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FROM THE CEO Welcome to the first edition of The Farmlander for 2015. Last year ended on a very positive note with a record turnover, record Bonus Rebate and the completion of a major phase in our System Consolidation Programme. The change in business processes has given rise to some challenges but our teams have performed well and shareholder feedback has been positive.

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INTEREST

The appointment of Sir Graham Henry in the role of Farmlands Head Coach saw Sir Graham and the Executive Leadership Team travelling throughout the regions in November and December, hosting a series of team building and leadership workshops. Dovetailed into these sessions, our regional teams worked alongside their chosen local charity or worthy cause by supporting the “Talk with Ted” events.

These gave Farmlands shareholders the chance to hear from the Rugby World Cup winning coach, while supporting regional charities.

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This year will bring additional benefits for shareholders through further enhancements to the new Farmlands website, creating a consistent experience for all. Shareholders nationwide will also enjoy access to the Choices Rewards programme, including the opportunity to convert Choices Points to Air New Zealand Airpoints DollarsTM. This year will also see the roll-out of new Farmlands branded Cards nationwide and later in the year, we will be upgrading the Point of Sale system and putting new equipment at all of our North Island stores. This will provide all shareholders and staff in our stores with an improved experience when making purchases in-store, enable better management of all of our retail business and provide improved inventory management and reporting.

Air New Zealand From the CEO Save the date Meet the team Heroes and history at Hampton Downs Ride recognises fallen horses Be prepared for a spill or an emergency Event continues to be fine vintage Farmlands Finance Farmlands Livestock New Zealand Dairy Event 2015 Farmlands Fuel Special Feature - Show business Farmlands is proud to support Mamma Mia! Recycled e-waste gets new lease on life Horse of the Year 2015 Savile Cup Polo

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I look forward to updating you on further advances across Farmlands in the coming months and wish you all a productive and profitable 2015.

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Kind regards,

Brent Esler Chief Executive Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited

SAVE THE DATE

WHAT’S COMING UP WITH FARMLANDS

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Gulf New Zealand Festival of Motor Racing See www.farmlands.co.nz for more details.

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

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Savile Cup

NZ Dairy Event

Pukemarama Farm, Tangimoana.

Manfeild Park Stadium, Feilding.

Everyone is welcome, free admission.

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ERIK THOMAS Q: What is your current role at Farmlands?

A: Horticultural Technical Advisor, specialising in avocados and kiwifruit at Pukekohe.

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

A: I really enjoy spending time in the outdoors and on the water, whether it is fishing, diving, bush walks or coaching sailing.

Q: What piece of technology could you not live without?

A: GPS - getting lost is a struggle now, even if it always seems to take me the long way.

Q: What is the most interesting trip you have ever taken?

A: Travelling around Brazil for 3 months with one of my best friends.

Q: What is your favourite sport?

A: Sailing, teams racing - 3 vs 3 match race, a very exciting sport. I coached the Napier Girls’ High School team who were the top girls team in New Zealand for 2014.

Q: What is your favourite tipple?

A: Lately I have been trying my hand at brewing my own lager - it hasn’t turned out too bad, actually.

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CO-OPERATIVE NEWS

Heroes and history at Hampton Downs One of New Zealand motorsport’s greatest names, Howden Ganley will be honoured at the 2015 New Zealand Festival of Motor Racing.

Held at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park during the weekends of January 16-18 and 23-25, the Gulf Oil Howden Ganley Formula 5000 Festival will pay tribute to the man who in the 1970s became New Zealand’s fourth Formula One driver, along with other legendary names McLaren, Amon and Hulme.

From humble beginnings racing his mother’s Morris Minor in the late 1950s, Ganley forged an impressive resume of drives and results across the world.

Among the impressive results were a second place in the 1970 European F5000 Championship, second in the 1972 Le Mans 24 Hour race, third in the 1969 F3 European Cup and a third placing in his only appearance in a Can-Am Race in the USA in 1971.

Ganley will be reunited with F5000 cars at the festival, as this unique vehicle class is put into the spotlight. Among the classes and vehicles joining F5000 are Historic Muscle Cars, Allcomers and Historic Sports Sedans, Historic Saloons, Sports Cars and GTs, Historic Formula Fords, Classic Trials, Historic Formula Libre, Heritage Touring Cars, Formula Junior and F3, plus others to be announced.

There is something for everyone throughout the two three-day weekends at Hampton Downs. Whether enjoying

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the event as a motor racing enthusiast or choosing to simply enjoy the event with friends and family, the 2015 Gulf Oil Howden Ganley F5000 Festival caters to young and old. And with 10 classes of cars on track each weekend of the Festival, there are highlights waiting for every motoring enthusiast.

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WHAT’S ON?

Ride recognises fallen horses More than 10,000 horses from as far away as New Zealand served King and country during World War I. Of the New Zealand contingent, only four were repatriated back home.

The night before the trail ride, a guest speaker evening will take place at Ashgrove Primary School, on Rangiora’s Seddon Street. A great night is planned, with special guest speakers, music and a light supper.

The sacrifices of New Zealand’s

The weekend’s events have been

military horses – just some of the 8 million military horses that died during World War I – will be commemorated at a dedication service next month.

meticulously planned, right down plaque is dedicated to the 10 men who

to accommodation options, pricing

served from Birch Hill Station.

and a ban on dogs and stallions. All

There are different rides planned, to

interested parties are invited to take

accommodate different skill levels

part in an event that pays respect to

and animals. The first is a 10km return

some of the unsung heroes of the war.

ride that takes in Hayland homestead,

For more information on the

through forestry and private land with

trail ride or the guest speaker

scenic Mt. Thomas views. The second,

evening, visit http://birchhill

starting from the Okuku Country

memorial.wix.com/ww1-ride

Estate boundary paddock, is a more

or email Event Secretary

placid ride, planned for unfit ponies or

Sarah Flint, sarah.flint@xtra.co.nz

horses, learners or lead rein, donkeys/ mules, walkers and wagons.

On Sunday 15th February, enthusiasts from around the country will ride to North Canterbury’s Birch Hill Station Cemetery, for a dedication service to mark the 100th Anniversary of

The ride will start at 11am, with registration opening at 9am at both sites. The official ceremony is expected to get underway at the Lower Cemetery Paddock at 1pm.

New Zealand military horses serving in World War I. Birch Hill Station Cemetery is home to a military horse memorial, opened in 1937 by Lieutenant Colonel Edward Bowler Millton. Adorning the large curved stone monument are two plaques – the first “In Memory of the Horses of the 8th Regiment N.Z.M.R. that died in the Great War 1914 – 1918”. The other

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SAFETY

Be prepared for a spill or an emergency There is always a risk of an accident when you use or handle chemicals. The potential harmful effects of a chemical spill can be greatly reduced by having the correct equipment on hand and using it effectively.

Make sure that anyone on your property that uses chemicals knows what to do in an emergency. A simple procedure sheet on the wall of the store can help. This should include all the relevant emergency phone numbers.

Emergency equipment and spill kits For a small chemical store, you should have: • Broom • Shovel • Small dustpan and fine brush for powder spills • Protective clothing, including gloves, respirator, boots and eye protection • Absorbent material such as dry sand or soil, or a commercial absorbent material • Containers to hold the contaminated absorbent material or a leaking container

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What to do when a spill occurs Minor liquid spills • Make sure you are safe – put on protective clothing, including gloves, goggles, respirator, gumboots and overalls as needed before dealing with the spill • Stop the flow of the spill by righting the container, replacing the lid or shutting off the valve • Don’t move a leaking container – you may risk making the spill larger or contaminating other areas • Do not wash away remaining chemicals, as this will cause pollution of soil and water • Contain the spill • Make a mound around the spill with dry absorbent material • Cover the spill with more absorbent material • Wait for a short time until all the liquid has been absorbed • With a broom, sweep from the outside to the centre - use more absorbent material if liquid is still present • Shovel all the absorbent material into a container for disposal Major liquid spills • Try to contain the spillage as best as you can without placing yourself in danger • Cover or form mounds of absorbent material around any open drains, streams, ponds or manholes that are close to the spill • Call the Emergency Services on 111 • Try to keep upwind of the spill, in case there are any noxious fumes • Keep people away from the spill

• Contact your city or district council, to find out where it can be safely disposed of Keeping records of chemicals in the store.

HSNO emergency management regulations require that an accurate record of what is in the store must be kept and that this information must be available within 10 minutes.

HSNO has tracking requirements for certain substances, including quantity, location, the identity of the approved handler (if one is required) and how the substance was disposed of.

Talk to your local Farmlands store today about all of your spill containment/response needs.

Article supplied by Justin Dove, Farmlands Category Manager.

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

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WHAT’S ON?

Event continues to be fine vintage Southland will be cranking later this month for Edendale Vintage Machinery Club’s annual Crank-Up Weekend.

Held on the weekend of January 31st and February 1st, the event celebrates the machinery of yesterday. The 2015 edition has a theme of “Celebrating steam in Southland”, as well as commercial vehicles pre-1995.

Crank-Up secretary, Julie-Anne Clark says this year’s edition will have plenty of new exhibits to keep new and regular visitors entertained.

“We are hoping to have a Showman traction engine from England, currently in New Zealand, down from Christchurch for the event,” Julie-Anne says.

street parade on the Friday evening, there

“Each year we have a special guest

is vintage shearing, marching, an old

and this year it’s Graeme Bell, the former

timer’s band, children’s entertainment,

host of Police Ten 7. Our previous guests

crafts and even a pipe band.

have included Nathan Cohen, the late

“In our display shed we have plenty of

Sir Edmund Hillary, Sir Colin Meads and

vintage items – even an old barber’s

the Evers-Swindell twins (Caroline Meyer

chair,” Julie-Anne says. “Basically,

and Georgina Earl).”

anything that reminds you of the bygone

For more information, visit www.edendalevmc.com.

days, we might have it.”

