Hawke's Bay Farming Lifestyles, November 2016

Hawke’s Bay

FARMING Lifestyles

November 2016 Edition

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The field was narrowed down from 73 entrants, who created an original dish using one of the Silver Fern Farms’ cuts of lamb, beef or venison. Beef has proven popular with the judges, with seven beef dishes making the finals, using a wide variety of cuts including short rib, tongue and beef cheeks.

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Sharemilkers and farm owners discussed how to establish successful partnerships at a series of events run by DairyNZ and Federated Farmers at the Take Time Before You Sign workshops held recently.

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“There were 3570 sharemilkers, both herd owning and variable order, and over 1000 contract milkers in 201516. Alongside the farm owners they work with, this is a substantial group of farmers,” says Angie.

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“We are very lucky to be run as a family business which means Sir George Fistonich has a motivation to leave something for the next generation.

“All of our wine growing vineyards are sustainable wine growing accredited and we have 27 per cent of our company owned vineyards organically certified

by Biogro NZ. We have been growing vineyards organically for 15 years and our very first organic blocks were in the Hawke’s Bay. “This developed into a desire to grow in a different way and has evolved as a market drive in terms of consumers wanting more sustainable products.

“For us, the organic side of things is about creating natural solutions to growing challenges. An organic block cannot have any synthetic or manmade input so we can’t use synthetic fertilisers. We recycle our grape marc and mix it with cow manure and woodchip as compost to improve the soil quality.”

They also plant two beneficial flower species which attract insects that eat a particular pest caterpillar.

“By planting the flowers we have natural predators which become a source of biocontrol without the need for any pesticides.

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BY ANN MORGAN Tom and Lucia Gordon live on Clifton Station which is 2000 acres of mixed terrain consisting of sheep and beef, forestry, organic barley, and recently a nectarine and peach orchard, planted for the local market.

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he property is on cliffs looking out over the Hawkes Bay area and has been in the Gordon family for more than 150 years. Many original buildings are still on the land today including Tom and Lucia’s house which is the original shearer’s quarters and the homestead Tom’s folks live in which was built in 1901.

“It is wonderful living here, I love the history and being a part of the family, it is amazing,” says Lucia.

Lucia grew up in Havelock North in town but her grandmother had a farm which she visited often and rode horses.

The couple are childhood friends and hung out together until they were around 12-years-old.

“We rekindled our friendship when we were around 26 years old and married this year.

“I am a chef at an organic restaurant in town and Tom farms the property with his dad. We have 300 Wagyu and Angus

Tom Gordon’s family have lived on Clifton Station for more than 150 years cattle and we fatten around 3-4000 lambs each year.

“Each day is different for Tom. He can be docking, crutching, moving cattle or doing fencing. In summer there are no sheep as they are sold by then so he

focusses on maintaining the property — there is always something to do.“ The family also have a sheep show which attracts tourists off the cruise ships and others touring the country.

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shed with ewes and lambs. It is a shearing show, and he does demonstrations with the dogs and discusses the history of New Zealand sheep and farming. The visitors get to experience the historic woolshed.

“Every year we keep lambs for the show and continually turnover stock, and we shear each year.

The lambs come in May and leave in November and the shearing gang comes in September.

“The calves born this year are sold as weaners in autumn and the heifers are kept for breeding, depending what the market is doing. We also have forestry on the farm. At the moment it is being harvested and then it will be replanted and harvested again in 30 years time.

“We have a one year old and one on the way — our goal would be to keep the farm for our children. We are always trying to better the place for the next generation and find new ways to live off the property.

“We were thinking of other ways we could utilise the farm as it is such a good spot with lots of tourism as it is and we thought glamping could be a good idea as it is becoming popular.”

The couple purchased a large safari style tent and worked on building the site over the winter.

“The tent has full solar power, an outdoor shower and bath with hot water and full cooking facilities and overlooks the Maraetotara river. We have aimed it as a couples’ getaway — it is high end natural camping,” says Lucia. “ We would love to grow the glamping business and have more sites around the farm with more activities such as clay bird shooting and walks. There are so many things for people to enjoy.

