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Hill country erosion continues to be targeted through Horizon’s Regional Council’s Sustainable Land Use Initiative (SLUI). The SLUI, which has been in place for more than 14 years, was formed in response to the 2004 storm event. This initiative strives to implement Whole Farm Plans, which are customised to manage areas of highly erodible land. It also assists in the prevention of silt build-up in rivers downstream, reduces flooding and improves water quality. More than 3,800ha of work has been completed this year, and Whole Farm Plans put in place across 859 farms. Horizons environmental manager Grant Cooper said additional funding secured from the Ministry of Primary Industries Te Uru Rākau has allowed for the acceleration of the programme. He said this is assisting landowners in progressing towards the requirements of the central government’s Essential Freshwater package. Horizons Regional Council has completed the second year of the contract with Te Uru Rākau. The Hill Country Erosion Fund (HCEF) contract is providing more than $6.4 million in funding for four years. It is part of the funding alongside ratepayer and landowner contributions. A report presented to Horizons’ August catchment operations committee showed that during the first two years of the contract, the 6,505ha target for erosion reduction works programmes has been exceeded by more than 70%, with more than 11,180ha of erosion reduction work completed. “Erosion reduction work consists of forestry, pole planting, stream fencing, sediment traps, reversion of land in pasture to native and cover, and fencing of existing bush remnants.” Mr Cooper said that a key part of the SLUI programme is around the development of Whole Farm Plans with individual farmers.
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“To date, more than 619,000ha of WFPs have been completed across 859 farms. In addition, Horizons operates a number of poplar and willow pole nurseries to produce planting material for erosion control programmes. “The aim is to produce and source a total of 30,000 poles per season. The 2020–2021 winter pole season saw 32,600 2.5–3.0 metre poles distributed to landowners, and we are on track to increase that figure to deliver over 36,000 poles this winter.” Horizons councillor and catchment operations committee chair David Cotton said the Horizons region has around 260,000ha of highly erodible land in pasture and a further 200,000ha protected from erosion by vegetation cover. “SLUI is New Zealand’s largest hill country programme and is the main mechanism for tackling accelerated erosion in our hill country.”
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Federated Farmers want Overseer fixed by Denise Gunn
A recent report into the effectiveness of the farm nutrient modelling system, Overseer, has rocked New Zealand’s farm environment management system. For 30 years, Overseer, and its predecessors, has been used by many New Zealand farmers to estimate nutrient budgets and understand how nutrients are cycled on-farm. It has also been used by several regional councils as part of their plans and consents to manage nutrient loss to rivers and groundwater. Councils around New Zealand use Overseer as the basis for granting consents, checking compliance and enforcement against farmers. It can also be used as a tool for estimating on-farm greenhouse gas emissions. Due to its lack of accuracy, Federated Farmers has challenged against the use of Overseer by councils for more than a decade. The independent Science Advisory Panel identified shortcomings with the current version of Overseer. The panel concluded that it did not have confidence in its ability to estimate nitrogen lost from farms in its current form. Federated Farmers environment spokesperson Chris Allen said the report is scathing. “It basically says Overseer should never have been used for anything
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Amanda and her colleague, Richard Hammond cover the Taranaki, Manawatū and Wairarapa regions birthday gift, Amanda established the Dore Limousin Stud. The following year, she spent two and a half months working for several Limousin breeders in Alberta, Canada. “I learnt herdsmanship and grooming skills while helping out at numerous shows. “My Canadian trip not only helped with showing and judging stock but gave me an insight into the profits to be gained by calving two-year-olds. It was perfectly achievable for the Limousin breed; thus, I implemented that as a policy of the Dore herd.” Amanda went on to become a cattle judge and in 2006 accepted the appointment of Royal Agricultural Interbreed Beef judge. In 1991, Amanda married and for the next 20 years farmed in the northern Manawatū. “Our family dynamic changed due to the black dog. That is when my two children and I first rented in Feilding, before two years later purchasing a 4.3ha bare land lifestyle property, which I developed and
built on. I had to change my lifestyle by simplifying life for the children, so by moving to town, they were able to get themselves to and from school while I tended to the farm or went to work.” Amanda also had to disperse her Limousin stud, but the horses and all the pets went with them, including her son’s cow. Eight years ago, Amanda started working as a field technician for the New Zealand Grazing Company. The business, established in 1987, operates throughout the North Island. Under a New Zealand Grazing Company’s contract, a dairy farmer’s young replacement heifers are placed with a grazier for a term of 12–18 months. During this time, the company is responsible for the management of those heifers. “We administer all yearly vaccinations, manage the breeding programme, and aim to achieve their target weights at the end of the contract before we send them home.”
