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Contents

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SHAREHOLDER OFFERS 12-14 15-19 20-24 25-27 28-37 38-43 44-51 60-69

Farmlands round-up FROM THE CEO

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

INTEREST

Helping to ensure that our shareholders benefit from the latest advances in farming technology is a key driver for our business. Our staff are not only committed to ensuring you get the right products at the right price but also to making sure that you have access to the right advice, whenever and wherever you need it.

If you need help and advice it can be found through our Farmlands stores, Technical Field Officers, articles on our website and in this monthly magazine.

Our knowledge is not just limited to product knowledge – we also aim to provide our shareholders with a range of solutions to help with the management of their farm or lifestyle block. We’ve recognised the need to assist our shareholders get up to speed with cash management, essential crop management and their health and safety responsibilities and have developed a range of tools to suit.

From the CEO Save the date Meet the team Special Feature – For farm and freedom Handling the worlds Farmlands building investment opportunity Swipe & Win

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Agfest Hokitika/West Coast Calendar Casting Call Competition National Fieldays, Mystery Creek Farmlands Main Event

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Cashmanager Online is our online version of New Zealand’s leading farm management and accounting software Cashmanager Rural, with extra features and pricing benefits that are only available to shareholders. CropBase offers cutting edge track and trace technology for effective Crop Management and our Safe-As Farms package allows you to put in place a safe system of work, specific to your farm. If you would like to know more about any of these farm management solutions, visit our website for more information.

ON YOUR FARMLANDS AND CRT CARD 71 Bunnings 72-73 What’s Hot 74 TWL 75 Suzuki 76 Challenge 77 TradeZone 78 Repco 79 PlaceMakers 80 Blackwoods Protector / WhatPowerCrisis 81 Meridian 82 Mico / Guthrie Bowron 83 Longveld 84 Resene / Firenzo / Outpost 85 Bridgestone 86 Big Save / Black Duck / Direct4You 87 Arthur Barnett 88 Bunnings

Members of the Farmlands Team will also be on site at the Mystery Creek Fieldays in Hamilton from Wednesday 11th to Saturday 14th June. Visit us at site D13 for some great Fieldays specials.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Brent Esler Chief Executive Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited

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Front cover: Alison and Jim Hargest at their Rakauhauka property.

WHAT’S COMING UP WITH FARMLANDS

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JUNE

Quirky Culverden Quiz The quiz night with a twist returns to North Canterbury.

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South Island Dairy Event Stadium Southland

Main Event, Rydges Hotel, Christchurch

Main Event, Ohoka School Community Hall

Farmlands is a Gold sponsor of this annual definitive dairy event.

The annual dinner and dance is back. See page 53 for details.

Main Event dances its way to Ohoka.

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PETER ROSS Q: What is your current role at Farmlands?

A: Field Manager for the West Coast.

Q: Where are you from originally?

A: Hokitika.

Q: Tell us a bit about your family.

A: Traci my wife is a Financial Controller, Mitch our son is currently in England on a cricket scholarship and Denva, our daughter, is still at school at Christchurch Girls’ High.

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

A: Probably my laptop and chainsaw.

Q: What is the strangest thing you have ever eaten?

A: Anything my wife cooks.

Q: Past or present, who would you like to meet? What would you ask them?

A: I would love a night out on the turps with Billy Connelly and asking him to tell some yarns.

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INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 500g mince 100g mushrooms, sliced 2 x 400g cans of tomatoes in juice, chopped 1 cup tomato puree 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp basil 1 tsp sugar Salt and pepper

Cheese sauce 50g butter 3 Tbsp flour 1 1/2 cups milk 3/4 cup grated cheese Salt and pepper 375g packet lasagne 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

of knowledge and experience at your local Farmlands branch. Drop in, call 0800 200 600 or visit www.farmlands.co.nz

DIRECTIONS Meat sauce: Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onion and garlic.

Cook until onion is golden.

Increase heat. Add meat and brown well. Add mushrooms, tomatoes in juice, tomato puree, oregano, basil and sugar. Stir.

Bring to the boil then reduce heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside until cool.

Cheese sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour and cook until frothy. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until mixture

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boils and thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cover with a lid or plastic wrap to prevent a skin forming. Set aside until cool.

Pasta: Cook lasagne to packet directions. Drain well.

Place half the lasagne in a greased ovenproof dish. Spread with half the meat mixture and half the cheese sauce. Repeat the layers. Top with Parmesan cheese. Cook at 180°C for 20 minutes or until golden and heated through. Serves 4-6.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

FOR FARM AND FREEDOM

They are faces familiar to historians. Their bravery is woven into the fabric of New Zealand’s psyche.

| Jim and Alison Hargest.

James Hargest and Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu are names

purchase the property at Rakauhauka that Jim remains on.

synonymous with New Zealand military bravery. But while

The original block cost 22 pounds per acre, with James’ original

the wider public associate them with medals and accolades

purchase making up 324ha.

in faraway lands, the Hargest and Ngarimu families simply remember a loved father and grandfather – and a loved son, brother and uncle – who did not return home. They live on in the same paddocks their descendants now farm, who show determination to continue the legacies their ancestors fought for.

In the intervening years, James became a Member of Parliament from 1931 until 1944. He left New Zealand in 1940 to join the war as commander of the 5th Infantry Brigade, which included (at times) the Maori Battalion. He fought in Greece, Crete and North Africa, where he was captured by Rommel. He escaped from Florence

Third generation Southland farmer, Jim Hargest is reminded daily

and was the highest ranking British officer to successfully escape

of his grandfather’s legacy. Not only does he farm the same land

in either World War. He was killed in Normandy in 1944.

his grandfather worked on – the largest co-ed high school in Invercargill is named after him.

Nineteen-year-old Kenneth Hargest returned home from Lincoln University in 1939 to take over the farm. Jim, Kenneth’s son,

James Hargest returned from WWI, having fought in Gallipoli

says his father did not have an easy job.

and France. He moved from Mandeville, near Gore in 1920, to

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“Then you had post-WWII, he got married and had to build a new house. It was very difficult due to lack of resources – you had to wait to get your ration of nails.”

“It was quite a struggle, post Depression – farming as a young man as he was and having to employ a lot of older people,” he says. “He made a very good job of it. The war got in the way of his study – he never completed his studies at Lincoln but he remained a keen supporter.”

Jim says the times his father and grandfather spent on their property were embodied by ingenuity, in the face of difficult circumstances.

“My father was only born in 1920, so the Depression years were a real struggle. Then you had post-WWII, he got married and had to build a new house,” he says. “It was very difficult due to lack of resources – you had to wait to get your ration of nails. I guess that’s why my parent’s generation go round and pick up the old ones.

“I suppose the other issues are not too different than they are now – things like market volatility.”

| Alison and Jim Hargest at Rakauhauka, Southland.

Jim himself returned to the farm from Lincoln University in

for several years. I’m also involved with the Edendale Veterinary

1974. The 40 years that have followed have been full of change

Club,” he says.

and diversification.

“That (sense of duty to the area) is a difficult one. Sometimes,

“We were predominately a sheep farm – still are – but have

families have emotive attachment to their property or family

become over the past 7-8 years disillusioned with sheep farming

farms. If I chose to move on, I wouldn’t be swayed by other

returns. We still run 2,900 ewes (down from 4,500) and now lease

people. You have to be hard headed about those sort of things

ground to potato, carrot and tulip growers,” he says.

but I’m very aware of other people’s expectations.”

“I suppose one of the reasons why we became disillusioned is

Jim has no plan to pack up anytime soon, from the farm his

the volatility of the sheep industry. We’ve also been involved in

grandfather called his own. Jim and his wife Alison have three

dairy heifer grazing, while decreasing our sheep numbers. We

children – two daughters – Rachael, a veterinarian in Pahiatua

have very good production and kill lambs at 19kg.”

and Claire, a physiotherapist in Dunedin, as well as only son

With a name like Hargest on the outskirts of Invercargill, Jim

Hamish, who is in the Airforce. Any plans of succession seem

could be forgiven for feeling like he has a sense of duty to the area. But he is quick to point out he is happy doing as much as

premature while Jim is still happily working the land – although he says the farm may need to evolve again, if the Hargest clan

one man can, while continuing his day job as a farmer.

intend to reside on the property for another generation.

“While I’m not involved with the high school, I am Chairman of the

“We’re in a prime dairy area and if succession was on the cards,

trustees of TPC, our local network power company, have been

it would have to be something to consider. It’s up to 395 hectares now and is sought after for a dairy operation,” he says.

Succeeding Kenneth and James on the land is something Jim takes “a lot of personal pride and satisfaction” in.

“It’s something as a farmer I’ve always been passionate about and I’ve inherited from my predecessors. I’m one of these people – I worry about the things I can control. Everything else just comes along later.”

“Passionate” is an apt word to describe the Ngarimu family, living near Ruatoria on the beautiful East Coast. Whareponga may not be easily located by many on a New Zealand map – but it is where Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu, affectionately known

| Jim Hargest, grandson of James Hargest.

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as Mo, called home. Aged just 21, he went to war as a member of the 28th Maori Battalion.

Mo never came home, killed in 1943 while valiantly defending a position they had captured from German forces in Tunisia.

Despite bravery that is immortalised in the form of a Victoria Cross, Mo’s sisters and their whanau prefer to remember the man, just as much as the soldier.

And with four siblings still alive, Mo’s legacy on the land they still farm is still apparent. Working hard on the land he intended to come back to, it has been up to the family to continue work on the area their brother, uncle and great uncle was destined to take over.

With Mo’s sisters still able to talk about him before he went to war, their descendants have built an idea of the man, before he became a hero.

Mo was born at Whareponga in 1918 – at an old homestead on a block called Kokai A2. The homestead still stands today.

“He was one of 14 siblings all up – and four are still alive. Three live here in Ruatoria, while one lives in Taupo,” the family says.

Mo attended Whareponga and Hiruharama School, before finishing with two years at Te Aute in Hawke’s Bay. Mo returned

| Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa (right) with his father before he went to war.

to the Whareponga farm for four years. During that time, he played rugby union for the Hikurangi team and participated in

the school office – it was just our uncle. But we appreciate that if

the Hikurangi Parish Choir, before heading off to join the Maori

he had come back, things would have been quite different,” the

Battalion and World War II.

nieces say.

“He was born on the farm, lived it and he was learning the ways

After the war, Mo’s brothers and sisters “held the land together”.

of the farm by working with his father. He had four dogs – the

“There’s currently 66 shareholders of the incorporation,

main one was called King and his horse was called Cagney.

overseeing 1,450 hectares. The shareholders are Uncle Mo’s

The other horses they had were called Star, Claude, Punch and

siblings and their whanau. Our major focus is to retain it within the

Jerry,” his sisters say.

family,” the family says.

“They had draught horses that they used to ship out wool from

Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu’s legacy continues on in the

Whareponga. The draught horses were what they used to cart

form of education grants and a place in history as the first Maori

the wool bales down to the shore – in 1934/35, the boats stopped

Victoria Cross recipient. Even though he is buried at Sfax in

and the roads were built.

Tunisia, it is Pohatukura and Whareponga where his memory is

“He had a motorbike and he had a shearing gang, with five in the

strongest.

group. There was only sheep on the farm – cows came later.”

“Our father didn’t want him to go at all – he just wanted him to

Stories flow about their brother and uncle and his time on the

stay and work the land. Mo wanted a farewell party – but our

farm – including how he and his brother Harry used to ride on

father wouldn’t let him have one,” the 91 year old sister says.

horses everywhere, including to Te Kaha for a holiday. The

“Mo is named after the sea alongside the farm. And this farm has

whanau says the stories are important to them – as the public

always been about our extended whanau – the hapu – and Uncle

accounts of his heroics can forget his pre-Maori Battalion

Mo knew that as well.”

existence.

“Once he left, there was a chance on the 28th of February 1943

“Everything that is sort of about him is written about the war –

to broadcast a message to his Iwi, Ngati Porou and Te Whanau A

but this kind of information is about the family,” the sisters and

Apanui – and to the people of Waipiro, Whareponga, Hiruharama,

whanau say.

Ruatorea and Tuparoa. The final part of his message was ‘But

His brother Henare Te Owai (Harry) was the last family member

as always, our thoughts are at home. Farewell for now and to my

to see Mo alive. Also a soldier, he was wounded in action. Mo

family at Pohatukura, my very best.’

visited him before Harry was sent home in late 1942.

“He was killed 27 days later.”

“Growing up, we didn’t quite understand why his photo was in

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CO-OPERATIVE NEWS

Handling the worlds HARD WORK PAYS OFF FOR RONNIE There is no pulling the wool over the eyes of her competitors. As far as the World Shearing Championships go, Ronnie Goss is a late bloomer.

Although she has been woolhandling for close to 30 years, at the time The Farmlander went to print, Ronnie was competing in her first world championship event. Although she has appeared in trans-Tasman tests before, Ronnie says she is looking forward – finally – to her first crack at a world title.

“I’ve been doing woolhandling competitively for about 25 years – and for the Worlds I’ve been partnered up with a 22 year old, who was world champ in 2012,” she says.

Originally from Kimbolton, Ronnie now resides near Wanganui. The Mangamahu Valley is a long way from the rolling hills of Ireland – where this year’s World Championships are being held. But the

based on the practices of the host nation.

Ronnie says while the European countries

lure of a first trip to the Emerald Isle is just

Ireland’s woolhandling contains an

will probably have an advantage this year,

the icing on the cake for Ronnie.

element of the unknown for Ronnie – but

with the exception of the Irish, “we’re all

she has prepared as best she can.

in the same boat”. It’s a boat Ronnie is

“She’s more of a hobby than anything else – woolhandling – but for the World

“A lot of it I have had to watch on the

Champs, I’ve always given it a go,”

internet,” she says. “They will roll the

she says. “I started off as an open

wool, according to the World rules I’ve

competitor about 25 years ago but didn’t

seen on the internet. They roll like a

get anywhere until my late 30s. I treat it

cylinder, not like a ball, so they can put

(competition) like it’s a holiday for me,

more fleece into their fadges, which are

getting off the farm for a weekend.”

different to ours.”

