22 APRIL 2016

Livestock Report

Wool Report

For Sale—Hay Contracting

Business

Clearing Sale—Parkham,

Mt Hicks, Longford

Machinery for Sale

Rural Supplies Specials

Agfest tickets

Real Estate for Sale

Contacts

“New foreign investment figures show China's appetite for Aussie

farms” (ABC Rural)

“Tasmania's cherry growers are celebrating a record season with exports up

20 per cent to $23 million.” (Brand Tasmania)

“HOP kilns are an inseparable part of the landscape in the Derwent Valley and

other hop-growing parts of Tasmania.” (The Mercury)

Another great report from Landline last weekend in case you missed it

“Cherry Boom” (Landline)

“Aussie farm brand highlighted in China” (Stock and Land)

Photo by Brenden Green

IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK

This week saw a continuation of similar results in the

Livestock industry with the shining light being the

mutton market with mainland processors leading the

way in sales. Whilst scale prices for mutton are staying

still, physical markers are achieving solid results. Lambs

and cattle remain the same with large numbers on

offer for both descriptions.

Forward contracts for lambs are about with 600 cents

per kg being floated for June deliveries. Contact your

Roberts agent for more details on this.

Yesterday saw another great result for vendors at the

Powranna livestock marketing complex with 3,000

cattle offered to strong local and interstate demand. In

total 33% of cattle will make the journey across Bass

Straight. Local purchasers paid special attention to

cattle that can be purchased and continue in producer

program whilst feedlot backgrounders were strong on

Angus steers with the ability to feed on.

Heavy steers 290-330 cents per kg, medium steers 330-

380 cents, light steers 300-400 per kg liveweight.

Heifers remain on a similar result to previous sales

with all descriptions being 280-310 cents per kg

liveweight.

An excellent offering of cows and calves achieved up to

$1,450 per unit.

Poll Hereford and Murray Grey bull sales are just

around the corner for breeders looking for good

genetics. Contact Tim Woodham or Jock Gibson to

discuss.

The Final weaner sale for this year is being held on May

12 at Powranna for any buyers or sellers to consider.

LIVESTOCK REPORT

Warren Johnston - State Livestock Manager

Roberts Limited

For in depth market analysis, please follow

the link

http://www.mecardo.com.au/

On the surface the wool market has had another disappointing week, with AWEX reporting the bench mark EMI at its lowest point in six months. But there is more to the story than the base price. Demand remains steady, and in US$ terms the market for 19MPG and finer actually lifted. Again the A$ is the main player in determining the prices received by growers at auction.

Of course, the price paid in A$ is what matters to growers, so the strong A$ is a real thorn in the side of the wool market at the moment. It actually peaked on Wednesday hitting a 10 month high of US$0.783.

Growers responded to the lower prices by Passing In 6,400 bales, or 15.2% of the 42,000 bales that was offered. This needs to be considered in context with the increased offering; there was still 35,500 bales sold (same as last week). So the trade is getting similar amounts each week, and in US$ terms paying a similar price which indicates demand while not buoyant is at least stable.

A look at individual MPG categories identifies that 19 MPG and finer traded at higher levels in US$ terms for the week, especially in Melbourne & Sydney. In fact, looking at the 19 MPG we see that the price in A$’s has tracked sideways after the price rally in October 2015. The price range in A$ since then has been between 1361 & 1451 with the current price at 1345 cents.

This hasn’t been to the buyers benefit though, the range in US$ has been 940 to 1102, with the current price almost at the range high level sitting at 1080. To repeat, the stronger A$ in a market with steady/

stable demand is hurting wool growers returns.

Cardings are almost back to the price levels they were trading at 12 months ago; as has been regularly mentioned the demand (and therefore the price) of cardings has been unprecedented.

There are sales in all three centres next week on Wednesday and Thursday, however only 39,000 bales are rostered. While this week 42,000 bales came forward, this time last week the brokers were rostering 49,078 bales.

Based on our view of demand and the appearance that the trade is comfortable with the current prices in US$ terms, at the very least we should see a firm market. As of writing this report (Friday morning), the A$ has lost US$0.01cent since close of selling; this suggests we could in fact pull back much of the losses of this week.

Alistair Calvert State Manager Marketing Manager Roberts Wool

WOOL REPORT

FOR SALE

HAY CONTRACTING BUSINESS

Well established hay contracting business operating since 1999 with late

model well maintained equipment with ongoing work available.

