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EDITORIAL

A year worthy of celebration

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HIS past year will probably not be one remembered with fondness in the future.

It has been a year of disruption, polarisation and disinformation.

But even with all of the upheaval, we think it’s a year worthy of celebration.

They say adversity doesn’t build character, it reveals it.

This year we’ve discovered more about ourselves as we’ve navigated rough seas.

We’ve discovered the food we produce is valued by people around the world and that a global pandemic can’t dent that hunger or our ability to sate it.

We’ve found we can work together as a nation to keep our families and friends safe from covid-19.

This year has also revealed some flaws in the national character, there’s always something more to work on.

Our year-ending Land Champions edition celebrates the people who are working to build a better farming sector.

Each, in their own way, is using the skills and talents they have in the service of their communities.

Of course, skills and talent aren’t enough – the muse has to find you working – it takes hard graft and dedication to turn talent into something tangible.

Judged by those criteria, New Zealand’s primary industries have passed with flying colours.

We’ve turned challenges into opportunities and made the necessary pivots and redirections needed to flourish.

The world is changing very quickly and keeping up can seem to be a daunting prospect.

But the people within these pages show us that by focusing on the things you can control, by doing your bit no matter how big or small, we can do it.

It has been a privilege to report on NZ’s farming sector this year.

No doubt 2022 will throw up its own hurdles, but past experience gives us hope that we’ll be okay.

We’ll be there with you.

Bryan Gibson

THE TIME IS NOW: The Farmers Weekly editorial team reflects on why it’s a great time to be in the New Zealand primary sector.

10 reasons why NZ is the place to farm While 2021 presented more than its fair share of challenges, including a shipping crisis, devastating floods in Canterbury and chronic labour shortages, the editorial team at Farmers Weekly have given some thought to reasons why New Zealand remains a great place to farm.

1. THE third decade of Fonterra has ushered in dairy price stability and a redefined strategy, benefiting the whole dairy industry, anchoring the country’s export earnings.

After 20 years of trying, Fonterra has found a formula that works.

2. A new free trade agreement with the United Kingdom.

As a developed, wealthy nation with strong ties to NZ, it offers much potential to develop further trade links, including working to supply out-ofseason food products.

3. New emerging technology for methane control will reduce pastoral agriculture’s emissions, without compromising profitability.

This includes Lincoln University’s EcoPond effluent management system and Fonterra-DSM’s methane project, both poised on commercial reality.

4. Grass-fed and free-range are now part of the premium food lexicon.

Despite only recently being attributed to better quality red meat, they are an inherent part of the NZ farm system, now appreciated by consumers overseas.

5. Adaptation in action.

The primary sector has shown it can endure a global pandemic to continue growing, processing and exporting food.

6. People are eating natural foods again.

Covid destroyed tourism and wounded hospitality as people were forced to stay in their homes.

But it has reacquainted them with home-cooking and natural ingredients such as red meat, reflected in some of the best sheepmeat and beef prices in a generation.

7. An exciting range of new career opportunities beckon.

As NZ’s ability to develop new foods

from our land grows, so too do the career opportunities in associated sectors, including food technology, logistics, genetics and environment.

8. A wet spring-early summer has set most farms up well for good growth.

The opportunity to farm into summer without the fear of drought will be welcome down the east coast in particular.

9. NZ farmers are proving they can adapt and transition to the demands of consumers and regulators.

As a sector, farmers are positioning themselves to be global leaders in proving sustainable, profitable food production is possible.

10. The future looks bright.

The latest Situation and Outlook for the Primary Industries (SOPI) report signals record export earnings of $50.8 billion to June 2022, with very positive prospects into the following season.

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Hop breeder’s service rewarded Plant & Food New Zealand scientist Dr Ron Beatson was recently awarded the Morton Coutts Trophy at the Brewers Guild of NZ 2021 NZ Beer Awards in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the NZ hops industry. Colin Williscroft reports.

BEING awarded the Morton Coutts Trophy, which celebrates the New Zealand inventor who revolutionised the science of brewing through the continuous fermentation method, is not the only industry recognition Ron Beatson has received in recent years.

Last year he was honoured through the naming of NZ’s latest hop cultivar, Nectaron, which gets its name from combining ‘nectar of the gods’ with Beatson’s Christian name, acknowledging his almost four decades of service to the hop industry.

Hop growing has gone from strength to strength in NZ in recent years, with it now supporting a burgeoning export industry.

It’s a far cry from when Beatson first got involved.

Beatson, who has led the research and development of hop breeding and genetics at Plant & Food Research for 38 years, had his first taste of hop growing after doing a PhD in agronomy and crop science at North Carolina State University.

Bonded to return to NZ, he was asked to call into the United States’ Pacific Northwest on his way back, a region known for its hops.

Born and raised in the Motueka area he had been aware of hops from his childhood but it was in the Pacific Northwest where he began to learn more about hops.

It was the start of an illustrious career that has included being involved in the research, development and commercial release of 16 specialty hop

but Beatson says a lot have been imported into the country during the past 150 years, with those genetics used to improve the product and develop our own selections, which have adapted to the climate here.

One of the highlights of being a plant breeder is seeing the fruits of your labour, from the crosses through to the cultivars and then getting it successfully commercialised.

Ron Beatson NZ Plant & Food Research

EXPERT: Ron Beatson has spent most of his career as a scientist researching and breeding hops.

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cultivars that have put NZ on the world hops stage.

Beatson says in the 1970s and 80s hops were just a cottage industry in NZ, with the focus mainly on breeding hops for local beer consumers.

It’s grown dramatically in the past three or four years, having quadrupled in size, with corporates replacing mum and dad farmers.

He says one of the reasons behind that growth is the hop cultivars that have been produced.

“They’ve got unique flavours and they’re fetching good prices at the premium end of the craft brewing market, particularly in America but also in other countries like Australia, Japan and the UK,” Beatson said.

“We concentrated on cultivating hops with good flavour.

“We’re able to concentrate on the flavour and agronomics of the plant rather than diseases because we don’t have the major pests and diseases that affect other hop growing areas in the world.”

Beatson says most NZ hops have rich, fruity flavours.

“There’s one called Nelson Sauvin, which has been the backbone of the industry for the past couple of decades,” he said.

That hop, which he says has grapey-type aromas, got its name from sauvignon blanc, although it has other flavours as well.

The most recent NZ hop, released in 2020, is the aforementioned Nectaron, which is expected to be in great demand globally.

“It looks like Nectaron’s going to be a real hit with brewers,” he said.

Hops are not native to NZ,

Although the principles of hop breeding have remained the same, he says the science behind them has become much more technical.

“If you want to develop a new cultivar you’ve still got to do a cross of two parents, grow the seedling out and then do a selection amongst them, that part hasn’t really changed,” he said.

“But how you do it has, we’ve got a lot more mechanised with our evaluations now.”

The Motueka Research Centre where Beatson is based also has a small brewing plant.

“We use it as a selection tool and every week we test around 18 to 20 beers. They’re all different hop selections,” he said.

“It sounds like drinking beer – not a bad job to have – but it’s a bit more than that.”

Beatson says new cultivar releases are always very rewarding, with Nelson Sauvin and Nectaron two standouts for him.

“One of the highlights of being a plant breeder is seeing the fruits of your labour, from the crosses through to the cultivars and then getting it successfully commercialised.

“It’s a long process. It can take a

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good 10 years to release a cultivar,” he said.

“And even once it’s released the industry has to accept it.

“You can breed good selections but if the brewers don’t want them, they don’t have much of a future.”

One of the challenges the hop growing industry faces is expanding from its current base in the Nelson/Tasman region.

“The challenge is going to be finding locations that are ideally suited. It’s climatic,” he said.

“Hops don’t like wind so there are many areas of NZ that are not going to be suitable unless you’ve got good protection, like shelter belts.

“Another challenge is to make sure we keep developing.

“It’s a fashion business, hops; what might be popular this year might not be in five years.

“You’ve got to be prepared for that and make sure you’ve got good selection processes in place, good research objectives and make sure you can achieve them, having different flavours coming through.

“You’ve got to have good agronomics, that’s a big part of our programme, making sure the growers are happy.”

NZ only produces around 1% of the world’s hop crop and Beatson says there’s no point trying to compete with the big players.

“We have to make sure we’re not in the same space as the American and German producers, who produce about three-quarters of the world’s crop between them,” he said.

“We don’t want to be in their space in terms of developing hop cultivars that have got similar trends to what they have.

“We want to have something unique.

“How we get there is the big challenge. How do you do it and make sure you’ve got a different flavour?”

Beatson is about to retire but he’s confident there’s a bright future for hops research in NZ, which is good news for those of us who enjoy the fruits of those labours.

Cheers, Ron.

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Running for the head and heart North Canterbury sheep scanner Ben O’Carroll recently ran from Cheviot to Christchurch, in the process raising more than $25,000 for men’s mental health and suicide prevention.

Colin Williscroft reports.

BEN O’Carroll only took up running earlier this year and he had less than a month of training before he took on the 112.4km run between the Cheviot Trust Hotel in North Canterbury and The Carlton pub in Christchurch.

“I started running in April.

I had a bit of a time in my life where I had a few issues myself with mental health, so I got into it and sort of got obsessed with it,” O’Carroll said.

I enjoyed seeing the rewards out of it physically, with the fitness, and also mentally, being able to push myself and have something to strive for.”

O’Carroll, who has a sheep scanning business in North Canterbury, was doing a tailing run in Southland when he realised that Movember was rolling around for another year.

“I was just driving back to Gore one day, and I thought ‘Movember’s starting up, I better have a bit of a shave’ (so he could grow his moustache back) and then I thought ‘why don’t I do something else?’

“So, I started training then, but I had already been running weekly, doing two to three runs per week, just for general running purposes.

“But yeah, it was only a month’s training and there weren’t a lot of long runs. My sort of average run would be 10km per run.”

Ten days before the big event, he ran 50km for the first time “just to see about that distance stuff”.

It took O’Carroll 13 hours, 13 minutes and 43 seconds to run the 112.4km.

He had plenty of company on

the way, with people running with him for 10km or so before dropping off to be replaced by others.

“I didn’t even realise people were joining up, old rugby mates that I hadn’t played with for a few years, current players from the Glenmark/Cheviot team joined in, doing 10km stretches,” he said.

“My girlfriend, she joined me for a lot of it as well. I just thought she was going to be support crew in the truck for the whole day, so I was pretty happy to have her by my side.”

My support runners, and just knowing that I had a lot of people relying on me to finish, that’s what got me through.

Ben O’Carroll Farmer However the support, although welcome, provided a challenge of its own.

“I wasn’t really used to running with people. I’ve always trained solo and I quite enjoy running on my own, just because I can get in the zone and just focus on the task,” he said.

“With having people I felt obliged to chat, so I spent most of the day talking and running.

“Near the end there I sort of had

to say to people ‘aw, look, I’m just going to be quiet now and just run’ because it gets pretty bloody hard after a long time.”

O’Carroll maintained a steady 6-minute 15-second per kilometre pace early on, which just naturally slowed over time.

“Then post-80km, the pace sort of dropped back a bit more, just from fatigue I guess, and pain, I was in a lot of pain,” he said.

There were occasions around the 100km mark, when he knew there was only just over 10km left, that he wondered whether he could keep going.

“I had a big spew at one point and there were a couple of times I thought I’d have to give up,” he said.

“But I told myself there was no way I was going to not do it.

“I just had to walk for a couple of minutes here and there and then get back running again.

“My support runners, and just knowing that I had a lot of people relying on me to finish, that’s what got me through.”

O’Carroll says surprisingly he did not feel too bad after finishing the run, although he was a bit stiff the following morning.

“I had a few blisters on my feet but I’ve sort of come right now,” he said when talking to Farmers Weekly about 10 days later.

“I’ve been tailing and drenching all week, so back in the swing of things.”

When he first decided to use the run as a fundraiser O’Carroll targeted $5000, so to raise five times that amount was completely unexpected.

PERSONAL: North Canterbury sheep scanner Ben O’Carroll says men’s mental health is a subject close to his heart, having dealt with his own issues in the past, as well as having friends and family members suffer.

“I’m blown away by it, it’s pretty awesome,” he said.

He says men’s mental health is a subject close to his heart, having dealt with his own issues in the past, as well as having friends and family members suffer.

“I know there’s fellas out there who are struggling but who don’t like to talk about it, so I thought if someone like myself was to open up and do something for the cause, then it might create some awareness and get people talking,” he said.

“Obviously we’ve raised some money as well, which is cool.

“I’ve noticed a change already, people have messaged in and rang up and said thanks very much for opening up, they’ve told me that

they’ve struggled through times and often found it hard to talk about.”

As for the future, O’Carroll and George Black, a friend who was one of his support runners and who himself ran 100km in gumboots earlier this year to raise money for the North Canterbury Rural Support Trust, are planning a fundraising run next year.

“We’re thinking we’re going to go bigger and do 100 miles (160.9km),” he said.

“We’ll try and get a few other fellas involved, maybe some people from the North Island as well so we can get a bit of traction up there, and maybe pick a couple of different charities.”

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Farmers deserve plenty of credit Andrew Morrison IT HAS been another challenging year with the ongoing impacts resulting from covid-19, alongside the march of regulatory change, but sometimes it is important to take a deep breath and look at the positives.

Following the economic reforms of the 1980s, no sector has seen greater productivity growth than the sheep and beef industry. The past decade has been the most profitable in 60 years. That speaks volumes about how good we are as a sector at adapting to and embracing change and creating positives from it. Farmers deserve great credit for this remarkable achievement.

When it comes to considering the changes we all face around reporting, climate and water, we need to take the Government out of the equation and consider it through a different lens – that we all produce food for customers across the world.

We are still, for now at least, in a phase where access to capital has never been cheaper, providing opportunities for business growth and reprovisioning. The value of farm properties has soared. Any farmers considering leaving the industry may find themselves achieving some record prices – but I very much hope people don’t, because there are many good reasons to stay.

With the world population increasing and the land available to grow food reducing, healthy

sustainable food production is more highly-valued than ever before and every indication is that this will continue.

Despite the supply chain challenges created by covid-19, global demand for protein has never been greater and that is reflected in strong prices.

Processors have done an outstanding job managing risk around covid-19 in plants, while also going above and beyond to meet farmers’ processing needs and keep our global markets supplied in the face of logistics challenges.

New Zealand is also on course to eliminate Mycoplasma bovis through a partnership with Beef + Lamb NZ (B+LNZ), DairyNZ and the Ministry for Primary Industries.

Change is never easy but as an industry we are good at this.

When it comes to considering the changes we all face around reporting, climate and water, we need to take the Government out of the equation and consider it through a different lens – that we all produce food for customers across the world. We must prove we have the ‘cleanest kitchen’ in the world and be able to validate this.

No farmer should ever feel they will be left to address change alone – B+LNZ is there for farmers, we have farmers’ backs. We showed that when alongside other rural groups we worked with the Government to amend their winter grazing and freshwater rules.

We are investing heavily in farm planning and extension models and developing new ways to support farmers.

We have been investing in research into methane reduction solutions since 2003. This year, we launched our greenhouse gas (GHG) calculator and action plan, a free tool designed to help farmers measure on-farm GHG emissions and sequestration.

LOOKING AHEAD: B+LNZ chair Andrew Morrison reflects on the year that was, its successes and challenges, and what the year ahead may bring.

In partnership with farmers and meat processors, we are rolling out the Taste Pure Nature origin brand, which underpins exporters’ marketing programmes and enhances the positioning of NZ red meat.

We continue to drive genetic gains – the Informing NZ Beef (INZB) genetics programme, a seven-year partnership between B+LNZ and government, aims to boost the sector’s profits by $460 million over the next 25 years.

It’s creating an across-breed Beef Progeny Test to help our sector meet the growing demand for high-quality food produced, with a lower environmental footprint.

We’re on a mission to give breeders and farmers the tools to produce great tasting beef, backed by a strong environmental story, while at the same time improving production efficiency.

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Partnership is focused on future-proofing the profitability, sustainability and wellbeing of New Zealand’s hill country farmers. It has a strong emphasis on forages and providing decision-making tools to help farmers select the best forage option for different land management units.

These include a simple model to help farmers forecast potential yields of lucerne for their properties, a national database of pasture growth data and legume production data to help farmers assess the difference in productivity they could achieve by replacing resident pasture with improved pasture.

We will continue to work hard to ensure that the rules and regulations are outcome-based not input-based, science-based, practical and flexible to suit different farming systems and impacts, and cost-effective for

farmers to implement.

This guides our advocacy on behalf of farmers – we push for science-based practical solutions that will achieve the outcomes that all New Zealanders, including farmers, want. But we won’t hesitate to stand up to the Government on issues and hold them to account.

There are some significant things that we need to achieve in 2022, which will be challenging.

These include getting limits on carbon forestry offsets in the ETS and coming up with an alternative pricing framework for agriculture emissions to the ETS. It’s going to be another big year, but I am optimistic about the opportunities for our sector, particularly if we get these right.

As 2021 draws to a close, I wish all of you a safe and happy festive season and hope everyone gets the opportunity for some rest and relaxation.

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Helping to make science useful When Trish Fraser arrived in New Zealand from Scotland to study, she had no idea she would still be here more than 30 years later. During that time, she has made a valuable contribution to the rural community as a soil scientist. Colin Williscroft reports.

PLANT & Food Research soil scientist Trish Fraser likes to take a practical approach to communicating science to farmers, believing that’s the most effective way of getting her message across.

Fraser, the 2020 Rural Woman of Influence award winner, has attended plenty of field days over the years and she believes the practical approach is appreciated by farmers.

“Farmers are kinesthetic learners and as such like to be able to see and touch things, so I try to have demonstrations that after you’ve seen it, hopefully you’ll remember it,” Fraser said.

“I try to think outside the square to make what I’m talking about memorable.”

An example Fraser gives is putting columns of different soil types into transparent tubes and then pouring water through them to show the effects of different management practices on the physical structure of soil.

She says the best compliment she got was when a farmer approached her after seeing one of her demonstrations and told her that although he had not come along wanting to learn about that, he certainly wouldn’t forget it.

“NZ farmers really do pick things up, but they need to see a good reason to change,” she said.

“They need to see the benefits and they want to understand the reasons why.

“If they can appreciate the issues, then the changes will be rapid.”

Fraser tries not to think of herself as a trailblazer for women but says in retrospect, she realises

HANDS-ON: When it comes to demonstrating science to those who could benefit from it, Trish Fraser likes to get out in the field.

she has served, despite some eyebrows being raised early on in her career.

“When I first started as a soil scientist about 30 years ago, the rural community was dominated by men,” she said.

“I knew I had to prove myself through the quality of my work. I attended quite a few field days to share my research with farmers on Trish Fraser how to improve soil health and I Scientist was often the only woman there.

“Gradually they began to value and respect me for the work I did.”

She says there are a lot more her passion and interest has had women involved today, with an impact on the communities plenty more students coming through.

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If it doesn’t have a practical end-use, I find it much less appealing. I want to get information out there so farmers can use it.

After four years at Aberdeen, Fraser finished a bachelor of science degree with joint honours in plant and soil sciences, and then successfully applied for a scholarship to come to NZ to study towards a PhD in soil science at Lincoln.

Her focus at the time was investigating the fate of nitrogen in the soil under a cow’s urine patch, an issue that has in recent years become very topical, particularly in relation to water quality.

Originally Fraser thought she would be in NZ for three years.

“It’s fair to say I’ve overstayed a bit,” she said.

After finishing her PhD, Fraser got a job as a soil scientist at what was at the time the NZ Institute for Crop and Food Research, now Plant & Food Research, also in Lincoln.

Since then, her contribution to the cropping sector has revolved around working with it to understand interactions between soils, crops and the environment.

That included addressing a wide range of soil-related issues in the sector, such as delivering practical knowledge for farmers to balance productivity, environmental and system resilience outcomes.

She says providing farmers with useful information is one of the best parts of her job.

“If it doesn’t have a practical end-use, I find it’s much less appealing. I want to get the research findings out there so farmers can use it,” she said.

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As well as having been part of several collaborative research and industry teams responsible for some key discoveries in the area of soil health, Fraser has played an important role in shaping the NZ Society for Soil Science.

A society member since 1989, she served as secretary for 20 years, was vice-president for two and became the first female president (2012-14), before serving as immediate pastpresident for another two years.

Today Fraser, who has raised three daughters along the way, is a science team leader at Plant & Food Research.

During her career she has mentored many scientists and directly supervised other technical staff and would like to inspire the next generation’s interest in sustainable production and communicating science directly to farmers and rural professionals through seeing research applied on-farm.

Fittingly, earlier this month she was honoured by being conferred with the highest award of Fellowship by the NZ Society of Soil Science. She received this prestigious award for her contributions to the advancement of soil science and the society over the past 30 years.

Her advice to women thinking about a career in the primary sector or its research is simple.

“If it’s something that you think you’ll enjoy, then do it,” she said.

“If you’re passionate about it, it’s more likely that you’ll do well.”

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Scientist heads off elusive invaders New Zealand boasts a constellation of rising female scientists helping restore gender balance to the field and communicating with the public in ways non-scientists can relate to. Doctors Siouxsie Wiles and Michelle “Nano-girl” Dickinson were helping communicate complex and pressing science issues well before covid came along.

Added to this universe of talent is Dr Rebecca McDougal, a Scion forest pathologist, biosecurity award finalist, and Farmers Weekly land champion. She spoke to Richard Rennie.

GROWING up on the Central Plateau, Dr Rebecca McDougal was never far from a pine tree and it was a primary school project that first sparked her interest in the ubiquitous flora.

Today she is part of a Scion team at the leading-edge of understanding complex tree diseases that are threatening to wipe out a national taonga and seriously damage a valuable export crop.

Her particular area of expertise is around molecular forest pathology, focusing upon plant pathogens and most recently Phytophthora pluvialis.

Like pine trees, the plant damaging water moulds are plentiful and they affect multiple plant species.

Despite 170 species of phytophthora being discovered between 100-500 are still thought to be out in the ether, yet to be identified.

For NZ foresters, P. pluvialis, or red needle cast, was first seen in 2008 and is carried through pine forests in airborne water droplets, causing pine needles to turn yellow, then red and then be blown away months later.

In a bad year it can cause a 40% loss of productivity in a forest, stunting tree growth until infected needles grow back. So far it is only found here, Oregon and more recently the UK. “Whether it is climate change, or our ability to better detect them, Phytophthora are becoming more prevalent,” McDougal said.

With thousands of hectares of forests vulnerable to infection,

a rapid diagnostic tool has been vital for detection, and McDougal has been instrumental in developing leading-edge molecular techniques to help determine the species affecting forests.

“Trees are not like kiwifruit or vineyards where they can be replaced and return to production in a short time, there are huge benefits to industry to identify infections early,” she said.

Trees are not like kiwifruit or vineyards where they can be replaced and return to production in a short time, there are huge benefits to industry to identify infections early.

Dr Rebecca McDougal Scion Early indications are that copper treatments can prove useful in controlling the cast’s spread, a control already applied in some areas for other diseases.

In the meantime, her work has also focused on dealing with a crisis visited upon one of NZ’s most sacred taonga, kauri dieback disease.

It is made more complex to detect due to it sometimes taking

years for trees to exhibit visible signs of disease.

Scientists are hoping to find disease resistant trees in the natural population, and encouragingly the infection appears to vary across different kauri populations.

Her work here has studied the interaction between Phytophthora, the tree, and the soil to find opportunities to disrupt the interaction between the three.

As New Zealanders launch into an era of mass tree planting, both natives and exotics, McDougal’s work is also focused on nurseries.

She is working with partners to develop a bio-secure system for plant movement that will ensure damaging pests and diseases are not included in the growing deliveries.

Invasive myrtle rust is a recent disease that has had some of its passage around NZ secured by way of nursery transfer, with some tree species now under threat from its spread.

“It would be very rewarding to see such a system get up and running here. We have seen in the United States how restoration projects have devastated local tree numbers due to diseases being transferred in with the project,” she said.

As the world wrestles with a disease arguably as tough to manage as the elusive Phytophthora, McDougal believes NZ’s biosecurity system has stepped up to the challenge that greater travel and trade has brought to our borders.

RESEARCH: Dr Rebecca McDougal is part of a Scion team at the leading-edge of understanding complex tree diseases that are threatening to wipe out a national taonga.

“We probably spend a lot more than other countries, but we also know we have a lot at stake. I have been very fortunate to be part of a team involved in it,” she said.

Meanwhile, her ability to speak across a spectrum of scientific understanding is helping maintain trust in science at a time when social media has made many

supposed experts cast doubt upon conventions of research, science and discovery.

McDougal was nominated by the Forest Owners Association for innovation and communication in forest biosecurity.

Winners of the NZ Biosecurity Awards will be announced in February.

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Rewarding career of discovery Deer Industry New Zealand producer manager Tony Pearse admits his career was not necessarily planned, but rather one of one of huge discovery. He talked with Annette Scott.

AS TONY Pearse looks back on a long and exciting career in the deer industry, he says what evolved is best described as a “huge career of discovery”.

“There’s never been a great amount of planning in my life, but what has come out every step of the way has been thoroughly enjoyable and hugely rewarding,” Pearse said.

Pearse, who has been around the deer industry for 40-odd years, retired last month – taking with him a reputation he says is “humbling to the core”.

Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) chair Ian Walker says NZ has an extraordinary number of individuals who have made a huge contribution to the deer industry, often going beyond the call of duty.

“Many of these characters are recognised as legends in the deer industry and I would recognise Tony as one of those iconic contributors,” Walker said.

Pearse is a deer farmer in his own right, has been a deer farm manager, worked for AgResearch at Invermay, was involved in many research projects, has worked in commercial companies in relation to the deer industry and for DINZ and the NZ Deer Farmers Association (DFA).

His range of experience and contacts within the industry, his ability to communicate at all levels, his penchant for fastidiously recording events in words or pictures and his quirky

sense of humour have earned him the respect and mana of which he is deserving.

“This is a reflection of why Tony is recognised within the industry as a good buggar,” he said.

Pearse says his role as producer manager became a way of life and a privilege.

“It leaves great friends, unique and valued experiences, highlights, laughter and enjoyment at every turn,” Pearse said.

“All the time it’s been about the teamwork, fuelled by a passion for great deer farming and being engaged in the industry.”

Imagine being a part of a wide talent and essentially producerinspired team that has produced the Johnes Management Research group and then DeerPRO. Then part of a team with the DFA executive that has facilitated the Next Generation Programme and a cog in the wider DINZ/ DFA team that ran Focus Farms at national and regional level.

Not overlooking Pearse’s involvement in producing environment manuals, organising conferences, industry competitions and the environmental awards that were groundbreaking for the pastoral industry at the time.

“Truly this job, and my role in it, has been easy when the industry team and its leadership talent is behind you,” he said.

“That’s been the secret.”

In 2000 Pearse was awarded

DESTINED: Tony Pearse has no regrets for his 40-odd years in the deer industry, coming from career beginnings that could well have seen him at a museum scrutinising rocks and fossils.

Truly this job, and my role in it, has been easy when the industry team and its leadership talent is behind you.

Tony Pearse Deer Industry NZ the NZ deer industry award for outstanding contribution to the industry.

In 2003 he received the Sir Arthur Ward award recognising successful application of research and experience to an aspect of animal production in NZ. Pearse has become widely recognised as a world-leading authority on practical deer farming.

But he could well have ended up at a museum scrutinising rocks and fossils.

His first degree was a BSc in geology and zoology, his thesis

was on the Maerewhenua diggings in North Otago and he intended to do a PhD in geology, but fate took him elsewhere.

“I wandered into the wool science building at Lincoln and ended up pursuing a Masters degree on the wool of the Tukidale, a Romney-based variant like the Drysdale thought to have an exciting potential at the time for its hairy fast-growing fleece and suitability for carpet fibre,” he said.

