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Volume Nine I June 1, 2020 I email: agined@globalHQ.co.nz I www.farmersweekly.co.nz
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Photo of the week:
FENCING EXPERTS
1 Head outside and take a picture of your property or one near you. 2 Talk to your family about whether your outlook is the same as it would be “normally” at this time of the year. If it isn’t, why is that? 3 Share them on our Facebook page or email to agined@globalhq.co.nz
Have a go: 1 Go to www.farmersweekly.co.nz 2 Find and watch the OnFarmStory of Simon Osborne, “It’s our duty as farmers” and read the accompanying article “The answer is in the soil”. 3 Where is Simon’s family farm located? 4 What two main types of soil make up his property?
1 Why do we measure annual rainfall? 2 There are a number of regions in New Zealand that have had lower than normal rainfall. Can you find out which regions these are? Are there any that are still lacking rain now? 3 Why is a good annual rainfall so important for agriculture? Both long and short term? 4 Send us your response to agined@globalhq.co.nz We may choose your letter to feature in Ewe said!
STRETCH YOURSELF:
Ewe said:
1 Simon is a regenerative arable farmer. What is regenerative agriculture?
Devon Jones from Pongakawa School is doing a term project on how Dairying is T hanks Devon! growing towards a better Your GlobalHQ tomorrow. This is his slide mug is on its way! show outlining his topic.
2 Simon has created several pieces of machinery to use on the farm, what are these? Why did he need to create his own machinery? Jessica, Bella and Buck Price gain expertise helping Mum and Dad with their new fence line.
STRETCH YOURSELF:
3 What does Simon believe is the ultimate goal of arable farmers?
1 Go to the AgriHQ Market Snapshot page 2 What is this week’s South Island Bull price? 3 Is this better or worse than last week?
Taranaki Weaner Bulls Class Bull Bull Bull Bull Bull Bull Bull Bull Bull
Age Wnr/R1 Wnr/R1 Wnr/R1 Wnr/R1 Wnr/R1 Wnr/R1 Wnr/R1 Wnr/R1 Wnr/R1
Breed Here Speckle P. x Here/Beef x Here Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr & Fr x
Weight (kg) $/Per Head 266 785 261 660 245 610 192 595 213 430 226 420 167 350 259 300 170 250
4 How does it compare to last year?
STRETCH YOURSELF: Look at the ‘Weaner Bull’ data from a recent Taranaki sale. - Can you work out the per kilo values for this data? - Compare the highest and the lowest values, what do you think drives this price difference? Hint: Look at things such as breed and weight.
FILL YA BOOTS: 1 Have you had any rainfall where you live this week? Why is it important for the regions in drought to receive adequate moisture before winter? Hint: Think about the temperature and how this affects pasture growth. 2 Talk to someone you know who works in the primary sector. What steps did they take to get the job they are in now, did they need to go to university or complete an apprenticeship?
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