19 and the conference not only recognised that fact, but provided some genuine options for NZ going forward.

In 2030, successful companies will be those that improve the health of the planet, provide a smart diet and high technology harvests. There were over 400 attendees, which was good to see. Farmers, farming leaders, agriculture businesspeople and officials all mixing and mingling as we do in the provinces. The programme was excellent, and I learned a lot. There was a good bench of highly qualified speakers giving their perspective of our industry moving forward. I’ve heard many prime ministerial addresses over the years, but the speech from Jacinda Adern was both pertinent and focused. Much to the relief of the delegates, she made the

point that if a regulation was impracticable or unclear it would be revisited and made workable. She acknowledged the importance of the sector, outlined the issues facing us and discussed both an export led recovery and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). As Feds president Andrew Hoggard said in his vote of thanks, the Prime Minister certainly knew and understood the sector. The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) director-general Ray Smith gave a good review of the future of primary industries. His points that we must increase our water storage, revitalise wool, invest in more research and science, develop new products and improve our trade market access were hard to argue with. He also emphasised that having thriving rural communities was a priority for MPI. I hadn’t heard our chief trade negotiator Vangelis Vitalis before, and he was impressive. In the unpredictable world of covid-19, it is good to have a person with his abilities representing our interests. With world trade decreasing by 1718%, prices softening and a return to protectionism, we certainly need people with Vangelis’ talents. Other topics I found interesting was a presentation on the Yili – Westland takeover. I was initially against the sale of Westland Milk, but the presentation convinced me otherwise. Likewise, the Bavarian company Baywa’s investment in T & G. There was a presentation on Regenerative Agriculture (RA). The talk by Australian RA disciple Dr Christine Jones didn’t inspire me. She made a lot of claims, but proved nothing. Correspondingly, South Otago RA farmer Hamish Bielski was passionate about RA. I wouldn’t question his commitment, but I don’t agree with his cause.

INSIGHTFUL: The Primary Industries Summit had a host of qualified speakers sharing their perspective of industry moving forward. University of Otago professor Peter Dearden gave an impressive rendition of the virtues and importance of modern science which we need to embrace in its entirety. Photo: Facebook/MPI

The session on plant-based diets was good, and convinced me that it has a place in NZ. While I won’t be consuming any of those foods myself, I accept they have a valuable part to play in our total food mix, especially if we accept gene editing and genetic engineering, which are important for plant-based foods and vegan diets. Exploring the opportunities presented by gene editing to enable sustainable farming was a must-watch. University of Otago professor Peter Dearden gave an impressive rendition of the virtues and importance of modern science which we need to embrace in its entirety. His position was, simply, that gene editing was vital for the future of NZ agriculture and I agree. His statement “recognising science and innovation are critical to our response to global catastrophe from covid to climate change” was prophetic. Canterbury farmer Hamish

Marr gave a passionate speech in support of glyphosate. I couldn’t disagree with any of his arguments. There was considerable discussion on consumer needs and preferences in a postcovid world, which I found interesting. Health and wellness, sustainability, trust and safety, and value all featured. Basically, the post-covid consumer wants a product that is “simple to shop for and simple to cook.” There will also be a move to premium pre-cooked meals and premium premixed drinks and snacks. Home entertainment will be more important than dining out. In 2030, successful companies will be those that improve the health of the planet, provide a smart diet and high technology harvests. Several speakers discussed the needs of the post-covid consumer. Several also promoted the idea of certification, but the issue I had was that we have

several certification schemes, all standalone. We hear about improved traceability, that people need to know the NZ story better, that people should understand that we have good and ethical employment practices. We heard from both Fonterra and Zespri about their excellent sustainability initiatives. My view is that we’re doing everything right now, but the international market is largely unaware of that. The NZ story is fine but that’s all it is, a story. What we need to do is to have one internationally recognised sustainability scheme along the lines of Ireland’s Origin Green, and to do that will take leadership. Let’s hope that happens sooner than later. Our future depends on it.

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

Congrats on your win, Mr President-elect From the Ridge

Steve Wyn-Harris

FROM the Ridge (FTR): Presidentelect Joe Biden, congratulations on your election win. Joe Biden (JB): Well, thank you. It was part of a very big team effort, but we are incredibly pleased. It’s great to be talking to you down in New Zealand. I had a great visit there back in 2016 while vice-president and had a good conversation with your Prime Minister just last week. I look forward to a refreshed relationship with your nation. FTR: I see you are having some trouble with Donald Trump acknowledging his election defeat. His administration is only now

just starting to allow you the odd briefing and he isn’t showing much enthusiasm for leaving the White House. JB: I think our Secret Service is quite capable of removing trespassers, but I don’t expect it will get to that. FTR: Happy Birthday as well. I see you turned 78 last week. Let’s talk a little about this. When Trump took office four years ago, he took the title of the oldest president at the time of his inauguration as he was 70. He took that title off Ronald Regan who was 69. Mind you, Regan was a few days shy of 78 when he left office. But you must go back to 1841 to William Harrison for the fourth oldest at 68. He tragically died a month later, so didn’t get long to experience that high office. Is your age and mental agility your biggest challenge? JB: I don’t accept that. Age is just a number and I’m up for the massive challenges facing our country. I’m in the process of

building a great team to support me. And of course, if the worst were to happen, Kamala Harris is an extremely capable woman. As they say, the VP is but a heartbeat away from being president. FTR: Well, we saw you jogging across a stage to show how fit you were and Trump leaving his sick bed to campaign. You do know that Harrison mentioned above, delivered his lengthy inaugural address without a coat or hat to demonstrate his vigour, caught a cold and was dead within 30 days. You guys need to be careful. Obama, Clinton, Kennedy and Teddy Roosevelt were all in their early to mid-forties, as an example of the other end of the presidential age range. However, I guess you could argue that didn’t all go well for some of them either. Given how close some of those swing state victories were for you, one can’t help but think that if Trump had made a half decent attempt at controlling the pandemic, he might still be president.

JB: You make a good point but sadly for this country, he didn’t and my team and myself have a big task ahead of sorting this crisis out. We’ve already lost 260,000 American lives to this virus. The experts are saying it could be nearly 400,000 by early next year. By comparison we lost 47,000 lives in Vietnam in combat, 53,000 in WW1 and 292,000 in WW2, so it will be somewhere near the total of these three national tragedies. FTR: If that were your only challenge, it would be daunting enough. How are you going to draw your country together? Your victory speech was great, and you talked about doing just this but easier said than done. JB: We must rebuild bridges here. Between the different political parties, across the disparate regions that have completely different world views, between the races and all manner of other differing groupings. But yes, you are right, it will be a massive task. FTR: Well, it feels like the US

Given how close some of those swing state victories were for you, one can’t help but think that if Trump had made a half decent attempt at controlling the pandemic, he might still be president.

is in the process of rejoining the League of Nations rather than the individual isolationist approach of recent years. Given how intertwined most of us are with your economy and culture, it’s good to have you back. Good luck! JB: Thank you.

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

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FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 30, 2020

Volatility to remain well into next year Meaty Matters

Allan Barber

THE world is about to mark 12 months since covid-19 made its unobtrusive entrance before wreaking massive havoc with everybody’s lives. The first impact on the agricultural sector was the sudden lockdown in China, which derailed Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations, causing disruption to consumer purchasing patterns. This came hard on the tail of a slowdown in January because of speculative buying of cheap product which led to a build-up of inventory. The meat industry had already faced the need to divert product before covid-19 really made its presence felt in China, so the agility displayed by exporters since then was tested as early as February with the peak of the season still to come. It now feels like the right time to ask some of the exporters to predict how they think the market will behave over the first few months of the new year, although my request for a six-month forecast produced an amused, if incredulous reaction. The three major factors affecting business under present trading conditions are customer demand, exchange rates and shipping constraints, all of which lead to a volatile environment. Volatility is a common

refrain with the discovery of contamination on product in a south eastern Chinese warehouse causing continuing uncertainty. Although New Zealand product do not appear to have been affected, there is some nervousness among buyers, particularly those serviced by Tianjin, where clearance of shipments is being delayed by a requirement to disinfect containers; limited capacity at the port to perform this activity may cause a slowdown. Meanwhile, China is the “rising tide that lifts all boats,” according to Affco’s Mark de Lautour who expects CNY to produce a lift in trade with only a small drop after the annual holiday. He says the overall situation is more positive than this CNY, with Chinese buyers taking a more measured approach this time, buying what they need instead of speculatively. Anzco’s general sales and marketing manager Rick Walker confirms good demand for lamb and beef in advance of CNY, although he is cautious about the potential impact of a second coronavirus wave and how China would manage it. While there is nervousness at the border as a result of the warehouse contamination issue, Walker does not expect there to be any political interference. However, the potential for unforeseen political fallout is always a concern, as demonstrated by the Chinese response to the recent Five Eyes condemnation of the Hong Kong situation. And while China will retain its status as the biggest buyer of NZ’s red meat and co-products, there will always

be a degree of tension in the relationship, which makes it critical to have a wide range of alternative markets. Despite the announcement of three successful vaccines in the last week, one of which does not impose extreme cold chain requirements, it will take several months before the level of protection makes a return to some sort of normality achievable. In the meantime, traditional markets, North America and Europe will remain volatile because of the differing impact of covid-19 on the twin trade channels, retail and foodservice. Foodservice has been severely affected by different degrees of lockdown and, therefore, hospitality is unlikely to return substantially until well into the new year in either the US or Europe. Although it has been possible to divert most foodservice products into retail, some high cuts like French racks have no readily available outlet. The trend away from foodservice to retail, both through store and e-commerce, will continue as long as the hospitality trade is unable to operate normally. Retail, chilled and frozen, has benefited from the increase in home cooking and all main markets are strong, although Lamb Company shareholders report it has been tough to compensate for the downturn in North American foodservice. Walker says a positive effect of the supply chain problems has been the incentive for a number of consumers to try lamb for the first time, which bodes well for its future popularity. The Taste Pure

EXPECTATION: The trend away from foodservice to retail, both through store and e-commerce, will continue as long as the hospitality trade is unable to operate normally.

Nature programme will reinforce this trend. Affco, Silver Fern Farms (SFF) and Anzco report strong chilled lamb retail demand for Christmas from UK multiples, while Easter business is currently being negotiated. Brexit does not appear to feature strongly as a threat, although anything could happen between now and December 31. SFF group sales manager Peter Robinson says the exporter has booked good orders from its main Chinese distributor, as well as strong Middle East business for Angus and Reserve Grade premium steer. Anzco’s Walker also reports good NZ demand for chilled lamb legs at prices comparable to export, providing a more profitable outlet than chilled air freight. Whereas customer demand depends on several factors that are hard to control, the exchange rate is an even more difficult factor. The NZ dollar has strengthened against all main currencies, none more so than the US dollar, which has declined by more than 10% in a matter of weeks. Our dollar has also firmed against Sterling, the Euro and Australian

dollar by lesser percentages. As meat exporters generally fix the exchange rate at the time of sale, rather than take forward cover or hedge, the strengthening currency inevitably eats into returns. The third challenge facing exporters is shipping, both availability of containers and container vessels. There is a problem getting empty containers back to NZ to meet demand, while port delays overseas and here mean shipping lines often make late decisions to miss ports or even skip NZ altogether. Shipping departments face a constant challenge to load containers and get them onto a designated vessel in time. In a nutshell, nothing will be easy for the foreseeable future, prices will struggle to match the last 12 months, but exporters will do the best they can for their suppliers and customers.

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

What West Coast farmers fear most Sarah Perriam THEY say the devil is in the detail of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management that came into force at the beginning of September, but what I uncovered on the West Coast was that the devil was in the delivery. Parked outside the Farmlands marquee at the AgFest in Greymouth this month, I wanted to get a sense from West Coast farmers on how they were feeling and dealing with a lot of change ahead. The emotional responses were bewilderment, fatigue and a fear of uncertainty across the half a dozen beef and dairy farmers I interviewed. There was also the constant theme of feeling used as a scapegoat by the current government. One young farmer told me the story of buying a children’s book for his nephew, which he soon discovered contained images of cows pooping in waterways. He says children come home from school and ask their farming

parents, “why are you killing the environment?” While his father shared his fears that New Zealand farming and its social licence to operate is on a similar trajectory to the coal industry, ultimately leading to us having to import all of our food from countries with a more damaging environmental footprint than ours. “It’s more socially acceptable to dress up in leather and be whipped than feel the pain of being a farmer,” he said. At Farmlands’ stand, visitors were given a poker chip to place in one of the five boxes with the overarching question, “what change do you fear the most?” An overwhelming 67% placed their voting chip in the government regulations box. Other options included harsher and drier weather, urban disconnect from the country, rise of veganism and sourcing quality labour. What was incredible to observe was not only the result from our poll of over 300, but the physical force and conviction the voters

demonstrated in placing their voting chip in this box. I decided to then unpack the devil in the detail with the farmers that joined me for a yarn in the front seat of the Ford Ranger to see how government regulations will affect their farming business on the coast in particular. Known for its challenges in farming with 100-plus inches (3000mm) annual rainfall, I wanted to understand the practicality of limiting pugging to a depth of 20cm on the West Coast. “We will have to pack up and leave. You simply can’t walk across the paddock yourself after a decent 6-inch rainfall without pugging,” they said. “We try to avoid pugging already wherever we can, as we want to protect pasture to avoid spending money on re-grassing. We don’t need them to tell us a measurement.” On Friday, November 13, AgFest was noticeably quiet with the farming crowd and I was told it’s because it was the first clear day you could actually get a tractor

over a paddock after nearly three solid months of rain. When it came to the rule that crops must be sown by October 1, the majority of farmers explained that they don’t actually do winter cropping as they don’t have the window to get it back into new grass.

