The Farmlander South Island January 2014

Special offers and information for FarmlanDs Shareholders

JAN 2014 Valid from 1-31 January 2014

TheFARMLANDER golden

gulf

racing Page 6

autumn fert get in early Page 15

legendary variety show winners Page 32

super psyllid control

happy trails shareholders show off walking wonders Page 4

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Contents

TheFARMLANDER

Shareholder Offers

Farmlands round-up

8-9

Plan365 Nutrition

10-13

Plan365 Rural Infrastructure

14-16 Plan365 Forage and Arable 17-20

Plan365 Horticulture

FROM THE CEO

21-23

Plan365 Animal Management

24-27

Plan365 Dairy Management

28-29

Farmlands Big Deals

Welcome to our first issue for 2014. We look forward to a year of significant development. We are making initial steps in the rebranding of South Island stores and two of those – Christchurch and Motueka – were the first to transition to Farmlands branding. This rebranding will continue to be rolled out over the coming months. Fortuitously, the stores nationally already had commonality of interior design, so the rebranding is a relatively low cost cosmetic change.

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Get your Skinnies on!

40-49

Real Estate listings

Interest

During the year ahead, the Card business will also migrate to a single brand and will deliver you consistent and seamless transactions wherever you farm or shop.

The integration of the NRM nutrition business into the Farmlands business was completed in late October 2013, with the effect of rapidly increasing our presence in this market. Animal nutrition is one of the keys to increasing production in an environmentally sustainable farming model and as such, is a key component in our rural supplies offering. We have achieved several consecutive record breaking months in this area during this financial year, even prior to the NRM acquisition. We are excited by the prospects ahead.

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From the CEO

2

Save the Date

3

Meet the team

4

Special Feature – Staying on track

6

Richie Stanaway – Gulf’s latest golden link

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Choices Rewards

32

Congratulations to the Legendary Variety Show winners!

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Waimumu Field Days

34

Swipe & Win

35

The changing face for our southern stores

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Farmlands Livestock Finance

37

Farmlands Finance

38 Compliance

We are committed to retaining and growing the strength of our regional presence and enhancing it with the wider shareholder offer Farmlands enjoys.

We have extended our Fuel, Nutrition, Lubricants and Finance offers nationally.

The returns from these businesses benefit you, our shareholders, as the scale of our offer delivers better buying - and year end surpluses benefit our shareholder customers - not investors.

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Farmlands Fuel – Ask the Experts

On Your Farmlands and CRT Card 51

What’s Hot

52 Challenge

Beyond this, we are focusing our intention on providing innovation in the market – both in product and services. We want to ensure that Farmlands is a part of your farming success in 2014.

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Arthur Barnett

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Warehouse Stationery

55 Repco 56 Meridian 58 PlaceMakers

Brent Esler

59 TradeZone

Chief Executive Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited

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Goodyear / Beaurepaires

61

The Warehouse

62

What Power Crisis / Mico

63

Big Save

64 Bunnings

SAVE THE DATE

What’s coming up with Farmlands

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janUARY

Farmlands Opunake Golf Tournament Please contact Calum Roach on 06 761 7378.

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25-26

JANUARY

08

febrUARY

12-14

februARY

Edendale Crank Up

Taupo Fishing Competition

Waimumu Field Days

Celebrating 110 years of tractors in New Zealand.

Call the Farmlands Taupo store on 07 378 2503 for more details.

The South Island's largest rural gathering with more than 600 exhibitors.

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liza steffens Q: What is your current role at Farmlands?

A: General Sales but predominately organiser of Bulk Dairy Nutrition at Te Awamutu.

Also the author of our merry band of “T.A. Chat” e-mailers.

Q: Where are you from originally?

A: Born in southwest Africa (Namibia) and ended up in Cape Town, South Africa before emigrating to NZ in 2002. And no, you can’t send me back!

Q: Tell us a bit about your family.

A: Boy-child is 16 (going on arghhhh). Happily divorced but good friends (yes it is possible).

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

A: Calendar and note pad function on my phone and if I drop the phone in the loo once more I’m going to scream! Oh and you can stop laughing, it happens if you have the phone in the back pocket of your jeans.

liza's whatever slice RECIPE

Call in and see us!

(As in, whatever you have in the pantry)

Tap into the huge amount of knowledge and experience

ingredients

at your local Farmlands

1 Cup Christmas Cake fruit mix (soaked in sherry)

call 0800 327 636 or visit

1 Cup flour (plain / self-raising / whole bran) 1 Cup brown sugar (or white)

branch. Drop in, www.farmlands.co.nz

4 - 5 crushed Weetbix 1/2 cup small oats Handful of coconut / crushed nuts / raisins / crazins / chopped apricots / sunflower seeds (whatever) Sprinkle of cinnamon 125g butter 2 huge fat scoops of honey

directions Melt the butter and honey together. Mix everything together, place in 30cm rectangular lined oven-dish.

Squish down with big spoon (take care of corners too). Bake till brown but watch the top (roughly

Farmlands store.

Horticultural Advisory Service available.

30 - 35 minutes for me). Cool all the way and slice (make it small, because this is good and might last a bit longer than 5 minutes).

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Staying on track shareholders show us the path to paradise

There is something distinctly Kiwi about getting out into nature. Whether looking up as the sun tries to fight its way through a green canopy, or taking the time to survey the sights from our beautiful high country, growing up in New Zealand means nature often feels like a birth right, rather than a privilege.

Some of our shareholders have walks on their properties – the

An Auckland transplant, Christine – in partnership with the

types tourists fawn over while the locals wonder what all the fuss

Nature Heritage Fund – won a tender for Castle Hill in 2004.

is about. It’s the type of natural beauty that needs managing

A self-confessed farming novice, the transition has been made

– and shareholders are only too happy to protect them.

easier by a combination of determination and friendly locals.

The drive from Springfield to Arthur’s Pass is its own education

“It was originally very lonely for me here, being a woman

in rugged beauty. Rivers weave through giant mountains before spilling into the Canterbury Plains. Also on the drive is Castle Hill – a short walk to an amazing geographical landmark.

If you don’t see the distinctive rocks piercing the surrounding green hills, you will definitely see the row of vehicles parked

from Auckland,” she explains. “But eventually people realised I wasn’t going anywhere – and I was very determined.

The Lincoln Farming Manual became my Bible and I learnt to do all the D’s – drafting, dagging, drenching and docking.”

Christine says tourists love having the opportunity to not only walk up to the rocks but to get close to her stock as well.

alongside the unyielding straight highway. Visitors are quick to

“Some people are just so fascinated by the animals being so

park up and take the walk – which is where they are most likely to

close. But the rocks themselves are gloriously iconic – they

run into Christine Fernyhough.

are actually made up of crushed up coral from when the area was underwater.”

| Above: Tahi Estate, Northland.

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“The rocks are so captivating, so grand and majestic.

That’s how Castle Hill got its name – you look up and it looks like the top of a castle.”

| Castle Hill, Canterbury.

Castle Hill, also known as Kura Tawhiti, certainly keeps busy,

It was bought with a number of things in mind but conservation

between hosting bouldering championships, summer solstice

was one of the big ones,” John explains. “We wanted to do

celebrations, university and school student visits, orienteering

something for New Zealand biodiversity.”

– and even keeping tabs on the Castle Hill Buttercup, a flower native only to the surrounding area. Christine says large areas of the property have been designated to retain the tussock and black beech landscape – and she and the team have been very conscious of their custodianship at Castle Hill.

“The rocks are so captivating, so grand and majestic. That’s how Castle Hill got its name – you look up and it looks like the top of a castle. The rocks are like New Zealand’s Stonehenge.”

Heading further north (not as far as Stonehenge), Tahi Estate in Northland is making its own great walk – by converting unprofitable farm land into native trees and bush.

Having been at Tahi Estate for nine years, with pest control starting in the second year, the dream to help New Zealand biodiversity is coming to fruition. The honey’s commercial unit now has a dedicated “honey house” for extraction and packaging. The majority of stock on site are actually horses, as John found “visitors preferred to look at horses than cows”.

The visitors have responded in droves. With the largest pre-European Pa site in the area on the property, Tahi offers educational opportunities as diverse as its plant life.

“Everyone has been able to see the change,” John says. “A lot of school groups come in relation to the bees but we also get a lot of walking and tramping groups – all we do is ask for a donation for conservation.”

While keeping up with the flourishing ecosystem's planting schedule is a “work in progress”, John is proud to take a step back and see what the Tahi team have accomplished.

“There’s a lot of good bird life and

| Tahi Estate, Northland.

John Craig, whose daughter is the majority owner of Tahi, says the Estate used to be a rundown beef farm, with “no water for stock and no vertical fences – most of the fences were horizontal”.

a lot of trails for people to walk here now. And we’re only getting started, which is the best bit.”

Adopting a different approach, stock is now retained on less than 60 hectares, while the rest has been turned into its own ecosystem.

Close to 235,000 natives have been planted, in addition to the 30km of roads and tracks now created. Add the creation of luxury accommodation, a viable honey unit to keep the money ticking over and you have the makings of a great New Zealand escape.

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| Tahi Estate, Northland.

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Richie Stanaway gulf's latest golden link to new zealand motorsport

At 19, Richard Stanaway was a kid in one heck of a hurry. Picked up by Lotus F1 as part of their young driver programme, Formula One wasn’t just a dream for the kid from Kaharoa in the Bay of Plenty - it was beckoning.

Stanaway had claimed more race wins than any other circuit racer under the age of 21 in the world. He had dazzled in GP3 and was forging a path in Formula Renault 3.5.

Then in one terrifying moment it all came crashing down, when a collision at Spa Francochamps in Belgium left him with a broken back and what he thought was a ruined career. “You never imagine that this type of thing will happen to you and suddenly I had the accident. I'm suddenly lying in hospital and starting to ask some pretty serious questions about where life's heading.”

For a while it didn’t head anywhere.

Recovery was the sole focus but with it came a new level of determination: to get better…and get back on track. “It's made me change a lot, before the accident I didn’t look at anything outside F1. I didn’t follow this series for example. But since the accident it's certainly broadened my horizons."

