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FROM THE CEO I find myself writing this note after the recent announcement of a pay-out now at its lowest level since the 2006/07 season. This is presenting a very challenging outlook for a large number of our shareholders. At times like this you ask: what can we as a supplier to the industry do?

My first thought is to please ensure you have your own health and are focused on your family. At times of pressure it is critical to be mindful of what the body can absorb. There are great services in our communities that can provide support, advice or even just an “ear” when it feels like no one will listen. Please don’t hesitate to talk to your Farmlands contact, who will be fully aware of what is available in your community.

The next thing we are striving to do is protect (and where possible lower) our shareholder pricing. Our Buying Power Promise is an indication of this but we are also going back to our major suppliers to see what more we can collectively do.

The third thing I would like to see us doing more of is providing ideas that help your economics. For example: what is the best rate you can get for beehive revenue? How can we facilitate an income on something you may have excess of, which may be required somewhere else? What are some of the best practices we are seeing that we can share? This Farmlander issue will be the start of bringing some of these forward but I would like to see more in the future.

If anyone would like an answer, seeks an understanding of how something works or wants to know industry best in a particular area, please email CEOinform@farmlands.co.nz and we will seek to answer in future issues.

Good farming.

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From the CEO Save the date Meet the team Buying Power Promise 5 minutes with Horticulture NZ Special Feature – Diverse by design Facing up to hazards when moving cattle Farmlands Finance Farmlands Livestock Farmlands Fuel Farmlands presents Mamma Mia! Farmlands Choices Rewards Farmlands AgFest Wheat and Wheels

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LISA CARGILL Q: What is your current role at Farmlands?

A: Business Manager for the Hokitika store.

Q: What do you enjoy about your job?

A: Watching staff grow and learn in their roles. Also helping clients find the products they are after. We work by the motto “if we don’t have it, we can get it”. Thanks to the Farmlands Card, nothing is a problem.

Q: What do you like to do most in your spare time?

A: I am part of the Fire Service, so that takes up a bit of time. But what I love to do most is spend time with family and my four legged children.

Q: If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be?

A: Norfolk Island – it is a fascinating place with so much history you can’t see in a week.

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

A: My grandad – to find out about his life, the war and what he got up to growing up.

He passed away just before I was born.

LISA’S CHOCOLATE M&M’S SQUARES

INGREDIENTS

125g butter ½ cup brown sugar (firmly packed) 1 egg (beaten) 1 cup desiccated coconut ¾ cup flour

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line the tin with waxed or baking paper.

2. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over a low heat.

Add the brown sugar and mix until smooth. Take off the heat and cool for 5 minutes.

3. Stir in the egg and coconut.

4. Sift the flour, cocoa and baking powder together and stir into mixture. Mix thoroughly. Turn into the tin and spread evenly.

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2 tablespoons cocoa powder ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 cup chocolate chips 2 packets M&M’s/Smarties (50g each) – more may be required.

20x20x4cm tin

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes or until just firm when touched in the centre.

Remove from the oven.

6. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top. Sprinkle the M&M’s over the chocolate and then press down lightly with the back of a spoon.

Return to the oven for 5 minutes. Stand the tin on a rack to cool. When cold, cut into squares.

CORRECTION Please note that on page 24 in the March edition of The Farmlander, the “Cereal options with Farmlands Grain and Seed” article was incorrectly credited to BASF. This article was compiled by Farmlands Grain and Seed staff using information supplied by both BASF and Bayer CropScience seed treatment. We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused.

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5 minutes with...Horticulture NZ It has been a hectic time for the horticulture sector. What is the mood like across the industry at present?

The industry is on a roll and in good heart. Last month I attended an Awards night in Hawke’s Bay and the pipfruit guys were positively buzzing. Kiwifruit has made a remarkable recovery from the hard times of Psa and our vegetable sectors are on good track.

Overall, Horticulture export revenue has moved from $3,543 billion in 2012 to an estimated $3,969 billion in 2015 i.e. an increase in $426 billion over 4 years. The forecast is $4,681 billion exports by 2019 with growth expected across all sectors during this period. So right now it’s horticulture’s time.

What are the main issues facing the horticulture industry at present?

It depends who you talk to on this one.

Of course protecting our borders and ensuring incursion readiness is always top of the radar. In February the avocado industry became the seventh industry partner to join the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) biosecurity partnership, joining Kiwifruit Vine Health and Pipfruit New Zealand amongst other primary industry organisations.

Managing our natural resources (land and water) is also high on the agenda all around the country. For example, in Pukekohe/Waikato water allocation and the impact of Auckland urban sprawl onto prime horticultural land are major.

And we have major challenges around workforce… from attracting new people into technical or managerial positions to filling our seasonal space.

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Tell us more about the workforce issue?

The growth mode we are in means there’s pressure on supply of seasonal workers for this year’s harvests, right through to the other end of the spectrum where we just can’t get enough graduates such as agronomists to fill the jobs available. One of HortNZ’s 2015 scholarship recipients had four jobs on offer and she said it was similar for her fellow students. Quite simply, we just haven’t got enough talent coming through to meet our needs. In their 2014 People Powered Report MPI quantified this, forecasting a requirement for a net increase in 7,800 people and 14,900 more workers with qualifications by 2025… if we are to reach our growth targets. To add to this, we have a history of negative public perception (about what horticulture is about and the career opportunities on offer). This needs turning around and is a huge challenge.

Horticulture New Zealand has a goal of reaching $10 billion in value by 2020. How is the industry going to achieve this?

What’s great about the10/2020 vision is that the industry as a whole has brought into it. Each sector has their own specific growth strategy. For example Potatoes NZ is double the value of fresh and processed NZ based export by 2025, or NZ Avocados quadruple sales and triple productivity by 2023. The common thread across our sectors is that growth will come from increased exports into targeted premium markets. The one thing NZ hort is well known for is our

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Sue Pickering, Se nior Business M anager innovation and we will continue to push the boundaries in all aspects across the value chain. Advanced management practices, setting the benchmarks for sustainability and differentiating our product. This, alongside creative marketing and joining forces to work together, such as the recent announcement that Zespri and T&G have signed an MOU to market kiwifruit in Southeast Asia, will continue to feed into the growth curve we are on.

Fast forward to 2025 – how do you see the future of New Zealand horticulture?

A bright one! The inherent passion in this industry will make sure it is. I have no doubt that in the next 10 years there will be down cycles as well as the up times but the one thing I do know is that our guys are resilient and that when the going gets tough, the tough get going.

This sector is good at working through the hard yards to come out stronger at the other end. The industry will continue to find smart new technologies and innovation to keep us leading edge...it’s part of our nature. Everything is scaling up and I just hope that in 10 years’ time our horticulture businesses can reach that sweet spot of having the benefits of the corporate world, yet retaining the grounded values of our traditional family-based business. How cool would that be on the world scene?

To learn more about Horticulture New Zealand and their work, visit www.hortnz.co.nz

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Diverse by design

There’s more than one way to farm sheep | Miles King from Kingsmeade Artisan Cheese.

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Sheep farming is the cornerstone of New Zealand farming life.

So much more than joke ammunition for our friends across the Tasman, sheep have created generations of farming dynasties and made some of New Zealand’s most uncompromising hill country profitable.

The backbone of this industry has always been sheep meat and wool. But there are Farmlands shareholders that have found other streams of income from their flocks – and continual refinement of sheep genetics means this stock staple has a new lease on life.

Miles and Janet King made a living from managing high country farms for several years, before moving near Masterton so their daughters could be closer to their education. An 11 hectare purchase was settled – the only question was what they were going to do with it.

In the end, they found money in milk. Sheep milk in fact – which is used in their Kingsmeade Artisan Cheese business.

“We purchased the property just when the East Friesian genetics arrived in New Zealand and we thought it was a great way to carry on Miles’ passion for sheep and use it for sheep milking,” Janet explains.

“We had plenty of concerns because there were no Southern Hemisphere like-minded businesses to follow, so we had to get all our information from the Northern Hemisphere because there were so few sheep milkers here.”

Miles and Janet’s first issue when setting up what is now known as Kingsmeade was convincing banks that they “were in it for the long haul”. Nineteen years later, Janet is confident those initial concerns have disappeared.

“While I can’t remember how it all began now, we did decide sheep milking was an option that would work on a small block and keep us gainfully employed, if we could figure out what to do with the milk,” Janet says. And while they did find a dairy producer willing to be supplied the milk, the producer eventually pulled out. Then came the next business plan – why not do it themselves?

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| ...Milking time at Kingsmeade.

“We went cap in hand to the bank and built our own cheese plant that now produces 16,000kg of artisan cheese annually. After that we decided we should have cow’s milk as well, so we now have a totally local supply for our cheeses.”

The early days were very much trial and error, to the point Janet believes “no one has the right to make any mistakes in this business now, because we made them all and we survived”.

The early stages involved developing their land into 17 paddocks, managing their daughters’ various activities and education, building a new house and each working two jobs part-time to pay for it all. Both realised Kingsmeade would need more – and eventually all – of their attention.

“It’s amazing how you can organise yourself when you need to and we decided we needed to invest more time in the business.

When it became remotely viable, we gave up one of our jobs and opened the shop – which is now the distribution centre – and Miles gave up his off-farm jobs to teach himself how to make cheese properly.”

Kingsmeade sell their sheep and cow cheese throughout the North Island. At the moment the cost of refrigeration and distribution to get the boutique range across Cook Strait is fairly prohibitive.

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| Sheep milk – a niche market supplied by passionate individuals.

But while expansion is a slow process, advancements in genetics are on a faster trajectory. Kingsmeade is in a partnership with AgResearch, which has received a government grant to study sheep milk and its benefits. Some results from the study were due to be released at the Sheep Dairy Conference during March, with Janet excited to see what the studies will reveal.

The studies may give people one more reason to think about getting into the unique industry but Janet believes any more businesses starting will need to be market driven, rather than farming practice driven.

“There needs to be a lot more work done regarding the market.

(Interested people) need to know what they are going to do with their product. A milking shed is a huge expense – it’s a bit like the cow dairy in that respect. People need to know what’s going to happen to the end product.”

Because of the small market, Janet describes Kingsmeade’s growth as “measured and careful – to the point people have called it boring”. The newest arrival is a new cheese technician from Italy, who is continuing to work on the sheep and cow cheeses, with a view towards expanding the range.

And through it all, the East Friesians have continued to improve genetically, to the point the lambs that eventually replace the milking flock are “growing very, very fast”. It is these improvements – “and our superb, interested and hard-working staff” – that are helping Kingsmeade continue to thrive in a high niche market.

“People thought we were crazy to start with – they probably still think we are crazy – but it’s tinged with a bit of respect for the work we’ve done and the interesting journey we’ve been on for the last 19 years,” Janet says.

“It’s been a process of development and self-development – terrifying at times but I don’t think I would change anything at all.

Except for accidentally putting cups on some rams – they didn’t care for that too much!”