Amanda’s experience with cattle stems back to her background growing up on a sheep and beef station As a support service manager, Amanda and her colleague cover the Taranaki, Manawatū and Wairarapa regions. “My role is to liaise with both the owners and growers, coordinate and conduct the on-farm weighs, administer any health treatments, organise mating programmes, and ultimately make sure the heifers are growing before having to arrange their transport home at the end of the contract. One day I can be at Urenui, the next at Lake Ferry, then the next up in Taihape. “I love my job. Although I had not been around a lot of dairy stock, having worked with beef cattle all my life, I had more than enough credentials.” In her spare time, Amanda trades in lambs and continues breeding horses. Together with partner Blair, the pair is close to racing their first racehorse.
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Preserving the past by Denise Gunn A Farmall A tractor, acquired shortly after leaving school, sparked Ian Cocker’s lifetime interest in collecting and restoring vintage machinery.
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he Rongotea farmer’s enthusiasm for vintage tractors, machinery and ploughing has led him to auctions around New Zealand, adding pieces to his collection. He’s also travelled to the US and Australia to attend tractor exhibitions. Growing up on his family’s Rongotea farm, Ian found plenty of space to store his growing vintage machinery collection. His family originally ran sheep alongside a few dairy cows on the 100ha property. Ian and his wife Valerie now raise beef cattle and a number of dairy calves. Each vintage tractor and piece of machinery stored in Ian’s shed has a story behind it. A Hart Parr 1926 12-24 is the oldest tractor in his collection. “I bought it from Hawke’s Bay through word of mouth,” said Ian. “It came out of
a sawmill, originally. It’s had a fair bit done to it.” In 1897, two American businessmen, Charles Walter Hart and Charles Henry Parr, founded the Hart Parr Gasoline Engine Company in Wisconsin. The business was moved to Charles City, Iowa, in 1905. It is claimed that this company founded the tractor industry and coined the term tractor. Also among the items Ian has bought or acquired during the years is a stationary engine previously used on a Rangiwahia farm, a Lanz Bulldog tractor from Christchurch, a 1956 John Deere 420C crawler from Balfour and a baler from Ashburton. A 1940s stationary thresher, also known as a tin mill, is stored at one end of the shed.
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A line-up of John Deere tractors in Ian’s shed “It’s fun getting them going,” said Ian. A Syracuse Chilled Plow Company single horse-drawn, handheld plough is the oldest of its type in Ian’s collection. These ploughs were originally made under the Robinson Chilled Plow Company before undergoing a name change. The business was later bought by the John Deere Company in 1911. Ian’s line-up of stationary engines includes those used for shearing plants, milking sheds and pumps. “Anything that requires power,” he said. A Wolseley portable shearing plant, picked up by Ian at an auction, was originally used on Motuiti Station near Foxton. “I used to go to a few auctions. It’s interesting to look.”
Ian has been a member of the Manawatū Vintage Machinery Club since the late 1970s, joining shortly after the club formed. Members meet monthly at The Coach House Museum in Feilding and occasionally go on shed visits. Once a year, members pile into a minivan to visit vintage machinery enthusiasts in other regions. Two imported John Deere tractors are in regular use on Ian’s farm. He uses a 1958 John Deere 520 when spraying and his favourite, a 1955 John Deere 40 utility, in vintage ploughing competitions. Ian said good ploughing buries grass and trash where it dies naturally, releasing nutrients back into the soil. “After three weeks fallow, the grass roots let the soil go, so working up does not
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The oldest tractor in Ian’s collection is a Hart Parr 1926 12-24 require as many passes with implements. Six weeks fallow also kills the insects that would attack the plant when it grows. Working up good ploughing does not require as much work as bad ploughing. “Ploughing is a natural process, where direct drilling requires chemicals to kill grass and also insecticide to kill insects.” For the past 20 years, the Manawatū Vintage Machinery Club has held autumn ploughing matches at Noaro Farms in Opiki. A growing number of women compete alongside men. Ian said the club is very grateful to the Noaro family for the use of their farm.
“Caroline Noaro caters a sit-down lunch for both days. This is well-received by all competitors and judges. “The event brings plough persons and judges from Waikato, Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa and Manawatu to plough in the reversible, Silver Plough, vintage and at times, horses. “The club also appreciates the response from several agricultural businesses for donating prizes for the plough persons.” Around 80 members now belong to the club, including a few juniors. “If anyone wants more information, email manawatu.vmc@gmail.com,” said Ian.