“There will also be a wide variety of exhibitions being performed, with steam vehicles such as road rolling, sawmilling, chaff cutting, threshing, rock crushing and a steam concrete mixer, to name a few.”

The event is always popular, with exhibits being entered right up until parade day.

Along with daily parades, starting with a

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Julie-Anne estimates close to 6,000 people come through the gates on any given year, with people travelling from as far away as the United Kingdom and the United States to attend. She says the thing is the travellers keep coming back – proving the event’s enduring quality.

“The highlight is always people showing up with their exhibits and just enjoying their weekend,” Julie-Anne says.

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FARMLANDS FINANCE

Farmlands Finance How can we help you?

Talk to us about how easy it can be to manage your finances with tailor-made solutions from any of Farmlands’ four Finance packages and enjoy the co-operative difference.

Farmlands Finance Creditline

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As an approved Creditline customer, you can defer any purchases made on your Farmlands Account for 3 months, with competitive interest rates.

Farmlands Finance Term Loans are available for business or personal use and can be secured or unsecured. Tailored options to your requirements.

With Farmlands’ Livestock Finance facility, you can purchase trade livestock and pay later.

Farmlands Finance HP allows you to purchase vehicles, plant and equipment immediately, without having to tie up working capital.

For more information on how Farmlands Finance can work for you, talk to us today.

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

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FARMLANDS LIVESTOCK

Large South Island Holstein Friesian herd for sale Rare to the market is this large herd of Holstein Friesian cows. While these cows would suit a high input system, they are proven performers, currently farmed on a low input (mainly grass fed) commercial system. For the past 10 years this focused couple have paid close attention to breeding, using specialised mating programmes to breed cows with capacity and longevity, as well as being able to perform under New Zealand conditions.

For more information or to book an inspection, contact Richard van Wynbergen 027 445 6056 or John Travers 021 841 592.

Other South Island herds for sale for June 2015 delivery

Store Lamb Sale

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

Account:

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

A.S. and K.A. Edwards

Contact: Rob Blincoe, 027 677 8969.

348 Keppoch Road, Tapanui

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

Wednesday 14th January 2015, 1.00pm

LIC bred, G3 profiled, 426kgMS/cow. 1,360kgMS/ha.

Approximately:

$2,350 + GST. In-calf heifers also available. 189 BW, 209 PW.

2,500 Texel Coopworth X crypt lambs

Contact: Grant McIlroy, 027 345 9262.

1,500 Texel Coopworth X ewe lambs

• 350 Crossbred herd, BW 87, PW 113. 84% RA. Tasman area, currently OAD herd. $1,800 + GST. Contact: Alf Kinzett, 027 241 8919.

These are a genuine line of well bred, undrafted store lambs.

All lambs have been scratched and B12 at tailing and drenched early December. All lambs were weaned late December.

For more information and other listings, check out

For further enquiries contact:

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

Allan and Karen Edwards, (03) 204 0759

livestock@farmlands.co.nz

Allan Thompson, Farmlands, 027 201 0410

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CO-OPERATIVE NEWS

28th - 30th January 2015 Manfeild Park Stadium South Street, Feilding Farmlands is proud to support the New Zealand Dairy Event.

International judges from Canada, USA, South Africa and Australia.

CATALOGUE AND ALL ENQUIRIES TO: Event Manager (06) 367 8089 or Manawatu Show Promotions (06) 323 1886

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FARMLANDS FUEL

In the December issue of Farmlander, while the content of the article indicated the Bonus Rebate paid to shareholders was 9.0 cents per litre for petrol and 6.6 cents per litre for diesel, the graphic at the top of the page had these rebates switched. The graphic was incorrect – the information contained in the article was correct.

We apologise for any confusion this may have caused.

6.6c

2012

2011

The Bonus Rebate is fantastic news for shareholders that have chosen to have their fuel supplied by their co-operative.

The Bonus Rebate equates to 6.6 cents per litre on diesel purchases and 9.0* cents per litre on petrol. But the possibility of a Bonus Rebate (which is made only on the discretion of the Board of Directors) is not the only incentive to choose Farmlands Fuel. Choices Rewards Points are now available to shareholders nationwide.

4.25%

4.5%

2013

4.3%

2010

2014 4.3%

2.5%

BULK FUEL

Farmlands Co-operative released an extremely satisfying annual result in October, returning more than $17.6 million to shareholders in the form of a Bonus Rebate.

Shareholders who use Farmlands Fuel have been rewarded for their loyalty with a whopping 4.3 percent rebate on their Farmlands Fuel bulk purchases.

returned via bonus rebate

per/L

DIESEL

9.0c

per/L

PETROL

Bonus Rebate makes Fuel go further

BONUS REBATE

Choices Rewards Points, the Farmlands loyalty rewards programme, offers shareholders the chance to be rewarded even further for buying through their co-operative. Bulk fuel purchases through Farmlands Fuel qualify for Choices Points, which can be used to reward yourself with anything from our extensive Rewards range.

Remember – to be eligible for the end of year Bonus Rebate, you need to be billing your fuel through your Farmlands shareholder Account, as opposed to paying direct. As a shareholder, if you are interested in paying via your Account, please visit www.farmlands. co.nz/fuel and fill out the Compliance and Logistics Request Form.

To find out more about how Farmlands Fuel can reward you, visit www.farmlands.co.nz or call 0800 666 626.

*Rebate estimate based on average annual volume and delivery location.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Show business

The next generation of A&P Show stars are showing good form.

| Sophie and Mikayla Jarvis with Maggie.

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| Sophie Jarvis getting her show calf Maggie ready.

The A&P Show is the glue in rural New Zealand’s history.

“It started with pet days and we have gone on from there,” Lucinda

Since their inception, generations of rural New Zealanders have

explains. “They both started when they were 5 and since then have

discovered their passion, honed their craft or simply looked

usually competed against each other. If they don’t win, they want

forward to their social event of the year. The district hall or local

the other to win.”

school may be the heartbeat of rural communities – but the A&P

Showing is in the blood, as Lucinda has and continues to show

Show is the suit and tie.

horses. While Mikayla and Sophie also show horses, already this

So when Show season rolls around, there are plenty of people

summer their calves have collected a rainbow of ribbons from pet

already into some pre-season training. Halters are bought.

days, Shows and the regional boys’ and girls’ champs, held during

Patience is at a premium.

the Canterbury Agricultural Club Championship Day. From the

Exhibiting is part and parcel of Show life. And in good news for the

three calves used this season – Maggie, Molly and Jess – there

continuing health of the Kiwi institution, a number of the exhibitors

has been a Supreme winner at the Christchurch A&P Show, as

are young.

well as three Reserves and three champions from major Shows

Mikayla and Sophie Jarvis are two enthusiasts that spend spring

and events.

and summer nurturing, training – and winning. From school pet

To get to those ribbons, both Mikayla and Sophie say they need

days through to regional championships, the two sisters prepare

to put in the effort behind the scenes. Training starts from the day

calves to exhibit around the wider Canterbury area.

they get the calves, put covers on and begin to prepare them for

From the family 45 acre property between Oxford and Sheffield,

Show life.

Mikayla (13) and Sophie (11) help Lucinda Jarvis and Richard Bell

Such is the importance of forming the bond with their calves, they

with their calf rearing operation. All that practice comes in handy

will spend at least 2 hours with them every day.

when preparing the calves for Shows – the calves themselves

“It’s fun to do, which is why we do it every year,” Mikayla says.

usually coming from previous “pets”.

“Preparation is a big thing, like making sure they have nice coats.

Mum Lucinda says showing started 8 years ago, when Mikayla first

But you learn something new every year.”

started school.

“Showing the calves is a lot of fun,” Sophie adds. “We look after

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of a Show exhibitor is a busy one – in the girls’ cases, it involves school, calf rearing, Show projects (diaries, weight graphs, information on breeds, poems and more) and getting ready to do it all again the next season.

“They always seem to be busy – it just depends on what the season is and what’s on the schedule,” Lucinda says.

In Northland, the schedule for two teenagers is much the same – with the added workload of running their own businesses.

Amber and Cara Doggett have been showing for the past 10 years.

Now 17 (Amber) and 15 (Cara), they have started their own studs – Amber’s Ambee Limo (Limousin) and Cara’s Ceejay Shorthorns.

Amber and Cara’s inspiration comes from their family owning New Zealand’s only Brahman stud, Karoo Brahmans. Originally showing Brahmans, the pair decided to stamp their mark on their own choice of breeds.

“I got offered a purebred Limousin heifer to raise. We always showed cattle that we had reared in the youth sections at the A&P Shows – but having a purebred gave me the opportunity to show in the beef ring, alongside my mum and the Brahmans,” Amber explains.

For Cara, it was a case of loving Shorthorns from an early age – especially the roans.

| Mikayla Jarvis, with Molly.

“In 2012 I got my first roan Shorthorn, Meadow. She was the one

them and take them on adventures.”

Those adventures continue long after their Show days are over.

Pets almost always remain with the family, which can actually cause problems later in life.

that made me fall in love with this breed, which is one of the oldest breeds in New Zealand,” Cara says. “From that point, I saved up and purchased a rising yearling heifer straight off its mum and went to work breaking her in to show.”

“They still recognise you and go up to the car window,” Lucinda says. “And they are more difficult to move. You can always tell the pets when you are moving cows, because they will be the ones that won’t move and will just stare at you.”

