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Water and people needed for horticulture to flourish

By Mike Chapman, chief executive, Horticulture New Zealand

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awke’s Bay is unique in New Zealand for growing fruit and vegetables for both export and domestic markets, as well as for processing. Horticulture plays a very significant role in Hawke’s Bay, and the economic activity generated results in positive social effects for the community, through employment, as well as through secondary industries such as Heinz Watties and McCains.

About 12,000 hectares of fruit production sits within Hawke’s Bay and nearly 9000 hectares of vegetable production.

Fruit includes apples, peaches, nectarines, kiwifruit, pears, plums, apricots and cherries. Vegetables include squash, peas, sweet corn, onions, potatoes, green beans, pumpkin, and asparagus. It is also one of New Zealand’s most important wine grape growing regions.

For horticulture to thrive, and to continue its significant contribution to this region and the New Zealand economy, it is important for both central and local government plans and policies to provide flexibility.

There are a couple of areas where that impacts Hawke’s Bay particularly, water allocation and access to people to work in horticulture, both on a seasonal basis and as permanent staff.

Our food growers need to be able adapt to cope with changes in water demand from factors such as climate change, the preferences of food consumers both

internationally and at home, growing conditions, and biosecurity issues.

On the water front, Horticulture New Zealand has opposed the application for a water conservation order (WCO) on the Lower Ngaruroro River and the Clive River.

the Environmental Protection Authority, and we believe the WCO is not the way to ensure healthy Hawke’s Bay rivers.

This impacts our economy and our food supply and a WCO is a blunt instrument that has been surpassed with better national and regional planning tools.

We have submitted evidence from nine experts to support our submission to

In 2017, Statistics New Zealand reported that the total GDP of the Hawke’s Bay

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region was $7.4 billion. Of that, the output of irrigated horticulture within the area defined by the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council as TANK (Tutaekuri, Ahuriri, Ngaruroro and Karamu- rivers) is 10.3% of Hawke’s Bay’s GDP. Plants need water to live and irrigation ensures consistent food supply at times when there is no rain. It is not a free-for-all, there are rules and allocations to ensure enough water to go around.

Growers understand the need to grow within environmental limits and have been working closely on planning with the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council for years.

In producing healthy food, it is imperative to demonstrate environmental values, as that is what consumers are demanding.

HortNZ’s view is that the WCO is outdated, has a narrow focus, creates uncertainty and complexity, and does not provide for the future growing and processing of healthy food. We believe the existing regional planning process can provide for the recreational and ecological values that the WCO applicants seek, but in a way that provides greater flexibility for other values, such as food supply and employment in the region.

This is an ongoing process and we will continue to push for the ability to irrigate the valuable fruit and vegetables grown in Hawke’s Bay, which is a known dry region.

Nelson’s fires and the dry conditions across the country have highlighted the need for water storage; for plants, animals and people. With many rivers

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at dangerously low levels, fruit and vegetable growers run the risk of having no water. Unlike animals, trees and vines cannot be moved to another area where water is more plentiful. If food producing plants die, it can take many years for a grower to get back into production. It is imperative there is sufficient water to keep plants growing and producing high quality, healthy food.

Many of the opponents of water storage and irrigation believe that excess water - according to NIWA that is 80% of the rainfall - should just flow out to sea. More preference is given to jet boating, than to the ability for us to grow food to feed New Zealand.

Advocates for sensible water storage for the benefit of all interested parties are seen as not having regard for the environment. The irony is, water storage can enable the environment to be protected, river flows to be maintained, and for healthy food to be grown. Unless there is a marked change in attitudes, we could face a food supply crisis.

The time for change is now, and it requires urban and rural New Zealand to unite to make good use of the 80% of our rainfall that we do not use.

For example, on 29 January 2019 it was a hot day all around New Zealand. On that one day, Auckland used 524 million litres of water. That 524 million litres is equivalent to the amount of water 10,500 hectares of horticultural land would have used for one day of irrigation. There are just 120,000 hectares of land growing fruit

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and vegetables in New Zealand and not all of that land is irrigated.

Land is only irrigated when water is needed.

Whereas, urban supply is consumed on a daily basis and the greatest user of water

is urban New Zealand. As our population grows, we will need much more water for urban New Zealand. So both urban and rural New Zealand have a common interest in making sure we undertake water storage for people and plants to live.

