Ats In Season August 2016

AUGUST 2016

22nd ATS Instore Days’ hailed a great success

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Save up to 28c per litre off bulk fuel

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Out and about at ATS Instore Days

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ATS Instore Days’ hailed a great success

This year’s ATS Instore Days has been hailed as a great success with suppliers all looking to secure a spot for next year’s event.

Over 100 ATS and Ruralco suppliers attended this year’s event and almost all were looking to return next year. “That’s a great indication of how important ATS Instore Days is for their businesses,” said ATS Acting Chief Executive, Rob Sharkie.

There’s no doubt many in the farming sector have been affected by the recent rural down-turn, so understandably farmers are even more astute and careful when it comes to making purchases necessary to maintain profitability. “That’s where the ATS Instore Days really come into their own,” said Rob. The two day event offers exclusive specials and discounts for cardholders and after 22

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years, has become a regular fixture on the agricultural calendar, meaning farmers know when they make purchases at this time, they are sure to be getting the best deal possible.

“Every year farmers have the opportunity to discuss their individual needs direct with suppliers, which ensures the decisions and purchases they make are the best for their productivity and profitability, and this year was no exception,” said Rob. Sales and the number of transactions were well up on last year’s ATS Instore Days, making 2016 the best ever. “No one would have been surprised if this year was only on a par with last year given the economic climate, but the positive result shows there is some cautious optimism in the agricultural industry at the moment and that’s good news for all of us,” said Rob. Attendance was slightly up on last year’s figures, and organisers and suppliers noticed attendee numbers were well spread throughout the two days. “We had people keen to take advantage of specials, especially those in the ATS Gift and Homeware, lining up outside the door before 8am on the first morning.”

This year’s event was also held a little earlier in the month to better suit those nearing calving and early lambing, and for the first time for a number of years, ATS Instore Days did not take place during the

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DISCLAIMER: All prices are ATS Members’ and Ruralco Cardholders prices including GST, and are valid until 31 August 2016 unless otherwise stated or while stocks last. E&OE. All information contained within the In Season is to the best of the author’s knowledge true and accurate. Opinions expressed are those of the author and not of Ashburton Trading Society. Items herein are general comments only and do not constitute or convey advice. This publication is issued as a helpful guide to members.

school holidays. “This didn’t stop plenty of families from attending with many arriving after 3pm each day so the kids could come and have a look too.”

Suppliers at this year’s event were praised for their high level of interaction with the hundreds of farmers who passed through the big marquee in the Ashburton ATS carpark this year. “They were all encouraged to be proactive and to fully engage with farmers and they all did this admirably,” said Rob. This year’s Best Site Awards went to: ATS Supplier Winner: Gallagher ATS Supplier Runner Up: Totally Kiwi Ruralco Supplier Winner: Southern Woods Plant Nursery Ruralco Supplier Runner Up: Stocker Dairy Services ATS Business Partner Winner: Meridian The general consensus amongst suppliers was that Instore Days provided a valuable opportunity to interact with customers face to face, and was a valuable exercise in developing products and services to best meet customer’s needs. It was also a great opportunity to showcase new and innovative products and technologies.

FRONT COVER New ATS member Andrew Robertson with son George and Tara Lawrence from ATS. Remember for anything calving or lambing contact ATS today on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287).

News from ATS Is your spring pasture sorted?

With spring pasture renewal almost upon us, ATS Seed and PGG Wrightson Seeds have once again put together two cost effective and simple solutions to ensure your spring pasture needs are met.

Diploid Pack - brilliant all-rounder • 1 x 23kg hectare pack: $208.61 excl. GST* Tetraploid Pack – improved spring feed • 1 x 27kg hectare pack: $274.70 excl. GST* Contact the ATS Seed team today on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287) for details on each pack and discuss which option is best suited to your system. *Prices valid until 31 December 2016

Farm Safety – fundamental to operating a good business Today’s farmers and land owners are required to actively manage all aspects of health and safety around the farm. The new Health & Safety at Work Act came into force 4th April 2016. To assist with this process ATS plans to provide members with access to a farm safety manual and relevant training. Upon completion of the training, members will be able to apply for a discount on their ACC levies.

