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FROM THE ACTING CEO Winter is now “officially” behind us, although the clean-up remains. It is hard to believe that we have gone from drought to flood – and yet another El Nino appears to be on its way. The team at Farmlands understands this has been a tough year, which is why we are pushing hard to provide even better service, solutions and pricing to our shareholders.

Every cent and every second counts at times like this. Everyone here at Farmlands wants to support shareholders through the difficult times – after all, you are the reason we exist.

That existence is based on providing improved value for you through better buying power, resources and services. At the end of July, our resources and buying power increased with the announcement that we have acquired Elders New Zealand’s Card, Merchandise and Farm Supplies businesses from the Carrfields Group.

The Carrfields Group purchased Elders in August 2014 and in the past 10 months had been reviewing its business model. It decided to sell the Farm Supplies and Card businesses, which were a solid fit within the Farmlands operation.

Some members of the Elders technical team have chosen to join the Farmlands team – and we welcome them and their technical knowledge with open arms. Their experience is yet another asset to us, as we support shareholders in every way possible.

Tony van der Hoorn Chief Executive Officer (Acting) Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited

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

INTEREST 2 From the Acting CEO 2 Save the date 3 Meet the team 4-5 Introducing the Farmlands App 6-7 Ladies Night 8-14 Special Feature – Community Cares 15 Legacy lives on 16-17 Protecting your rural property from crime 48 Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme 49 Choices Rewards 50-51 Shareholders who win, grin 52 Farmside 53 Farmlands Fuel 54 Gulf 55 Farmlands Finance

ON YOUR FARMLANDS CARD 63 What’s Hot 64 Card Partner of the Year Awards 2015 65 A seriously good story 66 Spark 67 Repco 68 PlaceMakers 69 Ford 70 TradeZone 71 Smith City / Humes 72 Meridian 73 Bunnings / Black Duck / Direct4You 74 Mitre10 75 Bunnings / Arthur Barnett 76 Outpost Buildings 77 Carters 78 Challenge 79 Bridgestone Tyres 80 FMG

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WHAT’S COMING UP WITH FARMLANDS

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New Tauranga store opening

Ladies Night Pukekohe

Farmlands Tauranga will officially open its new store at 20 Taurikura Drive.

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BOOK YOUR LADIES NIGHTS TICKETS TODAY Spaces selling out fast around the country!

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

A: Field Manager for Tapanui, Gore and Invercargill.

Q: What type of work were you doing before you started at Farmlands?

A: Area Manager for Zoetis (Cydectin).

Q: Tell us a bit about your family.

A: Partner Jan, son Elliot (21) and daughter Lydia (17)… and Ted the black lab.

Q: You just won $100,000 on an Instant Kiwi! What are you going to do with it?

A: Go to Rarotonga for 2 weeks and think about it!

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

A: Some of my own cooking.

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

A: Neil Armstrong. “What was the view like?”

PETER’S FRANGELICO CHOCOLATE CHIP LOG

CALL IN AND SEE US! Tap into the huge amount of knowledge and experience at your local Farmlands store. Drop in, call 0800 200 600 or visit www.farmlands.co.nz

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1. Dip the biscuits in a bowl of Frangelico.

2. Join the biscuits together using whipped cream and make a log.

3. Put in the fridge for an hour or so – enjoy!

Horticultural Advisory Service available.

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MasterClass with Alex and Corban The MasterClass is an hour long session that will allow you to get up close and personal with our dynamic decorating duo, Alex and Corban. The pair will guide you through the process of creating a mood board to help you enhance your home and provide expert advice on dressing a room. Book your MasterClass ticket by calling 0800 200 600.

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Gisborne

1 October

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Hastings

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Whangarei

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Tauranga

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New Plymouth

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Hamilton

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Rotorua

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Community cares

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| The Friends of the Otaki River, established in 1999, monitor the implementation and maintenance of flood protection.

Community projects are one of those unique instances where it doesn’t matter what background you come from – you all just want to get the job done. This shared purpose easily breaks down barriers or disagreements and acts as a goal everyone can attest to.

Some community projects can be simple, some a lot more complicated. The success or duration usually depends on the passion of volunteers and the wealth of resources of fundraising savvy. The reasoning can be a little diverse – improvement, beautification, protection – even a tribute or to leave a legacy. Whatever the reasoning behind a community project, the end result can often hide the planning, dedication and commitment taken by members of a community to reach the final product.

The Friends of the Otaki River group is one example of an idea that has flourished due to the passion and determination of the community that supports it. Among the many members of the Otaki community that take part in nurturing plants before transplanting them along the Otaki River banks is Farmlands shareholder Max Lutz. Chairman of Friends of the Otaki River, Max says the volunteer community group was initiated by Greater Wellington Regional Council, who took over the management of the river in 1989 after a change of local body boundaries.

“The Greater Wellington Regional Council went into consultation with the community and farmers, because the river didn’t really have a flood protection scheme in place,” Max says. “They went into consultation with the community

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| Farmlands Director Peter Wilson, left, with Farmlands shareholders Carl Lutz, Max Lutz, Margaret Niven, Trevor Wylie, Rob Kofoed, Graeme Winterburn and Robert Sims at the Otaki River.

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“Friends of the Otaki River now has a membership of 290 people and we have as many as 25 active members turn up every Wednesday...”

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| Friends of the Otaki River members have developed 10km of walkways on the river.

| The dedicated group of volunteers have planted 60,000 native trees on the river.

to see what level of flood protection they wanted. It needed

the past 11 years, the output created by the group has

to be affordable and the community opted for a 100 year

been impressive.

flood protection scheme. It started in 1994 and the regional

“We have created a nursery, which grows 5,000 seedlings per

council has invested in $10 million in flood protection.”

year that are propagated in the nursery and 5,000 plantable

Following the consultation process, the regional council

trees come out every year,” he says. “We have developed

formed the Friends of the Otaki River.

10km of walkways on the river and planted 60,000 native trees

“The main brief was that we were there to monitor the

on the edge of the river and on the walkway.

implementation and maintenance of flood protection,” Max

“Friends of the Otaki River now has a membership of 290

explains. “After being established in 1999, the first 4 years

people and we have as many as 25 active members turn up

were spent getting over the setting up of memorandums of

every Wednesday to pot the seedlings and tend to plants that

understanding, getting our feet on the ground and starting

have already been planted.”

minor planting.”

The sheer output created by the dedicated group of volunteers

An environmental enhancement programme was created

is immense. Max says he cannot reinforce the time and effort

with funding received from the regional council. Max says in

put in by the group.

“On the walkways now we have at least four bridges, picnic tables, park benches, a viewing platform and we also encompass the estuary area, where the river meets the sea,” he says. “But the thing we focus on a lot is Chrystall’s Bend.

It is a focal point in Otaki, as that is where if the river would break its banks, it would flood the township.

“Chrystall’s Bend is the jewel in the crown – it has now been turned into a picturesque lagoon after the river got diverted.”

Max is quick to point out the accomplishments of the group are only possible through corporate and council support.

Money raised through corporate funding is used to institute an educational programme every year, involving local area schools.

“This is the sixth year we will have done the programme,

| The rejuvenation of the Otaki River is a multi-faceted operation.

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“As a group, we are passionate about the environmental enhancement programme”

| The Friends of the Otaki River hold three community planting days each year, with volunteers planting 1,000 trees on each day.

where we say ‘right, this school will plant 1,000 trees on the

Max’s father Carl – have farmed and lived alongside the river

river’ each year,” Max says. “We also have community planting

exactly 80 years. Add in the knowledge of Farmlands Director

days every year, with three per year – and every time we plant

Peter Wilson and you have both history and know-how on the

around 1,000 trees.”

banks of the Otaki.

As many as 200 people have attended the community planting

“As a group, we are passionate about the environmental

days, some of them constants in a completely voluntary

enhancement programme,” Max says. “When they (the

taskforce. Two Farmlands shareholders – Barry Mansell and

regional council) started the community consultation process, Dad said that we need to be involved. Little did I realise I’d become the chair of such a proactive community group.

Boy, I’ve really enjoyed chairing it and leading it through this process.”

While Friends of the Otaki River tend to be the face of the operation, the rejuvenation of the Otaki is a multi-faceted operation. Kapiti Coast District Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council are vital components of the flood management plan. But no matter who comes and goes, the Wednesday volunteer group show up and get planting.

“We are just going to carry on doing this planting of 5,000 plants per annum and it’s an important part of the monitoring and maintenance of the flood protection scheme,” Max says.

“The river is the community’s asset, where you look at points of erosion and monitoring those. We need that community focus on what’s happening.

“But the thing is, that group of people that come every Wednesday – they give the accountability and transparency required for this organisation.”

| Carl and Max Lutz.

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| Trees that were causing problems at Drybread Cemetery were cut down.

Another community project that has taken years to come

his time to set us up, so we could apply for grants from

to fruition can be found in the Central Otago heartland. Ten

gaming trusts.”

minutes out of Omakau and half an hour from Alexandra is the

By becoming GST registered and tax exempt to help with

area of Drybread – and the Drybread Cemetery. An old mining

funding, as well as receiving publicity (even appearing in the

area, Drybread’s ancestors – the unknown quantities joining

Christchurch Press), people from outside the area began

some with families that remain in the area – are buried in the

to contribute to the cause as well. An arborist from another

cemetery that was once in a state of disrepair. That was until

nearby community came to help and a local business

the directors of the Drybread Cemetery Trust got stuck in and

contributed a 20 tonne digger for one weekend working bee.

transformed a neglected eyesore into a historical treasure.

“It took us another weekend entirely to fell the trees but

Drybread Cemetery is a trust cemetery, meaning it is

they managed to do it without causing any further damage,”

run independent of and receives no funding from local

Tony says.

government. Drybread Cemetery Trust director Karen Glassford says there are 88 trust cemeteries in New Zealand and most are in the South Island, from Canterbury south.

“Trust cemeteries are not governed by councils. We run it and as directors, council appoints us and removes us,” she says.

“We are designed under bylaws to run independently of council.”

Karen’s husband, Tony, who is also a director, says that about 10 years ago there were 11 or 12 Old Man Pine trees that were overgrown and causing problems on the site. “They were massive big trees,” Tony explains. “Every time there was a massive gale, a branch would break and smash a headstone, or cause major damage to the graves or their surrounds.”

Even the lead lettering on the tombstones was not safe and was routinely becoming detached. Tony says their predecessors to the area maintained the cemetery by grazing stock on the site. The cattle compounded the problem by causing damage as well.

“Before we owned the land around the cemetery, the cattle beasts would crack the grave site foundations and so forth.

As directors, we decided we had to do something about it, so we became an incorporated society. A local solicitor donated | The 145 year old cemetery has been rejuvenated.

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The change in the non-profit’s structure helped them to

“Through the generosity of the committee and wider

accumulate close to $60,000 in grants to help repair and

community, we have been able to fill these wishes.”

improve the cemetery, while donated help was estimated to

The project has not always been smooth sailing. At one stage

be worth close to $30,000.

all the cemetery records for Drybread and nearby Omakau

“After the working bees, we ended up with all these huge,

were lost in a fire, so manual records had to be created. Karen

felled trees. They were worth money and we realised we could

says fellow director and avid historian, Ross Naylor, went

sell the trees as firewood. We made close to $15,000 from

through the Otago Cemetery historical records in an attempt

those trees.”

to get the list right.

More funding as meant even more improvements. As

The project has been a big ask for a small group. Both Tony

neighbours to Drybread Cemetery, Tony and Karen have lane

and Karen say the directors would have struggled to get

fenced a road to the cemetery, making it easier for public

the work done if it were not for the community support they

access, while making it easier for them to keep stock away

received. They reel off the list of names with fluency: Stuart

from the area.

Butterick, Murray Heckler, Ross and Honey Naylor, Tom and

Monumental Masons from Dunedin have assisted with major

Jo Moran, Mark Huddleston, Norman Gamble, Steve Peat,

structural restorations and repairs to many of the graves, as

Tony Bruce, Nicky and Roger Williams, Gundy Taylor, Greg

well as replacing lead lettering on the graves. Karen mentions

Stewart, Paul Renton, Dean Affleck…

this assistance has been crucial, as the letters are not cheap

“We will need to fundraise again – we have a 10 year plan,”

and there can be upwards of 200 letters on a tombstone.

Karen says. “Not everyone has a headstone and as a result,

Despite the heritage and history involved in the restoration

we want it so when people turn up there is some sort of map

project, the Drybread Cemetery remains open for business.

of the cemetery. But we want people to know that this type of

A new strip was installed in December to accommodate 88

project is possible. We’re happy to give the information away

graves and 32 ash plots.

on how to do it.”

Tony says as more progress has been made in the restoration,

Tony says the rejuvenation of the cemetery, which is now 145

the community has become visibly more enthusiastic about

years old, has brought an “incredible sense of satisfaction” to

the project.

the committee.

