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Contents

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SHAREHOLDER OFFERS

Farmlands round-up

10-15

Plan365 Animal Management

16-23

Plan365 Rural Infrastructure

24-30 Plan365 Forage and Arable 31-33

Plan365 Nutrition

FROM THE CEO

34-37

Plan365 Horticulture

39-41

Farmlands Duck Shooting Deals

42-49

Farmlands Big Deals

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Real Estate listings

Farmlands was built on making sure our shareholders get better buys for their hard earned money. More buying power has meant better prices but it also means better opportunities for our shareholders to take home something extra.

INTEREST

Thanks to our network of suppliers, Farmlands has a series of promotions running that specifically reward shareholders, simply for choosing to be a part of the co-operative.

One of these is The Great Escape, which we are running in association with Bayer. It is hard to imagine that simply by buying the animal health products you need to improve your profitability, you could find yourself on a Mediterranean cruise, or on a tropical escape in Rarotonga.

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From the CEO

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Save the date

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Meet the team

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Special Feature – Staying on track

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Farmlands - Proud to support Mamma Mia

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Farmlands announces partnership with New Zealand Young Farmers

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Farmlands Great Annual Men's Nights

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At the same time, stores nationwide are hosting the Done and Dusted deals promotion, to help shareholders get even more value for money on their rural infrastructure. This promotion is getting a great response.

Congratulations to the shareholders who have won prizes so far - including Suzuki King Quad bikes.

Farmlands Fuel

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Farmlands Livestock

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Farmlands Finance

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What’s Hot

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Big Save

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Add to that promotions on fertiliser, great duck shooting deals and helping our shareholders get cheaper tickets to the entertainment event of the year - the nationwide tour of Mamma Mia - and you can see that we are working hard, along with suppliers, to make sure your bottom line is heading in the right direction.

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Blackwoods Protector

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Arthur Barnett

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Real Journeys / Resene

Brent Esler

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Warehouse Stationery

Chief Executive Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited

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What Power Crisis / Black Duck / Direct4You

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Front cover: Showjumping veteran Susie Hayward out on her property.

SAVE THE DATE

WHAT’S COMING UP WITH FARMLANDS

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APRIL

Tokoroa/Putaruru Golf Day Get your wedges out in the Waikato - it's golf time! Enquire in-store.

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MAY

Blokes Bash with Eric Rush Win prizes and spin yarns at Whangarei (May 7), Rotorua (May 14) and Stratford (May 15).

See page 38 for details.

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Mai Mai Nights with Eric Rush The feathers are going to fly at Balclutha (May 29) and Invercargill (May 30).

See page 38 for details.

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Blokes Bash with Eric Rush The NZ Sevens legend will enjoy some southern hospitality at Christchurch (May 1) and Blenheim (May 8). See page 38 for details.

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STAFF PROFILE - NADIA FEARNLEY Q: What is your current role at Farmlands?

A: TFO Dairy, Rangiora.

Q: What do you enjoy about your job?

A: Getting out and helping our shareholders.

Q: Tell us a bit about your family.

A: I have a partner and a dog. Their names are Mervin and Andy - I’ll let you decide who’s who!

Q: What do you like to do most in your spare time?

A: Spending time in the kitchen or garden! Also, I like to get up to Kaikoura to spend time with family.

Q: If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be?

A: I haven’t found anywhere that beats NZ yet.

Q: What is your favourite sport?

A: Equestrian - and I wish they would put more of it on TV. Q: What is your signature karaoke song?

A: Elvira.

APPLE, RHUBARB AND CINNAMON PAN PIES

CALL IN AND SEE US! Tap into the huge amount of knowledge and experience at your local Farmlands

INGREDIENTS • 8 large Granny Smith (green) apples, peeled, cored and chopped • 4 stalks rhubarb, trimmed and chopped • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • ½ cup (110g) caster (superfine) sugar • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch) • 1 tablespoon water • 2 sheets store-bought puff pastry • 1 egg, lightly beaten • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, extra • store-bought vanilla custard, to serve

branch. Drop in, call 0800 278 583 or visit www.farmlands.co.nz

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 200ºC (400ºF). Place the apple, rhubarb, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla in a bowl and toss to combine. Divide the mixture between 2 x 14cm frying pans with a heatproof handle and cover with aluminium foil. Place over medium heat and cook for 6–8 minutes or until just tender. Remove from heat. Combine the cornflour and water, divide between pans and stir through the apple mixture.

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Horticultural Advisory Service available.

Cut 2 x 20cm rounds from the pastry and make a small cut in the top of the pastry. Place on top of the apple mixture and pinch the edges to seal. Brush the pastry with egg. Combine the granulated sugar and extra cinnamon and sprinkle over the pastry. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden and crisp. Serve with custard. Serves 4–6.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Jumping for joy

THE HUMBLE HORSE HAS UNDERGONE A PROFESSIONAL EVOLUTION THROUGH THE GENERATIONS. WHILE STILL A VALUED ASSET FOR SHAREHOLDERS WITH UNCOMPROMISING HILL COUNTRY

PROPERTIES, THE INCREASING PUBLICITY OF THE COMPETITION CIRCUIT MEANS YOU ARE JUST AS LIKELY TO SEE HORSES CLEARING HURDLES AS YOU ARE HILL-TOP HIKING. | Susie Hayward with Andretti, her Grand Prix-competing horse.

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" It’s like running in the 100m – you’re in that zone but it’s just you and your horse out there."

Events such as Horse of the Year have shone an increasingly

“Andretti was strictly competing and no breeding over there

bright spotlight on the majestic yet challenging sport of

(Germany) but he had quite a busy life of competition and travel

showjumping. New Zealand has been rising through the

– so he’s got an easier life here,” Susie says. “He’s quite high

showjumping ranks for decades – fuelled by the exploits of Sir

maintenance – but he’s also my recipe for staying quite young.”

Mark Todd, Blyth Tait and Andrew Nicholson.

Susie says she has been competing off and on for most of her life.

Not content with simply breeding champion racehorses and loyal, steady workhorses, the demand for showjumpers with a Kiwi connection attracts buyers from around the globe. The traffic of course is not a one-way street – but for every Kiwi horse heading offshore, another horse is imported, strengthening bloodlines and setting up the industry so future generations can clear any hurdle.

A testament to intricate training and thorough planning, showjumping is equal parts intensity and passion.

For showjumping veteran Susie Hayward, her dedication to showjumping has taken on a more therapeutic tone.

Susie, who lives at her Brackley Farm property, near Methven with husband Wayne, has enjoyed plenty of success over the years – including a third in Horse of the Year, as well as considerable success in the Super League Horse series with her former companion, Notting Hill.

Now partnered with Andretti, Susie’s passion for showjumping and horses keeps her motivated while she battles an auto immune disease.

“Andretti helps me because he keeps me up and makes me move,” Susie explains. “He’s a reason for me to keep going and stops me from letting my health deteriorate.”

Imported from Germany, Andretti doubles as a breeding stallion.

A hectic breeding programme from early September until the end of February means Susie is continuously trying to keep up with Andretti’s hectic schedule. | Susie says Andretti keeps her going.

She says she grew to enjoy showjumping as a sport, as opposed to eventing.

“I had a very good pony in my youth and I think back in those days we did eventing in the winter and showjumping in the summer, as well as hunting and other activities. I think the attraction (with showjumping) is jumping the bigger courses.”

Still competing competitively, Susie says events such as Horse of the Year have “grown immensely”, adding to the popularity and lucrative nature of the sport.

“I travel quite a bit to the North Island anyway with competition, so I’ve always known a lot of people up there from my days of | Andretti and Susie in action.

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riding ponies – it’s always nice to travel,” she says.

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"Showjumping is great for kids, because you learn to care for animals and it’s a good, natural sport."

“The buzz in showjumping is the self-satisfaction when you know

Phillip and Sally currently ride what they consider to be a lovely

you’ve ridden to the best of your ability. I’m privileged to have a

team of horses, some co-owned with great owners including

horse like Andretti but it has always been a thrill to compete at

Jamie and Nicki Main, the Barker family and New Zealand

that level. It’s like running in the 100m – you’re in that zone but it’s

Performance Horses. Along with competing, Sally and Phillip

just you and your horse out there.”

train and care for the horses.

Susie says while there is a large period of time spent in

“We enjoy training the horses for owners, or co-owning horses.

preparation, those moments can only take you so far.

It’s exciting for us to be able to see someone else get an

“In that short part of the race and when something goes wrong – 99 percent of the time it’s my fault.”

enjoyment from them,” Sally says.

Showjumping hasn’t just brought Sally enjoyment – it’s brought

Despite recent events in her own life, Susie’s competitive nature comes to the fore with that one sentence. The planning is done in minute increments – any issue during competition can be just as small but infinitely more detrimental to chances of success. From her southern base, Susie speaks of competition with a passion

her a family, as well. Sally met Phillip through the circuit and they now have two children, James (6) and Oliver (22 months). Sally has been riding at Grand Prix level for the past 16 years, while Philip says he has been “taking it seriously” since he was 18 years old.

matched only by the doting care in her voice when she speaks of

Having two competitive showjumpers in the family can make

her horses.

finances as technically tight as a dressage event. That’s why the

Further north, it is another case of balancing competition with necessity, although with a different pretext.

Steiners combined their passion with their property.

“Phillip and I bought some bare land probably nine years ago and

Phillip and Sally Steiner are two more shareholders who know just how competitive the showjumping world is. Having competed everywhere from the North Island to Norway, Sally says she

we have built our stables, property and everything there. We have basically had to sell our horses during the past 10 years to fund what we are doing,” Sally says.

has been showjumping since the age of 10, while Phillip first

“It’s been nearly 10 years and it has been a long, hard journey but

participated at 12.

it’s been worth it,” Phillip adds. “It’s very hard to stay at the level

“I’m quite a competitive person – I like the skills you have to use

we are competing at and have properties and family.”

in showjumping and I also love training the horses to compete,”

Sally says it is “only possible to be competitive with what you are

Sally says.

riding” – so finding the balance between funding and maintaining the competitive edge can be difficult.

| Sally Steiner has been showjumping since she was 10.

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| Phillip Steiner during a competition.

“We are very wary that our horses are assets. As much as they

“Showjumping is great for kids, because you learn to care for

are partners, they are also for sale so we can fund what we do. It’s

animals and it’s a good, natural sport,” he says. “The breeding

very sad in a way – because they are good horses,” she says.

here is improving – in the past 10-15 years, the breeding has

Phillip believes selling the horses they have trained, sometimes from scratch, has an upside, in that they can see some of them prospering as rivals, rather than partners.

made our showjumping stronger and in another 10-15 years, we could be even better with what we have brought over from Europe. It’s exciting.”

“Obviously the very good ones go offshore but it’s good when they go up in a big class and we know we started that horse,” he says.

“There is definitely a satisfaction in seeing them being successful with others and seeing them go well for other people – it means we’ve produced another ride,” Sally adds.

Both describe showjumping as “a continuous challenge”. Phillip says competing is all about “trying to win every week”.

“There’s quite a technique to winning. Just like a golfer checks how far the putt is, we measure and even with the jump-offs, I have to evaluate my horse’s strength,” he says. “It’s about evaluating how to win.”

Phillip says he always looks to encourage young people into the sport. As a geographically isolated country, the more competition in New Zealand showjumping, the better. | Just one more hurdle, cleared with ease.

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CO-OPERATIVE NEWS

Farmlands announces partnership with New Zealand Young Farmers Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited has announced a partnership with New Zealand Young Farmers, in a move that will benefit the next generation of rural leadership.

New Zealand Young Farmers Chief Executive, Terry Copeland says the partnership is fantastic news for the

“We both believe that promoting excellence, being associated with success and solid brand building are the fundamental building blocks.”

Terry says the new agreement is “more than just a sponsorship relationship”, with “altruistic benefits to both organisations being aligned”.

organisation, as the two like-minded

“This means our two organisations

groups can work together, with the

can create some industry good, which

common purpose of helping foster

at the same time benefits our brand.

young New Zealanders into roles of

New Zealand Young Farmers is seeking

responsibility in the primary sector.

to link with quality organisations – and in

“The announcement between New Zealand Young Farmers and Farmlands

the rural supplies area, we are delighted to be paired with Farmlands.”

is a start of a really good strategic alliance,

The Young Farmer movement has been

between two organisations that have

around even longer than New Zealand’s

a similar outlook on the rural sector,”

rural supplies co-operatives. Young Farmer

he says.

Clubs were established in 1932, with the flagship event, the ANZ Young Farmer

projects that have mutual benefit,”

Contest, first coming to fruition in 1969.

Terry says.

