6 | RURAL PEOPLE » Andrew, Emma and Mary Martin Glenbrae Herefords sale a big one Glenbrae Hereford stud was established by the late Martin Taylor over fifty years ago. Carrying on the grand tradition of hosting Glenbrae Herefords’ annual on-farm bull sale just before King’s Birthday weekend, this year’s auction will be held on the 30th of May, with about 25 prime two year old bulls on offer. Glenbrae Hereford stud was established by the late Martin Taylor over fifty years ago, and is now in the caring hands of his daughter and son-in-law Emma and Andrew Martin. “Emma and I are both very proud to be part of the stud and know it is quite a responsibility to carry forward,” says Andrew. “We both love Herefords. Their temperament is probably one of the main attractions. They’re just nice and easy to work with. They’re a good sound animal, and throw ideal calves, especially cross breeding with them. They have good longevity and fertility.” Held at Glenbrae, a 570-hectare rolling hill country property in Central Hawke’s Bay, this year’s auction will be the family’s 36th on-farm sale. With a handful of very fertile river flats, Andrew says Glenbrae is perfect for bringing the stud bulls up to peak condition before the annual sale. “We aim to breed bulls that are specifically suited to the beef market, with excellent carcass and growth traits, while still focusing on structural soundness and temperament. Glenbrae Herefords’ are fully performance recorded, all bulls are DNA gnomically tested, ultrasound scanned, BVD tested and vaccinated, and they’re all semen and service tested presale — so they’re ready to work as soon as they arrive at their new homes. The bulls also have to meet our own expectations and we work on the basis that everything we put up for sale, we would also be happy to put over our commercial cows.” Andrew says that while sale day can always be stressful, it is a day that he, Emma and Emma’s mother Mary Taylor really look forward to and enjoy. “We try to visit a few of our clients during the course of the year, but you can’t get around them all, so auction day is a really good chance to see how things are going, over a BBQ and a few drinks. Normally twenty – thirty registered buyers attend the auction, though we sold a few on-line last year.” With 23 out of 25 bulls sold last year and an average sale price of $7900, Andrew says he and 06 374 7701 27 High St, Dannevirke Specialising in Hay and Balage and supplying quality feed supplements. Contact Colin on 027 497 5713 or at jacobscontractingnz@gmail.com JACOBS CONTRACTING Proud to support Andrew, Emma and Mary Martin in the pursuit of breeding excellence Give us a call on 0800 2 GOLDPINE Jump on to www.goldpine.co.nz POSTS & POLES • OUTDOOR TIMBER • FARM BUILDINGS • OUTDOOR FURNITURE • WIRE, GATES & NETTING www.timcoombsdeerandstock.co.nz • P: 027 444 1937 Office: 027 555 1118 • E: coombs@vetta.net.nz NZ Wide Accredited Transport - Proud to support Glenbrae Stud i i - l Emma were very pleased with the clearance, particularly because last year saw a few tough sales. “Several Glenbrae bulls were sold up Gisborne way and into Wairarapa and we have quite a few good local clients as well. One of our bulls was also sold to Canterbury’s Orari Gorge Station for $20,000, so that was a bonus.” Glenbrae’s genetics have been sourced from around the country, including Beechwood Stud from down south, Otapawa Stud, and last year a yearling was bought from Mahuta Stud. Currently leasing Glenbrae, Andrew and Emma also farm a neighbouring 530-hectare property which is home to 2500 breeding ewes, plus replacements, and 800 – 1000 trading lambs, depending on the season. About 100 mixed aged Angus and Angus/Hereford cows are run on the property, along with 25 first calving heifers. All cows go to a Glenbrae Hereford bull. Although a few weaner steers are sold, most progeny are finished on farm. Along with the stud bulls, Glenbrae is home to 150 registered Hereford cows, including heifers. Andrew and Emma’s long term lease of Glenbrae enables both properties to be run together. While Andrew and Emma work very much as a team on the farm, Mary provides an extra set of hands when needed, continuing her connection with the farm she shared with Martin for so many years. Richard Loader
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