GENETIC GENIUS Further south, Jane and Blair Smith from Newhaven Farms are happy to leave the milk and cheese to Kingsmeade. At their Five Forks property, in the hills of the Kakanui Range west of Oamaru, the emphasis is on mating, not milking.

Newhaven is an 8,500 stock unit property consisting of 1,100 hectares of tussock country and 250 hectares of rolling to steep paddocks. The original farm was developed by Jane’s grandfather, after the Ruddenklau family had settled in the Five Forks area in the early 1900s. The farm was expanded by Jane’s parents, David and Robyn Ruddenklau in the 1970s, including the establishment of their renowned Newhaven Perendale stud in 1972. David continues to divide his time between Newhaven and another family property, the Danseys Pass farm of Brad and Sarah Stalker.

More than 40 years later, Newhaven runs one of New Zealand’s most substantial registered stud Perendale flocks. Jane and Blair relish the opportunity to challenge their genetics on the harsh conditions that the North Otago hill country has to offer.

Newhaven Perendales are now proving their pedigree in such | The North Otago hill country is the perfect place to put Newhaven genetics to the test.

“Sometimes it’s really, really easy to think you’ll give up on a project. I’m not saying we didn’t think about giving up – we sometimes did but we thought no, we’re waiting for the rest of the country to catch up to us and it’s only been the last couple of years that people have got into it.

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wide ranging conditions as the North Island’s East Coast, Fiordland and even a Newhaven stud in Victoria, Australia.

“It’s one thing to challenge our genetics in our hill country here but the proof is in the pudding through looking at how our sheep perform out in the variety of conditions that New Zealand and Australia have to offer,” Jane says.

Jane and Blair left their rural careers in Southland to head back to Five Forks. Jane’s homecoming was complemented by the purchase of a well-resourced ‘Blairgowrie Run’ block. Blairgowrie is an ideal addition to the operation, which is the home of a genetic empire that sires 300,000 Newhaven lambs throughout the country each year.

“We pride ourselves on producing robust, resilient dual purpose genetics that can perform in any region throughout New Zealand and Australia, with a strong focus on worm resilience (a nil drench policy for 25 years), ewe efficiency, growth, meat yield and constitution,” Blair says. “We believe in keeping it simple. Monitor, measure and know exactly how your stock are performing.

Feed your stock well in order for them to demonstrate their full genetic potential.”

A passion for genetics and performance is a common thread throughout Jane and Blair’s thoughts – and they have not limited that pursuit to just sheep. Working with Neil and Rose Sanderson of the well-known Fossil Creek Angus stud, Newhaven has now become the base farm for the Fossil Creek Angus cow herd – an involvement the Smiths are relishing.

“We had always had a focus on ensuring that we had a high performing Angus herd here on the hill block,” Jane says. “This partnership aligns well with the continued focus of the Fossil Creek stud to produce Angus genetics that are resilient in extreme periods – such as feed challenges, snow and large scale commercial mob conditions.”

The underlying set of principles that are obvious upon entering the Newhaven farm gate have been built on an intergenerational base.

“We certainly don’t hide the fact that we run a business on the principle that you only get out what you put in. We are committed

to running a highly productive business and improving the resources that we started with, just like the generation before us have. Putting time into our community, committing to industry roles and making sure that we are as efficient as possible in everything we do is crucial,” Jane says.

“Loyalty to us is paramount – the old | Jane and Blair Smith. fashioned concept of once a deal is done, it is done – even on a handshake, is how we operate and it disappoints us to see this concept being challenged in the industry at the moment,” Blair adds. “We have built a strong team of experts around us and we jump at any chance to have people walk onto the farm and challenge us on what we are doing and why. We are not experts – but our industry is full of them, wanting to assist you. We have learnt to ask as many questions as possible and soak it all up.”

Jane says they are both proud of their farming operation and – “without sounding too idealistic” – want to finish each week knowing they have somehow added to making it a better place for future generations. “Regardless of whether it is our children or someone else’s that run this farm in 30 years’ time, we need to ensure we are consistently improving the resource base, as those before us have indeed done.”

Those resources have both an environmental and human element. The Smiths place high importance on working with the next generation of farmers. Summer work and ‘Gateway’ work programme experience for high school students is common, with former Waitaki Boys’ High School student Russell Beattie soon to be working alongside Newhaven staff member Andrew Fisher for work experience 1 day per week.

And as Supreme Winners of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards in 2012, Newhaven Farms has already showcased its commitment to proactive farming practices and goals that are a win/win for production and the environment.

“We don’t see (the Award) as a pat on the back and you can now sit down and reap your rewards,” Blair says. “In fact, it was a motivating kick in the right direction that re-focused us and showed that productivity and environmental work can go hand in hand.

| Newhaven Perendales.

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“With so much regimented environmental compliance now, there is something really satisfying about carrying out enhancement work just because you want to – not because you have to”.

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ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

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ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

Control Cooperia this autumn Normally autumn’s warm, moist conditions not only allow the larvae contained in dung pats to migrate onto the soil/grass, it also speeds up the intestinal worms’ environmental stages of their lifecycle.

It is therefore the time of year when dairy and beef cattle, especially young animals with low immunity, will face their largest challenge from internal parasites.

The three major worm species affecting New Zealand cattle are: • Ostertagia • Trichostrongylus • Cooperia Although it ranks in the top three worms, Cooperia worm has traditionally been considered a minor problem. Perhaps one of the reasons it was not considered a major threat to production was that the other two worms, Ostertagia and Trichostrongylus species, are so much more obviously damaging and overshadowed the effects of Cooperia.

In recent years however, more attention has been paid to the effects of this worm on cattle production, particularly in intensive operations. These include intensive beef, calf rearing and even

heifer grazing operations. There is some scientific and much anecdotal evidence that, left unchecked, Cooperia can lead to lost production, clinical disease such as scouring and even death.

The main impact a Cooperia infestation is likely to have on productivity is a reduction in appetite. Changes in grazing behaviour have been demonstrated in scientific studies where naturally infected animals spent less time grazing than non-infected herd mates. Also, Cooperia populations have increased due to management systems and inadequate worm control.

Increased incidence of Cooperia related production loss is a direct result of these two factors.

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• Ease of administration: Quick administration with less volume to carry around.

• Accurate dose: Individual animal dosing at 1ml/20kg.

• Pharmokinetically superior: Peaks quickly to therapeutic level (head kill), with predictable and rapid excretion (less tail selection).

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

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New Zealand to be less susceptible to many commonly used drench families.

With a dose rate specifically for accurate dosing in young stock, Edge injection provides combination efficacy against internal parasites for your young stock this autumn.

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NUTRITION

Clean silos help reduce waste and increase feed intake Storage of animal feed in vertical silos, or bins, is the most common form of dry feed storage on New Zealand farms.

Silos can be a great way to store feed, as they reduce wastage and protect feed from climatic events and from pests such as birds and vermin. Silos also allow farmers to reap the financial benefits of purchasing feed in bulk and feed it easily through in-shed feeding systems or into troughs and feed-out bins. Silos do however need to be cleaned thoroughly – at least once a year – to ensure that the feed stored inside them is kept as fresh as possible. A great time to do this is just before the start of a new season.

The storage of feed in silos is subject to large fluctuations in both temperature and humidity within the silo, which can lead to condensation forming on the inside of the silo from time to time. Both feed and feed dust will stick to the side of the bin, absorb the moisture and build up over time.

This feed will deteriorate with mould developing and subsequent mycotoxin production. When this spoiled feed falls off into good feed, consequences for the animal range from decreased feed intake and feed refusal due to the presence of mould, which animals can be very sensitive to the smell and taste

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of, right through to mycotoxicosis.

Safety is the most important

This can occur when poisonous

consideration and any attempt to

toxins produced by moulds are

climb up any silo requires suitable

consumed at high enough levels

safety equipment. Suitable protective

to cause animal health issues. To

clothing including gloves, eye

avoid these problems occurring,

protection and masks should be

silos need to be cleaned

worn at all times. A safety harness

at least once a year and preferably

with suitable anchor points is also

every 6 months, to ensure that

essential equipment.

excessive mould does not build

Contact your local feed specialist

up on the inside of the silo and

or Technical Field Officer for a

that feed delivered to the animal is

copy of the ‘Farmlands Nutrition

as fresh and palatable as possible.

Protocol for cleaning of on-farm

Farmlands has developed a new silo

storage silos’ fact sheet, which

cleaning procedure that describes the

explains the steps in both the wet

best practices for cleaning animal feed

and dry method for cleaning silos.

silos. There are two methods to use, either a wet method or a dry method.

Article supplied by Stacey Cosnett, Assistant Nutritionist, Farmlands Nutrition.

The wet method is the most effective and preferable method for cleaning a silo, however dry cleaning is a better option when the silo boot cannot be removed easily or it is too dangerous to attempt wet cleaning. When using the wet method, using a suitable disinfectant such as Virkon® during the clean is worthwhile. Both methods benefit from dusting the inside of the silo with a liquid or powder mould inhibitor after cleaning, to hamper future mould growth.

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NUTRITION

Energy in the ruminant diet Energy is one of the most important nutrients for livestock and can have the biggest impact on performance.

The energy requirements for any livestock can be broken down into maintenance (survival/bodily functions), production (lactation, pregnancy and weight gain/growth), activity (walking) and thermo-regulation (staying warm or cool). The more an animal produces, the less percentage of the total diet is required to satisfy essential maintenance requirements, which means that the animal becomes more efficient at producing.

Energy is measured in megajoules (MJ)

Using ME to evaluate a feed

per kilogram dry matter for ruminants

ME can be a useful measure of energy

and we value feeds according to their

content on face value but it does not

metabolisable energy (ME). This is the

tell you much about the efficiency at

energy supplied to the animal after

which the energy present in the feed is

subtracting energy lost in manure,

transformed into ‘work’ in the animal.

urine and methane. All organic matter

Not all ME is equal and ME from

contains a similar amount of gross

sources that are of a higher quality are

energy. However, the amount of energy

utilised more efficiently by ruminant

that’s actually available to an animal

animals, as less heat is produced

when it is consumed depends on the

during metabolism and different volatile

digestibility of the feed to that particular

fatty acids are produced. It is therefore

animal, i.e. how much of the feed is

worth considering where the energy

absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract

comes from in a particular feed (sugar,

during digestion, rather than lost to

For ruminants, energy is required by

starch, fibre or fat) compared to the

the environment. ME is an estimate

the rumen microorganisms. Rumen

balance of other feeds in the diet and

of what is available to the animal to

microorganisms ferment feeds

the requirements for each particular

satisfy its requirements. Sources of

consumed by the ruminant host animal.

energy component in a ruminant’s diet.

energy include soluble carbohydrates

As a by-product, they generate heat

(sugar, starch and pectin), structural

and volatile fatty acids (an energy

carbohydrates (cellulose and

form that is usable by the host animal)

hemicellulose), fats and protein

as well as microbial growth, which

(although protein is not an effective

is later used by the ruminant as their

or cheap energy source).

