Farmlander December 2014 North by Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited

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FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND CEO We were pleased to meet with a good number of our shareholders who attended the 51st Annual General Meeting on 4th November in Invercargill. Many of the shareholders at the AGM shared a long history with the co-operative and a number were former Directors. Business included Director appointments, as three of our Directors retired by rotation this year – Don McFarlane in the South and Nikki Davies-Colley and Tony O’Boyle in the North. Don McFarlane was re-appointed unopposed in the South and both Nikki Davies-Colley and Tony O’Boyle were re-elected in the North. Other resolutions passed were the appointment of auditors, acceptance of accounts and remuneration of Directors. With the change of balance date, this was the first year that the Melbourne Cup shareholder sweepstake format was experienced in the South. David Whiteside, from Mahana Downs near Clinton was the well-deserved winner – David has been attending the AGM regularly most years, supporting the co-operative. David wins a $2,500 travel voucher. The year has ended on a very positive note, with the distribution of a record annual Bonus Rebate of $17.6 million – 75 percent of our operating surplus. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our shareholders for your support throughout 2014. Farmlands is committed to setting the benchmark on price and service in the rural market and we look forward to continuing to find new opportunities for the benefit of our shareholders in 2015. Kind regards

Brent Esler

Lachie Johnstone

Chief Executive

Chairman

Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited

SAVE THE DATE

WHAT’S COMING UP WITH FARMLANDS

DECEMBER

Farmlands Horse of the Year 2015 Entries open for competitors and tickets on sale. For more details, visit www.equestrianentries.co.nz

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16-18 & 23-25

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Gulf NZ Festival of Motor Racing, Hampton Downs. See your favourites on show and on track.

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Farmlands Christmas Deals Plan365 Rural Infrastructure Plan365 Animal Management Plan365 Dairy Management Plan365 Nutrition Plan365 Horticulture Plan365 Forage and Arable Farmlands Big Deals Real Estate listings

INTEREST 2-3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12-16 17 24 60 61 62-63 64 65

Air New Zealand From the Chairman and CEO Save the date Meet the team Talk with Ted - an evening with Sir Graham Henry Winners of the Tom Cranswick Memorial Award Quad bike safety Keeping children safe on farms Farmlands Finance Farmlands Fuel Special Feature - Home away from home Heroes and history at Hampton Downs NZ Century Farms and Stations Awards Farmlands is proud to present Mamma Mia! Recycled e-waste gets new lease on life Farmlands Livestock Horse of the Year 2015 Savile Cup Polo

ON YOUR FARMLANDS CARD 77 What’s Hot 78 Challenge 79 Independent Optical Partners 80 Big Save 81 Blackwoods Protector / Black Duck / Direct 4 You 82 Bunnings 83 Carters 84 FMG 85 Harvey Norman 86 Meridian 87 Mitre 10 Mega 88 MYOB / Resene / Outpost 89 Noel Leeming 90 PlaceMakers 91 Quality Hotel Parnell / Suzuki 92 TradeZone 93 Gough TWL 94 Arthur Barnett 95 Bridgestone 96 Repco

JANUARY

Tauranga A&P Show Gate Pa Racecourse, 1381 Cameron Road, Tauranga.

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NZ Pony Club Dressage Championships Hawera Visit www.sportsground.co.nz/ nzcpadressagechamps for more details.

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SIMON RICHARDS Q: What is your current role at Farmlands? A: Rural and lifestyle Real Estate Consultant in the wider South Canterbury region. Q: Where are you from originally? A: Waimo – (Waimate, South Canterbury) Q: Tell us a bit about your family. A: I have two boys, Ollie and Sam, aged 10 and 12 with my wife, Lisa. Q: Where is your favourite New Zealand getaway? A: The South Canterbury lakes. Q: What is your favourite tipple? A: At the moment, Moa Lager and the occasional cheeky wee red wine. Q: Past or present, who would you like to meet? What would you ask them? A: Billy T. James - what’s on the news tonight, Billy?

SIMON’S BBQ MARINATED LAMB LEG My wife Lisa is a great cook, so I stick to the barbie - try this cracking recipe guys. It’s a wee pearler and you get to relax and have a yarn while it’s cooking.

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INGREDIENTS 5 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon paprika 1 large lemon, juiced ¼ cup olive oil 1.5kg boned lamb leg, butterflied Olive oil cooking spray Jacket potatoes, to serve

METHOD

Combine garlic, paprika, 2 Tbsp lemon juice and oil in a large, shallow ceramic dish. Season both sides of lamb with salt and pepper. Place lamb in marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours. Remove from fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Green olive mayo: Combine mayo, olive, paprika and 1 Tbsp lemon juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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store. Drop in, call Green olive mayo ¾ cup whole-egg mayo ½ cup stuffed green olives, chopped 1 teaspoon paprika ½ small lemon, juiced

Spray a cold BBQ grill with oil. Preheat on high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high. Barbecue lamb, skin side down, for 10 minutes. Turn and cook for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Barbecue for a further 15 minutes for medium or until cooked to your liking. Remove from heat. Cover loosely with foil. Set aside in a warm place for 10 minutes to rest. Slice lamb thinly across the grain. Serve lamb with green olive mayonnaise and jacket potatoes.

0800 200 600 or visit www.farmlands.co.nz

Farmlands store. Horticultural Advisory Service available.

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TALK WITH TED an evening with

sir graham henry

Farmlands is proud to support a series of exciting events, raising money for local charities in a community near you! The events give Farmlands shareholders a chance to hear from Rugby World Cup winning coach, Sir Graham Henry, while also supporting regional charities and causes.

Napier, Hawke’s Bay

Dunedin, Otago

Timaru, South Canterbury

Blenheim, Marlborough

5 December Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter

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10 December Hospice South

12 December Otago Rescue Helicopter 16 December Awatere Rugby Club rebuild

For more information on venues, start time and ticket information visit www.farmlands.co.nz

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CO-OPERATIVE NEWS

Winners of the Tom Cranswick Memorial Award - 2014 The Award, named after one of the cooperative’s founding directors, provides scholarships for high achievers who have developed a strong work ethic, an ability to further their knowledge and experience and to achieve careers that allow them to contribute to the New Zealand primary sector. It is offered annually to shareholders, children of shareholders and children of staff who meet certain criteria.

He is involved in Young Farmers and

An update on the 2013 recipients:

has been Chairman of Teen Ag and is

Last year’s Award recipients have had

currently the delegate for the Tasman

a busy year. Matt Redmond is in the

region. He takes an active part in the

final year of his BCom Agriculture. He

A&P Show in Whangarei. He has also

has gained a job as herd manager for

worked at Farmlands Kamo as a casual

an 800 cow farm in Rakaia. Matt

for several years.

commented that having the Award

Danielle Lelievre:

has meant that he was better able to

Danielle is finishing her third year at Waikato University and will attain a Bachelor in Science majoring in

The Tom Cranswick Memorial Award

Biological and Earth

began in 2003 and since that time Farmlands has provided more than $60,000 to students through this Award.

Sciences and will complete her Masters next year. She is a member of Young Farmers, as well

focus on his studies, which resulted in higher grades. Also not being dependent on a student loan has enabled him to start to save for his own herd. Emma McDonald undertook her Honours project and came first in class for advanced soil science. Emma is

This year more than 90 applications

as an athletics coach and a member of

now in the market for an agronomy role.

were received, all of a high calibre.

Volunteer Waikato.

Another recipient, Simon Horne is

Farmlands is pleased to announce the successful recipients of

completing his second year of a

Chris Poole:

the 2014 Award as follows:

Chris is currently

Lucy Burrows:

in Agriculture Science

studying for a Bachelor

Lucy is currently

at Massey. He is the

completing her PhD with

Chairman of Young

her thesis being on DNA

Farmers. He has set up a relief milking

typing stud sheep with

business, as well as buying and selling

and without flystrike. In

stock as part of his plan for farm

addition to her studies, she is also Secretary for Young Farmers and is involved in national stock, RAS stock

ownership. Jemima Snook:

and Merino stock judging.

Jemima is at Lincoln

Sam Moscrip:

in a Bachelor of

Sam is finishing his

Bachelor of Agriscience. Simon completed the first part of his practical work on an 800 cow irrigated dairy unit, which was also setting up a raw milk operation. This has provided a great opportunity to further grow his dairy experience. This year Simon will be working for a sheep and beef farmer.

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completing her first year Commerce (Agriculture).

first year at Lincoln,

She is a student’s representative as

completing a Bachelor of

well as a member of Young Farmers.

Commerce (Agriculture).

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The Tom Cranswick Memorial scholarship was of major benefit to me financially at the end of last year, as it allowed to me relieve the financial pressures and concentrate on my studies. -Brendan Herries

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

On-farm quad bike accidents continue to climb Farming accidents involving motorbikes are becoming the most common form of incident that rescue helicopters attend. September and October 2014 saw a jump in quad bike accidents, making the period one of the worst on record. With six deaths in 2014 by the end of October, 2014 is above the statistical

Fatalities Notified

Calendar Year

Region

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012†

Total

Northland

Auckland

Bay of Plenty

Waikato

Gisborne

Hawke’s Bay

Taranaki

Manawatu - Wanganui

Most accidents are occurring on hilly

Wellington

terrain or are a result of inattention.

Canterbury

Helmet use is becoming more

average for the same period.

West Coast

commonplace but this alone will not

Otago

prevent serious injury accidents from

Southland

continuing to happen. Attention must

Grand Total

be given to the task at hand, while

*Note that while the victim was riding a quad bike at the time of the accident, the cause of death was contact with high voltage.

remaining aware of surroundings and terrain.

SHI Notifications

Calendar Year

Children feature highly in the accident

Region

2009

2010

2011

2012

Total

statistics, which is a worrying trend. A

Auckland

child should never be given charge of

Bay of Plenty

an adult sized quad bike. They simply

Canterbury

Gisborne

do not have the strength or weight distribution to safely operate an adult

Hawke’s Bay

Manawatu - Wanganui

“just go and grab that” ends in serious

Marlborough

harm or tragedy. Always think, “Would I

Nelson

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quad bike. Too often a short ride to

allow my child to drive my car down the

Northland

Auckland motorway unsupervised?”

Not Defined

If the answer is no then they should

Otago

not be riding an adult quad bike

Southland

unsupervised.

Taranaki

Article supplied by Justin Dove,

Tasman

Farmlands Category 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.

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Waikato

Wellington

West Coast

Grand Total

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7 tips to keep you safe on your quad bike 1. Always wear a helmet 2. Riders must be trained and/or experienced enough to do the job 3. Choose the right vehicle for the job 4. Keep quad bikes maintained and in a safe condition 5. Don’t do tasks that interfere with safe riding 6. Take care on slopes and rough terrain – don’t exceed the capabilities of the bike 7. Don’t let kids ride adult quad bikes

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

Keeping children safe on farms Farms can be exciting places for rural children to live and for city children to visit. Children on farms get real life experience about looking after animals, milking cows, planting seeds and growing food. These activities teach children to be responsible at an early age. However, large animals, water races, silos, pits, ponds, agrichemicals and powerful machinery and equipment make farms dangerous places for children to play. As a result, hundreds of children are injured on farms every year and tragically some are killed.

potatoes and soil from a harvester while

drink containers. And remember

the machine was still running. His right

that pills and potions used for

arm became trapped and he was pulled

medicinal purposes may be

into the machine. If he’d had proper

poisonous to children.

The following article from Worksafe

sister.

NZ is entitled ‘The Grim Harvest’. It tells some real stories about tragedies involving children on farms.

training he’d have known to switch the machine off first.

fun but machinery is powerful, heavy

Ben had no reason to be playing with

and dangerous. Teach children that

the tractor. He’d been told to keep

vehicles and machinery are not toys.

away, but 11-year-olds get tired of do’s

Take the keys out of vehicles and

and don’ts. If the keys had not been

don’t leave vehicles unattended with

left in the ignition and the round hay

the motor running.

bale carrier placed on the ground, he wouldn’t have been able to lower the

children from climbing.

to prevent every injury from occurring,

father, reversing a tractor out of the

by taking the time to follow a few simple

nearby shed, didn’t see her come into

guidelines your farm will be a much

the yard. With children on the farm,

safer place. Outlined below are a few

extra care just has to be taken.

tips to help keep your children safe

• Create a safe play area for young children that is separated from the

shed was hardly playing - she was

farm by a fence or a gate. Make sure

just passing time. But when the wheel

that it is within sight and sound of a

toppled over she slipped and was

mature adult who can supervise.

Alan was helping out during the school holidays. He tried to clear a blockage of

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lock fixed ladders on silos to prevent

• Children and animals seem to be a natural fit but dogs can bite, horses and cows can kick and bulls and rams are very territorial. Teach your children good stockmanship skills so they know how to recognise an animals intent by their behaviour.

these holidays:

spare tractor wheel leant against the

Alan

outcomes. Don’t let children play in

With summer holidays not far away,

the back door wasn’t latched. Her

lying flat on the ground.

heights always have the worst haybarns or lofts and secure and

children in mind. While it is impossible

wheels should be tied to a wall or left

of injury to children and falls from

Source: http://www.dol.govt.nz/itsnojoke/ summerharvest/realstories/children-on-farms.asp

Little Natalie was only two. Just once,

crushed under its weight. Spare tractor

• Falls are the most common cause

round hay bale carrier onto his little

this article has been written with your

Jane was a lively child. Standing on a

machinery might seem like harmless

Ben

Natalie

Jane

• Playing around and riding on farm

• Reduce the hazard of drowning by fencing off pools, ponds (where practicable) and pits. • Most farms have storage areas for agrichemicals. Lock up poisons and

There’s a few ‘don’ts’ in this article so I’ll finish with a ‘do’. Do love your children by setting boundaries and providing supervision and responsible safety leadership these holidays. Article supplied by Graham Neate, Farmlands National 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.

never put agrichemicals in food or

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FARMLANDS FUEL

Farmlands Co-operative released an extremely satisfying annual result in October, returning more than $17.6 million to shareholders in the form of a Bonus Rebate. Shareholders who use Farmlands Fuel have been rewarded for their loyalty with a whopping 4.3 percent rebate on their Farmlands Fuel bulk purchases.

9.0c

per/L

DIESEL

6.6c

per/L

PETROL

Bonus Rebate makes Fuel go further returned via bonus rebate

The Bonus Rebate equates to 6.6 cents

Choices Rewards Points, the Farmlands

per litre on diesel purchases and 9.0

loyalty rewards programme, offers

cents per litre on petrol. For the average

shareholders the chance to be rewarded

shareholder, this would mean a rebate of

even further for buying through their co-

$650, based on an estimated combined

operative. Bulk fuel purchases through

rebate of 7 cents per litre.

Farmlands Fuel qualify for Choices Points,

But the possibility of a Bonus Rebate

which can be used to reward yourself with

(which is made only on the discretion of

everything from toys to Airpoints Dollars™!

the Board of Directors) is not the only

To find out more about how Farmlands

incentive to choose Farmlands Fuel.

The Bonus Rebate is fantastic news for

Choices Rewards Points are now available

shareholders that have chosen to have

to shareholders nationwide.

Fuel can reward you, visit www. farmlands.co.nz or call 0800 666 626.

their fuel supplied by their co-operative.

Separation of flammable liquids for farm tanks Due to their flammable nature, the risks associated with hazards of fuels are managed through separation distances.