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We live in a sea of…….

By Camille Flack BVSc Veterinarian at Vet Services (Hawkes Bay) Ltd

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eptospirosis is a bacterial infection and an important zoonotic disease in New Zealand especially for people working with livestock, such as farmers, abattoir workers and veterinarians.

The bacteria colonises the kidney and genital tract of a maintenance host (cattle, pigs, rats, possums and hedgehogs are all implicated here) and is shed in the urine which is a major source of contamination and infection to accidental hosts (sheep, deer and other animals as well as humans) in which clinical disease can occur.

It is a major risk to human health and should be part of your farm health and safety programme. This article specifically refers to leptospirosis causing abortion in cattle: that’s dairy and beef cows!

L. hardjo-bovis and L. pomona are the two main causes of cattle abortion.

L. hardjo-bovis infected cattle may not show obvious clinical signs, sometimes they have a fever, or just appear unwell or have loss of appetite. Lactating cows may develop mastitis or a drop in production.

Abortion or stillbirths can result even six to 12 weeks after infection. It was estimated that about 10% of abortions in beef cattle may be caused by L. hardjo-

bovis or L. pomona. Chronic infection of the genital tract may result in infertility, abortion, stillbirths, and birth of weak calves. Most commonly cattle show no clinical signs but can create a carrier state in the kidneys associated with long term urinary shedding.

the environment can be maintained by constant shedding by infected animals.

To avoid abortion in your cattle ensure a complete vaccination programme is maintained. Vaccinate heifer replacements

early and continue with an annual booster at pregnancy testing time prior to the risk period. Contact your vet to discuss a vaccination programme for your herd and avoid costly abortions.

L. Pomona, like L. hardjo-bovis, can cause a fever and inappetence which may go unnoticed and can also cause abortion, still births and birth of weak calves. Abortion can occur after the 4th month of gestation during the acute stage or 6-12 weeks after infection. Most commonly, abortion occurs in the sixth or seventh month of gestation. Mastitis and a drop in production also occur. Mastitis due to leptospirosis does not respond to treatment and does not create an inflammatory reaction in the udder but does cause milk to resemble colostrum.

Calves can suffer greatly from L. pomona infection; they will have a high fever, depression, haemolytic anaemia, jaundice, pale mucous membranes, red water and may die within 3-5 days.

Leptospires can survive in wet soil and stagnant water and the likelihood of infection increases with heavy rainfall and flooding. Leptospires do not replicate outside of the host but their numbers in

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Supporting horticultural leaders of the future

By Chrys Ayley

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resident of the Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers Association Ben James takes pride in helping people find career pathways in the horticultural industry and he’s determined to positively influence perceptions of the industry.

Ben grew up on a pip fruit and stone fruit orchard owned and operated by his parents.

He admits it took him a while to find his niche in life, having tried both the navy and the construction industries but he’s happy he returned to his roots in 2010. He is keen to encourage other youngsters to consider a career in horticulture.

Chris Treneman and Graeme Hodges, members of the executive team of HBFA, launched the HB Young Orchardist group to form a strong network of young orchardists to develop leaders of the future.

The founders have stepped back and now oversee the group while a new committee has been appointed: Sam Elliot, Lisa Arnold, Anthony Taueki, Chad Harris, Jordan James and Josh Rowe. The club is both social and educational with events like field walks and discussions on growing techniques, crop protection, harvest management and marketing.

As a Hawke’s Bay Young grower of the Year winner in 2012 and 2013 Ben went on to win the national Young Fruit Grower of the Year and the Young Grower of the year 2013. “It was a fantastic experience and a huge catalyst for my career, the people, the networking and the knowledge,” he says.

While local attention is currently focused on seasonal labour shortages there’s also a demand for permanent staff, Ben says. “The industry is going gangbusters at the moment. There’s plenty of development and expansion going on it’s a reasonably flamboyant time for fruit and horticulture in Hawke’s Bay.

Keen to encourage and educate younger growers Ben along with

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Horticulture is quite a viable opportunity.” As production increases so too does the scope for careers.

It’s not just about picking apples-the industry employs accountants, legal teams and HR specialists, he says.

There’s plenty of work being done in schools at the moment to raise awareness about horticultural career options. The Havelock North schools currently have a pilot scheme in conjunction with New Zealand Apples & Pears to encourage youngsters, sow the seeds as it were.