It’s more socially acceptable to dress up in leather and be whipped than feel the pain of being a farmer. The biggest elephant in the room in particular for the West Coast is the fencing setback changes to 5m from a waterway, as I was told that farming cattle on the coast relies heavily on utilising the humps of a paddock’s natural stand-off pad from the flooded hollows after a decent shower. With the vast isolation of farming

on the West Coast, these fencing rules made no sense to the farmers I spoke with. “We have the mountains behind us and the water within 2km meets the sea, what are a few cattle crossing a couple of times a year?” they asked. When I drilled down into each Coaster’s farming systems, I uncovered a very progressive, efficient use of their natural resources with most farming under the nitrogen cap proposed already due to freight costs and existing farm assurance programmes with their milk supplier and strict annual environmental audits. They shared the reasons they still farm for future generations and the reward of being a custodian of their land. To take all of this into account and a government consultation process described to me as “nonexistent and impossible to attend at the busiest time of year,” it’s no wonder 67% of voters in our Farmlands poll voted that they fear government regulations the most.

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Farming industry insists a deal is vital BORIS Johnson’s government must “pull out all the stops” to agree a trade deal with the European Union after comments dismissing the impact of a no-deal outcome angered the industry. Farming unions have repeatedly emphasised the importance of an EU trade deal, with warnings of the “catastrophic impact” ending the transition period without one would have. Industry leaders were concerned by suggestions from Defra secretary George Eustice that sectors which were net importers would not be affected as the UK would put retaliatory tariffs on imports. He also said mixed sheep and beef farmers could diversify into beef production to bolster incomes. Farmers’ Union of Wales president Glyn Roberts says the impact of leaving without a deal would hit home very quickly, with the sheep industry likely to feel the impact most acutely. “It would also cause untold disruption to food and other supply chains and complete anarchy at our ports,” he said. Roberts says such a failure would also have devastating

impacts for EU businesses and it was therefore in both the EU and UK’s interest to reach a deal. He also rebuffed the Prime Minister’s claims the UK “would prosper” without an EU trade deal, saying “You cannot cut yourself off from the world’s biggest economy and trading bloc in the height of a global pandemic, the worst recession for a century and having borrowed a quarter of a trillion to cope and think it is going to go well.” NFU Scotland says farmers and crofters had been angered by Eustice’s comments, stating they had repeatedly reminded ministers there would be a significant impact to farm income from tariffs on exports. It highlighted AHDB analysis showing how no-deal would see third-country tariffs make UK exports to Europe “uneconomical” and higher supplies on the domestic market would put downward pressure on prices. The levy board also stated with 91% of dairy exports going to the EU, tariffs would “significantly impact the UK dairy industry.” NFUS president Andrew McCornick says failure to

recognise the huge impact imposition of tariffs under a no-deal situation would have on many agricultural sectors has caused significant anger and frustration in what potentially is a landmark week for negotiations. “The minister’s remarks ignored the commonly held understanding of the impact a no-deal outcome would have on the thousands of farming and food businesses across the United Kingdom,” he said. He added suggesting sheep producers could simply “diversify into beef” showed a lack of understanding of sheep production in much of Scotland. “It should have been obvious to the minister that sheep farmers, who will be hammered by a no-deal outcome, cannot simply avoid this by diversifying into another sector of production by January 1,” he said. NFU Cymru president John Davies added only a year ago the industry was told the odds of a nodeal Brexit were “a million-to-one against” and there was an “ovenready deal.” He says Eustice’s comments would be of major concern to

CONCERNED: UK farming leaders expressed concerns after Defra secretary George Eustice suggested that mixed sheep and beef farmers could diversify into beef production to bolster incomes.

Welsh sheep farmers who were “some of the most efficient and innovative in the world.” “The reality is changing production methods involves long-term production cycles and for many the significant investment required makes it an unviable option,” Davies said. He added the total focus of negotiators needed to be on securing a comprehensive deal. “Being priced out of our nearest and most important export markets for even a short amount of time would have severe consequences for the food and farming sector in Wales,” he said. UK Farmers Guardian

You cannot cut yourself off from the world’s biggest economy and trading bloc in the height of a global pandemic, the worst recession for a century and having borrowed a quarter of a trillion to cope and think it is going to go well. Glyn Roberts

Beef import figures show sharp rise BEEF imports have risen sharply as restrictions imposed during the first UK covid-19 lockdown were relaxed. Figures released by the AHDB show imports reached 26,200 tonnes in September – up 5% on the August total and 12% higher than the same month in 2019. Almost the whole rise of 2900t was due to more beef coming in from Ireland, which was up by 2400t, according to AHDB analyst Hannah Clarke. However, shipments from Brazil were also 800t higher and imports from the Netherlands rose by 200t. Despite the growth in September, total imports between January and September were down 7% on the year at 227,400t. This was due to the effects of the first coronavirus lockdown, which saw all months up to August record beef imports below 2019 levels. The late summer period saw foodservice markets regain some strength, although EU cattle remained competitively priced, Clarke says. In contrast to the import situation, UK exports stayed flat in September compared with August at 13,700t and were down by 5500t year-on-year. This was primarily due to falls in shipments to the Netherlands, down 2,300t, and exports to Ireland, which fell by 1100t against the September 2019 figure. Clarke says the September

SOURCE: According to AHDB analyst Hannah Clarke the import spike is a result of more beef entering the UK from Ireland.

Despite the growth in September, total imports between January and September were down 7% on the year at 227,400t.

figures bring exports for the year to date to 133,600t, down 6% on the same period in 2019. However, the fall is set against a backdrop of higher exports last year due to a

period of low farmgate prices Year-to-date exports were valued at £382 million (about NZ$731m) down 11%, with average unit prices 5% lower than in 2019. The majority of the annual decline in exports was due to less product being sent to the Netherlands, with lower volumes also sent to France, Italy, Spain and others. Exports into the EU as a whole between Jan-Sep were down 13% year-on-year, while shipments to non-EU destinations were up by 14%.

Shipments to Canada were up by 141% and those to Japan were even higher at 179%, with other countries such as Ghana and the US also taking more British product. Meanwhile, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has forecast global beef production in 2021 could rise by 2% to 61.5m tonnes. Clarke says the growth in production in 2021 is expected to come as global economies strengthen, and supply chains recover from disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

The USDA also projected that the recovery could drive up global beef exports by 3%. It is expected that Asian demand will support shipments from the US and Brazil during the year. Chinese beef imports are forecast to rise by another 4% in 2021, having increased by a forecast 21% year on year in 2020. However, Chinese pork production could rebound in 2021, as producers continue to recover from African swine fever, which may ease demand. UK Farmers Weekly

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Summer safe dairy farm - 128.25ha - to be auctioned The 128.25 hectare property is predominantly flat with a smattering of lahars (cone type hills) thrown in. The farm is considered summer safe and has very good amenities. These include a very nice three bedroom home with two sleep-outs plus a three bedroom cottage. The 30 aside herringbone cowshed was built 25 years ago is in very good order with the yard easily holding 300 cows. 270 cows are currently being milked. There are excellent sheds and a dual consent discharge permit. Races are in great order, pasture in good heart and fertility very good. A farm that has been in and loved by the same family for 60 years.

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Helensville 23 Rogan Avenue Top class riverfront farm! Long recognised as one of the premier farms in the region, this 116 hectare dairy operation has an impressive production and profit history, with a quality setup to match. It is a consistant performer with a production high of 117,421 kgMS off its 108 hectare milkingplatform. The rich fertile soils create a great base for quality pastures, horticultural use or cropping. An extensive array of quality infrastructure includes a 36 ASHB dairy shed and wellappointed four-bedroom family home with views across the farm. This is not just a farm; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great investment or lifestyle change with boating, fishing, duck-shooting on Aucklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doorstep!

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This stunning property bordering the Waikato River combines 20.15 hectares (more or less) of prime land, considerable farm infrastructure, an elegant two storey schist and plaster home, and a two bedroom cottage with great earning potential. Established to allow for most forms of grazing (including equestrian), with infrastructure to match. Infrastructure includes an 8 block stable complex, four tie up stalls, wash bay, mare and foal crush, and a two stand shearing facility with sheep pens. Other farm buildings include a large implement shed with lockable doors and power, hay barn, cattle yards with head bale, sheep yards, lunge ring, concrete pad for horse shavings and a loading bay. If you are looking for something special, call now.

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Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 4pm, Thu 10 Dec 2020 41 Queen Street, Warkworth View by appointment John Barnett 021 790 393 john.barnett@bayleys.co.nz Jayne McCall 021 606 969 MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008 BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, KUMEU, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Tue 15 Dec 2020 Lakewood Block C, Unit 1, 36 Lake Street, Cambridge View by appointment Alistair Scown 027 494 1848 alistair.scown@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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North Canterbury 607 Harewood Road, Oxford

Canterbury 150 Swamp Road, Springston

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Loaded with opportunity

Invest in your future with this high-performing dairy operation currently producing great returns. Converted six years ago, this modern farm has been exceptionally well managed and offers a fantastic opportunity for the new owner. The 153.21ha property includes consent to milk up to 690 cows through the modern 60-bail rotary shed with a carbon-fibre platform, automatic wash down, in-shed feeding and 600 cow yard. Currently milking 500 cows peak-milk producing around 250,000kgMS, it is well laid out for ease of management with a central lane keeping walks under 500m. Good soils, strong pasture growth, pivot irrigation, new infrastructure and trimmed shelterbelts complete the picture. Seize the opportunity to own this productive and profitable farm.

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty (unless sold prior)

12pm, Tue 15 Dec 2020 3 Deans Avenue, Chch View by appointment Ben Turner 027 530 1400 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz Peter Foley 021 754 737 peter.foley@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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

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Albury 914 Mount Nessing Road

St Andrews 17 Esk Bank Road

'Mossvale' 'Mossvale' represents an outstanding opportunity to purchase a 1,182.1273 hectare (more or less) property. Recently wintering approximately 1,800 Corriedale Romney Cross Ewes, 475 Hoggets, 180 Mixed Aged Hereford cows, 150 R2's and 400 R1's. 'Mossvale' lambed just under approximately 2,000 ewes and hoggets, calved 208 Heifers and mixed aged cows and produced a 2020 wool clip average of 28.4 micron. Water is gravity fed and supplied by eight units from the Albury Water Scheme, with some stock water also being sourced via creeks in the hill blocks. The dwelling comprises four bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen dining and living area.

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Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Tue 15 Dec 2020 Unit 7/50 Theodosia Street Timaru Hamish Lane 027 685 6204 hamish.lane@bayleys.co.nz Georgie Robson 027 562 4100 georgie.robson@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

'Eskburn Farm' Vendor exploring other opportunities, all offers over $16,500 per hectare will be presented by 18 Dec 2020. Eskburn Farm consists of 160.3951 hectares (more or less) with a good balance of soils which provide very good yields of supplements to lighter flats. Situated just inland from the township of St Andrews this property is ideally suited for dairy support or beef rearing and finishing. Subdivided into approximately 35 paddocks with the majority of the farm has been regrassed within the last three years. A 150m bore provides water to 1500 litre concrete troughs in all paddocks pumped to holding tanks and reticulated to the troughs. Complemented by numerous farm buildings.

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

For Sale offers invited over $2,640,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment Hamish Lane 027 685 6204 hamish.lane@bayleys.co.nz Georgie Robson 027 562 4100 georgie.robson@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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Taupo 3723 State Highway 5 Open Day

Central Plateau dairy • 1,022 ha dairy farm located 38 km south-east of Taupo in the Rangitaiki district • Contour predominantly flat to undulating with small area of easy hill; pumice and loam soils with good fertility levels • 2,825 cows, last season 1.018m kgMS with 960 kgDM per cow imported feed • 120 paddocks with access via wide stock races maintained from on-farm quarry • Run as two separate units with independent water supplies sourced from three bores; two 80 bail rotary dairies with inshed meal feeding systems; new lined effluent storage ponds, 335 ha covered by travelling irrigators • Dwellings include eight modern brick homes plus additional single staff quarters • Offered for sale as turn-key operation including livestock, plant and machinery • Attractive yield forecast with full management contract available

Tender closes Tuesday 15th December, 2020 at 4.00pm, Property Brokers Ltd - 138 Arawata Street, Te Awamutu View Thu 3 Dec 11.00 - 1.00pm Thu 10 Dec 11.00 - 1.00pm Web pb.co.nz/TWR02952 Dave Peacocke M 027 473 2382

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Te Awamutu 1252 Owairaka Valley Road Open Day

CastleRock An excellent beef finishing property offering size and scope situated 25 km south east of Te Awamutu • 269.46 ha - 1252 Owairaka Valley Road, Wharepapa South - plus an additional 34 ha finishing block • Exceptionally well presented; finishing approx. 800 beef cattle per season; a well balanced mix of easy rolling contour & medium to steeper hill; NB: Inspection Days - m'bikes or 4WD side x side required; helmets essential • V.g. range of well maintained buildings; four stand woolshed, covered sheep & cattleyards, automated cattle crush & scales, six bay implement shed incl lockable workshop; v.g. fencing & races; fully reticulated water supply • Quality four brm homestead; spacious living, large decks, inground pool, bbq area, tennis court - has been utilised as a lodge for on-farm adventure tourism business; very good three brm dwelling in sunny north facing position • Aesthetically pleasing with mature specimen trees, woodlots; Puniu River with trout fishing on southern boundary

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Auction 12.00pm, Thu 17th Dec, 2020 View Thu 3 Dec 12.00 - 2.00pm Web pb.co.nz/TWR03019

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Dannevirke 16 Corby Road

Eketahuna 339 Mangaroa Road Tender

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Corby Road - 167 ha This established dairy unit certainly presents options to the market; located 14 km from Dannevirke & under 40 minutes drive to Palmerston North. Extremely well catered for with a centrally located 40 ASHB shed with large rectangle yard, large feed pad, concrete silage bunkers & ample effluent storage. The low cost farming system is milking 400 cows on the effective platform of 121 ha of which almost all is flat & is in modern pastures on some of the districts best soil types. Two well kept family homes complete an appealing package.

