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The Taragate system has been used successfully alongside rivers and streams in Northland, and the trial fence has been installed in a paddock, owned by Mick and Dawn Small. The paddock is periodically flooded and can be up to three metres underwater making it a good test location. “We don’t want to say we’d like a flood, but a goodsized event on the Tukituki will help us to know whether this fence is going to be a solution,” says HBRC Senior Land Management adviser, Brendan Powell. The fence is designed to be fitted in sections, and be easier and faster for the farmers to replace after any flood damage. It is a single or double electric wire strung on flexible fibreglass battens and T-posts secured at regular intervals to wooden fence Demonstrating how the flexible fence works posts set 50m apart. The fibreglass posts bend in flood water, preventing shorting of power supplies release debris and are more likely to elsewhere on the farm. And after a stay in place in a flood. flood, the farmer simply replaces the The electrical wire is a tin-copper missing sections, faster than fixing a alloy that will break down quickly in more permanent fence,” says Mr Powell. the environment, and it is coated in “The Smalls have had complaints in biodegradable material. This makes it the past about their cattle getting in the less of a hazard if it ends up downstream river, but it can take weeks after a flood in a flood. As it ages, the colour fades, to reinstate a full post and wire fence alerting the farmer to the need to to keep stock out of the water. Because replace it before it breaks up naturally. of this ongoing issue, they have kept The lengths of wire are connected to cattle out of the paddock, and it is now the wooden posts, by clips that conduct a wasteland of wild fennel, a weed cattle electricity, but will disengage when the are good at keeping under control. pressure of water or debris is too much. “By comparison, the trial fence can “Floods might take out a section of be easily reinstated within days rather wire in this set-up, but it disconnects, than weeks.”
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A national environmental report backs up the direction proposed in the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s Long Term Plan, currently out for public consultation. Our Land 2018 is the latest report in the environmental reporting series published by the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ. It shows the state of our biodiversity and ecosystems and our soil resources is continuing to decline. “The report makes it clear that we need to pay attention to what’s going on in our soil and that our land use decisions are putting our environment under pressure,” says deputy secretary at the Ministry for the Environment, Penny Nelson. It comes as the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council wraps up a series of public consultation meetings for its 10-year plan called Facing our Future 2018–28. The proposals include a strengthened environmental focus, with emphasis on land, water and biodiversity. The plan includes upscaling and accelerating work in land and water management, with stronger regulation and more incentives for change. “The national report out today affirms that the Regional Council is right on the money with its 10-Year Plan,” says Regional Council chairman, Rex Graham. “This report makes for disturbing reading, but I am heartened that as a region we are looking to make changes to improve our land and waterways. It highlights concerns about soil erosion, intensive agriculture, and declining
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by Ann Morgan Former Smedley Station cadet and FMG Young Farmer of the year competitor, Hamish Duff, has overcome major physical challenges to return to the land and do what he loves doing after a major car accident.