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Many of the original buildings are still on the property and are being used today “Carrying on the family land is an honour and a privilege — we love being here. It is important to us to be the caretakers of something full of family history, knowing all the people behind us who worked so hard to keep this place as to what it is today.

“In the homestead and the old buildings you can feel the history. It is like so many people before me have been on these different spots that I walk on today.

“There are a couple of books written about Clifton Station — it is steeped in history. Cape Country is the newest book written by Tom’s aunty Jenny Carlyon, and my father-in-law Angus, also wrote a book ten or so years ago. It is called ‘In the Shadow of the Cape’.”

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“I love country life, and having the freedom and my neighbours, and being outside. I look out the window and there are cows and views and nature. We are lucky but at the same time there is a lot of work and we are aware we just have to keep plodding on — but there is plenty of reward.”

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Taking pressure off sore joints

Sometimes health problems can become a sort of vicious cycle.

Osteoarthritis can cause significant joint pain which limits mobility and can reduce the ability to exercise.

Reduced mobility leads to weight gain which further reduces mobility and add extra stress to arthritic joints. I have had many clients in this situation and it can be very distressing.

When someone is overweight and has arthritis in weight-bearing joints my goal with diet is initially just to create a healthier diet. If we just focus on weight loss this can create another cycle of yo-yo dieting which has limited benefits and is a cause of psychological stress.

Every meal should be nutrient dense with anti-inflammatory fats and regular protein. A nutrient dense breakfast could be eggs or wholegrain oats with freshly ground flaxseeds, dark berries and good yoghurt. Morning tea could be a piece of fruit and some raw almonds.

Lunch could be a fish and avocado salad with olive oil and cider vinegar dressing. Afternoon tea homemade hummus and vegetable sticks.

For dinner some protein, lots of raw and cooked low starch vegetables

with anti-inflammatory oils such as olive, avocado or coconut.

To make a difference we need to start to break the cycle.

We start with a nutrient dense diet that is at the same time antiinflammatory that will over time result in weight loss.

Supplements are very important and I add these like a 3 legged stool.

Firstly we add antioxidants to slow the rate of cartilage loss. We then reduce inflammation with fish oils and curcumin (from turmeric) then add joint compounds especially chondroitin at over 800mg daily.

These combined measure help reduce pain, reduce weight, improve mobility and the real payoff are improvements in energy and general health. Fee free top contact me to discuss your situation.

John Arts (B.Soc.Sci, Dip Tch, Adv. Dip.Nut.Med) is a nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health Ltd. For personalised advice, contact John on 0800 423559 or email john@abundant.co.nz. Join his full weekly newsletter at www. abundant.co.nz.

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A pasture threat alert Chilean needle grass is an invasive pest plant that is threatening agricultural production land in dry east coast areas of New Zealand.

The plant currently infests approximately 3,700ha of land in Hawke’s Bay, Marlborough and Canterbury, but 15 million hectares of land across the country are at risk of infestation.

Known by the acronym CNG, it reduces pasture and crop yields and the availability of stock feed due to unpalatability to livestock when seeding. Its sharp seeds have a needle-like tip which can penetrate the skin and muscle of animals, causing welfare issues and damaging the hide and carcass. An infestation of CNG often requires a change in farming practice as stock must be removed from infested areas from late October until March to avoid contact with seeds.

CNG is most easily identifiable in November and December, when distinctive panicle seeds emerge. These seeds have a dark purple seed head and a long, kinked awn. CNG is most likely to be found on dry, hard hill country and in areas with light soil, heavily grazed pasture or bare ground. It is spread by the movement of contaminated vectors such as machinery, stock and feed. For this reason, you should also check for CNG

along driveways and access tracks, around stock yards and buildings, and anywhere hay has been fed out.

Check your property for CNG today. Early detection is vital to stop the spread. If you suspect you have found CNG, contact your regional council immediately.