Last year, along with a few Porsche Supercup races, Stanaway was broadening those horizons as part of the Gulf Aston Martin WEC team. He’s still very much the young lad, not just of the AMR team but the whole series.

At 21, he is the youngest driver in the World Endurance Championship. “It does feel quite surreal, having made the progression from where I've come

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from to be racing at a professional level internationally with such a great team."

Great team mates too - Stanaway shares the #99 car with Bruno Senna. After just a few races, the Brazilian is impressed with the young Kiwi. “Richie's been doing really well, especially for the experience he has. He's very, very quick." Senna is also a newcomer to Endurance Racing, having spent several seasons in F1. He is relishing the feel in the AMR garage.

“The team is relaxed. I realise just how much more social this is, I get to know the team, I chat to the other drivers.

I think in general there's just a more calm and friendly experience than what I did before and I really enjoy it. You obviously miss the (F1) cars, because you'll never drive a car that’s as nice to drive as a Formula 1 car but in terms of environment, this is a nicer place.”

In the Six Hours of Shanghai the #99 car came a close second, a formation finish with the #97 Gulf car claiming the penultimate round of the Series.

Team boss John Gaw is quick to praise Stanaway’s consistant improvement in what is his first year of racing ‘under a roof' and wants to keep hold of the New Zealander’s talent. "Richie's performed and we've got options on him for the future - and for sure we'll be taking those options up. He'll be part of Aston Martin racing going forward."

For Stanaway, it’s some comeback - from no drive, to a chance to drive at Le Mans. "It has been one heck of a job interview."

Article supplied by Shaun Summerfield, Senior Reporter, 3 News.

What is WEC?

Getting the hands dirty

The Gulf Aston Martins were all conquering in Shanghai… but they didn’t win the six-hour. This is because the World Endurance Championship is made up of three classes.

Top level motorsport really is glamorous - champagne, caviar and millionaires…or so I’ve heard. The reality for journalists is instant coffee, soggy sandwiches and fighting for a seat in the media centre, where you watch the race on a bank of televisions. The closest you’ll get to the action is loitering out the back of the team garage, hoping a driver will come out and give you a few words.

The fastest are the LMP1 (Le Mans Prototype), which is basically a duel between Audi and Toyota (until Porsche enter the fray next year with Mark Webber at the wheel). Both teams run hybrid power (Audi with a diesel engine) to create what are pretty close to being F1 cars with two seats and body work. This year, the Audi R18 covered 4742km on route to victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Next comes the slightly slower LMP2 class, which look similar to the front runners. However, the biggest difference is that they don’t boast the incredible budgets of the LMP1 teams – Audi are understood to spend more than $250 million a year on their WEC campaign.

The Gulf team run in the GTE (E for endurance). These cars have to be based on road cars - but they are still brutally quick at 300km/h. Quick though is relative - the LMP1 are capable of more than 350km/h, which makes for some passing moves that are entertaining for fans…and nail-biting for drivers.

Le Mans provides the inspiration and focal point for the eight round WEC season. The famous 24 Hour race is experiencing something of a return to its glory days, with at least 10 recent F1 drivers set to race there in 2014.

WEC Season April 14

6 Hours of Silverstone

May 5

6 Hours of Spa Francochamps

June 22

24 Heures du Mans

September 9

6 Hours of Sao Paulo

September 22

6 Hours of Circuit of the Americas

October 20

6 Hours of Fuji

November 9

6 Hours of Shanghai

November 30

6 Hours of Bahrain

Article supplied by Shaun Summerfield, Senior Reporter, 3 News.

Unless you’re covering the Gulf Aston Martin Team. Along with being welcomed into the team garage, I was asked to be part of the team during qualifying. This was the stuff of dreams, hands on in the shed. After doing my best to impress the crew chief with my knowledge of chassis set-up and tyre management, I was given a set of overalls and sent to work on the #97 car.

Clearly I hadn’t revealed any hidden talent for preparing a race car, because I was handed a rag and a bottle of solvent-based cleaner and instructed to remove every trace of rubber that had been splashed over the blue and orange paint job. Still not glamorous - but a great way to experience being part of the winning team… even if it was very much an entry level position.

Article supplied by Shaun Summerfield, Senior Reporter, 3 News.

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nutrition

Heifer gain helps with continuous growth designed to help ensure heifers reach optimum size and weight Pasture and forage only systems throughout New Zealand are failing to ensure heifers reach optimum size and weight at first calving. Strategic use of feed supplements for heifers older than three months may be worthwhile to ensure targets are achieved.

Friesian heifers with a mature body weight of 500kg need to gain a little over 0.61kg/day, from reaching 100kg at three months of age to 450kg at 22 months.

Corresponding growth targets for Jersey and Crossbreds are 0.43kg/day and 0.55kg/day respectively. These growth rates seem quite achievable but in reality the majority of heifers are not achieving targets.

Surveys suggest that heifers can start slipping behind target weight gains from their first summer. Grass quality can fall with reduced protein and increased fibre levels, which reduces both digestibility and intakes. Autumn rains should bring a time of plenty but autumn grass can have more protein and less energy than is ideal for heifer growth. Winter can be a challenging time – pasture and crop quality drops and inclement weather can increase maintenance requirements.

A heifer’s second spring can be the only time after weaning that growth exceeds

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daily growth targets - but typically, it will not be enough to make up for previous long term deficits.

Heifer Gain 16% Typical Specifications

When pasture supply is limited, or when bigger gains are required to make up for previous shortfalls, extra conserved forage or hard feed may be necessary.

Straights such as rolled barley or palm kernel expeller could be considered but may not be best balanced to meet the needs of the animal. Compound feeds should be considered if a wider range of nutrients are required in a convenient form for heifers that are slipping behind targets and need a boost. One month of 12.5 MJ ME/kg DM pellets at 1kg per day (after introducing gradually) would deliver enough energy for 12.5kg live weight gain, assuming 26 MJ ME/kg gain for a 200kg heifer.

Crude Protein 16%

Reliance Heifer Gain 16% has been developed for older calves and yearlings, with some palm kernel (maximum 15 percent) introduced for economy - but not so much that performance or palatability will be compromised.

Typically available as a 6mm pellet, a 4mm option will be available in limited quantities for those shareholders with Advantage Feeders and a 10-12mm nut for those who prefer to feed on the ground.

Article supplied by Dr. Rob Derrick, Nutritionist - Reliance Feeds

ME

12.5 MJ/kg DM

Typically fed at 1kg per head per day.

Ingredient selected from: Wheat, barley, palm kernel expeller, soya, canola meal, cottonseed meal, peas, molasses, limestone flour, salt, magnesium oxide, dicalcium phosphate, flavour, trace elements and vitamins.

Dairy farmers and graziers are urged to weigh heifers regularly and compare to breed targets or the average weight of older cows in the herd. If extra gains are required, especially with lighter animals in a mob, Heifer Gain 16% should help heifers hit the mark more often.

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nutrition

Reliance Mineral Pellets Are you tired of mixing or dusting minerals?

Or worried that too much gets blown or

Increasingly, farmers rolling grain on-farm

washed away when needed the most?

are installing silos and delivery systems

At Farmlands Nutrition, we are seeing increasing demand for - and growing interest in - mineral pellets. Dairy farmers looking to provide minerals and additive to their cows have a wide range of choices, from DIY through to bespoke mineral pellets. Most compound dairy feeds are in effect mineral pellets, because they contain major minerals, trace elements and often additives like Bovatec® at therapeutic levels. Some inshed grain feeders choose to use a wheat based compound dairy pellet at 1kg per

for concentrated mineral pellets, fed at anywhere between 100g and 450g per cow per day. Lower rate mineral pellets predominantly deliver trace elements and additives like Bovatec®, along with some magnesium and salt. Where cows are receiving more than 2kg per head per day of grain, a higher rate mineral pellet that contains calcium is normally appropriate.

Dicalcium phosphate contains both calcium and phosphorus and is often requested where herds are producing closer to 1kg MS/kg live weight.

head per day, with a high rate of trace

Mineral pellets are excellent carriers for

minerals and Bovatec®, to complement

additives like Bovatec® and mycotoxin

their own barley rather than use a concentrated mineral pellet. For dryland farms and summer silage feeding, a high protein compound feed with elevated

binders, which are best fed at the recommended rates and ideally twice daily. Endophyte toxicity should be considered if cows are displaying classic endophyte staggers - but also if milk

rates of trace minerals and additives can make an ideal complement to grain

production is falling faster than expected,

and summer pasture. Molasses may not

or if cows are nervous or seeking shade.

always be the best carrier for minerals,

Mineral pellet delivery systems are now

because pasture often contains more

available, which can feed pellets into the

than enough sugar and the response

rolled grain auger or to a feed head on

from feeding molasses may be less than

the rotary platform. Mineral pellets can be

could be achieved with grain.

supplied in 25kg bags, bulk bags or bulk.

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Summary • All compound feeds are mineral pellets but concentrated ones are favoured by those with grain rolling systems • The carrier and feeding rate can be adjusted according to need • Reduces the need for dusting • Standard feeding rates are » 100g/head/day (contains magnesium and sodium) » 200g/head/day (contains calcium, magnesium and sodium) » 350g – 1000g (to balance TMR or high grain diets) • Contains » Bovatec® or Rumensin®, which helps to eliminate bloat and improves feed efficiency » Major minerals critical for life » Trace minerals such as copper, zinc, selenium, cobalt and iodine for herd health and fertility » Flavour for enhanced palatability Think about your dairy herd’s needs now but also consider how their mineral requirements will be met next spring.

Article supplied by Dr. Rob Derrick, Nutritionist - Reliance Feeds

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rural infrastructure

Go with the flow keep your number one asset flowing with the new gallagher wireless water monitoring system.

Gallagher understands that stock, pasture and water management are all key factors for successful farming and that's why this clever Wireless Water Monitoring System has been added to the Gallagher range of animal management products.

It's an innovative product, which accurately measures water levels in tanks or ponds and wirelessly transmits this information to a Touchscreen Display unit mounted in a convenient location, such as at a house or farm dairy or implement shed.