“We got really good feedback from the community, who could

“The committee members and the community have

see the cemetery was being rejuvenated,” he says.

volunteered huge amounts of time and effort,” he says. “We’ve

“You can’t do anything without association – it’s the

got almost everything done now – the only thing left is to put a

committee that has done it, you couldn’t possibly do this on

flash gate in and a kiosk.

your own,” Karen adds. “We’ve been lucky to have directors

“It’s something everyone thought would be too hard. But the

who are like-minded and have shared visions. We knew where

feeling we all have got is the positive feedback has made it

we needed to go with it and they have all turned up for working

extremely worthwhile.

bees, they’ve all split wood.

“The community can see the result. Nothing can sum that up.”

| Directors of the Drybread Cemetery Trust transformed a neglected eyesore into a historical treasure.

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SHAREHOLDER FOCUS

Legacy lives on The hard work and dedication of two quirky and creative Hawke’s Bay sisters has been documented in a new book.

Kereru Station: Two Sisters’ Legacy depicts the history of the iconic Kereru Station and its owners, Ruth Nelson and Gwen Malden.

Kereru Station was first acquired by Ruth and Gwen’s grandfather, James Nelson Williams, in 1857. The sisters purchased the 2,000 hectare property in 1946, when it was in serious decline – with the effect of rabbits, strong westerly winds, the Second World War and the depression all playing their part.

Although neither of the women had ever farmed before, within a few years they had turned the station around.

From the time the sisters purchased Kereru Station, right up to the present day, highly skilled managers from all around New Zealand have been employed to run the station.

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The station has predominantly been a sheep and beef unit but the breeds of animals and style of farming has changed over the years.

Today, the station is a very successful enterprise, employing five shepherds and a general hand. It is owned by the two sisters’ charitable trusts and all the profits go towards charitable causes including Rudolf Steiner institutions, children in need and the arts.

Kereru Station: Two Sisters’ Legacy was written by journalist Mary Shanahan and features anecdotes from many of the station’s previous employees.

The stunning photos showcased in the book were taken by photographer Grant Sheehan.

Visit www.kererustation.co.nz for more information.

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SHAREHOLDER FOCUS

Protecting your rural property from crime Being proactive is the best thing you can do to prevent crime from occurring in your area and on your property.

There are a number of steps you can take to ensure your family and your livelihood are protected.

Limit opportunities: • Secure your farm buildings and fuel tanks when not in use.

Move valuable property to locked buildings.

• Think about installing sensor lights or timer lights near buildings and sheds.

• Place your sheep dogs near farm buildings and fuel tanks.

• Display signs on gates to instruct people who arrive on your property to report to the main house.

• Cash in any scrap metal – don’t leave it lying around where people can see it.

• Record the serial numbers of tools and valuable items, or mark them

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with an identifier that can be traced to your property. Visit the New Zealand Police website SNAP (Serial Number Action Partnership), to list the details of important possessions and assets for free in a secure account. Visit www.snap.org.nz for more information.

• Take the keys out of vehicles when they aren’t being used. Consider putting a tracker or immobiliser on an expensive vehicle.

• Safely lock away all dangerous items such as firearms and hazardous substances.

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• If you need to leave large machinery out in a paddock, make sure it’s locked and located somewhere that it can be seen as much as possible from the house.

Choose your employees wisely: • When employing staff or contractors, check their references, use reputable firms, google them and ask their permission to complete a criminal history check.

This service is free and application forms are available at www.justice.govt.nz.

• If prospective employees are supplying a motorbike, check the bike’s VIN, engine or chassis number on the Police website (www.police.govt.nz/stolen/ vehicles) to ensure it’s not stolen.

• Make sure you account for keys to your property and limit the number issued to employees. Consider stamping them with ‘Do Not Copy’.

Ensure employees return all of your property and keys once they are no longer working for you.

• Let your neighbours know if you’re going on holiday or when you’re away overnight and ensure that your mail and paper are collected.

• Consider forming a rural neighbourhood support group.

Taking action:

Neighbours are your best resource:

• Ensure your rapid number is clearly displayed in case emergency services need to locate you.

• Get to know your neighbours.

Exchange contact phone numbers and discuss what you could do to alert or assist each other in an emergency.

• If you leave the house to investigate something you think is suspicious, let the Police or a neighbour know what you’re doing and take your cellphone with you.

• Keep an eye on who is out and about in your community. If you see anything or anyone you think is suspicious, record details such as descriptions, activity and vehicle registration.

• Think about your own safety and the safety of others first. If there is an intruder on your property, call the Police. Never take the law into your own hands.

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• Report all crime to Police – no matter how insignificant you think it might be. This helps build a picture if there is a pattern of crime occurring in your community.

If you have any information about crime in your area, contact your nearest Police Station. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always dial 111.

Article supplied by New Zealand Police.

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FORAGE AND ARABLE

The sharpest pasture burndown solution Farmers and growers across the country: are you chasing better and more consistent plant burndown spray out of your pasture this coming growing season? Have you tackled poor broadleaf weed control, unreasonable plant-back and grazing restrictions?

Sharpen® is BASF’s break through herbicide, delivering broader spectrum weed control and faster burndown.

It’s a cost effective additive to enhance your glyphosate spray mix. Sharpen ensures a great kill of a wider range of broadleaf weeds that glyphosate alone cannot control.

With many pasture based farmers facing a challenging economic time this coming growing season, it is vital that every dollar spent maximises returns. Tough to kill weeds such as broadleaf docks, catsear, buttercups,

dandelions, fumitory, mallows, nightshades, plantains, shepherd's purse and spurrey (yar) are just some of the weeds hit hard when Sharpen is used with glyphosate. As Sharpen is compatible with all formulations of glyphosate, there is no need to change from your favourite brand. Just make sure you add the recommended rate of Hasten™, the preferred esterified canola oil and you're well on the way to a superior burndown spray result.

Sharpen now has a new label registration of nil milk withholding, 2 day grazing and 14 day meat slaughter withholding periods. Bundle this with faster burndown and you are on to a winner.

The benefits don't stop there either, short plant back times for most crops, along with a simple flush out of the spray tank rather than a full decontamination

will keep you well onside with your spray contractor or operator.

Herbicide resistance is looming as a major issue facing farmers in New Zealand and there are already a number of reported instances having occurred.

Sharpen helps you avoid this issue, which in turn ensures that you leave the land in better order for next season and for future generations.

Sharpen is already a proven performer in maize and sweetcorn crops, offering strong residual control of weeds that in many instances, older chemistry can no long offer. Cleaner crops mean healthier crops and most importantly higher yields. Sharpen is a totally new herbicide with superior performance and weed spectrum compared to older generic chemistry currently being used by New Zealand growers. Sharpen enhances glyphosate when used at a lower rate, yet becomes a residual herbicide when used at higher rates.

BASF is proud to bring Sharpen to New Zealand as it offers farmers here new proprietary chemistry, which provides sustainable solutions to numerous broadleaf weed issues while giving superior results at a very affordable price.

For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Field Officer or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store.

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Boron at the beginning With fodder beet and brassica crop planting on the horizon, it’s a good time to start thinking about boron.

This essential trace element needs to be available to the plant right from the start, which is easy if you apply it with the starter fertiliser.

Plants use boron to build strong, healthy cell walls, which are important for the overall structure of the plant.

The classic symptom of a boron deficiency is brown heart, which develops because the cell walls become leaky – enzymes inside the cells escape and cause damage, much in the same way that a bruise develops on an apple if it is dropped.

"Boron must be used as a preventative, rather than a cure," Ballance Science Manager Aaron Stafford says. "Trials conducted by Plant and Food Research showed that applying boron at sowing significantly reduced the incidence of brown heart and scaling in swedes. Spraying boron onto foliage late in the crop’s development increased the level of boron in the leaves but it didn’t have any preventive effect on the incidence of brown heart or skin cracking."

Boron needs to be incorporated into cell walls as they form, so it needs to be available to the plant right from the start. Applying boron as part of a starter fertiliser is an easy way to ensure plants get the boron when they need it.

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The boron requirements of fodder beet and brassica crops can be met by an application of 1-3kg boron/ha, which is supplied by Cropzeal Boron Boost when used at typical rates of 150-300kg/ha.

"Using Cropzeal Boron Boost as a starter fertiliser is the easiest way to ensure your crop gets the boron it needs," Aaron says. "The boron is incorporated into every granule, so it ends up being evenly distributed through the crop, which greatly reduces the chance of localised deficiencies.

"Some people are concerned that putting on boron at sowing increases the chance of it being lost by leaching, because once it’s in the soil, boron is converted to boric acid and that’s quite mobile.

"However, we have to consider the conditions at the time we’re using it. In late spring through to autumn, there’s not a lot of drainage in soil – evapotranspiration is high and we don’t get the rainfall patterns that result in saturated soils – so there’s little risk of boron leaching.

"The crops are also growing quite quickly through this time, so if the boron is rapidly released – as in Cropzeal Boron Boost – then it’s available when the plants need it.

The aim is to have the boron available in the root zone when there’s good soil moisture and rapid crop growth."

For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Field Officer or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store.

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FORAGE AND ARABLE

Using a quality silage inoculant Silage is a valuable supplement providing additional energy when your livestock need it most. Using a high quality Pioneer® brand inoculant on your silage can help you hit your production targets by decreasing fermentation losses and increasing the amount of milk or meat you get from every tonne of forage you ensile.

Why use an inoculant?

Faster fermentation1

Silage making is a fermentation process that occurs under oxygen-free conditions. Bacteria convert crop sugars to silage acids, which drop the pH and preserve the pasture or crop. Silage is always slightly lower in quality than the fresh forage that was ensiled. The type and number of fermentation bacteria present determines how much dry matter, nutrients and feed energy is lost in the silage making process.

Independently reviewed New Zealand research1 shows Pioneer brand inoculants improve fermentation speed and quality. Six pasture silages were inoculated with five commercially available silage inoculants. Pioneer brand 1174 had a greater rate of pH decline1. There was no difference between other brands and the untreated control1.

Pioneer brand silage inoculants are applied to the crop or pasture at harvest time. They provide the right strains of lactic acid-producing bacteria in ideal numbers to efficiently ferment your pasture or crop.

Figure 1

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Benefits of inoculating with Pioneer Pioneer brand inoculants deliver the following benefits: Reduced losses, more feed™ – a more efficient fermentation delivering

less shrinkage and silage run-off and more feed.

More milk™ or more meat™ – quality silage delivering more milk or meat for every tonne of pasture you ensile.

Tested and proven products – pioneer brand inoculants have been rigorously tested and have guaranteed bacterial levels, proven to get the results.

For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Field Officer or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store.

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Pioneer offers three tested and proven product options that can help you improve silage quality this spring:

Product

Description

Suitable for

Pioneer brand 1127

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

Improves the feed value and milk or meat production of pasture silage.

Pasture silage

Pioneer brand 1174

Improves dry matter recovery and silage quality of all forage crops.

Lower priced product for more cost-sensitive users.

All types of silage including pasture, maize, cereal and lucerne silage

Pioneer brand 11H50

Helps improve fermentation, retain nutrient content and enhance digestibility for improved animal performance.

Produces top quality lucerne silage for all high producing livestock operations.

Lucerne silage

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ONE AR37 – proven in the toughest conditions 50

West Coast farmer Ross Thawley understands there is more to pasture production and persistence than just endophyte, with soil fertility, rainfall and management (including establishment and grazing) also an influence. However, the importance of endophyte for Ross cannot be understated. The availability of AR37 endophyte in a cultivar with the strong genetics of ONE50 perennial ryegrass has given him great results.

its release. It is no surprise that it is a popular choice for sheep and beef or dairy systems, due to its excellent production, particularly in summer, autumn and winter months. ONE50 is a late heading ryegrass (+20 days relative to Nui), so its flush of growth occurs towards mid to late spring, with excellent summer growth carrying on into the autumn and winter.

Located just out of Reefton on a 200ha dairy farm, Ross had struggled to find a pasture that would perform under high insect pressure and in soils that become very hot and dry over summer.

After discussing this with Ross Walker, his Farmlands Technical Field Officer, Ross made the decision to use ONE50 AR37. Sown 5 years ago, Ross has been very impressed with how it has performed compared to other options.

ONE50 diploid perennial ryegrass has been a solid performer, often exceeding farmers’ expectations since

The majority of Ross’ ONE50 AR37 has been autumn sown into tough paddocks high in coal fines, which can be relatively free draining but through summer the soil can get extremely hot and dry. Other endophytes and cultivars have struggled, which has limited his production over the summer months. Since using ONE50 AR37, Ross has been impressed with a dramatic lift in production due to excellent summer performance and high persistency through harsh weather events. “The bounce back after the dry is one of the reasons ONE50 AR37 has been great for us,” Ross says.

AR37 endophyte has a higher level

of resistance to more pasture insects than any other ryegrass endophyte commercially available. AR37 is effective against Argentine stem weevil, black beetle, porina, pasture mealy bug and pasture root aphid.

Porina has been one of Ross’ biggest problems as his farm is surrounded by native bush, attracting high numbers of porina moths. Ross has seen the benefit of increased pasture production and persistence from both the good genetics of ONE50, coupled with the insect pest protection (predominantly porina) provided by AR37 endophyte.

“It’s the one thing that stands out, in a tough area with a lot of insect pressure. ONE50 AR37 has outperformed anything else.”

It’s not just Ross Thawley who is seeing the results of ONE50 AR37.