One of the unique features of the

“If you can do a nice cylinder then you’re

Shearing World Championships is the

in with a shot. It’s way different to us but

“country specific rules” – the wool and

commonly the woolhandling is the same

processes of each championship are

– it’s just those local differences.”

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proud to be a part of – and she plans to have the New Zealand flag raised up the masthead.

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CO-OPERATIVE NEWS

Farmlands building investment opportunity As a matter of practice, Farmlands prefers not to have capital tied up in property. Most properties we have acquired or developed have eventually been on-sold to investors. This has given us the resources to pursue the growth opportunities that have arisen in our core business.

The company will be partially

If you wish to register your interest

debt-funded and the available shares

(without obligation or commitment

will be offered initially to Farmlands’

of any kind), please email

shareholders. Full information and an

steve.dunbar@ph.co.nz or write to:

Investment Statement/Prospectus are

Steve Dunbar, C/- Farmlands,

being prepared and will be available to

PO Box 271, Christchurch 8053.

We are facilitating the formation of an independent company and intend to sell the land and buildings of nine of our North Island Farmlands stores and lease these back at market rentals.

shareholders shortly.

We have received a good number of

No subscriptions or money are currently

expressions of interest from Farmlands

being sought in respect of the new

shareholders in response to this article in

company and no applications for the

the May Farmlander. It is expected that

shares can be accepted or money

the Offer Document will be available in

received, unless and until subscribers

early July 2014.

receive an Investment Statement / Prospectus. Shareholders will be notified when an Investment Statement /

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28/05/2014

Prospectus is available.

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CO-OPERATIVE NEWS

Agfest Hokitika/West Coast ALREADY KNOWN FOR ITS WILD FOOD, NEXT MONTH HOKITIKA CELEBRATES ITS RURAL ROOTS. The second biennial Agfest will be held at

Amongst the exhibitors on Farmlands

the seminar on Saturday July 5th, from

Cass Square on July 4th and 5th. The event

Lane this year are Nutritech, Zeetags,

11am until 12.30pm.

was created to enable rural success on the

Healthy Cow, Orica, Winton Stockfoods,

West Coast, as well as give an opportunity to businesses on the West Coast and wider South Island to showcase their products and services.

More than 5,000 rain-soaked visitors turned out during the two days of the first Agfest. Organisers are hoping to get closer to 10,000 for the second edition – and improved weather to match the better turnout.

United Fisheries, Iplex, Donaghys, Smith Attachments, Bell Booth, Farmside, EKO360, Zoetis, Advantage Plastics, Ecolab, Agpac, Stonewood Homes, Humes, BNZ, FIL, ProMax, C Dax, Stallion, Trutest and Hire Pool.

In the Farmlands marquee, you will find experts from FMG, Bayer, Skellerup, Dow AgroSciences, Meridian, Betacraft, Ballance, Eurocorp, Nufarm, Palat-aBull, Gallagher, Tooline, plus the teams

Following the success of the inaugural

from Farmlands Card, Nutrition, Fuel,

event, enquiries from exhibitors has

Grain and Seed, Livestock, Finance, Real

increased to the point Agfest has already

Estate and Retail.

outgrown its original site. The amount of interest essentially guarantees that Hokitika will be the home of Agfest for the foreseeable future.

The event is not just for rural people

A new feature of this year’s event is the Power Farming seminar site, which gives visitors the chance to learn in depth about products and their uses.

WEAR YOUR FARMLANDS HAT AT AGFEST Farmlands will be giving away up to $1,000 in spot prizes, to any shareholder wearing a Farmlands hat or beanie during certain times at Agfest.

If attending Agfest, call in to your nearest Farmlands store, or visit the Farmlands tent on the day and just show your Farmlands Card to get your free hat.

The hats will be first in, first served – so make sure you keep an ear out and you could be in to win!

Farmlands Nutrition will be presenting at

– Agfest caters to all audiences. The ANZCO Women’s Expo has a marquee that will host a mini shopping mall, which promises hours of retail therapy and entertainment. Agfest organisers are expecting close to 200 exhibitors for the event, with only a handful of sites still available to be snapped up by businesses.

As major sponsor, Farmlands will have its own presence at Agfest. Not only is Farmlands sponsoring food and entertainment, the appropriately named Farmlands Lane will be full of Farmlands service and advice, as well as exhibits by Farmlands suppliers.

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DAIRY MANAGEMENT

The importance of biosecurity in growing healthy calves Prevention, rather than cure, is the most effective approach to disease management in any calf rearing programme, ensuring the best possible start for optimum growth and future production.

The immune system of a young calf is underdeveloped, therefore preventing the introduction and spread of disease (or biosecurity) is essential in calf health management. An effective programme involves increasing the calves’ immunity while decreasing contact with infectious agents.

Development of the calves’ immunity will be supported by effective colostrum intake, feeding high quality calf milk replacer, free access to fresh water and a sound vaccination programme. Supply of palatable feed that is supplemented with a coccidiostat and quality forage is also important, to meet the calves’ nutritional requirements and allow for optimum weight gains.

Stress inhibits the immune system of calves. Factors such as transportation, sudden feed changes, poor ventilation, crowding, temperature fluctuations and drafts can all impact the disease resistance of calves. Adequate planning, scheduling and management of farm personnel and ongoing monitoring of your calves is key in alleviating sources of stress.

Minimising the risk of exposure to bacteria, viruses and parasites in the calves’ environment is an essential

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part of the calf rearing programme. A broad-spectrum disinfectant should be used regularly to clean and sterilise pens, railings, water troughs, feeders and other equipment and surfaces.

There are disinfectants readily available that are both safe and effective for use in the presence of animals and people, particularly in aerial disinfection water treatment and foot dips, should the control of disease outbreak be required.

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

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Good calf management is the key to rearing healthy and productive calves, minimising the risk and spread of disease. Put together a management plan, keep a careful watch on your calves and intervene early if your calves are not thriving. If in any doubt as to the diagnosis or best treatment, contact your veterinarian immediately for advice.

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DAIRY MANAGEMENT

Changing milk liners If you can’t remember the last time you changed your milking liners, you’re probably missing out on both milk and money.

Old, worn or ill-fitting liners can waste energy, cause grades and damage your cows. They are one of the single biggest factors influencing milk production. They are also one of the most economical things to replace.

Cracks and splits cause poor milk out and harbour bacteria. Cups with worn-out liners are more likely to fall off during milking and cows’ teats can be permanently damaged.

On average, NZ dairy farmers currently expect their liners to last for about 4,900 milkings, or nearly twice their effective lifetime. But that’s way past their actual useby date! After 2,500 milkings – and roughly 2 million pulsations – liners inevitably start to deteriorate.

To ensure more efficient milk harvesting and to save the average NZ dairy farm thousands of dollars a year in energy, labour and animal health costs, all you have to do is calculate how many times your current milking liners have been used since you installed them. If the answer comes to 2,500 or more, it’s definitely time for a change. Your cows will thank you, plus milk harvesting and quality will improve.

Here’s how to do the math: divide 2,500 by the number of milkings each set of cups is doing every day, i.e. 2,500/the number of cows in the herd x the number of milkings (once, 1.5 or twice per day)/number of clusters.

For example, take a 300 cow herd, milked twice a day in a 24 aside herringbone. In this case each cluster is milking 25 cows per day. Divide 2,500 by 25 and the answer is 100 days.

This farm should change liners every 100 days or approximately every three months.

Farmers who continue milking with over-used liners often don’t realise they’re missing out on potentially significant gains.

“The very nature of milking liners means they are likely to have more impact on milking efficiency, hygiene and cow comfort than any other component of a milking machine,” says Skellerup National Manager, Perry Davis.

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

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Get the most out of your cows Donaghys ProMonensin 60 contains sodium monensin, which is an ionophore (rumen modifier) known to provide a range of advantages when administered to dairy cows. It adjusts the rumen microbe population, reducing gas producing bacteria. This assists the population of good microbes, leading to an improved rumen condition. Feed is digested more efficiently with less wasteful methane and higher productivity.

By improving the feed conversion, the natural gases produced by the cow are reduced, aiding in the prevention of bloat.

Due to an improvement in cow condition, energy related diseases like ketosis and coccidiosis are also minimised and milk production is increased.

Sodium monensin is the active ingredient of the well-known Rumensin™ range.

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ProMonensin 60 is a redesigned formula* that utilises different ingredients to improve the delivery of sodium monensin. The liquid is more palatable to cattle and has a lower viscosity than Rumensin™, so is easier to pour and administer.

Priced at 6.5 cents per cow per day**, ProMonensin 60 is the most cost effective product of its kind on the market.

A mixture designed for oral use in cattle, ProMonensin 60 can be pre-mixed with liquid vitamins or mineral supplement concentrates. Use of a metered inline water system is recommended. A dose rate of 5ml per head per day can be administered year round to dairy cows, as well as replacement heifers and beef cattle.

ProMonensin 60 is available in 20, 60, 100 and 200 litres. For more information please talk to the friendly team at your local

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Family business flying high From humble beginnings using a concrete mixer to prepare their birdseed, North Otago’s Topflite has cemented its position as an agribusiness success story.

The Rosedale property used to rely on rainfall to keep up seed production, which began with hand-mixing 10 tonnes annually in an old concrete mixer. The family business now produces more than 1,600 tonnes of bird and small animal feed a year, with 250 product options from 15 different mixes, including more than 150 tonnes of budgie mix alone.

Farmlands shareholders, the Webster and Mitchell families have been there every step of the way. The Mitchell family started producing animal feed when they started farming in the area in 1871. They moved into continuous cropping in 1968, including sunflower production in 1974.

Nowadays, Jock Webster, his son Nick and nephew Peter Mitchell have watched demand for birdseed grow, as customers seek to not only feed caged pets but wild native birds as well.

Peter Mitchell says the key to Topflite’s success is “working and listening to what

the customer wants”. Another key has been recognising limitations – a slow start for Topflite was essential, due to the lack of irrigation. “We’ve been very incremental but irrigation was a huge investment,” he says. “The North Otago Irrigation Scheme got up and going and we went from having 60ha irrigated up to 450ha and now 617ha.”

Coinciding with the arrival of irrigation, the Mitchell Webster Group has been winning recognition for their practices, including being named Supreme Winner at the Ballance Farm Environment Awards. Cited as “an extraordinary and inspirational family business that has stood the test of time”, judges also commended them on the “long term sustainability focus through research and crop trials, wise rotations and agricultural use and comprehensive monitoring.”

The Topflite operation, overseen by Jock, produces everything from flax seed to fodder beet on the 700ha farm, with an additional leased 674ha. Close to 40 percent of production is for dairy support, while a recent dairy conversion has emphasised the importance of having supplementary feed.

“It’s in some degree a shift in focus but it’s complementary as well. There’s a lot of crossover between cropping and dairying. We’re selling a lot of supplementary feed to dairy farmers and being able to use it on our own dairy farm will help us retain a greater share of the profits,” Peter says.

The original cement mixer remains on site, as a reminder of Topflite’s early days. Now, with 18 staff year-round and a peak of 40 during busy season, these shareholders are seeing the rewards from sowing a different idea.

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Addressing nutritional challenges with molasses blocks A good winter diet is critical for preparing cows for calving and lactation. Nutrient demands also need to be fully met to reduce the risk of metabolic issues during this period.

Adequate dietary magnesium, along with factors such as vitamin D, helps to maintain healthy calcium levels, reducing the risk of Milk Fever.

A common way to prevent milk fever is to supplement pregnant cows with magnesium, given 1-2 months before calving. Often, supplementary feed like silage is dusted with magnesium oxide.

However, molasses blocks are another option to consider – and they can have additional benefits.

Access to molasses blocks such as Crystalyx Dry Cow or SealesWinslow’s Cattle High Magnesium Mineral Block will help keep essential mineral levels in the desired range, with little stress for stock or farmers.

“Most farmers are aware of the need to supplement with magnesium during the dry and transition periods,” says Jackie Aveling, Product Manager Animal Nutrition for Ballance Agri-Nutrients.

“This is necessary to reduce cases of milk fever and the knock-on effect of an increase in cases of mastitis and retained placentas.

“Cows face a lot of metabolic stress around calving and the start of lactation and the demand for key minerals like magnesium often outstrips supply.”

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With 12.5 percent magnesium, the SealesWinslow block has higher levels of magnesium than are found in some other blocks, so it’s ideal if you’re looking for a good source of magnesium that your cows will take to easily.

mineral levels before calving and immediately afterwards. This supports a strong immune system in both the cow and calf and also promotes healthy rumen function and improved digestibility, which is important if the cow is to get the best out of feed.

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HI MAG MINERAL BLOCK 50KG • Convenient, waste free access to essential minerals and vitamins.

• Available in 50kg tubs and 500kg blocks for large herds.

• Made in New Zealand for our conditions and requirements.

Crystalyx Dry Cow also contains magnesium, along with a range of other trace elements that are essential for the immune system and rumen function.

“Many deficiencies have an impact on animal health and/or production at subclinical levels,” Jackie says. “Animals showing symptoms are just the tip of the iceberg.”

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Supplementary feeding for sheep Winter and the period coming up to lambing can be the most difficult time of the year, in terms of both feed quality and quantity in relation to the needs of breeding ewes.

During the winter, it is important to ration pasture and supply supplements or crops to manage body condition score, whilst ensuring that in the spring there is sufficient pasture cover for lambing, which can be managed to maximise animal performance. Given the unpredictability of pasture growth and the weather, grain and compound feeds present the opportunity to strategically supplement ewes for both lifestyle and commercial farmers.

Whilst mature ewes in good condition can lose some condition during midpregnancy (mild feed restriction may stimulate placental development and result in bigger lambs at birth), overall the priority should be to minimise condition loss in breeding ewes. This means an increase in live weight of 8-10kg up to lambing, to allow for the weight of the foetus and body fluids – whilst avoiding overfeeding ewes having single lambs, as they can become overweight.