The national final is televised each year

“Our vision is to provide future rural

and is a staple of rural family viewing.

leaders, which will permeate through

“So in terms of history, Young Farmers

on-farm, processing and support areas

has a very proud tradition of showcasing

in the primary industry.”

the rural industry and providing leadership

Terry describes the formation of the

development of young people coming

relationship with Farmlands as “vital”.

through,” he says.

“We need a network of positive and

Initial support from Farmlands

vibrant companies and organisations

Co-operative Society Limited will be seen

who support us, so we can support them.

at the fencing competitions at Young

This is particularly valuable to us, given

Farmer of the Year, with additional support

Farmlands’ national reach and scope.”

coming in the form of clothing for the organisation.

“It gives us a point of reference to begin a dialogue – including youth development at secondary school level – and other

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ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

Give your herd a fighting chance BOOST BODY CONDITION SCORE BEFORE DRY-OFF Nearing the end of a long season, your hard-working dairy cows deserve a helping hand. A high producing dairy cow’s energy is likely to be running low – and top of the list are compromises to milk production and body condition.

Although there are many factors affecting production, treating for internal parasites is one thing farmers can do for a positive influence in the coming weeks. The active ingredient, eprinomectin, was specifically developed for use in dairy cattle and exhibits unique features and benefits that make it the active of choice for drenching lactating dairy cattle.

Autumn – a key period when stock are most at risk.

Autumn is when cattle are likely to

often poorer in nutritional value, good

for its activity against a broad range

utilisation is important to maximise the last

of parasites. The chemical nature of

of milk production for the season. Rather

eprinomectin provides further reason for its

than fighting worms, a cow’s valuable

suitability in lactating cattle. Eprinomectin

energy would be better directed towards

by nature is largely repelled by fats, oils

extended milk production.

and lipids and therefore will not pass into

One of the other main impacts of worms is a reduction in appetite and grazing time, which in turn affects body condition.

Documentation shows that a low Body Condition Score (BCS) at dry-off can impact your cow’s condition at calving. It

completely clean of residues when used as a single active. Because eprinomectin also doesn’t pass through the blood-brain barrier, it also has the surety of a wide safety margin.

is well accepted that a low BCS at calving

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In the interest of maintaining suitable condition, it therefore makes sense to treat

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dung pats to migrate onto the soil/grass,

is known to reach higher blood

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intestinal worms. As autumn’s grass is

than other MLs2, which is responsible

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the cow’s milk. This results in milk that is

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References 1. Shoop WL. Et al. International Journal for Parasitology. 1996 Vol 26, no. 11. 1227-1235.

2. Macrocyclic Lactones in Antiparasitic Therapy.

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ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

Choose the right actives to prevent worms affecting weaner growth rates Regular drenching with an effective

in the small intestine and are important

drench will help prevent worms from

because of their effect on appetite and

interrupting weaner growth rates. And using an effective combination drench is critical – but you need to make sure it contains actives that target the worm species that are important for cattle.

growth rates. While not as damaging as ostertagia, cooperia are very important as they often cause ‘subclinical’ effects – a decrease in growth rates without any overt signs that calves are unwell.

Trichostrongylus species are important in

The worms

calves and cattle, especially in late autumn

In calves, the three worm species most

and winter.

likely to interrupt calf growth rates are

Lungworms may also be present but

ostertagia, cooperia and trichostrongylus.

are not likely to interrupt weaner growth.

Ostertagia worms are considered the

Lungworms can cause disease if present

most harmful worms in cattle. These affect the abomasum, or true stomach and can cause severe effects. One uncommon but devastating example is ostertagiosis type II. This is where large numbers of

Article supplied by Coopers CAUTION: Do not use drenches containing abamectin in calves less than 100kg liveweight. Do not drench with milk or milk-feeders, or while calves are suckling.

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For weaners, always use a combination drench that contains abamectin (the most potent of the mectin/ML drenches) and levamisole. A triple combination oral drench that includes these actives is ideal.

in large numbers – however, all broad-

larvae that have undergone ‘arrested emerge en masse, often killing the

Mectins/MLs are considered to be the best drench family for ostertagia worms. In New Zealand, cooperia worms have developed widespread resistance to both the ML/ mectins and white drenches, which is why including levamisole in your combination drench for calves and young cattle is recommended.

Combination drenches greatly reduce the probability of resistant worms surviving

Cooperia worms are a threat to calves

drenching, which reduces the risk of

up to around 15 months of age. They live

drench resistance.

National Drench Resistance Survey 2004-2005¹ showing the percentage of farms where different drenches are failing.

Drench tested

Drench family

% of NZ beef cattle farms where drenching is failing

Ivermectin

ML/mectin

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Albendazole

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Clear

Farms passing all groups

6% 7%

Note: ‘Failing’ means the drench failed to reduce faecal egg count by a minimum of 95%.

These results are likely to be an under-estimate of the degree of drench resistance on New Zealand farms.

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Farm culverts - installation Culvert pipes are an important component of farm track and raceway networks. Correctly installing and maintaining culvert pipes improves the performance and longevity of this vital farm infrastructure asset.

By far the majority of farm culvert pipes installed today are what are known as “flexible pipes”. Examples of this sort of pipe are extruded PVC and PE smoothbore culverts and rotational moulded corrugated-bore PE culverts. Rigid culvert

Flexible pipes, as the name suggests, deflect with imposed loads. These pipes require a minimum cover, narrow trench and good side-compaction of the back-fill material. It is this lateral support, provided by the compacted fill, which carries the “weight” of traffic over the culvert pipe.

Installation of these pipes is simple, with no heavy machinery. The simple socket jointing system of flexible culvert pipes and large range of pipe lengths and diameters make them very adaptable to any given situation.

Preventative maintenance is the key to trouble free culvert service.

• Regularly remove debris in pipe, to prevent “build-up” – more of an issue with corrugated-bore culverts • Reinforce and protect culvert abutments and adjacent stream bed, to lessen scouring erosion • Have a good weed spraying programme, to improve flow and reduce organic culvert debris

pipes, such as concrete, rely on the

For more information on farm culverts

“hoop-strength” of the pipe to carry the

and other rural pipeline products, see

imposed loads of vehicles or stock. They

the knowledgeable team at your local

are ideal for situations where minimal

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cover or lateral support in the trench is

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an issue.

Excavation When digging a trench, ensure the trench width at the top of the pipe is only what is necessary, to allow bedding and side fill to be properly placed and compacted. As a rule, 300mm wider than the pipe is normally sufficient.

Culverts under roads, farm tracks and raceways Compacted granular bedding material is preferred at a 5-20mm particle size. Suitable granular materials include scoria, pumice, river gravel, sandstone or limestone. The minimum depth of the cover for PVC culverts under roads, farm tracks, raceways, etc. should be 750mm.

Culverts under areas not subject to traffic or heavy stock movement Selected excavation fill may be used as bedding. It should be substantially free from rock, tree roots or rubbish.

Wet or saturated clay should not, in any situation, be used as bedding or surround material. The minimum depth of cover should be 500mm.

Compaction of bedding Good bedding and compaction ensures longitudinal and lateral support to the pipe to increase its load capacity.

Fill should be carefully compacted by hand, ramming along the sides and around the pipe and built up to the finished ground surface.

Extra considerations It's a good idea to project the end of the culvert pipe out from the surface of filled earth face (suggested 300500mm) to prevent erosion of the fill. In hilly country, fluming is recommended to guard against surface erosion from culvert discharge.

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Don't let lack of productivity drain away your finances CUSTOMISE TO HELP YOU MAXIMISE Payback in less than three years?

Farmers are quick to recognise the

“Land drainage is the key to improving

benefits associated with having a

farm productivity,” says Kevin Griffiths, of Matamata based company, Don Griffiths Limited.

custom designed subsoil drainage system. Increased production, ease of management of paddocks, better soil aeration, longer growing seasons, soils

The company has been helping farmers

that warm up more quickly in the spring,

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his wife Sandra. Sandra manages the office while Kevin, utilising his engineering background, runs operations and does most of the design work. The 17 staff are all long term employees. “This is an advantage when it comes to knowing the different soil types and structures throughout the area,” says Kevin, “with a wealth of experience and local knowledge being accumulated over the years.”

Kevin’s farmer clients benefit from having a company that knows its business and can offer advice and cost effective solutions.

Polyethylene land drainage pipes such as Novaflo are common place now, with smooth-bore Nexus increasingly being used to provide a higher level of land drainage. “The benefits of Nexus are numerous, from faster drainage, to longer lateral runs at lower gradients. Nowadays we’re even filling in smaller open drains with 200mm Nexus, to increase the farm’s productive area.”

Once the system is installed, Kevin recommends mole-ploughing every two to three years, depending on the type of soil – a service the company also offers. A GPS map of the drainage lines ensures easy location of pipes. “Knowing where they are and in what direction they fall is the key. If the ground is cultivated again in later years, it’s always hard to locate pipe. With a map, we can go back and say exactly where the pipe is, plan the mole-ploughing and even add to the system if required.”

“We find that once we do work for a client,

Modern technology plays its part, with

we end up doing a lot more.”

the trenching machine laser guided and much of the design work done utilising RTK GPS data capture. This use of lasers for controlled grading makes installation of land drainage pipe more precise, efficient and affordable. “It’s a far cry from the old fashioned, time consuming installation of clay field tiles,” says Kevin.

“I work closely with my local Farmlands branch,” says Kevin. “They carry bulk drainage pipe stock, organise on-farm delivery and supply system components.

Time is money and having Farmlands take care of the supply logistics allows me to provide a more efficient service and cost effective outcome for my clients.”

For more information on land drainage or other rural pipeline issues, contact the experienced team at your local Farmlands store.

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- Higher water velocity - self-cleaning and less prone to silting.

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Some were a bit reluctant to reveal their winning combination.

When you put a lot of time, money and effort into seeing significant production gains on your property, it’s little wonder you want to guard your secrets closely. After all, any competitive advantage is worth protecting.

But in the case of the Maystons and their orcharding business in Omokoroa near Tauranga, they’re happy to see their successes replicated for the good of the kiwifruit industry.

The Maystons - Mark, Robbie and their parents Peter and Jenny - run an orcharding business based in Omokoroa near Tauranga. They are significant players in the kiwifruit industry, with a major shareholding in a post-harvest operator, as well as holding executive positions in industry organisations. They have a strong drive to grow the business. As Mark says, “At the moment we do about 550,000 trays, but our aim is to get up to around one million over the next two to three years”.

appeared in the Bay of Plenty in a matter of 24 hours and although we don’t have a lot of willows left, where we did have them we got it pretty bad. We phoned Andrew [McIntosh] from Farmlands to get him down here to have a look and create a plan for how we were going to manage it. We were pretty successful with what we did and that was through his help.”

Ballance support is equally essential. “Our soils programme is a really important part of what we do, I know a lot of growers who

Mark attributes their success to their management systems.

“We sit in the top two percent of the country’s orchard gate returns and that is a reflection of our management style. We’ve put a lot of time, money and effort into creating a system we feel is secondto-none and we have From left: Mark Mayston, Andrew McIntosh (Farmlands), Robbie Mayston and Shaun Vickers (Ballance Agri-Nutrients) . done that with the help of our preferred partners, including Farmlands and Ballance.” use the same fertiliser programme year after year. Your soil changes on a regular “Finding the right people to partner up with basis, depending on your cropping load and is so important and will become even whether you’re in transition from one variety more so because every year new pests to the next; that’s why it is really important and diseases come into the country and to get it right.” when they do you need to act. We rely on Ballance and Farmlands to be up with the Summing up Mark notes, “We have a very play on new products, new risks and the strong relationship with Farmlands and best strategies for us.”

Ballance, we get good service from them and they are very knowledgeable.”

A good example of this partnership in action occurred during a recent pest incursion.

Mark says, “The giant willow aphid

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FORAGE AND ARABLE

Correct transition crucial for successful fodder beet feeding With the large increase in the amount of fodder beet grown throughout New Zealand, it is important that farmers are aware of the correct process for animal transition before feeding commences.

“As fodder beet is different to the typically used forage brassicas, a unique way of rumen adjustment is needed before maximum beet allocation can be reached," says James White from Seed Force.

This is to help ensure each grazing animal is given an adequate period to adjust to the crop and that the maximum production can be achieved.

“By taking the time in the initial stages of feeding and transitioning properly, it will help ensure farmers reach the maximum return on their investment. This is true whether feeding milking animals during lactation, dry animals during the winter months or feeding harvested beet to grazing animals on pasture.

phase and in determining the adequate

reducing the supplement component by

break size. Use a reputable feed

the same amount. The aim is to reduce

assessment company to ensure correct

the supplement component down so

sampling and measuring protocol is

that it just compromises roughage, rather

carried out.

than the more expensive silage/baleage.

Set up wide/shallow break fences to allow stock adequate room when feeding - this is especially important during the transition phase. If needed, ‘make’ room by removing some beet from between the edge of the paddock and their first break.