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• Bettaflex is a joint support formula to promote healthy joint cartilage function.

• Bettaflex combines high grade chondroitin sulphate, glucosamine sulphate and a potent 95% curcumin (turmeric) extract.

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• Chondroitin and glucosamine are building blocks of cartilage.

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• Curcumin from turmeric helps to balance joint immune function to support joint health.

• Research suggests chondroitin is effective only at levels of over 700mg daily.

John Arts comments:

“I formulated Bettaflex based on the latest research into natural compounds that can help with joint support and function. The normal dose is 2 capsules daily but I recommend a double dose for the first 1-2 bottles to saturate joint tissue.”

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Is your farm CNG free?

Chilean needle grass is a major threat to our agricultural industries.

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See facebook.com/chileanneedlegrass or contact your Regional Authority for more information.

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Holiday Guide Spring into summer It’s spring in the Hawke’s Bay. The daffodils are out and the holiday season is almost upon us.

Now is the perfect time to explore everything the Hawke’s Bay has to offer, and with a well-established wine culture, make sure you sample a glass or two of local vino whilst lapping up that sun.

The Hawke’s Bay is also home to two gannet colonies at Cape Kidnappers.

This 13-hectare reserve is managed by the Department of Conservation and includes the Saddle and Black Reef gannet colonies. Both are closed to public access, however the Black Reef colony can be viewed from the beach.

The Plateau colony allows easy viewing of nesting gannets and offers good panoramic views of the headland.

This colony is located on private land and visitors are reminded to cooperate with the landowners by keeping to the defined track and not disturbing stock.

Hawke’s Bay Farmyard Zoo is known as another leading attraction in the area and provides a unique atmosphere and educational experience with three hectares of limestone walkways. Take the whole family and get up close and

personal with the animals. Try your hand at feeding many of them for an experience you won’t forget.

If you are looking for a way to unwind, why not check out the Morere Hot Springs as well for a relaxing soak and to soothe the soul.

The springs are set in 364 hectares of native bush and managed by the Department of Conservation, with accommodation and a multitude of walking tracks located nearby. The reserve is also one of the last remaining tracts of lowland rainforest on the east coast of New Zealand.

The healing water has travelled for thousands of years before making it’s way out of the ground at Morere in the adjacent rainforest. Although the history is rich, the facilities are modern and comfortable yet secluded.

There are also a number of well connected cycle trails in the Hawke’s Bay and what better way to soak up the sun and see the scenery? The quiet back roads and settled weather make

this a great place to see the sights whilst keeping fit.

So whatever it is you are looking to do this summer, whether it is with your

family, on your own or with someone special, be sure to make the most of the natural features the Hawke’s Bay has to offer.

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T H E H O L I DAY G U I D E

Rural security measures Holiday time is a prime time for thieves, especially on rural properties, and often just a few simple precautions taken around the property can work as a deterrent.

Sometimes expensive security systems act as a signal to burglars that there is something worth stealing. A more simple option is to keep the most expensive items locked away in a secure place out of sight.

Always be careful about who you invite onto the property, for example contractors, before you go away and who you tell your holiday plans too. Word can get out if you have something particularly interesting stored on your property.

It can pay to leave a vehicle parked in the driveway to give the appearance that you are home if possible and this puts a question mark in the burglar’s mind.

Setting lighting timers can be a useful way to deter thieves also.

If they have spent time scoping out the place beforehand, they will be uncertain as to whether anyone is actually home or not.

Tell your neighbours you are going to be away and ask if they can clear the letterboxes or keep the lawns mowed if you will be away for a significant time, so the house doesn’t look empty from the road. If you have livestock, someone should be checking on your property daily, but even if you don’t, it is important to make sure someone is keeping an eye on your place for

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Don’t leave expensive tools or machinery in plain view and if possible lock them up or store them away in a shed or garage. Anything that’s not tied down is a potential target.

Never leave a holiday message on your answering machine or post on Facebook your holiday plans. You can share those amazing selfies when you get back. Whilst you’re away just concentrate on having a good time and fish for those ‘likes’ when you are safely home.