Fat reserves are put on the lamb in the last 60 days of pregnancy. Pre-lambing feeding has a major impact on lamb birth weights, lamb survival, lamb growth rates, the ewe’s mothering ability and even immunity to parasites and resistance to diseases including Sleepy Sickness and Milk Fever.

A hard winter caused a spike in cattle deaths this year in Kentucky, USA. Older cattle in particular had apparently been stripped of fat reserves and literally ‘ran out of gas’, despite having access to as much hay as they could eat. This limitation of ruminants to utilise poor quality forage is made worse with multiple bearing in-lamb ewes, because the uterus takes up a lot of abdominal space, which compresses the rumen and therefore reduces feed intake. It is important to know the nutritional quality of the pasture, silage and baleage that is being fed, so the best quality can be used closer to lambing and use can be made of supplements such as grain or pelleted feed, if necessary.

Compound feeds such as Reliance Sheep Nuts can be fed with less waste than barley and offer nutritional benefits.

They contain additional trace minerals, which are transferred via the placenta to the lambs in the last 4-8 weeks prelambing, which can help their survival and growth rates. For high performing ewes with triplets, the Reliance Triplet Nut contains a high level of quality protein, which supports the unborn lamb and its mother and also results in more colostrum early on, which is crucial for the survival of triplet and twin lambs.

The higher the lambing percentage, the earlier supplementary feeding should be started.

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

Article supplied by Dr. Rob Derrick, Nutritionist, Farmlands Nutrition.

Shearing can increase the feed requirements of ewes by 10-30 percent for 2-4 weeks depending on the temperature, wind and rain, as they need extra energy to maintain body heat.

Pre-shearing ewes can be introduced to grain or compound feed 7-10 days before shearing, so that feeding can be stepped up once shorn.

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Rumen development crucial for calf performance Successful calf rearing relies on encouraging the rumen to develop from a small organ in the newborn calf (1-2 litres) to the most important part of the digestive system by about three months (by which time it is 25-30 litres).

Cow’s milk and colostrum can be quite satisfying for calves, so to encourage intake of hard feed, which will stimulate rumen development, it is important that feed is palatable, smells good and has good mouth feel. Calves are instinctively inquisitive and will explore their environment for feed but it is important that feed is consistent, so that intakes increase as confidence is gained. Meal or pelleted feed should be offered to calves from an early age, even if they only eat a small amount. Intake is determined not just by smell, taste and mouth feed – digestibility effects how readily the feed is fermented in the immature rumen. Grains are more quickly fermented than fibrous feeds and by-products. Heat processed grains (steam flaked or pelleted) are more easily broken down than dry rolled or crushed grains, because heating changes the physical nature of starch.

Heating has another benefit in that it kills bacteria, which are invariably on the outer coat of grain, which can spoil rolled grain once the nutritious inner has been exposed.

Calf feed must contain enough protein to support muscle and frame development.

Starter calf feeds containing soyabean meal, which is very digestible and contains a good blend of essential amino

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acids, appears to be optimum, based on independent research.

Cow’s milk is nutritionally not as well balanced as one might imagine. All Reliance calf feeds are enriched with added trace mineral and vitamins, which can be lacking in milk but are essential for health, performance and appetite.

For example, vitamin B12 is synthesised in the rumen by bacteria when there is sufficient cobalt available but supplies can be lacking, as calves with immature rumens transition to a pasture based diet.

Vitamin B12 plays a key role in appetite stimulation, so to prevent calf growth rates suffering, B group vitamins are included in all Reliance calf feeds.

Reliance Calf StartMix, Calf 2000 and Calf 16% all contain a unique gut stimulations pack called Gutboosta®, which includes essential oils from natural herbs to stimulate appetite and Fructo Oligo Saccharides (FOS), which cannot be digested by the animal but are utilised by beneficial bacteria to improve gut health and reduce the incidence of scours. Bovatec® is also included to reduce the incidence of coccidia infections.

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

Article supplied by Dr. Rob Derrick, Nutritionist, Farmlands Nutrition.

Housed calves will seek long fibre to eat, so it is better they eat clean grass, straw or hay from a rack, or Fiber Fresh from the bag than bedding. Just a little long fibre can encourage rumen motility, allow the calves to learn the art of rumination and helps to keep the rumen papillae clean and active.

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The ins and outs of ionophores Dairy farmers are able to take advantage of rumen modifiers called ionophores. They are available in a range of forms – depending on the product – which allow them to be added to dry feed, molasses, in-line water medication systems, power drench systems and rumen capsules. Required in only tiny amounts per day, they are well suited to inclusion in compound feeds because accuracy of mixing, no separation of ingredients and less variation in intake between animals ensures target intakes are more likely to be achieved.

Ionophores are naturally occurring compounds, which are toxic to specific bacteria and protozoa and can be used to modify rumen fermentation to improve health or performance. In order for ionophores to be registered for use in New Zealand, trial data has had to be submitted to justify the claims made, which can include (please see individual product information for specific claims, which can vary between products): • Increased milk protein production (which is more valuable than milk fat) • As an aid in the control of ketosis (which is most likely just after calving and can have lasting effects on performance) and subsequent improvement in immune function, which can reduce the incidence of clinical mastitis in lactating dairy cows (which reduces both the quality and quantity of milk produced)

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• As an aid in the prevention and control of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria bovis and Eimeria zuernii (which is especially important in young calves) • As an aid in the reduction of bloat in cattle • For increased rate of weight gain and to promote the early onset of first oestrous in heifers • For improved feed efficiency and/or rate of weight gain in beef cattle Many ionophores have been identified but Monensin (the active ingredient in ProMonensin 60 and Rumensin®) and Lasalocid (the active ingredient in Bovatec®) are the most popular commercially. As feed compounders, Reliance Feeds currently manufacturers far more feed containing Lasalocid than Monensin.

Ionophores penetrate into biological membranes and alter the flow of ions into and out of the cell. Simpler, grampositive bacteria have less complex membranes than gram-negative bacteria, so are more susceptible to the effects of ionophores. Gram-positive bacteria tend to produce more acetate (which drives milk fat production), hydrogen, ammonia and methane (a gas that can become trapped and cause bloat). Gram-negative bacteria however tend to produce propionate (which drives milk protein production) and less methane. By manipulating rumen fermentation, ionophores increase the

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amount of feed energy and protein in forms useable by the cow, whilst reducing gas production, which can cause bloat.

Shareholders who have seen the benefit of ionophores as coccidiostats in calf feeds and milk powders are encouraged to consider their use for the dairy herd, if they haven’t already done so.

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

Article supplied by Dr. Rob Derrick, Farmlands Nutrition.

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AquaTrace®5 with Rumensin® is specifically formulated to aid in the improvement of hoof, udder and teat health, along with the proven benefits of Rumensin®.

AquaTrace®5 with Rumensin® is designed for cattle, to be administered through an in-line dispenser or a power drenching system.

Each 10ml dose contains: 10mg cobalt, 150mg copper‡, 8.5mg iodine, 5mg selenium, 360mg zinc and 300mg monensin (Rumensin®) plus a flavouring to promote intake. ‡Made entirely from an organic source.

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Trace elements provide a targeted way to aid in overcoming mineral deficiencies common in New Zealand livestock. These deficiencies can result in reduced productivity, low fertility rates, poor hoof health, mastitis, high somatic cell counts and overall poor animal health.

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Selenium: is important for fertility, immunity, foetal development, milk and colostrum quality and volume and is an antioxidant.

Zinc: is important for immunity, conception, keratin production (for hoof and teat health), feed conversion, skeletal growth, weight gain, epithelial health (reproduction, skin, wound healing), enzyme activity, protein synthesis and antioxidant activity.

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Have a longer smoko with Zapp Encore KILLS LICE FASTER

Prevention of clinical infestation is the key to lice control. In many cases we wait until we see a problem before treating it. Unfortunately, it is near impossible to eradicate lice completely but with some good management practices and the right product, you can ensure you control the problem and decrease the damage lice can do to your sheep’s pelt and wool.

Zapp Encore is a combination product, containing dual actives (triflumuron and imidacloprid) to kill lice rapidly and effectively. Triflumuron (IGR) halts lice during the moulting stages of their lifecycle while imidacloprid (neonicotinoid insecticide) kills on contact (ref. Figure 1. Lice Lifecycle). This combination of actives provides superior knockdown and persistent activity against fly and lice.

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

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With Extinosad™ Dip and Expo™ Pour-on WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED FOR LICE

Extinosad Dipping and Jetting Liquid and Expo Pour-on cover all the bases for lice control of coarse wool and fine wool sheep.

The optimal time to use a chemical lice control is when lice numbers are at their lowest and when wool is of a length that facilitates movement or placement of the chemical on the animal.

• For a pour-on, best results will be achieved off-shears. Expo is best applied off-shears but it can still provide good control up to 3 months’ wool length on coarse wool breeds.

• For a saturation dip on coarse wool breeds, optimal results with Extinosad will be achieved on short wool, at least 3 weeks after shearing up to approximately 5 months wool. Good results can still be achieved on longer wool, as long as the application equipment is capable of saturating the fleece.

• For a saturation dip on fine wool breeds, best results are achieved at, or soon after 3 weeks post shearing, simply because these breeds become increasingly difficult to “wet” as wool length increases.

• Extinosad dip is also a registered “lice salvage” treatment for fine wool breeds and can be safely used on long wool at any time prior to shearing if required, due to its nil wool withholding.

Expo and Extinosad both contain spinosad, a high potency lice eliminator for all sheep breeds. Rapid knockdown, a very high safety margin and no meat or wool withholding have made these popular choices nationwide.

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Pre-lamb drenching vaccination It’s now time to consider pre-lamb ewe drenching vaccination. Mature animals generally have strong immunity against parasites for most of the year. However, at lambing this immunity can wane, leaving the animals more susceptible to the harmful effects of parasites.

We know that there are several factors to consider - one of the most important

considerations is weighing up the benefits against the cost. So we’ve made it easy, comparing some of the top quality pre-lamb ewe products that we have to offer: their cost per ewe, application method, targeted parasites and length of persistent activity - a simple summary of each product to help make your decision easier. Whether you’re treating 150 ewes or 1,050, Farmlands has a great range

of pre-lamb products for every budget.

If you need any advice on what product will work best for your stock, call in to your local Farmlands store and have a chat with one of our knowledgeable staff members. Between our in-store team and our expert suppliers, we’ve got it covered.

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• A short-acting drench combined with a powerful long-acting clostridial vaccine.

• Can be used 2-6 weeks prior to lambing.

• Provides up to 16 weeks protection for suckling lambs.

• Contains levamisole, to enhance the ewe’s immune response to vaccination and to control gastrointestinal roundworms and lungworm.

• Pre-lamb protection when you need to combine the drench of your choice for your farm.

• 500ml packs treat 250 ewes from $0.30c each.

• Trusted “all purpose” 5-in-1 vaccine.

• Effective pre-lamb vaccine providing up to 12 weeks protection against clostridial diseases for suckling lambs.

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• 500ml packs treats 154 ewes at 65kg live weight from $2.14 each.

• Long acting injection containing the most potent macrocyclic lactone (ML) available.

• 112 days control of Teladorsagia.

• 91 days control of Barber’s Pole worm • 42 days control of Trichostrongylus colubriformis.

• Ultimate protection 6-in-1 vaccine and drench, in a single shot.

• Get the protection and persistency against parasites of Cydectin, combined with clostridial vaccine protection for ewes and lambs.

• Gives 35 days control of Ostertagia circumcincta and Barber’s Pole worm, and 7 days control of Trichostrongylus colubriformis.

• Available in plain or selenised.

• Long lasting, broad spectrum worm control with persistent activity for sheep against Barber’s Pole and Ostertagia for 35 days and against Trichostrongylus for seven days.

• Used prelambing, helps keep pastures cleaner for the newborn lamb.

• Easy to use, non sting formulation with a wide safety margin.

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Which drench treatment is best for my ewes pre-lamb?

There are a lot of different products on the market for pre-lamb treatment, so how do you go about choosing the right product for your animals?

Not one particular product is going to suit all your animals. By scanning your ewes, you can divide them into groups with different needs.

Single bearing ewes that are in good condition shouldn’t need any treatment at all. All they need is a 5-in-1 vaccine. It is good not to treat some ewes on your farm, as this will give the opportunity to slow down the development of resistance to anthelmintics and create refugia.

Poor condition single bearing ewes will need some help to get them over that feed pinch, so use a short acting treatment at docking, or give them a persistent acting product such as Eweguard® prelamb (a 6-in-1 vaccine and persistent acting wormer), to help get them through the lambing period.

Multiple bearing ewes in poor condition are going to be the group on the farm that will get the maximum benefit from treating pre-lamb. These ewes have high energy requirements due to carrying twins/triplets, so using a long acting product like Cydectin® Long Acting Injection for Sheep, to give maximum parasite protection, will give the most cost effective return.

That leaves the last group - your twin ewes in good condition. A difficult mob to treat and that decision will probably depend on other factors, for example

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feed availability. The product you use, whether it is very long acting (e.g.

Cydectin® Long Acting Injection) or slightly shorter (e.g. Eweguard) will depend on other factors, which must also be taken into consideration when choosing a product Good condition ewes

5-in-1 vaccine only

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Other factors to consider are: • how much time you’ve got, • how much labour you’ve got - and

And if time and labour are limited, you’re probably better going with an injectable product like Cydectin® Long Acting Injection for Sheep, rather than a capsule.

In summary, one drench product is not ideal for all your ewes. Divide the ewes into groups, into singles and twins/ multiples and then again by condition score - poor and good conditioned ewes.

Use the most effective treatment to meet the requirements for each group.

Medium acting drenches include: Cydectin® Oral Drench for Sheep, Eweguard®, or Cydectin® Injection for Cattle and Sheep.

Long Acting drenches include: Cydectin® Long Acting Injection for Sheep.

