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FROM THE CEO This is my first column for the Farmlander since I joined Farmlands as CEO in midOctober. Since starting, I have spent a lot of time with Farmlands people, out in our stores, with our Regional Managers and in front of our shareholders. The more I see of Farmlands, the more excited I get about the opportunities we have to build a very special co-operative that plays a vital role in keeping our agricultural sector the most productive and highest quality in the world. Our people are incredibly passionate about our business and, at least as importantly, they really know our shareholders/customers and vice versa. It is clear that our relationship with and knowledge of our shareholders (our customer base) is to a level you just don’t see in other business segments. This is something very special that I believe we can build further on. It is very early days for me yet and I do not want to sound like I have answers when I don’t. But my early interactions are telling me that if we take this special relationship we have with our customers as the starting point, we can build process and capability back from there to ensure we have a co-operative that leads the sector in people, relationships, capability, knowledge and expertise. This expertise and knowledge was recognised last month at our combined supplier/staff awards night. I congratulate our nominees and award winners – your efforts are part of making us the better organisation we are striving to be. I will also take this opportunity to wish all of our shareholders, customers, staff, suppliers and stakeholders a happy holiday period. I hope your circumstances allow you quality time with friends and family. All the best.

Peter Reidie Chief Executive Officer Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited

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INTEREST 2 From the CEO 2 Save the date 3 Meet the team 4-5 Introducing Peter Reidie 6 Have a sweet Christmas with Farmlands 7 Introducing Rob Hewett 8-9 Samsung 10-11 Tom Cranswick Memorial Award winners 12-15 Special Feature – Taking off 16-17 Farmlands Cup 40 Farmlands Choices Rewards 41 Farmlands Fuel 42 Farmlands Finance 44-45 Farmlands Livestock

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SUZANNE PARPINELLO Q: What is your current role at Farmlands? A: Card Account Manager for Northland. Q: Where are you from originally? A: White Rock, British Columbia, Canada. Q: Where is your favourite New Zealand getaway? A: Nelson and the rest of the Tasman region. Q: What do you like to do most in your spare time? A: Explore hidden beaches with my beloved labrador, Abby. Q: What piece of technology could you not live without? A: All of it… not attached at all. Q: What is your favourite tipple? A: Bailey’s Irish Cream on ice.

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Introducing Peter Reidie, Farmlands Chief Executive “The way I’m going to learn is by wearing out the shoe leather and using my ears at the same ratio as they are to my mouth – two to one.” Farmlands’ new Chief Executive, Peter Reidie has already decided on how he is going to spend his first few months in the job. Acting Chief Executive Tony van der Hoorn is remaining in the role until the end of the calendar year, so Peter can give himself the opportunity to cover the country and learn what makes Farmlands great.

“I’m sure it will be a challenge, because I’m very keen to get in and do something,” Peter says. “But I really want to spend the first couple of months learning what I don’t know about the business.” Invercargill born and bred, Peter has been appointed following 7 years with Goodman Fielder, including time as Managing DIrector Australia/ New Zealand. Seeing his initial role as “being very much a listener rather than a talker”, Peter is matter of fact when it comes to how he plans to begin. “Just being a sponge. So taking all that on board, whether it be from employees, staff, shareholders, customers in shops, suppliers, people who know us and have learnt from us or former leaders of the business. I just want to get a great background and get to know the business, before making some calls on the business.” Peter left home at 18 and spent his first year working as a truck driver, which he believes gave him “a real good background and grounding”. “And I always know, if worse comes to worst, I can go back to being a truck driver and I’ll be a pretty good one.” After a year on the roads, Peter went to the University of Otago, where he studied economics. His broad life at Otago included becoming involved in student politics, which gave him exposure to university unions and student associations.

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The involvement in student politics combined well with his economics degree, as Peter went to work as an economist with the New Zealand government. Peter describes his stint in Wellington as “pretty exciting times”, although it ended rather unceremoniously. “It ended up that my last job there was working for Richard Prebble, who was Minister for SOEs at the time,” Peter explains. “Unfortunately, he put in my contract that I had a job while he had a job and for those of you who remember, Richard Prebble got fired – so I did too.” Peter moved into the private sector, where he would spend the next 20 years working across three countries. “I’ve got around a bit – I have a good background in terms of economics and I’ve done key functional roles in finance, sales and marketing. I’ve also been a General Manager and led businesses in Australia, New Zealand and America,” he says. His time in the United States coincided with the arrival of his twin sons, now 8, who are now joined by their 16 month old sister. Family time is important to Peter, who describes himself as a “very typical New Zealander”. Along with a passion for the outdoors and rugby (correctly predicting Dan Carter would be the kingmaker for the Rugby World Cup final), he looks forward to further developing some land he owns

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| New Farmlands CEO, Peter Reidie (far left) with Farmlands staff and the 2015 Nuffield Scholar recipients.

in Glenorchy, to turn it into a family paradise. Away from home and back at the office, Peter says he looks forward to his new challenge. Farmlands is a broader entity to what he is used to – and he is excited about the change in environment. “One of the reasons (for choosing Farmlands) is the fact that it is in the agricultural sector and New Zealand’s success rides and falls based on its performance,” he says. “I saw an opportunity for me to come to Farmlands and help with that, which was appealing.

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“And then the co-operative model really appeals to me. I think having our customers as our shareholders should drive an accountability and a performance and a closeness to our marketplace that’s very hard to replicate in other industries.” Peter encourages staff and shareholders to share their points of view and knowledge about the business, so he can create a vivid picture of how to make Farmlands even better. While he admits he does not yet have his own vision for the future of Farmlands, he is quick to reinforce how much he believes in the

business. “We have a good business. One of the really appealing things I like about it is that if we do well, agriculture is doing well and if agriculture does well, New Zealand does well. So we do have a noble purpose, where we can really help our country and I’m looking forward to being part of that.”

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Introducing Rob Hewett — your new Farmlands Director Following the 2015 Director Elections, there is one new face on the Farmlands Board of Directors.

which involved overseeing of close to 3,000 service stations in the Asia Pacific region.

Two Directors – David Jensen in the North Island and Joe Ferraby in the South Island – were re-elected. The newly elected Rob Hewett will replace long-serving Farmlands Director Howie Gardner, who did not seek re-election. Rob is no stranger to governance in the rural sector. Rob has been Chairman of Silver Fern Farms since December 2013 and has been a member of their Board since 2008. Along with being Chair of the Clutha District Economic Development Agency, Rob remains Director of a number of other companies and is a former Board member of FarmIQ. Rob is a 7th generation farmer, who has farmed in the Clutha District

After Shell, his farming career was complemented by his own consultancy business, which ran from 2003 until 2010. The majority of consultancy work focused on helping chain retailers deal with supermarkets encroaching on their business. A graduate of Lincoln with a BComAg and an M.Com (Hons) in Marketing, Rob says he always wanted to be tied up with farming. In fact, his Marketing thesis involved comparing the marketing differences between red and white meat. “With my fuel and retail experience, I’m looking forward to understanding the business and adding further value through governance,” Rob says.

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Tom Cranswick Memorial Award winners announced The 2015 Tom Cranswick Memorial Award winners have been announced. To qualify, the recipients must be the child of a shareholder or staff member and be studying towards a career in the rural sector.

cropping farm with the skills I have learnt from Lincoln University and roles in the agricultural industry. How the award helps: First of all, the Tom Cranswick Memorial Award helps me financially, as I will use it to help cover the cost of accommodation when I study at Lincoln University. I also hope this award will help form a relationship between Farmlands and I, as I can see myself working for the co-operative once I have completed my time at Lincoln University.

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Ideal role in the industry: To one day own my own commercial growing operation. Growing up on my familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farm has lead me to love growing and to one day own my own farm would be a dream come true. I would also like to work in other areas of horticulture throughout my career such as viticulture and pipfruit but my heart lies with one day ending up on a market garden. How this award helps: The Tom Cranswick Memorial Award helps me by removing financial pressure of living away from home. By not worrying about my finances I can focus more on my studies and allow myself to achieve better results.

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Ideal role in the industry: I am keeping my options very wide open and Lincoln University has been providing me the insight into the wide range of possible career paths I can go down. However, throughout my time at Lincoln University I have taken an interest in the soils side of agriculture. I can see myself being involved in soil research or soil nutrient farm consultancy to help optimise farm production. Either pathway would help expand my knowledge on farming and get myself out around the country to see as much of the agricultural industry as I can. A longer term option could also be returning to the family owned poultry and

Melissa Gooseman Bachelor Agricultural Science (Massey) Age: 20

Ideal role in the industry: After I graduate, I would like to find employment in a seed company, hopefully in the Canterbury region. From there, I hope to be able to be assigned my own area of

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farmers, of whom I will work alongside to help them design cropping plans on a yearly basis. I would also like to work with them to ensure their selected crops are grown to their optimum yield, in which they will receive a profit, worthy of commendation. Basically, I want to work beside farmers, watch their progress and be a part of their success.

likes of Beef + Lamb New Zealand or the Farmers’ Council, etc. How the award helps: This money will help fund my studies toward a Diploma in Farm Management at Lincoln University next year, as well as living costs and travel.

interested in meeting new people and hearing their opinions relating to the future of agriculture and sharing mine. This award will also help take some of that financial burden off my studies and allow me to enjoy and participate in more events around university.

How the award helps: The Tom Cranswick Memorial Award will provide me with additional financial support to help me complete my degree without the additional financial pressure. The cost of going to university is huge these days and to have a small bit of pressure lifted thanks to Farmlands is a huge help. It has also helped me to get involved in Farmlands Co-operative, which has always been of huge interest to me.