So what makes a champion calf? For Mikayla and Sophie, it is all in the rituals.

Show morning starts the same each time – getting up a lot earlier than normal. Depending on the location of the Show, the calves may have their faces and legs washed before they leave the property.

“We usually allow heaps of time to get to the venue, so the calves don’t get travel sick,” Lucinda says. “The girls add egg to their milk for a shiny coat, before a polish up, get dressed and head over just before the class starts.”

Mikayla and Sophie both say their calves have been well behaved

| Amber and Cara Doggett in their early showing days.

for the most part, although they have seen other competitors’ The sisters compete around the Northland area primarily but travel

calves make blooper reels with their antics.

Mikayla says both she and her sister see themselves continuing to show calves as they get older.

“The first year we did it, we didn’t really know a lot but as time has gone on, we have learnt a lot.”

As time has gone on, the girls have also made friends with the competitors they frequently find themselves up against. The life

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as far south as Waikato. The main focus each year is the Northern Young Handler of the Year, which is judged on handling skills and presentation of both animal and handler. Amber, who has won the award twice, says each show contributes to an overall points tally, with the final and the presentation at Auckland’s Easter Show.

“The Northern Young Handler is called the Malcolm Hutchings Northern District RAS Young Handler and was created to

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| Cara Doggett shows off her ribbon collection.

encourage young people to participate in the showing of cattle,” Amber says. “The competition is fierce … but I enjoy it and quite often the judge will make us swap animals in the ring and make us parade somebody else’s. We have learned over the years what some judges look for. For example, one judge likes long sleeves and not rolled up. So we always make sure we have the right shirt with long sleeves. Others look at boots, so we make sure they sparkle.”

Cara says she enjoys the Young Handler competition, as it offers a chance to show off her stockmanship and breed knowledge.

“Sometimes mine can be difficult to lead – quite often the judge gives you more points if you’re handling a difficult animal really well.”

Both girls speak passionately about their Show experiences – heading to the overnight Shows in their mum’s Chevrolet, reuniting with like-minded friends and sleeping in swags, underneath the stars and beside their cattle.

But it is also apparent that the support of others has helped foster their love of showing. For Amber, starting her own stud has been actively encouraged by the New Zealand Limousin Society.

“I fell in love with the Limousin breed and I have been fortunate enough to have a huge amount of encouragement from other Limousin breeders, as I am the youngest member,” she says.

“I am now in my second show season with Limousins and due to the generosity of fellow Limousin breeders, I have been given a heifer and managed to purchase four breeding cows at a very good price. I am also currently leasing a cow, while showing its bull

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| Doggett during a senior handling competition.

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| Amber Doggett parading a Belgium Blue.

calf this season.”

For Cara, that support came a bit closer to home.

“I have been fortunate enough to get support and encouragement from my best friend’s parents,” Cara explains.

“I lost my best friend Scotty to cancer when we were 9. We showed together at all the calf clubs – he was a great competitor and loved his calves, like I do mine. Without Gail and Bruce, I wouldn’t have got my first Shorthorn or a beautiful Glenrossie bull to go over my heifers.

“They come to as many Shows as possible and I love to make them proud and I am really grateful for what they have done to help me.”

Like Mikayla and Sophie’s exploits in Canterbury, Amber and Cara started off in calf clubs and pet days. Their progression through the years is testament to the persistence required in what can be a demanding discipline. But as the awards and accolades show, the Doggett sisters have a pretty good idea of what it takes – and what it will take – to reach their goals.

For Amber, that starts with building up her Limousin stud.

“My goal is to have an animal in every class at a Show and to win a Supreme Champion with a cow and calf,” she says. “I am also looking forward to having a senior bull in the ring. I am hoping that it

| Cara parading a bull at Shorthorn World Conference.

is something that I can continue once I have left school – and I can fit showing in around being a shepherd.”

Cara has similar aspirations – but of course, the breed is different.

“I would like to see my Shorthorn herd grow and get a name for myself as having great quality Shorthorn bulls to sell – and hopefully contribute to my university fees, when I become a vet,” she explains.

“My future goal is to have a roan senior bull in the ring and beat my sister with her Limousins and get a Supreme Champion at a Royal Show.”

STATEMENT SLOW TO ARRIVE? Farmlands wishes to remind shareholders their statements for January may arrive slightly later, due to the holidays. If you do not already do so, you can sign up to receive your statements electronically.

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ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

Facial eczema - a preventable disease Facial eczema (FE) significantly impacts on the health and productivity of cattle (Towers and Smith 1978).

Every year, December through to May brings the inevitable facial eczema risk that presents significant welfare concerns to most farm animals. Left unprotected, the disease causes unnecessary suffering amongst most ruminants.

• Any redness and peeling of

minimum protective level

disease, especially at calving.

zinc) in water. This can put cows

Timing is critical to maximise the

off drinking water, so it needs to

• Clean (graze) paddocks out to reduce the amounts of rank,

summer/autumn. know when the risk period begins.

this toxin that when ingested severely

District counts may be useful but

damages the bile ducts of the liver,

must be used as indicative only.

meaning the animal is unable to rid

2. Animal management

the body of wastes, including being

Supplementation of the dairy cows' risk periods will reduce the toxic effects of FE.

prevented with sound management

• Zinc oxide (80 percent elemental zinc) daily in feed or by oral drench.

• Zinc oxide via a controlled release

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

• Farmers could consider the use of fungicides to mitigate the reproduction of toxic spores.

Fungicides (active is carbendazim) do not kill all spores, they only reduce a percent, so the PSC must be low (<20,000) and sprayed on green, growing pasture to

diet or dosing with zinc over the

However, FE is a disease that can be

What to look for:

flavouring.

• Monitor on-farm spore counts to

of dead or dying pasture litter. It is

practices.

or weeks or in combination with

1. Pasture management

a mycotoxin produced by the

from pasture.

be introduced over a few days

effect of any preventive technique.

dead pasture material.

unable to break down chlorophyll

• Zinc sulphate (40 percent elemental

Preventing facial eczema

• Avoid topping paddocks in

chartarum, which grows in the base

(Cuttance, VetEnt 2013).

• Sudden or unexplained metabolic

FE is caused by sporidesmin, microscopic fungus Pithomyces

elevating serum zinc above the

unpigmented skin.

be effective.

Whatever preventative option you choose, make sure all staff are aware of the plan and how to implement it but also put checks in place to make sure the method is working - then you know

• Cows and heifers seeking shade.

bolus. Offers a consistent daily

all of your animals remain protected

• Frequent kicking, licking at flanks.

dose of zinc for up to 5 weeks in

against the silent killer we know as

• Restlessness in the cow shed,

cattle and 6 weeks for sheep.

facial eczema.

kicking cups off.

• Sudden drop in milk production.

• The Time Capsule® bolus is more effective than a Dosatron at

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

Cuttance E. The effectiveness of The Time Capsule® and Dosatron trough treatment for the prevention of facial eczema in dairy heifers, VetEnt 2013.

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• Prevention of blowfly strike for up to 12 weeks.

• Provides 20 weeks lice control.

• Nil meat withholding period.

• For use by plunge dip, shower dip or jetting.

• Combination pour-on for the control of flystrike and lice.

• Knockdown of maggots and long-term control of flystrike.

• Knockdown and long-term control of lice.

• Rainfast and can be applied to wet sheep.

• Fast spreading, rapid penetration into the fleece.

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• Prevention of blowfly strike for up to 8 weeks.

• Provides at least 20 weeks lice control.

• Nil meat withholding period.

• Water-based “user-friendly” solution.

• Kills maggots, disinfects wounds and promotes healing.

• Repels flies from treated area.

• Offers protection from re-strike on treated area.

• Convenient applicator to ensure correct rate is applied.

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Resistance is futile Cyromazine was the first of a line of insect growth regulators (IGR) that worked by preventing moulting from one stage in the fly lifecycle to the next via a hormone blocker. This is different to other related IGR compounds such as difubenzuron, which acts as a chitin (external shell) growth inhibitor.

very important feature that sets it above

evolved, including the Australian green

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blowfly, Lucilia cuprina.

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reduction of the protection period.

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HORTICULTURE

Security and catching the perpetrator Too often we hear of fruit and vegetables being stolen from fields and road side stands. Most times the police are not contacted because the chances of catching the culprit are slim. Even police will struggle because of the lack of evidence. A cheap security option that will help identify offenders is now available from Farmlands. The Motion Activated Security Camera by Selecta is a camouflaged unit that when mounted on a tree or pole is barely visible. It measures 14cm high by 9cm wide and 6.4cm thick. It is powered by eight AA batteries, which will give a life of up to 6 months. It is weatherproof and designed for the outdoors.

The cameras were originally developed

replaces the flash system, such that

consensus being they are truly

high quality images are also captured in

impressed with the image quality.

total darkness. This was key to making

Give it a go and get that peace of mind.

this a valuable tool for hunters, so as

The latest model is now WiFi enabled.

not to disturb animals in their natural

This allows you to auto upload your

environment.

photos through Android/Apple phones

Think about the potential uses for this

or tablets using a Selecta EYEFI SD

camera for a second - you can see

card. There is also now a Selecta Solar

who is snooping around buildings while

Panel with a built-in battery, which

you are not there. You can protect

will make your camera operating time

fuel supplies and equipment. Some

longer. All of these items are available

farmers are using such cameras to

at your local Farmlands store.

catch people dumping rubbish illegally and even boy racers ripping up grass

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paddocks. Growers of marijuana have been identified from such systems. You can even use them as a hunting aid!

Every report received on the units has been positive, with the general

for hunters to track animal movements.

