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FROM THE CEO

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The end of 2014 saw Farmlands teams from across the regions gather together at a series of 12 workshops hosted by Sir Graham Henry. These Regional Musters provided us with a great opportunity to get together as a team, introduce our Vision, Mission and Values; share our results for 2014 and to congratulate and award our top achievers in the field.

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INTEREST

The launch of our Vision, Mission and Values was met with positive feedback from our staff. Having come about through first collecting and reviewing all of the information that our teams have provided over the past 18 months, this has come from all across Farmlands, from the Board to the shop floor.

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Farmlands’ Vision is to be “The trusted team of choice, every time” for our shareholders, our staff and our suppliers. It is a goal that will continue to drive us forward as a business each and every day, supported by our Mission and our Values. More than 1,000 staff attended the Musters, taking time to join the leadership coaching sessions, hearing from Sir Graham Henry, sharing ideas and learning from each other. Sir Graham Henry’s insight into building a world beating team and taking them to reach the ultimate goal at the Rugby World Cup has many synergies with Farmlands - a backbone of humility, the importance of relationships and team work. In his role as Farmlands Head Coach, Sir Graham has also been out and about in the community, working alongside regional teams to raise funds for their chosen charities. View the photographs and read more about these events and the funds raised in your community on pages 4 and 5.

From the CEO Save the date Meet the team South Island Agricultural Field Days 2015 Talk with Ted – Muster Charity Events Air New Zealand Shareholders who win, grin! Smiles and trials Farmlands is proud to support Mamma Mia! Horse of the Year 2015 Farmlands Finance Farmlands Fuel Farmlands Livestock Farmlands Safety Combined Field Days West Otago heading back in time

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Kind regards,

Brent Esler Chief Executive Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited

SAVE THE DATE

WHAT’S COMING UP WITH FARMLANDS

FEBRUARY

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Taupo Fishing Competition

Northland Field Days

Get in quick! Call Farmlands Taupo. Entries close on 4th February.

Corner of Awakino Point East Road and State Highway 14, Dargaville.

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MARCH

Tauranga Show Jumping Championships.

Farmlands Hawke’s Bay Fishing Competition

Held at the Tauranga Racecourse.

Entries close 20th February. Entry forms available from Waipukurau, Hastings, Whakatu and Napier.

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ROB BLINCOE Q: What is your current role at Farmlands? A: Dairy Livestock Representative. Q: Where are you from originally? A: Nelson. Q: What do you do most in your spare time? A: Fishing for crayfish and blue cod. Whitebaiting on the West Coast and watching cricket and rugby. Q: What is the most interesting trip you have ever taken? A: Stockman on a live export ship trip to China with 4,000 dairy heifers last August. Arrived in China after 17 days at sea with all heifers alive and well - then I spent a week in Beijing. Q: What is your favourite tipple? A: Speight’s Old Dark.

ROB’S TROUT IN BUTTER SAUCE WITH ALMONDS

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Parsley Lemon slices Salt Flour

METHOD Select trout from 12” to 15” long; Sprinkle inside and outside with salt, toss in flour. Heat half the butter in a heavy frying pan, put in fish and cook until dark brown on both sides. Transfer to hot serving dish, keep warm.

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SOUTH ISLAND

AGRICULTURAL FIELD DAYS 2015 THE MAINLAND’S MAIN EVENT! 25TH –27TH MARCH 2015

Where to find The Farmlands Village CAR PARK ENTRY

THE FARMLANDS VILLAGE DEMONSTRATION AREA

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Come and talk to the following suppliers: In the Farmlands Marquee Agrifeeds

Farmlands Finance

Fond Foods

SeeChange

Ballantynes

Farmlands Grain and Seed

Gallagher

Shoof

Bayer Animal Health

Farmlands Horticulture

Gough TWL

Sinochem

Betacraft

Farmlands Livestock

Meridian

Skellerup

Bridgestone

Farmlands Nutrition

MSD Animal Health

Snapchill

Deane Apparel

Farmlands Real Estate

Nufarm

Solo

Dow AgroSciences

Farmlands Retail

Nutritech

Stoney Creek

Dupont

Farmside

Purina Pet Care

Zee Tag

ProFence

GEA Farm Technologies

Repco

Zoetis

FMG

Robertson Engineering

Farmlands Customer Care

On Farmlands Lane Agpac

Also in The Farmlands Village

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Free wireless internet provided by Farmside!

Lunch in the Farmlands Village CafĂŠ

Humes

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With barista coffee available

Hydroflow

Farmside site in the marquee)

Iplex Longveld Promax Rakaia Engineering Ltd. Smith Attachments Stallion Plastics Stonewood Homes Tornado Industries Fert and Feathers Darts competition Have a go and be in to win great prizes!

We look forward to seeing you there!

CO-OPERATIVE NEWS

Talk with Ted - Muster Charity Events As well as hosting a series of team building and leadership workshops for our regional Farmlands teams, Sir Graham Henry has also been out and about in the community, working alongside regional teams and their chosen charities to raise funds for the benefit of our local communities.

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The “Talk with Ted” events have given

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Waikato Hospice

Farmlands shareholders the chance to

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Taranaki Community Rescue

hear from the Rugby World Cup winning coach, while supporting regional charities and good causes. Charities supported include: •

Ronald McDonald House Invercargill, Southland

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Choose Life - Whangarei, Northland

Helicopter •

Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North

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Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter

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Hospice South Canterbury

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Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust

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Awatere Rugby Club earthquake repairs , Marlborough

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CO-OPERATIVE NEWS

Sir Graham also made the most of the

We are pleased to be able to share a some

where he connected with 1,166

opportunity to pay visits to local schools,

photographs from these events and to

shareholders and supporters and

where his presence and words were met

announce that between November and

inspired a new generation of young

with much excitement by pupils, teachers

December, our teams helped to raise a

people, from Invercargill to Tauraroa,

and parents alike.

staggering $57,585 for these nine worthy

to go out and reach for their goals.

causes. Farmlands is proud to be able to bring Sir Graham out to the regions,

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SHAREHOLDERS FOCUS

Shareholders who win, grin! As the old saying goes – you have to be in to win. And as shareholders, you always have a chance to win with Farmlands Co-operative’s many promotions and events!

The photos below are just a selection of the shareholders who picked up prizes in 2014. From smaller in-store promotions, to major events and Facebook giveaways, Farmlands tries to give back in as many ways as possible.

Ian, Freddy, Phoebe and Judy Hore from Ranfurly were the lucky winners of one of our Chillzone chilly bins, packed with prizes from our December “Win this Bin!” promotion.

Here’s Winton winner Craig Robins, picking up his Chillzone chilly bin from Farmlands staff member Anna Priestley.

Marian Furlong took home a Breakfeed trough full of Strainrite fencing goods when she entered our Strainrite promotion. Marian is pictured with Todd Neal from Farmlands Blenheim and Struan Moore from Strainrite.

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Keep an eye out in-store, on Facebook or in the Farmlander to see how you can pick up great prizes, simply by purchasing your supplies through your co-operative.

Maggie Woodcock took home a new fishing rod and reel during our Stoney Creek promotion. Maggie is pictured collecting her prize from Phil Morgan at Farmlands Greytown.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Smiles and trials | Murray Child on his Northland farm.

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| Murray Child has captained the New Zealand Wayleggo Cup team.

Call it the Rural Bledisloe. It may not reach the heights of more traditional trans-Tasman fare you see on television but almost every year, New Zealand and Australia face off in a dog trial “test”. And why wouldn’t they? Dog trialling is just as much a part of New Zealand folklore as any game of sport. It requires dedication, concentration and re-invention. And just like most sports, you have to follow the command of the whistle. Around New Zealand, the popularity of dog trialling seems to ebb and flow with the sheep population. As the musters have minimised during the course of the dairy boom, dog trial clubs have had to fight for new members, new blood and new milestones. For the members, selection for New Zealand’s Wayleggo Cup team is at stake. For dog trial stalwarts like Murray Child and John Simpson, ensuring the health of the sport is paramount, to ensure the next generation isn’t getting fleeced. Murray was recently the captain of the New Zealand Dog Trial team. At the helm of last year’s successful Wayleggo Cup team, Murray has reached the pinnacle of dog trialling in this country, representing New Zealand at a world championship level. It has been achieved from the farm he shares with his wife Kathy at Maungakaramea, south west of Whangarei.

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| Marg Baynes with the lodge brazier.

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“The nationals are always good to meet up with the same people with similar interests.” people with similar interests. There is a great camaraderie in sheep dog trials – you can have a good run one day and have the worst run the next day, depending on the conditions and the sheep. Dog trials can be a great leveller.” That doesn’t mean that preparation goes on the back burner. Having placed second at the nationals on four occasions, Murray likes leaving little to chance. “There’s a lot of training involved but because we’ve been doing it so long, we know what we want and it has quite a lot

| Daily work is daily training.

The sheep and beef property has been in Murray’s family for 150 years. Now 1,000 acres, the property actually went the opposite way, converting from dairy after the change

to do with breeding,” he says. “It’s a bit like racehorses – the winners can come from everywhere but you’ve got a better chance if it’s well bred.” To get the opportunity to shine at the nationals, you need to

to whole milk. Murray says his family has been involved in dog trialling for many years. “My father Ellis was president of the New Zealand Dog Trial Association and his father before him did dog trials. My brothers and nephews have also been members in recent times,” he says. “It has always interested me because it’s

qualify first. Competitors must earn six qualifying points at respective club trials around the country to qualify. This year, Murray will once again be teaming up with his New Zealand representative dog, Dice. “She’s pretty special. She seems to be able to handle most conditions and different types of sheep.”

part of my job to have dogs that do as they’re told and the

Travelling around for dog trials could take its toll and Murray

best farm dogs are the best trial dogs because they have to

says he would not be able to do it without the support of

do the work first.” Murray first went to Australia with the New Zealand dog trial team in 2002, before travelling to Ireland to represent his country at the 2005 World Championships. For the past 3 years he has participated in the Wayleggo Cup team – twice in Australia and once in New Zealand. “It was a thrill really, to captain (New Zealand),” he says. “I run both heading and huntaways and have had a bit of success with huntaways – I won a couple of national titles with huntaways and one national title with a heading dog.” The New Zealand dog trial team is only for heading dogs and the Wayleggo Cup is contested under hybrid “half New Zealand, half Australian” rules. When competing in Australia, this means using Merino sheep, which Murray says “can be pretty feral” in competition. “We like to use Romneys, because they tend to be a little bit more sensible,” he says. Those sensibilities are most under scrutiny in June, when the premier dog triallists from around the country converge for the national championships. It’s a schedule that Murray is more than familiar with – last year, he was inducted into the New Zealand Sheep Dog Trial Hall of Fame, as recognition for winning three national titles. “The nationals are always good to meet up with the same

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“Some clubs are struggling for numbers, with sheep numbers dwindling.” | Mackenzie Collie Dog Club celebrates 125 years in 2015.

Kathy, who holds the fort while he is away. All going well,

disappeared, so there is not as many dog men around as

Kathy will again be holding the fort in November, when the

there used to be,” he says. “Cattle Valley on the way to

next international series takes place in Taupo.

Geraldine and Fairlie used to have 10,000 sheep – now I don’t think there’s any.

But before the Wayleggo Cup – and even before the nationals

“In saying that, our club is reasonably strong. We provide for

– there is a party to attend in the Mackenzie Basin.

a few young shepherds that are working on the stations in

While some clubs in rural areas have struggled to stay afloat,

the Mackenzie and we have a fairly dedicated crew that have

the Mackenzie Collie Dog Club has gone from strength to

been around for a day or two.”

strength. Next month they celebrate their 125th anniversary by doing what they do best – hosting a dog trial. Club stalwart John Simpson has been a member for more than 30 years. John was a musterer in the South Island high country for 12 years and while he didn’t come from a “dog background”, he could see how having trained dogs could make his life a lot easier. “Once you started to get a bit of gear for your dogs, the next step was to see how good you were,” he says. “I competed at the nationals for more than 30 years but never won a title – the glue never stuck to my name on the leaderboard!” While dog trials maintain their popularity with their core fan base, John says any perceived decline is not only due to a shift away from rural areas. “Unfortunately, a lot of sheep in New Zealand have | In dog trials, humans aren’t the only opposition.