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he right side of my face had to be reconstructed using metal plates, and I had major physical issues after the car crash in 2012,” said Hamish. Hamish is pleased with his accomplishments since returning to farming. “I believe in having a positive outlook on life and when I had my accident, I didn’t want to sit around in hospital, so being positive was my only option. “I could still walk, but would often lose my balance. I also had physiotherapy for my head injuries, and exercises to make my body work properly again — it was
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with a stock manager. I prefer sheep over dairy farming, because I find shepherding is multifaceted. We run 5,500 Romney breeding ewes and finish around 8,000 lambs per year. We have started training cadets and have three at present doing our two year programme.” Both farms work in together, and the flock is split up with two mobs of 2,000 sheep and a smaller of 1,500. “I started here in January and am still getting a feel for the place — it is great as my manager is open for discussions,” says Hamish. “I had the car crash after I left Smedley and couldn’t work for eight months. When I was cleared to work I did docking, but it was too physical, so I worked at PGG Wrightson until I fully recovered, and then returned to shepherding. “My first job was in Kia Ora Station, and we finished lambs and worked with thoroughbred horses. It was a great experience taking the broodmares to the stallions and foaling them — it was pretty impressive. “Here at Pukemiro, we have four dogs to move the mobs and a pup in training. I do a bit of a loop around the farm and do what needs doing. “We bring in the rams around the end of March and spread mating over the next couple of months. The first ones are terminals; each flock goes through at 10 day intervals. “At lambing we monitor the mothers to begin with, until a few lambs are in the paddocks then we leave them to it, because I believe you cause more damage disturbing them. We have good
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Hamish also enjoys working with cattle and his dogs and says getting off farm for breaks is important results with this method — if we are driving around it disrupts them.” The property is hill country, and Hamish says the ewes lamb on the tracks where it is flat. “We contract a local shearing gang and are an eight month shear split flock, partly for cost factors, because six month shears would be four times in two years, but this way it is three times. It is also about animal health and when suits the sheep; and it helps with the flushing effect and producing more eggs per sheep. Before the ram goes
out, we give them a good boost with feed for more chance of producing twins — if they tick along normally with just maintenance, they will probably have a single birth, but we want to do better than that. “My future plans involve building up equity for a partnership or owning my own property. Although I enjoy cattle I will stick with sheep, as I find there is more freedom and variety compared to dairy farming.” Hamish says you have to stick at it during the tough times, and being in
the Young Farmers Club gets him offfarm socialising. “To survive in the industry you need to get off-farm. Farming will be around for a long time, there are people who will always want to eat real meat, and we need to make sure we learn to do things sustainably to have a positive industry in the future. I enjoy working outdoors with the dogs and being on horseback. It is great on a good day being out the back of the farm with a horse, and on bad days it is good to remember there are good days coming.”
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Fulfilment in feijoas by Ayla Miller
When Heather Smith moved to New Zealand 22 years ago from Vermont, USA, she had never tasted feijoas before. Now she is making these small green fruit her life.
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“We are certified BioGro — number 4868 — and we get a premium for our products. We have been working towards a genetically modified organism (GMO) free New Zealand as the market is demanding it more and more,” she says. Heather grew up rurally in the United States and has what she calls a ‘green background.’ “I was exposed to cows and chickens when I was younger and I went on to study biology. My grandfather was a farmer so it’s in my blood.” She was drawn to the idea of running an orchard as they create a habitat for
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birds and biodiversity is a top priority for Heather. Passing on this respect for the environment is another passion. She regularly hosts young horticulture and agriculture enthusiasts as well as Willing Workers On Organic Farms (WWOOF). “Students learn about organics — soil health, moving animals, intensive grazing management — especially in winter, mulching, farm diversity, digging in the soil, vegetable growing, compost making, nutrition, pruning, tree care. Sometimes we milk our dairy cows for our own consumption. “We have been working 13 years with an agriculture school in France. Each year they send us a student as part of their internship programme. This winter we will host 15 teenagers and
faculty from the USA for a New Zealand adventure/agricultural experience. “A few years ago we made some field art saying GE Free NZ and you could see it from Te Mata Peak. It was in Mustard letters with flax/linseed background. I would love to do that again.” Heather’s feijoas are turned into a variety of different products so customers can enjoy the flavour all yearround and she also has a stall at the Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market. All her products are 100 per cent New Zealand grown, gluten free, GMO free and full of nutrition. The range includes: freeze dried feijoas, frozen feijoas, freeze dried feijoa powder, puree, juice concentrate and even Heather’s feijoa hydrosol/essence which makes an effective facial toner
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and due to antifungal and antibacterial properties, can be used as a deodorant. As well as running the orchard, Heather and her farm manager also run sheep, beef, free-range chickens and collects eggs for the local market. The farm practises mob grazing, which is an intensive rotational grazing system based on the idea of grazing a large amount of cattle on a small
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Forest industry backs judgment
Forest industry associations are supporting penalties imposed in the District Court against Bay of Plenty forest owner Whitikau Holdings and two harvesting contractors. The companies pleaded guilty to charges laid under the Resource Management Act for damaging two stream beds near Opotiki in a logging operation, which began in 2015. Whitikau Holdings was fined $57,000 and the logging companies $4,000 and $3,000 respectively. Forest Owners Association president, Peter Weir, is pointing to the judge’s comments that the action of the forest owner was ‘extremely reckless and bordered on deliberate’. “From the facts as I understand them, this is not a case where a storm overwhelmed a logging site, but where the offenders just did not care about the clear rules on how to avoid damaging river courses, ignored abatement notices and produced a consequence, which could take a decade to come right. “They got what they deserved. They were probably lucky to avoid jail.”
