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He will travel the country hosting the regional finals early next year before presenting the grand final in July. Te Radar says he is honoured to be the new face of the prestigious event. “It is one of New Zealand’s truly iconic events, with some great hosts over the years that have left a strong legacy.” The east coast finals will take place in Waipukurau on April 1 2017. This contest will see competitors Hamish Best, Hugh Abbiss and Ben Thomas of Hawke’s Bay, Richard Cameron and Henry Reynolds of Wairarapa, and Patrick Crawshaw, Daniel Tarbotton and Liam Kelly of Tararua pit themselves against one another. Te Radar is originally from an Ohinewai dairy farm in the Waikato and says he feels right at home narrating the contest having grown up watching the fierce competition on television and having a brother who was once a Young Farmer member. “I have these childhood memories of watching it on telly, thinking I could answer the quiz questions but never
getting them right. I never thought that one day I would be the one asking those questions.” Having watched some regional finals last year and compèring the final evening show at the grand final, Te Radar has gleaned an understanding of what it takes to win the FMG Young Farmer of the Year. Contest chairman Dean Rabbidge said he was delighted to welcome Te Radar as the new face of the contest, and said his skills would add another dimension in the 49th year of the competition. “And with the landmark 50th contest coming up, we couldn’t think of anybody more fitting to represent the refreshed format we’ve recently introduced. Te Radar is a beloved character in New Zealand and we couldn’t be happier to see him take on this role.” NZ Young Farmers CEO Terry Copeland was also thrilled to secure Te Radar and took the opportunity to thank previous hosts Mark Leishman and Craig Wiggins for their long service to the contest.
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Potato industry strengthens Potatoes New Zealand Incorporated have signed an agreement with Government to better protect the potato industry it represents in managing biosecurity. The industry group have become the 14th partner organisation to join the Government Industry Agreement for Biosecurity Readiness and Response. The Deed was signed on Friday, December 9 by representatives from PNZ at a ceremony held on a potato farm. Attendees included PNZ and government representatives, Nathan Guy — Minister for Primary Industries and the GIA Secretariat. Stuart Wright, PNZ chair, said they gained widespread support for joining GIA after extensive consultation with members of the potato and wider agricultural industries. “MPI have really lifted their game in the biosecurity space, implementing a number of key initiatives to help with the early detection of pests and diseases. PNZ considers it is important to play our part as potato farmers to help prepare for, and minimise the potential impact from biosecurity pests and disease,” says Mr Wright. The value of the New Zealand potato industry is $814 million per annum. There are 169 registered potato growers in New Zealand, producing 479,000 metric tonnes of potatoes in 2015, from
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Today more than ever before, water is necessary to get the most out of arable land and pasture. Modern practices of intensive farming demand optimum conditions for plants at the root level, and delivering the correct amount of irrigation has become a matter controlled, in some instances, by electronic probes and computer mapping.
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Irrigation Matters with Clem Powell The mystery of irrigation Irrigation is the black art of replacing water which has been removed from the ground by evapotranspiration (ET) through plants. This is part of how plants ingest their nutrients. Important points to know: NIWA have ET rates for your area, check their website. It will show rates as a graph through the year, summer obviously higher but ET is also determined by the atmosphere’s ability to absorb the moisture, so it is higher on windy days due to higher dispersal. Every millimetre of rain you need to apply daily requires 10,000 litres/ha, so if ET hits 5mm you need at least 50,000 litres every hectare, every day. That’s if you want the plant to really grow, not just look green. You need to match ET rate plus allowance for percolation through the soil (over irrigation) plus loss during irrigation, minus rainfall (if any). ET rates follow quite closely to available moisture rates so it is important to begin irrigating early enough as the plant growth will have checked by the time you notice it. Woody plants have a higher ET rate than leafy plants so kale ET will likely be more than chicory. Admittedly plants with deep roots will hang on longer,
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The centre for any occasion Situated on 13 hectares of park-like grounds, Ellwood Function Centre is conveniently located between Hastings and Napier, and boasts clear views of Te Mata Peak.
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HORTICULTURE Workforce initiative succeeds An increase of 1,000 seasonal workers announced by government brings some welcome relief to the growing horticulture industry, says Horticulture New Zealand Chief Executive Mike Chapman. being able to send money back to their communities at home. “Some of our growers have had the same workers coming for the duration of the RSE scheme and they have close bonds. This is a fantastic scheme and it is not taking away any local jobs. “HortNZ has a number of programmes to get New Zealanders into permanent work and the RSE is separate to that. In fact, by handling the harvest, RSE has allowed the horticulture industry to grow and employ more New Zealand workers in permanent roles.” The horticulture and viticulture industry is New Zealand’s fourth largest export industry and aims to increase exports to $10 billion by 2020.