Features Extremely easy to operate and install, the system helps farmers keep track of water storage and provides peace of mind by highlighting potential water issues before they become a major problem.

Up to nine tanks can be monitored by

one display unit. The display can store water level information to give the user a clear picture of historical tank levels over a 30-day period. Optional equipment for the system includes a Wireless Pump Controller that allows the remote control of a pump. A Directional Long Range Antenna is also available to increase the range of the signal up to 10km.

Benefits As well as constantly measuring water levels in storage tanks and ponds around the farm, the Wireless Water Monitoring System can also alert farmers to abnormal water loss caused by problems like broken water pipes or overflowing troughs. If the level in one or more tanks begins to decrease quickly then farmers know they have a problem.

Water is a crucial resource on any farm and the Wireless Water Monitoring

System is a great tool for helping farmers catch water problems before they seriously impact on the well-being of livestock. It’s also a big time saver, because you don’t have to physically visit the tank or pond.

Applications The Wireless Water Monitoring System’s ability to monitor the level of any fluid means it can also be used for monitoring effluent ponds. Dairy farmers can keep track of effluent pond levels remotely, and take action to prevent ponds running over.

The Wireless Water Monitoring System is available through your local Farmlands store.

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

Article supplied by Gallagher

How the system works

The Display Unit shows in an instant how much liquid is left in the tank, saving time by eliminating the need to visit the tank/water source. It can be placed in a convenient locaion on the farm, ensuring all staff can check the water status.

The system works by accurately measuring the liquid level in the tank based on pressure and sends this information wirelessly via the Tank Unit to the Display Unit

Wireless pump functionality can be achieved by adding a Wireless Pump Controller to the system, allowing the farmer to remotely control his pump to ensure tank levels are maintained as required.

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The system's range can be extended with the use of Ultra-Long Range Antenna.

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rural infrastructure

The far South's top drop Developing stock water systems in southland Ken Stewart is a Technical Field Officer specialising in water system design, based in Farmlands Invercargill and servicing the Southland region.

Ken started with Farmlands (then CRT) more than five years ago, coming from a background in water and waste water treatment for the Alliance Group. “On the job” training, peer review and professional development through attending external training programmes has seen Ken develop into an experienced water system designer during this time.

“My work now includes designing stock water schemes for sheep and beef farms, dairy support blocks and dairy conversions, including farm dairy effluent systems”, Ken says. “These designs can be either new systems or extensions to existing schemes, or simply giving advice to shareholders on water related matters.”

Ken begins all new designs with a comprehensive fact finding visit to the farm. This essentially entails assessing: • Water requirements - current stock numbers, planned growth, dairy shed and household water • Current reticulation system, if any – can any of it be incorporated into the new system?

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• Water source – can it meet demand, is the quality OK, what storage is required?

scheme feasibility studies, the current

• Access to power – existing or needs to be developed?

looks to be strong.”

• Best pipeline route – survey heights and distances

to the friendly team at your local

Following the visit and talking to the farmer, a reticulation design is developed and report compiled, specifying system layout, pipe quantities, material, diameter and pressure rating, fittings schedule, pump duty and storage and trough requirements. This report, together with a pricing schedule, is then submitted to the farmer. “I get a great deal of satisfaction from starting with a blank piece of paper and then developing a system that meets the specific needs of the farmer,” Ken says. “Feedback from our shareholders has been excellent.”

dairy season’s payout and investment in further expansion and conversion

For more information please talk Farmlands store today.

Article supplied by Iplex

Ken sees the industry as changing and expanding for various reasons in Southland. “I find more sheep and beef farmers are adding a dairy support component to their business.

The recent hot and dry summers and local authority's requirement for more natural water ways to be fenced off are also factors. Couple this with central government investing in district water

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forage and arable

No room for error with pasture seed quality and processing the inside word on ryegrass seed Every summer, in the space of a few short

meet the right quality specifications,

verification of traceability and the

weeks, Agriseeds harvests thousands of

or it can’t be sold.

first samples are taken for in-house

tonnes of ryegrass seed, most of which is

Commercial seed production is the

grown in Canterbury. That seed then has

last stage of the Agriseeds pasture

germination and endophyte tests.

Then it’s cleaned, to remove any

to reach you at the right time and in the

development programme - but it’s by

contaminants and straw.

right condition for autumn pasture sowing.

no means the least important. Without a

There’s no margin for error – not one

After cleaning, every line of seed is

sophisticated system to grow, harvest,

tested again. This time, the samples are

kilo of seed can be sold until it has been

process, test and distribute the new cultivars, there would be little point

sent to the National Seed Laboratory

tested – and tested again – to make sure it meets strict standards for purity, quality,

creating them in the first place.

germination and endophyte. So how does

Like other stages of pasture development,

the process work?

this one is subject to a series of protocols

Imagine co-ordinating around 100 farmer

and procedures and all parts of the quality

seed growers, up to 30 different grass

assurance programme are independently

cultivars (including different endophytes),

audited by AsureQuality.

in Palmerston North, where they are analysed again for germination and endophyte, as well as for seed purity.

Once these results are back (at least 21 days later), the seed can then be treated (if required) and mixed to order (likewise) before being bagged for distribution.

15 independent seed cleaning businesses

So what exactly does happen to the

and several thousand tonnes of perishable

seed between the time it leaves the

product, in a fixed time frame – and then

seed grower’s farm and the time it

you need the right weather too!

arrives on yours?

It’s not just a matter of volume, either.

First, it’s trucked to the seed cleaner,

Every line of ryegrass seed (or each crop

fact, the whole process of post harvest

along with the appropriate AsureQuality

grown in an individual paddock) has to

documentation, to provide independent

management is so important for seed

To add to the complexity, seed containing a novel endophyte is stored in special controlled humidity cool store facilities to keep it in optimal condition for sowing. In

quality at the farm gate that Agriseeds has established a hub in Canterbury to treat, mix and store its commercial harvest.

The 4500 square metre development has close to 3000 tonnes storage capacity and was specifically designed to ensure seed integrity is maintained, from the time of harvest right through to sowing.

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

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forage and arable

Get in early

with autumn fertiliser

This is a great time of year for sheep

fertilising your more productive land first,

How about nitrogen?

and beef farmers to start planning their

as this is where you will get the best

You may be unsure about the profitability

autumn fertiliser programme. Applying

return on your investment. The extra

of using nitrogen but it is worth keeping

fertiliser early means you don’t have to

production that results will then allow you

an open mind about it. If you are going for

worry about getting hold of contractors

to invest in increasing the fertility of your

good finishing weights for stock, you want

during the busy autumn season.

harder country.

to run extra animals or to successfully

The main factors to keep in mind are:

Before you start, it is best to soil test to get

flush your ewes then having the extra

• Soil testing will help improve the

accuracy of fertiliser recommendations

an idea of current nutrient levels. A regular testing regime is important - testing should be done every one or two years, at the

• Phosphorus and sulphur are the key

same time of year, so that you can monitor

trends. Focus on the levels of phosphorus

elements to consider

• Strategic nitrogen applications can

(P) and sulphur (S) in particular, as they will

increase your pasture quality and drive

be profitable

Jeff Morton, Ballance Science Extension Officer, believes there is still scope for sheep and beef farmers to improve their land’s productivity. “A lot of hill country farmers lack the confidence to invest

it will boost your feed bank going into winter. Your product choice will depend on weather conditions and the need for other nutrients. SustaiN is best if autumn rain is unreliable. PhaSedN could be an option if sulphur is also required.

pasture production. The table below gives

For more information please talk

an indication of target nutrient levels but

to the friendly team at your local

you will need to take your production goals

Farmlands store today.

into account when deciding on the levels

Article supplied by Ballance Agri-Nutrients.

required for your farm.

extra money in fertiliser, because they are

In many cases, Superten is still the most

not certain about their returns. But I think

economic way of supplying phosphorus

that, for the North Island hill country in

and sulphur - but if low sulphur is a

particular, there is room for improvement.”

concern then a Sulphurgain product would

If finances are tight, concentrate on

be a good option.

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feed on hand can be a real benefit. Also,

Test

Ash

Sedimentary

Pumice

Peat

Olsen P

20-30

20-30

35-45

35-45

QTK

7-10

5-8

7-10

5-7

Sulphate-S

10-12

10-12

10-12

10-12

Organic-S

15-20

15-20

15-20

15-20

QTMg

8-10

8-10

8-10

8-10

pH

5.8-6.0

5.8-6.0

5.8-6.0

5.0-5.5 (75mm) 4.5-5.0 (75-150mm)

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HORTICULTURE

tordon pastureboss 10L

t-max 20l

• A selective herbicide for the control of annual and perennial broadleaf weeds in pastures.

• A selective herbicide for the control of annual and perennial broadleaf weeds in pastures and forage brassicas.

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inex sprayer 50L • Ideal for general or spot spraying jobs around the farm.

• 50L translucent tank with mould-in content scale.

• Built in hose and handgun storage.

• Flexible lance style gun with adjustable cone tip with built in handgun filter.

• Under-tank pump for added protection.

• Includes on/off switch, wiring loom, 5m of spray hose and tiedown strap.

• A unique insecticide that after application, rapidly stops insect feeding.

• Registered for use in fodder brassicas including: kale, rape, swede, leafy turnip and bulb turnip.

• Give lasting control of : white butterfly, diamond back moth, leaf minor and also provides aphid suppression.

• Selective to some beneficial insects.

• 1L treats 6.66ha

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HORTICULTURE

Psyllid control what’s new?

Since the outbreak of the Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP) seven years ago, commercial vegetable growers of solanaceous crops have spent large sums of money to control this pest. The cost to the potato industry alone in lost yield and control measures has been put in the tens of millions of dollars. Costs of between $25-50 per tonne (depending on yield) have been added to most potato growers to control this pest.

environment and food source. Further

Psyllid causes yellowing and weakening

chemical control continues to be the most

of plants, such that yields are dramatically

proven and accepted method.

reduced. A bacterium (Candidatus

Chemical control generally involves using

liberibacter solanaecerarum), known as “liberibacter” that is spread by psyllids also causes the problem “zebra chip” for the potato industry. Liberibacter infection, even one week from harvest, can have severe effects on potatoes. Sprouting of seed potatoes is significantly reduced and physiological maturity is thrown out of sequence. The result is variable crops at emergence, which equates to more

identifying the over-wintering hosts is all part of the ongoing control regime.