ONE50 has been extensively trialled with multiple endophytes throughout New Zealand as part of the National Forage Variety Trials. The data from these trials contributes to the DairyNZ Forage Value Index (FVI). In the upper South Island and lower North Island, ONE50 AR37 shows an advantage of around $200.00 per ha, per year over ONE50 AR1. In the upper North Island the economic advantage is around $350.00 per ha per year to AR37.

For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Field Officer or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store.

| Farmer Ross Thawley with Farmlands Technical Field Officer Ross Walker.

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Ultra happy with high pasture production Dairy farmer and Farmlands shareholder Bruce Eade and his parents Ken and Nancy Eade milk 550 Ayrshire and Holstein dairy cows on 260 hectares on their family farm ‘Fairleigh’ at Kelso, West Otago.

Bruce needs a grass that is able to yield well, particularly in winter and early spring, with good pasture quality to maximise milk production.

Five years ago, in consultation with Farmlands Tapanui Technical Field Officer Nick Aitken, Bruce opted for Ultra enhanced perennial ryegrass, bred

by Cropmark Seeds.

Since then, Bruce has sown roughly 20 to 25 hectares of Ultra each year for the last 5 years and is very happy with it.

Bruce sows the Ultra either in the spring, or in March following harvesting of his winter wheat, at a sowing rate of 19kg per hectare along with plantain, chicory, Demand white clover and red clover.

The Demand white clover has been a valuable addition to the mix due to its yield and persistence – and having been bred in Southland, it is well suited to conditions in the region.

| Farmlands shareholder Bruce Eade, left, with Farmlands Technical Field Officer Nick Aitken.

Bruce is very happy with the resultant pasture. It gives him a high producing and high quality sward that his cows like and milk well on. “I find the Ultra to be very fast establishing and high yielding,” he comments. “The Ultra pastures are consistently producing 12–16 tonnes of dry matter per hectare per year for me. A feature of the Ultra that I like is its strong winter and early spring growth. It is high quality feed too – and being late flowering I get consistently high quality into late spring.

“The cows seem to find the Ultra very palatable and graze the paddocks cleanly and evenly. The Ultra handles heavy grazing well and persists very well – better than other varieties that I have sown on the property,” Bruce adds.

The Eade’s farming operation includes a cow wintering barn and grass silage is a key component of the winter feed. “We grow 35 hectares of winter wheat yielding more than 20 tonnes of dry matter per hectare and cut large amounts of grass silage for the cow

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barn. Because of the strong winter and early spring growth of Ultra, we are able to shut up more than 100 hectares of Ultra for silage each year. That’s a significant proportion of the property.”

Bruce is very happy with the milksolids production being obtained from his Ultra pastures.

“All in all, Ultra is a very important part of our business. It produces large quantities of quality feed for our cows at an economical price and at times of the year when we really need the production – and it persists very well too. We have increased production from the property every year thanks to the Ultra and will continue to sow Ultra again next season,” Bruce concludes.

For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Field Officer or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store.

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Palatability creates an 'invisible fence' A definite grazing preference for Aber High Sugar Grass (HSG) was clearly seen by veteran Southland farmer Jim Allison and his neighbours.

“People would ask about the ‘invisible fence’ in our front corner paddock,” says Jim – who has been farming sheep, cattle and grain crops for almost 60 years on his ‘Cross Flat’ farm near Otautau (40km northwest of Invercargill).

“We ran out of seed when planting Kingston and another standard ryegrass, so AberDart was planted in the middle as a trial and we found that the outside was grazed to a lesser extent and the sheep were usually in the middle on the AberDart.

“The second year I had cattle in there and the first time they just grazed everything but the second time they went straight into the middle and didn’t put their heads down until they got there.”

First sown in the autumn of 2005, the highly palatable AberDart was again sown in another crop area on Jim's farm the following year and after seeing the same grazing vigour, he has continued re-grassing each year with Aber HSG. “It’s that (animal response) that convinced me that if they enjoy it so much then it must be good for them.”

In past years Jim was tailing 1,900 lambs, fattening beef weaners to 12 months and had a good half of the 185 hectare farm planted in grain crops.

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“I have tried other grasses suggested to me on the basis of given trial results but the bit about Aber that you can’t easily quantify is the stock’s preference for it.

I am completely sold on that.

| Farmlands representative Gary Mitchell with Southland farmer Jim Allison.

‘downsized’ farm of 80ha as Jim and his wife Denise prepare for their retirement in town.

However the crops of barley, wheat and oats will still be planted and there’s still enough livestock grazing the AberDart and its successor AberMagic, covering a third of the farm.

“The Aber is the only perennial I’ve sown since that first paddock 10 years ago,” says Jim, whose grandfather began farming land in the Gladfield area in 1892 with his two brothers.

“For 40 years I thought I knew what I was doing but a lot has changed,” says Jim, who recalls the challenges presented by the sudden elimination of stock subsidies, those two droughts more severe than any in recent years and this winter pitching up their wettest June on record.

He likens Aber grasses to the New Zealand bred Ariki ryegrass, released in the 1950s and well-liked by stock, grazing it harder than any other paddock on his farm and yet lasting 22 years until ploughed in.

“We had drafted lambs that were on AberDart and with the gates all open those lambs went all the way back through two other paddocks of good grass and clover to get to the grazed AberDart again, without stopping.”

Jim attributes the Aber HSG’s persistence to roots he’s seen “at full depth, down seven or eight inches” while ploughing it up for a rotation of grain crops.

While most farmers in the region will re-grass in the spring, Jim sows grass in the autumn, by the end of March, to avoid a problem with fathen and other weeds but still have grass emerge well ahead of frosts.

“We never have a problem. If the new grass has not come through (on time) then it’s either a seasonal effect or something I’ve done but the Aber pasture will eventually fill out.”

He grows AberDart and AberMagic with white and red clovers, cocksfoot and timothy and allows new grass time to establish through light grazings and won’t cut hay or baleage for the first 18 months.

For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Field Officer or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store.

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NUTRITION

Understanding laboratory analyses As the saying goes, “if you can measure it, you can manage it”. So the ability to understand the value of feeds is important, whether deciding on a fair price for traded feeds or trying to balance home grown forages to increase profitability or production.

If you send a feed or forage sample away to a laboratory, the reported analyses should include neutral detergent fibre (NDF) and acid detergent fibre (ADF) – as a percentage of the dry matter.

In the days before NIR analysis, samples were boiled in a detergent at pH7 (i.e. neutral) for 1 hour and the soluble cell contents’ material washed away through

in palm kernel expeller is typically

Sometimes it is useful to consider the

a glass container with a porous base.

higher at 45 percent compared to

effective fibre in the diet, which requires

The non-soluble dry matter left behind

about 30 percent ADF in soy hulls.

physical examination rather than a

gives an indication of the cell wall

Knowing the NDF content of feed is

laboratory test. Effective fibre is

material in the sample and is reported

useful, because it consists mainly

structural fibre that can be regurgitated

as NDF. The retained cell wall material

of structural tissue that reduces the

and re-chewed during rumination.

is then boiled in an acid detergent and

availability of the cell contents to

When very low NDF levels are reached,

the soluble material washed though a

microbial digestion and provides one of

cows may not be consuming enough

porous base – the material left behind

the best indicators we have to predict

structural fibre to support rumination.

represents the indigestible fibre, including

dry matter intake. As grass matures,

Rumination helps cows to deal with the

hemicellulose and lignin and is reported

it becomes more fibrous and less

acids produced from highly fermentable

as ADF. Straw has a high NDF and

digestible. Structural tissue also fills

forages. Opinions differ as to whether

increased lignin levels (reflected by a

up the rumen, so combined with lower

cows on lush, high protein pasture even

typical ADF value of about 50 percent),

energy levels, animals grazing older

need a floating mat of long fibre in the

which even rumen bacteria cannot digest

grass have a double whammy that what

rumen, which can be regurgitated and

and therefore delivers little energy and

they are eating delivers less energy and

ruminated – but if the total diet NDF level

can be retained in the rumen for up to

they can consume less of it. Selecting

drops below 35 percent, it could be

7 days – occupying valuable space that

supplements with lower NDF levels

worth offering some effective fibre to see

at times may be better filled with higher

may be appropriate if pasture NDF

if production lifts from its presence.

quality feeds. Whilst the NDF content of

levels are increasing, whereas high NDF

palm kernel expeller and soy hulls may be

supplements can be helpful in managing

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very similar, the ADF level typically found

residuals during a feed pinch.

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NUTRITION

When and how to wean Weaning is the process of transferring a calf from a liquid milk diet to a solid based diet. When a calf is weaned it becomes dependent on rumen fermentation of fibre and starch to meet nutritional requirements, rather than milk (which when consumed, bypasses the rumen and is delivered straight to the abomasum for digestion via the oesophageal groove). Successful weaning is dependent on ensuring that a calf’s digestive system is well set up for processing pasture when the decision to wean is made.

offering high quality hard feed to calves,

Top tips for weaning:

which encourages papillae development

• Do not wean calves during periods

in the rumen and the establishment of

of additional stress, e.g. illness,

a microflora population essential for the

dehorning or extreme weather.

fermentation of high fibre feeds.

• Gradually wean calves rather than

The digestive system proportion

abruptly removing them off milk

change that occurs during the

(gradually reduce volume per feed

calf rearing process:

and/or number of feeds a day).

• Be prepared to hold calves back from weaning if they are not eating enough hard feed.

• Assess the level of milk in your system, if intake of hard feed is low (over feeding of milk can reduce intake of hard feed).

The aim of the calf rearing process is

• Continue to feed hard feed after

to maintain good growth rates while

Weaning can be a stressful time for

developing a calf’s rumen so that they

calves, particularly if the decision to wean

can eventually be weaned off milk, which

is made prematurely. If the rumen is not

although is an essential feed 6-8 weeks

properly prepared for digesting pasture,

after birth, is an expensive form of energy.

calves can go backwards very quickly

beneficial to continue feeding hard

The rumen is a small compartment of

and lose condition fast, as they simply

feed for several weeks/months

a calf’s digestive system at birth (about

don’t have the ability to get the level of

post weaning, particularly if pasture

30 percent), however it must develop to

energy and protein out of the grass that

quality is poor. Post weaning calves

be the biggest stomach compartment

they need to continue growing.

at pasture have been found to grow

(about 70 percent) by weaning time to

Making the decision to wean can be

faster on 16 percent pellets rather

made easier by setting targets that must

than barley but continuing to feed

be met before a calf can be weaned.

20 percent crude protein pellets

weaning has occurred. This helps to support growth rates in the newly weaned calf. Some farmers find it

may be advantageous.

Age/weight of calves are not the best parameters to use, as they do not assess

• Coccidia challenge is most likely

rumen development. A better parameter

to be highest in the 8 weeks

to assess is hard feed intake. The rule

following weaning. Calves take time

of thumb is when a calf is eating 1-1.5kg

to build resistance to coccidiosis

ensure a smooth weaning period. That’s

of hard feed for 3 consecutive days it is

and may benefit from being fed a

a huge change in size in a short period of

ready to be weaned, as we can be sure that the rumen is sufficiently developed.

coccidiostat for some weeks post

time. Rumen development during the calf rearing process can be achieved by

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weaning off milk.

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NUTRITION

Rearing chicks to grow productive hens Healthy, well reared chicks, given proper nutrition, grow in to productive laying hens. Time spent ensuring that chicks are well cared for in the first few weeks of their life will pay dividends when birds reach maturity and start producing eggs.

until the temperature is around

number of hours provided reducing as

21-23oC at 6 weeks of age.

birds get older.

Chick behaviour can be used to

Chicks should have access to a good

assess the effectiveness of the

quality feed and clean, fresh water

heating provided, as shown in the

from day 1. Sprinkling a little of the

diagram below.

feed on tissue paper or newsprint placed in front of, or around the feeders for the first 7 days can help

Hygiene is particularly important for all

to encourage feed intake. This paper

young animals – and the area housing

can be removed between days 7 and

the chicks and any equipment that

14. Feeders should be filled to their

will be used with the chick should

highest level making it easy for chicks

be thoroughly cleaned using a high

to access the feed. Once chicks are

pressure hose and suitable cleaning

eating well, be careful not to overfill

agent, particularly if they have been

feeders as this results in waste.

used previously. Disinfecting the

To ensure good, early growth rates

equipment and housing after cleaning

and frame development, choose a

using a sanitiser such as Virkon S is recommended. Allow the area to dry before placing shaving or other litter

| From Hyline Technical Update, Growing Management of Commercial Pullets.

good quality chick feed in the form of a crumble – one which is high in good quality protein and energy

material into the shed.

There are various ways that you

and also balanced for macro (e.g.

Young chicks do not have the ability to

can heat the shed, including the

calcium and phosphorus) and trace

regulate their own body temperature,

use of infrared lamps, which can

minerals. A good chick starter feed

so it is important that they are kept

be suspended above the chicks.

should also contain a coccidiostat

warm for the first few weeks of life.