• At least 6 metres from any other hazardous materials, e.g. oxidisers, fertilisers and poisons

Storage and handling of fuels has hazards due to their flammable nature. Such risks are managed:

• At least 6 metres away from any combustible materials, e.g. hay, LPG and other fuels

• Petrol storage shall be greater than 15 metres from an ignition source

• Positioned so that any spills cannot contaminate stock feed

• Diesel storage shall be greater than 6 metres from an ignition source

• Positioned so that spilt fuel cannot come into contact with any heated surfaces

Ignition sources include anything that could ignite vapour from the fuel storage area e.g. electric fence, sparks and power sockets. All fuel storage shall be:

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• Positioned so that any spillage will not endanger any building Please look after our drivers and keep your tanks free from debris. If you should have any questions regarding separation of fuels, please call us on 0800 666 626.

• Positioned so as to avoid accidental collision by vehicles • Positioned so that any spills will not contaminate streams, lakes or waterways

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Home away from home Who needs to go away for the holidays?

| Marg and Colin Baynes of Makapua Station.

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| The Baynes family and guests relax at their ponga log lodge.

December marks holiday season – the time of year for

Colin says they have lived on Makapua Station for 21 years.

sharing (and shearing). The television will be inundated with

Running 5,500 stock units (sheep, beef and deer), it is the

holiday films from the other side of the world, which paint a

Station’s 2,000 remaining acres in bush that drove him to

picture of a festive season far removed from our own. The

start the hunting operation, complementing his time farming.

Northern Hemisphere can keep their snow – we’ll have the sun. White Christmas? Try blue skies and golden sand. But the beach is not for everyone when the time comes to put down tools and let the stock fend for themselves for a day. There are some who prefer to stay close to home – and have gone to great lengths to replicate the great Kiwi getaway in their own backyard. Using the unique characteristics of the properties they farm, these shareholders have found family bonding by the back fence. At Makapua Station – on the winding road that connects Wairoa to the pristine Lake Waikaremoana – Colin and Marg Baynes have expanded their property portfolio. Forget about high rises and apartments. The Baynes family have built with ponga logs. Their ponga “lodge” (Marg says the term lodge is used in the loosest way possible) sleeps eight people and has a bath, long drop and views across their 3,700 acre property. Built to accommodate the burgeoning hunting operation on Makapua Station, at holiday time it substitutes as a family retreat, where technology can’t reach and quality time is premium. | Marg Baynes with the lodge brazier.

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“What we love about it is no one has a cellphone, TV, computer or anything and we all just sit around and have good social interaction with each other. That’s the essence of it.” | Makapua Station, near Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay.

“The hunting operation gives people the chance to hunt deer running wild on the property. When we first got here, we didn’t let anybody shoot hinds for 10 years to get the numbers up,” Colin says. “We now have trophy and meat hunting, averaging about 50 hunters per annum.” Located on easy to steep hill country, Makapua offers the mainly New Zealand national clientele an introduction to hunting. In fact, Colin says they are only two or three people off 300 people having shot their first deer on the property. Despite the impressive numbers, Colin says they are happy being a business that focuses on New Zealand hunters. “We want to keep it pretty much as it is,” he says. “We’re sort of the bottom feeders in the trophy hunting business anyway – we don’t buy big stags and release them into there. These are wild.” Marg says a lot of the visitors tend to be young hunters, who return years later with their own children. “They like how Colin treats them and teaches them how to shoot,” she says. “We get a lot of repeat business and a lot of business through word of mouth. And of course, just because some people just want venison!” | Marg and Colin Baynes.

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Despite its charms in a niche market, Colin has no plans to improve or expand on his original creation. “I don’t want to touch it – it just works beautifully as a social getaway as it is,” he says. “The kids will come home and one will say ‘let’s go out to the lodge’. Marg may then make a camp stew, we will have a feed and then a few beers. What we love about it is no one has a cellphone, TV, computer or anything and we all just sit around and have good social interaction with each other. That’s the essence of it.” Another group of shareholders that has found the benefits of a back-property bach is the Bartrum family. Lynton Downs is a sheep and beef property up the Inland Kaikoura Road, which Rachel and husband Kurt manage for an English family who have owned it since the 1950s. “We’ve got the farm itself, running 3,500 hectares flat to hill | It has minimal mod-cons but the lodge has the essentials.

country – and there’s a historic home as well,” Rachel says. “But we’ve also just started a farm stay up here.”

Which is where the ponga lodge comes into the equation. “It started about 6-8 years ago, when we took a few ponga logs up to a high point and made the lodge,” Colin says. “It has got a kitchen, hot water, a hot shower on a tree, a bath, long drop and a brazier that we all sit around and camp at from time to time.” Marg says the ponga lodge was built out of necessity more than anything, so Colin could “get up in the morning and hear where the animals were”. Situated on a kanukasurrounded high point with 180 degree views, Colin says he chose the location because “it’s 5 minutes’ walk to shoot your first deer”. “I have hung a bottle of rum up there for anyone who can shoot a deer from the hut. But if you miss, you have to put a bottle up. There’s eight bottles there already, I think only one has ever been shot from there!”

| The view from Lynton Downs, near Kaikoura.

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After approaching the owners, Rachel and Kurt started the farm stay as a way to highlight the unique landscape and history of Lynton Downs. The old shepherd’s quarters was gutted and renovated and they are just about to open two shepherd’s huts on wheels, in conjunction with Canopy Camping. Since opening at the end of September, they have had visitors from here and overseas and reviews are positive. “I’m really passionate about the thought of being able to have people from not just New Zealand but overseas being able to come to a proper working sheep and beef farm,” Rachel says. “Today, a lot of family ties to farms are not there and people can’t experience that anymore – feeding animals, just waking up and enjoying it.” While the farm stay is in its fledgling stages, both Rachel and Kurt identified the importance of having a place to enjoy quality time with family and friends. With Lynton Downs providing the perfect backdrop for a bach for themselves, the

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“The good part about it for us is it’s not too far for us to get to – it’s only about 20 minutes away, although it seems a lot further. The kids can get up there on ponies.”

step was to find the right area. “It’s up along the Cribb River – it’s a beautiful wee spot surrounded by native bush,” Rachel says. “There are lots of places to go and explore further up, including the remains of one of the old station huts that was unfortunately too derelict for us to remake. But we found a really nice, sheltered clearing down from there.” Two huts were brought in on skids. Rachel describes it as a great place for family and friends that will remain separate from the farm stay operation. “There is no electricity and no phones but there is a nice coal range hooked up to a hot water cylinder. We have a nice outdoor bath and a few other little luxuries,” she says. “The good part about it for us is it’s not too far for us to get to – it’s only about 20 minutes away, although it seems a lot further. The kids can get up there on ponies.” | Making use of the Bartrum family hut.

The ease of access opens the family up to many activities,

plan came together to do a destination DIY. “The hut is something we’ve built with a group of friends and it’s our bolthole,” Rachel explains. “The hut from our point of view was important – there will be times during the year where we won’t be able to get away as much as we’d like to.” After spending some time finding suitable materials, the next

including tramping through parts of the property that wouldn’t be out of place in a national park. With activities and adventure on their back doorstep, all that was required to turn property to paradise was a bit of ingenuity. “It has been a bit of a project – but it has definitely been worth it!”

| The Bartrum family hut, which they use for family time.

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CO-OPERATIVE NEWS

Heroes and history at Hampton Downs

For our special shareholder ticket offer to the 2015 Gulf Oil Howden Ganley F5000 Festival, turn to page 23

One of New Zealand motorsport’s greatest names, Howden Ganley will be honoured at the 2015 New Zealand Festival of Motor Racing. Held at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park during the weekends of January 16-18 and 23-25, the Gulf Oil Howden Ganley Formula 5000 Festival will pay tribute to the man who in the 1970s became New Zealand’s fourth Formula One driver, along with other legendary names McLaren, Amon and Hulme. From humble beginnings racing his mother’s Morris Minor in the late 1950s, Ganley forged an impressive resume of drives and results across the world. Among the impressive results were a second place in the 1970 European F5000 Championship, second in the 1972 Le Mans 24 Hour race, third in the 1969 F3 European Cup and a third placing in his only appearance in a Can-Am Race in the USA in 1971. Ganley will be reunited with F5000 cars at the festival, as this unique vehicle class is put into the spotlight. Among the classes and vehicles joining F5000 are Historic Muscle Cars, Allcomers and Historic Sports Sedans, Historic Saloons, Sports Cars and GTs, Historic Formula Fords, Classic Trials, Historic Formula Libre, Heritage Touring Cars, Formula Junior and F3, plus others to be announced. There is something for everyone

or choosing to simply enjoy the event with friends and family, the

throughout the two three-day weekends

2015 Gulf Oil Howden Ganley F5000 Festival caters to young and

at Hampton Downs. Whether enjoying

old. And with 10 classes of cars on track each weekend of the

the event as a motor racing enthusiast

Festival, there are highlights waiting for every motoring enthusiast.

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WIN This Bin! Simply spend $50 at any Farmlands store or with any Farmlands Card Partner between 1st – 23rd December and go in the draw to WIN a Chillzone chilly bin. Total prize valued at $699!

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Keep your cool – there’s a chilly bin full of prizes to be won from every Farmlands store! Get your Christmas gifts sorted through any Farmlands store or at any Farmlands Card Partner today – and you could spend these holidays chilling out.

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Farmlands is offering shareholders an exclusive deal to attend the Gulf Oil New Zealand Festival of Motor Racing, Hampton Downs, 16-18 and 23-25 January. 50% discount on 2-day Family Passes Includes: 2 adults and 5 children under 18 years of age. Weekend 1 (January 17-18, 2015) – $40! Weekend 2 (January 24-25, 2015) – $40! Visit www.farmlands.co.nz/nzfmr to book and purchase tickets using your Farmlands Card. Offer ends 12th December 2014 – so put your pedal to the metal!

NORMALLY $80

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January 24-25, 2015

Gulf Oil is available through Farmlands stores and Farmlands Fuel.

CO-OPERATIVE NEWS

NZ Century Farms and Station Awards 2014 An invitation is extended to all New Zealand farming families, who have owned and worked their land for 100 years or more, to apply for the New Zealand Century Farms and Station Awards or the Sesquicentennial (150 years) Award.

family history and if possible, enclose

Application forms for the New Zealand

both historic and modern photographs to

Century Farms Awards can be

illustrate their familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story.

downloaded at www.farmlands.co.nz

Family narratives, photographs and

or can be obtained by contacting

farming memorabilia contributed

Symon Howard on 03 485 9136.

by applicants will be archived at the

Applications close on 31st December, 2014.

Applicants must submit verification they

are also housed at the National Century

have owned and farmed their land for

Farms Centre in Lawrence.

at least 100 years (usually by provided

The New Zealand Century Farms Awards

copies of deeds). They are also required to write a 200 word narrative of their

Alexander Turnbull National Library in Wellington. Copies of archived material

Foundation sponsor

collection remains open so families can add further material if they wish.

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RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Keeping a watchful eye on precious water supply East Coast farmer Charlie Johnson sleeps a lot easier knowing his farm’s water storage is in good shape. He and wife Debbie run a sheep, beef, cropping and grape growing operation on 400ha at Waipaoa, near Gisborne. In January this year they bought a Gallagher Wireless Water Monitoring System to monitor water storage on a neighbouring 180ha block acquired in 2013.

25,000 litre tanks located on the highest

can fix it quickly.”

peaks of the new block. Water is then

Charlie says the Gallagher Wireless

gravity fed to 30 new troughs.

Water Monitoring System is excellent

During summer the two tanks are

value for money.

automatically topped up overnight. In

“Considering what it does and how

winter, when water demand is lower, the

good it is, Debbie and I were very

tanks are topped up when required.

surprised at how little it cost. We

The Gallagher Wireless Water

reckon it’s paid for itself already. It’s

Monitoring System was set up to

great for peace of mind, because

monitor the higher of the two tanks.

you can see straight away that your

Water level information from a sensor

livestock have plenty of water and

Charlie says while the new hill country

inside the tank is transmitted via a solar

know that your water storage system is

block was well subdivided, it relied

powered wireless communication unit

working properly. I would recommend

heavily on dam water and lacked a

on top of the tank, to a display unit

this system to any farmer.”

decent reticulation system.

mounted in the pump shed, which is

The Gallagher Wireless Water

“Summer here can get very dry and if

more than 3km away.

Monitoring System is easy to set up

you don’t have a good trough system

Charlie rides past the pump shed

and operate.

you have to open up gates to let stock

every day.

“It worked straight away and we had no

get to water. This makes it hard to

“I don’t even have to get off my bike

teething problems at all.”

achieve good pasture management.”

to check the display. It lets me know

If the Johnsons need any product

With the help of local engineer Scott

exactly how much water is in the tank

advice, they call on their local Gallagher

Harvey, the Johnsons installed a water

without me having to go all the way up

Territory Manager Ian Moorcock.

system that provides ample capacity

there. So it saves a lot of time

for increased stock numbers. Water

and travel.”

“Ian’s always there if we need him and

from a bore on the home farm is now

Up to nine tanks can be monitored by

pumped via a 50mm mainline to two

He’s also helped us set up a powerful

one display unit. The display features

Gallagher Energizer on the new block

a large colour touchscreen and can

and that’s doing a great job of keeping

store water level information, to give the

bulls under control. We like Gallagher

farmer a clear picture of historical tank

gear because it’s good and reliable.”

levels across a 30 day period.

For more information please to talk

The system highlights any potential

to the friendly team at your local

water issues before they become a

Farmlands store.

major problem.

Article supplied by Gallagher.

he knows what he’s talking about.

“It’s awesome. If the display shows that the water level is falling faster than would be expected, you know straight away that you have a problem and you

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GALLAGHER WIRELESS PUMP CONTROLLER 230V • Remotely control your pump. • Ensures tank levels are maintained at desired levels. • Automatic control using wireless transmitted tank level readings. • Alternatively can be used as a manual activated wireless control system. • Automatic stop feature in case of abnormal usage.

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GALLAGHER WIRELESS WATER LEVEL MONITORING SYSTEM

• Complete, simple solution for the monitoring and management of water and other fluids. • Extremely easy to operate and install, system provides peace of mind that there is water available. • Accurately measures the liquid levels based on pressure. • Includes desktop touchscreen display, tank unit, level sensor. • Optional wireless pump controller can also be added to ensure tank levels are maintained (sold separately).

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STALLION WATER TROUGH WT80

GALLAGHER TANK UNIT WITH 4M SENSOR

• Handy 80 and 120L trough. • Great for break feeding or a small paddock. • Quality new Hanson "all pressure" valve. • Available in Green or Black. • Easy to install in 15 minutes. • 5 year warranty on trough only.

• Add up to nine tank units to your existing Wireless Water Monitoring Display Unit. • Ideal when checking multiple tanks on-farm. • Solar powered - no need to change batteries. • Automatically collaborates. • Level sensor made from marine grade stainless steel.

OTHER OPTION 29347: WT120

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AVB APEX VISIBALL

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• Highly visible tank water level indicator. • Innovative uni-ball joint adjusts to suit any tank installation regardless of roof angle. • Manufactured from UV resistant premium quality materials. • Easy to install - only requires one 25mm hole to be drilled.

• Highest flow rate = fastest recovery. • Eliminates pump cycling, increasing the life of your pump and saving electricity. • Soft closing mechanism to eliminate water hammer. • Variable adjustment between minimum and maximum water levels. • 15 - 1,200 kPa pressure range.

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Time for a water system stocktake With potentially many long, dry summer months just around the corner, the demands on your water system can be extreme. To maintain your water system's reliability, it’s that time of the year when consideration needs to be given to maintenance. It is also a good opportunity to assess the suitability of your water system, to see if it is meeting the needs of your current farming operation.

there are trough valves designed

As a general rule, the three key

per head per day (consumed over a 6

elements in the design of a water

hour period). These are NZ averages

system are height, distance and how

and suggested by sources including

much water is required. With regards

DairyNZ and Lincoln University.

to ‘how much’, this may be the ideal

Consideration should also be given to

time to service, repair or replace your

future proofing your water reticulation

existing trough valves. Where it is

system, to take into account potential

necessary to replace existing trough

changes to your farming operation.

valves, replacing like with like may be a

These changes could increase demand

perfectly sensible approach. However,

at the trough a great deal.

it is also an opportunity to see if your

Selecting a trough valve purely on the

existing trough valve is actually fit

available to shareholders and can

basis of having the highest flow rate

for purpose - or is there a better

arrange a consultant to contact you.