Work continues to look at new cultivars that have resistance to liberibacter but they are still some time away from being a commercial reality. Even with cultivars resistant to the disease, the damage inflicted by psyllids still demands an effective control regime. At this time,

particular products as two back-to-back applications. These include products such as Tripsol, Movento, Sparta and the newly released Benevia. These are used in combination with Karate and organo-phosphate products (e.g. Methamidophos). “In furrow” treatments with chemicals such as Actara also produces good control during early growth.

variable crops at harvest.

We strongly advise growers to use these

There has been an industry wide and collaborative approach to look at solutions for this pest. A myriad of different

chemicals in conjunction with a monitoring programme, to ensure optimal results are achieved. Optimal results are further

approaches for control have been identified. These range from the release of the ‘Southern Ladybird’ in a South Island potato crop for ‘bio-control’, to looking at ‘Entomopathogenic’ fungi, which show promise in greenhouse conditions. Recent research shows that TPP will over-winter

only possible if growers use the modern sprayers to ensure product is delivered effectively. Products will be more effective

stages and physical numbers of the pest.

Prediction models to better time spray applications are coming but must be used in conjunction with hands-on monitoring. Longer term control looks like biological control agents. Again, these are some years away from being available and proven.

For more information on psyllid control in potatoes, tomatoes, tamarillos, or other solanaceae species, please talk to your local Farmlands Horticulture Technical Advisor.

Article supplied by Andrew Whitworth, Farmlands Horticulture Technical Field Adviser, Hawke's Bay.

when used with the better adjuvants (e.g.

HyWett) to ensure maximum leaf wetting is achieved.

in sites not previously considered, such

Certainly the immediate future for

as boxthorn, which provides an ideal

controlling TPP is to use the available

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chemistry, timed to coincide with life cycle

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zone net 1.2m x 500m • Available in black or white with standard or tag edge.

• 100 percent virgin HDPE monofilament.

• 10mm lockstitch triangle mesh.

• 24gsm (+2 percent) standard edge.

• Reinforced edges for strength.

• UV Warranty = 10 seasons pro rata.

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calcium nitrate

Greenhouse grade – suitable for dissolving in water for use in fertigation systems or for broadcast applications.

The nitrogen in calcium nitrate is fully available to plants and provides an immediate and predictable growth response.

The calcium helps to reduce plant disorders such as bitter pit of apples, blossom end rot of tomatoes and capsicums, hollow heart of brassica crops and assists in reducing tip burn of lettuce. Calcium is an essential nutrient for development of all plant tissues and an adequate supply and uptake assures a longer shelf life for all horticultural crops.

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polyside (side net) 1.2m x 2000m • Polyside white Mono Hybrid side net.

• Material: HDPE Monofilament Tape Hybrid. *May not be stocked in all stores. Available on request.

• 10mm triangle mesh.

• 20gsm (+2 percent).

• Black edge marking.

• 3-4 season UV life.

Calcium Nitrate cannot be lost to the atmosphere like urea or ammonium based fertilisers and: • Is not affected by temperature, so nutrients are still available when conditions are cold and wet.

• Does not contain harmful chlorides or heavy metals.

• Is not acidifying to the soil.

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Dupont™ Benevia® insecticide is now available DuPont™ Benevia® insecticide, recently registered in New Zealand, is a new mode of action insecticide that will give growers an alternate resistance management tool for controlling key pests in potato, onion and tomato crops.

“The reduced stress from the lack of pest

Benevia® is rainfast in just two hours and

and disease pressure will help to establish

is available in a convenient, easy-to-use

a vigorous crop.”

liquid formulation.

The ability of Benevia® to rapidly stop

Benevia® is also registered to control

the target pest feeding is an important

TPP, green peach aphid and tomato fruit

attribute to help reduce the possibility

worm in tomatoes.

Benevia® insecticide is a new anthranilic

of liberibacter transmission occurring

diamide (or Group 28) insecticide from

in potatoes.

the same family as DuPont™ Coragen® insecticide but has activity on both chewing and sucking insect pests.

a non-ionic surfactant in all crops, will

and throughout the world have highlighted

treat 10 hectares. For more information,

the ability of Benevia® to control Tomato

please visit www.benevia.co.nz

Potato Psyllid (TPP) and hence reduce

Manager, Raeleen Watherston, says

the possibility of zebra chip disease in

Benevia® insecticide has many attributes

potato crops.

the ability to rapidly stop pests feeding, thus minimising crop damage and disease transmission. Benevia® also features translaminar and local translocation action, for improved distribution and availability to the target pest.

which, at the use rate of 500mL/ha plus

Field trials conducted in New Zealand

DuPont Crop Protection Territory

that growers will find beneficial, including

Benevia® is available in a 5L pack

Benevia® is registered for the control

DuPont™, The DuPont Oval Logo, Benevia® and Coragen® are trademarks or registered trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.

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of onion thrips, in onions. “Once again, application early when thresholds have been reached will optimise control, with repeat applications at seven to 10 day intervals,” Raeleen says. This multi-crop registration is very convenient for growers

Benevia® is also active on multiple life

who produce both potatoes and onions.

stages of the pests, with the potential to protect the yield and quality of potatoes.

Benevia® should be applied early in a pest infestation and early in the crop cycle, to prevent the development of damaging pest populations.

Growers are urged to follow resistance management guidelines, to ensure the product remains an integral part of the industry for years to come. This involves growers using a “window” approach, to avoid exposure of consecutive insect pest

“Best results are achieved on developing

generations to the same mode of action,

crops, when they are most vulnerable

including applying a maximum of three

to the stress of feeding damage and

applications to a single insect generation.

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crop care captan 900 wg 10kg

karate zeon 250ml

• Protectant fungicide • High strength • Low foaming • Easy to Mix • Controls fungus diseases of fruit including grapes and apples • Earns Priority Partnership® points

Karate Zeon® – Nothing else has Zeon Technology Karate Zeon is a fast acting insecticide that controls a wide range of pests in many crops, which at this time of year includes potato tuber moth and psyllid in potatoes and caterpillars in forage brassica crops.

The active ingredient in Karate Zeon (Lambda-cyhalothrin) is encapsulated in tiny polymer capsules, which reduce its skin and eye toxicity and odour.

In addition, Karate Zeon has built-in UV protection, which means it lasts longer than generic formulations when applied in sunny conditions.

Crop Care Captan 900WG is a premium, high strength product containing 900g/ kg of captan. Formulated here in New Zealand for local growers, Crop Care Captan 900WG is well proven and has the benefit of being low foaming and easy to mix.

This broad spectrum product is effective at controlling a wide range of diseases in fruit and vegetable crops. To ensure good control, completely cover foliage during application.

• Advanced micro-encapsulation formulation.

• Less smell and reduced risk of skin and eye irritation.

• Low use rate and excellent tank mix compatibility.

• Built-in UV protection for longer lasting activity.

• Fast knockdown and rainfast in one hour.

• Can be used on a wide range of crops and insect pests.

• Approved for the control of potato psyllid at 100mL/ha.

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• Increase your fruit quality and lift your pack-outs.

• Diffuses the harmful wavelengths of the light spectrum, to reduce the sun burning effects and keeps crops cooler during the hotter parts of the day.

• Does not cause any crop or fruit damage.

• Rain fast once dried on the crop.

• Resilient to rainfall.

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movento od 150 5l Movento®OD – two-way systemic control of Tomato/Potato Psyllid in potatoes and field grown tomatoes.

• Movento moves both upwards and downwards within the plant.

• Movento targets pests like psyllids that are difficult to directly contact with foliar sprays.

• Apply two applications of Movento®OD a week apart to get effective residual control.

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ANIMAL management

Moxidectin and Barbers Pole

worm control

It won’t be long before we experience the first Haemonchus contortus (Barbers Pole) outbreak and realise that the warm winter we experienced last year facilitated survival of larger than normal numbers of larvae. Other weather related factors affecting feed levels and sheep condition could alter this outcome - but first indicators suggest Barbers Pole is off to a good head start.

So what hasn’t changed about the Barbers Pole worm?

The female worm is still the largest gastrointestinal strongylate parasite at 20mm in length and can produce 10,000 eggs per day after just 14 days following infection. A heavy infection can drain up to 500ml blood per day and cause stomach damage, resulting in appetite suppression and death of its host in a matter of days. Moxidectin, which is the active ingredient in MOXAM® Sheep and MOXAM Selenised, is the most commonly used active against Barbers Pole because of its potency and persistent activity. Despite frequent use of Moxidectin, it continues to give good control against this aggressive parasite.

Moxidectin is an important tool in limiting the production loss associated with Barbers Pole. To preserve moxidectin long-term, ensure you have a drench management plan that includes other active families (doubles, triples and new actives) to slow the development of resistance. ® MOXAM is a registered trademark of Bayer. ACVM Registration Nos A10378, A10618.

Article supplied by Bayer Animal Health.

Gribbles Veterinary Pathology Laboratories carried out a survey of drench efficacy across NZ in 2010-2011 and again in 2012-2013. The good news is that little has changed in overall resistance of Barbers Pole to the Moxidectin active.

The efficacy is still above 95 percent on all 19 properties tested - refer to Table 1 below.

Table 1: Drench efficacy. Data supplied by Gribbles Veterinary Pathology Laboratories (2012-2013).

1

Drench family

BZ

LEV

IVO

ABA

MOX

BZ/LEV

LEV/ABA

Triple

%1

29%

2%

7%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

No. of farms with drench resistance / total no. of farms tested

12 / 42

1 / 47

3 / 41

0 / 11

0 / 19

0 / 44

0 / 10

0 / 17

0% = no properties showed signs of drench resistance. >0% showed properties had some level of drench resistance.

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ANIMAL management

Limited time offer The future of EID sheep tagging is here!

• Proven Rapidmatic Auto applicator design, based on the Fleximatic.