Industry apprentice numbers are good with 132 students currently enrolled in level 4 horticulture study and 14 enrolled in horticultural diplomas with both the EIT and ITO. The Rockit Apple Puketapu sector orchard manager finds that balancing the two roles is challenging but managing change is exciting. Other HBFA initiatives involve reviewing communication exchange, especially with younger people and networking.

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Confidence and uncertainty

By George Tatham Beef + Lamb Farmer Director - Eastern North Island

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wo words can describe the outlook for sheep and beef farmers as we look ahead this year – confidence and uncertainty.

On the surface that assessment may seem counterintuitive, but there’s two parts to this story.

On the one hand, demand and supply fundamentals support prices for our beef and sheep meat remaining high.

Consumers in our export markets are increasingly recognising the benefits of New Zealand’s grass-fed red meat and as a more sustainable product than the grain-fed norm that they’re used to. It’s why Beef + Lamb New Zealand is launching our Taste Pure Nature country of origin brand in the United States in March - to make the most of this growing consumer trend that aligns perfectly to our farming systems.

On the supply side, last year farmers in both Australia and New Zealand took advantage of higher mutton prices. This season a slight reduction in supply is expected and should underpin the price staying high.

Factor in that the New Zealand dollar is forecast to continue easing this year, which will support our export

receipts so there’s reason to be bullish about our prospects – if you’ll excuse the pun.

On the flipside though, there are a number of uncertainties facing our sector that could turn into headwinds. Internationally there’s Brexit. The UK and EU have confirmed that in the event of a no deal Brexit they will split New Zealand’s quotas between them, resulting in worse access for our producers, and New Zealand is poised to fight this decision at the World Trade Organization.

A no deal Brexit means there is also potential for significant market disruption, with UK sheep farmers losing their tarifffree access to Europe and causing a glut of domestic supply in the UK, let alone any border issues that may occur.

Domestically, there is significant regulatory change on the immediate horizon. The Interim Climate Change Committee will report back to Government its recommendations regarding climate change, and the draft Zero Carbon Bill will be released.

We expect consultations to begin on proposed regulations on water quality and a National Statement on Biodiversity to be released.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand has been proactively advocating to government on these issues. So while there’s plenty to be confident about in 2019, we’ll be keeping a close eye on those issues that could put a dampener on things.

While Beef + Lamb New Zealand, with the Meat Industry Association, the New Zealand Meat Board, and the government, is preparing for any Brexit eventuality, a no deal Brexit would bring market and border disruption that is outside of our control.

Additionally, there are trade tensions created by the trade war between the US and China, and an outbreak of African Swine Fever in China that has ramifications for global meat trade.

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Supported growth for partners in industry

By Chrys Ayley

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hat started as a three year research project investigating the development needs of women in agriculture and the primary sector has blossomed into a national group achieving considerable success in a little over nine years.

Lindy Nelson, alongside Patron Mavis Mullins, founded the Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) in 2010 out of a desire to grow primary industries by unlocking the talent of rural women and developing skills they’ve gained in their businesses, careers, communities and families.

Eleven women attended the inaugural programme in the first year and growth has been exponential with 1000 women, and 100 men, receiving training this year.

AWDT is managed by a professional team based in Eketahuna and funded by strategic industry partners, programme partners and sponsors.

Lindy recently stepped down as Executive Director but continues as a trustee and programme director of the flagship Escalator programme. Lisa Sims took over the position as General Manager in mid-November.

“Our vision is that women are vital partners in world-leading New Zealand primary industries,” says Lisa. “We’re here to equip and support women to generate economic, social and environmental progress in the primary sector and rural communities. We empower women to create sustainable rural communities, a sustainable primary sector and to benefit individually and collectively.”

The trust researches, designs and delivers programmes that give women the tools, confidence and know-how to lead and contribute in new ways. “It’s not just about attending a programme and saying goodbye, there is support during and after. It’s about staying connected.”

“There are five programmes available and a couple more in the pipeline. We develop our programmes from scratch, based on our research and bring in extra resources as needed.” There’s a strong bank of experience internally and externally and 40 facilitators who deliver programmes nationwide.

Facilitators include graduates of AWDT such as Wendy Coup*, are also encouraged to contribute to the programmes.

