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Government funding of $5.5 million has been approved to tackle erosion issues across the Hawke’s Bay region, where the regional council is taking a ‘whole of catchment’ approach to land and water quality issues. Sediment has a significant effect on water quality in the Wairoa awa, as well as other rivers in the region. “A sizeable chunk of the funding Hawke’s Bay Regional Council receives from the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Hill Country Erosion Fund will be used for the Wairoa River, and we have the Wairoa community to thank for raising their concerns,” says Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s Wairoa-based catchment manager Nathan Heath. “Local iwi pointed out to us at a community meeting that one of the big challenges to addressing erosion and sediment entering in the Wairoa awa was coming from the catchment areas surrounding the headwaters over the border in Gisborne. We heard them, so asked ourselves ‘What can we do
about it’, and that lead to a successful application to MPI’s Hill Country Erosion Fund.” The Hangaroa and Mangapoike catchments cover around 100,000 hectares in the Gisborne District. Hawke’s Bay Regional Council will use this funding for a new employee yet to be appointed, who will be based at Gisborne District Council to work with farmers exclusively in these areas, and assist them with farm planning and provide funding for projects, including tree planting. The Hill Country Erosion Fund has nearly $36 million to support erosion control programmes across New Zealand between 2019 and 2023. Twelve councils were approved for funding, four of which had not previously received HCEF support. Hawke’s Bay Regional Council staff will be at the East Coast Farming Expo in Wairoa on March 6–7 and available to discuss the erosion funding and programme with interested farmers.
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he family have sheep, beef, crops and hemp as part of their business. “The farm originally started with 120 hectares and has built up over the years. It was Neil’s parents’ farm, and we have lived here since we were married in 1979,” says Gwen. “Neil’s mother was on the farm until she was 88, and is now in a retirement home. She had horses and was involved in show jumping, hunting and dressage in her younger years. Neil was 26
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was doing a building apprenticeship and helped us with the rebuild.” The family recycled items from Neil’s mother’s house to keep it in the older era with native timbers. “We adver tise as luxur y accommodation and our first guests came in 2003. We have visitors from Singapore, Hong Kong and elsewhere,” says Gwen. “They love watching the sheep whilst on the farm tour and experiencing the outdoors — we take for granted here in New Zealand. “The hemp is Simon’s thing — he is diversifying with Kanapu hemp oil, and it is amazing. The demand is greater than expected as it is good for pain relief and joints. The plants are very tall, and the seed is harvested with a combine harvester. A cutting bar cuts the plant off and sends the seeds to the bin at the back.” Gwen says hemp is challenging to grow — there are no chemical weed control measures, and birds like the taste. “You can lose a whole crop in a week if you are not careful, it all comes down to knowing the optimum moisture levels and when to harvest.” The family fatten lambs over winter, and the paddocks are put into crop from spring through to end of summer. They grow sweet corn and peas for McCains as well as wheat and carrot seed for a French company and malt and feed barley. “We fatten between 4,000 and 5,000 lambs and 500 Friesian bulls
that are brought in at 100kg. These are kept up to two years, then slaughtered for the USA market. The carrot seed is a 13-month crop and is planted in February and harvested in March the following year. Each crop has its pros and cons, but everything has its own slot in the system. “There is always something happening on the farm whether it is the pea viners arriving in the middle of the night, or the sweet corn harvesters, and trucks to carry the produce to the factory. “We also grow seeds including hemp, grass, radish and carrot as well as squash pumpkins which are exported to Japan. “Some of the farm is peat country and is wonderful for growing crops and puts good flavour into the pumpkins. The cool nights and hot days provide the right growing conditions. “We are in a kind of microclimate here, so the hemp and other crops love it. We do everything pretty much ourselves. We plant most seeds and use a contractor for precision drilled crops such as the squash and sweetcorn. The peas are good because they fix nitrogen back into the ground and give a good grass crop afterwards. It is fabulous to be able to eat fresh peas, and Neil enjoys picking some corn for lunch at home. “We have been New Zealand GAP certified for 13 years. It comes down to good agricultural practice — we have to be sustainable, monitored and clean with no contamination. It is all about food health and hygiene and keeping ahead of the game. We love being in