Pearse got involved in farming in North Otago before moving to his home patch of Saddle Hill, near Mosgiel, where he and his wife Julie ran 150 town supply dairy cows and 2000 sheep in partnership with Julie’s father.

Cows were eventually replaced with deer and the opportunity to manage an investors’ syndicate based on deer launched Pearse’s deer journey in 1979.

In 1983 a job at Invermay Research Centre popped up.

It was this role as an animal technician in the Invermay deer research team, including managing Invermay’s large deer

research farm, where his lifelong love of deer and the industry became incurable.

He followed a happy and productive 19 years at Invermay, during which he did much to create enduring links between NZ deer farming and overseas deer interests.

He was introduced to what he describes as “an extraordinary world of people”, worked in Canada, the US, United Arab Emirates, Japan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand and Korea, through his involvement in the industry.

Pearse was elected to the NZDFA Council in 2001 and in 2002 took up the role as producer manager with the newly created DINZ, which he says was a great move.

“It has been a privilege every step of the way, I have not one regret. I thank you all,” he said.

“In retirement I will focus on farming our 80ha at Saddle Hill.

“I owe Julie a lot more time; we have a son dairy farming in North Canterbury, so more family time and time with our granddaughter.”

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Getting women into meat sector The fact Cromwell butcher Jayne McMillan gets asked about the best way to cook a piece of meat now speaks more about her deep knowledge of red meat and what to do with it, than it does about any stereotyped idea because she’s a woman. She spoke with Richard Rennie.

FOUR years into owning The Fridge Butchery in the growing Otago town of Cromwell, Jayne McMillan is making a mark well beyond the region, heading up a quiet revolution in the meat sector to encourage more women to choose a career within it.

McMillan is the face of She Looks Like Me – Aotearoa, part of a global industry campaign to highlight female role models and point to career pathways for women keen to join the red meat sector.

She proves to be the ideal candidate to front such a campaign, straddling the industry with a breadth of experience stretching back 27 years and founded on a degree in microbiology that first had her working in the lab at Alliance’s Lorneville plant.

She also features in a video that covers a “day in the life” of the Cromwell butcher. In it she outlines a career that took her from the Lorneville plant to manage a lab at the Mataura works, then a two-year secondment to a quality control

role with the New Zealand Lamb company based in Los Angeles.

This included guiding products through the assorted hoops that are United States Department of Agriculture regulations and on her return, she moved to a systems role at Alliance.

On spying the butchery for sale in Cromwell, she realised she had spent 26 years looking for her calling and had found it in the boutique Otago business.

“If I was looking back 26 years at my younger self when I started with Alliance, I guess at the time I did not have an absolute clear direction on where I wanted to be. But now 26 years on I am extremely happy and would not want to be anywhere else,” McMillan said.

This includes spending time not only in the butchery itself, but also calling on farmer suppliers around the region and flying to Alliance’s Christchurch office to continue working in systems support as the company transitions to a new

computing system.

While defined as a butchery, The Fridge reflects customers’ desire to better understand how to cook meat better and what to cook it with.

The business has grown to include assorted condiments and chutneys made in-house, cheeses, and even a vegan line of products.

With her deep understanding of microbiology, it is almost inevitable McMillan has pushed beyond the traditional chilled red meat products to include dry aged and lacto-fermented beef and salami products.

“The beauty of having a background in microbiology is that you know how far you can push products in terms of aging and storing,” she said.

Having spent plenty of time in meat processing plants, she also adds another dimension to clients using her home kill service.

“They were initially surprised when a woman turned up, but I am able to go through the offal with them and point out how well the stock are doing and if

there are any issues that may be there. They appreciate that,” she said.

While not claiming to be doing much different to what male butchers may do, she notes some customers may feel more comfortable seeking cooking advice from her, despite many male butchers also being accomplished chefs.

Within the business she is opening pathways for more women to engage in butchery as a career. Of her five staff, four are women, including one she has taken on as an apprentice, and another proposed for the new year.

“There are a few other female butchers around NZ and the profile has been helped by A Lady Butcher. It would be great to see this network build and the campaign will do much to help that,” she said.

In the meantime, her advice to women considering a job in the sector is to “just do it”.

“My career has been so varied and I have had so many opportunities. It is awesome, I am loving it,” she said.

PRIVILEGE: Jayne McMillan is proud to be the face of She Looks Like Me – Aotearoa campaign to promote women in the meat industry.

DON’T LET YELLOW BRISTLE GRASS INSIDE YOUR FARM GATE! This invasive pest plant is notoriously hard to get rid of and poses a serious threat to pasture. Prevention is key.

Yellow bristle grass is commonly found on roadsides in the Waikato. It is an upright annual-seeding plant growing 25-45cm high. In open pasture, its first leaves are typically parallel to the ground, and it’s difficult to see until it produces a seed head.

Seed heads emerge from about mid-January until about the first frost, during which time it is unpalatable to animals, allowing it to spread further.

• Leaves are yellow-green to green and usually red or purple at the base.

• Leaves are flat, hairless, soft and twisted.

• Seed heads are a cylindrical spike 2.5cm-10cm long.

• Seed heads have bristles which are initially green but turn golden-brown.

You’re likely to first spot yellow bristle grass on roadsides, disturbed ground/waste areas, edges of maize crops and around the maize silage pit.

If you require advice on the control of yellow bristle grass on your property please contact your local regional council.

How to prevent yellow bristle grass from taking hold on your farm DON’T! 8 Graze cows on the roadside while it’s in seed.

8 Get hay from properties with yellow bristle grass.

8 Leave bare patches in your paddocks near roadside infestations (e.g feeding silage close to the fenceline).

DO! 9 Clean mowers after mowing road frontage.

9 Leave a swath of long grass between your fence and mown roadside to act as a buffer for seed.

9 Clean any equipment after use in an infested area and ensure any machinery, such as harvesters, which are coming on to your farm are clean.

9 Spray or dig out small patches as soon as they are found. Avoid spraying cropping paddocks to the fenceline. Leave a strip of grass around the edge of the crop to help prevent yellow bristle grass from establishing.

For landowners in the Waikato Region, phone 0800 800 401 and ask to speak to your local biosecurity officer. waikatoregion.govt.nz

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A lifelong passion for wool Graeme Bell traces his love of wool to being seduced by the first Merino shearing competition held in Alexandra in 1961. He reflects on a lifetime interest in shearing and wool with Neal Wallace.

THE smell and feel of wool was imprinted on Graeme Bell while at primary school.

Bell vividly recalls as a 10-yearold his introduction to wool and the annual Merino shearing competition, initially held in the Alexandra Town Hall opposite his home, which led to a 50-plus years career in the wool industry.

Fascinated as he watched sheep being unloaded for the initial event of the NZ Golden Fleece Shearing Championships in 1961, Bell wagged school to help.

“People gave me fleeces to carry to the wool table and then to the wool press, then they would lift me up to trample the bale,” he recalled of that first year.

“I got the smell of wool from that.”

In subsequent years his teachers accepted his interest in wool and shearing was greater than sitting in class.

“The deputy headmaster at the Alexandra Primary School would walk past the town hall on his way to school in the morning and would see me pushing sheep up onto the stage and he would ask ‘Will I mark you down as absent today, Bell?’,” he said.

Sixty years later the Alexandrabased PGG Wrightson wool agent’s passion for the fibre is undiminished as is his commitment to the annual NZ Merino Shears, being involved in every event since it began in 1961.

He was lured to the shearing contest by its excitement but also the glamour and wealth evident in the display of Mark III Zephyr cars and Holden utes that the contestants drove.

On leaving school at age 18, Bell worked as a rousie then graduated to crutching and shearing.

But it was wool handling that was his first love and in 1970 he completed a wool classing course at what was then known as Lincoln College.

Four years later he launched his

own shearing gang, which he ran until 1987, shearing fine, halfbred and crossbred sheep throughout Central Otago.

Alexandra shearing contractors Peter and Elsie Lyon bought his business.

Bell’s commitment to the industry, and especially the renamed NZ Merino Shears, has been unquestioning, both in practical roles helping set up and dismantle the infrastructure, but also governance.

He was president for the jubilee year, 2011-12.

Bell also competed in the event as a woolhandler, winning titles in 1979 and 1981.

Bell’s father was a bootmaker and his family opened their home to contestants during competitions, but also made leather strops for competitors and leather shearing boots for prizes.

The contest was established by farmers to lift the standard of shearing and woolhandling, to use judging and competition to create a quality benchmark for the industry.

“They were motivated to make sure there was consistent quality within the industry,” he said.

“They want to ensure consistency of quality.”

He says it has achieved what those founders sought.

From having a few dominate the early contests, the pool of potential winners grew each year as industry standards grew and quality workmanship became a daily expectation, not something to focus on ahead of competition.

In later years the event has become more of a sporting occasion, but Bell says it remains a way of maintaining and improving shearing and woolhandling quality.

“They have become athletes,” he said.

The Merino shears also became an industry celebration by displaying wool harvesting,

WAX AND WANE: Graeme Bell has seen the highs and lows of the Merino industry.

Sheep came from all directions to sell their gold.

Graeme Bell NZ Merino Shears processing and clothing.

From benchmarking quality harvesting, Bell says other attributes such as sustainable production and management have been able to evolve.

He has seen the highs and lows of the Merino industry, including the early 1990s when what he called “micron madness” struck the industry as sheep prices soared on the back of high wool returns and the breed expanded as far north as Auckland.

Bell says it harmed the Merino industry as some sheep that should have been culled were kept for breeding.

“Sheep came from all directions to sell their gold,” he said.

Reflecting on his career, Bell says one of his most memorable recollections was in 2011, the event’s jubilee, which coincided with the Rugby World Cup hosted in NZ. The organisers invited shearers

and woolhandlers from South Africa and Australia to compete against a team from NZ. Teams consisted of blade, machine shearers and woolhandlers.

While South Africa dominated the blade contest and Australia the machine, NZ were consistent overall and won the event.

It was a great spectator sport, he says, as was a subsequent North Island versus South Island event, which pitted shearers, woolhandlers and pressers in a race.

Bell comes from an era when community service was highly valued and he has served two terms on the Central Otago District Council followed by two terms on the Otago Regional Council.

Bell stresses that others have made just as significant contributions to the running of the Merino shears, citing Don Clarke, Don Moffatt, Alastair Eckhoff, Ted Dreckow, Greg Stuart, Richard Stevens, Mervyn and Helen Kinaston and Barbara Newton, to name a few.

The longevity of the competition is graphically illustrated by the historic connections of the current president Lane McSkimming.

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DECADES OF SERVICE: Graeme Bell has been involved in the annual NZ Merino Shears since the event started in 1961.

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The handpiece, mounted on a piece of wood, is so worn from work, that the tension knob is heavily eroded.

Bell is determined the shearing competition will continue and he intends to be involved, but says he would like more interest from young people to help ensure that.

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Navigating the waves of change Vanessa Winning WHAT a year – as an Auckland resident it has been challenging on many fronts, not least the covid response and multiple lockdowns, with this latest one lasting much longer than anyone would have expected. Coming out the other end we now need to consider how we manage living with covid as a country and the clean-up required for our economy and mental and physical health of our people.

On top of this pandemic, the idea of ‘transformational’ change is causing pretty much every part of the public sector, and regulation that follows, to be thrown up in the air – and I don’t say this flippantly.

Farmers and growers are at the end of this, impacted by every department of government intentionally or not. There are things that have been kicked down the road in the past that do need to come to a head – RMA reform, building reform are just two of them, and there are things that have been on a trajectory for consecutive governments, such as the water quality improvements, climate change, and the health implications from drinking water – so not new. But what is new is that it’s all being decided in a majority government environment without a lot of discussion about the unintended consequences of those changes or the impact of the changes on the other areas also being changed.

A classic example being changes to the dam safety regulations, which have been in discussion for 20 years, and is now at the final drafting and will have an impact on farmers’ ability to create on farm storage to mitigate climate change and reduce their reliance on water – two other outcomes being asked of them at the same time.

There very much seems to be a lack of holistic thinking to policy, or a hierarchy of desired outcomes when regulation is being changed in isolation of each other or by those with limited understanding on what on the ground impact it can have. Uncertainty breeds

REFLECT: Irrigation NZ chief executive Vanessa Winning says while the industry, and country, has had a challenging year, it’s important to celebrate the positive milestones too.

There are massive positives to come out of this year of uncertainty though, and covid while a massive inconvenience, has once again demonstrated the importance of the agri sector, not just to the NZ economy, which is significant, but to keeping New Zealanders fed with quality produce.

anxiety. And using crisis to describe every issue is leading to fatigue.

As farmers and growers, there are many tactical and short-term things you need to worry about and manage on your farm, and this wave of external activity

adds stress and uncertainty, which is why it is so important you remain engaged with your levy bodies and membership organisations such as ourselves to help you get practical workable change in policy and support for implementation.

It’s also important that we all take a long-term lens to both regulatory change and our investment in our farms and feel confident that while the operating model may be different, the future for New Zealand food and fibre is bright.

There are massive positives to come out of this year of uncertainty though, and covid while a massive inconvenience, has once again demonstrated the importance of the agri sector, not just to the NZ economy, which is significant, but to keeping New Zealanders fed with quality produce, which also helps our internal anxiety with full shelves in the supermarket, which other countries have struggled with. It has also demonstrated in a time of world stress, the most important

component to life is food and water.

There are also wins that haven’t always been celebrated along the way, such as the changes to the original wintering regs; changes to Water Services Bill, now with a seven-year implementation programme; improvements to the climate change setting requirements; a partnership with He Waka Eke Noa; and a massive investment in time and thinking from MPI with the water availability and security report. It’s important that we take the time to look at these as the way to work through policy with a majority government wanting to make change while they can.

The fact that the Government is looking at how to build water resilience in places impacted by a challenging climate and to future support land-use change is a huge improvement. We now need to talk about the way this has community, iwi and decarbonising impacts as well as productive use improvements and, therefore, how we fund it.

This is a huge step forward for NZ agriculture where we have been somewhat blasé about where our water comes from in large parts of our country.

For the future, I would like to see the sectors collectively engaging, informing and building understanding with local and central policymakers on both sides of the house. We have a duty to improve competence in government and ensure less vagueness – there is going to be a massive clean-up required for the economy and mental health of our people once the immediate physical health issues of covid wane.

As a group of sectors, the food and fibre producers of NZ we do need to listen more and be conscious of the needs of our consumers and we do need to understand the desires for a long-term environmental improvement – every farmer I work with and know believes the same. Often differences are due to the timeframes and the activities suggested.

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Finding practical science solutions Informing policymakers can be challenging, but Professor Richard McDowell has a special interest in presenting understandable science and has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to environmental policy. He talked with Annette Scott.

RICHARD McDowell has been awarded the Hutton Medal by Royal Society Te Apārangi for his outstanding contributions to the knowledge of contaminant losses from land to water and informing environmental policy.

The Hutton Medal is awarded for significantly advancing understanding in the animal, earth or plant sciences.

A land and water scientist, McDowell works between AgResearch and Lincoln University making a major contribution to the scientific understanding of contaminant losses from land to water.

He studies how soils can be managed for environmental and economic benefit and is best known for showing how contaminants are lost from land and into water, and how to manage land to mitigate losses.

He has applied this knowledge to inform policy, making an immense contribution to the strategies used in New Zealand and overseas for mitigation of contaminant losses to water.

He has led multiple research programmes to provide advice on best practice farm management and inform policy to improve water quality, develop tools and practices for the management and mitigation of contaminant losses at multiple scales and improve understanding of contaminant – faecal microbes, sediment and nutrients, especially phosphorus, losses from land to water.

His work in 230 journal articles has been cited many thousands of times and has formed the basis of public policy and guidelines

for good management of primary sector land.

“Often when met with a lot of change it can be a paralysis until you understand and sort the wood from the trees,” McDowell said.

“My interest is to present something simpler and more understandable.”

He acknowledges the hard work of NZ farmers who have long relied on and used science in their daily business.

Science and policy have to be kept in line, policies have to talk to one another and come in time to see the full impact for a good process.

Richard McDowell Scientist “It’s about producing practical mitigation solutions; I see it as sensible regular farming practices with lower footprint, practicing what you want, when you want,” he said.

“A body of work targeting mitigations of critical source areas gets much better bang for buck, seven times better than an untargeted approach.”

Things must get better, we know that, McDowell says, to sustain and improve market access for exports and to meet community aspirations.

“We are at choke point, there is a lot going through policy and sometimes the science and policy are not kept up with each other – it becomes a case of rob Peter to pay Paul and the result is poor outcomes,” he said.

“Science and policy have to be kept in line, policies have to talk to one another and come in time to see the full impact for a good process.”

In showing how contaminants move, McDowell developed the concept of environmental phosphorus thresholds where soils cannot retain added phosphorus and become leaky.

He also helped develop the theory about critical source areas on farms and catchments, highlighting that most contaminants come from small areas of a farm or catchment.

This theory then helped to develop practical methods to reduce contaminant losses by targeting critical source areas with remedial action. Research then showed that targeting critical source areas with remedial action was up to sevenfold more costeffective than an untargeted approach.

Recent research by McDowell and colleagues has identified dairy effluent areas on free draining stony soils, that are typical on Canterbury dairy farms, as critical source areas for phosphorus leaching loss into groundwater.

This is an important discovery because it makes it possible to treat the effluent to reduce the risk of phosphorus leaching from free draining stony soils.

In providing solutions to

HONOUR: Richard McDowell feels honoured and humbled to receive the Hutton Medal, but is quick to acknowledge the contribution from colleagues who have provided support and advice throughout his career.

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Ditch’s Diary: The year that was From the Ridge

Steve Wyn-Harris

I SEEM to only get one crack at writing a column and it’s always the last one of the year.

I’m Steve’s dog. The one he found abandoned on the roadside several years ago as a few weeks’ old pup.

Surprisingly, I’ve turned out to be not too bad a sheepdog.

I had a tough start to the year.

He was pleased with me and thought he’d reward me with a meaty, old ham bone.

It was delicious.

Steve spent those six weeks as both farmer and dog. I have to admit, he was better than I thought he’d be at being a dog. Makes you wonder why he even bothers having one. I think he likes our company.

Although, I’ve never vomited or crapped myself like that before.

Honestly, I was doing both at the same time. Turned myself inside out.

He had to bring the water blaster up to the kennels to clean the place up.

Reckoned he’d never heard that you shouldn’t give ham bones to dogs. Calls himself a farmer.

I just got over that and I go and get an infected toenail. Off to the vet to have my toe amputated

and another few weeks off.

So, he tries using Sue, my daughter from a moment of gay abandon when Jane was in charge and didn’t know my old girlfriend Gin (who is now dead) and me shouldn’t be out at the same time.

Turns out Sue was scared of sheep.

Not long after that, he gave her away to a local business in town and she spends her days snoozing on a mat and welcoming customers.

Steve spent those six weeks as both farmer and dog. I have to admit, he was better than I thought he’d be at being a dog.

Makes you wonder why he even bothers having one. I think he likes our company.

Mind you, he’s had his own share of physical dramas.

He has a sore back tooth so goes to the dentist. She says he needs a root filling. He asks how much will that cost? She tells him maybe up to $3000. He asks if there is another option. She says we can pull it out for $400. He says, pull it out.

Quite a dramatic experience in the end, but pleased with his $2600 saving.

Then he’s hobbling around with some sort of groin strain.

His golfing mates tell him that is where arthritis of the hip starts.

Googling indicates this is possible but hasn’t got around to going to see the doctor about this yet.

Then he falls off his twowheel motorbike and breaks his collarbone.

Has an unpleasant few weeks recovery but back into it for weaning and surprised he can crutch, dag, drench, vaccinate and draft without passing out from the pain.

Gets through that but then puts his back out picking up a small stick.

He wonders what’s next.

Those few days lying in bed with his shoulder immobilised led him

A DOG’S JOURNEY: Finally getting his chance to shine, Steve Wyn-Harris’ sheepdog Ditch reflects on the year that saw both him and his owner face some physical challenges.

to something called podcasts.

He says Serial and Teacher’s Pet were particularly good.

Always complaining about not having time to read anymore but smashed out a few books and reckons The Sweetness of Water is one of the best books he’s read and says it deserves to win the Booker Prize, whatever that is. He tells everyone to read it.

He spent most of the year moaning about how dry it was and that it never rained. He had no feed.

Now that it is pouring and doesn’t seem to stop, he’s saying it hasn’t been this wet for a year and

he’s over it. Can’t control the feed.

Hard man to please.

He’s feeling sorry for the shearers and shedhands.

He and Jane were thrilled a couple of weeks ago as their middle son, who works in the UK and they hadn’t seen for two and a half years, was very lucky to get a spot in the fraught MIQ process.

They met his Kiwi girlfriend for the first time.

They will get to catch up with the youngest son and his girlfriend at Christmas who they haven’t seen for half a year as they have been locked up in Auckland.

And in the first week or two

of the new year, their eldest son and his wife will have a baby and Steve and Jane are excited and wondering what it feels like to be grandparents.

I better head back to the kennel now so encourage you to get a good break after what’s been a difficult year for all of us and have a great festive break catching up with families and friends.

Woof.

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

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Dog training from the best Two of the best dog trialists in the country have been sharing their skills with a new generation, giving back to the community that has been the base of their own success. Hugh Stringleman went along to their training day.

THE art of sheep dog training, for on-farm working and for competition, was taught in early December at the Maungakaramea farm of Murray and Kathy Child.

It was the Northland training day of the nationwide Purina Pro Plan training series, hosted on this occasion by the Maungakaramea Sheep Dog Trial Club.

Murray does up to 12 of these training days around the North Island every year in his role as a Purina Pro Plan ambassador.

Murray and his brother Neville, who lives nearby in Northland, are two of the keenest and most successful competitors in the country, giving back to younger generations the skills they learned from forefathers.

Their father Ellis was a former president of the New Zealand Sheep Dog Trial Association, and their grandfather was also a keen dog trialist.

Murray and Neville have both represented NZ in the transTasman test series, here and in

Australia, but that event has been cancelled the past two years because of covid-19.

Murray won five NZ championships between 2005 and 2019 and five Island championships between 2000 and 2016.

His best dogs were Dice, with four long head wins and four second placings in both NZ and Island championships, and Frank, the huntaway, with zigzag wins in both the NZ and South Island championships in Geraldine in 2014 and a NZ win in his home Northland centre in 2019.

That same year, almost on home territory, Neville won the third of his NZ championships with Harry in the short head and yard at the Ōhaeawai trial grounds, near Kaikohe.

Harry also won the NZ championship in the long head held at Blenheim in 2018, and Neville and Deal won the NZ long head at Omarama in 2006.

Curiously, Neville has never

CHAMPIONS: Northland brothers Neville and Murray Child have won eight NZ championships for dog trialling between them.

won an Island championship, although he has come close on several occasions with both Harry and Deal.

To emphasise how hard it is to win the top honours, Murray’s best competition dogs have had 38 top-five placings in NZ and

Island run-offs in addition to nine first placings.

Neville’s dogs have made NZ or Island run-offs 26 times.

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STAY: Tess waits for more direction as dog trainer Murray Child coaches Texan Suckling.

Neville’s advice to handlers just starting out is to work their dogs little and often, perhaps three times a day to ensure they also get adequate exercise.

“But you do have to be careful not to flatten or ‘sour’ them; when they lose interest and pick up bad habits,” Neville said.

The welfare of working dogs is very much in the minds of all good sheep dog owners, with warm kennels, good food (wellbalanced nutritionally) and preventative animal health.

Murray recalled being asked by a dog enthusiast what treats he gave for good behaviour and/or good performances.

“I said that for my dogs a pat is a treat,” Murray said.

Murray is also a member of the judges’ selection panels for centre events, doing much to standardise and define.

One of the biggest eye-openers on the day was 14-year-old Texan Suckling, of Dargaville, and his 30-month heading dog Tess.

Tess repeatedly showed the best “stop” of all dogs that ran, drawing high praise from Murray.

While Tess needed wider casts, her responses to Texan were a thing of beauty, showing ambition and skills well beyond their years.

Mum Krissy Suckling says Texan and Tess already work for local farmers after school and during

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They have been receiving coaching from veteran Allen Nisbet, of Whatatiri, a winner of four Island championships with heading dogs and runner-up three times in NZ championships. EXTRAORDINARY: Texan Suckling, 14, and his dog Tess have amazing abilities in He is a life member of NZ Sheep commands and responses.

Dog Trial Association, a member of the Mangakahia club and has been competing for more than 50 years.

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The 38 dog owners who registered for the Maungakaramea training day ranged in age from teenagers to retirees, with both heading dogs and huntaways.

For many dogs it was the first time off the home farm and as Neville remarked, those dogs were as nervous in the training pen as their owners.

Murray had each owner get the dog to approach and engage with a group of five ewes, using the basic left and right and stop commands.

The movements of the handler are almost as important as putting the dog in the right places, as heading dogs will naturally take up “balance” positions behind sheep.

Younger dogs often had to trail a rope to slow them down and assist in corrections for snapping or failing to disengage.

“Unacceptable behaviour has to be corrected immediately and the dog left tied up before repeating the exercise the following day,” Murray said.

“These dogs are renowned for the information they will absorb and my advice to young farmers is buy the best you can afford from reputable dog breeders.

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Great example of commitment Alternative View

Alan Emerson

I RECENTLY had an amazing trip to South Taranaki to catch up and talk to some local dairy farmers, most of whom I’d not previously met.

My contacts were Mike and Colleen Starsmore, who I’d met socially several times at the home of Dick and Carmen Tredwell.

Dick and Mike had been at school together in the UK. “Come to Taranaki and I’ll introduce you to some real dairy farmers” he said, and he did.

Mike came to New Zealand to play rugby and milk cows. Arriving in Taranaki in 1990, he got a job contract milking and played rugby for the Kaponga club, made famous by the Crowleys. He met his wife Colleen through the club.

Her brother played rugby with Mike.

Colleen hails from Manaia.

They purchased their first farm in 1991, with a $120,000 deposit.

The banks weren’t interested, the farmer selling the farm helped them out.

They purchased another 70ha farm near Ōpunake in 1998 and since then have added two parcels to give them a total of 201ha, of which 182 are effective. The Starsmores milk 540 cows. It is a tidy property, with healthy stock.

As well as having a successful farm, Mike and Colleen are extensively involved in the local community. Mike is a director of the Cold Creek community water scheme, on the Tekiri Hall committee and chairs the Tekiri School Scholarship initiative to support locals in higher education. He is also a member

of Ōpunake Lions. Colleen is treasurer of local Lions and is previous chair of St Joseph’s School. They have three adult children.

Some years ago, the Starsmores employed a farm manager from Wales – Grethin Evans, with wife Glesni. The Evans’ worked there before becoming variable order sharemilkers. They are now 50:50 sharemilking two farms, with a total of 560 milking cows, raising 250 heifers, plus 50 beef and 40 hold over cows.

Like the Starsmores, their operation is impressive.

“We got under way with older cows as they were cheaper,” Gethin said.

“We started farming and leasing on harder country as it was less expensive.”

If you work hard and use your head, the opportunities here are limitless.

One of the farms is certainly hard country, right under Mount Taranaki. You’d have to be keen to milk cows there. Its highest point is 440 metres above sea level.

You’d also have to be keen to get up at 3am every morning, which they do. There is a 34-aside herringbone shed on each property. They are home before 9.30am.

Like the Starsmores, they are a strong husband and wife farming partnership.

Their hope is for farm ownership within five years, which I’m sure they’ll achieve, which isn’t bad considering they arrived with $15,000, “most of which was spent on getting citizenship”.

The Evans’ looked at farms all over the United Kingdom and decided New Zealand was the place to be.

“The UK wasn’t a financially viable option for us,” he said.