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YOUNG FARMER LEADS THE FIELD by Denise Gunn FMG Young Farmer of the Year, Jake Jarman, won the 2021 competition on his first attempt.
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ake was raised on his family’s dairy farm south of Inglewood. The 180ha farm, owned by Jake’s grandparents, Fred and Wendy Marshall, has been in the family since the early 1900s. Fred and Wendy continue to work on the farm every day. Following several years as lower order sharemilkers, Jake’s parents, Paul and Dale Jarman bought a 50% share of the 420 mixed breed herd and moved into a 50:50 role. “My dad has also gone back to a fulltime plumbing job in Inglewood, and my parents have employed a farm worker,” said Jake. The 24-year-old said his passion for agriculture grew while attending high school. With additional interests in
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Index (FEI) experiment. This farm systems experiment compared three farmlets with different supplementary feed inputs and the effect on the FEI, production and profit.” Young Farmers has played a significant part in Jake’s life. While at Lincoln University, he served as both social media manager and treasurer of the Lincoln Young Farmers. When living in Hamilton, he was a member of Hamilton City Young Farmers and joined the Inglewood Young Farmers after moving back to Taranaki. Jake was determined to give the FMG Young Farmer of the Year his best shot after initially signing up to the contest to just give it a go. In the lead-up, he took on a mixture of practical and theorybased preparation.
“Unfortunately, I broke my arm playing rugby 12 weeks before the competition, so I was unable to do as much practical preparation as I wanted to.” The week before the competition, Jake managed to spend a day with a fencer, butcher and a fertiliser representative. He also took on some welding experience with an engineer, as well as driving tractors and combine harvesters at New Holland. “Theory preparation was mainly based around the market innovation project we were given to do in the lead-up. “I had some mates put together some good quiz questions for me to practise on.” Jake also took up some live quiz practice with the Inglewood Young Farmers.
“I was happy that I gave everything a go to the best of my ability and be competitive. I loved the practical day; the challenge of having to multitask under time pressure and be a bit strategic.” Jake said he wants to be a great ambassador for New Zealand Young Farmers. “I want to give back to New Zealand Young Farmers through helping with events and being involved in club committees.” Earlier this year, Jake took up a relationship associate position in the rural lending team with ANZ in Ashburton. Eventually, he aims to own land for producing food and fibre. “I would like to become a leader in the agricultural industry, helping it be the best in the world.”
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From left: FMG New Zealand Young Farmer of the Year runner-up Joseph Watts, winner Jake Jarman and third place-getter Calvin Ball
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As part of this study, Jake worked alongside DairyNZ and Dairy Trust Taranaki. His research looked at using an extended lactation to transition cows, from spring to autumn calving, in south Taranaki. “My Masters took 18 months to complete. I spent a year of this time based in Hamilton and studying out of the DairyNZ head office up there.” In July last year, Jake handed in his thesis and moved home to Inglewood. He worked part-time as a farm systems research graduate on a supplementary feeding project for Dairy Trust Taranaki. He also worked part-time on the family farm. “During my time there, I collated, analysed and presented the data from their Living below the Fat Evaluation
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B+LNZ demands more regulations for farmers The second report in the last 12 months on forestry written by Baker Ag and commissioned by B+LNZ provides statistics around how many ha of agricultural land have been planted with trees in the years 2017 to 2020, both whole farm purchases and partial plantings by landowners. 34% of the total area planted in trees was found to be on-farm plantings and supported by Government venture schemes with 19% of the total identified as either manuka for honey or indigenous planting. The total area found to be planted does not tally with MPI’s stats for tree planting over the same period with their data taken from the National Exotic Forest Description surveys and seedling sales. (MPI stats are 63% less than this report) Confirmed was that 90% of all planting in the 3 years prior to 2020 were on
land class 6 or above, a suitable class for forestry due to the susceptibility to erosion and marginal profits for sheep and beef farming which contradicts previous concerns by B+LNZ that “good productive land” is being planted in pines. The report was unable to identify how much land was intended for pure carbon farming either on-farm or with farm sales. This highlights the difficulty of anticipating what landowners might do in the future considering the flexibility allowed in the ETS to change the purpose of a tree crop. A large failing of the report is to account for areas of land taken out of forestry over the same period, the net effect in 2020 was deforestation of another 31, 347 ha for New Zealand. This now accounts to 162,000 ha less of forested land in the last 18 years.