Brenna Coleman Bachelor Agricultural Science (Lincoln) Age: 20 Ideal role in the industry: I enjoy helping people and would like to continue doing this in relation to the agriculture sector. Whether this is having an advisory role and helping farmers and others in the primary sector get the best out of their businesses, or promoting the agriculture industry to young people through primary and high schools and offering them help and guidance in starting a career in this industry. Every bit of help and guidance I have achieved has been extremely beneficial and I feel the need for young people to gain this is essential.

Mitchel Hoare Diploma Agricultural Science (Lincoln) Age: 20

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How the award helps: This award will help me with networking, allowing me to meet more people in the industry and get my name out there. I am passionate about the industry and am always

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Flying helicopters was something I’ve always wanted to do since I was a kid. In simple terms, it was a childhood dream.

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| Prosser Heli Ag in action, near Fairlie.

It takes a special operation to be successful as a one dimensional entity. There are always going to be plenty of examples of businesses that stick with what they know and flourish. But what about during the tough times? Do you ride them out, or do you get creative?

“Flying helicopters was something I’ve always wanted to do since I was a kid,” Mike explains. “In simple terms, it was a childhood dream.

For a number of our businesses, this is a common theme. Farming traditionally has to roll with the punches – when times are tough, they are tough for many. For those that service the agricultural industry, difficult times mean tighter purse strings. What was once a staple diet becomes an inconvenient fast.

In the mid 1990s, Mike got his commercial fixed wing licence. While working in Fairlie as a loader driver, the situation changed and Mike took up the opportunity to purchase the contracting business he had been working for – but transitioning from planes to helicopters was still on the back burner.

A number of Farmlands shareholders have looked outside the square to find new ways to keep cash flow coming. Whether diversifying operations, or starting from scratch, complacency has no place in this business.

“With helicopters I was a late starter. I always harboured the ambition to use our business to base that (flying) on – but I was getting to 35 and 36 and thought it was never going to happen.

One business that branched out is Prosser Contracting, based near Fairlie. Contracting on their own account since 2000, Mike and Kate Prosser rode the waves of the ups and downs of farming with their clients in the district. Their business took an unexpected detour on the back of a long-held passion.

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“Along the way, there are a lot of things that detract and disrupt and life leads you astray.”

“Then I got a kick up the arse from my wife, who said if I was going to do it, I should just do it.” Mike’s previous experience meant nothing when it came to helicopters and he had to start from scratch. With Kate’s support, Mike says he was highly motivated to complete his training and went from “ground zero” to his commercial licence in 9 months.

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| Vistas like this make work enjoyable.

| New Zealand’s oldest musterers’ hut, Sutherlands hut.

“We got a ground spray season under our belt and then went to get an ag rating the following winter, before offering customers the helicopter side of things.”

“While ag is our mainstay and we both really enjoy it, being a ground based contractor with five trucks is a busy old business and you’re flat out,” he says.

The initial decision to focus on the “ground side” of operations paid dividends, as it gave them a better idea of what was possible with helicopter spraying. A new entity, Prosser Heli Ag was created.

“Helping out when the snow is on, mustering – you never know what your next phone call is going to be. There’s never a time where you think, ‘crikey, tomorrow I’ll just be in a helicopter doing the same old thing’.”

But with a pricy piece of machinery like a helicopter, there are always other ways to keep your business ticking over.

Mike says as much as he and Kate love the agricultural side of things, the scenic flight aspect has helped them when things get quieter on the ag side. It has also helped them appreciate their own area and the people they share it with.

“We started doing scenic flights, which came down to utilisation,” Mike says. “To be able to utilise that sort of machinery and expense, you have to get into diversification in the shoulders of the season. That’s where the scenic side of it came into it. Our base in the scenic flights is more the hunters and the fishermen – Fairlie and the Mackenzie Country is on our back door and it is very unique.” The area offers plenty – and not just for hunter/gatherer consumers. Views through to Mt. Cook, the Two Thumb Range, Tekapo, Godley Valley and Rangitata offer unrivalled scenery – and it gets even better at higher altitude. “Fairlie is quite a nice area in the high country and it’s got some quite diverse scenery. It never ceases to amaze me – you fly back and you see it and, wow,” he says. “We’re very lucky here, we’ve got quite a bit here that we can take them to – Sutherlands Hut, which dates back to the late 1800s, is New Zealand’s oldest musterers’ hut. We can show them what old time farming here was actually like.” Five years into their new venture, Mike says the helicopter business “brought the enjoyment side of things” back to work.

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“It’s helped our business evolve into that wider gap.” Another group of shareholders who have diversified their operation are Bay of Plenty’s Bruce and Gill Cameron. Their 700 hectares near Te Puke is as diverse as it gets – operating a dairy unit, sheep and beef operation and kiwifruit as well. It hasn’t all been Bruce and Gill’s doing – in fact, the family history on this farm dates all the way back to 1930, when Bruce’s grandfather purchased a 122 acre dairy farm. “It’s a bit of an interesting one – that farm was sold out of the family in 1967, in order to buy a bigger block about 20km away. Interestingly enough, a neighbouring dairy farm came up for sale about 4 years ago and Gill and I bought it. The original land of my grandfather’s dairy was part of the bigger block that we bought.” The repatriation of his grandfather’s land is just another chapter of Bruce’s family tale – one which has been all about re-invention. The family predominantly ran dairy operations, until Bruce’s father and uncle started their farming careers. They ran a couple

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| Three generations of the Cameron family: Bruce, Gillian, Barry, Mary, Anna and Rikki.

of dairy operations and a sheep and beef unit until 1984, when the properties were partitioned up. The dairy farms went to one part of the family, while the other – Bruce’s side – kept the sheep and cattle business, as well as a fledgling kiwifruit operation. “We planted the first kiwifruit in about 1978 and we have about 50 hectares in kiwifruit now,” Bruce explains. “It was actually 1ha that we planted originally – when I left school I worked down the East Coast before going to Australia. I came home about 1980 and it was my father that instigated those first plantings, after discussion with the family.” The decision has paid dividends. In addition to being a valuable part of the business, Bruce is now a Director and Deputy Chairman of Zespri. Bruce’s governance experience is not restricted to horticulture – he had a stint as Chairman of Bay of Plenty Rugby for a few years and finished up on the NZRU Board earlier this year. Sheep and beef, dairy, kiwifruit … maximising the land has become a hallmark of the Cameron family business. It is a philosophy that has rung true right from the moment Bruce and Gill went into partnership with Bruce’s parents, Barry and Mary in 1985. Barry will be a familiar name to a lot of Farmlands shareholders, having been a Director of Farmlands from 1986 to 2001, including a stint as Deputy Chairman. “In the past, we also had a significant investment in quarrying and road transport,” Bruce says. “We started a quarrying business in the mid-‘80s and that was sort of when cash flow was pretty difficult in farming, with high interest rates.” The quarrying venture came from a simple premise – there was an old county quarry on the property and as Bruce says, since there was no RMA at the time, they were able to start excavating rock and pumice under the existing land use by-laws.

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“We just needed to get some more cash flow into the business,” he says. “That morphed into a business that had markets in roading construction and supply in Bay of Plenty and the pumice was very much in demand throughout New Zealand – it had some niche markets in masonry, horticulture and all sorts of things.” The quarry business was eventually sold in 2007. It may have been one less ball in the air – but Bruce says there will always be difficulties when managing a portfolio of interests. “You grow into it but you realise how important accurate financial recording and reporting are, strong KPIs and of course, the key is to have good people involved.” A few more good people have started – Bruce and Gill’s daughter Anna and son in law Rikki. This incoming generation will be the fourth generation of the family on the farm and Bruce says their management positions give them the responsibility of covering aspects of the operation. “For them it’s about self-growth, utilising the different opportunities for their self-improvement and leadership courses.” Bruce has some simple advice for any business looking to diversify – understand clearly where, how and what the return on investment will be, or should be. “In today’s business world, farms have to not only have good financial reporting systems – you have to know them inside and out and you need to be able to be fleet of foot and react to changing environments and farming,” he says. “Above all, stay close to the market and look for gains, because one style of farming doesn’t cover it all. There are many different ways of farming – select the one that benefits your business model.”

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DOSE WITH 100% CONFIDENCE The Time Capsule is an effective and proven method for preventing Facial Eczema* • Provides 24 hour protection for 4 weeks in cattle and 6 weeks in sheep. • The boluses leave no residue, are safe, cost effective and easy to use. • The Facial Eczema preventative that gives you 100% confidence. For more information, contact your local Farmlands Co-operative Store. *R Munday et al; A zinc-containing intraruminal device for prevention of the sporidesmin-induced cholangiopathy of facial eczema in calves; New Zealand Veterinary Journal 49(1), 29-33, 2001 The Time Capsule is registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, Nos A6275, A7600, A7763, A7931, A9006, and A10875. For registration details, see www.foodsafety.govt.nz

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ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

Facial eczema could be costing your farm money You may be unaware that some (or all) animals are affected. Skin peeling is the symptom most farmers associate with facial eczema (FE) but that is only half the story. If a small proportion of the animals develop skin lesions (which appear about 4-6 weeks after the ingestion of spores), there will be a higher number of animals suffering liver damage that have not yet exhibited skin damage. The cost of facial eczema to the agricultural industry is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions/year*. National economy is one thing – how about the physical cost to your sheep or cattle and your business?

Sporidesmin, the toxin that causes facial eczema, eventually compromises liver function • Liver concentrates sporidesmin into bile (ready for excretion). • Sporidesmin causes localised damage to the bile ducts (“the drainage system”). • The bile ducts fill with debris and block. • Bile excretion slows/stops within 14 days. • Reduced/no bile leaving liver means the liver is damaged. It loses functional ability, including getting rid of breakdown products of chlorophyll = PHOTOSENSITISATION. FE Spores

Challenges for farms unaware of facial eczema

Animal ingests spores

Distressing as it is to the cow and to us, the skin damage is the least of its problems.