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The Farm Forestry Association president, Neil Cullen, is echoing Peter Weir’s warning to errant harvesting operators. “This court decision highlights that there are forest owners and contractors out there who are ignoring best practice guides and directions from councils in order to try to save money,” he said. “The New Zealand Farm Forestry Association is hopeful the penalties in this case, and the clear provisions of the National Environmental Standard for Plantation Forestry will force such operators to change their approach, and take a more responsible attitude when they are harvesting.” The CEO of the Forest Industry Contractors Association, Prue Younger, says she is disappointed that some are putting the industry into disrepute. “With the recent introduction of Contractor Certification and the new
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WINTER FOCUS Preparing pastures for winter Winter in New Zealand can be a difficult time for farmers. After all, we aren’t called the Land of the Long White Cloud for nothing.
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This wet weather means there is an increased risk of pugging and damage to pastures, which can minimise farm profitability by reducing pasture yield of up to 80 per cent for as many as eight months. This affects cows’ body and condition and possibly — a cow’s ability to breed. Building pasture cover before the wet period, means the chance of pasture damage is less likely. Farmers can assess paddocks, which are most likely vulnerable to wet conditions in early autumn and graze them first. Another simple, but effective way to decrease pugging is to take cows in and out of different gates to spread the weight. Grazing from the back of the paddock can also minimise damage to the paddock, as the land is less trampled. Adopting an on/off grazing strategy is the most effective way of minimising pugging damage. This means the time, which stock are on pasture or crops, is much shorter. The rest of the time they can be kept
in a well-designed and managed standoff area. A cow can consume their daily intake in 6–8 hours so once this is complete, they can be transferred to a stand-off area to avoid unnecessary damage. This space should have enough area for them to lie down and be free from stones to avoid lameness.
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A sacrifice paddock is one way to manage cows and pasture when there are no purpose-built stand-off facilities, or where off-farm grazing is not an option. They can also be used as a paddock when it is dry in autumn. By feeding supplements on a sacrifice paddock, it allows future paddocks in the round to build up pasture covers.
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The perfect cladding for houses and... Farm buildings! COLORSTEEL® is made in New Zealand by New Zealand Steel and manufactured locally by Metalcraft Roofing, Hastings.
IMAGE: COLORSTEEL® IN METCOM 7 FROM METALCRAFT ROOFING. COLORSTEEL® ENDURA® is suitable for everything from mild and moderate inland settings to severe coastal environments. COLORSTEEL® MAXX® is incredibly resistant to corrosion and is ideal in extreme building environments like New Zealand’s rugged coastline.
ZINCALUME® coated steel combines the corrosion protection of aluminium with the sacrificial protection of zinc, giving the advantages of both metals. The resulting alloy coating enhances corrosion resistance, making it ideal for farm buildings.
ZINCALUME® and COLORSTEEL® are available from your local Metalcraft Roofing branch in Hastings. Also available, metal fencing, metal gutters downpipes and solar energy panels.