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Support the herd as well as your back BUY 3 X 5L OF EON AND GET 1 X 5L FREE + A QUALITY DRENCH BACKPACK Cattle aren’t the only ones to benefit from the latest Eon eprinomectin pouron offer. While stocks last, farmers will receive a hand too, with the offer of a bonus drench backpack, along with an extra 5L pack free when purchasing 3 x 5L packs of Eon.

The bonus 5L is also a great deal for those wanting to stock up with an eprinomectin pour-on for either beef cattle or dairy cattle for the dry off period, or in advance for early lactation. Although it may seem early to be thinking about an early lactation drench, a great offer like this means that being organised ahead of time will pay off in more ways than one.

This offer means more cattle treated for fewer dollars, with the bonus of easier administration as well. Built for punishment and hard work around the yards, the backpack has a retail value of approximately $130 and offers increased comfort and added support when drenching. These backpacks will quickly become a favourite and frequently used item, long after the initial Eon purchase has been used up.

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FORAGE AND ARABLE

Progress check HOW ARE PASTURE COVERS LOOKING FOR LAMBING AND CALVING? Regardless of how or where you winter your stock, the goal is always the same – to reach lambing and/or calving with the right amount of pasture available across the farm to feed lactating animals well and to get next year’s production off to a good start.

By this stage of the season key winter feed planning decisions will have already been executed. But it’s important to check everything is on track to achieve those all-important pasture cover targets in early spring.

Lambing part of his flock from 15 August, to allow an early weaning draft and ewe cull by the end of November, South Canterbury’s Chris Eaves wants covers of approximately 1,800 kg DM/ha on his early lambing paddocks by then.

He farms sheep and dairy grazers on rolling hill with some flats at Albury, inland from Timaru, where dry summers are the

most common challenge but winters can be cold and grass growth doesn’t really get cranking until October.

Split lambing is an effective drought management tool but it does mean feed needs to be carefully managed before and during spring.

The early lambing paddocks are warm, sunny faces - deliberately sown in early flowering, more winter active ryegrass for that purpose - and sulphur and nitrogen will be applied in early August to help boost growth ahead of what can be a feed pinch in September.

The ewes in question – Coopworth-Texel cross, averaging 145 percent lambing – were off those paddocks by 1 May and onto kale and baleage for winter.

Grain feeding for the first 15 days of mating in April helped keep autumn pasture covers from getting too low - dry cows were used to clean up the

paddocks for re-growth and there is usually enough DM produced during May and June to achieve 1800kg/ha target by 15 August.

If for some reason growth slows and grass gets very tight, Chris says lambing single bearing ewes, behind a break fence can save a lot of pasture for the multiple ewes although it is more time consuming management-wise. He also uses ram harnesses so he can hold later-lambing ewes back if necessary.

The same process, from grass to winter crop and back to grass, is repeated with the balance of the main flock (which lambs from 1 September) and the hoggets (10 September).

Agriseeds Pasture Systems Manager, Graham Kerr says having the right pasture cover at lambing/calving sets up a good spring.

“Too little grass lowers both animal intakes and pasture growth rate - it takes grass to grow grass, if you like. And so a farm can spiral down into a lack of pasture which is difficult to get out of.

“Too much grass is equally a problem, as you lose quality in the base of the pasture, which reduces both animal intakes and regrowth after grazing.

“Decisions made now in response to poor pasture growth (e.g. feeding more supplement, applying nitrogen, sell trading stock), or to good growth (saving supplement, banking it in stock condition) can really help in setting up the spring.”

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Why should you feed maize silage?

Variable and more severe weather patterns have created challenges for farmers seeking to build systems that are both profitable and environmentally sustainable.

While ryegrass-clover pasture continues to be the backbone of New Zealand livestock systems, a growing number of farmers have recognised the importance of high quality supplementary feeds. Maize silage is an obvious choice, because it: Reduces feed cost and controls feed supply.

Maize produces high dry matter yields delivering low cost feed, especially if it can be grown in high fertility paddocks (Table 1). A two year on-farm study funded by the Foundation of Arable Research (FAR), DairyNZ, Environment Waikato and Genetic Technologies Limited showed that maize silage crops grown on effluent paddocks with no additional fertiliser (no base, starter or

sidedress) yielded an average of 26.1t DM/ha.

content and reduces nitrogen excretion by the cow. Modelling through Overseer shows that feeding maize silage reduces nitrate leaching.

Growing all or a portion of maize silage requirements on the home farm or run-off allows farmers to control their feed supply. Maize silage is on hand when needed and the dry matter cost is relatively stable compared to the cost of imported supplements, which varies according to global supply and demand, as well as the exchange rate.

Helps improve pasture persistence.

Delivers environmental benefits.

Maize is a deep-rooting crop that can extract water and nutrients from depths 2-3 times greater than typical pasture species, including ryegrass and clover. Growing maize silage on effluent paddocks decreases the risk of nitrogen leaching. It also decreases soil potassium levels and the associated risk of Milk Fever.

Feeding maize silage (a low protein feedstuff) in conjunction with high protein pasture dilutes dietary protein

New Zealand dairy farms’ global competitive advantage is our low cost ryegrass-clover pasture. However, pasture persistence is a major problem on many farms. Regular regrassing is necessary to ensure pasture remains productive. Maize is an ideal break crop in a pasture renewal process.

The cultivation process allows farmers to apply fertiliser, incorporate lime and address drainage issues that may have been negatively impacting pasture persistence. Cropping removes the normal feed source for pasture pests such as black beetle, Argentine stem weevil and pasture nematodes. This interrupts their breeding cycle and reduces insect pressure on seedling plants during the pasture renewal process.

Table 1: Average on-farm cost of home-grown maize silage for the 2013-14 growing season1 Maize silage yield (t DM/ha in the stack) 16

18

20

22

24

26

28

30

Cost with full fertiliser input (c/kgDM)

23.8

21.2

19.0

17.3

15.9

14.7

13.6

-

Cost in effluent paddock (c/kgDM)2

-

15.9

14.4

13.0

12.0

11.0

10.3

9.6

See Pioneer Maize Silage 2014/2015 pages 33 - 34 or visit www.pioneer.co.nz for a comprehensive list of costs and assumptions.

Assumes no base, starter or sidedress fertiliser is required.

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While most forage crops must be fed when mature, a key benefit of maize silage is that providing it is well compacted and sealed, it can be stored on-farm and used to fill genuine feed deficits. Feeding supplements results in pasture substitution - this reduces grazing pressure, lifting post-grazing residuals. Forages such as maize silage have higher substitution rates than concentrates and can be used to manipulate farm pasture cover levels, reducing overgrazing and improving pasture persistence. The combination of maize silage and a well-designed feed pad or cow housing system allows farmers to keep cows off wet pastures without compromising production or animal welfare.

Maize silage is a top cow conditioner.

Many New Zealand cows are dried off early because their body condition is too low. Low body condition score (BCS) at calving affects milk production as well as reproduction and animal health. In fact, DairyNZ information shows a cow calving at BCS 4.0 will take 8 to 10 days longer to start cycling than if she calved at BCS 5.0. This will result in a later calving date and up to 15 to 20kg of milk solids less in the following lactation.

In an independent market research survey, close to a thousand New Zealand dairy farmers were asked “Which feeds do you think increase cow condition?� Maize silage came out on top, ranking higher than a range of other supplementary feed choices including pasture silage, palm kernel extract and cereal silage.

Cows milk well on maize silage and pasture diets.

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MS/cow/day on diets comprised of maize silage and high quality pasture.

Maize silage has a consistent high quality when compared to other New Zealand silages. Since it contains a mix of carbohydrates (mainly from the maize grain) and fibre (from the green parts of the plant), maize silage is safe to feed.

Maize silage helps support high live weight gains.

Whether you are finishing beef cattle or rearing young dairy stock, maize silage is an excellent complement to pasture, supporting high live weight gains

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throughout the year. Many farmers recognise the value of maize silage in helping them to achieve target live weight gains or allowing them to put animals onto the market at a set time regardless of pasture growth rates.

For more information about how maize silage can help improve the efficiency and profitability of your livestock farming operation, please contact your local Farmlands representative.

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• Allows the fence to stretch and maintain tension during irrigation crossing.

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GALLAGHER HR5 HAND HELD EID TAG READER AND DATA COLLECTOR

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GALLAGHER W610 WEIGH SCALE

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• Touch screen animal weighing and data collection system, enabling improved livestock management and performance.

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GALLAGHER WIRELESS WATER LEVEL MONITORING SYSTEM

PROMAX WATER TANK • Strong, one piece, corrugated construction for extra strength.

• Unique corrugated sidewalls allow the tanks to be buried up to one metre in the ground.

• Four overflow/inlet panels for easy installation.

• 2 x 50mm outlets in the base of the tank.

• 20 year guarantee for peace of mind.

• Available in Mist Green.

• Free delivery to your property.

• 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 and level sensor.

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

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• Quality, one piece, smooth walled, polyethylene water tanks.

• Ultra strong lid design, four overflow/inlet panels.

• Smart looking, quality, smooth wall tank.

• 4 inlet/outlet panels – easy to plumb in.

• 10 year guarantee for peace of mind.

• Complies with all AS/NZ drinking water storage.

• Available in Moss Green or Sandstone.

• Free delivery to your property.

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PROMAX JUMBO WATER TANK 28,000L • Strong, one piece, corrugated construction for extra strength.

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RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Tight on water PLASSON COMPRESSION FITTINGS Compression fittings are becoming the norm on rural polyethylene (PE) pipelines, as more farmers take advantage of the flow benefits delivered by metric diameter PE (MDPE) pipe.

This article gives a brief overview of where these fittings can be used and how they work.

Compression fittings are designed to work on MDPE pipe, which is pipe manufactured to the international standard AS/NZS 4130, with pipe outside diameters in the range 20mm to 160mm. These fittings are typically rated to operate up to a maximum working pressure of 16-bar (232 PSI), on both PE80 medium density and PE100 high performance PE pipe. Because of the simple push-fit and tighten assembly, many farmers are now using these fittings on 20mm and 25mm AlkatheneTM low density PE (LDPE) pipe as well. This is possible because the outside diameter (OD) of these two pipe diameters is 25mm and 32mm respectively, matching the OD of the MDPE pipe.

Compression fittings engage on the outside of the PE pipe, with the pipe being inserted into the socket of the fitting’s body. Inside the socket there is a rubber seal ring, which the outer wall of the pipe compresses, hence the term “compression fitting”. In the Plasson range of fittings up to 63mm diameter, these rubber rings are held in place within a groove in the socket, minimising the number of components making up the fitting. This is a definite advantage when it comes to disassembling the fitting,

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lessening the chance of losing “bits and pieces”.

Essentially, once the pipe has compressed the rubber seal ring, a watertight joint has been formed. The remaining two components of the fitting - the split grip ring and backing nut, prevent the pipe from pulling or “backing out” of the fitting’s socket, when being installed or when the pipeline is pressurised. The split grip ring has sharp ridges on the inside and fits around the outside of the pipe. When “handtightening” the backing nut, these sharp ridges bite into the pipe’s wall, holding the pipe in the socket, forming what is known as an end-load resistant joint. The backing nuts on larger fittings (75mm and above), require mechanical tightening, e.g. strap-wrench. It is important to note that over tightening the backing nut has no effect on the water-tightness of the fitting and in some cases may actually damage the fitting!

Split Grip Ring

Compressed Seal Ring

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Jointing Plasson compression fittings is quick and easy. In fittings up to 63mm diameter, simply loosen the backing nut, insert the pipe and hand retighten the backing nut. During this operation, two resistances will be felt - the first when the pipe is pushed passed the rubber seal ring and the second when the pipe “bottoms out” at the base of the socket.

Checking the pipe for imperfections, cleaning, cutting the end square, chamfering the pipe end and lubrication are good jointing practices and will definitely ease assembly for fittings 40mm and above.

There are a large range of Plasson compression fittings, making it a very adaptable system. Perhaps the most innovative fitting is the Socket Reducer, which permits annular reduction in the fitting’s socket. This allows reduction from one pipe diameter to another, without using another compression fitting or leak-prone threaded fittings. They also allow tees with three different pipe diameters and one step pipe reduction from a larger BSP threaded fitting.

Farmlands is now able to offer the technically advanced Plasson range to their South Island shareholders. For more information on Plasson or other rural pipeline matters, please talk to the friendly team at your local Farmlands store today.

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KERB FLO 5L

SPRINTER® 700DS 20L

• A selective herbicide for use in lucerne, clover seed crops, lettuce, cotula lawns and bowling greens.

• Kerb is a specialty product.

• Easy to use.

• Excellent translocation.

• Non-volatile.

• Less damaging on clovers than traditional ester formulations.

• Flexible application period.

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INEX™ SPREADER 165

INEX™ 3-POINT LINKAGE 400L SPREADER

• 165L capacity (130kg urea).

• 12m spread width (urea @15km/h).

• Five application rate settings.

• Maximum application rate 100kg/ha.

• Floatation tyres and canvas hopper cover.

• Additional shrouding.

• 400L capacity hopper (320kg urea).

• 15m spread width with nine application rate settings.

• Applies up to 140kg/ha (urea at 10km/h).

• Robust box section galvanised frame.

• Canvas hopper cover.

• Includes PTO shaft.

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HORTICULTURE

Planning key to successful fruit and vegetable crops As we come out of the colder winter months, growers will be looking to apply their winter base and spring dressings. Ballance Horticultural Specialists Shaun Vickers (Bay of Plenty), Scott Beckett (Pukekohe) and Mark Redshaw (Hawke’s Bay) are unanimous in recommending structured fertiliser programmes backed up by regular soil sampling.

“You need to soil test early,” Mark says, “as it allows timely base dressing applications and avoids bottlenecks when spring arrives. Soil testing should start in May on pipfruit, stonefruit and viticulture properties, provided moisture levels are adequate.”