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the duration of your getaway. Keeping in touch with other neighbours and community members also pays. Have a look at the police reports in the papers.

If there have been a number of break-ins recently, it is even more important to make sure your security measures are up to scratch. It can also help to know if there are any hotspots for crime and if you are living in one.

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A top adventure playground Whanganui was recently rated one of New Zealand’s top 10 destinations by Experience Oz and NZ, a leading online travel booking site highlighting the best of the regions.

For those of us that live and play here this is no real surprise at all.

For decades Whanganui has been one of the North Island’s adventure playgrounds for all sorts of activity given the climate, the beaches (yes, we have three and are a coastal city), the wonderful Whanganui River and the Whanganui National Park.

Residents enjoy a temperate climate with mean temperatures of 9.4°C in winter and 18.2°C in summer with an average 2100 hours of sunshine per annum — slightly above the national average.

Whanganui is also very central and easily accessible for most — within three hours drive for the lower North Island from most cities and an hour’s flight from Auckland.

The city’s heritage is obvious when visiting — from the stunning architecture and buildings to the Durie Hill Underground Elevator and Memorial Tower, and numerous marae and taonga (treasures) in the Whanganui Regional Museum.

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Waimarama Seaside Resort

A taste of Sicily

The colourful Island of Sicily is where we introduce you to our friends, who own the local restaurants where you taste seasonal dishes and local delicious wines.

Emphasis is placed on families.

A friendly park providing a safe environment for a relaxing break, two minutes to a golden surf beach. Powered and non-powered tent and caravan sites.

30 Harper Road, Waimarama Beach, Hawkes Bay

Tel: 06 874 6813 / Fax: 06 874 6816 Email: ruth.bright@xtra.co.nz www.waimaramaseasideresort.co.nz

Twin Rivers Motel is appropriately named, as Taumarunui lies at the confluence of the Ongarue and Whanganui Rivers, and is perfectly positioned at the gateway to our awe inspiring region. Conveniently located within a short walk to the CBD, restaurants, cafes and directly opposite the RSA Club.

Twin Rivers Motel consists of 12 ground level units and offers guests the choice of 9 studios, two 1 bedroom units, or one 2 bedroom villa, all fully self-contained and serviced daily.

Your hosts Michaelle & Gina 23 Marae Street, Taumarunui Phone 07 895 8063 Email: twinriversmotel@xtra.co.nz www.twinrivers.co.nz

Sicily is a wonderland for tourists looking for something new, or old — in fact the best sights are from the ancient world. In Agrigento’s Valley of Temples you’ll see one of the three most perfect temples in the Greek world. At Selinunte you will find one of the largest of all known Greek temples. Villa Romana del Casale in Enna, with more than 3,500 square metres of mosaics, is one of the best-preserved villas anywhere and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

So are the twin towns of Ragusa and Modica for representing Europe’s zenith of Baroque art.

Both the stunning mosaics and the exquisite cloister at Monreale are considered highlights of European art, and the collections at Palermo’s Archeological Museum rank it as one of Italy’s best. Natural wonders have their place, with Mount Etna Europe’s tallest active volcano. And you’ll love Sicily for its local culture and spirited people.

Meet a family who show us around their farm, coming face to face with the grand buffalo that produce their mozzarella.

The farm produces a variety of meats and in their restaurant we taste their products during a leisurely long lunch — just one interesting occasion as we travel around Sicily for two weeks, at a gentle pace.

Our regular clients choose to travel with us when ‘quality is better than quantity’. They thank us for immersing

them in the real culture that the average traveller would never see. Our ‘discerning’ travellers are like-minded people — all wanting to experience something new, have fun, relax and travel hassle free.

We love to share with you our 26 years of knowledge enabling your

travel experience to be memorable.

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Animals on holiday The much looked forward to year-end holiday season can be exciting but also a time of anxiety for your pets, not to mention yourself, if you have to leave them at home whilst you are away.