Many of these figures can be considered on one hand successful for farmers who have taken their opportunities with funding available and planted trees on their farms, and on the other hand vague and misleading with the inclusion of data not considered forestry, excluding of deforestation, and with no firm statistics on whole farm conversion to carbon. Their interruption of these statistics has B+LNZ calling this evidence of massive land change into forestry while pushing up land prices and calls for more regulation on farmers either planting their land in forestry or selling their land to forestry interests. This in the aftermath of farmer protests across the country that objected to increasing regulations. With our forests in a state of decline, and carbon
emissions increasing every year, confusing landowners misleading half-facts about the amounts new trees on farms is not supporting them to make informed decisions for their businesses. And the last thing they need is further regulations on landbased activities, especially ones that lower carbon emissions. Instead of collecting misinformation and demanding government regulations, B+LNZ should be providing valid knowledge, leadership and pathways for farmers to remain on their land while offsetting their emissions with trees and I challenge them to provide workshops, information and pathways for farmers to transition their businesses to a new carbon neutral enterprise instead of creating divisions in our rural communities.
Carbon Farming in New Zealand – the confusion continues Carbon farming is defined as any land use in which landowners capture the economic benefit from carbon sequestration. In NZ, this can only be measured in trees, (and only trees which meet certain requirements of height and spread as laid out in the Emissions Trading Scheme). Carbon sequestration from trees can only be registered and measured through the ETS trading system in New Zealand. From 2023 “Permeant Carbon Farming” can be registered in the system. If a crop is recorded under this category, up to 70% of the crop can still be selected harvested at any time, if paid credits are refunded back to the scheme. Crops must remain at this permanent status for 50 years but after this time there are options available
for harvesting, leaving the ETS, or changing land use. Carbon farming could be farmers growing trees on land they already own, forestry companies registering crops they are growing for carbon along with harvest as part of their forestry business, or carbon-only businesses who buy land and grow trees only for carbon with harvest not intended. (In some cases, this crop is also used for other purposes, like honey.) It is this last category that has been over-represented in the reality of ‘carbon farming’ for New Zealanders. The facts are we just don’t know how much new land that is currently being planted is intended for “permanent carbon farming”, “regular carbon as part of a crop” or how much of that is pine. The registration phase for this
does not start till 2023, owners do not have to make public their intention with either land they own, or land they purchase, and this is the big one – people and businesses change their minds! There is much confusion for individuals when they see trees being planted on grass. (I would say previously unforested, but all of NZ was forested as some stage) Regular forestry and carbon forestry all looks the same at the start, and often final outcomes are not decided on until later, it could be decades later! Owners often start with one intention, but things change – they might decide to sell their land, prices might have changed, a new option for that land use might appear, new technology and new ways of using timber fiber have changed
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Flexibility allowing for owners to change their minds about they use their land has always been part of New Zealand history. Indigenous trees went to sheep or beef, sheep went to grapes, kiwifruit or apples, pine forests went to dairy. The multitude of land uses that our country has been through and how it continues to transform is an acknowledgment of our sense to adapt. And adapt we must, if we are to continue living and using our land.
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Settlers from the furthest shore by Andy Bryenton
Around New Zealand, different groups of settlers from a wide variety of lands have made their mark and brought a little of their cultures to our shores. In the far north, there are Dargaville’s Dalmatian settlers, and Waipū’s Scots, with more Caledonian influences in the South Island.