Jim recommends initially allocating animals 1kg DM/head/day, with the balance of their daily ration made up of supplement. This supplement will generally be made up of roughage and silage/baleage for a total eaten allocation of 10kg DM/head/day. As animals will not

Doing this slowly over the two weeks will allow the animal's rumen the required time to adjust to its new diet and help ensure maximum beet allocations can be achieved.

Once the 14 day transition period is over and animals are up to 9-10kg DM of fodder beet per day, hold them at this ration for one week. Following this, the beet ration can be increased to around 12kg DM of beet per head per day for larger animals and 10-11kg DM beet for smaller framed animals.

eat 9kg DM cereal straw, 5kg/head/day of

For more information, please talk to the

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1kg DM per head every second day, whilst

“Following years of successful feeding using a relatively simple principle of transition, there is no need for any more crop influenced death when feeding fodder beet. Lincoln University veterinarian, Jim Gibbs has developed a system of gradually increasing the animal’s allocation and reducing their supplement intake to help achieve this,” James says.

Jim has the following guidelines for a recommended transition.

Once the crop is adequately grown and mature, a dry matter sample must be carried out to help determine the crop’s DM yield before feeding. Performing this step correctly is crucial to the transition

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Weed control in new pasture GETTING THE BEST RETURN FOR YOUR INVESTMENT Economics of spraying new pasture Achieving the growth potential of your new pasture is dependant on a “good start in life”, by removing weed competition before pasture growth is restricted. A good productive pasture is the cheapest source of feed for stock.

Controlling weeds in pasture results in more grazable pasture.

Weeds take up space that could be used by ryegrass and clover.

The more ryegrass and clover, the more grazable feed for stock, therefore more milk or meat and a higher monetary return per hectare.

If weeds are taking up 20 percent of the space of the pasture and the paddock is yielding 12t DM then the weeds are costing 2.4t of DM, which is worth $875 of PKE, or $1200 of milk solids.

As soon as the new paddocks show the first signs of green or 50 percent ground cover, walk them at least once a week, looking for germination of weeds. If present, spray weeds about 4-5 weeks after sowing, preferably before first grazing.

Product choice The herbicide to choose is determined by what has been sown and what weeds are present.

New pasture with clover – Select™ at 4L/ha and Preside™ at 65g/ha tankmix offers the widest weed spectrum without detrimental effects on the clover and grass.

New pasture with clover and chicory – Preside + Uptake is the only choice.

Broadleaf weeds are easier and less expensive to control at the seedling growth stage. If unable to identify weeds present, contact your local Farmlands store to arrange for a paddock inspection.

Timing Weeds start impacting the establishment of ryegrass as soon as they germinate.

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• Increases pasture growth by 30-60 percent within three weeks of application.

• Aids management of feed supply in cooler months such as spring and autumn.

• Baton provides effective control of many common spring germinating weeds such as fathen, pennyroyal and seedling docks.

• Low odour, non-volatile and causes less damage to clovers.

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Setting up new pasture for top performance New pasture sown this autumn has the potential to grow a total of 150t DM/ ha over its lifetime. That’s why pasture remains the key source of feed on New Zealand farms. If you want to achieve this type of performance, however, you need good establishment.

Successfully establishing strong, healthy pastures takes a lot longer than most people realise. In fact, you can’t consider the job ‘done’ until your new pasture has successfully survived its first summer. In other words, you need to allow 12 months for establishment.

The first aim is to get strong healthy ryegrass plants, 20-30 tillers in size, prior to next summer. This gives them every chance of coming through a possible dry summer well in 2014/15 and then settling down to a productive, high performing future.

They always make a point of looking after new pastures on their Eltham dairy farm.

An additional 30ha was bought in June, covered in giant buttercup and broadleaf weeds, so a plan was put in place for part of the 30ha. Farmlands Inglewood (Technical Field Officer) Ben Sole didn’t hesitate before being involved with the underperforming paddocks on the new block.

To bring them up to speed, Shogun was sown at a rate of 30kg/ha in late October, after turning the paddocks over by discing then power harrowing.

Contractor Rick Cobblestone did all the pre spraying and was called back to spray again when weeds showed up shortly after sowing. This resulted in the paddock getting an excellent start, Brian and Ben say - and the first of two cuts of silage were taken in December to keep Shogun from getting too long.

White clover seed was broadcast after the second silage cut in February and while Brian usually puts new grass paddocks through a summer crop first, he’s pleased with the way this one has worked out as an alternative option going grass to grass.

Agriseeds Pasture Systems Manager Graham Kerr says setting up new pasture for consistent high production involves several steps.

“Brian and Ben have done a lot of things right, including addressing soil fertility, pH and weed issues prior to sowing, spraying for broadleaf weeds in early establishment and not letting the pasture get too long, to enhance its tiller. As a result, this pasture is set up for top performance.”

For more information, please talk to the friendly team at your local Farmlands store today.

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Grazing newly sown grass at the right time is a key step in this process. Grazing promotes grass tillering and growth and should happen as soon as the grass plants do not pull out of the ground.

Delaying the first grazing slows establishment and can reduce yield by up to 1t DM/ha. It also affects your clover, because clover seedlings are slower to establish and can be shaded out by more rapidly growing grass.

Controlling broadleaf weeds in early establishment, in most cases, is also a must, to eliminate plant competition and ensure high quality pasture. The results are well worth it, as Taranaki shareholders Brian and Jeanette Rowlands have experienced.

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NUTRITION

Feeding dry cows KEEPING CONDITION BEFORE CALVING Cows are at most risk nutritionally during periods of change. So whilst the dry period should be a relatively undemanding period, transitioning into and out of the dry period and coping with the weather in the middle can create some challenges.

Throughout the dry period, the main goal should be to ensure cows calve down in the ideal body condition – in a healthy and vigorous state with good appetites. If some cows do need to gain condition, the sooner they do so the better – ideally before they are even dried off. Higher quality feeds are converted more efficiently to weight gain than lower quality feeds. Whilst a 500kg Friesian dry cow might need 305kg of 9.0 ME silage to gain one body condition score (DairyNZ figures, assuming only 6 percent wastage), they would only need 220kg

of 10.5 ME silage or 145kg of 12.5 ME

number of essential minerals and vitamins.

grain. Feed-out wastage with silage can

Farmlands stores offer advice based on

be considerably higher, so grain based

local experience and a range of products

compound feeds can be a cost effective,

to supplement dry cows including water

reliable supplement to help some cows

treatments, free access blocks and

gain condition and can often be fed on the

powder licks, to help meet the needs of

ground as a nut, with minimal waste.

both the cow and the developing fetus.

The transition both into and out of the

Estimating and allocating winter forage

dry period can be challenging, especially

crops is difficult and is made worse by

when transportation and a change of

poor weather and variable feed wastage.

diet adds to the cow’s stress. A little bit

Energy intake is critical to maintain

of extra magnesium in the diet can be

condition, so underfeeding energy should

beneficial at both ends of the dry period,

be avoided but to help maintain good

especially magnesium oxide at drying-

rumen volume, the diet does not need

off and magnesium chloride close to

to be too energy dense. Milking quality

calving. Providing some magnesium

pasture and high quality forages are

throughout the dry period can help cows

not the best sole feed for dry cows and

maintain normal levels when faced with

should be complemented with long fibre

severe weather, which can suddenly

sources like baleage or straw. Long fibre is

reduce feed intakes. Winter crops and

essential when cows are grazing low fibre

conserved forages are deficient in a

forages like kale – which can cause bloat and nitrate poisoning – and fodder beet, which can cause acidosis. Long fibre can also help keep cows content and warmer on cold, wet days.

Article supplied by Dr. Rob Derrick, Nutritionist - Reliance Feeds

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GOOD OLE PIG TUCKER 20KG

PRO-LAY PELLETS 20KG

• Pigs are very efficient converters of feed, so what you feed them influences the quality of meat that you receive, especially the level of fat. The lower the quality of feed, the higher the quantity of back fat, therefore you want to feed your pigs a high quality nutritionally balanced pig food like Good Ole Pig Tucker.

• Laying chickens have a high requirement for additional calcium for strong bones and egg shells. Pro-lay is an ideal feed to support all breeds of laying hens when fed in conjunction with feeds in their surrounding environment. The inclusion of Pro-lay ensures hard egg shells and strong bones.

YOUR PRICE 59698

YOUR PRICE 59699

23.90

23.90

$

$

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UNIVERSAL FEED 20KG

VITAMITE PERFORMA OIL 5L

• A flexibly formulated feed for goats, deer, sheep, cattle, alpacas and llamas. A must have feed for all types of species and environments.

• Helps to keep the balance right by combining Omega 3 rich vegetable and fish oils with added garlic to increase immunity.

Performa 3 oil can help reduce onset of fatigue, improve lung health and aid energy availability to horses.

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47131: 20L

$ 119.95 SAVE*$19.85

YOUR PRICE 29628

45.00

$

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NUTRITION

Poultry nutrition and egg quality MAKE SURE THERE'S NO RUFFLED FEATHERS One of the wonderful rewards of keeping chickens is having access to fresh, free range eggs right in your back garden.

I’m sure many chicken owners would agree that fresh, home farmed eggs are much better than anything purchased from a supermarket. Maintaining egg quality can sometimes be a challenge and it is important to make sure your flock are getting a balanced diet with the right nutrients, in order to successfully support optimum egg quality. There are easy ways to offer your flock a well-balanced diet that will promote top quality egg production.

Chicken eggs are highly nutritious as a food product, containing a vast array of vitamins and minerals – incredibly, they contain every vitamin except vitamin C. The formation of an egg

takes approximately 25 hours and many

Yolk colour can be an important indicator

organs and systems within the chicken

of egg quality and a lack of carotenoids in

are involved in transforming materials

the diet can cause pale yolks. Carotenoids

consumed via the chicken's diet into the

are compounds found in green matter,

different components of an egg. It is easy

therefore flocks faced with a limited supply

to see why chickens producing eggs on a

of grass, or grass of poor quality that is

daily basis need such a nutrient rich diet to maintain egg production and a lack of specific nutrients in the diet can result in a lapse of egg quality.

The shell of a chicken egg is a mineralised structure, which exists to provide protection. It is made almost entirely of calcium carbonate, so the diet needs to contain sufficient calcium to support optimum shell quality. Another nutrient

consequently high in fibre, may be lacking in this nutrient. Products are available that contain yolk colourant, which works to support bright yolks.

Another important factor of egg quality is how the eggs are treated post-lay. Regular collection (particularly during the warmer months), careful handling when collecting, along with prompt chilling of eggs will

linked to shell quality is vitamin D, which

help to preserve egg quality. Eggs are

has a role in regulating calcium uptake,

best stored at 10°C and as they are prone

deposition and excretion, along with

to taking on odours, kept separate from

phosphorus, which is important for shell

odorous foods.

hardness and egg size. Insufficient levels

Article supplied by Stacey Cosnett, Technical Product Manager - Farmlands Nutrition

of these essential nutrients can increase the incidence of thin-shelled or shell-less eggs. You want to find a product that contains levels of calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus that are sufficient for laying hens. Additional calcium in the form of oyster grit can be fed to supplement hens, with the added benefit of promoting gizzard action.

Blood spots on yolks are caused by small blood vessels rupturing in the ovary when the yolk is released and can be a sign of vitamin K deficiency in a flock, as this vitamin has an important role in the body related to blood clotting. Choosing a product with a good level of vitamin K will help to combat instances of blood spotted yolks.

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HORTICULTURE

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HORTICULTURE

Growing strawberries and brambles in coco fibre COCO FIBRE IS USED WORLDWIDE TO PRODUCE CROPS SUCH AS TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS AND CAPSICUMS. STRAWBERRY AND BRAMBLE GROWERS ARE NOW SEEING THE BENEFITS TOO, WITH INCREASED YIELD AND LONGER PRODUCTION. Increased yields and longer production are the key drivers for an increasing change by growers from soil based growing to using coco fibre substrates. In protected cropping environments such as tunnel houses and glasshouses, coco fibre should be the standard substrate, given the necessity to generate a return on the capital cost of the structures. In outdoor growing where plants are traditionally grown in soil, numerous growers are making the change to coco fibre.

Strawberry growers have developed a triple tiered system for growing in tunnel houses. Such systems allow the grower to pick with less back breaking effort and with reduced labour cost. The planting density of strawberries rises from the traditional 52,000 plants per hectare “in ground” to about 115,000 plants per hectare in such a system. A twin gutter system (i.e., a non-tiered, more traditional system) will accommodate about 78,000 plants per hectare.

and growers experience both yield and production advantages. More importantly, these advantages deliver an overall more profitable outcome than soil based growing.