2014 Lely 320M Splendimo mower

2015 Vicon 8 disc 332 Pendulum mower

2012 Krone KW 552 Tedder 2012 Krone Swadro 800 rake

2015 Taarup 9578C rake 2011 Krone comprima CV150XC Combipak baler

2012 McHale V640 Baler approx. 18,000 bales

2012 McHale V640 Baler approx. 7,000 bales 2009 Agronic twin satellite bale

wrapper POA

Enquiries: Kevin Matkovich 0417 325 936

Massey Ferguson 5465 tractor (120hp, 3000hrs)

with MF 955 FEL (grab bucket & forks), 2015 Kuhn

1000 ltr 3PL spray unit with hydraulic 12m boom &

GPS, 2015 Delmade 10’ steel roller, Suzuki

KingQuad 750 quad bike (13,150kms), Suzuki Ozark

250 quad bike, Polaris Ranger 900 diesel quad bike,

Iveco / Davey diesel pump set , Irrifrance 435 x 110

hard hose irrigator (near new hose), Lely 3m power

harrows, Rapid Spray 400ltr 12v elec diesel tank,

S tyne cultivator with crumble bar, 2 bale trailing

hay feeder, Kyillingstad 4f plough, DJ 3pl post

driver, 2011 steel tandem trailer with stock crate,

Highfield cattle ramp, Highfield 2T grain feeder,

Keogh & Son electric grain crusher with auger,

Mobilco 4’ 3PL slasher, hydraulic tail gate loader,

Yamaha AG100 motorbike, Toyota Hilux 2WD pet

flat tray, 4 x truck winches, trewalla jack.

CLEARING SALE

Thursday 28th April at 11.00am 49 Bradys Creek Road, Parkham Account: Bradys Plains Pty Ltd Due to Sale of Property

NO BUYERS PREMIUM – GST may apply

Enquiries:

Kevin Matkovich 0417 325 936

kmatkovich@robertsltd.com.au

2013 New Holland T5040 (800 hrs) with NH AP35 Plus FEL

(with 3rd function), 2004 Jayco Heritage caravan (full annexe,

full ensuite, travelled approx. 15,000kms), 2002 Honda 350

Fourtrax quad bike, 2005 Stiga 13-6103 Park Compact

articulated ride on mower, 125cc quad bike (needs repairs),

Stihl 064, MS390,032AV chainsaws, Lely 240 Classic 6 disc

mower, 2010 12 wheel Delta V rake, 2 x 2008 2tonne

stainless steel trailing fert bins, 2010 Lemken Ruben 9 multi

disc, Berends Para plough, 2007 Orma Legend 110 x 350 hard

hose irrigator, Lely 280 7 disc top drive mower, Connor Shea

Tyne Combine trailing drill, trailing s/s cup elevator, Hardie

100ltr 12V spray unit, International 3-4 20 plate discs, Honda

s/p lawn mower, Scorpian workshop compressor, 2 x NEW

Sitrex V rake wheels, Muratran stick welder, Ajax A2 & 11/2

pumps, 12V hedge trimmer, 1300 ltr s/s vat, Victa tilt a cut

edger, 10 x bale twine, qty blackwood boards, MF 42 finger

mower, MF 3f plough, PZ haybob, New Holland Super 56 hay

rake, MF tool bar, Rawlings 16 plate discs, 3 stage truck hoist,

truck axles, Fiberglass slip on water tank 300 ltr, Chainsaw,

1987 Ford Cargo 1313 steel tray (registered), 3pl drain

spinner, 3pl post hole borer, Kuhn 80”rotary hoe, NH trailing

fert spreader, Kuhn G7301 tedder rake, 2011 Fella SM 31- 6

disc mower, 2010 Fella SM 320 6 disc mower, Hustler chain-

less 4000 bale feeder, dual wheels (rear 136R38,, front

112R28), round baler, Connor Shea tyne drill, and more.

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CLEARING SALE

Friday 29th April at 11.00am

Mt Hicks Road, Mt Hicks Account: GJ & PJ Whiteley PR & KA Harman

Enquiries:

