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RURAL LIFE 34 The North Canterbury News, July 6, 2023 Farmersphilosophical Changes to land use regulationsand volatility in carbon creditpricingare putting pastoral properties backonthe acquisitiontable for sheep and beef farmers. Accordingtothe latest sector report fromBayleys Insights, Data and Consulting team, REINZ datashows the total land area of pastoral properties soldfor the 12 months ending March 31 nationwide was 131,384ha —down 24 percent on the same time last year. Bayleys national director rural Nick Hawkensays given the speedofinterest rateincreasesand land use regulation changes,itisnot surprising activity in the pastoral market has contracted. However, with large chunks of pastoral landnow effectively offlimits for afforestation for offshore buyers, thereisnow more opportunity for sheepand beeffarmers to better competefor hillcountry land. ‘‘Buyer activity for hill country conversion to forestry started to slow in Spring 2022, initially influencedbyrestrictions which tightenedupthe conversion of farmland to forestry by offshore buyers,’’ he says. ‘‘Additionally, while some forestry conversion activity is expected to continue, we anticipate this will be less aggressivegiven the recent ministerial inquiry into forestry slash, following the significant weather events this year on the North Island’s East Coast. ‘‘Governmentled recommendations are expected to have amore controlling influence on land use which will effectivelyput traditional food and animal fibre producers back in the buyersarena for pastoral land,’’ Mr Hawken says. He sayswhile competing land use among the farming subsectors remains,with dairy farmers seekinggood pastoral land as part of their strategy to meet environmental standards, the sheepand beef farmers spokentoatthe recent Fieldays remained philosophical about current marketconditions. ‘‘Likethe rural property market, farmingiscyclical with market dipsand surges part of the deal and there was afair bit of shoulder shrugging over the economy among farmers at Fieldays. New Zealand has some of the world’s mostefficient farmers who were not averse to change, but with speed bumps in the wider economy impacting real returns, and compliance thresholds being adjusted,farmersare having to be even more prudent and investinareas that enhance productivity that is sustainable. With the food and fibre sectorcontinuing to power the economyasour top export earner, Mr Hawken says innovation and diversification will play a bigger role in the pastoral sector. ‘‘Theanticipated reduction in competing land use fromforestrywould provide opportunity for thosebuyers who have arguably been priced out of this market in more recent timessuchasthose wanting hill country for breeding operations, and entrepreneurial operators with vision,’’ he says. It is expected whenspring arrives buyers will have more propertyoptions to considerbut buyer willingnesswill continue to be influenced by affordability assessments and longterm usage strategies. ‘‘We would expecttosee continued buyer activity for better quality properties, land for strategic acquisition, and land that has been consented for alternativeuse.’’ Mr Hawken says onfarm margins are being compressed, however vendors who do not have timesensitivemotivating factors to transact are likely to remain resilient to price adjustment pressure. ‘‘Everyoneiswantingtosee an easing of inflation, costs, and the priceofdebt so the market can adjust and find its new level.’’ Akaroa Salmon buys hatchery By ROBYN BRISTOW Akaroa Salmon has bought a salmon hatchery in Waiau, North Canterbury. The hatchery was aformer salmon farm, established in 1987 by Amuri Salmon, utilising the natural water quality of the Waiau River. It has seen anumber of changes in ownership over the years. Akaroa Salmon, who was looking to grow production, needed the right mix of pure clean spring water and good water temperatures, to raise high quality salmon from eggs, decided to take the leap and buy the former farm. The new venture, called the Waiau Hatchery, has already employed three staff and begun considerable investment in infrastructure. Duncan Bates, managing partner of Akaroa Salmon, says buying the salmon farm at Waiau, marks amilestone in how Akaroa Salmon raises its King Salmon. ‘‘With the addition of the Waiau Hatchery, we can now control the complete life cycle, from roe to fullygrown fish. ‘‘Access to the highest quality smolt, when the ocean farm needs them, is crucial in delivering astrong outcome for the company. ‘‘We are delighted to be here in the beautiful Amuri region, and we have already received tremendous support from the local community.’’ Newly appointed General Manager of Waiau Hatchery, Hagen Kocksch, says having prior experience in this area, he is thrilled to witness the development potential onsite. ‘‘It is pretty exciting to witness the growth of this venture, especially knowing that as Akaroa farms, processes, and even smokes its fish, we will have the privilege of observing the final product –and tasting it too.’’ Akaroa Salmon’s origins go back to 1985, when the Bates family, who had been sheep and beef farming in Wainui since 1866, diversified into raising Pacific King salmon in the beautiful Akaroa Harbour. Tom and Duncan Bates fed the fish by hand, and grew Akaroa Salmon into one of the most respected King Salmon farms in the world. Akaroa Salmon processes its fish in Christchurch, with 70 employees across the production and farming sites. It exports to over 12 countries and supplies many of the best restaurants in both New Zealand and Asia Pacific. It has a reputation for producing the finest tasting King Salmon. Big picture solutions to match big Innovation isatthe root of everything we do. Talk to your local Zimmatic ZIMMATIC dealer today www.zimmaticanz.com Built for today to Talk to your local Zimmatic irrigation dealer today to find keep pace with tomorrow. out how they can help make every drop count. Zimmatic ® is aregistered trademark ofthe Lindsay Corporation. ©2021 Lindsay. All Rights Reserved www.lindsay.com/irrigateanz