Their take on UK farming was interesting.

“Over there anything goes,” he said.

“People around here give us opportunities. The farmers are keen to help us out. We’re lucky with the community we’ve come into.”

The Starsmore and Evans families have a similar outlook on life.

“If you work hard and use your head, the opportunities here are limitless,” they said.

“The South Taranaki community is amazing. It’s a great place to live and raise a family.”

It’s telling that a couple of Brits know something most Kiwis don’t.

You can really succeed at dairy farming if you put your mind to it and work hard.

South Taranaki is certainly into self-help and the Cold Creek water scheme is proof of that.

Local farmers spent $2.72 million setting it up. It provides water for 21,000 cows, 7500 hectares and 350 people.

It is a low-energy gravity-fed system providing pure water to the local area. There would be strong opposition to any external agencies trying to interfere.

We also visited Shane and Cathy Adern’s farm, which borders the Starsmore’s. It is a picture. I had quite a lot to do with Shane when he was an MP. That he didn’t make Cabinet was a travesty. He deserved a lot better but is a happy and successful farmer, with a milking shed that does 600 cows an hour.

It’s well worth a look.

We had a barbeque at the Starsmore’s, which was fantastic.

You had farmers, farm managers, workers, spouses and children all getting along. It was a highly supportive community. I haven’t witnessed better.

The soil in South Taranaki isn’t good; there are lahars to contend

IMPRESSIVE: Alan Emerson met up with Taranaki farmers Mike and Colleen Starsmore, who left him in awe of the work they are doing on-farm.

with and the contour. The farms are brilliant, stock well-caredfor and all waterways I saw were fenced and planted. There were obviously wealthy people there, but one wouldn’t be able to tell.

The farm is paramount.

My sincere thanks to the Tekiri team. You’re a great example of commitment, best farming

practices, strong environmental stewardship and strong communities that will go out of their way to help each other.

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

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Another record-breaking year Colin Bond New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers GROWERS have had a record-breaking year, with more kiwifruit produced than ever before. But it’s also our seasonal workers, the backbone of our industry, who’ve had a spring in their step.

People employed in orchards and packhouses around the country reported increased levels of satisfaction, an annual survey conducted by NZKGI has shown. The questionnaire provides us with useful insights into the effectiveness of our Labour Attraction Strategy.

Seasonal workers had fewer concerns in 2021, despite a challenging year for growers who faced a dwindling supply of manpower due to covid-19 border restrictions.

The survey had questions on working conditions, pay rates and availability of labour. It revealed substantially more workers being satisfied than dissatisfied.

There were also indications that employers are more in tune with the requirements of workers, particularly around flexible working hours.

Remuneration rates for 2021 saw hourly pay increase to at least the living wage.

While the kiwifruit industry remains reliant on overseas seasonal workers, homegrown labour remains a significant factor. The survey showed 50% of New Zealanders working in the kiwifruit industry identify as Māori.

NZKGI has been looking to work alongside iwi to transition people from seasonal work into full-time jobs, so it’s encouraging to see we already have a good representation of Māori.

Older workers are also filling seasonal vacancies.

People in the 51-65 age group accounted for 15% of survey respondents. Seasonal

work can appeal to people who may have taken early retirement, or are perhaps looking for something that’s not stressful. It’s interactive, they learn new skills and many go on to make new friends through the work.

With the 2022 harvest predicted to be another record season, we have been working with government agencies on programmes to attract more people into the industry.

Seasonal roles can lead to a rewarding career, whether that’s in post-harvest or on orchard and we’ve been liaising with the Ministry for Primary Industries and the Ministry of Social Development in this area.

The sky felt like it had fallen in for a travel industry executive, who ended up picking kiwifruit to make ends meet after being made redundant. However, just a year later he secured a senior management job at kiwifruit packhouse and now oversees a team of 120.

Kiwifruit is a fantastic industry to work in. Every time we’re putting on an additional 50 hectares of fruit an orchard manager is required. These are great jobs that pay over $100,000 a year in some cases. There are also beginner-level opportunities for people available and those who show aptitude can work their way up to management.

We’ve seen some amazing examples. People successfully transitioned into the kiwifruit industry, relishing a new start

after the devastating loss of jobs and careers from the economic effects of covid-19.

The sky felt like it had fallen in for a travel industry executive, who ended up picking kiwifruit to make ends meet after being made redundant. However, just a year later he secured a senior management job at kiwifruit packhouse and now oversees a team of 120.

As we move into next year, I am focused on giving growers greater transparency and confidence on the performance of Zespri. It’s not just comparing Zespri’s historical performance, but how it is performing versus other global marketers and fresh fruit distributors.

With global supply chains disrupted by the effects of covid-19, many sectors have been hit hard but if you look at how Zespri has performed, exporting a record volume of fruit to the globe, they’ve done an excellent job in a challenging environment.

The performance of our OGRs (orchard gate returns) are at record highs, which flow back into communities around NZ. The impact of the kiwifruit industry on regional economies and the national economy is significant.

In the Bay of Plenty, for example, the country’s largest concentration of kiwifruit production with more than 2600 kiwifruit orchards, $1.78 billion a year is injected into the local economy.

Although the industry has seen record returns, nothing should be taken for granted.

Growers need to understand primary industries are fraught with risk and they should take this into consideration to make prudent decisions about their businesses, especially at challenging times like these.

However, we’re well-placed to withstand some bumps and shocks. The future is bright, there’s no doubt about that.

IMPORTANT: NZ Kiwifruit Growers chief executive Colin Bond says while the kiwifruit industry remains reliant on overseas seasonal workers, homegrown labour remains a significant factor.

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MEET THE MILLERS: The Miller family of Roslyn Downs in Southland, from left Eleanor Miller, Jocelyn Miller, Rachel Miller, Andrew Miller, Quentin Miller and Jason Miller.

Enhancing the environment Southland’s Miller family have seen the benefit of farm environment plans. Neal Wallace joined a recent field day on their central Southland farm where the family extolled the benefits.

THE Miller family mantra is quite simple: In God we trust, in all others we will bring data.

It says plenty about the attitude of the Southland farming family towards the management of their environment and ultimately preserving family ownership of their Glencoe property, Roslyn Downs.

Jason Miller says 20 years ago the family could see change was imminent in the way they were able to farm and the decision was

made to move first.

They introduced more planning and recording of what they do and the results and impact of their actions.

“Whether we’re serious about supplying a premium market or just having a right to farm, we need data,” Jason said.

To achieve that they created a farm plan alongside Environment Southland and became a NZ Farm Assurance Plus pilot property.

In the past 20 years they

have erected 30km of fencing to exclude stock from 10km of waterways, installed sediment ponds to capture soil and nutrient runoff, extensively planted native and exotic plantations and, in conjunction with a neighbour, built a 6ha wetland.

“We are partway along the journey,” he said.

Roslyn Downs is a 620ha farm that runs into the Hokonui Hills.

The original block was settled by the family in 1960 and is now

run by brothers Jason and Quentin Miller, their wives Jocelyn and Eleanor and Jason’s son Andrew and his wife Rachel.

They run 4000 Coopdale ewes, 1200 hoggets, 200 bulls and 200 trading cattle.

Lambs are finished to 19kg and Friesian bulls to 300kg, while Wagyu cross weaners are bought at 95kg and sold to a local feedlot before the second winter.

Ewes lamb at 150% to 160% and hoggets at 80% to 85%.

The opportunity to change the way they manage the farm occurred in the mid-1990s when the family bought two adjacent blocks of land, which required significant fencing and capital investment.

It was a relatively simple decision to undertake that development to utilise the natural aspects of the land.

Jason says through the farm planning process they identified various soil types on the enlarged property, which became instrumental in how they manage their livestock classes without causing damage.

We are now at the stage where we are getting rewards as our plan grows and we are achieving environmental gains.

Jason Miller Farmer

RENEWAL: Exotic tree plantations on Roslyn Downs are being replaced with natives.

He told those attending a recent field day, part of the Beef + Lamb NZ annual meeting earlier this year, the plan identified some areas that are totally unsuited for wintering cattle, including wetter areas which had previously been used.

It also led to a development for which the family is especially proud.

A decade ago, the Millers and a neighbour agreed to change their boundary line so a 6ha wetland,

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which straddled both properties, could be fenced to exclude livestock and allow it to regenerate and return to being a native wetland.

The project has been helped with the planting of 5000 native trees and shrubs, including harakeke flax, but the growing birdlife population is now enhancing the process by spreading seed.

As part of a push to improve biodiversity on the wetland, a bird count is held every year and as well as ducks in the wetland, it supports tūī, bellbirds and swallows.

The bird count entails standing in one spot for an hour and counting what birdlife can be seen and Jason says numbers are increasing.

However, the recent discovery of a stoat in the wetland means pest control is required.

Weirs have been built to help create a myriad of channels and ponds and a self-contained hut on the wetland is used by friends and family, which adds to the appreciation of the restoration and helps spread the word about the work being done to enhance the environment.

“For all the productive land we have lost, we have enhanced the environment,” he said.

The need to reduce pugging has led to changes in the way stock are wintered and an end to the common practice of growing brassica crops for sheep.

Instead, ewes are wintered on four-day breaks on pasture and he says they have noticed an improvement in pasture production and ewe performance.

He attributes this to less competition for feed, which has resulted in improved body condition scores that are constantly in the range of 3 to 3.5.

Cattle are wintered on 35ha of crops beginning with swedes, then shifting to fodder beet from August to October. Swedes yield about 13t/ha and fodder beet 24t/ ha.

“This keeps cattle off wet spring pastures, allowing pasture covers to be built and minimising soil damage,” he said.

Soil health assessments are done every spring, from which management decisions are based.

“We do annual visual assessments which are simple and give us confidence our farming systems are sustainable,” he said.

Annual rainfall is between 1000mm and 1100mm and water quality leaving Roslyn Downs is monitored every two months by Environment Southland, with results showing an improvement as it flows through the property.

Jason says data and evidence is crucial for farmers to retain their social licence to farm.

“The only way we can push back debate is if we have verifiable data,” he said.

But the other requirement is to introduce management and systems that reduce the farm’s environmental impact.

Nutrient losses are calculated at 17kg/ha, with the majority occurring over winter, but they are trialling the use of oats as a catch crop to capture some of those surplus nutrients.

He says management focus now is on utilising the better quality

land and having natural filtration systems by fencing off and planting waterways to improve water quality, provide shade and to keep water cool.

Where once creeks were straightened to make room for more livestock, they are now fenced and riparian strips planted.

“That makes our life much more comfortable that we are doing something to enhance the water quality before it hits the Hedgehope Creek,” he said.

This is not box ticking, but we’re learning along the way.

Quentin Miller Farmer The areas surrounding ponds, sediment traps and difficult or strategic parts of the farm, are planted in native trees and shrubs.

Where once creeks and wet areas were drained, today the Millers are constructing ponds and traps at the bottom of gullies to capture sediment and nutrients.

However, fencing off these waterways has required the installation of a stock water system using pumps to lift the water to a high point before the water is fed by gravity to troughs throughout the farm.

Similarly, tiles used by earlier generations to drain wet areas actually provide ready evidence of drainage outlets into creeks, which can then be incorporated into sediment and nutrient traps.

Exotic plantations are slowly being replaced with natives, and while fencing is designed to provide natural shelter, the next stage is to plant shelterbelts.

Jason says weeds in riparian areas and wetlands are not too much of a problem and are managed through a small annual weed control programme.

FARMERS WEEKLY – farmersweekly.co.nz – December 20, 2021 This is all managed and contained in a farm plan compiled two years ago and regularly refined with Environment Southland, but also by being a pilot farm for the NZ Farm Assurance Plus programme (NZFAP).

The trial standard was developed under the Red Meat Profit Partnership and focused on independent verification of the sustainable supply chain, which is focused on the principles of economic, environmental and social responsibility.

He says the involvement of the regional council and NZFAP gives them structure about what information was required and what was expected.

It also reinforced the reality that farmers have budgets and cannot achieve every desired environmental outcome overnight.

Plans must reflect the family’s values and for the Millers that is water quality and protecting the environment.

“We are now at the stage where we are getting rewards as our plan grows and we are achieving environmental gains,” he said.

Anzco manager of systems and a NZFAP board member Grant Bunting says the Millers are proof such plans are not something to be afraid of.

They are an extension of the livestock supply requirements with meat processors, something that dates back to the days of NZ’s first frozen sheepmeat shipment.

“All we are doing is changing the concept of trust. Now you have to demonstrate it. There was a day your word was your bond, now you have to prove it,” Bunting said.

He says the intention is not to duplicate paperwork or farmer obligations, but he believes regional environmental plans and related requirements will inevitably become a market requirement.

Among those requirements will be stating how land is used, how biodiversity is enhanced and managed along with health and

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FARMING BROTHERS: Quentin (left) and Jason Miller.

safety of family and staff.

“So why not be prepared for that,” he said.

Bunting says audits of the plan will not be punitive – a pass and fail scenario.

“No one is going to beat up farmers for the fact they cannot demonstrate a requirement,” he said.

“It is more the fact they are aware and acknowledge it is a requirement and are moving in that direction that will be sufficient.”

Quentin Miller agreed.

“This is not box ticking, but we’re learning along the way,” Quentin said.

“From the outside it may seem scary, but in reality it’s not.”

For example, during winter they take photographs of stock on crops to illustrate what they have done and to contribute to an audited compliance trail.

He says it is crucial that data collection is centralised and formatted so it can be easily dealt with.

Having six family members involved in running the farm is viewed as a positive.

The family meets each month to discuss issues such as finance and planning and Quentin says those meetings utilise the various skills and strengths of each family member.

“We are part of the value chain so we have got to be part of the process,” he said.

GRAZING AND NATURE: Stock graze adjacent to a 6ha wetland the Millers and their neighbours have installed on their boundary.

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Collaboration for easier calving Two cattle farming families from opposite ends of the North Island have worked together over the past seven months to expand the breeding of easy-calving Angus with low birth weights (LBW) and good growth rates and conformation. Hugh Stringleman reports.

INSPECTION: The Davie-Martins and the McFadzeans look over Puketi Angus yearling bulls at Ararua, Northland.

THE McFadzean Cattle Company of Wairarapa and Puketi Angus of Northland, owned by Craig and Don Davie-Martin, have traded over 100 recorded females, plus some bulls and semen.

The objective is to quickly build up the McFadzean Ezee-Calve Angus herd for stud principal Johnie McFadzean and his brothers Lachie and Corey.

These are bred for commercial dairy and beef cattle farmers for use over heifers, to reduce calving difficulties without sacrificing growth rates and conformation in the calves.

Earlier this year Johnie purchased 20 cows from Meadowslea Genetics in the South Island to get the new venture started.

By good fortune John McFadzean was alerted to possible sale of 20 or more easy-calving heifers in Northland.

Andrew Jennings of PGG Wrightson and John travelled north to inspect the heifers and since then McFadzeans have made several trips to Northland

to build the relationship and purchase cattle.

Puketi Angus has been focused on the production of LBW, easycalving bulls for 15 years and during 2021 needed to sell some females because a farm lease had come to an end.

We will forever be grateful for the opportunity Craig and Don have given us to start this venture with easy-calving stud cows.

John McFadzean Farmer Craig and Don told of the long process of building the easycalving, LBW herd.

“The Davie-Martins said they didn’t want us to have to go

through what they went through over 20 years of building up the LBW, easy-calving herd with good growth rates,” John said.

“They offered us pick-for-pick in the elite cow herd of capital stock with valuations by Bruce Orr, stud stock agent with Carrfields Livestock.

“We will forever be grateful for the opportunity Craig and Don have given us to start this venture with easy-calving stud cows.

“We were amazed when we saw what they have achieved with easy-calving cattle with good growth rates and conformation.”

John has crossbred Simmental and Angus cattle since 1978 and for the past four years the family has offered two types of yearling bulls – Meat Makers and Super Angus – offering 30 to 40 selected sale bulls from their combined herds of 1500 cows.

The first sale of Ezee-Calving Angus yearling bulls will be in September 2022.

John and Helen’s three sons, Johnie, Lachie and Corey, and their partners and children are all

PARTNERSHIP: Sealing the deal (left to right) are Craig Davie-Martin, John McFadzean, Don Davie-Martin and Johnie McFadzean.

DISCUSSION: Craig Davie-Martin and John McFadzean talk bulls.

in the Wairarapa family business, now with three big properties, Glenbrae, Glenburn and Val Dor. “I was always keen to specialise in LBW and easy-calving, but that would have to be with a separate herd of proven, registered cows, not mixed up with the Meat Makers and Super Angus,” he said.

“Lower birth weights on their own are readily obtainable through breed selection, but combining those with superior growth rates and good conformation is the harder part.

“Craig has pursued that objective for years, with considerable success, and he has generously included us in the outcome.”

The Davie-Martins have two properties in lower Northland.

The home farm 462ha at Waiotira is running 330 dairy cows and 250 recorded Angus.

A second farm of 118ha at Ararua runs all the young cattle.

Craig went to the United States on the Summitcrest scholarship through the Angus Association in 2007, where he developed a passion for cattle genetics.

On his return, Puketi Angus was formed alongside the family dairy farming business.

“The US experience showed me the importance of finding your target audience and a specific market,” Craig said.

“My boss over there said, ‘You may not like our cows, but you need to have a direction of travel’.

“Back home, our dairy herd had 40% dystocia in the heifers, with 10% heifer deaths, and the Friesian cows had about 10% dystocia. Both were the direct result of the wrong Angus bulls being used.

“I put those experiences and the figures together, knowing there had to be better genetics for easy calving in dairy heifers and there would be a market.”

The Roseview easy-calving herd in Waikato was purchased as a foundation and the growth rate and carcase conformation emphasis has been followed since.

In 2018, Puketi paid $27,000 for Real Deal from Stockman Angus and he has become the number one bull in NZ Angus for calving ease direct (CED) and is a trait leader for birth weight and gestation.

Now four years old, Real Deal is over 1200kg and his sons and daughters are leaving their mark.

Puketi has been selling up to 120 yearling bulls annually by private treaty, although that will be down in numbers next year because of the reduction in the cow herd from 300 to 220 through the sales to the McFadzeans.

“The synergies between us and the McFadzeans will continue, with Johnie purchasing bulls and semen this past year, and we are very keen to see the easy-calving genetics expand in Wairarapa,” he said.

Craig believes that the McFadzeans will succeed with the Ezee-Calve Angus because of their dedication, stockmanship, business size and reputation.

“We are proud to help them establish what we believe will soon become the premier heifer mating programme in the lower North Island,” he said.

“Every female selected was below the breed average for birth weight and the average CED was in the top 15% of the breed.”

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NEGLECTED: Dr Sue Fowlie says the rural health workforce has been neglected for years and the covid outbreak hasn’t helped the situation.

Photos Annette Scott

Community at heart of rural practice A love of the land and a passion for rural health have brought together the dream lifestyle for rural health facility owners Dr Sue Fowlie and husband Colin Steven.

They talked to Annette Scott.

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GOAL: Sue, Colin and their nine-year-old son Ben. Providing more and improved services for the local rural community is the goal for Sue and Colin.

ANTERBURY doctor Sue Fowlie is driven by a clear ambition to provide the best care for a growing rural community.

The clinical director and practising general practitioner is at the helm of the Rakaia Medical Centre, where she started GP practice in New Zealand five years ago.

In April 2020 Sue and her husband Colin Steven purchased the rural medical centre, formerly run by the Rakaia Community Trust since its inception in 2000.

Brought up on a mixed farming property in Aberdeenshire in the UK, Fowlie’s love of the land goes back to her childhood.

Her career as a GP took her to the Highlands of Scotland, where she worked in a rural practice.

“I am well used to rural work and the challenges that come with it,” Sue said.

Husband Colin also grew up in a rural community on an arable and Angus farming property in Scotland.

They had both visited NZ on separate occasions.

“Colin fancied living here, I thought maybe, it’s not too bad,” she said.

The couple came out together in 2015 and stayed with a friend in Canterbury as they looked at lifestyle and career options.

The goal is to provide the best care for our community into the future.

Sue Fowlie Rural GP Meanwhile, Fowlie worked as a locum GP at the Rakaia Medical Centre.

“It was back to Scotland (that) I decided I was quite at home in Canterbury,” she said.

“I loved being a rural GP, it is all I know.”

“I knew by now she was sold (on Canterbury),” Colin added.

A phone call back to the friend cemented the deal.

“By the end of a Zoom with the community trust I was offered the job,” she said.

The couple sold up, packed up their life in the UK and moved to NZ in 2016, buying a rural property in Greendale, near Rakaia, where Colin also established a rural contracting business.

The Rakaia Community Trust was always intended as a custodian to keep rural health services available to the rural community.

“The whole idea was that people did not have to travel for health care,” she said.

“We decided we liked it in Rakaia, then the opportunity to buy the practice came along and in April 2020 we became the owners, buying it from the community trust.”

And they were owners with a clear goal.

“The goal is to provide the best care for our community into the future,” she said.

“Providing services that allow patients to access them without having to travel too far matters – peoples’ health and welfare

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matters, wherever you live.”

The Rakaia Medical Centre is more than just a GP practice.

“We are a primary care practice; where you go to hospital from an urban practice we deal with more injuries and provide emergency services,” she said.

The medical team includes two GPs, a nurse practitioner, three practice nurses, a practice manager, an administration team and an onsite physiotherapist.

Several visiting specialist services operate on a regular basis from the centre.

With the demand for rural health services continually growing, Sue and Colin have big plans to extend the practice, the centre and its services.

“When I arrived here in 2016 the practice had 1800 registered patients, now it has 2800 and it’s only going to keep growing,” she said.

Sue says the rural health workforce has been neglected for years and the covid outbreak hasn’t helped the situation.

She acknowledged making a living as a rural GP is a challenge, to start with funding is based on per capita.

“And while that is the case, rural folk have the same right to access good health care services within their community,” she said.

“NZ is short of GPs, particularly in rural areas and we have got to look at ways to make it attractive.

“The way they (GPs) are trained is down the middle.

“Rural is very different – rural GP is not for everybody, income is less and workload is more, urban you are more likely to work 9 to 5 and be paid more.”

There is a constant push for a more fitting funding model for rural areas.

“We have to look outside the box as to how we can work – this is what’s needed and how can we do it?

“We have to make sure the work environment, while challenging, is not stressful, it’s making sure we spread the load.”

The rural immersion scheme is one way to encourage new doctors and staff to rural centres.

“We have hosted medical

students on one-year placements and the idea is they see, work and enjoy the lifestyle,” he said.

“It’s great if they are young; they are likely to even meet someone in the local rural community and stay.”

Hosting nursing students is another option.

“It’s all about attracting people into rural areas and them finding reason to stay,” she said.

Providing more and improved services for the local rural community is the goal for Sue and Colin as they embark on the medical centre’s extension that will see it almost double in size.

“Service provision for the community is key – health in general. How do you reduce the barriers to care, and travel is one of them, and with improved health outcomes? That’s the main driver,” she said.

Managing a rural medical practice is about keeping focused on core business.

“It’s a mixed model business.

I like to be proactive, keeping people well rather than waiting until they are not well and trying to fix them,” she said.

While farmers’ priority is their farming business, they are encouraged to keep themselves well.

“If you are not well, you can’t look after your farming business or your family,” she said.

Sue urges farmers to have regular general health check-ups.

“Remember it’s okay to not feel well, physically or mentally, don’t put off getting a check-up,” she said.

“It’s horribly common to put it off and something horrible goes wrong.”

Taking health checks to the farm gate has proved rewarding for Sue who, in recent years, has worked with the farming community to organise wellness check-ups for farmers in their own setting, or the setting of livestock sales, field days and shows.

Checks include blood pressure, weight, pulse and oxygen saturation.

“We also chat to them about being proactive and looking after their own health,” she said.

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FARM LIFE: Dr Sue Fowlie and husband Colin Steven moved to NZ in 2016, buying a rural property in Greendale, near Rakaia. They recently moved to a lifestyle farm in Leeston, where they are currently fattening Angus cattle.

We have to look outside the box as to how we can work – this is what’s needed and how can we do it?

Sue Fowlie Rural GP “I want to continually be involved in that, I really enjoyed the connections and the satisfaction in that work.

“It was different, there was really positive feedback, it felt like really making a difference and it’s the only way to get to some farmers.”

Shaping the future of rural health will see a significant period of change with both the implementation of the NZ health reforms and the NZ Rural General

ROOTS: Both Sue and Colin have farming roots. Sue grew up on mixed farm property in Aberdeenshire in the UK and Colin on an arable and Angus farming property in Scotland.

Practice Network proposed transition to Hauora Taiwhenua, Rural Health Network.

“The health reforms are still a minefield, PHOs may be going,” she said.

“Rural GPs need to make sure we have a real big voice as so much of NZ is rural.”

The immediate concern is a possible rural covid outbreak.

“We are a small team, we have no wriggle room, the real concern is how do we look after these people,” she said.

The community care programme is based around wellbeing and social support to help people who are isolating at home.

The difficulty is how that is going to happen in rural areas, who is going to coordinate it, how it will be funded and how people will be supported in rural areas.

“We don’t have the allied

services and extra support, but we do have a community that looks after its people,” she said.

“Rural communities come together, they appreciate what we do and it’s a real team feel how everyone looks out for each other.”

In the meantime Sue, Colin and their nine-year-old son Ben have recently moved to their new lifestyle farm in Leeston, where they are currently fattening Angus cattle.

With his new role as project manager for their Rakaia Medical Centre development extensions, Colin sold the contracting business on leaving Greendale.

“With Sue working full-time, I will have more time at home with Ben and to look at more options to diversify on our new property,” Colin said. >> Video link: bit.ly/OFSfowlie

NEW GIG: With his new role as project manager for their Rakaia Medical Centre development extensions, Colin has sold his contracting business.

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Pride of Opouriao Valley The Opouriao Valley is a traditionally productive, well established dairy farming area. Since 1935, this farm has been an enduring example of this areas reputation, and for the first time in 86 years it is ready for a new prospect to take the reins. The farm has a 32 ASHB shed. 99.3 ha of land in total with 100% flat contour. It holds five large sheds, concrete silage pad and three dwellings. The soil make up in the area harbours rich deep silt loams supporting lasting grass growth.

There are 73 paddocks, with great fencing throughout. Just a short 16 km drive to the main service town of Whakatane, with NZs best beach at Ohope nearby. Trout fishing rivers and Te Urewera park are also in the vicinity, providing enviable lifestyle opportunities. Dairy farms of this calibre are seldom for sale, prospective purchasers must act quickly. Purchase price will be plus GST (if any).

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Perfect Manawatu location An opportunity of this magnitude does not come along very often. Our vendors have spent 30 years faithfully farming and developing this land into what we see today. We are proud to be able to present this 280 ha (subject to survey) farm to the market, located only 10 km north of Palmerston North City centre. This property is encapsulated in 12 titles giving the new owners plenty of scope for development if that is your preference. This property is perfectly located in the heart of the Manawatu situated half way between Palmerston North City and the beautiful township of Feilding. The small township of Bunnythorpe is on the farm boundary and being conveniently located, this property has access to the best of country and city living. You couldn't find a more perfect location than the highly sought-after Stoney Creek Road.

Infrastructure on this farm is second to none with a large 480 cow feed pad, a second 120 cow feed pad and an adjoining 1,200 m2 calving barn.

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Foveran Station Foveran Station is situated in the Hakataramea Valley, South Canterbury, New Zealand. Expansive and unique best describes Foveran and its sister "The Brothers" with 2,645 ha ranging from the valley floor to the upper foothills. The property is currently run as a renowned deer breeding, stud property and game park. It is also complimented with merino fine wool and beef production providing enviable scope and balance. Tailored with over 290 ha of spray irrigation with the ability to store over 500,000 m3, this property is set to provide the discerning buyer security in production and performance with multiple income streams.