It sends out an infrared beam that will detect movement up to 20 metres away. Once movement is detected it will begin taking photos or a video (depending on what option you have selected) for as long or as often as you like. The images are up to 12MB in size, which is important to provide the level of definition to identify person(s).

Images are saved to a memory stick, which holds 8GB of images (or video).

This means upwards of 4,000 images can be collected.

Black and white images will also be collected at night without giving off a flash. The same infrared technology

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“Colour-it” reflective cloth is a must Farmlands “Colour-it” reflective mulch is a must for apples destined for Asian markets. Those markets demand highly coloured fruit, which is promoted with Colour-it cloth.

Farmlands began marketing Colourit cloth 3 years ago and the level of repeat business indicates this is an exceptional product. Of course, we already knew this when we entered the market! The first prototypes are now being used for the sixth year in a large Hawke’s Bay orchard.

Colour-it was produced with an aim to make it better than any other cloth currently available. A superior product has been achieved, with durability, a sound tensioning system and cost.

These have all been achieved without compromising the desired result of improved fruit colour, as shown by two

Tensioning of the cloth is achieved

The Farmlands Horticulture team

sets of independent testing.

using a claw and bungy system. Other

will be more than happy to discuss

Colour-it reflective cloth is 180 microns

systems rely on a staple being nailed

how Colour-it reflective cloth can

thick, compared to 120 microns for

into a tree and connections made from

improve the quality of your fruit.

competitor product. It has been further

that. The bungy system simply loops

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improved, with the material containing

around the tree and back onto itself,

National Manager, Farmlands Horticulture.

4.5 percent UV stabilisation, in line with

resulting in no tree damage and a less

European standards. The thicker cloth

fiddly arrangement. The hooks that

and increased level of UV stabilisers is

attach to the cloth are shorter, which

aimed at giving longer life and greater

gives the advantage of less punctures

durability. In many orchards, the cloth

on tractor tyres, due to hooks not

will be moved upwards of three times

getting picked up. Shorter hooks do not

in a season. For this reason and to

compromise the tensioning.

give many years of use, we opted for

The cloth is available in widths from

the greater thickness, to give growers

2m to 5m wide, in increments of 0.5m.

exceptional value for their investment.

Roll lengths are either 100m or 500m.

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• Staple pulling.

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• Best suited to hard-medium ground applications, as the pointed end of the Ezyslot can punch through soil that would be more difficult for round strainer posts.

• Economical to erect and capable of withstanding high pressure loads.

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• Look for “WARATAH” stamped on every post to know you’re getting a genuine Waratah post.

• Made in Australia.

• Fully adjustable and reusable stay system.

• Effective in unstable terrain.

• Designed for strength, reliability and ease of use.

• Requires no digging and can be installed in less than 5 minutes with the correct tools.

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Talk about pressure

HILL COUNTRY FARMING - A FAMILY AFFAIR

Just like playing for the All Blacks – when opportunities arise, they must be taken. This is certainly the philosophy of the Directors of Morrison Farming, based near Marton in the Lower North Island. The Morrison family have been farming around the Marton area for six generations and have just celebrated 150 years of sheep and beef farming.

Morrison Farming is still a family business and is nowadays run by a Board of four Directors.

When the 940 hectare Mangara Station, near Hunterville came on the market, the Directors recognised an opportunity to grow the business, by integrating this farm into their low land farming operations. They set the wheels in motion to purchase the property.

July 2013 became the purchase date but long before this, background information was gathered about the farm’s infrastructure and development feasibility budgets were created and assessed.

Mangara Station is a medium to steep property, typical of the surrounding area. The farm's topography ranges from 110 to 300 metres above sea level and has an average rainfall of 1,000 to 1,200mm. To achieve the best production returns, it became apparent that some large scale infrastructural projects would need to take place.

The Directors formulated a strategic plan, incorporating four major development projects: 1. Increase the base fertility of the farm 2. Increase paddocks from 22 to 70 3. Establish robust all-weather farm tracks 4. Install an efficient stock water system

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| William Morrison (Director) and Daniel Clayton (Farm Manager).

When ranking these projects in order of importance, the stock water project emerged as the most pressing. “We could have spent a lot of money on fertiliser and fencing very quickly," William Morrison, one of the Directors, says. "But if a good stock water system was not in place, what’s the point?”

The next question arising was - what type of water system would best suit this property?

The options were to build dams in each paddock or install a reticulated system.

Efficiency and capital investment costs were the important factors in assessing each system. Whilst the budgeting of the dam option was as simple as getting a price from the local contractor, the process for planning and costing a reticulated system seemed a lot more complex.

William identified the three critical elements of the reticulation option as being:

1. Water source 2. Energy to power the system 3. Mechanics – pump, pipeline and fittings William’s issue now was to find the expertise to assist with feasibility and costing these key elements. Morrison Farming has a policy of supporting local business whenever possible, so William approached a local pump company and Farmlands Marton for assistance.

Farmlands involved Peter Carswell, the Rural Projects Manager for Iplex Pipelines, to provide assistance with assessing water requirements and system design. Peter’s first step was to carry out a comprehensive GPS survey of the property and provide the Morrison Farming Board with a number of options for consideration.

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“This was a very challenging project, due to the extremes of altitude and the fact that an on-site power source would be required,” Peter says. The system’s hydraulic design determined that two pumps would be required. The first is a submersible pump installed in a 4 metre deep flooded chamber, fed from an infiltration gallery located in the farm's stream. This pumps water up to holding tanks on the river terrace, from where a second surface mounted pump lifts water to a number of 30,000 litre tanks, located at high points around the property. Troughs are then gravity fed from these tanks.

Peter says. “It’s only the availability of this high pressure Blackline pipe and ductile iron compression fittings system that made this project feasible and cost effective.”

Both pumps are powered by a diesel generator, which starts automatically, controlled by a solar-powered timer and shuts off via a pressure switch. “While all this sounds technically impressive, it’s important to remember that pumping water 200 metres uphill has only recently been achievable through a coiled polyethylene pipe,” Peter says. “Prior to this, galvanised pipe in 6.5 metre lengths with threaded joints would have been required, blowing out the material and construction costs and making a reticulated scheme uneconomic.”

To date, William (alongside Farm Manager Daniel Clayton and their contractor) have

The second pump’s operating head of 1,900 kPa determined that the initial part of the pipeline be designed around Iplex 25 bar Blackline HP polyethylene pipe. “The design parameters and pressures are certainly higher than can be expected on most farms,”

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After costs were assessed, the Board made a decision to go with a reticulated scheme.

“At the end of the day, the decision was quite easy,” William says. “The financing of a reticulated trough system, especially when considering the production benefits accruing from better quality water and more reliable and easier access to that water, compared favourably to the cost of establishing dams and their ongoing maintenance.”

installed the mainline and are currently installing the gravity pipelines to the new troughs. “We have certainly learnt a lot about water systems over the past few months and without the expertise and the outstanding service we have enjoyed through our dealings with Farmlands Marton and their suppliers, I am not sure where we would be,” William says. “I’m firmly of the belief that investment in well researched and designed reticulated stock water systems by New Zealand hill country sheep and beef farmers would deliver greater returns on investment than other, more traditional farm inputs.”

For more information on stock water systems or other rural pipeline projects, see the knowledgeable team at your local Farmlands store.

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ALKATHENE LDPE / PER METRE • Higher pressure rating than traditional LDPE. • Resistant to bloat remedies.

• Good flexibility, due to “new generation” LDPE material.

• Excellent resistance to weathering, with pre-compounded material.

• Robust wall section, for toughness.

28831: 15MM

28835: 20MM

28839: 25MM

0.69 $1.33 $1.63

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Reservoir valves, water tanks and pumps Utilising standard or high-flow trough valves on water tanks fed by electric pumps can appear a simple, cost effective solution. However, this means as soon as there is the slightest drawoff, the valve will open, pressure in the line will drop and your pump will start up. If the draw-off was very small, the pump will refill the tank very quickly and the pump will stop. The process will repeat with the next draw-off, which may also be very small.

Fitting a variable speed drive to your

them. The length is pre-determined by

pump, allowing a soft start up, or

the end user and is representative of

having a timer fitted can negate this

how much you want your tank water

problem. Another simple solution is an

level to drop before the pump starts

Apex Pump Buddy. This is a completely

up. This could be, in a large tank for

mechanical device that does not

example, 1-1.4m with a total useable

require the services of a specialist

water height of 2.8m. The top weight

tradesman to install. You simply screw

is close to the valve and the bottom

in the Pump Buddy to where the trough

weight is at the end of the cord.

valve had been.

Once the water level drops to just

The Apex Pump Buddy differs from

past the top of the lower weight, the

a standard trough valve, be it piston

valve will open and the pump will start.

type or diaphragm, by using weights

Your pump will then have a good, long

With lots of short run times occurring,

rather than floats to activate the valve.

run time.

significant wear on a pump ensues.

The two weights are neutrally buoyant

The length of the cord between the

In addition, electricity costs increase.

in water with a length of cord between

weights is determined by water demand and tank height. The advantage of an Apex Pump Buddy over a timer is that if demand increases above normal the pump will start sooner, rather than the possibility of the tank becoming completely empty.

In addition to the Apex Pump Buddy is the Apex Big Boy Reservoir Valve. This works on exactly the same principles but delivers significantly higher flows, should your pump be capable and your pipes sized accordingly. For example, with just 40 kPa (5.8psi) of residual pressure at the valve, the Big Boy will flow more than 250L/minute.

For more information, talk to one of the friendly staff at your local Farmlands store.

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APEX PUMP BUDDY 25MM

XCESS LONG TAIL TROUGH VALVE

• High volume water inlet control device.