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However, an often overlooked example of non-British settlement during the great European diaspora of the Victorian age has a special place in Palmerston North’s history. In 1871, 150 years ago, a hardy band of Scandinavian pioneers came to help establish what would become New Zealand’s seventh official city, paving the way for growth and prosperity. It’s a story that begins with a former prime minister of Denmark, Bishop Ditlev Monrad, who settled in the Manawatū countryside in 1866. The Danes, coming from a land of extreme winters with a tradition of self-reliance since the era of the Vikings, were considered eminently suitable for clearing forested areas and creating farmland. So impressed was the colonial treasurer at the time that he commissioned an envoy to the Scandinavian nations, seeking further settlers. Isaac Featherston was appointed to the role and managed to convince several families to settle in what was to become Palmerston North. In 1871 the ship Celaeno set sail from Christiania, now Oslo, with 18 families aboard. They were dropped off at Foxton, the closest navigable port, and tramped for a day through thick bush to the site of
Old Palmerston North rose from the bush and wilderness thanks in large part to the efforts of Scandinavian settlers, who arrived 150 years ago
Palmerston North, where they had each been offered 10 acres of land. A favourable hand in the survey department changed this to 40 acres for each family, but this was a mixed blessing for the 54 Scandinavians, who found the area flooded and damp. With admirable perseverance, they erected tents, then huts, then houses built from locally felled timber. Woodworking was, and is, a skill that is much associated with the Scandinavian nations. Even today, Scandinavian countries produce some of the best chainsaws and forestry equipment. Therefore it was no surprise
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Palmerston North boasts several scenic parks, including its town square, the site of the initial clearing in the native forest that formed the heart of the settlement, even in pre-European times. However, there’s one spot that is a must-visit attraction for those who appreciate the art of gardening and the skill of cultivating specimen flowers. The Dugald MacKenzie Rose Garden is a site of national significance, not just because of the colour and sweet fragrance of its star attraction. That’s also because it’s a trial bed for new roses, one of the few official such places in the world. Rose growers will understand that the thorny and beautiful plant they love comes with many quirks. So a specialist team works year-round in the Dugald MacKenzie Rose Garden to ensure healthy and happy specimens of a wide spectrum of roses. Dugald himself was the superintendent of parks during the mid 20th century. Two years after he retired from that post, the gardens that bear his name were opened in 1968. A year later, the National Rose Society of New Zealand recognised the optimal rose growing conditions offered by Palmerston North. It took note of the position and scale of the new gardens and established a trial area at the northern end of the garden. Even those who do not cultivate roses must be aware that there are several colours and patterns across the species. Many have specific meanings in the heraldry of floral art, and many more are the painstaking work of cross-breeding and careful husbandry. The Dugald MacKenzie collection numbers more than 100 different
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Veteran fundraiser raffles motorbike for hospice by Denise Gunn
Former Arohanui Hospice trust chairman and current trustee, Roger Clausen, has decided to hang up his helmet and raffle off his BMW 2007 F650GS Dakar motorbike. The 77-year-old has travelled the globe, experiencing four epic motorcycle adventures around 34 countries. He’s also raised $160,000 for the hospice through talking to groups about his travels. All proceeds from Roger’s Great Adventure Raffle will go to Arohanui Hospice. Roger’s first ride in 2003 was on a Harley Davidson across the US. Three years later, he travelled back to the US, joining up with philanthropists Gareth and Jo Morgan on the Worldbybike backblocks tour. In 2008, Roger took part in the Northern Lights tour to ride through Iceland, Scandinavia, Russia, the Baltics, Europe and almost to the North Pole. His
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With the stark warning of recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change results in the headlines, many of us will be wondering what we can do as individuals to stave off environmental disaster. The answer is close to home.
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When you have completed a build, or renovation, no matter how big or small, the simple and not so simple finishing touches are what can ultimately make a house a home. At times, at the end of a build, finances are stretched. Whether you are setting up a rental property, staging a house for sale or setting a home up to enjoy, you don’t have to spend a fortune adding the right accessories. If you have renovated, once the cleanup is done, adding that final pop of colour, a scented candle or new artwork can brighten up or make every room feel stylish and complete if you feel something is missing. Coordinating a room like professionals is as simple as choosing a colour to carry throughout your home and accentuate it with accessories. A splash of pale green or dusty pink in an artwork can be repeated through green or pink cushions on the lounge and greenery and flowers in a vase. The same goes for offices, kitchens and bedrooms. Bedroom furniture can be spruced up with a simple bedspread, some scatter cushions and a throw. The addition of a contrasting colour in an artwork can brighten up the space as well. A spa-like feel can be created in your bathroom with fresh flowers, candles, soaps and hand
creams on display. Completing the look of the house outside can be done relatively easily. If you have an outdoor lounge, scatter cushions across the setting, add
small potted plants to the table and display hanging lanterns or plants to create a relaxing and peaceful ambience. Look through magazines or on the Internet for gardening ideas if you are starting the area from scratch after the build. Hiring a local landscaper or gardener to help you complete the finished project outside can often remove a lot of stress and ensure you get the type of garden that works with your space. Consider if
you prefer native, ornamental or a mix of floral and vegetable, which will also help attract birds, butterflies and honey bees. If you choose to do the gardens yourself, plants are often available at reasonable prices at the local farmer’s market or plant nursery. Sellers of plants can often give advice on the best species for the area you have. Ultimately, it is often the small details that can have the biggest impact at the end of a build.