Article supplied by Stacey Cosnett, Assistant Nutritionist, Farmlands Nutrition.

main protein supply. In ruminants, approximately 70 percent of energy is supplied by the rumen microbes in the form of volatile fatty acids, so it’s very important to get the rumen functioning correctly. The supply of energy for rumen microbes is best spread over

Metabolisable Energy (ME) = Gross Energy (GE) – energy lost in faeces – energy lost in urine – energy lost in gases (methane)

Gross Energy (GE) Faecal Energy

the day, to ensure that microbes always have what they need to function optimally. Some energy sources are not fermented in the rumen but may be digested as we would digest energy, lower down in the digestive tract.

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NUTRITION

Feed balancers Many people only think of a balancer as a concentrated feed substance, however a nutrient rich lick such as Horslyx can provide a simple and cost effective method of balancing and supplementing the equine diet.

The well-formulated lick is the equivalent of a human multi-vitamin supplement and balances the diet with the inclusion of essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements, including the unique Healthy Hooves package containing biotin, zinc and methionine.

Available in four different formulations

fussiest of feeders. Horslyx

– Original, Respiratory, Mobility and

is extremely palatable, providing

Garlic, Horslyx will appeal to even the

equines with essential nutrients in an appetising recipe.

Along with optimum levels of forage, Horslyx allows your horse to slowly trickle feed the remaining nutrients required, allowing for optimum digestion and absorption. The unique composition of Horslyx is designed to be licked, not chewed, which slows down the rate of consumption and helps to keep your horse occupied and engaged, minimising stress and boredom levels – particularly when stabled.

Horslyx provides the ideal feed balancer to help keep your equine happy and content while supporting the diet with all the nutrients required for optimum health.

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The need for protein at parturition A great many ewes will have benefitted from flushing over mating this season, thanks to the much predicted drought being replaced in many regions by unexpected summer rain. Many dairy farmers will be contemplating increased empty rates, so now might be a good time to contemplate feeding requirements for next spring.

The need for cows and ewes to consume enough energy as calving and lambing approaches is well recognised, even if the acute signs of energy deficiency – ketosis or twin lamb disease (pregnancy toxaemia) – are not seen. Typically considered to be the second limiting factor for animal production, a shortfall in protein consumption can be associated with more subtle issues but is perhaps worthy of more attention – especially if lambing a mob of triplet bearing ewes or calving heifers that have been wintered on a high yielding fodder beet crop.

The protein requirement of cows and ewes in mid-pregnancy is modest compared to their needs whilst lactating and is likely to be easily met with pasture. Requirements increase during the last 4 to 6 weeks of pregnancy due to the increasing need from the developing foetus or foetuses, re-synthesis of udder tissue

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and the production of good quality

crop makes up two thirds of the diet,

colostrum. Pregnancy and parturition is

as the remaining third of the diet would

a dangerous process for any mammal

need to contain about 20 percent

and the dam will to a degree rob her

crude protein.

own reserves to maximise the survival

Rumen microbes are predominantly

and wellbeing of her unborn offspring.

protein and the microbial protein they

Protein can be mobilised to meet the

synthesise is well balanced relative

needs of the unborn offspring and

to the needs of most stock. When

colostrum production but at what cost

microbial protein production is at a

to the health of the dam? Immunity is

maximum, feeding digestible bypass

suppressed anyway prior to parturition

protein (DUP) can increase protein

but work with sheep show that they

supply to the animal – critically the

suffer reduced immunity to gastro-

bypass protein must be digestible or

intestinal parasites close to lambing.

it will bypass the animal completely

This is reflected in high faecal egg

and just enrich the manure. Simply

counts, which can be lessened by

feeding more protein may not be the

feeding more protein, suggesting that

best option and interest is growing

nutritional deficiency can accentuate

in understanding the DUP content of

immune-suppression.

different supplements.

Whilst feeding a 13 percent crude

Protein can be relatively expensive but

protein diet may be adequate for

farmers especially wishing to advance

mature cows, heifers have a lower

the performance of multiple bearing

dry matter intake as a percentage of

ewes and heifers calving for the first

their body weight and need additional

time are recommended to consider the

protein for growth. Therefore a

protein in their diet around parturition.

minimum 15 percent crude protein diet is generally recommended for

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first calvers. This could be difficult to achieve if a high yielding fodder beet

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Feeding horses to achieve weight gain As the winter months are approaching, it is important for all equine owners to ensure that their horses are carrying adequate condition to cope with the colder weather ahead. While this may not be a significant challenge for horses with slower metabolisms that hold condition well, others will require additional assistance with diet to achieve this.

Horses that consistently maintain a lighter body condition, despite correct dietary management, are known as ‘poor doers’ and achieving weight gain in these horses that generally have faster metabolisms can be a frustrating task for owners.

place to interrupt the parasite cycle and

Forage should be the foundation of all

prevent worm burdens. Dental health is

horses’ diets and increasing calories

also a key factor and annual visits from

through allowing free access to good

a reputable equine dentist are important

quality forage is the best and safest way

for ensuring teeth remain functional

to start increasing calorie intake. Hay

and any problems that could prevent

should be provided if pasture is in short

adequate chewing are addressed.

supply and including some amount

Horses with dental issues will often

of lucerne hay or chaff can increase

drop balls of semi-chewed food out

calories in the diet, as lucerne generally

of the side of their mouths in a process

contains higher energy levels than grass

known as quidding and any signs of

or meadow forages. Alternative fibre

this are an indication that the horse’s

options, such as beet pulp or soy hulls,

teeth require attention.

are also a great way of adding more

Environment can also play an important

fibre to the horse’s diet.

While metabolism plays an important

role and certain situations can increase

For horses that require more than forage

stress, which impacts on appetite.

to maintain weight, adding grains to the

It is important to separate horses

diet is an effective way of increasing

at feeding time if any are lower in

calories more. It is recommended to

the pecking order and therefore not

introduce grains slowly – feed small

receiving their fair share of hard feed

amounts of grain per meal and always

or hay. Digestive tract conditions such

select grains that have undergone

as gastric ulcers, hindgut acidosis and

correct processing techniques such as

diarrhoea can prevent weight gain

steam flaking to decrease the

through affecting nutrient absorption

risk of certain associated problems.

and energy utilisation and these should

Introducing a fat source to the diet is

be addressed immediately at any signs.

a great way of providing a cool source

Veterinary assistance should be sought

of energy in a concentrated form and

in cases where horses are losing weight

is highly effective at achieving weight

rapidly to diagnose any underlying

gain. Examples of fat sources include

causes, such as digestive conditions or

vegetable oils such as canola and

the possibility of more serious diseases.

linseed, as well as stabilised rice bran.

Despite the numerous underlying

For further assistance and advice on

causes that can influence the horse’s

designing a diet for your individual

ability to gain weight, one of the most

horse to achieve weight gain, consult

common reasons for lack of weight gain

a reputable equine nutrition advisor.

part in energy conversion and weight, various other factors can influence weight gain and need to be addressed before considering dietary changes.

Parasites can be detrimental to weight gain through competing for nutrients and potentially causing damage to the digestive tract and it is essential that a regular worming programme is in

is insufficient energy. Therefore the next step after ruling out any of these factors

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HORTICULTURE

Post-harvest care of deciduous crops Post-harvest inputs for perennial crops are important for the following season’s crop. A healthy tree has increased cold hardiness going into winter and is better equipped for a strong start in spring.

Post-harvest irrigation of tree crops on very dry soils should continue, to maintain good leaf health until leaf senescence starts. Heavy irrigation is undesirable and may increase soil-borne diseases and hair root mortality.

Nutrition Inputs should be based on historical nutrient testing, crop removal information, tree age, vigour, varietal responses, soil reserves and foliar applications made, particularly nitrogen.

Autumn root development is extensive and good nutrient levels winter-stored in roots, young wood and buds improve spring tree health and new tissue development.

Autumn applied nitrogen, boron and zinc are beneficial if levels are low or deficient.

Autumn applications of magnesium, manganese and calcium aren’t plant stored and should therefore be applied during the growing season.

Trace elements should not be applied to crops if levels are adequate or unknown, as toxicity may result in serious damage to plants and fruit.

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Disease management Disease carryover can be minimised by reducing disease inoculum levels after harvest. High levels of over-wintering disease makes effective disease control more difficult in the following season.

The application of copper to stonefruit should commence at about 20 percent leaf fall to reduce the carryover of bacterial spot. One or two further applications should be made in rapid succession during the leaf fall period, as this disease enters through fresh leaf scars.

Avoid applying copper to stonefruit trees too early, as soft growth and foliage may suffer from copper burn, increasing disease susceptibility. Premature, induced defoliation of stonefruit trees may increase the incidence of bacterial spot (Xanthomonas pruni).

High rate copper applications in winter may help prevent blast infection. However allow at least 21 days before grazing sheep, particularly if winter applications of Bordeaux mixture or copper oxychloride are made. Extend this period in dry winters, to reduce copper residues in grass and allow greater growth to further dilute the copper residues.

If black spot is present in IFP apple blocks, a leaf senescent dilute urea application (5kg per 100L) is cheap and effective in reducing carryover into spring.

Applications made significantly prior to leaf senescence may result in serious bud damage and reduced flower development.

As urea applications provide autumn nitrogen inputs, they should be taken into account if additional nitrogen inputs are considered for any variety.

Recent research indicates a significant increase in European canker resulting from high rate foliar urea applications during leaf senescence. Applications are therefore best avoided if this disease is an issue.

Post-harvest protectant fungicide applications (Captan or copper sprays) assist in reducing black spot and European canker over wintering inoculum.

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

Article supplied by Martin Taylor, Technical Advisor, Farmlands Horticulture.

Post-harvest copper applications in olives reduce carryover of peacock spot, cercospora and anthracnose.

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Managing kiwifruit irrigation and postharvest nutrition With the likelihood of continued dry conditions becoming a regular occurrence, the management of irrigation and post-harvest vine health is increasingly important. Growers need to understand post-harvest irrigation and nutrition in order to correctly manage vines leading into harvest.

Water stress to both vine and fruit growth has been well documented and can provide both negative and positive effects. Miller et al. recorded that mild drought stress can increase storability, increase dry matter content and promote the start of maturation. It can also reduce fruit weight and in extreme cases cause fruit dehydration and fruit cracking.

Soil waterlogging from excessive irrigation can also cause stress through nutrient leeching, anoxia (lack of oxygen around the root) and subsequent root decay, or phytophthora.

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can assist with advice and installation.

An alternative is the use of published evapotranspiration (ET) data, via newspapers or online. This shows daily volumes of water evaporated and transpired and can be used for orchard water volume scheduling.

Water application rates vary depending on the age/size of the vine, the dryness and period of the growing season. During the early growth phase through to the end of fruit cell division soil moisture should be as close as possible to field capacity. This reduces stress during the period when many physiological processes occur and it also maintains plant turgor. Reduction in applications can be made later in the growing season to induce a mild stress and promote the start of maturation. However too much stress can check weight gains and early leaf senescence can be risked.

Post-harvest nutrition provides the ideal opportunity to “fuel up” the vines for the next year. This is also a great opportunity to adjust any deficient elements.