Kiwifruit fertiliser programmes will consist of one winter base dressing followed by up to three side dressings. “Side dressings are applied at significant growth points,” Shaun says. “Nitrogen goes on at bud burst and, depending on what the base contained, other nutrients, like phosphorus, potassium or sulphur can also be applied. The second dressing goes on pre-flowering and contains the last lot of nitrogen, to help with canopy development. The last dressing occurs at fruit set, around mid-October/November.

It will contain potassium predominantly and maybe magnesium to help with fruit development.

“Avocados are a bit unique - you add their nutrients little and often, so you don’t get too much vegetative growth.

They get side dressings about every

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four to six weeks all year round, using something like YaraMila Complex at rates of between half to one and a half kilos per tree. The spring application will be tailored to maintain soil nutrient levels and might have nutrients added to it, like a bit more phosphorus, potassium, or boron, as this helps with flower development.”

Vegetable crops like potatoes and onions need to have fertiliser applications to match crop nutrient demands in late winter and early spring. “For potatoes, potassium is acutely important to achieve good yields, particularly for the fresh market,” notes Scott. “Potassium creates turgidity in tubers, which maintains tuber integrity and reduces bruising. Also, sufficient, or slightly elevated, levels of potassium reduce the chance of nitrogen deficiency, as nitrate nitrogen and potassium are taken up together through the roots. On fields that are low

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in phosphorus and potassium, YaraMila Complex is a good product for finishing potatoes.

“Onions are relatively shallow rooting and therefore fairly high nitrogen users.

Nitrogen uptake peaks during bulb formation, which starts at sixth true leaf stage. YaraBela CAN is appropriate then.

Demand for potassium, phosphorus and calcium continues on during bulb enlargement. However, it is important not to over-apply nitrogen during bulb bulking, as this will result in delayed maturity and bulb softening. YaraMila Complex is a good choice during this important phase.”

To ensure you have the right fertiliser programme in place for your crop, contact your local Farmlands representative.

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NORDOX 75WG 10KG

GARRISON RAPID 2L

• Only fully registered copper for PSA control.

• Most rain resistant copper fungicide in New Zealand.

• Lower application rates - lower cost per hectare.

• No dust, no foaming.

• More robust elastic paint system.

• Formulated for rapid drying.

• Physical and fungicidal barrier to disease.

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MANZATE EVO 10KG

LIME SULPHUR 20L

• Effective disease control.

• Mixes instantly with water.

• Stays in suspension longer.

• Improved rainfastness.

• Ultra low dust and foaming.

• Improved sprayability.

• Excellent redistribution on the plant after rain or irrigation.

• Effective winter clean up of grapevines for powdery mildew.

• Proven and applied since 1840.

• Robust chemistry, no known resistance.

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HORTICULTURE

Fungal disease control for lettuce and vegetable brassicas Growing a marketable crop has its challenges, especially when that crop is grown year round. So for those growing lettuce and vegetable brassicas, having a strategic plan around fungal disease is all the more important - not to mention a ‘ feel’ for the locality and environmental conditions that play their part. With the requirement these days to always have product to fit market schedules and tight margins, growers require the best value, technically based and reliable fungicides for disease control.

Lettuce is a leafy herbaceous annual or biennial plant and is now available in many different leaf types, ranging from the ‘iceberg’, head types like butterhead, oak, cos and of course leaf, such as the so called ‘fancy’ green and red frill types. As lettuce is normally grown in higher rainfall areas, this can create its own set of problems. Modern varieties have inbuilt tolerances to downy mildew, probably the most significant disease of lettuce, as well as other quality attributes.

However, monitoring is always important, even with new varieties. Downy mildew protectant options include Nordox or Manzate Evo, alternating to Acrobat when disease conditions increase. As fungicide resistance to new downy race strains is very important, always apply products on a preventative basis prior to high disease levels in the crop, as late control is very difficult.

sp.), gray mould (Botrytis sp.), bottom rot (Rhizoctonia sp.) and the bacterial disease soft rot (Erwinia sp.). Protek (carbendazim) should be applied soon after transplanting. Barrack Betterstick can be used successfully for ringspot, or softer chemistry Bacillus subtilus for botrytis.

Vegetable brassicas or cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale and brussel sprouts and like lettuce, tend prefer a cooler growing environment. However, cool often means wet, which encourages fungal diseases.

One of the most important is downy mildew, which can start early in the nursery and kill seedlings. With distinctive angular spotting of leaves, head damage in broccoli or secondary soft rot causing smelly product, downy control starts with regular protective sprays of Barrack Betterstick or Nordox. Cultural control to reduce humidity such as timing irrigation is not enough on its own, as dews are nearly always present.

Clubroot is another important disease encouraged by intensive brassica production on lower pH soils. Application of calcium nitrate instead of ammonium

based fertiliser will help along with a pre-plant application of fluazinam. Liming to lift soil pH should be part of an overall maintenance programme. There are limited resistant varieties available, so successful clubroot control must be a well planned approach.

Other fungal diseases include alternaria and ringspot, the latter risk increased by overcropping after an outbreak, so a break to another crop species for several months is a worthy tool.

Chemical controls revolve around Barrack Betterstick (protectant) and Score (systemic), used regularly and prior to or at first sign of disease. A key strategy is always to maintain good protection, especially before a prolonged wet weather event.

Fungal disease control in lettuce and brassica crops can be challenging but achievable with correct monitoring and timely fungicides that are robust if applied prior to infection.

For further information, please contact your local Farmland Horticulture Technical Advisor, or your Farmlands store.

Article supplied by Andrew Whitworth.

Other lettuce diseases include leaf drop (Sclerotinia minor), ringspot (Anthracnose

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NU-TRAZINE™ 900DF 10KG

GRAMOXONE® 250

• Highly effective pre and post emergence broadleaf weed control in maize and sweetcorn.

• Suitable for high infestations of broadleaf weeds (especially willow weed or triazine susceptible fathen) when tank-mixed with Roustabout®.

• Effective partner for paraquat for winter weed control in lucerne.

• High strength granular formulation of atrazine, so there’s less to handle and it’s safer to use.

• Conveniently packed in a 10kg carton making it easier to dispose.

• More compatible with other herbicides.

Why control weeds in lucerne?

• Compete for nutrients, water and space.

• Low nutritional value.

• Reduced dry matter production.

• Low dollar value: premium price for clean hay.

• Reduce life stand.

• Creates seed bank and future weed pressure.

• Damage to stock: barley grass and storksbill.

• A Gramoxone 250 + Nu-Trazine 900DF programme can increase lucerne yield by up to 30 percent.

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• Highly soluble seaweed extract.

• Containing Ascophyllum Nodosum, Sargassum and Laminaria.

• Used and trusted by NZ growers for over 5 years.

• Easy to use 1kg packs.

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MESUROL PRO 25KG

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• An easy to use high quality bait that kills all species of slugs and snails, whatever the weather.

• One rate of application for all situations and for use on many crops, making slug control simple.

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HORTICULTURE

Let’s get soil nutrition right Adequate soil nutrition is critical for achieving yield and quality. Too little will cause economic loss, whilst too much can see toxicities that affect your bottom line. Therefore, getting the balance right is key. More importantly, the payback from having optimised soil nutrition is extremely good.

The availability of nutrients varies throughout the year, in response to plant uptake and temperature. Crop production continuously removes and recycles nutrients, meaning an annual application of fertiliser is usually required.

Simply applying the same fertilisers year after year will lead to imbalances, so the only way to get the fertiliser programme right is with an annual soil test. With fertiliser being an additional annual input, finding means to assess requirements and plan effective expenditure should

therefore be a yearly exercise. This enables the trends in nutrient status to be monitored so that any deficiencies, excess or imbalance of nutrients can be anticipated and corrected by adjustment to the fertiliser programme.

Try to collect your samples at the same time each year. Soil samples can be taken at most times of year, except during drought conditions or soon after fertiliser application. Orchards are normally sampled from late autumn to early spring, as the trees are less active and the results are used to determine spring fertiliser applications. Annual crops are generally sampled about three weeks prior to planting.

Farmlands Horticulture offers a comprehensive soil analysis service.

The team can take your soil sample or help you sample correctly. Samples are

then sent to Hills Laboratory for analysis.

Your Technical Advisor can then make recommendations specific to your crop, as well as discussing the analytical results and your management objectives.

Farmlands works closely with Ballance Agri-Nutrients to ensure leading edge advice and products are provided to our members.

Article supplied by Rob Hengst, Technical Advisor - Hawke’s Bay.

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GULF CHAINSAW OIL 150 20L

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• Premium performance chainsaw oil with tackifyer for maximum adhesion to the chain.

• High performance anti wear hydraulic oil suitable for a wide range of mobile equipment and machinery.

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GULF PRIDE 2T OIL 1L

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• High quality air cooled 2-stroke gasoline engine lubricant.

• High quality air cooled 2-stroke gasoline engine lubricant.

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GULF BRAKE FLUID DOT 4 1L

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GULF GEAR OIL LS 80W90 4L

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• High performance gear lubricant designed to provide excellent lubrication in a wide range of automotive transmissions, axles and final drives.

• Synthetic 4-stroke gasoline engine lubricant to meet the special requirements of latest high performance air cooled 4-stroke motorcycles.

• A high performance automatic transmission fluid helping to maintain the efficiency of the transmission system.

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• Most popular letterbox in New Zealand, available in a range of colours.

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ENERGIZER RECHARGEABLE SPOTLIGHT

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• More economical than carbon zinc in terms of costs per hour of use on high power demand devices and frequent use.

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CYCLONE CLEANER DISINFECTANT 5L

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• Powerful anti-bacterial cleaner, formulated to dissolve grease and grime whilst killing 99 percent of germs.

• Cleans, deodorises and sanitises all washable surfaces, leaving a pleasant pine fragrance.

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• Sizes: XS-4XL. 100 percent waterproof, 100 percent windproof and highly breathable.

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• Sizes: XS-4XL. Pockets for gear storage - one large kangaroo and one zip secure pocket for phone.

• Wide elastic braces with velcro tabs.

MKM WALKING POSSUM/MERINO WOMEN’S JACKET • Sizes: S-2XL. • Available in Berry, Black and Ocean.

MKM 36.6 TASMAN POSSUM/MERINO JERSEY • Sizes: S-3XL. • Available in Coal, Navy and Hunter Green.

YOUR PRICE 7956

119.00

$

EA RN 13 CHOICES POIN TS

139.00

219.00

$

STONEY CREEK FORCE 11 BIB OVERTROUSER

EA RN 3 CHOICES POIN TS

YOUR PRICE 143585

CYCLONE ALL PURPOSE CLEANER 5L

STONEY CREEK FORCE 11 OVERTROUSER

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EA RN 2 CHOICES POIN TS

YOUR PRICE 7973

29.95

$

YOUR PRICE 8169

149.95

EA RN 14 CHOICES POIN TS

149.95

$

$

SAVE* $20.00

EA RN 14 CHOICES POIN TS

YOUR PRICE 8168

SAVE* $50.00

SAVE* $50.00

STONEY CREEK DUSK FLEECE

STONEY CREEK MEN'S EDISON DOWN JACKET

STONEY CREEK WOMEN'S EDISON DOWN JACKET

• Sizes: 8-18. Microfleece is a lightweight insulation layer for daily use.

• Compact and warm even when damp.

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

• Sizes: 8-18.

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

YOUR PRICE 7972

29.95

$

EA RN 2 CHOICES POIN TS

EA RN 5 CHOICES POIN TS

YOUR PRICE 8224

59.95

$

SAVE* $20.00

YOUR PRICE 7121

39.95

$

SAVE* $20.00

SAVE* $12.05

STONEY CREEK ANGUS FLEECE

LICHFIELD VONNELLA MEN’S SHIRT

TUSSOCK CREEK JEANS

• Lightweight fleece, great all year round.

• Sizes: S-3XL. Assorted colours.

• Sizes: S-3XL. • Available in Blue and Charcoal.

• Sizes: 76-112.

• Available in Denim. Weight: 14.5oz.

YOUR PRICE 7427

EA RN 2 CHOICES POIN TS

29.95

EA RN 2 CHOICES POIN TS

YOUR PRICE 155759/159285

29.95

$

$

SAVE* $9.00

SAVE* $10.00

YOUR PRICE 8080

59.95

SAVE* $20.00

STONEY CREEK SHORT GAITER

STONEY CREEK LONG GAITER

• Sizes: 3-13.

• Available in Charcoal.

• Adjustable strap under boot.

• Large YKK zip and steel lace hook.

• Adjustable top to stop slipping down with cordura reinforcing.

• Under boot strap and sturdy lace hook.

YOUR PRICE 7429

29.95

$

SAVE* $9.00 BACKROAD GUMBOOT SOCK 3 PACK • Sizes: 3-13.

• Available in Navy.

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YOUR PRICE 7100

84.95

EA RN 5 CHOICES POIN TS

$

BACKROAD THERMAL SOCK 3 PACK

EA RN 2 CHOICES POIN TS

EA RN 3 CHOICES POIN TS

EA RN 8 CHOICES POIN TS

$

SAVE* $25.00

YOUR PRICE 7101

EA RN 9 CHOICES POIN TS

99.95

$

SAVE* $30.00

SKELLERUP 4X4 POWER GUMBOOT

SKELLERUP 4X4 MARATHON GUMBOOT

• Sizes 4-13.

• Calf length boot with removable polyurethane cushioned innersole.

• Sizes 4-13.

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

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FARMLANDS BIG DEALS

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YOUR PRICE 101182

18.50

YOUR PRICE 157857

5.90

$

$

SAVE* $5.00

SAVE* $0.98

MULTI MINERAL SALT BLOCK

TOPFLITE WILD BIRD ENERGY COCONUT FEEDER

• Summit Multi Mineral Salt is for use all year round and is formulated to provide essential sodium and a supplementary source of trace minerals.

• Natural coconut shell filled with a sweet mix.

• Provides the birds with an energy source for the winter months.