Spores release toxin into rumen

SPORIDESMIN in BLOOD... ...arrives at liver

• Irreparable liver damage is of greater concern. • Cattle need a functional liver for a whole range of reasons. Some examples of the liver functions that are challenged during FE season:

And here is where the problem starts...

Liver

Protein breakdown and manufacture from amino acids Fatty acid manufacture and export Detox centre e.g. ammonia, sporidesmin

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The effect of zinc is instantaneous but it is only effective if used before and during danger periods. It cannot be used (to treat) after the danger period, when stock have already been affected. There are many factors associated with a sound facial eczema management programme: • Measure the spore challenge on your own farm, either by pasture spore count (PSC) or faecal spore count (FSC). • Plan for effective prevention by learning about the many preventative options available and adopt one or more that will suit the farm operation. • Check the accuracy of measuring equipment and the zinc dose rate for the required number of animals to be protected. • Check the chosen prevention option is working by collecting blood samples from a representative number of cows (or sheep) and check the GGT levels for signs of liver damage. The cost of FE is too huge a risk to leave to chance.

Glucose manufacture from propionate amino acids Storage of copper, iron, vitamins, glycogen

about preventing facial eczema must first monitor facial eczema spore numbers on the farm and then implement a robust prevention plan – and check it is working and understood by all staff!

B B

Article supplied by Andrew Oakley, Technical Manager, NZ Agritrade Ltd.

| A=Normal liver; B=FE damaged liver.

Prevention is not just better than a cure – prevention is the cure

* Bruce Faull; Facial Eczema: Disease Prediction and Surveillance; Proc 3rd Annual Seminar, Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians NZVA, 1986 © VetLearn® Foundation (NZ) 2003.

Once facial eczema has affected livestock, there is nothing a farmer can do to repair the damage. Farmers who are serious

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NUTRITION

Summer feeding options With the lack of pasture growth around this time of the year, alternative feed sources may need to be looked to in order to keep stock going over the drier summer months.

pasture residuals. A mixture of options is

• High wastage when fed out on the ground.

often a good strategy. Contracting feed

Blends

ahead is also a good idea, to ensure

• Can be tailor-made for a farmer.

Pasture growth is largely dependent on

that when demand is high and feed is

climatic conditions including sunshine

limited you will still be guaranteed supply.

• Higher fibre blends can be fed in paddock troughs.

hours, rainfall and temperature – so

Conserved forages can be considered

• Option of including additives.

changes during the season can have

but tend to be expensive when there

Compound feed

a huge impact on pasture quality and

is drought in a region. In more severe

quantity. During the summer period,

pasture deficit situations, high protein

• Many different options for different situations.

pasture growth is restricted due to an

supplements become more important

• High energy.

imbalance between moisture evaporation

due to the lack of home-grown protein.

rate from the soil and rainfall. High

Palm kernel meal

• Benefit of additives such as minerals and vitamins.

summer temperatures can also cause an

• By-product of palm oil production.

increase in stemmy, reproductive plant

• High in fibre, so a rumen friendly option that can be fed in paddock troughs without acidosis risk.

growth and extreme temperatures and/or extreme dry periods can stop any pasture growth occurring at all. Development of reproductive growth in summer can decrease feed quality

or quantity deficit and help to manage

• High in copper, so not the best option for sheep as they are sensitive to copper toxicity.

• Low wastage when fed out on the ground, particularly if ordered in a nut size. • Flexible and easily accessible. Remember that some long fibre is always required along with supplements to support adequate rumination.

significantly, as the stemmy growth has

Soya hulls

Sometimes understanding what your

a lower nutritive value than green leafy

• A by-product of soya oil production.

system needs during a dry period can

material (the green leaf of the plant has

• High in fibre, so a rumen friendly option that can be fed in paddock troughs without acidosis risk.

be difficult to decipher, so contact your

an ME of ~12, whereas the stemmy proportion has an ME of ~10). It is easy to see how increased stemmy growth can decrease the nutritive value of pasture quite quickly. Decreased quantity of pasture grown is also likely to be an issue

• Higher in fermentable fibre compared to palm kernel due to lower lignin content (lignin is indigestible). • High in energy.

this can be a huge issue on-farm.

• Requires adequate processing to ensure high digestibility.

purchased in order to fill a feed quality

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more individualised advice on feed options this summer. Article supplied by Stacey Cosnett, Assistant Nutritionist, Farmlands Nutrition.

Grain

along with declining quality, so together There are many options that can be

local Farmlands Feed Specialist to get

• Requires a controlled feeding system due to acidosis risk.

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NUTRITION

Training the next generation Farmlands Nutrition values industry accreditation to confirm the standard of new entrants to the feed industry.

Cosnett – possessed the skills and attributes required to become a Technical Product Manager, as a development role

A series of widespread droughts

to becoming a nutritionist.

and a growing appreciation of the profitability of feeding livestock

Stacey is a regular contributor to the

to support increased levels of

Farmlander and normally writes about

production has stimulated demand for

feeds, rather than being the subject

supplementary feeds in recent years

of an article. But her story is a good

in New Zealand. Changing

example of Farmlands’ commitment

commercial farming practices highlighted

to meeting the needs of shareholders

a deficit of experienced home-grown

whilst developing new talent. Raised

nutritionists in a country previously

in Auckland and a science graduate

In addition to the continuing education

dominated by pasture-only systems.

from Massey University, Stacey had

that AARN provides to its 140 members

Simultaneously, the electronic age has

been working for Fonterra before joining

through regular seminars and its web

reduced the need for people

Farmlands in 2013 as a Technical Product

resources, AARN also runs a Further

to work in cities.

Manager, based at the Rolleston Feed

Learning Programme, which culminates

Mill. Learning the feed industry from the

in examinations that are favoured by

inside out, Stacey has been trained and

Australian rural professionals looking to

mentored with a view to becoming one

further develop their skills in ruminant

of the new generation of Kiwi nutritionists

nutrition. Stacey has become one of 18

who can help fuse pastoral and intensive

professionals working in the feed industry

systems of production, to help profitable

(and one of only three New Zealanders)

and sustainable production.

who to date have become AARN

both increasingly intensive commercial

Developing products and giving

Members by Examination, demonstrating

farms and information hungry lifestyle

nutritional advice increasingly

a high degree of competency in the

farms stimulated an increase in advice,

carries responsibility and potential

scientific principles and practice of

compliance and assurance requirements.

risk and requires some degree of

ruminant nutrition and feeding.

accreditation that confirms the

As Stacey grows into a new role of

qualification of the prescriber.

Assistant Nutritionist, the search is

ago to establish a programme aimed at

Post graduate papers at Lincoln

on to find a replacement Technical

producing new nutritionists to support

University and attendance at an industry

Product Manager.

Farmlands shareholders. Farmlands

recognised training course helped

has a strong commitment to helping the

prepare Stacey for the Australian

next generation of farmers and industry

Association of Ruminant Nutrition (AARN)

professionals. A Kiwi girl – Stacey

written and oral members’ examinations.

A growing interest in producing your own food has enabled and encouraged more and more people to reverse the trend of urbanisation, by moving back to the land to become part-time lifestyle farmers on small blocks. Increased demand for feeds from

Phil Bracefield, General Manager Nutrition, appreciated the need 3 years

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| Stacey Cosnett receiving her AARN Member by Examination certificate from Dr. Charles Schwab, October 2015.

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Feed options designed for deer A long established Reliance range has benefitted from raw material and specification changes, which have allowed a price reduction. require. The real benefit of this is that

Developed over a number of years by

the early born fawns can be shifted

working closely with shareholders, the

onto good quality pastures earlier.

Reliance Deer range has been revised

Not only will you increase liveweight

and is receiving increased demand.

of the fawns, you will also condition

Whilst some feed manufacturers only

hinds for the weaning and subsequent

offer a single specialist feed for deer

mating period.

or recommend using a multi-species

Deer Conditioner Nuts are useful for

product, the Reliance deer range

helping keep condition on hinds and

contains three products that offer

non-velvetting stags. They are suitable for

specialist products within a specialist

helping weaners achieve weight targets

range. A spread of energy and protein

through their growth spurt in late winter

levels, allied to increasing levels and

and early spring, in time for premium

complexity of trace minerals and

schedule prices.

vitamins, gives deer farmers the choice

Strong velvet prices in recent years have

feeds, Deer Elite Nuts deliver 13 MJ ME/

encouraged farmers to feed the premium

kg DM and 19 percent crude protein.

