Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Horticulture Monitoring Report
Disclaimer
The information contained in this report by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is based upon the best information available to the Ministry at the time it was drawn up and all due care was exercised in its preparation. Because it is not possible to foresee all uses of this information or to predict all future developments and trends, any subsequent action in reliance on the accuracy of the information contained in it is the sole commercial decision of the user of the information and is taken at his/her own risk. Accordingly, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry disclaims any liability whatsoever in respect of any losses or damages arising out of the use of this information or in respect of any actions taken.
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Acknowledgement
Editing services provided by Noel Humm, Winning Words Communication, Palmerston North. Report formatted by Nicole Patterson, MAF Policy, Palmerston North.
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MAF Policy |
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(06) 351 7925 |
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(04) 894 0100 |
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(06) 351 7929 |
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(04) 894 0720 |
Monitoring Reports are published in March for Pipfruit, and in July for sectors: Arable, Dairy, Deer, Horticulture, and Sheep and Beef; as well as regions: North, North Central, South Central, and South.
Horticulture Monitoring Team
Sector Controller: Barrie Wallace, MAF Policy, Palmerston North
Horticulture |
Model Controller |
Telephone |
Model |
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Kiwifruit |
Irene Parminter |
(07) 856 1824 |
Commentaries |
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Commercial Vegetable Growing |
Phil Journeaux |
(07) 856 1824 |
Lower North Island Process and Fresh Vegetables |
Barrie Wallace |
(06) 351 7925 |
Canterbury Process and Fresh Vegetables |
Murray Doak |
(03) 358 1860 |
Floriculture |
Irene Parminter |
(07) 856 1824 |
Viticulture |
Barrie Wallace |
(06) 351 7925 |
Summerfruit |
Barrie Wallace |
(06) 351 7925 |
Subtropicals |
Irene Parminter |
(07) 856 1824 |
Export Berryfruit |
Dennis Crone |
(03) 543 9182 |
Apiculture |
Phil Journeaux |
(07) 856 1824 |
All information for the model and commentary-only reports has been contracted in by MAF.
Foreword
Monitoring is a process whereby MAF Policy monitors the production and financial status of farms and orchards in terms of their cash income and expenditure. Trends, issues, and sector concerns are also monitored.
The report discussed within reflects growers' expectations and intentions, and the thoughts of those servicing the sector. They are not MAF price or production predictions.
The model orchards depicted in this report are representative of their orchard type within the region. They are based on the average orchard, in a statistical sense, for the regions. However, they have been adjusted to represent real orchards.
From time to time the models are revisited. This results in some changes, and caution should be taken in comparing between years.
Information for each model is drawn from 20 orchardists, and discussions with a wide cross-section of agribusiness.
The aim of each model is to best typify an average orchard for the region. Budget figures are therefore indicative of the average levels of income and expenditure, management, orchard production, debt and expenditure on development and capital purchases. Drawings are averaged from the contributing orchards, as are off-orchard income, new borrowing, other cash income and lease costs.
Monitoring is being constantly improved to better accommodate the needs of the users of the reports.
The Economic Orchard Surplus (EOS) depicted in the model budgets is calculated as follows:
Gross Orchard Revenue + Change in Value of Stock on Hand - Working Expenses (excluding interest, rent and lease costs) - Depreciation - Wages of Management.
Wages of Management are calculated as follows:
$31,000 allowance for labour input + 1% of total capital as managerial reward. An upper limit for WoM of $75,000 has been set.
Contact for Enquiries
Farm Monitoring Programme Manager
Monitoring and Evaluation
MAF Policy
PO Box 2526
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND
Phone: +64 4 894 0623
Fax: +64 4 894 0741
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