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Led by director and rural specialist Simon Bousfield, the rural sales team is made up of James Bolton-Riley, Nikki McHugh, and Damian Campbell, and supported by team coordinator Angela Newman. Mr Bousfield says the strength of the Bayleys team comes from their ability to communicate and work together. “Each team member brings with them an array of unique and complementary specialist skills and experience. Our fullservice rural team specialise in every property type from hill country farming down into the flats and lifestyle blocks.” Principal James Macpherson is immensely proud of Gisborne’s Rural Team, developing into the leading rural sales team in the region, and is excited by the year ahead and level of activity the team is already experiencing. With set processes and structures in place to ensure they consistently reach every corner of the market, Mr Bousfield says his team are thorough, genuine, and work exceptionally hard to provide the best possible selling or buying experience for all their clients. Bayleys Gisborne is noticing that values are as high as they have ever been, and in some cases, reaching record levels. If you are considering selling, Mr Bousfield has a simple piece of advice to help you. “Talk to us early on there are a number of things to consider when you are selling your biggest asset, if you let us know in advance, we can work
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The oils are beautifully fresh, with variations in taste due to the different varieties of tree. The Ascolano oil has a hint of pepper at the finish and sets off a summer salad beautifully, their Leccino is smooth and buttery (try it drizzled over ice cream!) while the Frantoio has a lovely fruity flavour that is perfect for all cooking and, with fresh lime, is delightful drizzled over a summer fruit salad. Deeply passionate about New Zealand’s growing olive oil industry, Chris and Linda say their visit to Spanish groves last year was very encouraging and NZ olives could become as successful as New Zealand wine is today. “The olive industry can compete on the world stage, but we have to compete on quality not quantity” explains Linda. “We just have to discover the best way for our climate.” The grove in King Road is also home to The Grove Supply Co that provides
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anything a small to medium grower would need. That includes harvesting equipment and deleafers. “We have a huge range of fustis and stainless-steel tanks, taps, filters, cappers, fruit presses and an amazing olive press/malaxer combination,” says Linda. “We also have equipment for orchardists to crush and press other fruits.” The Grove Supply Co is the sole official distributor in New Zealand for Sansone and Zanon, the top two Italian suppliers of storage solutions and grove machinery respectively. While customers can buy products online by visiting their websites — olivesonthehill.co.nz for the awardwinning extra virgin olive oil, or grovesupply.co.nz for olive and fruit growers looking for equipment or storage solutions. Chris and Linda also welcome visitors to their grove where they can chat about olives, taste the oil and view the equipment.
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Based in Hawke’s Bay, supplying farms worldwide
Your local one stop animal handling shop for sheep / cattle / deer / equine Farmhand Vetless Cattle Crush
Farmhand Walkthrough Headbail
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Scales sold separately
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Stockman 46 Head Yard with Force Tub
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Bullmax Post Driver
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Kohler 4-Stroke Petrol Generator • Reliable Kohler 196CC, 6.5 HP, OHV 4-Stroke engine • Alternator - 3.5 KVA • Hour meter • 2500W rated power
995 Farmhand Round Hay Bale Feeder • Large bale, 2mtr diameter
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The good green grass of home Established in 2003, Instant Green is a family-owned and operated business that has grown to become Hawke’s Bay’s preferred solutions provider for all things turf be it instant turf, hydroseeding, certified grass seed, fertiliser, mobile soil screening, topsoil, organic mulch and more. If you’re doing a lawn, the number one solution is instant turf, it’s been mowed, fertilised, sprayed and looked after for at least 12 months and is well established. Just two to three weeks after installation you could be playing on your brand-new lawn! We deliver turf to a site and also offer an installation service if required. The next best option is hydroseeding; a slurry of wood fibre mulch, certified seed, and fertiliser the mulch protects the seed from washout and provides a temporary erosion control while seed germinates. We only use certified grass seed to guarantee a high seed germination rate. To top this off, we add our starter fertiliser to boost seed germination further; this can be applied onto banks, batters, hillsides, back lawns, playing areas, drains, swales or anywhere else you need grass! If you’re a DIY type that likes to seed your lawn, then you’ll be interested in our certified grass seed and fertiliser. We offer free freight North Island-wide and buying has never been easier with our online shop at instantgreen.co.nz/ shop. “I have been a client of Instant Green for approximately two years and will continue to be for hopefully many,
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many more to come. I find Leighton and his team to be very knowledgeable and accommodating in every aspect of their business. Their service and products to date cannot be faulted, and I would strongly recommend them to any potential clients that want to strive for perfection in lawn and lawn care,” Jason Maze, Maze Landscapes Ltd. So, drop us a line on 06 843 3330 or sales@instantgreen.co.nz for a free
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MOBILE SOIL SCREENING We come to you. Save on transport cost with our JCB and portable screener. Got piles of unscreened soil? Get it transformed into topsoil that’s ready for use back onsite. 10, 25 & 40mm screens available. Contact us to discuss options.