Performance and Deer Elite Nuts for

Once the velvet is cut from these stags,

longer and at higher feeding rates. The

Deer Conditioner Nuts are an

they will put on an amazing amount of

trace mineral levels were adjusted to

economical, go-to product to fill a

body condition (up to an extra third of

strike a balance between supporting high

feed pinch or help stock thrive during a

their winter body weight), so it is still very

performance without risking toxicity.

hard season. They are easy to feed out,

important to keep as much condition on

The most critical time of the year for

through to the end of February, so that

breeding hinds is November, through the

they have body reserves through the

lactation period to weaning. In January

Roar or mating season.

to deliver supplements relative to the needs of their animals and the quality and quantity of pasture available.

with good palatability and acceptability. Deer Conditioner Nuts have recently become more economical by the inclusion of soy hulls, which have been proven to offer a safe, digestible and palatable fibre source. With 12 MJ ME/ kg DM and 13 percent crude protein and up to 30 percent palm kernel expeller,

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and February, benefits can be gained by introducing Deer Performance Nuts

Deer Elite Nuts are specifically designed for velvetting and trophy stags to support antler growth. They require good quality and high protein feeds at button drop and through to the harvesting of their velvet or antlers. Despite the highest mineral loading of any of our ruminant

Article supplied by Dr. Rob Derrick, Nutritionist, Farmlands Nutrition.

to the fawns at foot. This is a great way to educate young animals to eat supplements and also deliver them with the minerals and trace elements they

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Commodity market update Whilst seeing a small rebound in October, global commodity prices remain close to the lows. Chinese demand remains subdued and domestic supply is able to satisfy local requirements across a number of commodities, from coal to corn. The Australian grain harvest is underway – a dry spring has reduced yields, however production will still be in the top 10 in terms of tonnage. The El Nino threat still applies to New Zealand grain production, planted barley area will be down on last season and wheat and maize is expected to be similar. South Island carryover stocks of grain from 2015 is expected to remain high. PKE prices have rallied since the lows in September where prices saw strong

demand into the EU, New Zealand and

Across the spring, Farmlands has

Asia. Since then, the impact of El Nino

been flexible in enabling farmers to

has adversely affected production and

draw forward on contracts. Over the

supply in South East Asia has tightened

coming months we will be proactive in

up through until the end of the year.

re-spreading unused tonnage across

As we close out the year and head

the summer into autumn. The spreads

into another potentially dry summer,

are there to guarantee supply in the

managing contracts becomes even

allocated month, which will ensure

more critical. Contracts are legally

supply across a drought period.

binding and protect the buyer from

Farmlands does not charge carries (for

price and volume uncertainty by

storage and interest costs) until the

ensuring the tonnage will be available

end of the contract, so being proactive

against the spread (collection month)

and reallocating usage is prudent

you contract. The spread is key for

contract management. We encourage

the management and timing of inbound

you to talk to your Farmlands Technical

vessels and forecasting usage

Field Officer or your local store to

through contract spread allocation

look at options.

is therefore critical.

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DAIRY MANAGEMENT

Eliminate vat cleaning risks New portable Vat Recirculation Units eliminate the need for someone to get inside the milk silo to manually clean it. “Designed in-house, these machines will revolutionise an age-old practice that has effectively been a health and safety issue for the dairy industry,” GEA National Sales Manager Colin May says. “For years, we’ve had people going into the vat, a very confined space, with dangerous chemicals because there simply wasn’t another way to get it clean. These people were exposed to dangerous amounts of chlorine fumes. The alkaline wash also made it very slippery. There have been cases of people being overcome by fumes or burned by chemicals.

“We recognised the need to find another way to help farmers clean their vat to protect milk quality. Hence our very simple – but effective – new Vat Recirculation Units.”

In fact, the Vat Recirculation Units are more effective than a person – it’s just a matter of having the right strength chemicals and ensuring the spray ball in the top of the silo is clear.

The introduction of four of these machines is timely moving into summer, when milk quality issues become more prevalent. Using the units, GEA/FIL Area Managers can have the vat silo clean in 30 minutes, without the need for someone to enter the confined space.

“We’ve been using the units for 4 to 5 months now,” Colin adds. “And we haven’t had a situation yet where they have not been effective.

“The Vat Recirculation Unit is basically a portable pump that attaches to the vat outlet,” Colin explains. “A length of hose returns the water to the CIP tube and then allows us to recirculate chemical in the milk silo.”

“We’re pretty happy to be adding the Vat Recirculation Units to our toolkits – another simple and super effective tool we can use to help farmers fix milk quality issues, at the same time enhancing health and safety on-farm.” GEA/FIL is looking to roll out one Vat Recirculation Unit to every Area Manager by the end of the dairy season. For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Field Offiver or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store. Article supplied by FIL.

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Take the nuisance out of nuisance fly The nuisance fly (Stomoxys calcitrans), also commonly called the stable fly, is an aggressive, biting fly of cattle, horses and to a lesser degree, pigs and humans. They are very common on dairy farms in the North Island and when present in sufficient numbers can cause severe irritation and potential production losses.

Overseas studies indicate nuisance flies can account for up to 9 percent reduction in milk yield1 and decrease growth rates of growing stock2. The key to minimising nuisance fly irritation is to get in early: • Start fly prevention as soon as flies are noticed in the shed – don’t wait until the population has exploded.

Nuisance flies are well named – they have a painful bite caused by their mouthparts piercing the skin to suck blood. They have a very large proboscis, as shown in the photo below. Both cows and humans alike can become irritable when being chased around by these nasty flies!

• Minimise fly breeding grounds around the shed – clean up effluent and milk spills. • Use a fly product with persistent activity on cows that discourages flies from landing, as well as killing on contact.

Adult nuisance flies feed on blood once or twice daily. Flies feed for 3-4 minutes per meal. They may ingest three times their body weight in blood – from cows, or even humans. The flies prefer the legs and belly of cattle, or the arms of farm staff. Especially when you have your hands full, putting on or removing cups!

COOPERS BLAZE is ideal for nuisance fly prevention on dairy cows and control of biting and suckling lice. BLAZE binds to fats and oils on skin and hair and moves around the skin. As it is not absorbed, it has a nil milk withholding period, providing up to 4 weeks’ protection. BLAZE has a secondary benefit of controlling both biting and suckling lice. BLAZE is a deltamethrin product registered for use in preventing flies and controlling lice in New Zealand. BLAZE is a water-based product, easy to use and is a highly effective repellent.

• Restless cows and kicking during milking.

In a season that has been challenging so far, make milking a more enjoyable experience for all by using BLAZE for nuisance fly prevention.

• More cups kicked off.

Article supplied by Coopers Animal Health.

• Increased defecation during milking.

1. Bruce, W. N., and G. C. Decker. 1958. The relationship of stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans) abundance to milk production in dairy cattle. J. Econ. Entomology. 51: 269 -274. 2. Catangui, M A. et.al. Average daily gains of Brahmancrossbred and English x exotic feeder heifers exposed to low, medium, and high levels of stable flies (Diptera: Muscidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 86(4):1144-50

Signs seen with nuisance fly irritation:

• Slower milking time. • Irritation and less time spent grazing. • Irritated dairy shed staff!

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HORTICULTURE

Outstanding new chemistry for grapes Powdery mildew has become an increasingly problematic disease for grape growers recently. A new product from Bayer CropScience gives growers a powerful new fungicide to incorporate into their powdery mildew spray programmes for this season. Luna Sensation is a co-formulation containing the new generation SDHI active ingredient fluopyram, in combination with trifloxystrobin. Luna Sensation provides protectant, systemic and translaminar properties that provide outstanding control of powdery mildew.

The directions for use on the label allow for two applications of Luna Sensation from immediately prior to flowering through to 80 percent capfall at a use rate of 150ml/ha. The withholding period is 80 percent capfall, so do not apply Luna Sensation after 80 percent capfall. When used according to the label directions, Luna Sensation will leave no detectable residues. It is therefore suitable for use in nil-detectable spray programmes. Achieving thorough spray coverage is critical for powdery mildew control, so when applying Luna Sensation ensure that the water rate used will provide

complete canopy coverage without run-off. Luna Sensation is compatible with key insecticides and fungicides and they can therefore be tank mixed at Luna Sensationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommended application timings. However Luna Sensation should not be tank mixed with copper or sulphur formulations. Following recent best practice industry resistance management guidelines, consecutive applications of Luna Sensation should not be made. If two applications of Luna Sensation are used, they must be alternated with a fungicide from a different chemical group, with a different mode of action. In addition, Luna Sensation should be a component in a season long powdery mildew spray programme. For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Advisor or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store. Article supplied by Bayer Crop Protection.

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Weeds don’t stand a chance Pulsar is an easy to use selective, postemergent herbicide that controls a wide range of broadleaf weeds including phenoxy-resistant thistles in cereals, clover, new pasture and peas. Pulsar’s formulation of 200g/L of bentazone + 200g/L of MCPB is active on young, actively growing broadleaf weeds such as fathen, storksbill, cleavers, chickweed, mayweed, spurrey, willow weed, shepherd’s purse, nettle, thistles and more. Pulsar is the key tool at providing early control of problematic broadleaf weeds that plague newly established pastures. Weeds will compete for valuable nutrients, moisture and space, thus causing a reduction in effective grazing management, lost pasture

production due to weed competition and a reduction in animal weight gain over time. Pulsar gets pastures up and running faster and earlier, thus maximising production. Application: • Apply to actively growing young weeds (2-4 leaf). • Use Hasten® adjuvant, except in peas. • Apply during periods of warmer, humid weather for best results. • Do not apply in very cold conditions, in times of drought or immediately after a frost. • Use the water rates as specified – water helps coverage. • Complete and thorough coverage of target weeds is essential.

Pulsar strengths: • Two different but complementary modes of action (bentazone and MCPB). • Provides a very wide broad leaf broad spectrum. • Ability to increase rates for control of bigger weeds. • No effect on grasses and clovers. • Registered on a wide range of crops – new pasture, peas, cereals and white clover. • Will control phenoxy-resistant weeds like thistles. With the combined power of two active ingredients, Pulsar is the first choice of herbicide in your new pasture this season. For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Advisor or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store. Article supplied by BASF.