• Adjustable water levels saves electricity and increases pump life.

• Full on, full off.

• No float switches, no power required (pump requires pressure switch).

• Less parts = less problems.

• Long tail available, no tank fittings.

• Very high flow rate for fast filling large troughs.

• 25mm inlet (25 to 20mm blue adaptor also included).

• Cord and nipple included.

• Serviced in seconds – no tools required, no need to remove the arm.

• Arm can be locked shut to stop flow – to clean trough or to fit camlock.

• The long tail design allows for it to be fitted to thin wall plastic troughs or tanks.

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STALLION WATER TROUGH WT80

GALLAGHER WIRELESS WATER LEVEL MONITORING SYSTEM

• Handy 80L trough.

• Great for break feeding or smaller paddocks.

• Also available in black.

• 5 year guarantee on trough.

• Fitted with new Hansen Fast-Flo valve.

• Complete, simple solution for the monitoring and management of water and other fluids.

• Extremely easy to operate and install, system provides peace of mind that there is water available.

• Accurately measures the liquid levels based on pressure.

• Includes desktop touchscreen display, tank unit, level sensor.

• Optional wireless pump controller can also be added to ensure tank levels are maintained (sold separately).

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FARMTUFF PVC CULVERT 200MM X 6M

NOVAFLO 110MM X 100M

• Versatile PVC – the first choice in rural culvert pipes.

• Large, smooth-bore – better flow, less chance of blockage.

• Lightweight – easy to transport and install.

• Excellent longitudinal rigidity – easy to lay on-grade.

• Precision sockets – push-fit or solvent weld for water-tight joints.

• PVC construction – tough, abrasion resistant for long service life.

• Improved pasture growth/crop yields.

• Slotted holes – lessens potential silting issues.

• Decreases pugging – improves soil structure.

• Improved animal health.

• Increased land value.

• Environmentally friendly.

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DAIRY MANAGEMENT

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

It’s time to act now!

hit 20,000 per gram of pasture, spray

ensure cows maintain their water intake,

your pastures immediately.

add Caramillo Masking and Flavouring

Dosatron inline dispensers

Agent to disguise the taste of zinc and

Dosatron inline dispensers provide the

keep your animals drinking.

mechanism to dose stock drinking water

Dose 20ml Caramillo to every kilogram of

with the required amount of zinc sulphate

zinc sulphate dosed.

(heptahydrate). Every litre of water has

IntenSE Trifecta Chelated

the desired amount of zinc treatment

This product can be dosed in conjunction

to help protect the liver from the toxins.

with zinc, as the ingredients are

Dosatrons are simple to install, very easy

chemically stable. Copper status in dairy

to use and cuts out the need to drench

cows can be lost when high rates of zinc

Pasture spraying (X-spore or Topsin)

when set up properly. Cows consume

are dosed, so combine IntenSE Trifecta

a significant amount of water during the

Chelated with zinc, to offset this issue.

summer, so this is an effective method to

4ml dose contains:

If you farm in an area with frequency or prior history of facial eczema then the best approach should be to apply an approved pasture spray, to kill the spores before they start breeding. Pasture fungicides’ active ingredient is either carbendazim (X-spore) or thiophanatemethyl (Topsin), which when applied at

address the needs of the animal.

Start dosing zinc sulphate at low rates before the onset of facial eczema and increase as the spores counts rise.

Having zinc in the diet, coupled with pasture spraying, provides a two prong

5mg selenium 150mg copper 4mg cobalt The risk of facial eczema is on the rise, so it’s time to develop your plan of attack. Farmlands has a range of

label rates stops the growth of the fungus

approach to fight this disease.

that causes facial eczema. Timing of

Caramillo Masking and Flavouring Agent

application is important and the product

Animals may take time to adapt to the

should be applied prior to the danger

taste of the zinc sulphate present in their

period. As soon as pasture spore levels

water, as the product is very bitter. To

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• Facial eczema may hit this summer.

If dosing high rates of zinc then protect your copper status in your cows by dosing Intense Trifecta Chelated.

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options and strategies to combat this terrible disease.

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DAIRY MANAGEMENT

The importance of effective cleaning We are well into the season and the hot weather is coming. We need to ensure we continue to focus our attention on the cleaning programmes, to ensure milk quality is protected. As the weather becomes hotter, alkali wash cycles can play an important role. They are the best at removing fats, protein and lactose.

If these elements are not effectively removed, they leave an ideal environment to grow bacteria, reducing milk quality.

The goal is to maximise your milk payments, not have them reduced by downgrading your milk quality.

Typically, powdered alkali based products contain chlorine, which assists with protein removal. Being powder based allows the chlorine to be more stable within the formulation. Stability directly relates to product expiry dates.

With newer milking machines coming with automated cleaning systems and

requirements are increasing and also

In New Zealand, the cleanliness of milk

becoming more common place, so

contact surfaces can be very challenging

the popularity of liquid products is on

at times over the summer period. Ecolab

the increase. With liquid based alkalis

product is backed by an independent,

the formulation needs to be balanced.

dedicated, experienced team that

Containing the right levels of ingredients

supports you 24/7, offering free on-farm

can be a real challenge, especially

service. Should any milk quality issues

for chlorinated based alkali products.

arise, your Ecolab Territory Manager has

To overcome any challenges in the

a number of tools at his disposal which

chlorinated alkali cleaning cycles,

have proven effective over the years for

Ecolab recommends adding some

the investigation of milk quality issues or

additional XY-12.

for doing plant inspections, using tried

We need to continue our vigilance on

and proven technologies such as milk line

detergent residues. The importance

cameras and temperature data loggers,

of rinsing the cleaners and sanitisers

to name a few.

from the milk contact surfaces cannot

For more information talk to

be overlooked. There have been two methods of rinsing recommended either using milk or water. In addition, Ecolab has a range of acid based products that

the friendly staff at your local Farmlands store.

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NUTRITION

BettaCow Basic Blends Provide Options for Summer Feeding In contrast to spring and autumn, summer presents farmers with a unique set of challenges in terms of both pasture availability and quality.

Both of these play an important role in determining total feed intake and subsequently production and weight gain or loss over the summer months.

While maintaining production over summer is an important short term consideration, the effect of any weight loss or gain over the summer months can have a long term effect on the next season’s production as this will play a role in determining her condition at calving next year. This in turn affects both milk production and fertility. Results from work carried out in New Zealand show a drop of 12.5 to 15kg MS for each body condition score below 5 at calving.

Similarly a decrease of 1BCS at calving has been found to delay the onset of oestrus by 7 to 10 days and to increase the number of non-cycling cows at the planned start of mating by 7 to 8%.

Pregnancy rates to first service are also reduced when cows are below body condition 5 at calving.

Putting condition on cows often takes longer than we think but drying off cows early has implications for milk production in the current season. It also removes the opportunity to take advantage of increased pasture availability and quality in the autumn. Planning ahead to minimise body weight loss over the summer period means that cows don’t

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have to be dried off early.

Summer crops, grass silage and maize silage can make a significant contribution to the total nutrient intake of the cow and play an important role in helping to ensure that her nutrient requirements are met. However, these feeds vary widely in their nutrient composition and different feeds may be more suitable than others in some circumstances. For example, chicory is high in protein and complements the low protein in summer

NRM also offers a range of additives

pasture, while turnips provide high levels

which can be included in a custom

of soluble carbohydrate.

blend. These include lime, magnesium

Another option available for farmers is

oxide, salt and vitamins and minerals. For

a BettaCow Basic Blend, produced by

producers looking for a cost effective and

NRM and available through Farmlands.

palatable way off supplying zinc during

Produced from a selected range of

the facial eczema season, zinc oxide

commodities, these custom blends can

can be include in the feed. Similarly, a

be tailored to suit the requirements of

mycotoxin binder, Mycofix Secure, can

individual farms. Particularly suited to

be included to help overcome issues

farms where pasture availability is limited,

such as ryegrass staggers.

the BettaCow Basic Blends can be a

If you are looking for a low cost

useful tool allowing producers to balance

feed option to help maintain cow

the supply of nutrients and cost.

condition over the summer months

While individual commodities such

contact the friendly staff at your local

as palm kernel meal can be useful

Farmlands Store.

supplements, most commodities do not provide a balance of nutrients. For

Article supplied by NRM.

example, maize DDGS provides a good source of energy and protein, but is low in starch, while tapioca which is high in starch provides very little protein.

BettaCow Basic Blends are a great way to take advantage of the benefits of different commodities without having to purchase a range of different feeds.

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Feed to balance protein supply over summer Although energy is typically the first limiting nutrient for milk production under New Zealand conditions, reduced pasture quality over summer months can result in low dietary protein levels.

The accumulation of stem in late spring and summer pasture means that cows grazing summer pasture have a higher intake of structural fibre which has a lower energy value but which also takes longer to digest and so tends to limit total intake. One way to overcome the reduced energy intake and help the cow to maintain production and limit body weight loss is to feed a low fibre, energy dense supplement such as grain or palm kernel.