Training dates for 2016 are 23 August, 20 September and 18 October for $550 (GST and member discount inclusive). Seating is limited so get in fast. For more information or to reserve your spot please contact Peter Jacob on 03 307 5124 or 0800 BUY ATS (289 287), email book@ ats.co.nz or reserve your spot online at www.ats. co.nz/farmsafety.

Looking for fuel storage tanks?

ATS have fuel storage tanks available for purchase. Tanks can be ordered and delivered on farm in a wide range of sizes to meet your requirements with the tank arriving fully tested and ready for use. In addition to this service, we can now organise the leasing of fuel tanks through Ruralco.

Contact ATS on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287) to find out more.

Making sure your wet weather gear fits Having correctly fitted wet weather gear is crucial over the winter months if you want to keep warm and dry. ATS will now arrange for either Line7 or Betacraft over-trousers to be altered free of charge. All we need to know is the amount you need taken off the bottom and we will order the corrected length. Both of these companies also offer free repairs on their garments. These items must be clean and dry before they are brought into ATS. Please be aware courier fees apply for items being sent away. If you have any questions call the Gift and Homeware shop on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287).

Save on bulk fuel Did you know on farm delivery of fuel can save you time and money and through Ruralco?

Farmers and businesses have saved up to 28¢ per litre off bulk fuel compared to the national pump price during the first few months of 2016. Through our two distributors, Allied Petroleum nationwide or NPD (Nelson Petroleum Distributors Ltd) South Island wide, we can fulfil all of your fuel requirements including lubricants.

To arrange bulk fuel deliveries for your farm or business, contact ATS on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287) and start saving. All purchases will be listed on your monthly ATS or Ruralco account. Minimum delivery 500 litres. Terms and conditions apply.

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Trojan is a perennial ryegrass certified under the New Zealand seed certification scheme as lolium boucheanum.

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Nationwide

South Island Wide

Fuel storage tanks are available for purchase or lease

To arrange bulk fuel deliveries for your farm or business, chat with the ATS or Ruralco team and start saving

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Minimum delivery 500 litres. Terms and conditions apply. All purchases will be listed on your monthly ATS or Ruralco account

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TOTAL DAILY REQUIREMENT (DRY MATTER BASIS) Transition cows (last four weeks pre-calving)

Fresh cows (first four weeks post-calving)

Calcium %

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Zinc mg/kg

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Check out the Ruralco website at www.ruralco.co.nz for the most up to date and complete list of fuel suppliers nationwide and their discounts, plus any special discounts organised by Ruralco. *No volume limits. Discount current as at 1 June 2016 and is subject to change. Discount is not available at convenience stations or in conjunction with other fuel discount offers excluding pump price offers. The Ruralco 12¢ discount will not be given at point of sale, but provided as a rebate on your monthly statement.

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1. Karen & Sarah Tait / 2. Kevin & Julie McAtamney / 3. Peter & Nicki Webster / 4. Graham & Sandra Vanderweg / 5. Jo Goodhew & ATS Acting Group CEO Rob Sharkie 6. William Wightman & Oliver Maw / 7. Owen & Rosemary Moore with Pip Duffell / 8. Murray Nordqvist, Carl Nordqvist & Peter Campbell.

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1. Bob O’Reilly with Gordon Duthie winner of the ATS Seed Instore Days prize / 2. Danielle & Quinn Bosch one of the winners of the Instore Days stamp collection competition with Molly O’Brien from ATS / 3. Chris Richards from Gallagher with Kerri, Toby & Will Lemon winners of a Gallagher M2800i Energizer / 4. Adele Wells with Maree Smith from ATS and Chris Richards from Gallagher / 5. Chris Bell with Jared Briggs from Allflex winner of a RS420 EID Reader / 6. Bob O’Reilly with Wyvern Jones winner of the ATS Seed Instore Days prize / 7. Sheree Munn from ATS with one of the ‘Design your own Gumboot winners’ Grace Farr.

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NUFARM ATTACK 20LT

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COBALEX B12 2000 SELENISED 500ML

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