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“It’s a good catch up – you spend a week at these and it’s good to see people you haven’t seen since the last one.” | Dog trialling requires a good understanding with your dog - and the ability to do a bit of walking.

The dedicated crew have put together a typically

good to see people you haven’t seen since the last one.

understated celebration for such a big anniversary this year.

It’s a bit of a social event, you always try to get your name

The Mackenzie Collie Dog Club will have its dog trial at the

on the board and hope it stays there until the end of the

same place it has been since 1988 – at Balmoral Station, just

week,” he says.

west of Tekapo. The prize money “might be” slightly larger

“But there’s 200 people at each event and they’re looking for

than normal and one-off trophies will be commissioned to

seven so you’re hoping for a bit of luck – besides, all of the

commemorate the anniversary.

dogs are bloody good.”

“It’s a reasonably enthusiastic group of people interested

So John will instead focus on the Mackenzie Collie Dog

in dogs in the area and that’s transplanted onto each

Club’s 125th anniversary dog trial. He says he’ll be entering

generation – it’s quite interesting how it’s kept going,”

as usual, because “you’ve got to have a go”.

John says.

“You never say that (winning), she’s a pretty tough competition. You never get too cock-a-hoop but you’d like to think you’d might,” he says. “I’m coming to the end of my dog trialling career – nowadays, dog trials are more of a day out. If things go your way, it’s good but if they don’t, I don’t go home and sulk.” • The Mackenzie Collie Dog Club’s 125th anniversary dog trial will be held at Balmoral Station, just west of Tekapo on 6th-7th March, 2015.

| Command and conquer - dog trials in the Mackenzie.

“Some clubs are struggling for numbers, with sheep numbers dwindling. As a club we run training days for young fullas and we have a couple of fullas that know what they’re talking about – that gives the young fullas starting out an idea of what to do when training a dog.” John is quick to dampen any expectation of another crack at the nationals, although he does enjoy the social aspects. “It’s a good catch up – you spend a week at these and it’s

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NUTRITION

Relationship reaps rewards The quest to find the best products is only half the battle for dairy farmers. Receiving the appropriate technical advice can be the difference between maintaining and boosting production. Barry and Rochelle Harvey from coastal

farming through the summer dry.” That focus requires forward thinking, which is where NRM Feeds Specialist Maree Collins comes into it. Barry describes Maree as a “proactive resource” and a vital link in planning ahead.

Taranaki are dairy farmers who have

“We have been working with Maree only

found technical support to be a valuable

this season but she knows what she’s

tool in improving their production. Barry

talking about. She’s good to bounce ideas

and Rochelle usually winter close to

off,” Barry says. “When you’re working

300 cows and have been using NRM

on the farm, you tend to be hands-on

products for close to 5 years.

and focus on the day-to-day operations and she’s a bit more up to date on what’s happening on the theory side.” Maree says the NRM Feed Specialist role is interesting and challenging, as they strive to help people identify problems or potential areas for extra performance. “This can vary from chooks that aren’t laying, to kid goats that are not growing enough, a pony that is getting too fat or dairy cow nutrition,” Maree says.

blends using our Blend Calculator, or add

“With Taranaki being a very strong dairy

in additives to pellets, to optimise health

farming area, most of my work is with

and production. We really do try to look

clients like Barry and Rochelle. I aim to

at the whole picture.”

find out what they want to achieve in their

Barry says while it is hard to quantify in

farming operation.”

extremely valuable.

and most farmers have different focuses.

“Because she and NRM are part of

For some clients the focus is on animal health, while others aim more for profit or to lessen environmental impact. “We’re using NRM now because of their technical support,” Barry explains. We use NRM through the milking season – we don’t feed a lot unless the spring weather is inclement, so the main focus is

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monetary value Maree’s work, he finds it

Maree says not everyone is the same

Farmlands, the employees I’ve dealt with think we are the owners. As a true cooperative, they are trying to do their best

“At NRM we use the Dietcheck

for you and the outcomes.”

programme. This can help identify any

For more information, talk to your

imbalances in a cow’s diet and how these affect their performance and profit,”

local Farmlands representative. Article supplied by NRM.

Maree says. “We can then tailor-make

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NUTRITION

Four legs, first response “You see mounted police right throughout the world – but you hardly ever see an ambo on top of a horse.” Corey Milnes is passionate about helping people. As the founder of the Mounted Medics, he has made it his goal to have Mounted Medic volunteers on horseback, as a first response at events where terrain hinders more traditional emergency vehicles. A completely volunteer team, the work of the Mounted Medics mirrors Corey’s own work. A jockey for 15 years, Corey became involved as a St. John volunteer. He is now a first responder, currently training to become an EMT. “In 2011, after the February earthquake I was heavily involved in first response. I took a break from the front line and started doing horse events,” Corey explains. “We had a two-day event at Birch Hill – the ground was wet and I was running around with a little pack on day one. I asked if I could bring my horse along on day two. That was where the seed was planted.” The Mounted Medics were established that same year. Helmed by Corey and his wife Kayla, they attended eight events in the first year. During the second season in 2012, a training programme was established for new Mounted Medics members. By creating a sustainable and robust training programme, an increase in volunteers allowed the number of events covered to increase.

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“Primarily, the events we covered were

there will be a fully mounted ANZAC

pony clubs and eventing. By the end of

Day dawn service, which will be quite

2012, we had attended 20 events and

a nostalgic tie to the World War I and II

had four members join us,” Corey says.

Mounted Medics,” Corey says. “We will

“Things have progressed from there – in

also be busy attending the pony clubs

2013 we did 30 events and by the end

and eventing ODEs during 2015.”

of 2014 we had done another 30 events,

When not busy at horse events, Corey

plus added 10 members.”

says the Mounted Medics do a lot of

Varying levels of training means the

PR work for St. John and sponsors of

Mounted Medics have volunteers

the Mounted Medics, which includes

ranging from advanced paramedics

McMillan Equine Feeds. The Mounted

to first responders. Primarily covering

Medic Unit has had interest from all over

the Canterbury area from Kaikoura

New Zealand and Mounted Medics have

to Rolleston, events covered include

started the training pathway in Nelson.

A&P Shows, Cup and Show Week in

This unit should be able to attend

Christchurch, pony clubs, One Day

events in 2015.

Events and eventing competitions, as well

To find out more or find out on how

as the Springston Trophy since 2011.

to donate, visit www.stjohn.org.nz

“This year we are looking at getting into

or contact Team Leader Corey

hunting. There are commemoration

Milnes on 027 225 3396.

events for World War I and II horses and

Article supplied by McMillan Equine.

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A bright future ahead Success is a family affair for the Burnett-Grant sisters, with Hannah and Briar jumping their way to national and international glory as a result. The Taupo-based pair are the newest members of Team Fiber Fresh, joining current member Sam McIntosh (who rides for Team Audi based in The Netherlands) and top New Zealand eventer Samantha Felton. Hannah and Briar represent showjumping’s top up-and-coming talent and prove that age is no barrier to success or ambition. Briar (14) and Hannah (21) have already enjoyed a number of significant milestones at both national and international level. Both have represented New Zealand against Australia, with Briar also representing New Zealand at the 2013 World Championships in Mexico. Briar won her first Horse of the Year title at the age of 10 in the Pony 6 Bar

Competition – only the second rider to ever win at such an age – clearing a height of 1.60m. She began competing in the Pony Grand Prix Series a year later, winning and placing in nearly all of her events. At the 2013 Horse of the Year, on three different ponies, Briar won the Pony of the Year and the 1.25 Pony Championship Stakes and was also third in the Speed Pony of the Year. At the 2014 Horse of the Year, she placed third in the Pony of the Year, third in Junior Rider of the Year and fifth in the Speed Horse of the Year against adults. Hannah has also had a number of successes, winning the NZ Junior Rider Series in 2010 and was also crowned National Champion the same year. Last season saw Hannah place third in the 1.30m Horse of the Year Championship Class on her 6 year old mare Cormina Obolensky.

An essential ingredient of the sisters’ success comes down to nutrition and the health of their horses, with the pair long-time users of Fiber Fresh’s high nutritional fibre. “We read an article in a magazine about a Fiber Fresh feed aiding with healing and preventing ulcers in horses and decided that was the way to go. We’ve been using FiberProtect for years now and it’s a product we’re really behind – the horses perform so well on it and they always look fit and healthy.” Fiber Fresh feeds are designed to achieve maximum performance and complete gastrointestinal health in horses, resulting in healthier and betterperforming animals, by providing unique, moist forage feeds that are specifically developed to suit horses’ mono-gastric digestive systems. The moist, high nutritional fibre generates energy from natural volatile fatty acid production in the hindgut, meaning horses are able to obtain more nutrients, get more energy from less feed and retain more available energy for training and performance. With clear nutritional philosophies, as well as passion and work ethics to match, the Burnett-Grant sisters have a bright future ahead of them. Hannah’s showjumping goals include winning Lady Rider of the Year and competing at World Cup level, while Briar has clear Olympic goals in sight. For more information, talk to the knowledgeable team at your local Farmlands store. Article supplied by Fiber Fresh.

| Kabo Silver, Briar Burnett-Grant, Hannah Burnett-Grant and Cormina Obolensky.

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NUTRITION

Salt – when is enough, enough? “Salt of the earth” and “worth his salt” – common phrases that emphasise the value we have traditionally placed on salt. Common salt is sodium chloride (NaCl) but it is the sodium part that is considered essential, as diets normally contain enough chlorine. Sodium is found throughout the body, present in all cells and fluids and plays a critical role in enzymes, bone formation and nerve function. Sodium is critically involved in maintaining the body’s fluid and ion balance. Levels in the body are carefully controlled by the kidneys – any surplus being excreted in the urine. Sodium is lost in milk, urine, sweat (the loss increases in high temperatures and during exercise) and faeces (especially when animals suffer from diarrhoea). High producing cows and those with mastitis or high somatic cell counts will lose more sodium in the milk than they can conserve by recycling or reducing losses elsewhere. Most supplementary feeds, including palm kernel expeller, lucerne, red clover, maize silage and cereals are a poor source of sodium and fast growing, well fertilised grass tends to be low in sodium, compared to clover-rich swards. Lactating cows and growing stock have responded positively to supplementary sodium in New Zealand trials, so whilst grazing ruminants are unlikely to suffer extreme sodium deficiency, it is worth making sure that a simple salt deficiency is not holding back your stock and profitability. The National Research Council put the sodium requirement of

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| Heat stress and panting increases sodium losses.

lactating dairy cows at 2.0-3.4g/kg DM compared to 0.9-1.8g/kg for sheep and 0.7-0.8g/kg for heifers. Potassium fertiliser can depress soil sodium and increase leaching losses. Apart from a narrow coastal strip reaching perhaps 5km inland, which receives salt laden sea spray, most of New Zealand pasture is considered low to deficient in sodium. Salt deficiency depresses food intake and is associated with rough coat, listlessness, reduced milk production and liveweight gain or even weight loss. Salt is very palatable and animals will seek it out if they are deficient. Salt can be added to fertiliser, water, mixer wagons and supplements. Salt is so palatable, it provides a good companion for other minerals like magnesium, which is bitter to taste. But it is a double edged sword, as too much salt can limit the intake of supplements, unless water is available to wash it down. A belt-and-

braces approach to salt supplementation, by adding some deliberately to the diet but providing some free access as well, seems a legitimate approach given the vagaries of supply, availability and demand. If the craving for salt cannot be satisfied, animals can develop a depraved appetite and can be seen licking each other, chewing wood or licking soil but often it is more timely and effective to simply make salt available and let intakes indicate how impoverished the animals are at any time. Over consumption of salt by ruminants is not normally a problem, provided drinking water is freely available but has been associated with udder oedema in heifers and excess levels should be avoided in springer diets. For more information, talk to your local Farmlands representative. Article supplied by Dr. Rob Derrick, Farmlands Nutritionist.