Feeding cows to optimise rumen function is another aspect which must be considered if feed is to be utilised

as effectively as possible. In summer

Feeds such as palm kernel meal can

this means ensuring that sufficient

be a useful summer supplement as it

rumen degradable protein is supplied

is relatively energy dense, provides a

for the rumen microbes to support their

relatively high protein level and is one

proliferation and subsequently aiding in

of the cheapest supplements currently

the digestion of the higher NDF summer

available. However, like many of the

pasture and allowing for greater feed

other protein meals (cotton seed meal,

intake. Providing a source of good quality

sunflower meal and DDGS) which have

rumen bypass protein during the summer

appeared on the New Zealand market it

months helps to support microbial

is low in soluble carbohydrate which also

protein supply to the cow and supports

plays an important role in the proliferation

ongoing milk production. Monitoring milk

of the rumen microbial population.

urea, in conjunction with other production

Both the NRM ProForm Protein+

parameters, can be a useful tool to help

Standard and Protein+ Premium

understand when total protein intakes are

are formulated to contain a range of

less than ideal.

raw materials to provide a balanced

The NRM ProForm Summer Dairy feeds

supply of energy, protein and soluble

have been specifically formulated to

carbohydrates required by predominantly

complement varying pasture quality and

pasture fed mid-lactation cows. The

quantity to help support milk yield and

high quality protein sources, such as

body condition over the summer months.

soya bean meal, used in these products, provide a source of both rumen degradable and rumen bypass protein.

Available throughout the North Island, and supplied in a pelleted form, feeds in the NRM ProForm range are ideal for in-shed feeding. Highly palatable, they encourage feed intake and can help to improve flow through the dairy shed. They are also a useful way to supplement the macro (calcium, sodium and magnesium) and trace mineral requirements of the cow.

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

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NUTRITION

The benefits of steam flaking grain Horses that are rapidly growing or in hard work require higher levels of energy and nutrients for growth and development, as well as to perform at the levels required. The increased demands they have mean that a denser form of energy-rich feed material is required. Typically, these come from high starch grains in the diet. In order to digest grain efficiently, it is necessary to process them.

Grains are typically crushed in a rolling mill.

This helps to expose the energy-rich starch within the grain and increase the surface area, for better access and faster digestion by enzymes secreted in the gut. However, to get the most energy out of grains, the application of steam is used in the highest

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nutritional quality grain to produce steam flake feeds. The effect of the steam initiates the first stages of digestion in the starch within the grain. When heated in the presence of water, the chemical structure of starch moves from an inert state into a gelatinised form, where it starts to unravel into longer strands that are bound to water.

This makes it much more digestible in the gut. Steam flaking grain results in a stable, dry final product that is highly digestible once it is in the watery environment of the gut. As an example, whole maize grains are only about 20 percent digested in the horse.

If the maize is crushed then digestibility increases to maybe 50 percent - but steam flaking can give up to 80 percent digestion.

Hence, processing is very important in terms of the efficiency of breakdown and energy and nutrient availability in the upper

part of the gut, which is the appropriate area for its absorption. Such digestive efficiency in the correct area of the gut reduces the risks of undigested energy and nutrient-rich materials moving into the lower hind gut, where they are used by undesirable bacteria, which can produce acids and toxins, causing digestive disorders in the horse. It is not only the overall energy and nutrient profile of grain that is important when formulating diets for hard working horses. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also about the processed form of the grain â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as this has a major influence on the release of nutrients and energy in the correct part of the gut for maximum performance.

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FORAGE AND ARABLE

Making the most of better returns With the sheep and beef sector going through a positive period, it’s a good time to take a look at your fertiliser programme, to make sure your farm can perform at its optimum and make the most of the good returns on offer.

Comprehensive soil testing will help you to see where your investment in fertiliser is best spent. Soil testing is recommended at least every 2-3 years, so that you can see trends in nutrient levels. Carry it out at the same time each year so that your results are comparable. You should divide your property into blocks for testing, e.g. your more productive flat land, steeper land and cropping areas, so you can treat each area differently. On ash and sedimentary soils you are aiming for an Olsen P of 20-30, sulphate sulphur

of 10-12, Quick Test magnesium of 8-10 and a pH of 5.8-6.0. Quick Test potassium should be 7-10 on ash and 6-8 on sedimentary soils. Target levels may vary depending on your production goals.

If your fertility levels have dropped in the past few years, you may have noticed lower fertility grasses and woody weeds creeping into your pasture. To put a halt to this trend, focus on addressing deficiencies of phosphorus and sulphur – nutrients that help to support higher fertility grasses and clover. Both of these elements are found in the Superten and Sulphurgain range of products.

Long-term research at sites like Ballantrae has shown that withholding fertiliser, or applying low levels over

prolonged periods of time, leads to decreased production. Interestingly, there is also some evidence that higher applications of superphosphate (375kg/ha/year versus 125kg/ha/year) may have a positive effect on winter growth rates in particular, with some analyses showing proportionately higher winter growth rates on the higher fertility blocks.

If you are thinking of lifting production by applying capital fertiliser make sure you are able to utilise the extra feed grown - this may mean further subdivision is required, more stock need to be on hand or your grazing management needs to change.

It is also worthwhile considering autumn nitrogen applications, as these will give you extra pasture to get you through tight winter and early spring conditions. Having breeding stock in better condition come spring will also mean they are able to rear higher quality offspring. SustaiN and PhaSedN are both good product possibilities to consider but your Farmlands or Ballance representative will be able to advise you on the best products to use in your situation.

Finally, don’t forget to get in early when booking your fertiliser applications.

This year looks to be even busier than usual and leaving it late may result in your applications being delayed as contractors become busy.

For more information, talk to your local Farmlands representative.

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FORAGE AND ARABLE

Farmlands Grain and Seed update Compliments of the season. I trust the new year has started well, the ryegrass harvest has started, cereal crops are ripening and winter feed crops are continuing to grow.

The Grain and Seed unit finished 2014 with a great day at the Foundation for Arable Research Chertsey site's Open Day. Our site was very busy with the mouth-watering, grain fed beef from 5 Star Beef on the BBQ a highlight.

There was again a large turnout of farmers and industry personnel at this bi-annual crop expo.

Grain trading through the last quarter of 2014 was steady. Prices stayed reasonably firm with a significant amount of free crop purchased, albeit with volumes being well back on 2013 due to the drop in the dairy price.

Deliveries of our forward contracted grain was virtually complete by Christmas and most silos were empty going into the new harvest.

It was a significant milestone to pay a Bonus Rebate in November on our grain sales and purchases and on our small seed purchases from shareholders. We look forward to this possibly continuing, on the back of the ongoing success with our Grain and Seed Trading and of the retailing out of our vertically integrated feed and seed, procurement, manufacturing/mixing and distribution models.

Spring 2014 Retail Seed sales were well ahead of last year, with a standout product being fodder beet seed, with the volume sold up 150 percent year on year. Forage cereal and brassica seed sales also increased in volume.

We have good stocks of seed available for your autumn sowing requirements.

Please contact your local Technical Field Officer or store for any technical information required and to place your order.

We increased our technical support and agronomy expertise in December with two more Arable and Forage Agronomists being appointed to the Grain and Seed team. These staff are a powerful internal resource and will assist shareholders and TFOs with keeping up to date with latest developments in the arable and pastoral sectors and will complement our existing Grain Traders and experienced Grain and Seed staff.

Please get in contact with our TFOs, Grain Traders and seed staff with your grain and seed enquiries - we look forward to being able to assist.

Best wishes for the harvest and for the rest of the year.

Regards, Mark Elliotte General Manager Grain and Seed.

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Choice chicory hailed on the dairy platform the paddock the cows go up,” Reon says, supporting recent DairyNZ work on Choice in the Waikato. DairyNZ trials near Hamilton found that the feed value of chicory is both high and consistent, with regular tests over 2 years finding a very narrow range of energy (12.5 to 13 MJ ME/kg DM) and protein results (20 to 25 percent dry matter). This feed value makes it the ideal supplement for ryegrass pastures, which often have inadequate quality in summer and autumn, to optimise milk production. In addition to the boost in cow performance, chicory grows more rapidly than ryegrass through this period, allowing relatively small areas to have a positive impact on total farm milk production.

| Reon Williams, Morrinsville.

Choice chicory is fast becoming an integral part of securing summer protein on North Island dairy platforms. Performing well on a range of soil types as a summer crop, many farmers are seeing the true benefits of this multi-graze crop to boost milk production. Chicory is an easy and effective way to fill the feed crunch over the dry summer and autumn periods.

As well as being a good lead into pasture renewal by breaking weed and insect lifecycles, it has also been classed as “ facial eczema free” by DairyNZ. With the combination of high dry matter production and feed value, it’s no wonder Reon Williams is absolutely delighted by the production and

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response he is getting by feeding 3-4kg/DM/cow/day of Choice chicory to his animals through the summer.

Reon milks 300 mixed age Friesian cross animals in Tahuna, Morrinsville and has found real value in the use of Choice chicory as a summer feed when pasture quality declines. “It works really well and the cows love it,” Reon says.

His Choice chicory is in by late October as a pure crop sown at about 8kg/ha, with first grazing about 8 weeks later.

The value of building in more home grown feed, increasing his sown area from 11ha to 16ha this year, has meant he can capture more production from December onwards, which is often a real crunch time.

“We had a really big response in the vat to feeding it - every time I go into

Having a Choice chicory crop enables flexibility in challenging years. The increase in use of chicory has seen more cultivars being marketed. Grasslands Choice chicory is New Zealand bred, to maximise forage production and grazing tolerance. The crop provides very cost effective summer protein, while acting as a clean-up tool before re-grassing in the autumn.

Reon does recommend the crop to be rolled after sowing and to make sure that it’s possibly controlled by herbicide in the autumn, before planting new ryegrass with AR37 endophyte.

For more information, talk to your local Farmlands representative.

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$

SAVE* $2.00

VARTA 5 LED INDESTRUCTIBLE HEADLIGHT

YOUR PRICE

47682

VARTA SUPER HEAVY DUTY LANTERN BATTERY 6V

SAVE* $2.00

ENERPLEX KICKR II

ETON FRX2 AM/FM HAND TURBINE RADIO

• 3.0 Watts, lightweight solar charger with two CIGS solar panels and a USB port, which can charge smartphones in under 5 hours.