Adjusting the height of these lamps

to protect against coccidiosis. From

It is important to ensure that the

helps adjust the temperature at the

about 6 weeks of age, the feed can

chicks are placed in a warm area on

bird level. For small numbers of chicks

be changed from a chick starter to a

arrival, so the brooding area should be

kept in a small area, using a 60 watt

pullet grower to ensure that birds do

preheated for 24-48 hours before the

light bulb should be sufficient to keep

not get overweight.

chicks arrive, depending on the area

them warm. Placing a cardboard fence

being heated and the environmental

Monitor the weights of your chicks and

around the brooding area for the first

temperature. Typical recommendations

compare these to the recommended

few weeks helps to confine the chicks

are to maintain a temperature at the

weights from the poultry breeder

to the heated area.

chick level of 35-36oC for the first 3 to

to ensure they are growing at the

Bright lighting in the first weeks helps

expected rate.

4 days, gradually decreasing this to 33-35oC until the birds are 7 days old.

From 7 days of age, gradually reduce the temperature by 1oC every third day

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to ensure that chicks find feed and water and helps them adjust to the

Article supplied by Natalie Chrystal, Nutritionist, NRM.

new environment. Lighting can be reduced after the first week, with the

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NUTRITION

Plenty of choice with calf milk replacers Milligans GoCalf Milk Replacer is an economy option that is a favourite with dairy farmers. It is great for extending colostrum feeding or fortifying with whole milk when supply is short. It can be used from day 4 but it is recommended to use Milligans Classic calf milk replacer as a starter for optimum results – and GoCalf as a finisher due to lower protein levels and exclusion of a coccidiostat.

to whole milk. Using a CMR will be an

Milligans Ultra-Premium

option for capitalising on extra profit

Milligans Ultra-Premium calf milk replacer

and the benefits of using a quality CMR

contains the natural gut conditioning

don’t stop with just a little extra in the

package ExcelPlus Milk Additive,

back pocket. Using a quality CMR also

designed for better health and faster

helps produce a better animal, due to its

growing calves. Milligans + ExcelPlus

consistent formulation and vitamins and

Milk Additive can be fed to calves from

minerals specifically for a calf – you know

day 4. Milligans + ExcelPlus Milk Additive

it’s getting the best start it can in life for

is made from dairy proteins and fats and

better growth and longevity. With this year’s

contains a boosted vitamin and mineral

calf rearing season getting well underway,

pre-mix to maximise calf health. Milligans

GoCalf is made from dairy proteins and

pop into your local Farmlands store to find

+ ExcelPlus Milk Additive is a premium

fats and contains a balanced vitamin and

out more about Milligans GoCalf.

quality, highly digestible milk powder that

mineral pre-mix to maximise calf health.

can be fed on either the once a day or

GoCalf does not contain Deccox as a

twice a day feeding system. ExcelPlus

prevention for coccidiosis and is lower in

Milk Additive is exclusive to Milligans for

protein, aimed at the finishing market and

the use in CMR and will give your calves

keeping costs down. GoCalf is a quality

the best start to life.

economy powder, which can be fed

Milligans Multi Milk Replacer

on either the once a day or twice a day

Suitable for lambs, kids, fawns, foals,

feeding system.

cria, piglets, pups and kittens and other infant animals. Milligans Multi Milk Replacer is a high quality blend of dairy proteins and is fortified with a vitamin and mineral pre-mix to support the functions Milligans Classic

of the growing infant animal. Multi Milk Replacer can be used from day 1 but

This is Milligans’ most trusted calf milk

it is recommended to feed a colostrum

replacer that has been used on New

supplement such as ExcelPlus Colostrum

Zealand farms for more than 20 years.

for the first 1-2 days of life, to provide the

Milligans Classic can be fed to calves

much needed immunity the baby animal

from day 4. Milligans Classic is made

requires for growth and development.

from dairy proteins and fats and contains a boosted vitamin and mineral pre-mix to

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maximise calf health. Milligans Classic is a premium quality, highly digestible milk Even with a lower milksolid pay-out,

powder that can be fed on either the once

GoCalf still stacks up per litre compared

a day or twice a day feeding system.

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HORTICULTURE

Easier way to control nitrogen when growing sweet corn and potatoes Nitrogen is the most mobile soil nutrient and the one plants have the strongest response to. It’s also the nutrient the general public comes down on regarding the environmental effects of applied fertiliser. With the drive to both improve farming profits and sustainability, growers need to use nitrogen wisely, to generate greater marketable crop yields for the amount of nutrient applied. This can only be achieved by adopting new technologies and efficient management practices.

For optimum plant growth, adequate nitrogen must be available during the growing cycle to meet the plant’s demands. In a crop of potatoes and sweet corn, the plant’s demand for nitrogen ramps up from 40 days after planting, before dropping away at around 90 days as the crop matures. Smartfert-N is a 44 percent nitrogen control release fertiliser, which releases its nitrogen in line with the demands of these crops.

Smartfert-N has a special biopolymer coating, controlling the release of nitrogen over a 90-100 day period.

Applying Smartfert-N at the time of

nitrogen demand of potatoes and sweet corn.

A number of grower trials in sweet corn have been conducted in Hawke’s Bay, with all the nitrogen applied at planting. sowing potatoes or sweet corn ensures nitrogen is released when the plant needs it the most.

Smartfert-N technology encapsulates the fertiliser prill with a thin biopolymer membrane that allows moisture to be absorbed. The moisture dissolves the fertiliser and the nutrients release through the membrane over time.

Dr Doug Edmeades, an independent soil scientist, has been contracted to advise on the science aspects of Smartfert-N. Under his guidance, AgResearch undertook both laboratory and glasshouse tests to validate Smartfert’s mode of nutrient release. This work was followed up with a number of field trials on pasture – the results of this show significant increases in production can be achieved per kg of nitrogen applied using Smartfert-N over standard urea. This research also confirms Smartfert-N releases nitrogen at a similar rate to the

DAP or 12.10.10 was used as the starter fertiliser and with Smartfert-N as the side dress. Smartfert-N was applied to half the normal side dress rate of nitrogen of urea, resulting in up to 12 percent higher yield, with 30 percent less rejects of sweet corn.

A trial on winter planted potatoes with 200kg of nitrogen applied from Smartfert-N, compared with 200kg of nitrogen applied with urea, showed the Smartfert-N treatment produced a 17 percent increase in marketable yield over the urea.

In addition to the increased yield per kg of nitrogen applied, Smartfert-N provides operational efficiencies to farmers, allowing them to apply all nitrogen at planting with the advantage that Smartfert-N can be mixed with other fertilisers and applied at the time of crop planting. Smartfert-N’s control release technology also reduces the environmental effects of applied nitrogen fertilisers, with less nutrient losses from leaching, volatilisation and denitrification compared to traditional nitrogen fertilisers.

For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Advisor or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store.

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HORTICULTURE

Black spot and powdery mildew control in pipfruit Black spot and powdery mildew are an increasingly prominent issue for pipfruit at this time of year. Seguris Flexi and Score are two options that can benefit your pipfruit programme.

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SEGURIS FLEXI Seguris Flexi is a new generation SDHI fungicide for the control of black spot and powdery mildew in apples and pears, with a new (Group 7) mode of action.

• Apply preventatively at 7 day intervals from tight cluster to 90 percent petal fall (all markets).

• Seguris Flexi has a shorter PHI for some export markets than other SDHI fungicides – refer to latest export PHI spray schedule.

• Highly rainfast once dried onto the leaf.

• Binds to the leaf and fungus to protect against and shut down disease.

• Translaminar and locally systemic with limited post-infection activity.

• Apply in mixture with a broad spectrum protectant fungicide.

• Apply no more than two consecutive applications and up to four applications per season.

• Apply 1.2L/ha of Seguris Flexi in sufficient water to achieve thorough coverage.

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SCORE Score WG is a proven DMI fungicide for the control of black spot and powdery mildew in apples and pears, with a Group 3 mode of action.

• Score WG is a systemic triazole (DMI) fungicide with preventative and curative activity.

• Apply as soon as possible, but within 96 hours of a black spot infection period.

• Always apply Score WG in mixture with a black spot protectant fungicide.

• Apply up to four applications per season.

• Score WG has a shorter PHI for some export markets than other DMI fungicides – refer to latest export PHI spray schedule.

• Apply 25 grams of Score WG per 100L of water to deliver 500g/ha.

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HORTICULTURE

Psa management pre-flower ACTIGARD™ was one of the first products registered in New Zealand to help kiwifruit growers combat Psa. A limited label claim was approved in 2011, followed by a full label claim (foliar applied) in 2014.

With its unique mode of action, ACTIGARD™ activates the plant to stimulate its natural self-defence against Psa, via a response known as Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR).

The majority of kiwifruit growers in New Zealand are now using ACTIGARD™ at some stage in their Psa management programme, either pre-flower and/ or post-harvest. A maximum of four applications are allowed per season.

While many growers have applied ACTIGARD™ in the spring without any issues, some have noticed a reduction in canopy growth, particularly when applied in the early spring growth period. Elicitors such as ACTIGARD™ work by switching on the plant’s own defence mechanism against Psa, which may divert some resources away from canopy growth.

Any negative effect on growth is likely to be exacerbated if vines are under stress from factors such as wind, frost, hail damage, poor root health, disease, poor drainage, drought, nutritional deficiency etc.

Syngenta is planning trial work this season to gain further understanding of the relationship between ACTIGARD™ use and canopy growth. Until this trial work is completed, Syngenta recommend

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delaying the first ACTIGARD™ this season

and should be applied 1-7 days prior

until approximately 21-28 days prior to

to flowering to help protect against Psa

flowering, with a second application 1-7

during the high risk flowering period. It

days pre-flower. This will allow time for

can take up to 7 days for ACTIGARD™ to

the canopy to partially develop.

fully activate the crop, so the addition of

ACTIGARD should not be applied

copper is recommended for immediate

to vines that are stressed due to

protection and for multiple modes of

adverse environmental conditions such

action against Psa.

as high wind, frost or hail. In these

ACTIGARD™ is rainfast in 2 hours

circumstances, growers should wait until

and being systemic it enters the

vines have recovered before applying

leaf, where it is protected against

ACTIGARD™. The use of foliar nutrient

wash-off from rainfall, to provide up to

sprays may assist in helping leaf and vine

21 days’ protection.

recovery and maintaining vine health.

The use of ACTIGARD™, copper and

Applied pre-flowering, ACTIGARD™ plus

antibiotics, together with more tolerant

copper can provide systemic protection

varieties and new management

over the high risk flowering period, where

techniques, has allowed growers to

other products cannot be applied for Psa

manage Psa and recover to pre-Psa

control. ACTIGARD™ is compatible with

outbreak productivity levels in the

Prodigy*, Movento* and Luna Privilage*,

2014/2015 season.

which is convenient in the pre-flower

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period when fungicides and insecticides

your Farmlands Technical Advisor

also need to be applied.

or the friendly team at your local

Unlike antibiotics, ACTIGARD™ can be

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applied immediately prior to flowering

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Effective Spray-out critical for crop establishment Using a tank mix of T-MaxTM plus glyphosate this spring will benefit farmers wanting to control tough to kill weeds such as docks, californian thistle, buttercup, ragwort and many other weeds prior to sowing forage brassicas, ryegrass, maize or cereals.

or poor seed germination which causes

Dow AgroSciences Marketing Manager

low toxicity, environmentally friendly

Nick Koch says the product is building a

alternative which is safer to use and can

strong following of users who understand

be applied either at pasture spray out

the benefits of achieving long term

in a tank mix with glyphosate, or post

control of many of the hardest to control

emergence of forage brassicas and new

weeds at the critical spray-out timing.

pastures. Applied at only 20ml/ha Sparta

“The initial benefit of using a tank mix

is cost effective.

of T-Max plus glyphosate at spray-out

Additionally, Sparta is registered for

reduced yield in forage brassicas, poor clover establishment in new pasture and, in severe cases, pasture may require re-sowing.

Sparta is highly effective on springtails offering control equivalent to Lorsban™ without the odour. Sparta provides a

is fast knockdown with the flexibility of

killing weeds from the roots upward thus

use in forage brassicas for the control

preventing root chips from spreading

of caterpillar pests. independent trials*

during cultivation. Spray-out is critical

show that Sparta, applied at 150ml/

for long term weed control, an effective

ha provides outstanding control of

spray-out prior to the cropping cycle

diamondback moth, white butterfly,

is the ideal timing to clean out those

leaf miner and loopers due to its

hard to kill weeds creating a weed free

unique mode of action that moves the

foundation for pasture renewal. T-Max

chemical through the leaf, preventing

plus glyophosate offers long term control

wash off and controlling pests where

compared many other herbicides that

they hide.

merely burn weeds off at the surface only

Best of all Sparta is safe to key beneficial

“T-Max plus glyphosate is highly effective

to re-grow and set seed”.

insects and is ideal for integrated pest

at controlling docks which is a good

Control springtails with Sparta

management programmes.

– a new insecticide

For further information, contact

Insecticides are commonly tank

your Farmlands Technical Advisor

mixed with glyphosate for the control of

or the friendly team at your local

springtails at pasture spray out. These

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tiny pests can cause significant damage

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by chewing on forage brassicas and

*Paul Munro, Peracto 2008/2011

a three day plant back period. The real benefits are longer term, T-Max kills the weeds from roots to seed so weeds won’t come back.”