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With over 77 years in the business, Cheal is well-known for its expertise in the fields of civil, structural and geotechnical engineering, surveying and resource management planning. Indeed, you may have seen them at work in the region, engaged their services for a project, or read some of the articles written by some of their technical experts. However, what lies behind a professional services organisation? What makes their brand and delivery one that is synonymous with expertise? Setting and maintaining high standards starts with the inner workings of the business and Cheal prides itself in having created exceptionally strong systems, values, brand and a dedicated leadership team — what it considers the essential infrastructure of good business. Add to that a consistent strategy of recruiting the right people for the business at all levels and across all disciplines, the blueprint is one that sustains ongoing growth and a strong team culture. A strong supporter of continual professional development training and career advancement through a wide variety of challenging projects, Cheal also encourages its technical staff to achieve chartered status within their profession, being the best they can be. Setting performance goals and having open
Rebecca Hawke is business manager for Cheal Consultants Ltd
communication at all levels in the business ensures good feedback and ultimately, a workforce that is valued and motivated to succeed. In such a technologically advanced industry, it’s critical to keep up with (and ideally ahead) of the competition. This is not a company that follows, nor a company that ignores development. Cheal is a leader — 3D laser scanning, drone surveys, a high level of investment in software and hardware and a team
that is highly-skilled in using it. The experts themselves? The Cheal workforce is diverse with technical professionals from over 10 countries, highly-qualified and experienced — absolutely what you might expect from a company that sells professional advice. The recruitment of the right team is absolutely critical to the success of the organisation and its ability to deliver to its most important stakeholder, the client.
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Better home and living Healthy homes for Winter Keeping your home warm and dry in winter can seem like a neverending battle if you aren’t prepared. However, there are some easy ways to make sure you and your family can stay healthy during the cooler months. The first step to making sure your home is warm and dry, no matter the weather, is installing good-quality insulation. You can put this in the roof, walls and even under the floor. The initial expense might be offputting to some, but it pays to look into applying for grants through Warm Up New Zealand: Healthy Homes for lowincome owner-occupiers and tenants. An added bonus, is that you will find heating your house is much cheaper as well, after insulation has been installed. It can be difficult to check if your home has wall insulation installed already or not, so if you ever have to do any renovations it is helpful to take the opportunity to check this out too. The World Health Organisation recommends
that houses should be kept around 18 C or higher for homes with elderly, the ill or children. A big part of keeping a house warm is deciding what kind of heating is suitable. If you want to heat a large room, an energy-efficient fixed heater might be a good option or, if possible, a fireplace. This could be a modern wood or woodpellet burner, an energy-efficient heat pump, or a four-star flued gas heater. An electric heater might be perfectly acceptable for a smaller room or rooms you only heat on occasion, as the initial price is low, but the long-term cost is significantly higher. Keeping your home dry, plays a big part in managing a healthy home. Eliminating dampness can be as simple
as drying washing outdoors, instead of inside, and using extraction fans in bathrooms, kitchens and laundry. Opening windows or doors also makes a big difference to create a draft and avoid unflued gas heaters. The recommended amount of moisture
in your house should be below 65 per cent. You can assess the temperature and humidity in a house with a simple and cheap hygrometer. This can help work out which rooms need attention regarding addressing dampness issues.
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Dream Doors is a franchise that might be new to Hawke’s Bay but is already well established internationally for offering quality ‘facelifts’ for tired kitchens, but without the expense of a brand new kitchen.
Not only is the weather much better here, but Kelvin has spotted an opportunity to provide a service that will allow people to make their kitchen look new, modern and fresh without having to replace everything.
Kelvin and Kelly Hall are no strangers to the industry. Kelvin spent 12 years making and installing kitchens in Taranaki before moving to the Bay four years ago.
Dream Doors offers New Zealand made cabinet doors, new drawers and a huge range of bench tops. Everything comes with a 10-year warranty.
DREAM DOORS – A local business, backed by an international brand Call Kelvin on 021 061 9606 or 06 650 7715 Email: kelvin@dreamdoors.co.nz www.dreamdoors.co.nz
If you need more than fresh doors and handles, Dream Doors also provides cabinetry and can make a space for a new dishwasher or other appliances if needed. If you’ve been thinking about giving your tired kitchen a spruce up, Dream Doors can come to your home with samples of products and provide a free quote.