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Helping with joint pain Helping arthritic joints (Part One) I am often asked whether cartilage lost through osteoarthritis can regenerate through taking supplements. Maybe I can answer this with an example. Last year I received a call from a man in his late 60s with osteoarthritis in his knees. It really affected his mobility and reduced his quality of life. I put him on an anti-inflammatory eating plan and added two supplements. The first was omega-3 fish oil at therapeutic doses. I then added my joint formula at a double dose. That meant he was taking 1,600mg of high-grade chondroitin and 1,600mg of glucosamine with 400mg of high potency 95% curcumin turmeric extract. Within three months the swelling had gone down and the pain was abating. Now six months later he has regained his mobility and can now undertake the recreational pastimes he had previously stopped. The evidence that cartilage damaged by arthritis can significantly regenerate is poor. There is evidence that high doses of chondroitin can help cartilage, but it seems that once
your cartilage is lost — then it is gone. That, of course, begs the question as to why his knees improved so much. There is good evidence that high levels of chondroitin can help improve the function of whatever cartilage remains. It does this by giving the specialised cells called chondrocytes that maintain cartilage the raw materials to improve cartilage function. However, most of the improvements are likely from reducing inflammation within the joint capsule. Curcumin from turmeric, chondroitin sulphate and EPA from Fish oil are very anti-inflammatory. Shutting down these inflammatory processes can help reduce swelling, fluid build-up and subsequently making joints more comfortable. The best approach is to contact me for a personalised joint health programme. John Arts (B.Soc.Sci, Dip Tch, Adv. Dip.Nut.Med) is a nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health Ltd. For questions or advice contact John on 0800 423 559 or email john@abundant.co.nz.
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Calling aviation and war history enthusiasts! Battle of Britain and D-Day Tour If you have always wanted to visit the best air shows, amazing museums and historic places, this really is the best way to do it. Join a leisurely-paced group tour led from Auckland by aviation enthusiasts who have been escorting their highly successful tours to the UK for the past nine years. Being part of a group means you are never alone, you have hassle-free travel, and at the end of the day you can sit down over dinner or a drink and share your experiences of the day. Your hosts are with you almost 24/7. With many repeat guests, both couples and single travellers, they keep everyone happy, including the ladies. Melanie says “Being able to share these experiences and having guests say “Thank you so much for bringing us here” or “This trip was one of the highlights of my life” makes it incredible for us as tour hosts too. We enjoy every minute of it!” Guest comments include “As a 62-year-old who hasn’t been further than Australia before this trip, it first appeared daunting. I wanted to do it, but it was clearly well outside my comfort zone. I shouldn’t have worried
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because Melanie and Kev made this a magical trip, organising everything for us, nothing was a trouble. The camaraderie we as a group established made every day a moment to remember and cherish forever” Les — Wings and Wheels 2017. There is flexibility for joining, extending your stay and your arrangements can be made to suit you. If you have always wanted to do something like this but not yet managed it, check out the itineraries at aviationtoursnz.com or call Melanie now on 021 076 8308 for further details.
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Instantly transform your unsightly water tank or fence into an eye catching work of art! Our ‘wraps’ are cost effective and maintenance free.