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• 20 tags per strip dramatically reduces application time.

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Swat®, the Cyromazine advantage

Hitting fly control head on with Cyrex Liquid

The discovery of the cyromazine molecule was a turning point in fly control over all previous and some later external parasiticides.

Cyrex Liquid is a combination maggot, fly and lice control product manufactured by Elanco Animal Health, which provides a New Zealand based solution for better fly control.

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

All the IGR compounds have unique properties, which make them superior to previous compounds. These include wide safety margins, low toxicity, non-stripping, non-irritant and easy mixing, with longer term fly control not seen in any previous products.

Even though cyromazine has no lice control or maggot knock down, it has one very important feature that sets it above most others – no known resistance. Despite 30 years continuous use, no resistance has developed - not even a reduction of the protection period.

This feature has been put to the test with every sort of application technique, good and bad, both in the field and in the laboratory - and still no resistant flies have evolved, including the Australian green blowfly, Lucilia cuprina.

Cyrex Liquid is available in 5L and 10L packs, each of which will make up 2500 litres or 5000 litres of dipwash.

There is also a convenient 250ml dressing pack.

You can achieve up to 12 weeks fly prevention with saturation jetting or dipping of the target areas of the sheep and you’ll also achieve complete lice control with saturation treatment of the entire fleece.

cyrex liquid 10l

This feature makes Swat the go-to product for early, middle and late season fly control, for now and hopefully the next 30 years.

This is the Swat advantage.

Cyrex Liquid's two actives target two different stages of fly infestation. The cyromazine ingredient delivers up to 12 weeks fly control, while maggot and lice control are controlled by a potent new active ingredient called spinosad – the same active as found in Extinosad and Expo products.

Article supplied by Bayer Animal Health.

Swat® is a registered trademark of Bayer. ACVM Registration Nos A10169, A10168.

• Proven efficacy from two different chemical classes.

• Up to 12 weeks fly prevention.

• Fast knockdown maggot kill.

• Improved wound healing and evacuation from wounds.

• Kills lice within hours.

• Seven day meat withholding period.

• Excellent safety profile for operator and animals.

• Available in 250ml dressing pack plus 5L and 10L packs.

swat liquid 10L • Swat Liquid is a saturation dip for long term protection against all the common forms of flystrike.

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caramillo 20L

dosatron 8000 unit

• Disguises the bitter taste of zinc in stock drinking water and drenches.

• Encourages animals to maintain water intake.

• Cost effective, only use 20-40ml per kilogram of active ingredient.

• Labour savings device.

• Provides option to start zinc treatment before the onset of facial eczema.

• Eliminates drenching time in the shed.

• All water troughs receive proportional dose every day.

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Insure against facial eczema By the time the devastating symptoms of facial eczema visually appear, liver damage has already been done. However, FE is preventable and a controlled release of zinc via Time Capsule boluses, when spore counts are rising is the most effective method. Time Capsule provides four whole weeks of protection in cattle and peace of mind for you. Prevent FE by treating stock at the right time, so you don’t pay the price later. www.timecapsule.co.nz One dose equals four weeks insurance against facial eczema.

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dairy management

Declaring war on facial eczema attack before signs give it away

Facial eczema occurs in warm, moist conditions, when the fungus Pithomyces chartarum rapidly multiplies throughout the pasture. The fungal spores contain a toxin called sporidesmin.

The production of sporidesmin causes considerable stress to young stock and dairy cows once ingested. Cows in particular become very sensitive to light, skin becomes inflamed and milk production drops dramatically.

The risk of facial eczema is on the rise, so it's time to develop your plan of attack. Farmlands has a range of options and strategies to combat this terrible disease.

Dosatron inline dispensers Dosatron inline dispensers provide the mechanism to dose stock drinking water with the required amount of zinc sulphate (heptahydrate). Every litre of water has the desired amount of zinc treatment to help protect the liver from the toxins. Dosatrons are simple to install, easy to use and cuts out the need to drench when set up properly. Cows consume a significant amount of water during the summer, so this is an effective method to address the needs of the animal.

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

Pasture spraying If you farm in an area with frequent prior history of facial eczema, the best approach should be to apply an approved

the diet coupled with pasture spraying provides a two prong approach to fight this disease.

pasture spray to kill the spores before they start breeding.

Caramillo Masking and Flavouring Agent

Pasture fungicide's active ingredient is either carbendazim or

Animals may take time to adapt to the taste of the zinc

thiophanate-methyl, which when applied at label rates stops

sulphate present in their water, as the product is very bitter.

the growth of the fungus that causes facial eczema.

To ensure cows maintain their water intake, add Caramillo

Timing of application is important and the product should be applied prior to the danger period. As soon as pasture

Masking and Flavouring Agent to disguise the taste of zinc and keep your animals drinking.

spore levels hit 20,000 per gram of pasture, spray your

Dose 20mL Caramillo to every kilogram of zinc

pastures immediately.

sulphate dosed.

Experience shows that treatment of long or short pasture

Drenching

is equally effective. One treatment at label rates should

Zinc Oxide is suitable for drenching or adding to silage or

normally provide effective coverage for up to six weeks.

other feeds. Daily drenching of 3g/100kg liveweight/per day

After four weeks of application, monitor spore numbers and

is the recommend rate. Ensure you use a stabilised product

retreat where necessary.

to increase the ease of mixing and drenching plus start

Pasture sprayed with a fungicide should preferably be left for seven days before grazing with stock. In an emergency

treatment at least two weeks prior, before the facial eczema season commences.

situation, some worthwhile protection may be obtained

For more information please talk to the friendly team at

by grazing 24 hours after treatment. Where a total of 100

your local Farmlands store today.

-150mm of rain falls after treatment, a reduction in the period

Article supplied by Bell Booth.

of protection may occur. Monitor closely by spore counting.

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dairy management

Thermodurics summer loving bugs

While sitting on a beach or in a boat this summer, the last thing any dairy farmer wants to spoil their well earned holiday is a call from the milk company, or the staff, about a thermoduric grade problem.

Of all the bacteria that can plague a farm milk plant, thermoduric are the most hardy. By their very name they are heat resistant and guaranteed to stick around, despite your best efforts, if certain areas of the plant are not examined closely.

They can survive pasteurisation, making them a high risk bug for affecting milk quality down the processing line. Just to make themselves even more durable, there are two types – the “hygiene” type and the “environmental” type.

Environmental thermodurics are less common, usually caused by feeding

poor quality silage and indicated on

Test buckets: A smorgasbord for

the milk docket as “spores”.

bacteria and best avoided altogether

Competition is intense in the bacteria world but killing off the majority of bugs with hot water washes makes life easier for thermodurics. The main causes are old protein build up, often accompanying perished rubberware.

Just to make thermodurics that much more challenging, they will not always be accompanied with any smell because they are often from accumulations of aged deposits, not fresh. To add to its difficult detection, testing for thermodurics takes several days to culture, so getting one is often a guarantee you will get at least one more.

if possible. Rubber seals, hoses and

Key areas for thermoduric problems over summer:

with the increased use of high strength

Milk lines: Water and air flushing accumulators can affect cleaning performance if not adjusted properly.

Rubberware: Split liners can cause recurring problems, as well as cone seals in milk lines, diaphragms and unions – in fact, any rubber component that has milk contact.

Vats/Silos: Any rubber contact including door seals, best removed during cleaning when possible, donuts and elbows on entry pipes. Look for a bluish rainbow haze on the stainless surface to indicate a lack of wash/ contact time.

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nipples must be thoroughly cleaned each time after use.

Jetters: Often end jetters can block with pieces of broken plastic and debris, slowing flow rates below the required 3L per minute per jetter.

Plate coolers: These are often the last place checked, because of difficulties in realigning plates and seals - but can hide lingering and ongoing thermo problems.

A robust cleaning system, coupled chlorinated alkali detergents, is crucial to maintaining plant cleanliness during the hot summer months.

Detergent company reps are trained to know what to do to assist clients and identify problems quickly and effectively – be sure to call on their help if milk quality issues have become a headache.

Their “extra set of eyes” and vast experience will help take a load of bacteria worries away this summer.

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

Article supplied by FIL

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dairy management

Summer Stress

sow the seeds of contented cows

Many parts of New Zealand have experienced great grass production and cows are responding well. As we get closer to higher temperatures and less moisture, it can cause pasture to go to seed.

The process of seed formation and

condition. For many farmers, the

reproduction causes great stress in

greatest advantages of Nutrimol are

the plant, with nutrient loss to form the

seen at summer stress period. For

seed, which is generally coupled with

the sake of cow health and stress

toxins forming in the seed head. There

management, we recommend you

is another significant occurrence and

adopt a proactive approach by

that is a dramatic composition change,

incorporating Nutrimol Classic at 5ml/

whereby an increase in the dominance

cow/day in the diet. Administer 50mls

of ryegrasses in the sward occurs.

by oral for three days, reducing to 10ml/

The sudden change in the bio-chemical

cow/day by oral for seven days and

make-up of the plant and the sudden

thereafter 5mls/cow via Dosatron or

change in total sward composition

manual drench for the duration of the

causes an immediate stress on the

summer period.

dairy cow. Signs are loss of appetite,

For more information please talk

loss of production, change

to the friendly team at your local

in the gait of the cow and in drastic

Farmlands store today.

cases staggers.

Article supplied by Bell Booth

Farmers have told us that pre-summer and summer usage of Nutrimol, administered via water troughs or oral application causes an almost immediate, positive impact on cow

nutrimol classic 20l • Assists with offsetting summer stress in dairy cows.

• Farmers confirm that animal well-being is improved.

• Helps to bridge the gap between low feed and high production demands.

• Complements an existing IntenSE trace element programme.

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low gi sport 25kg

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equi-jewel 20kg • Pelleted high-fat, low-starch rice bran conditioning supplement, designed to increase the energy density (calories) of a ration.

• Ideal for putting condition on ‘poor doers’ and providing additional calories and protein in the diets of performance horses to assist in building muscle and maintaining condition.

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sweetfeed 25kg • A highly palatable textured feed, designed to meet the needs of racehorses and sporthorses in moderate to heavy work.