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The heart of a business
With 75 years running, more than 85 years of mechanical experience, and 17 staff, TRC Tractors is a small successfully run business in the heart of the farming countryside, Feilding, Manawatu. Happy to help anyone who wants a career in tractor mechanics, they currently have three apprentices and five fully qualified technicians, servicing and repairing tractors and machinery, as well as Polaris, from Ohakune to Wellington. Alongside the mechanical side of the business, they sell a wide range of products from new and used tractors, farm machinery, Stewart Trailers, Polaris, as well as genuine AGCO and Polaris Parts and aftermarket parts, toys, and merchandise. They can service all brands of machinery, tractors and now sideby-sides, either out in the field or at their purpose-built workshop at 4 Turners Road, Feilding. They ensure that all technicians are continually highly trained and have the latest and up-to-date advanced diagnostic equipment to service the modern tractors of today. TRC Tractors has a commitment to total customer support and provide the best equipment and training for their technicians to achieve this, excelling at fast, efficient service with seven service vehicles and offer a 24/7 call-out option to respond to your needs.
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RURAL CONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS Managing an important feed supplement
Feeding a dairy herd in spring and summer means good maize silage as a high-quality forage supplement for filling genuine feed deficits, but the process needs to be well managed to reduce costs and wastage. DairyNZ advises farmers that the silage is particularly low in sodium (Na), calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) and can be used as an effective carrier to supplement cows with magnesium (Mg). New Zealand trials have found production responses to maize silage range between 32g MS/kg DM and 178g MS/kg DM. The highest response came from more days in milk created by feeding maize silage in a year affected by a dry summer. An analysis of more than 600 New Zealand dairy farms found, on average, that supplements fed added only 50g MS/kgDM to annual milksolids/cow and 96g MS/kgDM to annual milksolids/ha. With such variation in response possible, attention to detail is required to turn additional feed into additional profit. Maize silage is full of soluble carbohydrates, which, while being a great food for cows, is also loved by spoilage bugs, such as yeasts and mould. The aim of the ensiling process is to get the air out of the stack and keep it out until maize silage is ready to be fed. Consider stack location and prepare a site in advance of harvest. Consider
environmental implications such as the risk of run-off, distance to waterways, drains and other sensitive areas.
Consider whether to use a stack or a bunker. The former can be located around a property, and distribution is flexible while bunkers are initially more expensive but have higher compaction rate and, therefore, less wastage. The aim is to build a stack so that when being fed out, as little maize as possible is exposed to air.
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The addition of herbs to a pasture mix is the weapon you need to enhance pasture quality and quantity when feed supplies tighten during dry periods. Locally proven herbs, including Herbivore chicory and Hercules plantain, can be added to perennial pastures or short rotation pastures, providing extremely mineral-rich specialist feed for stock health, growing out young stock where there is a requirement for higher protein and metabolic energy. As a stand-alone crop, Herbivore chicory is a versatile option allowing multi-purpose grazing opportunities. The rationale is to retain a crop to graze when the animals need it rather than when it’s optimal for the crop. Chicory regrowth will restore the feed quantity after each subsequent grazing. It is fast establishing and has regrowth vigour, meaning crop yields do not diminish with subsequent grazings. Its deep fibrous taproot means the plant can tolerate moisture stress and has the ability to draw nutrients and trace minerals from deep within the soil reserves.
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Crowning achievement
by Andy Bryenton
We all know that bigger machinery can deliver economies of scale through sheer muscle. However, is it possible to also achieve gains in brains as well as brawn? German company Krone thinks so, as evidenced by its gigantic and intelligent Big X 1180 harvesters, some of the beefiest in the business. Armed with impressive statistics when it comes to sheer size, the Big X 1180 is intended to reap as much of a maize crop as possible while it’s in peak condition. With an emphasis on usable dry matter driving innovation in this field, going large was a no brainer. However, what about working smarter as well as harder? Krone began its smart thinking with the choice of engine for the Big X, partnering up with diesel giants Liebherr to develop a super-efficient V12, producing 1156 horsepower and enough torque not just for motive power but also to wield the array of harvest technology, which culminates in a steady stream of output into a waiting tender truck or trailer. Maize farmers will know the delicate balance of time and growth, which makes for an optimum harvest. Having a machine that can power through whole fields with ease makes for less stress if the weather and conditions
don’t play ball. Equally important, however, is data, the raw stuff of modern farming know-how. Collecting information about this year’s crop may well influence the nature of the next, especially when multiple strains of maize can be chosen to create a time-delayed sequence of harvest operation windows. This is the reason for a popular option on the Big X — a near-infrared sensor or NIR. Built right into the output chute, this device can measure a wide spectrum of qualities in the chopped end product. Krone uses an AgriNIR online sensor, which can provide data on dry matter, starch, raw protein crude ash, crude fat, acid detergent fibre and neutral detergent fibre. With information like this on hand right at the point of harvest, it’s easier to see what might be altered for future results. Other sensors help keep the speed of progress, the size of chopped material and even the line which the operator takes within optimum parameters, with all the information at a fingertip’s command within the large and comfortable cab.