Kevin Matkovich 0417 325 936

kmatkovich@robertsltd.com.au

2009 TYM 4WD tractor (23hp, 3PL, 650hrs) with LT 200 FEL,

Berends 4’ slasher, Berends 3PL grader blade, Berends

carryall, 6’ grass harrows, Silvan 200 ltr spray 12V spray unit,

Mobilco 3PL fert spreader, steel trailer (7’ x 4’6”) with stock

crate, Real-Ezy folding boat trailer, Silvan 3m spray boom,

MTD 42” cut x 16hp ride on mower, MTD push mower,

tandem axle trailer (not completed), Stihl 031 AV chain saw,

WIA welder, air compressor, New Triton work centre, large

quantity of power tools including saws, grinders, drills,

shelving, electric fence unit, alum step ladder, Homelite leaf

blower, Atom lawn edger, quantity hand tools, quantity

fencing tools, wire & insulators, MGI electric golf buggy,

pushbikes, PVC pipe. Stock hurdles to suit flat tray, Glass

display cabinets, large quantity crockery, pine dining table &

6 chairs, pine dresser, hall stands & table, lamps, Dimplex

elec flame

heater, child's rocking chair, corner display cabinet, Cedar

book case, Bali prison cabinet, quantity small tables, black-

wood bedroom suite, cottage Bentwood pattern chair, Cedar

medicine cabinet, Fisher & Paykel fridge, Fisher & Paykel

freezer, large Tas Oak desk, Sandleford YB500 comb safe,

display wall unit, Large quantity of ornate cement w/

established plants including conifers, quantity English box in

8” pots, numerous terracotta pots/plants, Jarrah outdoor

table with 4 bench seats, garden ornaments, cast iron &

wooden garden benches, pine box on castors, large cane

trunk, Milkman's cart, Wagon wheels, cream can, 1991

Subaru Brumby 4wd 1800 ute Many household items, farm &

workshop sundries that are too numerous to mention.

CLEARING SALE

Saturday 30 April at 10.30am “Brumby House” 61 Weston Street, Longford Account: F & B Cassidy Due to Sale of Property

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MASSEY FERGUSON 7485 2004

4885 HOURS

FENDT 922 2009

6000 HOURS

$ 62000.00 + GST

$ 112000.00 + GST

With reverse steer console

and front linkage

Contact: Amy Dyer

Sales/Marketing Tasmania Farm Equipment—37 Stony Rise Road, Devonport, TAS 7310

P: 03 6424 1511 E: adyer@tfe.com.au

OFFERS AVAIALBE 14 MARCH—30 APRIL

Presold tickets Available at Roberts Rural Supplies state wide during the month of April & May.

Store Locations:

Bridgewater, Cambridge, Campbell Town, Deloraine, Devonport, Flinders Island, Huonville,

Legerwood, Oatlands, Prospect, Scottsdale, Smithton, Ulverstone and Wynyard.

Excellent investment in a superb location

Situated literally in the heart of Sandy Bay and within

walking distance to absolutely everything is this

incredible opportunity to procure a charming terrace

house that has been considerably renovated and is

currently utilised as two separate two bedroom units.

Behind its stunning facade lies an exciting investment

opportunity which will create enormous interest

amongst investors and developers alike. The two

units are currently tenanted which generates an

excellent rental return albeit with plenty of further

potential available to its new owner. Each unit offers

comfortable living with plenty of light and generously

sized rooms. The kitchen/living areas face north

allowing plenty of sunshine all year round. There is

also off street parking for at least four cars and a

small low maintenance garden.

This property also boasts wonderful street appeal

and sits adjacent to the main shopping/business

centre of Sandy Bay. This location, of course, provides

the new vendors with an abundance of opportunities

from both residential and/or commercial sectors.

I look forward to hearing from you.

46 KING STREET, SANDY BAY TAS 7005 Expressions of interest

Roberts Real Estate Hobart

172 Collins Street Hobart, TAS, 7000

Need finance? Contact:

Peter Blackwell Roberts Home Finance Mb: 0408 145 101 Email: pblackwell@robertsltd.com.au

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"Nalinga" was developed by the Blundstone family in the 1920's and has always been in various arms of the Blundstone family to this day. For 70 years "Nalinga" has been recognised as one of the best early prime lamb producing properties in Tasmania. The property has in the past produced many hectares of lucerne pasture but at present the lucerne content is minimal. This lucerne base in the past has greatly helped in its lamb production. The property is now subdivided into 12 paddocks, serviced by reticulated water troughs from a permanent creek via holding tanks. The property is currently producing prime lambs to meet the milk lamb and prime lamb market. Beef cattle are also raised on the property. Centrally located on the Island and only minutes to Whitemark, this is an

affordable property that can produce a top product that gives a good return for investment. Additional features include: - 3 stand shearing shed - Machinery shed - Sheep and cattle yards

390 LADY BARRON ROAD, WHITEMARK, FLINDERS ISLAND TAS $1.1 Million

Contact Colin Wilson

Roberts Real Estate Flinders Island

Whitemark Whitemark, TAS, 7255

0427 549 816

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"Nalinga" A Blundstone Icon On Flinders Island