Dow AgroSciences Field R&D Manager Bernard Harris says the aminopyralid based herbicide provides extremely fast knock down of hard to kill broadleaf weeds, docks in particular have been a real standout.

thing because they compete strongly with crops, and are prolific seeders.

Without an effective spray-out, docks will continue to be a problem well into the pasture renewal cycle. The active ingredient in T-Max ‘aminopyralid’ is unique as it sterilises the weed seeds before they become viable, additionally T-Max moves deep into the root system

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Weed and pest control key to productive, profitable spring sowing High yielding, high quality forage crops such as maize silage, fodder beet and fodder brassicas start well before the seed goes into the ground. For a profitable result, appropriate control of weeds and insect pests at the correct times is essential.

you purchase 2 x 20L of WeedMaster

So where should you start? First of all,

Pulse® Penetrant is always essential. It

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with slugs is that by the time you can

rainfast period to 20 minutes.

see signs of predation, the damage has

In 2015, there’s a powerful new partner for

already been done.

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That’s why it’s a good idea to check for

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the presence of slugs before you sow,

species, for which glyphosate alone is

especially if there’s a history of slug

not always adequate, including mallows,

WeedMaster® TS540 glyphosate is a

problems. This is as simple as leaving a

seedling storksbill and nettle.

proven tool to control perennial weeds

few sacks or boards out on the ground

If these are among weeds present in your

overnight and checking how many slugs

cropping paddocks this spring, Nail EC

are under them in the morning.

can easily be tank mixed as part of your

If 2-3 slugs are found, slug control should

pre-plant spray out, broadening the weed

be a priority. SlugOut is a highly effective

spectrum without affecting your sowing

bait that can be applied pre-plant or at

schedule. That’s because Nail EC has a

sowing time. SlugOut is a must for direct

nil plantback period, so you don’t have to

This spring, we’re making it even easier

drilled crops too, because the trash left

wait for soil residues to dissipate before

to prepare paddocks for cropping with

in direct drilled paddocks provides the

the drill comes into the paddock.

WeedMaster TS540. From now until 16th

perfect environment for slugs.

For farmers sowing fodder beet crops,

SlugOut provides excellent coverage

this is particularly important. Fodder

with the highest concentration of active

beet seed is notoriously sensitive to

ingredient per pellet of bait and it’s easy

any residual soil herbicides, with

and safe to apply with no dust.

potential plantback delays of weeks or

For further information, contact

and helps get any crop off to a flying start, because it reduces competition from weeds from day 1.

Most weeds can easily outgrow crop seedlings and this can have a lasting and negative effect on final crop yield.

and also leads to quicker turf and root breakdown of old pasture. This in turn makes for easier tillage, saving time and fuel and helps provide a better seedbed.

It also reduces the fallow time required before sowing your new crop.

October, or while stocks last, every time

even months depending on that herbicide is used.

your Farmlands Technical Advisor or the friendly team at your local

Insect pests like slugs are also a

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potentially major problem early in the life

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Giving grapes a super boost – the power of Acadian biostimulant The 2014-15 Marlborough season saw many stresses on our vines – from the moment the buds broke right through to post-harvest, pressures in many guises were upon them.

They went into the season tired from the huge crop loads that they had carried, only to have nature throw their stride through powdery mildew, trunk diseases, frost, heat and extended drought.

It’s therefore timely to refresh our memory on the use of biostimulants in the management of vines, from shoot to root, 12 months of the year.

For centuries in coastal areas, seaweeds have been added to soils to provide a rich source of organic matter. In recent decades, Ascophyllum nodosum marineplant extracts have played a significant role within mainstream viticulture – a tool

harvested from the cool, rich waters

and how plants react to these, i.e. root

to help crop growth and development.

around Nova Scotia. Acadian, through

development, flowering, fruit set and

Acadian Sea Plants Limited, with its

extensive field and laboratory research,

sizing. Molecular analysis and new

Acadian and Stimplex (liquid) brands,

has demonstrated the significant plant

bioassay rapid testing procedures have

is the world leader in marine plant

benefits of their extract products.

enabled the measurement of plant

extracts. These extracts are derived from

Acadian research has identified

reactions to different biotic (e.g. disease

Ascophyllum nodosum that is sustainably

unique chemical profiles of extracts

or insects) or abiotic (e.g. drought, salinity, temperature) stresses.

The research suggests that these extracts encourage the plant to produce its own stimulatory hormones. Positive responses have been found in grapes in the face of a number of disease, insect and environmental challenges.

For example, improvements in root mass development, crop uniformity,

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plant health and stress tolerance are

Acadian products are earning their place

routine in both conventional and organic

in contemporary viticulture practices by

systems. The Acadian extract products

providing winegrowers with a wide range

contain a large profile of minerals but

of compatible supplements to enhance

their key effect is related to their organic

crop production. Their role in improving

ingredients – polysaccharides, organic

plant nutrition and plant stress tolerance

acids, amino acids and proteins. These

is catalytic to the tool box of management

play important roles in every aspect of

measures needed by winegrowers.

plant growth, not just the responses to

For further information, contact

various biotic or abiotic stresses. Newly

your Farmlands Technical Advisor

published research demonstrates the

or the friendly team at your local

use of Ascophyllum extracts in boosting

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soil microbes and improving the ecology of the root zone or rhizosphere. The

Article supplied by Johnny McMillan, Technical Advisor, Farmlands Horticulture.

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Helping your world grow

healthier plants 100% natural Seaweed extract Greater productivity Resistance to stress A more productive and profitable season starts with good root anchorage. By stimulating the growth of a healthy root system, Stimplex® helps resist stresses above and below the ground to keep your fruit anchored and your trees strong.

Acadian is Ascophyllum nodosum:

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Acadian is good for your crop and the

with credible research, proving Acadian is a consistent, top quality product.

» Increased sizing.

environment: • Acadian hand harvests the seaweed

Consistent use of Acadian Extract in

to ensure the sustainability of the

your programme will deliver overall

ecosystem.

stronger, more productive plants even

Acadian maximises product efficacy:

in times of stress:

• Acadian liberates the active

• Acadian increases root growth and

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• Improves plant vigor – greener plants,

state possible through our exclusive,

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• All Acadian extracts follow a tightly controlled process to guarantee the

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• Maximises plant potential during stresses such as drought, salinity and temperature.

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Elevate the health of young stock If you want young stock to grow, they need the right nutrition. High levels of parasitism can put animals under stress at a time when they should be growing rapidly. This can be addressed through using an effective drench and injecting stock with Elevate B12 to bolster cobalt levels, which will in turn help to improve their health and productivity.

time as any other selenised fertiliser, prill, drench or vaccines without consulting an animal health advisor.

Giving your young stock an Elevate B12 during routine farm activities will ensure optimum health and better productivity that can lead to increased animal growth and wool production.

For further information, contact

Bayer Technical Veterinarian, Richard

Richard says that Elevate B12 is a safe,

Porter says that docking and weaning

simple and inexpensive option over

are the ideal times to treat young stock

other B12 treatment options. With 4 to 6

for worms and B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12

weeks of activity, Elevate B12 works well in

deficiency is characterised by general

covering short-term deficiency and fits in

stock wasting, poor fertility rates,

well with drenching, dipping and weaning

failure to thrive (particularly in young

activities on-farm. Plus, farmers can

animals) and loss of appetite also seen

select from plain or selenised versions,

in parasitism. In prolonged severe cases,

so on farms where selenium levels are

anaemia and death may occur, usually

low, stock blood levels can be bolstered

from secondary immune suppression

at the same time. Make sure you don’t

and associated diseases.

use Elevate B12 Selenised at the same

your Farmlands Technical Field Officer or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store.

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Kicking parasites to touch early in the game is vital The first 4-6 weeks of lactation can determine the whole season’s production.

During this critical time period, a cow’s valuable energy is likely to be compromised. Not only has it just calved and started lactation, it must also get back in-calf again in time to repeat the process 1 year later! Maximising cow health and nutrition during this time is essential, if milk production and reproduction potential are going to be obtained.

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demands on the cow’s already stretched energy resources. Hence, treating cows for worms at this time makes sense.

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Early intervention hoof care saves time and money New Zealand’s leading veterinarians and hoof care experts are in agreement over the immediate benefits available through blocking hooves. As cattle lameness and attention to hoof care becomes more of an issue through wet months, farmers throughout the country are investing significant amounts of time and money into this ongoing issue.

“Blocking feet is a key to reducing pain and quickly getting lame cows back in the milking herd,” advises Neil Chesterton, veterinarian and lameness consultant. “Over a season I block approximately 60 percent of hoof injuries I treat. Serious cases need a block that lasts for a minimum of 3 weeks.

However, less severe cases do benefit from blocking for 10 days to 2 weeks.”

While Neil strongly recommends the use of blocking for all hoof injuries, the perceived short-term cost is the main limitation for most farmers. Ideally, Neil would like to see farmers use a block for even mild injuries, to get the animal immediately back into the herd.

The introduction of an early intervention

Prevention and early intervention of

treatment system, which can be used

cattle lameness is of vital importance

quickly and easily by the farmer, is

for farmers and their animals globally.

already receiving great interest around

Having a low cost, easy-to-use hoof

the world. Walkease blocks can be

care product, which can be used at the

left on the hoof indefinitely, as they

first sign of a sore hoof (pre-lameness),

will naturally wear down and wear off

is certainly good news for farmers and

while the cow walks comfortably on a

good news for their cows.

rubber jandal.

“A feature of the Walkease block is that it

“I find Walkease blocks a cost effective

wears evenly and thus does

solution for these milder cases of

not need removal as wood blocks can

lameness. The low cost, ease and speed

do. Even for the heavier cows I am

of application makes them a

surprised how effective the Walkease

good choice,” Neil explains. “Fitting a

block can be.”

Walkease block takes me about three and a half minutes in total, after treating the injured claw.”

For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Field Officer or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store.

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WHAT'S IN-STORE?

Hunting for more power?

Technology has certainly come a long way in the past decade.

Remember when cellphones were solely used for calls or texting your mates? Now, most smartphones are powerful devices, capable of surfing the internet, GPS tracking, maps, streaming music, countless useful apps (for work and leisure) and recording high quality HD videos and pictures, allowing you to share with friends and family at the push of a button.

With smartphones and with the advent of a number of action cameras such as the Garmin Virb and the ubiquitous GoPro, outdoor enthusiasts are now able to capture every second of their adventures for bragging rights or just quiet reflection at a later date. The

documentary makers face though, is

outdoors or on the farm, the cavalry

problem that most of these amateur

the limited battery life on these thirsty

has arrived in the form of the PowerAll

gadgets, especially when exposed to

Element and Enerplex KickR IV.

the cold conditions experienced here

If you’re a gadget geek such as myself

in New Zealand and when they are off

then both of these devices are a

on multi-day adventures, far, far away

godsend. Throughout the filming of

from any traditional power supply or

The Red Stag Timber Hunters Club,

wall outlet.

we’ve made extensive use of both the

There’s no worse sound than the

PowerAll Element and the Enerplex

low battery beep of death as your

KickR IV to ensure we have the battery

device's battery reaches exhaustion.

life required to last the entire duration of

In my experience, that sound is usually

our trips into the remote wilderness.

followed immediately by a jaw dropping,

Our policy is: ‘If we didn’t catch it on

once in a lifetime moment that would

camera, it didn’t happen’. There’s no

have made for some epic footage.

point explaining something after the

But, luckily for all budding amateur

fact, it needs to be captured and in

filmmakers and those that rely on their

the can, so at no point am I without a

gadgets to perform when they are

camera in hand when we’re in the field.

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“If you're a gadget geek such as myself then both of these devices are a godsend.

Throughout the filming of The Red Stag Timber Hunters Club we've made extensive use of both the Powerall and the Enerplex solar gear to ensure we have the battery life required to last the entire duration of our trips into the remote wilderness”

The PowerAll Element’s huge charge capacity and ruggedised design makes it a must have in my kit. I’ve found it ideal for overnight charging of camera batteries, GPS units, cellphones, head torches etc. It’s also saved our bacon on a few occasions, most recently on a filming trip to Mount Cook National Park where on our return to our truck, we discovered the battery was flat. Luckily the PowerAll came to the rescue and easily jumped the truck back into life, even after 4 days of using the PowerAll in the hills charging our gadgets.

The companion to the PowerAll is the Enerplex KickR IV portable solar panel.

Strapped to the backpack or tent, this lightweight and rugged solar panel soaks up the sun’s rays and generates enough charge to keep any of my gadgets topped up and ready to roll.

Given the unpredictable nature of

both hunting and New Zealand

Both of these units are as tough as

weather, having the KickR IV in my

guts and can take an absolute beating,

pack gives me a little peace of mind

as our Season One Wapiti episode of a

that I won’t be caught short with

10 day epic into the back of beyond in

flat batteries, I just wish there was

Fiordland will attest.

some way to charge my own internal

So whether it’s keeping your

batteries as easily!

technology charged up way out back on the farm, or if you’re planning on getting off the grid on your own hunting or camping adventure anytime soon, I recommend that you get your hands on one or both of these devices – you won't be disappointed.