Coco fibre is an ideal substrate for growing strawberries and brambles because of porosity, consistency, hygiene and versatility, which all drive yield.

Coco fibre has a consistent ratio of micro and macro-pores, which enables optimum aeration and water holding to be achieved. Fertigation systems ensure optimum fertility is achieved.

The media itself is free of pathogens and weed seeds. In an outdoor setting the grow bags sit on the soil surface, which provides the advantage of a raised root zone temperature, relative to the soil. All of these individually contribute to driving better yields and longer production times.

Raspberries, blackberries and even blueberries are being planted in the new range of Berry Easyfil bags. Again, these are specifically designed for these crops

Article supplied by Luke Hansen, National Manager Horticulture

Farmlands Horticulture has specialists in coco fibre substrates, fertigation and strawberry and bramble growing. Please contact your local Technical Advisor to learn how coco fibre and our specialists can benefit your operation.

Farmlands stocks a range of coco fibre substrates, including the hydro grow bags and patented Easyfil planter bags.

What bag size to use will depend on the crop and the density for which it is grown. These provide a versatile option for outdoor production, as they do not require specialist polythene laying and sterilising equipment. Moreover, poor weather should have little impact on hitting operational deadlines.

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HORTICULTURE

NORDOX 75WG 10KG

ROUNDUP PRO 360 20L

• Most rain resistant copper fungicide in NZ. • Superior bacterial and fungal disease control.

• Pours and handles like a liquid.

• No dust, no foaming.

• Roundup 360 PRO® is a trusted and cost effective non-residual weed controller.

• Rainfast offer of two hours. When Pulse® penetrant is added, this period may be reduced to 30 minutes.

• May be used in aquatic areas such as drains or waterways.

YOUR PRICE 42228

YOUR PRICE 46565

315.00

129.50

$

SAVE* $76.00

Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No. P006085.

$

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MANZATE EVO 10KG

SOLO KNAPSACK SPRAYER 475 15L

• For the control of certain diseases in fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops.

• Large professional capacity tank, plus a longer hose for bigger coverage.

• Ergonomically refined pump lever for left or right mounting, comfortable and fully adjustable harness straps, plus clamp holder for the spray wand.

• Adjustable spray pressure setting and variable droplet size.

• Smooth running pump.

• Huge range of purpose specific accessories available.

PURCHASE A SOLO KNAP SACK OR SO 475 LO 45 11L TROLLE Y SPRA 3 YE DURING MARCH R AN APRIL AND GO IN D DRAW TO WIN A SO THE LO 104 LINE TRIMMER, 11 TO BE WON!

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HORTICULTURE

Propham™ Potato Dust Inhibiting sprouts in fresh potatoes is a key part of good storage practice. In addition to being plain ugly, sprouts cause weight loss and reduced flesh quality.

ProphamTM Potato Dust is formulated to prevent sprouting of stored potatoes. ProphamTM keeps spuds fresh and preserves natural flavour and texture. The dust is easily applied.

Typically applied at 1kg per tonne during loading the spuds into storage, just one treatment is sufficient to keep tubers free from sprouting for about 8 months when the temperature in the store is 6-8oC. For further information talk to your Farmlands Horticulture Technical Advisor, or your local Farmlands store.

NZFSA registered product No P003465.

The benefits of faster crop residue breakdown There is a safe and proven way you can speed up the decomposition of your crop trash. BioStart Digester is a unique biological decomposition activator.

It contains a combination of compounds derived from naturally occurring organisms. When sprayed onto soil, these set off a chain reaction, which activates the rapid multiplication of soil microbes responsible for the decomposition of plant material.

The faster plant material is broken down, the less disease inoculum is produced and plant nutrients are recycled faster.

For further information talk to your Farmlands Horticulture Technical Advisor, or your local Farmlands store.

BIO-START DIGESTER 20L

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Cyan - Achieve your kiwifruit budbreak target Cyan is a plant growth regulator used to give an increased, more even bud break and condensed flowering period for kiwifruit - and also an earlier flowering in apples. In kiwifruit this can result in increased yields and apples earlier harvest dates of fruit, with a more even ripeness.

Cyan is a tried and trusted product manufactured to the highest specifications. Cyan has been widely used on New Zealand kiwifruit and apple orchards since 2004 and Australian table grape and kiwifruit orchards since 2006. Cyan is manufactured and imported fresh each season.

Cyan provides consistently the highest quality product and proven performance. Growers are reporting excellent results season after season.

Ensure you don’t miss out this season, place your order with Farmlands now.

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BUFFALO RIVER LAYOUT COFFIN BLIND CAMO

BUFFALO RIVER MAI MAI HIDEOUT LARGE • 1.48m x 1.45m x 1.68m.

DUCK SHOOTING DEALS

YOUR PRICE 11445

YOUR PRICE 11446

189.95

189.95

$

$

STONEY CREEK BUSH TEE

STONEY CREEK TWO POCKET SHIRT

STONEY CREEK LONG BUSH SHIRT

• Sizes S-4XL.

• Sizes S-4XL.

• Sizes S-4XL.

YOUR PRICE 75763-75769

29.95

$

STONEY CREEK 12 GAUGE WATERFLOW JACKET • Sizes XS-4XL.

YOUR PRICE 75770-75776

49.95

$

STONEY CREEK MICROTOUGH TROUSERS BROWN

YOUR PRICE 75777-75783

99.95

$

BEKINA STEPLITEX GUMBOOT • Sizes 5–13.

• Light, durable, wide foot, slip resistant.

• Sizes S-3XL. YOUR PRICE 67850-67858

YOUR PRICE 75755-75762

249.

$

95

79.95

$

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GRUBS PTARMIGAN BOOT • Sizes 4-13.

• Grubs Ptarmigan Boot has 5mm of insulation and is rated below freezing. It has 5mm of CR-Foam and moisture wicking terry polyester lining, covered with up to 4mm of rubber to take all the mountains can throw at it!

Vibram’s excellent multi-sport sole gives superior grip on all surfaces.

149.95

$

YOUR PRICE 67546-67551

CAMOUFLAGE NETTING LARGE 6M X 2.4M • We reckon this is the best net on the market!

• Lightweight with no mesh backing due to unique inner weave design and 100 percent waterproof so will not get heavy or rot.

YOUR PRICE 40584

YOUR PRICE 59473-59482

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$

79.95

$

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DUCK SHOOTING DEALS

DECOY DUCKS FLOATING MALLARD 16" • Floating mallard decoys to bring 'em in.

OTHER OPTIONS YOUR PRICE

YOUR PRICE 40671: Single

4.95

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40671: Dozen

$ 52.95

DECOY DUCKS ULTIMATE PACK • Your complete spread in one pack. Mixed dozen contains: 4 x hens, 4 x drakes, 2 x sleepers and 2 x feeders.

GB 12G TRAP 28G LEAD SHOT

FALCON 12G CLUB 28G LEAD SHOT

YOUR PRICE 44175

69.95

$

FALCON 12G SP36 LEAD SHOT

OTHER OPTIONS OTHER OPTIONS

YOUR PRICE 11777: 7-shot

FALCON 12G SP35 ULTRA STEEL SHOT

OTHER OPTIONS

9.

$

13570: 8-shot 15107: 9-shot

95

OTHER OPTIONS 11955: 3-shot 11956: 4-shot

9.95

$

47494: 8-shot 40563: 9-shot

FALCON 12G SP36 SUPER STEEL SHOT

YOUR PRICE 54413: 2-shot

13.50

$

11961: 4-shot 11962: 5-shot 11963: 6-shot

YOUR PRICE 40406: 7.5-shot

OTHER OPTIONS 11958: 3-shot 13500: 4-shot

YOUR PRICE 11957: 2-shot

15.95

$

YOUR PRICE 33734: 3-shot

12.95

$

WINCHESTER 12G SUPER-X 36G LEAD SHOT • The ultimate high velocity heavy duty load. With 1-1/4oz of polished, alloy hardened lead shot, these shells deliver the patterns and power needed for all field applications.

OTHER OPTIONS 42383: 3-shot 42384: 4-shot 42385: 5-shot 42386: 6-shot

YOUR PRICE 42382: 2-shot

22.95

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STRONG ARM GUN SAFE 5 GUN • 3mm solid steel door.

• 2mm hardened steel walls.

• Standard key lock, anti jemmy design, internal lockable compartment.

• Dimensions: 250 x 250 x 1500mm.

• 5 guns and internal compartment.

YOUR PRICE 13822: 5 gun

279.

$

95

Available mid-April.

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BUFFALO RIVER GUN SAFE 7 GUN • Solid steel security for your prized possessions.

• Exceeds A-category storage requirements with 3mm doors and 2mm walls.

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$

CLAY TARGETS

HAND CLAY THROWER

CLAY TARGET THROWER

• Load with standard 108mm clay targets and let them fly. Works with both left and right handed people.

• Simple, portable clay target thrower that either stakes into ground or attaches to spare tyre.

Hours of fun.

YOUR PRICE 26696: 150 pack

YOUR PRICE 55347

29.95

13.95

$

M-PRO7 UNIVERSAL GUN CLEANING KIT

• Kit includes: triple action oil, bronze brush, wool boremop, cotton patches, patch holder, nylon brush and 4-piece rod, all contained in a carry case.

Includes:

YOUR PRICE 32375

YOUR PRICE 13821

19.95

39.95

$

$

OTHER OPTIONS 16265: 48" 16266: 52"

• Enhances the sound and volume of the universal game caller.

YOUR PRICE 77764

89.95

$

• The simplest to use caller available. Bellows save you blowing all day and can be used one-handed.

YOUR PRICE 32256

49.95

$

95

UNIVERSAL GAME CALLER WITH REMOTE • Featuring: main unit, wireless handheld remote and an interchangeable sound card system.

Caller doesn’t include sound card. All cards sold separately.

Caller doesn’t include sound card. All cards sold separately.

YOUR PRICE 77763

YOUR PRICE 77762

119.95

$

69.95

$

• Plastic caller that is completely waterproof.

• Redesigned sound chamber yields super clarity and range.

$

UNIVERSAL GAME CALLER

YOUR PRICE 13728

DUCK CALL SCOTCH SHAKER BELLOWS

19.

95

UNIVERSAL CALLER AMP 8 WATT

• 4oz M-Pro7 gun cleaner • 2oz M-Pro7 gun oil LPX • 2oz M-Pro7 copper remover • 50 cleaning patches (.38-.45 caliber) • 1 T-handle rod • 1 lint-free gun cloth • 5 assorted bore brushes (supports .22 caliber to 12 gauge) • 1 nylon utility brush • 1 M-16 chamber brush • 1 shotgun brush adapter • 1 .22 caliber loop • 1 foam gun pad • 1 lockable gun case • 1 M-Pro7 weapons maintenance and product guide

DUCK CALL MARSH MASTER PLASTIC

YOUR PRICE 47498

16264: 44"

29.

$

$

TETRA VALUE PRO SHOTGUN CLEANING KIT

RIDGELINE GUN BAG DELUXE

YOUR PRICE

49.95

$

RIDGELINE 12G CARTRIDGE BELT • 12ga cartridge belt with 25 elastic loops.

• Heavy gauge nylon won't rot or hold water.

YOUR PRICE 44173

159.95

$

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XCEL 20OZ CLAW HAMMER

IGARASHI FENCING PLIERS

• 20oz fully polished head.

• Fiberglass shaft with PP protective sleeve.

• Rubber grip.

• Drop forged tempered steel.

• Cuts 12.5g HT wire.

• Staple pick and puller.

• Milled hammer face.

YOUR PRICE 13471

YOUR PRICE 10704

19.95

29.95

$

$

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• Digging, wrecking, compacting.

YOUR PRICE 67814

69.95

YOUR PRICE 33623

69.95

$

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SEIKI 300MM HT WIRE/BOLT CUTTERS

• 8lb drop forged head.

• Octagonal faces.

• Shock absorbing hickory handle.

• Double action cutting.

• Precision adjustable head.

• Tubular handles with non-slip grips.

• Cuts HT wire with ease.

YOUR PRICE 21941

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29.95

$

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• Develops grease pressures of up to 12,000psi.

• Delivers up to 1.6g of grease per stroke.

XCEL 8LB SLEDGEHAMMER

YOUR PRICE 29114

$

ALEMLUBE LEVER ACTION GREASE GUN

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$

SAVE* $28.56

SAVE* $11.29 FARMLANDS SAFETY KIT

ALEMLUBE 20L OIL DRUM PUMP WITH ADAPTORS • Comes complete with a Reike adaptor and downtube extension allowing it to be used with 20L drums.

• Ideal pump for the transfer of engine, gear, diff and hydraulic oils in busy vehicle servicing workshops.

* $17.21

BAHCO ½" DRIVE SOCKET SET 24 PIECE • Ratchets are quick release.