During bud break, vines rely heavily on macro nutrients and carbohydrate stored within the budwood to support initial shoot growth. Nutrient demand cannot be met by root uptake alone and the leaf area cannot provide sufficient assimilate to the plant. Smith et al. reported that up to 80 percent of N, K and P in the wood and bark was taken up by the developing

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shoot. At this stage cold soils inhibit nutrient uptake and the leaf area is often too small for foliar fertilisers.

Maintaining canopy health for as long as possible post-harvest is paramount for continued photosynthesis and nutrient uptake. This allows the vine to store carbohydrate and replace nutrient reserves for use during early bud break.

Macro nutrients such as nitrogen and magnesium and trace elements (e.g. boron, zinc and manganese) should be applied in this post-harvest phase.

Foliar application is suitable if the canopy is in good condition, alternatively ground application should be used if soil temperatures allow uptake. Foliar application is the preferred method, particularly for trace elements since only small amounts are required.

With the plethora of fertilisers available, deciding on the appropriate product for the right timing can be daunting. Fertiliser is an investment in the orchard, so growers should seek sound advice about the most appropriate products for their system. Your local Farmlands Horticulture Technical Advisor can help with any questions.

Article supplied by Dwayne Farrington, Technical Advisor, Farmlands Horticulture.

References: Miller S.A, Smith G.S, Boldingh H.L, Johansson A. (1998). Effects of Water Stress on Fruit Quality Attributes of Kiwifruit. Annuals of Botany 81: 73-81.

Smith G.S, Clark C.J, Henderson H.V. (1987).

Seasonal Accumulation of Mineral Nutrients

by Kiwifruit. New Phytologist 106: 81-100.

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FORAGE AND ARABLE

Give new pastures a flying start Pasture renewal is a significant commitment, so it’s crucial to do the job well. With this in mind, Dow AgroSciences has three products that can help farmers to maximise the value of their investment in new pastures.

Sparta is a new generation insecticide that is highly effective at controlling springtails and is ideally suited to replace Lorsban™ 50EC for this pest during pasture establishment. Select and Preside are grass and clover friendly herbicides that offer exceptional control of a wide range of broadleaf weeds in new and established pastures.

The aim should be to establish a high producing, quality pasture sward as quickly as possible.

Left unchecked, weeds and pests can significantly reduce the productivity and persistence of young pastures.

By using products like Sparta, Select and Preside, farmers can eliminate these problems and increase a new pasture’s production potential.

Springtail damage occurs as seedling pasture plants emerge and is often mistaken for poor seed strike. It is therefore important to control springtails before pasture plants emerge. Sparta, a naturally derived insecticide, is highly effective for the control of springtails, yet safe to use, protecting young germinating clover and grass from damage. Ideal timing is to apply Sparta with glyphosate at spray-out. If not applied at spray-out, Sparta can be applied alone but to be effective should be applied before new pasture plants emerge.

Having taken care of springtails, controlling weeds at an early stage is also a priority. Select controls a wide range of common seedling weeds including thistles, fathen, buttercup, redroot, hedge mustard, black nightshade, willow weed and wild turnip. Applied to actively growing weeds, Select kills quickly and effectively without harming establishing grass and clover seedlings. Crucially, it is safe for use on all clover species.

Select is ideal for farmers wanting to give new pastures a flying start.

Preside is equally effective against certain broadleaf weeds but also controls additional species like sorrel, stinking mayweed, oxeye daisy, spurrey and field chickweed – a smothering weed that can quickly choke clovers and grasses in autumn. Preside is also clover-friendly and if mixed with Select, most common weeds of pasture can be effectively controlled with a single application.

Like Select, Preside is clover-friendly.

Preside is also safe to use on chicory pastures.

Both Select and Preside can be used on both autumn and spring sown pasture.

Preside is also safe to use on pastures containing chicory where herbicide options are very limited.

Select however should not be used on pastures containing chicory.

New Zealand farmers spend millions of dollars on pasture renewal each year and they do this because new pasture can generate a significant return.

Products such as Sparta, Select and Preside helps farmers to ensure their young, new pastures get the best start possible.

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

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Used on its own or in conjunction with Select, Preside is a valuable tool for controlling hard-to-kill weeds.

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Don’t underestimate the impact of weeds A critical part of a successful crop is establishment and as the first growth emerges, so too do weeds. Arable weeds are especially competitive. They chase the same nutrients, water and energy that crops need and are often present in large populations.

It is this combination of factors, coupled with rapid growth that makes them so successful. Removing weeds before they can compete is a key part of achieving good crop yields.

Firebird controls many of the key grass and broad-leaved weeds that will compete with your crops. These include aggressive and yield robbing weeds such as vulpia hair grass, annual poa and field pansy.

Firebird is very convenient to use.

With just one recommended dose rate applied straight after planting, before the crop emerges, using Firebird couldn’t be simpler.

Because Firebird often provides effective weed control through to the spring, it allows more time to concentrate on other important jobs around the farm. This is a real benefit when time is limited during those short and challenging winter days.

After several years of protecting New Zealand cereal crops, farmers have come to rely upon the consistent and impressive weed control delivered by Firebird, the perfect solution for autumn weed control.

Four steps to get the best from Firebird.

1. Take care with seedbed preparation, aiming for a fine, firm seedbed, free from clods. If clods are present they can break down during the winter, releasing weed seeds into fresh, untreated soil.

2. Try and ensure your seedbed is moist.

This allows Firebird to distribute evenly in the soil and to adhere to the soil particles.

3. Apply Firebird at the registered dose using a calibrated sprayer, fitted with the appropriate nozzles for herbicide application. Even though Firebird is applied before weeds emerge, good application is still very important.

4. Apply Firebird before weeds germinate, as any weeds that have germinated and emerged before Firebird is applied will not be controlled.

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Lead the way on barley seed treatment BASF’s unique seed treatment Systiva has revolutionised how barley is grown in many parts of New Zealand. Systiva has proven over the past three seasons to be an integral part in protecting not just the emerging plant but also in providing foliar protection from important yield limiting plant diseases that would normally affect end yield in barley.

Systiva has a unique chemistry that allows it to move around the whole plant and redistribute as the plant grows, providing long-lasting activity and broad fungal control. From day one, crops have the best possible start. Systiva’s protection against disease infestation enhances plant vigour, ensuring greater resilience against challenging weather conditions. These benefits offer farmers the peace of mind in knowing their crop yield potential is greatly advantaged.

Trials on autumn-sown barley have shown Systiva performs exceptionally well over other standard seed treatments, coming through winter into spring and providing an increased yield of at least 500kg/ha. Grant Hagerty, Technical Manager from BASF stated the crops he has seen this past season have performed well with reduced disease levels but also greater vigour, taller and more advanced in growth stage and with more tillers over traditional seed treated crops.

Systiva applied to autumn/winter sown barley crops will provide good disease control, allowing more flexibility in the fungicide programme leading into the spring. Many advisors and growers

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have been going for the conservative approach, dropping the early (T0) but retaining a solid first spray (T1) and the all-important second spray (T2).

What advantages Systiva will give you as a barley grower: • A foliar fungicide treated directly to the seed.

• Not worrying about getting on ground when wet or windy over winter if autumn sown (especially when contractors are involved).

• Promotes robust crop establishment and vigour.

• Works smarter, for greater farm management efficiency establishment and vigour.

that occurs around the critical spray timings for barley. They stated that they have the ability to move their fungicide programme around more without sacrificing disease control and ultimately yield.

Systiva as a seed treatment provides that piece of mind that you know you have provided the best advantage to your newly sown crop to protect its genetic yield potential. The only challenge thereafter is optimising the management of the crop, to ensure the gains Systiva gives the crop over early autumn and spring are captured and are retained through to harvest.

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• Aids in optimising farm management.

• Provides powerful early disease control against seed, soil and foliar diseases e.g. net blotch, leaf and stripe rust, powdery mildew, loose smut, covered smut and the big one, scald in the early growth stages.

Systiva treated spring sown barley has been providing similar results throughout the country. This year growers have been commenting on how well their crops have been performing, especially in the Manawatu area, where they normally struggle to get onto crops due to the amount of wind

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Make your farm sharper

Autumn 2016 sees the fifth season of Sharpen use on farms for preparing ground for autumn planting. Setting up the seedbed for cereals, new pasture, brassicas and many other crops starts with good weed control coming out of the previous crop. This is where Sharpen, when partnered with glyphosate, steps up – not only increasing the speed of burndown from the glyphosate spray but also strengthening the herbicidal activity on difficult weeds like docks, mallows and dandelions. Ensure crops have fewer problem weeds to tackle in the early growth stages, thus get off to a great start.

Sharpen is now an integral product in the grower’s toolbox for pre-plant burndown in seedbed preparation and conservation tillage or pasture renovation. The quicker degradation of the plant material and sod evident in a Sharpen plus glyphosate treated area may enable earlier cultivation and less energy/fuel to pull cultivation equipment through the soil, allowing

longer grazing or earlier planting/ faster seedbed preparation. Taking out broadleaf weeds faster can conserve soil moisture as well.

Local trials have shown Sharpen has no influence on the pasture “sweetening” effect provided by glyphosate, thus grazing can be undertaken as you normally would, when sugar levels are maximised. This is usually between 4-7 days after treatment. Sharpen also has a sensible grazing withholding period matching that of glyphosate, i.e. at least 2 days so as to ensure the glyphosate works effectively, especially on larger grasses.

When applied as a pre-plant burndown, always apply Sharpen at 25g/ha in mixture with an approved glyphosate formulation at the manufacturer’s recommended rates. Key to the performance of Sharpen is choosing the right adjuvant – BASF recommends Hasten™ Oil for all situations where pre-plant burndown is planned.

Use Hasten at 0.5 percent or 500ml/100L water. The water rate should be kept up to ensure good coverage, as some of

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the target weeds can be large and shade other weeds in the understory.

After the job is done, Sharpen tank decontamination is straightforward – flush the spray tank, pumps, pipes and boom with water. Remember to follow the labels of other tank mixed products as well, as they may require a more vigorous decontamination process.

Sharpen has inherently low volatility and does not increase the likelihood of off target drift. Furthermore Hasten, in itself, acts as a drift retardant to a degree. Thus there is minimal chance of secondary movement off target from choosing Sharpen to partner your glyphosate.

Nonetheless, do not use when overall conditions favour drift.

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

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Three ways to establish strong pastures Newly sown pastures represent a significant investment in time, money and effort for many farmers at this stage of the season.

Regardless of how thoroughly paddocks have been prepared up until this point, there is (literally) still plenty of opportunity for problems to emerge, in the shape of aggressive broadleaf pasture weed seedlings.

Weeds compete so strongly with grass and clover seedlings from day one that even when they’re still quite small, they can permanently affect new pastures by reducing their quality, composition, DM yield and persistence.

Weeds have another natural advantage – seeds of many species can successfully germinate and grow with less moisture than ryegrass and clover seed, so in a dry autumn they can often get a head start.