• Rechargeable via solar, hand crank or USB power.

• 4 minutes of cranking provides 4 minutes of talk time.

• Available in Red or Black.

RADIO, FLASHLIGHT AND CHARGER

RUGGED, PORTABLE SOLAR CHARGER YOUR PRICE

83193

107.96

$

YOUR PRICE

83200/83991

71.96

$

SAVE* $12.00

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Rugged Rukus - cellphone power and music on-the-go RUGGED RUKUS ALL-TERRAIN, SOLAR POWERD, WIRELESS SOUND SYSTEM Whether you’re rocking the beach, around the campsite, on an outdoor adventure, or down the back paddock, with a lightweight Rugged Rukus you’ve got an instant party wherever you go.

Equipped with a super efficient solar panel and an internal lithium battery, you can rely on having the power to keep your music blasting in stereo quality sound, all day and all night.

Also, thanks to a super convenient USB port, you can charge your smartphone, while you listen.

Wireless Connection

Smartphone Charging

Water Resistant

Solar and AC Power

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YOUR PRICE

83990

159.95

$

SAVE* $10.00

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Exclusive to Farmlands shareholders ROTORUA MUSICAL THEATRE PROUDLY PRESENTS

THE SMASH HIT MUSICAL

BASED ON THE SONGS OF

ABBA

MUSIC AND LYRICS BY

BENNY ANDERSSON BJÖRN ULVAEUS AND SOME SONGS WITH STIG ANDERSON

BOOK BY

CATHERINE JOHNSON

Directed & Choreographed by DEAN McKERRAS Musical Direction by SHERLIE DINGWALL

Tickets available from just

30

for a strictly limited season at the

Rotorua Civic Theatre

Shareholders that purchase a ticket to the Thursday 19th February performance will receive $5 off their second and any subsequent ticket(s) purchased at the same time!

0800 111 999 | ticketmaster.co.nz

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13th – 28th FEBRUARY 2015

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CO-OPERATIVE NEWS

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

aluminium, steel, copper or gold)

Farmlands was also able to find a

who are able to separate the lead from

buyer for a large number of phones,

the glass and recycle both.

which went to re-use in another

Farmlands management understands it

organisation – a win all around. Thirteen

is the right thing to do, to ensure none

working laptops that were no longer

of the nasties in e-waste went into our

required were donated to a community

environment. It was also important

organisation teaching the elderly

to recover as much of the re-usable

computer skills, a connection organised

resources in the e-waste as possible,

by the Environment Centre.

to minimise the need for raw ore to be

Recycling e-waste does come at a

mined and processed. Even though

cost. In order to get e-waste recycled it

the cost of recycling was more than the

requires handling, sorting, processing,

cost of landfilling the items, Farmlands

packaging and freighting – and that’s

took the environmentally responsible

all before it even gets to the recyclers.

option. The Environment Centre

The recyclers charge per item they

estimates that more than 4 tonnes of

receive, as they lease or own buildings

electronic goods were diverted from

and machinery, pay staffing costs

the landfill, including more than 100kg

and overheads such as electricity and

of poisonous lead.

telephone, as well as freight costs to

To get help with managing your

ship the sorted materials for further

e-waste, whether it’s one item or one

processing. Costs vary depending

thousand, contact the Environment

on how difficult items are to recycle

Centre on 06 870 4942 or email

and how valuable or how toxic the

ewaste@environmentcentre.org.

materials are that make up each item.

nz, or drop in and see them at 809

For example, items that have a higher

Karamu Road North, Hastings.

cost less to recycle than items that contain toxic materials, such as lead or cadmium.

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

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

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amount of recoverable metals (like

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Be part of the largest equestrian event in the Southern Hemisphere

Tickets available from ticketdirect.co.nz use the code word “Farmlands” to get an exclusive 20% discount on all tickets (only available until 16th March 2015)

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Enter Horse of the Year through

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FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

DAIRY GRAZING UNIT BAINHAM, TASMAN Formerly a dairy farm and now a valuable dairy run-off block. Well set-up with excellent fencing and yards, good water supply, a concrete stand-off pad, fertiliser bin, 5-bay hay shed and a 4-bay workshop/implement shed.

Terraced pastures, the lower approximately 45ha of prime valley floor soils and the upper approximately 63ha, which provides the opportunity to improve and expand the effective area. A sought-after property.

Deadline sale closing 2pm, Thursday 26 February 2015.

RAKIURA LODGE STEWART ISLAND Purpose built in 2001. The lodge is a comfortable, easily maintained house, which can sleep 12. Set amidst a peaceful bush backdrop, all just a 200m walk from the Four Square, tavern and Halfmoon Bay. Offered as a walk-in/ walk-out option and with active management an increase in occupancy could produce a tidy little income. Imagine spending time bush walking, tramping, fishing, kayaking and entertaining, with the opportunity to take in paying guests. View at www.rakiuralodge.co.nz. An affordable, unique lifestyle awaits on the beautiful, tranquil Stewart Island. All offers invited.

SOUTHERN REAL ESTATE

Property ID: TU10434 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

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

Property ID: DU2128 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

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

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

Property ID: DU2159 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

GLENMORE -BREEDING, FINISHING AND FORESTRY WAIKOUAITI, OTAGO Glenmore is in a desirable location, inland from Waikouaiti and only 1 hour from Dunedin. 1,229 hectares, freehold in two titles. Comprising 988 hectares grazing (including three small forestry blocks) and 241 hectares in recently established forestry.

Glenmore is a low altitude grazing and finishing property with good scale and balance and further potential. Assessed at approximately 5,300 stock units (sheep only) wintered. Genuine stock performance. Four stand woolshed and two sets of sheep yards. Reliable natural and reticulated water.

Deadline sale closing 4pm, Wednesday 4 February 2015 unless sold prior.

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

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

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Help us to improve your Farmlands Card

This month

CHECK OUT THE GREAT SAVINGS FROM THESE FARMLANDS CARD PARTNERS

Farmlands Card’s reach continues to grow nationwide.

There are now more than 6,800 Card Partner outlets nationwide, offering diversity in range as well as location.

You can use your Farmlands Card to purchase anything from furniture and electronics to tractors.

PASTURE IS FORM

This is in addition to the staples of a modern rural business – power, phone and internet.

While Farmlands Card is a vital part of Farmlands Co-operative, just like every other part of Farmlands business, it is there to serve shareholders. Providing a full range of farming and personal spend options in

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your area is a good start. But Farmlands is continuing to strive to improve the profitability of shareholders, by negotiating better deals.

That is why the Farmlands Card team needs your help – to help us discover what type of Card Partners are needed in your area, we welcome your feedback.

Is the selection of Card Partners in your area satisfactory?

Do they provide you with the service and product selection you require?

READ HOW

The Tow and Fert allows you to diss your own urea to reduce your nitro bill by applying it as a foliar spray. I totally flexible enabling you to appl multiple fertilisers or animal health products or herbicides in one applic

Is there any area the Farmlands Card can

Talk to us about the cost reduction you can achieve right now.

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improve in?

The Farmlands Card team would appreciate your feedback, so these questions can be answered.

Please email cardpartners@farmlands.co.nz with your thoughts, so we can help build a better Farmlands Card together.

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TOW AND FARM

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WHAT’S HOT

CHECK OUT THE AMAZING RANGE OF PRODUCTS THAT OUR CARD PARTNERS HAVE ON OFFER. USE YOUR FARMLANDS CARD AND SAVE! Coleman Event Shade... purchase on your Farmlands Card at any Smiths City store for only $249.99!

This excellent shade is designed for short-term, large group gathering or catered events.

Some of the features include: • Eight shock corded poles strengthens shelter and makes it easier to set up • Air vent keeps shelter cool and helps reduce shelter lift forces • CPAI-84 fire retardant compliant • Four sides for increased stability • Guy lines, stakes and storage bag included • Colour: Green and Platinum with silver lining • Size: 426cm x 426cm x 233cm (H) 0800 SMITHS Cut like a Pro The Victa Pro 45cc Petrol Chainsaw with powerful 2 stroke engine and 18” bar will make short work of all cutting needs around your property. It also features tool-less chain tensioning, safety brake and anti-vibration handle for user comfort.

Available from Bunnings $399.00. www.bunnings.co.nz

Special prices and offers apply from the 1st to the 31st of January 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

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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CAR PARTS

BIGGEST & BEST RANGES OF:

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SHOCKS & STRUTS

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The changing face of Limestone Downs • Principal: Limestone Downs

says. “As the property is quite peaty

• Contractor: AgFirst

in places, there is a very large flat

Engineering Ltd

area of the farm, where we had a

• Location: 15km south of Port Waikato • Product: CB 1500 Troughs and DN 1500 Class 2 Culvert Pipe

programme in place for re-draining. It was first done in the 1960s, then over time humped and hollowed to ensure adequate drainage.”

With the expense involved in

Limestone Downs has, until recently,

re-draining 340 of the 2,500 effective

been known as a large sheep and

hectares of the farm and with the

beef cattle farm, south of Port

very good return dairy farmers are

Waikato. The 3,216 hectare property

receiving, the farm management

was purchased in 1926 by Charles

team put a proposal forward to

Baker, a Malay based New Zealand

the Trust, to consider converting

Alf and his team have been buying in

businessman, who cleared and

this portion of the farm to a dairy

herds and will start the new dairying

developed the land into a working

operation. With current returns on

side of the operation with 600 cows

farm. On his death, the farm became

sheep and cattle farms of about

growing to about 850 - creating

a Trust then in 2007 a Charitable

$500 per hectare, compared with

another chapter in the history of this

Trust. After 87 years as a sheep and

approximately $3,000 per hectare for

large, iconic New Zealand farm.

beef cattle farm, Limestone Downs is

dairy, the Trust agreed to finance the

undergoing further development, as

conversion.

a portion of the farm is converted to a dairy operation.