• Ratchets are 60 tooth/ 6 degree action.

• Allows fine adjustments.

YOUR PRICE 49164

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$

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• Sizes S-L. • Entry level protective chainsaw chaps.

• Medium impact glasses.

• Class 4 earmuffs.

• Class 4 3M earplugs.

• Clear lens glasses.

YOUR PRICE 33620

YOUR PRICE 13554-13556

45.95

219.00

$

$

SAVE* $12.73

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SAVE* $20.00

BAHCO SOCKET/SPANNER ½ AND ¼" SET 94 PIECE • Dynamic drive socket profile - gives optimal grip even on damaged nuts and bolts.

• Cases made from HDPE - impact, solvent and temperature resistant.

YOUR PRICE 49163

229.00

$

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TUI SUPERSTRIKE HARDWEARING 2.5KG

OTHER OPTIONS

YOUR PRICE • Contains a mix of fescue, ryegrass and browntop seed to produce a 55682: 750g coarse textured lawn once established.

• Suitable for hard to grow and high traffic areas.

SAVE*$5.37

$ 21.46

YOUR PRICE 55683

20% OFF

AL L TUI SUPERS TRIK E LAWN SEED

TUI SUPERSTRIKE EASYCARE 2.5KG

YOUR PRICE

• Produces a fast establishing but slow growing lawn for less mowing and maintenance.

• Mix of fine turf ryegrass and turf fescue for a lush, green, fine textured lawn.

20% OFF

49.

$

11

TUI SUPERSTRIKE SUPER FINE 750G

OTHER OPTIONS

$ 21.46 SAVE*$5.37

YOUR PRICE 61282

YOUR PRICE 55680

AL L TUI SUPERS TRIK E LAWN SEED

21.46

49.11

$

$

SAVE* $12.28

SAVE* $5.37

TUI SUPERSTRIKE SHADY PLACE 750G

TUI SUPERSTRIKE HOT AND DRY 750G

PESTOFF DEPARTURE LOUNGE

• For areas that receive less sunlight, like under trees or in constant semi shade, for a fine textured lawn once established.

• Mix of fescue seeds.

• Lawnseed establishes deep roots and has high drought tolerance, so is great for sandy and coastal locations.

20% OFF • Mix of fescues, AL L TUI Kentucky ryegrass SUPERS TRIK E and fine turf rye.

• Prevent non target species accessing the bait.

• Departure Lounge is lockable.

AL L TUI SUPERS TRIK E LAWN SEED

LAWN SEED

YOUR PRICE 47288

YOUR PRICE 53870

YOUR PRICE 55681

28.00

21.46

21.46

$

$

$

SAVE* $5.37

SAVE* $5.73

SAVE* $4.20

PESTOFF RODENT BLOCK 3KG

PESTOFF RODENT BLOCK 500G

• Square faced rectangle block with hole in the middle for securing bait.

• Single feed lethal dose.

OTHER OPTIONS YOUR PRICE

• NZ made, ensures it is fresh.

• Effective bait that is highly palatable.

YOUR PRICE 47967

$

SAVE*$23.85

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$ 159.00

15.95

• Chef’s knife - made in Switzerland.

• World renowned sharpness.

• Versatile 19cm blade.

• Hygenic “Fibrox” handle.

• Fluoro handle vege knife.

• Made in Switzerland.

• Razor sharp.

• Dishwasher safe.

37.95

SAVE* $12.00

YOUR PRICE 37957

15.90

$

SAVE* $2.45 VICTORINOX VEGETABLE KNIFE 10CM

$

• Ensures bait is fresh and not spoiled.

• Pestoff rodent block is secured with wire hoop.

$

VICTORINOX KNIFE FIBROX HANDLE 19CM

YOUR PRICE 74004

PESTOFF DEAD RAT CAFÉ

YOUR PRICE 32728

57.50

32741: 10kg

AL L TUI SUPERS TRIK E LAWN SEED

• Quality blend of fine fescue and browntop seed.

• Slow growing once established.

12952: 750g

SAVE* $12.28

20% OFF

20% OFF

YOUR PRICE 15295 - 15298

9.95

SAVE* $2.50 VICTORINOX TOMATO KNIFE 11CM • Fluoro handle tomato and sausage knife.

• Made in Switzerland.

• Slices veges and meat - cuts and butters bread.

• Great as a steak knife.

YOUR PRICE 15299 - 15302

9.95

$

$

SAVE* $2.00

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PERSIL 2X CONCENTRATE LAUNDRY POWDER TOP LOADER OR FRONT LOADER 4KG

FARMLANDS BIG DEALS SUN DISHWASHING LIQUID LIME 750ML

PERSIL 2X CONCENTRATE LAUNDRY POWDER SENSITIVE 4KG

• 90 washes per box.

• Built in pre-treaters for brilliant results.

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BU Y A N Y 2 FOR $49.98

OPTIONS Top Loader: 13578 Front Loader: 13577 Sensitive: 13579

SUN DISHWASHING POWDER SUNSHINE LEMON 3KG

SCORCHED ALMONDS 240G

OPTIONS 43914: Zesty Orange

YOUR PRICE 18525

YOUR PRICE 43912

3.50

17.95

$

$

SAVE* $0.70 NESCAFÉ CLASSIC 500G OPTIONS

YOUR PRICE 58697

4.99

$

SAVE* $1.00

SAVE* $2.26

VARTA AA BATTERIES CARD 10

VARTA ALKALINE D 6 BATTERIES

• Alkaline batteries.

• Size AA.

• Alkaline batteries.

• Size D.

13148: Espresso 14594: Fine Blend YOUR PRICE 10839

29.95

$

SAVE* $8.59

YOUR PRICE 47685

YOUR PRICE 49850

9.95

16.95

$

$

SAVE* $4.00

SAVE* $7.00

VARTA 6V LED FLOATING LANTERN

VARTA INDESTRUCTIBLE LED HEADLIGHT 1W

VARTA INDESTRUCTIBLE LED 2AA 1W TORCH

• Durable construction.

• Floats.

• High visibility yellow.

• Krypton bulb.

• Includes Varta 6V super heavy duty battery.

• 1 Watt super bright LED. • Indestructible design.

• Passed a 9m drop test.

• IPX water resistant.

YOUR PRICE 12826

13.95

YOUR PRICE 12827

19.95

$

$

SAVE* $5.00

SAVE* $3.00

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YOUR PRICE 12831

29.95

$

SAVE* $8.00

STONEY CREEK WOMEN'S SETTLERS JACKET • Sizes 8-22.

• Colours: Burwood/Black.

YOUR PRICE 67570-67576

STONEY CREEK MEN'S EDISON DOWN JACKET

STONEY CREEK WOMEN'S EDISON DOWN JACKET

• Sizes S-3XL, 5XL. • Extreme insulation, lightweight, packable and comfortable.

• Suitable for school, sport, hiking or out in the boat.

• Sizes: 8-18.

• Zip hand warmer pockets for extra comfort and gear storage.

• Adjustable cuffs to seal in the warmth.

• Chest pocket for gear storage.

YOUR PRICE 68503-68508

199.95

149.95

$

$

SAVE* $60.00

SAVE* $50.00

BACKROAD LOCHNAGAR JACKET • Sizes XS-3XL. • Colours: Navy and Olive.

YOUR PRICE 76080-76093

79.95

TUSSOCK CREEK WINTER MOLESKIN TROUSER • Trouser style with side pockets and back welt pockets.

• Face sueded and back brushed for warmth and comfort.

• Size XS-5XL. • Colours: Black and Navy.

• Sizes 3-13.

• Merino wool with ankle and arch support.

99.95

SAVE* $35.00 BUY TUS SOCK CRE EK WIN TER MOLES KIN TROUSE R AND GET A FRE E PAIR OF THE RM AL SOCKS

YOUR PRICE 64300-64349

89.90

$

• Available in Mocha, Olive and Taupe.

YOUR PRICE 64350-64359

75.00

$

YOUR PRICE 64419-64445

75.00

$

SAVE* $24.90

• Sizes 4-13.

• Calf length boot with removable polyurethane cushioned innersole.

• Sizes 4-13.

• Knee length boot made from natural and synthetic rubber compounds.

SAVE* $25.00

SAVE* $10.00

• Classic trouser style.

• Topstitched seams for strength.

SKELLERUP 4X4 MARATHON GUMBOOT

84.95

28.95

$

TUSSOCK CREEK MOLESKIN JEAN

SKELLERUP 4X4 POWER GUMBOOT

$

YOUR PRICE 58740-58744

TUSSOCK CREEK SUMMER MOLESKIN TROUSER

SAVE* $9.10

YOUR PRICE 17654-17663

SAVE* $50.00

BACKROAD ALPINE BOOT SOCK 3 PACK

$

SAVE* $30.00

149.95

$

BACKROAD WINDPROOF ZIP COLLAR JERSEY

YOUR PRICE 60196-60206

$

YOUR PRICE 68497-68502

YOUR PRICE 17664-17673

99.95

$

SAVE* $30.00

SAVE* $24.90 SKELLERUP TERRANOVA LADIES/YOUTH GUMBOOT • Sizes 3-9.

• A general purpose knee-length rubber boot.

• Ultra lightweight.

YOUR PRICE 17714-17720

59.95

$

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FARMLANDS BIG DEALS

DUNSTAN BETABEET 20KG

DUNSTAN EEZY MIX 20KG

• Flaked, unmolassed beet pulp flakes.

• Rapid soaking in 10 minutes.

• Highly palatable extruded nugget.

• A medium energy complete feed for performance horses.

YOUR PRICE 74142

YOUR PRICE 38451

36.00

31.00

$

$

SAVE* $8.56 EUKANUBA DOG MAINTENANCE MEDIUM BREED 15KG • Each ingredient used in Eukanuba is selected based upon the nutritional benefit it provides to your dog.

SAVE* $6.60 EUKANUBA PUPPY MEDIUM BREED 15KG

EUKANUBA DOG WEIGHT CONTROL LARGE BREED 15KG

• Animal protein not vegetable is Eukanuba's primary source of protein.

OTHER OPTIONS Large Breed - 58868 YOUR PRICE 58876

109.00

YOUR PRICE 58895

$

SAVE* $30.90

OTHER OPTIONS Large Breed - 58880

119.00

$

SAVE* $35.90

Small/Medium - 58893 Senior Large Breed - 58899 Senior Medium Breed - 58897

V8 DOG BISCUITS 25KG

EUKANUBA LABRADOR 12KG

FREE!

POCKET KNIFE WIT H EVE RY 2X25KG BAGS PURCHA SED

• New improved recipe.

• 20 percent protein, 18 percent fat.

YOUR PRICE 74143

YOUR PRICE 58909

109.00

OTHER OPTIONS German Shepherd- 58912

119.90

$

SAVE* $40.00 V8 DOG BISCUITS 40KG

FREE!

POCKET KNIFE WIT H EVE RY 40KG BAG PURCHA SED

YOUR PRICE 42862

59.95

89.95

$

$

SAVE* $15.90

YOUR PRICE 58863

OTHER OPTIONS

$

SAVE* $7.75

SAVE* $18.05

FRISKIES GRILLERS BLEND 7.26KG

FRISKIES SURFIN & TURFIN 2.86KG

TUX ENERGY 40KG

• Chicken, Beef and Turkey flavours.

• Highly palatable so cats will love it.

• Chicken, Beef, Fish and Liver flavours.

• 100 percent complete and balanced diet for all life stages.

OTHER OPTIONS YOUR PRICE

Tux Country - 12417: 40kg YOUR PRICE 11943

34.90

$

SAVE* $11.60

$ 96.00

YOUR PRICE 11946

14.90

$

OTHER OPTIONS Seafood Sensation - 11945

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SAVE* $5.60

SAVE*$20.90 OTHER OPTIONS Seafood Sensation - 11944 Grillers Blend - 11942

YOUR PRICE 28776

99.00

$

SAVE* $20.90

Natural nutrition for dogs THE BENEFITS OF RICE AND RICE BRAN IN YOUR DOG'S DIET The CopRice natural dog food range provides a 100 percent complete and nutritionally balanced rice and rice bran based diet for your dog. Whether your dog is hard at work on the farm or your family pet, make sure you are aware of the many health benefits of a rice based feed.

All dogs require the correct balance of carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins and minerals to ensure optimum health, wellbeing and vitality. Rice and rice bran are two ingredients that have a high biological value, providing quality nutrients to your dog. Rice is almost 100 percent digestible in the small intestine, which is desirable for all dogs, in particular those with sensitive digestive systems. This high digestibility means that

COPRICE WORKING DOG 20KG • Highly palatable Beef and Chicken with Rice.

• Contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

• With added vitamins and minerals.

COPRICE FAMILY DOG 20KG • Highly palatable Chicken with Rice plus Kelp and Garlic.

• Contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

• With added vitamins and minerals.

your dog can absorb nearly all the nutrients rice contains, thereby providing them with optimum nutrient content. High digestibility of feed also helps to reduce flatulence and odour and assists in stool consistency. Rice is also a high quality carbohydrate, which is an energy rich fuel that the body requires for vital functions including movement and exercise. Unlike corn or wheat, rice is gluten free, making it an ideal diet base for dogs with gluten intolerance and suspected gluten sensitivities.

unique nutritional qualities when scientifically formulated as a balanced diet for your dog.

The CopRice range of dog food is based around combining these premium ingredients to create products that suit the needs of dogs, whether they be lounging on the couch, rounding up stock or simply just being your best mate.

For more information, please talk to the friendly team at your local Farmlands store today.

Rice bran is the nutritional outer layer of brown rice and is rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids, phospholipids and gamma-oryzanol.

Benefits from these include promoting healthy skin and coat condition and the building and repairing of muscle mass in animals and humans. Rice and rice bran provide

YOUR PRICE 52481

49.95

$

SAVE

* $3.72

YOUR PRICE 52480

49.95

$

SAVE* $3.72

W I N ! $500 WORTH

O CLOTHING FROMF YOUR LOCAL FARML ANDS STORE

THERE ARE 4 X $500 OF CLOTHING APPAREL TO BE WON.

1 EN TRY WIT H EA CH BAG PURCHASE D.

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COULD A PHONE CHARGER BE USED TO JUMP START A CAR? ‘Yeah right’ is probably what most blokes would say. But in this case, you’d be wrong. The latest technology to hit NZ is the new PowerAll, which is an all-inone portable 12V battery jump starter, smartphone charger and LED flashlight.

With a high-quality 12000mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery, this compact and lightweight portable device packs a whole lot of power. Capable of producing up to 400 cranking amps, the PowerAll can provide up to 20x jump starts from one full charge.

It comes equipped with a compact set of jumper cables, which are designed to jump start multiple vehicles, including up to 4L petrol or 3L diesel powered engines.

If you live, work or play in the fringe coverage areas that have poor cellular signal, running out of battery on your smartphone is an all too familiar situation for most farmers. The PowerAll is a ‘must have’ power pack that thanks to its two USB outputs will bring your smartphones, tablets and other USB powered devices back to life. In fact, it can give an iPhone up to 600 percent extra battery life on-the-go.

For more information, please talk to the friendly team at your local Farmlands store today.

Plus, with a stand-by battery life of up to six months, you can keep PowerAll in the glove box, on the boat, or in an emergency survival kit, so you are ready to get the power you need, whenever and wherever you need it the most.

MOPHIE JUICE PACK AIR

MOPHIE JUICE PACK AIR

• Up to 100 percent extra battery life for your iPhone with this integrated 1700mAh battery case.

• Recharging juice pack with micro USB cable (included) will recharge the iPhone as well.

• Up to 100 percent extra battery life for your iPhone with this integrated 1700mAh battery case.

• Recharging juice pack with micro USB cable (included) will recharge the iPhone as well.

(FOR IPHONE 5/5S - AVAILABLE IN WHITE, RED OR BLACK)

YOUR PRICE 18596/18595/18594

109.

$

95

SAVE* $20.00

(FOR IPHONE 4/4S - AVAILABLE IN WHITE, RED OR BLACK)

UP TO 80% EX TRA BATT ERY

YOUR PRICE 18599/18598/18597

UP TO 100% EX TRA BATT ERY

89.95

$

SAVE* $10.00

POWERALL UNIVERSAL CHARGER AND JUMP START

MOPHIE JUICE PACK PRO FOR IPHONE 4/4S

• Powerful enough to jump start a car and multiple other vehicles.

• 12000mAh portable battery with dual USB outputs to quickly charge two devices at once.

• Stand-by battery life of up to six months.

• Up to 150 percent extra battery life for your iPhone with this integrated 2500mAh battery case.

• Ultra-rugged protection against rain, snow, dust, sand, dirt, mud, drops, scratches and shocks.

YOUR PRICE 18593

179.95

$

SAVE* $20.00

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YOUR PRICE 18602

139.95

$

SAVE* $20.00

UP TO 150% EX TRA BATT ERY

GIVE FROZEN ENGINES THE BIG CHILL For a lot of vehicle owners in New Zealand, antifreeze is an essential part of the winter maintenance schedule. It can be the difference between production remaining on schedule, or hours lost and money spent getting your plant up to scratch.

winter, when keeping your engines running is imperative – it keeps your business doing the same.

Best practice when using antifreeze is all about getting the mixture right – it depends on the conditions your engine is facing.

A 50/50 mix of antifreeze and water has a freezing temperature of close to -37 degrees Celsius, more than enough to deal with New Zealand’s climate.

But what is antifreeze?

Antifreeze is created using a compound called ethylene glycol. It works in your engine by disrupting hydrogen bonding when it is added to water. While pure ethylene glycol has a freezing point of -12 degrees Celsius, adding water creates a mixture that is unable to crystallise. This makes it the perfect fit for most New Zealand engines in the dead of

Gulf Antifreeze is a quality ‘British-Standard Coolant’ composed of mono ethylene glycol, under addition of additives and free from nitrites, amines and phosphates, to obtain good protection of all hard metals in the cooling system and engine. It provides yearround frost and corrosion protection.

From cars to combines, antifreeze is an investment worth making. Gulf Antifreeze can be used throughout the year in all cooling systems in petrol and diesel engines.

With winter around the corner, now is the time to think of antifreeze, where Gulf has a range of antifreeze pack sizes to suit engines throughout the country – no matter what their use. And as a shareholder-owned business, every litre of Gulf Antifreeze sold contributes to your own bottom line.

For more information, please talk to the friendly team at your local Farmlands store today.

GULF ANTIFREEZE 5L

GULF CHAINSAW OIL 150 5L

• Modern mono ethylene.

• Glycol antifreeze concentrate, for good protection of hard metals in the engine and cooling system.

• High quality cutter bar oil.

• Special additive package providing great adhesion to the chain, therefore avoiding oil-loss.

OTHER OPTIONS YOUR PRICE

OTHER OPTIONS YOUR PRICE

75003: 20L

75007: 20L

SAVE*$14.70

SAVE*$13.46

$ 139.00

YOUR PRICE 75002

35.95

$ 109.00

YOUR PRICE 75006

27.95

$

$

SAVE* $5.25

SAVE* $3.05

Special prices and offers apply from the 1st to the 30th of April 2014. Only while stocks last. Check your Farmlands or CRT Farmlands store for product availability. All prices include GST unless otherwise stated. Savings based on Farmlands normal retail price.

Note: The “Your Price” advertised in the Farmlander Magazine is the price that a Farmlands shareholder will be charged if the advertised products are purchased during the promotional period. Farmlands stores also use a “net” price (discounted price without a rebate) to attract cash sale customers and potential shareholders. To avoid confusion the price tickets for the promotional products displayed in Farmlands stores denote whether the price is a “Shareholder Price” or an “Everyone’s Price”. *Savings based on Farmlands normal retail price.

Accounts are payable at Farmlands Head Office or any store by the 20th of each month. Failure to pay an Account by Due Date is a Default Event under the Terms and Conditions and Farmlands is then at its discretion entitled to: suspend or terminate the Account; charge interest at 2% per month; reverse discounts or credit rebates; debit other Shareholder Accounts;

make demand on a Card Signatory; debit any default administration costs incurred; register a mortgage over land; terminate shareholding.

Farmlands shareholders have the option of to pay their Accounts either in part or in full by MasterCard or Visa Credit Card.

Payment by any credit card will not entitle the shareholder to receive bonus rebates for the month paid or part paid. Neither Farmlands nor any other person involved in the preparation of this document accepts any liability for any opinion or information (including the accuracy or completeness thereof) or for any consequences flowing from its use. The information contained in this document is given in good faith, has been derived from sources perceived to be reliable and accurate, and is subject to Farmlands Terms & Conditions.

Offers valid at Farmlands North Island stores only for Farmlands shareholders.

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COMPLIANCE

Compliance - Repairs and Maintenance QUAD BIKES Quad bikes have been well described as

• Regular safety checks

farmer's best friend and worst enemy.

• Cleaning

However, if you take into account the

• Lubricating

• Exhaust (no leaks or excessive noise)

number of quad bikes in New Zealand

If you or one of your staff have an adverse

• Quad bike helmets available and sound

and the number of hours they clock up

incident while riding a quad bike, make

Quad bike safety – it’s easy. Follow a

in a week, perhaps their injury rate

sure the bike is properly checked before

few simple guidelines and create a safer

it is used again. Look for defects that

working environment for yourselves, your

might make the bike dangerous to use

family and your staff.

mightn’t seem so bad. Regardless of your view, one thing that I’m sure all of us would agree on is that one quad bike fatality is one fatality too many. Initially there are three key points that can make

and if necessary, have it checked out by a suitably qualified service person. Make sure that you discuss the incident with all of your staff. Accidents (where no-one was

• Handle bars and foot decks safe and secure

WorkSafe NZ (formally the Department of Labour) has produced a very useful publication, entitled Guidelines for the Safe Use of Quad Bikes. It’s a ‘must read’ for all

the difference between what is safe and

injured) and near misses are free lessons in

what is dangerous:

risk management and injury prevention.

farm managers. They also have a useful

1. Safe behaviours

The simple checklist below outlines the items on your quad bike that you should be

quad bike for transport - if you would like

2. Proper training and supervision 3. Regular maintenance

regularly checking:

When you purchase a quad bike it

• Brakes (pad, cable, fluid levels)

should come with the manufacturer's

• Wheel rims (nuts tight, rims not

guidelines. Under the current Health and

dented/twisted)

Safety regulations, suppliers of plant

• Tyre pressure

and equipment are required to provide

• Tyres (roadworthy and with

comprehensive information about the use for which the equipment has been designed for. They must also supply details about how to adjust, use, clean, maintain, repair and dismantle, in accordance with the designer's instructions. All of this would include the importance of carrying out regular maintenance.

A quad bike that is regularly maintained and serviced, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, is a safer

factsheet about how to load and unload a us to email you a copy of these, email us at farmsafety@farmlands.co.nz Article supplied by Graham Neate, Farmlands Compliance Manager.

Disclaimer This article should not be used as a substitute for legislation or legal advice. Farmlands shall have no liability for actions taken on the basis of information in this article, or for any errors or omissions.

adequate tread) • Lights • Horn • Indicators • Gear levers (no damage and no excessive slack) • Steering (smooth movement from lock to lock) • Throttle (operation smooth) • All fluid levels

vehicle than one that is neglected.

• No fuel or oil leaks

Regular, methodical checks and routine

• No damaged or loose parts

maintenance will keep your quad

• Chassis (no damage)

bike in reliable working order. Routine

• Drive chain correctly adjusted

maintenance involves:

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FARMLANDS FUEL

Safety first to avoid the worst Farmers have legal obligations in relation to storage of fuel on farms.

Farmers are required to safely store and handle fuel so as to ensure it is not a source of pollution to the environment, or a source of harm to your family, your employees and yourself.

Emergency response plan Where there is a total of 2,000 litres of petrol/diesel stored on a farm, the person in charge must provide an emergency response plan. An emergency response plan includes all information required to respond to an emergency involving petrol and/or diesel.

We at Farmlands Fuel are happy to work with you to provide any necessary information you require. Contact your local Territory Manager or phone 0800 666 626.

Safe storage of fuel also makes financial sense, as it is no good paying for fuel wasted through leaks, drips or spills.

What to do in an emergency In the case of a spill or leakage of fuel, the prime concern is the safety of any persons near the emergency. The immediate action is to stop the spillage or leakage if safe to do so. Once this is done, stop the product escaping to drains or waterways, clean up (if safe to do so) and contact your regional/ district council regarding disposal of contaminated material.

IS THIS YOUR TANK? • No visible label or sign identifying its content.

• No compounding or bunding to contain spills or leaks.

• Uneven ground.

• No handrail for safe ladder access.

• Illegal tripod stand - these were banned in 1996.

If your tank has any one of these defects, you are not meeting your obligations to store fuel safely.

Upgrade your tank and save Farmlands Fuel is offering shareholders an exclusive deal on a new storage tank – the perfect opportunity to upgrade your volume or replace non-compliant tanks.

A number of storage tanks that Farmlands Fuel visits struggle with non-compliance, whether through lack of maintenance, or simply design (tripod tanks, for example, were deemed non-compliant under the HSNO Act). Farmlands Fuel also wants to help shareholders save money – a larger tank means less fuel visits, which means less charges for freight.

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To help with your bottom line, Farmlands Fuel is offering 1,000L storage tanks for $1,990. A 1,000L combination tank is available that contains compartments for both diesel and petrol. You can purchase this type of combination tank for $2,900.