However, with the right new grass spray programme and some attention to detail, you can take out the weeds before they take over your new grass. Follow these proven steps for a successful outcome.

1. Closely monitor newly sown paddocks. By closely, this means on your hands and knees if necessary.

The sooner you can spot emerging weeds, the better your control will be.

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2. Spray before the first grazing.

The best time to spray weeds in new pasture is about 6 weeks after sowing, prior to the first full grazing.

At this time weeds are still small and there is about 70 percent ground cover, or more. Ideally, you need a herbicide that will not damage the newly established grasses and clover while providing effective weed control.

Tribal Gold is purpose-made for this job. It’s a recent innovation from Nufarm – a selective herbicide that combines three key active ingredients in one can, Tribal Gold contains MCPA, MCPB and flumetsulam.

That gives it the grunt to control the broadest spectrum of seedling weeds in new pasture, without killing young clover. (Some temporary clover suppression may occur but recovery is rapid.) Tribal Gold is rainfast in 2 hours and easy to use.

3. Spray after the first grazing. If you miss the early spray window, don’t worry – there’s still time to eradicate weeds from newly established pastures, using Baton after the first full grazing. Baton is specifically formulated to kill weeds that are larger and more advanced and it also has

a very broad spectrum. This unique water soluble granule has low odour and is less damaging to clovers than other 2,4-D formulations.

Trials show young pastures sprayed with Baton after the first full grazing produced 60-66 percent more clover DM and 9-23 percent more grass DM than those not sprayed. Treated paddocks also contained significantly less weed DM, i.e. weed content was 70-80 percent less than untreated paddocks.

That’s a lot less weeds!

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

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RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Maintaining farm culverts Keeping culvert pipes well maintained is important for the longevity of these assets that ensure efficient access around the property. Regular maintenance as and where problems arise is the key – don’t let things escalate until they become a major and expensive fix.

Preventative maintenance is the best form of upkeep. Carrying a spade or shovel on the farm bike or in the ute allows maintenance work to be done quickly and easily. Culvert pipe inlets can be cleaned out and run-off erosion on the side of farm tracks can be rounded off, to lessen further scouring and reduce silting of the adjacent drain.

Regular removal of debris (gravel, branches, etc.), carried into the culvert pipe during high flows, maintains the pipe’s full bore size, improves flow, lessens accelerated debris build-up and reduces the chance of flooding and scouring during high rainfall events.

It is good practice to reinforce the streambed at the culvert outlet to prevent scouring and undermining of the pipe. Reasonable sized rocks (up to 300mm), laid on a geotextile membrane are ideal for this.

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A strong weed spraying programme, to eliminate weed and thistle build-up in the channel is essential. This improves flow and reduces the build-up of debris, which could be carried into the culvert at high flows and cause a blockage.

The maintenance of wing-walls (headwalls), whether they are concrete, wooden or sand filled bags, should be undertaken at the first sign of damage.

This mitigates accelerated erosion and is far cheaper that renewing the wingwall should it collapse entirely.

Spillways or fluming that channels water away once passed through the culvert should be routinely checked and any damage repaired immediately, to lessen possible erosion or under-scouring issues.

Regular flooding, or excessive repair or maintenance work required on a particular culvert, may indicate it is undersized. The smaller the culvert diameter, the more prone it will be to blockage by small amounts of debris.

Likewise, smooth-bore culverts will be less prone to blockage than corrugatedbore culverts of the same diameter.

If culvert replacement or an addition is deemed necessary, things to consider in sizing the new culvert pipe/s are: catchment area upstream of the culvert, local rainfall designation, sizing tables, type of culvert (concrete, metal or plastic) and comparison with similar culverts on the property, which perform well in normal rainfall events.

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source of information and some culverts will require resource consent.

In summary, the outcome of routine culvert maintenance is to keep the culvert in a good operating and safe condition by repairing specific defects as they occur. Only do temporary repairs if you’re unable to do the job properly immediately.

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Save feed and time with feeding your stock You’ve probably seen these revolutionary plastic bale feeders around the place and wondered – what’s the advantage? Being plastic, are they strong enough?

Well, the answer is there are plenty of advantages and yes, it is absolutely strong enough – they are not only tough but lightweight and easy to use.

The Promax Round Bale Feeder is made up of four quarters, held together with heavy duty, quick release lynch pins.

It’s called a round bale feeder but it can work for bales of any shape or size because it’s modular – you just add the curved panels and you can enlarge or

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reduce it as you want with the quick release pins. You can even assemble it around a bale – it’s that easy!

The Promax Round Bale Feeder is not only the most innovative on the market, it’s also the strongest. The UV protected plastic is sturdy and tough but at the same time is light enough to be moved by one person. You can roll it around, throw it on the back of the ute or pick it up with the forks on the tractor.

The Z shaped truss is one of the biggest advantages of the Promax Round Bale Feeder – it reduces wastage by up to 30 percent compared to other feeders.

This is because the stock can’t pull the feed out. They have to twist their

heads through the Z shaped truss before backing out, leaving the feed to fall inside the feeder – not on the ground to be trampled. This means the feeder soon pays for itself by reducing wasted feed.

With no sharp edges and being sturdy and well made, the Round Bale Feeder is stock friendly.

Ideal for cattle and horses, the Round Bale Feeder is your ideal solution for stock feeding.

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

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RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Sighter puts high viz into gateways A common high risk area on many farms is unseen wires across gateways and races, often put up to guide stock after milking and drafting. For anyone on a farm bike it can be a near invisible and potentially extremely dangerous barrier.

The design team at Gallagher cast their minds skywards to come up with a visual marker that would help alert farmers and staff to the risk in an effective and simple way.

For many years power transmission lines have had high visibility spheres fitted over valleys and other potential flight paths, to minimise the risk of aircraft accidents.

The same principle is behind Gallagher’s High Visibility Sighters.

Built from high density, durable, UV resistant plastic, the Sighters take the simple principle of Gallagher’s Hi-Viz Flags, but without the fraying, movement and cutting that the flags inflict on the wire or bungee gates over time.

The two halves of the Sighter simply snap onto the bungy, braid or rope used across the race or gateway. Two internal spikes will prevent any lateral movement along the rope or bungy by penetrating the conductor, keeping it secure.

The simple, streamlined design of the High Visibility Sighter ensures a smoother wind passage over it, reducing vibration and wear on the suspending wire or bungy cord.

The Sighter comes in five packs with an even quantity of white and orange halves.

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Gallagher Fencing Products Manager Graham Johns is anticipating the High Visibility Sighter will be popular with farmers, as health and safety expectations rise on farms in New Zealand.

Graham has also noticed a number of additional uses suggested by farmers who viewed the Sighters at the recent South Island Field Days at Waimumu.

“These included using them to highlight hazards or risky areas on a farm, or points where a water pipe may pass under a race.”

Another suggestion was using them at the end of farm airstrips to highlight the presence of fences on the strip perimeter.

The combination of orange and white halves has proven to provide the most effective highlighting contrast against raceways and paddock backdrops.

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

Article supplied by Gallagher.

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RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Adequate equine fencing essential Euro Corporation, the supplier of X ™ Fence® has recently taken up sponsorship of one of New Zealand’s top emerging dressage riders. Sophie de Clifford has X Fence installed at her residence in Matamata and recently competed with her horse, Ashanti, at Horse of the Year with great success. Her partner, Leigh de Clifford also happens to be a specialist equine veterinarian who is passionate about some of the benefits X Fence provides over and above other fencing options in the way of horse safety.

veterinarians in New Zealand to incur the

“As an equine veterinarian one of the

much safer than post and wire or wire and

most common presenting problems are

batten fences, which can seriously injure

wounds on the distal limbs, with a majority

or maim horses that run into it.

of these being caused by inadequate

It is also superior to other netting fences.

fencing. A recent survey of equine

The secret behind its superiority is

The line wires are also specially configured

veterinarians in New Zealand highlighted

relatively simple – a strong, smooth knot

to only be 5cm apart, not only making it

how common serious wounds were in

and a clever design and configuration of

more visible to horses but it is practically

equine patients,” Leigh says.

horizontal line wires.

impossible for a hoof to slip through and

“Equine wounds were the third most

The X knot is forged instead of being

common cause for a veterinary consult

machine-tied like other netting but it also

and wounds on the distal limbs of

uses 10 percent thicker steel. Together,

horses constituted 85 percent of all

these two features add a huge 24 percent

wounds treated by a veterinarian. Distal

additional strength over TiteGrip™ fixed

limb wounds are considered by equine

knot netting to safely and effectively

longest time to heal, were the most likely wound to incur complications and were the second most common cause (behind colic) of death and euthanasia.

“Wounds can result in significant time lost in training and derail a racing campaign or an entire season of competition. Severe wounds also have the capability of reducing performance once healing is complete.”

X Fence is specially designed in order to reduce these kinds of injuries. It is

contain a horse in flight.

incur injury. This only makes up part of the clever design however, as these wires also periodically contain a small shock-absorbing bend to allow a degree of flexibility if a horse was to run into the fence at speed.

Leigh agrees with the philosophy that has made X Fence design so successful.

“It is obvious that adequate fencing is essential when managing horses.

Key components to an adequate fence are strength, visibility, small gaps to reduce likelihood of legs getting caught and height. In addition to all of the aforementioned requirements…X Fence also has the added benefit of flexibility when impacted upon.”

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WHAT'S IN-STORE?

A noticeable impact on pests Tasman Bay lifestyler Sonya rated her Goodnature A24 automatic self-resetting trap 10 out of 10 – "the ultimate ‘no mess’ rat eradicator!"

Noticing the decreased rat population on her property, Sonya bought a Goodnature Counter to get a more accurate picture of the rat eradication.

“It has been amazing to watch the counter click off the number of kills,” she says. “And no rats have ever been sighted in the morning when the trap was checked.” In all, Sonya has had 49 kills counted and no dead sighted.

The reason Sonya and many other Goodnature trappers don't see the full impact they have with their A24 trap is because of scavenging, Goodnature Director and trap co-inventor Robbie van Dam explains. “It’s the animal kingdom out there,” he says. “There are plenty of critters happy to have a free lunch when our trap automatically releases its kill upon resetting.”

So powerful is the picture the Counter paints of the A24’s impact, Goodnature this month launched the A24 Trap and Counter Kit. “We surveyed hundreds of our trap users and got a clear signal that people want Counters with their traps,” Robbie says. “Sonya’s trap would have still knocked off those 49 rodents without a Counter but it gave her that peace of mind that she’d made a smart investment.”

That 10 out of 10 rating meant Sonya was happy to purchase another A24.

She’s part of a growing number of Kiwis who own multiple Goodnature humane

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and toxin-free traps. For example, Laurence farms near Morrinsville and he hasn’t seen any rats or damage since buying five A24 traps. Kerry has 10 A12 possum traps on Banks Peninsula and is admiring the growing population of kereru wood pigeon on his farm. In each case they like the traps because rather than waiting for you to clear and reset them, they’re instead waiting for the next pest to come along.