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Government has increased the number of workers under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme to 10,500 for the 2016–17 season. “While the horticulture industry is strongly focussed on getting New Zealanders into permanent work, at harvest time it is essential to have extra hands to get crops out of the fields and onto consumers’ plates quickly,” Mr Chapman said. “The RSE scheme celebrates 10 years next year and it is a win-win initiative that gives horticulture and viticulture a critical workforce at its busiest time, while allowing workers from mostly the Pacific Islands to gain invaluable experience and the chance of
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Seasonal workers from the Pacific are an important part of a sector that employs around 60,000 people across New Zealand. RSE workers come from the eligible Pacific countries of Vanuatu, Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Papua New Guinea, Nauru and Fiji. Horticulture New Zealand, along with its affiliated organisations, represents the interests of New Zealand’s 5,500 commercial fruit and vegetable growers. Based in Wellington, it works in key areas of advocacy which affect all growers including biosecurity, food safety, seasonal labour, education and training needs of the industry, and resource management issues around New Zealand. The New Zealand horticulture industry is valued at more than $5 billion, with $3 billion in exports. Its goal is to
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DECEMBER 2016
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In a landmark trans-Tasman collaboration, Beef + Lamb New Zealand Genetics and Meat & Livestock Australia are committing a total of $5.2 million over three years towards major joint beef research projects. New Zealand beef genetics research is about to get a ‘shot in the arm’, thanks to the landmark trans-Tasman collaboration. All projects within the collaboration — regardless of which side of the Tasman they fall on — will be overseen by B+LNZ Genetics. B+LNZ Genetics general manager Graham Alder says the collaboration means every one dollar of New Zealand farmer levy investment translates to $3.50 of research funding. “The research and development needs of New Zealand and Australian producers are well-aligned. It makes sense for scientists on both sides of the Tasman to work together to solve common problems,” Mr Alder said. “Beef genetics research in New Zealand has been underfunded for 30 years. This partnership means research can progress and the results communicated out to breeders and commercial farmers many years earlier. For Australia, it means faster progress and an opportunity to advance projects that may not have otherwise gone ahead.” The partnership centres around the trans-Tasman Beef Cow Profitability Programme, which aims to balance desirable maternal traits in beef cows, with the finishing performance of the
calves and their ability to meet quality carcase specifications. The programme will develop genetic measures for better describing the important physical attributes of the cow — such as size, body condition and her ability handle fluctuations in feed availability, fertility indicators in heifers, and selection tools for easy decision-making. It will also investigate how different environments and farm systems in both countries impact on the balance of traits required to produce an economically efficient cow. This research will also help underpin advancements in genomic technology. Who is involved? In Australia: the University of Adelaide and the University of New England’s Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit. In New Zealand: AbacusBio and Massey University. Commercial beef farmers and bull breeders will also be heavily involved, along with Angus New Zealand and the New Zealand Hereford Association. The research will draw on existing projects already underway in commercial farm settings. In New Zealand, B+LNZ Genetics’ Beef Progeny Test and Maternal Cow Project will feed into the research. In Australia, inclusion of the Angus Sire Benchmarking Programme and Hereford Progeny Test are being
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RURAL WHEELS
Half a century of rotary power by Andy Bryenton
Innovative, high-revving, thirsty and quick — all are words to describe the rotary engine, that tiny internal combustion machine which packs V8 punch in a miniscule space. It’s been 50 years since Felix Wankel invented the rotary in Germany, and that means that 2017 might be the year for the alternative to pistons to really show us what it can do. Not that other rotaries have been shrinking violets, of course. While the engine itself — an inside-out take on regular piston-and-crank combustion where a triangular rotor operates inside an oval housing to create power — may have been a Teutonic invention, it was
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Busting the two-party system by Andy Bryenton
Down here in New Zealand and Australia, it’s always been a two-horse race in the world of big V8 four-door tourers. Folks nail their colours to the mast at an early age, declaring for Ford or Holden and often defending their choice loudly and with malicious use of Bathurst victory statistics in the nation’s bar-rooms. But there’s a third big automaker in the US, and they’re poised to fill the niche left behind as the classic Commodore and the iconic Falcon leave the spotlight. Sure, the likes of Mustang and Camaro stir the blood, but there is a special place in New Zealand motoring for a big, four-door, comfy, growling V8 touring car. One that’s not German, or indeed Japanese, considering options way back to the Lexus LS400. So, presenting the Chrysler 300 SRT. A hyper-muscular version of the Ralph Gilles designed 300C, which caused such a stir in the early 2000s with its ‘Goodfellas’ good looks and its purring hemi eight, the SRT shares that trio of letters with muscle car royalty. Think Viper, Hellcat and even the monumental Ram pickup truck — and you’re in the ballpark. Not to be outdone, this boosted version of the second
generation letter car, packs in 350 kilowatts — that’s 460hp in the old money. Add in space, comfort and the fact that, seen from a certain angle, it has a bit of the Bentley about it, and this looks like a real contender for the vacancy at the top of the four-door V8 table. Now, to be clear, the 300 SRT is not specifically what the Commodore or XR8 were. Those were bold, brash, workingclass heroes made good. The Chrysler stems from a bloodline that contains a shot of W211 Mercedes, and it brings luxury and an aura of subtle menace to the road. That low roofline, massive rims and the subdued growl of the 6.4-litre eight, hint at knuckle dusters hidden up a tailored suit jacket sleeve. Take it out for a spin, though, and it’s smooth and unruffled, eschewing the tyre-shredding pantomime of the
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