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HORTICULTURE

Supporting you is our core role Farmlands offers a complete service to its shareholders and their diverse operations. A number of shareholders operate in the horticulture sector, where Farmlands offers a wide range of products and services. To ensure shareholders can see all the options available to them, this month Farmlands is releasing the Farmlands Horticulture Post Harvest Guide. The Post Harvest Guide is designed to introduce new inputs available to shareholders, while profiling the

respected traditional product lines. With the input of some of the most prominent suppliers in the industry, the Farmlands Horticulture Post Harvest Guide aims to provide shareholders with an understanding of how Farmlands can maximise their productivity. Everything shareholders need for the harvest period is included in this easy to understand, categorised guide. The range of products fulfils all the packhouse needs of shareholders, from sanitisation to waxing, packaging and everything in between.

To complement the Post Harvest Guide, Farmlands Horticulture will be providing shareholders with ongoing technical support, to ensure the guide becomes the perfect snapshot for all your harvest requirements. The Post Harvest Guide is one more way Farmlands will remain at the forefront of New Zealand horticulture, through both service and supplies. For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Advisor or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store.

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Efficient waste management Biological waste management is an international problem and Connell Brothers – Enzyme Solutions have worked closely with commercial operators to develop a specific blend of microbes and enzymes that will assist in the breakdown of organic matter, reduce harmful effects on the environment and reduce mal-odours.

Activity Sanizyme is a specially designed combination of concentrated enzymes with billions of microbial spores, to help restore this natural microbial balance and promote a more efficient system operation in a chemical free, eco-friendly and natural way. The high activity, multi-enzyme system in Sanizyme quickly breaks down the organic material such as fats, proteins, starch and cellulosic material into nutrients that help the billions of spores to rapidly germinate into active bacteria. The increased bacterial activity further results in the continual production of additional enzymes, which go on to liquefy and digest the sewage contents.

The degradation of organic matter in septic tanks and industrial ponds traditionally relies on the activity of the inherent microbes present in the input feed. This biological activity is easily thrown out of balance when excessive or changing organic loads and harmful chemicals enter the system. The imbalance in the microbial system results in sub optimal break down of organic contents, producing unpleasant odours, high sludge and scum levels, frequent clogging and cleaning difficulties.

Results The end result is an increase in liquefaction and reduction of solids, reduction of odour, easier disposal of

waste and a safe and easy maintenance system. Regular use of Sanizyme thus rejuvenates tired systems and maintains efficient operation of septic tanks and waste pond water systems. • Bacteriological and enzyme waste treatment compound. • Formulated to contain billions of organisms that are necessary for the digestion of waste found in septic tanks and commercial waste systems. • Contains enzymes that break down and solubilise waste materials, providing the food necessary for ongoing and rapid bacterial growth and multiplication. The enzymes include lipase for fats, cellulase for cellulose, protease for protein and amylase for starch. • Accelerates the natural biological decay of organic wastes in home septic systems. • Available in 500g, 10kg, 200kg.

Sanizyme Dose Rates USES

INITIAL DOSAGE

MAINTENANCE DOSAGE

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Settling ponds

1kg/20,000L

Initial dose – slurry in 50L of tepid water and spray over pond’s surface. NOTE: Maintain through regular addition in traps and drains.

Traps and drains as maintenance

500g high pressure

250g/20,000L fortnightly

Add at traps and drains where most waste is generated.

Repeat every 2-3 weeks as a part of compost rotation

Add to compost in solution with seaweed fertiliser/molasses and tepid water solution for best results. Repeat every time you re-wet the compost and turn solution for best results.

500g/20,000L

Repeat for 3 weeks and then on a per week basis

Add to inflow pipe.

Effluent pits/ponds

1kg/20,000L

500g/20,000L

Slurry in 50L water and spray on surface.

Manure – chickens

100g/10,000 birds

Weekly

Slurry in 20L water and spray over manure.

Septic, effluent tanks and cess pits

400g/typical household

100g/month

Any convenient access point (toilet).

Grease traps

100g

50g/month

Direct

Household drains

15g (2 teaspoons)

15g/month

Direct

Portable toilets

15g (2 teaspoons)

15g every emptying

Direct

Waste

500g med-low 500g/20,000L every 3-4 days Composting Composting

500g/20T initial dose 10g/T added during compost rotation

Sewage Plants Retention ponds, anaerobic digesters Agricultural Waste

Domestic and Industrial

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HORTICULTURE

Thinking about safety this summer With plenty of work to be done on the orchards, vineyards and farms this summer, it’s a good time now to pause and consider keeping yourself and your workers safe during the busy time ahead. Many businesses employ seasonal labour during the summer period, particularly for the harvesting of fruit crops and field crops. It is very important that your new team members are inducted and welcomed into your business. Your permanent staff will likely all know where those hazards are around the property but your new seasonal staff won’t! A clear and robust induction plan is necessary for people commencing employment. In addition to information about wages, hours of work and required duties, there must be clear expectations about health and safety.

It is vital that the workforce come kitted out to work outdoors and can comfortably cope with whatever weather conditions come their way.

are encouraged to stay well hydrated. While energy drinks and coffee might give workers a boost, fresh water is required to maintain hydration.

Workers must be made aware of the hazards of working out in the New Zealand sun, day in and day out. The New Zealand sun can be very different to what many seasonal staff, such as overseas backpackers, may be used to in their home country.

The New Zealand sun is intense and sunburn times are considerably lower than in other parts of the world. It goes without saying that sunscreen and hats are essential for outdoor workers. It is critical that sunscreen be applied to all exposed skin. Most importantly though, to be effective it must be regularly re-applied.

Workers should be drinking at least 2 to 3 litres of water per day. Mild dehydration can negatively affect physical performance and aspects of brain function, leading to reduced endurance. Workers operating in such a state also become much more prone to accident and injury. Employers and supervisors must ensure that clean, fresh drinking water is readily available and that their teams

Baseball caps don’t provide good sun cover, so a wide brimmed hat is much better at preventing sunburn around the face, ears and neck. Don’t forget that bright sunlight can also damage eyes, so wearing sunglasses will reduce the glare and intensity of the sun’s rays, as well as providing physical protection to the eyes. It is important to dress to the conditions with loose fitting, lightweight clothes, including collared shirts. Light coloured clothing is preferable, as it won’t absorb as much heat as dark clothing. Your local Farmlands store stocks all of your requirements to remain sun safe this summer, whether it’s hats, clothing, sunglasses or sunscreen. Article supplied by Gaz Ingram, Biological and Organics Manager, Farmlands Horticulture.

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Positive signs in first year of IPM brassica trial A trial of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in forage brassica crops has shown positive signs in the first year of a 3 year evaluation conducted by Plant and Food Research, as part of a Ministry for Primary Industries Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF) project titled ‘IPM strategy development and demonstration for forage and seed brassicas’. An IPM approach to pest control utilises beneficial insects (such as natural predators and parasitoids), cultural controls (such as management methods) and, when necessary, selective insecticides to control pests in target crops. IPM has been used successfully in the New Zealand horticultural industry for many seasons.

The study aims to look at the benefits of an IPM programme in brassica crops, in comparison to the traditional broad spectrum insecticide approach. Broad spectrum insecticides will have an effect on both target pests and beneficial insects and this approach can lead to spikes in populations of unwanted insects at various parts of the season. An IPM programme utilises chemistry such as DuPont™ Exirel® insecticide, which selectively targets pests such as cabbage white butterfly (Pieris rapae), diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella), soybean looper (Thysanoplusia orichalcea), European leaf miner (Scaptomyza flava) and grey cabbage aphid (Brevicoryne brassicae). It also leaves key beneficial insects in the crop, which are then able to continue to work and help control pests that reappear in the brassica crops. In trials conducted in the Canterbury region in forage and seed brassica crops, the farmer’s standard programme was compared alongside an IPM strategy. In all sites predators such as lacewings and ladybirds were active, although it was the parasitic wasps that seemed to have the biggest impact on reducing both aphid and diamondback moth pressure. Results of the first year highlighted the importance of relying on predators and parasitoids in conjunction with selective products from chemical companies for an overall IPM strategy. Feedback from farmers that had participated in the first year was generally positive, with a greater understanding of

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the role beneficial insects can play in the brassica production system. Results from the year demonstrated an IPM approach could provide as effective control of pests as the conventional approach, whilst using fewer insecticides. It was noted that the arrival of pests such as diamondback moth into a crop was generally followed by parasitic wasps and the use of an insecticide such as Exirel could assist in controlling the pests while beneficial numbers were increasing. The project will continue through to June 2017 and examine yield results and gross margins as part of that process. It is hoped the expansion of IPM systems could significantly improve the financial and environmental performance of these crops. There is growing interest from farmers wanting to adopt new pest management practices and agronomists wanting to offer a wider range of services to their clients. The Forage Brassica IPM Development Project is funded through the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Sustainable Farming Fund, DairyNZ, Forage Innovations Ltd, DuPont (New Zealand) Ltd and the Foundation for Arable Research, with support from farmers and industry advisors. For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Field Officer or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store. Article supplied by DuPont.

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YOUR NEW GRAIN PROTECTION SUPERHERO IS HERE! GrainMaster® SuperSmoke® the new addition to the Actellic® grain protection family GrainMaster SuperSmoke is the latest advance in grain protection technology. The unique combination of two of the world’s leading stored grain insecticides gives superior control of stored grain pests in empty silos and grain stores.

Independent UK trial data

GrainMaster SuperSmoke should be used to disinfest empty grain stores and silos before filling with grain. Grain put into the silo should be treated with Actellic Dust or Actellic EC. GrainMaster and Actellic – the perfect combination for unbeatable results.

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FORAGE AND ARABLE

New technology for control of stored grain pests A new range of technologies provides cereal growers with better tools to manage stored grain pests. From the makers of Actellic® Smoke Generators, the new GrainMaster® SuperSmoke® is a world first dual active ingredient smoke generator product, which has been proven to provide superior control of key stored grain pests such as grain weevil. GrainMaster SuperSmoke combines two of the world’s leading stored grain active ingredients into one easy to use product. Pirimiphos methyl is already well known as the ingredient in the Actellic range. Deltamethrin is a highly active second generation pyrethroid that has provided

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excellent control of stored grain pests in the UK and many other countries.

to other products. This is a real step forward for the industry.”