OTHER OPTIONS 145801: SEAFOOD SELECTIONS 4KG

YOUR PRICE 145800

19.90

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YOUR PRICE 109110

39.90

$

EA RN 3 CHOICES POIN TS

30.50

$

SAVE* $8.40

EA RN 3 CHOICES POIN TS

YOUR PRICE 132718

$

SAVE* $20.85

SAVE* $1.40

WHISKAS MEATY SELECTIONS 4KG

WHISKAS 400G RURAL TRAY 24 PACK

MCMILLAN RAPID GAIN 25KG

• Made with high quality proteins that are easy to digest. Has a special blend of vitamins and minerals that helps your cat live a long and healthy life.

• Convenient mixed variety for adult cats.

• The right balance of the five food groups with no artificial flavours or preservatives.

• Conditioning feed for old, underweight and sick horses.

• Also used as foal weaning feed.

YOUR PRICE 160070

87.26

$

EA RN 8 CHOICES POIN TS

YOUR PRICE 160062

74.59

$

SAVE* $2.24

EA RN 7 CHOICES POIN TS

YOUR PRICE 160067

EA RN 7 CHOICES POIN TS

72.05

$

SAVE* $1.91

SAVE* $1.85

TUX PUPPY 20KG

TUX ENERGY 25KG

TUX COUNTRY 25KG

• For puppies from 6 weeks of age and also breeding and lactating bitches.

• DHA for brain and vision development.

• For hard working dogs, made with NZ meat.

• High fat for sustained energy. Large triangle baked biscuit, so easy and convenient to feed.

• For moderately active dogs, e.g. dairy farm dogs, rural pet dogs.

• Large triangle baked biscuit, made with NZ meat.

RELIANCE WHEAT 25KG • Top quality feed wheat.

• Source of carbohydrate and protein for ruminents and poultry. Not to be fed to camelids.

YOUR PRICE 119568

22.90

$

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TUX ENERGY NUTS 20KG • For hard working dogs e.g. sheep and beef farm dogs, pig hunting and pest control dogs.

• Made with quality protein for strong muscles and recovery.

• Small kibble nut size for those that prefer this food format.

SAVE* $4.00

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PURCHASE ANY TWO BETACRAFT PRODUCTS FROM THE ISO-940, TECHNIFLEX, TECHNIDAIRY, TECHNIFLAIR OR FJORD RANGES AND GO INTO THE DRAW TO WIN A RESCUE ME PLB1. RRP $699.95

PROMOTION RUNS FROM 1st JUNE - 31st JULY 2014. EXCLUDES MITTENS See www.betacraft.co.nz for full terms and conditions.

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win a john deere gator!

Purchase any Superior Chunky or Possyum dog roll to enter into the draw to win one of two 2 Seater John Deere Gator.

Get your entry form from your local Farmlands store before 2nd July 2014 to be in to win!

Calendar Casting Call C O M P E T I T I O N

We’re all about our shareholders – which is why we want YOU to be the stars of our 2015 calendar!

Do you have a perfect shot for January?

Think your property best reflects June?

Send us your photos and the 12 winning entrants will receive a $250 Farmlands voucher, as well as have the picture appear in next year’sCalendar calendar.

Send your entries to calendar@farmlands.co.nz and WIN! Entries close Tuesday 30th September, 2014.

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Photos need to be at least 1MB in size and taken in New Zealand. Limit of 3 photos per person.

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FARMLANDS FUEL

Farmlands Fuel - work hard, save hard Excise Duty Tax Refund Excise duty is a charge imposed by the government on certain products sourced from overseas and some products produced within New Zealand.

When you last bought petrol, 64.129 cents per litre was collected by the

government as fuel excise (excluding GST).

If your claim isn’t lodged within this

If you need fuel for your lawn mower,

timeframe but is lodged within two years

boat or simply want to store a small

of the close of a quarter, the refund is

amount in your car in case of emergency,

reduced by 10 percent.

you need to ensure the container used

Farmlands Fuel sends all bulk fuel customers an Excise Duty Tax Report at the end of every quarter to help with your claim. You need to send this along with an MR70 form (which can be found on www.nzta.govt.nz).

If you are using a petrol powered vehicle

is approved to hold fuel. Containers that have previously held other substances are not suitable, because they are not designed to hold fuel and as a result may leak. Residue in these containers may also react with fuel.

An approved container must have an

for agriculture or commercial use that

Approved Fuel Containers

does not travel on the road, you are

If you are transporting fuel for domestic

metal or durable plastic that will not

entitled to an Excise Duty tax refund.

or recreational use, for use as tools of

react with fuel and be clearly labelled

You can lodge your claim for this refund

trade, agricultural or commercial use,

or marked to identify the fuel and the

within three months of the close of a

there is a maximum limit of 250 litres

potential hazards.

quarter (quarters close 31st March,

before you must comply with additional

30th June, 30th September and

requirements of the Dangerous

31st December).

Goods Rule.

appropriate sealing cap, be made of

Feel free to contact us a Farmlands Fuel for further information on 0800 666 626.

New tank, more savings

WITH NO REPAYMENTS FOR 12 MONTHS, INTEREST FREE Farmlands Fuel is offering shareholders an opportunity to upgrade your fuel storage facility or replace non-compliant tanks, for less.

To assist with the offer, Farmlands Fuel

Farmlands Fuel is

has teamed up with Farmlands Finance

happy to answer

to help with payment for the new tank.

any questions you

By taking up the opportunity to increase

may have about

A larger tank can save money – less fuel

your tank volume or upgrade your

this offer. Call us

non-compliant tank, Farmlands Fuel can

on 0800 666 626

visits means less freight charges.

offer you no repayments and interest free

to see how we can

Shareholders can take up an exclusive

for 12 months. Tanks

help you tank up

deal with Farmlands Fuel – 1,000L

are gravity fed and

on savings.

storage tanks are available for $1,990.

include a 3m hose,

Shareholders can also purchase a 1,000L

ball valve, nozzle,

combination tank (500L diesel and 500L

standard filter, dip

petrol) for $2,900. Both of these offers

stick, signage and

are only available to shareholders and

fitted ladder.

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

exclude GST and freight.

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FARMLANDS LIVESTOCK

Weight gain heifer grazing update Our first crop of R1 heifers on our new weight gain contract are now into their first winter. In the South Island, having calves with good frame as well as body condition is critical going into the colder months – and our contract has achieved exactly that. Across all of the calves we have contracted, the average daily gain from December to May has been more than 0.71 kg per day. This equates to an average live weight of more than 200kg across all breeds by 1st May. So far, so good - this is an excellent result for all those involved. Intense monitoring and stringent animal health regimes have identified any problems early enough that we can get any issues sorted, well before any damage

is done. In cases where growth rates

intended it to do. As they say, “it’s a work

for one period were below target, the

in progress” and all involved are learning

heifers bounced straight back, plus

as we go. Data gained during

compensated live weight the next month.

the next 12 months will give us very accurate information that can be

Livestock Improvement tell us that their

used by our graziers to compare their

recent research shows more than 70

performance against other graziers, as

percent of heifers with recorded weights

well as other regions.

fail to meet Dairy NZ target weights.

Farmlands’ grazing results on this

For more info on our Weight Gain

season’s R1s is showing nearly all are

Contract, feel free to contact us:

meeting these targets.

Richard van Wynbergen 027 445 6056

It is well proven that well grown heifers

richard.vanwynbergen@farmlands.co.nz

will not only produce more but also

Frank Ruddenklau 027 668 8235

stand a better chance at getting in calf

frank.ruddenklau@farmlands.co.nz

early, during the crucial first lactation. A

Or call your local Farmlands Livestock

recent LIC study of 121,635 2009-born

representative.

in calf heifers from Culverden to Oamaru showed a whopping 22 percent didn’t

Article supplied by Richard Van Wynbergen, Farmlands Livestock.

make it to their second lactation in 2012.

Only 3.5 percent of these heifers had more than one recorded weigh. The fall out of these, by their second lactation, was only 13 percent, suggesting monitoring alone may improve reproduction in your most valuable stock.

Overall, the programme is doing what we

attention dairy farmers short on numbers?

surplus stock?

require grazing?

As the season draws to an end, now is a good time to top up on numbers or to sell surplus stock.

Our dairy specialists have a good selection of cows and heifers for sale, as well as winter feed and supplements.

Check out our website for listings or to find a rep near you. www.crtfarmlands.co.nz

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FARMLANDS FINANCE

Farmlands Finance June isn’t always as simple as curling up

– the first is Farmlands Card! By using

you up over winter. By holding off any

beside the fire and waiting for the cold, wet

your shareholder status at a Card Partner

repayments for at least three months,

weather to disappear. There is work to be

outlet, you can receive exclusive deals

you can focus on preparing for the busy

on big ticket items. If those purchases

spring – and the income stream that

are required at a time when cashflow is

comes with it.

done and money to be made. In some cases, there is respite to be had from the elements – tropical holidays can be pretty popular in winter!

not exactly high, Farmlands Finance has everything from Hire Purchase to Term Loans to help you get what you

For some, moving properties is also on

need faster. From high volume calf

the cards. Every decision requires the

feeders to ATV bikes, if you can get

cashflow to support it, which is why

it through Farmlands Card, you can

Farmlands Finance has the tailored

complete the transaction with the help

options to suit your requirement.

of Farmlands Finance.

If you are investing in plant or equipment

Creditline, Farmlands Finance’s deferred

for your business, Farmlands Finance

payment option, is a great way to shore

Remember – Farmlands Finance services are only available to Farmlands shareholders. And like all the services Farmlands provides, any profits go straight back to you, the shareholder. To find out more, visit us at www.farmlands.co.nz or give us a call on 0800 200 600.

should be the second name on your lips

time to top up your herd? farmlands finance offers term loans for the payment of your capital stock purchases and can structure the repayments to fit your cashflows.

• Facilities available up to $500,000.

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

• Terms available for up to three years.

John Sinnamon Regional Finance Manager

027 457 0710

Lyndon Insall Regional Finance Manager

027 366 3677

CONTACT YOUr FARMLANDS FINANCE REPRESENTATIVE FOR DETAILS.

Finance

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

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COMPLIANCE

New Health and Safety Legislation and Guidelines Update Legislation

• Amend the WorkSafe New Zealand

protect farmers, their employees and

On the 10th March 2014 the Government

Act 2013, Hazardous Substances and

their families from injuries and risks on

introduced to Parliament the proposed

New Organisms Act 1996, Accident

their farms. Outlined below are some

Health and Safety Reform Bill 2014. This

Compensation Act 2001, Employment

things that you need to do to comply with

is the first major overhaul of workplace

Relations Act 2000 and other Acts

legislative requirements:

health and safety legislation in 20 years.

The Bill has now been referred to a select

The Bill will replace the existing Health

committee and the result of that is a call

and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and

for submissions on the Bill over the next

is based on the Australian Model Health

few months. It is envisaged that the Bill

and Safety Law.

will be passed into law by the end of the

One of the changes in the upcoming

year and come into force in April 2015.

legislation is the new definition of a ‘Duty Holder’, known as a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking or a PCBU. A PCBU replaces the existing definitions of ‘employer’ and ‘principal’ and will include company directors and managers.

PCBUs have duties to ‘workers’ in a general sense when they are performing work in relation to that business and to workers whose activities are directed by or influenced by the PCBU. Another change is replacement of the term ‘all practicable steps’ with the concept of what is defined as ‘so far as is reasonably practicable.’

The new Health and Safety Reform Bill will: • Put more onus and legal requirements on managers and company directors to manage risks and keep their workers safe • Require greater worker participation, so workers are more involved in health and safety in their workplace • Establish stronger penalties,

Agricultural Sector – Health and Safety Guidelines WorkSafe New Zealand, the new stand-alone Crown agency, has released a series of draft health and safety guidelines for people who work in the agriculture sector. The draft guidelines are based on industry best practice and have been developed in consultation

• Develop and implement a health and safety plan • Always be on the lookout for health and safety risks and farm hazards and manage them • Put in place clear, concise safe operating procedures for high risk work • Always wear the appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment for the task • Have an emergency plan in place, in case there are any incidents

with industry bodies and subject experts

If you have nothing in place, start by

to ensure they meet the needs of New

formalising a Health and Safety Policy

Zealand farmers.

for your farm. A Health and Safety

These health and safety guidelines will be

Policy is effectively a promise to your

key publications available to farmers to

employees that you as an employer will

help them comply with the new legislation

take all practicable steps to make sure

and to assist with the putting in place of

they go home at the end of each day

safe work procedures that staff can easily

safe and in one piece. Email us at

follow.

farmsafety@farmlands.co.nz and we’ll send you a sample policy.

Key Actions The new legislation and the guidelines are not intended to add an extra burden or extra cost to farmers. The underlying reason is to reduce the level of serious workplace injuries and fatalities in New

enforcement tools, graduated offence

Zealand industry and on New Zealand

categories and court powers

farms. They are being introduced to

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Article supplied by Graham Neate, Farmlands Compliance Manager.

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

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CHOICES REWARDS

Top picks for June 2,100

1,450

1,150

I-BOUNCE LAYFLAT BOUNCER

BREVILLE TOAST & ROAST

CELSIUS RADIANT HEATER WITH FAN

Versatile fold flat bouncer, perfect for entertaining your bub. Features a reversible seat pad, an extra pad for secondary use, as well as a fun toy bar!

Sunday roast or Sunday toast. 1500W convection oven with rotisserie.

Three heat settings, adjustable thermostat and safety tip switch.

Available in Cherry or Sky.

400

600

420

JAMIE OLIVER ALL ROUND SERVING SET

JAMIE OLIVER WINE GLASSES

BISSELL SWEEP UP CARPET SWEEPER

This board is fantastic because you can use it to serve bread, cheese, nibbles or fruit and it looks great. Set includes terracotta serving bowl and stainless paring knife.

Set of 4 x 450ml wine glasses, branded Jamie Oliver on the base.

Dirtlifter Brush System picks up dirt, crumbs, pet hair and more. Use on all floor types - wood, tile, carpet, vinyl and laminate.

Available in Lime or Pink.