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ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

Autumn - it’s tagging time Autumn is a busy time in the tagging calendar for beef and deer farmers. To avoid inconvenience, the best advice is to order your tags early and to allow for a few spares to be kept on hand. Weaners, both cattle and deer, must have a minimum of a single NAIT tag when moving to sale. Tags must be applied before the weaners move to sale. It is advisable to order and apply “Birth type” tags for weaners. You can change the year code to the year of birth, to ensure the number range starts at 1 each year. This provides an easy, visible audit of animals tagged in that year and also provides the possibility of performing manual NAIT transfers. The most economical option for weaners moving to sale is the “FDX” technology. Replacement livestock, both cattle and deer, require a single NAIT tag to meet legal requirements within 180 days of birth or first movement. For future convenience, it’s best to order “matching management” tag sets. These consist of a “birth type” NAIT tag pre matched and packaged, complete with a set of management panel tags. The panel tags can be ordered in any of the 10 colours and has the option of adding a property/ stud name. This is easy to order and can provide the following advantages: • Coloured year age marking provides easy visual identification of age groups. • Coloured tags can provide ownership ID - at a glance identify

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stock that have wandered onto

drafting and general animal records.

neighbouring properties.

• HDX = it is our best advice that

• The large, black LaserPlus numbers

you purchase HDX tags if you are

on the management tags provide a

intending to utilise the EID technology

lifetime of field identification for your

on-farm, especially with a panel

cows or hinds, especially at calving or

reader. HDX tags are slightly more

weaning time.

expensive, however the extra cost

• Property or stud name above

is quickly outweighed by the

the animal number provides absolute identification.

gains in performance. • FDX = if you are not intending to use

For animals moving to slaughter, whether

the EID technology, i.e. the animal

culls or prime stock, the most convenient

is moving direct to slaughter or is

way to comply this group of animals is

simply being NAIT complied, FDX

by applying FDX, low cost Traka tags.

tags are cheaper and will provide

The Traka tags come in a bulk bag and

minimum compliance!

don’t require any matching to the animal.

Applicators, Once you have the best

Always order extra Traka tags, these

tags for your situation, please take care to

never expire and are handy to move

ensure you have the right applicator.

animals in a hurry!

The correct applicator is vital to ensure

When choosing tags between HDX

the tags are retained in the ear and

High performance or FDX low cost,

the person applying the tag is

the choice is yours. However, there are

as safe as possible.

proven advantages in using EID as a

Always remember, when applying all

management tool. It provides increased

tags, ensure the female tag is on the

accuracy, speed and labour savings

front/inside of the animal’s ear.

when used for things like weighing,

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Order your Official Weaner Tags from your Farmlands store now!

Send to:

Charge through (Reseller):

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Order No.:

NAIT No.:

SELLING OR REARING CALVES? SEE BELOW. NAIT COMPLIANCE TRAKA TAGS

NAIT BIRTH TAGS Cattle tags (white only)

HDX – high performance

BES ADVICT E

FDX – low cost Cattle

Qty required

Deer

Gives you the advantage of a visual number to read! Allows matching to visual tag set. See below.

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Deer

Qty required

Range (ie 1-100 etc.)

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FDX – low cost

HDX – high performance

Year code (if required)

MATCHING MANAGEMENT TAG SETS (PAIRED TO THE NAIT BIRTH TAG) FOR CLEAR PADDOCK IDENTIFICATION. IDEAL FOR YOUR WEANERS OR REPLACEMENTS. Management Tag colours: Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, White, Green, Blue, Purple, Brown, and Black.

Please tick one, defaults to Cattle unless otherwise specified Cattle

Deer

FDX – low cost

1 5

Qty required

Indicate FRONT tag colour

Indicate BACK tag colour

Range (ie 1-100 etc.)

Animal No.

Year code (if required)

Farm name FRONT

Please tick one, defaults to FDX unless indicated HDX – high performance

1 5

Custom No.

Blank

Farm name BACK

Size options tick one FRONT tag

BACK tag

FRONT tag

BACK tag

Medium

Button

Large

Medium

Button

Large

Medium

Maxi

Large

Button

Maxi

(economy pack)

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ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

Protecting ewes and this spring’s lambs starts now The most obvious risk of clostridial disease in animals at this time of year is in fast-growing youngstock that are being fed lush feed or crops where sudden death due to Pulpy Kidney is of most concern. But a good clostridial vaccination programme also involves other stock classes. You have the opportunity now to ensure the benefits of vaccination are maximised by ensuring all of your ewes are set up for pre-lamb vaccinations and stock such as rams and young beef animals are also protected. Hoggets The use of 5-in-1 vaccine MULTINE® at weaning and 4-6 weeks later in ewe lambs ensures protection from the most common clostridial diseases over the periods of high risk for lambs. If these hoggets are then mated, they should be given a booster vaccination pre-lamb, to ensure they are protected through lambing and to provide protection to their suckling lambs via colostrum.

Beef cattle When you are buying MULTINE for the sheep flock, consider the beef cattle too. Ensure young beef stock clostridial vaccinations are completed. Blackleg and Sudden Death Syndrome are most often seen in young, fast-growing cattle. between weaning and pre-lambing (>1 year between the first shot and the first booster). This is not sufficient - the recommended interval between the sensitiser (first shot) and the first booster is 4-6 weeks. Leaving it

Both diseases progress rapidly, so that often the first sign is dead stock. An initial course of two vaccinations 4-6 weeks apart will provide protection – and MULTINE 5-in-1 covers the five common clostridial diseases.

significantly longer than this risks a poor response to vaccination and could leave animals at risk of disease. To get the best response to vaccination, give a booster prior to mating, to ensure these ewes are correctly set up ahead of their pre-lamb vaccination.

| MULTINE provides proven protection against five key

clostridial diseases and is available in plain and selenised.

Bought in ewes Remember that the vaccination history of bought-in stock may not be known. Prior to joining is a great opportunity to give these animals a MULTINE or NILVAX® sensitiser – they can then fit in with the main flock booster shot pre-lamb. Rams It is recommended to give rams an annual 5-in-1 clostridial booster, such as MULTINE, as these are valuable animals that are well worth protecting.

| Ensure you have a good clostridial protection programme

in place for all stock.

Two-tooths Never-mated Two-tooth ewes commonly do not receive any clostridial vaccinations

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| NILVAX is a 5-in-1 clostridial vaccine that also contains

levamisole, which generates a superior immune response in hoggets, ewes and rams.

Article supplied by Coopers. Register pursuant of the ACVM Act 1997, No. A0934, A0935, A3977.

Fighting that may occur around mating leaves rams susceptible to clostridial wound infection, so as well as being convenient timing, it makes sense to vaccinate pre-tupping.

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ALLIANCE 10L

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• White/ML/clear triple combination, low-dose oral drench. • 1ml/10kg for both sheep and cattle. • 14 day sheep meat withhold. • 10 day cattle meat withhold. • Ideal quarantine or routine drench. • Contains cobalt and selenium.

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• The trusted 5-in-1 clostridial vaccine. • Protects against pulpy kidney, tetanus, blackleg, black disease and malignant oedema. • For use in sheep, cattle and goats. • Nil meat withholding period. • Available in plain and selenised.

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ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

An autumn parasite management programme avoids the perfect storm

A drenching programme needs to be combined with smart on-farm management decisions. Reducing the impact of parasites on stock has to be balanced with minimising the development of resistance to drenches. Drenching young stock but still allowing them to be continually exposed to heavy larval challenge is counterproductive with limited production benefits. In autumn, 85 to 95 percent of the worm population is on the pasture, so drenching stock is only part of an effective parasite control strategy. Pasture rotation with older animals grazing after young stock, mixed grazing with older animals or mixed species (such as cattle and sheep) can be used to mop up heavy larvae pasture contamination for younger stock. Intensive grazing and grazing young stock on paddocks that lambs were weaned onto should be minimised. The autumn period also provides additional risks for development of drench resistance because of the large number of parasites surviving and

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Worm larvae on pasture by season Level of worm larvae on pasture

Autumn and early winter can be a challenging period to control internal parasites. The perfect storm can be created â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with peak numbers of larvae on the pasture, providing a high challenge for young stock that have not developed tolerance to the effects of parasites. Lingering warmth and increased rainfall speed up larval development further, contributing to pasture contamination.

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

developing. Drench programmes need

A combination oral drench is

to ensure susceptible worm populations

recommended in young stock as it will

remain on-farm. Ensuring a minimum

provide production benefits and help

of 28 days between drenching and

reduce the development of resistance.

selective drenching within a flock (using

Preventative drenching programmes in

refugia) helps maintain this. Reducing

young stock may be nearing completion

the risk for resistance can also be

at this time of the year. Continue to

achieved by using combination active

monitor stock for signs of parasitism

oral drenches. Long-acting products

as heavy worm burdens can still

should be avoided in young stock, as the

develop, especially with a mild autumn.

lengthened exposure time of parasites

Periodic faecal egg counts should

to the active(s) can increase selection of

be used to identify critical times

resistant parasites. Drench resistance

where additional drenching is

should be investigated using faecal

required for all age groups.

larval cultures. Seek advice from your

Remember, if you see clinical signs

animal health adviser on how to do this.

of parasitism, your worm control

Drench selection should be based

plan is not working. Seek advice

on what works on the worms on your

to maximise the return on your

farm. Regular drench checks based on

investment while achieving

faecal egg count reduction test (FECRT)

sustainable, productive farming.

provide the peace of mind that you are

Article supplied by Coopers.

selecting an appropriate drench.

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ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

Edge has it all At the heart of the Edge story is the combined power and unique properties of the doramectin and levamisole molecules. The doramectin active is the most widely used injectable endecticide in the New Zealand market for many years, because of its efficacy against Ostertagia and ability to dramatically reduce this parasite’s negative effect on production. Levamisole on the other hand, being a short acting chemical, is highly effective against macrocyclic lactone (ML) resistant intestinal parasites, typically Cooperia.

under the skin of the neck accurate, quick and easy. Now sheep can have it all as well. Edge in sheep, like cattle, has recent trials demonstrating >99.9 percent efficacy to all common sheep gastro-intestinal parasites found in NZ with no safety issues. This high efficacy, combined with double actives over commonly used single actives, will dramatically reduce development of drench resistance, dairy heifers in early spring leading into mating) is critical for achieving good reproduction and reaching

The big three production limiting

calving liveweight targets.

parasites in cattle each impact on their

Recent registration trials in New Zealand

host in different ways. Ostertagia, by its burrowing and hibernation ability in the stomach, can cause severe pathology vastly disproportionate to its numbers. Trichostrongylus uses a numbers game, which builds over the winter when immunity is compromised by lowered feeding levels. Cooperia builds in the autumn, aided by its drench resistance ability documented NZ wide. Not to be forgotten is Dictyocaulus (lung worm), which can spring up when least expected and cause parasitic pneumonia and

support these efficacy claims with a meat withhold period of 21 days, shorter than most competitor products. The superior aspects of injection technology delivers a consistent dose, higher and more predictable peak blood levels and elimination of weather, dirt and licking, which influence efficacy and promote parasite resistance, which is why Edge has it all. The new free-flow injector makes the delivery of a 1ml /20kg body weight dose

being very important in sheep. The only difference from cattle is a longer meat withholding period of 42 days and the requirement to use a shorter needle (3/8 inch) when injecting under the skin of the neck. Edge in sheep is suitable to treat mated hoggets and ewes 2 weeks pre-lamb, to help these stock classes limit the impact of parasites over lambing on body weight loss and lamb survival and ultimately reduction of the post-parturient egg raise. This reduced contamination has a flow-on effect for ewes and lamb productivity through spring but mostly the following autumn. Article supplied by Bayer.

deaths often seen where MLs are removed from drench programmes. All of these parasite effects can be prevented and growth rates restored when Edge is used strategically in calves in the late spring period to control Ostertagia and autumn for Cooperia. Treating yearlings for type two Ostertagiosis (and especially

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Don’t get caught short against Barber’s Pole Barber’s Pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) is an important cause of lost production in both lambs and sheep, especially in the summer and autumn months. The adult worm is a prolific egg producer and when conditions are right, numbers can increase rapidly. Even in small numbers, Barber’s Pole worms can have an important impact on the health and productivity of ewes and lambs. Barber’s Pole worm sucks blood from the sheep. This causes anaemia and

are performing to their maximum this

When animals are free from parasites

Barber’s Pole season, by treating them

for longer, greater production can be the

with an effective product with persistent

result. A New Zealand trial1 showed that

activity and using a planned approach to

lambs treated with Cydectin Oral grew at

parasite management.

least 60 percent faster and with a total

Cydectin products are ideal to ensure

weight gain of 64 percent more than

sheep are protected against Barber’s

if treated using a product with no

Pole. With Cydectin Oral Drench for

persistent activity.