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Ross Robertson M 021 023 27220 Barry Meikle M 027 436 5131 John McCone M 027 221 9133

Windsor 105 Mcleod Road

This attractive, well located, 204 ha, majority irrigated property is currently utilised as a dairy wintering and silage production block.

145 ha flat irrigated with fixed grid and hard hose gun, 136 shares in Kurow Duntroon Scheme with large solar grids creating NIL electricity costs. Balance of the property is rolling to steeper contour. The lovely, well appointed 2014, five bedroom 393 m2 home has many features including large open plan kitchen/dining/living, walk in pantry, media room, double internal access garage and expansive sheltered outdoor patio area.

Impressive array of improvements including 12x18m workshop/Implement shed, four bay lean to, 17x18m Oiake stone storage shed.

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McLeods Road dairy This property is now well established and performing efficiently under a low cost system. Very good infrastructure, access, shelter and location highlight what is an entry level property for first farm buyers or amalgamation with other farming interests. Relatively low cost irrigation and Oceana supply are added features. Milking 600 cows through 39 ASHB shed with feed system and ACR's. Plus Loafing barn & three calf sheds. Enquire now to sole listing agent. $24,000 per ha + GST if any.

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A recent development, this 178 ha irrigated block has been fully regrassed, and subdivided with new fencing to suit irrigation infrastructure, and stock flow. An all-weather laneway has been established. 150 shares from Kurow Duntroon Irrigation Scheme (KDIC) with 65 ha pivot and 100 ha K-line. Good natural shelter with majority easy rolling contour and fertile silt loam soils.

Improvements include a renovated three bedroom cottage, new three bay implement shed and Te Pari cattle yards. The ephemeral Waikaura Creek is permanently fenced off and native plantings are established. This block is future proofed and ready to farm. With reliable and efficient irrigation & healthy soils.

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Te Awa is located 25 minutes north of Masterton in the strong sheep and beef farming community of Bideford.

Totalling 966.4905ha the property offers a scale breeding unit within an easy commute of Masterton. Although a large property the central laneway on a wide main ridge connects with numerous gentle ridges allowing for ease of stock movement from the back paddocks to the covered yard and woolshed. With emphasis having been placed on the infrastructure this farm is smartly subdivided with 11 sets of satellite yards, consistent fertiliser history and very good farm practice has meant that the Te Awa livestock has consistently performed. The well presented and appointed 4 bedroom home looks north over the farm to the boundary in the distance and the recently renovated Shepherds quarters completes this wonderful offering.

Tender (will not be sold prior) Closing 4pm, Fri 4 Feb 2022 186 Chapel Street, Masterton View by appointment Andrew Smith 027 760 8208 a.smith@bayleys.co.nz Simon Clinton-Baker 021 953 909 simon.clinton-baker@bayleys.co.nz

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Well located self contained dairy farm, has very good infrastructure includes 50 aside HB shed, feed pad, usual farm buildings. 900 cows plus young stock, bulls and beef killers.

305,000 ms. 6 homes.Contour is flat to gentle roll approx 100 ha steep.This property lends itself to carbon farming, whilst the present owner has been grazing and milking the steeper land we consider that the approx 100 ha could be planted creating further income.

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Tauhei 525 ha Dairy Farm With Real Options

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For Sale Price Upon Application ___________________________________ Agent Terry Court 021 754 233 tcourt@ljhmo.co.nz Ernie Pitcaithly 0274 956 082 ernie@ljhmo.co.nz LJ Hooker Morrinsville (07) 889 8015 Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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Te Awamutu 170 Aotearoa Road 97ha dairy farm in popular district This fertile 97 hectare (subject to survey) dairy farm is a great opportunity for first farm buyers. Infrastructure includes a 16 ASHB dairy shed with in-shed meal feeding system, concrete feedpad, implement and calf sheds. Recent production (2019) was over 78,000kgMS. Located in an area of consistent rainfall.

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www.nzsheep.co.nz/dorper

TUAKAU SALEYARD JANUARY SALES/FAIRS TUAKAU HEIFER SALE Thursday 6th Jan 2022 @ 12pm A/c OJ & M Cathcart 18th Annual Heifer Sale 820 x 15mth Heifers Comprising of approx.

200 Angus, 260 Charolais, 160 BWF, 50 Exotic X Heifers sourced from Sales & Private purchases.

TUAKAU BEEF 15mth STEER FAIR Tuesday 11th January 2022 @ 12pm Comprising of 1400 Beef Bred Steers 630 Angus, 460 Charolais, 310 Angus Hereford & Exotic ANNUAL DRAFTS FROM: AM Don Kauri Ridge OJ & M Cathcart T Baldwin Culverden Holdings TUAKAU DAIRY BEEF STEER FAIR Thursday 13th January 2022 @ 12pm Comprising of approx.

600 R2 BWF 100 x R2 Ang X All enquiries to: Craig Chamberlain 027 532 0253 Dave Anderson 027 498 1201 or Tuakau Office 09 236 9882

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• Outstanding for hogget mating producing small robust lambs

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TE KUITI LIVESTOCK CENTRE

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WILTSHIRE SHEEP SALE SALE DAY January 19th, 2022 at 12 noon

Gore A&P Association’s

SOUTH ISLAND PREMIER STUD RAM AUCTION

Upcoming Cattle & Sheep Sales January 2022 • Wednesday 5th January • TE KUITI BULLOCK FAIR 855 X 2 1/2yr Steers • Thursday 6th January • TE KUITI 15MTH EXOTIC STEER FAIR 900 X 15mth Char, Sim, Sth Devon X Steers • Friday 7th January 2022 • TE KUITI 15MTH TRADITIONAL STEER FAIR 875 x 15mth Angus, Hfd Steers

Contact:

• Monday 10th January • TE KUITI 15MTH HFD/FRS & ANG X BULL & STEER FAIR 980 x 15mth Steers 50 x 15mth Frsn Bulls

Mt Cass Station

Tuesday 18 January 2022

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• Friday 14th January • TE KUITI 2TH EWE FAIR

Catalogues available from: www.goreapshowgrounds.co.nz 03 2086441 or 027 374 3314 E: goreapsecretary@gmail.com

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1.30pm – Southern Texel Ram Sale Other Breeds – Texel, Suffolk, Poll Dorset, South Suffolk, Dorset Down, Charollais Beltex and Valais Blacknose Rams

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11. 30am – Romney & Border Leicester

• Wednesday 12th January • TE KUITI LAMB FAIR

• Friday 21st January • TE KUITI M/A EWE FAIR

Willy Pears: 027 641 0055 Andrew Heard: 021 272 7522

Edenbank 72/19

• Tuesday 11th January • TE KUITI 15MTH HEIFER FAIR 828 x 15mth Exo, Ang,Hfd, Hfd/Frs X Heifers

• Tuesday 18th January • ONGARUE EWE FAIR

FARMERS WEEKLY – December 20, 2021

BANCROFT FARM C/- Graham & Annie Carmichael Matiere

CAPITAL STOCK FLOCK

In conjunction with Ongarue Ewe Fair 18th January 2022 600 x 2th Romney Ewes 1000 x 4th - 5Yr Romney Ewes All these sheep are twins out of twins. They are Landcorp bred for 20 years.

Usually scanning 170% Very nice hill country sheep.

Contact Alan Hiscox 0274 428 434

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Symonds Rd, Waipara

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BROOKBANK ROMNEYS ROMNEY STUD EWE SALE In conjunction with Ongarue Ewe Fair Sign posted north of Taumarunui off SH 4

TUESDAY 18TH JANUARY 2022 11am Start

Est 1922

Brookbank Stud established mid 1970’s in Ongarue has consistently put out top Romney Rams and has in recent years been eczema testing to .5.

These have been farmed on hill country west of Ongarue and are a good moderate open faced Ewe with a great conformation that will shift anywhere in NZ. He has used top Rams from Waiteika, Kikitango and Waimai Studs in recent years.

PART 2 AND FINAL DISPERSAL SALE

For further information please contact:

Alan Hiscox 027 442 8434 King Country Livestock Manager Brent Bougen 027 210 4698 NZFLL Stud Stock

19 January 2022 at 11.30am – Wellsford Sale Yards

Auction will be live on Approx. 70 top 2th Romney rams 4 top Romney sires

6th Annual On Farm Sale

Monday 10th January 2022

250 plus 2th Romney ewes

2754 Ihungia Road, Tokomaru Bay at 12 Noon

6500 Sheep / 900 Steers

The sale catalogue & newsletter will be available on the website

2500 Romdale 2 Tooth Ewes 800 Coopdale 2 Tooth Ewes 2000 Perendale & Romdale 5 Year Ewes 1500 Romdale Crypto Lambs (27 to 32kg) 900 15mth Angus Steers (320 to 420kg)

This is a unique opportunity to purchase sheep which have taken a lifetime to breed.

• The best in the country for worm resistance – 34 years breeding. Their progeny will not require drenching where the Barbers’ Pole worm is not dominant • A high degree of FE tolerance

The Flock docked 152% to the Ram The Steers are Angus Pure Mc Neil Farming are NZFAP & GAP Accredited The Stock are Antibiotic Free

• Structurally sound – excellent breed quality

Semen Available

1.5% Rebate by arrangement. (Sign Posted) from Tokomaru Bay Lunch & Light refreshments provided Contact: Shane Scott 0274 956031 for further enquiries Full Details on our Website or Facebook Central Livestock Limited

There is also still a number of semen straws available from KIKI G197-14 – sire of D316-16 and 3rd in the country for worm resistance – DPF 1,000+ More information on the website www.kikitangeo.co.nz shortly.

Contact: Gordon Levet Tel 09 423 7034 | Greg Ward 021 423 326 Email: glevet5192@gmail.com PGG Wrightson: Cam Heggie – 027 501 8182 |Grant Palliser – 027 590 2201

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Sire KIKI D316-16 – He will be sold. He is the second highest worm resistant ram in the country with DPF of over 1,000. Very limited number of semen straws available. Order now.

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KIKITANGEO ROMNEY STUD

We will be offering on Account: EST. C E BREARS Approx. 200 Stud Romney Ewes (to be drafted) 80 Stud Romney 2th Ewes (to be drafted)

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FARMERS WEEKLY – December 20, 2021

FRIDAY 18TH FEB 2022 - 1PM

CRAIGNEUK

Annual on Farm Sale Friday 14th January 2022

>80 Mixed Age Texel Ewes >50 Texel Ewe Lambs >45 Texel Ram Lambs Further Enquiries: Callum Dunnett (Hazlett) 027 462 0126

hazlett.nz

STUD DISPERSAL SALE THURSDAY 3RD FEB 2022 - 1PM

White Dorper Stud , A/C Up The Road John & Tarsha Clemens Ashburton Showgrounds, viewing from 11am

80 Maternal Halfbred and Quarterbred Rams Merino Ram/Romney Ewe MILK • WOOL • MEAT Bred to fit the Smartwool Contract 20-25 micron Grown in the harsh Maniototo climate

Further Enquiries: Callum Dunnett (Hazlett) 027 462 0126 Simon Eddington (PGGW) 027 590 8612

Special Entry ON FARM LAMB & EWE SALES

ALBURY/FAIRLIE, SOUTH CANTERBURY WEDNESDAY 12 JANUARY, 2022

On account of Riverview Heights Rod & Moyra Brears For sale, farm leased out 535 Wiltshire Ewes

OPAWA DOWNS 9TH ON FARM SALE 1299 Mt Nessing Road, Albury South Canterbury.

COMMENCING 12 Noon • 2000 Romney Cryptorchid Lambs • 2500 Black Face Mixed Sex Lambs • 700 CFA Ewes • 100 2th Motu-nui Romney Ewes Enquiries: Joe Higgins (PGGW) 027 4314 041

85 mainly pure 2th Wiltshire ewes 30 3/4 bred 2th Wiltshire ewes 150 1/2 bred 4th Wiltshire ewes 70 6th Wiltshire ewes 100 6th Highlander ewes 100 Wiltshire ewe lambs 7 MA Wiltshire Rams

Friesian In Calf Heifers

For more details Contact Simon Bradley 027 442 6177 BRADLEY Livestock Ltd

January 2022 Delivery North Island Luke McBride 027 304 0533 Wayne Doran 027 493 8957 South Island Richard Harley 021 765 430 Greg Collins 027 481 9772

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Please Contact PUNCHBOWL EWE DISPERSAL 2022 PRELIMINARY NOTICE

Tuesday 15 February, 1pm Waiareka Saleyards

EXPORT WANTED 2021 Autumn Born Friesian Heifers

Approx: • 80 Poll Dorset Ewes • 500 Poll/Texel Ewes

(All of the above are NZFAP & ABF Accredited)

Enquiries: Rod Sands (PGGW) 027 4314 043 Joe Higgins (PGGW) 027 4314 041

To be sold following Albury Sales RODWELL FARMING “ROCKLANDS” • 51 Tondros Road, Fairlie • 800 Suffolk x Mixed Sex Lambs • 1100 Romney/Texel Crypt Lambs • 1100 Romney/Texel Ewe Lambs • 450 Cull Ewes (The above lambs have had 2 - 5 in1 vaccinations and one oral drench prior to sale. All lambs will be outside of all with holding periods)

Enquiries: Joe Higgins (PGGW) 027 4314 041 George Mannering (Hazlett) 027 4620 182

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This is the complete ewe dispersal for Punchbowl Genetics, a top selection of SIL recorded sheep. A genuine opportunity to purchase stud sheep with a long history in the sheep industry.

March 2022 Delivery

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South Island Richard Harley 021 765 430 Greg Collins 027 481 9772

Tuesday 22 February, 1pm

To be sold following above at DJ&AM IRVING, Albury • 1500 Coopdale Wether Lambs • 2500 Coopdale/Suffolk/Texel x Mixed Sex Lambs • 250 Coopdale Ewe Lambs • 400 Annual Draft Coopdale Ewes

Waiareka Saleyards

$1,750.00

North Island Luke McBride 027 304 0533 Wayne Doran 027 493 8957

PGG Wrightson in conjunction with Hazlett Livestock will offer the following: Approx: • 150 Suffolk Ewes • 400 Suff/tex Ewes

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EXPORT WANTED

For more information contact: Callum McDonald (PGW) 027 433 6443 Geoff Wright (Hazlett) 027 462 0131 Doug Brown (Vendor) 027 222 3809

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1YR FRSN BULLS 300kg approx 2YR STEERS 500kg+ MA ANG COWS CAF 1YR BEEF BULLS 250-400kg 2YR BEEF BULLS 500kg+

www.dyerlivestock.co.nz

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

Ongarue Sale 18th January at 12pm

>80 Mixed Age Ewes >40 Ewe Lambs >15 Ram Lambs

STORE LAMBS GAP 28-33kg MALE LAMBS 22-33kg YOUNG BREEDING EWES

On offer 280 Rams Made up of 200 Terminal Rams • Dorset Down X lambs growing 500 to 600 grams a day from birth to weaning • South Dorset Rams for quick maturity • SIL Recorded and Studfax • Autumn Scan

Waipara Downs Texel Amberley Showgrounds, viewing from 11am

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KAUROA (RAGLAN) WESTCOAST JANUARY LAMB & EWE FAIR Thursday 13th January, 2022 12.00pm Approx Comprising 3200 Sheep: Comprising 2400 Lambs • 750 Romney Wthr Lambs • 250 C/Worth/Rom x Wthr Lambs • 450 C/Worth/Rom X Ewe Lambs • 300 C/Worth Wthr Lambs • 200 Dorset/Down Wthr Lambs • 400 B/F M/S Lambs Comprising 800 Ewes • 400 Top 2th Romney Ewes • 250 4-5yr Ewes • 150 6yr A/M Rom-C/worth Ewes Special Entries: M/S Poole • 450 C/Worth/Romx Ewes Lambs • 150 C/Worth/Romx Wthr Lambs • 250 4-5yr Ewes Waiteika Station • 400 Romney Wthr Lambs TeMata Group • 350 C/Worth + D Downx Wthr Lambs (Ashgrove bred) Ratanui • 160 Top 2th Rom Ewes (1 Earmark K Abbott - Supreme Romney Bred) • 80 Top 2th Composite Ewes (Piquet Hill - Supreme Romney Bred) JM Hayes • 250 Romney Wthr Lambs K&P Shea • 150 6yr Rom-C/Worth Ewes Denali • 80 2th Romney Ewes Llednarddot • 80 2th Ewes All entries are annual drafts from Raglan + TeAkau Coastal hill country.

Highly recommended for shifting ability & FE Tolerance.

Contact:

Vaughn Larsen (PGGW) 07 848 2384 or 027 801 4599 Brent Bougen 07 848 2544 or 027 210 4698

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FARMERS WEEKLY – December 20, 2021

PRELIMINARY NOTICE

SALE OF KIWITAHI ROMNEYS Key: Dairy

MATAWHERO SHEEP & EWE FAIR - GISBORNE FRIDAY, 7TH JANUARY 2022, 10AM START

PGG WRIGHTSON LIVESTOCK GENETICS HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED BY OUR VENDORS PADDY AND BRIGID LOWRY TO DISPERSE THE KIWITAHI FLOCK.

Offering approximately 6200 Ewes including Capital stock lines: • 1200 2th Coopworth FET Ewes Capital Stk • 800 MA Coopworth FET Ewes Capital Stk • 300 4th Coopworth FET Ewes Capital Stk • 200 2th Coopdale FET Ewes Capital Stk • 1000 2th Coopworth FE Gold Ewes

THIS WILL HAPPEN IN EARLY 2022 WITH THE MARKETING OF APPROXIMATELY • 750 MA Ewes

• 550 2th Ewes

• 500 Ewe Lambs

• 500 Ram Lambs

• 400 2th Coopworth FET Ewes

The flock consistently records 160% lambing at 685m asl to 785m asl.

Cam Heggie - Livestock Genetics Rep/Auctioneer | Northern North Island M +64 27 501 8182 | Email camheggie@pggwrightson.co.nz COMMERCIAL ROMNEY FLOCK TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION ON FARM LATE JANUARY • 2500 Capital Stock 2th-5yr Romney Ewes - further details in early January 2022.

Richard Lamb - Livestock Rep | M +64 274 930 739 www.pggwrightson.co.nz

Other

PRELIMINARY NOTICE CAPITAL STOCK EWE SALE On Farm – Ballyams SH1, Kekerengu Wednesday 26th January 2022, 11.00am On A/C JG Booker Approx: • 1600 Halfbred Mixed Age Ewes • 450 Ewe Lambs Hill Country bred, 23-26 micron, footrot free Further details will be published in January 2022.

All Enquiries: Ross Sutherland 027 434 4068 John Booker 03 579 2497 PGG Wrightson Ltd is not liable if sale does not proceed or is altered due to Covid-19 restrictions or for any associated costs/loss.

• 200 2th Romney FET Ewes • 450 MA Romney X Ewes

The Kiwitahi flock is known for producing strong, sound, high-performing sheep with excellent structure and constitution.

Sheep

• 250 2th Romney Composite Ewes • 600 MA Coopworth FET Ewes

Kiwitahi Romneys was established in 1980.

Cattle

• 500 5yr Romney FET Ewes • 300 5yr Coopworth FET Ewes Enquiries to: Jamie Hayward 027 434 7586 Chris Hurlstone 027 598 6542

[RAM SALES] www.pggwrightson.co.nz/ramsales As we are operating under Covid-19 mandate, all attendees are required to provide their Vaccine Pass to gain entry.

Freephone 0800 10 22 76 | www.pggwrightson.co.nz

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MOERANGI CAPITAL STOCK FEMALE WILTSHIRES CLEARING SALE Sharbor Ltd - Farm sold | c/o Steve Borland & Bob Sharp Thursday 10th February, 2022 | Te Kuiti saleyards -1pm

Last opportunity to buy into one of the largest commercial Wiltshire sheep flocks in the country.

Bred on genuine coastal hill country - 12 years of breeding on this country.

All lambs finished, Milk lambs consistantly killed out at 19kgs and better, over a number of years.

Bred for growth, meat yield with strong conformation, eczema and parasite tolerance.

Ram sires - Arvidson and Moerangi breeding.

Dispersal consisting of approx: • 750 2th Ewes • 2000 4th to 5yr Ewes • 200 6yr Ewes

• 1000 Ewe lambs • 100 Ram lambs • 25 2th Rams Tested Bruccellosis clear

Note: To suit all purchases we will be offering runouts of the sheep on the day.

Freephone 0800 10 22 76 | www.pggwrightson.co.nz

Enquiries: Rhys Hughes (Farm Manager) 07 280 7678

This auction will be livestreamed on bidr®

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Paul Mitchell (PGGW) 0272 733 538

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Market Snapshot brought to you by the AgriHQ analysts.

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Suz Bremner

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Fiona Quarrie

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Deer

Sheep

Cattle BEEF

SHEEP MEAT

VENISON

Last week

Prior week

Last year

NI Steer (300kg)

6.20

6.25

5.10

NI lamb (17kg)

9.00

9.15

6.75

NI Stag (60kg)

6.90

6.90

5.60

NI Bull (300kg)

6.20

6.30

5.05

NI mutton (20kg)

6.40

6.40

4.85

SI Stag (60kg)

6.80

6.80

5.60

NI Cow (200kg)

4.70

4.80

3.70

SI lamb (17kg)

8.70

8.90

6.65

SI Steer (300kg)

6.10

6.10

4.70

SI mutton (20kg)

6.20

6.40

4.80

SI Bull (300kg)

6.00

6.00

4.70

Export markets (NZ$/kg)

SI Cow (200kg)

4.90

4.65

3.50

UK CKT lamb leg

13.68

13.67

8.98

US imported 95CL bull

10.26

10.25

7.05

US domestic 90CL cow

10.26

9.04

6.30

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

Export markets (NZ$/kg)

7.0

$/kg CW South Island steer slaughter price

7.0

$/kg CW

7.0

5.5

10.0 South Island lamb slaughter price

Jun

2020-21

Dairy

Aug 2021-22

7.0

Oct

Dec 5-yr ave

Feb

Apr 2020-21

Jun

Last week

Prior week

Last year

2.60

2.64

2.06

Apr

Jun

Aug

2020-21

2021-22

vs 4 weeks ago

WMP

4000

4100

4135

SMP

3650

3650

3650

Urea

1190

1190

607

368

368

300

1308

1308

799

1.75

30 micron lamb

-

-

-

DAP

Top 10 by Market Cap

440

Company

Close

YTD High

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Ltd

31.77

36.55

YTD Low 27.1

Meridian Energy Limited (NS)

4.665

9.94

4.45

Auckland International Airport Limited

7.55

8.34

6.65

Mainfreight Limited

90.14

99.78

64.85 4.35

420

Spark New Zealand Limited

4.525

4.97

Mercury NZ Limited (NS)

6.06

7.6

5.7

400

Ebos Group Limited

38.3

39

27.51

380

Ryman Healthcare Limited

12.54

15.99

11.81

360

Contact Energy Limited

7.7

11.16

6.6

Fletcher Building Limited

7.2

7.99

5.67

340

Nov-20

$/tonne

Prior week

Last year

2.10

Jan-21

Mar-21

May-21

Jul-21

Sep-21

Nov-21

CANTERBURY FEED BARLEY

Last price*

Prior week

-

$/tonne

DAIRY FUTURES (US$/T)

Last week

37 micron ewe

D …

O …

A

…

J…

…

F…

A

Sept. 2022

NZ average (NZ$/t)

Super

460

D …

Feb

FERTILISER

480

Nearby contract

Dec

Fertiliser

Aug 2021-22

CANTERBURY FEED WHEAT

Sept. 2021

Oct

5-yr ave

Grain

Data provided by

MILK PRICE FUTURES 9.50 9.00 8.50 8.00 7.50 7.00 6.50 6.00 5.50

7.0 5.0

Coarse xbred ind.

5-yr ave

8.0 6.0

(NZ$/kg)

Apr

9.0

8.0

WOOL

5.0

Feb

South Island stag slaughter price

11.0

9.0

6.0

4.5

$/kg MS

5.0

5.0

Dec

7.0

6.0

6.5

Oct

8.0

8.0

10.0

4.0

9.0

6.0

5.5

4.5

Last year

10.0

9.0

5.0

5.0

Last week Prior week

North Island stag slaughter price

11.0

6.0

6.0

4.0

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

$/kg CW

$/kg CW

6.5

Last year

North Island lamb slaughter price

10.0 $/kg CW

North Island steer slaughter price

Last week Prior week

$/kg CW

Slaughter price (NZ$/kg)

Sarah Hilhorst

Ingrid Usherwood

Listed Agri Shares

5pm, close of market, Thursday

Company

Close

YTD High

YTD Low

ArborGen Holdings Limited

0.255

0.335

0.161

480

The a2 Milk Company Limited

5.78

12.5

5.39

460

Comvita Limited

3.45

3.8

3.06

Delegat Group Limited

14.4

15.5

12.9

Fonterra Shareholders' Fund (NS)

3.6

5.15

3.5

Foley Wines Limited

1.57

2.07

1.45

440 420

AMF

6085

5985

5985

Livestock Improvement Corporation Ltd (NS)

1.4

1.4

0.81

Butter

5250

5250

5050

380

Marlborough Wine Estates Group Limited

0.24

0.65

0.23

9.00

360

New Zealand King Salmon Investments Ltd

1.37

1.72

1.35

PGG Wrightson Limited

4.62

4.64

3.11

Rua Bioscience Limited

0.385

0.61

0.37

Sanford Limited (NS)

4.87

5.51

4.3

Scales Corporation Limited

5.72

5.89

4.22

Milk Price

9.10

9.02

340

* price as at close of business on Thursday

Nov-20

WMP FUTURES - VS FOUR WEEKS AGO

Jan-21

Mar-21

May-21

Jul-21

Sep-21

Nov-21

WAIKATO PALM KERNEL

Seeka Limited

5.24

5.68

4.66

4300

450

Synlait Milk Limited (NS)

3.38

5.24

2.85

4200

T&G Global Limited

2.98

3.08

2.85

400

S&P/NZX Primary Sector Equity Index

14029

15491

12865

4100

350

S&P/NZX 50 Index

12778

13558

12085

S&P/NZX 10 Index

12339

13978

11776

$/tonne

US$/t

400

4000 3900 3800

300 250

Dec

Jan Feb Latest price

Mar

Apr 4 weeks ago

May

200

Nov-20

S&P/FW PRIMARY SECTOR EQUITY

Jan-21

Mar-21

May-21

Jul-21

Sep-21

Nov-21

14029

S&P/NZX 50 INDEX

12778

S&P/NZX 10 INDEX

12339

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Analyst intel

WEATHER

Overview Next week we have some warm weather returning to eastern regions, which will be welcome after all the rain we’ve had, especially in Canterbury. A northwesterly airflow lies over the South Island for Monday and Tuesday, then tending a little more westerly on Wednesday once a front moves through. Naturally during this time the West Coast is going to be cloudier, with rain or showers.

The North Island is mainly settled, with high pressure for the first half of this week but a weak front on Wednesday moves through, bringing a few showers out west. Looking further afield to Christmas Day and Boxing Day, a cool change may be afoot with a front pushing in from the south.

14-day outlook Mainly settled for the North Island this week, although a weak front does move through midweek, bringing showers out west. The South Island has northwesterlies with wet weather in the west, but dry in the east. Conditions start to close in on Christmas Day, with a front moving in from the south and the odd shower appearing in the north. Perhaps if you are in the middle, you might be dry before wet weather moves in later. Boxing Day could either be wet or cool. The week after sees the return of northeasterlies, there is some tropical energy (i.e. heavy rain) to the north, which may move down before the year is out (refer to the forecast rainfall map through to January 1).

It’s not locked in yet and this energy, or rain if you like, may stay offshore. You can keep up-to-date with likely rainfall totals at RuralWeather.co.nz as the data there (powered by IBM) is updated every hour, crunching all the models.