You can call it a pest-free zone if you like but in the conservation world they like to say wildlife sanctuary. DOC predator experts call Goodnature’s

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traps the best they’ve ever tested and that’s because they’ve cleared rats from large tracts of forest within months and kept it that way.

With the Goodnature Counter you know your impact and with multiple Goodnature traps you grow your impact.

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

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DUCK SHOOTING

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

Facing up to hazards when moving cattle Autumn is a busy season for handling livestock and farmers are being encouraged to take care.

Al McCone, WorkSafe’s Programme Manager for Agriculture says that autumn is a peak time for close contact with stock and that brings increased risks.

In 2014, more people suffered injuries involving cattle than any other farm animal. There were 4,279 live cattle accidents in the 2014/2015 financial year, resulting in ACC payments of $10,488,616.00. One accident alone involving cattle resulted in a claim of $93,300.00.

On non-dairy farms, cattle-related injury claims increase over this time of year.

Common injuries include kicks or crushing resulting in cuts, bruises, fractures, sprains and more serious injuries. People have also been killed in incidents involving cattle.

“There is a common myth that ‘accidents will happen’,” Al says. “Accidents don’t have to happen. Understanding the hazards and planning ahead for risks when doing jobs like moving cattle will be a major factor in keeping safe on farm at this busy time of the year – or at any other time.

“The key to changing this risk-taking culture is to make sure you have identified risks and worked out how to manage them. Then make sure that everyone who needs to know about them does. This doesn’t need to be complex.”

Al says that, as a basic, anyone moving cattle must be appropriately trained and experienced for the task they are undertaking. Yards should be kept

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tidy and well-maintained and advance planning should include identifying an escape route when you are going to be working with cattle in yards. You should never get into a race with large cattle or put your arms or legs through the race walls and you should not try to move a dangerous bull either on foot or alone.

Disease, from zoonoses to streptococcus, is also a risk – so always wash and dry your hands after working with cattle. “This might sound like common sense but more than 4,000 people who were injured or got sick through contact with cattle last year probably didn’t think it would happen to them,” Al says.

“Accidents happen to people of all ages on farms. There is a high incidence among experienced farmers, often undertaking familiar jobs. Planning for risks and communicating that to your team regularly (and well) will ensure safety is front of mind.

“By stepping up and taking those simple measures, individual farmers can play their part in ensuring an improved safety record in farming.”

For more details see the Safe Cattle Handling guidelines at www.saferfarms.org.nz Article supplied by WorkSafe.

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Farmlands Finance

RENEW Renew is the key to unlocking your equity to help you through those tough farming times.

Your co-operative understands that farming is a roller coaster of highs and lows. When times are tough and cash flow is tight, sometimes a cash injection is what’s needed to get you through.

A Renew Loan is a short-term financial helping hand to restore productivity. Whether you need to re-stock, renew your pasture or maintain your infrastructure, Renew is there to aid in faster recovery and continued growth.

Talk to us today about how Renew can help you fight back from adverse conditions.

Contact the Farmlands Finance team now to find out more.

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FARMLANDS LIVESTOCK

Meet the team...

Farmlands Livestock is proud to introduce our North Island team, headed up by Philip Webb. As an integral part of your co-operative, the Livestock team is keen to add value by offering quality service and a wide range of trading options made possible through our national network. If you are involved in dairy or sheep and beef, don’t hesitate to give one of our experienced agents a call to learn more.

Philip Webb – Taupo

Willie Purvis – Central North Island

philip.webb@farmlands.co.nz – 027 801 8057

william.purvis@farmlands.co.nz – 027 630 7004

Philip Webb leads the Livestock business in the North Island. Philip has a wealth of knowledge and trusted contacts in the livestock industry. He has been specialising in herd sales nationwide for a number of years as well as dealing in beef and export cattle.

Willie will be servicing Taumarunui, Taihape, Napier and Taupo, where he lives with his wife Philipa. Willie has extensive experience in the sheep and beef industry. As a long-time Farmlands shareholder, he is enthusiastic about opportunities Farmlands Livestock will bring to farmers in the region.

Peter Grylls – Taranaki

Jason Duncan – Waikato

peter.grylls@farmlands.co.nz – 027 248 0088

Jason joined the team towards the end of 2015.

Jason has spent time sharemilking, as well as working as a yardman for a national livestock company in their sale yards and assisting with dairy clearing sales in the Waikato region.

Craig Loveridge – Waikato

Chris Johnston – Hawke's Bay/East Coast

craig.loveridge@farmlands.co.nz – 027 687 0126

chris.johnston@farmlands.co.nz – 027 257 4091

Based in the Waikato, Craig Loveridge joins us with previous stock agent experience and extensive industry knowledge. Craig attended the Flock House farm training programme and went on to sharemilk in Taranaki and Waikato for 30+ years.

Craig is married with two adult children.

Chris has been with the Livestock team since November 2015 and brought with him 5 years of industry experience. Based in Napier, Chris has been busy servicing the Hawke's Bay region from Napier right through to Dannevirke.

Stephen Weck – Waikato stephen.weck@farmlands.co.nz – 027 455 1106

Dairy Cattle for sale

Stephen Weck lives on a small dry stock block on the outskirts of Te Awamutu with his partner Jo and their children. Stephen has been working in the industry for more than 18 years and comes from a strong farming background.

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Farmlands Livestock also has an established and successful team of agents in the South Island.

For enquiries please phone 0800 200 600.

Check out our website for more stock for sale www.farmlands.co.nz/livestock or email livestock@farmlands.co.nz •

Te Awamutu: 170 Jersey and Crossbred herd, BW 146, PW 162, calving 15/7/2016. $1,650 + GST. Contact: Stephen Weck 027 455 1106 Putaruru: 120 Jersey cows, BW 111, PW 118, calving 15/7/2016. $1,300 + GST. Contact: Jason Duncan 021 170 5354

South Island •

jason.duncan@farmlands.co.nz – 021 170 5354

Born and bred in “The Naki”, Peter Grylls is married with two daughters and lives on a small dry stock farm in the small coastal township of Okato. Peter is keen to contribute to the Farmlands team, offering both his old and new clients a friendly and honest approach to their livestock dealings.

Canterbury: 600 Crossbred herd, BW 108, PW 133. Good capacity cows calving from 1/8/2016. $1,475 + GST. Contact: Grant McIlroy 027 345 9262 Canterbury: 103 R2 in-calf heifers. BW 175, PW 183.

Well grown, one code genuine replacements calving from 1/8/2016.

Contact: Steve Hill 027 556 4599

Southland: 180 in-calf heifers, BW 134.

Scanned for immediate delivery.

Contact: Charlie Baker 027 228 5891

Grazing – South Island •

Winter grazing available in most South Island areas. Also summer safe irrigated heifer grazing with proven operators.

Contact: Farmlands Grazing Manager Richard van Wynbergen 027 445 6056

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FARMLANDS FUEL

Is your farm bridge safe?

Is a Farmlands Fuel delivery tanker expected to cross your farm bridge for your fuel deliveries? Is your bridge certified to support a fully laden fuel tanker of 26 tonne, or 44 tonne when a fuel tanker has a trailer? Like anything else, bridges can deteriorate and weaken over time. Have you had your bridge checked recently? If your bridge is not safe to support heavy vehicles, is it well sign posted to prevent heavy vehicles from crossing?

WorkSafe’s Good Practice Guidelines have some great advice for Farmlands Fuel customers with bridges on their property:

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Above ground fuel storage on-farm and safe fuel truck access

and have few (or no) design and construction records.

“Culverts or farm bridges should take the weight of a fully-laden fuel delivery tanker. Farmers have a duty to provide safe access to their workplaces. This includes making sure bridges and culverts are safe for tankers. If there is doubt, the farmer should supply evidence that bridges and culverts can hold the necessary traffic.”

Owners and users of bridges on private property put themselves and others at risk if the bridge’s strengths and weaknesses, vehicle types, loads and axle weight restrictions of vehicles, as well as speed, aren’t defined.

Managing health and safety – a guide for farmers with bridges on private property “Many bridges on private property don’t specify live load carrying capacity or overweight ratings

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The best way to ensure the safety of bridges on private property is to get an engineer’s evaluation of the weight rating and safety of the bridge.”

For full details on bridge and culvert WorkSafe guidance, please download your free copy of the WorkSafe Good Practice Guidance documents from their website.

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FARMLANDS SHAREHOLDER DEAL Buy a ticket to the 12th May show and receive a 10% discount.*

Book at TICKETDIRECT.CO.NZ or 0800 224 224

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Goods available from 1st April – 30th April 2016 or while stocks last.

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Hokitika, April 2016

15th – 16th April 2016 Cass Square, Hokitika Farmlands AgFest is a great day out for the whole family – be sure to stop in and find something for everyone at Cass Square!

Highlights include: • The Farmlands Village with fantastic shareholder offers, expert advice and quality service from exhibitors, Farmlands Card Partners and our specialist teams.

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• The ever popular Women’s Pavilion with entertainment from country singer Jody Direen and cooking demonstrations from Jo Seagar.

• Sideshows and rides to keep the kids entertained!

Tickets are available exclusively from West Coast Farmlands stores. $8 Shareholders (incl. GST) $10 Non-shareholders (incl. GST)

CO-OPERATIVE NEWS

Vintage machines geared up for Wheat and Wheels More than 1,000 machines will descend on Ashburton on the first weekend of April for the 2016 Wheat and Wheels Rally.

Organised by the Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Club, this will be the second time they have run the event, held on club member Peter Butterick’s farm at Wakanui.

The event will take over around 60-80 acres of Peter’s land for the weekend, including a 12 acre paddock that has been specially sown with wheat for a harvesting demonstration using

vintage harvesting machinery.

There were more than 1,000 entries last time the event was held and the organisers are anticipating even more this time.

Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Club spokesman John Hall, who has been a vintage machinery enthusiast for more than 30 years, says that this year the theme for the event is ‘Tracks and Trucks’.

“That could be anything from bulldozers to combine harvesters or diggers,” he says. “There were about 80 trucks last

time but this time there is going to be more – there will be classic, old trucks through to the most modern trucks.”

They are also expecting more than 20 traction engines, 12 vintage fire engines and a range of military vehicles, as well as several hundred vintage and classic tractors. Stationary engines, farm machinery and displays and parades by local classic car clubs will also feature.

A group of eight tractors from Katikati are making the journey down from the North Island for the event and around 16 tractors from Southland are also making the trek up.

John says around 4,000-5,000 spectators are expected, as the rally promises to be an action packed weekend of entertainment for the whole family. As well as a variety of market and food stalls, the static displays and the wheat harvesting display, “there’ll be continuous entertainment in the ring with parades of machinery.”

Entry to the event is $10.00 for adults and free for children under 12, with all profits from the weekend going to Ronald McDonald House.

The Wheat and Wheels Rally runs from Saturday 2 nd to Sunday 3 rd April.