“Quite a number of graduates who have brought their own professional

*Wendy Coup’s story can be found at www.awdt.org.nz/wendy-coup-her-story/?preview=true

background and expertise have been a huge part of developing our strong culture of supported growth.”

AWDT has also run custom designed programmes for specific industry groups such as Rural Women, Landcorp Farming Ltd and the Beef + Lamb NZ Farmer Council.

When women gain the right skills and confidence they really understand where they can add value. A number of Escalator graduates have gone on to serve in challenging governance and leadership roles in local government, regional development and environmental projects, Lisa says.

A number of outcomes are common to participants. “They gain the confidence to really sit at the table.” Many initially come along seeing themselves as “just a farmer’s wife” but in reality, they contribute so much more. “Our programmes instill confidence and the knowledge that women can and do add value. They gain the confidence to have conversations with their partners, and often take stress off the men. They feel that they can share that load.”

AWDT General Manager Lisa Sims

For more information about the trust and the programmes available see www.awdt. org.nz/ and take a look at their Facebook page.

Graduate of the Escalator programme Wendy Coup facilitating an AWDT programme.

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Hawke’s Bay farmers take optimistic view

By Jim Galloway, President Federated Farmers Hawke’s Bay

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armers in the Hawke’s Bay and indeed right up the East Coast of the North Island are feeling more positive about profitability and production over the next 12 months.

They’re among findings from the Federated Farmers January 2019 MidSeason Farm Confidence Survey. We commission leading agricultural market research company Research First to survey farmers twice a year (January and July) about their confidence regarding economic conditions, and to get a handle on their major concerns.

We had responses from nearly 1,500 farmers this time, 172 of them from Hawke’s Bay and the East Coast.

It has already been in the headlines that the survey found the lowest level of farmer confidence in the economy since July 2009, when we were just emerging from the Global Financial crisis. Just 5.1% of the farmer respondents around the nation expected general economic conditions would improve over the next 12 months, while 45.9% expected they would worsen. The level of pessimism is a fivefold increase on the July 2017 survey.

However, the North Island’s East Coast and Tasman/Marlborough/West Coast were the only two regions of seven

showing a rise in the perceptions of general economic conditions compared to the June 2018 survey.

In fact, when questioned about expectations for farm profitability for the 12 months ahead, Hawke’s Bay/East Coast was the only region in New Zealand where respondents showed a rise in confidence. Interestingly, meat and wool farmers were generally more optimistic on the economy, production and profitability than their dairy counterparts. They must be feeling buoyed by the current firm meat prices because there’s certainly no bounce in strong wool returns!

Only Auckland and Taranaki/Manawatu showed greater rises than our region in terms of expectations for farm spending in 2019. That’s good news for our local farm suppliers and the rural communities that depend so much on the fortunes of agriculture.

One note of pessimism was around the difficulty farmers have recruiting skilled and motivated staff, a marker that has been generally deteriorating since 2010. Only Canterbury farmers thought the hiring issue had improved in the last six months, though the situation in Auckland/Northland and Tasman/ Marlborough/West Coast appears to be worse than here.

Farmers are deeply concerned with the Taratahi agricultural training centre going into liquidation; this was a facility that lifted many young people’s agricultural career ambitions with a good mix of pastoral and skills support. And now the Government is pursuing a radical plan of merging all 16 polytechnics – including our Eastern Institute of Technology - into a single national institute and radically reforming industry training organisations. A six-week consultation period is underway, and Feds will be putting in a submission that emphasises that highlights the importance of keeping vocational training in the regions and that teaching farming should happen on farms, not on-line. Watch this space!

Talk of merging the ‘back office’ aspects of providing training, like handling student registrations, payrolls etc does make sense to us. But any financial gains from that should be directed into improving the links between industry and regional trainers and improving the standard of education provided overall.

The Feds January mid-season survey almost always finds farmers registering serious concern about drought – but not this time! Here in the Hawke’s Bay we’ve certainly enjoyed very favourable growing

conditions over December and January.

The land has been quickly drying off in February, but many farmers have been able to store away plenty of feed. Mind you, if we get an autumn drought, things could quickly get tricky.

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sector – and indeed many towns folk - as I write this. I’m talking about the Water Conservation Order for the Ngaruroro and Clive Rivers. We’re hugely concerned that this unnecessary and ill-thought out proposal, if appeals fail, will force the regional council into writing a complex regime that not only stops water takes during low flows, but also during high flows when there is plenty of water available. This will impact people who want to store water during times of plenty.