Our furry friends don’t like change and often don’t enjoy their family going away or having visitors suddenly invade their own space.

Careful planning may reduce holiday stress for both you and your loved animals. Now is the time to plan for the care of the cat and the dog, not forgetting the birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, horses and other furry family members.

The anxiety of leaving pets behind can lead people to procrastinate, because you are so worried that your pets won’t be okay that you put off trying to plan for it, but it is important to arrange things early.

The best option is to have someone reliable stay in your home, but local catteries or doggy daycares are a great choice, unless you have a sitter who can come daily and check on them. Don’t forget the birds will need their water and seed checked on a regular basis as well.

Once your animal care is organised you can relax and think about your much-anticipated vacation. It is true that cats are easier to care for than dogs, but many people still think that a bowl of dry food and a neighbour changing water every couple of days is proper

cat sitting, however house cats still require daily visits from someone who can give them interaction.

A pet sitter should not just scoop poop and refill water and food bowls. They need to see your cats every day and check on their wellbeing, and ensure the food is being eaten.

A dog sitter carries more responsibility and caring for your dog means more than walking him around the block, they are responsible for the entire well-being of the animal in their charge.

All the other animals also need fresh water and care. Ensure your sitter knows the needs of your animal community. Like humans, animals enjoy company too, especially if they are family pets. Make sure your extra family additions are well cared for this holiday season and that they enjoy their holiday too.

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LIVESTOCK

Supporting young farmers CRV Ambreed is sponsoring the New Zealand Young Farmers Stock Judging Competition for the third year running.

The aim of the competition is to develop an interest in skills around stock assessment in members of NZ Young Farmers and its TeenAg section. At club and district level competitions, the emphasis is on learning the basics from the likes of A&P show society judges.

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A helmet is a must while riding a quad bike around the farm.

CRV Ambreed managing director Angus Haslett says the company sponsors the NZ Young Farmer Stock Judging Competition because CRV Ambreed and the contest were about recognising the best stock.

“We believe in supporting our farmers in their unwavering focus on their number one asset, their herds, and in helping them farm smarter. We’re pleased we can play a part in bringing through the next generation of great farmers.”

NZ Young Farmers chief executive Terry Copeland says CRV Ambreed is a long-standing supporter of NZ Young Farmers.

“Their sponsorship of our National Stock Judging Competition enables a new generation of young farmers to learn about livestock conformation and has a real benefit on farm. We find them to be excellent to communicate with and we greatly appreciate our partnership with this iconic agricultural company.”

The CRV Ambreed Stock Judging Competition is being held at NZ Young Farmers Clubs across the country, culminating in a national final held in conjunction with the FMG Young Farmer

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Cross-Breeding Purposes our sires give outstanding results in cross-breeding situations particularly when mated with Angus X Friesian breeding cows. Surplus cows rear exceptional calves when mated to terminal sires such as Simmental or Charlais.

The type of two year old Heifer being offered for sale from the TAMIHANA herd.

Calm Purported Good temperament is vital for ease of management. Flighty or aggresive characteristics are not tolerated in the Tamihana Herd.

Terry Copeland, NZ Young Farmers chief executive, is pleased to be supporting young farmers again

of the Year Grand Final. The Tasman district’s CRV Ambreed Stock Judging Competition was held on September 18, and the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region’s CRV Ambreed Stock Judging Competition was on October 29 at the Waikato A&P Show in Hamilton.

Further regional CRV Ambreed Stock Judging Competitions are planned for the East Coast, Taraman and Otago/ Southland regions.

CRV Ambreed’s business goal is to help dairy farmers achieve their highest

performing herd possible. Working with the CRV Ambreed team provides dairy farmers with insight into genetic performance and capability, a range of products and services to suit individual needs, and access to world-class expertise and support.

CRV have been focused on innovative herd management solutions in New Zealand for almost 50 years, providing services and products that benefit both our customers and the New Zealand dairy industry as a whole.

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Irri-Max has recently begun importing Saer electric pumps renowned for their excellent quality and efficiency.