(when this may well be in excess of the

option available?

maximum required flow rate) may lead

For more information, visit

The days of the brass ballcock or

to unintended consequences if the

trough valve being the only option

pipe has not been sized accordingly.

are long gone. Farmlands offers

As so much water is going to one

an extensive range of Apex trough

demand point on a farm, it can be at

valves to suit your needs. Along

the expense of another demand point

with traditional brass trough valves,

and so may create negative pressure

there are plastic options, high flow,

in a pipeline. In a worst case scenario,

medium and low flow valves, armless

this vacuum can cause pipe collapse

valves, diaphragm, plunger and piston

to occur.

designs. There are trough valves that

A well-functioning water system can

are camlock compatible (for easy

deliver real benefits to the wellbeing

specifically for thin walled plastic tanks. With so much choice, selection can be difficult. The golden rule is the trough valve should provide flow that is equal to or slightly more than the maximum potential demand at the trough. Obviously farm type has a major bearing on this. For example, a lactating cow will consume 70 litres per head per day (over a 5 hour period), whereas a non-lactating cow only requires 45 litres

of your stock and any investment in improving your water system, if done correctly, can deliver tangible returns. If you need advice on best practice around water systems, or Apex trough valve selection then talk to a Farmlands Technical Field Officer or one of the in-store staff. For new water schemes, it is suggested you contract the services of a water system design service. Farmlands also has this service

the friendly team at your local Farmlands store. Article supplied by Hydroflow

connection to portable troughs) and

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Planning a land drainage project?

NOVAFLO™

For the right advice and right price, talk to the team at your local Farmlands store.

NEXUSFLO™

• Single wall, corrugated, high density PE pipe. • Excellent flexibility and strength. • Slotted holes - less chance of soil ingress. • A leading brand in the rural drainage market for more than 20 years.

Min Recommended Gradient (m)* Nominal OD (mm)

NEXUSFLO™

NOVAFLO™

110

1 in 1,000

1 in 400

160

1 in 1,500

1 in 1,000

200

1 in 2,000

n/a

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• Dual wall HDPE pipe, combining a smooth inner wall welded to a corrugated outer wall. • Corrugated outer wall and HDPE construction gives it excellent flexibility and strength. • Smooth internal bore improves flow characteristics: - Less turbulent flow - higher flow velocity greater flow volume. - Higher water velocity - self-cleaning and less prone to silting. - Allows installation in lower gradient situations. • Smooth bore technology can lead to savings by: - Increasing drainage row spacings. - Decreasing pipe size in low gradient situations. - Decreasing pipe size through better hydraulic performance.

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A stitch in time

STOCK WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

As we come into peak water demand over the drier summer months, is the ideal time to give your stock water reticulation system a quick “once over”. Things that lessen reticulation efficiency or water quality lead to stock drinking less and have an adverse effect on production. The following is a brief check list of potential problems to look out for.

leaking threaded fittings and ballcocks replaced. Pipeline network – indications of problems are: Reduced or no water flow - this is usually associated with low-pressure gravity schemes and can be caused by the system inlet sucking in air or the water velocity being too slow, creating airlocks.

can accumulate dust, silt and rotten organic matter, making the water good practice to regularly check tanks and troughs for signs of such contamination. To remove contaminated water, tanks and troughs

Reservoir integrity – following cleaning is an excellent time to check concrete tanks and troughs for cracks, which could become potential leaks. Epoxy fillers, such as Humebond, are used to repair cracks. For best results these types of products should be applied to the internal surface, while the tank or trough is empty. Valve performance – this is also a great time to check the tank and trough valves or ballcocks for any operating issues. Bent ballcock arms can be straightened, new washers installed, thread tape reapplied to

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welding of PVC fittings, etc.

pressure pipe used to withstand

Excessive pump cycling — pressure

scheme pressure.

cylinder water logging may cause this,

• Pipes not being buried —

less palatable to stock. It is

sanitised and refilled with fresh water.

threaded fittings, poor solvent

• Pressure – the incorrect grade of

on-farm, such as tanks and troughs,

The internal surfaces can then be

of pipe fittings, e.g. leaks from

Leakage – the major causes are:

Water quality – water reservoirs

can be emptied with a suction pump.

• Incorrect installation and assembly

or a pump not properly matched to the

mechanical damage (tractors,

pipe system.

thistle hoes, etc.) or pressure de-

Reduction or cessation in pump’s

rating. Exposure to direct sunlight

output — a prolonged dry spell may

heats the pipe, softening the pipe

cause the water source level to drop,

wall, reducing the pipe's ability to

leading to excessive suction lift.

withstand internal pressure.

Pipe blockage — can be caused by:

• Frost – water expands when frozen,

organic materials in the water source,

which can rupture the pipe wall

physical obstructions or chemical

and associated valves and pipe

deposits, such as iron. Chemical

fittings.

deposits can reduce the effective

• Water-hammer — a shock

pipe bore size over the entire pipeline,

transmitted down the pipeline

thereby reducing flow rates. The other

related to sudden valve opening

materials will tend to settle out in lower

and closure, which can cause

velocity areas or in the pipeline's low

failure in pipeline components.

points. Flushing taps in these low

Be careful when long pipelines

areas will help reduce this problem.

are associated with quick turn-

For more information or assistance

off valves (e.g. ball-valves) - shut

in regard to your stock water

valves slowly.

system, see the knowledgeable

• Chemical — pipes carrying liquids or additives that are outside the

team at your local Farmlands store. Article supplied by Iplex.

manufacturer’s recommendations.

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RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Solcor Fence Defender The Solcor Fence Defender is a fortuitous mix of Loring Industries' design expertise and on-farm irrigation needs.

in existing fences. The mechanism is

A 400ha lamb and beef finishing unit

cord. This absorbs the stretch and

designed to fit the three diameters of wire available and incorporates a clamping device, to attach to both the fence wire and the high specification Solcor shock

near Aylesbury in the Selwyn District

retraction from the wire as the tower

is using large scale irrigation with four

wheel passes over each strand.

pivots and 300 crossovers. As with most

• 2 years on-farm testing. • Can be used on existing fences - no wire cutting. • Proven efficient at angle crossings. • Easy to install. • High specification UV resistant cord and nylon fittings. • Successfully sold into the market for 2 years. • Competitively priced.

With 2 years of trials and improvements,

pivots, where the tower crosses the fence

the market response and feedback has

there is immense pressure applied to the

been most encouraging, proving the

wire strands, especially where the tower

Solcor Fence Defender to be

crosses on an angle.

a complete and effective solution.

After having ongoing issues with the

The Solcor Fence Defender System

fence wire breaking they began trialling

is available through your local

the Solcor Fence Defender system,

Farmlands store.

performing the trial on fences where the

For more information please to talk

problems were the worst. Experience

to the friendly team at your local

now shows the Solcor product to be

Farmlands store.

much superior to their previous setup.

Article supplied by Solcor.

Installation is easy and is performed

81314

without having to dismantle or cut strands

PROMAX TANK 3,000L SLIMLINE

PROMAX TANK 5,000L

• 3,000 and 5,000L capacities. • Provides maximum storage for minimum space. • Sits discreetly on the unused side of your house. • 14 different colours to suit your surroundings. • Easy to install, supplied with 25mm threaded outlet.

NEW

PRODUCT

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SOLCOR FENCE DEFENDER

• Corrugated side walls for extra strength. • Maintenance free one piece moulded construction. • Easy installation with multiple inlet/outlet opportunities. • Clean, fresh untainted storage for drinking water and household use. • Range of 14 colours to suit your surroundings.

OTHER OPTION 23570: 4,000L

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Also available in 25,000L and 30,000L.

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X FENCE HORSE FENCE 13/122/5 X 30M

PROFENCE WIRE 4.00MM SOFT (NO.8)

• Protected with XTRALIFE zinc/aluminium coating. • Offers at least twice the life of traditional heavy galvanised wire. • Manufactured from primary metals for consistent quality and performance.

• Strong, smooth, horse friendly knots guard against contact injuries. • Close 50mm x100mm pattern prevents entanglement and protects against predators. • Made in New Zealand using the highest quality 2.50mm wire, protected with zinc/ aluminium coating for longer life.

YOUR PRICE 44290

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44291: NETTING X FENCE 16 LINE X 152CM X 5CM X 30M

$ 358.00

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WARATAH® GRIPPLE PLUS® STARTER PACK • Designed for fencers just starting out with Gripple wire joiners. • Gripple Plus wire joiners save time and effort when joining wires, tensioning or terminating wire. • Contains 1 x Gripple Plus tension tool and 50 x Medium Gripple Plus wire joiners. • Gripple plus medium - for use with 2.00 -3.25mm wire.

WARATAH® GRIPPLE T-CLIP™ • For new fence lines or fence maintenan ce, forget about tying knots, get a Gripple! • Tie off wire around strainger posts without the need for twisting, knots or staples. • Up to 5 times faster than a manual tie-off.

YOUR PRICE 77556

YOUR PRICE 77557

186.00

$ 95

SAVE* $24.91 STANDARD CHAIN STRAINER

• New wire grab design for superior performance. • Redesigned claw feeds smoothly along grab chain, enabling one hand operation.

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SAVE* $0.55 POST PULLER CHAIN • Heavy duty 10mm x 1m chain and egg-link with wear resistant bisalloy plate assembly. • Hook onto machinery for easy removal of Waratah standards and posts.

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t i U m p a ! H ^ FARMLANDS HAS ALWAYS WORKED HARD TO GIVE YOU A BETTER DEAL. To show you we’re not telling porkies, when you spend $600 or more at Farmlands on Bayer, Zoetis or Coopers Animal Health products, we’ll give you a half ham on the bone. It’s a great way for you to protect your animals, while you pig out!

Terms and Conditions: Only valid for products purchased at Farmlands regular shareholder pricing (not valid on negotiated pricing). Offer valid 1 November to 24 December 2014. Hams available from beginning November and are a random weight between 4.5-6kg. Farmlands reserves the right to supply alternative hams of the same value should ham supply be compromised. Hams may vary slightly in weight. $600 or more must be on one invoice to qualify for a ½ ham. See www.farmlands.co.nz/competitions for a full list of qualifying products.

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

Preventing flystrike this summer The length of protection from flystrike following dipping is dependent on many factors. Follow these guidelines to help you get the best protection. Saturate the wool to skin level in at-risk areas (see Figure 1). Adequate saturation is crucial to get the optimum protection from dip products and this can be checked with an indelible pencil or paper.

Apply clean dipwash to clean sheep.

Don’t forget lice treatment on short

Contaminants in the fleece or dipwash,

wool is best. You should plan your lice

including skin and wool infections,

treatment to coincide with shearing – no

dirt, faeces and dags, will bind and

matter what time of year. It is better to

inactivate dipwash chemicals.

treat for lice in short wool and then re-

Make sheep less attractive to

treat for flies in longer wool as required.

blowflies. Odours are the main

If you do not use a pour-on off-shears

attractant for blowflies. Important fly

for lice, such as MAGNUM® then make

attractants include dags, wounds,

sure your summer fly dipping chemical

fleece and skin infections, fleece

also controls lice. This will prevent a

moisture, skin folds, pizzle or foot

build-up of numbers causing outbreaks

rot. Dags are the most important

in the winter, when the wool is long and

Flystrike risk factors (see Figure 2).

more difficult to treat effectively.

During warm months, flystrike incidence depends For mostly on the presence ofplease talk more information, Practice Integrated Pest susceptible sheep, not on the density of sheep blowflies in the area. As few as 7–10 to the friendly team at your blowfl ies per hectare are enough to cause extensive flystrike if susceptible sheeplocal Management. In conjunction with are present. A number of factors act to make a sheep more attractive Farmlands store. to flies and dipping, other management tools susceptible to flystrike: should be utilised to decrease the risk Article supplied by Coopers.

Soiling around the crutch (dags)

of flystrike. These include shearing,

Faecal and urine staining occurs around the crutchReferences: area, especially in lambs. This reducing dags (crutching, feed changes predisposes the animals to breech strike (Figure 1). Larvae hatching from eggs laid 1. Australian Wool Innovation, CSIRO & DAFWA. onto dags will feed in the dags before moving ontowww.wool.com. the skin to feed. Urine staining and parasite control), avoiding higharound the pizzle of rams and wethers can also be attractive to blowflies. ACVM No. A7704 ®Registered trademark. risk paddocks and disposing of dead Schering-Plough Animal Health Ltd.

| Figure 1: Risk of flystrike by area.

animals quickly.

Figure 1: Australian Dag Scoring System showing relative risk of ﬂystrike in lambs associated with dag score3.

Dip 3-5 weeks after shearing. Aim to dip with no longer than 8 weeks (fine breeds) to 12 weeks (coarse breeds) wool growth. The longer and finer the wool, the more difficult it is to wet to the skin and the more dipwash required. Two litres of dipwash per animal should be used when jetting. Use the right equipment, correctly. Automatic jetting races can achieve good results for fly control. As they do not saturate the entire body, use saturation (plunge or shower) dipping if combined lice control is required. If using a jetting race, use a lice pour-on off-shears to ensure lice are controlled.

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A lamb with dag score 2 is twice as likely to be struck as a dag score 1 lamb.

A lamb with dag score 5 is 15 times as likely to be struck as a dag score 1 lamb.

| Figure 2: Relative risk of flystrike and dag score.1

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ZAPP ENCORE 20L

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• Combination pour-on containing triflumuron (IGR) and imidacloprid. • Treatment and protection against flystrike in coarse wool breeds. • Knockdown of maggots and long-term control of flystrike. • Knockdown and long-term control of lice on all breeds of sheep. • Rainfast and can be applied to wet sheep. • Fast spreading solvent, rapid penetration into the fleece.

• ZENITH Spray-on is an IGR spray-on for rapid maggot kill, the prevention of flystrike and control of lice on sheep. • Diflubenzuron (IGR) spray-on for sheep. • Treatment of active blowfly strike. • Prevention of blowfly strike for up to 12 weeks. • Provides 20 weeks lice control. • 7 day meat withholding period.

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New generation fly and lice treatments deliver on safety and quality Marketing 11,000 lambs through the entire season, either for processing or sale as heavy stores, requires a consistent level of stock quality for Doug and Jo McKenzie’s Patitapu Station operation near Eketahuna.

“We have to get smarter about the

With that volume of stock moving

Doug appreciates the rapid three-way

chemicals we use - it’s a health and safety thing too and I would not expect staff to use anything I would not use myself.” Cyrex delivers results action Cyrex delivers at the start of

through the farm, Doug aims to keep

summer, killing off any maggots present,

the operation as simple and repeatable

knocking back lice populations and

as possible. “We are not the largest in terms of scale - but the sheep income accounts for 80 percent of what we do and I aim to have a policy that prevention is better than cure in every aspect of stock health and quality.” He is also reliant upon four staff and maintains a simple policy will be more easily transferred between different staff members, without any misinterpretation or loss of consistency.

providing fly protection for up to 3 months. “It’s important for me that it works well. I make a point of sending all the staff away over Christmas and running the place on my own over that risky time

of mind that the ongoing issue of lice is under control. “In the past we may have used products that only targeted lice, or flystrike. This is delivering the

for flies, the last thing I need is to try

whole package.”

and round up 10,000 sheep on my own

For more information, please talk

because of flystrike problems.”