• The exclusion of oats provides the flexibility to add own oats as required, or use as an oat free feed.

strategy t 35ml

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speight's footwear 835701 - 835702 Sizes M-L

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pool chlorine granules 20kg • 70 percent available chlorine.

clean the green algaecide 1l • Controls and prevents algae growth.

• Results overnight.

• High quality pool sanitiser.

•

Before applying premixed chlorine granules to your pool, leave mixture to settle overnight and distribute liquid only around the perimeter of your pool with the filter running.

• Use regularly to prevent return of algae.

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pope two hour tap timer

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• Up to two hours watering time in five minute increments.

• Manual override for “timeless” water flow.

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Pope tricoflex hose 12mm x 30m

pope rain wave sprinkler

• Medium duty garden hose.

• UV treated outer.

• Crimped fittings.

• 10 year guarantee.

• Adjustable watering positions.

• Even water coverage.

• Covers area up to 14m x 20m.

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• Six vitamins and minerals.

• Rich in protein.

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• The Hiker has a comfort top with reinforced heel and toe for abrasion resistance and durability.

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Designed to repel flies and other crawling insects.

Contains 55 percent more natural pyrethrin.

Stronger formulation for rural homes.

Ideal when fly numbers YOUR PRICE 153561 are a challenge.

Refill can (exclusive can for Auto Advanced system) lasts up to 15 weeks when set on 12 hour setting. *

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get your skinnies on and get out there!

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In our harsh New Zealand sun, sunscreen

The gel formulation (not cream or lotion)

is necessary – although sometimes a

of Skinnies sits on top of your skin,

necessary evil. We’re all trying to do the

though doesn’t make you feel greasy or

right thing but end up looking like a ghost

turn you ghostly white. And the best bit?

or a greaseball in the process, constantly

A little goes a very long way, about five

reapplying thick layers before swimming

times as far as conventional water-based

or sweating them all off, or slathering

sunscreen - a pea-sized blob, applied

unnecessary preservatives or parabens

thoroughly and sparingly is all you need

all over ourselves.

to cover your face, neck and ears.

Enter Skinnies, a new kind of broad

Launched by Hawke’s Bay husband

spectrum SPF30 sunscreen gel that

and wife team Martha and Olly Van

contains no water. Most sunscreens

Arts, Skinnies is fully compliant to the

contain 50-70 percent water – and have

latest AUS/NZ Sunscreen Standards

you ever heard of water protecting your

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Therapeutic Administration (TGA and

Skinnies only takes a matter of minutes to

GMP) manufacturing conditions. Skinnies

dry and stays on so well, without slipping

contains only a handful of ingredients –

Available at selected Farmlands stores

off at the slightest hint of moisture.

none of which are water, preservatives,

nationwide. Visit www.skinnies.co.nz

parabens, emulsifiers, or fragrances.

for more information.

mophie juice pack pro

juice pack air

• More than double the battery life of your iPhone with this 2500mAh integrated battery case.

• Department of Defence standard that protects against extreme environmental conditions.

• High-impact polycarbonate inner shell.

• Silicone protective wrap for complete screen protection.

• Belt clip included. iphone 4/4s black • One year warranty.

• Almost double the battery life of your iPhone with this 1500mAh integrated battery case.

• Form fitting, lightweight protective case.

• Available in black, white and red.

• One year warranty.

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the New Zealand sunshine.

powerall universal charger and jump start

iphone 5/5s black

Special prices & offers apply from the 1st to the 31st of January 2014. Only while stocks last. Check your Farmlands or CRT 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 Farmlands 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. To avoid confusion the price tickets for the promotional products displayed in Farmlands stores denote whether the price is a “Shareholder Price” or an “Everyone’s Price”. *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

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• Max output 400A – jump start current.

• 12000mAh portable battery with dual USB outputs to quickly charge two devices at once.

• USB adapter cable with eight various adaptor plugs to fit most major portable electronic devices.

• 2.1A output for optimised tablet recharging.

• Ultra-bright LED flash light with SOS signal.

• Advanced built-in current and circuit protection to ensure the safety of all your devices and vehicles.

• One year warranty.

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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.

Offers valid at Farmlands South Island stores only for Farmlands shareholders.

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Cut showcases more than 70 superb meat recipes from Josh Emett, Michelin-starred chef, MasterChef New Zealand judge and restaurant owner.

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A fantastic art set including crayons, pencils, markers, oil pastels, watercolour cakes, paper, paint brushes and pop up easel board.

A truly georgous book which showcases this 185 year old sheep station and the beautiful East Cape.

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After a massive nationwide effort and fierce store rivalry, the winners have been decided. Congratulations to Morrinsville, winners of the Farmlands Legendary Variety Show for the North Island, and to our inaugural South Island winners, Ashburton.

With entertainment by the Topp Twins, comedy from Dai Henwood, music and dancing courtesy of White Wash, plus free food, wine and beer, they’re set for a great night out!

While Morrinsville and Ashburton stole the shows, everyone’s been a winner. Through discounts and special Farmlands and CRT Card Partner offers over the course of the promotion, our shareholders have made significant savings.

Thanks to you all for your enthusiastic participation.

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co-operative news

Southern hospitality on show at Field Days It’s the South Island’s largest field days – and anticipation is growing for Southern Field Days in Waimumu next month.

The 17th edition of the biennial event, held near Gore, will be bigger and better from February 12th until the 14th, with more than 35,000 visitors expected during the three days.

That makes this year’s event the biggest ever – with more than 700 exhibitors expected across the 7.6 hectares of Field Days space.

The Farmlands Village will have a new look to it this year – and will include a vibrant Farmlands Farmers Market.

Farmlands Village will contain more than 60 exhibitors and displays with suppliers offering hot deals, advice and products.

As for the Farmers Market, Farmlands is pulling out the big guns to entertain and educate our shareholders.

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Blue Sky Meats and Jax Hamilton are teaming up to present Paddock to Plate – an education on preparing the best quality meat. At 11am and 2pm each day, Blue Sky Meats will talk about how to select the best cut of meat to ensure optimum quality. Following the cut, former MasterChef contestant Jax Hamilton will demonstrate how to prepare a delicious meal.

There is more to the Farmers Market than just meat, however. The Market will boast a variety of items for sale, including olive oil, gourmet and locally produced cheeses, wine and more.

With an opportunity to learn from experts and buy from the producers – Farmlands hope this village will bring all its community together for the best Southern Field Days yet.

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co-operative news

The changing face for our southern stores

... plus, welcome store number 81!

The Farmlands brand has started to appear at stores throughout the South Island, as the co-operative continues its programme to move to one common brand.

Christchurch’s Waterloo Road store became the first in the South Island to change from a CRT Farmlands FarmCentre, to Farmlands store. The Christchurch renovation was followed soon after by both Richmond and Motueka, with Southland’s stores to follow suit towards the end of this month.

The change to one brand was decided by the Board of Directors at the time of merger. The move to Farmlands was the most cost effective, with the co-operative mindful of spending as little money as possible on the changeover.

The result is a new-look store for our South Island shareholders, although the interior layout will remain much the same. While the uniforms and paint job may look different, the people in the uniforms are the same dedicated Farmlands staff, with the same technical know-how.

Another store that has transitioned to the Farmlands brand is Cromwell – the 81st and newest Farmlands store. Farmlands

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Cromwell opened last month, following the withdrawal of Elders from the area.

The opening of the store was seen as a great opportunity to service our numerous shareholders in the Cromwell, Upper Clutha and Southern Lakes areas.

Farmlands Otago Regional Manager, Andy Kelleher says Farmlands has always prided itself on being able to support its 56,000 shareholders nationwide. “It is exciting that we can further enhance the co-operative’s offer and deliver more value to the shareholders and customers in the region.”

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purchasing store lambs has just become easier.

Farmlands Livestock Finance facility allows you to defer the payment of your store lambs until they or other livestock are sold.

• Interest can be paid monthly or capitalised to the facility • Security is generally only over the livestock purchased and a personal covenant

John Sinnamon Regional Finance Manager

027 457 0710

Lyndon Insall Regional Finance Manager Southland

027 366 3677

• Flexible terms available

contact your local farmlands finance representative for details

Finance

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

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FARMLANDS Finance

Farmlands Finance

avoid money fear in the new year A new year often brings with it new challenges. After the holiday break, it is the perfect time to take stock of what is on your property – and what you need for your property.

Unfortunately, in rural business, calendars and cashflow do not always see eye to eye.

It is for that reason Farmlands Finance was created.

We wanted our shareholders to have an opportunity to not only have access to finance – but to be able to benefit by using that finance.

And now Farmlands Finance is available nationwide. From its fantastic start in the South Island, Farmlands Finance wants to make sure shareholders in the North Island have the same opportunity.

If you’d like to find out more about how Farmlands Finance can help you, contact 0800 278 583 to discuss what option best suits your business.

Summer is a time of year when finance is a massive issue – and often something may need replacing when you are at your busiest. Whether your troughs are in trouble or your bike is busted, we don’t like seeing one of our shareholders caught short.

Daryl Aitken Farmlands Finance General Manager

time for an upgrade? we've got you sorted. competitive rates and flexible options are available from your co-operative.

Whether you want to buy now and pay later with deferred payments or finance your livestock, take out a term loan or HP your next asset purchase, there is a Farmlands Finance package to suit you and can be tailored to your specific needs.

Talk to us today about what you need and we’ll advise you on the best finance option for what you want to achieve.

call 0800 278 583 to talk to a farmlands finance representative and see how managing your finances has never been easier.

Finance

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compliance

Compliance

make a safe new year resolution

The beginning of a new year is always a good time to look back and review activities from the past year and make plans for the 12 months to come. In the process of doing this, many of us make some rather venturesome New Year’s resolutions that are often related to good health, or good looks. Improvements to our eating and drinking habits seem to be the most common. As the year progresses, New Year’s resolutions often vanish and the reason for the failure is not that they weren’t achievable but rather they were not supported with a plan.