Soil Moisture

Highlights

16/12/2021

Wind

Northwesterlies about eastern parts of the South Island may be gusty at times through to Wednesday and may be strong about some inland areas. Winds through Cook Strait will be strong to gale force from the northwest. No other strong winds to be concerned about otherwise.

Source: NIWA Data

Temperature

7-day rainfall forecast Monday to Friday is dry for the North Island, but a few showers appear in the west on Wednesday. Saturday (Christmas Day) may start to see a few showers spreading in from the northeast, then wet on Sunday, especially in the east. Showers for the West Coast on Monday, turning to rain tomorrow, easing back to showers on Wednesday, at which point a few showers appear about Southland. Thursday and Friday are dry apart from the odd shower out west, then a front pushes northwards during Saturday, bringing rain or showers, clearing Sunday.

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Highs in the mid to late 20s in the first half of this week for the eastern South Island and all of the North Island, maybe even reaching the early 30s for the eastern North Island. Thursday and Friday the North Island is hot. The weekend starts out mild to warm then cools down on Sunday.

Highlights/ Extremes

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Rainfall accumulation over seven days, from 7am on December 20 till to 7am on December 27. Forecast generated at 1am on December 17.

Heavy rain for the West Coast on Tuesday as a front moves through.

Temperatures in the east of both Islands will be warm, especially the eastern North Island where highs may crack into the early 30s. Hot for inner parts of the North Island on Thursday and Friday.

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2021: Double-dip La Niña prevails Phil Duncan

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HIS year was book-ended by two La Niña events, while the bulk of 2021 had a neutral weather pattern in New Zealand. This is called a doubledip La Niña (when you have two La Niña events in one year).

Here are the weather and climatic highlights of 2021: Jan 19-21: A powerful storm hits NZ, with damaging gale westerlies and heavy West Coast rain. The storm, which was centred just near Southland, had central air pressure down into the 960hPa range.

Incredibly low.

Feb 16: La Niña rain finally arrives in the upper North Island after months of dry. It wasn’t a major event, but parts of Northland and Coromandel Peninsula had over 125mm in 24 hours.

Mar 5: Tsunami warnings issued for NZ following a M8.1, M7.4 and M7.1 earthquakes around East Cape and northeast of NZ. At the same time, a Severe Category 4 Cyclone Niran was aiming towards New Caledonia. La Niña was also coming to an end.

Apr 14: A remarkable waterspout was seen towering over Napier. The spectacular and dramatic sight was visible right across the city and was connected to a passing thunderstorm. It remained at sea and caused no issues.

May 30: A huge low pressure system engulfs NZ and sends an atmospheric river into Canterbury, causing significant flooding to the Ashburton River, with massive rainfall totals in the mountains/ ranges. Civil Defence emergencies declared in Selwyn, Ashburton and Timaru districts.

Jun 28-29: A polar blast surges up NZ,

with snow falling across Dunedin and even to sea level in some parts of Otago.

Aug 3: A surge of gale force sou’westers hit Auckland, with damaging winds and power cuts. Winds gusting over 120km/h suddenly roared into life at 1:30am.

Meanwhile, it was completely calm in Waikato.

Sep 16: The North Island is impacted by a large low, bringing heavy rain to the east, snow in the ranges and gales in some places. The South Island was mostly unaffected by it.

Oct 4: An unusual set up saw high pressure northeast of NZ link up with another high southwest of NZ in the Southern Ocean. The result? An airflow that went from Fiji to NZ, then directly down to the Antarctic ice shelf. Not often Antarctica gets a tropical airflow.

Nov 11: Hot weather pushes over NZ, with daytime highs for many places several degrees above normal. At the same time, 90% of Australia was more than 8degC below average.

Dec 14-15: Cyclone Ruby hits New Caledonia, but fails to become a “severe” cyclone due to a low in the NZ area siphoning off energy. The result for NZ was heavy rain events that brought over a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours to some locations. High humidity also impacted northern NZ for three weeks.

What’s still to come?

As for the summer months ahead, La Niña is going to be with us, but so too is the Southern Ocean weather pattern. NZ will switch back and forth from normal westerlies, to humid nor’east flows. The weather over December is a taste of what is still to come in January. La Niña should be fading by the time autumn arrives, back to a neutral pattern across the South Pacific.

WASHOUT: The Erewhon and Mt Potts Station access road was impassable after flooding at the end of May. Photo: Annette Scott

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SALE YARD WRAP

Reduced volume at ewe fair As the year draws to a close, the first ewe fair for the season was ticked off at Stortford Lodge. More will follow at this yard and others in the new year, but for now the Hawke’s Bay-based fair gave a benchmark to those looking to buy or sell. The fair was notably lacking in five-year ewes, though tallies were also down across all age groups. The lack of five-year ewes was attributed to schedule prices being too attractive to ignore and some also opting to hold ewes over until the January fairs. Strong processor values underpinned the market, both by offering up a floor that processor buyers would enter at and providing higher returns to those that had sold cull ewes, which subsequently meant bigger budgets for replacements. The buying bench was somewhat limited though and the two-tooth market was held up by one buyer from Wairoa, while a bigger spread of buyers on the older ewes created more competition. Prices were up $20-$40 on 2020 levels – there was hope that the gap would be larger, but it was not to be. Two-tooth Romney ewes traded at $225-$262 and four-year at $250-$251. Four-tooth Romney sold for $167-$220 and mixed-age for $158 to $200. Two pens of fiveyear Perendale ewes returned $120-$132.

NORTHLAND Kaikohe cattle • Yearling beef bulls earned $3.15-$3.25/kg.

• Weaner steers made $3.80/kg • Weaner Friesian bulls, 115kg, strengthened to $580-$600 • Cows with calves-at-foot fetched $1200 • Boner cows firmed to $2.10/kg Good grass growth provided a strong market at KAIKOHE last Wednesday for a smaller yarding of 350 head, PGG Wrightson agent Vaughan Vujcich reported. Two-year cattle were limited, steers sold at $3.15-$3.20/kg with heifers around $3.05/kg. Yearling steers earned $2.40/kg to $3.60/ kg and heifers mostly made $3.10/kg to $3.30/kg with a few up to $3.50/kg.

Wellsford store cattle • Two-year Hereford-Friesian steers, 518-553kg, eased to $3.05$3.08/kg • Yearling Simmental-cross steers, 336kg, managed $3.39/kg • Yearling Hereford-Friesian heifers, 270kg, firmed to $3.33/kg • Yearling Hereford bulls, 360kg, earned $3.22/kg and 258-309kg Friesian, $3.00-$3.01/kg • Weaner Murray Grey-Friesian steers, 128kg, fetched $645 and same breed heifers, 134kg, $570 A moderate 380 store cattle were penned at WELLSFORD last Monday. Two-year dairy-beef steers, 438-501kg, held at $3.11-$3.23/kg. Better yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, 402kg, were steady at $3.33/kg. Heifers made up over 60% of the yearling section. Most Hereford-Friesian were 308-347kg and firmed to $2.99-$3.08/kg. Simmental-cross, 288kg, managed $3.13/kg. Quality weaner HerefordFriesian bulls, 115kg, were good shopping at $450 and Friesian, 126-152kg, realised $510. Read more in your LivestockEye.

AUCKLAND Pukekohe cattle • Medium yearling steers earned $2.96/kg to $3.19/kg, $980-$995 • Boner cows eased to $2.26-$2.37/kg, $880-$1420 • Prime bulls sold in a range of $2.67/kg to $3.12/kg, $1200-$2560 Prime cattle sold on a solid market at PUKEKOHE on Saturday 11th. Steers earned $2.96/kg to $3.14/kg, $1640$2430 and heifers $2.99/kg $1465. Good-quality yearling heifers sold from $2.79/kg to $2.98/kg, $900-$980 and smaller types $2.90/kg, $770.

COUNTIES Tuakau sales • Angus steers, 365kg, made $3.69/kg • Hereford-Friesian heifers, 434kg, managed $3.24/kg • Prime Hereford-Friesian steers, 659kg, earned $3.12/kg • Heavy prime lambs realised $176-$204 TUAKAU drew a small yarding of store cattle last Thursday, but prices lifted 25c/kg due to the short supply and recent rainfall, Carrfields agent Karl Chitham reported.

Heavy steers, 460-523kg, returned $3.12/kg to $3.37/kg and Hereford-Friesian weaner steers, 97kg, $580. The heifer section included 500kg Hereford-Friesian at $3.04/kg, with 90kg weaners earning $400. Wednesday’s prime sale was also a small affair. Steers at 550kg made $3.04/kg and 455505kg heifers, $2.98-$3.07/kg. Well-conditioned Friesian cows, 495-560kg, fetched $2.12-$2.21/kg and 410-480kg boners, $1.63/kg to $1.89/kg. Medium prime lambs realised $147-$155 on Monday and light, $127-$138. Top ewes made $204, with medium-good at $137-$169 and light, $37 to $98.

WAIKATO Frankton cattle 14.12 • Two-year red Hereford-Friesian steers, 473kg, took top honours

at $3.05/kg • Yearling Hereford-Friesian and Angus-Friesian steers, 309-332kg, lifted to $3.28-$3.30/kg • Most prime Hereford bulls, 545-595kg, held at $3.22-$3.28/kg A smaller yarding of 232 store cattle was penned at FRANKTON last Tuesday and met an enthusiastic bench of buyers. The balance of 2-year steers, 409-421kg, traded at $2.84-$2.87/kg. Dairy-beef heifers, 393-419kg, realised $2.85-$2.94/kg and Friesian bulls, 423kg, $3.00/kg. Yearling Angus-Friesian steers, 364-411kg, firmed to $3.01-$3.13/ kg. Hereford-Friesian heifers, 297-318kg, firmed to $3.02$3.14/kg and 258-287kg, $2.95-$3.00/kg. Friesian bulls eased to $2.82/kg. Prime dairy-beef heifers, 445-490kg, held at $2.85-$2.91/kg. Friesian bulls, 538kg, were back to $3.10/ kg and 400kg, $2.85/kg. Jersey bulls, 565kg, managed $3.05/ kg and those under 500kg mainly $2.73-$2.90/kg. Boner Friesian cows, 464-506kg, softened to $1.79-$1.83/kg. Read more in your LivestockEye. Frankton cattle 15.12 • Eight autumn-born yearling Speckle Park steers, 378kg, fetched $3.47/kg • Autumn-born weaner Murray-Grey heifers, 165-191kg, managed $605-$650 • Prime bulls, 650-741kg, firmed to $3.15-$3.35/kg Store cattle numbered 208 head at FRANKTON last Wednesday though there was plenty of quality throughout.

A single pen of six 410kg beef-cross heifers completed the 2-year section and earned $3.04/kg. Autumn-born yearling steers, 348-417kg, traded at $3.10-$3.21/kg. Yearling Anguscross and Angus-Friesian steers, 352-375kg, improved to $3.27-$3.34/kg. Speckle Park-cross heifers, 318-377kg, realised $2.86-$2.89/kg and 210-250kg Hereford-Friesian, $3.22-$3.33/kg. Ninety prime cattle were penned, and bulls made up the majority. Several pens, 451-539kg, were purchased as service bulls at $2.93-$3.25/kg. Steers, 561765kg, managed $3.01-$3.15/kg. Dairy-beef heifers, 460595kg, earned $3.00-$3.15/kg. Better boner Friesian and Friesian-cross cows, 533-540kg, softened to $1.86-$1.95/kg.

Read more in your LivestockEye.

KING COUNTRY Te Kuiti cattle and sheep • Heavy prime ewes made $178-$188 and the balance typically $130-$175 • Angus cows, 488-580kg, achieved $2.06-$2.14/kg • Two-year Angus steers, 423kg, achieved $3.03/kg.

Prime 2-tooth ewes made $115-$130 at the TE KUITI sheep sale last Wednesday. The best of the prime lambs earned $185-$195, the next cut $140-$169 and lighter types varied from $60 to $133. On Friday, better store lambs reached $146-$155, medium $130-$140 and lighter types $100-$108. There was a small yarding of store cattle on Friday. There was just a couple of pens of heifers which made $2.59-$2.67/kg, while Hereford-Friesian steers, 377kg, achieved $2.92/kg and 227-288kg Angus-Friesian $2.42/kg to $2.72/kg. Yearling heifers around 300kg reached $3.03/kg and 284kg Hereford-Friesian $3.24/kg.

BAY OF PLENTY Rangiuru cattle and sheep • Yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, 217kg, fetched $3.69/kg • Yearling Angus-cross heifers, 190kg, made $3.17/kg • Weaner Hereford-Friesian bulls, 102kg, returned $625 Store cattle sold in front of a large buying gallery at RANGIURU last Tuesday. A sole pen of 2-year Friesian steers, 418kg, earned $2.78/kg. Yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, 390-412kg, collected $3.00-$3.07/kg. Charolais heifers, 304-336kg, grabbed attention and traded at $3.29$3.30/kg. Lighter Angus-Friesian, 266kg, and HerefordFriesian, 275kg, made $3.16/kg and $3.24/kg respectively

as heavier options earned $3.03-$3.04/kg. Prime steers and heifers recovered 10c/kg. Steers all weighed 544kg-776kg and traded at $2.74-$2.81/kg. Heavier heifers, 457-487kg, collected $2.71/kg. There was a large yarding of store lambs and better types returned $105. Top prime lambs made $146 and the best ewes $173. Read more in you LivestockEye.

POVERTY BAY Matawhero sheep • Top prime ewes lifted to $200-$265, medium $162-$189 and light $136 • Better prime male sheep sold to $115-$150 • Ewes with lambs-at-foot made $111-$119 • Store ewes achieved $123 • Heavier store male lambs realised $130-$146.50 Heavy prime lambs eased at MATAWHERO last Friday with the best $150-$160, medium $130-$141 and light $110$120. In the store lamb pens, the top end of the ram lambs sold to $102-$125 and the balance $96. Better ewe lambs achieved $100-$118 and lighter types $78-$98. Mixedsex store lambs traded at $76-$86. Read more in your LivestockEye.

TARANAKI Taranaki cattle • Good-quality yearling Friesian bulls, 409kg, sold well to reach 3.20/kg • Prime steers firmed to $3.20-$3.27/kg and boner cows mostly earned $2.30-$2.40/kg • Yearling Angus bulls, 407kg, traded at $1400, Ayrshire $1220 and Jersey $1050-$1130 There were just over 200 head offered at TARANAKI last Wednesday. Two-year cattle consisted of Angus-Friesian steers and the majority sold on a sound market at $3.18$3.26/kg. Top yearling steers were mostly steady at $3.05/kg to $3.21/kg and the next cut $2.90-$3.00/kg. Yearling heifers typically earned $2.63/kg to $2.78/kg, though a few 360kg Hereford-Friesian received $2.92/kg. Read more in your LivestockEye.

HAWKE’S BAY Stortford Lodge store cattle and sheep • Three-year Angus heifers, 446-518kg, sold well at $3.11-$3.18/kg • Yearling Angus steers, 338-367kg, varied from $3.46/kg to $3.59/ kg • Top yearling beef and beef-cross heifers reached $3.42-$3.52/kg for 234-327kg • Good blackface mixed-sex lambs made $108-$125 • Good Romney-cross ram lambs sold for $116 Recent rain gave the grass market a second wind at STORTFORD LODGE last Wednesday. Cattle volume lifted to nearly 490 and most types sold on a firm market. Five lines of mixed breed cows that were run with a Simmental bull varied from $880 to $1210 and 18 Friesian cows, 596kg, returned $2.18/kg. Two-year Charolais-Angus heifers, 417kg, made $3.33/kg and the balance of the section earned $3.21-$3.24/kg. Weaner Simmental-Friesian bulls, 105kg, returned $605. Lamb supply was very low at 1200 head and overall the market had a firm tone. Read more in your LivestockEye. Stortford Lodge prime sheep • Top mixed-sex lambs eased to $181-$196 • Good to heavy ram lambs softened to $152-$156 • Twelve 2-tooth wethers earned $120 • Ten ewe hoggets topped their section at $160 • Heavy to very heavy mixed-age ewes softened to $169.50$178.50 Ewe throughput lowered to 1320 head at STORTFORD

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• Yearling Friesian bulls, 360-430kg, were $3.05-$3.10/kg • Store lambs averaged $118 The store cattle market lifted at FEILDING for the little over 950 head that were yarded. Two-year HerefordFriesian steers, 410-555kg, made $3.30-$3.40/kg. Two pens of 430-485kg 2-year Friesian bulls were $3.15-$3.35/kg while all 2-year heifers, 405-595kg, making $3.15-$3.20/kg.

Numerous lines of 380-465kg yearling straight-beef steers made $3.40-$3.65/kg while large lines of 285-330kg yearling Angus heifers received $3.45/kg.

It was another solid sale for the 6800 store lambs. The top lambs were $140-$150, down to $130-$140 for good lines, $110-$125 for mediums, with the light lambs at $85-$100.

The few shorn lines available received premiums. Little else was sold. Read more in your LivestockEye. Rongotea cattle • Two-year Hereford-Friesian heifers made $2.67/kg to $2.88/kg • Eighteen-month bulls typically earned $3.04-$3.15/kg • In-calf Hereford-Friesian cows fetched $1370 • Hereford-Friesian cows with calves-at-foot realised $945 There was a good bench of buyers at RONGOTEA last Tuesday despite some very wet weather, New Zealand Farmers Livestock agent Darryl Harwood reported. Twoyear Hereford-Friesian steers firmed at $2.97/kg to $3.16/ kg and 415kg Gelbvieh $3.12/kg. Yearling Belgian Bluecross steers, 445kg, achieved $3.03/kg. Better weaner bulls traded at $500-$620, steers $550-$560 and heifers $470$510.

CANTERBURY

RED FLAG: A two-tooth ewe eyes up the red flag, which indicated the starting point of the Stortford Lodge early ewe fair.

LODGE last Monday. Light-medium to medium mixed-age ewes traded at steady to improved levels as farmers picked up some more mouths to keep up with flourishing pastures.

These traded at $101-$120 and light ewes earned $60.50$100. Heavy mixed-sex lambs returned $158-$174 and good types $130-$142. Lighter options managed $100-$110. The balance of good to heavy ewe and male hoggets realised $130-$146. Read more in your LivestockEye.

MANAWATŪ Feilding prime cattle and sheep • The heaviest lambs traded at $186-$191 • Two Hereford-Friesian heifers, 515kg, made $3.16/kg • One Hereford bull, 540kg, fetched $3.18/kg Lambs sold on a steady market at FEILDING last Monday.

There were a handful of heavier pens, but the majority were medium types which collected $160-$179. Better condition ewes met a steady market and the top return was equal with lambs at $191. Purchases for grazing pushed the price for medium to lighter types up $5-$10 as medium traded at $131-$156. Only a handful of cattle were yarded but most sections did have one standout pen. A Hereford-beef steer, 670kg, earned $3.10/kg. The heaviest boner cow made $2.67/kg and those 530-570kg collected $2.30-$2.39/kg.

Read more in your LivestockEye. Feilding store sale • Two-year traditional steers, 525-595kg, firmed to $3.40-$3.50/kg • Yearling Angus and Simmental-cross steers, 305-340kg, lifted to $3.60-$3.80/kg

Canterbury Park cattle and sheep • Prime Hereford-Friesian heifers, 601kg, fetched $3.22/kg • Two-year Angus steers, 432-474kg, varied from $3.24/kg to $3.38/ kg • Yearling Angus steers, 200kg, collected $4.05/kg • Heaviest prime lambs returned $204-$208 The prime steer market held while heifers firmed at CANTERBURY PARK last Tuesday. Most traditional steers made $3.05-$3.15/kg though Angus, 655kg, earned $3.20/ kg. Heifers, 400-450kg, typically traded at $2.95-$3.05/kg.

Top 2-year Hereford-Friesian steers, 327-338kg, collected $3.12-$3.17/kg and reasonable types made $2.93-$3.06/kg last Wednesday. Dairy-beef heifers mostly returned $2.83$2.93/kg though red Hereford-Friesian, 394kg, pushed to $3.02/kg.

The best yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, 284kg, ran away to $3.43/kg. Angus-Friesian heifers, 280-299kg, made $2.78-$2.87/kg and most Hereford-Friesian, 224283kg, collected $3.04-$3.08/kg. Store lambs held after the previous lift. Heavy lambs made $108-$122, medium sold for $76-$105 and lighter types earned $71-$87. Medium Corriedale wethers fetched $111. Prime lambs firmed as good types traded at $172-$199. The top 31 ewes collected $230-$252 and medium, $135-$166. Read more in your LivestockEye.

SOUTH-CANTERBURY Temuka prime and boner cattle, all sheep • Heavy prime heifers lifted to $3.20-$3.28/kg • The boner Friesian cow average improved 7c/kg to $2.06/kg • Store Romdale-Texel ewe lambs earned $106 A small yarding of prime cattle sold on a solid market at TEMUKA last Monday. Prime steers were mostly dairybeef and the average held at $3.10/kg, though the top end improved to $3.20-$3.28/kg. Prime bulls remained strong with the best of the beef types to $3.34-$3.35/kg and Friesian $3.09-$3.23/kg. A large yarding of store lambs sold on a stronger market. Smaller types, not seen at the previous sale, traded at $82-$106, medium $109-$120 and the heaviest were Suffolk-Texel which made $164. Polwarth collected $65-$77. Prime lambs recovered $10 with the return of a couple of buyers and the top line reached $218.

Ewes also met a stronger market as grazing options were purchased. Read more in your LivestockEye. Temuka store cattle • Five 2-year Angus steers weighed 455kg and earned $3.32/kg • Yearling Charolais-cross steers from Waimate, 382kg, fetched $3.51/kg • Yearling Murray Grey-Friesian heifers, 288kg, and Speckle Parkcross, 261kg, collected $3.21/kg • 21 yearling Angus bulls, 370kg, reached $3.31/kg Quality cattle were well-received at TEMUKA last Thursday and 2-year Angus heifers from Lake Pukaki weighed 398kg and fetched $3.23/kg. Well-marked AngusFriesian steers, 525kg, made $3.13/kg while lesser types were below $3.00/kg. Best yearling Hereford-Friesian traded at $3.17-$3.19/kg and medium types earned $2.97/kg to $3.11/kg. Most dairy-beef heifers returned $2.94-$3.03/kg.

Angus bulls all sold at $3.23/kg and above while Friesian, 351kg, reached $3.30/kg. Traditional cows with calves-atfoot made $770-$850 per unit. Vetted-in-calf cows to Angus and Speckle Park bulls earned $1050-$1230. Read more in your LivestockEye.

OTAGO Balclutha sheep • Heavy prime lambs made $140-$170 and medium $120-$130 • Store lambs had good demand to earn $90-$120 There was a smaller yarding of prime sheep at BALCLUTHA last Wednesday at the last sale of 2021. Heavy prime ewes made $170-$200, medium $130-$150 and light $70-$120. A small yarding of store cattle had mixed interest.

Yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, 400kg, fetched $3.20/kg and 350kg heifers $2.80/kg.

Coalgate cattle and sheep • Two Charolais-cross heifers, 583kg, returned $3.30/kg • Yearling Angus steers, 336kg, were the sole pen for their group and fetched $3.39/kg • Down-cross lambs from Hanmer Springs collected the top price of $126 Prime heifer and steer markets lifted 10c/kg at COALGATE last Thursday as 500kg+ steers generally earned $3.16-$3.24/kg. Murray Grey-cross, 556kg, pushed to $3.32/ kg. Heifers, 480kg+, mostly made $3.10-$3.20/kg. Almost all cows traded at $2.38-$2.44/kg though top Angus and Hereford collected $2.50/kg. Yearling Angus heifers made $3.10-$3.17/kg while Angus-Friesian and Hereford-Friesian varied from $2.39/kg to $2.57/kg. Weaner Hereford-Friesian bulls returned $434-$470 and heifers $390-$420. Medium store lambs traded at $107-$119 and smaller types, $76$96. Prime lambs held and the heaviest made $201. Ewes firmed $4 as the heaviest fetched $250. Read more in your LivestockEye.

Dairy-beef weaner fairs Dairy-beef weaner fairs finished on a stronger note as rain plumped up demand last Thursday. At TARANAKI the bulk of the dairy-beef bulls earned $460-$550 and heavier types $580-$660. Friesian bulls lifted to an average of $485. Hereford-Friesian and CharolaisFriesian heifers, 130-146kg, strengthened to $550-$610, and the next cut was firm at $460-$540. Friesian bulls lifted $35-$40 at FEILDING and split into two cuts – 120-135kg at $485-$530 and 105-120kg, $460-$490.

Autumn-born Simmental-Friesian heifers, 210-270kg, sold for $710-$920 and spring Angus-Friesian, 104105kg, $485-$500. Nearly 1300 calves were penned at FRANKTON and the market was steady to firm. Weaner bulls accounted for 65% of the sale and dairy-beef averaged 110kg and $555, and Friesian 130kg and $480.

Top Friesian, 145-170kg, reached $525-$590. Lighter Hereford-Friesian heifers sold for $380-$440 and prices climbed to $470-$520 for the top cuts. Read more in your LivestockEye.

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ACROSS THE RAILS SUZ BREMNER

Markets perk up for end of year

SUN HATS ON-OFF: Hazlett agents needed their sun hats on-farm on Monday, but they were replaced with raincoats by Wednesday. From left, Alex Jardin, Ed Marfell, Travis Dalzell, and Alby Orchard.

Four seasons for on-farm sales

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OUTH Island onfarm sales stretched from Hawarden down to Five Rivers and while the market was consistently strong across all sales, the weather was not.

Last Monday, McDonald Downs and Karetu Downs sold a total of 3200 undrafted lambs in relatively good conditions. Regular buyers from Mid Canterbury found competition on the last few pens at McDonald Downs from a new buyer and the last pen sold for $5 more than the fourth cut.

On Wednesday, the heavens

opened at the Mount Somers Station sale, in stark contrast to the previous year when lambs sold in a nor’west wind to buyers with minimal feed. All the Romney cryptorchid lambs offered at this sale were out of the station’s twinbearing ewes and regular local buyers dominated.

On the same day, SJ Cullen Ltd played host to a large crowd at their Five Rivers property and had an exceptional sale of 5000 lambs and 600 ewes. Southland buyers contested with Canterbury and medium lambs were reported to be the best-selling.

Results • McDonald Downs, Hawarden: 2500 Suftex mixed-sex lambs (out of halfbred ewes) $115$150.

• Karetu Downs, Hawarden: 700 Supreme mixed-sex lambs $94$157, $118 average.

• Mount Somers Station: 3500 Romney cryptorchid $91-$135.

• SJ Cullen Ltd, Five Rivers: Southdown mixed-sex $100$162; Coopdale cryptorchid $85-$162; Coopdale ewe lambs $106. Annual draft Coopdale ewes $189; cull ewes $171.

MUCH of the country has been engulfed in rain recently and while it has caused damage in many areas, it is a welcome change for farmers not to be staring down the barrel of a drought heading into the Christmas break.

The rain has meant that there is no pressure to offload and has perked up the markets at the final sales for 2021, resulting in a pleasing finish to a tumultuous year across the rails. And what a year it has been.

Amongst all the uncertainty of this covid world we live in, the agriculture industry has shone through. Overseas demand for most of our meat and milk products had a resurgence as a new normal was established around the world. Subsequently, cattle and sheep prices hit record levels, both at the processors and in sale yards and paddocks.

Beef weaner fairs and calf sales were solid without being stupid, but a better growth season meant calves generally came forward at heavier weights than the previous year. Prime cattle markets reached new heights and the spring cattle season did the same, thanks to a strong grass market. Cull ewe prices did get a bit outrageous as a game of cat and mouse pushed some to the $400 mark. In-lamb ewe fairs were not the big event that they have been in the past and the majority sold on regular sale days rather than at special fairs. Prices generally met expectations by lifting about $20-$40 on 2020.

