North Canterbury News: January 25, 2024

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Ewe fair ... The Hawarden Ewe Fair always draws abig crowd of buyers and spectators. PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE Fewer ewes on offer By JOHN COSGROVE This year’s 126th annual Hawarden Ewe Fair will be one of the smallest held in recent years, reflecting market conditions. Travis Dalzell, alivestock agent at Hazlett, says there will only be 8500 ewes on offer tomorrow at Hawarden, down on over 11,000 lambs and ewes offered last year. ‘‘Numbers are well back this year, but Ithink the cross breeds will be in good demand at Hawarden. ‘‘However, Ialso think we will all have to work alittle bit harder on the fine wool.’’ General Manager Livestock at Hazlett, Ed Marfell says farmers are doing it hard this year and watching their costs and spending. ‘‘With the mutton schedule almost half of what it was last year, many are making hard choices. Do they hang on to extra ewes or do they sell now? ‘‘With the sheep market being depressed at present annual lines are still going to the sales, but with asmaller number of two tooths on offer at the recent Temuka sale where prices were OK, it will be interesting to see what tomorrow’s sale will bring.’’ He says North Island ewe fairs have gone well so far this year and he is hoping the Hawarden Ewe Fair will be just as good, if not better. This is inline with Hazlett’s recent market reports from ewe sales which show since the start of 2024 the market Sheep aplenty ... An aerial view of the first day of the Hawarden Ewe Fair in 2020. PHOTO: FILE has softened in line with mutton schedules. Demand was mixed at their recent Coalgate Sale, but prices were steady. Rural Livestock agent Glen Armstrong says ewe prices are back afair bit at present and this is reflected in the mutton schedules. ‘‘Breeding ewe prices at Hawarden may dip alittle, but two tooths should sell reasonably well. However one year ewes may be light. ‘‘Traditionally at this time of year, and with current forecasts, farmers have to be careful where they spend their money, and this will be reflected in the prices on Friday,’’ Mr Armstrong says. Rook hunt Residents are being asked to keep their eyes and ears open for rooks. The call comes after Environment Canterbury received areport from community member in southwest Christchurch of a‘kaah’ bird call, which is often associated with rooks. Unfortunately, they were not able to snap aphoto of the bird, but the iconic call is enough has prompted the biosecurity team to investigate further. Rooks pose aserious threat to agriculture, wreaking havoc on newly sown crops at arable farms, ripping them out and damaging small plants. The last known lone rook was shot in May this year by afarm worker in North Canterbury’s Parnassus /Inland Kaikōura Road area after ayear of various sightings in North Canterbury. QUALITY FENCING BUILT TOYOUR BUDGET! All types of fencing for Deer, Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Dogs. Also Arenas, Stock Yards, Sheds, Gates Complete Farm and Lifestyle Block Setups Built to last,adding value to your asset! Ashley 0274 364 776 a.duckworth@xtra.co.nz www.duckworthfencing.co.nz SAVE UP TO 70% RURAL LIFE The North Canterbury News, January 25, 2024 ANNUAL SALE ONLYWHILE STOCKS LAST 2458854 MAKE AN OFFER ON IN-STORE BLINDS, CURTAINS AND SHUTTERS BE QUICK! FIRST IN GETS! THIS HAPPENS ONLY ONCE A YEAR. SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE UP TO 45 % UP TO 33 % UP TO 45 % UP TO 40 % 23 FARMBIKE SPECIALISTS Servicing North Canterburyfor over 25yrs! •Sales, Servicing& Parts •All Makes&Models •Qualified Motorcycle Engineers (NCME, TRADECERT) •Electrical &Mechanical fault testing •Quality 2nd Hand Bikes &UTV’s •Repairs &Dismantling •Insurance Repairs 163 Stokes Road, Balcairn Ph (03) 312 9844 or 027 205 5724 (AH) farmbikesnc@orcon.net.nz www.farmbikeservices.co.nz IN-STORE BLINDS,CURTAINSAND SHUTTERS -COMEVISIT OURSTOCK 2191656 2177981 FENCING • Post Driving • Stock Fencing • Stockyards • Post and Rails • Lifestyle etc Ph Andy Horn 021 214 1201 or (03) 314 9460 CONTACTYOURNORTH CANTERBURY BASEDWELLDRILLING TEAM FOR ALL WATER WELL DRILLING &WELL SERVICING REQUIREMENTS · Water well drilling · Lifestyle block supply · Rural water supply · Pump testing · Submersible pump installation and removal Custom made RollerBlinds Custom made Shutters Custom made Venetian Blinds Custom made Curtains We come to you with our mobile service, or see us in-store. Free Measure &Quote FORPROFESSIONALSERVICE FROM AN EXPERIENCEDTEAM 027222 1587 ·malcolm@hydrill.co.nz 2632578 99 Sawyers Arms Rd, Papanui Phone. 365 4666 www.venluree.co.nz Hours: Monday -Friday 9am -5pm, Saturday 9am -1pm
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