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Fly problems over summer are now a

Farmlands store.

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effective management of the problem is dependent upon having a clear routine for control. That requires effective products, good infrastructure, time for management to ensure it’s working and staff who understand the importance of doing the job right. In the past 2 years, an integral part of ensuring consistency in this area has come through switching from traditional lice and fly control products to a new generation of treatments that are safer

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Declaring war on facial eczema Facial eczema occurs in warm, moist conditions, when the fungus Pithomyces chartarum rapidly multiplies throughout the pasture. The fungal spores contain a toxin called sporidesmin. The production of sporidesmin causes considerable stress to young stock and dairy cows once ingested. Cows in particular become very sensitive to light, skin becomes inflamed and milk production drops dramatically. It’s time to act now!

hit 20,000 per gram of pasture, spray

water, as the product is very bitter. To

your pastures immediately.

ensure cows maintain their water intake,

Dosatron inline dispensers

add Caramillo Masking and Flavouring

Dosatron inline dispensers provide the

Agent to disguise the taste of zinc and

mechanism to dose stock drinking water

keep your animals drinking.

with the required amount of zinc sulphate

Dose 20ml Caramillo to every kilogram of

(heptahydrate). Every litre of water has

zinc sulphate dosed.

the desired amount of zinc treatment

The risk of facial eczema is on the

to help protect the liver from the toxins.

rise, so it’s time to develop your plan

Dosatrons are simple to install and very

of attack. Farmlands has a range of

easy to use and cuts out the need to

options and strategies to combat this

drench when set up properly. Cows

terrible disease.

Pasture spraying (X-spore or Topsin)

consume a significant amount of water

IntenSE Trifecta Chelated

If you farm in an area with frequency or

during the summer, so this is an effective method to address the needs of the

This product can be dosed in conjunction

prior history of facial eczema then the best approach should be to apply an

animal.

approved pasture spray, to kill the spores

Start dosing zinc sulphate at low rates

cows can be lost with high rates of zinc,

before they start breeding. Pasture

before the onset of facial eczema and

so combine IntenSE Trifecta Chelated

fungicides’ active ingredient is either

increase as the spores rise. Having

with zinc, with confidence.

carbendazim (X-spore) or thiophanate-

zinc in the diet, coupled with pasture

methyl (Topsin), which when applied at

spraying, provides a two prong approach

4ml dose contains:

label rates stops the growth of the fungus

to fight this disease.

that causes facial eczema. Timing of

Caramillo Masking and Flavouring Agent

application is important and product

Animals may take time to adapt to the

should be applied prior to the danger period. As soon as pasture spore levels

with zinc sulphate, as the ingredients are chemically stable. Copper status in dairy

taste of the zinc sulphate present in their

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Facial eczema - a preventable disease Facial eczema (FE) significantly impacts on the health and productivity of cattle (Towers and Smith 1978). Every year, December through to May brings the inevitable facial eczema risk that presents significant welfare concerns to most farm animals. Left unprotected, the disease causes unnecessary suffering amongst most ruminants. FE is caused by sporidesmin, a mycotoxin produced by the microscopic fungus Pithomyces chartarum, which grows in the base of dead or dying pasture litter. It is this toxin that when ingested severely

mating and later at calving. At calving

• Monitor on-farm spore counts to

there is the added risk of increased

know when the risk period begins.

metabolic disease, due to a damaged

District counts may be useful but

liver unable to produce adequate

must be used as indicative only.

glucose. Most if not all of these

• Identify the highest risk areas and

issues are preventable.

avoid animals grazing them unless

What to look for:

they are protected with zinc.

• Cows and heifers seeking shade.

2. Animal management

• Frequent kicking, licking at flanks.

Supplementation of the dairy cows'

• Restlessness in the cow shed,

diet or dosing with zinc over the risk

kicking cups off.

periods will reduce the toxic effects

• Sudden drop in milk production.

of FE.

• Any redness and peeling of

• Zinc oxide (80 percent elemental

unpigmented skin.

zinc) daily in feed or by oral drench.

• Sudden or unexplained metabolic

• Zinc oxide via a controlled release

disease, especially at calving.

bolus. Offers a consistent daily

damages the bile ducts of the liver,

Not all animals affected with FE show

dose of zinc for up to 5 weeks in

meaning the animal is unable to rid

physical symptoms, even though

cattle and 6 weeks for sheep.

the body of wastes, including being

liver damage has occurred. It is

unable to break down chlorophyll

estimated that for every 1 percent

effective than a Dosatron at

from pasture.

of cows exhibiting clinical signs of

elevating serum zinc above the

However, FE is a disease that can be

FE, 20 percent of the herd will be

minimum protective level

prevented with sound management

experiencing sub-clinical effects!

practices.

Preventing facial eczema

The real cost of facial eczema

Timing is critical to maximise the

Often the first sign of FE in dairy cows

effect of any preventive technique.

is behavioural changes - the farmer

1. Pasture management

sees a sudden drop in milk production

• Clean (graze) paddocks out to

that occurs soon after the intake of toxic spores. Unprotected growing heifers will have reduced liveweight gain, resulting in undergrown heifers at

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• The Time Capsule® bolus is more

reduce the amounts of rank, dead pasture material.

(Cuttance, VetEnt 2013). • Zinc sulphate (40 percent elemental zinc) in water. This can put cows off drinking water, so it needs to be introduced over a few days or weeks or in combination with flavouring.

• Avoid topping paddocks in summer/autumn.

NB: Research has shown that cow daily water intakes (and therefore zinc) are variable, so cows may not be completely protected against FE at all times.

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• Farmers could consider the use

you know all of your animals remain

of fungicides to mitigate the

protected against the silent killer we

reproduction of toxic spores.

know as facial eczema.

Fungicides (active is carbendazim)

Supplied by Andrew Oakley, Technical

do not kill all spores, they only

Manager, Agritrade.

reduce a percent, so the PSC must be low (<20,000) and sprayed

References

on green growing pasture to be

Towers N.R., Smith B.L. The protective effect of zinc sulphate in experimental sporidesmin intoxication of lactating dairy cows. New Zealand Veterinary Journal 26, 199-202, 1978.

effective. Whatever preventative option you choose, make sure all staff are aware of the plan and how to implement it but also put checks in place to make

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DAIRY MANAGEMENT

Product is more valuable wrapped with service Many hygiene and teat care brands offer dairy farmers high quality effective products that are designed specifically for their farming needs.

As summer approaches and higher

What farmers need to start questioning

help head off any issues before they

temperatures also elevate the risk of hygiene problems, it is important to have a service provider that can also

is who will support their products with

start to cause grading headaches.

knowledgeable useful on farm service?

With holidays coming and staff routines

To deliver this service effectively the

shifting to accommodate everyone’s

network of service providers needs to be nationwide and available 24/7. In the FIL service team their experience and coverage has been augmented this season with the farm service managers being equipped with a flexible exploratory camera capable of being inserted into milk lines to help detect hygiene problems. FIL National Sales Manager Colin May says the team are equipped to identify difficult to detect hygiene issues making this a far simpler task than it has ever been before. “With 40 aside-plus herringbone, or 60-plus rotary dairies the biggest challenge is trying to see right down the milk line and detect what it is that is causing a hygiene problem. Often with rotary dairies the only option may be to split the milk line up, and that involves

time off, a hygiene briefing from your | FIL Area Manager Greg Duncan showing

Farmlands TFO Stuart the benefits on the new milk line camera.

Officer can be an invaluable way to ensure routines and practices are all up

milk seals to be examined as part of

to scratch, with good practice helping

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identifying any that are perished or

temperatures bring to this time of year.

split.

It is important to not only look at the

Over ANZAC weekend this year FIL’s

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North Waikato farm service manager

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Farmers should feel they can call their

client with a grading problem using the

local service provider to discuss any

camera. There had been no resolution

risks they have, and how they can work

to the problem, until Mark was able to

together to help maintain the high levels

use the camera technology.

of hygiene they expect.

Inserting the camera down the rotary

For more information, please talk

dairy’s milk line, he identified protein

to the friendly team at your local

build up that was otherwise invisible,

Farmlands store.

and unable to be detected using conventional brushing.

Equipped with LED lighting around the

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Nuisance fly season It’s warming up – and the warmer weather will kick off the nuisance fly season.

nuisance fly is prevention.

season. This will ensure that the

Starting fly control early when the new

impact of nuisance flies is reduced and

season’s flies appear is key – before

importantly will help to minimise the fly

Nuisance flies (Stomoxys calcitrans) are

the population grows to uncontrollable

population growing on your farm.

an aggressive biting fly that suck blood

numbers. Follow these points to

and cause a sharp, painful bite to cows

minimise nuisance fly on your farm:

For more information, please talk

and people. They are found on dairy

• Start fly control as soon as flies are

farms in the warmer regions of New

noticed in the shed – use COOPERS®

Zealand (mainly the North Island).

to the friendly team at your local Farmlands store. Article supplied by Coopers.

BLAZE® every 4 weeks while flies are

Once soil temperatures reach about

present

12°C, flies that over-wintered (in the

• Minimise breeding areas around the

soil as pupae) start to emerge. Warmer

shed (such as effluent, milk spills, calf

weather leads to rapid breeding, with

References: 1. 1958 Journal of Econ. Entomology. 51: 269 -274 2. 1980 Veterinary Record. 106: 6, 121-123 3. 1993 Journal of Econ. Entomology. 86: 4, 1144-1150

bedding and rotting vegetation)

millions of these flies emerging from the

• Practice good hygiene with regular,

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include blood.

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Flies reproduce rapidly, so this is the

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Zinc and facial eczema Widely used to galvanise metals such as iron to protect against corrosion, zinc can also be used to protect animals against a host of ailments.

be deadly or necessitate early culling.

as soon as possible â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in cattle and

Sheep may become restless and rub

sheep the recommended maximum

their heads against posts and gates

continuous zinc supplementation

with reddened ears and swollen eyes.

period is 100 days.

Zinc is an essential component in

The effects of the toxin on the liver are

Managing zinc supplementation

cumulative. By the time symptoms are

at these higher levels requires

seen, the liver damage that causes

co-operation between the farmer,

the most economic losses has already

advisor/veterinarian and the feed

occurred. There is no specific treatment

company to minimise the risks.

for the liver damage, so the timing of

Local knowledge about the degree

treatment to prevent damage is critical.

of threat each season is invaluable

There are a number of preventative

and shareholders are urged to talk

options available to help manage

to their local Farmlands team.

facial eczema, including high doses

Article supplied by Dr. Rob Derrick, Farmlands Nutritionist.

more than 300 enzymes throughout the body and has a key role in both the immune system and reproduction. Zinc deficiency is associated with a loss of appetite, reduced growth rates, poor hair and wool texture and retarded sexual development in both sexes. Zinc supplementation is not just about eliminating a deficiency. Zinc has been linked to improved immune function, skin integrity and improved hoof health and is commonly used at elevated levels to help protect against facial eczema. Facial eczema is caused by a common fungus, Pithomyces chartarum, which only produces spores containing a toxin called sporidesmin during special humid weather conditions typically following a dry spell. If consumed, the spores release sporidesmin into the digestive tract, from where they are absorbed into the bloodstream and become concentrated in the bile ducts, causing severe damage to the liver. Initial signs include diarrhoea and sudden milk production drop, followed 10-14 days later by restless behaviour as cows seek shade and reduced appetite. Skin damage occurs because photosensitive toxins build up under the skin, complications from which can

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of inorganic zinc, to substantially reduce the incidence and severity of liver damage suffered in an outbreak of facial eczema, if delivered prior to or during outbreaks. When feeding zinc oxide in-feed or oral drenches, or zinc sulphate via water troughs, at far above normal therapeutic levels, a product registered with ACVM and proven to be effective against facial eczema should be selected. Zinc consumed at high levels inhibits the production of superoxide radicals by the sporidesmin, which damages the tissue. Unfortunately, although zinc is relatively non-toxic to ruminants, the amount of zinc required to prevent facial eczema is close to the level likely to cause toxic effects, which include anorexia and reduced milk production. Care must also be taken if feeding supplementary copper, as copper seems to activate the toxin in the liver. Zinc dosing should be discontinued

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Relevance of compound feeds in low pay-out seasons The falling pay-out has many farmers questioning the profitability of in-shed feeding and the benefits of compound feeds over low starch straights or simple blends. Experience suggests farmers who have invested wisely in in-shed feeding systems should be cautious about over belt-tightening.

increased production to reduce the

determines milk volume. In mid to late

impact on profitability.

lactation, starchy supplements can help

Herds stocked to make maximum use of

to maintain both milk production and

pasture growth in the spring are unlikely

pasture intake. Lower cost, higher fibre

to have surplus grass in the summer.

by-products are useful, to help fill a larger

Cows that have peaked in response

feed deficit and maintain dry matter

to receiving feed in addition to what

intakes, manage residuals and cow

pasture will support are unlikely to be

condition if the summer is too hot or dry.

fully fed during the summer, unless stock

DairyNZ figures suggest a 500kg cow

Fonterra has suggested that the lower

numbers are reduced. Cows underfed

needs to be fed an additional 1.5t DM at

pay-out will encourage farmers to return

during the summer, or dried off, are not

11MJ ME/kg DM to produce 500kg MS,

to low cost, pasture-only production.

going to be less able to respond to any

compared to 300kg MS, i.e. each 1kg

However, according to the DairyNZ

lift in pasture quality and quantity in

DM supports 133g MS. The response

Economic Survey, even in the sub $5.00/

the autumn.

increases 14 percent with every MJ ME

kg MS pay-out years of 2005-6 ($4.18

Feed commodities find their value on

above 11.0 MJ ME/kg DM. The break-

the world market and by-and-large

even price for a 12 MJ/kg ME feed would

feed prices reflect the income they will

be about $660/t – assuming 6 percent

generate and risk profile. Grains have a

wastage, which is unlikely when feeding

lower fibre level and lower substitution

in the shed. The vast majority of custom

rate than fermented by-products

produced compound feeds contain

and PKE. They support milk protein

Bovatec® or Rumensin®. The average

production, which is more valuable than

response from feeding Rumensin® across

milk fat and lactose production, which

17 independent trials in New Zealand and

payment) and 2006-7 ($4.13 payment), producers surveyed who identified as System 3 or 4 and 5 (results combined) made more operating profit per hectare than lower input System 1 and 2 producers. Historically, when pay-out drops New Zealand dairy farmers have run counter to the global trend and

Australia is 1 litre of milk volume, 0.04kg of protein and no change in milk fat. At a $5.00 pay-out, the extra protein will be worth about 25 cents/cow/day, which further increases the rewards and peace of mind of in-shed feeding. Continuing to feed a grain based compound feed containing essential minerals and a rumen modifier is most likely to be profitable, even when the pay-out is low, whilst helping cow condition and health. Article supplied by Dr. Rob Derrick, Farmlands Nutritionist.

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NUTRITION

Balanced nutrients for young stock Ensuring young stock fulfil their potential is critical to the future success of your farm business. However, sometimes results fall short of expectations. For example, researchers at LIC analysed dairy heifer data and discovered that the majority of young stock were failing to meet industry liveweight targets. In fact, at 22 months they were on average 11 percent below target. This will affect their chances of getting in-calf and their milk production.

What can Crystalyx Forage

A Ballance trial looking at the effect

Plus provide?

of using Crystalyx Forage Plus to

Crystalyx Forage Plus is a dehydrated

supplement Friesian Cross steers

molasses block that provides stock

grazing pasture found that the

with energy (12 MJ ME/kg DM) and

supplemented group had a significantly

protein, along with minerals - including

higher weight gain than those that went

calcium, phosphorus, selenium,

without and they also had higher blood

magnesium, zinc, copper and iodine

levels of selenium and vitamin B12.