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

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FARMLANDS FARMLANDS BIG BIGDEALS DEALS

POWERALL ELEMENT ULTRA-RUGGED 12V JUMP-STARTER • IP-65 Rated – Water resistant, shock proof, dust proof, snow proof.

• Max output 400A jump-start current.

• 12,000mAh with 2 x USB charging ports.

YOUR PRICE

181441/85969

199.95

$

SAVE* $30.00

EARN 13 CHOICES POINTS

POWERALL GOLIATH CHARGER AND 24V JUMP-STARTER • Max output 800A jump start current.

• 32,000mAh with 2 x USB charging ports.

• Can start 24V transit city buses as well as 24V commercial trucks.

YOUR PRICE

177130/83204

349.95

$

SAVE* $40.00

EARN 23 CHOICES POINTS

ENERPLEX KICKR II SOLAR CHARGER • 3.0watts to charge most smartphones in under 5 hours.

• Ultra lightweight, rugged and flexible.

• Easily attaches to bikes, bags, tents and more.

POWERALL DELUXE CHARGER AND 12V JUMP-STARTER

YOUR PRICE

157954/18593

169.

$

• Max output 400A jump-start current.

• 12,000mAh with 2 x USB charging ports.

• Ultra-bright LED flashlight.

95

SAVE* $30.00

EARN 11 CHOICES POINTS

POWERALL SUPREME CHARGER AND 12V JUMP-STARTER • Max output 600A jump-start current.

• 16,000mAh with 2 x USB charging ports.

• Advanced reverse polarity cables for extra safety and protection.

YOUR PRICE

SAVE* $20.00

EARN 13 CHOICES POINTS

EARN 6 CHOICES POINTS

ENERPLEX JUMPR STACK 3 PORTABLE BATTERY • 3,200mAh portable power pack with built in iPhone (lightning) and Samsung (micro USB) cables.

• Up to 150 percent extra power for your smartphone on-the-go.

169.95

$

YOUR PRICE

182427/88509

79.95

$

SAVE* $30.00

SAVE* $10.00

EARN 11 CHOICES POINTS

EARN 5 CHOICES POINTS

ETON FRX2 AM/FM RADIO

ETON RUGGED RUKUS SPEAKER • Fully recharges in less than 5 hours sunlight.

• IPX-4 water resistant rugged design.

• Includes a USB port to recharge your smartphone.

YOUR PRICE

177023/83197

149.95

$

SAVE* $20.00

EARN 9 CHOICES POINTS

ETON FRX3 AM/FM RADIO

• Can be recharged four ways (solar, hand crank, AAA or USB power).

• Rechargeable via solar, • 1 minute of cranking provides 4 minutes of talk hand crank or USB power. time or 5 minutes of music.

• Available in Red or Black.

ETON BOOST TURBINE 4000 • 1 minute of hand cranking provides up to 4 minutes of critical talk time.

• 4,000mAh portable battery, rechargeable via micro USB wall outlet or emergency hand crank.

$

SAVE* $30.00

• 6.0watts to charge most smartphones and other USB devices as fast as a wall charger.

• Ultra lightweight, rugged and flexible.

• Available in Black or Camo.

177021-22/83195-6

99.95

199.95

$

ENERPLEX KICKR IV SOLAR CHARGER

YOUR PRICE

YOUR PRICE 117019-20/83193-4

181442/85970

YOUR PRICE

177125/83199

119.95

$

YOUR PRICE 177126/177560/83200/83991

69.95

$

SAVE* $20.00

SAVE* $10.00

EARN 7 CHOICES POINTS

EARN 4 CHOICES POINTS

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YOUR PRICE

177127/83201

109.95

$

SAVE* $20.00

EARN 7 CHOICES POINTS

ATTENTION rugby nuts WHAT'S IN-STORE?

Buy TUX Energy Nuts 20kg or TUX Puppy 20kg & GET A

FREE RUGBY BALL

*

*Full Size 5, all weather rugby ball, for adults & children Valid 1st to 30th September 2015 or while stocks last.

Available at participating rural merchandise stores.

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The promoter is Nestlé New Zealand Limited trading as Nestlé Purina PetCare.

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2016 APPLICATIONS

NOW OPEN! Whether you are already in a leadership role, or looking to move into a role in the rural or primary sector, now is the right time to consider applying for the 2016 Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme.

The Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme will provide a focused, cost and time effective option to gain the skills and confidence you need to take on new leadership challenges.

2016 Course Dates Course 1: 26 January – 30 June Applications close 19 October 2015

Course 2: 14 June – 17 November Applications close 21 March 2016

What are the benefits?

• Confidence and leadership skills to take forward into management, governance and leadership roles.

• A toolkit of personal and leadership skills including communication, decision making, critical analysis, working in leadership teams.

• Understanding of New Zealand primary sector strategy, leadership and management issues, including New Zealand’s global context.

• Introductions to industry leaders and strategic influencers in the primary sector.

• Understanding of advocacy, influence and political process.

• Graduation from a highly respected industry programme, becoming part of an achieving alumni.

Find out more or apply online now at www.kellogg.org.nz

Proudly supplied by Card Partner

Metal Series Kitset Racing Car Each kitset comes with instructions, spanner and screwdriver to put together the 127 pieces.

370

950

Choices Points

Construction Train 43cm long x 10cm high x 8cm wide.

300

Choices Points

Stunt Kite

Choices Points

This Stunt Kite measures 1.4m wide and 59cm high. Folds up into a carry bag for easy storage.

Comes complete with string.

240

300

Choices Points

Choices Points

300

Choices Points

Metal Series Kitset Tip Truck Metal Series Kitset Plane

Each kitset comes with instructions, spanner and screwdriver to put together the 192 pieces.

Measures 12cm long when assembled. 69 pieces.

Glow in the Dark Kitset Parasaurolophus 39 Piece Construct the dinosaur by slotting the 39 pieces together. Glows in the dark.

240

Choices Points

400

280

Choices Points

Choices Points

Cat Cushion

Rag Doll in Cotton Dress

Glow in the Dark Kitset Triceratops 41 Piece

Very soft cushion filled with polystyrene balls.

Colours: Hot Pink, Red or Blue.

Rag Doll in a cotton dress, 36cm tall.

Colours: Pink, Mauve or Yellow.

Construct the dinosaur by slotting the 41 pieces together. Glows in the dark.

To redeem your Choices Rewards Points, visit us online at www.farmlands.co.nz/choices or simply call the Choices Rewards team on 0800 200 600, option 4. Goods available 1st — 30th September 2015 or as long as stocks last.

SHAREHOLDER FOCUS

Shareholders who win, grin!

Farmlands’ recent Fired Up On Fencing promotion generated plenty of interest from shareholders – and plenty of happy winners! One winner from each Farmlands store around New Zealand took home a Powertec Generator. Check out a few of our winning shareholders receiving their prize.

| Whangarei winner John Child.

| Kamo winner Geoff Crawford, right, with Kamo Business Manager Garry Parsons.

| Temuka winner Murray Turley, left, with Temuka Business Manager Matt de Beer.

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| New Plymouth winner Graeme Thorby, right, with Salesperson John Gordon.

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SHAREHOLDER FOCUS

| Opunake winner Matt Thompson.

| Ranfurly winners John and Susan Elliot.

| Waimate winner Andrew Harrison, left, with Waimate Business Manager Russell Wallace.

| Richmond winner Peter Woolley, right, with Richmond Business Manager Bryan Thomas.

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SAVE WITH FARMLANDS AND FARMSIDE CO-OPERATIVE NEWS

EXCLUSIVE Shareholder Rebate

Farmside offers Farmlands shareholders these great savings:

CONNECTING RURAL NEW ZEALAND WITH:

Receive a 3% FARMLANDS SHAREHOLDER REBATE, when you pay Farmside through your Farmlands Account.

EARN 3 CHOICES REWARDS POINTS for every $150 (incl. GST) you spend with Farmside.

Your Farmlands Card spend also contributes to your end of year Bonus Rebate*.

Switching to Farmside or charging your Farmside bill to your Farmlands Account couldn’t be easier.

Not a Farmside customer?

Farmside customer but not billing through your Farmlands Account?

Visit www.farmlands.co.nz/farmside or call Farmlands 0800 200 600 to add your Farmside bill to your Farmlands Account. We’ll take care of it all for you.

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Visit www.farmlands.co.nz/farmside or call Farmlands on 0800 200 600 for an obligation free quote.

*The Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited Bonus Rebate is subject to the Directors’ discretion. Terms and Conditions apply.

Visit www.farmlands.co.nz/farmside to find out more.

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FARMLANDS FUEL

Compliance and safety – let’s get it right together Tank stability and the use of ladders are identified as hazards that need to be minimised.

What are the actions we need to implement to MINIMISE this risk?

• Tanks must be stable and secure before a delivery driver will refuel from a ladder access.

• If ladder’s top rung is higher than 1.6 metres, a work platform must be in place to access above 1.6 metres, as measured

| Don’t let this happen at your place.

from the bottom of the delivery driver’s feet (Farmlands Fuel can provide options).

• Grab points or handles must be in place (three points of contact) at all times.

• Delivery drivers do carry freestanding ladders. Worksafe New Zealand does not recommend the use of these, unless it is not practical to have a fixed ladder.

To use a free-standing ladder, they must be on flat and stable ground, allowing for a strong, secure footing.

• Fixed ladders are preferred. These should be robust and secure, free from rust and with no cracked or

Dipsticks and spills from the tank

If you have not got a calibrated dipstick

are also hazards that need to be

for your tank, call Farmlands Fuel to

minimised, in order to reduce waste

arrange one.

and environmental contamination.

For further information talk to

All HSNO approved tanks are supplied

the friendly team at your local

with calibrated dipsticks and these also

Farmlands store.

confirm the safe fill level for the tank.

Article supplied by Derek Foley, Farmlands Fuel.

This ensures that the delivery drivers can pre-dip your fuel tank and confirm correct delivery volume, without any waste or spill.

Tanks can become over filled with heat expansion. If a tank is filled above the safe fill level early in the morning or late in the evening, product could spill out during the heat of the day.

broken rungs.

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Quality Endurance Passion

Get pumped with Gulf

Purchase any 200L drum of Gulf and receive a

FREE drum pump, valued at $150.00!* See the Gulf Lubricants range at your nearest Farmlands Store or visit www.farmlands.co.nz

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*Terms and Conditions apply. While stocks last.

Gulf lubricants are exclusively distributed in New Zealand by Farmlands Co-operative.

Every litre purchased benefits Farmlands and you, our shareholders.

FARMLANDS FINANCE

Signed, sealed, delivered Every shareholder’s story is different but the result is the same – Farmlands Finance creates individual finance deals to suit individual shareholder needs. The tailored approach is all about flexibility.

By dealing exclusively with shareholders, Farmlands Finance maintains an ability to work without the rigid structures of other finance companies.

“We had contact from a shareholder who

showing their Farmlands Card.

was looking for an alternative to monthly

“We provided a pre-completed loan

payment options for a vehicle purchase.

application form to sign, which they

“Farmlands Finance was able to email

returned via email.

details of both monthly and annual

“The approval was completed, the loan

payments to the shareholder, to

agreement prepared and emailed for

demonstrate the difference in

execution. They returned with an invoice,

payments required and the total

the funds were advanced to complete the

interest over the term.

purchase and the deal was done!”

“The shareholder was keen to proceed

Regional Finance Manager Jason Mairs

Farmlands Finance has a solutions driven

with an annual option, where we worked

explains a recent Term Loan application

approach. To find out how they can

out an offer of 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 payments. The

from a shareholder. By using Farmlands

provide you with solutions to your Term

annual payments we tailored for them

Card and Farmlands Finance, the

Loan needs, call the Farmlands Finance

suited their cash flow, as income was

shareholder was able to drive away with

team on 0800 200 600.

received in lump sums during the year.

a new Ford ute, using payment terms that

“This shareholder was able to receive

suited their cash flow.

a significant discount from Ford by

Farmlands Finance products are subject to meeting Farmlands Finance credit criteria.

Terms and Conditions apply.

Farmlands Finance How can we help you?

Talk to us about how easy it can be to manage your finances with our tailor made solutions.

Farmlands Creditline

Farmlands Term Loans

Farmlands Livestock Finance

Farmlands Hire Purchase

A revolving credit line with flexibility to smooth cash flows.

Available for business or personal use out to 36 months.

Flexibility to fund 100 percent of the stock purchase price.

A competitive priced facility to assist with your capital item.

For more information on how Farmlands Finance can work for you talk to us today: Lyndon Insall

Stuart Berry

Jason Mairs

Regional Finance Manager Southland

Regional Finance Manager North Island

Regional Finance Manager North Island

027 366 3677

027 501 5042

027 501 4779

John Sinnamon

Freephone: 0800 200 600

Regional Finance Manager Otago

Email: loan@farmlands.co.nz

027 457 0710

www.farmlands.co.nz

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

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

North and South Island REAL ESTATE UPDATE It’s not all doom and gloom. Real estate is busy not only with sales but also expansion! I am proud to announce our next North Island branch will be in Whangarei. The Northland team, led by Tom Hackett is under construction. Prior to Farmlands, Tom has been head auctioneer for several years at a major real estate brand. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and will specialise in rural and lifestyle sales.