Sheep, stock are protected from Barber’s

By including Cydectin products into

Pole worm for 35 days and with Cydectin

your parasite management programme,

Long Acting Injection for Sheep, they can

you protect your sheep from worms for

be protected for 91 days.

longer, enabling better feed conversion and maximising growth.

can result in sudden death due to

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

acute blood loss. When rain occurs, eggs accumulated over a dry period will develop into larvae and be ready to

Article supplied by Zoetis.

infect sheep, all at the same time. Sheep

1. Murphy A, NZ Journal Ag. Research 1994 vol 38:

are then faced with an enormous larval

221-224.

challenge on the pasture they are grazing, which can lie hidden until the debilitating effects of this parasite are felt. It is important not to be complacent with this parasite. Ensure your animals

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HORTICULTURE

Fertigating broad acre crops As many of you read this article, the irrigator(s) will likely be operating somewhere on the farm. If it is just water being applied then you may be missing an opportunity to increase yields. In fact, each irrigation is an opportunity to increase yields. Fertigation is the application of soluble fertilisers through irrigation systems. Such technology is commonplace throughout the United States and Australia but is still in its infancy here. However, fertigation is starting to gain traction, as the advantages become apparent.

crystallised fertilisers that rapidly

programmes as the crop develops is

In a typical fertigation programme

dissolve in water. They are free of

critical for enhancing yield. Our work

a lesser amount of base fertiliser is

impurities and have an N:P:K rating, just

last year with potatoes and carrots

used. That is because the subsequent

like solid fertilisers. Farmlands’ choice

showed we could increase marketable

fertigation applications will provide

of soluble fertilisers is the Campbells

yield by about 10 percent, whilst also

an accurate amount of immediately

range, due to the cost effectiveness

improving the quality attributes of both

available nutrient, exactly when

and high quality. Growers simply

crops. For potatoes, the specific gravity

required by the crop. This accurate and

dissolve the nutrients in a tank, which

was significantly increased.

timely “spoon feeding” means that less

then either feeds into the main line

fertiliser is used overall, which is very

Soluble fertilisers are a cost effective

or is positioned with the pivot. From

appealing for regions where fertiliser

and accurate method to deliver the

there a dosing system will draw the

inputs are recorded. In contrast, the

required nutrients to plants. Farmlands

nutrients into the system and through

practice of applying large base rates

Horticulture has the skilled personnel

the irrigator.

followed by side dressings lends itself

to advise on fertigation systems

Aside from gaining more efficient use

and products to achieve improved

of the nutrients being applied to a

performance from your crops.

to potential wastage, leaching and volatilisation. Overall, the combined approach of a base dressing plus fertigation provides for a much more sustainable way of growing.

crop, the real advantages come from tailoring nutrition programmes for the stage of growth. For example, we know that the nutrition requirements of any

The fertilisers used in a fertigation

crop (carrots, potatoes, wheat, etc.)

system are the same as those used

are different during establishment,

in greenhouses to grow lettuces,

flowering, grain filling and maturation.

tomatoes, cucumbers etc. They are

Therefore, being able to tweak

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For more information on this exciting and innovative product, please contact your local Farmlands Horticulture Technical Advisor. Article supplied by Mark Daniels, Field Manager, Farmlands Horticulture.

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Finish-it foliar fertiliser Finish-it is a high potassium foliar fertiliser with trace elements.

Application rate 3-5kg per hectare with a minimum of 200L of water.

Potassium helps in regulating

Always read the label carefully before

the movement of water within the

use and consult your Farmlands for

plant, aiding photosynthesis, sugar development in fruit and the plant’s

more information.

ability to cope with stress. The

Finish-it products are tested and found

critical time for Finish-it is leading up

to be free of amino alcohol’s and

to harvest, when plants are under significant stress from crop load, moisture and overall plant health. Typical symptoms of moderate potassium deficiency are yellowing of leaf margins of older leaves, as the potassium is transported out of these to meet the demands of new growth and fruit. Crops require potassium in order to synthesise proteins and regulate the opening of the stomata. As a result, potassium deficiency can cause poor growth for next season’s bud break leaves and other tissue can also appear burnt and stunted.

quaternary ammonia compounds. Top fruit crops, the likes of grapes,

Products are stamped, displaying the

apples and kiwifruit, have a high

product has been certified AA

demand for potassium and regular

and QAC free.

applications are necessary in order to help promote good tree and vine

For more information, contact

health, negating potassium deficiency

your local Farmlands store or

and promoting increased brix levels

Technical advisor.

and good fruit pressures at harvest.

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In fact, more elemental potassium leaves the orchard or vineyard at harvest than any other element. Finish-it also contains a growth stimulant, Triacontanol. This is a growth stimulant found in plant cuticle waxes, known to enhance photosynthesis to promote higher yields and healthier plants.

FINISH-IT 10KG • A fully soluble powder for the correction of Potassium deficiency.

Also available in Finish-It Plus 25kg.

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RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE

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Southland Drainage Stu Cameron and wife Brooke have recently purchased a 715 hectare property around Mokoreta in Southland, with the intention of developing it initially into a 1,200 cow dairy farm. The Camerons have been dairy farming for around 10 years and this acquisition fitted with their long-term business plan of growing their operation.

So why choose Nexus, rather than corrugated-bore Novaflo product? Stu posed this question to Bevan Rees, the local Iplex Pipelines representative, on a recent visit to the farm. “It was a simple decision really,” Stu says, “I’d used both products on the old home farm, which had a sandy type soil. The Novaflo would silt up from the effluent developments. “The stock water scheme was designed around a

The Mokoreta property is currently a

63mm Greenline mainline, taking into

dry stock farm, running 5,000 ewes

account Stu and Brooke’s 5 year plan

and 50 cattle. The land is rolling hill

to increase the herd size to 1,700 head,”

country, with lots of slow running wet

Ken says. “Further projects will include

ditches. Soil types are heavy clay on

putting a reticulated stock water system

the upper parts of the farm, with

into the more rolling country, which will

loamy type soils on the flats closer

be used as the run-off block.”

to the main creek.

Stu was acutely aware that improving

Stu is at the beginning of the

soil conditions through better land

conversion process, with the dairy

drainage would also be key to the

shed just starting to be built, race-

success of the project. Running a dairy

ways being developed and stock water

platform definitely puts more stress

infrastructure being designed and

on the land than a sheep and beef

installed. Farmlands Invercargill has

operation. “We needed the ability to

been heavily involved with technical

bring more land into production, by

advice and material supply to the

being able to fully utilise paddocks for

Camerons' conversion project. In house

grazing,” Stu says. To this end smooth-

designer for Farmlands in Southland,

bore Nexus drainage pipe was installed

Ken Stewart, was involved in both the

by Stu and a local contractor. To date

stock water reticulation and farm dairy

300 coils of Nexus have been installed - 110mm diameter Nexus running from the paddocks into ditches, with 160mm Nexus in the ditches. “After a

day it was installed, sometimes up to a quarter full, reducing the volume of water coming out the pipe, while the Nexus didn’t seem to be affected at all.” “Stu makes a good point,” Bevan says. “The smooth-bore of Nexus creates less turbulence in the pipe, giving increased water velocity compared to corrugated-bore Novaflo. This has a cleaning effect, flushing out soil that has entered the pipe. This increased velocity also allows the pipe to move more water, increasing the drainage efficiency. I definitely believe that more farmers would choose Nexus, if they thought in terms of the volume of water removed from the soil profile and capital development costs - Nexus versus Novaflo.” For more information on the benefits of land drainage or other rural pipelines, talk to the experienced team at your local Farmlands store . Article supplied by Iplex Pipelines.

recent 150mm downpour, the water was flowing like a fire hydrant from the 160mm pipe at the outlet,” Stu says.

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Apply inoculants and don’t miss out This autumn, farmers across the country will be asked if they want silage inoculant applied to their maize crops at harvest time. Using best-practice management techniques, including inoculating with a tested and proven inoculant, is the best way to ensure you don’t miss out on the benefits you get from incorporating maize silage into your farm system.

Don’t miss out on feed energy

Product solution

When silage heats it loses valuable feed energy, which could have been used by the cow to produce milk. Maize silage contains a high concentration of starch and sugars, making it prone to heating at feed-out time.

A good silage fermentation minimises the amount of feed lost through shrinkage, spoilage and/or heating. It maximises silage energy content, which means you get more milk or meat for every tonne of maize you ensile.

A paper presented at the New Zealand Grasslands Association conference1 compared the performance of three commercially available silage inoculants. Pioneer® brand 11C33 inoculated silage stayed cooler 55.5 hours longer than the untreated control. There was no significant difference between silage treated with other products and the untreated control.

When you apply a quality Pioneer® brand inoculant at harvest, millions of the right bacteria are distributed through the crop. They control the fermentation, which results in:

The Pioneer® brand maize silage inoculant range includes products that improve fermentation, as well as others that help keep silage cool at feed-out time.

Why use an inoculant?

1. More feed due to lower stack losses from shrinkage, spoilage and/or heating.

3. More milk or meat for every tonne of maize you ensile.

Pioneer brand 11CFT Maize silage specific inoculant

• Reduces fermentation and feed-out losses. • Improves fibre digestibility. • Allows reduction in concentrate and protein supplementation. • Silage can be fed out up to 1 day in advance*.

Pioneer ® brand 1132 Maize silage specific inoculant

• Helps improve fermentation, retain nutrient content and enhance maize silage digestibility. • Improves animal performance over Pioneer ® brand 1174.

Pioneer ® brand 1174 Multi-crop inoculant

• Helps improve fermentation, retain nutrient content and enhance silage digestibility.

* While 11C33 or 11CFT inoculated maize silage can be fed immediately after harvest, maximum aerobic stability gains will be made when it is fermented 30 days prior to feeding.

Contact your local Farmlands representative to order your inoculant today. Article supplied by Pioneer Seeds. 1. Kleinmans et al, 2011. Using silage inoculants to in NZ. Proceedings of the NZ Grassland Association 73: 75-80.

100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Untreated

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Time before silage heats (hours)

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Inoculant B

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Setting a new standard for sheep and beef A new perennial ryegrass, bred to spread and help cover the ground, is under close evaluation on a highly productive summer dry beef and sheep unit in Hawke’s Bay this season. Manager Mike Fraser runs Kiwikawa Station with an eye to mitigating

aim of leaving 1,500kg DM/ha residual after each grazing. “It is very early days — how it comes through the summer and kicks away after the autumn rain will be key,” he says. “If it spreads like browntop I will be thrilled and will get really excited if it is looking good after 5 years.”

climatic and market risk as much as

Mike’s had plenty of time to work

possible, destocking for summer by

out what suits Kiwikawa, which he

marketing most of his stock between

has managed for the Lowry family of

August and early January.

Taupo for the past 17 years. A former

Characterised by regular summer dries with the occasional severe drought thrown in for good measure, it’s not an easy environment

MAF Research Station Manager, his philosophy is ‘show me the science based evidence and I will use what I consider the best of it’.

for perennial ryegrass. Pasture

Well fed pasture, never overgrazed

persistence and ryegrass staggers

or allowed to get rank, grazed by

are major issues and while 20ha is

well bred animals that are quiet

renewed annually through crop, young

and appealing to look at keep

pastures can be prone to regression.

him enthused about farming

That’s why Mike sowed 9ha of Rohan SPR last autumn. With its dense spreading habit, he wants it to prevent the likes of old ryegrass,

and he enjoys the challenge of juggling a diverse and complicated stocking mix, designed to optimise the farm’s strengths.

browntop, rats tail and sweet vernal

Kiwikawa winters 7,000 stock units

taking hold between the drill rows.

with a ratio of 70:30 cattle to sheep.