4,200

2,200

220

BREVILLE NESPRESSO PIXIE

SOCCER TABLE

RAINCOAST REED DIFFUSER + CANDLE

Pixie is designed as the SMART model in the range, condensing a wide range of innovative, advanced features in a surprisingly small machine.

With reinforced legs for better stability and rounded corners for safety, these 22 soccer players will entertain everyone.

Includes 60ml oil, sticks and candle.

Available in Stainless Steel, Red or Titanium.

Styles: Lemongrass, Lavender Chamomile or Eastern Rose.

1,150

240

450

LAP DESK

ELECTROLUX RAPIDO HAND HELD VAC

SCANPAN SPECTRUM CHEESE KNIVES

Multi purpose desk. Can be used in home, car, camping, travelling etc. Ideal for breakfast in bed, TV dinners, laptops, craftwork, reading, writing and more.

12V with front wheels for smooth vacuuming with no scratching. Onboard tools and detachable charging unit with charging indicator light.

The sharp blade is made of high quality carbon stainless steel and the blade features a non-stick coating. The blades offer precision cutting, ensuring a fine slice of cheese.

Styles: Green Flower, Keyboard, Plain Grey.

Available in Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue or Purple.

CALL THE CHOICES REWARDS TEAM ON 0800 255 233 TO REDEEM YOUR CHOICES POINTS OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.CRTFARMLANDS.CO.NZ AVAILABLE FROM 1 - 30 JUNE 2014.

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South Island

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

AUCTIONS AND CLEARING SALES Farmlands is a one-stop service - once our salesperson has sold your farm or business, the auction team can then promote and conduct an on-farm auction, clearing sale or livestock dispersal on your behalf. As a member of the Auctioneers Association NZ, Farmlands Real Estate and Livestock auction services are available to everyone and shareholders receive preferential commission rates.

Noel Lowery, Auctioneer and Plant Valuer, is available to shareholders throughout the greater Canterbury area to conduct on-farm auctions and clearing sales. His 40 plus years of experience includes some of the huge government plant reductions of the late 1980s. Noel and his team have a strong stock and station background and a proven track record in farm clearing sales.

Alan Eason, Auctioneer supported by Craig Bates, Farmlands Real Estate Head Auctioneer are available to conduct clearing sales throughout Otago. Both have extensive stock and station industry experience, Alan’s spanning more than 43 years.

The Livestock team also conduct on-farm livestock auctions and clearing sales South Island wide and sell stock in most South Island saleyards. Tony Arscott, Head Auctioneer and the

DORNOCH MOA CREEK, CENTRAL OTAGO 45km to Alexandra, the property is currently running three sheep studs plus cattle with excellent irrigation rights. Suitable for dairy grazing or possible dairy conversion.

• 468 hectares freehold • Two homes - 4 bedrooms and 3 bedroom plus 2 sleepouts • Subdivided into 47 paddocks by post, wire and netting fences • 3-stand woolshed plus two sheds, sheep yards and cattle yards Price by negotiation.

SOUTHERN MARKET COMMENT

wider team combine together to provide the best service and achieve the best prices for our vendors.

Upcoming June events include: • Quality arable farm machinery sale on behalf of Glenmoa Farms, North Otago - on site Friday 6 June • Farm plant and machinery sale on behalf of W and R Inwood, Ikamatua, West Coast - Tuesday 17 June • Collectables plus vintage vehicles, farm machinery and wider team combine together to provide the best service and Amberley - Thursday 26 June Closer to the date of these sales, all items can be viewed on our website http://www.crt.co.nz/OurProducts/FarmServices/ Auctions. Please contact me if you require specialist advice surrounding any real estate matter.

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

Property ID: DU2068 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz Trevor Norman 027 435 5433 trevor.norman@farmlands.co.nz

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

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

DANSEYS PASS STATION

Property ID: TU10251 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

NORTH OTAGO Situated 54 kilometres from Oamaru, Danseys Pass Station offers an opportunity to purchase good, clean, mid-altitude tussock country in a reliable rainfall area. The property is subdivided into two - the Home Block of 240 hectares and the balance in the the Run Block, situated 6 kilometres up the Danseys Pass Road.

• 1,934 hectares • Freehold • Eight year old four bedroom homestead, plus an additional two bedroom shearers/homestay cottage • 4-stand woolshed/covered yards (2,000 NP) • Currently running approximately 5,500 stock units • Approximately 6km deer fencing • Price by negotiation.

SOUTHERN HIGH COUNTRY

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

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

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FOREST DOWNS

Property ID: TU10166 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

FAIRLIE, SOUTH CANTERBURY • • • •

323 hectares of dairy support or sheep and beef, situated in a higher and reliable rainfall area Quality stock water system - 36,000 litres per day Good soils with regular pasture renewal Central lane and two road frontages in a handy location close to Fairlie and Geraldine

Located in one of South Canterbury’s more reliable and desirable higher rainfall areas of Cattle Valley, this property lends itself to most stock farming operations. Quality soils that are growing fodder beet for wintering. Good standard of farm improvements, including a high volume gravity feed stock water system. Large set of cattle yards with a three way draft, cattle crush and weigh platform with an approximate capacity of 800 head.

Modern 4-stand raised board woolshed with covered yards and 800 night pens. Four bedroom home set in a beautiful garden. This property is one that would suit the discerning buyer looking for versatility and quality. Price by negotiation.

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

SOUTHERN SHEEP & BEEF

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IDEAL DAIRY SUPPORT SOUTHBRIDGE, CANTERBURY • • • • • •

Property ID: LE1472 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

75 hectares Seven span centre pivot with folding arm 52 litres per second water consent, pressurised trough stock water Eleven main paddocks, post and wire fences As-new 250-head cattle yards Set up for dairy support and grazing For sale by public auction 2pm, Wednesday, 28 May 2014. Ellesmere St John’s Ambulance Room, High Street, Leeston.

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

SOUTHERN DAIRY

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

THE WILLOWS

Property ID: WA1207 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

MAHENO, NORTH OTAGO Total 117 hectares, 104ha effective, 154,166 kgMS from 340 cows. Long established dairy farm on heavy soils with high water holding capacity. Flat to rolling contour. 20 aside double-up herringbone with Protrac drafting. Upgraded fencing and irrigation via K-line. Substantial 4 bedroom upgraded homestead and new 3 bedroom home with double garage on a separate 4ha title. Price by negotiation.

Tim Meehan 027 222 9983 tim.meehan@farmlands.co.nz

MOUNTAINVIEW

Property ID: WA1208 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

MAHENO, NORTH OTAGO 302 hectares of undulating silt soils, approximate effective cultivatable area has been assessed at 235 hectares, with much of the balance available as rougher grazing and very useful as summer land for carry over cows. Overall a practical farm to support a large number of stock off-farm during the winter. Three bedroom home plus support buildings. Price by negotiation.

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

SOUTHERN DAIRY

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FARM NOW, COWS LATER!

Property ID: TU10234 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

WHATAROA, WEST COAST This 190 cow dairy unit is fully self-contained for grazing and making supplements. 20 aside herringbone shed and a 4 bedroom home with spa for relaxing. 70ha milking platform and 60ha support land. On target for 45,000kgMS on once a day for the whole season. Vendors willing to wait for full cow payment for 12 months for the right purchaser. $2,470,000 plus GST on land, buildings and shares.

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

THE FULL PACKAGE

Property ID: TU10028 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

REEFTON, WEST COAST This dairy unit has it all: three homes, good infrastructure and almost fully self-contained. 50 bale herringbone shed, two sets of yards, a stand-off feed pad and water crossings bridged. Preferable sale option is as a going concern with stock and plant at valuation. Price of $6,000,000 includes 190,001 transferable Westland Dairy Company Shares. 242ha milking platform and 40ha support land.

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

SOUTHERN DAIRY

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SMALL FARMING OPPORTUNITY

Property ID: DU2073 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

DUNEDIN NORTH, OTAGO History of small scale dairying with several changes of land use in recent years. 60 hectare unit just 12 minutes from Dunedin city. Partially refurbished 7 bedroom home, outbuildings, implement shed and workshop, 2 stand RB shearing shed and 14 aside herringbone shed.

Upgraded water scheme, fencing and pasture renewal programme. Price offer invited between $1,400,000 - $1,500,000 plus GST (if any).

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

LARGE SCALE DAIRY GRAZING/CONVERSION

Property ID: IN1700 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

INVERCARGILL, SOUTHLAND A well set up and laid out unit showing good returns from grazing young stock. Large family home, fantastic large sheds with a workshop and hay barn plus fertiliser bin, excellent cattle yards and handling facilities, standoff pad with consent and silage in place. Good fertiliser history and pasture renewal programme in place. 370 hectares. Price $5,600,000 plus GST if any.

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

SOUTHERN SHEEP & BEEF

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

OUTSTANDING BREEDING AND FINISHING SMALL HOLDING

Property ID: TU10243 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

TIMARU, SOUTH CANTERBURY

water. Less than 11km from Timaru town centre, the occupants can enjoy sun all day and good views. Price $950,000 plus GST.

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

MILESTONE COTTAGE DARFIELD, CANTERBURY 2.83 hectares, three or four bedrooms plus office home, two bathrooms, including and as a craft/hobbies area. Access to the sheltered outdoor living areas via the substantial verandahs. Five car garaging plus carport and an upstairs retreat above one of the garages. Two paddocks and a tree block soon to be cleared. Price $675,000.

SOUTHERN LIFESTYLE

Property ID: DA1593 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz Kerin Pitkethley 027 698 7453 kerin.pitkethley@farmlands.co.nz

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

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DECEASED ESTATE - DO YOU REMEMBER THE 60S? 156 UPTON STREET, WANAKA In a desirable, quiet location within walking distance to the show grounds, lake and all Wanaka’s amenities. Three bedroom, roughcast home with one bathroom, separate toilet, laundry and open plan living, single garage and garden sheds. Large 1,013m2 section. Ideal as a family investment, holiday home or rental with huge development potential. Too good to miss! For sale by tender (no prior offers accepted).

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY - ST CLAIR ESPLANADE APARTMENTS

Property ID: DU2074 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz Trevor Norman 027 435 5433 trevor.norman@farmlands.co.nz

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

Property ID: DU1931 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

ST CLAIR, DUNEDIN We are inviting expressions of interest for this proposed beachside apartment development. Cleverly designed by Herriot + Melhuish Architecture, the concept takes full advantage of the spectacular outlook of St Clair Beach. With three levels currently planned, including two

Elizabeth McKewen 021 509 255 elizabeth.mckewen@farmlands.co.nz

SOUTHERN RESIDENTIAL

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

USHERING IN A NEW AGE OF COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY IN CHRISTCHURCH HORNBY, CHRISTCHURCH Waterloo Business Park is a world-class development that balances industrial premises with people focused design. The 114-hectare landholding is

A variety of section sizes are on offer catering to the unique requirements of the individual clients. In Stages One and Two, which are currently underway, the selection of large sites will be ideally suited to distribution, manufacturing, engineering and agri-business activities. The careful approach to the planning will deliver work surroundings that are both people-focused and productivity enhancing.

Flexible lease and ownership options are available with our Design Build, Lease or Buying services, providing solutions that suit your needs. Along with our high amenity values such as integrated parks, sports and recreation facilities and the park’s ideal location 15min west of the CBD, it’s no wonder that a quarter of this land is already sold. Don’t miss out, visit the website today, www.waterloobusinesspark.co.nz

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Attractively landscaped with high amenity values Favoured logistics location with excellent connectivity to LPC, airport and highways. Rail sidings also available Master planned development with provision for commercial services and retail with $400 million in design and construction Excellent ground conditions (TC1 comparable) High quality infrastructure offerings including hyper fast broadband and reticulated gas

Malcolm McNaughton 027 297 4297 malcolm.mcnaughton@farmlands.co.nz

SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL

Property ID: HN1389 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

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Your Card brings more options The Card team have been working closely with our Card Partners to ensure that we are offering the best deals for our shareholders. Importance is placed on ensuring that all Card Partners add value to your business, by providing quality products and reducing your input costs.

This month

CHECK OUT THE GREAT SAVINGS FROM THESE FARMLANDS AND CRT CARD PARTNERS

Here are some of our new Card Partners who have recently joined the Card Programme. Purchasing is made even easier, as these capital purchases can be charged straight to your Farmlands Account.

Gough Group Gough’s Power Systems provide Caterpillar Generators large enough to run dairy sheds and cool stores. Call Gough Group for a quote at shareholder pricing.

Stonewood Homes Farmlands has an exclusive offer for transportable workers’ accommodation.

This is only available to Farmlands shareholders, with a 1% rebate off the quoted price. Contact your local Stonewood branch to find out more.

Rakaia Engineering Ltd (REL) Rakaia Engineering design and install feed systems for Farmlands Nutrition.

Now these specialist systems are available through the Farmlands Card!

Longveld Longveld supply a specialist gas hot water heating system. Contact Longveld directly to get a shareholder quote on these easily transportable systems.

Plus, gas can be supplied by Farmlands National Card Partner, Elgas, with a 7% rebate.

Farmlands Finance has a range of finance options that can assist with managing your cashflow and capital purchases from Card Partners like those above – just give the Farmlands Finance team a call to go through the options.

To find a Card Partner near you, visit us online! Head to www.farmlands.co.nz to find out who can help you save.

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A new flexible, cost effective solution for stock shelters As part of its commitment to the rural community, Bunnings continue to provide innovation and superior product development in farm buildings with the introduction of their new stock shelter system at the 2014 Fieldays.

These new buildings are an exciting addition to Bunnings’ extensive range of Adaptable Buildings that include traditional and customisable farm buildings.

Constructed using tanalised timber poles and corrosion resistant galvanised steel roof framing, its exterior is made from long life, high-strength Ultraflex to provide excellent shelter from all weathers for

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your dairy herd or calf rearing operation.

Available in 7m or 10.5m spans, the length of the shelters is flexible - they can also be easily customised to provide 80 percent UV protection from the sun through the use of shade cloth ceilings.