In the north, Tim Falloon has listed our first farm in the Wairarapa and our team in the region has listed even more shareholders’ residential and lifestyle properties. We are slowly building a team of experienced rural industry professionals – the right people to drive us forward. Shareholders have communicated that they are very keen for Farmlands to have horticultural real estate expertise alongside our sheep, beef, dairy and arable sales teams.

Your real estate company is in good heart due to continued engagement by shareholders. Being New Zealand wide spreads risk, gives further diversity and the ability to capitalise on opportunities across differing market conditions over many geographical regions.

There is always opportunity in any market conditions – we are adapting our style and being flexible to make the best of any situation and create opportunities for our shareholders.

Spring is not far away – if you are considering selling, please call to discuss your options with your local Farmlands Salesperson. I am always available if you require advice surrounding any real estate matter or would like to become a Salesperson with us – in the North or South!

In the south, the rural market is yet to be tested for the coming selling season, that is, no farms have sold recently. A timely reminder is quality property generally sells well, regardless of market conditions.

We are bringing some excellent properties to market in spring and are confident about achieving a successful result for our Vendors.

Move on and take off Farmlands has partnered with Airpoints™ to bring shareholders Airpoints Dollars™ as part of the Choices Rewards Programme.

You can now choose to earn Airpoints Dollars on the commission paid on Farmlands Real Estate sales.

To register to earn Airpoints Dollars visit www.farmlands.co.nz/airpoints Terms and Conditions apply.

REAL ESTATE

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

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

WHAT GOES DOWN MUST COME UP ?

1995

2005

2015 Source: Dairy Statistics 2014. 2015 and 2016 values are Fonterra’s forecast payouts.

Photograph not of the subject property

GLENMOA DAIRY

Property ID: TU10616 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

WAITAKI VALLEY, NORTH OTAGO There were no compromises made when the Vendors converted this fertile cropping farm in 2013, with quality infrastructure and a milking platform to capitalise on the outstanding soils. Exiting 3 years post development is in keeping with the Vendors’ succession planning strategy, so here is your opportunity to own a quality property with excellent positioning and production. Designed for ease of management, Glenmoa is budgeting 2015/16 on 283,000kgMS from 630 cows. In North Otago’s premier dairying district, Glenmoa is located close to Oamaru for all services and close to the Southern Lakes recreational playground. Quality dairying plus lifestyle – Glenmoa Dairy Farm will tick all your boxes.

Deadline sale closing 1pm, Wednesday 28 October 2015 (prior offers considered)

REAL ESTATE

Calvin Leen 027 453 0950 calvin.leen@farmlands.co.nz

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

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

SUMMER HILL STATION

Property ID: MA1031 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

MASTERTON, WAIRARAPA This very affordable large scale 926.32 hectare sheep and beef property has many opportunities. The multiple income streams and tourism potential make this a very attractive package. Currently running 4,000 to 4,500 stock units fattening good numbers on the 45 hectares of cultivatable land.

Already showing good returns from manuka honey and joint venture forestry for the future. The beautiful Wainuioru River running through the middle of the Station and a DOC reserve on the boundary provide huge opportunity for hunting and adventure tourism. Accommodation is provided by a three bedroom homestead, seven bedroom shearer’s quarters and 4-stand 550 NP woolshed. Properties of this size and scope are rare.

Price by negotiation

REAL ESTATE

Tim Falloon 027 449 2105 tim.falloon@farmlands.co.nz

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

HEATHERLEA FARM SOUTHBRIDGE, CANTERBURY Retiring Vendors are offering this highly productive, irrigated farm renowned for growing cereals, white clover and Watties’ process crops. This property consists of 123.7 hectares in three titles with four road frontages and has Temuka and Paparoa silt loam soils. Improvements include a 9-bay implement shed, two 4-bay haybarns, covered sheep yards, 2-stand shearing shed, seven grain storage silos plus a four bedroom homestead.

Price by negotiation

GOING THE WESTLAND WAY

Property ID: LE1508 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

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

Property ID: TU10596 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

HOKITIKA, WEST COAST The Vendors have made up their mind, this will be their last season milking cows. This prime 125,000kgMS (5 year average) dairy unit located in the Hokitika Valley, is 157 hectares in total with a 24 bail rotary cow shed with meal feeding system, automatic cup removers and a 380 cow yard. Two large excellent homes. Abundance of implement/calf sheds, fert bin and workshop. Herd at valuation (potential lease option on herd available).

Deadline sale closing 1pm, Thursday 29 October 2015 (unless sold prior)

REAL ESTATE

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

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

DAIRY GRAZING OR BEEF UNIT

Property ID: DU2281 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

BECKS, OTAGO This 116.1 hectare property is currently being managed as a winter grazing unit. Vendors have developed the block by way of storage dam and pump shed, underground infrastructure servicing hydrants for irrigation, stock water scheme and major fencing. A property that will grow in fertility and production, allowing the new owners to reap the benefits.

Price $2,150,000 plus GST (if any)

FANTASTIC GRASS FACTORY

Mark Junghenn 027 221 3373 mark.junghenn@farmlands.co.nz

Property ID: IN1864 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

MAKAREWA, SOUTHLAND This 21.8 hectare property is all in one paddock for ease of supplement making, has excellent fertiliser history and good soils. There is a 2-stand woolshed, yards and attached 3-bay implement shed and being so close to Lorneville saleyards is ideal for extra income from fattening lambs. Has water bore and offers great investment for a future lifestyle block, situated right on the Invercargill town boundary.

Price $1,035,000 plus GST (if any)

REAL ESTATE

Neville Hamilton 027 836 0128 neville.hamilton@farmlands.co.nz

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

HOME ON THE RANGE

Property ID: CO1001 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

WANAKA, CENTRAL OTAGO With not a neighbour in sight, imagine the freedom as you gaze out over your pasture to the majestic Southern Alps. The main house boasts four bedrooms, three bathrooms and an office with the two bedroom guests’ residence completely self-contained. 24.1 hectares of land, well managed into 16 paddocks with service lane, stock water and irrigation. All this seclusion, privacy, serenity and still only a few minutes’ drive to town.

Price by negotiation

ICONIC OTAGO STORE KARITANE, OTAGO Located in the scenic seaside township of Karitane is an iconic Otago gem. This full service store offers general convenience store goods, gourmet takeaway foods, postal facility, two fuel bowser pumps and an off licence liquor section. Great lifestyle business with a choice of living on-site in the two bedroom accommodation or expand the business operation with huge potential to increase turnover.

Price by negotiation

REAL ESTATE

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

Property ID: DU2279 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

Albert Voschezang 021 215 7573 albert.v@farmlands.co.nz

FARMLANDS CARD - FOR EVERYDAY SAVINGS

This month

Introducing the Farmlands App

CHECK OUT THE GREAT SAVINGS FROM THESE FARMLANDS CARD PARTNERS

We’re pleased to announce the release of the Farmlands App, which makes finding Farmlands Card Partners even easier. Discover local Card Partners or use it when you’re travelling and see how much you’ll be saving by putting it on the Farmlands Card!

Simply browse or search by the location, product, service or the type of business you are trying to find.

Plus, you’ll be able to quickly phone, email or map to their location, all with the tap of a finger.

The Farmlands App is now available through the Google Play and Apple App Store – or for more information, head to www.farmlands.co.nz/app All you need to have for the Farmlands App is your own MyFarmlands Account. MyFarmlands is your easy online way of checking statements, Choices Points, Airpoints Dollars™ and more! To register for MyFarmlands, head to www.farmlands.co.nz/myfarmlands This is just the start, as we’re working on other great features. Make sure you don’t miss out by downloading it today, so you can save time and money with the Farmlands App.

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WHAT’S HOT

CHECK OUT THE AMAZING RANGE OF PRODUCTS THAT OUR CARD PARTNERS HAVE ON OFFER. USE YOUR FARMLANDS CARD AND SAVE! Head in to OfficeMax this month and pick up the Espressotoria Capino Coffee Machine for only $92.00 on your Farmlands Card!

Plus, receive a free 12 pack of Vittoria Capsules to get you started.

Visit your local OfficeMax store, email ben.duffy@officemax.co.nz, or call 021 431 704 to take advantage of this great offer.

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The AEG Brushless 2 Piece Combo Kit works harder for longer due to no energy loss through friction resistance, heat, or motor sparking from carbon brushes. The revolutionary brushless motor technology delivers up to 83Nm of torque on the hammer drill and 220Nm on the impact driver for heavy duty applications. With the power and triple protection circuitry from 2 x 6.0Ah AEG 18V pro lithium batteries, this AEG Brushless 2 Piece Combo Kit is a must have for any serious tradesperson.

Get it now for only $669.00 on your Farmlands Card.

Visit www.bunnings.co.nz to locate your nearest store.

Clean up with the Dyson V6 Hand Stick Cleaner. Super suction, easy to use and great to store – never has there been such an efficient and easy way to complete a quick clean. Head into any Smiths City store today to try one out!

Visit www.smithscity.co.nz for your closest store.

Sick of cows backing out of the shed and sending ropes, chains and batons flying? The Cattle Restraining Bar provides a safer alternative to ropes, chains and batons when restraining cattle in stalls, vet races and Herringbone milking sheds.

Only $425.04 plus freight.

Order on your Farmlands Card by emailing Kevin at kjsmithengineering@xtra.co.nz www.papd.co.nz

RRP $699.99 – only $564.99 on your Farmlands Card!

While stocks last.

Special prices and offers apply from the 1st to the 30 th of September 2015. Only while stocks last.

Check your Farmlands store for product availability. All prices include GST unless otherwise stated.

Savings based on Farmlands normal retail price.

Note: The “Your Price” advertised in the Farmlander Magazine is the price that a Farmlands shareholder will be charged if the advertised products are purchased during the promotional period. Farmlands stores also use a “net” price (discounted price without a rebate) to attract cash sale customers and potential shareholders. *Savings based on Farmlands normal retail price.

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

discounts or credit rebates; debit other Shareholder Accounts; make demand on a Card Signatory; debit any default administration costs incurred; register a mortgage over land; terminate shareholding.

Farmlands shareholders have the option of to pay their Accounts either in part or in full by MasterCard or Visa Credit Card. Payment by any credit card will not entitle the shareholder to receive bonus rebates for the month paid or part paid. Neither Farmlands nor any other person involved in the preparation of this document accepts any liability for any opinion or information (including the accuracy or completeness thereof) or for any consequences flowing from its use. The information contained in this document is given in good faith, has been derived from sources perceived to be reliable and accurate and is subject to Farmlands Terms & Conditions. Not all products are available at all Farmlands stores.

Offers valid at Farmlands North Island stores only.

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Farmlands wants you to nominate a Farmlands Card Partner to win the 2015 Shareholder’s Choice Award.

We are looking for a business who:

 Gives you exceptional service  Provides you with value for money  Goes beyond the call of duty With more than 7,000 Card Partner outlets nationwide, the choice is yours!

S R A U Y O !

Y E V A H

the draw to in go d an W O N E T A NOMIN ewards Points!* WIN 5,000 Choices R

Go to www.farmlands.co.nz/awards to nominate your Card Partner of choice.

Nominations close 30th September 2015. *Terms and Conditions apply.

A seriously good story The Seriously Good Chocolate

infusing wine varieties into chocolate

Company was founded 15 years ago

truffles has now evolved to become

by Jane Stanton. Jane first began

an extensive range of chocolate

making chocolate truffles using her

products, featuring craft beers and

grandfather’s recipes. Her grandfather,

distinctive flavours of New Zealand’s

Tik Heenan, was a real pioneer with

history, culture and environment.

true Kiwi ingenuity. He was both

Special offer for Farmlands

mayor and fire chief of Hokitika while

shareholders

also owning the local bookstore. It was at the bookstore that he began to sell his handmade chocolates.

A seriously good recipe Her grandfather’s treasured recipes were handed down through Jane’s family over the years and Jane shared her grandfather’s passion for making

to produce the Central Otago Pinot Series, The Story of Wine as told by Chocolate, Waiheke Wine Series and

delicious chocolate treats.

the Marlborough Wine series.

Jane first began making chocolates

Everyone loved Jane’s chocolates

for family, friends and school students from her home kitchen at Te Anau.

Using her grandfather’s old-time recipes, Jane infused her famous

and as more and more people tasted her fabulous truffles, word of mouth grew. So too did people’s appetite for new flavours and textures, using New

Visit our store, email or telephone our friendly staff at The Seriously

chocolate truffles with Gibbston

Zealand’s unique natural ingredients.

Valley pinot noir. The Seriously Good

Jane moved to Invercargill and

order your chocolates using your

Chocolate Company was soon

soon was in the business of selling

Farmlands Card to receive a 10

established and created a world

chocolates with a mission to promote

percent discount off the retail price

first by collaborating with wineries

the unique flavours of New Zealand to

of any of our chocolates.

the world through her chocolate.

Visit our concept store and factory:

Seriously good chocolates

The Seriously Good Chocolate

The Seriously Good Chocolate

Company

Company is now a flourishing

147 Spey Street, Invercargill

Invercargill-based business making quality, handmade gourmet chocolates that imbue the real tastes of New Zealand.