Effective water storage is going to be increasingly important to local economies around New Zealand, but especially on the east coasts of both islands, as the effects of climate change bite. We cannot afford to shoot ourselves in the foot right from the outset.

It can seem like Kiwi farmers have so many hurdles in front of us but a recent visit to the Hawke’s Bay by a study group with the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases and World Farming Organisation puts our issues into perspective. We have challenges for sure, but they are not as harsh and seemingly insurmountable as those faced in regions such as Africa.

The Global Research Alliance (GRA) is an alliance of 55 countries coming together to drive research and field trials on ways to reduce greenhouse gases, focusing only on emissions from soil, plants and animals. New Zealand is seen as an international leader in this space and co-chairs the GRA’s Livestock Research Group with Ireland.

As well as our well-regarded science

Delegates on the World Farming Organisation tour, including farmers from Africa and Indonesia, stop for lunch. Wairarapa Feds President William Beetham is third from the left.

research programmes, we’re investing in the work of the GRA, with the New Zealand government committing $45 million to its programmes in 2010, and recently announcing another $20 million out to June 2020 for research and development, and capability building.

My fellow provincial president William Beetham (Wairarapa) asked what

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Surely there was a similar international alliance with those industries working on this globally significant issue. He was met with silence. It seems no other sector is fronting the climate change challenge in an internationally coordinated effort except farmers.

New Zealand is a world leader in developing sustainable food production and we can help farmers in developing nations improve their systems.

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Hawke’s Bay has plenty to smile about

By ANZ Agriculture Economist Susan Kilsby

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he local tourism sector is experiencing one of the busiest summers on record; house prices lifted by 9.6 per cent in 2018, the Government’s Provincial Growth Fund will support workers and employment in the region, and red meat farms are in strong demand and bolstering the region’s land values.

But the real star of this story is New Zealand lamb.

International markets and fine weather have been favourable for the east coast region this season. A slightly weaker New Zealand dollar combined with strong overseas prices is underpinning lamb returns: prices in Europe are steady for premium lamb cuts, while strong demand from China for lower value cuts has lifted overall returns.

Lamb prices have run red-hot at the Stortford sales this year, with some buyers regularly going home empty handed due to the lack of supply.

Farmers who usually on sell their livestock for other farmers to fatten up

are now holding onto them to finish themselves.

This is slightly delaying farm incomes as farmers attempt to make the most of the additional pasture production.

But bigger lambs (nearly one kilogram heavier than last year) combined with high prices are tipped to boost farm incomes.

From a business perspective, this story goes beyond the farm gate.

Twenty-six per cent of New Zealand’s sheep stock is farmed on the east coast of the North Island and Hawke’s Bay has a thriving sheep-specific industry with local processing, plus a hunger for premium cuts of red meat and boutique butcheries supplying local restaurants.

It’s an industry that employs a lot of people and the spoils flow through to the local economy.

This additional income is welcome, but the good times bring challenges too.

Farmers are facing increasing operating costs as investment into environmental

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practises, such as fencing and planting waterways, puts pressure on cash flows. Labour costs are also on the rise and it is becoming increasingly difficult to find employees.

While farmers don’t rely on seasonal labour, the seasonal rise in meat processing is slightly later than normal this year, and is coinciding with the start of the apple picking season putting extra demand on seasonal labour and housing.

These challenges are being felt beyond Hawke’s Bay. A slowdown in immigration and a rise in the number of people leaving New Zealand means our population is growing at a slower rate than we’ve seen in recent years. This is putting pressure on the range of industries who rely on seasonal labour and requires an innovative approach to seasonal employment: collaboration.

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pple and kiwifruit production in Hawke’s Bay is booming, while forestry and bee keeping continue to grow. In order to support the region’s ever increasing economy and the high demand of skilled workers, EIT’s School of Primary Industries has developed an array of new innovative programmes.

The programmes are delivered over a large area, from Te Araroa, to Dannevirke and include its main campuses in Gisborne and Napier.

Nigel Udy, Head of School of Primary _ Industries, based in Gisborne/Tairawhiti and Paul Keats, Assistant Head of School, at the Hawkes’ Bay Campus in Taradale are excited about new opportunities. Both men bring a broad knowledge of horticulture, management as well as academic processes.