Putting in place a health and safety plan

3. Emergency procedures

for your farm would be a worthwhile

Emergency situations often happen

New Year’s resolution that would have

unannounced – so be prepared and factor this

a beneficial effect on the culture of safety

into your plan.

on your farm. Planning identifies the goals that you want to achieve, the

4. Accidents and incidents

means of achieving them and the

Your plan should ensure that you have

projected timeframe.

a means of recording and investigating

What should be included in a Health and Safety Plan?

accidents and a way of implementing any corrective actions.

5. Contractor management

1. Hazard management A key aspect of your health and safety system is your Hazard Register. A Hazard Register is simply a list of the things on your farm that could injure you or your employees and a list of what you have done about them. A commonly used

You are responsible to ensure that no contractor or employee of a contractor is harmed while working on your farm. A good safeguard is to have a plan to check out their health and safety performance before they commence working for you.

Involve your employees as you put your

format is set out below.

2. Training and supervision

plan in place and always remember that the improvement in farm safety won’t come from

On-farm training begins on day one with

the paper work, it will come from the safe

‘induction’, when you ensure that farm

behaviours that are modelled by those

employees are trained in the safe use of the

in charge.

equipment and the substances that they use and handle. Plan to put staff through courses like first aid, approved handler

Have a health and safety question?

Email us at farmsafety@farmlands.co.nz

and quad bike training and consider

Article supplied by Graham Neate, Farmlands Compliance Manager.

training as a benefit rather than a cost.

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

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Where (or what task)

Significant Hazard Y/N

Eliminate Isolate Minimise

Controls

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Farmlands Fuel

ask the experts

Over the coming months I will inform you of compliance related issues in relation to equipment, logistics, fuel handling and other such issues.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), formerly known as the Department of Labour, are actively checking tanks to ensure they comply with the current laws and issue notices where applicable.

Farmlands Fuel has documentation and signage available for your tanks. Should you have any queries regarding your tanks or their requirements, feel free to contact us on 0800 66 66 26, as we are more than happy to discuss these with you.

Grant Rolston Farmlands Fuel Compliance Manager

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) provides guidelines as to what is required for above ground fuel storage on farms. The definition of a farm is a land area greater than four hectares.

teaming up on tanks.

Pay it back over

36 m on th s at 9. 99 % p/ a* Plus start up fee

farmlands fuel are not just about bulk fuel - they deal with everything from compliance to storage solutions With Farmlands Fuel you can benefit from a great deal on fuel storage.

• Farmlands Finance can assist with a 36 months, 9.99 percent per annum rate, plus establishment fee.

• The special rate is ongoing for any fuel storage tank arranged through Farmlands Fuel and is only available to Farmlands shareholders.

• The larger the tank, the larger the savings, as less tanker visits means more money in your pocket.

Call the Farmlands Fuel team now on 0800 666 626. *Terms and conditions apply to eligibility for Farmlands Finance products.

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South Island

farmlands real estate

real estate network Shareholder support via listing, selling and purchasing new properties has reached new highs. We are now preparing for late summer and autumn marketing campaigns and are seeking new listings. Our team have worked together to achieve the desired outcome for shareholders. This total team approach has been commented upon by Vendors and Purchasers and has ultimately resulted in significant success.

Nationally, all market sectors are active and new price records are being set. The Auckland/Waikato/Bay of Plenty and Canterbury regions continue to drive the residential market. In the wider Canterbury region, where we have residential offices in provincial towns, a growing number of sales are made to shareholders for personal and investment purposes.

Lifestyle sales too have also increased in both value and volume. The number of days to sell has marginally shortened, with the national average typically being some 70 odd days.

Our business has seen some impact in the slowing of sales in entry level residential and lifestyle markets because of the LVR – loan to value ratios introduced in October 2013 where twenty percent equity is required. Pricing properties to sell in these markets is crucial, as a list price 10 to 15 percent over market price impacts on the purchaser’s ability to proceed.

Our rural teams have been extremely busy and have increased our market share. Sales evidence shows clearly values have increased dramatically across most market sectors versus the same period last year. We have recorded dairy sales across the South Island, dependent upon region ranging between $27,000 to $55,000 per hectare, excluding shares. The appetite and competition for grazing properties suitable for young dairy stock and wintering options has seen dry land prices generally increase by 10 to 20 percent, dependent upon location, infrastructure, irrigation and contour. For sheep and beef properties, not directly influenced by the dairy sector, we have recorded sales ranging between $650 to $1,200 per stock unit.

We have unsatisfied buyers seeking opportunities across all market sectors and a number of substantial and qualified corporate buyers. This buying group is mixed with some requiring OIO approval to purchase. Please contact me if you require further information.

Calvin Leen General Manager Farmlands Real Estate

www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

The team hope you enjoy viewing a selection of the following South Island properties for sale.

We have around 600 residential, lifestyle, rural and commercial listings from our 17 offices.

A quick way to search properties that fit your specific requirements is by visiting

www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

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farmlands real estate

milk supreme, seldom available, Quality dairy unit South hillend, Central Southland 240 hectares - ideally situated in a prime location, 17km to Winton. Currently milking 670 cows and on target to meet 330,000kgMS for the 2013/14 season. Fifty bail rotary shed. An excellent property of good shape and infrastructure. Historically under sharemilker management, now under owner/operator with massive production gains this season. Stock and plant available at valuation. Price on applicaiton.

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

self-contained dairy conversion or dairy support tokanui, Southland 534 hectares - would suit intensive dairy grazing or self-contained dairy conversion. Excellent existing infrastructure with rock lanes from own rock supply. Reliable farm water scheme with ample storage and reticulation to most parts. Exceptional support sheds and yards. Fully recorded fertiliser history with good test results. Large family home.

Scale and scope with options to grow. Price by negotiation.

southern dairy

Property ID: IN1646 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

Property ID: IN1664 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz John Beaufill 027 431 0054 john.beaufill@crt.co.nz

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

farmlands real estate

popotunoa dairy farm PoPotunoa, South otago 169 hectares - rolling contour. Milking 430 cows, on target for 175,000kgMS 2013/14 season. Thirty aside herringbone shed with grain feeding system. Three bedroom home and two one bedroom cottages. Water supply bore water plus nine units from rural water scheme.

Can winter cows in a 250 bay covered shed with automatic scrapers. Ideal first farm. Price $4,500,000 plus GST (if any).

Patrick Bowden 027 436 5161 patrick.bowden@crt.co.nz

Property ID: DU1774 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

west coast - 60,000kgms reefton, WeSt CoaSt Where else can you find this? A proven performer, river safe and only minutes from town. Has 66 hectares fully effective with a 20 aside herringbone shed, milking on average 160 cows. Cows are wintered on the property and the summer and winter crops are planted. This farm will appeal, so be quick with your enquiry. Price $1,850,000 plus GST on land, buildings and shares.

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

southern dairy

Property ID: TU10113 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

farmlands real estate

hohepa dairy farm Waitaki Valley, north otago

345 hectares subject to survey - scale and potential. Hohepa bounds Bortons farm. Milking 700 cows, 40 bail herringbone, approx 280,000kgMS from 220ha milking platform. Irrigation water from Waitaki River, under joint consent with Bortons to take 542 litres per second, dispensed via border dyke and K-line. Three homes for accommodation. Potential for conversion to spray irrigation. Tender.

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

Property ID: WA1169 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

bortons farm Waitaki Valley, north otago 168 hectares plus 15 hectares DOC grazing licence. Bortons farm bounds Hohepa dairy farm. Irrigation water from Waitaki River, under joint consent with Hohepa. Border dyke and a small area of K-line. Three bedroom house, cottage and storage buildings. Two wire electric fencing, with well-formed lanes to all paddocks. Potential for improvement under spray irrigation and for conversion to dairy. Tender.

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

southern dairy

Property ID: WA1170 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

farmlands real estate

the station lake Brunner, WeSt CoaSt Properties of this scale on the West Coast do not come to market often. Tranquility, privacy and 30 minutes to Greymouth. Approximately 500ha pasture, 300ha pines with milling potential and 350ha cut over forestry to be developed. Has both scale and potential to grow your farming or forestry operations. Available as a going concern with stock and plant at valuation. Price $6,700,000 plus GST on land and buildings.

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

Property ID: TU10099 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

the lodge

bush land or large lifestyle

lake Brunner, WeSt CoaSt

Moana, WeSt CoaSt

Created from The Mitchell’s Hotel, which serviced gold miners and forestry workers. Preserved character alongside modern technology and lake frontage makes The Lodge special. Professionally managed but needs a passionate new owner to take it back to full occupancy rates.

Potential for busy visitor accommodation is untapped.

Price $1,500,000 plus GST.

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

southern station

Property ID: TU10109

Large tracts of land, predominately home to native bush with subdivision potential. Several blocks are covered by the Tasman Accord, meaning the block is protected from development. Offered for sale as a whole or individually - Aritika 1 - 303.2ha, Aritika 2 - 970.7564ha, Aritika 3 - 250.708ha. Located close to Moana and 20 minutes from Greymouth. Price on application.

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

Property ID: TU10108

farmlands real estate

outstanding breeding and finishing farm tasman

If you are looking for a high producing unit and love peace and tranquility then this farm is for you, as the present owners of more than 40 years are retiring from farming.

• • • • •

1,054 hectares 4,000 stock units Sheep average 6.8kg wool Lambs average 18-19kg carcass weight Homestead plus cottage

At the head of the Howard Valley, via 10km of shingle road is a summer moist breeding and finishing operation.

Under the present management this property is carrying approximately 4,000 stock units and is achieving outstanding results, sheep average 6.8kg wool, with nine month shearing and lambs average 18-19kg carcass weight.

Sheep selection is made on productivity, wool type and overall appearance, which has given the Vendors success by winning the Romney section of the New Zealand Ewe Hogget competition three times.

Approximately 480 hectares effective, 100 hectares in scrub and forestry and 400 hectares

Don Wyllie 027 439 9727 don.wyllie@crt.co.nz Property ID: TU10097 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

southern sheep and beef

in bush, there are rich alluvial river flats and easy downs, which are well grassed with good fertiliser history and good tracks.

The homestead and cottage are set on commanding sites and the property is complemented by a full range of good farm buildings, including a three stand raised board shearing shed with covered yards (600), cattle and deer handling facilities.