Pierce Corporation USA, which manufactures the CP600 Pivots and Linears, and Acremaster Micro Pivots, have recently appointed Irri-Max Ltd their North Island distributor.

After a session of working through the challenging requirements of the current building code and building consent process, Irri-Max expects to be located in Waipukurau by the beginning 2017. As of December, Irri-Max Ltd will be based from a temporary office at their main road yard 2318 Takapau Road. Feel free to drop in to discuss your requirements over a coffee, or request a farm visit.

Clem and Desiree Powell are looking forward to being nearer to their dairy and arable farming clients and fitting in to the local CHB scene. Clem has already been a member of the CHB Aero Club for some years.

Irri-Max phone numbers will remain the same, 06 842 2212 and 027 599 9273.

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Clem and Desiree Powell began with a focus on supplying products for the Dairy Effluent market with imported Ferrari and Rovatti pumps from Italy, fitted to frames and pipework they build in store. Irri-Max secured an agreement for direct import of Sime irrigation guns and sprinklers and hold good stocks of parts, both for current as well as older models.

Italian-made pressed steel couplings of the Bauer and Ferrari types are distributed all over NZ, including through many well-known irrigation companies.

Special press formers and swaggers allow Irri-Max to manufacture nonstandard hose tails for MDOD pipe.

Irri-Max have also built diesel pump units for effluent contracting, frost protection and other uses throughout their trading history, but 2012 gave an opportunity to become NZ distributor for diesel pump units and hard hose reel irrigators from Italian irrigator manufacturer Ferbo Srl. Clem had previously had experience with the company and found their machines to be strongly made with excellent features.

Irri-Max has since collaborated with Ferbo to produce special Smart Reel Hard Hose Irrigators for the effluent market here in NZ. The computer controlled diesel winch engine gives perfect wind-

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“These were mature and experienced people doing jobs they would have done many times before,” said Al McCone, WorkSafe’s Agriculture Programme manager.

“Examining vehicle fatalities from the last three years, we find that often the driver/rider had set out to do a fairly routine task like spraying or stock work.”

The incidents had some common factors like operators or others being hit by the vehicle, or being killed during a rollover.

“To keep yourself safe make sure the vehicle won’t move when you get out, and wear seatbelts when in the cab or roll frame. Extra care is needed when working on or near slopes, especially on tracks with steep drop-offs.”

Al McCone, The quads involved in WorkSafe’s Agriculture Programme Manager the fatalities ranged in age and size, and were often in sound Farmers, both employers and mechanical condition, however, low tyre employees, are also more likely to be tread depth and under-inflated or uneven working alone at busy times, so having tyre pressure was noted as a possible a plan in place for lone workers means contributing factor in some cases. that if anything goes wrong, the alarm Often the vehicle had slid on a slope could be raised. and a number of incidents involved quad “Like most risk management bikes overturning into drains, ditches processes, it doesn’t need to be or waterways. complicated,” said Mr McCone.

“There are a number of solutions that “Good practice like keeping at least one metre from a stream or culvert send out ‘man down’ or just location edges, stopping and dismounting to signals. If you can’t afford these, then spray, and working out ‘no go’ areas on get a simple system in place where farm in advance could all help prevent people check in at agreed times. If they don’t, then check on them.” incidents,” said Mr McCone.

The fatalities highlight the importance “Any vehicle is only as good as the way it is maintained and used. Make of good risk management and following sure tyres and brakes, especially the safe practices.

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Nine years into this I also started training and assessing with other forestry crews, and carried on for the next 12 years around NZ. I left forestry in 2008 and came back into agriculture, training and assessing a National Certificate for Agricultural Contracting — Crop Production and Harvesting.

I had discovered that a lot of agricultural employers had nothing in place regarding health and safety.

Businesses that employ staff should have a fit-for-purpose working health and safety management system. Merely having a good system will not achieve good health and safety. Systems need to be implemented with rigour and consistency.

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I don’t believe that NZ’s common sense approach has gone at all — and I still work to it today towards the education and understanding with health and safety management.

