February 05 , 2018

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