Deadline sale closing 4pm, Monday 13th January 2014. Contact Don Wyllie for an Information Memorandum.

farmlands real estate

sawyers downs kaikoura, CanterBury

Bordering the Lynton and Crib Rivers, this 590 hectare finishing farm could be utilised for dairy grazing. Has 130ha of flats, 15ha of winter crop and the balance medium to steep. Water supply gravity fed from a spring, with potential for irrigation. Includes 49ha of forestry plus an olive orchard. Four bedroom home. Great fattening or finishing block with instant income from the trees. Price $3,300,000 plus GST (if any).

Kathy Thompson 021 229 0600 kathy.thompson@crt.co.nz

Property ID: TU10107 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

ashway - first farm or semi-retirement

Property ID: DU2016 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

PalMerSton, eaSt otago 164 hectares, enjoying an easy contour with a river boundary and reticulated water to all paddocks. Wintering 1,400 mixed age ewes with lambs tailed at 140 percent. Stock facilities include steel yards and a four stand woolshed. Modernised large four double bedroom home with open plan living and deck, plus a bbq area in a very sheltered established garden. Price by negotiation.

Alan Eason 027 489 8760 alan.turner@crt.co.nz

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

southern sheep and beef

farmlands real estate

deer and cattle VieW hill, CanterBury 65 hectares - flat to easy rolling, summer safe 1,200 - 1,800mm rainfall, winter feed grown, plus ability to grow hay and baleage. Fully deer fenced with central lane, natural shelter plus scattered native and beech trees. Large barn, incorporating deer handling facilities and workshop. Numerous farm buildings plus three bedroom home. Running deer and cattle. Price offers over $1,300,000 plus GST.

Barry Keys 027 434 7689 barry.keys@crt.co.nz

Property ID: HN1379 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

deer and dairy support

Property ID: TU9389 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

MurChiSon, taSMan 242 hectares in total, this hill block has approximately 80ha effective, with five large paddocks on terraces for cutting hay or silage and used for wintering 100 dairy cows for six weeks. The remaining effective area is in hill country and runs deer, sheep and steers. Fully deer fenced with a deer shed and barn. Small plantation of pines. A unique block with many options. Price $750,000 plus GST.

southern deer

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

Don Wyllie 027 439 9317 don.wyllie@crt.co.nz

farmlands real estate

uniQue location - coastal and rural leithfield, CanterBury Architecturally designed home and separate self-contained cottage on 6 hectares. Open plan living areas of both house and cottage flow out to the pool. Beach access at the end of the quiet, rural road. Within easy commuting distance of Christchurch. Three bay implement shed, two bay hay shed and cattle yards. Well sheltered with reliable growth. Price offers $750,000 including GST.

Maurice Newell 027 240 1718 maurice.newell@crt.co.nz

Property ID: RA1541 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

Quality country lifestyle gore, Southland Five minutes to Gore. Four year old, 240m2, Platinum Home constructed of brick and tile. Two living areas, four bedrooms and family bathroom. Master bedroom with en suite and walk-in wardrobe. Heat pump under floor heating and double garage. Has 9x13m lock-up Colorsteel three bay shed, with power and concrete floor. Price $660,000 including GST.

Allan Young 027 619 9091 allan.young@crt.co.nz

southern lifestyle

Property ID: IN1558 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

farmlands real estate

sold north otago - 138 hectares Barry Kingan 027 229 5046

sold south canterbury - 411 hectares Ian Moore 027 539 8152

sold north canterbury - 640 hectares James Murray 027 436 8103

southern success

sold north otago - 115 hectares Merv Dalziel 027 439 5823

sold canterbury - 54 hectares Noel Lowery 027 432 8859

sold south canterbury - 195 hectares Simon Richards 027 457 0990

sold north canterbury - 430 hectares Maurice Newell / Barry Kingan

sold north otago - 164 hectares Ian Moore 027 539 8152

sold south canterbury - 131 hectares Eddie Moir 021 763 083

FARMLANDS and CRT CARD - for everyday savings

Welcome to 2014

congratulations to ashburton and morrinsville!

Congratulations to the Ashburton and Morrinsville, the big winners of the Legendary Variety Show – meaning the party is coming to them! With The Topp Twins, Dai Henwood and WhiteWash packed and ready to head into town, there’s little doubting these areas are going to celebrate a job well done!

Throughout the country, we saw some great efforts from our Farmlands team, as they informed their shareholders about the perks of simply swiping your Card. Whether through shopfront displays or getting out in the community, our stores really wanted to win this one!

We certainly have worthy winners and as shareholders, you can be proud of the effort your team put in to win you the big one!

So how did they win the big prize? Simple – they used their Card when purchasing everyday goods and services. There is nothing but benefits to using your Card – more than 6,000 outlets nationwide accept the CRT and Farmlands Card! Not only that – using your Card gives you the opportunity to combine your various purchases onto one convenient GST compliant account.

All you have to do is look for the “Accepted Here” sign.

The Farmlands and CRT Card team

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This month

Check out the great savings from these Farmlands and crt Card Partners

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WHAT’S HOT

Check out the amazing range of products that our Card Partners have on offer. Use your Farmlands and CRT Cards and save!

The stylish Everdure 60cm Freestanding Cooker is a great value stainless steel stove available at Bunnings.

The seven function oven with four hotplates includes a conventional fan and grill, top and bottom heating element, mechanical timer and internal light. $699.

Visit www.bunnings.co.nz for your nearest store.

Summer’s here! Get yourself sorted for those long evenings entertaining friends and family outdoors. Built from fibre cement, this concrete 3-piece outdoor setting from Big Save is quite literally ROCK SOLID and sure to withstand all seasons. Now only $1499 - save $1400. With 22 stores nationwide, visit www.bigsave.co.nz for your nearest store.

AGR Personal Location Beacon (BERL1065) The world’s smallest Location beacon suitable for boating, hiking and tramping.

The Res-Q-Link™ quickly and accurately relays your position to a worldwide network of search and rescue satellites, reducing search time and increasing your chances of survival.

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Bonus ACR First Aid Kit, Firefly Solas Strobe light and Hot Shot Signal, valued at $240 (via redemption).

Like washing a car, cleaning a house or building will help it look good for longer. Resene Paint Prep and Housewash is ideal to wash down homes and buildings as part of a regular maintenance plan and also prior to repainting to provide a fresher surface for the new paint finish.

Now available in a bulk 10 litre size, designed for regular users of the product. Available from Resene ColorShops, www.resene.co.nz.

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The changing face of Challenge

service station rebrand underway South Island Farmlands stores are not the only outlets receiving a lick of paint in the coming months. The Challenge network of service stations, which is supplied by Farmlands Fuel, is also undertaking a makeover.

Farmlands or CRT Card, you are also contributing to your own bottom line!

Two of the first service stations to participate in the renovations have been Challenge Ruawai and Challenge Putaruru.

rebrand was the size of the station canopy, which is one of the larger canopies on the Challenge network.

However, everything from the pylon plinth sign to the pumps has had a once over, giving the Putaruru community a Challenge outlet that looks great!

Keep an eye out for a Challenge rebrand at one of the 86 Challenge service stations throughout New Zealand.

Challenge is 100 percent New Zealand owned or operated. Due to the Farmlands Fuel relationship with Challenge, shareholders who fill up at Challenge are doing themselves a double favour – not only do you save 7 cents per litre by using your

SAVE

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Challenge Ruawai owners, Tasch and Kelvin Bristow are delighted with the new look of their outlet, especially the striking new external signage.

Bobby Almond Business Development Manager

For Challenge Putaruru, one of the bigger challenges facing the site

Farmlands Fuel - Challenge

Shareholders Now Save Even More Use your Farmlands Card or CRT Card at your local Challenge station and SAVE! Challenge is a network of independent Kiwiowned service stations. We’re proud to say we’re Kiwi-As in the way we do business and what’s more, Challenge service stations are

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The next time you need to fill up, pull into a Challenge service station and keep it local.

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

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

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Your Fuel.

Cheaper.

Find out how far we can make your money go.

Two of New Zealand’s largest co-operatives merging makes for big business. But if you’re a shareholder, it makes for bigger savings.

More buying power through our 54,000 Shareholders means cheaper fuel at the pump. Here’s proof - fuel discounts at Caltex and Challenge have increased to 7 cents per litre, while BP has increased to 6.5 cents per litre (off national pricing). No more saving supermarket dockets – this deal is available anywhere, every time. It’s that simple.

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WE’VE GOT SHEDS FOR EVERY FARM

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3 BAY FARM SHED • 4.5M wide bays • 9M deep • 3.6M high front & 3M high back • NZBC compliant • H5 treated pine posts • High wind loading • 0.9KPA snow loading • Installation available (at an additional cost) • 0.40 gauge zincalume Use your Farmlanders Card or CRT Card at PlaceMakers for discounts on selected products.

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Not only will you receive a rebate when you use your Card to shop at The Warehouse, but you will also have a new Card Partner with 93 stores nationwide.

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Includes 3 seater + 2 seater with cushions, floor rug, coffee table, 2 x lamp tables, 2 x lamps, 3 x vases, photo frame, rectangle plate and throw rug.

Queen mattress + base

Plush quilted super soft foam layers with a 3 zone 6'' Correct Comfort Contour pocket coil system.

everything you see you get for only

1999

$

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“We make farm buildings easy”

BEN, TEAM MEMBER

Our Adaptable Building Solutions range now offers you more choice whatever your needs or budget.

Farm Buildings • A range of popular styles and sizes • Pre-cut and fabricated to size for easy installation • In Zincalum or Coloursteel • Full custom design available Clear-span Buildings • Ideal for workshops, stables or factories • Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) framing • Starting at 12m wide x 18m long, extends to 15m wide and up to 30m long • 3.6m or 4.8m high options • In Zincalum, Coloursteel or H3.2 Utility Ply To find out more talk to the Trade team at your local store.

All buildings shown are custom design options. Further information and pricing available on request.

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For your nearest store call 0508 BUNNINGS or visit www.bunnings.co.nz