“I’m hoping it will persist and fill the gaps before the ‘villains’ figure out what is happening.” The paddock was direct drilled in April after oats and a glyphosate spray and given 350kg/ha of 30 percent pot super. Establishment was excellent and as of mid November it had been grazed five times with 900 hoggets, with the

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“I have shifted it over the years, as we used to manufacture our very own droughts when we farmed a lot of ewes,” Mike says. Cattle include 200 recorded Angus cows, plus replacements, sale bulls, finishing heifers and

| Farmlands TFO Daniel Gardner with Farm Manager Mike Fraser.

commercial ewes, which are mated to terminal rams, plus replacements. Rohan SPR is a new ryegrass from Agriseeds, bred specifically to provide persistent, resilient, easy care pasture for sheep and beef. It has unusually fine leaves, very high tiller density and a unique ability to spread across the ground after it is established. Agriseeds Pasture Systems Manager, Graham Kerr says Kiwikawa Station is an ideal example of the environment Rohan SPR was developed for. ”Rohan is not a silver bullet - like all ryegrasses, it needs reasonable soil fertility and shouldn’t be bared right out in extended dry periods. But we do think it has the genetics to set a new standard in persistent ryegrass for sheep and beef farmers.” To find out more, talk to the friendly team at your local Farmlands store today. Article supplied by Agriseeds.

Taurindicus heifers for live export. Sheep include 200 recorded Romney ewes and 1,200

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Pasture eaten per hectare key to farm profitability After more than 40 years of dairy payouts both high and low, Paeroa’s Kim Reid is in no doubt of the most economic way to farm 370 Jersey cross cows.

can’t handle it otherwise,” Kim says. A tendency towards dry summers and less reliable autumns likewise means spring pasture management and performance sets the farm up for the whole year, so there is

“We don’t buy in any feed. We

a lot of emphasis placed on

manage with what we’ve got. It’s the most economic system for us and it always has been,” he says. It wasn’t called System 1 when he started farming but the Reid property has long been self contained, with turnips and maize used to compensate for summer pasture deficits — grass silage and hay cut every spring, all cows wintered at home and young stock grown out on a separate block across the road. Comprising 150ha, the home farm has a history of good soil fertility and while production is very much ‘in the lap of the gods’ these days, as of mid November the family was on track for their budget of 110-115,000kgMS. Brian McMillan, Farmlands TFO for Paeroa/Ngatea, says Trojan perennial ryegrass is an ideal fit with the Reids’ system — and that’s why he first recommended it 3 years ago. The popular diploid cultivar is tough enough to withstand climatic extremes, including the recent dry summers, while still producing the DM/ha to stand the Reids in good stead year round. Normally, Kim renews 10-12ha of the farm into new pasture each year,

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monitoring residuals. | Farmlands TFO Brian McMillan with Kim Reid.

“We’re careful to keep the grass

direct drilling perennial ryegrass and

under control, so we don’t waste it.

clover into ex crop paddocks, which

We record kg DM/ha in the winter

are well prepared in spring.

and early spring then we usually

This year he’s opted out of summer

use the eye-o-meter.

turnips and is only growing maize, so

“The most important part of

4ha will be renewed in autumn but

measuring ahead is what the cows

that will still take his total area

leave behind them. That’s the secret

of Trojan to 38ha.

— if you keep an eye on that you will

Brian says Kim’s attention to detail

get your levels ahead right.”

during establishment is one reason

Agriseeds Pasture Systems Manager

he gets such consistently good

Graham Kerr says Kim is right on

results from new pasture.

the money in his system. “We know

“We get in as soon as it won’t pull

the single biggest driver of farm

out by the roots and graze it with

profitability is – and always has been

yearlings immediately,” Kim explains.

– pasture eaten/ha. Kim’s emphasis

“We don’t let it get too long in the first

on growing pasture and grazing it well

year and keep it well under control.”

with a focus on post-grazing residuals

The whole farm is helicopter sprayed

are key in achieving this.”

for broadleaf weeds every winter,

To find out more about using Trojan

to ensure all pastures remain clean

to maximise your productivity this

and productive. Good management

year, talk to Farmlands today.

throughout the year is critical,

Article supplied by Agriseeds.

especially during the all-important spring period when paddocks are producing so much ‘you can hear them growing’. “We have to make silage with the sort of growth we get in spring time - we

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Ultra high pasture performance, despite the insects Tony and Maureen Luckin own the well known and highly respected Leithlea Jersey Stud at Okato in coastal Taranaki. They milk 238 pedigree Jersey cows on 82 hectares effective.

The paddocks sown are generally out of

he likes Ultra’s ability to produce well

either turnips or maize and had effluent

over summer and hang on through

applied by irrigator.

summer-dry conditions, when feed can

Ultra’s fast establishment is one aspect

be short in coastal Taranaki. Adding

Tony likes. “I am very impressed at how

Chico chicory and Demand white clover

quickly the Ultra establishes. It is up

to the mix helps maximise the quality

and going very quickly.”

of the pasture and maintain that quality

Officer Neil Jans for his farm inputs.

Tony is also impressed with Ultra’s

over the summer.

When it comes to pasture seed, Tony is

ability to withstand insect pressure.

Tony’s Jersey herd responds well to

a firm supporter of the Cropmark Seeds

Insect pests can be a serious issue in

the Ultra pasture mix and milk

range, having used several of their

coastal parts of Taranaki. In particular,

production increases whenever

varieties successfully

grass grub and black beetle can cause

these paddocks are grazed.

on his property over the years,

significant pasture damage from time to

“Ultra appears to be a very palatable

including Matrix, Revolution, Zoom

time in the region.

grass. The Ultra paddocks look like

and more recently Ultra Enhanced

“I have an issue with both grass grub

they have been mowed when the cows

perennial ryegrass.

and black beetle on my property. They

come out. They clean the paddocks up

Tony has been very impressed with

can really destroy pastures and limit

well, which to me shows they like this

the all-round performance of Ultra. It

their persistence. However I find that

grass and if the cows are happy, I’m

is his perennial grass of choice on the

by using a high tillering ryegrass such

happy,” Tony says.

property. Each year since 2009, Tony

as Ultra, my pastures are tolerating the

“I’m really impressed by the traits

has sown around 4 to 6 hectares of

insect attack much better,” he adds.

of this grass and how it’s handled

Ultra mixed with Chico chicory and

Tony finds Ultra to have very good year-

the insect pressures and climatic

Demand white clover.

round yield performance. In particular,

conditions on this farm. Until there

Tony, a Farmlands shareholder, works in closely with Farmlands Technical Field

is a better grass available, I will keep on using Ultra.” Tony’s faith in Ultra is supported by its superior performance in the seed industry trials, including the National Forage Variety Trials and DairyNZ’s Forage Value Index. Ultra is a diploid, late heading perennial with high tiller density, with low aftermath heading and good disease resistance. Ultra Enhanced ryegrass is available through all Farmlands stores. Article supplied by Cropmark.

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Barrier Combo pasture standing up to the insect pressure ™

When dairy farmer and Farmlands shareholder Murray Hawkins moved from his Horowhenua property to farm on the foothills of the Kaimai Ranges, near Matamata in the Waikato, he was “blown away” at how difficult it was to get new ryegrasses established — and for them to persist long-term. The region’s pastures face higher insect pest pressure, from a wider range of insect pests than Murray was used to in the Horowhenua. Add to that the Waikato’s summer droughts and it was little wonder that pastures struggle to persist. “I wondered what I had got

| Murray Hawkins (left), with Pete Smart, Farmlands seed specialist in a paddock of Barrier Combo pasture.

myself in for,” Murray says.

something that has been around for a

in particular is a serious pest in the

In conjunction with the local Farmlands

while and see how we got on. Matrix is

region and responsible for significant

Matamata seed specialist, Pete Smart,

a nuggety, tough variety,” Pete says.

pasture loss.

Murray tried many of the

Murray planted two paddocks out in

Murray direct drilled 6 hectares on his

top varieties on the market with

Matrix and three seasons later, it is still

dairy farm and a further 9 hectares

various endophyte combinations

going strong. “It’s the only grass we

at the run-off and is thrilled with the

but nothing would persist more than

have managed to get to persist more

results. “The Barrier Combo has

a season without needing to be

than 2 years,” Murray says.

been in for almost 2 years now and

cropped and re-grassed.

With the success of Matrix in mind,

has endured two awful droughts. It has

“The grasses would just pull and open

when Murray needed to plant out 15

performed brilliantly,” Murray says.

up. So we would have to go back in

hectares of new grass in the autumn

“I’m really happy with how it

and stitch in more grass and by the

of 2013, he and Pete decided to try

has performed.”

second year, we were looking at

Cropmark’s newly commercialised

Murray plans to work the Barrier

re-grassing or going through with a

‘Barrier Combo’. “Matrix has done so

Combo into his re-grassing schedule

crop. I felt that I was almost better off

well that I was more than happy to try

this autumn and put it in all his

planting annuals,” Murray says.

another Cropmark grass,” Murray says.

paddocks coming out of crop.

Pete and Murray went back to the

Containing the new GrubOUT U2

“Barrier has done well and the cows

drawing board and decided to sow

endophyte, Barrier Combo has

like it, so I will definitely be using it

Matrix. Matrix had been used in the

improved tolerance to a wide range

again this autumn.”

region for a number of years and has

of insect pests including black beetle,

For more information, talk to your

managed to persist well under high

grass grub, porina, field crickets and

local Farmlands representative.

insect pressure. “I thought we would try

Argentine stem weevil. Black beetle

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New ryegrass and endophyte for the north Farmers who are constantly looking for new developments that can help improve the production and persistence of their pastures will be keen to try a new ryegrass and endophyte combination for the first time this autumn. This is particularly true in the upper North Island, where farmers in recent years have been frustrated with the sudden loss of ryegrass in pastures, leading to decreased pasture production and increased pasture renovation costs. Many reasons for this have been put forward but it is generally agreed that the problems stem from repeated summer and autumn droughts and fluctuating populations of the insects African black beetle and Argentine stem weevil. It is therefore important for persistence that farmers sow perennial ryegrass that has good grazing tolerance, as

well as an endophyte that provides protection from these two insects. Improved grazing tolerance is beneficial because during droughts pasture covers and residuals end up lower than ideal for ryegrass. The more plants that survive drought, the better the production and persistence. One of the main ways that plant breeders improve grazing tolerance is to select for high tiller density and ground cover. DLF Seeds' plant breeders in New Zealand have been busy breeding such ryegrass plants for 10 years, alongside DLF Seeds' own endophyte research programme that has been operating for 14 years. This has resulted in the availability of the diploid perennial ryegrass ‘24Seven’, which contains a novel endophyte called ‘Edge’. “24Seven is a ryegrass that produces a dense and leafy pasture, which quickly develops excellent ground cover,” says Pedro Evans, plant breeder. “This gives us confidence in its ability to persist. The endophyte ‘Edge’ has been independently tested by scientists in New Zealand, is proven to provide tolerance to black beetle and stem weevil and does not affect the health or performance of animals (tested with sheep).” Trial results show that 24Seven has total growth at least as good as the

| 24SevenEdge (right) provides better ground cover

than typical ryegress (left), 30 months after planting in the same trial.

still very good - second out of nine of the latest commercial cultivars when tested over 3 years. Another benefit of 24SevenEdge for many farmers is its very late heading date. It will not start producing any stem until very late spring, 24 days later than mid-heading cultivars. Having at least part of a farm in 24SevenEdge is therefore very valuable, because quality will be retained for longer and less stem is produced for the rest of the season compared with earlier cultivars. The improved leafiness of 24SevenEdge is clearly observed when comparing it side-byside to other cultivars in trials. 24SevenEdge is highly recommended for all high-performance farm types, including dairy farms, where its tolerance to insects and grazing will be greatly appreciated in future years. 24SevenEdge can be ordered now through your Farmlands Technical Field Officer. Article supplied by DLF Seeds.

best modern commercial cultivars tested. Despite the late heading date, | Pedro Evans, DLF plant breeder in a 24Seven trial.

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Each farm is different – but sugar grass works for Paul’s herd Rural contractor Paul O’Rorke sees the different pasture and crop varieties chosen by farmers and is careful to follow their directions rather than impose his own view – unless he’s asked for an opinion.