Today, a wide-ranging collection of chocolates are now sold throughout New Zealand with sales growing

Good Chocolate Company and

To order: Telephone: (03) 218 8060 Email: info@seriouslygoodchocolate.com www.seriouslygoodchocolate.com Article supplied by Seriously Good Chocolate Company.

internationally. Making and selling chocolates by sourcing natural ingredients from local vineyards and

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S U O T N P O B TU

0 5 1 $

E G

IT D E R C T N U O C AC

WHEN YOU BUY A

SAMSUNG GALAXY S6 OFFER AVAILABLE ON ULTRA MOBILE $39 AND ABOVE PLANS WITH A 24 MONTH TERM OR DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN FOR A LIMITED TIME

ASK US ABOUT THIS BONUS OFFER! Limited time only offer, credit is not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. Offer available until 30 September 2015. $100 account credit when you purchase a Samsung Galaxy S6 32GB Flat on any Ultra Mobile $39 and above Pay Monthly Plan with 12, 24 months deferred payments or on a 24 month term plan. $150 account credit when you purchase a Samsung Galaxy S6 64GB Flat on any Ultra Mobile $39 and above Pay Monthly Plan with 12, 24 months deferred payments or on a 24 month term plan.

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*CHARGE YOUR SPARK ACCOUNT THROUGH YOUR FARMLANDS CARD TO RECEIVE 4% REBATE

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EXCLUSIV

TO FARMLANDE

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ONLY

20% OFF

TOOLS 82 Stores Nationwide • OPEN 7 DAYS • www.repco.co.nz *Excludes already reduced, promotional and clearance items.

Prices apply to shareholders using Farmlands card only. Valid until 30 September 2015. E & OE.

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YOUR SHED, YOUR WAY NEED A LOCK UP?

NEED 2 BAYS?

OR MORE?

DESIGN & BUILD TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR WE CAN SUPPLY A KITSET FOR YOU TO BUILD

USE YOUR FARMLANDS CARD AT PLACEMAKERS FOR DISCOUNTS ON SELECTED PRODUCTS. Sheds available at participating stores only. Contact your local store for more information.

Ask us for a competitive quote WWW.PLACEMAKERS.CO.NZ 0800 PLACEMAKERS (752 236)

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Over 21 years we’ve seen a lot of different things.

One thing that hasn’t changed is our loyal support for the greatest team in the world.

THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THE ALL BLACKS FOR 21 YEARS. #BELONG

Statistics accurate as of Monday 27th July 2015.

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FILTER/ REGULATOR

1,598

$

26

$1,838.00 GST Incl.

retrACtAble Air Hose reel

Steel body reel. Industrial grade rubber air hose.

Working Pressure: 21Bar/300 psi.

Inlet/Outlet 1/4” (F in/M out).

Code DB320-2-50-P300 DB330-2-65-P300 DB330-3-50-P300

Size/Description 15m. 10mm 3/8” 20m. 10mm 3/8” 15m. 13mm

Air Compressor 16RSE-DC

High quality 3 cylinder cast iron pump rated to a maximum displacement of 18cfm and the unit is matched with a compressor rated 2.7hp motor.

Displacement of 445lpm and FAD of 300lpm. Has a slow rpm at 964rpm to achieve the output which means longer life.

SWIVEL WALL MOUNTING BRACKET

+GST $199.13 $260.00 $286.09

Inclusive $229.00 $299.00 $329.00

semi-AutomAtiC tyre CHAnger U-201

Semi automatic side swing arm. Large 24” turntable suitable for low profile tyres.

Shovel with blade protector ensures bead breaking without damaging the rim or tyre.

Maximum wheel diameter 41” (1040mm).

Maximum wheel width 14” (355mm).

1,64348

$

$1,890.00 GST Incl.

Diesel generAtor 5.4KVA DHY6000E-LZ

Frequency: 50Hz. Voltage: 240V. Motor: 10HP Max. AC Output: 6.0kVA DC Output: 12V, 8.3A. Net Weight 110kg.

Workplace compliant.

IP66 sockets.

3,49878

$

$4,023.60 GST Incl.

KAWASAKI 5” ANGLE GRINDER

ApprentiCe tool CHest & tools 189pC CCT009F

9 Drawer Tool Chest, Racing Series (RMS6153) 38pc Gearless Ratchet Driver and Bits Tray (SB0185F) 94pc Socket, Driver & Accessory Tray (KBT2141F) 31pc Plier, Hex Key & Adjustable Wrench Tray (PC5420F) 25pc Ring and Open End Spanners and Screwdriver Tray (WC0190F)

868 70

$

$999.00 GST Incl.

173 04

$

$199.00 GST Incl.

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

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% 5 + T S CO ! s e c n a li p p a ll a n o T S +G

Plus

MASSIVE DISCOUNTS

on a huge range of furniture, flooring, sports & outdoor!

Simply pop into any of our 27 great locations to take advantage of our “COST + 5%” offer on appliances and/or “MASSIVE DISCOUNTS” on furniture, flooring, sports & outdoor! Remember these fantastic deals are available to you everyday. To find a location near you simply visit smithscity.co.nz. Don’t forget your Farmlands Card!

Terms and Conditions Farmlands Card must be presented at time of purchase. Prices can be obtained upon presentation of Farmlands Card. Payment must be made using Farmlands Card only. ‘appliances’ is defined as: televisions, audio, whitegoods, computing products, communication devices. Cost is inclusive of GST and reflects average invoiced purchase price of the product but does not include any volume related adjustments that may apply. Any freight or installation costs required will be charged at the normal rate.

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Check out our seasonal electricity pricing Illustrative profile of seasonal consumption and price*

With cheaper summer prices from 1 September to 30 April, our fixed seasonal rates could save you money on your electricity bill.

If you’re new to Meridian, you’ll also receive a $100 credit on your first electricity bill for the first connection you switch and $50 for each additional connection.**

*This graph is provided as an illustration of consumption and Meridian seasonal rates only. Your actual consumption and the rates charged to you will vary. The graph has been based on a single agribusiness customer’s installation control point in the Waitaki region.

Proud to be a partner of

Call 0800 496 444

meridian.co.nz/Seasonal **Terms and conditions apply.

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“Take on your project for less” BRENT, TEAM MEMBER

Rural Letterbox

Plastic. UV stabilised.

Various colours.

SKU00225558

Self-Adhesive Sign Range

$

Assorted purposes and sizes. SKU03290548

9948

3

$ 73

From

Ride On Lawn Mower

EACH

Concreter Wheelbarrow

17.5HP. 42”. Hydrostatic.

Bolt free plastic tray, heavy duty tyre, well balanced construction.

$

$

3498

SKU00277639

SKU00208035

199

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

Laundry Centre 1120w x 560d mm.

WELS mains 4 star, low 6 star. SKU00310248

$

897

Gutter Guard 20m x 180mm.

1893

SKU00301993

$

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

We reserve the right to restrict the purchase of commercial quantities. All prices quoted are inclusive of GST. Prices valid until Wednesday 30th September 2015 or while stocks last.

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TIDY UP YOUR

GARDEN $

2699

MTD

Ride On Lawnmower

420cc OHV engine. 38” (970mm) cutting deck.

6 speed. 2 year warranty.

182335

107

$

59

99

Weed Weapon

Rapid Action Pump & Spray 4 litre. Kills stubborn weeds to the root. Prefilled, refillable unit.

244658

points

$

39

98

Hills

Pressure Sprayer

5 litre. 3 year warranty.

174015

Farmlands Card accepted at Mitre 10 and Mitre 10 MEGA

While stocks last. Prices include GST. Valid from 1 September 2015 to 30 September 2015. Visit mitre10.co.nz

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You told

us and we

listened!

Farmlands is now pleased to offer our shareholders discounts across the entire range of products at Bunnings Warehouse!

You can now save more on every purchase with your Farmlands Card.

Over the coming months you will notice some changes as Arthur Barnett becomes part of the H&J Smith store network Our Dunedin store will be rebranded to H&J Smith.

You will still be able to use your Farmlands Card when purchasing online or in store and enjoy a 2% rebate on all H&J Smith purchases.

From late September when you visit www.arthurbarnett.co.nz you will be redirected to the new combined website and web store for H&J Smith.

We will soon be replacing your Arthur Barnett Card with our H&J Smith Card.

Discover the H&J Smith Difference m Extensive and exclusive ranges m Great customer service m 8 handy South Island locations m 24/7 web store

Arthur Barnett, Dunedin, Meridian Mall, George St. Ph 0800 801 129.

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Spring

SALE High quality Hen Houses

1 Bay Hen House

2 Bay Hen House

3 Bay Hen House

Size: 1.5m x 1.3m x 2.0m high Super strong, relocatable design with person door for easy access, timber perches and chicken door. Suitable for up to 12 hens.

Size: 1.8m x 1.9m x 2.0m high Super strong, relocatable design with person door for easy access, timber perches and chicken door. Suitable for up to 25 hens.

Size: 2.7m x 1.9m x 2.0m high Super strong, relocatable design with person door for easy access, timber perches and chicken door. Suitable for up to 40 hens.

NOW $1055

NOW $1625

NOW $1895

POU050 usually $1236

POU100 usually $1806

POU101 usually $2103

Built tough with heavy duty 2x4” timber framing and 4x3” ground treated skids All hen houses include wire mesh front for ventilation & natural lighting, galvanised hinges & padbolts. *Prices include GST. © Copyright Outpost Buildings Ltd 2015. Special prices valid until 30/09/2015.

FREE Kitset delivery to our transport depots nationwide • Great range of sizes & options available!

• High quality parts, corrugated iron & solid timber frames • Ready to assemble kitsets with step-by-step instructions

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Making A Living Off The Land Is Your Calling.

Being Your Partner Is Ours.

Over 10,000 special offers for farmlands shareholders* Hitachi 18V Farmers Kit

Hitachi 13mm High Torque Drill

Hitachi 23.9cc Blower

• Includes: ProSeries Impact Drill and 125mm Angle Grinder with 2 x 5.0Ah Energy batteries, fan cooled charger and stackable case

• 800W motor and 13mm keyed chuck • Variable speed and reverse • Supplied with chuck key, side handle and carry case

• 2-stroke 23.9cc PureFire™ engine • Large throttle lever • Compact and lightweight

PTHTTSK146

PTHTD13VG

PTHTRB24EA

739

$

00(EXCL GST)

$849.85 (INCL GST)

SPECIAL ORDER

Makita 4-Stroke Water Pump

679

$

$780.85 (INCL GST)

00 (EXCL GST)

$366.85 (INCL GST)

$

00(EXCL GST)

$366.85 (INCL GST)

• On/off choke combination switch with automatic half-throttle lock • Die-cast aluminium crank case

PTMKDCS500 SPECIAL ORDER

769

$

$884.35 (INCL GST)

00(EXCL GST)

(EXCL GST)

SPECIAL ORDER

Makita 24.5cc 2-Stroke Petrol Line Trimmer

Makita 50cc Petrol Chainsaw

• High pressure water pump for spraying and pumping water • Delivers 130L/min via 1-inch hose

PTMKEW1060HX

31900

319

$

• Lightweight • Loop handle • Full crankshaft engine

PTMKEM2500L SPECIAL ORDER

29900

$

$343.85 (INCL GST)

(EXCL GST)

SPECIAL ORDER

*Carters Pricing Terms: 1. Advertised pricing valid from 1 September 2015 to 30 September 2015. 2. Pricing not valid with any other promotion running concurrently. 3. Payment must be made using a Farmlands Card. 4. Lead time will apply for special order products. 5. Any trademarks are the property of the respective owners. 6. Trade discounts do not apply to advertised offers.

7. The actual product may differ slightly from that pictured. 8. Carters' Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale apply (see www.carters.co.nz).

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USE YOUR FARMLANDS CARD AND SAVE!

Fuel up at your local Challenge service station and get 12 cents per litre off the pump price when you use your Farmlands Card!

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FREE TYRE Buy three Bridgestone car or 4x4 tyres* and get the fourth FREE.

I’M FREE

WE STOCK

PLUS EXCLUSIVE FARMLANDS PRICING ON AGRICULTURAL TYRES.† Promotion valid from Monday, 7 September until Friday, 25 September 2015. *Buy three get the fourth tyre free offer applies to selected Bridgestone branded car and 4x4 tyres. Please see details on our website. This offer excludes all van and commercial tyres. Savings are off current in-store regular point of-sale price. In all instances the lowest value tyre will be given free of charge. All tyres must be fitted in-store at the time of purchase and the offer includes tyre fitting, tyre balancing, new valve stem, casing disposal charges.

Offer is available strictly while stocks last. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or offer. †Please ask in store for details.

0800 80 20 80

0800 80 20 80

bridgestonetyres.co.nz

bridgestonetyres.co.nz

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THE COVER YOU NEED IF THINGS GO PEAR SHAPED. FMG has been insuring rural New Zealand for over 100 years. So no matter what happens, we’ve probably seen it before, and we’ll know just what it takes to get things sorted. If that sounds like the kind of insurer you’d like on your side, ask around about us, or call 0800 366 466.

We’re here for the good of the country.

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