Mangaroa - 82 ha Tender closes Tuesday 15th December, 2020 at 2.00pm, to be submitted to Property Brokers, 129 Main Street, Pahiatua View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/PR79579

Jared Brock M 027 449 5496

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

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

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Dannevirke 496 Mangatuna Road Tender

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

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

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Eketahuna 95 Welsh Road Auction

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

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

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Georgetown 434 Ngapara-Georgetown Deadline Sale

A jewel in the crown This larger scale dairy farm with approximately 231 ha effective grazing is situated in the pristine West Coast environment. Calving 560 cows this season with targeted production of 220,000 kgMS for the 2020/21 season. Improvements include a 50 ASHB diary shed with ACR's, plus a full range of out buildings. The property is an environmentally sustainable operation with no major waterways, railways or roads internally. Deep fertile soil on free-draining subsoil compliments the year-round pasture growth assisted by the favourable climate. Property Brokers Pahiatua Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz

Nottingham dairy farm For Sale Buyers $5,000,000+ View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/WER79449

Gareth Cox M 021 250 9714 Willie McLaughlin M 021 0267 4385

This is a fine example of a North Otago Downlands dairy farm with very reliable NOIC water and a high standard of improvements. 212 ha with 190 ha effective. Irrigation applied via five pivots with balance K-line and fixed grid. 2015, 54 bail high spec Rotary, fully automated with milk flow and yield all monitored. Numerous sheds including nine bay calf shed. Only 500m maximum walk for the cows with two hour milkings. Private four bedroom home and a two bedroom high spec house built in 2015. Easy farm to run with only three labour units majority of the time.

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 17th December, 2020 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior) View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/OMR79709

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SCALE, CONTOUR AND LOCATION 4956 State Highway 50, Hastings

599 hectares Tender

nzr.nz/RX2484648 Tender Closes 12pm Wed 16 Dec 2020, NZR, 5 Ossian Street, Ahuriri, Napier Duncan McKinnon 021 241 9073 | duncan@nzr.nz Hawkes Bay Real Estate Ltd | Licensed REAA 2008

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Glenlyon is a large scale farming enterprise which has been in the same family for 122 years. There is significant opportunity to take the property to the next level of production, which could be a high performing finishing operation. Supporting the scale is the easy contour, excellent workability plus the reticulated water system which is sourced from the Mangaonuku Stream. Located midway between Hastings and Waipukurau on SH50, the slightly higher altitude places Glenlyon in a higher rainfall band. Subdivided into approx. 50 paddocks there is opportunity to intensify further and expand the existing reticulated water system. The fencing is largely conventional post and batten with some 4 wire electrics.The homestead at the front of the property could be restored or, build a new home on an elevated site and take advantage of commanding views. Other improvements include two small cottages and a range of other shedding. In summary, an excellent opportunity to own a well located, large scale property in HawkeÂ´s Bay with plenty of potential.

COUNTRY CHARACTER ON 20HA 13 Marshall Road, Hunterville, Rangitikei Located on an elevated site, on the edge of Hunterville, this four bedroom plus office home has been lovingly renovated and provides modern living, cognizant of the era it was originally crafted in. The striking chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen, main bathroom and laundry/second bathroom share a fresh neutral palette contrasting the warmth of the original timber. The land is easy/ medium hill and watered via reliable dam water and scheme supply. The current owners have run a simple breeding programme with all lambs generally finished. Stock facilities include sheep yards, cattle yards and a two stand woolshed.

20.06 hectares Buyers $825,000+

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SUPERB BALANCE - POTENTIAL PLUS Hutinga, 96 Bruces Road, Kopuaranga, Masterton Hutinga is 10min from Masterton. With around 175ha of flats, and other easy/medium hill country, the balance and location offer flexibility of farming systems with irrigation & subdivision potential. There is a renovated five bedroom homestead & whare, woolshed, yards & hayshed. There are multiple land use possibilities and multiple purchase options available . Hutinga is an extremely well balanced property, with diverse soil types and untapped potential waiting for an energetic new owner(s). Tender Closes 4pm, Tue 8 Dec 2020.

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1818 TAIRUA-WHITIANGA ROAD

Whitianga

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SUBSTANTIAL AVOCADO & KIWIFRUIT PRODUCTION BLOCK This substantial 37ha (more or less) production block has genuine scale and diversity through a combination of 5 ca/ha mature Hass avocados trees, 11.05 ca/ha of Gold 3 and 3.5 ca/ha Green kiwifruit plantings. Located only 20 minutes from Whitianga or the quaint white sands of Hahei, Cathedral Cove, Cooks or Hot water Beach, and all the splendours Coromandel has to offer.

For further information or to inspect this exceptional horticulture property, contact Durrelle Green (The Green Team) - Orchard and Rural Specialist, today.

This premium north facing, easy to manage, flat contour, horticulture land with high-quality Waihi ash soil is well sheltered with high annual rainfall. The lifestyle here promises so much; a quality orchard experience on a substantial scale, combined with great country living on a riverside site just minutes to so many great Coromandel beaches.

Durrelle Green Orchard and Rural Specialist 027 949 3725 durrelle.green@eves.co.nz HMH Ltd, EVES Katikati & Waihi, Licensed under the REAA 2008

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Massive kiwifruit property portfolio for sale This well structured G3 & Hayward production orchard is situated at 203 Hot Water Beach Road, Whenuakite. An address conducive to holiday makers and horticulturists with a great growing climate in close proximity to Hot Water Beach, Hahei and Cooks Beach- some of Coromandelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most stunning beach destinations. Split into two separate titles. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opportunity to add an additional dwelling to one of the titles. This property has been in the same ownership for over 40 years. This orchard offers 34 hectares total land size (approx.) with 11.24 canopy hectares of G3 and 3.17 canopy hectares of Hayward kiwifruit.

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In addition, there is approximately 10 hectares of grazing. This is an extremely tidy orchard, well set up with great assembly structures and all agbeam pergola. Currently the orchard is leased. This combination of a large scale kiwifruit orchard combined with such an idyllic location so close to so many Coromandel beaches is rare to find.

Contact Durrelle today for more information or to view this stunning holding.

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MANGATARATA STATION

FOR SALE

1944 Mata Road, Tokomaru Bay East Coast Region

FARM LAND FOR SALE - MULTIPLE PURCHASE OPTIONS

+ Thursday 17 December 2020 at 4pm (NZDT) + + Wyatt Johnston +64 27 815 1303 + Chan Singh +64 27 767 7113 Jeremy Keating +64 21 461 210 + *Approximately

FOR SALE

TOKOMARU BAY FORESTRY ESTATE

1944 Mata Road, Tokomaru Bay East Coast Region

Up to 899ha* subject to survey 765ha* effective, carrying 7,270* stock units Renovated 5-bedroom 1920s homestead 6-stand woolshed, modern covered yards, satellite yards (3), dam and reticulated water systems Available as entire farm (899ha*), home block only (590ha*), or northern runoff only (309ha)

SHERWOOD FOREST

FOR SALE

Annedale Road, Masteron Wellington Region

LARGE-SCALE FORESTRY ESTATE - MULTIPLE PURCHASE OPTIONS

PREDOMINANTLY GROUND-BASED HARVESTING

Comprised of four adjoining forests and one station, Tokomaru Bay Forestry Estate is a large-scale plantation forestry and pastoral farming opportunity located in the East Coast Region of New Zealand. Included in the sale is the option to purchase the freehold land and trees comprising Mata Forest, Mangatarata Forest, Te Rawhiti Forest, Onetohunga Forest and the Mangatarata Station together or separately. Recent inventory, mapping and harvest records are available.

Comprised of 276.21ha of freehold land and a net stocked area of 239ha* of Pinus radiata, Sherwood Forest is a modest-scale forest on freehold land located 60km* north of Masterton. A partially harvested forest with approximately 130ha* of mature crop remaining and 109ha* replanted in 2019 and 2020. As much as 75% of the total land area is estimated to suit ground-based harvesting.

Deadline Expressions of Interest:

Thursday 17 December 2020 at 4pm (NZDT) Wyatt Johnston Chan Singh Jeremy Keating

+64 27 815 1303 +64 27 767 7113 +64 21 461 210

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3,466.67ha combined freehold land Mature forest of 1,191.8ha* NSA Age Class 1994-1998 644.7ha* cutover/replanted land 889ha* farm land available Post â&#x20AC;&#x2122;89 land with significant carbon earning potential

*Approximately

Arotahi Agribusiness Limited, Licensed Real Estate Agent (REAA 2008)

+ Thursday 17 December 2020 at 3pm (NZDT) + + Wyatt Johnston +64 27 815 1303 + Chan Singh +64 27 767 7113 Jeremy Keating +64 21 461 210 + *Approximately

276.21ha freehold land 239ha* net stocked area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; P.rad 130ha* (1992-1994), 109ha* (2019-2020) 75%* suitable for ground-based harvesting (entire forest) Available as cutting right only and/or land + trees

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Te Pahu 979 Limeworks Loop Road Ready, Set, West We Go! This exceptionally well appointed 115ha Te Pahu dairy unit offers an awesome opportunity to purchase in this super popular locality. With an additional 19ha available to lease plus the exceptionally well bred herd PLUS super keen sellers- what are you waiting for? See you at an open day soon

115ha For Sale

Deadline Sale 12 noon 17 December 2020 (unless sold prior) View 2, 9, 16 December 11am 12noon harcourts.co.nz/ML4477

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M 021 970 902 | P 07 889 8205 E kevin.deane@harcourts.co.nz www.harcourts.co.nz Kevin Deane Real Estate (Morrinsville) Ltd

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

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

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FARMERS WEEKLY – November 30, 2020

Contract Milker with Equity Partnership Option - Hauraki Plains Location We are looking for a Contract Milker starting 1 June 2021 at Kaihere on the Hauraki Plains, located 30 minutes from Morrinsville and 15 minutes from Ngatea.

TIROA E TRUST (Tiroa Station)

Tiroa Station is a 3,200ha effective property situated near Benneydale, 35 minutes from Te Kuiti and part of the Tiroa Te Hape group of farms covering 7,300ha. The station winters 32,000 stock units made up of a high performing breeding ewe flock and breeding cow herd.

There is an opportunity for the successful candidate to invest either at start date, or as their finances allow. Farm owners are keen to see successful applicants succeed within the dairy industry.

We have two vacancies available for the following:

The farm is 191 ha (175 eff) on peat soils, milking 600 cows through a 44 aside herringbone. Target production is 185,000kg ms (top production 205,000).

SHEPHERD x 2 The successful applicants would require 2-3 sound working dogs and have sound stock and pasture management skills.

Ideally applicants will have the following attributes:

We require you to be an excellent communicator, a strong team player and must be improvement and solutions focused, but above all else we are seeking someone energetic and keen to progress themselves in the industry.

n Strong pastoral and stockmanship skills n Good business, management, and time management skills n Proven leadership skills n The desire to achieve excellence n The ability to liaise with a farm supervisor

This position comes with competitive remuneration, a great work environment and good housing. Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to have a clear pre-employment drug test.

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Accommodation consists of three good homes. The local Kaihere Primary school is within 6km of the farm. Hauraki Plains College has an excellent reputation, with sought after placements. The bus for both schools is within 1.5km of the farm gate.

Applications close 10 December 2020

Applications close: Friday 11 December 2020, 5pm.

Central Waikato 50:50 Sharemilking Position

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There is great infrastructure on farm including the 70-bail rotary with in-shed feeding and ACR’s. There are high quality calf rearing facilities and sheds, a new effluent storage system and plenty of water for stock. There are five houses available for use by the farming team including a four-bedroom homestead for the contract milker. The farm typically milks 1650 cows in three mobs on a pasture-based system and is forecast to produce 580,000 kg MS this season. A mob of 350 – 400 cows is milked once a day on the farthest hill blocks. Options for education are abundant in the local rural community, with Whanganui close by. With a proposed start date of 1st June 2021 we are looking for an enthusiastic, competent contract milker to run this farm like they own it. Previous experience as a contract milker or with large scale management is a must have.

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DOGS FOR SALE

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

FAST GRASS www.gibb-gro.co.nz GROWTH PROMOTANT Only $6.00 per hectare + GST delivered Brian Mace 0274 389 822 brianmace@xtra.co.nz

DELIVERING DOGS South & North Islands 15/12/20 www.youtube.com/user/ mikehughesworkingdog/ videos – email: mikehughesworkingdogs@ farmside.co.nz TWO 7-MONTH heading bitches. Hawkes Bay. Can deliver North. Phone 027 688 7535. WORD ONLY ADVERTISING. Phone Marie on 0800 985 25 80.

CONTRACTORS GORSE AND THISTLE SPRAY. We also scrub cut. Four men with all gear in your area. Phone Dave 06 375 8032.

The Operations Manager position presents a great opportunity to join a team with a clear vision: to be the most innovative and sustainable farming operator, respecting the environment, while being self-sufficient and generating sufficient returns to allow investment in new business opportunities. Reporting directly to and working closely with the board, the successful candidate will be responsible for: leading, supporting and developing a team of 4 Managers; cultivating team culture; maximising the efficient use of resources; financial management, including budgeting and forecasting; maintaining and growing our relationships with stakeholders; and enhancing our reputation in the community.

We anticipate negotiating an appropriate remuneration package with the successful candidate to reflect the scope of the role and level of experience. To obtain a Job Information Pack for this role, or to apply, please contact Tavendale and Partners by email to REDAopportunity@tp.co.nz

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JOBS BOARD Dairy DairyMasters Training Courses Experienced Contract Milker Farm Manager General Hand Home based telephone interviewers

Large Scale Contract Milking Position Operations Manager Sharemilking Tractor / Truck / Machinery Operator

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Send your cv to Melissa on melissa@bakerag.co.nz by December 4th. There is a property information document available on request.

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DAGS .20c PER KG. Replacement woolpacks. PV Weber Wools. Kawakawa Road, Feilding. Phone 06 323 9550.

REDA owns and operates three New Zealand Farms: Otamatapaio Station, (Rugged Ridges Station under the control of Otamatapaio), Glenburn Trading in the Waitaki District and Glenrock Station in the McKenzie District, totalling 30,000 hectares and farming 37,000 stock units. There has been significant investment in the combined properties over the last 8 years, mainly into irrigation. At Glenburn more than 370 hectares are now irrigated by spray irrigation. As a result, the farms have been able to diversify their revenues, which today are coming from high quality fine merino wool, mid-micron wool, and the sale of sheep and cattle.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for the right person. You will need an eye for detail, but also be able to see the big picture, identifying opportunities for growth, expansion and diversification. You will also need to be dynamic, capable of embracing and driving change and innovation and have a proven track record in leading and managing a profitable farming enterprise.