Both of these offers are only available to shareholders and exclude GST and freight.

To assist with the offer, Farmlands Fuel has teamed up with Farmlands Finance to help with payment for the new tank. By taking up the opportunity to increase your tank volume or upgrade your non-compliant tank, Farmlands Fuel can offer you:

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• Interest free for 12 months • No repayments within the first 12 months • Tanks are gravity fed and include a 3m hose, ball valve, nozzle, standard filter, dip stick, signage and fitted ladder.

Farmlands Fuel is happy to answer any questions you may have about this offer.

Call us on 0800 666 626 to see how we can help you tank up on savings.

Terms, conditions and eligibility criteria apply for Farmlands Finance products. Interest rates and fees are subject to change.

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upcoming calf sales on the farmlands livestock calendar 2 April 2014

Omakau (10am)

4 April 2014 Castlerock

11 April 2014

Castlerock

17 April 2014

Castlerock

Palmerston - 2nd calf

23 April 2014

Gore - calf and adult

24 April 2014

Castlerock

9 April 2014

Waipiata

11 April 2014

10 April 2014

Lorneville

16 April 2014 Omakau 16 April 2014

Tuatapere

To sell your livestock through Farmlands Livestock, contact your local Farmlands Livestock representative.

Winter grazing available in most regions consisting of: kale, rape and grass, fodder beet and grass.

FOR SALE

Contact your local Farmlands Livestock representative.

Young empty Friesian and Friesian Cross recorded cows

WANTED

Contact: Richard van Wynbergen 027 445 6056

Andy Stringer 027 421 1686

Grant McIlroy 027 345 9262 For all our up to date dairy livestock quotes, check out our website www.crtfarmlands.co.nz then click Livestock Sales.

Farmlands Livestock, part of a proudly New Zealand owned co-operative.

Returning profits to our farmer based shareholders.

Livestock

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FARMLANDS FINANCE

Find Finance the easy way A lot of our shareholders don’t live in

Regardless of the finance you require,

own finance calculator, so you can work

a town or city. They do not just “drive

you can find a solution from the comfort

out the best option for you, in terms of

down the road” when they need to pick

of your own living room. While terms

only getting the finance you need, over

up some milk or bread.

and conditions apply to our finance

the payment terms that best suit you.

Our shareholders are unique, in that a lot

products, you are still able to learn about what is on offer, as well as download and

Why not check us out next time you

of the time they need services to come to them. Work on the property never stops

print off the forms you require to begin

are online? All you have to do is visit www.farmlands.co.nz and look for the

your application. Farmlands Finance

Finance tab. If you prefer to learn more

tries to make the whole process about

over the phone, we are available to help

When finance is concerned, we prefer to

convenience, because we know that for

on 0800 278 583.

bring the options to you.

our shareholders, time is money.

Farmlands Finance has a designated

Speaking of money, we want our

area on the Farmlands website where you

shareholders to be confident that their

can learn about all of our products and

co-operative is here for them, not for our

services at the click of a mouse.

own ends. That’s why our website has its

and neither can they.

purchasing store lambs has just become easier. farmlands livestock facility allows you to defer the payment of your store lambs until they or other livestock are sold.

• Interest can be paid monthly or capitalised to the facility.

• Security is generally only over the livestock purchased and a personal covenant.

• Flexible terms available.

John Sinnamon Regional Finance Manager

027 457 0710

Lyndon Insall Regional Finance Manager Southland

027 366 3677

CONTACT YOU LOCAL FARMLANDS FINANCE REPRESENTATIVE FOR DETAILS.

Finance

Terms, conditions and eligibility criteria apply for Farmlands Finance products. Interest rates and fees are subject to change.

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FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

South Island WHY USE A REAL ESATE SALESPERSON? In the last edition, I covered planning an effective marketing and promotional campaign, to achieve the successful sale of your property. As the campaign progresses, prospective buyers will liaise with your salesperson and negotiate to purchase your property.

Negotiation is an art and a skilled salesperson will follow a process that ensures all interested buyers can participate in the purchasing process. These negotiations, on your behalf, are to ensure you achieve the best possible price on the most advantageous terms and conditions.

When considering what price you would like to achieve for your property, there are some factors that will not affect your sale price. These include: • What you paid for your property • The expense of past repairs or improvements • Emotional attachment • The price of the property you want to purchase It is vital that both you and your salesperson are on the same page. To achieve the best outcome on the most advantageous terms for you, both parties should be clear with each other about timeframes, motivations and objectives.

During the last quarter, our salespeople have been favoured with some outstanding rural, lifestyle and residential properties to market. This is the best endorsement a salesperson can receive.

Farmlands shareholders are increasingly favouring their real estate business to their co-operative and the sales professionals within. Remember, your salesperson will ensure you receive Choices Points and shareholder benefits on the sale of your property.

Please contact me if you require specialist advice surrounding the marketing of your property. National Agricultural Fieldays are approaching in June and we will be marketing properties at this event. Contact your salesperson or myself if you wish to have your property showcased.

Calvin Leen General Manager Farmlands Real Estate 027 453 0950 calvin.leen@crt.co.nz

MULTIPLE FARMING OPTIONS SOUTHBRIDGE, CANTERBURY 121ha fully irrigated. Versatile Waimakariri and Paparoa silt soils. Has 90 litres per second irrigation consent (2031) rotorainer spray. Excellent range of farm buildings and grain storage. Modernised, four bedroom, permanent material family home. Property is renowned for growing grains and small seeds. Currently operating as a dairy support block, growing lucerne and maize.Deadline sale closing noon, 30 April 2014.

Noel Lowery 027 432 8859 noel.lowery@crt.co.nz

SOUTHERN MARKET COMMENT

Property ID: LE1459 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

GORDONS VALLEY STATION TIMARU, SOUTH CANTERBURY This landmark property has been in the ownership of the Elworthy family for 150 years and now 383 hectares of this quality farm in Gordons Valley is being offered to the market.

• Dairy support, cropping and fattening • Flat to gentle rolling contour, quality Timaru silt loam soils • Bare land with good fertility in three titles • Registered interest in the Hunter Downs Irrigation Scheme • Renowned for its exceptional stock and excellent crops This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a large parcel of land in a proven and sought after district of South Canterbury.

Deadline sale closing 1pm, Thursday 1 May 2014 (no prior offers).

Simon Richards 027 457 0990 simon.richards@crt.co.nz

SOUTHERN BARE LAND

Property ID: TU10207 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

Southern shareholder profile NICKY MEAD OF SHIRLMAR STATION Simply, Nicky Mead loves Shirlmar and has called the station home since childhood. Today, Nicky is the very proud curator of the high country holding and she operates a successful merino sheep and cattle operation, based upon holistic decision making, practices and principles adapted to suit farming in Central Otago’s high country extremes. Now the next generation, Nicky’s daughters Casey and Brooke are enjoying the Shirlmar way of life, much to Nicky’s delight. “It’s all about family,” she says. She has created a quality country environment with the girls enjoying ponies, dogs and the land – all the things Nicky loved from her childhood.

Shirlmar Station is best described as a versatile high country farm, well located in the Lindis Pass, 25km from Tarras, 60km from Wanaka and a comfortable scenic drive to Queenstown.

Comprising 3,528 hectares freehold in total, the property is eminently suited to run Merino sheep, cattle and deer. It is known in the district as a well-balanced, low cost and easily run farming operation. The clean tussock country has a track record of producing excellent super-fine wool. Shirlmar is well subdivided, with a good balance of north/south aspect/contour enabling easy management. The property enjoys ample stock water supply from natural springs, streams and dams.

As Farmlands shareholders, the Mead family have a long association with high country farming. Guy and Davida Mead (Nicky’s parents) were both brought up on high country properties. They first purchased Shirlmar Station in 1978 as an under-developed run, which was fenced into three blocks and concentrated on development via fencing, fertiliser and over sowing, which resulted in a high producing, well-established high country station. In 1988 the opportunity arose to buy Dingleburn Station. The attraction to farm on the shores of Lake Hawea, Guy’s home district, was a major draw card.

Shirlmar Station was highly developed by this stage and the challenge of Dingleburn Station had great appeal. They then sold Shirlmar Station to Pete and Lee Davis and took with them to Dingleburn Station their flock of Merino ewes, to continue building their wool enterprise to what it is today.

In 2008 an opportunity arose to buy Shirlmar back. Knowing the property and its appealing characteristics made the prospect exciting. The families then repurchased the station and Nicky has been on the property from this date, while Guy and Davida continue to run Dingleburn Station.

Previous owner, Pete Davis, ran Merino sheep with a mixture of Earnscleugh, Stonehenge and ultra-fine joint venture blood lines, which resulted in a super fine large framed sheep. Nicky has a passion for Merino sheep and wool with knowledge gleaned since childhood. She is continuing this line, using only Earnscleugh rams. She likes the size of the ewes to

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cross with the Texel ram and the super-fine wool is not such a niche market as ultra-fine wool, so the wool sells at a more consistent price.

Also a major focus over the past six years has been on improving the condition and fertility of the soils. The property currently carries approximately 9,000 stock units with potential to increase. Nicky has changed the balance of class of stock, to simplify the operation and consequently sold the Merino wethers and deer and, in turn, have increased the ewe numbers. Nicky’s stock management philosophy is based on Merino sheep, with focus on wool weights and a larger frame of sheep with a fine micron. Texel rams are crossed over the annual draft ewes and in May mated with the 2 tooth ewes.

The progeny are sold at weaning as stores and depending on the season, some may be finished on the property.

Angus cows are bred with the focus being temperament and conformation. The summers dictate how many lambs and calves are retained at weaning to carry through the winter.

Nicky is very passionate about trying new ideas and is using a grazing plan, which she has found very successful.

Latterly, Nicky has directed the wider operation, including determining stock policy and pasture management. She also undertakes a lot of hands-on stock and general farm work and Nicky’s parents are also available to assist, when able, with both farm work and business decisions.

However, whilst it’s been a very enjoyable and productive challenge, Nicky feels it is time to move on and let the successors of this classic South Island high country station take the property to its next level.

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SHIRLMAR STATION FOUR SEASONS

SHIRLMAR STATION LINDIS PASS, CENTRAL OTAGO • 3,528 hectare freehold, the property is eminently suited to run Merino sheep, cattle and deer • 25km from Tarras and 60km from Wanaka • Clean tussock country, proven track record of producing excellent • Well-balanced, low cost and easily managed • Carrying approximately 9,000 stock units with potential to increase • Extensively subdivided with a good balance of contour, enabling easy management and ample water from natural streams and dams.

Preliminary notice of Tender, unless sold prior.

SOUTHERN HIGH COUNTRY

Property ID: TU10211 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz Trevor Norman 027 435 5433 trevor.norman@crt.co.nz

Calvin Leen 027 4530 950 calvin.leen@crt.co.nz

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HUSBAND AND WIFE DREAM REEFTON, WEST COAST This 106 hectare property is the perfect husband and wife dairy unit. Great location only minutes from Reefton township. Fully wintered on and almost fully regrassed, new water system and upgraded 20 aside herringbone shed. 98,500kg/MS 2012/13 season in driest year on record. Milking 250 cows this season and budgeting on well over 100,000kg/MS. $3,100,000 plus GST on land, buildings and shares.

Shari McLaughlin 027 266 6850 shari.mclaughlin@crt.co.nz

Property ID: TU9809 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

460 COWS FOR SPRING? INANGAHUA, WEST COAST How does 460 cows doing 185,000kg/MS for spring 2014 sound? Milking off 181ha with half the cows wintered on, this is good production per hectare on a simple system. You have two homes, multiple barns and a 17 year old 42 aside herringbone shed. Well set up, this farm is worth a look. Herd available at valuation. $4,800,000 plus GST on land, buildings and shares.

Shari McLaughlin 027 266 6850 shari.mclaughlin@crt.co.nz

SOUTHERN DAIRY

Property ID: TU10198 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

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LOOKING FOR LOW COST FARMING WITH CHEAP WATER? AHAURA, WEST COAST 221ha effective dairy unit, 170ha effective milking platform, approximately 147ha irrigated with low cost systems. Having produced 158,000kg/MS with no irrigation, this farm has potential. Milking 360 cows, this farm has been redeveloped with further scale in mind, a 44-bail rotary shed, two houses and a cottage, plus numerous sheds. Deadline sale closing 1pm, Wednesday 30 April 2014 (unless sold prior).

Shari McLaughlin 027 266 6850 shari.mclaughlin@crt.co.nz

Property ID: TU10200 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

ALL GRASS SYSTEM - 275 COWS FRANZ JOSEF, WEST COAST Grass based, 135ha effective unit set up with expansion in mind. Converted nine years ago, the 25 aside herringbone shed has room to expand to 40 cups with 400 cow yard. Has achieved 81,315kg/MS. Free draining river gravels, three bedroom cottage and good farm buildings. Offers over $2,050,000 plus GST on land, buildings and shares. Available as a going concern with stock and plant at valuation.

