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Key Highlights over the previous 6 months:
- More information available to land owners on internet but greater level of complication deciphering it
- Orcharding market digesting strong growth over last four years
- Pastoral market values strong into autumn but on fewer sales
- OIO virtually stalling overseas interest in Primary Sector
- Smaller owner operator vineyard blocks finding favour to pip fruit conversion
- Forestry log and carbon market remain strong
- Congratulations to the 2018 Hawkes's Bay Napier Port Primary Sector winners:
David Danks - Hawke’s Bay Farmer of the Year
Andrea Barry/Craig Pennell – East Coast Balance Farm Environment Award
John Cannon – Primary Sector Professional of Year
John Buck – Primary Sector Industry Leader
Charlie and Michelle Bogard – Farm Forester of the Year
Sam Robinson – Laurie Dowling Memorial Award
Marcus Yule – Hawke’s Bay A&P Scholarship
StockX Ltd - Primary Sector Innovation Award