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Rural contracting advantages Being a rural contractor has many bonuses both nationally and internationally that add to the variety of work on a daily basis, but it is important to have the correct knowledge and training, to begin with. Rural Contractors New Zealand is the only national association and the leading advocate for rural contractors in the country. The association represent the interests of contractors engaged in a wide range of activities such as land development, drainage, fencing, cultivation and planting, harvesting of crops, highway vegetation control and maintenance, parks, reserves and landscaping, chemical application, sheep dipping and direct drilling. RCNZ monitors central and local government policies, plans and proposals on behalf of their members. They also maintain close relations and lobby on behalf of members with a wide number of organisations, government departments and other national bodies. RCNZ’s governance consists of a national board, made up of the four zones. Operating via a constitution the RCNZ board comprises eight members and the country is divided into four zones and each zone elects two board members by postal ballot annually and the association employs a permanent, part-time chief executive based in Wellington — close to government and other organisations where a close liaison is maintained. Rural Contractors supports and promotes training and education in the industry. The main focus is on training,
which is administered by industry training organisation — Connexis New Zealand — which supplies training to the infrastructure sector of which rural contracting is a part. Details and advice on the various rural contracting training options available can be found on the Connexis website or through Rural Contractors NZ. Primary ITO also has courses available such as the National Certificate in Fencing (through Primary ITO) — level two or three both electric and non-electric. The courses cover every position in every primary industry, so no matter where you are in your career, you will find the course that is right for you and where you want to be including in the dairy, horticulture, meat and fibre, seafood industry and primary services. When someone learns the skills to
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drive a big, expensive piece of farm machinery or adds to their knowledge base in a specialised way, opportunities can open up here in New Zealand and across the world. As most people know there is a demand for New Zealand shearers but the same applies to operating rural contracting machinery, and you can work your way around the world, season by season in countries such as Australia, Britain, Europe, Canada and the United States where there is work available for skilled operators.
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Feeding your stock right Sprouted fodder, primarily malt barley, is fed at rates between two per cent to four per cent of bodyweight to both monogastric and ruminant livestock. Barley with typical (as fed) protein levels of 16%, ME of 12%, carbohydrate of 43% and a range of vitamins and minerals would appear to be the ideal stockfeed. While it can be fed to monogastric livestock as a non-sprouted grain, unfortunately for ruminants, barley is a natural trigger for an acidosis-a condition that can be fatal. Acidosis occurs when the carbohydrate in grain reacts with gastric acids resulting in the production of large quantities of lactic acid which the animal cannot process. It is one of the reasons Fodder NZ sprout grain, predominantly barley in their fodder rooms. When grain is sprouted, and the natural processes of germination are permitted to occur the level of carbohydrate available in its raw form to produce lactic acid is significantly reduced. Further, the animal is able to utilise the nutritional benefits of both the leaf and root structure of the plant, which are ingested in their entirety. By
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There are no substitutes when it comes to Grandpas Feeders. If you aren’t satisfied in both the workmanship and the effectiveness, we will refund your purchase price in full, up to 24 months following purchase. W
safely consume one to two kilos of dry grain, they can consume 18 to 20kg of sprouted fodder. Able to be grown 365 days of the year and yielding protein and ME levels equivalent to spring grass; sprouted fodder is a strategic resource for feeding calves, lambs, cattle, goats, horses, deer and pigs. Fodder NZ will be at Central Districts Field days on site O64.
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macerating the sprouted plant and any softened non-sprouted grain through rumination, the animal increases the pH of the plant material due to the level of bicarbonate of soda found in the saliva of ruminants. The saliva acts to mitigate the adverse effects of digestion, including the production of lactic acid. Such is the benefit, that where ruminants may only
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Let us take care of your woolshed. Clean Sweep Woolsheds can quickly and efficiently remove all the manure from under your woolshed giving you a cleaner and healthier shed. Less ammonia smell and faster drying sheep. • Fast • Cost effective • Operated from outside • Can reach the furthermost point
Phone Mark for a no obligation free quote 027 682 1186
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Benefits of the system • Small foot print • No storage ponds • Fully automated • 0.25mm application/24hrs • Low man hours to maintain • Low running costs • 60% fresh water savings • Fully patented system
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