Shari McLaughlin 027 266 6850 shari.mclaughlin@crt.co.nz

SOUTHERN DAIRY

Property ID: TU10156 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

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RIVERDALE FARM - DAIRY SUPPORT UNIT MILTON, OTAGO 99 hectares subject to survey. Five bedroom home, four stand wool shed, large set of covered yards and many supporting buildings. Utilised as dairy support and cut and carry. 25 main paddocks off a centre lane. Flat to rolling contour, watered by local scheme. 6ha milled forestry block with the balance all in pasture. Deadline sale closing 4pm, Thursday 3 April 2014 (unless sold prior).

Dave Hardy 027 533 2770 dave.hardy@crt.co.nz

Property ID: DU2059 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

RIVERSIDE DAIRY FARM WAIMATE, SOUTH CANTERBURY 493 hectares giving scale and scope to this low cost, self-contained dairy unit. Easy contour. Room to expand production with more intensive feeding and re-grassing. Presently run as a once a day low input operation, with minimal applications of fertiliser and urea.

Opportunity to purchase as a stand-alone property of 493ha or offer for the 184ha support block on its own. Price by negotiation.

Ian Moore 027 539 8152 ian.moore@crt.co.nz

SOUTHERN DAIRY

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SUPERB AT SEATON TIMARU, SOUTH CANTERBURY facilities include a hydraulic crush with electronic scales. Multiple sheds from 3-bay implement, 4-bay hay barn and a large workshop/ chemical storage lock-up. The four bedroom home with double garage is set in a mature, private area. Price by negotiation.

Noel May 021 457 643 noel.may@crt.co.nz

Property ID: TU10038 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

HUNTING AND HONEY KEKERENGU, MARLBOROUGH Two titles, subject to survey, 132ha and 74ha. With DOC bush as a catchment, these are proven hunting blocks from which trophy stags have been taken. Game includes deer, goats and pigs. ROW access gives privacy and security, only 10 minutes from coast at Kekerengu.

Potential revenue from honey royalties off kanuka/manuka. Price $350,000 plus GST and $250,000 plus GST, or negotiable as one unit.

Ron Skews 027 432 5859 ron.skews@crt.co.nz

SOUTHERN DEER

Property ID: BL1123 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

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CATTLE, HUNTING, HONEY AND CARBON KEKERENGU, MARLBOROUGH Substantial hill country block incorporating the Kekerengu River headwaters. 1,672ha, approx 1,200ha grazable mixed scrub and rolling tussock, 470ha birch bush and regrowth bush. Income streams from cattle, hunting, honey royalties and PFSI Carbon sink on 750ha, which has a negotiable exit option. Approximately 1,000ha kanuka/manuka bush suited to the expanding honey enterprise. $2,950,000 plus GST.

Ron Skews 027 432 5859 ron.skews@crt.co.nz

Property ID: BL1111 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

WAIANAKARUA GEM WAIANAKARUA, NORTH OTAGO -

at your doorstep. Price by negotiation.

Barry Kingan 027 229 5046 barry.kingan@crt.co.nz

SOUTHERN SHEEP & BEEF

Property ID: TU10201 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

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UNIQUE EAST TAIERI LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY MOSGIEL, OTAGO 231 Gladstone Road South - 6 Hectares 229 Gladstone Road South - 2355m2 Two prime lifestyle positions. Each, on its own title, is available separately or as a combination for extended family groups. 231 - productive pastures with a four bedroom villa. 229 - refurbished, two bedroom home. Deadline sale closing 4pm, 3 April 2014. Prior offers considered.

Kevin Duggan 027 534 3042 kevin.duggan@crt.co.nz

Property ID: DU2052 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

HURUNUI RIVER RETREAT HURUNUI, CANTERBURY Premium accommodation business located in a tranquil spot. Two year old 284m² stunning architecturally designed home. Located on a main. Deadline sale closing 4pm Wednesday, 9 April 2014.

Maurice Newell 027 240 1718 maurice.newell@crt.co.nz

SOUTHERN LIFESTYLE

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THIS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

April is holiday time – with Easter and ANZAC Day crammed into the school holidays, if the farm isn’t calling, there is a perfect chance for a getaway.

By planning your vacation using your Farmlands Card and the network of 6,000 outlets nationwide that accept it, you can have a holiday to remember for a whole lot less.

Farmlands Card offers great discounts and acceptance at a wide range of accommodation throughout the country.

Everywhere from inner city motels to camping grounds on the beach accept Farmlands Card – with a number offering exclusive discounts to shareholders.

A number of holiday hotspots have Farmlands Card as the only thing you need, with restaurants, stores and activities all showing the “Accepted Here” sign.

Along with accommodation and activities, for a lot of family getaways the big ticket item is fuel. We all have memories of loading up the car and heading away to the beach, the lake or the river, with the tent or caravan in tow. It all costs money, which is why Farmlands Card works hard to have a network of fuel outlets that not only accept the Card – they can help, no matter where you’re heading.

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Relax and recline with the Venture lounge suite from Big Save Furniture. This suite offers the works with 2 in-built recliners in the 3 seater and 2 glide recliner chairs. Upholstered in Leathaire fabric, enjoy the look of leather with the warmth of fabric. Available in black or brown. Normally $3,799, now $2,599 – Save $1,200. Available in 23 stores nationwide. www.bigsave.co.nz

Get the job done faster with DeWalt’s new 18V Brushless Framing Nailer. 2 x 4.0Ah XR battery packs offer extreme runtime and the versatility to share with your other 18V XR power tools. Available at Bunnings for $1,148 www.bunnings.co.nz

Keep warm this winter with Smiths City. For the month of April, take advantage of this offer on the Masport Mackenzie Wood burner purchase with your Farmlands or CRT Card from a Smiths City store and you will receive the Mackenzie Fire and 4.2 metre Flue Kit for the very special price of $2,887.

Installation not included.

Natural Sense Colloidal Silver - nature's first aid kit in a bottle.

Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-microbial properties. Effective healing for both humans and animals, made in NZ and prices start from $12.90, with free freight on orders over $25.00. www.naturalsense.co.nz

The traditional tartan rug has made a welcome comeback, thanks to Town & Country Textiles and Arthur Barnett. These genuine NZ made tartan travel rugs are made from 100% pure NZ wool in Palmerston North. Available in 6 tartans: Black Watch, Dundas, Dunbar, Campbell, MacKenzie and Royal Stewart $129.95 from Arthur Barnett; Order direct on freephone 0800 801 129.

Smiths City – 27 stores nationwide – 0800 764 241 www.smithscity.co.nz

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SHAREHOLDERS NOW SAVE EVEN MORE Use your Farmlands Card or CRT Card at your local Challenge station and SAVE! Challenge is a network of independent Kiwiowned service stations. We’re proud to say we’re Kiwi-As in the way we do business and what’s more, Challenge service stations are supplied by Farmlands Fuel, which is owned by New Zealand farmers.

The next time you need to fill up, pull into a Challenge service station and keep it local. * Cannot be used in conjunction with any other fuel card or fuel promotion

Talk to Farmlands Fuel about all your bulk fuel requirements. Call 0800 666 626 today.

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Available in both ambient & high output lighting.

Ideal for boats, caravans, cabinets, under benches & camper trailers.

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48L Small Plastic Tool Boxes

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Height safety KEYS TO BEST PRACTICE • Before working at height always follow the hierarchy of control: 1. Eliminate - Can the task be performed without working at height?

• Ensure that equipment is fit for purpose. Make sure that it will work appropriately if needed.

3. Isolate - Can edge protection, scaffold or an EWP be used to prevent a fall?

• Ensure the equipment is maintained in good condition. All equipment must be inspected by the user prior to use and by a competent person (other than the user) every 6 or 12 months, depending on the item.

4. Minimise - last option is personal protective equipment to prevent a fall (restraint system) or minimise the effect of a fall (fall arrest system).

• For a full range of height safety equipment, go to www.blackwoodsprotector.co.nz or call 0800 660 660.

2. Substitute - Can an alternative means of access be provided?

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FARM SAFETY NZS 8600 ATV Multi Fit Helmet • Complies with NZS8600 Safety standard - all terrain vehicle helmets • Compulsory on all ATVs • White only • Weight 590gm CODE 402732

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New Zealand Alpaca Duvet - The perfect combination of lightness and warmth - Naturally Hypo-Allergenic - Made in Dunedin King Single $379.90 now $239.90 Queen $429.90 now $269.90 King $469.90 now $289.90 Super King $479.90 now $299.90

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Luxurious Down & Feather Mattress Topper 75% Goosedown/25% Goosefeather Top layer + 5% Goosedown/95% Goosefeather Bottom layer This two tiered system protects your mattress while adding a superior layer of comfort and support to provide the ultimate sleep platform.

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SCANPAN 6pc Steak Knife Set $139 CHASSEUR Round French Oven 26cm/5.2L Brilliant White or Bora Bora (blue) with BONUS pot handle holder $339

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SCANPAN Impact 5pc Cookware Set 16cm saucepan, 20cm saucepan with lid, 24cm/4.8L casserole with lid, 26cm frypan, multi steamer insert to fit 16/20/24cm RRP $699 NOW $459

Panasonic Automatic Bread Maker $299

SCANPAN Classic Carving Knife 20cm $99.95

NEW AVANTI Carving Tray with spikes in stainless steel $39.95 Cookie Press and Icing Set 17pc $31.95

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The whole kit and Kaboodle

Exclusive to Bunnings Warehouse, the new modular, easy-to-assemble kitchens from Kaboodle can be combined to fit any kitchen space to give you designer looks without the price tag.

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There is a huge range of styles, colours and finishes, plus a wide choice of

Kaboodle Kitchens are held in stock at Bunnings Warehouses, so if you have your measurements with you, in most cases, you can take it home that day.

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The 3D kitchen planner on the Bunnings Warehouse website is a great place to start your new kitchen. On the same site you can also browse through all the items you need to make it a reality and view on-line videos and guides with plenty of hints and tips from the experts to make your dream kitchen a reality. Start planning now, visit www.bunnings.co.nz/kitchenplanner

To complete your design, Bunnings also offer a wide range of tapware, sinks and appliances to suit all budgets. If you’re looking for something specific, the

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KNOW YOUR RURAL FIRE RISKS LIVING IN RURAL AREAS CAN INCREASE THE DAMAGE A FIRE COULD CAUSE TO YOUR PROPERTY AS IT TAKES MUCH LONGER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES TO REACH YOU. TAKING EXTRA PRECAUTIONS NOW CAN HELP YOU TO PROTECT WHAT MATTERS MOST.

Checklist s you can Take a look at the list below for some simple step erty. prop l rura your on fire a take to reduce the risk of Around the house: k the batteries Install smoke alarms and remember to chec once a month keep it to one Avoid overloading your plugs and switches; appliance per switch ‘popping out’ Don’t leave the stove on – even if you’re just for a couple of minutes at the end of your Make sure your RAPID number is on display drive and that it’s easy to see from the road your property by Make it easier for emergency services to reach and debris. ches bran tree keeping driveway access clear from On the farm: grazed to reduce the Keep paddocks around farm buildings well fire hazard buildings and on Fit suitable fire extinguishers in your farm installed already, farm machinery. If you have extinguishers larly regu ced remember to have these servi ly labelled bottles Store any fuels or chemicals in clean and clear in a single location away from other buildings chainsaws, on dry Never place hot machinery or tools, such as to cool down. time of ty plen grass. Make sure you allow them

you can do if a fire Remember, the most important thing does start, is to call 111 immediately.

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So, to find out more about the fire hazards in your home and on the farm, head to www.sparkworld.co.nz

A little preparation now can help keep your farm, your home and your family safe from fire. To find out more about how FMG can help you reduce the risk of fire, give us a call on 0800 366 466.

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9 drawer Tool Chest & 7 drawer Roll Cabinet.

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$

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drill set 25Pc BL-M3

AS3000F

C/w - Arc Set 4m, Carry Case Tig Torch is optional and extra

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117

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39

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77 39

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125mm Angle grinders VISE-GRIP T-SHIRT

G13SB3 G13SR3

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159

$

13

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199

$

13

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Heat resistant, high powered 730w motor.

Strong alloy gearbox.

116

$

52

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Super heavy duty 1300w.

This high powered, compact angle grinder offers superior performance. Ideal for heavy duty workshop.

198

$

26

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locking Plier PAck T544T

2 x 275mm Welding Clamps 2 x 150mm Welding Clamps 1 x 250mm Standard Vise Grip

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