New season store lambs started off strong, yet were impacted by a lack of space at processors, which has been rectified recently.

However, the feeder calf and subsequent dairy-beef weaner fairs were one area that probably disappointed this year and again left many rearers pondering their future.

The anniversary of the first lockdown passed with little fanfare, as many yards were in the midst of calf sales and weaner fairs, but sales did grind to a halt in August when a second lockdown closed the sale yard gates. Fortunately, it was much more short-lived and came at a time when feed was plentiful. For most areas sales resumed after just a few weeks, though Northland and Auckland had to ride the storm for a bit longer.

Covid wasn’t the only thing to close yards through the year though, as heavy rain in early June meant South Island sales were cancelled.

It does feel like the year has been a long, hard slog through a boggy paddock, hitting some firmer patches but also sinking into the mud in places. At this rate it is looking likely there will be some boggy paddocks around for Christmas, but at least the grass will be growing, and we can all sit back and enjoy a homegrown Christmas ham and pavlova made from eggs from the chook house. suz.bremner@globalhq.co.nz

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FARM, SPECIALTY AND LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES FOR SALE AND LEASE ISSUE 2 – 2021

AHEAD Full steam

Rather than being derailed by global forces at play and the long tentacles of the pandemic, New Zealand’s rural sector has doggedly remained largely on track – rolling with the punches and, like the rest of us, accepting that uncertainty will be with us for the foreseeable future.

This is not to downplay Covid-related frustrations and challenges – there have been plenty of those – and when added to the other variables that the rural community is dealing with, the last 18 months or so has had perennial highs and lows.

Climate change issues, water reform woes, labour shortages, changing legislative playing fields and supply chain hiccups have clearly pushed farmers’ buttons.

However, behind the farm gates it has been full steam ahead with producers making the most of the buoyant commodity prices. Banks are also demonstrating ongoing support for rural lending, with farms providing good liquidity in the market and with opportunity across all sub-sectors.

With these dynamics in play it’s also been full steam ahead in the rural space this past spring. The Bayleys Country team has been working hard to get prospective buyers across farms within the alert levels and transactions have barely missed a beat.

We’re noting some interesting market trends with supply starting to catch up with demand in parts of the dairy sector, active buyers are still searching for properties with scale in the drystock sector, and horticulture is going great guns.

Dairy support land is also selling very well as farmers look to future-proof their business operations from an environmental perspective with scale, and to give themselves options further down the line.

On a more cautionary note, the heat of the carbon market and the associated transition to forestry is having an impact on the pastoral market – and quite rightly, there remains concern the right balance isn’t being achieved between protecting pastoral farming and chasing the country’s climate change objectives.

Some headwinds are starting to appear in the horticulture sector with kiwifruit exporter Zespri signalling that it will halve the volume of gold licence offered for tender next March in order for fruit demand to stay ahead of supply and so that the quality of its supply chain is preserved.

Inevitably, this creates some uncertainty in the market as a lot of land is being developed for kiwifruit and it is hoped that people don’t come up short when trying to optimise the use of this land.

We continue to see entities outside of usual rural investment circles actively buying up rural land. They’re being motivated by the buoyant commodity process, encouraged by the traction that the New Zealand food story is gaining, leveraging the sustainability narratives and being driven by compressed returns in the commercial property sector.

Overall, the volumes and values of rural property have been resilient and, in many cases, prices achieved have blown some expectations and records out the window.

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——— NICK HAWKE N, BAYL E YS’ NATIONAL D IRE CTOR RU RAL The total hectares marketed and sold is up 25 percent for the 12 months to September 21 compared to the yearprior period, demonstrating strong sales growth in the rural market (REINZ data.)

In the lifestyle market, Bayleys’ transactional data shows high demand and residential-like value rises as pandemic fallout prompts families to migrate to the country for its inherent quality-of-life credentials and green space benefits.

This edition of Rural Insight, we look at the optimal timing of a rural property sale and the factors determining whether you should stay or go, and explore the primary sector opportunities that could tempt the next generation of talent into the rural market.

We delve into the dynamics of the New Zealand-United Kingdom free trade agreement, and revisit the progress and further development of on-farm technology seen around the country during the year.

We also ponder the decision-making pros and cons around buying an already-developed lifestyle property versus a bare land block.

With the summer silly season upon us – even though it’s likely to take a different shape and form to usual traditions – the Bayleys country team wishes you and yours all the best.

Thank you for your continued support and please reach out to us if we can help guide you in a new direction during 2022.

P.S. Register your email address today at bayleys.co.nz/rural-insight to receive regular updates across the dairy, sheep and beef, forestry, viticulture, horticulture and lifestyle property sectors – direct to your inbox.

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CONTENTS Farm, specialty and lifestyle sales snapshots

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New technology offers hope for pastoral sustainability

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Pastoral market update

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Making hay while the sun shines

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Dairy market update

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New talent and skills to underpin sector’s future 9

Horticulture market update

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Old friends boost value with free trade deal

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Lifestyle block - buy or build?

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Lifestyle market update

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Viticulture market update

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Farm, specialty and lifestyle properties for sale

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SNAPSHOT THE RURAL PROPERTY SECTOR HAS SOLDIERED ON DURING 2021 WITH STRONG SALES ACTIVITY NOTED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY – HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT HAS SOLD RECENTLY WITH BAYLEYS.

DAIRY Waiteitei Road, Tomarata: 90ha dairy unit milking 180 cows through an excellent 21ASHB cowshed and producing 86,683kgMS, sold for $3,520,000.

Predominantly flat contour with well-formed central race system to 58 paddocks. Good range of support buildings close to dairy shed, along with a 4bdrm main dwelling, plus additional 3bdrm dwelling. (Catherine Stewart, Bayleys Dargaville)

yards with volcanic springs water supply and elevated building sites. (Stewart Ruddell, Wendy Ruddell, Bayleys Whangarei) Pipiwai Road, Purua: 34ha clean grazing land subdivided into 13 paddocks, sold for $1,140,000. Rolling to steep contour suitable for cattle, sheep or horses.

Features a spring fed dam, old cowshed and other sheds, calf-rearing facility, horse pens and family home. (Tracy Dalzell, Bayleys Whangarei) Kaipara Coast Highway, Tauhoa: 53ha grazing and waterfront lifestyle land on the Kaipara Harbour sold for $2,500,000. Contour is predominantly flat to undulating, property is well-raced and fenced to a high standard with 22 paddocks. Improvements include 540sqm barn, goat milking shed, 1bdrm rustic barn (non-consented) and a boat ramp. (John Barnett, Bayleys Warkworth) Ponga Road, Hunua: Gentle to rolling contour 75ha farm suitable for grazing, finishing or equestrian, with proposed subdivision of two titles from main title and 2bdrm cottage, sold for $3,603,000. (Shona Brown, Ben Jameson, Bayleys Pukekohe) Maxwell Road, Maramarua: Gently-contoured 48.19ha farm subdivided into 13 fenced paddocks suited for grazing and finishing with potential for cropping, sold for $2,000,000. (Mark Fourie, Bayleys Pukekohe; Karl Davis, Bayleys Waikato)

Hills Road, Ngatapa: 224.6ha of high-performance hill country and fertile flats, sold for $3,875,000.

Improvements include reticulated water system to nearly all paddocks, good fencing, 3-stand woolshed, covered yards, cattle yards with load-out and implement shed.

(Simon Bousfield, Stephen Thomson, Bayleys Gisborne)

Maungakawa Road, Morrinsville: 50.07ha wellpresented dairy farm with flat contour and two dwellings, sold for $5,950,000 + GST (if any). Currently share-milked, with 170 cows producing 82,000kgMS. Sale included 75,000 milk supply entitlements and Tatua Shares. (Mike Fraser-Jones, Bayleys Waikato)

Hawkston Road, Patoka: Patoka One, a 313ha easycontoured and summer-safe dairy unit milking approximately 750 cows, sold for $7,000,000.

Improvements include 60-bail rotary, 900-cow capacity yard, calf rearing shed, three homes and staff accommodation. (Tony Rasmussen, Bayleys Havelock North)

PASTORAL Mountain View Road, Hikurangi: 78ha dairy support block, sold for $1,400,000. Mix of flats and easy hill, 33 paddocks, good internal fencing, implement shed and

Puaiti Road, Ngakuru: 122ha dairy support block with flat, rolling to steep contour. Improvements include old cowshed, 4-bay implement shed, 4bdrm home, plus additional 3bdrm cottage, sold for $2,750,000. (Sarndra Rowlinson, Bayleys Rotorua) Paremata Road, Tolaga Bay: 372.44ha in multiple titles, with over 80ha of productive flat land, plus 15ha being planted in citrus, sold for $8,600,000.

Improvements include a homestead, helicopter hangar, 9-bay high stud shed, woolshed with covered yards and sheep/cattle yards. (Simon Bousfield, Stephen Thomson, Bayleys Gisborne)

Morrinsville-Tahuna Road, Morrinsville: 39.45ha with fully-integrated dairy goat operation sold as a going-concern unit including land and buildings, for $5,450,000. Property carries approximately 700 mixedage milking does and 200 kid does, and sale included some machinery, three dwellings and 55,287 NZDG Cooperative supply rights. (Mike Fraser-Jones, Bayleys Waikato)

Parklands Road, Cambridge: 86ha flat, easy rolling dairy unit, producing 75,000kgMS through a 20ASHB, sold for $6,500,000. Improvements include 250-cow capacity yard, 5-bay and 3-bay implement sheds, plus 4bdrm refurbished home. (Peter Kelly, Bayleys Waikato)

Te Kopia Road, Waikite Valley: 62.61ha with flat to easy rolling contour in two titles, subdivided into 42 paddocks, sold for $3,250,000. Improvements include 3bdrm home, excellent implement and storage shedding, plus cattle yards. (Derek Enright, Bayleys Rotorua)

Wairamarama Onewhero Road, Glen Murray: 583ha drystock property in five titles, currently operating as a sheep and beef unit, sold for $5,110,000. Has traditionally wintered more than 2,200 M/A ewes plus replacements, plus more than 250 cattle, with all stock finished on the property. (Peter Kelly, Bayleys Waikato)

Matangi Road, Havelock North: 271ha Tauroa Estate certified-organic sheep and beef farm, also producing organic fruit, nuts and vegetables, sold for $13,000,000.

Prime location, largely flat to rolling contour, good source of spring water, three farm dwellings, woolshed, covered yards and haybarns. (Tim Wynne-Lewis, Kris August, Bayleys Havelock North)

State Highway 2, Paeroa: 60.77ha flat to rolling grazing land in 14 titles, sold for $2,490,000 + GST (if any).

Improvements include woolshed, haybarn, two loading races with yards, 3bdrm farm cottage and lifestyle potential with access to three roads. (Karl Davis, Lee Carter, Bayleys Waikato)

Pleasant Valley Road, Ashley Clinton: 1,113ha Pukenui Station with a good mix of steeper breeding country and over 200ha of cultivatable finishing land, sold for $9,650,000. Excellent fencing, laneway systems and access tracks, with 5-stand and 3-stand woolsheds, cattle yards, hunting hut, all-weather airstrip with 100 tonne bin, 5bdrm home, 3bdrm cottage and staff quarters.

(Tony Rasmussen, Bayleys Havelock North; Andy Hunter, Bayleys Waipukurau)

Highway 22, Ngaruawahia: 182ha drystock farm with steep contour, 2-stand woolshed and half-round barn, sold for $1,600,000 + GST (if any). (Russell Bovill, Bayleys Waikato)

Oruawharo Road, Takapau, Central Hawke’s Bay: 77.85ha of premium finishing and cropping land with a family home, infrastructure and reticulated water, sold for $3,000,000 (Andy Hunter, Andy Lee, Bayleys Waipukurau)

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Springfield Road, Taradale: 4.5 canopy hectares licensed G3 kiwifruit on a 6ha title with desirable water consent, sold with G3 crop included, for $4,300,000.

Orchard buildings include a 3-bay pole shed, bore and pump shed, and storage shed. (Tony Rasmussen, Bayleys Havelock North) Pakowhai Road, Tomoana: 8.3ha apple orchard with silt loam soils, water consent and good varieties, sold for $2,425,000. Passive income from leased shop and packing shed complex. Improvements include implement, chemical, pump and storage sheds and a 150mm bore. (Tony Rasmussen, Jeff Kevern, Bayleys Havelock North)

VITICULTURE

Waihopai Valley Road, Waihopai Valley: Iconic ‘Glazebrook Station’, a 8,882.70ha property with fully fenced 1,215ha game park, sold for $10,000,000.

Suited to grazing, hunting, tourism and carbon, with modern lodge, four chalets, woolshed, yards and other outbuildings and sheds. (Kurt Lindsay, Bayleys Marlborough; Garry Ottmann, Bayleys Canterbury)

State Highway 63, Wairau Valley: 21.46ha with 16.5 canopy hectares Sauvignon Blanc, A-class water and storage reservoir, 3bdrm home with attached 2bdrm unit and separate sleepout, sold for $4,300,000. (Kurt Lindsay, Tarin Mason, Bayleys Marlborough)

Plummer Road, Whakamarama: 5bdrm home on 1.18ha gently-sloping land, plus young avocado orchard with over 100 trees, some grazing land and a pool, sold for $1,405,000. (Brent Trueman, Rhys Trueman, Bayleys Tauranga)

Clayton Road, Fairlie: 99.12ha over four separate titles, carrying 120 yearling bulls and 72 R2 bulls, sold for $2,610,000. Property has 27 deer-fenced paddocks, 4-bay shed plus other sheds. (Hamish Lane, Georgie Murray, Bayleys Timaru)

Te Rahu Road, Whakatane: 5bdrm Golden Home, five grazing paddocks, high-stud 3-bay garage and two leantos, on 1.9ha, sold for $1,560,000. (Rhys Mischefski, Mikaela Pinkerton, Bayleys Whakatane)

Spring Terrace Road, Fairlie: 53.77ha, subdivided into 13 paddocks, sold for $1,445,000. Improvements include 3bdrm home, 3-stand woolshed, 4-bay lean-to shed.

(Hamish Lane; Georgie Murray, Bayleys Timaru) Waitohi Pleasant Point Road, Pleasant Point: 80.83ha in three titles, sold for $1,600,000. Improvements include 2-stand woolshed with deer handling facilities, implement shed, haybarn and 3bdrm home. (Mark Parry, Bayleys Timaru)

HORTICULTURE Orchard Road, Kerikeri: 7.41ha kiwifruit orchard including 2.8 canopy hectares of Seeka red, and 1.54 canopy hectares of rootstock ready for grafting, sold for $1,655,000. Established roadways, shelter belts and bare land for future development. (Alan Kerr, Bayleys Bay of Islands)

Cuff Road, Erua: 3bdrm home and workshop (unconsented), on 20ha land with flat to steep contour, sold for $1,125,000. (Stan Sickler, Bayleys Taupo; Maurice Heappey, Bayleys Turangi) Link Road, Oruanui: Recently-renovated 4bdrm home, 4-bay implement shed plus woodshed, on 6.4ha of easyhilly land, sold for $1,160,000. (Stan Sickler, Bayleys Taupo) Cob Cottage Road, Riverlands: 16.11ha across three titles with 11.4ha of vineyard planted in mixed varietals, sold for $3,000,000. (Kurt Lindsay, Tarin Mason, Bayleys Marlborough) Waterfalls Road, Seddon: 59.72ha canopy hectares Sauvignon Blanc, producing high-quality early-ripening fruit with low frost risk, sold for $16,200,000 – with majority of the vineyard uncontracted. (Kurt Lindsay, Tarin Mason, Bayleys Marlborough) Kekerengu Valley Road, Kekerengu: 14ha in two titles featuring 7.2 canopy hectares of Sauvignon Blanc, sold for $1,550,000. (Campbell Gill, Mike Poff, Bayleys Marlborough)

LIFESTYLE Rangitane Road, Kerikeri: 27.2ha waterfront lifestyle block, sold for $3,200,000. Fully-fenced for grazing, with elevated building site, plus small pine forest with trees circa-22 years. (David Baguley, Bayleys Bay of Islands) Taita Road, Waimamaku: 92ha grazing land, currently wintering up to 100 cattle, with some former dairy farm infrastructure and 3bdrm home, sold for $1,000,000.

(Todd Skudder, Bayleys Dargaville) Tourist Road, Clevedon: 6bdrm home on 8.12ha of mostly flat land with huge barn, horse arena and paddocks, sold for $5,000,000. (Angela Rudling, Bayleys Howick; Peter Sullivan, Bayleys Papakura)

Croucher Road, Poroti: 9ha property with established 450-tree avocado orchard spanning 5ha, and balance used for grazing, sold for $1,650,000. Well-sheltered blocks, established tree shelter, sheds, loadout area, cattle and sheep yards, plus 4bdrm family home and established gardens. (Vinni Bhula, Bayleys Whangarei) Western Drain Road, Edgecumbe: 28.41ha flat and fertile kiwifruit development, sold for $34,000,000. 25 canopy hectares of young G3 kiwifruit with state-of-theart automated irrigation and fertigation system, plus purpose-built RSE accommodation for up to 17 people.

(Snow Williams, Bayleys Tauranga) Snowsill Road, Ormond: 5.09ha prime, horticultural land planted in Valencia and Navel oranges, Encore and Kawano mandarins, plus a stand of Manuka trees, sold for $950,000. (Jacob Geuze, Bayleys Gisborne) Waingake Road, Muriwai: 28.01ha fertile and free draining flats bounding the Te Arai River, with generous water take and primed for horticultural development, sold for $3,500,000. (Simon Bousfield, Bayleys Gisborne)

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Bond Road, Te Awamutu: 4bdrm 335sqm home on 2,510sqm, sold for $1,395,000 (Sharon Evans, Stuart Gudsell, Bayleys Waikato)

Ararimu Road, Ararimu: 2bdrm cottage on 2.33ha, mainly flat with some rolling land, established trees and ponds, half-round and additional shed, sold for $1,635000. (Paul Voorburg, Bayleys Pukekohe) Waring Road, Taupiri: 9,980sqm lifestyle block with 3bdrm home and quality shedding, close to Taupiri’s new interchange with Auckland just one hour away, sold for $1,525,000. (Scott Macdonald, Bayleys Waikato) Gunn Road, Matamata: 4.04ha easy-contoured land with 4bdrm 1970s home, 10 paddocks, stockyards, 3-bay implement shed and horse stable, sold for $1,850,000.

(Neville Jacques, Bayleys Matamata) Maungatautari Road, Cambridge: 19.48ha bordering Lake Karapiro with lake views and access, divided into 12 paddocks and currently leased as a dairy support block, sold for $5,320,000 with potential for development as a premium lifestyle property. Includes 3bdrm home, 3-bay implement shed and cattle yard. (Dave Kilbride, Alistair Scown, Bayleys Waikato) Racecourse Road, Te Awamutu: 3bdrm home, plus paddock and orchard on 4,885sqm block, sold for $1,400,000 (Ike Unsworth, Bayleys Waikato)

Tiniroto Road, Waerenga-o-kuri: 3bdrm home, original garage which was formerly occupied by the ‘Kuri Store, on 2,775sqm, sold for $500,000. (Stephen Thomson, Bayleys Gisborne) Swamp Road, Fernhill: Near-new 4bdrm home with pool and tennis court on 10.6ha predominantly flat land, sold for $3,400,000. Passive income from approximately 5ha planted in lucerne and rental of separate self-contained flat. (Tim Wynne-Lewis, Bayleys Havelock North) Ngaruru Road, OngaOnga, Central Hawke’s Bay: 4bdrm home, 400m airstrip and airplane hangar with workshop, on 5.15ha, sold for $1,290,000. (Andy Lee, Andy Hunter, Bayleys Waipukurau) Mowhanau Drive, Kai Iwi, Whanganui: Character 2bdrm home among other rural beach properties, with section in two titles, sold for $805,000. (Annemarie Horrocks, Bayleys Whanganui) Paierau Road, Opaki, Masterton: 3bdrm home on 12.99ha productive land with river boundary, sold for $1,910,000 + GST if any. (Lindsay Watts, Andrew Smith, Bayleys Wairarapa) Brookby Road, Hawkesbury: 3bdrm home, large sheds, sleepout and 4.6ha Pinot Noir vineyard on 11.75ha, sold for $1,850,000. (Campbell Gill, Mike Poff, Bayleys Marlborough) Bridge Valley Road, Wakefield, Tasman: Modern 4bdrm home with 4-car garage, sleepout, arena, and sheds, sold for $2,100,000. (Lydia Heyward, Bayleys Nelson/Tasman) Moffatts Road, Swannanoa: Near-new 5bdrm executive home on 4.20ha, including 2-bay shed, several small paddocks and a well for some irrigation, sold for $1,700,000. (Brook Yates, Dean Pugh, Bayleys Rangiora)

New technology offers hope for pastoral

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ifteen percent fewer cows, all electric vehicles and a decarbonised energy sector were all on the Climate Change Commission’s recommended actions at the start of this year to help New Zealand achieve its zero carbon goals by 2050.

The slashing of livestock numbers as a means to achieve the required drop in methane emissions was a rather blunt tool to deal with the thorny issue of biogenic methane, the loss of methane from ruminant animals.

It drew significant criticism from the industry and prompted one commentator to suggest that unlike cars, there were no electric cow alternatives.

The Commission had made the recommendations with a lack of reference to any emerging technology that could achieve the desired methane reductions, possibly suspecting the primary sector would simply deliver, as it always does.

Now almost 12 months on, the primary sector has advanced technologies that may well mean dropping herd numbers is no longer the first “go to” option for the sector as it does its part to help all New Zealanders to meet their greenhouse gas reduction obligations.

Fonterra announced in November the next step in its “Kowbucha” research initiative that has shown promise for reducing methane emissions at a lab level.

The co-operative has been working for several years on milk-based bacterial culture strains that may provide some ability to absorb methane when fed to dairy cows.

After sifting through thousands of cultures archived from almost a century of yoghurt and cheese production, the company has isolated strains that have managed to reduce methane losses by 50 percent in the researchers’ artificial lab-based ‘rumen’.

The next step is now in play involving trials with calves, and if no health impacts are detected it will be trialled in dairy herds.

Bayleys’ national director rural Nick Hawken says the good news on research should give farmers and investors in the pastoral sector a welcome end-of-year boost.

“While the Kowbucha trials are still at the early lab stages, it is fantastic to see Fonterra completing research and development focused on assisting its supply chain upstream for the farmers and is doing so in a way with technology that offers very practical pathways to dealing with these complex issues.

“The creation of real tools that provide solutions to problems is the backbone of rural New Zealand.”

Fonterra researchers are downplaying the work until field results are in, but the potential for Kowbucha is a clear game changer for the dairy sector, if the product proves practical, safe and effective in commercial herds.

It also has the added bonus of being a New Zealanddeveloped solution, sourced from the industry it is being applied to.

The Fonterra Kowbucha work is likely to dovetail with trials now underway on another methane busting compound called Bovaer.

Developed by Dutch company Royal DSM it has been found to reduce methane by 30 percent in feed-rationed dairy systems. Trials here with Fonterra are determining how it could be applied practically in pasture-based farm systems, hopefully to achieve the same outcome.

November also marked the launch of another piece of ground-breaking technology that is poised to move to commercial stage in the new year.

Lincoln University professor Keith Cameron and the Ravensdown fertiliser company unveiled new “methane busting” technology that significantly reduces methane emissions from dairy farm effluent ponds, the second major source of methane emissions on farms after cows themselves.

Built around a 100-percent natural biological system, the technology will be a game changer that also reduces CO2 emissions by 50 percent, phosphate content by 99 percent and E.coli by 99 percent.

The water becomes far safer to use as an irrigation source on paddocks, without corresponding build ups of nutrients and bacteria.

The technology has the ability to contribute much to New Zealand’s targeted methane reductions of 12 percent by 2030, with estimates it will cut total average farm methane emissions by four to five percent.

The technology has the ability to contribute much to New Zealand’s targeted methane reductions of 12 percent by 2030, with estimates it will cut total average farm methane emissions by four to five percent.

In further proof the dairy sector in particular is taking its obligations seriously about water quality as well as gas emissions, it was timely to have some good news about nitrogen losses in Canterbury.

Farmers in the Selwyn catchment now have data showing 70 percent of them have reduced their nitrogenloss footprint by 30 percent below their 2009-2013 levels meeting the target set by Environment Canterbury.

Meanwhile, a further 20 percent are reported to be well on track to achieving the same target in the near future.

The farmers have proven adaptable in meeting the required target, including improving irrigation efficiency and effluent management, reducing fertiliser use, using plantain in grazing swards and adjusting stocking rates.

It demonstrates that if our primary producers are given pragmatic goal posts, they can kick the goals.

Hawken says the technologies and developments revealed in the time since the Commission’s recommendations highlight the efforts and progress that have been quietly taking place in the background.

“It is great to see the research and development that has been underway for a number of years is coming to fruition in a timely way. Individually the steps and technology may appear to be incremental, but combined, and given the pace of their advance, they collectively offer some very positive, practical proof the sector is not only responding to water and greenhouse gas targets.

“The progress made in the last 10 months should give all those in the primary sector plenty of confidence a profitable future can be maintained, sustainably.”

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Map of Bayleys Pastoral Sales 1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021

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Positive productivity on-farm has also been supported by buoyant market dynamics, with what could be deemed a golden run in commodity prices.

The lamb schedule was well over $9.00/kg and steer and bull over $6.00/kg as we exited spring so, coupled with a strong burst of growth, the stars appear to be aligning for the pastoral sector.

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With the opportunity to financially flourish, we are seeing astute farmers considering all options to strengthen and grow their balance sheets. As a result, many pastoral operators are currently on the acquisition path, diversifying or reweighting debt.

We note the acquisition of sheep and beef land to reduce climatic risk or provide different contour options, investment into other rural land sectors (such as dairy or horticulture), exploration of commercial property investment or a reduction in the level of debt carried.

The pastoral sector has continued to experience value growth over the last 12 months, both in terms of returns being achieved on-farm and in property sales values.

According to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand, the number of farms marketed and sold for the 12 months to 30 September 2021 increased by 24 percent with around 23,000 more hectares being sold compared to the previous period.

Buoyant market dynamics are being driven by a combination of the performance of the pastoral sector and competing investors.

There is no doubt that the government’s climate objectives are having an impact on the pastoral market, with demand for conversion of pastoral land to forestry underpinning values.

Equally, demand for the more productive fattening land has continued, with some prices achieved almost on par with dairy values in the same regions.

Overall, the average value per hectare nationally for pastoral land has increased by just over $2,600 in the last 12 months.

There has been an increase in the number of pastoral farms coming to the market through spring, and we expect the demand for all classes of pastoral land will not slow down anytime soon.

$674,935,706 Bayleys Pastoral Total Sale Value

SIMON BOUSFIELD Bayleys Gisborne Director and Country Salesperson

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Bayleys Pastoral Sales (1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021 comprising cleared sales)

SELECTION OF BAYLEYS RECENT PASTORAL SALES Gisborne 257 Paremata Road, Tolaga Bay Sale price

$8,600,000

Land area

372.45ha

Price per hectare $23,090 Property type

Fattening

Hawke’s Bay Taramoa Station, 71 Pakaututu Road, Puketitiri Sale price

$8,500,000

Land area

564ha

Price per hectare $15,070 Property type

Finishing

Hawke’s Bay 790 Makaretu Road Sale price

$2,500,000

Land area

157ha

Price per hectare $15,923 Property type

Finishing

Canterbury Spring Terrace Road, Fairlie Sale price

$1,445,000

Land area

53.78ha

Price per hectare $26,868 Property type

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or landowners considering their options and deliberating whether to exit their land ownership, the temptation to ride the wave of strong commodity prices can often make the decision on when to exit harder, not easier.