The farm is supported by a large property located in Waverley which the farm owner manages. All replacement heifers and most of the herd is wintered off on this property.

To Apply: Please email your CV, statement of financial position, and details of two referees to: Dave Peacocke dave@pastoral.co.nz 027 473 2382

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

For all your employment ads Debbie 027 705 7181

The 660ha effective milking platform is located near Whangaehu, 20 kilometres South of Whanganui City Centre. The farm consists of 200 ha highly productive fertile river flats with the balance 460 ha of terraced and rolling hills.

Key attributes to succeed in this role will include: • Open and transparent communication skills • Ability to build strong relationships with farm owners, contractors, suppliers and farm advisor • Feed budgeting and regular pasture cover assessment is essential to maximise pasture-based production • Excellent animal husbandry and general farm maintenance skills

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Do you have the skills to lead a great team? Are you looking for that next step in the industry? Our clients are looking for someone to replace their current contract milker who is moving on to herd ownership.

We are seeking: • A motivated individual or couple with a proven track record of dairy farm management or contract milking

OPERATIONS MANAGER REDA is one of the leading brands in the merino textile industry. It firmly believes that it has the responsibility to promote change through sustainable innovation and environmental awareness, and that its future success will be built upon the strength of its people and social progress within local communities.

REDA is looking to appoint a full-time, dedicated Operations Manager to advance the success of its New Zealand operations and lead the business into its next phase of innovation and growth.

Large Scale Contract Milking Position – 1650 cows

On Offer: • 50:50 sharemilking contract starting 1st June 2021 • Farm less than 20 minutes to Cambridge or Morrinsville, with excellent schooling options • 135ha platform, 60 paddocks, easy rolling contour and some medium hill • Milking 340 cows, 34 ASHB dairy with auto cup removers and in-shed meal feeding • Last three seasons average 126,420kg MS with current season target 140,000kg MS • Renovated three-bedroom character home with wood burner and three heat pumps

FOR ONLY $2.10 + gst per word you can book a word only ad in Farmers Weekly Classifieds. Phone Marie on 0800 85 25 80 to book in.

You’re reading the Farmers Weekly and so are the people you want to employ.

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For further information please contact Wayne Fraser (07) 878 4815, or email your CV to sharon@tiroatehape.maori.nz

Applications to: office@townshend.co.nz

WE ARE THE SOLUTION

DOGS WANTED 12 MONTHS TO 5½-yearold Heading dogs and Huntaways wanted. Phone 022 698 8195.

Noticeboard FARM MAPPING SIMPLE AND CLEAR farm maps with paddock sizes will help you achieve your daily goals. Get a free quote from farmmapping. co.nz WORD ONLY ADVERTISING. Phone Marie on 0800 985 25 80.

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.

GOATS WANTED

FERAL GOATS WANTED. All head counted, payment on pick-up, pick-up within 24 hours. Prices based on works schedule. Experienced musterers available. Phone Bill and Vicky Le Feuvre 07 893 8916. 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. NAKI GOATS. Trucking goats to the works every week throughout the NI. Phone Michael and Clarice. 027 643 0403.

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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

FOR ONLY $2.10 + gst per word you can book a word only ad in Farmers Weekly Classifieds section. Phone Marie on 0800 85 25 80 to book in or email wordads@ globalhq.co.nz

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

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STOCK FEED MOISTURE METERS Hay, Silage dry matter, grain. www.moisturemeters.co.nz 0800 213 343.

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(DAIRY RUN-OFF) 52 hectares for lease – Bainesse location. Suitable as a dairy run off. Available Autumn 2021, long term lease preferable. Contact Cooper & Associates nigelcooper32@gmail.com

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Weaner Heifers Wanted

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WILTSHIRES ARE AS EASY TO FARM AS CATTLE Sabine James • Dannevirke • 06 374 2851 • waldheim@xtra.co.nz

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Guaranteed Performance Save time and Money . Flystrike and Lice cost $$$ Quick to Set up . Easy to use . Job Done Robust construction. Auto shut gate. Adjustable V panels Total 20 Jets. Lambs 5 jets. Side jets for Lice. Davey Twin Impeller Pump. 6.5 or 9.0 Hp motors

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Christmas close down and 2021 open dates Our last Farmers Weekly publication for 2020 is December 14. Our office will be closed from 5pm December 16 and will reopen January 5, 2021 for our first publication January 11. Booking and material deadline January 6 Phone 0800 85 25 80 / farmersweekly.co.nz classifieds@globalhq.co.nz / livestock@globalhq.co.nz

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FARMERS WEEKLY – November 30, 2020

SALE TALK

One day a duck walks in a store and ask the manager if they sell grapes. The manager says, “No, we don’t sell grapes.” The duck goes home and comes back the next day and asks the same question.

Specialist breeder of fast growth rate and high meat yielding rams that will increase farm profitability.

The manager says the same thing again, “No, we do not sell grapes.” The duck goes home, comes back the next day, and asks the manager if they sell grapes. This time the manager says, “No, we don’t sell grapes! If you ask one more time, I will nail your beak to the floor!” The duck goes home. It comes back the next day and asks the manager if he has any nails. The manager says, “No, I don’t have any nails.” The duck says, “Okay, good. Do you sell grapes?”

LIVE EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES

Contact your local Carrfields Agent for more details or Contact: Paul Kane 027 286 9279 National Dairy & Live Export Co-ordinator

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Carrfields Livestock Agents currently hold export cattle shipment details from multiple reputable exporters that gives you the choice of timing, and pricing that suits you.

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• Open Headed, Upstanding sheep • High Fertility – 5 year average 170% • Fine Wool Corriedales – 26.8 micron ram hogget average • Footrot Resistant – ALL rams tested • SIL recorded • Drought Resistant, Long Living and Fence Friendly • Proven Genetics and Quality Assured

On Farm Auction; Friday December 18. 300 Maternal and Terminal Rams. Garth & Chris Shaw, Wharetoa T: 03 415 9074 E: wharetoa@farmside.co.nz www.wharetoagenetics.co.nz

WILFIELD CORRIEDALES

1213 West Coast Road, West Melton, Christchurch Contact Robin Wilson • robin.wilfield@xtra.co.nz • 021 1583866 www.wilfieldsheepstud.co.nz • www.facebook.com/Wilfield sheep stud

MILKING BREEDING EWES A/c ANTARA AG, SOUTHLAND

GLENGARRY POLL DORSET

Ewes have not been milked due to rearing their lambs.

54TH ANNUAL SALE

For further enquiries contact: Hamish McAslan 027 281 0377

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Will be weaned end December. Very good milking blood lines. Will be in very sound and forward condition. 6% rejection rate. Tenders close: 11/12/20 Email tenders to: livestock.feilding@carrfields.co.nz

• Hill country breeding – Pohokura, Eastern Taranaki • 24 x 2th rams available – private sale • Over 10 years of breeding – Recording progeny since 2012 and now on SIL/nProve • Hassle-free, hill country rams • No shearing, no dagging

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Contact: Aaron & Amanda Harris Phone 06 762 3520 Email millvalleynz@gmail.com

Monday, December 7th, 2020 – 1pm Feilding Saleyards, Manchester Street, Feilding

Like us on OR Jeremy Newell – NZ Farmers Livestock 06 762 8080 / 027 664 8832

130 Rams up for Auction Why you should buy a Glengarry ram: • 44 years performance recording • Major emphasis on growth, survival and muscling • All sires DNA tested for footrot and muscling genes • No. 1 ranked Terminal Sire 2004, 2005, 2009, 2010 & 2017 (SIL ACE list) • 550 stud ewes means only the best rams are sold • Four rams in Top 20 2020 SIL Terminal Lamb Growth • 1st Ranked Ram 2020 & 2019 SIL Terminal Sire Lamb Growth

ADELONG

16th Annual On Farm Ram Sale A/c Neville & Dianne Greenwood 2pm Wednesday 2nd December 2020

NZ Farmers Livestock in conjunction with

Mangatara Limousin Dannevirke offer for sale at the Rongotea Selling Complex on Wednesday 9 December 2020 at 11.30am: • 50 x Limousin, LimousinX & Lim-Flex RWB (15/11) cows with calves at foot (to be drafted into 5 lines, with 1 purebred Limousin R2 bull in each line) • 20 x 2-year old steers (approx. 500kgLW)

For ram and semen enquiries contact Ross & Ben Pratt today: Ross 06 323 3827 • RD 5, Feilding Ben 027 2356 577 • RD 2, Kimbolton • benpratt@xtra.co.nz

Inspection available from 11am on Sale Day 120 Poll Dorset 1 shear Rams 35 Suffolk & Texel/Poll Dorset Rams 40 Poll Dorset Rams in catalogue With foot scores from 1.1 to 1.3

• 10 x Limousin yearling bulls All cattle run commercially on 500ha Further enquiries, phone Erik & Lyn Van Der Velden 06 374 1575 or NZFL agents Clint Worthington 021 209 2236 John Watson 027 494 1975

Callum Stewart 0272 802 688 Maurice Stewart 0272 469 255 Ryan Shannon 027 565 0979

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Catalogues available from: PGG Wrightson Simon Eddington 027 590 8612 Stu Uren 027 591 0446 Carrfields Livestock Callum Dunnett 027 587 0131 Neville Greenwood 027 431 1431 or 03 329 5799

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200 x 4 tooth 200 x 6 tooth 200 x Full Mouth

Sale to be livestreamed through the MyLivestock website. Buyers – visit in advance to register.

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Approx 600 East Friesian/Poll Dorset X Ewes made up of approx:

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7th Waterton Ram Sale

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Charollais, % Charollais, Suffolk and South Suffolk Rams

Tuesday 15th December 2020 Hill bred Commercially farmed SIL recorded Eye Muscle Scanned Brucellosis Accredited Over 50 years breeding

Also on www.peterwalsh.co.nz

PGGW Greg Uren 027 431 4051 Simon Eddington 027 590 8612

White Dorper Rams available for sale at the Feilding Ram & Ewe Fair Tuesday 8th December 2020

STOCK FOR SALE

Frozen semen also available on request – new blood lines from Australia.

“Proudly Based in Hawke’s Bay” TERMINAL LAMBS 27-32kg 2YR ANG STEERS 500kg+

400x 2YR FRSN HERE STEERS 550kg/avg 530-570kg Selling in Unit Loads DAIRY SIRE BULLS, HEREFORDS 100 CS ANG 1YR HEIFERS 360-400kg

IN-MILK AND FORWARD CONTRACT DAIRY COWS

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Tuesday, 1 December 2020 1.00pm – Merrydowns Romney & Southdown Ram Wednesday, 2 December 2020 2.00pm – Adelong Poll Dorset Ram Thursday, 3 December 2020 1.00pm – The Gums Ram Sale Friday, 4 December 2020 1.00pm – Peel Forest Estate, Forrester Sire Sale 1.00pm - Rocklea South Suffolk and Poll Dorset Ram Sale

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Sale Day: Tuesday 8 December 2020 Online auction on Sale starts 7.30pm Sale consists of 29 Rams Sired by top pure Beltex Rams: • Beltex X Suffolk Rams • Beltex X South Suffolk Rams • Beltex X Texel Rams All Rams are showing the unique double muscling and the higher yielding density characteristics of the Beltex breed.

Viewing welcome by appointment at 133 Robinson Road, Glenham, Wyndham or through the BIDR website

FEILDING ELITE RAM & EWE SALES

For more information go to bidr.co.nz or contact the team on 0800 TO BIDR

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

MANFEILD PARK, FEILDING

TUESDAY DECEMBER 8, 2020 - Start time 10.30am 2 7 3 23 9

Perendale Rams Poll Dorset Rams South Suffolk Rams Southdown Rams Dorset Down Rams + 5 Dorset Down Ewes 9 Texel Rams 11 Suffolk Rams 2 Dorper Rams

Auctioneers:

Monday, 30 November 2020 3.00pm – Glendhu Coopworth & Dorset Down Ram

Beltex X Two Tooth Ram Sale

275 X High altitude young Semex herd. Jersey, Friesian and Ayrshire are represented as herds within the herd, open to a split if required by breed. DTC from 28/7. Listing #TAR91037. John Preece 027 702 9988

Rams for the Feilding Sale have been selected on type and performance for typical North Island sheep breeding conditions.

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Glenrobin Stud

700 X JerseyX herd. Very well uddered. Loads of potential doing 300 m/s to the factory on System 1. Off rolling country. Excellent age break down. Listing #MAN90992. Cameron Smith 027 311 9887

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200 X Crossbred cows. Good udders, nice looking Ambreed herd. BW108; PW147. DTC 16/07/21. Listing # WAI91112 Bruce Mills 027 574 0242

UNDRAFTED ON FARM LAMB SALE Thursday 10th December, 1.00pm Maungawera Valley Partnership Maungawera Valley Rd, Wanaka (signposted off the Maungawera corner Wanaka-Lake Hawea Highway) LK0104590©

Sale can be viewed LIVE by going on to www.mylivestock.co.nz and click on Live Auction. Follow the instructions to either just watch, or register in advance if you intend to buy.

Enquiries and inspections welcome Contact Kevin Carr 027 273 6967

Ross Dyer 0274 333 381

459 X Hard-working FriesianX Ambreed herd. The vendors have been especially particular about udder conformation. Southern South Island. Listing #SOU91102 Shelley Krieger 027 635 5990

248 X High-indexed Xbred to Friesian cows. 89% 2 and 3 year old cows with a lifetime of production ahead of them. Nearly all fully DNA tested and G3 profiled BW131; PW141; RA94%. Listing #ALL90968 Jono Wright 027 801 3052

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• 3500 Romney, Suffolk & Sufftex X MS Lambs All lambs have been scratched, 5-on-1 and B12 at tailing. A very well bred line of undrafted lambs with a tremendous reputation for shifting and going on to good weights. Grant Ruddenklau (vendor) 027 443 5093 Craig Knight (PGW) 027 590 1331 John Duffy (PGW) 027 240 3841 Freephone 0800 10 22 76 | www.pggwrightson.co.nz Helping grow the country

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Chris Hampton PWA 03 614 3330 Wayne Andrews 027 202 5679 027 484 8232 cahampton@xtra.co.nz

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MARKET SNAPSHOT

Market Snapshot brought to you by the AgriHQ analysts.