Nigel moved to EIT in 2016. Previously he had been working as a farm consultant in South Otago. For many years he was an agricultural tutor followed by academic leadership roles.

“At EIT, we have some very skilled staff with significant industry experience who are passionate about passing on their knowledge and skills,” says Mr Udy.

Paul Keats, on the other hand is a Hawke’s Bay local. He worked in orchards in Hawke’s Bay before taking up a role at the Ministry of Agriculture in Hastings and then the Wairarapa.

He then worked as a horticulture tutor and manager and later for the NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority) as a Senior Evaluator before he was appointed by EIT six months ago. “I’m enjoying the collaboration with the horticulture industry in Hawke’s Bay and helping to upskill their workforce,” says Paul.

Based on industry input, EIT is constantly widening its range of programmes. For the first time students can enrol into a Level 5 NZ Diploma in Horticulture (nursery production).

The NZ Diploma in Agribusiness Management, which is aimed at farm managers, share milkers and orchard managers is starting to gain more and more traction. Paul has registered a growing number of students enrolled in a trainee programme, which allows them to work full-time on orchards while gaining a Level 4 Certificate of Horticulture (fruit production).

The apiculture programme, which was launched last year, has turned out to be a big draw card.

The new NZ Certificate in Commercial Road Transport (heavy vehicle operator) was designed to meet a nationwide shortage of truck drivers while a hemp growing programme delivered in Ruatoria is teaching students everything they need to know about sustainable horticultural production.

A training programme was recently launched in Ruatoria with hopes of healing the whenua (land) through educating rangatahi. The programme, which is supported amongst others by the Department of Conservation, Nga Whenua Rahui and the Gisborne District Council, is for 16 to 24-year-olds who are not in education or employment. _ Moreover EIT Taira whiti is planning to start a new Macadamia Nut programme in September responding to the increase of nut production in the region.

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Positive summer for local rural property, likely to continue into autumn

By Tom O’Sullivan

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ith favourable weather contributing to excellent grass growth and crop yields, optimism is high. Market activity is following suit, albeit on a limited number of transactions, as is typical during summer, when most are too busy running the farm to focus on buying or selling land.

Aside from dairy, which Hawke’s Bay has limited exposure to, the horticulture, arable and sheep and beef sectors have been strong, recording high demand for rural property.

Several of the region’s sheep and beef farms have sold recently, with firm prices indicating the level of confidence.

Record prices for lamb and a strong, stable beef market, means this is likely to continue through an active autumn.

Tahuna, a 580 hectare predominantly flat Waipawa property was one of several noteworthy local farms offered for spring sale. It changed hands in early November, bought by a local farming family after a tender process that attracted solid competition.

Local purchasers are to the fore, and prepared to pay premium prices to secure land that will increase their holdings. Others are keen to upscale to larger blocks.

A handful of appealing farms will list for autumn sale. Timoti, a 260 hectare Waimarama breeding property wintering up to 2500 stock units, should be well received by an enthusiastic market.

What might hold back sheep and beef transactions is the sector’s strength.

With its positive fundamentals some farmers who might otherwise consider selling will be tempted to hold on and reap the cashflow rewards from the returns on offer. This may not be wise.

Those pondering retirement would be well advised to capitalise on the many willing buyers looking for quality farms.

Timing is everything.

Demand for Hawke’s Bay pipfruit and stonefruit property is outrunning supply and likely to remain unmet through autumn. Realistically priced orchards offered for sale should therefore sell well.

An 8.3 hectare Havelock North apple orchard recently sold for $1.25 million.

A 7.68 hectare Pakowhai property with a modern home and a peach, plum and nectarine orchard, selling by tender in late February, has drawn strong interest from potential purchasers seeking to live there while leasing out the orchard.

Several larger new orchard developments are in process, up to 30 hectares, including in Puketapu, Havelock North and Haumoana, scheduled to start producing in 2020.

One of the region’s highest value sales in recent years, a 9.86 canopy hectare Haumoana gold kiwifruit orchard, sold for $10 million in early February. This was the first time a kiwifruit holding outside the Bay of Plenty has topped the $1 million per canopy hectare benchmark, and compares well to premium value Te Puke orchards, which have sold recently at $1.2 million per canopy hectare.