It is tempting to bet on recent history, counting on commodity prices remaining high, whether based off analysts’ predictions, or simple gut feeling.

Global shipping issues aside, New Zealand’s primary sector sits in something of a sweet spot amidst the turmoil and volatility of a pandemic-ridden world and New Zealand has managed to continue to meet demand.

China, our key trading partner, has played a role by managing to keep its supply chains open, and with its healthy population, maintain and even grow its demand for quality, safe food products. This has of course been beneficial for our producers here at home given New Zealand relies on China for 30 percent of its export sales.

The result is continued relatively high commodity prices for almost all food products, with milk solids over $7.50/kg, red meat over $7/kg, kiwifruit over $10 a tray, and other horticultural products also well priced.

But the level of commodity volatility has grown in the past 10 years, exacerbated by the impact of the climate on crop yields and volumes. This makes an informed prediction a difficult one from here deep in the South Pacific.

Dairy prices for example have maintained a strong $6/ kgMS plus value for the past five years, with prospects of an almost unprecedented $7.90/kgMS-$8.90kgMS payment this season.

However, the same sector also enjoyed another five-year run of high payments from 2009-2014, only to surprise farmers and analysts alike to slump unexpectedly to near record lows of less than $4.50/ kgMS for the two seasons following.

Any surge and slump in commodity prices are invariably accompanied by a similar movement in the value of the land generating those commodities, albeit a lagged one. So too, it appears this is occurring now.

In the dairy sector, having had a slump in values after the low payouts of 2015-2016, returns for milk have started to move upwards again in the past 12 months, often by 10-15 percent.

The absence of foreign buyers has arguably reduced any over-valuation or “foreign buyer premium” that may have historically been paid for land, and pastoral land is now seen as a well-founded, long-term investment generating good cash returns, by a highly interested market comprising largely domestic farmers and investors.

Early this year, reports of land being worth $5,000/ha more than it was a year ago provide a compelling case for potential vendors to carefully consider their next step – whether to capitalise on a very real gain now in play, or to take the gambit and hold out another season for expected high commodity returns, and potentially an even higher market value for the land.

A very real opportunity cost exists when making the decision to “hold” rather than “sell” right now.

For example, a 200ha dairy unit valued at $40,000/ha a year ago could be sold for $45,000/ha in a strong market - a full $1.0 million additional value on a year ago that could be banked at sale time.

A prospective vendor who decides to “wait and hold” for a season would require a payout of $10.50/kgMS to make the comparative amount over the coming year.

Despite all dairying’s positive prospects, that is highly unlikely to happen.

A more likely scenario is that if the predicted payout of $7.90/kgMS-$8.90kgMS for the 2021-2022 season remains unchanged, a vendor would have to continue farming for at least another two seasons to recoup the $1.0 million they could realise from selling the farm now.

This also makes no allowance for what that $1.0 million could be earning when re-invested post-sale over a 12-month period.

It is always hard to crystal ball gaze and rural landowners who may be dealing with health, financial or succession pressures face a very real opportunity cost. Only time will tell whether a decision to bank continued high commodity prices or realise the value in their property will pay off.

“It is always hard to crystal ball gaze and rural landowners who may be dealing with health, financial or succession pressures face a very real opportunity cost.

Only time will tell whether a decision to bank continued high commodity prices or realise the value in their property will pay off, says Bayleys’ national director rural Nick Hawken.

While dairying is only one part of the primary sector, similar scenarios exist for other land uses.

Sheep and beef also face historically high market prices as appetites strengthen for quality red meat, and dry stock farmers have the additional buoyancy in their land market injected by foresters seeking out quality land to capitalise on higher carbon returns.

There is also a renewed willingness for banks to lend to the rural sector based on sound cash flow principals helping buoy the current land market as those cash returns lift with commodity prices.

“Banks have been recirculating capital into the agrisector for a couple of years now, with a greater portion of principal being repaid providing capacity on their balance sheets to lend back into the sector. Along with strong farm gate prices, there is a marked increase in the depth of buyers in the market - these are terrific circumstances if you are currently a vendor coming to the market.”

But there is no knowing if these circumstances will remain. Seizing that market now may prove the surer move to securing the best it can offer, and providing genuine capital returns, against the volatility and unknown prospects for another season’s returns that are yet to be earnt.

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There has been renewed strength in the dairy market throughout the country over the last 12 months, particularly in the key dairying hubs of Waikato, Canterbury and Southland.

Map of Bayleys Dairy Sales (1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021)

The outlook for on-farm returns remain very positive, with Fonterra revising the farm gate milk price upwards in December to sit between $8.40 and $9.00 per kilogram of milksolids, and it’s incredible to think there is a strong possibility the final pay-out for the 2021/2022 season could start with a magic “9”.

Spring activity in the dairy real estate market has again been positive, and the market has continued to experience further growth with some of the highest sales values seen in the last five years.

SELECTION OF BAYLEYS RECENT DAIRY SALES

The spring campaigns throughout the country have attracted interest from buyers all over New Zealand – not just the local buyer network – as dairy investors search for the right opportunity with the right yield, nationwide.

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There has also been a notable increase in buyer enquiry and demand from investors outside the dairy sector, particularly from sheep and beef farmers looking to utilise their balance sheet to add additional cashflow to their overall operations.

According to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand, the amount of dairy land sold has almost tripled with 19,500 more hectares marketed and sold in the 12 months to 30 September 2021, compared to the previous period.

There also continues to be growing demand for dairy support land, with 26-percent more hectares sold as farmers proactively look to future-proof their current operations from increasing regulatory compliance requirements.

The Waikato has seen a number of smaller or former dairy farms purchased for either dairy grazing or maize, with a significant increase in competition for support land from those pastoral farmers searching for fattening land to complement existing operations.

Overall, there has been an increase in the average sale price per hectare of dairying land of around $2,600 across the nation in the last 12 months.

This is clearly evidenced by a lift in Canterbury values, particularly in those tier 1 farms, now sitting between $50,000-$55,000 per hectare, with the next tier down ranging between early-to-late $40,000 per hectare – depending on location, environmental factors and the standard of infrastructure.

$281,163,370 Bayleys Dairy Total Sale Value

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Bayleys Dairy Total Number of Sales

Bayleys Dairy Sales (1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021 comprising cleared sales)

Sale price

$5,125,000

Land Area

247ha

Price per hectare

$20,748

Auckland 260 Waiteitei Road, Tomarata Sale price

$3,520,000

Land Area

90.5ha

Price per hectare

$39,111

Waikato 248 Parklands Road, Cambridge Sale price

$6,500,000

Land Area

86ha

Price per hectare

$75,581

Waikato 224 Maungakawa Road, Morrinsville Sale price

$5,950,000

Land Area

50ha

Price per hectare

$119,000 including shares

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ew Zealand’s ability to provide high quality protein, fibre and produce to consumers prepared to pay a premium for it is starting to resonate more strongly throughout the primary sector.

This has been brought about in part by customers seeking products with a clearly sustainable provenance and back story that meets their desire to purchase food and fibre that treads with a lighter environmental footprint.

This country’s efforts to measure and ensure farming is sustainable, both environmentally and financially, is also helping create multiple opportunities for the next generation of people who want to stake their career within the primary sector.

The simpler, more commodity-based focus of the past has given way to production of food and fibre that requires a wider variety of skills and talent to farm, process, research, and market to an increasingly diverse, sophisticated global market.

With a greater focus on sustainability (both environmentally and financially), comes new technologies demanding different skill sets, and the ability to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain.

Consumer interest in New Zealand products has intensified in the last two years, with shoppers seeking out high-value foods they perceive to help them stay healthy, whether it is vitamin-packed kiwifruit, proteindense red meat or health-boosting Manuka honey.

With about one in seven jobs in New Zealand connected to the primary sector, the type of employees is changing rapidly. In 2012 an estimated 44 percent of employees in the sector had formal post-school qualifications.

By 2025 it is anticipated this will need to increase to 62 percent to meet the rapidly-rising demands of technology, sustainability, and emerging new markets.

The upside for a new generation of school leavers is the opportunities have never been greater, and demographics are helping boost their options even further.

A predicted decline in new entrants to the labour force over the coming decade means for anyone keen to commit to a primary sector career in the provinces, the opportunities are secure and many. The Government has recognised this shift, focusing on education in its Food and Fibre action plan.

This includes helping shape training and education systems to provide people with the skills and capability needed to meet these changes - including growing the supply of a specialist teacher workforce, supporting the establishment of a workforce development group and supporting the availability of courses to deliver specialist “micro-credentials.”

TALENT AND SKILLS TO UNDERPIN SECTOR’S FUTURE

Under the umbrella of the action plan, the different sector groups have all developed strategies to attract willing, capable people to them…Those jobs extend from the ground level on farms, orchards and forests, to PhD roles in biometrics, human behaviour and genetics.

Under the umbrella of the action plan, the different sector groups have all developed strategies to attract willing, capable people to them, while COVID-19 has accelerated efforts to attract, train and keep good talent.

Those jobs extend from the ground level on farms, orchards and forests, to PhD roles in biometrics, human behaviour and genetics.

With workers in some areas recently displaced such as the hospitality and travel industry, there has been

increased impetus upon the sector initiatives, with opportunities covering all corners of the country.

The forestry sector for example has been running a “$10,000 12-week challenge” to attract more young people into the sector to plant trees as the country accelerates its afforestation in order to meet climate change goals.

Similarly, the kiwifruit sector has been actively recruiting local people over the past three years, partly to reduce reliance upon overseas staff, and to focus on getting more Kiwis into a career.

The concerted three-year campaign has put an additional 3,500 locals into work, with the opportunity to move into full-time roles that offer orchard management opportunities.

One of these is Jerome Gilbert who became a victim of COVID-19 when he lost his corporate travel job in Auckland. After learning from the ground up, the 34-year-old has become a line manager, overseeing 120 staff for EastPack in Te Puke.

“COVID-19 has changed a lot and made me realise how vulnerable some industries can be,” he says.

Colin Bond, CEO of NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated says the silver lining of COVID-19 has been the lack of seasonal workers, in turn creating full-time 12-month work positions.

“More people are turning to the primary sector for a career offering industry-recognised training and good prospects,” says Bond.

In the dairy sector the “Go Dairy” campaign is now well into its 10th year in a sector now offering the highest average salary among the agricultural industry, with entry-level positions starting from $48,000 a year.

Dairy farm managers can confidently expect salaries upwards of $80,000 and jobs will usually have the added appeal of a house, a significant additional bonus in a tight and expensive housing market.

DairyNZ CEO Tim Mackle says the industry is committed to attracting talented people at every level, offering a good lifestyle with career growth pathways within thriving rural communities.

Nick Hawken, Bayleys’ national director rural says the range of opportunities within the primary sector these days is enormous.

“The whole supply chain provides some of the most challenging, technical, and rewarding careers in New Zealand and it is great to see a renewed impetus of focus on career paths throughout the primary sector.

“At the end of the day, primary producers run some of the most sophisticated businesses within the country and to attract or compete for investment into the sector, we need capable people. While land is often the greatest asset for rural landowners, having good people is equally important. Without them, you risk not generating the theoretical return from the land.”

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Strong market returns beyond the orchard gate continue to drive demand for horticultural property from buyers, with vendors benefitting from improved capital returns.

Map of Bayleys Horticulture Sales (1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021)

There has been no shortage of demand for property coming from syndicates, existing growers and new entrants to the market, and in the last 12 months we have continued to see prices exceed market expectations, particularly for Gold and Green kiwifruit orchards.

With the recent announcements from Zespri indicating to the market that it would be halving its Gold licence offering in 2022 to just 350 hectares, growers are carefully considering their options.

The early start for kiwifruit out of Gisborne continues to drive buyer enquiry from those who have been squeezed out of the Bay of Plenty market, where access to land at the right altitude becomes more scarce.

Often, the benefits of the early start of the Gisborne region outweigh additional logistic and pack-out costs, making it a very viable alternative to the Bay of Plenty.

There has been a slow-down in the sale of avocado orchards, particularly in the Far North, as the industry grapples with compressed returns this year.

Exposure to volatility of commodity prices is a reality that all sectors in the rural real estate market face, and unfortunately for avocados, 2021 has not been its year.

According to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand, for the 12 months to 30 September 2021, there were approximately 26 percent more orchards marketed and sold compared to the previous period, and a greater number of smaller properties were sold, as the total hectares transacted reduced by 19 percent.

On the ground we are seeing more liquidity in the kiwifruit market, primarily driven by those corporate syndicates searching for scaled opportunities.

While buyers are continuing to search for development blocks, there is no substitute for quality, hence established properties with a sound track record of production and orchard gate returns will lead the value of the market.

SELECTION OF BAYLEYS RECENT HORTICULTURE SALES Northland 38 Kokopu Block Road, Maungatapere Sale price

$5,000,000

Canopy hectares

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Price per canopy hectare $358,000 Type

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Bay of Plenty 163 Western Drain Road, Edgecumbe Sale price Canopy hectares

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Price per canopy hectare $1,328,000 Type

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Gisborne 343 Bushmere Road, Waerengaahika

$205,307,276 Bayleys Horticulture Total Sale Value

MATT CLUTTERBUCK Bayleys Bay of Plenty Country Manager

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Bayleys Horticulture Sales (1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021 comprising cleared sales)

Sale price

$10,300,000

Canopy hectares

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Price per canopy hectare $1,465,149 Type

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Hawke’s Bay 109 Springfield Road, Taradale Sale price

$4,300,000

Canopy hectares

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Price per canopy hectare $955,555 Type

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Old friends BOOST VALUE WITH FREE TRADE DEAL

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he ties that bind New Zealand and the United Kingdom became a lot stronger in late October with the announcement of the New Zealand-United Kingdom free trade agreement (NZ-UK FTA).

Like two old friends who had grown apart, New Zealand and the United Kingdom had a forced break in their free trade arrangement, with the United Kingdom folding into the European Economic Community (EEC) back in the early 1970s.

But the latest trade deal offers clear, immediate, and far-ranging reductions in tariffs which sees that legacy well and truly left behind.

It is a statement from the Brits to re-establish links with their colonial cousin - of Britain asserting itself as an independent, free trading nation wanting to engage as much with the wider world as it does with its immediate EU neighbours under its new-found Brexit freedoms.

The NZ-UK FTA announced in October has been met with praise by New Zealand exporters, with clear end dates for tariffs and controls clearly outlined.

That praise is underpinned by an unspoken acknowledgement that the United Kingdom is not the vital export market it once was for New Zealand exporters, but nevertheless offers potential for even greater trade that could nudge it higher up the trade value ranks.

The horticultural sector counts itself the biggest and most immediate winner from the deal.

Current horticulture exports to the United Kingdom include $70 million of honey, $80 million of apples and $450 million of wine a year. Under the agreement, all tariffs ranging from 8-16 percent will be removed almost immediately upon ratification early next year.

Expectations are the tariff removals will deliver at least $70 million a year to exporters from next year.

The NZ-UK FTA is likely to present an opportunity for New Zealand producers to either extract better margins or price their produce more competitively. Either way, the expectation is for better returns for our producers behind the farm or orchard gate in the longer term.

But the benefits of the deal are also likely to extend beyond simply being able to sell more high-value food products at better margins or more competitive prices.

New Zealand’s primary sector has a good history of collaborating with Northern Hemisphere counterparts to expand knowledge, seasonality, and research.

Witness Zespri’s 20-year relationship with Italian kiwifruit growers, enabling it to secure shelf space all year round.

Dairying already enjoys a strong relationship with its Irish counterparts, partnering on research work and extending commercial services to the Emerald Isle.

The apple sector has already identified opportunities in the United Kingdom for companies to apply a similar approach to Zespri, extending shelf space with UKsources out-of-season fruit.

United Kingdom growers also have much to learn from their Kiwi counterparts who are almost twice as productive per hectare of crop.

It speaks volumes about how far New Zealand has come since its endeavours to find new markets beyond the Mother Country.

After being New Zealand’s number one trading partner two generations ago, the United Kingdom now sits at number six in export value sales. It accounted for $960 million last year, just nudging out Taiwan (which has only 40 percent of the UK’s population), at number seven with $840 million of export earnings.

So given its status as an advanced economy that ranks fifth in the world for GDP, the potential to export more to the United Kingdom is an attractive one for the primary sector.

The agreement is not without some grumblings from farmers in the United Kingdom, but it appears to have recognised the potential for some domestic dissent.

Dairy products face a five-year reduction on tariffs on cheese and butter, while red meat has a 15-year staged reduction.

The timelines for both reflect the fact that historically they have always been the most politicallycharged products on the UK’s domestic farming front to loosen tariffs and quotas on.

The necessity for primary producers to move from volume to value has been a hot topic over the last decade, so it’s great to see the playing field continuing to be levelled with our global trade partners. Ultimately, better export returns should have a positive impact for our rural landowners.

Bayleys’ national director rural Nick Hawken says that while some producers will have to wait for tariffs to fall away, overall, the NZ-UK FTA is a positive step for New Zealand primary producers and rural landowners.

“The necessity for primary producers to move from volume to value has been a hot topic over the last decade, so it’s great to see the playing field continuing to be levelled with our global trade partners. Ultimately, better export returns should have a positive impact for our rural landowners,” says Hawken.

UK high commissioner Laura Clark also summed things up well when she described the agreement as an opportunity for New Zealand and UK farmers and exporters to work together.

New Zealand set history when it signed an FTA with China back in 2008. China was a country then relatively little understood, and very different to us.

Yet the primary sector has managed to create a respected, trusted position in China’s enormous food supply system, making it our number one trading partner. New Zealand exports are respected at a trade and governmental level as trustworthy and of the highest quality.

“For farmers and growers, the NZ-UK FTA represents greater market access for valued food products to a country we know well, share similar values and government systems with, and is less diplomatically fraught. The agreement also means more money returning to farmers and growers for goods sold there, rather than a tax paid into EU tariff coffers,” says Hawken.

The agreement is also another plank in an enviable and increasingly sturdily-constructed free trade portfolio that includes South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, China, the 10 countries that make up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the 10 other countries in the AsiaPacific region that form the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Therefore, the NZ-UK FTA represents an opportunity to re-capture more of a wealthy market, one with consumers we share far more in common with than we ever did with China back in 2008, and with that the potential to grow again with our old ally.

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Lifestyle BLOCK – BUY OR BUILD?

In deciding whether to create your perfect lifestyle block from scratch or by taking on an existing property, be honest about your desires and resources, writes Chris Jones of Bayleys Canterbury.

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icture this. Lush green paddocks, set back from main roads, maybe nestled into some natural features, under a wide blue sky.

Beautiful – and bare.

Some of my real estate clients will be thrilled by the challenge of shaping a site like this, and others will be daunted. My advice is simple – assess honestly why you want to live on a lifestyle block, and what time and money you can dedicate to the process.

BUYING BARE

If you buy bare land, it typically takes two years to establish it enough to move in. Maybe that’s harsh news, but I’d rather you’re realistic in your timeframes, so you can enjoy the journey without needless pressure.

Step One – plan the whole site, working with a landscape architect or similar professional with good experience. The site plan places all the utilities and services in workable locations that will service the buildings you aim to build – not just the house, but all outbuildings including sheds, garage, stables, barns, sleep-out and hot tub – good planning at the start will pay dividends down the track.

Also plan for how you want to use the land including stock paddocks, garden, vege garden, shelter breaks, a woodlot, fences, troughs, chicken coop, irrigation of paddocks and/or gardens.

Sadly I’ve seen many people have to re-route driveways, drill additional bores, face the fact that their lounge faces strong winds, the washing line is overshadowed or their vege patch is on difficult soil.

These mistakes can be expensive and disappointing, so make a proper and complete plan from the start.

Step Two – before the house build can start, establish power, phone/fibre, a driveway (decide whether it’s shingle or sealed, and it may be easiest to use a contractor), water, on-site sewer disposal, and an outbuilding to secure building materials and tools. These utilities are the minimum for the builder to be able to work, even if the builder is you.

If your site has no town water supply, a professional drilling company can drill the bore, set up the pump shed with its pump and filters, and handle the resource consent, which is typically a smooth process.

Best to budget around $100,000 to create all these utilities. No matter how you slice and dice it, it always hits around this amount.

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Step Three – build your home, and plant trees.

Then it’s time to reap the rewards…move in and start landscaping. You’re living the dream, in a property that’s perfectly designed for you. It really is amazing how quickly trees can grow and the satisfaction from setting up a property from scratch is significant.

BUYING ESTABLISHED

Buying an established and operational lifestyle property is usually cheaper overall and certainly easier than creating one from scratch. The pros: you can move in straight away, and make changes whenever suits you.

Trees, gardens and shelter belts should already be established. The cons: it may not be perfectly as you would want it or as you would have built it yourself.

If you know you’ll make changes, doing the professional site plan is still important so your changes are workable with the environment and utilities available.

Established lifestyle blocks are also more readily available. I sell on average 2:1 established to bare land properties. Bare land can only become available when farmers or developers subdivide, so these timings are unpredictable. A good real estate salesperson will have their ear to the ground about what is coming up.

FOR ALL LIFESTYLERS

Do also be really honest about how much personal work and time you want to put into maintaining your property, gardens and wildlife.

Pick the tasks that you enjoy and can realistically commit enough time to, and build a support team for the rest.

For some people, this is their ultimate dream – they may be sick of city employment and itching to go “Good Life”.

Or retired farmers hang onto a tractor and a few animals, and want to stay fit and connected to the land. Others may still be holding down full-time jobs, even though – thanks to lockdowns – this can be from home.

Pick the tasks that you enjoy and can realistically commit enough time to, and build a support team for the rest.

I’m a lifestyler myself, finding it an incredibly rewarding way to live and raise my family while still having easy ability to work and to access the city. It’s wonderful.

Whether you enter this lifestyle by buying or building, self-honesty and realistic planning should help you get the best out of your experience.

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The popularity of the lifestyle property sector has remained over the last 12 months as people continue to explore options living away from the cities and towns with increasing acceptance and flexibility from businesses to allow people to work from home.

Lockdown restrictions have had a huge impact on the way New Zealanders now want to live, with pandemic-related assessments of their homes and lifestyles encouraging more Kiwis to look for something outside the traditional urban home.

Alongside healthy commodity prices, demand for New Zealand’s exports and greater global investment into climate change, more Kiwis are also looking at the lifestyle benefits of living in rural areas. Kiwis too, are interested in using their homes as hobby farms, with the rising costs of goods and services a motivating factor to squeeze more out of every dollar.

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For the 12 months to 30 September 2021, there were 9,464 lifestyle properties sold, up 23.5 percent on the same period last year. The total value of lifestyle properties sold was $10.26 billion for the year to September 2021, up a massive 52 percent on the same period last year. For the quarter ending 30 September the national median for a lifestyle block was $950,000, up $195,000 (or +25.8 percent) for the same period last year.

Despite the high-profile difficulties facing expatriate Kiwis wanting to get back across the border, enquiry from overseas-based residents looking to return home continues with consistency. New Zealand’s stable political climate and ‘safe haven’ status, alongside our initial pandemic response, has made a lasting impression for buyers based offshore, especially those seeking the land and lifestyle they can’t get in more built-up areas like London and Singapore.

It’s an exciting time for the lifestyle sales market with heightened interest across the board from fastmoving one hectare-plus lifestyle properties adjacent to urban boundaries offering people a reprieve from the rat race to larger land sites open to a multitude of uses across the country. With life under a traffic light system now apparent, the flexibility, access to space and clean air offered by lifestyle properties are likely to continue to be appealing factors for homeowners.

SELECTION OF BAYLEYS RECENT LIFESTYLE SALES

Auckland 202 Gelling Road, Hunua Sale price

$1,202,000

Land area

8.38ha

Price per hectare

$143,436

Lifestyle bareland with shed on site Taupo 13 Michaels Way, Taupo Sale price

$1,580,000

Land area

4.86ha

Price per hectare

$325,102

Wairarapa 287B Millars Road, Carterton

$1,741,610,428 Bayleys Lifestyle Total Sale Value

RAYMOND MOUNTFORT Bayleys Auckland General Manager Lifestyle

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Bayleys Lifestyle Sales (1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021 comprising cleared sales)

Sale price

$1,625,000

Land area

1.55ha

Price per hectare

$1,048,387

Canterbury 49 Moffatts Road, Swannanoa Sale price

$1,700,000

Land area

4.20ha

Price per hectare

$404,761

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VITICULTURE MARKET UPDATE Map of Bayleys Viticulture Sales (1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021)

Demand for vineyards continues to be driven by both the shortage in grape supply off the back of a low 2021 harvest, and wine companies struggling to keep up with the 30-percent increase in sales.

An increase in demand forecast for fruit over the next few vintages, is driving growers to acquire vineyards to ensure they can secure grape supply.

In Marlborough, those properties with no – or short supply – contracts, have attracted a significant premium of up to 30 percent in some cases.

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The additional continued demand from investors looking for stable returns on their capital means that in the past 12 months, we have seen a large number of properties come to the market and in turn, solid prices paid for viticulture assets.

That forecast fruit demand is driving more traditional Marlborough producers to also search further afield for opportunities. This has generated strong enquiry for Sauvignon Blanc in the Wairarapa, however, the small number of vineyard assets that are available are generally contracted, proving to be significantly less-attractive to buyers in need of the fruit.

Hawke’s Bay has had a great start to its growing season with good bud set and vine growth giving growers’ optimism.

There is some confidence creeping back into the sector in Hawke’s Bay due to demand for fruit from around the country and increasing prices. Of particular note, enquiries from both the North and South Island for larger scale vineyards with Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc varietals are being received.

With Gisborne having experienced further investment into viticulture with development and replanting of vineyards off the back of rising per-tonne returns, we expect to see an increase in supply and opportunities for investors and wine companies alike.

According to recent commentary from the New Zealand Winegrowers organisation, despite export volume being down (due to lack of supply), international demand for our wine remains high which has been reflected in an increase in the overall export value, with the September quarter being up nine percent on the same period last year - and showing no sign of slowing.

With all these factors in play, vineyards with uncontracted grape supply are likely to continue to attract significant interest in the short-to-medium term.

$37,875,000 Bayleys Viticulture Total Sale Value

GLENN DICK Bayleys Marlborough Director

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Bayleys Viticulture Sales (1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021 comprising cleared sales)

SELECTION OF BAYLEYS RECENT VITICULTURE SALES Marlborough Waterfalls Road, Seddon Sale price

$16,200,000

Land area

72.37ha

Canopy hectares

59.72

Price per canopy hectare

$271,000

Marlborough 28 Cob Cottage Road, Riverlands Sale price

$3,000,000

Land area

16.11ha

Canopy hectares

11.4

Price per canopy hectare

$260,000

Marlborough Kekerengu Valley Road, Kekerengu Sale price

$1,550,000

Land area

14.17ha

Canopy hectares

7.2

Price per canopy hectare

$215,277

Central Otago 259A Felton Road, Cromwell Sale price

$1,425,000

Land area

7.56ha

Canopy hectares

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Boutique gold orchard with attractive profit Kerikeri, Far North, Northland Located very close to Kerikeri township in a stunning location, this is your entry into the lucrative Zespri Sungold kiwifruit industry. The property is close to 7ha in total, and has a northerly and sheltered aspect. The plantings comprise 1.6ha Zespri Sungold G3 in full production and 0.6ha Hayward Green, plus mature rootstock, ready for grafting. Irrigation is via the Kerikeri Irrigation Scheme. Vine and canopy health is excellent, with good structures and ag beam completing the picture. Orchard operations have been a combination of the owner and Seeka services, with Seeka able to take over full operational management at any time. Average gold production over the last three seasons has been 20,800 trays per annum (13,042 trays/canopy ha).