Council’s requirements. Projects include creating a very large effluent

New Zealand property for the past

pond, constructing a tanker track,

27 years. He explains the

completing the drainage upgrade and

changes that Limestone Downs is

constructing a brand new 60 bale

experiencing in the 21st century.

rotary milking shed.”

allow access, beef cattle and sheep worked fine.”

property, Alf and his team have relied on the help of rural product suppliers such as Humes Pipeline Systems.

Humes have supplied DN 1500mm,

changed, with the implementation

Class 2 culvert pipe for the tanker

of re-development programmes

track and more than 100 CB 1500

and new management techniques,

litre troughs for the new stock water

aided by a close association with

system.

“We are very pleased to be involved

“There is always something to work

with the re-development of a portion

on in a property of this size,” Alf

of Limestone Downs into a dairy

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learn about this property.”

With so much change on the

Over the years the farm grew and

Massey University.

been very interesting to meet Alf and

the required consents and meeting

been associated with this iconic

and tracks were constructed to

Representative for Humes. “It has

“It has been pretty hectic obtaining

Farm Manager, Alf Harwood has

“In the 1930s, as land was cleared

operation,” says Dave Casey, Sales

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2015. All All rights rights reserved. reserved.

FARMLANDS CARD - FOR EVERYDAY 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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www.challenge.net.nz

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

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PASTURE IS THE CHEAPEST FORM OF FEED REDUCE YOUR FERTILISER BILL AND GROW MORE GRASS WITH TOW AND FERT™

READ HOW

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.

Talk to us about the cost reduction you can achieve right now.

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MAKING A LIVING OFF THE LAND IS YOUR CALLING.

BEING YOUR PARTNER IS OURS. We’ll never know your land the way you do.

But together with you, Carters make it easier, cheaper and more rewarding to get all your building supplies.

What’s more, we only carry trade quality products.

So anything you get from us will be equal to the task. Just drop into your local Carters store and we’ll help with everything you need. As well as the usual benefits, you’ll see how we do things in Carters country.

For your nearest Carters store visit carters.co.nz

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FARMLANDS CARD - FOR EVERYDAY SAVINGS

Your life is riding on this When you’re driving there’s only the equivalent of one handprint of tread connecting each of your tyres to the road. Think about that – your family, your lives, all literally riding on that single palm print. So when it comes to choosing tyres for your car, put yourself in safe hands.

Bridgestone branded tyres are available through Bridgestone Select, Bridgestone Tyre Centre and Firestone stores nationwide.

Your Farmlands Card is welcomed.

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www.bridgestone.co.nz

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blackwoodsprotector.co.nz

Spraying in Progress

Stationary Farm Tank Signs

• Includes sign, base and 2 pegs • 600 x 800 PVC

DIESEL

CODE 189365S

139

$

Valid January 2015.

• Required for all Diesel tanks over 1000L 300 x 420 SAV CODE 407590

.00

$ PETROL

10.95

• 300 x 420 SAV CODE 407591

$

10.95

Phone: 0800 660 660

|

Because Nature Can Be Cruel Mother Nature doesn’t always play nice. From electrical storms, to snow, high winds, floods, and much more besides, Gough Power Systems are experts in providing you with the best generator for your needs.

And backed by a nationwide network of outlets, Gough is ready to back-up your back-up - if you ever need it

Contact Gough Power Systems for more information: 0800 CAT POWER | www.catpower.co.nz

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FARMLANDS CARD - FOR EVERYDAY SAVINGS

Special Shareholder Savings

In Store at

BUY THIS OVEN

Touchscreen

TRH9-1

AND GET THIS 90CM RANGEHOOD

FOR ONLY $199 Self-Cleaning rs Cataly tic Line REGULAR PRICE

1698

$

1447

1797

$

$

SHAREHOLDER’S PRICE

SHAREHOLDER’S PRICE

Asus UX303LN-C4193H - 13.3” Notebook.

Tisira 90cm Freestanding Oven with Gas Cooktop.

• Intel Core i5-4210u dual-core processor • 4GB RAM • 1TB HDD • 2GB Graphics • Windows 8.1. 64639

$

1997

$

• 8 cooking functions • Removable triple-glazed glass door • Stainless Steel design • Digital timer • 5 gas burners including wok burner

798

$

‘Jakarta’ 5-Piece Bar Setting.

Benefit from adjustable support levels with Sleep Number’s DualAir™ Technology. Find the perfect firmness using a wireless digital remote. Made with breathable stretch knit fabric which will ensure total comfort all night long. 20 year limited warranty. Accessories shown are not included.

Accessories shown are not included.

Product offers are valid until 31/01/15.

EXCLUSIVE TO HARVEY NORMAN

Sleep Number ® ‘Macey’ Queen Sleep Set.

Suite consists of a 900mm x 900mm bar table and four chairs.

Samsung GALAXY SHOP with TabS CONFIDENCE 10.5’’ Tablet - 16GB. SM-T800NTSANZC

2597

Visit your local store: Call (0800

0800 464 278

65” (165cmv) GO Samsung HARVEY) for your nearest store.

Full HD LED*2 Curved Television.

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REGULAR PRICE

Accessories shown are not included.

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GET INTO THE FLING OF THINGS AT PLACEMAKERS

MILWAUKEE 8M MAGNETIC TAPE MEASURE 48225408

• Blueprint scale: calculates 1/4” & 1/8” drawings • Wire form belt clip • 2 sided printing • Nylon bond • Hook attachment: 360 degree • Dual magnets 4810082

MILWAUKEE 29 PCE SHOCKWAVE DRIVER SET

4499

$

• Geometric design provides shock absorption • Proprietary steel & heat treat process for maximum strength & durability • Forged tips for maximum grip 4913984

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

PROUD SPONSORS OF: A great family weekend of traditional sports and live entertainment held annually in Queenstown over Waitangi weekend. www.ruralgames.co.nz

POWERBUILT 2700W GENERATOR • High performance, recoil start, petrol powered Generator • 7HP, 3000RPM, Powerbuilt XT210 OHV Engine • 2700W (2.7kW) Rated output, 3200W Peak output • Aluminium wire, brushed type alternator • 15L fuel tank • Runs up to 13 hours @ 50% load • Noise output level 65dB @ 7M away 5140127

KIWICARE NO BUGS SUPER CONCENTRATE 500ML

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

849

39

$

$

MILWAUKEE FUEL 4.0AH 2 PCE KIT M18PPA-402C

• Includes 13mm Hammer Drill Driver M18CPD, 1/4” Hex Impact Driver M18CID, 2 x 4.0Ah “REDLITHIUM” Batteries, Multi Voltage Charger & Carry Case 4919219

799

$

GRIZZLY CORDLESS WORKLIGHT 20W

• Professional strength, long lasting insect control • Kills 99.9% common insect pests • One spray protects surfaces for up to 4 months outdoors & 6 months indoors • Sprayed surfaces are safe to children & pets • For full fly and spider proofing of homes 5550522

599

$

4999

$

• Usable while charging • Long LED life span >30,000 hrs • IP65 Waterproof and dustproof • 1yr warranty for parts, components & battery

39

$

99

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GRIZZLY 20W BATTERY 3810136 $99+GST

155

$

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

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FARMLANDS CARD - FOR EVERYDAY SAVINGS

Take your living outdoors

$

2999

Milano 7 Piece Setting

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

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

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Make the most of the summer season with our new outdoor living collections.

Farmlands Card accepted at Mitre 10 and Mitre 10 MEGA

For more ideas and inspiration visit mitre10.co.nz

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MMA/tig dC inVerter WeLder XA-ARC130-SP

AtV trAiLer ATR001

Designed to connect to either a ride-on mower or ATV, this lightweight trailer has many uses whether you are a hobby farmer, garden supply business, sporting club or just simply looking for an easier, hassle free way of moving a load.

Load Capacity: 200kgs Tyres: 16 x 6.50-8 Draw Bar: 830mm Tray Volume: 240L Tray Size: 1200 x 940 x 300mm $339.00 GST Incl.

Overall Height: 700mm.

130 AMP 230V. Electrode hot start.

Adjustable arc force. Soft start.

DC Tig welding lift arc ignition.

10-130 Amps. Weighs 4.9kg.

Generator compatible, 6.0 KVA Minimum. Comes with 4m arc set and carry case.

2-Year Warranty.

295 57

399 13

$

$

BONUS Welding T-Shirt

$459.00 GST Incl.

AutoWeLd WeLding HeLMet AS3000F

High quality. Low cost.

2 Independent sensors.

Solar cell powered.

Adjustable shade 9-13.

Adjustable delay to clear state.

Adjustable sensitivity.

ANSI Z87.1/DIN Safety Approvals.

2-Year Warranty.

12 Ltr Mini CooLer Box BTDBWM

Branded “TradeZone Gone Fishin’ 35 x 21 x 19cm.

66

$

87

$76.90 GST Incl.

tooL Set 219pC KT911-000CR

219pc Tool Set in 6 Drawer Tool Chest.

1,19504

120 87

$

$

$1,374.30 GST Incl.

$139.00 GST Incl.

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

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6 Burner Outdoor Kitchen Granite bench top. Side burner. Cover included.

$

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9 Piece Wicker Setting

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3 Piece Newport Setting

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