- and vitamins, such as vitamins A,

Another trial, conducted by

D3 and E. It is not intended to replace

AgResearch, tested the effectiveness

other forages but rather to stimulate

of Crystalyx Forage Plus when used

rumen processes, so that the maximum

on R2 heifers. The results showed a 5

benefit is gained from feed. It also helps

percent difference in conception rate

to ensure animals have adequate

between the supplemented animals

levels of minerals and vitamins.

(100 percent conception rate) and those

Crystalyx Forage Plus blocks are

that were not supplemented (95 percent

conveniently packaged in tubs and are

conception rate). The supplemented

weather resistant. This means you can

heifers in this trial also had higher blood

leave the tubs out in paddocks for stock

levels of selenium and magnesium.

to help themselves, which will reduce

If you would like to know more about

your work load. Crystalyx Forage Plus

Crystalyx Forage Plus and how it will

is palatable, which encourages stock

benefit your young stock contact your

to eat it but it’s also hard, so they don’t

local Farmlands representative.

Supplying adequate amounts of good-

over-indulge. The result is stock will

Article supplied by SealesWinslow

quality forage can be problematic at

feed from the tubs little and often.

certain times of the year but ensuring

Typical intakes for young stock are

rumen microflora is functioning at

around 75-150g/day.

its peak will help your stock to make the most of available supplies. A well-functioning rumen is particularly important when young stock make the transition to pasture. So what do the micro-organisms in the rumen require to thrive? They need a supply of cellulose (a component of feed dry matter), rumen degradable protein, a source of energy, vitamins

CRYSTALYX FORAGE PLUS BLOCK 22.5KG • Improves pasture and forage digestibility. • Helps feed conversion. • Enhances rumen fermentation. • Improves reproductive performance of heifers. • Aids animal health and immune system.

and minerals.

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Colour-It reflective cloth increases fruit colour and value Extensive studies have measured a number of benefits when using Colour-It as a reflective cloth preharvest ground cover. In independently conducted, replicated trials on a number of apple varieties in New Zealand, Colour-It:

2014 Trials

• Significantly increased the

intervals. Fruit colouration measured at the

Replicated orchard trials to measure apple fruit colouration and maturity responses to reflective cloth were carried out in commercial Hawke’s Bay orchards during the 2014 season. Colour-It reflective cloth was compared with an untreated control for varying

percentage fruit colour coverage • Did not affect fruit internal

start of harvest was significantly increased | Colour-It cloth in standard Fuji.

maturity characteristics.

in all varieties. The proportion of the crop below 40 percent colouration was

the harvest interval and with better

This means that Colour-It

significantly reduced and the proportion

storage ability

reflective cloth:

above 70 percent was significantly

• Improves overall quality, because

• Increases marketable yield, by

increased by the cloth treatments. Fruit

more fruit is picked in better

increasing the proportion of the

internal quality was unaffected by the

condition

crop meeting packhouse colour specifications • Increases the proportion of the crop achieving higher fruit colour grades, which means higher fruit value and higher packouts

reflective cloth treatment. Note that

Colour-It reflective cloth is made from

additional colour development after the

durable fabric. During manufacture, it

start of harvest was not measured.

is impregnated with an ultra violet light protectant to increase its longevity.

Article supplied by Proline Products NZ Ltd.

An improved fastening system has been developed to speed up installation, shifting

• Reduces the harvest interval, so

and removal and to be secure when the

that more fruit is harvested early in

wind blows.

Treatment details and responses from the 2014 trial work were: Change in % of crop in the following colour bands with Colour-It

Variety

Treatment Duration

Control

Cloth

Colour Increase

All standard clones

Number of days cloth was under trees before assessment and start of harvest

Treatment means

Average difference in apple % colour coverage assessed before harvest

Less than 40%

70% or more

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48%

57%

+9%

-10%

+18%

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35%

56%

+21%

-33%

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39%

50%

+10%

-19%

+16%

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39%

44%

+5%

-9%

+8%

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HORTICULTURE

Introducing WETCIT - the next generation adjuvant WETCIT is an adjuvant that will enhance the effectiveness of agrichemicals. It improves the spreading and coverage of spray droplets on all plant surfaces and enhances penetration of the product into the leaf. These abilities differentiate WETCIT from other adjuvants, hence why the formulation is patented in multiple countries.

adhere to waxy substances. When

The product is degraded naturally

they are used in combination with

in the environment. It is safe for

wetting agents at relatively low rates,

beneficial insects such as bees and

they play a supporting role to assist

ladybirds. Collectively, these properties

with the wetting of waxy surfaces. This

have enabled WETCIT to become

mode of action enables highly effective

established in more than 60 countries.

spreading and penetrating properties.

In many of these countries it is now the

Across a multitude of crops,

leading adjuvant.

independent trials have proven

Words of caution:

WETCIT contains a blend of naturally

herbicides can be optimised through

derived plant extracts – the main

the use of WETCIT. More importantly,

source of these extracts being orange

the data showed that WETCIT assists

oil. Plant-derived oils have lipophilic

with coverage of spray material into

(fat-loving) properties and are well

difficult-to-reach areas. Improved

known for their ability to penetrate and

penetration into dense canopies

that the efficacy of commonly used insecticides, miticides, fungicides and

1. Do not mix with copper, as it may cause phytotoxicity. 2. When using WETCIT for the first time, mix a little in the tank and spray to waste. WETCIT will loosen up residues in the tank, which could result in unwanted product being incorporated into the tank mix.

affords better control of target pests

EXCLUSIV E TO FARM LAND

and diseases. In citrus, WETCIT will

Seeing is believing with this product

enhance wetting of branches where

and already our clients are delighted

scale insects reside. For avocados,

with what WETCIT is doing for them

the superior penetration affords better

– you will be too!

control of mites. The same applies to grapes, where you want complete coverage of the canopy and bunches. Optimised efficacy of herbicides has also been demonstrated. More uniform and effective weed control is observed where difficult-to-control weeds occur.

For more information on this exciting and innovative product, please contact your local Farmlands Horticulture Technical Advisor. Article supplied by Luke Hansen, National Manager, Farmlands Horticulture.

WETCIT has a secondary effect, to cause desiccation of plant cells that have been damaged by insect activity or fungal infection. This reduces the risk of secondary infection. Using WETCIT poses very little risk to the environment or the spray operator.

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What our users think of WETCIT so far... CITRUS “We have tried this product and are extremely pleased with the performance. We will be using it more widely from here on out.” Glen Ingoe Ingoe Farming

VITICULTURE “This is our first season using WETCIT and I have been very happy with the results. It is giving us excellent coverage with our early season sulphur sprays. WETCIT is easy to use, mixes well and is very cost effective. We will use Wetcit with all our spraying this season and onwards.” Jeremy Walsh Jeremy Walsh Contracting Ltd

GREENHOUSE “In trials with glasshouse tomatoes and cucumbers, Wetcit was used at 250ml/100L of water with Oberon. We observed 30-40 percent kill rate of adult whitefly, which was impressive as Oberon will generally only work on the eggs and nymphs, not adults. “In another trial where spraying oils were used on tomatoes, we observed better penetration of the canopy with Wetcit and more importantly, we did not have the sticky layer on the leaf that comes with oils and any of the subsequent burning or ‘hardened’ dark green look to the crop.” Simon Morley-John Greenhouse Technical Advisor, Pukekohe

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HORTICULTURE

RainGard NON-IONIC STICKER-SPREADER What makes RainGard different?

How do Pinolene based

work with calcium foliar fertilisers in

RainGard is an organic Pinolene based

stickers function?

apples has shown increased calcium

formulation and because of its similarity

They form a soft, pliable film that

levels in those fruit where foliar calcium

to plant waxes, melds with the waxy

melds with the waxy surface of plant

has been applied with the RainGard

leaf and stem surface of plants. This

material. This soft film forms a bridge

active, as opposed to calcium being

similarity gives RainGard its excellent

from where the chemicals can either

sprayed purely on its own.

sticking ability.

be re-distributed back onto the leaf

What rate should RainGard be

What about re-wetting after application? Once it has set, the active ingredient Pinolene does not re-wet like other non-ionic surfactants. Rain, dew and irrigation have almost no effect on the duration of activity and so RainGard is extremely effective at keeping the pesticide applied, in place. What causes RainGard to degrade?

surface or move into the plant tissue. Only the outer layer that is directly

At 200ml/ha RainGard will provide

in contact with the atmosphere ever

pesticide protection for 5-7 days. At

hardens. This layer acts as a skin

300ml/ha RainGard offers protection

that is slowly degraded through

from 7-10 days. The rate of RainGard

depolymerisation over an

used is not affected by either water

extended period.

rate, or the number of pesticides in

Does RainGard harden on the

the spray tank.

leaf surface?

For more information, please talk

No. It is a soft film adjuvant and therefore retains its elasticity. Leaves

Ultraviolet light and oxygen are the

will bend and grow while the film will

two main factors that result in the

expand enough to maintain its integrity.

degradation of RainGard. Other factors such as rain and wind play an insignificant role in this degradation process.

used at?

to the friendly team at your local Farmlands store. Article supplied by Key Industries

Can RainGard be used with systemic

RAINGARD PROVIDES

pesticides or foliar fertilisers?

 Better spray deposition.

Yes. Every year thousands of litres

 Less pesticide loss due to

of RainGard is used in the USA with

environmental factors.

non-selective systemic herbicides (not for use with selective herbicides) such as RoundUp, Tordon, 2-4-D

RAINGARD  Compatible with all commercially used insecticides, fungicides,

and Grazon for spraying Industrial

herbicides and foliar fertilisers.

Right of Ways controlling trees,

 Dries in 1 hour to provide

shrubs and unwanted vegetation.

wash-off protection from heavy

Trial work in NZ and overseas with

rain and irrigation.

systemic fungicides such as Amistar

and Foli-R-Fos has shown that the 2

Pinolene active in RainGard can actually improve those fungicides’ performance when it comes to disease control. New Zealand based research3

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1. Mandops, United Kingdom 1998, PlantWise Services, Lincoln, New Zealand 2004. 2. U.I.M Agrochemicals, Queensland, Australia. 3. J.A.R Geelen Research Ltd., Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand 1998.

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At the forefront of weed control Roundup ULTRA®MAX is a 570 grams active glyphosate formulation, delivering great weed control with fewer drums required.

rapid uptake by the weed, delivering faster translocation to the roots, leading to faster brown-out. This is supported by a 20 minute commercial rainfast offer when used with an approved penetrant*. Sprayed paddocks can be grazed, cultivated or drilled just 24 hours after spraying for annual weeds and 3 days for perennial weeds.

Featuring a high load, low viscosity and low foam formulation, you spend less time filling up and get your spraying done faster. Roundup ULTRA MAX has a vast range of tank mix options and compatibilities, providing the flexibility to control a broad spectrum of weeds in one pass. The highest loading and unique surfactant system combine to make Roundup ULTRA MAX the most powerful liquid knockdown.

• Fully loaded. Trusted to work. • Flexible paddock management. • Commercial 20 minute rainfast offer.* For more information, please talk to the friendly team at your local Farmlands store.

The unique surfactant system ensures

Article supplied by Sinochem.

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*Roundup ULTRA®MAX, when used in tank mixtures with an approved penetrant, should deliver commercially acceptable weed control even if moderate rain occurs just 20 daylight minutes after spraying. Sinochem Australia will replace up to 100 percent of your initial use amount of Roundup ULTRA MAX for re-treatment if a commercially acceptable weed control result is not achieved. For enquiries, visit Roundupag.co.nz. This offer is in addition to other rights available to the consumer under the law. The product label should be consulted before use of Roundup ULTRA MAX and where required seek professional advice. Roundup and Roundup ULTRA are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC used under licence by Sinochem Australia. © 2014 Sinochem Australia.

New insecticide helps integrated pest management Farmlands Technical Field Representatives were able to implement an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach in fodder brassica crops this past season, thanks to the introduction of new insecticide chemistry. DuPont™ Exirel® insecticide had its first year of commercial release last season for the control of key caterpillar pests such as diamondback moth, cabbage white butterfly and soybean looper, plus European leaf miner. It also offers suppression of grey cabbage aphids.

“It did a great job,” he says. “It controlled the key pests, right down into the plants’ crown area. It stopped the pest loading on the crop, which was fantastic.” He says the insecticide had the added advantage of leaving beneficial insects in the crop, to continue to work against the target pests.

Exirel® impressed with its performance and its ability to leave beneficial insects in the crop.

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Scott McIlroy, from Farmlands Darfield, says Exirel® insecticide was used extensively in the local area last season.

“With the good bugs that are left cleaning up the pest bugs, you are not going in with another spray. It is highly beneficial to the clients.”

Stuart Evans of Farmlands Invercargill says the retention of beneficial insects in the crop has been an interesting development with the use of DuPont™ Exirel® insecticide. “A lot more guys are focusing on more sustainable farming and anything they can do for the environment, they are quite keen to do,” he says. “These guys aren’t touchy, feely, greenie people – but they still like to be doing something that is seen to be of benefit to the environment. Exirel® is an important tool we can use early with confidence and let Mother Nature help us achieve clean crops.” Article supplied by DuPont New Zealand Limited.

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FORAGE AND ARABLE

A calculated approach to brassica nitrogen A good supply of nitrogen is essential for brassica crops to yield well but the amount you need to supply as fertiliser can vary widely. Getting it right is important for your business and for the environment. Too much nitrogen can promote the formation of antinutritional compounds and if these are ingested by stock, they can cause health issues. To reduce the chance of this happening, take the time to determine exactly what you need and when you need it. If in doubt, ask for advice from a fertiliser expert. Soil testing is the first step to understanding your nitrogen requirements. This will give you a measure of current soil nitrogen levels, which you can use alongside an estimation of yield to determine the amount of nitrogen you need to supply as fertiliser. The previous uses of your paddock will have a large impact on the soil nitrogen reservoir. Paddocks coming out of long-term pasture can release substantial amounts of nitrogen as the organic matter in the soil breaks down. Nitrogen reserves will be a lot lower in paddocks coming out of crops. Once you have your soil test results to hand, you can ask your Ballance Field

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Consultant to use the Ballance Brassica Calculator to help determine the rates and timing of your applications. It will allow you to try out different scenarios so you can see what will result in the optimal outcome for your crop, both in terms of yield and financial return. The timing of your applications will depend on the crop you are growing. Typically, some nitrogen will have been included in the starter fertiliser. Postemergence nitrogen is normally applied at canopy closure, around 4 to 6 weeks after sowing. For longer maturing crops, like swedes, you may follow this up with a second application around 8 to 12 weeks after sowing. Two applications (split applications) are also good practice when you are applying higher rates of nitrogen. If you are growing a crop that will be grazed multiple times, a post-grazing application will help your

crop to recover. In most cases, SustaiN will be the best product to use. This is particularly true when broadcasting fertiliser. Recent Ballance research has shown that if at least 5-10mm of rain is not guaranteed within 8 hours of an application then you risk losing significant amounts of nitrogen through ammonia volatilisation. Using SustaiN will reduce this loss by almost 50 percent, on average. Rather than being lost to the atmosphere, this nitrogen will stay in the soil, where it can be used by your crop. For more help in determining the rate and timing of nitrogen applications to best support your brassica crop, talk to your local Farmlands representative. Article supplied by Ballance Agri-Nutrients.

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26541

28.90

SAVE* $5.96

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In the same transaction, purchase either 2 x TUX Energy 25kg or 2 x TUX Country 25kg bags for one entry. See in store for Terms & Conditions. Promotion closes when all TUX promotion products have been sold or at 5pm 31st January 2015. Promoter is Nestle New Zealand trading as Nestle Purina PetCare.