For more information go to www.midcanterburyvintagemachineryclub.co.nz

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FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

RETIRING VENDOR

Property ID: DG1004 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

WHANGAREI, NORTHLAND This 122 hectare dairy farm in Hikurangi, Whangarei offers 92 hectares of fertile flats complemented by 30 hectares of hill country. Its top production is 80,000kgMS (more than 860kgMS per hectare). There is a 1989-built five bedroom homestead plus a 2003-built one bedroom worker’s cottage.

There is a tidy, fully compliant 20-aside cowshed, a good round barn and a large fertiliser storage shed. There are four titles, one of them lake-front.

Located only 15 minutes from the edge of Whangarei and handy to good schooling, this property would make a great first farm or addition to an existing operation. Our Vendor wants this farm sold! RV $2,120,000.

Auction 1pm, Thursday April 14th 2016 (unless sold prior) at Farmlands Real Estate, 80 Western Hills Drive, Whangarei

REAL ESTATE

Nicky Reid 0800 100 027 nicky.reid@farmlands.co.nz

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EVERYTHING BUT ORDINARY

Property ID: PN1029 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

SHANNON, MANAWATU This 11.4 hectare property boasts a well presented four bedroom home with open-plan living areas, a chef’s delight kitchen and refurbished bathrooms and en suite. Other features include double garaging, storage sheds and a fully insulated laundry/hobbies room. 2 hectares approximately of well fenced and watered pasture could suit a range of options. As a bonus, there are several hectares of maturing pine trees offering potential for possible future income.

Price $795,000

A TIMELESS COUNTRY HOUSE WAINUIORU, WAIRARAPA The ultimate lifestyle – a stylish and elegant property. The farm homestead has been designed and built with great attention to detail, surrounded on three sides by a natural lake. The four bedroom, two living room home is well finished with great thought to design, position and flow. Sitting on 12 hectares of land with a long road frontage giving future subdivision possibilities. Located just 20km from Masterton in a great rural community. GV $780,000.

Offers invited

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Bill Milham 027 443 3324 bill.milham@farmlands.co.nz

Property ID: MA1119 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

Ondy Herrick 027 271 7435 ondy.herrick@farmlands.co.nz

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“CLAY CLIFFS”

Property ID: TU10769 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

OMARAMA, MACKENZIE BASIN 1,640 hectare freehold breeding and fattening unit, wintered approximately 6,300 stock units in 2015. Large area of cultivated flats with the balance gentle to medium hill country. Two substantial homes, excellent farm infrastructure with reliable internal stock water system. Good subdivision with a high standard of fencing and easy access. Passive tourism income with significant potential yet to be harnessed. Good stock country, located only 12km from Omarama.

Deadline sale closing 1pm, Tuesday 19 April 2016 (unless sold prior)

MT STALKER STATION HERBERT, NORTH OTAGO 7,900 hectares in total (2,300 hectares freehold/5,600 hectares leasehold) situated 34km from Oamaru. Including a five bedroom homestead and a second three bedroom. 6-stand woolshed, sheep and cattle yards, deer yards, implement shed, shearer’s quarters, large workshop and equestrian facilities.

Well fenced with good laneways, central roading and four airstrips. Carrying 14,000 stock units, consisting of Turanganui Romney ewes and Hereford cows.

Tender closing 12pm, Friday 15 April 2016 (unless sold prior)

REAL ESTATE

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

Property ID: CO1023 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

Trevor Norman 027 435 5433 trevor.norman@farmlands.co.nz

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ATTRACTIVE WEST OTAGO FARM

Property ID: DU2378 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

HERIOT, WEST OTAGO “The Wattles” has been faithfully farmed by one family for more than 140 years, expanding from the original 80 hectares. The property will be sold with four options. Option 1: 310.2612 hectares – as farmed. Option 2: 159.5676 hectares – The Home Block. Option 3: 81.1268 hectares – The Pilgrim Block.

Option 4: 69.5668 hectares – The Sim Block. The property is well watered with established shelter and woodlots making this an attractive farm.

Tender closing 12pm, Friday 15 April 2016 (unless sold prior)

BELMONT MOA FLAT, WEST OTAGO Situated in a well known and respected farming district, offering scope and scale for traditional sheep and beef farming. The property is fenced for contour and shelter with developed ridges and tussock gullies providing a balanced aspect and is watered by the Moa Flat Scheme. Features include a tidy four bedroom home, second cottage, 3-stand woolshed and covered yards, cattle yards, sheep yards and 4-bay and 3-bay farm sheds and hay barns.

Tender closing 12pm, Tuesday 12 April 2016 (unless sold prior)

REAL ESTATE

Dave Hardy 027 533 2770 dave.hardy@farmlands.co.nz

Property ID: DU2385 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

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

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

DAIRY FARM PLUS LEASE

Property ID: DG1003

BEEF FATTENING PROPERTY

Property ID: WG1009

WELLSFORD, NORTHLAND

WHANGAREI, NORTHLAND

A 100 hectare lease is available with this 156 hectare dairy farm near Wellsford. This property has a renovated homestead with sleep-out and second worker’s cottage. A central lake provides an abundant water supply – there is a fully refitted 32 aside cow shed and ‘state of the art’ implement sheds and workshop. RV $3,100,000.

103 hectare ex dairy farm now utilised as a beef fattening property, currently wintering 250 1 year and 2 year cattle with ease. A good mix of hill and flats, subdivided into 54 paddocks with bore water gravity fed to troughs. Good farm improvements including an old herringbone cow shed with plant, calf shed, implement shed and half round barn. Various purchase options.

Price by negotiation Nicky Reid 0800 100 027

Price $1,620,000 plus GST (if any) or near offer Tom Hackett 027 498 2908

BACKYARD CRICKET ANYONE?

Property ID: MA1115

COMPACT/EFFICIENT DAIRY FARM

Property ID: BL1192

GREYTOWN, WAIRARAPA

MURCHISON, TASMAN

This four bedroom farm house has been tastefully refurbished and is ideal for the family to spread out with two living rooms and two bathrooms. The land is currently leased to a neighbour but with a 4-bay shed and 3-stand woolshed, would be well set up for you to fatten stock or plenty of room for the pony. The Tauherenikau Racecourse is just a short walk away.

This 151 hectare property with 80 hectares of effective and irrigated land includes a 32 aside herringbone shed with automatic cup removers, a new effluent storage facility plus modern farm sheds, good fencing and stock handling facilities. The three bedroom, two bathroom home is only 13 years old and enjoys great views of the farm and surrounding ranges.

Price $2,600,000 plus GST (if any) David Green 027 326 4059 Adam Comer 027 289 9353

Offers invited by 4pm, Thursday 21 April 2016 (unless sold prior) Tim Falloon 027 449 2105

REAL ESTATE

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

AORANGI - OLIVE GROVE

Property ID: AM1048

WAIPARA, NORTH CANTERBURY

JUST THE BERRIES

Property ID: TU10763

TIMARU, SOUTH CANTERBURY

This 9.3 hectare property includes 2,000 olive trees and a lovely, modern four bedroom home. The purpose built shed is leased to Waipara Olive Processors Ltd and contains a modern press and oil production facility, the unit is producing sought after, award winning oils. The press, the only one of its type in Canterbury, is utilised by growers from around the district.

Immaculately presented 2.9 hectare property with a modern four bedroom home built in 2010 and 1,500 blueberry plants that are producing a good income. The blueberries are brilliantly set up with watering system. There is a 4-bay shed that has one bay enclosed with power and three paddocks giving scope for further production.

Price $895,000 plus GST (if any) James Murray 027 436 8103

Offers over $900,000 plus GST (if any) Stuart Chapman 027 298 6090

CRESTLO FARM

Property ID: TU10758

OPTIONS GALORE

Property ID: IN1931

FIVE FORKS, NORTH OTAGO

GLENHAM, SOUTHLAND

355 hectares with excellent internal access that enhances stock flow and movement, lending the property to a one person operation. Centrally located cattle yard, 2-stand woolshed, sheep yards, 3-bay hay barn, implement shed and approximately 8 hectares of pine trees. The three bedroom home has an open-plan kitchen/dining/living area with heat pump and log burner.

125 hectare effective dairy farm currently milking 350 cows through a 25 aside Reid plant herringbone shed. Five bedroom home and a separate self-contained single room unit. Large covered yards used for calf rearing and a good array of other farm buildings. Property can be purchased as a going concern with stock and plant at valuation.

Deadline sale closing 1pm, Thursday 14 April 2016 Barry Kingan 027 229 5046

Price $3,350,000 Neville Hamilton 027 836 0128

REAL ESTATE

Derek Ayson 027 667 9601

FARMLANDS CARD - FOR EVERYDAY SAVINGS FARMLANDS CARD - FOR EVERYDAY SAVINGS

Let us minimise your moving pains!

This month

CHECK OUT THE GREAT SAVINGS FROM THESE FARMLANDS CARD PARTNERS

We are approaching the time of year where dairy farmers are heading off on their next adventure. If you’re on the move this Gypsy Day – or if you are relocating to a new property – did you know that Farmlands Card can take care of transferring y our utilities for you?

With one simple phone call to us, all of your utilities can be serviced by Farmlands Card Partners and be ready when you arrive – not only saving you initial time but long-term money!

Some of the options available to you are: • Meridian: 12% Meridian prompt payment discount + 2% rebate.

• Spark: 4% rebate on every Spark account.

• FMG: 2% rebate on every FMG account.

• Farmside: 3% rebate on every Farmside account.

• Genesis Energy: 12% Genesis prompt payment discount + 2% rebate.

We’re here to help – if you’re moving farms this Gypsy Day, let Farmlands make it easy. Simply contact us on 0800 200 600 or ask@farmlands.co.nz to reconnect all your Card Partner services or request a quote. Don’t forget that you can not only save with these Card Partners – you can find more at www.farmlands.co.nz/Card

7802 91 1047 6005 09 ER RD HOLD A M & B M CA HOLDER ANDY CARD

EXP 07/17

80 9110477

Special prices and offers apply from the 1st to the 30 th of April 2016. Only while stocks last. Check your Farmlands store for product availability. All prices include GST unless otherwise stated. Savings based on Farmlands normal retail price.

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

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

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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 and Conditions. Not all products are available at all Farmlands stores.

Offers valid at Farmlands South Island stores only.

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FARMLANDS FARMLANDS ANDCARD CRT CARD - FOR-EVERYDAY FOR EVERYDAY SAVINGS SAVINGS

WARM UP YOUR HOME FOR WINTER

SAVE $500

$

now

2299

Masport

Mackenzie R10000 Wood Fire

Metallic black. Heats 3-4 bedroom home (up to 260m2).

NES and ECAN clean air approved.

(Flue kit and shield not included). Made in New Zealand.

26.4kW output. 10 year warranty on firebox.

232192

111

points

Farmlands Card accepted at Mitre 10 and Mitre 10 MEGA

Prices exclusive to Farmlands shareholders. Product is available at all Mitre 10 MEGA stores. At Mitre 10 stores product may be either in stock or available by order. While stocks last. Prices include GST. Valid from 1st – 30th April 2016. Visit mitre10.co.nz

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Special Shareholder Savings

at

e Big Family Siz am Ste Wash Repeater For ! rage E x tended Cove

10kg

1648

$

REGULAR PRICE

1484

329

$

$

REGULAR PRICE

SHAREHOLDER’S PRICE

Panasonic TG7653 Triple Handset Cordless Phone

Panasonic 10kg Front Load Steam Washing Machine.