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RURAL CONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS Job opportunities abound by Paul Campbell
Rural contracting is facing a major shortage of operators with a fall in supply of overseas expertise due to border closures. There are courses available in the industry for New Zealanders to upskill and find a new source of employment opportunities. The sector provides a great variety of seasonal and permanent roles, from weed spraying and crop drilling to operating and servicing complex machinery such as combine harvesters or those that produce silage. Entry-level work roles include driving tractors, mowers and sprayers, as well as machinery maintenance. There are opportunities to move up to operating larger more sophisticated machinery such as balers, combine harvesters and similar agricultural machinery. Perhaps the best place to start would be a tractor driver with a wage or salary between $40,000 and $48,000 a year. Training courses are open in which an operator will connect a variety of equipment and operate it safely on the road, across paddocks and on undulating terrain. Tractor driving requires some prior knowledge or basic training either at a starter course or on-site. A complex machinery operator could earn up to
$80,000, and this job requires good technical skills. “Operating a combine harvester or foraging machine is like being at the controls of a spaceship,” says one instructor. These are highly technical machines with several computers, touch screens, and joysticks to control the variety of operations the machine has to perform. Mechanical support is another opening, and machinery is key to rural contracting, and it needs to function properly. People who can perform regular maintenance and repairs are important, particularly as service centres are often some distance away. An agri-chemical applicator requires come certification received after training. Spraying crops to remove pests and encourage growth is an important job in agriculture. Training in the safe use of agri-chemicals, protective equipment and the various types of applicators, from backpacks to large spraying rigs, is
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The Good Baby returns by Ann van Engelen
At nine years old, Pipiwai farm girl and Northland Rescue Helicopter ambassador Madison Macmillan released her third book in the Good Baby children’s series called the Good Baby and the Unicorn.
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Madison Macmillan has launched her third book in the Good Baby series, The Good Baby and the Unicorn
Madison published her first book in 2018 at seven years old called The Good Baby and The Bad Hippo, which she wrote on her way home from school one day. She released The Good Baby and the Hairy Monster in 2019 and has, so far, donated $1,000 of book sales to the Northland Rescue Helicopter Service. “When I was in year two, my teacher read a book about a Bad Baby and a Good Hippo, and it inspired me,” says Madison. “I liked the way the author wrote and how my teacher expressed it. I came up with the Good Baby idea on the way home from school. The Bad Hippo story is about being honest and the Hairy Monster in the second book is my cat, Boris. “My friend and I came up with the unicorn idea as we go on adventures together on my family farm. The Good Baby and the Unicorn is about the unicorn not having many friends because he looks different with a horn on his head. “They become friends and rescue a tadpole in a storm and put it back into its home. The tadpole is also different. I hope the book helps people take care of others who may be different. “I donate money from my book sales to the Northland Rescue Chopper so they can buy things they need to rescue people. Living on a farm, I know the
chopper can get to remote places easier and faster than ambulances, and they can drop a person down on a harness to help if need be. “I come up with ideas from things around me. My next book is the Good Baby and the Naughty Grandma, and the fifth book will be the Good Baby and the Kauri Snail. Adam, my dad’s friend, does the artwork. He is a fireman, and having him help is really nice. “I also like taking care of the sheep and chickens, playing hockey and doing gymnastics. I love living on the farm and helping my grandad move the cows, feed out the hay and going around the property on my go-kart to do my chores. “I hope other young people will try writing as well, even if they don’t publish their books. I think as I grow older, I will write a chapter book but am not sure I will publish it.” The books are available from Land and Sea Cafe, One Tree Point, Jeff Oliver Print, Whangārei, Otaika Lotto and Post and the Book Inn in Kamo or by emailing steve@ commsuite.co.nz. The books are $12.50 each plus postage. We have two The Good Baby and the Unicorn books to give away. To be in to win, tell us at comp@integrity.nz and tell us who the Good Baby and the Unicorn rescues.