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105 days of pest free summer 24/7 protection against flying and crawling insects. • New and improved dispenser technology.

• Battery warning light.

• Two time settings available for insect infestations (12 and 24 hour).

• Refill can (exclusive can for this system) lasts up to 15 weeks.

• Twist and lock system.

• Controls flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches, ants, fleas, moths and silverfish.

• Modern design.

RAID AUTO ADVANCED TWIN PACK PROMO - WITH DISPENSER • Summer Pack containing twin refill cans and dispenser. • Commercial strength formulation. • 55% more natural pyrethrin. • Ideal for rural homes or where fly numbers are a challenge.

RAID EARTH OPTIONS VALUE PACK

RAID 3 PACK

• • • •

• Knocks down and kills in just one shot. • Suitable for use on flies, mosquitoes and moths. • Odourless. • Available in 3 x 320g hand-held aerosols.

Fabulous new product. 100% natural plant extract. Odourless. Multi-insect control (flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches and ants). • Lasts up to 105 days on 12 hour setting.

YOUR PRICE YOUR PRICE

82896

54.95

82897

39.95

SAVE* $3.18

YOUR PRICE

10859

19.95

SAVE* $2.49

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VICTORINOX CHEFS KNIFE 20CM BROAD BLADE • High carbon stainless steel blade. • Ergonomic and hygienic “fibrox” handle.

VICTORINOX FILLETING KNIFE 20CM FIBROX HANDLE • Swiss made. • Flexible blade.

YOUR PRICE

74003

47.95

SAVE

* $12.00

YOUR PRICE

74007

35.95

SAVE* $10.00

VICTORINOX CHEFS KNIFE 22CM FIBROX HANDLE • Swiss made. • World renowned sharpness.

VICTORINOX BREAD AND PASTRY KNIFE 26CM • High carbon stainless steel blade. • Ergonomic and hygienic “fibrox” handle.

YOUR PRICE

74005

45.95

SAVE

* $14.00

YOUR PRICE

74010

47.95

SAVE* $12.00

VICTORINOX SANTOKU KNIFE 17CM FIBROX HANDLE • Swiss made. • Asian style food preparation knife.

1-2-3 KNIFE SHARPENER • Easy three step sharpening. • Diamond, tungsten and ceramic.

YOUR PRICE

74006

49.95

SAVE* $20.00

YOUR PRICE

74011

19.95

SAVE* $10.00

BOA CONSTRICTOR JAR OPENER • Quick adjust rubber strap. • Loosens and tightens. • Jars, bottles, taps, pipes and flanges.

ORBI SAFE CUT CAN OPENER • Cuts smooth, safe and fast. • No sharp edges. • Ergonomic grip and easy turn handle.

VICTORINOX VEGE KNIVES 10CM • Pointed food preparation knife. • Razor sharp. • Dishwasher safe.

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YOUR PRICE

74014

YOUR PRICE

12.95

SAVE* $7.00

YOUR PRICE

15295-98

8.95

SAVE* $3.00

74016

VICTORINOX TOMATO KNIVES 11CM • Razor sharp. • Excellence as a steak knife.

YOUR PRICE

15299-302

8.95

SAVE* $3.00

VICTORINOX PARING KNIFE 8CM • Handy size fruit and vegetable knife. • Fashion fluoro colours.

FARMWELL PREMIUM TOILET PAPER 72 PACK

YOUR PRICE

15287-94

5.95

SAVE* $3.00

YOUR PRICE

18530

45.00

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Twas the month of Christmas And all Farmlands stores Slightly changed their hours And sometimes closed their doors Please check opening hours All will be closed on stat days But those that normally do Will open Saturdays! www.farmlands.co.nz 0800 200 600 * Farmlands stores that are closed on Saturdays are Fairlie, Kurow, Ranfurly, Whataroa, Tapanui, Mossburn and Otautau.

Special prices and offers apply from the 1st to the 31st of December 2014. Only while stocks last. Check your 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. *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

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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. Not all products are available at all Farmlands stores. Offers valid at Farmlands North Island stores only.

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CO-OPERATIVE NEWS

Recycled e-waste gets new lease on life Earlier in 2014, Environment Centre Hawke’s Bay worked with Farmlands to divert 12 pallets full of assorted e-waste away from the landfill for responsible recycling. Like many businesses, Farmlands had built up a large amount of e-waste, as it replaced older office hardware over time. Environment Centre staff worked with Farmlands to sort, process and palletise this waste to be sent to recycling partners.

aluminium, steel, copper or gold)

Farmlands was also able to find a

who are able to separate the lead from

buyer for a large number of phones,

the glass and recycle both.

which went to re-use in another

Farmlands management understands it

organisation – a win all around. Thirteen

is the right thing to do, to ensure none

working laptops that were no longer

of the nasties in e-waste went into our

required were donated to a community

environment. It was also important

organisation teaching the elderly

to recover as much of the re-usable

computer skills, a connection organised

resources in the e-waste as possible,

by the Environment Centre.

to minimise the need for raw ore to be

Recycling e-waste does come at a

mined and processed. Even though

cost. In order to get e-waste recycled it

the cost of recycling was more than the

requires handling, sorting, processing,

cost of landfilling the items, Farmlands

packaging and freighting – and that’s

took the environmentally responsible

all before it even gets to the recyclers.

option. The Environment Centre

The recyclers charge per item they

estimates that more than 4 tonnes of

receive, as they lease or own buildings

electronic goods were diverted from

and machinery, pay staffing costs

the landfill, including more than 100kg

and overheads such as electricity and

of poisonous lead.

telephone, as well as freight costs to

To get help with managing your

ship the sorted materials for further

e-waste, whether it’s one item or one

processing. Costs vary depending

thousand, contact the Environment

on how difficult items are to recycle

Centre on 06 870 4942 or email

and how valuable or how toxic the

ewaste@environmentcentre.org.

materials are that make up each item.

nz, or drop in and see them at 809

For example, items that have a higher

Karamu Road North, Hastings.

cost less to recycle than items that contain toxic materials, such as lead or cadmium. Recyclers that the Environment Centre use all conform to international standards in how they process the e-waste. Most metals are reprocessed in New Zealand. Some items, like the glass screens from CRT monitors and TVs, which contain lead, are shipped overseas to specialist recycling plants,

| Sorting and processing e-waste at the Farmlands warehouse in Hastings.

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amount of recoverable metals (like

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FARMLANDS LIVESTOCK

Take a holiday on us! SELL YOUR LIVESTOCK THROUGH FARMLANDS LIVESTOCK AND RECEIVE AIRPOINTS ON VENDOR COMMISSIONS PAID With the recent announcement that Farmlands has partnered with Air New Zealand, you now have the choice of retaining or converting your Choices Reward Points to Airpoints DollarsTM. Simply register online at www.farmlands.co.nz/airpoints and view your options. Currently for every $20 vendor commission paid, you get 1 Choices Reward Point! Vendor commission paid includes: • Private sales • Clearing sales • On-farm auctions • Grazing/feed • Sale yards – Lorneville, Charlton, Palmerston and Waipiata (all direct), Temuka, Canterbury Park and Coalgate (in conjunction) Where else do you get Airpoints DollarsTM on commission paid? Also, 2 out of the last 3 years Farmlands has paid a rebate on commission sales as well! A recent vendor at one of our cattle sales earned almost 1,400 Choices Reward Points. Accumulating points from all other eligible Farmlands business units may well put you away on a great vacation. Terry Ashby, Farmlands Livestock Manager

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FARMLANDS LIVESTOCK

Livestock manager report Hello all,

charges is somewhat justified, with some

I hope the season is treating you well.

grades presently 50c/kg to 80c/kg above

At the time of writing, conditions are

South Island rates.

varied in the South Island. Cold and wet

DAIRY

in the deep south and dry areas through

Sales of dairy herds have commenced

early, to replace poorer performing

pockets of Otago, Canterbury and

recently after a quiet month, as buyers

cows that can be culled on the

Marlborough.

and sellers were anticipating where

current record high beef schedule.

The sheep and beef markets remain

the market would pitch. There are a

We have seen increased demand for our

positive and stable. This is reflected

few factors to consider going forward

successful heifer weight gain programme

particularly in the beef market, with

that may see an increase in the market

and this will continue, as good mating

record export schedule prices and a

for those adopting the ‘wait and see’

weights are crucial for early calving.

strong store market. Our second annual

approach.

The export dairy heifer market is still

Waipiata Cattle Sale held on 23rd October

These are:

active, with contracts available now for

was once again a success and was

1. Lack of heifers available because of

this season’s calves.

followed up by an even stronger sale at

Island.

2. Replacements needed for late

cattle from Waipiata were sold to North Island buyers.

herds on the market in the South 4. Great opportunity to access stock

numbers exported this year.

Charlton on 30th October. Several lines of

3. Genuine shortage of good quality

For all enquiries, contact the dairy/ grazing team.

calving cows that will be culled

Have a Merry Christmas and a great

because of the ‘no induction’ policy

New Year.

The demand and confidence shown in

next year. This will lead to enquiry for

beef for the North Island plus extra freight

scanned/dated herds.

Terry Ashby, Farmlands Livestock Manager

south island herds for sale for june 2015 delivery • 800 Friesian and Friesian X BW 143, PW 162. 91% RA.

• 350 Crossbred herd BW 87, PW 113. 84% RA.

Southland herd 500 MS/cow, 1,480 MS/ha. Very tidy, high

Tasman area, currently OAD herd. $1,800 + GST.

producing herd, $2,400 + GST. Replacement heifers also

Contact: Alf Kinzett, 027 241 8919.

available: 250 R2 BW 174 and 280 R1 BW 191. Contact: Scott Gibson-Smith, 027 255 8501. • 750 Friesian and Friesian X BW 95, PW 120. 90% RA, LIC

• 60 rising second calvers. Friesian and Friesian X BW 152, PW 161. $2,150. Contact: Grant McIlroy, 027 345 9262.

breeding, G3 profiled, 420 MS/cow $2,150 + GST.

For more information and other listings, check out

Contact: Rob Blincoe, 027 677 8969.

our website www.farmlands.co.nz/livestock or email

• 700 Friesian and Friesian X BW 117, PW 160. 87% RA,

livestock@farmlands.co.nz

LIC bred, G3 profiled, 426 MS/cow. 1,360 MS/ha. $2,350 + GST. In-calf heifers also available. 189 BW, 209 PW. Contact: Grant McIlroy, 027 345 9262.

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FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

South Island MAINLANDER In October this year, we introduced our own Farmlands Real

To keep up to date with all

Estate publication, the Mainlander. Hitting South Island letterboxes

residential, lifestyle, rural and

monthly, the Mainlander focuses on residential and lifestyle

commercial listings, I invite you to

properties we have listed for sale across the south.

visit www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz.

The introduction of the Mainlander has been prompted by

If you are considering selling in

increasing demand from Farmlands shareholders selling but

the future or wish to book advertising

wishing to stay local, as well as those wanting to view a wide range

space in the Mainlander or The

of local offerings from their co-operative.

Farmlander, call to discuss your

Close to 29,000 copies are distributed, reaching not only

options with your local Farmlands Real Estate Salesperson.

shareholders but the wider public and our database of those

I am always available if you require specialist advice.

seeking a change in lifestyle. The Mainlander has been extremely

Have a very merry Christmas and happy New Year.

well received by our vendors as well as shareholders in the south. Shareholders from the North Island can view the latest issue

Calvin Leen

on www.farmlands.co.nz under the Real Estate section. We will

General Manager Farmlands Real Estate 027 453 0950 calvin.leen@farmlands.co.nz

continue to showcase the latest rural properties we have listed for sale or lease in The Farmlander. Our salespeople are listing new properties on a daily basis.

KOROMIKO RENTALS/LONG TERM STAY KOROMIKO, MARLBOROUGH 14 units including managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accommodation, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom, totally self-contained. Secure, caravan, boat or camper storage, members of NZMCA. 5km to Picton post office, 20km to central Blenheim. Two titles offering growth potential and further development, either 2 x three bedroom units or 1 x six bedroom home or B&B. Fantastic investment/lifestyle, reluctantly offered by retiring vendors who have the motor home packed, idling and ready to hit the road. Deadline sale closing 2pm, Thursday 11 December 2014

SOUTHERN MARKET COMMENT

Property ID:BL1133 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

Chris Abbott 027 435 2872 chris.abbott@farmlands.co.nz

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

LOCATION, SOILS, PASTURE PLUS WATER

Property ID: WA1254 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

PAPAKAIO, NORTH OTAGO • Total 313ha in three titles, for genuine sale, with several purchase options: 1. 310ha two rotary sheds 2. 163ha 40 bale rotary 3. 150ha 50 bale rotary 4. 9.3ha architectural home, numerous outbuildings • Outstanding infrastructure, buildings, lanes and fencing • Lower Waitaki irrigation water, both cheap and reliable • All flat contour, rectangular block, surrounded by four roads • Predominantly spray irrigated with two pivots included • Retiring vendors selling after 54 years of excellent stewardship Deadline sale closing 1pm, Thursday 12 February 2015.

SOUTHERN DAIRY

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

Neill Dick 021 359 793 neill.dick@farmlands.co.nz

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

LOW COST WATER AND LOCATION PAPAKAIO, NORTH OTAGO We are excited to offer this great dairy farm with two key features everyone seeks - low cost water, plus excellent location 25km north of Oamaru. • 230ha mostly flat, irrigated via border and K-line from Lower Waitaki Irrigation Scheme • 211ha milking platform, 830 cows currently producing 375,000kgMS • 50 aside herringbone shed • Three bedroom home, four bedroom home, three bedroom cottage and extra sleepout

SOUTHERN DAIRY

Property ID: TU10396 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz • Great range of sheds • Well set up dairy support property, with the hard work done Deadline sale closing 1pm, Wednesday 10 December 2014 unless sold prior.

Merv Dalziel 027 439 5823 merv.dalziel@farmlands.co.nz

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

SOLID PRODUCTION AND LOW COST IRRIGATION

Property ID: TU10403 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

PAPAKAIO, NORTH OTAGO • 100ha total, 94ha milking platform, 420 cows producing 178,000kgMS • All flat contour, located approximately 25 minutes north of Oamaru • Fully irrigated via Lower Waitaki Irrigation Scheme, majority K-line • 30 aside, 9 year old herringbone shed with grain feeding system • 4-bay calf shed, 3-bay implement shed, palm kernel storage plus a grain silo • Three bedroom home and a modern two bedroom cottage Deadline sale closing 1pm, Tuesday 9 December 2014 unless sold prior.

SOUTHERN DAIRY

Merv Dalziel 027 439 5823 merv.dalziel@farmlands.co.nz

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

PRIME LOCATION PLEASANT POINT, SOUTH CANTERBURY • 222ha, deer fenced, in two titles, between Pleasant Point and Timaru • Regular re-grassing and fertiliser programme • Downlands water supply with water troughs in every paddock • Subdivided into approximately 48 main paddocks

Property ID:TU10397 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

• Good deer shed, cattle yards, woolshed, implement sheds and barns • 42ha currently in lucerne, 11ha in lucerne grass mix • Attractive three bedroom home built in 2001 Purchase options available: • Option one - entire property 222.555 hectares • Option two - 124.1911 hectares with all buildings and yards • Option three - 98.3640 hectares bare land Deadline sale closing 1pm, Wednesday 10 December 2014.