Mel Croad

Suz Bremner

Reece Brick

Nicola Dennis

Sarah Friel

Caitlin Pemberton

Deer

Sheep

Cattle BEEF

SHEEP MEAT

VENISON

Last week

Prior week

Last year

NI Steer (300kg)

5.40

5.45

6.30

NI lamb (17kg)

7.10

9.00

NI Stag (60kg)

6.20

8.90

NI Bull (300kg)

5.35

5.40

6.50

NI mutton (20kg)

5.10

6.20

SI Stag (60kg)

5.90

8.90

NI Cow (200kg)

4.00

4.95

SI lamb (17kg)

7.00

9.00

SI Steer (300kg)

5.00

6.10

SI mutton (20kg)

5.15

6.50

SI Bull (300kg)

4.90

6.15

Export markets (NZ$/kg)

SI Cow (200kg)

3.60

4.75

UK CKT lamb leg

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

10.48

US domestic 90CL cow

7.37

6.39

8.59

North Island steer slaughter price 6.50

$/kg CW

$/kg CW $/kg CW

South Island lamb slaughter price

Oct

WOOL

4.50

(NZ$/kg) Apr

5-yr ave

Jun

2019-20

Dairy

Aug 2020-21

Feb

Jun

Last week

Prior week

Last year

2.11

2.23

2.79

Last price*

vs 4 weeks ago 3050

400

SMP

2725

2700

2815

395

AMF

4000

4150

Butter

3775

3560

Milk Price

6.98

6.85

6.95

$/tonne

2975

Jan-20

Mar-20

May-20

Jul-20

Sep-20

Nov-20

787

390

380

Nov-19

* price as at close of business on Thursday

Jan-20

Mar-20

May-20

Jul-20

Sep-20

Nov-20

WAIKATO PALM KERNEL 400

3100

350 $/tonne

3200

Company

YTD High

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Ltd

32.49

37.89

21.1

Meridian Energy Limited (NS)

6.12

6.455

3.61

7.8

9.21

4.26

21.74

13.8

Spark New Zealand Limited

4.7

5.09

3.445

Mercury NZ Limited (NS)

6.05

3.595

Ryman Healthcare Limited

14.98

17.18

6.61

Mainfreight Limited

61.4

Contact Energy Limited

7.66

8.26

4.54

Port of Tauranga Limited

7.4

8.14

4.9

5pm, close of market, Thursday

Company

YTD High

YTD Low

The a2 Milk Company Limited

14.72

21.74

13.8

Comvita Limited

3.17

4.97

1.66

Delegat Group Limited

15.7

15.82

6.39

Fonterra Shareholders' Fund (NS)

4.43

4.72

3.41

Foley Wines Limited

1.86

2.13

1.35

Livestock Improvement Corporation Ltd (NS)

0.78

0.9

0.68

Marlborough Wine Estates Group Limited

0.215

0.26

0.17

New Zealand King Salmon Investments Ltd

1.69

2.3

1.29

PGG Wrightson Limited

2.96

3.01

1.55

Sanford Limited (NS)

5.06

8.2

4.81

Scales Corporation Limited

4.82

5.35

3.3

Seeka Limited

3.92

4.74

3.4

Synlait Milk Limited (NS)

5.58

9.1

4.36

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

2.79

2.93

2.35

15605

16959

12699

S&P/NZX 50 Index

12602

12765

8499

S&P/NZX 10 Index

12892

13131

9100

300 250

Nov

Dec Jan Latest price

Feb

Mar 4 weeks ago

Apr

200

Nov-19

S&P/FW PRIMARY SECTOR EQUITY

Jan-20

Mar-20

May-20

Jul-20

Sep-20

Nov-20

YTD Low

14.72

Listed Agri Shares

385

2900

768

Auckland International Airport Limited

405

2975

3000

784

The a2 Milk Company Limited

400

WMP

WMP FUTURES - VS FOUR WEEKS AGO

314

Top 10 by Market Cap

CANTERBURY FEED BARLEY Prior week

616

297

DAP

$/tonne

Nearby contract

602

300

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J…

… M

…

J…

N …

DAIRY FUTURES (US$/T)

602

Nov-19

Aug 2020-21

Urea

380

Jun

Last year

30 micron lamb

390

Sept. 2021

Apr 2019-20

Prior week

410

6.00

Feb

Last week

7.00 6.50

NZ average (NZ$/t)

CANTERBURY FEED WHEAT

Sept. 2020

Dec

FERTILISER

37 micron ewe

420

5.50

Oct

Fertiliser

Aug 2020-21

Super

7.50

2800

Apr 2019-20

Grain

Data provided by

MILK PRICE FUTURES

US$/t

Dec 5-yr ave

Coarse xbred ind. Feb

7.0

5-yr ave

5.00

Dec

8.0

5.0

7.0

5.0

Oct

9.0

6.0

5.50

4.00

South Island stag slaughter price

6.0

6.00

$/kg MS

5.0

10.0

8.0

6.50

6.0

5.0

4.50

South Island steer slaughter price

7.0

11.0

9.0

North Island stag slaughter price

8.0

6.0

5.00

Last year

9.0

7.0

5.50

Last week Prior week

10.0

11.54

8.0

6.00

4.00

9.11

North Island lamb slaughter price

9.0

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

$/kg CW

7.45

$/kg CW

7.37

Last year

11.0 9.10

Export markets (NZ$/kg) US imported 95CL bull

Last week Prior week

$/kg CW

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

William Hickson

Ingrid Usherwood

15605

S&P/NZX 50 INDEX

12602

S&P/NZX 10 INDEX

12892

FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – November 30, 2020

Pulse

WEATHER Soil Moisture

Overview We have a chaotic weather pattern at the moment, and it’s not just La Niña. With the Southern Ocean much stormier than usual – and La Niña only moderately in action – it puts New Zealand in a more spring-like set up with chaotic weather bringing variety. In NZ, variety (also known as the chaos factor) is usually a good thing for farmers and growers. With the Southern Ocean more active that will help balance out some of La Niña’s typical functions. For example, more nor’easters and drier in the south. As we’ve seen this past week and again across this week, the ups and downs of a chaotic pattern bring us a spring-like/autumn-like weather pattern. Summer arrives this week on the Meteorological calendar, but it may feel more like the middle of spring.

La Nina here but is limited

26/11/2020

Sarah Friel sarah.friel@globalhq.co.nz

Source: NIWA Data

Highlights

Wind

We’ll have on-and-off westerly to south-westerly winds over the next week or so, as high pressure grows north of NZ and more big storms in the more-active-than-usual Southern Ocean continue to churn past. Calmer weather for more places mid-to-late next week.

Highlights/ Extremes

Temperature Colder than average at times this week, but eastern areas (especially in the north) will benefit from the westerly flow bringing milder and drier weather. Similar with northern facing regions in both islands, too.

14-day outlook

The more active Southern Ocean is balancing out some of the impacts of La Niña. So, instead of the south of NZ going too hot and dry as Government forecasters have said, you’re getting some Southern Ocean injections. As we’re seeing at the moment that’s bringing in some wet weather and colder changes. We do see some big highs rolling into NZ from Aussie once December kicks in properly though, but those westerly quarter winds look to continue to carry on over the South Island.

The Southern Ocean is more active, although only WeatherWatch.co.nz is talking this much about it. For those in the South Island and lower North Island, it injects more cold fronts and westerlies into the forecast. Northern NZ is drier than average again next seven days.

7-day rainfall forecast

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Good rainfall over the North Island last week, setting up many regions for a positive start to summer and early 2021. Over the next week or two, the North Island and eastern areas may return back to drier than average for this time of year. Rain looks more spring-like with a southwest lean – Fiordland leans wetter than normal, but Westport is about right and New Plymouth northwards leans drier than average.

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EATHER forecasters have been talking about La Niña with growing certainty, and this month La Niña conditions developed with greater intensity. However, a chaotic weather pattern in the lead up to summer and a polar vortex generating more storm activity in the Southern Ocean is limiting the strength and length of this year’s La Niña. This spring, the weather has been very haphazard. Early highs stirred up unpleasant memories of a drought that some farmers had only just put behind them. The low pressure systems of the past two weeks freshened up pastures across the North Island with much-needed rain. They also installed low temperatures in the South Island, with the potential for frosts in the next few days. According to WeatherWatch’s Phil Duncan, a chaotic weather pattern is preferable because it creates more variant weather across regions, and that has the potential to reduce, or limit, summer droughts. So far, the traditional La Niña pattern of more clouds in north-east areas and drier conditions in the south-west appear to be coming to fruition, but forceful southerlies are mitigating the severity somewhat. In fact, early lambing country like Hawke’s Bay is in need of some hotter days to harden feed, as soft grass and cooler temperatures hinder lamb growth. The last time a La Niña weather system dominated New Zealand was summer 2010-11. There was no polar vortex to soften the blow, and both islands dried out significantly before receiving rainfall in January. Less feed availability weakened the store lamb market and schedules in the summer of 2010-11. Throughout summer, ram lamb prices deflated in the face of dry conditions, until rainfall recovered pastures and the market bounced back in February. At the time, heavy ram lambs sold for $3/kg, and greater confidence in lamb growth lifted the

price of light ram lambs to $3.20/kg. After lending itself to a depressed market, the La Niña of 10 years ago trounced the trend of the past five years, when heavy ram lambs have devalued by 24c/kg from the start of December to the end of February. This trend is to be expected because demand dips once early lambing country exits the market. Last week, most North Island store lambs were selling for $3.50$3.80/kg. AgriHQ observed that the frenzied lamb trading earlier in the season left North Island store lamb prices overcooked compared to schedules. Farmers are now focusing on finishing the lambs they have on hand and have less interest in reentering the market, so it is widely expected prices will decrease to better align with slaughter values, regardless of La Niña’s impact. A moderate La Niña, with less drought potential, should not aggravate price drops and could maintain buying power in north-eastern areas, which normally dry off earlier. However, let’s not count chickens before they hatch. All farmers should take heed of the La Niña prediction, if only to be on a greater lookout for facial eczema (FE). Warm, moist conditions create an optimal environment for spore growth in pastures. Farmers who face an outbreak of FE this summer will have more to worry about than any upsets that may eventuate in the store market, particularly if last year’s mild season has resulted in some complacency around FE management.

RIPPLE EFFECT: AgriHQ observed that the frenzied lamb trading earlier in the season left North Island store lamb prices overcooked compared to schedules.

Online sales broadens options for deer farmers At this year’s New Zealand Hind, Stag and Wapiti Bull Sales series, featuring 22 auctions over the next two months, farmers will be able to ‘attend’ from the comfort of their living rooms, or even while sitting on the tractor in the back paddock. Graham Kinsman, PGG Wrightson Deer Stud Co-ordinator, says with 17 of the 22 sales to be livestreamed via New Zealand’s virtual saleyard bidr, farmers will have another tool to assist them with their purchases.

Hybrid Livestreamed Auctions

“We have had great uptake for the online deer sales we have offered so far. Most breeders in the series are keen to livestream their sales this summer. These will be ‘hybrid livestreamed’ auctions, with the fully integrated onsite sale operating alongside the online platform. This is the way of the future, and the vast majority of breeders have embraced the absolute merits of running sales in this way.

“Just as breeders are supporting this step into the future, it also presents clear advantages for buyers. Previously for a farmer to do the circuit in deer industry sales would mean criss-crossing the country through almost two months. With livestreaming, anyone can go online, have a look, bring themselves up to speed with what the different studs are doing, and either pick and choose which to attend, or purchase without leaving home,” he says. One interesting challenge is how quickly the deer industry adapts to providing the promotional material required to buy velvet genetics online. “With prices for the better velvet sires ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, purchasers generally want to see the animal’s head before committing to buy. For hinds and terminal sires (red and Wapiti), the purchase is more about genetics, pedigree and bone structure, so

easier to make a decision without actually seeing the deer. Any breeding for velvet, however, is a bigger investment, and it may take additional communication, or some innovative technology, for purchasers to be confident enough to make those decisions remotely. Bidr provides the perfect platform for vendors to promote their animals and give purchasers all the relevant information required to buy sires online with confidence,” says Graham Kinsman. This year’s sale season runs from 4 December to 20 January, with auctions spread between Cambridge and Invercargill.

Visit bidr.co.nz for more information.