With the market performing well, and buyers confident, now is a good time to sell in most sectors.

Tom O’Sullivan is East Coast North Island Sales Manager for PGG Wrightson Real Estate.

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“We’re a club that focuses on the social.”

By Chrys Ayley

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he second Tuesday of the month young people congregate at the Puketapu, a well-known local pub and restaurant, to enjoy a meal, socialise and plan their next activity or working bee.

The Eskview Young Farmers is enjoying something of a revival and last month 30 people attended the meeting.

Chairman Naida Marlow says that the former Chairman Alexander Holt made quite an impact in attracting new members and last year the club received a national Young Farmers award for Membership Growth.

While many members are in the agricultural or horticultural sector there are also participants who work in other professions such as nursing, local government, rural valuation and accountancy. Several members come from families involved with Young Farmers for generations, Naida says.

The Eskview Young Farmers committee back left: Marcus Hildreth, Josh Marr, Guy Sutton, Alexander Holt, Neil Reeves. Middle: Naida Marlow, Robbie Hill. Front Maddy Hall, Courtney Sanders.

Crutching fundraiser Febuary 2018.

transferred in from other clubs such as Massey and Rotorua.

competition, Naida says. She encourages them all to enter the district competitions as they are a great leaning experience and skill test. This year the regional finals are being held in Dannevirke on 13 April, and for the first time in 16 years the national finals are being held in Napier & Hastings on 5/6 July.

Kate Taylor who has just launched her book 50 Years Young: A History of the Young Farmer of the Year is a keen supporter and a former member. She actually met her husband Thomas when she joined Eskview Young Farmers.

Many say that they enjoy the social aspect and meeting a diverse range of new people and the food at the Puketapu. Giving back to the community and helping other clubs fundraise is another important aspect of their work. They are building a relationship with the Tikokino Young Farmers Club and are looking to share more fundraising efforts and social activities.

Naida, a vet nurse, joined to meet new people and several Young Farmers have

Working bees help boost the club’s funds and they can be found crutching,

chopping and stacking wood or carting hay. Inter-club competitions add variety with activities like debating, fencing and clay pigeon shooting. Last year several members posed for the East Coast Young Farmers calendar which is a cheeky but tasteful fundraising effort for a good cause.

A couple of annual highlights are the mechanical bull riding held in conjunction with the Puketapu Sports Club and their annual ball.

For many members the goal is to compete in the Young Farmer of the Year

See the Facebook page Eskview Young Farmers or contact Naida on 027 621 3932 for more details. Alternatively meet at the Puketapu on the second Tuesday of the month from 6.30pm.

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Global apple and pear breeding programme heats up

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ew, superior tasting apples and pears that can thrive in the planet’s increasingly warm climate will soon be available to fruit growers worldwide.

T&G Global (formerly Turners & Growers) has joined Plant & Food Research, the Institute of Agriculture and Food Research Technology (IRTA) and Fruit Futur as the exclusive partner for the commercialisation of exciting new apple and pear cultivars, developed in a world-class breeding programme, designed specifically to tackle challenges such as sunburn, colour and firmness associated with a warming global climate.

The Hot Climate Programme (HCP), one of the most exciting global breeding projects, was initiated in 2002 by Plant & Food Research and IRTA to address challenges that were being experienced

by Spanish growers, particularly those of the Catalan region, with traditional apple and pear varieties.

experience these issues as the global climate continued to change, and that varieties developed for these niche environments would be in increasing demand worldwide.

Several new varieties have been identified in the HCP with potential for commercialisation, and the programme partners – including grower group Fruit Futur, who began investing in the programme in 2003 – have selected T&G Global as their preferred partner for managing the commercialisation of the varieties worldwide.

T&G Global has had success in bringing world-leading varieties to international markets including award-winning JAZZ™ and Envy™ apples across Europe, US and Asia.

Growers have been challenged in hot seasons with increased sunburn, low colour, compromised fruit textures and higher incidence of storage disorders.

“As climate changes, growers worldwide face a huge challenge from sunburn and colour-development issues with their fruit, to increased pests and diseases which can influence fruit in the orchard and post-harvest,” says Sarah McCormack, Director of Category- Apples, from T&G Global.

It was recognised that other apple and pear growing regions would begin to

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Simon Curran

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