Eddie Moir 021 731 199 eddie.moir@farmlands.co.nz

SOUTHERN DAIRY SUPPORT

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

LOGANBURN STATION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DIVERSE WITH SCOPE AND BALANCE

Property ID: WA1255 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

UPPER MANIOTOTO, CENTRAL OTAGO 1,876 hectares with a great balance of hill country and heavy versatile flats. Approximately 483 hectares of productive flats with about 260 hectares irrigated, giving a unique balance for the hill blocks. Excellent shearing shed and yards. Presently a balance of sheep, beef, deer and dairy support. Well suited to a breeding, fattening and trading property. Stunning 310m2, five bedroom homestead, with Schist exterior and superbly finished throughout, well landscaped superbly with pool and tennis court area. There is also a second, modern, three bedroom home on the property. Tender closing 5pm, Friday 12 December 2014.

SOUTHERN SHEEP & BEEF

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

Craig Bates 027 489 4361 craig.bates@farmlands.co.nz

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IDEAL DAIRY SUPPORT UNIT

Property ID:TU10316 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

KAURU HILL, NORTH OTAGO Sheltered, warm location 15km from Oamaru. 72ha currently utilised for stock finishing and cropping, with approximately 15 hectares in lucerne. The Kakanui River bounds the property, which offers potential for additional stock water. Three bedroom plus roughcast home. Easy contour, good subdivision and fencing with woolshed, storage units, implement shed, new sheep yards and 30 tonne grain silo. This property is in the area of the North Otago Irrigation Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stage Two Irrigation Extension. Price by negotiation.

Merv Dalziel 027 439 5823 merv.dalziel@farmlands.co.nz

BREATHTAKING LOCATION

Property ID:TU10354 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

KAITERITERI, NELSON Stunning location and well cared for three bedroom home with expansive views from Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Urville Island to Nelson, Motueka and Riwaka. 51 hectares of deer fenced grazing pastures, deer handling shed and ample support sheds. Passive income from two rental dwellings (one two bedroom and one three bedroom) and a fully equipped, separate B&B unit. Only 5 minutes to Riwaka, 5 minutes to Kaiteriteri and 10 minutes to Motueka. Offers over $1,500,000 plus GST if any.

SOUTHERN GRAZING

John Hollis 027 438 8031 john.hollis@farmlands.co.nz

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

FARMING /OR LIFESTYLE - THE CHOICE IS YOURS!

Property ID:DU2140 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

BANNOCKBURN, CENTRAL OTAGO 141ha, Pisaview Farm, just 6.5km from Bannockburn and 12km from Cromwell. Rolling irrigated downs with a warm northerly aspect. 45ha deer fenced used for breeding/finishing deer, the balance for breeding ewes, finishing stock and lucerne crops. Four bedroom home, 3-bay implement shed, 3-stand woolshed and yards plus deer handling facilities. Enhancement of existing bountiful irrigation offers potential to further develop and increase production. Price by negotiation.

Trevor Norman 027 435 5433 trevor.norman@farmlands.co.nz

SCALE DAIRY GRAZING/CONVERSION

Property ID:IN1700 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

INVERCARGILL, SOUTHLAND A well set up and laid out unit in good heart, showing good returns from grazing quality young stock on 233 hectares. Large family home set in private, well sheltered grounds, plus fantastic sheds with workshop, haybarn and a bin for fertiliser. Excellent cattle yards and handling facilities. Standoff pad with consent and silage in place. Very good fertiliser history and pasture maintenance programme in place. $5,600,000 plus GST if any.

SOUTHERN FINISHING

John Beaufill 027 431 0054 john.beaufill@farmlands.co.nz

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

GLENMORE - BREEDING, FINISHING AND FORESTRY

Property ID: DU2159 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

WAIKOUAITI, OTAGO Glenmore is in a desirable location, inland from Waikouaiti and only 1hour from Dunedin. 1,229 hectares freehold in two titles. Comprising 988 hectares grazing (including three small forestry blocks) and 241 hectares in recently established forestry. Glenmore has good scale and balance with further potential. Assessed at approximately 5,300 stock units (sheep only) wintered. Genuine stock performance. Four-stand woolshed and two sets of sheep yards. Reliable natural and reticulated water. Preliminary Notice - inspections start January 2015. Deadline sale closes 4 February 2015 unless sold prior.

SOUTHERN DAIRY SUPPORT

Alan Eason 027 489 8760 alan.eason@farmlands.co.nz

Alan Turner 027 454 4222 alan.turner@farmlands.co.nz

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

THE PACKHOUSE ORCHARD AND CAFE

Property ID:DU2139 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

TEVIOT VALLEY, CENTRAL OTAGO Located on State Highway 8, the main route from Dunedin to Alexandra and one of the main arterials from Southland. The café occupies an historic schist building that has been partially restored. Income from local and export fruit sales, peonies, cafe, real fruit icecream, local preserves and gift sales, jumping pillow and mini golf. Four bedroom schist clad renovated home and a self-contained free standing accommodation unit along with good support buildings.$870,000 plus GST if any. Stock and plant by negotiation.

CHARM AND CHARACTER OF YESTERYEAR

Chris Pascoe 027 479 4082 chris.pascoe@farmlands.co.nz

Property ID: DA1624 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

DARFIELD, CANTERBURY • Stunning home, completed in 2012, based on the original Nesslea homestead which was severely damaged in the 2010 earthquakes • Four bedrooms plus study, one bathroom and two en suites • Two living rooms, good heating options plus solar hot water • Featuring lovingly restored and recycled timber from the old homestead • 23 hectares, fully deer fenced with central lane and shelter • 11 paddocks, 3 silos plus large granary, workshop, open bay sheds, deer handling facilities and cattle yards Deadline sale closing 2pm, Thursday 11 December 2014 unless sold prior.

SOUTHERN LIFESTYLE

Kerin Pitkethley 027 698 7453 kerin.pitkethley@farmlands.co.nz

Chris Abbott 027 435 2872 chris.abbott@farmlands.co.nz

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New look Farmlands Card coming soon

This month

CHECK OUT THE GREAT SAVINGS FROM THESE FARMLANDS CARD PARTNERS

As the reach and diversity of Farmlands Card continues to grow, it is important that our 58,000 shareholders have one Card across the country. At present, Farmlands has two Cards – the Farmlands Card and the CRT Card. Both offer the same great deals with the same Card Partners, no matter where you are in the country. To make it easier for our shareholders – and easier for the Card Partners who accept the Card – a new Card will be introduced for all shareholders next year. The new look Farmlands Card will look similar to the current Farmlands Card – but will actually use the CRT Card’s operating system. It will also include the new look Choices logo, reminding shareholders of the great Choices Rewards on offer when they use their Card. South Island shareholders will start receiving a replacement Farmlands Card at the start of next year, while North Island shareholders will receive new Cards closer to the middle of the year. It will be business as usual with your new-look Card – with the same Card Partners nationwide offering the same discounts and rebates you are accustomed to. In the same way you may have noticed new Card Partner signage appearing throughout the country, the new Card is just one more way Farmlands is looking to the future – one Card offering many great deals.

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CHECK OUT THE AMAZING RANGE OF PRODUCTS THAT OUR CARD PARTNERS HAVE ON OFFER. USE YOUR FARMLANDS CARD AND SAVE! For the month of December, grab this great bedroom package deal. Receive the Outback bedroom suite for the super price of only $1,518.86 when purchased on your Farmlands Card. The Outback range is made of solid recycled pine. The pack includes: 2 x three drawer bedside cabinets, a queen size headboard, a dresser with mirror and a five drawer tallboy. Head into any Smiths City Store or call 0800 SMITHS.

Metal frame beds are back and more popular than ever! The Sunshine single slat bed from Big Save Furniture offers a classic design with unique metal detailing. Normally $299, now $199 – Save $100. Cotton rug available for $99. Mattress and accessories not included. Available in 23 stores nationwide. www.bigsave.co.nz

*linen not included

The Ryobi ONE+ 18V 2 Piece Drill Combo Kit gives you more performance and is a great gift idea for Christmas. The combo includes a compact drill, impact driver a 4.0Ah and 1.5Ah lithium+ battery pack, dual chemistry fast charger and all in one easy to carry canvas bag with a 2 year warranty. Available at Bunnings for $299. www.bunnings.co.nz

Now you can shop for women’s and men’s fashion, lingerie, beauty, homewares, home linens and chidrenswear online at www.arthurbarnett.co.nz. Plus they’ll deliver FREE to your door all NZ purchases under 15 kilograms. Perfect for Christmas Shopping, you can browse through their extensive Christmas Shop for decorations and giftware including Arthur Barnett Gift Vouchers for family and friends in Otago, or Hampers that they’ll deliver on your behalf - complete with a personal message from you, anywhere in the country. Use your Farmlands card when purchasing at Arthur Barnett Online and you’ll also receive your rebate. N E W

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12 cents off per litre* Use your Farmlands Card at your local Challenge service station and SAVE! Challenge is a network of independent kiwi-owned 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 you, New Zealand farmers. The next time you need to fill up, pull into a Challenge service station and keep it local.

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* Cannot be used in conjunction with any other fuel card or fuel promotion

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Great service in their sights Independent Optical Partners (IOP) is a nationwide alliance of like-minded optical professionals, who aim to make sure your eyes receive the best care possible.

range of discounts exclusive to

IOP has a focus on ensuring the

shareholders. From eye exams to

customer receives the best product

contact lenses — fitting frames

for their eyes, in addition to receiving

to providing optical solutions – a

the best customer service to improve

full range of services are available

their overall experience. Vanessa

throughout the country.

says through having qualified

independently New Zealand owned

Vanessa says many IOP stores

Optometrists and Dispensing

and operated, with locations from

around the country are in rural

Opticians, the group is able to ensure

Whangarei to Invercargill. The

farming locations and have great

professional service is guaranteed to

nationwide group is made up of

relationships with the people in their

every customer.

practices that have been part of their

community. An example of this is T

“We have a heavy emphasis

communities for years – sometimes

& S Opticians in Christchurch, where

of customer service and their

even decades.

Vanessa works.

relationship – we want to make sure

Vanessa Forsyth, the President of

“T & S was founded in 1976 by Jim

they get the right pair of glasses for

IOP, says the group was formed

Tritschler, who still works here today,”

them and their day to day living,” she

primarily to provide quality

she says. “We relocated post-

says. “They have to feel comfortable

prescription safety eyewear.

earthquake from the CBD and our

and confident with them.”

new location now gives us

For more information on Independent

a better access point for the

Optical Partners, visit:

farming community.

www.iop.org.nz

All 36 stores that make up IOP are

“We all work collaboratively – we deal only with certified products and use strict rules and regulations when we deal with our safety eyewear,” she says. “Part of that ‘all working together’ is why we teamed up with Farmlands.” As a Farmlands Card Partner, contributing IOP stores offer a

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“T & S is a great example of the stores IOP has nationwide – quite often they are well known in their area for providing quality service for a long time, as well as giving back to their community. They have those local relationships.”

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199

SAVE

200

CHRISTMAS

Cushion

50cm x 50cm

BELL Outdoor chair

Cotton rug

160cm x 230cm

OUTDOOR DISCUS BEANBAG

Available in a variety of colour options

199

SAVE

200

Available in white or turquoise.

SALE OFFERS VALID 3 TO 24 DECEMBER 2014

SUMMER 3 piece outdoor moulded plastic outdoor setting

Available in 5 colours.

EVERYDAY

INCLUDES

BEANS SAVE

DREAMSENSE ULTRA Single sleepover bedset

Includes 2 chairs and a side table

LOW

699 PRICE

Trundle pops up to same height as main bed.

800

CYCLONE 3 seater chaise + footstool Available in 3 colour options. Cushions and accessories not included.

1799

SAVE

300

ONTARIO 5 piece dining suite

399

Chairs available in black, white or yellow.

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Farm Welding Kit • 1 x 170 amp inverter power source c/w toolbox which includes a fitted 3 metre work lead, a fitted 3 metre electrode holder lead and an operating manual • 1 x Cigweld Product bag containing a Weldskill Blue auto darkening helmet, a chipping hammer, pair of welding gloves, wire brush and a 1kg starter pack of 2.5mm GP electrodes • Power Source is suitable for use with 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.2mm and 4.0mm electrode sizes CODE 02774085

573

.00 Valid December 2014.

Phone: 0800 660 660

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“Get set for summer projects” 10L Deck & Exterior Stain

Lambswool Applicator SKU00726290

Water based. Kwila.

SKU00253957

15397

RUS TEAM MEMBER

Premium Decking Timber

Ex 100 x 40mm. H3.2. Grip tread. SKU00533166/00691221

$ 50

PER LinEAL MTR

5 Burner Stainless Steel BBQ

Pizza oven/smoker, 304 stainless steel.

9 Piece Hardwood Timber Setting Karri gum. SKU03191478

SKU03170990

1548

147

Aluminium frame, resin wicker. Cushioned chairs. SKU03191292

676

18V Drill Driver

185mm Circular Saw

1050W. SKU00236024

997

3 Piece Newport Setting

System compatible.

100mm Angle Grinder 900W. SKU00266128

SKU00248986

7997

297

To find your local Bunnings store visit www.bunnings.co.nz or phone 0508 BUNNINGS. Not all services and products featured are available in all stores, but may be ordered. See in store for product availability. Shelf prices may be lower than advertised to ensure lowest prices every day. We reserve the right to restrict the purchase of commercial quantities. All prices quoted are inclusive of GST. Prices valid until Wednesday 31st December 2014 or while stocks last. BUNZ13625

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MAKING A LIVING OFF THE LAND IS YOUR CALLING. BEING YOUR PARTNER IS OURS.

DEALS FROM

COUNTRY

WE MAKE IT EASIER AND CHEAPER FOR YOU TO DO WHAT COMES NATURALLY. 13mm High Torque Drill

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FOR FARMLANDS SHAREHOLDERS ONLY*

Take your pick from the latest deals from Carters Country at your local Carters store. And get special pricing on over 10,000 other items at Carters.

18V 5.0Ah Li-Ion Twin Pack

339

Includes: • 13mm PROSeries Impact Drill • ¼” Impact Driver • Two 5.0Ah energy Li-Ion batteries, fan-cooled smart charger and two-tool carry case (EXCL GST)

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649

SPECIAL

ORDER

50cc Chainsaw

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799

SPECIAL

ORDER

18V Farmers Kit Includes: • 13mm PROSeries Impact Drill and 125mm Angle Grinder • Two 5.0Ah Li-Ion batteries • 12/240V mobile charger and stackable case

(EXCL GST)

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699 (EXCL GST)

*Carters Pricing Terms: 1. All prices exclude GST. 2. Advertised pricing valid from 1 December 2014 to 31 December 2014. 3. Pricing not valid with any other promotion running concurrently. 4. Payment must be made using a Farmlands Card. 5. Lead time will apply for special order products. 6. Any trademarks are the property of the respective owners.

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Proud to be a partner of

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Special Shareholder Savings

In Store at

W1265mm

ction Capture The A This Summer!

339

299

SHAREHOLDER’S PRICE

REGULAR PRICE

H933mm

REGULAR PRICE

L Massive 500 ! city Storage Capa

1499

1349

$ GoPro Hero3 White Edition.

SHAREHOLDER’S PRICE

• 5MP photos • 1080p resolution video • Built-in Wi-Fi • Waterproof to 40m • GoPro app + remote compatible • Enhanced audio capture CHDHE-302

Westinghouse 500L Chest Freezer.

• Includes 2 storage baskets • White

READY TO ASSEMBLE

1189

$ EXCLUSIVE TO HARVEY NORMAN

‘Boston’ Fabric Corner Lounge Suite with Chaise.

The ‘Boston’ is a comfortable lounge suite which will ﬁt perfectly into the modern home. Suite consists of a 2-seater, plus a corner with a chaise. Also available in Brown. Accessories shown are not included.

Samsung GALAXY SHOP with TabS CONFIDENCE 10.5’’ Tablet - 16GB. SM-T800NTSANZC Product offers are valid until 31/12/14.