Test results in the UK have demonstrated that the twin active ingredient combination in GrainMaster SuperSmoke provided superior control of grain weevil and saw-toothed grain beetle, compared to the single active ingredient competitor (containing permethrin).

GrainMaster SuperSmoke is available in a 60g generator that will treat silos and grain stores with capacity up to 250MT of wheat, 200MT of barley or 150MT of oats.

“It is always exciting to bring new products to market,” Orion AgriScience General Manager Murray Hern says. “The great news with GrainMaster SuperSmoke is that the twin active ingredient combination provides levels of control that are clearly superior

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

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Is it possible to control Californian thistles long-term? Californian thistle displays only 10 percent of its biomass above the ground as thistles, while the remaining 90 percent is a huge underground root system. Above ground, “calis” have a huge impact on farm productivity, making pastures difficult to graze as well as impacting on grass growth by shading and depleting moisture and nutrients.

growing points, preventing the production of further thistles. Independent studies demonstrate greater levels of herbicidal activity at lower dose rates than current market standards. This is because aminopyralid translocates into the root system where it destroys the growing points. This is critical for long-term control of Californian thistles.

Californian thistle facts • A perennial plant that produces thistles from underground growing points every season. Thistles die off as winter approaches. Roots remain in the paddock. • Main method of spread is root growth. Up to 100m of root can be produced from each stem every year, to produce a total of up to 4,000km of roots per hectare. • Extensive patches are normally a single plant. • Half of the root mass grows in the top 30cm of soil. • Root chips of 1mm in diameter will grow into new plants that are easily moved by stock or machinery. • Male and female plants growing closely together are required to produce viable seed. • Very low numbers of seeds germinate. Viable seed will only grow in bare, undisturbed, non-shaded soil. • Prefers moist, light loam soils, grows on pumice or sands with good nutrient levels.

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Californian thistle control 8 months after application

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A. Thistles above the ground seriously limit pasture production and therefore stock productivity.

B. There are growing points every few centimetres along horizontal roots, which may produce a thistle.

C. As for the roots below ground, vertical root are for food storage, while horizontal roots invade more ground. The breakthrough for long-term, effective control of Californian thistle came when Dow AgroSciences discovered a new active ingredient, aminopyralid, a key component of Tordon PastureBoss™. Aminopyralid is a new generation herbicide, which is particularly effective at controlling weeds with large root systems, such as Californian thistle. Thistles (above ground) and roots (below ground) are killed. Aminopyralid is a highly effective herbicide that accumulates in the

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DOG CHOW 14.5KG

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TUX ENERGY NUTS 20KG • For hard working dogs, e.g. sheep and beef farm dogs, pig hunting and pest control. • Made with New Zealand meat. • High fat for sustained energy.

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• High quality protein, including chicken as the first ingredient. • Natural sources of glucosamine help support developing joints and cartilage.

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PRO PLAN DOG PERFORMANCE 17KG • Specialised nutrition to meet the increased energy needs of highly active and performance dogs.

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CAT CHOW 7.26KG • With high quality protein to help maintain a healthy heart and immune system. • Complete nutrition for cats of all ages makes it ideal for multiple-cat homes. • Cat-tested, cat-approved great taste.

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• Grillers Blend available in Chicken, Beef and Turkey flavours. • 30 percent protein, needed for body growth and maintenance and energy.

• Seafood Sensations available in Ocean Fish, Tuna, Salmon and Crab flavours. • 30 percent protein, needed for body growth and maintenance and energy.

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PRO PLAN CAT SALMON AND RICE 3.18KG • For cats 1 to 10 years old. • 40 percent protein, 16 percent fat.

• Real chicken is the number one ingredient. • Helps nourish developing immune systems.

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PRO PLAN CAT WEIGHT MANAGEMENT 3.18KG • High quality protein, including chicken as the number one ingredient. • 20 percent less fat than Pro Plan Savor Adult Chicken and Rice Formula.

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FARMLANDS FUEL

Safe access and site hazard information for fuel tanker drivers Farmlands Fuel has a responsibility to ensure tankers and drivers have safe access – and correct access information – for all customer sites. Any hazards that are identified need to be managed. This is an ongoing task, with a dedicated Farmlands Fuel team collecting and updating site access data on each customer. Managing changes of circumstance is difficult and we rely on customers calling in or the driver advising us. If you have changes to your access or delivery site, or have new hazards, can you please inform Farmlands Fuel on 0800 666 626, so your site data can be updated and sent out to the driver. The Worksafe Code of Practice for above ground fuel on farms identifies key areas of safe access and responsibilities: Access to farm from a public road The delivery tanker should be able to enter the farm safely from a public road. Access to the fuel tank site using the farm road The access should be safe for the vehicles that your fuel supplier uses. The access track should be accessible in all weathers. It should also be in good repair. Trim overhanging trees to avoid damaging the delivery tanker. Take care with any overhead power lines when trimming trees. Culverts or farm bridges should take the weight of a fully-laden fuel delivery

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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.

ladder without stretching to reach. They should not have to climb off the ladder, or on to the tank, unless a suitable access platform is available. The driver should be able to see into the fill point clearly from the ladder while refuelling the tank.

Plan for turnarounds, so the delivery tanker does not have to reverse to the fuel site. This minimises difficult reversing and manoeuvring.

There was a recent incident where a tanker fell through bridge decking. We were lucky the tanker escaped any damage – and only the bridge needed to be repaired. But this near miss from a probable major incident was avoidable and highlights the requirement for correct site information and access signage to be made available to our drivers.

Access between the delivery tanker and the fuel tank The area between the delivery tanker and the fuel tank’s filling point should have a good clearway. Obstacles like rubbish, machinery and junk should not be within 3 metres of the tank legs. This means the driver can safely move between the truck and the tank ladder. Make sure the driver can open and access the dip and fill points from the

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November Livestock Report Unusual weather patterns are leading to challenges in various regions. This is creating some challenges for farmers in their decision making processes. Farmlands

Livestock is available to help shareholders, as it continues to establish itself as the trusted team of choice in the New Zealand livestock market.

Sheep and Beef The high schedules we saw a month ago have eased now to a level one could describe as ordinary, apart from perhaps prime beef, which seems to be holding up a little better due to low supplies, which is creating competition. Store beef cattle prices have been very strong over the last month, with prices in excess of $3.00kg/lw for both yearlings and 2 year olds. Our spring cattle sale held in Central Otago produced some outstanding cattle that had been wintered on fodder beet, with both yearlings and 2 year olds showing much superior weight gains over winter on this sort of wintering programme. An example of this was a particular line of Angus yearling steers that last year were 300kg and $900 – the same cattle from the same Vendor this year were 356kg and made $1,150. A large number of the 2 year olds were purchased by meat processing companies, illustrating the very forward condition of the animals. We have cattle sales coming up as we go to print in Gore, Palmerston and Haast, which all produce good opportunities for shareholders to purchase genuine beef cattle from run type country that are renowned for shifting and adjusting to finishing type country.

Please contact your local agent for more information on these sales. Old seasons’ lamb kill has been very busy over the last month out of Canterbury, with a large number of heavier lambs going to the North Island for kill at Ovation’s Feilding plant and local works space has been very tight. We have seen the schedule peak at slightly over $6.00 per kg but only for a very short period and then fall away very quickly to around $5.70 at present. There would appear to be some downward pressure on the lamb schedule going forward and reports from meat companies of wanting to see it in the low $5.00 mark around Christmas. Store lamb prices have been very strong, with old seasons being in strong demand by farmers looking to fill the gap between old and new season. New season store lambs have come to the market in Canterbury 3 weeks earlier than normal this year, reflecting the dry conditions and lack of feed in the North in particular. We have seen prices around $2.80kg/lw, with that easing in recent times to $2.50-$2.60kg/lw as schedules slide backwards.

Grazing We are seeing significant lifts in growth rates in heifers at present from 1 month ago, as a result of an improvement in feed conditions and environmental conditions. This is very timely with mating now upon us and most bulls in place. Demand for heifer grazing has increased dramatically since we have seen the pay-out projections increase, to the extent we are really struggling to find grazing for calves for the new season. We would welcome any enquiries about weight gain heifer grazing for the coming season going forward, remembering that these contracts offer 17 months of guaranteed income at a predetermined level, giving unbeatable cash flow

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and security. Please contact your nearest agent for information about these contracts. Feed sales of new season grass in silage/baleage has been very slow, with low levels of demand from the dairy industry as they revert back to low input production. This has had the effect of forcing grass and winter feed producing farmers into looking at other options, which may well leave a shortfall for winter grazing, especially with dry conditions prevailing in areas where traditionally a lot of winter grazing is undertaken.

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Taupo Herd for Sale Featured herd BW 70 PW 79, RA 70%. Calving 25th July 2016 • Production 420kgMS average per cow, low inputs. • Sharemilker’s herd that has been together for 20 years. • This Ambreed herd is very true to breed with excellent udder type cows showing all the way into the older cows, still producing well. • The supporting stock of 195 rising 2 year old heifers are some of the best that will come on the market, will calve from 25th July 2016. Price herd: $1,850 + GST, 1st June delivery. Price in-calf 1st heifers: $1,650 + GST, May delivery.