“Every farm is a little different. Some grasses work well on some farms and other grasses don’t like being hammered as hard, so it’s all about comparing apples with apples for each situation,” Paul says. “If a client asks about the sugar grass

Then he can tell them what works on

I tell them our cows like it, they eat it

his farm. “It’s up to the farmer to talk

down and I am happy with it. But, you

to their merchant or advisor about what to put in,” says Paul, who owns a high producing dairy farm in Taranaki. “Obviously I can say ‘I’ve got that grass at home and I really do like it’ but I’m not going to say you should be planting high sugar grass.” He first planted Aber High Sugar Grass (AberHSG) 6 years ago and after AberDart tried AberMagic (both perennials but the latter with even more sugar). AberHSG pasture now covers a third of the O’Rorke family’s 180 hectare farm at Opunake. “We sow annual grasses for winter growth in areas going back into a crop but all our permanent pasture is going into AberMagic and clover. We have not gone back (to other ryegrass varieties).” His first paddock of AberDart is still growing strongly and was sown after advice from Farmlands Opunake Technical Field Officer Neil Jury, who had supervised a comparison of different ryegrass varieties grown at a demonstration site at Pungarehu.

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know, it might not be the be-all-and| Sharemilker Geoff Batchelor (left), rural contractor and

farm owner Paul O’Rorke and Farmlands TFO Neil Jury discuss the close grazing and regrowth of AberMagic, sown March 2013 in previously stony ground.

“AberDart’s performance was in the top two of the perennial varieties at that time,” Neil says.

end-all for their farm.” Paul says those farmers who try sugar grass will plant more for reasons that are probably similar to his own experience – the cows find it palatable, they graze each break clean and the

He said farmers are aware of

regrowth is densely tillered and fresh.

AberHSG’s potential and there has

Farming for 15 years, Paul relies

been a steady demand.

on sharemilkers Geoff and Deanne

“They try it and then tend to plant

Batchelor to run the farm while he is

more because the cows love it, gives

focused on rural contracting.

great regrowth, handles all weather,

“We are ticking all the boxes and must

appears to have great persistence and tillers out well into a dense sward.” Paul plans to sow the new AberHSG perennial AberGreen as part of ongoing pasture renewal, which is that essential to a feeding strategy enables his herd of 550 Friesian cows to produce about 450kg milksolids per cow in a season – well ahead of the 344kg milksolids per cow average for Taranaki herds in 2012/13. The cows also graze fodder beet,

be doing a lot of things right. “I can’t say I am seeing more milk but the cows like the sugar grass and graze it hard, so they are eating more and seem happy and content. “We are definitely not considering topping or under-sowing. The cows are doing all the work.” For more information, talk to your local Farmlands representative. Article supplied by Germinal Seeds.

turnips and brassica and are fed maize kibble (dried and crushed kernels), palm kernel and molasses at the dairy.

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Providing a strong Base James and Carolyn Houghton farm a high producing dairy unit near Te Awamutu, Waikato. With support from their local Farmlands Technical Field Officer Angus Petersen, they are having great success with Base tetraploid perennial ryegrass from PGG Wrightson Seeds' grass portfolio. “Farmlands is able to source exactly what we need,” James says.

Running a high stocking rate, the

Base tetraploid perennial ryegrass

Houghtons require a high performing

provides farmers with the whole package.

grass, with Base tetraploid perennial

Many nutritional challenges on New

ryegrass covering 60 percent of the farm.

Zealand farms are simply a “vitamin

They supplement with maize silage and

G” deficiency, i.e. not enough grass.

palm kernel.

Growing more pasture using Base, a

“We have a feed mixer wagon and

modern, high performance tetraploid

monitor exactly what we are feeding and

ryegrass, will help improve your stock

try to utilise grass as much as possible.

nutrition by providing the highest total

This season we won’t top any pastures,

yield possible, maximising meat, milk

as running four cows/ha on tetraploids

and wool production.

we can grow good grass” James says.

Exceptional pasture quality is a ‘must

year round as we continue to push up

Base tetraploid perennial ryegrass has

have’. Stock enjoy the benefits of more

production. It’s very easy to manage

topped total yield in the latest New

pasture from high yielding Base, the

and hangs on during drought. We have

Zealand National Forage Variety Trial

quality benefits of a tetraploid ryegrass

trialled other tetraploids, including three

(NFVT) Summary. The latest results from

and improved late spring pasture quality.

different varieties in one paddock but

the New Zealand Plant Breeders and

Heading 22 days later than mid-season

Base suits us best here. We are trying

Research Association (NZPBRA) showed

Nui, Base holds its lush, leafy quality later

to generate high production, without

PGG Wrightson Seeds' Base tetraploid

into spring. Being selected for reduced

having a negative impact on the

perennial ryegrass delivers the highest

aftermath heading also means easier

environment,” James says.

total annual yield, topping both summer

summer management of Base pastures.

(1st December - 28/29th February)

Base was selected from ryegrass plants

and autumn (1st March – 31st May)

that survived under challenging drought

seasons too.

conditions – just the sort of ryegrass

“We put in our first Base paddock 5 years ago. It just seems to grow well all

The 106 hectare farm milks 430 Crossbred cows, producing well above the national average at 2,100kgMS/ha and more than 500kgMS/cow.

you need for your pastures. Base AR37 delivers endophyte benefits of improved dry matter yield and tiller density, plus control of more insect pests than pastures containing standard endophyte or AR1 endophyte. For more information on Base perennial ryegrass, contact your local Farmlands Technical Field Officer. Article supplied by PGG Wrightson Seeds.

| Farmer James Houghton in his Base paddock.

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FORAGE AND ARABLE

Lucerne and grass mixes key to station operation The use of Seed Force lucerne and grass mixes is providing David Prebble with a good, hardy dry land product that delivers high growth rates for finishing lambs.

David also finds the Seed Force service second to none. “I’m pretty impressed. Seed Force has done a good job here. It’s great working with Liam - I’ve learned a heap, he teaches you so much,” David says.

David, who is Stock Manager for Simon

“We also work closely with our

and Liz Croft on their Omarama sheep

Farmlands TFO Rowan McKenzie but

and beef station Clay Cliffs, aims to finish all stock. Clay Cliffs is run in conjunction with the

we see Liam about once a month. The | David Prebble from Clay Cliffs together with his

Farmlands TFO Rowan McKenzie.

Crofts' other property, Berwen Station

better dry matter and better growth rates

and is a dry land operation running 3,400

with the lucerne mixes, so that’s why we

breeding ewes and 240 beef cows.

have gone that way in a big way. It’s a

All stock is fattened on Seed Force

highlight for me, the lucerne grass mixes.

products - either SF Greenland Rape

It’s a fantastic product.”

and Italian grasses or lucerne grass

Trying to fatten lambs as quickly as

mixes - particularly on the wetter

possible means his aim is to grow a

country. The SF Force 4 lucerne is mixed

good dry land product that’s hardy and

with SF Finesse Q tall fescue, SF Boston

produces good growth rates in spring, so

plantain and SF Rossi red clover and

lambs reach weight and are gone.

David is pleased with the results.

“Hardiness and longevity is the key and

There is 60ha planted in straight lucerne

getting the growth rates in the spring.”

but the move is towards the mixes, with

The other benefit of the lucerne grass

300ha planted in it this year. Last year

mixes is that they are relatively low

the lucerne mixes averaged 78 kilograms

maintenance, minimising the risk of

of dry matter per day, David says.

weeds and receiving just a maintenance

“They grow quicker and end up with

application of fertiliser in winter or early

more dry matter and you can stock up

spring each year.

higher (on the mixes).

“I’ve worked on a few places and I’ve

“Last year we averaged 260 grams a day

seen probably the best results on

with the lambs. All my lambs last year

this place - that SF Force 4 lucerne is

were gone by the end of March - that’s

amazing. It tries to keep growing at any

what I’m aiming for. I like to have feed

time of the year.”

available to give the ewes a flush before

Of the SF Finesse Q tall fescue, he says

going to the ram.”

it seems to hold its quality in spring, is

The lucerne grass mixes have really

easy to manage and is really palatable

ticked all the boxes for him. “We get

for the sheep.

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support and service provided between Seed Force and Farmlands is fantastic. They have brilliant advice on things like chemicals and spraying paddocks out. They’re one of the better companies to work with, from what I’ve experienced. “Having guys like that alongside you is pivotal to any farming operation. It’s good advice that’s second to none.” For more information about building resilient pastures on your property, talk to your local Farmlands representative. Article supplied by Seed Force.

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Optimum soil fertility for new pasture Renewing pasture can deliver multiple benefits, including improvements to pasture yield and quality, the opportunity to increase production and a decrease in animal health issues. However, it’s a significant investment, so it’s important to do it well, so that you maximise the gains you get from your new grass. Planning plays a big part in successful new pastures, as does selecting the right cultivar for your farm and managing it correctly. First, though, you need to identify why the previous pasture failed. There could be many reasons for this common problems include compaction, poor drainage, low pH, poor fertility and weeds and pests. These issues need to be resolved if your new pasture is to thrive – ideally you want to sort them out before you sow a short-rotation winter ryegrass but if not then definitely before your new permanent pasture goes in. A soil test will identify if your paddock’s soil fertility or pH are below par. You need to carry it out well before sowing, as this will give you time to correct any deficiencies. In particular, it takes several months for the pH to adjust after additions of lime. If you need to add lime, the rule of thumb is that 1t lime/ha will raise the pH by around 0.1 unit. Aim for a pH of 5.8-6.0. Correcting nutrient deficiencies is less time-consuming. Your target is to have an Olsen P of 20-30 (or 35-45 if you are

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on pumice or peat soils), Quick Test

is an ideal starter fertiliser, as it contains

Mg of 8-10 and sulphate sulphur of

both phosphorus and nitrogen. An

10-12. Quick Test K levels should be

alternative is Cropzeal 16N – this can

7-10 (ash and pumice soils), 6-8

be broadcast at 250-350kg/ha, or it can

(sedimentary soils) or 5-7 (peats).

be drilled, in which case lower rates

The best fertiliser to achieve this will

(200-250kg/ha) will be required. Make

depend on the exact deficiency you

sure that the starter fertiliser doesn’t

are facing but often a product from the

touch the seed, as this would increase

Superten range will suit.

the risk of seed burn.

A starter fertiliser is recommended at

To select the best fertiliser policy for

sowing, to give young plant roots easy

your new pasture, talk to the friendly

access to essential nutrients such as

team at your local Farmlands store.

phosphorus and nitrogen. This will

Article supplied by Ballance Agri-Nutrients.

help them to establish strongly and out-compete weeds. Ideally, starter fertilisers are drilled with the seed (in a separate box). If this isn’t possible then broadcast the fertiliser and incorporate it into the soil before sowing. DAP (drilled at a rate of 150-200kg/ha)

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The kings of spring Early spring is a critical time for feed in many production systems. Having grasses at the top of their game during this period can add huge value. Recently, Farmlands Rangiora based TFO Jenna Sutton and Agricom’s Northern South Island Manager Mark Kearney visited Agricom’s Marshdale Beef and Dairy Support Research Unit, to see the grasses dubbed "the kings of spring” in action. Marshdale is a 70ha beef finishing and dairy support farm near Oxford in North Canterbury. The farm is split into a number of farmlets operating on a range of forages. In a slow spring, extra grass growth doesn’t come easily. The majority of grasses used on-farm today are very good late-heading cultivars. In cooler environments, vegetative growth between September and October is dependent on day length, temperature

and often dependent on nitrogen use.

at a time where it is most valuable. At

However, it has become very obvious

Marshdale, early September grazing

at Marshdale that this is not the only

is now routine, with the confidence

way to generate extra dry matter in

that grass growth rates will accelerate

September/October.

with the onset of reproductive growth.

After running cattle through winter on

Request, while not quite as early as

kale and fodder beet, spring liveweight

Easton tall fescue, also provides greater

gain in both beef and dairy cattle is very

carrying capacity through September

dependent on the amount of dry matter

and early October compared to later

on offer. Easton Max P tall fescue and

flowering ryegrasses.