2583383 Farmer attracts global audience Global interest in New Zealand farming practices and principles is growing thanks to aNorthCanterbury farmer. Oxfordbased sheepandbeef farmer Alistair Bird,known online as Kiwi Farmer,issharing his farming experiences withfarmers around the world via his YouTube channel. Based on the realities of farming in New Zealand, he has already amassed an audience of more than 10,300 subscribers sincelaunching lastyear. Mr Bird says thereisasignificant interest fromoverseas farmers in how Kiwis operatetheir farms from a practical perspective. ‘‘No matter where you are in the world, there’s ashared camaraderie with farmers,’’ he says. ‘‘The YouTube channel is agreat way of sharing my knowledge, as well as receiving suggestionsand advice from others around the world.’’ ‘‘Approximately 60 percent of my audience is based overseas in countries such as Ireland, Australia and the USA which confirmsthereisagenuine interestinhow we do things in NZ and how we run our farms.’’ The Kiwi Farmer channel is also attracting the attention of international farmingcorporations also, and Mr Bird has recently signed asponsorship deal with agritech companyTePari,aglobal livestock equipment manufacturer based in Oamaru. As partofthe sponsorship deal, Mr Bird received aTePari Lenta MX3 Cattle Crush. The stateoftheart crushallows the farmer to access and treat cattle safely and securely from asingle position. Mandatory electronic identification (EID) tags on the animal are read throughanEID tag reader,providing realtime insights into the health and performance of individual livestock. ‘‘As aonemanband, acattlecrush like this makes handling and treating cattle both saferand moreefficient,’’ Mr Bird says. ‘‘With features such as the integrated Monitoring stock ... Alistair Bird at The Grange, near Oxford. EID reader it’s possible for tasks like recording EID tags and cattleweights, to be done instantly and seamlessly. ‘‘Te Pari marketingmanagerCorban Blampiedisaclassicexample of a forwardthinkingKiwi farmer.’’ ‘‘Alistairisyour typicalhardworking Kiwi bloke,’’ Mr Blampied says. ‘‘He’s an inspiring personfor the next generation of farmers, and through his online channelheprovides an honest and positive look at what it’s reallylike to work in the NZ agriculture industry.’’ Children and teenagers aspiring to workinthe industry are among Mr Bird’s emerging audience. ‘‘I’ve always createdcontent that’s friendly to awide audience. ‘‘I’ve had some parents reachout and say their five and sixyearoldsactively waitand watch the videos once they’re released. ‘‘It’s been great to expose them to the manypathways within farming.’’ Students from OxfordArea School Kaikōura course bearing fruit Anew horticulturecourse in Kaikōura hopes to bear fruit this summer. WithNew Zealandlikelytobefacing a strawberryshortage thissummer, Te Pūkenga Nelson MarlboroughInstitute of Technologytutor, Don Cross, decided to get his students growing strawberries. The studentshavebeenbusy preparing strawberrypots, withthe hope of harvesting the crop laterinthe year. The24weeksustainablehorticulture coursebegan lastmonth in theKaikōura BowlingClub rooms and thelocal community gardennextdoor. It grewfromaconversation between Mr Cross and former KaikōuraMayors Taskforce for Jobs manager Sean Madden. Mr Cross says11students have joinedthe freecourse,and more courses areplanned forKaikōuranextyear. Studentsare learning howtoset up a vegetablegarden and an orchard, as well as growingstrawberries. Thefreecourse is fundedbythe Tertiary EducationCommission, with students able to gaincreditstowards a level2certificateinprimary industry skills. It is offered in collaboration withTe Hā o Mātauranga (Kaikōura Education Trust) andthe KaikōuraMayors’ Taskforcefor Jobs. • FARM FENCING • YARDS • EARTHWORKS RURAL LIFE North Canterbury News, July 6, 2023 Winter Service Specials Free pick up and delivery within North Canterbury* on all Ride-on Mowers for Winter Servicing during June &July Rotary Mower Basic Service Includes •Oil change •General check over and tighten of nuts/bolts •Ait filter clean •Carb clean •New sparkplug •Blade sharpen •Adjust throttle •Start/run •Clean 35 PHOTO: SUPPLIED and LincolnUniversity also visit Mr Birds Oxfordfarm,The Grange,which runs 100 cows and 1600ewes across625 hectares. Mr Bird says connecting the urban and rural communities is now more important than ever.‘‘Thatwas one of the motivations for launching the YouTube channel. ‘‘There's always been an element of misunderstanding between rural and urban. 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