Other herds • Hawke’s Bay: 1,300 cows. BW 76, PW 88. RA 81%, CRV Friesian. Calving 25/7/16. Contact: Philip Webb 027 801 8057. • South Westland: 450 cows. BW 117, PW 146. RA 73%, Crossbred herd. Calving 5/8/16. Replacement heifers available. Herd: $1,800 + GST. In-calf heifers: $1,470 + GST. Contact: Ray Tapp 027 403 4552 or Rob Blincoe 027 677 8969.

• North Otago: 300 Crossbred, LIC herd. 110 BW, more information to be released. Contact: Richard van Wynbergen 027 445 6056.

Wanted: • Canterbury: Numbers of good quality, genuine Friesian/ Friesian X in-milk cows. Contact: Nathan Hellyer 027 337 7900 or Richard van Wynbergen 027 445 6056.

• North Otago: 500 Holstein Friesian. WWS/Ambreed/ Semex/Samen. Contact: Richard van Wynbergen 027 445 6056.

All prices are GST exclusive. The above livestock is just a sample of dairy livestock that we have for sale. For updated quotes, check out our website or contact your local dairy representative – you’ll find their contact details on the same site. Visit www.farmlands.co.nz/livestock or email us at livestock@farmlands.co.nz

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CO-OPERATIVE NEWS

Have fun on farms – safely A number of misconceptions and myths have sprung up around the upcoming Health and Safety Reform Bill – including the misplaced belief WorkSafe will be banning children from farms. “That is not true,” says Al McCone, Agriculture Programme Manager at WorkSafe. “Children are a vital part of farming life. Many farmers learned about farming from their parents and want to enjoy their farms with their families. We want that to continue. “But what the farming community must remember is that since 2000, 23 children have died in farm accidents. Farmers need to be aware of all their risks and they need to manage them. This includes risks for children.” The younger the child, the less risk averse they are and the more vigilant farmers and

It’s a good idea for farmers to have a

an initiative for rural schools that aims to

parents or carers need to be. “The younger

map of all water hazards on the property,

help children and their families stay safe

the child, the closer and more active the

including rivers, creeks, troughs, dips,

on farms. This has been trialled in Waikato

adult supervision needs to be,” Al says.

tanks, dams and ponds – and be aware

and the Bay of Plenty and will eventually

“Use vehicles suitable for passengers,

when using scalding water in dairy sheds.

be offered to all participating rural schools

fence artificial ponds, cover pits and lock

Lock doors so children can’t get into areas

across the country.

chemicals away.

they shouldn’t, use safety guards on all

If you need help keeping children safe on

“Children also don’t have the judgement,

machinery – but be aware these may still

farms, read WorkSafe’s guide, “Managing

body weight and strength to handle full-

have holes small enough for children to

Health and Safety – a guide for farmers”,

sized farm vehicles like quad bikes. Even

put their hands through – and remove keys

which includes a section on children on

if an adult is driving, children should not

from doors and vehicles.

farms. The guide and other farm health

ride on tractors, quad bikes or on the back

As part of its educating role, Safer Farms,

and safety resources are available at

of utes.

WorkSafe’s health and safety programme

www.saferfarms.org.nz.

“Be particularly vigilant when children are

for agriculture, is supporting an initiative

Article supplied by WorkSafe New Zealand.

playing near vehicles. Make sure it’s safe to

that takes farm health and safety learnings

reverse. Walk around the vehicle first and

straight to schools. Along with national

check children are a safe distance away

youth charity Blue Light, they have

before starting the engine.”

developed the Farm Safety Activity Book,

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‘Tis the month of December Which means Christmas is here. With the man in the red suit And his scraggly white beard. Farmlands has holiday hours To ring in the new year, On stat days we’re closed But there’s still reason to cheer. We’ll be open 29th to 31st December Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to be exact, We’ll close again until the 4th of January Then we’re all back on track.

Farmlands stores will be closed from 25th to 28th December and 1st to 4th January. For more information, call 0800 200 600. Happy holidays from everyone here at Farmlands.

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

North and South Island REAL ESTATE UPDATE Since my last update, the real estate team has attended our national conference. The time spent is vitally important as it strengthens working relationships and creates a stronger network of salespeople collectively working together to facilitate a successful sale for you. Swapping stories between both the North and South Islands enables our teams to match willing buyers and sellers, should they be moving street, district, region or island. Our conference also celebrates the outstanding achievements of our whole team. Farmlands Real Estate has delivered a positive contribution. A rebate and Choices Points have been awarded to shareholders who successfully listed and sold via their co-operative. If you are considering selling, please call to discuss your options with your local Farmlands Salesperson. I am always available if you require advice surrounding any real estate matter. Congratulations to all our award winners. TOP ACHIEVERS 2014/15

Top Salesperson of the Year

Business Development

1. Overall – Team Waimate (Ian Moore, Neill Dick, Tim Meehan)

• Noel May – Timaru

2. First Runner Up – Trevor Norman - Wanaka

Most Written Contracts for the Year • Chris Neilson – Timaru

3. Second Runner Up – Merv Dalziel - Oamaru 4. Malcolm McNaughton – Christchurch 5. Dave Hardy – Dunedin

Top Sales Office of the Year

6. Matt Collier – Darfield

• Overall – Waimate

• First Runner Up – Dunedin

8. Noel Lowery – Leeston

• Second Runner Up – Oamaru

9. Maurice Newell – Rangiora

Residential Top Salesperson of the Year

Kurt Snook – Timaru

10. Malcolm Garvan – Rangiora

• Kerin Pitkethley – Darfield Lifestyle Top Salesperson of the Year • Maurice Newell – Rangiora Rural Top Salesperson of the Year • Team Waimate – (Ian Moore, Neill Dick, Tim Meehan)

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

David Owen, Colm Hamrogue (COO Farmlands Co-operative), Christine Wallace, Tim Meehan, Julie-Anne Davidson, Paula Guyton, Neill Dick, Calvin Leen (GM Farmlands Real Estate). Absent – Ian Moore.

REAL ESTATE

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

DAIRY FARM WITH OPTIONS

Property ID: PN1013 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

PALMERSTON NORTH, MANAWATU Located on the fringe of Palmerston North City and faithfully farmed by the same family for many generations, this 76 hectare, flat contour property is operated as a low input dairy unit. Subdivided into 41 paddocks with ongoing pasture renewal as a focus. The farm has excellent animal health and good production from the predominantly Friesian herd. With its naturally fertile Kairanga soils, good water supply and central race system other farming options may appeal. Due to its excellent location adjoining the residential suburb of Cloverlea, there may be the future opportunity to capitalise on possible city expansion. Price by negotiation.

REAL ESTATE

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

Yvonne Forlong 021 456 565 yvonne.forlong@farmlands.co.nz

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BRIARWOOD

Property ID: PN1014 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

PALMERSTON NORTH, MANAWATU As you enter the oak-lined driveway you immediately get the impression of quality. From the warm glow of the native rimu in this 337m2 executive home to the peaceful vistas from the expansive deck overlooking established gardens and farm land. This elegant four bedroom home has all the extras you would expect of a property of this standard plus a few surprises. The 46 hectares of flat to rolling land is well subdivided with excellent race access, reliable bore water, extra ancillary and farm buildings plus a consistent fertiliser history. If your are looking for an executive mix of town and country then this property is an outstanding example. Deadline sale closing 4pm, Friday 18 December 2015.

REAL ESTATE

Yvonne Forlong 021 456 565 yvonne.forlong@farmlands.co.nz

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

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

SOMETHING SPECIAL

Property ID: WG1001 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

DARGAVILLE, NORTHLAND Coastal property of approximately 70.8 hectares in three titles. Free draining soils make it an ideal wintering unit. Currently wintering up to 160 cows, as well as young stock and beef throughout the year. 7-wire post and batten fencing with internals electric. A mix of contour provides many options including hay, silage or cropping. Adequate stock handling facilities, two hay barns, 3-bay lockup implement shed with upstairs studio plus a 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s style home. Coastal reserve boundary with beach access makes this a must to view. $1,065,000 plus GST if any.

GLEN DENDRON FARM, HOMESTAY & GOLF COURSE

Tom Hackett 027 498 2908 tom.hackett@farmlands.co.nz

Property ID: TU10692 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

OAMARU, NORTH OTAGO Overlooking the Waianakarua River. Glen Dendron Farm Stay has five bedrooms (three with en suites), two living areas, separate kitchen/dining area, great indoor/outdoor flow and double garage. The farm is on a rolling contour with a 3-bay implement shed, woolshed, sheep yards and ample stock water leading down to the river, a great spot to relax. Just down the road lies the 9 hole golf course established in the 1920â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s by the family. The current Vendors are maintaining and enhancing this area. Several purchase options available. Deadline sale closing 1pm, Thursday 10 December 2015.

REAL ESTATE

Barry Kingan 027 229 5046 barry.kingan@farmlands.co.nz

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

KISSING GATE CAFE

Property ID: DU2310 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

MIDDLEMARCH, OTAGO Located at the gateway to Central Otago and the Rail Trail is the Kissing Gate Cafe, synonymous with weary travellers and bikers alike. The coffee and cheese rolls are world famous, along with fresh homemade baking and fantastic atmosphere. Available as a going concern including land and buildings, 2008m2 in two titles, chattels, plant and business. As local residents, the Vendors know it is important to get the right purchaser so they are happy to consider all options. Plenty of scope for the business to develop. Price by negotiation.

HIGH END PROPERTY!

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

Property ID: TU10581 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

WESTPORT, WEST COAST This very well located dairy unit has a lot to offer, being only minutes from Westport Township and the beach. With a near-new home and renovated workerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cottage plus a fully modernised dairy shed and effluent system, this is one to inspect. Good soil types allow winter grazing, currently producing over 115,000kgMS. Available as a mid-season takeover if desired. $3,400,000 plus GST on land, buildings and shares.