Request AR37 mid-heading perennial

Another new product showing great

ryegrass farmlets are demonstrating just

promise at Marshdale is Savvy

how important heading dates are to extra

cocksfoot. Savvy is a very high yielding,

spring growth.

soft leaved cocksfoot and is being

The Easton tall fescue is early to head.

trialled as a pure cocksfoot and clover

It can be up to 10 days earlier than

mix under irrigation for beef or dry

standard mid-heading ryegrass varieties,

stock systems. Here Savvy has been

with the first seed heads from Easton

a standout for total carrying capacity

emerging in early October. Although this

and per-head performance through the

does provide a challenge for managers

spring and early summer, surprising

to maintain quality, the flush of growth

lots of onlookers. This work challenges

at this time provides additional feed

the historical perception of cocksfoot created largely by dry land sheep trials run through summer for liveweight gain. This work with cattle highlights that when you combine good plant genetics with appropriate management and a little nitrogen, you can really express the quality potential of this new cocksfoot. For more information, talk to your local Farmlands representative. Article supplied by Agricom.

| Marshdale Farm Manager Kerry Ford pictured with Farmlands TFO Jenna Sutton.

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Grow forage brassica yields Insect damage can reduce forage brassica production by more than 3,000kg/ha of dry matter, costing more than $500/ha in lost feed. Seed treatment insecticides can provide early season protection and assist with crop establishment but a foliar insecticide may be required as soon as 2 to 3 weeks after sowing, if pest pressure is high. Until recently, the main insecticides used for forage crops have been organophosphates, which are unpleasant to apply due to their smell and toxicity and often require multiple treatments, due to their relatively short residual activity. Ampligo insecticide

the season, aphids and/or caterpillars

use a minimum of 200 litres of water/ha

from Syngenta offers growers

can cause significant damage to forage

on young plants, increasing to 300-400

new chemistry that can replace

brassica crops during the summer

litres/ha of water on dense and mature

organophosphates in most situations,

months, if left untreated.

crops. Always use a non-ionic wetting

with longer lasting activity and no

Ampligo is best applied as soon as

agent to improve coverage and for aerial

unpleasant smell.

insects or damage first appears then

applications use 100 litres of water/ha.

Ampligo controls a wide range of insect

at 2 to 3 week intervals or as indicated

Field trials have shown a programme of

pests, including nysius, cutworm,

by pest activity. It pays to spray early

Ampligo can increase forage brassica

leaf miner, aphids, white butterfly,

before pest numbers increase, as aphid

yields by more than 3,500kg of DM/

diamondback moth and soybean

populations can multiply very quickly

ha versus untreated crops damaged

looper. Ampligo has a low use rate

in high temperatures and larger

by insects, with healthy margins over

of just 100ml/ha, which means fewer

caterpillars will already have caused

chemical cost. Don’t allow insect pests

empty containers to dispose of and less

some damage — and bigger caterpillars

to become established in your forage

bulk to handle, compared to traditional

are harder to control.

brassica crops this season.

organophosphate insecticides.

If targeting aphids in a dense crop, the

Ampligo has a 14 day withholding period

Nysius was a major issue this season

addition of Pirimor® or Dovetail® are

for grazing stock and is available in 1L

prior to Christmas, with many crops

recommended with Ampligo, as they

and 5L containers, enough to treat 10

mainly affected at the seedling stage.

have fumigant activity to help reach

and 50 hectares respectively.

Direct drilled crops are generally more

aphids under leaves or within the

For more information, talk to your

at risk, where decaying trash becomes

crop canopy.

local Farmlands representative.

a food source for nysius. Depending on

Spray coverage is important, therefore

Article supplied by Syngenta.

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Strong relationships the key Phil Hunter, who dairy farms at Totara Flat, north of Greymouth, rates the service he gets from Ballance Agri-Nutrients and Farmlands. Phil runs 425 Friesian/Friesian cross cows on a milking platform of 200ha, situated on river silt soils. Although fertile, these soils dry out quickly in summer and can also get very wet, so Phil relies on his summer turnip crop and winter swede and rape crops to tide him over, when pasture growing conditions are less than ideal. He appreciates the support he gets from local Ballance and Farmlands staff. “Paul Turner from Ballance is an extremely good guy,” says Phil. “He has been here for about six years now

all our farm purchases. Matt Gaunson

Phil plans to stick with Ballance and

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Farmlands, “They have done a good

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fencing or dog biscuits, you name it,

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“They have certainly helped us out

To find out more, talk to the

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“He helps us with our crop fertilisers

too. You can go down there and see

Farmlands store today.

as well as sorting out what to put

the crop’s not doing any good and

on pastures. He’s good at knowing

something is getting at it but you don’t

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CO-OPERATIVE FARMLANDS FUEL NEWS

Bonus Rebates make your fuel go further

2012

2011

4.25%

4.5%

2013

4.3%

2010

2014 4.3%

2.5%

BULK FUEL BONUS REBATE

In 2014, Farmlands Fuel returned a 4.3 percent rebate on bulk fuel purchases. That’s an average of 9.0 cents per litre on petrol and 6.6 cents per litre on diesel. Whether for the possibility of a Bonus Rebate, the fuel solutions that suit your needs, the option of accumulating Choices Rewards Points or simply to get a better deal, Farmlands Fuel has your best interests – and better business results – in mind.

For more information on how Farmlands Fuel can work for you, talk to us today: Freephone: 0800 666 626 Register for Farmlands Fuel: www.farmlands.co.nz/fuel

* Rebate estimate based on average annual volume and delivery location. Any Bonus Rebate is released at the discretion of the Farmlands Board of Directors.

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FARMLANDS LIVESTOCK

South Island herds for sale for June 2015 delivery

• 750 Friesian and Friesian X, BW 95 PW 120. 90%

even split from large herd.

$2,150 + GST.

Contact: Grant McIlroy 027 345 9262.

Contact: Rob Blincoe 027 677 8969. • 700 Friesian and Friesian X, BW 117 PW 160. 87% RA, LIC bred, G3 profiled. 426kgMS/cow, 1,360kgMS/ha. $2,350 + GST. In-calf heifers also available, 189 BW 209 PW. Contact: Grant McIlroy 027 345 9262. • 350 Crossbred herd, BW 87 PW 113. 84% RA. Tasman area, currently OAD herd. $1,800 + GST. Contact: Alf Kinzett 027 241 8919. •

• 450 Friesian and Crossbreds, new listing,

RA, LIC breeding, G3 profiled. 420kg MS/cow. •

Lines of R1 replacement heifers. Contact: Dairy Coordinator, Richard van Wynbergen 027 445 6056.

• 145 Crossbred in-calf heifers. BW 188 PW 211. Well grown from top Southland herd. 3 weeks AI mated to calve from 25 July. $1,900 + GST. Contact: Scott Gibson-Smith 027 255 8501. • 425 Jersey/Friesian X cows. Even split from 800 cow

900 Holstein Friesian herd, breeding includes

herd in North Otago. BW 117 PW 134. 92% RA.

nominated sires from Semex, WWS, CRV and Samen.

Contact: John Travers 021 841 592.

$2,150 + GST.

• 150 Friesian and Friesian X carryover cows.

Contact: John Travers 021 841 592. • 440 Friesian and Friesian X, BW 115 PW 149. 90% RA.

BW 150 PW 211. Contact: Scott Gibson-Smith 027 255 8501.

Complete line of in-calf heifers also available. North Canterbury. Contact: Rob Blincoe 027 677 8969.

For more information and other listings, check out our website www.farmlands.co.nz/livestock or email livestock@farmlands.co.nz

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FARMLANDS SAFETY

Health and Safety on-farm Providing a safe workplace means your employee can focus on doing the job well and working in a good quality environment positively affects team morale and productivity. Health and Safety is about creating a safe work environment for everyone that may be on-farm. Employers have a duty under the Health and Safety in Employment Act to ensure that they take all practicable steps to make their employee’s workplace safe. Getting started • Identify hazards on the farm and put in place measures to eliminate or

Investigate and discuss each entry

reduce the risk of harm to staff.

with the team and where possible,

• Provide training and supervision for all staff so they can do their job safely. • Encourage a safety culture on the farm. • Complete a thorough orientation

put controls in place to ensure it does not happen again. • Insist that all people on-farm wear safety helmets every time they ride a motorbike or quad bike. This is law. • Provide good quality equipment

process with each new employee

and personal protective gear that

so that they are aware of hazards

is regularly maintained and suitable

on-farm, how equipment works and

for the job.

what standards you expect. Explain

• Focus on safety every day, with

the requirement for appropriate

everyone. Provide opportunities for

personal protective equipment and

employees to contribute to how you

provide it.

manage safety on-farm.

Remember to... • Ensure robust procedures exist for any activities that have a high safety risk and train staff to be able to

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.

complete these tasks safely. • Record any near misses, accidents and/or incidents in a log book.

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WHAT’S ON

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Visit the Farmlands site at your local Field Day and catch up with the team for great technical advice and hot deals. Northland Field Days, Central Districts Field Days, Wanaka Show,

26th - 28th February 12th - 14th March 13th - 14th March

We look forward to seeing you there!

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WHAT’S ON

West Otago heading back in time It is approaching its 60th birthday but the West Otago Vintage Club is showing no signs of slowing down. The vehicles and machinery of days past will once again return to Tapanui for the West Otago Vintage Club Rally, on the 7th and 8th of March. Club stalwart Charlie Davis – who has been a member since its inception in 1958 – says the event is a community affair, with the West Otago Arts and Crafts Exhibition that Tapanui on the same weekend. “The last rally we had, people travelled from as far away as the North Island to take part,” Charlie says. “We have implements, trucks, cars, tractors – everything and anything that’s old (pre-1975),” he says.

“We usually get a pretty good crowd in – we try to run a good function

according to Charlie) – move in unison

The West Otago Vintage Club

as if they are square dancing. The blend

is accepting entries up until 8th

of machinery and choreography makes

February for the rally. All makes

for entertaining viewing.

are accepted but this year, there is

“As well as tractor dancing, we have

a special focus on Moline, Oliver

many stalls with crafts, food, drink

and Nuffield. Entries can be

and anything else you’d like. There will

received via the West Otago

also be a trek and parade held on the

Vintage Club’s Facebook page,

Saturday, with a barbecue to follow.”

or email Club Secretary Joan Black, mark.joan@xtra.co.nz for more information.

and keep activities going in the ring at all times.” One of those activities is tractor dancing, which has to be seen to be believed. Eight tractors – four driven by men and four smaller tractors driven by men in drag (“not a pretty sight”,

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FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

SIX NORTH ISLAND FARMLANDS STORES FOR SALE KAMO, WELLSFORD, HELENSVILLE, ROTORUA, GISBORNE, FEILDING

Farmlands is presenting a combination of re-developed and purpose built Farmlands buildings to the market. All buildings are leased to Farmlands on an initial 12 year fixed term, with secure right of renewals.