SALE YARD WRAP

Two sides to lamb market The North Island store lamb market has hit a quiet patch as finishers that entered the market early continue to work through lambs on-farm. They are not yet ready to return to the rails in a substantial way and that has resulted in a softening in prices at the yards and in the paddock. Demand is expected to pick up in the coming weeks though. In contrast, the annual South Island on-farm lamb sales have attracted regular buyers with big orders to fill and results to date have been pleasing. NORTHLAND Kaikohe cattle • Two-year Angus steers, 430kg, returned $3.00/kg • Yearling Angus-Hereford steers fetched $3.00-$3.25/kg • Yearling Hereford bulls, 220-280kg, realised $2.85-$2.90/kg • Yearling traditional and exotic-cross heifers, 260-300kg, earned $2.80-$2.90/kg • Autumn-born weaner beef and exotic steers, 280-330kg, returned $825-$1115 Good rain produced a strong market at KAIKOHE last Wednesday, PGG Wrightson agent Vaughan Vujcich reported. Two-year Hereford-cross steers earned $2.55$2.70/kg and beef-cross heifers, 380-420kg, $2.70-$2.80/ kg. Yearling beef-cross and exotic bulls traded from $2.50/ kg to $2.70/kg. Autumn-born weaner beef and exotic bulls, 170-180kg, traded at $550-$620 while exotic heifers of the same age reached $900-$1050 for the top cuts and second cuts $800, with smaller types at $600-$630. Beef-cross cows managed $2.00-$2.05/kg and dairy-cross, $1.80-$1.85/kg. Wellsford store cattle • Autumn-born R2 Hereford-Friesian steers, 304-308kg, fetched $3.20-$3.31/kg • Two-year Angus steers, 413-508kg, returned $2.81-$2.83/kg • Yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, 248-249kg, softened to $3.29$3.33/kg A more manageable 750 head was penned at WELLSFORD last Monday and good local buying support filled the pews. Bidding was spirted as pasture levels continue to flourish, though a little erratic at times with buyers selective in their choices. Two-year Angus heifers, 320-378kg, returned $2.76-$2.81/kg and Angus-cross, 333-434kg, $2.63-$2.73/kg. 17 Hereford-cross, 271kg, were well-contested at $3.30/kg. Yearling Angus-cross steers, 247-287kg, held at $2.93-$3.02/kg and Angus-cross heifers, 261-289kg, pushed to $3.08/kg to $3.21/kg. Weaner Hereford-cross heifers, 109kg, managed $525, $4.82/kg. Read more in your LivestockEye.

AUCKLAND Pukekohe cattle • Prime steers sold for $2.70-$2.84/kg and heifers, $2.58-$2.68/kg • Medium yearling heifers reached $2.63-$2.68/kg • Good weaner heifers earned $450-$600 Prime cattle held up at PUKEKOHE on Saturday 21st November and young store cattle continued to benefit from grass-driven demand. Medium 2-year crossbred steers fetched $2.54-$2.67/kg and 15-month, $2.60/kg to $2.86/ kg. Second cuts of prime heifers made $2.54-$2.57/kg and lighter 2-year olds, $2.60-$2.66/kg. Medium weaner steers sold for $460-$610 and small crossbred types, $380-$455. Second and third cut heifers traded at $300-$440.

COUNTIES Tuakau sales • Charolais steers, 374kg, reached $3.11/kg • Good Hereford-Friesian heifers, 335kg, made $980 • Prime steers sold up to $2.89/kg • New-season prime lambs averaged $130 TUAKAU drew another big yarding of almost 1400 store cattle last Thursday, PGG Wrightson agent Tom Aubrey reported. Hereford-Friesian steers at 444kg made $2.96/kg and most 300-400kg sold at $2.75/kg to $2.98/kg. Weaner steers, 94-105kg, managed $540-$600. Good Charolais heifers, 308kg, reached $3.22/kg while 300-400kg HerefordFriesian ranged from $2.60/kg to $2.92/kg. At Wednesday’s prime sale, medium-good steers managed $2.75-$2.89/kg and heifers, $2.60/kg to $2.82/kg. Well-conditioned Friesian cows earned $1.90-$2.05/kg and medium boners, $1.70/ kg to $1.89/kg. Prime lambs returned $98-$181 on Monday, and store lambs, $75-$115. Heavy prime ewes sold up to $195, averaging $127.

WAIKATO Frankton cattle 24 11 • Autumn-born yearling Charolais-Friesian steers, 455-503kg,

returned $2.97-$3.00/kg • Yearling Angus steers, 241kg, fetched $2.86/kg • Yearling Hereford-Friesian heifers, 324-370kg, realised $2.72$2.82/kg Store cattle throughput halved to just under 540 head for PGG Wrightson at FRANKTON last Tuesday. Quality was mixed throughout the offering and results were in line with this. Two-year beef-dairy steers, 359-470kg, traded at $2.67$2.80/kg. Yearling Angus steers, 241kg, fetched $2.86/kg while Angus-Friesian, 300-319kg, softened to $2.43-$2.48/ kg. Most Hereford-Friesian, 310-375kg, held at $2.86-$2.97/ kg. Yearling Hereford-Friesian heifers, 324-370kg, realised $2.72-$2.82/kg and Angus-Friesian, 277kg, held at $2.91/ kg. Hereford bulls, 360-445kg, firmed to $2.92-$2.97/kg. Autumn-born weaner Hereford steers, 280kg, realised $890, $3.18/kg. Prime Angus-Friesian steers, 492-694kg, returned $2.84-$2.95/kg and Hereford-Friesian, 517-595kg, $2.77-$2.80/kg, while Hereford-Friesian heifers, 458-515kg, managed $2.69-$2.72/kg. Read more in your LivestockEye. Frankton cattle 25 11 • Yearling Angus-cross steers, 246kg, returned $3.09/kg • Yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, 240-389kg, held at $2.85-$2.96/ kg • Yearling Hereford heifers, 260-324kg, managed $2.75-$2.85/kg A reduced yarding to 700 head were penned at FRANKTON last Wednesday for New Zealand Farmers Livestock with 2-year cattle having the biggest reduction. Most 2-year steers, 421-430kg, traded at $2.60-$2.63/kg while Angus heifers, 408-447kg, softened to $2.54-$2.64/ kg. Buyers were selective in the yearling section and Angus steers, 363kg, realised $2.91/kg while Angus-Friesian, 323408kg, returned $2.74/kg to $2.98/kg. Hereford-dairy, 282296kg, eased to $2.55/kg. Angus heifers, 296-343kg, fetched $2.70-$2.78/kg with Hereford, 260-324kg, at $2.75-$2.85/kg. Hereford-Friesian heifers, 312-370kg, returned $2.69-$2.78/ kg. Friesian bulls, 300-326kg, eased to $2.12-$2.18/kg and 359-401kg, $2.48-$2.56/kg. Better prime traditional and exotic heifers, 469-511kg, were firm at $2.74-$2.80/kg while beef-dairy, 460-499kg, softened to $2.57-$2.69/kg. Read more in your LivestockEye. Frankton dairy-beef weaner fair • Hereford-Friesian bulls, 105kg, improved to $505-$510 • Friesian bulls, 151-152kg, softened to $520 • Better Friesian bulls, 115-117kg, strengthened to $430-$480 A good yarding of 1743 weaners were penned at FRANKTON last Thursday. Heifers drew a reasonable crowd and were sold outside and without weights. Better Hereford-Friesian, estimated at 120kg, eased slightly to $500-$540, though lighter lines held value at $410-$490. Buyers were limited in the bull section though agents with orders kept things ticking along. Most bulls traded at discounted levels. Angus-Friesian, 92-100kg, eased to $395$420 while Hereford-Friesian, 116-117kg, held at $575-$585. Those 92-100kg softened to $400-$480 for most. Friesian bulls, 126-136kg, held at $490-$510 and 93-107kg, $340$405. Read more in your LivestockEye.

KING COUNTRY Te Kuiti cattle and sheep sales • Top prime ewes reached $165-$175 • Two-year Angus steers, 506kg, made $3.04-$3.06/kg • Yearling Angus, 306kg, featured and made $3.43/kg • Yearling Simmental-cross steers, 373kg, fetched $3.10/kg • Yearling Simmental-cross heifers, 352-366kg, reached $2.92$2.98/ A good yarding of nearly 1700 sheep featured at TE KUITI last Wednesday and weaning was the catalyst for high ewe volume. Most were good types at $130-$150 and lighter types came in at $75-$90. Hoggets sold for $130-$170 and dry 2-tooth ewes $122-$135. Prime lambs made respectable values as good blackfaces reached $122-$126 and the balance $106-$120. In the store pens better lambs reached $89-$95 and medium $70-$80, while small types traded at $50-$60. Local support kept the cattle market steady and the 400 head yarding contained some good feature pens. Two-year beef-dairy and crossbred steers, 428-463kg, were consistent at $2.70-$2.83/kg, matched in price by Angus

heifers, 388kg, $2.78/kg. Hereford-Friesian and Friesiancross heifers varied as 356-425kg ranged from $2.68/kg to $2.85/kg. Two-year Friesian bulls, 466kg, made $2.68/ kg. Yearling Speckle Park steers were heavy at 413kg and sold for $2.83/kg with a second cut at 313kg and $2.85/ kg. Hereford-Friesian, 388kg, sold well at $2.97/kg and crossbred, $392kg, $2.85/kg.

BAY OF PLENTY Rangiuru cattle and sheep • Yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, 413-475kg, earned $2.74-$2.84/ kg • Yearling Charolais and Charolais-Hereford heifers, 212-340kg, made $2.97-$3.07/kg • New season lambs mainly traded at $105-$134 Nearly 900 cattle were yarded at RANGIURU last Tuesday. Just 70 were in the prime pens and 760kg Hereford-Friesian steers were the highlight at $2.92-$2.95/kg. The better 2-year dairy-beef steers earned $2.65-$2.75/kg before lesser pens typically fetched $2.39-$2.49/kg. The top heifers often made similar money and included 390-472kg HerefordFriesian that returned $2.59-$2.69/kg. Several pens of Hereford-Friesian cows with calves-at-foot attracted spirited bidding. They were split into pens based on the sex of their calves, and those with steers fetched $1480 per unit, while heifer calves were $1350. Read more in your LivestockEye.

POVERTY BAY Matawhero sheep • Top male store lambs firmed to $92-$104.50 • Light ewe lambs returned $70 • Heavy prime ewes made $160-$167 • Good prime mixed-sex and male hoggets reached $136-$145 Volume reduced to just over 1500 head at MATAWHERO last Friday, though the store lamb pens still featured annual draft consignments. The smaller yarding sold on a better market than the previous week, helped by light but forward pens of blackface male and ewe lambs that sold for $89.50$90. A small prime lamb yarding made $85-$117 and fresh 2-tooths varied from $90 to $122. Medium ewes returned $114-$129. Read more in your LivestockEye.

TARANAKI Taranaki cattle • Yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, 302-317kg, made $3.09-$3.10/ kg • Yearling Speckle Park steers, 326kg, earned $3.13/kg • Prime Charolais-cross and Hereford-Friesian steers, 588-655kg, were $2.81-$2.86/kg • Prime Hereford-Friesian heifers, 535-559kg, made $2.70-$2.71/kg. November finished on a busy note at TARANAKI last Wednesday with nearly 500 cattle penned. Half of the 2-year steers were 418-481kg Hereford-Friesian that traded for $2.87-$2.95/kg. Any remaining steers were dairy-beef breeds, 415-528kg, that fetched $2.64/kg to $2.83/kg. Yearling steers were predominantly dairy-beef and quite a few lines surpassed $3/kg. Heifers were harder going with the majority 262-280kg Hereford-Friesian that were $2.42$2.50/kg. Read more in your LivestockEye.

HAWKE’S BAY Stortford Lodge prime cattle and sheep • Top end very heavy ewes held at $167-$184.50 • Good to very good ewes eased to $122-$145.50 • Better mixed-sex lambs lifted to $164-$177 Ewe throughput swelled to just under 5100 last Monday at STORTFORD LODGE as weaning continued. The increased number did dampen the market for most and the balance of heavy to very heavy ewes softened to $146$157.50. Light-medium to medium eased to $103-$120, and the tail end made $80.50-$102.50. Most lambs held or firmed, and 18 very heavy mixed-sex strengthened to $205 though the remainder eased to $170-$185. The balance of heavy types held at $142-$156. 22 cattle were presented and seven Charolais-cross heifers, 574kg, held at $2.85/kg and

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Hereford-Friesian, 459kg, softened to $2.81/kg. Read more in your LivestockEye. Stortford Lodge store cattle and sheep • Good male lambs came back to $90-$113.50 • Light whiteface cryptorchid came back to $71-$89 • Two-year traditional steers, 445-525kg, held at $3.18/kg • Yearling traditional steers averaged 335kg and firmed to $3.39/kg • Yearling Charolais heifers, 278-335kg, matched steer value at $3.49-$3.66/kg Relentless rain added more fuel to the cattle market at STORTFORD LODGE last Wednesday, though did not impact the lamb section. 4600 lambs were offered and featured consignments of whiteface male lambs and blackface mixed-sex. Medium males came back to $90$101 and good mixed-sex, $104-$113. In contrast the cattle sale was strong. Two-year heifers traded at $2.81-$2.93/kg regardless of breed and Friesian bulls, 508-520kg, firmed to $2.97-$3.04/kg. Yearling exotic-cross steers, 296-311kg, sold well at $3.50-$3.55/kg and a consignment of autumn-born beef-dairy heifers, 169-213kg, traded at $500-$650. Read more in your LivestockEye.

WAIRARAPA Dannevirke and Pahiatua dairy-beef weaner fair • Most Friesian bulls sold for $430-$500 • Top beef-cross bulls returned $545-$645 Total calf tallies were almost identical to the previous fair at DANNEVIRKE last Thursday, as was the buying bench. One pen of autumn-born Friesian bulls made $580 and the top pen of spring bulls $510 while calves donated to IHC sold for $380. Smaller lines of beef-cross bulls returned $455-$525. Autumn-born beef-cross heifers made $660$720 and top spring-born $460-$500. The balance sold for $340-$450.