REAL ESTATE

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

FARMLANDS REAL ESTATE

THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS A LOT TO OFFER

Property ID: TU10671 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

FRANZ JOSEF, WEST COAST Good scale and fully self-contained, approximate 240 hectare milking platform plus 80 hectares of support land. Milking once a day for the last 5 seasons, producing 150,000kgMS on a 3 year average from 480 cows, with a 50/50 sharemilker in place. Attractive potential returns at $13,437 per hectare including shares over total effective area. Converted in 2006, 40 aside herringbone shed, 500 cow yard, two three bedroom homes and multiple barns. Continue the low cost system or increase production. $4,300,000 plus GST on land, buildings and shares.

WEST COAST WATER!

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

Property ID: TU10694 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

GREY VALLEY, WEST COAST Approximately 150 hectares effective and irrigated. Good soils, great infrastructure and genuine production gains to be had. Historically producing 158,000kgMS milking twice a day with no irrigation. For the last 3 seasons the dairy has milked once a day. A management change in 2015/16 has the farm milking 370 cows twice a day. 44 bail rotary shed with meal and molasses feeding systems, plus three homes and numerous barns. Offers over $4,000,000 plus GST for land, buildings and shares â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 200.1448ha with all offers on or before 1pm, Tuesday 15 December 2015.

REAL ESTATE

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

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The Stanley Fatmax 84 Piece Socket Set is perfect for any professional application. With premium grade steel and anti-slip fastening systems, this is the ideal socket set for any tradesperson. $199.00 on your Farmlands Card. www.bunnings.co.nz

Special prices and offers apply from the 1st to the 31st of December 2015. Only while stocks last. Check your Farmlands store for product availability. All prices include GST unless otherwise stated. Savings based on Farmlands normal retail price. Note: The “Your Price” advertised in the Farmlander Magazine is the price that a Farmlands shareholder will be charged if the advertised products are purchased during the promotional period. Farmlands stores also use a “net” price (discounted price without a rebate) to attract cash sale customers and potential shareholders. *Savings based on Farmlands normal retail price. Accounts are payable at Farmlands Head Office or any store by the 20th of each month. Failure to pay an Account by Due Date is a Default Event under the Terms and Conditions and Farmlands is then at its discretion entitled to: suspend or terminate the Account; charge interest at 2% per month; reverse

Burgess Ute Deck Mats. Your ute needs a heavy duty rubber mat that protects both your vehicle and cargo. Provides a hard wearing, all weather surface promoting non-slip for your tools and animals. Flat deck and trailer mats custom made to order. For your Farmlands price call Jack now on 027 276 6648 or order on 0800 808 570 or email sales@burgessmatting.co.nz.

discounts or credit rebates; debit other Shareholder Accounts; make demand on a Card Signatory; debit any default administration costs incurred; register a mortgage over land; terminate shareholding. Farmlands shareholders have the option of to pay their Accounts either in part or in full by MasterCard or Visa Credit Card. Payment by any credit card will not entitle the shareholder to receive bonus rebates for the month paid or part paid. Neither Farmlands nor any other person involved in the preparation of this document accepts any liability for any opinion or information (including the accuracy or completeness thereof) or for any consequences flowing from its use. The information contained in this document is given in good faith, has been derived from sources perceived to be reliable and accurate and is subject to Farmlands Terms & Conditions. Not all products are available at all Farmlands stores. Offers valid at Farmlands South Island stores only. Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited | © December 2015. All rights reserved.

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Prices include GST. Valid from 1 December to 31 December 2015. Product is available at all Mitre 10 MEGA stores. At Mitre 10 stores product may either be in stock or available by order. Subject to availability and while stocks last.

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PLUS EXCLUSIVE FARMLANDS PRICING ON AGRICULTURAL TYRES.† Promotion valid from Monday 7 until Thursday 24 December 2015. *Buy one get one half price offer applies to most Bridgestone branded car tyres (excluding 245/45R18 BS E050A 100V HLD and 225/60R16 Bridgestone ER300 ECO 98V HLD), and selected Bridgestone 4x4 tyres (Bridgestone Dueler 697, Bridgestone Dueler 674 and Bridgestone Ecopia EP850 tyres only), which excludes other 4x4 tyres and all van and commercial tyres. In all instances the lowest value tyre will be given half price. Savings are off current in-store regular point-of-sale price. All tyres must be fitted in-store at the time of purchase and the offer includes tyre fitting, tyre balancing, new valve stem, casing disposal charges and GST. Offers are available strictly while stocks last. Tyre offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or offer. Offer does not apply to trade accounts. For full terms and conditions, see www.bridgestonetyres.co.nz. †Please ask in store for details.

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DRIVE SMARTER®

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An affordable 4 channel DVR suitable for day and night surveillance. Includes 500GB of storage for up to 300 hours of continuous video recording from the four 420TV line weatherproof colour cameras with IR illumination. The four channel DVR supports full D1 resolution at 25 frames per second on each channel and can be controlled across the network or by using the included mouse or remote control. Recordings can be initiated manually, triggered by a timer or activated by movement in the camera’s field of vision. Connect the DVR to a computer network and you can even view video remotely fromanywhere in the world using a web browser or Smartphone/iPhone® (via installed app*). QV3048

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

HUGE SAVINGS & COST PLUS DEALS* on a range of appliances, furnishings & home decor products at every Smiths City store! to find your nearest store simply visit smithscity.co.nz *Terms and Conditions apply, please ask in store for details. Payment must be made using your Farmlands Card.

Simply pop into any of our 32 great locations to take advantage of our “COST + 5%” offer on appliances and/or “MASSIVE DISCOUNTS” ON FURNITURE, FLOORING, SPORTS & OUTDOOR! Remember these fantastic deals are available to you everyday. DON’T FORGET YOUR FARMLANDS CARD!

You told

us and we

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

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

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FARMLANDS CARD - FOR EVERYDAY SAVINGS

GET YOUR BACKYARD SORTED FOR SUMMER LEON WICKER 3 PCE SOFA SET

• A stylish & comfortable sofa set using round & half round wicker to provide a traditional look • All cushions included • Rust free aluminium frame 5442176

KETER SHERWOOD CUSHION BOX • 1170 (W) x 450 (D) x 575 (H) mm • 270L • Wood look • Keeps contents dry & ventilated • Easy assembly

5449391

Cushions not included.

TEAK 5 PIECE DINING SETTING

• 800mm diameter folding table • 4 folding chairs 5441947

1,299

FESTIVA 4 BURNER BBQ

• Double skinned hood with thermometer • Side burner 5442302

499

399

GASMATE PERFORMER PORTABLE BBQ GM152-022

• Porcelain enamel coated body & hood with temperature gauge • Removable side shelves • Cast iron grills • Suitable for LPG or propane canister 5449019

239

Gas canister not included. Accessories not included. If it’s not stocked in-store, where possible, we will order it in for you (while stocks last). Prices subject to change at any time, valid as at 1st October 2015. Assembly required on all furniture and BBQ’s.

USE YOUR FARMLANDS CARD AT PLACEMAKERS FOR DISCOUNTS ON SELECTED PRODUCTS.

WWW.PLACEMAKERS.CO.NZ 0800 PLACEMAKERS (752 236)

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

FUEL UP AT CHALLENGE, FUEL YOUR CO-OPERATIVE.

12 OFF ¢

Challenge, New Zealand’s largest independent service station network, is wholly supplied by Farmlands Fuel, part of New Zealand’s largest rural supplies co-operative.

per litre

What does this mean for you?

The more you fill up at Challenge, the more money is circulated back to your co-operative. You even get 12 cents per litre off the pump price when you use your Farmlands Card, so fuel up at Challenge today – the kiwi-as service station that fuels the Farmlands Co-operative.

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www.challenge.net.nz

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“Lowest prices to get the job done”

HARRY, TEAM MEMBER

18V Combo Kit Tradesman Includes drill driver, Trailer impact driver & 2x

5.0Ah li-ion batteries. 1320 x 2500mm. SKU00279744 1200kg load capacity. Galvanised. Fully assembled.

789

1849

SKU00133510

Plywood SKU00654321

Low sheen. White.

SKU00224578

199

149

SKU01370159

10 Litres

EACH

SKU00283636

Kinetic Sink 780 x 480mm. Waste included. SKU00919229

Fence Palings

150 x 25mm x 1.8m. H3.2. SKU00469224

1098

SKU00277683

$ 78

EACH

600mm Freestanding Stove Premium White. 4 functions. Decking SKU00207554 Timber

SKU00241402

$ 24

699

88 x 32mm. H3.2. Grip tread.

72L. SKU00281507

159

10L Weathershield Semi-gloss. Vivid white. SKU00460874

194

5L Aquadeck

Kwila or traditional.

SKU00206968/00483256

7840

$ 43

SKU00533166/00691221

Handipour Wheelbarrow idations quotes, stock liqu *Excludes trade mercial quantities. and com

205cc engine. 1.5L fuel tank with gauge.

Waterproof bag.

Low sheen.

PER SHEET

20kg Fastcrete

Timber Exterior

5 Bar Round Heated Towel Ladder 3500W 63w x 57h x 11.2d cm. Stainless Elite steel. Left or right side wiring installation. 40W. SKU00304172 Generator

Wash & Wear Interior

20oz Hammer

2400l x 1200w x 12mm. Non-structural. Untreated.

PER LINEAL MTR

Weathertough Exterior White. Semi gloss.

310g Roof & Gutter Sealant

SKU00305739

129

SKU00816425

1327

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. All prices quoted are inclusive of GST. Prices valid until Thursday 31st December 2015 or while stocks last.

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