• Built-in answer phone • Intelligent eco mode • Link to your mobile with Bluetooth KX-TG7653AZB

1999

$

SHAREHOLDER’S PRICE

EXCLUSIVE TO HARVEY NORMAN

‘Moretta’ 4-Piece Bedroom Suite.

Suite consists of a queen bed frame, two bedside tables and a tallboy. Other sizes and pieces also available. Mattress, bed linen and accessories shown are not included.

Samsung GALAXY SHOP with TabS CONFIDENCE 10.5’’ Product Tablet -offers 16GB. areSM-T800NTSANZC valid until 30/04/16.

• Steam wash reduces wrinkes and removes allergens • ECONAVI technology provides extremely energy efficient operation • Large capacity • Sensor wash technology • Hydroactive+ for reduced water and energy usage • Gentle on clothes

$

3299

SHAREHOLDER’S PRICE

‘Somerset’ 3-Piece Recliner Lounge Suite.

The stylish ‘Somerset’ consists of a 3-seater sofa with two built-in recliners, a 2-seater sofa with two built-in recliners and a recliner chair. Accessories shown are not included.

Visit yourSamsung local store: Call 65” (165cmv)

0800 464 278

2 Curved (0800 GO HARVEY) yourTelevision. nearest store.

Full HD LED*for

Excludes Outlet Stores.

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EXCLUSIVE TO HARVEY NORMAN

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310653_NNZ

178

$

SHAREHOLDER’S PRICE

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Inverter MIG Welder Heavy Duty, Water Resistant Seat Covers

Gas/Gasless 140 Amp Cutting-edge IGBT Inverter Technology LCD Multi-Function Digital Display Euro Connect MIG Torch MMA/ARC welding capability with VRD Stepless Voltage & Wire Speed Control ensures perfectly smooth welding results • Heavy Duty Metal Wire Feeder for precise & consistent welds (RW1400i)

• • • • • • •

Trail Finder S/C Size 60 Blk (GUTFPR60ABLK)

S/C-Trail Finder-Sz 60-Black (GUTFPR60ABLKL) Trail Finder S/C Size 60 Gry (GUTFPR60AGRY)

S/C-Trail Finder-Sz 60-Grey (GUTFPR60AGRYL) Trail Finder Rear Black (GUTF06B2)

Trail Finder Rear Grey (GUTF06G2)

HOT PRICE $

HOT PRICE $

595

85

EA

EA

Folding Hex Key Sets

Heavy duty wash

• 12 Pc screwdriver & socket set • 8 Pc torx set • 9 Pc Metric set

• 5L

TOUGFH Fad STonUthe Ro Life

GET FRONT AND REAR SEAT COVERS FOR $150 Aerosols LP1

(RHD5E)

• 400g (RALP1)

Brake Cleaner

(151107)

HOT PRICE 99 $

29

HOT PRICE 99 $

29

EA

EA

• 350g (RABRAKECLEAN)

Degreaser • 400g (RADEGREASER)

Deep Dish Rubber Mats Rear Set of 2 Black (RDD9PR) Grey (RDD9671)

$27.99 SET

FROM $ 99

27

SET

Front Set of 2 Black (RDD10PR) Grey (RDD9667)

$38.99 SET

Tuff Degreaser

•

4L (930N)

HOT PRICE 99 $

44

EA

HOT PRICE $ 99

7

EA

• 82 Stores Nationwide • OPEN 7 DAYS • www.repco.co.nz • Freephone 0800 800 878 • Farmlands Card Accepted • Shareholders receive a 10% rebate on all purchases excluding oil and filters

While stocks last. Price includes GST. Valid until 30 April 2016. E & OE.

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TO GET YOUR 4% REBATE AND FIND OUT MORE EMAIL FARMLAN

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FARMLANDS CARD - FOR EVERYDAY SAVINGS

TRUST OUR TYRES TO WORK AS HARD AS YOU DO Make any purchase with NZ’s most trusted tyre brand, swipe your Farmlands Card and go in the draw to win a Weber Genesis BBQ!

WIN ME

Exclusive Farmlands pricing on agricultural tyres including the Firestone Performer range.

0800 80 20 80

bridgestonetyres.co.nz

Competition finishes 30th June 2016. Entry into the draw is through making any purchase and swiping your Farmlands Card at a Bridgestone Tyre Centre, Bridgestone Select or Firestone store before June 30th 2016.

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“Plenty of choice whatever the job” MATT, TEAM MEMBER

32cc Petrol Chainsaw

350mm bar. SKU00320143

SKU00304349

349

2100 OHV 420cc engine. 28L fuel capacity.

SKU00278934

$

$

259

173cc. 2500psi.

2498

Pond & Trough Waterproofer

12V 2 Piece Combo Kit

Includes 2 x 2.0Ah batteries, charger and carry bag.

$

9500W Generator

Petrol Waterblaster

10L. Available in grey or blue. SKU00978580

$

236

21

639

SKU00311969

$ 10L Poly Pail 100% food grade. Air tight with lid on.

12

$

SKU00113833

98

Back Velour Resin Carpet 2m wide.

Various colours.

$

SKU00313193

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

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

We reserve the right to restrict the purchase of commercial quantities. All prices quoted are inclusive of GST. Prices valid until Saturday 30th April 2016 or while stocks last.

2290

PER LINEAL MTR

BUNZ15340

LEADERS IN OUR FIELD

Visit your local Plumbing World For all your bathroom, laundry, kitchen, gas, pump, irrigation and tank requirements, specialist knowledge and expertise.

Special pricing available to Farmlands Shareholders.

Show your Farmlands Card to find out more.

Branches Nationwide.

Freephone 0800 800 686. plumbingworld.co.nz

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WIN

Simply purchase any Esseti or Xcel-Arc products from TradeZone for a chance to WIN multiple prizes!! (T’s & C’s apply)

1,089 00

$

RAZORWELD MIG165 XA-MIG165RZ-SP

165AMP MIG-MMA WELDER LOW COST HIGH PERFORMANCE SPOOLGUN READY

GST Incl. $946.96 + GST

MIG Gas & Gasless Burn Back Control 24 MONTH Machine Warranty Wire Inch Electrode Hot Start Compliant to AS-NZ 60974-1 Power Supply 230v - 1Ph Duty Cycle @ 40°C 25% @ 165A Current Range MIG 30 -165A Current Range MMA 10 -165A Rated Power 7.1KVA Dimensions (mm) 470x190x380 C/w Mig Torch, Arc Set & Regulator Tig Torch is Optional & Extra

PRICE SMASH RAZORWELD ARC200RZ PFC Razorweld

XA-ARC170

XA-ARC200RZ-SP

XA-ARC170--SP

17OAMP MMA-TIG DC WELDER INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE RELIABILTY PROVEN 170 Amp - 230V Electrode Hot Start Arc Force DC TIG - Lift Arc Generator Compatible - 7.7KVA Compliant to AS-NZ 60974-1

24 MONTH Machine Warranty Tig Torch is Optional & Extra

POWERFUL 200 AMP DC INVERTER POWER FACTOR CORRECTION SELECTABLE V.R.D FOR SITE WELDING SAFETY

200 Amp - 230V 1 Phase On/Off VRD Select Automatic Hot Start Automatic Arc Force DC TIG - Lift Arc Generator Compatible - 6.7KVA Compliant to AS-NZ 60974-1

865 00

$

GST Incl. $752.17 + GST

BONUS CARRY BAG

XA-MIG205-SS SMART SET MIG WELDER XA-MIG205SS-SP

GST Incl.

569 00

$

GST Incl. $494.78 + GST

New SMART SET system - takes the guess work out of your set up. Simply select your wire size and gas type, then turn the amps up or down as required, easy as.

GST Incl.

MIG - Smart Set Function MIG Gas & Gasless Soft Start Wire Inch Spool Gun Ready DC TIG - Lift Arc Adjustable Downslope MMA Hot Start - Arc Force GST Incl.

Compliant to AS-NZ 60974-1 $1,708.70 + GST

NEW! $ 1,96500

W W W. T R A D E Z O N E . C O . N Z

Exclusive Farmlands shareholder offers applies and Farmlands trading price. Ask in-store for more details.

DARGAVILLE Farrand & Mason Ltd • WHANGAREI Donovans Trade Supplies Ltd • AUCKLAND TradeZone North Shore. Auckland Engineering Supplies (ME) Ltd. TradeZone East Tamaki. Grossman Twigg Engineering Supplies • PUKEKOHE Hardware Engineering Supplies (2005) Ltd • HAMILTON Hand Tool House TE AWAMUTU Stewart & Cavalier • MORRINSVILLE Workplace Engineering Supplies Ltd • MT MAUNGANUI Holmes Industrial Supplies (2006) Ltd • TOKOROA Holster Supply Co. Ltd • ROTORUA TradeZone Rotorua • TAUPO Total Trade Supplies (1998) Ltd • GISBORNE TradeZone Gisborne • NAPIER TradeZone Hawkes Bay NEW PLYMOUTH Croucher & Crowder Ltd • HAWERA Croucher & Crowder Ltd • WANGANUI McDonald Equipment Ltd • PALMERSTON NORTH Techweld NZ Ltd • WELLINGTON W.R. Twigg Ltd • TAKAKA TradeZone Takaka • NELSON Opel Industries • BLENHEIM Blenheim Engineering Supplies Ltd • WESTPORT B.W. Palmer Ltd RANGIORA Rangiora Engineering Supplies • CHRISTCHURCH George Henry & Co. Ltd - City, George Henry & Co. Ltd - Hornby • ASHBURTON G.J. Blacklow & Co. Ltd • TIMARU Timaru Engineering Supplies Ltd • OAMARU Ireland Engineering Ltd • DUNEDIN HCD Flow Technology Ltd • ALEXANDRA TradeZone Alexandra

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SAVINGS th 2016 1st – 30 April

Gallagher Pre-wound Geared Reel • 200m Poly Tape • 500m Poly Wire

94.95

INCL. GST

SAVE $35.03

6 Choices Points | 182318 | 118954

X Fence Netting • 8/90/90cm 110m • 8/80/90cm 110m 11 Choices Points 158929 | 158930

Gallagher B200 Portable Battery Fence Energizer 20 Choices Points | 109602

Gallagher Special M5200i Fence Energizer

FAR_04677

76 Choices Points | 192060

179.95

INCL. GST

SAVE $24.39

BONUS 10M FREE

308.00

INCL. GST

SAVE $72.36

1,150.00

INCL. GST

Visit your local Farmlands store or check out www.farmlands.co.nz for more fierce fencing deals.

Terms and Conditions apply. Valid from 1st April to 30th April 2016.

LIMITED EDITION POWERS UP TO 210HA