MANAWATU Feilding prime cattle and sheep • Prime Hereford bulls, 615kg, traded for $2.80/kg Even with 6000 ewes yarded at FEILDING last Monday there was only one heavy pen and it earned $184. Half of the entries were medium-good to good types that fetched $117-$159. Lambs were evenly split between heavy pens at $154-$169 and medium-good that were $126-$151. Just under 300 hoggets sold with the main pens $145-$153. The cattle pens were quieter after the previous week’s big sale. Beef heifers above 490kg earned $2.59-$2.68/kg. Cows were predominantly 466-675kg Friesian that traded for $1.80$1.88/kg. Read more in your LivestockEye. Feilding bull and dairy-beef weaner fair • Yearling Hereford-Friesian bulls, 280-310kg, were $2.90-$3.00/kg • Autumn-born exotic-cross bulls, 215-255kg, made $780-$900 • Weaner Hereford-Friesian bulls, 110-135kg, fetched $590-$625 • Weaner Friesian bulls averaged 115kg and $450 Only 140 older bulls were yarded at FEILDING last Thursday. A line of 430kg yearling Friesian bulls lifted on the week before to $2.75/kg while 270-280kg held at $2.85$3.05/kg. The 1600 calves mainly eased. Autumn-born beef-cross calves sold well with a consignment of 215-255kg Simmental-Friesian bulls consistently making $3.55-$3.65/ kg. On average weaner Friesian bulls came back $40; those 110-120kg were $430-$470 while 100-110kg mostly made $390-$420. The beef-cross bulls performed a little better and averaged 110kg and $545. Hereford-Friesian heifers, 100-125kg, made $480-$530. Read more in your LivestockEye. Feilding store • Tradiitonal 2-year steers, 500kg plus, eased to $3.00-$3.05/kg • Yearling beef steers, 320kg plus, were $3.10-$3.35/kg • Yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, 300kg plus, made $2.90-$3.05/ kg • Mixed-age Angus cows with calves-at-foot made $1720-$1960 • Store lambs average eased to $94.50

A packed yarding of steers and heifers eased across the board. Two vendors offered up 130 quality Angus cows with calves-at-foot. These were mainly 3 to 7-year olds, averaging $1850 per cow. Two-year steers came back 15-20c/kg. Heavy tradition steers were $3/kg or slighter stronger, with lighter cuts nearer to $3.20/kg. The HerefordFriesian steers were usually $2.70-$2.85/kg at all weights. Two-year heifers weakened to $2.40-$2.60/kg for dairycross breeds. Results were mixed on the yearling steers, but straight-beef lines centred on $3.20/kg, with the dairy-beef lines around $2.95/kg. A selection of 3300 store lamb came back another step, though weights were lower than most other weeks. Good lambs made $110-$125, with the midrange at $90-$105. Lighter lambs were $60-$80. Read more in your LivestockEye. Rongotea cattle • Two-year Hereford-Friesian heifers, 425-455kg, earned $2.49$2.54/kg • Yearling Friesian bulls, 251-285kg, returned $2.42/kg to $2.63/kg • Yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, 205-386kg, traded from $2.62/ kg to $3.20/kg • Autumn-born weaner Murray Grey-cross steers, 275-380kg, sold well at $720-$1040 • Autumn-born weaner Hereford-Friesian heifers, 152-230kg, were consistent at $515-$550 A wet day did not deter buyers or vendors at RONGOTEA last Wednesday with full pens and a brimming rostrum, New Zealand Farmers Livestock agent Darryl Harwood reported. Two-year Angus-cross steers returned $2.60/ kg and Hereford-Friesian bulls, 500kg, $2.68/kg. Anguscross heifers, 505-538kg, managed $2.46-$2.57/kg. Yearling Speckle Park-cross steers, 302-370kg, earned $2.78/kg with exotic heifers, 367-370kg, at $2.43-$2.46/kg. Yearling Hereford-Friesian heifers ranged in weight and price as 174-403kg traded from $2.28/kg to $2.95/kg. Weaner Hereford-Friesian steers, 112-175kg, made $410-$540 and heifers of the same breed, 105-148kg, $410-$470. Weaner Friesian bulls, 105-180kg, fetched $390-$510.

CANTERBURY Canterbury Park prime cattle and all sheep • Angus steers, 515-665kg, earned $2.74-$2.81/kg • Angus heifers, 525-595kg, made $2.68-$2.71/kg • Charolais and Charolais-Hereford cows, 463-855kg, fetched $2.09-$2.15/kg • 500 store lambs from one vendor earned $64-$104. The top price overall was $114 A high volume of prime cattle was presented at CANTERBURY PARK last Tuesday. Most were steers and 45% of their entries weighed over 600kg. The better end was 550kg plus and traded for $2.70-$2.80/kg while lighter pens were $2.58-$2.68/kg. Heavy heifers matched the steers and included Hereford-Friesian, 467-720kg, $2.57-$2.66/ kg. Throughput was up across the sheep section. The lion’s share of the ewes traded at $120-$175 with $177-$226 typical of the heaviest pens. Both new season lambs and hoggets in the prime pens generally earned $105-$170. Read more in your LivestockEye. Coalgate cattle and sheep • Heavy prime steers made $2.59-$2.69/kg and 673kg Limousin stretched to $2.76/kg • Prime heifers over 500kg fetched $2.56-$2.66/kg • Yearling Charolais-cross steers and heifers, 258kg, earned $3.10/ kg • Yearling Devon-cross steers, 394kg, fetched $2.72/kg It was a busy day in the sheep pens at COALGATE last Thursday. Store lambs numbered 2200 and had a good following as the top pen reached $118 and three-quarters of the tally $80-$107. Lighter pens made $52-$79. Ewe numbers doubled to 3800 and top lines made $180-$218 and the majority $100-$139. Prime lambs were generally $110-$180. Hereford-Friesian was the main breed amongst the yearling steers and 362-375kg earned $2.64-$2.74/kg while 324-328kg made $2.99-$3.06/kg. A good number of

Angus heifers, 203-221kg, traded at $2.96-$3.03/kg. Most of the balance were Hereford-Friesian over 300kg that ranged from $2.42/kg to $2.59/kg. Read more in your LivestockEye.

SOUTH-CANTERBURY Temuka prime and boner cattle and all sheep • Dairy-beef steers over 450kg ranged from $2.50/kg to $2.65/kg • Charolais heifers, 586kg, earned $2.65/kg • Murray Grey heifers, 502-510kg, fetched $2.55-$2.62/kg • Murray Grey bulls, 732kg, achieved $2.76/kg Plenty of cattle came out of the woodwork last Monday for the biggest prime yarding at TEMUKA since September. High yielding traditional and Charolais-cross steers sold to keen interest and earned $2.60-$2.70/kg with heavy heifers $2.50-$2.60/kg. Over 50 Friesian bulls, 466-685kg, sold well at $2.58$2.67/kg. Boner cows, 513-694kg, traded in the $1.86-$1.96/ kg range. Over 250 ewes earned $200-$270 while medium to heavy pens were $140-$197. The top new season prime lambs earned $194 with most other lines $120-$179. Store lambs also sold well with most $66-$98. Read more in your LivestockEye. Temuka weaned calf sale • Autumn-born Hereford-Friesian steers and heifers, 258kg, earned $545-$585 • Yearling Speckle Park-Friesian steers, 92-109kg, fetched $420$510 • Yearling Angus-cross steers, 205kg, managed $490 • Yearling Angus-cross heifers, 191-211kg, made $465-$475 Buyers had the opportunity to purchase good numbers of weaned calves at TEMUKA last Thursday. Nearly 1900 calves attended but prices dropped. Most dairy-beef steers were priced at $370-$440 and heifers $290-$420. In the bull pens Fleckvieh, 131-133kg, were some of the highest priced at $435-$450. They were only joined at this level by a few Speckle Park and Hereford-Friesian with prices of $330-$430 typical for most lines of dairy-beef. Nearly 700 Friesian bulls ranged from $160 to $435. Read more in your LivestockEye.

OTAGO Balclutha sale • Prime lambs made $120-$145 • Heavy hoggets fetched $140-$170 The first decent yarding of store lambs featured at BALCLUTHA last Wednesday as 300 head sold for $70-$80. Medium hoggets made $120 and light, $80. Heavy ewes traded at $120-$160, medium $110-$130 and light $80-$100.

SOUTHLAND Lorneville cattle and sheep • Spring lambs traded at $109-$120 • Heavy ewes earned $178-$210, medium $130-$152 and light $70-$122 • Prime steers above 500kg returned $2.30/kg to $2.55/kg • Yearling Hereford-cross bulls, 326-356kg, managed $2.44-$2.54/ kg A reasonable yarding of cattle sold to solid demand at LORNEVILLE last Tuesday with quality types chased. Prime heifers, 460kg, returned $2.40/kg and 600-700kg bulls earned $2.20/kg to $2.44/kg. In the store section 2-year Friesian steers, 418kg upwards, traded at $2.35-$2.44/kg. Yearling Hereford-cross heifers, 335-376kg, fetched $2.42$2.43/kg. Moderate sheep numbers included hoggets with lambs-at-foot which fetched $75-$90 all-counted, and ewes with lambs-at-foot, $90-$100 all-counted. Charlton sheep Prime sheep were the only section presented to buyers at CHARLTON last Thursday, but ewe volume was high. Prices eased and top ewes reached $130, medium $130-$140 and light, $80-$100. Rams sold for $60. The top prime lambs also achieved $170 and medium, $140-$150.

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Strong presence of repeat buyers Suz Bremner suz.bremner@globalhq.co.nz

NOTHER week of on-farm sheep sales covered a much broader area of the South Island, spreading from Marlborough down to South Canterbury. The common theme throughout the sales was the strong presence of repeat buyers and those from Southland featured on the books on a regular basis. The biggest sales kicked off the week at Glenelg, Totara Valley and The Brothers Station, Pleasant Point, where close to 6700 lambs and 1900 ewes sold in total. PGG Wrightson area manager Pete Barnes says forward store and prime lambs sold freely at the Marlborough sales, though longerterm types did not meet the same demand. Buyers largely hailed from Nelson and local areas, while Southland buyers dominated the sales further south. A point of difference at JG & DA Crawford’s sale was 2000 Merino and halfbred hoggets, while vendors of the Sinai on-farm were already into their second round of sales. Results: Glenelg Partnership, RA & PH Giles, Totara Valley – 2030 Suftex and Suffolk-cross lambs, 1566 Romney-Texel lambs, 742 Romney-cross ewes. Top Suftex male lambs $145, medium $98$105, small $80. Top Suftex ewe lambs $142, medium $91-$101, small $76. Top Romney-Texel male lambs $111, medium $82-$90, small $79. Top Romney-Texel ewe lambs $116, medium $78-$102. Ewes $116-$188.

STRONG START: The biggest sales kicked off the week at Glenelg (pictured), Totara Valley and The Brothers Station.

The Brothers Station, Pleasant Point – 2720 Suffolk mixed-sex lambs, 340 Romney cryptorchid lambs, 1150 ewes. Top Suffolk mixed-sex $128, medium $90$114, small $60-$80. Romney cryptorchid $102-$118. Ewes $119-$172. Craiglochart, Richard and Anna Laugeson, Waihopai Valley – 2400 Suftex mixed-sex and Grobulk-Poltex lambs. Top Suftex mixed-sex $119, medium $93. Top Grobulk-Poltex rams $117, medium $92. Grobulk-Poltex ewe lambs $96-$97, other store types $50-$72. Sale average $76.20. Summerlands Station, Rudd Family – 960 Suftex mixed-sex and Corriedale wether lambs. Top Suftex mixed-sex $120, medium $101. Top Corriedale wether lambs $100, medium $86, small $70. Sale average $86.60. Leefield Station, Waihopai Valley

– 1140 Romney wethers and Suftex mixed-sex lambs. Top Suftex mixed-sex $132, small $81. Top Romney wethers $126, medium $94, small $77. Sale average $101.50. JG & DA Crawford, Oxford – 2000 Merino and halfbred hoggets, 1200 down-cross lambs, 900 crossbred ewes. Merino and halfbred hoggets $96-$167. Prime down-cross lambs $144-$170, store $60-$85. Crossbred ewes $106-$164. Sinai, Oxford – 2030 Dorset Down, Southdown and Romneycross mixed-sex lambs, 220 Merino-cross lambs, 1340 crossbred ewes, 355 Merino ewes. Top prime lambs $166, remainder $72-$133. Merino-cross lambs $219, Merino hoggets $114-$120. Top Dorset-down ewes $234, crossbred ewes $116-$156, Merino ewes $89-$110.

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On-farm cattle sales growing in popularity THE on-farm sale scene is not only reserved for sheep, as they also grow in popularity for South Island cattle breeders and farmers. Recent sales have been well-supported as buyers appreciate being able to purchase high volumes of good quality stock in ‘clean’ lines. Seven-hundred yearling Friesian bulls sold at the third annual Muddy Creek Pastoral, Lauder-Omakau State Highway, and it met expectations, Rural Livestock agent in charge Johnny Girvan reports. “The sale was delayed by three weeks to suit more buyers, who came from West Otago to Canterbury, though there was no North Island interest,” he said. “All bulls were purchased as 100kg calves from pure Holstein Friesian cows and that showed through in their growth potential.” All were good, clean types and at 320-395kg, sold for $2.50-$2.65/kg. First-time on-farm sale hosts was Argyle Station in Waikaia, an Angus cattle stud that offered up quality home-bred yearling Angus steers. Rural Livestock’s Paul Mavor says it was a bit of an open day as well, and the vendors were keen to do it again. The steers sold in five lines, varying in weights from 300-410kg. They achieved $950-$1220 with the heavier lines at $3.00/kg and lighter, $3.15/ kg. Around 150 travelled to the North Island and the balance headed to Southland. The week finished at the Fernvale Genetics sale, hosted by the Brenssell family in West Otago. In its fifth year, this sale was also delayed a few weeks to fit better with the late spring and featured 26 two-year Angus steers and 400 yearling steers and heifers. PGG Wrightson regional livestock manager John Duffy reports the sale was a great success. “The cattle looked like a picture and while they were not sold over scales, the top yearling steers were farm-weighed at 400kg and heifers 380kg,” he said. “The cattle were a credit to the vendors, especially considering the trying spring. Their breeding is top notch too, out of Angus bulls from Kakahu Stud and Hereford from Limehills Stud. “Repeat buyers who came from Otago and Southland though, did meet some new competition.” The pen of two-year steers sold for $1430, and the top pen of Angus-Hereford yearling steers made $1265. The top Angus reached $1220 and the balance of the yearling steers made $1020$1130. Top heifers were Hereford-Angus as straight Angus were kept as replacements. These were a two-way option and the two lines put up made $1030-$1130, while two smaller-type lines made $880-$890. suz.bremner@globalhq.co.nz

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

(Approximately 126 head yard size, depending on animal size) FARMQUIP

Concrete Area Animal Capacity Full Yard=300m2 126 Head @ 1.8m2 Work Area=100m2 176 Head @ 1.4m2

CATTLEYARD SYSTEMS

DRAWN

Sam R SHEET SIZE

DATE

29/08/19

SCALE

PLAN No.

