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Farmer Annual Return Form for 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2023

To be completed by all growers of arable, maize and cereal silage crops.
FAR consents to receiving the information required by this form electronically. Return to FAR no later than Friday 10 March 2024.
Foundation for Arable Research
PO Box 23133, Hornby
Christchurch 8441
Phone: 03 345 5783
Fax: 03 341 7061
Email: far@far.org.nz
Web: www.far.org.nz

Pay Your Levies

Complete Your Annual Return

It is a legal requirement for all growers of arable crops, maize and cereal silage crops to complete and return this form by Friday 10 March 2024 under the Commodity Levies Act 1990 and the Arable Crops, Maize and Cereal Silage Orders 2018. The relevant clauses are set out on the reverse of this form.

Step One: Contact Details

Please check and update your information as necessary.

Step Two: Declaration

I/we declare that:

1.
Arable Crops (grain / seed, excluding maize) were traded in this period (1 January 2023 – 31 December 2023)
2.

Arable Crops (grain / seed, excluding maize) harvested in this period (1 January 2023 – 31 December 2023) were:

A.
Sold to a merchant (Merchant responsible for forwarding the levy)

B.
Sold to (traded with) another farmer (eg dairy farmer) (You are responsible for paying the levy)
C.
Used in our own farming business (You are responsible for paying the levy)
3.
Cereal Silage (excluding maize) was harvested in this period (1 January 2023 – 31 December 2023). The owner of the cereal silage crop at time of harvest is responsible for paying the levy
4.
Maize Seed was purchased in this period (1 January 2023 – 31 December 2023)
(Merchant responsible for forwarding the levy)

Note: Only one form per farming enterprise is required. If you have received more than one declaration per farming enterprise please contact the FAR office. The information provided may be used for auditing purposes.
OPTIONAL What is the biggest crop related issue you think needs research? Please tick:
OPTIONAL
Do you have a Farm Environment Plan (FEP) that meets the current compliance requirements of your regional council?
Do you know what your farm’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are?
Do you have a GHG Mitigation plan for your farm?

Dated: 24 November 2024

Relevant Clauses