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Brexit representative in London Beef + Lamb New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association have appointed Jeff Grant to support the red meat sector’s response to Brexit. Mr Grant will be based in London, and will work closely with B+LNZ’s Europe representative, the New Zealand Government and commercial interests to help strengthen the red meat sector’s ties with the United Kingdom and safeguard New Zealand’s exports to the key market. “Jeff is highly experienced and has been involved in the red meat sector for more than 25 years, so brings with him expertise and strategic skills that will be crucial over the next two years in dealing with the implications of Brexit,” says Beef + Lamb New Zealand chairman, Andrew Morrison. “As a sheep, beef and deer farmer himself with properties at Balfour and Otama Valley in Southland, Jeff understands the importance of trade to the sector.” B+LNZ and MIA, with financial support from AGMARDT, will jointly fund the additional resource. Meat Industry Association chairman, John Loughlin, says Brexit is one of the biggest challenges to face the sector in recent years and it is crucial New Zealand is no worse off as a result of the change. “Jeff will play a crucial role in the overall NZ Inc effort to build and
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maintain our relationships in the UK, secure our national interests and dispel the misconceptions about our sector and exports.” Mr Grant has had a number of different roles over the years, including being elected as a Member of Parliament in 1987, where he served two terms, including the role of Senior Whip, in the National Government from 1990 until 1993, when he retired. Since 1994, he has been predominantly involved as a director or trustee of organisations and companies including Landcorp, Wrightson, and Beef + Lamb New Zealand. He has also been chairman of ten
organisations including Meat and Wool NZ, the New Zealand Meat Board, the Meat Research and Development Council, AGMARDT, Invest South and Wool Partners Co-op. Most recently he has been chairman of AgResearch, Mount Linton Station, OSPRI, Milford Sound Tourism, Southland Shared Services and a Director of SBS Bank, Finance Now Ltd, NZ Young Farmers, and Predator Free 2050 Ltd. He will be active in the role from around mid-year and will work closely with Beef + Lamb New Zealand regional manager, Ben O’Brien, who is based in Brussels.
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Style plus substance by Andy Bryenton
Everybody is in the SUV business these days — from Bentley’s massive, country house proportioned Bentaygo, with its emphasis on luxury, to Lamborghini’s Urus, which promises velocity. The dizzying array of choices has spawned another subspecies, which is definitely worth a look — the stylish, yet still determinedly practical upmarket off-roader. These are examples by companies, who approach the sports utility concept from its roots. In fact, both of the top examples in this field come from marques, which began in the mud and thunder of warfare — Jeep and Range Rover. Tracing their history back to fighting 4x4s, both the new Jeep Compass and the Range Rover Velar have come a long way, switching their fatigues for a stylishly cut suit in the case of the English offering, and the calculated designer ruggedness of a modern outdoorsman for the Jeep. The Jeep takes the lead, in terms of blue-collar pricing and built-in ruggedness, with the Trailhawk variant boasting all the hallmarks of a brand forged on trails like the challenging Rubicon. Its 2.4 litre Tigershark series petrol engine delivers 229 Nm of torque to the ground via the tried and tested Jeep Active Drive Low system — and no less than nine gears in a smooth automatic transmission. This is no school run faux-wheel-drive — underbody skid plates, red competition style tow hooks, hill descent control and even a rock crawling mode, make this the kind of machine that doesn’t understand the concept of getting stuck. At the same time, the cabin is a leather-wrapped cocoon of calm, and while the Grand
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hush, outside this machine can tackle more than just the gravel driveway of a stately home. With 21cm of ground clearance, a 24 degree breakover and 30 degree departure angle, along with electronically intelligent four-wheel drive controlling the differentials, the Velar can go pretty much anywhere it likes. Very clever electronic air suspension works behind the scenes to keep all four wheels planted, and delivering power where it’s needed.
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