Great investment with good house site options.

Price by Negotiation Alan Kerr +64 21 730 353 alan.kerr@bayleys.co.nz MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/1002778

A golden opportunity in a first-class location 1349B State Highway 10, Kerikeri, Far North, Northland

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This truly is premium real estate, with cashflow, tranquility and proximity to Kerikeri township all ticking the boxes. This 6.24ha (more or less) property offers a fantastic rural lifestyle with a proven track record of income from the kiwifruit orchard and three rentals.

The sheltered 1.51 can/ha G3 kiwifruit orchard is extremely profitable, with its fertile volcanic soils, predominantly flat contour, and secure water supply for irrigation. Be 'hands-on' and run the orchard yourself or have it fully managed.

The three rentals are a great supplement to the orchard income.

Adding to the impressive package is the opportunity to subdivide the site into three lots.

Price by Negotiation Alan Kerr +64 21 730 353 alan.kerr@bayleys.co.nz MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/1002796 G3 Kiwifruit orchard

Rental units

Land bank, develop or build 376 Pungaere Road, Kerikeri, Far North, Northland

This 57-hectare (more or less) property just 4km from Waipapa and 10km to Kerikeri on Pungaere Road, can either be continued as a dairy unit, fantastic lifestyle opportunity, horticultural or lifestyle development. A scarcity of these properties with ocean views, volcanic soil, water allocation, and location make this a very sought-after property.

Price by Negotiation Craig De Goldi +64 27 287 7544 craig.degoldi@bayleys.co.nz MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/1002673

Future-proof options 56 Frith Road, Mamaranui, Kaipara, Northland

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Substantial 357ha (more or less) dairy unit. 80ha irrigation. Infrastructure allows for different levels of input. Immaculate 70-bale rotary shed with adjoining feed pad. Multiple dwellings. Good calf rearing facilities. Spring calving. Consented water from Kaihu river. Purchase price is plus GST (if any).

Price by Negotiation Todd Skudder +64 27 439 1235 MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/1020697

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Dairy farm with options 1371 Waihue Road, Dargaville Surrounds, Kaipara, Northland

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This impressive 240.62-hectare (more or less) dairy and support unit is fully self-contained with flat to rolling contour, fertile soils and in three titles. Newly built four-bay implement shed, calf rearing facilities, hayshed, disused cowshed and three dwellings. Purchase price is plus GST (if any).

Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wednesday 15th December 2021 84 Walton Street, Whangarei, New Zealand Catherine Stewart +64 27 356 5031

Ideal first family farm 14 Leech Road, Waiotira, Whangarei, Northland

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145.2ha (more or less) dairy farm, a great opportunity for a first farm buyer.

Currently milking twice-a-day, producing 85,024kgMS from the 2020/2021 season. Farm infrastructure includes an array of shedding. Plus GST (if any).

Set Sale Date (unless sold prior) 4pm, Thursday 16th December 2021 84 Walton Street, Whangarei, New Zealand Catherine Stewart +64 27 356 5031 catherine.stewart@bayleys.co.nz

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

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

bayleys.co.nz/1020696

bayleys.co.nz/1020698

Farm, family and entertainer!

101 Guy Road, Kaipara Flats, Rodney District, Auckland

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Set down a tree-lined driveway is this spacious family home, sitting high atop a generous 58-hectare (143 acre) grazing farm, offering the ultimate in Kiwi lifestyle. Step inside to discover four bedrooms with open plan kitchen, living and dining areas. The home's covered cabana guarantees alfresco dining and entertaining, whilst the heated swimming pool will ensure you'll be extra popular with friends and family all year round! From sunrises to sunset, you will be mesmerised by the stunning views across farmland and beyond. The serenity is further enhanced by the musical call of the Tui overhead and tranquil babble of the farm’s waterfalls. The property’s flat to undulating contour has been well subdivided into 18 paddocks, providing plenty of room for cattle, horses, or sheep. An extensive list of farm improvements completes the package. Premium properties such as this are extremely rare - don't delay!

Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 4pm, Thursday 10th February 2022 41 Queen Street, Warkworth, New Zealand John Barnett +64 21 790 393 john.barnett@bayleys.co.nz MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/1202795

Karaka Dawn - 4.3ha Macadamia nut farm 26 Ernest George Drive, Karaka, Franklin District, Auckland

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The 4.3 hectares (more or less) has approximately 636 macadamia nut trees of varying ages, production and cultivars, developed with an exceptional level of care over the last 19 years. The 268sqm dwelling is an 1890s American colonial era replica. The abundant edible garden has had detailed consideration while being planted out over the years by the current owners and creates a picture perfect setting all-year round with the changing seasons. Currently producing two tonnes per year with the expected yield to continue to increase by a further 25 percent on a year-on-year basis, this is a win win for the new owners to capitalise on. Located in the highly desirable area of Karaka and 10 kilometres away from the Drury Interchange of Auckland's Southern Motorway.

Price by Negotiation Shona Brown +64 27 417 7323 shona.brown@bayleys.co.nz

Ben Jameson +64 21 568 800 ben.jameson@bayleys.co.nz

BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, PUKEKOHE, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, PUKEKOHE, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/1971811

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Patumahoe 66ha - finishing farm 24 Sherwood Drive, Patumahoe, Franklin District, Auckland

North facing with sea views 965A Miranda Road, Miranda, Franklin District, Auckland

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Located in the golden triangle between Karaka, Glenbrook and Patumahoe this 66.48ha (subject to survey) ex-dairy farm is a must see for investors looking to expand current farming operations in the South Auckland area or as a strategic land bank in a much sought-after location.

Overlooking the Firth of Thames, set on 2,443sqm (more or less), with farreaching views is the 1950s three-bedroom sun-drenched home. The open plan living space with a woodfire adjoins a modern galley kitchen with generous storage. Thames, Ngatea and Paeroa provide everyday amenities.

Price by Negotiation

Asking Price NZ$940,000

Ben Jameson +64 21 568 800 ben.jameson@bayleys.co.nz

Shane Snijder +64 21 730 488 shane.snijder@bayleys.co.nz

Karl Davis 0508 83 83 83 karl.davis@bayleys.co.nz

Lee Carter +64 27 696 5781 lee.carter@bayleys.co.nz

BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, PUKEKOHE, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, MANUKAU, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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

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

bayleys.co.nz/1971691

bayleys.co.nz/2312912

One of the best on the Plains

Graze, maize or larger lifestyle

185 Piako Road, Turua, Hauraki, Waikato

Pohlen Road, Matamata, Matamata-Piako, Waikato

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This 91ha (more or less) dairy is rectangular in shape with a well-formed central race to all 37 paddocks from the 20ASHB. Currently 220 cows are milked. Water is supplied via the county scheme. There is a three-bay calf shed, two half-round barns and a spacious four-bedroom home with ensuite.

Asking Price NZ$4,120,000 + GST (if any) Mike Fraser-Jones +64 27 475 9680 mike.fraserjones@bayleys.co.nz

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This 20-hectare (more or less) prime parcel of land offering quality cropping, grazing platform or larger lifestyle block is located just minutes from Matamata's town boundary.

Price by Negotiation Sam Troughton +64 27 480 0836 sam.troughton@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/2400179

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

bayleys.co.nz/2312993

Highly functional dairy 2800 State Highway 27, Morrinsville, Matamata-Piako, Waikato

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This 99-hectare (more or less) dairy unit, with an extensive road frontage, is easy to manage with an all-flat contour and a mix of fertile silt and sandy loam soils. The property recently has been utilised for both autumn and spring calving with 260-280 cows milked and production from 114,000120,000kgMS. The 30ASHB, with ACRs and an in-shed meal feeding system, is near the rear of the farm however has a central location for the race system to fan out in two well formed tracks to all paddocks. Water is sourced from a bore and put through a Forsi filtration system and reticulated to troughs in each paddock. Support buildings include a large five-bay gable shed plus a workshop and storage shed. Two 150-tonne concrete bunkers are close to the working hub. There are two four-bedroom dwellings. This property is well worth the look as you will not be disappointed.

Asking Price NZ$6,500,000 + GST (if any) Mike Fraser-Jones +64 27 475 9680 mike.fraserjones@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/2312948

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Great value dairy with options 1151 Mairoa Road, Piopio, Waitomo, Waikato

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Stony Bush Farm is a well developed 153ha (more or less) dairy unit with versatile soils, well balanced contour and ease of management in place. An excellent 60-bale rotary dairy is well located and fitted with Milfos plant, ACRs and in-shed meal feeding system. Adjacent to the cowshed are six and 10-bay calf sheds, haybarn, lockable storage, 30-tonne silo and silage pits with concrete floors. The effluent system has a weeping wall and three ponds with effluent pumped underground covering 60ha. The undulating pastures have benefitted from regular fertiliser application with the summer-safe climate providing security for consistent production. Water is sourced from two springs which have excellent quality and quantity. The main homestead is situated in an established garden setting with a second home located close to the dairy. Situated 12km to Piopio, a thriving farming village providing a range of amenities and services.

Asking Price NZ$3,950,000 + GST (if any) Peter Kelly +64 27 432 4278 peter.kelly@bayleys.co.nz

Dave Kilbride +64 27 436 7082 dave.kilbride@bayleys.co.nz

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

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

bayleys.co.nz/2312753

Commanding position 178 Mangatutu Road, Otorohanga, Otorohanga, Waikato

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Turnkey investment 1035 Troutbeck Road, Galatea, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

Country families will enjoy this beautifully established home on two hectares (subject to survey) where every comfort has been thought of. Offering living spaces with a choice of three large bedrooms plus an office or fourth bedroom. There’s loads of storage with a double garage.

Three dairy properties with a total of 503ha (more or less) of flat fertile land producing 745,000 kilograms of milk solids from an average of 1,750 cows.

Two of the three dairies are autumn calving and taking advantage of the winter milk premium. This is being offered as a turnkey investment portfolio, with everything in place including the contract milker and staff. Call today for more information.

Asking Price NZ$1,400,000

Price by Negotiation

Sharon Evans AREINZ +64 27 235 4771 sharon.evans@bayleys.co.nz

Stuart Gudsell AREINZ +64 21 951 737 stuart.gudsell@bayleys.co.nz

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

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

Phil Badger +64 27 357 5704 phil.badger@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/2312720

bayleys.co.nz/2450775

Organic green kiwifruit orchard

Organic G3, conventional licence

837 Pyes Pa Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

126 Merrick Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

The 11ha (more or less) property in two titles is on the fringe of Tauranga City.

The fruit from this BioGro certified Hayward orchard has good TZG; the fruit is juicy and sweet and not just on the palate - also the bank account. The crop is about to set on the 8.35can/ha with the orchard well set up for an excellent crop. The Chieftain males occupy a mix of Agbeam and timber pergola structures, there's good water supply and a shed. Sold plus GST (if any).

A top performing BioGro certified orchard on 10.02ha (more or less) on the Tauranga City boundary. NetPro covers the 8.74 licensed can/ha with sound Agbeam structures and end assemblies. Pollination and a good fruit set should ensure another excellent orchard gate return on the back of last year's record breaking crop of 132,633 trays. A bore, partial automated frost protection and shed completes the infrastructure. Sold plus GST (if any).

Tender

Tender

(unless sold prior)

Closing 4pm, Thursday 9th December 2021

(unless sold prior)

Closing 4pm, Thursday 9th December 2021

Phil Mangos +64 27 496 5995 phil.mangos@bayleys.co.nz

Snow Williams +64 27 275 5500 snow.williams@bayleys.co.nz

Snow Williams +64 27 275 5500 snow.williams@bayleys.co.nz

Phil Mangos +64 27 496 5995 phil.mangos@bayleys.co.nz

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

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

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

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

bayleys.co.nz/2502284

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bayleys.co.nz/2502283

An adventure playground

Dairy with opportunity

332 Taneatua Road, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

185B Gaskill Road, Opotiki, Bay of Plenty

Someone with an eye to the future will see the potential here! Fertile soils and a varied contour will appeal for cropping or dry stock finishing. Milking 220 cows, producing 420kgMS per cow under a Dairy NZ Level 2 system. All young stock are grazed off-farm with 140 cows wintered. Buildings include a three-bedroom brick home, a four-bay barn for calf rearing and a five-bay implement shed with lock up workshop. 128.2996ha (more or less) in 10 titles.

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Asking Price NZ$3,000,000 + GST (if any)

Rhys Mischefski +64 27 457 8718 rhys.mischefski@bayleys.co.nz

Rhys Mischefski +64 27 457 8718 rhys.mischefski@bayleys.co.nz

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

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The 92.69 hectares (subject to survey) being offered for sale is held in six separate titles. The land has a mix of flat and easy hill along with some steeper undeveloped areas. 320 Dairy cows along with 75 replacement heifers and calves are carried with support from neighbouring lease land.

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

bayleys.co.nz/2572740

bayleys.co.nz/2501483

Make wine while the sun shines

Warm, with summer rainfall

Lot 1 DP6449 Matawai Road, Te Karaka, Gisborne

With a total 26.59ha, this mixed block consisting of approximately 6.5ha of Chardonnay grapes and 17ha of crop able flats, is an opportunity to bring your own ideas and plans to. Very fertile silt loam soils, fantastic sunshine hours and an unrivalled closeness to the Waipaoa River all provide opportunity. This block has been well managed and well maintained. The grapes are currently under a supply contract to one of New Zealand’s biggest wine producers.

Price by Negotiation Jacob Geuze +64 27 747 3014 jacob.geuze@bayleys.co.nz BOUSFIELD MACPHERSON LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/2752250

699 Ohuka Road, Ohuka, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay

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Located a mere 40km from Wairoa, Inverness Farm is a 383-hectare, northerlyfacing, sheltered, breeding and finishing farm, with x-factor and recreational appeal.

Price by Negotiation Stephen Thomson +64 27 450 6531 stephen.thomson@bayleys.co.nz

Simon Bousfield +64 27 665 8778 simon.bousfield@bayleys.co.nz

BOUSFIELD MACPHERSON LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

BOUSFIELD MACPHERSON LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/2752337

480 hectares of strong hill country 1637 Ruakituri Road, Ruakituri, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay Located only 85 kilometres west of Gisborne, a subdivision of approximately 480 hectares (subject to survey) of Crosshills Station, up the renowned Ruakituri valley, is the opportunity to purchase strong hill country in a good rainfall environment. Carrying approximately 10 stock units per hectare these ash and mudstone soils provide the foundation for excellent growth rates. As a sheep and beef breeding block, this property has the climate, scope, and fertility to grow your business.

Tender (will not be sold prior) Closing 4pm, Monday 24th January 2022 17 Napier Road, Havelock North, New Zealand Tony Rasmussen +64 27 429 2253 tony.rasmussen@bayleys.co.nz

Stephen Thomson +64 27 450 6531 stephen.thomson@bayleys.co.nz

EASTERN REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

BOUSFIELD MACPHERSON LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/2852789

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346 hectares clean breeding country 1447 Hereheretau Road, Whakaki, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay Located approximately 94 kilometres south west of Gisborne city and 31 kilometres to Wairoa township, a subdivision of approximately 346 hectares (subject to survey) of Tangiwai Station. The land is mainly clean medium to steep hill country which has a combination of natural creeks and man made dams. The property lends itself to breeding cows and ewes with an access easement providing direct access to the Hereheretau Road.

Tender (will not be sold prior) Closing 4pm, Wednesday 26th January 2022 17 Napier Road, Havelock North, New Zealand Tony Rasmussen +64 27 429 2253 tony.rasmussen@bayleys.co.nz

Stephen Thomson +64 27 450 6531 stephen.thomson@bayleys.co.nz

EASTERN REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

BOUSFIELD MACPHERSON LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/2852800

165 hectare hills and 'native' bush 73 Brownlie Road, Frasertown, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay Located only nine kilometres north west of Wairoa on Brownlie Road is this unique parcel of land, totalling approximately 165 hectares (subject to survey). Comprising approximately 100 hectares of hill country and 60 hectares of covenanted QEII bush, this would make the perfect retreat for hunting and getting back to nature with fantastic birdlife and plenty of wild game.

Tender (will not be sold prior) Closing 4pm, Tuesday 25th January 2022 17 Napier Road, Havelock North, New Zealand Tony Rasmussen +64 27 429 2253 tony.rasmussen@bayleys.co.nz

Stephen Thomson +64 27 450 6531 stephen.thomson@bayleys.co.nz

EASTERN REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

BOUSFIELD MACPHERSON LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/2852799

Well located 174 hectares 1667 Kahuranaki Road, Kahuranaki, Hastings, Hawke's Bay Located only 26 kilometres south of Havelock North and 46 kilometres from Napier city this versatile 174-hectare property has a number of excellent house sites and a good balance of easy and medium to steep limestone hill country. Improvements include the woolshed and sheep yards which are located just off the road near the front of the farm with the cattle yards and a hay barn at the northern end. Approximately 10 hectares of 18-year-old Pinus radiata top off this well located farm.

Tender

(will not be sold prior)

Closing 12pm, Thursday 27th January 2022

Tony Rasmussen +64 27 429 2253 tony.rasmussen@bayleys.co.nz EASTERN REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/2852801

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All-round performer 792 McKenzie Road, Flemington, Central Hawke's Bay

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With 139ha of well-balanced contour suitable for sheep and beef breeding and finishing, quality functional infrastructure, refurbished shearers quarters and reticulated water system, this is an ideal add-on for an existing farming enterprise or first-farm opportunity.

This 122ha dairy unit has the ability to produce 90,000kgMS. The 90ha platform supports 225 Friesian cows with the balance of the property running replacements. The excellent infrastructure includes in-shed feeding. This is an opportunity to secure a self-contained first farm or investment property.

Tender (will not be sold prior) Closing 12pm, Friday 17th December 2021 26 Takapau Road, Waipukurau, New Zealand

Price by Negotiation

Andy Hunter +64 27 449 5827

Andy Lee +64 27 354 8608

Paul Hofmann +64 21 084 60446 paul.hofmann@bayleys.co.nz

EASTERN REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

EASTERN REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

MID WEST REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/2870846

bayleys.co.nz/3100388

Aircraft hangar

Large-scale orchard

2723 State Highway 2, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay

Wanting a hangar to house your aircraft or run your aviation business from?

Come and view this 355sqm established hangar located on the Central Hawke's Bay Airfield. The building encompasses a kitchen, workshop, internal lockup, offices, reception area and more. The building sits on leasehold land owned by the CHB Aero Club. Hangars of this nature are rarely available to purchase so come and check it out.

Asking Price NZ$240,000 + GST (if any) Tony Rasmussen +64 27 429 2253 tony.rasmussen@bayleys.co.nz

Andy Lee +64 27 354 8608 andy.lee@bayleys.co.nz

EASTERN REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

EASTERN REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/2870829

78 Gregs Lane, RD 1, Greytown, South Wairarapa

JR's Orchard, stands as a vertically integrated apple producer with recognised brands, exporting internationally. 127.9442ha with 85ha undercover. Quality irrigation consent guarantees ability to produce good yields each year.

Infrastructure includes cool stores capable of holding an entire crop, state of the art Compac Grading system and full packhouse facility. Smartfresh technology ensures apples reach the market in the best condition. Private home and accommodation capable of housing 76 seasonal staff.

Price by Negotiation Andrew Smith +64 27 760 8208

Lindsay Watts +64 27 246 2542

EASTERN REALTY (WAIRARAPA) LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

EASTERN REALTY (WAIRARAPA) LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/3150867

Elevated building site and income Motivated vendor is ready to sell Delta Lake Heights, Renwick, Marlborough

Outpost Vineyard, Hawkesbury, Marlborough

Situated at the summit of Delta Lake Heights, this 30.38-hectare holding split over two titles enjoys spectacular views over rolling hills, across the Wairau plains and up the Waihopai Valley, all with a stunning mountain backdrop. The property offers an elevated identified building site capturing a fantastic aspect over the Delta Lake. Annual returns are delivered from the established Pinot Gris vineyard, planted in 2009.

Located in the prestigious Omaka Valley on Brookby Road, the Outpost Vineyard is a great example of one of the finest vineyards that has made Marlborough world renowned as a wine growing region. This property is accompanied by a fantastic workshop and separate office and lunch room.

The vendor is very motivated to sell creating the perfect opportunity to secure an entry-level vineyard. Act quickly!

For Sale offers invited over NZ$2,000,000 + GST (if any)

Price Indication NZ$1,500,000 + GST (if any)

Kurt Lindsay +64 27 469 9685 kurt.lindsay@bayleys.co.nz

Tarin Mason +64 27 788 5748 tarin.mason@bayleys.co.nz

Mike Poff +64 27 6655 477 mike.poff@bayleys.co.nz

Harrison Martin +64 27 296 5409 harrison.martin@bayleys.co.nz

BE MARLBOROUGH LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

BE MARLBOROUGH LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

BE MARLBOROUGH LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

BE MARLBOROUGH LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/4134740

bayleys.co.nz/4133767

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New Zealand High Country - an unrivalled retreat Manuka Point Station, Rakaia Gorge, Canterbury

Nestled at the heart of the South Island's renowned high country, this extraordinary property offers you the opportunity to savour your own 'natural world'.

Manuka Point Station is made up of 1,271 hectares of freehold land and currently holds licence for access to a further 11,138 hectares of concessionary and 21 kilometres of river frontage, offering unfettered access to an abundance of the region's famed flora and fauna.

Life in this secluded sanctuary will give a sense of being in your own world, yet the proximity to Christchurch city and Methven township adds practicality to the appeal. It's easy to imagine a restful weekend getaway with friends with the short flight time of 45 minutes from Christchurch, and being able to land on your pilot's choice of three private airstrips or helipad puts you right there.

The luxurious homestead, architecturally designed by Robin White, is nestled into an ideal position to savour the majestic views afforded by the stunning location. The building was completed in 2008 and features native rimu timber joinery, high-stud ceilings, an impressive stone fireplace, welcoming bar and separate cosy den. A second residence offers space for family and friends, or to host visiting groups.

The scope for exploring the dramatic surrounding landscape is limitless. The area promises a paradise for the adventurous at heart with access to heli-skiing, fly-fishing, jet boating, game bird shooting, deer stalking, and hiking right on your doorstep.

Wildlife abounds on Manuka Point with the likes of the Red deer which were released onto the property way back in 1897. Originally from Stoke Park in England the deer quickly adapted to the ideal habitat of Manuka Point where they still remain to this day.

The restorative power of nature could feature as the backdrop for wellness retreats, photography trips, writer or artist workshops or simply as your private paradise to be shared with loved ones.

Property Details Land Area

1,271 hectares of freehold and 11,138 hectares concessionary

Attributes

The Southern Alps, lush river flats, extensive native bush

Accommodation

Large modern homestead, second residence and shearers' quarters

Location

45-minute flight from Christchurch, 50 kilometres from Methven

Contour

Ranging from 520m above sea level to 2,184m at the highest point

Putbuildings

Woolshed, covered yards, stables, two high country cabins

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Asking Price NZ$28,000,000 + GST (if any) Ben Turner +64 27 530 1400 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Craig Blackburn +64 27 489 7225 craig.blackburn@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/5512885 https://manukapoint.com/

Location, soil and water 897 Buckleys Road, Ashburton, Canterbury

Irrigated bare land opportunity Framptons Road, Hinds, Ashburton, Canterbury

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Comprising 322ha (more or less) this dairy unit is split into two blocks. The 218ha "platform" is irrigated via rotorainers with all the infrastructure and the "runoff" is irrigated via pivot and K-line. Milking 750 cows through a 60-bail rotary shed with modern set up and a 600-cow capacity yard.

Price by Negotiation Jon McAuliffe +64 27 432 7769 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Located in Hinds, this 45.9588-hectare (subject to survey) bare land property offers the perfect opportunity for a grazing and support block to a larger operation or should be considered if you are entering a farming career. Pivot irrigation and stock water is sourced from the property's own bore.

Infrastructure is complete with cattle yards and a three-bay hay shed.

Price by Negotiation Mike Preston +64 27 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz

Mick Hydes +64 27 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/5516960

bayleys.co.nz/5516347

The Triangle - dairy grazing 531 Murrays Road, Hawarden, North Canterbury

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'Glenshee' 363 Elders Road, Maungati, Waimate, Canterbury

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Seize the opportunities offered by this 208ha dryland farming operation, run as a dairy grazing and sheep and beef finishing property, wintering up to 1,800 cattle on crop. Very good infrastructure, well fenced and laned with good Darnley soils, offering a solid platform for continued productivity.

'Glenshee' is a 555.9367 hectare (more or less) breeding and finishing property located in the heart of Maungati, featuring multiple income streams from sheep, beef and venison with strong productivity and renowned stock health, with scope and capacity to lift production to an even higher level.

Price Indication NZ$5,200,000 + GST (if any)

Price by Negotiation

Ben Turner +64 27 530 1400 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz

Peter Foley +64 21 754 737 peter.foley@bayleys.co.nz

Hamish Lane +64 27 685 6204 hamish.lane@bayleys.co.nz

Georgie Murray +64 27 562 4100 georgie.murray@bayleys.co.nz

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/5517242

bayleys.co.nz/5515919

Live, work and play 22 Reid Road, Herbert, Waitaki, Otago

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Love the outdoors, or just being part of nature? Looking perhaps for your new opportunity? Private and tranquil our feature property embodies all that is good about lifestyle. Nestled in 12.6 hectares of north-facing rolling hillside is this exceptional home featuring expansive views from the mountains to the ocean. Four double bedrooms, two with ensuites, open plan living and separate lounge, this home was built for entertaining. Adding to your options is a quaint cottage separate from the main home that is currently utilised as a Bookabach. Discover the many recreational pursuits in this beautiful location only a short walk from the gate, native bush and river walks, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, golf course and a short drive to the coast for sea fishing or beach walks.

Asking Price NZ$1,750,000 Kurt Snook +64 27 256 0449 kurts@bayleysmetro.co.nz

Lisa Snook +64 27 274 7748 lisas@bayleysmetro.co.nz

OTAGO REALTY GROUP LTD, BAYLEYSMETRO, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

OTAGO REALTY GROUP LTD, BAYLEYSMETRO, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/4601111

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS The Bayleys country team wishes you and yours all the best for the holiday season.

Thank you for your continued support and please reach out to us if we can help guide you in a new direction during 2022.

Warmest wishes for a very happy and safe holiday season from the team at Bayleys.

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IT’S ALTOGETHER BETTER IN THE COUNTRY AND ON THE

From north to south, Bayleys is New Zealand’s number one in rural real estate.

We have passionate salespeople on the ground in every region nationwide. From dairy to horticulture, lifestyle to forestry, they’re experts in their fields.

For many farmers, their workplace is often their home, and this initiative provides an opportunity for farmers to get away from the day-to-day pressures of the land for a few hours each week.

Part of the local community, the Bayleys Country team are proud sponsors of Surfing for Farmers – an initiative that was started by Bayleys salesperson Stephen Thomson for farmers.

So whether you’re buying or selling a 500-acre farm or a five-hectare lifestyle block, or simply interested in taking a break from the farm and having a go on the water, you’re in altogether better hands with Bayleys Country.

Surfing for Farmers is about helping to improve the mental health and wellbeing of New Zealand rural communities and is creating a very real and tangible contribution right around the country.

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Bupa Foxbridge Care Home

Quality Care Starts Here

View of Te Rapa Racecourse

Our caring team offers rest home, hospital, and dementia levels of care. Bupa Foxbridge is surrounded by spacious garden areas, including an internal sensory garden for residents with dementia.

Contact Franie for a personal visit to see what Bupa Foxbridge Care Home has to offer.

60 Minogue Drive, Te Rapa, Hamilton (07) 974 0871 | bupa.co.nz/foxbridgecare

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That’s 2021, and that’s a wrap.

Let’s skip into summer and do it all again in 2022!