Property ID: TU10456 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz Calvin Leen 027 453 0950 calvin.leen@farmlands.co.nz

Tender closing 1pm, Wednesday 11 March 2015

Tory Pedersen 027 222 4416 tory.pedersen@farmlands.co.nz

SOUTH ISLAND FARMLANDS STORE FOR SALE AMBERLEY

Farmlands is presenting the purpose built Farmlands Amberley building to the market. The store was built and opened in the spring of 2014 and incorporates retail, office and warehouse space, plus a secure storage yard and ample customer parking. The building is leased to Farmlands on an initial 12 year fixed term, with secure right of renewals. Tender closing 1pm, Wednesday 11 March 2015

SOUTHERN REAL ESTATE

Property ID: TU10462 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz Malcolm McNaughton 027 297 4297 malcolm.mcnaughton@farmlands.co.nz

James Murray 027 436 8103 james.murray@farmlands.co.nz

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

AN OPPORTUNITY AWAITS! PORT LIGAR, NELSON

Port Ligar has been in the Shand family for 90 years - a thriving business with fishing, tourism and farming. Surrounded by the sea, in six titles running 1,200 ewes and 120 head of cattle. The six bedroom homestead has open plan living and large deck area. Further accommodation includes a four bedroom cottage, plus workshop, boat and woolshed. Located approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes from the Nelson Airport. Deadline sale closing 1pm, Thursday 19 February 2015

â&#x20AC;&#x153;AWAPIRITI LODGEâ&#x20AC;? AND DEER FARM SHENANDOAH, MURCHISON

A truly unique opportunity to secure a quality lifestyle with two income streams. The very comfortable four bedroom lodge caters for B&B clients seeking the solitude of this most attractive location, surrounded by mountains, rivers and native bush. The total area of 116 hectares incorporates the well established deer farm covering approximately 28 hectares of flat, fertile, valley floor grazing, generous shed and stock handling facilities and excellent average rainfall. Deadline sale closing 2pm, Friday 27 February 2015 (unless sold prior)

Property ID: TU10438 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

Don Wyllie 027 439 9727 don.wyllie@farmlands.co.nz

Property ID: TU10454 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

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

SOUTHERN REAL ESTATE

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

RAVENSWORTH FARM LEESTON, CANTERBURY

A rare opportunity exists to purchase a top cropping, small seed and finishing farm in this desirable location on Feredays Road. Productive Paparoa and Temuka soils. 71.5 hectares (subject to final survey), is well renowned for growing white clover, cereals and Wattiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; process crops. Spray irrigation, full range of implement sheds, shearing shed, yards plus three concrete-based V bottom silos. First time on the market for 75 years. Deadline sale closing 1pm, Thursday 5 March 2015

FAMILY BUSINESS - KUROW HOLIDAY PARK KUROW, NORTH OTAGO

This popular family holiday park is situated in the Waitaki Valley with fishing, boating and Alps to Ocean cycleway at your fingertips. Access to Waitaki River, renowned for its excellent fishing and within 30 minutes to three lakes. 117 powered sites, 10 cabins, 3 tourist flat/cabin and a lodge that sleeps up to 33 people plus numerous facilities. A three bedroom home with office and very favourable returns completes this wonderful business opportunity. Deadline sale closing 1pm, Thursday 26 February 2015

SOUTHERN REAL ESTATE

Property ID: LE1504 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz Noel Lowery 027 432 8859 noel.lowery@farmlands.co.nz

Jack Lowery 027 472 8644 jack.lowery@farmlands.co.nz

Property ID: TU10455 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

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

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

VINEYARD SUPREME CROMWELL, CENTRAL OTAGO

Producing approximately 200 tonnes of fruit, this Central Otago vineyard still has potential growth. Comprising four titles totalling 54. 145 hectares with 31.58 hectares in vine, it makes ideal syndicate buying. With approved building platforms, river frontage, and right in the heart of Pinot Country. With the â&#x20AC;&#x153;dairy boysâ&#x20AC;? expanding all around, this is looking like a great land bank. Price by negotiation

VERSATILE LOCHIEL LIFESTYLE LOCHIEL, SOUTHLAND

Live the dream - this tidy 2.3 hectare property would suit any use. Located 6km from Winton and 25km from Invercargill and adjoins the Lochiel stream. The permanent material, four bedroom home has open plan living with a separate lounge and master with en suite. Farm buildings include a 5-bay implement shed with lock up workshop with power, cattle yards and sheep handling facilities. Five main paddocks and a post and rail horse arena. Deadline sale closing 4pm, Wednesday 18 February (prior offers considered)

Property ID: DU2195 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

Dave Varney 027 476 7032 dave.varney@farmlands.co.nz

Property ID: IN1606 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

Terry Forde 021 361 516 terry.forde@farmlands.co.nz

SOUTHERN REAL ESTATE

PASTURE IS THE FORM OF

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Help us to improve your Farmlands Card The Farmlands Card is the most powerful Card in rural New Zealand. It can save you money over the summer months – use your Card to save money on fuel, accommodation and food!

REDUCE YOUR FERTILISER GRASS WITH TOW

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totally flexible enabling you to apply multiple fertilisers or animal health products or herbicides in one application.

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If you fill up on fuel at Challenge and Caltex service stations, you can save 12 cents off the pump price. Plus, Caltex truck stops have an even lower pump price than service stations – so save more by using your Card! For example, on 5th January 2015, the

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The fuel network is extensive – there are more than 500 sites where Farmlands Card is accepted for fuel purchases. So wherever you are travelling this summer, you can save money on your fuel spend. For more information about the fuel discount, go to www.farmlands.co.nz/cardfuel Looking for accommodation options? There is a huge range who accept the Farmlands Card, including the Asure Group, Bella Vista and Scenic Circle. Eating out or dining at home? You can use your Card at New World and Pak’nSave, along with a number of local restaurants. Check out the accommodation and restaurant options by searching for these on the Farmlands website, www.farmlands.co.nz Shop smarter this summer and save with your Farmlands Card.

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CHECK OUT THE AMAZING RANGE OF PRODUCTS THAT OUR CARD PARTNERS HAVE ON OFFER. USE YOUR FARMLANDS CARD AND SAVE! Store ice like a King

Humes trough clearance

The Esky 65L Ice King is perfect for summer events with friends and family. This fully insulated cooler can keep ice for up to 5 days at temperatures up to 32 degrees. It also features a snap fit hinged lid, an inbuilt carry handle and all terrain wheels for easy transport. Available at Bunnings for $200.00.

Humes manufactures a range of high quality concrete troughs in a variety of sizes, suitable for small lifestyle blocks through to large farms running high numbers of sheep, beef, or dairy stock. Made from steel fibre reinforced concrete, for unrivalled strength and durability. Available in 100L to 2,500L. To find out more, call Humes on 0800 502 112.

www.bunnings.co.nz

Terms and conditions apply. While stocks last.

Be safe in the water this summer with Smiths City and Hutchwilco. For the month of February, head into any Smiths City store to grab the Hutchwilco manual inflatable life vest. Great value for money at the special price of $99.99 each. • Twice the buoyancy of a conventional foam lifejacket • Once activated, will rapidly turn wearer onto back position • Manual mechanism activates at the pull of the cord Head into your local Smiths City store or visit www.smithscity.co.nz

Special prices and offers apply from the 1st to the 28 th of February 2015. 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

Good news for men! Now you don’t need to traipse into town to buy your clothes and underwear. With the Arthur Barnett Online Store you can buy your menswear from home, from all your favourite brands including R.M. Williams, Gazman, 3 Wise Men, Ben Sherman, Bendon Man, Calvin Klein, Jockey, Gloweave, Icebreaker, Jockey, Summit plus many more. Simply go to www. arthurbarnett.co.nz. anywhere, anytime and use your Farmlands card when purchasing to receive your rebate.

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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DINE-RITE NOTIFICATION TO SHAREHOLDERS Due to a number of shareholder complaints, Dine-Rite’s contract as a Farmlands Card Partner has been terminated. An exhibitor at the recent Ladies Night event series, Dine-Rite will no longer be able to accept Farmlands Card.

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JUMBO FEEDERS

FORAGE WAGONS

SLR FEEDERS

LINKAGE FEEDERS

WHICH IS THE BEST FEED OUT TOOL FOR YOU? For your local dealer or to discuss directly, contact: 0800 177 171 • admin@duncanag.co.nz

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NOW YOU CAN DESIGN YOUR KITCHEN ONLINE 3D PLANNER Start from scratch

This option opens an empty room with no content.

Pre-designed rooms

Choose from a selection of pre-designed rooms.

Saved designs

Select a saved project to continue your work.

We know that planning any room is time consuming & when it comes to kitchens it can be all consuming! With the aim of saving time for you to really explore the options, we’re now offering the online PlaceMakers Kitchen 3D Planner. It’s simple, easy to use & finished designs can be shared directly to a PlaceMakers kitchen consultant. You can select a ‘start from scratch or pre-designed option’ to begin. Our Essential, Lifestyle & Designer collections offer all the options to suit any budget.

LET’S GET STARTED: onlinekitchenplanner.placemakers.co.nz

Drag & drop cabinets, choose bench top finishes & handles. There’s lots to think about with a kitchen & the planner offers handy tips to help you as you work through the design process.

WE’VE GOT SHEDS FOR EVERY FARM ASK IN-STORE FOR YOUR COMPETITIVE QUOTE • WE CAN SUPPLY A KITSET FOR YOU TO BUILD, OR DESIGN AND 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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“Lowest prices on everything you need to get back into it”

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18V 2 Piece Combo Kit

Deluxe CharGriller

Includes drill driver, impact driver, charger & 2x 1.5Ah lithium ion batteries. SKU00260934

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20kg Multicrete

399

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$ 38

Petrol Waterblaster

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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 Saturday 28th February 2015 or while stocks last.

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The Tow and Fert allows you to dissolve your own urea to reduce your nitrogen bill by applying it as a foliar spray. It is totally flexible enabling you to apply multiple fertilisers or animal health products or herbicides in one application.

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GET ON TOP OF FARM MAINTENANCE BEFORE IT GETS ON TOP OF YOU. WITH THE OFF SEASON JUST AROUND THE CORNER, NOW’S THE TIME TO START FORWARD-PLANNING WITH MAINTENANCE CHECKS ON YOUR FARM.

Checklist debris. Check your guttering is clean and clear of your farm buildings. Carry out a general maintenance check on bracings to ensure This should include looking over roofs and they’re secure. sure that bridge If you have waterways on your property make abutments are clear of debris and damage. nests that may have Check for and remove any bird and vermin settled in your farm buildings. wiring and Now’s a great time to review your electrical recommends switchboards for any hot spots or faults. FMG ing company such annual checks from a qualified thermal imag as Thermoman. your property, make Have a look at the fire extinguishers around in case of emergency. sure they’re well serviced and ready to use tenance plan for Take some time to implement a thorough main pumps, fencing and the risks and assets at your place including farm vehicles.

To talk to someone who understands the risks you face give us a call on 0800 366 466 or visit fmg.co.nz

When there’s pressure on your business you don’t want to be dealing with things like a pump breaking down or a shed roof collapsing. Setting aside some time now to create and implement a thorough maintenance plan for your property could save you from dealing with bigger problems further down the track. Check out our handy checklist to help get you started or for more advice on how to keep on top of things at your place head over to fmg.co.nz/advice.

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• 13mm ProSeries Impact Drill • 125mm Angle Grinder • Two 5.0Ah Li-Ion batteries, 12/240V mobile charger and system carry case #3

• 790W motor • 2-speed gearbox plus variable speed and reverse • Heavy-duty 13mm steel cased keyless chuck • Supplied with carry case • Drill bit not included

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*Carters Pricing Terms: 1. All prices exclude GST. 2. Advertised pricing valid from 1 February 2015 to 28 February 2015. 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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EXCLUSIVE TO HARVEY NORMAN

Proudly New Zealand made, and crafted from Rimu recovered from lakes and river beds. Mattress, bed linen and accessories shown are not included.

Shop online or mobile: harveynorman.co.nz Samsung GALAXY SHOP with TabS CONFIDENCE 10.5’’ Tablet - 16GB. SM-T800NTSANZC Product offers are valid until 28/02/15.

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Choose to pick up in store or have it delivered. 65” (165cmv) Visit Samsung your local store: Call 0800 464 Full HD LED*2 Curved Television. (0800 GO HARVEY) for your nearest store.

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FARMLANDS FARMLANDS ANDCARD CRT CARD - FOR-EVERYDAY FOR EVERYDAY SAVINGS SAVINGS

Sweet… a power company that actually wants to help me save power.

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At Meridian Energy we work hard to understand what it takes to run an efficient farm. We’ll discuss your individual farm requirements, equipment and processes. We’ll also provide advice on power use practices and products to help drive down your electricity costs. Talk to us – we’re working for rural New Zealand.

Call 0800 496 777

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FARMLANDS CARD - FOR EVERYDAY SAVINGS

Sizzling summer savings Car tyres

$ FROM

Performance tyres

Fuel efficient tyres

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Plus many more specials in store *Promotion valid from Monday, 2 February until Friday, 27 February 2015. Offers are available strictly while stocks last. Advertised tyre prices are per tyre and include tyre fitting, tyre balancing, new valve stem, casing disposal and GST. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or offer. For full terms and conditions, visit bridgestonetyres.co.nz or see in store for details.

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FARMLANDS FARMLANDS ANDCARD CRT CARD - FOR-EVERYDAY FOR EVERYDAY SAVINGS SAVINGS

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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NEW PRODUCT

DeWalt 18 Volt Drill & Radio with Bluetooth Combo Kit Includes 18 Volt hammer drill/driver, radio and a bluetooth adaptor.

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Visit mitre10.co.nz Farmlands card accepted at Mitre 10 and Mitre 10 MEGA