Problems we are faced with today are that employers are employing people from out of their industry, that lack the basic common sense skills around managing and operating tools of the trade while at work managing terrain, multitasking, inattention, phone use and texting while operating farm vehicles and machinery, etc. This whole health and safety set up and delivery is a process and is just not a five-minute or a one-day event. It takes time to cement culture change and run an effective system with your team. I have been delivering health and safety systems to farmers over the last eight years with a practical approach and ‘common sense’ attitude with excellent outcomes.

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Ask the contractor about other jobs they have completed in the area if you would like to see work they have previously done.

When needing advice on changes you are making to your land, ensure your contractor understands the local terrain.

Communication is important. Check the contractor is qualified and has proved themselves to be fully capable in providing expert contracting services for your particular project whether it be in a rural, residential or commercial project.

Ask if they have guarantees on their workmanship and check on how good their attention to detail is.

If it is rubbish removal, site preparation including stripping and excavation, metal and topsoil fill, drain laying, hole drilling, plumbing, rural track or road forming and maintenance, the redevelopment or removal of orchard, a contractor should also be able to remove and dispose of any rubbish from the job.

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Fungi, bacteria and chlorine dioxide

by David Law

It is impossible to totally eradicate unwanted pathogens from our environment, while most of the time they quite happily live below the ‘economic impact’ line, it is not until all the conditions are at optimum that problems arise.

Getting to the point of equilibrium is our goal, the point we can happily live alongside the bacteria or fungi so they do their job without harming ours.

Our adversary is extremely resilient, therefore management is the key.

In bacteria, the enzymes are located just inside the cellular membrane (known as prokaryotic) and it’s these enzymes we need to destroy.

In fungi and protozoa, the enzyme systems are located deeper in the cell and therefore slightly harder to destroy.

These are known as the eukaryotic type.

Fungi have a worldwide distribution and grow in a wide range of habitats, including extreme environments such as deserts or in deep sea sediments.

Because of their small size and a secretive lifestyle, most fungi are inconspicuous. They can even survive the intense UV and cosmic radiation encountered during space travel.

Along with bacteria, fungi are the major decomposers in most terrestrial (land based) and some aquatic ecosystems. As decomposers, they play an essential role in nutrient cycling,

degrading organic matter to inorganic molecules, which can then re-enter anabolic metabolic pathways in plants or other organisms.

That’s the good news.

The bad news is that many fungi are parasites on plants, animals (including humans) and other fungi.

Serious pathogens of many cultivated plants cause extensive damage and losses to agriculture, horticulture and forestry industries.

Some are carnivorous and are predators of nematodes which they capture using an array of specialised structures, such as constricting rings or adhesive nets.

Some fungi can cause serious diseases in humans, several of which may be fatal if untreated, and fungal spores are also a cause of allergies.

Fungi from different taxonomic groups can evoke allergic reactions.

Therefore the questions posed are: • Can we introduce a substance which reduces pathogen levels to within a manageable level?

• What treatment does not have

adverse effects on the environment or result in resistant forms of disease?

• What treatment does not leave undesirable residues?

• What treatment is economically viable?

• Is chlorine dioxide the solution?

Let’s take a look.

The compound chlorine dioxide (ClO2) is not a recent discovery; it was first produced in 1811 and has been well-known as a disinfectant for many years. The manufacture however has been complicated until recent years, when a way of producing active stabilised ClO2 suspended in solution was discovered (here in New Zealand).

This now allows for safe production and

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ClO2 penetrates the cell wall of target pathogens and destroys their enzymes, their life force. It does this through oxidation. Although ClO2 is an oxidising agent, there are no reports in scientific literature of toxicity by skin contact or when ingested, this makes for safe handling when used as an agrichemical.

Because of its mode of action there is little risk of disease building resistance, and because ClO2 is broken down under UV there is no residue or withholding period.

This product looks to be a useful tool in the control of fungal and bacterial diseases, in both viticulture and horticulture, when used at key times through the season.

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