FH-126-L-STD

SHEET NO.

1:100 1 OF 1

Large Lockbox

2m Round Hayfeeder

Rechargeable Sheep Shearing Kit

RRP $

399.00

595.00

+GST

479.00

+GST

Farmhand 150 Head Yard • • • • •

7-rail multi-purpose for cattle and sheep Farmhand walkthrough headbail Farmhand sliding gate Hot dipped galvanised Kit set delivered to main depot 5

(Approximately 150 head yard size, depending on animal size)

21 12

INCLUDES FARMHAND CRUSH

22,995.00 (FH150) +GST

Add loading ramp for $3,195.00 + GST (Plus freight) THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS PROPRIETARY TO FARMQUIP AND SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART OR USED FOR ANY DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE EXCEPT WHEN SUCH USER POSSESSES DIRECT WRITTEN AUTHORISATION FROM FARMQUIP.

Colour Code BLUE ---------- 1800 GREEN -------- 2100

Concrete Area Full Yard=??m2 Work Area=??m2

Animal Capacity 150 Head @ 1.8m2 210 Head @ 1.4m2

FARMQUIP CATTLEYARD SYSTEMS

DRAWN

Sam R SHEET SIZE

DATE

27/02/19

SCALE

PLAN No.

FH-150-L-STD

SHEET NO.

1:100 1 OF 1

.00 .00 995 349 799 Auger Bullmax Earth max Post Driver Bullmax Grease Gun Bullmax Earth Auger BMPD-65-2

BMGG-18V-1.3

One man earth auger or Y Posts, Earth Pegs, 18V portable Grease Gun Bullmax Generator ard Posts, Ground Pegs with Spare Battery

Kohler 4-Stroke Petrol

Bullmax Auger th r a E x Augers a ger ullm

arth au e n • Powerful a m Two

2-stroke engine • Commercial quality • Heavy duty gearbox

95 .00

349

BMPD-65-2

max Generator

er 4-Stroke Petrol

Two man earth auger Bullmax Compressor

Bullmax

Portable electric 320 FAD

Bullmax Post Driver

Bullmax Petrol Compressor

• 12kg weight • Powerful 40CC 4-stroke engine • New 65 x 35 Honda motor

• 5.5HP USA Kohler petrol engine • 20 CFM • Tank capacity 91 litres

Portable pe

.00 799 .00 899 $ .00 2195 Bullmax 795 Compressor Bullmax Compressor 1,595 Portable electric 320 FAD Portable petrol 385 FAD BMEA-52-2

BMGG-18V-1.3

BMEA-68-1

+GST

BMG-3000

BMC-E-320

Bullmax Electric Compressor

89$ 9

.00

• 3.0 HP commercial electric • 15.9 CFM • Tank capacity – 91 litres

8-1

BMEA-6

1 Man Earth Auger

r .00 o s s e r 799 mp o C x a m trol 385 FAD $ .00 $ .00 e pe $ .00 849 Farmhand Vetless Cattle Crush 1695 Farmhand Vet Crush 1295 95 mhand 25 Head Yard1,595 ar

+GST

2 Man Earth Auger

+GST

BMC-E-320

BMG-3000

Stockman Headbail

+GST

Stockman Sliding Race Gate

Stockman Anti Backing Ratchets

BMC-P-385

Stockman Yard Crush Gates

Headbail • Includes mounting brackets • Timber or steel Stockman Sliding Gate Stockman Farmhand Headbail Farmhand Headbail Post to post • Included backing pole Walkthrough Swingbail - Post to rail - Rail to rail

Pe Farmhand 12mtr Hor-se P-385 BMC

3,295.00

+GST

DRAWN

M. Z

DATE

31-05-16

SCALE

FH - 32 R

SHEET NO.

895.00

+GST

495.00

Stockman Stockman Stockman Loading Slam Farmhand Yard Panels HD Farmhand Cattle Yard Farmhand - Bundle of 10 Loading Ramp Latches Ramp Gates Cattle Yard Gates ls Farmhand Loading

1 OF 1

Yard Pane 0

• With 1.5m flat top landing and handrail

• With catwalk

Ramp

2100 / 2500 / 2700

• 97 x 42mm cattle rail

1,095.00

+GST

SHEET SIZE

N.T.S.

PER SIDE FRP Catwalk Grating • Sheet size 2405 x 915mm • 38mm thick, 38 x 38mm mesh

LIMITED STOCK

Farmhand Curved Force Tub

3,595.00

+GST

Farmhand Loading Ramp

6,995.00

+GST

295.00

+GST

329.00

BMEA-52-2

+GST PER SHEET

ShelterShed 3m x 3m Shelter for: Calves, horses, sheep, lambs, alpacas Storage for: Hay, farm implements, bikes and more!

3m ShelterShed No Gates

• Kitset, easy bolt together design, quick to install • Comes with steel colour cladding for roof and 3 sides • Heavy duty 50 x 50 RHS galvanised steel frame • Lower walls clad with 18mm plywood insert • 3000mm W x 3000mm D x 2200mm H

2,995.00

(FHS400)

3,995.00

(FHS401)

+GST

ShelterShed Front Gate & Side Panel

+GST

ShelterShed 4x Panels & 1x Gate

4,995.00

+GST

ShelterShed 4m x 4m

ALL PRICES EXCLUDE FREIGHT 4m ShelterShed

4,995.00

+GST EXCL FREIGHT

• Ideal for horses • Heavy duty 50 x 50 RHS galvanised frame • Easybolt together design • quick to install • Comes with steel cladding for roof and three sides

Farmhand Round Horse Pens

W E N PRODUCT

Farmhand Round Horse Pens • 12, 15, 18 & 20 meter round pens • Kitset easy pin together system • 7 rail

12m

5,295.00

+GST

• 12, 15, 18 & 20 meter round pens • 5 rail • Kitset easy pin together system

Optional ground spikes $15.00 each

12m

18m

3,990.00

+GST

Optional ground spikes $15.00 each

18m

4,990.00

+GST

6,995.00

+GST

Optional ground spikes $15.00 each

Farmhand Lifestyler

Rechargeable Horse Clippers

Horse Jump Wings

Farmhand Lifestyler Hay Feeder Hay Feeder

• Comes with 2 x 12V battery & 1 hour charger

• Pair of jump wings with cups

• Hangs on railed fence or gate

W E N PRODUCT $

429.00 +GST

$ PLUS FREIGHT

395.00 +GST

$ PLUS FREIGHT

69.00 +GST

PLUS FREIGHT

Daggers MateSheep Handler Daggers Mate Daggers Mate Sheep Handler Sheep Handler

Crutch and Weigh Combo Sheep Handler

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

• The best all round sheep handler in the market

PRICED FROM

10,995

.00 +GST Optional extras: Belly flap, Transport kit.

Auto Weigh Auto Weigh Handler Auto Sheep Weigh Sheep Handler Sheep Handler

Shee

• Fast and efficient weighing, drafting and dagging. • 3-way and 5-way drafting options • Made in New Zealand

PRICED FROM

19,995.00

+GST

*Scales sold separately. Optional extras: Ramp clamp, Belly flap, Transport kit.

17,995

.00 +GST

*Scales sold separately. Optional extras: Ramp clamp, Transport kit.

Sheep Weigh Crate/ Portable Sheep Ramp

Sheep Weigh Crate • Manual weighing and 3Yard way drafting Sheep Panel • Alloy, lightweight, transportable -Sheeted • Mounts on toSheep any existing loadbars Yard Panel

-Sheeted

1,995

.00

Portable Sheep +GST Loading Ramp

Woolaway Lift & Portable Sheep Swing Gates Loading Ramp

Sheep Yard Panel (Railed and Sheeted) Sheep Yard Panel

Portable Sheep Ramp Sheep Sheep Weigh Crate/ Weigh Scale Combo Farmhand Sheep Panel Weigh Scale Combo

Sheep• Race Gate pens Farmhand Sheep Panel Ideal docking -Railed and Sheeted • Railed - 3m W x 1m H • Available in 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, 3m Sheep Yard Panel Sheep Race • Quick, easy pinGate together yard Farmhand Sheep Panel • Heavy Duty 40x40mm RHS frame -Railed Sheeted panel for a variety of uses • Kitset easy pin and together system • Use for sheep/calves/goats

FROM

209

$Woolshed Lift.00 and Swing Gates+GST

179.00 EACH +GST

699.00

OR 4 $ SheepFOR Draft Module V-Sides

WoolshedSheep/ Lift and Farmhand Swing Gates Calf Ramp

Sheep Draft Module Woolshed Lift and Wool Fadge Holder +GST Adjustable Sides Gates Wool Fadge Holder WoolshedSwing Lift and Sheep

Sheep Draft Wool Fadge Swing Gates Draft Module Sheep Draft Module Sheep Adjustable Sides V-Sides V-Sides Module Holder • 3-way draft • 3110mm L x 600mm W

FROM

895.00

+GST

695.00

+GST

2,595.00

+GST

195.00

+GST

V-Sid

30 Head Sheep Yard

50 Head Sheep Yard

• Heavy duty steel, hot dip galvanised • Includes sheep draft module • Kitset delivered to main depot

• Includes adjustable sides draft module

4,995.00

+GST

5,995.00

Descrip on FARMHAND FULLY SHEETED SHEEP PANEL 1.5M FARMHAND HALF RAIL/SHEETED SHEEP PANEL 2.0M FARMHAND FULLY SHEETED SHEEP PANEL 2.0M FARMHAND HALF RAIL/SHEETED SHEEP PANEL 2.5M FARMHAND FULLY SHEETED SHEEP PANEL 2.5M FARMHAND SHEEP MESH GATE SLIDING FARMHAND SHEEP GATE STANDARD 2.0M FARMHAND SHEEP GATE STANDARD 2.5M FARMQUIP SHEEP DRAFT MODULE ADJUSTABLE-SIDES YARD PINS FARMHAND SHEEP YARD U-BOW Total

S S

S S S

Op onal Extras FARMQUIP SHEEP DRAFT MODULE V-SIDES FARMHAND GROUND SPIKES FARMHAND PERMANENT SHEEP YARD POST SHEEP RACE ANTI BACKING FLAP

+GST Total

Code FHSPS15 FHSPRS20 FHSPS20 FHSPRS25 FHSPS25 FHSGSLIDE FHSGSTD20 FHSGSTD25 NY003 FH07 FHSPU

Price Qty $ 229.00 2 $ 259.00 23 $ 299.00 3 $ 349.00 1 $ 359.00 2 $ 349.00 1 $ 439.00 3 $ 459.00 4 $ 3,595.00 1 $ 5.00 82 $ 109.00 1

NY004 FH013 FHSPOST FHSBF

$ 2,595.00 $ 15.00 $ 49.00 $ 79.00

$458.00 $5,957.00 $897.00 $349.00 $718.00 $349.00 $1,317.00 $1,836.00 $3,595.00 $410.00 $109.00 $15,995.00

RED ---------- 1500 BLUE ---------- 2000 GREEN ------ 2500 CYAN --------- 3000 S-SHEETED PANEL

SUMMIT BARRED GATE 3.66M 12FT |

PROFENCE TITE GRIP NETTING 8/90/30 OR 8/80/30 X 200M |

109.95

1004005, 1042041

SAVE FROM* $63.00

1020705

SAVE* $35.05

BIGGER ROLLS, LESS JOINS

359

.95

SUMMIT CHAINLINK GATE 4.27M 14FT |

1000317

SAVE* $35.00

99.95

FARMLANDS ADVERT

TORDON™ BRUSHKILLER XT 20L |

CRUCIAL® 15L |

1006974

1036788

SAVE* $64.65

SAVE* $20.28

554.35

228.22

BE IN TO WIN 1 OF 8 FISH HARVESTERS*

BLACK HAWK DOG FOOD 15KG AND 20KG BAGS |

1023288, 1023290, 1023292, 1023294, 1023302, 1023285, 1023611, 1023284, 1032568, 1023277

SAVE FROM* $15.00

149.99

FROM $

PROMAX WATER TANK 4000L |

1044727

SAVE* $239.00

1,150.00

AVAILABLE IN-STORE OR ORDER ONLINE

FAR_09679

= Earn Choices Points on this product. * Terms and Conditions apply. Prices include GST. Savings and Discounts based on normal retail price. While stocks last.

Prices valid from 1st – 31st December 2020

8 Piece Knife Set

11 Piece Knife Set

6 Piece Chef Set

• Ergonomic polpropylene antimicrobial handles • NSF certified

139.00

+GST

8” Meat Cleaver

169.00

.00 +GST EACH

Bone Dust Scraper $

.95

+GST EACH

18” 22”

59.00 $ 69.00 $

+GST

25”

79.00 $

+GST

8mm x 200mm

12mm x 300mm

• 4” and 5” size

.95

+GST EACH

23.00

29.00

39.00 +GST

+GST

Rural Mincer T12

Rural Mincer T22

• Make mince from home • Stainless steel body • 750W motor

• Make mince from home • Stainless steel body • 850W motor

495.00

795.00 +GST

+GST

Rural Sausage Filler 7L

Rural Meat Saw • Designed to give the home butcher a professional finish • Easy to clean • 3/4HP enclosed motor • 2 year warranty on parts

• Make sausages at home

Double Hanging Swivel Carcass Hook

+GST

89.00 +GST

• Stainless steel • 8mm x 200mm • *mm x 150mm

Stainless Steel

+GST EACH

89.00

Single Swivel Meat Hooks

9.95

Farmers Skinning Knife Set

• Skinning knife • Leather sheath • 6” steel

Meat Hanging Hooks

Meat Handling Hooks

119.00

+GST

Chainmail Butchers Glove

+GST

+ 12” Sharpening Steel

+GST EACH

• M / L / XL

99.00

12” Butcher Knife

Butcher Saw • Stainless frame

+GST

295.00

+GST

2,195.00

+GST

Some products may be unavailable due to delayed shipping routes because of Covid restrictions – we apologise for the inconvenience

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

Farmers Weekly NZ November 30 2020

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