A good multi-supplement is one of the best health investments you can make. It will ensure your body has the nutrients needed to stay healthy. Unfortunately, most are formulated as a once-a-day dose. That means that many of the bulkier compounds are either omitted or included in meaningless amounts. As an experienced formulator, I know it is impossible to provide sufficient nutrients to fit in a one a day product. My multi-antioxidant/mineral/ vitamin has a dose of two capsules a day. A good multi should have all the important major and trace elements. I have a real concern about low levels of critical minerals such as selenium, zinc, copper and manganese as these are needed to build our antioxidant defence systems. Many diseases are linked to low levels of trace minerals. Your multi should have a full B vitamin complex, in particular B6, folic acid and B12 as they combine to reduce homocysteine, which is a risk factor for heart disease and some forms of dementia. It should have meaningful levels of vitamin D for immunity. The regulations governing
vitamin D in supplements are archaic, so we should add extra Vitamin D in winter. Vitamin E is the most important fat-soluble antioxidant. It should be in the natural d-alpha-tocopherol form, not the less effective synthetic dl-alpha-tocopherol. Finally, it should contain the most potent antioxidants, especially grape seed extract. I know of only a few products that contain these potent antioxidants. My preferred grape seed extract (OPC) is the well-researched, and patented NZ made Oxi-fend®. OPC is unique among antioxidants in that it actively scavenges oxygen and nitrogen radicals. It also has an affinity to collagen, making it a great cardiovascular protector. I know of no single botanical ingredient to have such a positive impact on health. 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. Join his all-new newsletter at abundant.co.nz.
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Molasses is a great all-year supplement and has been widely used on NZ farms for many years to supplement animal feed. Why WSF Molasses? There is more to molasses than what you may think. Scientific studies are revealing amazing statistics on the benefits of molasses on milking and why it should be the first choice for farmers when choosing a supplement. Did you know that molasses: Improves Feed Conversion Efficiency — Ohio State University conducted tests on molasses versus starch-based products and found considerable improvements in milk production using molasses versus just grains. Is Palatable — Cows love molasses and when mixed with other feeds, this in turn, improves the palatability, especially PKE and maize silage. Provides Energy — The correct levels of molasses stimulate appetite, so milking cows will eat more, which in turn, boosts energy levels, improves pregnancy rates, maximises days in milk and improves MS production. Stimulating the cow’s appetite around calving when cows are trying to reach peak production is an investment that pays off. Feeds Rumen Microbes — The high sugar content of molasses stimulates the growth and activity of rumen
microbes. Increased microbe activity improves fibre digestion in the rumen, especially high fibre pasture, PKE and maize silage and improves overall feed conversion efficiency. Builds Resistance — The high-energy
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Worker shortage campaign launched A campaign has been launched to help address New Zealand’s chronic employee shortage in the meat processing and exporting sector. qualifications or experience, as well as those who have completed training, tertiary and post-graduate study. “We have graduates working in many areas of the industry including sales and marketing, international trade, communications, IT, new product development and food science. There are strong career paths to enable graduates to progress from entry-level to more senior and management roles. “There are also many opportunities in processing for people of different ages, stages of life and levels of experience, from school leavers to those looking for a career change or a return to the workplace. “Coming in at entry-level, you will not require any formal qualifications as plenty of training will be provided, leading to formal NZQA qualifications. There is also the potential to progress to leadership/supervisory roles as well as apprenticeships. “Meat processing workers do a variety of tasks and are relatively well paid.” Ms Karapeeva said the sector invests heavily in training and upskilling. “Our industry is the largest on the job trainer in the country. While we invest heavily in automation and technology, many of the processing tasks need to
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The Meat your Career campaign, developed by the Meat Industry Association, aims to highlight the wide range of different employment opportunities available in the sector. A website features videos of people working in the industry talking about their roles. It also includes a description of the types of positions available and guidance on remuneration. A social media campaign, which is supporting the recruitment drive, targets potential employees and raises awareness of the sector’s career opportunities. MIA chief executive Sirma Karapeeva said the industry is about 2,000 workers short. “This results in reduced production and robs New Zealand of important export revenue. This campaign is focussed on letting Kiwis know our innovative and progressive sector is at the cutting-edge of food manufacturing. “Our people are world leaders in producing and exporting quality and nutritious food to more than 100 markets across the globe. We offer a range of exciting roles, competitive salaries, strong career pathways and an incredibly diverse workforce.” Ms Karapeeva said there are roles in the industry for those without any formal
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be done by a person and cannot easily be automated.” The sector directly employs more than 25,000 workers, with the vast majority in regional New Zealand. More information can be found at the Meat your Career website meatyourcareer. co.nz.
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www.stockezynz.com
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MANAWATU FARMING LIFESTYLES
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