The Farmlander - February 2021

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RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Protect your water supply this summer It’s no secret the warmest months are the driest months, so effective and easy water solutions are a necessity for both the smooth running of the farm and peace of mind for city-living. Accessibility to water for the growth and development of a farm is an essential part of running the farm smoothly. Keeping your livestock and pets happy and healthy via the constant supply of water is a must. As a vital supplement to an animal’s wellbeing, water should always be accessible to promote healthy digestion, respiration and reproduction, which can be overlooked or neglected by some. Water troughs and water tanks should be in easy to access locations, not only for animals but also the people using them to promote cleaning and if required, relocating to different paddocks. Having products that reflect this certainly is the case for

| Water troughs should be in easy to access locations.

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| EasyFit water tanks are ideal for capturing rainwater.

Stallion who specialize in polyethylene plastic products. They take this into consideration every time a new water trough or water tank is designed. For summer, Stallion wants to not only reach the agricultural market but also the urban market via their range of water troughs and water tanks. They offer a complete range of water troughs for use in the pens and paddocks and easy to install water tanks ranging in size from 500 to 3,000 litre models. All products coming out the door at Stallion are impact resistant, strong, easy to install and UV stabilized for long outdoor life. Reliable water troughs are needed to avoid water contamination through contact with mud, waste or algae which may discourage livestock and animals from drinking. The same can be said for water tanks that can be used for a wide range of agricultural and domestic solutions. For example, in times of crisis, water tanks can be used for cooking and cleaning but on a normal day will most likely be used for gardening in water shortages.

By using natural rainwater in the EasyFit water tanks, your water will be free of chemicals and chlorine and perfect for those opting to live organically. Out of sight and out of mind, the EasyFit water tank range comes complete with a bayonet-style lid, direct downpipe entry, a removable cover, and unique overflow system. The best part? They’re easy to install, hence the name, so it’s a win-win for all. Being one of the leaders in agricultural equipment in New Zealand is something Palmerston North based Stallion does not take lightly, always striving to create the highest quality products that go out the door with guaranteed strength, innovation, quality and ease. When it comes to water tanks and water troughs, Stallion provides a range that’s both accessible and easy to use for the agricultural, lifestyle and urban markets. For further information, contact the friendly team at your local Farmlands store. Article supplied by Stallion

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Century Farms – The making of Mackenzie

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page 50

Protect your water supply this summer

5min
pages 58-60

From sand to steel

3min
pages 56-57

Winter crop wins

2min
page 55

The cockroach who came in from the cold

3min
pages 51-52

Get on top of rodent control this autumn

2min
page 49

Traceability closes the loop for meat customers

3min
pages 45-46

The expert touch

2min
page 42

Improve silage quality and the environment

2min
pages 43-44

Mitigating risk with correct application

2min
page 41

Best practice for flystrike prevention and lice control

2min
pages 39-40

Responding to freshwater reforms

4min
pages 37-38

A summer browse

6min
pages 35-36

Out of the woolshed

4min
pages 30-32

Working safely with chemicals

2min
page 29

Developing a personal style of governance

2min
pages 27-28

Special Feature – Living the legend

9min
pages 6-12

Celebrating co-operative success

5min
pages 21-22

Fuelling the fire

7min
pages 18-20

New shareholder portal delivers better service

2min
pages 15-16

Farmlands welcomes new Director

1min
page 17

The Open Farms conversation continues

2min
page 26

Farmlands commits to acting against climate change

2min
page 23

5 minutes with Damien O'Connor

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