Additional windbreak protection can be achieved through the inclusion of plywood sides up to 1.2m with shade cloth sited above or full dropdown sides are also available. The internal layout of cubicles can be configured to your farm’s requirements.

See us at sites H57, H59 and H61 at Mystery Creek Fieldays

display at Fieldays. The Bunnings team will be available to talk about your stock shelter requirements or if you’re in the market for a farm building, stables or workshop, they have a wide range of options available to suit your needs.

Also onsite will be all the latest in tools, power garden equipment, tools storage and much more from leading brands like AEG and Ryobi that you can try before you buy.

You won’t want to miss the Bunnings stands! And don’t forget your Farmlands or CRT Card... see you at Fieldays.

A 7m wide x 18m version, suitable for housing 70 calves at a time, will be on

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CHECK OUT THE AMAZING RANGE OF PRODUCTS THAT OUR CARD PARTNERS HAVE ON OFFER. USE YOUR FARMLANDS AND CRT CARDS AND SAVE!

Upholstered in luxurious linen and rhino fabric, the York corner suite from Big Save Furniture lacks nothing in the comfort department. Comes with eight large back cushions. Excludes 4x small cushions. Normally $2,499, now $1,599 – save $900.

Available in 23 stores nationwide.

New Zealand grown, New Zealand made pure wool duvet for a better sleep. It’s light and yet so warm! As seen on Rural Delivery.

For more information go to www.purelydorset.co.nz or call 0800 227 477.

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Duncan Ag has just acquired Agmech, a New Zealand manufacturer of a range of farm trailers, bale feeders and other heavy agricultural equipment. This addition, under the Duncan Ag Mech brand, now gives the company one of the most versatile range of drills, bale feeders and trailers in the New Zealand market.

Ultra High Definition TVs have four times the resolution of full HD TVs. The extra detail gives you ultimate clarity, vivid details and crisp pictures. Contact your nearest store to view the new benchmark of entertainment. www.noelleeming.co.nz

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No more picking spices out of a sauce, causing burnt fingers, thanks to this spicy wee invention from AdHoc. Spice Bomb enables easy seasoning. Heat-resistant up to 240°C, this clever little spice filter allows spices to be added individually. Simply hang Spice Bomb in the sauce or soup from the flexible silicone arm that attaches to the rim of the pot. Spice Bomb can also be safely cleaned in the dishwasher.

When you mean business, you need the AEG 18V 7 piece tool kit. It includes a heavy duty hammer drill, impact driver, impact wrench, reciprocating saw, circular saw, angle grinder, digital radio, 3 x 4.0Ah Lithium Pro batteries, charger and bag. All backed by an industry leading 6 year* warranty on tools and 3 years* on batteries. *Online registration required. $1,199 from Bunnings.

Priced at just $24.95 - order your AdHoc Spice Bomb today direct from Arthur Barnett on FREEPHONE 0800 801 129.

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For other great ideas for the home, go to the Arthur Barnett Online Store www.arthurbarnett.co.nz

Combining the agility and fuel efficiency of a compact car with the versatility and spaciousness of an SUV, the all-new Ford EcoSport has arrived. With a high driving position and smart features, the well-rounded EcoSport is the right vehicle for both around town and rural roads. www.ford.co.nz

Throw away that set top box! That’s right, dual tuner televisions now available from Smiths City, LV Martin and Powerstore. The dual tuner in this Samsung 48” LED television eliminates the need for a set top box – it features both a satellite and a terrestrial tuner.

The Samsung UA48F6300 is a full high definition, 1080p EDGE LED television. Pay with Farmlands or CRT Card and get the TV for only $1,765 and receive a free soundbar, via redemption!

Phone 0800 764 847. www.smithscity.co.nz

BONUS

HWH751 SOUND BAR WORTH $799.99* Via Redemption

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FARMLANDS FARMLANDSAND ANDCRT CRTCARD CARD--FOR FOREVERYDAY EVERYDAYSAVINGS SAVINGS

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$

11,299 LT-A500X

SAVE

EXCLUDES GST

$1,000

KingQuad 500 4X4 AUTO

• Liquid cooled fuel injected 4-stroke • CVT transmission with Hi/Lo Ratio and reverse • Push button 2WD/4WD select with diff-lock option • Independent front and rear suspension • Fully sealed oil-bathed multi-plate disc rear brake • 24 Month/15,000km warranty

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Trojan FARMBIKE • • • • • • •

Quality made in Japan Dual side-stands Comfortable seat Handlebar-mounted carrier 200cc electric start 4-stroke 5-speed Large mudflaps

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WHATEVER’S HAPPENING ON THE FARM, YOU CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON SUZUKI TO BE RIGHT BEHIND YOU. AND THIS FIELDAYS WE’RE IN THERE BOOTS ’N ALL, WITH EVEN MORE VALUE ON NEW ZEALAND’S FAVOURITE RANGE OF ESSENTIAL FARM VEHICLES. Offers available until 30 June 2014 or while stocks last. Only available at Fieldays or participating Suzuki dealers. Prices are recommended retail excluding GST, savings shown include GST. Offer not available in conjunction with any other promotions. Free Redband gumboot offer is valid for sales of promotion products between 1 June and 30 June or while stocks last. Boots will be provided at the first service.

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7c

per litre*

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

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

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

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Water resistant Gun Cases Protect your firearms or industrial equipment from the elements and abuse with an Accent Industrial Multi Purpose Tough Case engineered to withstand the harshest environments!

Manufactured from ultra high impact polymer that’s practically impervious to all weather conditions, rain, wind, snow, hot or cold, making travel a breeze.

• Waterproof, dust proof and shockproof with a pressure-release valve to equalise pressure inside and outside during air travel.

• Customisable, high density foam interior, holds your firearm or industrial equipment securely in place.

• Press and Pull latches snap the case shut securely.

• Case is padlock compatible.

• Replacement foam inserts available.

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DC25 26.96KW $1,034.00 GST Incl.

Diesel Heaters

Robust, compact design, high efficiency combustion, stainless steel combustion chamber.

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Industrial Fan Heater • The industrial fan heaters emit a gentle flow of warm air for heating or drying purposes in well insulated, draught free environments • Multiple heat settings and adjustable thermostat control • Available in single phase & three phase

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K ITC H E N S • cabinetry made in new zealand excluding hardware

Cabinetry Flat Pack (Benchtop not included)

• soft-close cupboards & drawers with european made soft close hardware

$7,872

• lifetime warranty on internal hardware

Cabinetry Price Includes: Cabinets, door & drawer fronts, cover panels, legs, toekicks & soft closing doors & drawers.

• 15 year warranty on cabinetry • ISO14001 environmentally certified

Caesarstone Benchtop

$5,041

moisture resistant board • free in-store design service • a range of solutions to suit any budget

U-SHAPED lIFEStylE KItCHEN: Cabinet colour: thermal wrapped, warabi, matt finish, square (southport profile).

Benchtop colour: caesarstone® 20mm atlantic salt.

Benchtop pricing for North Island only. For South Island pricing please contact your local store.

Price may vary depending on the property location.

WE’VE GOT SHEDS FOR EVERY FARM ASk in-STORE FOR YOuR cOMpETiTiVE quOTE • We Can Supply a kitSet for you to build, or deSign and build to your requirementS. • Wide range of SizeS available.

Sheds available at participating stores only. Contact your local store for more information.

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$50 BP Voucher with every $500* spent on UP TO Goodyear Hose 45% LIST PRICE during June.

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MOOving?

Let us help.

At Meridian, we’ve been helping move dairy farmers for years. You can trust us to sort out your electricity connections so you have one less thing to worry about.

Move with Meridian and you’ll receive a $50 credit for each electricity connection AND go in the draw to win 1 of 3 Wheresmycows.com GPS farm mapping kits worth $955.*

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Cambridge Tapware

shower mixer

Basin Mixer

165.00+GST

BY

Sink Mixer

EZIMIX

179.00+GST

$

$

Solid brass body & handle, wide bore hot hose. Spout reach 113mm to centre of outlet. Suitable for all pressures, min 35kPa. 40mm European cartridge.

155mm face plate, fitted with two isolator valves. Suitable for all pressures, min 35kPa. 45mm European Ezimix cartridge.

$

185.00+GST

J115-02V02DELINEATE

COMBINING sophistication and style

Solid brass construction. Wide bore hot hose, spout reach 225mm. Suitable for all pressures, min 35kPa. 40mm European cartridge.

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Full Page - Half Editorial/Half Advertisement (19.2w x 22.7h)

GAS WATER HEATING FOR THE DAIRY SHED S EHOLDER R A H S ’ S TRIC TO ML AND Why FAR HING FROM ELEC hed. s TC ARE SWI ater heating in the G AS w ESTIMATED SAVINGS OVER 10 YEAR PERIOD $125,000

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$100,000

$108,685

BREAK EVEN AT 2.5 YEARS

$75,000

$70,993

$38K IN SAVINGS OVER 10 YEARS

$50,000 $25,000 Gas Electric Year 0

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The calculation above is based on known available data for a base installation and represents average hot water consumption for a 4-500 herd-size farm. Both electricity and gas rates have a 3% annual increase to represent potential shifts in CPI.

Grant Rowe of Pongakawa installed the gas hot water system just before the start of last season. He is rapt with the cost savings.

Waipa dairy farmers Craig and Kym McCullough (above) recently switched their dairy shed’s hot water system to gas and are delighted with the result.

Craig and Kym first heard about the Bosch dairy hot water system from a farmer friend who had recently switched over. It was a timely discussion because one of the three hot water cylinders in Craig’s shed had started leaking. After visiting the neighbour to have a look at the gas fired hot water system Craig liked what he saw.

“The gas system has so many advantages,” says Craig. “It heats really quickly and it’s easy to use. We never have to worry about having enough hot water for the hot wash and we know we get a consistent clean.”

Dairy shed cleaning systems are designed to heat water to 85°C to allow the detergents to circulate at a minimum cleaning temperature of 65°C after allowing for heat losses in the system. If there isn’t enough water at 80°C for each wash cycle the effectiveness of the chemicals is reduced with a resulting risk of grades due to increased bacterial growth.

Call Sonia at 0800 LONGVELD or email s.wilkinson@longveld.com for further information.

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“It immediately cut my energy bills in half even though we are using at least an extra 50 litres of hot water a day as well as hot washing the colostrum vat during calving, now that we have hot water virtually on tap.”

Energy savings in dollar terms will vary from farm to farm depending on how much water is used.

Hamilton-based firm, Longveld, are the distributors and installers of the Bosch water heating system. Managing Director Pam Roa says that most farmers would achieve substantial energy savings which will accumulate to significant sums of money over the years.

“We will happily calculate specific projections of the savings for each dairy shed,” says Ms Roa. Longveld will provide a free no-obligation quote for farmers who are considering an upgrade to their existing water heating system or who are putting in a new shed or milking system.

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You can purchase the Bosch dairy hot water system using your Farmlands/CRT Card.

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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 and CRT Cards are welcomed.

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DEVON

3 seater chaise

Available in 3 colour options.

999

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999

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Available in selected fabrics.

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MAKE LIFE EASIER with Arthur Barnett

We know the essentials for a busy farming life. A quick and satisfying lunch during the day followed by a hot, hearty meal at night – both cooked to perfection with a little help from England’s leading cookware brand, Denby. Then head for a good night’s sleep with the superior warmth of a Novadown Duvet and Mattress Topper.

These items are brought to you by Arthur Barnett – supporting rural New Zealand for over 110 years!

NOVADOWN LUXURY

COOKWARE BY DENBY 95/5% White Goosedown Duvet

Maximum insulation and warmth with minimum weight. Baffled square construction restricts movement of down and feathers for maximum comfort.

Single was $589.90 now $389.90 King Single was $709.90 now $459.90 Queen was $839.90 now $549.90 King was $949.90 now $629.90 Super King was $1009.90 now $659.90

Luxurious Down & Feather Mattress Topper

With two distinct layers, the top layer is filled with ultra soft 75% Goose down / 25% Goose feather while the lower layer is 5% Goose down / 95% Goose feather providing a sleep enhanced support platform.

Single was $429.90 now $289.90 King Single was $469.90 now $309.90 Queen was $599.90 now $369.90 King was $639.90 now $389.90 Super King was $679.90 now $419.90

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Denby 3.3 Litre Curved Casserole

EXTRA SPECIAL FARMLANDS PRICES

$89 Available in Cherry and Imperial Blue

Cast Iron 20cm Omelette Pan $125 Available in Cherry and Imperial Blue

Cast Iron Oblong Roaster

$220 Available in Cherry and Imperial Blue

Order direct on Freephone

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18V Drill Driver

1 x 1.5Ah & 4.0Ah Lithium Ion Batteries. SKU00231238

$

249

Tandem Trailer

8’ x 5’. 1580kg load capacity.

Fully assembled. Cage sold separately, $739. SKU00301852

15 Drawer Tool Chest

Stainless steel. Ball bearing slide drawers.

Pioneer stereo. DVD. Fridge. SKU00220256

$

2998

$

2970

5kW Diesel Generator 11.5L fuel tank. 4 stroke.

SKU00721439

1594

$

See us at sites H57 and H59 18V Hammer Drill

• We have a range of options available for your new farm building

549

• Don’t miss the latest tools, power garden equipment, tools storage and much more from leading brands like AEG and Ryobi

2 x 4.0ah Lithium ion batteries. SKU00316876

$

Waterblaster 190cc. 2700psi.

140 Amp Arc Welder

189

$

Suitable for steel tube, plate or sheet 2.0mm-5.0mm thick. SKU00227643

SKU00241369

$

849

To find your local Bunnings store visit www.bunnings.co.nz or phone 0508 BUNNINGS.

Not all services and products featured are available in all stores, but may be ordered. See in store for product availability. Shelf prices may be lower than advertised to ensure lowest prices every day.

We reserve the right to restrict the purchase of commercial quantities. All prices quoted are inclusive of GST. Prices valid until Monday 30th June 2014 or while stocks last.

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