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EXCLUSIVE TO HARVEY NORMAN

‘Odyssey’ Space Saver Bunk Bed Frame.

The ‘Odyssey’ Space Saver Bunk is a great solution to all your storage problems and also provides a bed! Features single top bunk, desk with drawers, keyboard drawer, shelving, storage cupboard & under-stair drawers. Mattress, bed linen and accessories shown are not included.

Visit your local store: Call

0800 464 278

65” (165cmv) (0800 GO Samsung HARVEY) for your nearest store. 2 Full HD LED* Curved Television.

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Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year From Meridian Energy and Farmlands. Call 0800 496 444

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Take your living outdoors

2999

Milano 7 Piece Setting

2200 x 1000mm rectangular table and 6 armchairs. Seat cushions included.

Rectangular table $1299 Armchair $299 each Throw cushions (sold separately) $24.98 each !88026 228986 228991 228982 M10 8305

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Make the most of the summer season with our new outdoor living collections. Farmlands Card accepted at Mitre 10 and Mitre 10 MEGA

For more ideas and inspiration visit mitre10.co.nz

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Garden Sheds MYOB is proud to announce they are now a Farmlands Card Partner. Enjoy up to 30%* off

Homestead Kitset Shed

MYOB online accounting solutions

Code: HMS253E 3.6m x 2.5m x 2.8m high Relocatable & super strong!

myob.co.nz | 0800 60 69 62

Usually $4480 -

NOW $4325

*30% discount applies to the MYOB desktop range which provides the purchaser with 6 months free subscription services. Or purchase a subscription to AccountRight or MYOB Essentials and benefit from the online features and automatic updates and receive a 15% monthly discount on RRP.

Enjoy special savings at Resene with your Farmlands Card 30% off Resene premium paint 500ml-4L 30% off wallpaper 20% off Resene premium pails 10L 20% off accessories Quality, paint, colour, wallpaper and professional advice – come in and experience the Resene difference today.

Borderland Kitset Shed

Code: BDL301E 5.8m x 3.0m x 2.5m high - relocatable & super strong! Optional plywood flooring upgrade available for $775. Usually $4720-

NOW $4595

Kitsets delivered nationwide or pick-up from your local store! • Strong designs for easy relocation • High quality parts, corrugated iron & solid timber frames • Easy to assemble kitset with step-by-step instructions

Call 0800 688 767 to order!

0800 RESENE (737 363) www.resene.co.nz Discounts off normal retail price only with your Farmlands Card at Resene owned ColorShops.

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Thank you for voting us as your Shareholder Choice Partner of the Year

incl GST

533

22 incl

GST

Lattissima+

Noise Cancelling Headphones

• Reduces unwanted ambient noise • 30mm dynamic driver • 10-22,000 HZ frequency response Model: MDRZX110NC 133937

BeeForce 24cm Remote Controlled Helicopter • 24cm length • Includes spare missiles, and main and tail rotor blades • Approx 8-12mins flying time and 60mins charging time • Remote requires 6 x AA Batteries Model: M890BCP 125467

incl GST

433

WITH $100 CASH-BACK VIA REDEMPTION*^

• Nespresso capsule system • Fast heat up time of 40 seconds • Patented instant frothing device system • Removable water tank with 0.9 litre capacity Model: EN520S Silver 113107 or Red 113106

*^Offer ends 11th January 2015

See in store for details

1999

bonus PlayStation 4 500GB Console*

55” Full HD 3D Smart LED TV

*Offer available 3 Dec - 24 Dec 2014

full HD

100Hz

smart

Wi-Fi built in

Bonus PS4 is also available with: 60” Model: KDL60W850B, 65” Model: KD65X8500B, 70” Model: KD70X8500B and 70” Model: KDL70850B

incl GST

• Full HD LED Display (1920x1080) • Motionflow XR 400 • X-Reality PRO Picture Engine • 3D TV (2x 3D glasses included) • Smart TV with Built-in WiFi • USB Recording and Playback (32GB USB minimum for recording) Model: KDL55W800B 134541

Our Tech Solutions mobile technicians provide a range of services to make setting up computers and home entertainment systems hassle free. They can deliver and install.

maximise your device

with our installation and setup service Call us today 0800 555 989

Terms and Conditions: Offer begins Monday 1 December and ends Wednesday 31 December 2014, while stocks last and is available at Noel Leeming stores nationwide, excluding Noel Leeming Clearance Centre and online. Standard Fly Buys points apply and consists of 1 Standard Point for every $25 you spend at Noel Leeming. All prices include GST and are correct as at Friday 7 November 2014. You must present your Farmlands Card instore to be eligible for the offer.

We're the only appliance store with

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WE’VE GOT TOOLS FOR EVERY SHED EXCLUSIVE TO PLACEMAKERS

MILWAUKEE M18 GEN II BRUSHED 2 PCE KIT M18BPP2C-303B • Includes Hammer Drill Driver, Impact Driver, 3 x 3Ah batteries, Dual Charger & Contractor Bag • 5 yr trade warranty

MILWAUKEE M18 HACKZALL RECIP SAW “SKIN” C18HZ-0 • Dual gear counter balance reduces vibration • Compact hacksaw measuring only 375mm in length • Fast keyless blade change • Built in LED light • Fuel gauge display • 20mm stroke length • No load stroke rate of 3000spm 4913974 Skin is tool only, battery not included

289

4994496

COMES WITH

3X 3.0AH

685

BATTERIES MILWAUKEE 1/2” SQUARE TO 7/16” HEX QUICK CHANGE ADAPTER 48660061 • Designed to adapt 1/2” square drive drills to be able to use 7/16” hex quick change bits 4915067

SHIP AUGER BIT 3/4 - 19 X 150MM 4913972 $21.99 SHIP AUGER BIT 3/4 - 19 X 460MM 4913973 $39.99

MILWAUKEE THE AX BLADE 150MM 5TPI PKT 5 48005021 4915063

MILWAUKEE M18 FUEL 1/2” HIGH TORQUE IMPACT WRENCH WITH FRICTION RING 4.0AH KIT M18CHIWF12-402C • Delivers up to 950Nm of maximum fastening torque with a maximum impact rate of 2,300ipm • 1/2” anvil with friction ring provides fast, easy socket changes • Powered by REDLITHIUM™ battery technology • POWERSTATE™ brushless motor runs cooler with no wearable components • REDLINK PLUS™ Intelligence allows the operator to choose between two fastening modes, mode 1 delivers up to 135Nm of maximum fastening torque, & mode 2 up to 950Nm maximum fastening torque 5169928

849

Pricing may vary from store to store, discount based on lowest saving. All prices include GST. Products featured may not be available in all stores but can be ordered in at the advertised price. Offers valid from Monday 1st December to Wednesday 31st December.

& SHEDS FOR EVERY FARM ASK IN-STORE FOR YOUR COMPETITIVE QUOTE • WE CAN SUPPLY A KITSET FOR YOU TO BUILD, OR DESIGN & BUILD TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS • WIDE RANGE OF SIZES AVAILABLE. Sheds available at participating stores only. Contact your local store for more information.

USE YOUR FARMLANDS CARD AT PLACEMAKERS FOR DISCOUNTS ON SELECTED PRODUCTS. 0800 PLACEMAKERS (752 236) www.placemakers.co.nz

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Quality Hotel Parnell 20 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052 P: 09 303 3789 E: reservations@theparnell.co.nz

QualityÊHotelÊParnellÊisÊsituatedÊinÊtheÊexclusiveÊinnerÊcityÊ suburbÊofÊbeautifulÊParnell.ÊThisÊ105ÊroomÊpropertyÊhasÊ 67ÊservicedÊapartmentsÊwithÊfullÊkitchens,ÊinÊadditionÊtoÊ hotelÊrooms.ÊÊMostÊroomsÊenjoyÊextensiveÊharbourÊandÊ cityÊviews.ÊChildrenÕsÊplayÊarea. FacilitiesÊincludeÊGladstonesÊrestaurant,ÊhouseÊbarÊ andÊeightÊconferenceÊvenues,ÊFreeÊWi-Fi,Ê FreeÊOnÊSiteÊParking,Ê24ÊhourÊreceptionÊandÊroomÊservice.

Special Room Rates exclusive to Farmlands shareholders. 10% off all food & beverage & accommodation bookings.

Call 0800 50 44 66 or visit www.theparnell.co.nz

Quality Hotel Parnell Ltd is owned by the Norman F B Barry Foundation, being a charitable trust registered under the Charities Act 2005. Registration No: CC33047.

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Once you’ve played and worked with the best, there’s no settling for less. That’s why Tony Woodcock kits up on a Suzuki. And just like New Zealand’s most capped prop, the DR200 Trojan has measured up to the test for years. With a tough 200cc engine, greater suspension travel, higher ground clearance, and a lower seat height than any of its competitors, it’s rugged, reliable and easy around the paddock. The 13-litre fuel tank means it won’t be stopping half way through the game. When you add top level details like alloy hand guards, rubber insulated steel footpegs, dual side stands and a large 12V headlight it’s clear no other farm bike can compete.

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PROVEN TOUGH. GREATER ENDURANCE. NO COMPETITION.

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DiEsEL tANK & PUMP Kit L40040PA

400L Diesel fuel storage & dispensing kit with lockable lid. Heavy duty, robustly constructed polyethylene tank. Recessed pump improves overall tank strength. Built in nozzle holster. Lockable lid aids diesel fuel security and protects dispensing.

1,286

2000W iNVERtER gENERAtoR EF2000iS

Powerful, portable and silenced, only 61dB at full load. Recoil starting system for reliability. Forced air cooling. Single 230V + DC charging port. 4.4 litre tank for up to 10.5hrs run-time. 3 year domestic. 1 year commercial warranty. Perfect for worksite, camping and emergency power. Will power sensitive electronics.

2,34696

$2,699.00 GST Incl.

$1,479.00 GST Incl.

A FREE “Raptor Quad Bike” for the kids with every 2000W Inverter Generator purchased!

New and Exclusive to TradeZone

gENERAL PURPosE KNifE

chALK LiNE & LEVEL sEt

UNBREAKABLE ENgiNEERs PRofi VicEs

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16kg loading. 30M string made from strong cotton nylon blend. Comes with belt clip. 3 x rewind speeds, holds 50g of chalk.

UNBREAKABLE SG-Iron construction.Extra long opening. Integrated anvil. Ultra smooth operation. Code VICB-PSG100 VICB-PSG125 VICB-PSG150 VICB-PSG200

Size 100mm 125mm 150mm 200mm

+GST $129.57 $173.04 $207.83 $286.09

Inclusive $149.90 $199.00 $239.00 $329.00

CL-1221-SET

210mm. Comes with Holster.

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$15.90 GST Incl.

$24.50 GST Incl.

18 iN 1 MULti-tooL MTT151

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3 Vials for vertical and horizontal levelling.

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$49.90 GST Incl.

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$12.90 GST Incl.

Dargaville Farrand & Mason Ltd •Whangarei Donovans Trade Supplies Ltd • aucklanD TradeZone North Shore. Auckland Engineering Supplies (ME) Ltd. TradeZone East Tamaki. Grossman Twigg Engineering Supplies • Pukekohe Hardware Engineering Supplies (2005) Ltd • hamilton hand tool House • te aWamutu Stewart & Cavalier • morrinsville Workplace Engineering Supplies Ltd • mt maunganui Holmes Industrial Supplies (2006) Ltd • tokoroa Holster Supply Co. Ltd • rotorua TradeZone Rotorua • tauPo Total Trade Supplies (1998) Ltd • gisborne TradeZone Gisborne • naPier TradeZone Hawke’s Bay • neW Plymouth Croucher & Crowder Ltd • haWera Croucher & Crowder Ltd • Wanganui McDonald Equipment Ltd • Palmerston north Techweld NZ Ltd • Wellington W.R. Twigg Ltd • takaka TradeZone Takaka • nelson Opel Industries • blenheim blenheim Engineering Supplies Ltd • WestPort B.W. Palmer Ltd • rangiora Rangiora Engineering Supplies • christchurch George Henry & Co. Ltd - City, George Henry & Co. Ltd - Hornby • ashburton G.J. Blacklow & Co. Ltd • timaru Timaru Engineering Supplies Ltd • oamaru ireland engineering ltd • DuneDin HCD Flow Technology Ltd • alexanDra TradeZone Alexandra • cromWell TradeZone Cromwell • gore Gas and Tool Direct • invercargill e hayes & sons ltd

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gifts for him THE ONLINE DEPARTMENT STORE

Christmas

this

Arthur Barnett together with R.M. Williams present a little bit of luxury for the man on the land who appreciates the finer things in life. For other gift ideas, go to www.arthurbarnett.co.nz where you can shop anywhere, anytime, with all purchases 15kgs and under delivered within NZ for free.

Cotton Bath Robe $229.95

Men’s (Petrol) Large or Extra Large

R.M. Williams Signature Gift Box $164.95

x2 bath towels 68cm x 1.5m and 1 hand towel 40 x 68cm. Cranberry or White

Toilet Bag $145

3 pack boxed set

Travellers Polish Kit $55

Black or Brown

Wide singular zip opening with pull tabs that feature the R.M. Williams steer head logo. Lined inside and one internal zipped pocket.

x2 Stockman’s boot polish 20ml, leather cleaner 15ml, leather conditioner 15ml and x2 polish cloths

To receive your Farmlands 6% rebate, quote your Card number when purchasing Online at www.arthurbarnett.co.nz or when your order direct on FREEPHONE 0800 801 129. Your rebate will show on your delivery docket not at point of purchase. 6% rebate applies to non-sale items.

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Tea Towels $39.95

6% rebate applies

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Bridgestone’s fuel saving technology is now available for SUVs. Improved fuel efficiency of up to 3.6%*. All round performance in ride comfort, handling, wear life, pattern noise and braking distance.

Every Ecopia EP850 purchased with your Farmlands Card during December puts † you in the draw to win a 16GB iPad 2. *Product independently tested in accordance with ADR 81/02 on a 2012 Mitsubishi Challenger fitted with tyre size 245/70R16 111H compared to a conventional competitor tyre. Actual fuel consumption and CO2 emissions depend on factors such as traffic conditions, vehicle condition and driving style. Promotion valid until 31 December 2014 on Farmland Card sales only. All transactions during December go in the draw to win a 16GB iPad 2. Prize cannot be redeemed for cash. Available at selected Bridgestone Select, Bridgestone Tyre Centre and Firestone stores. Terms and conditions apply, see in store for details.

†

Your Farmlands Card is welcomed.

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Philmoff Kleen Screen

Windscreen washer concentrate. 500ml.

Red Gasket 260

Makes any size or shape of gasket in minutes. Resists high temperature, pressure, cracking, shrinking & vibration. 75g.

(PKS500)

(8629)

HOT PRICE

Pressure Sprayer

Silicone Spray

1.5L pressure sprayer.

330g.

(RPS1500ML)

(MT184)

HOT PRICE

1750

Ice Boxes

20L.

(GUIB20L)

$69 ea 50L.

(GUIB50L)

$149 ea 70L.

(GUIB70L)

1/2” Dr. 23 Pc Socket Set

• •

Sockets: 10mm to 32mm Drive Accessories: 1/2” Dr Gear to Gear Ratchet, Extensions, Universal Joint, 3-Way Adapter

(KBT2759)

$199 ea

FROM

2 Ton Low Profile Jack

Lifting range: 90mm-533mm. (640818)

120L.

(GUIB120L)

$259 ea

HOT PRICE

SET

12V Twin Cylinder Air Compressor 150L/min. 10m coiled air hose with gauge. (RAC150S2)

HOT PRICE

199

HOT PRICE

149

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While stocks last. Price includes GST. Valid until 31 December 2014. E & OE.