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Biosecurity champion One of Horizons Regional Council’s biosecurity champions has been recognised at the New Zealand Biosecurity Awards, for his efforts to stop the spread of freshwater pests.
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David Cade, also known as Didymo Dave, received the Minister for Primary Industries’ Biosecurity Award, which acknowledges an individual, group or organisation that has at least 10 years of continuous outstanding contribution to biosecurity in New Zealand. Horizons environmental coordinator Craig Davey said Didymo Dave has been employed by the council on a casual basis since 2013 to spread the Check, Clean, Dry message in the Central Plateau area. “Dave is a conservation hero and extremely passionate about protecting our waterways from pests for future generations,” said Mr Davey. “We have been fortunate to harness this passion and have him join us in engaging people from all walks of life in conservation conversations when he’s visited popular sites over summer. From riverside chats to events, you’ll know what you need to do to better protect our special places once Dave has encouraged you to make a difference.” Mr Davey said during the years Dave has come up with innovative ways to gain attention for the cause. “From a poem about the blue duck to talkback radio calls and alter egos Dame Didymo Davina and Victor the Viking, Dave’s use of all media platforms and memorable personalities to get cut-
through knows no bounds. His passion for katiakitanga is contagious, his care is genuine, and his ability to encourage behaviour change is effective. “There are only a handful of people that stand above the rest by not only walking the talk but impacting on others to make a difference. It’s fantastic that his efforts have been recognised with this award.” Didymo Dave was nominated for the award by Gillian Visser who owns Adventure Lodge and Motel at Tongariro National Park. Ms Visser said she got to know Didymo Dave as he tirelessly talked to guests in the kitchen. “Dave is always spreading the word, to all the tourists who stop here, about biosecurity in New Zealand, often going as far as scrubbing their boots for them before they leave. He is constantly working and goes above and beyond with his efforts,” she said. “My daughter heard about the awards and suggested I nominate him. It took a bit of work to pull together all the information and references, but I kept thinking on those late nights that this will all be worth it. Someone like this deserves an award big time.” Mr Davey said Didymo Dave will be out and about again this summer on behalf of Horizons and has no doubt that he will continue to make an impact.
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Manawatu teenager Ritson Galloway has won the World Junior Duck-calling Champion title, becoming the first non-American to do so. The 16-year-old, accompanied by his father Andy and supporter Warren Smith, travelled to the World Waterfowl Calling Competition, held in the United States, in November. Ritson entered duck-calling and goosecalling sections at the competition, in both the junior and open sections. The junior sections are restricted to competitors under 17 years of age. Along with his World Junior Duckcalling Champion title, he also placed sixth in the open section against older, more experienced competitors and progressed to the second round in the goose-calling category. “I was stoked with that,” said Ritson. He found competitors and organisers helpful and encouraging throughout the event. “Everyone was so nice.” Since its foundation in the 1970s, competitors from across the globe have travelled to the small town of Easton in Maryland to compete in the annual event. Ritson began duck calling when he was three years old and entered his first competition, held in Palmerston North when he was 10. “I struggled for the first couple of years due to being young,” said Ritson.
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The aim is to complete a series of targets as fast as possible. Competitors must wear old western style clothing and use an alias. Bradley competes under the alias ‘Kiwi Rooster’. Five years ago he won the New Zealand Junior Champion Cowboy Action Shooting title and held it for the next three years. In 2016 he competed in the world championship in New Mexico finishing seventh in his category. Back in New Zealand, Bradley progressed up the ranks. In 2017 he achieved his goal of becoming New Zealand’s best shooter at the national championships at his home club of Wanganui. While travelling to another competition, Bradley learned that his friend, Ross Clark, had suddenly passed away. Shaun says the event hardened Bradley’s determination to win a world title to recognise his mentor. A few months later he travelled back to the USA with a large Kiwi contingent to shoot at a few stateside matches before going on to the world championships. He won his category at all of those matches also winning the Wyoming State Championships junior title, before travelling on to the main event, which saw him announced as the
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“I played ruby, then coached rugby right up until 2014. I always felt the fitter I was, the happier I was. I achieved more, enjoyed sport and life more and accomplished more in a year. I used the same philosophy when coaching sport and coached three unbeaten rugby teams in the Thames Valley. I also love strategy, and use techniques learnt through rugby to help coach farmers now.” Four years ago, Ian took up running, with two 100km ultra-marathons as well as numerous shorter distances now under his belt. He has also completed the 400km K2 one-day cycle challenge in Coromandel and biked twice around Lake Taupo. The Fit 4 Farming’s 1,400km cycle tour of rural New Zealand in 2016 aimed to raise awareness of the link between farmers physical fitness and mental wellbeing. “We promote balancing work with an active lifestyle to improve health and happiness,” said Ian. “The Fit 4 Farming’s logo portrays the workboot and the running shoe representing the balance between work and recreation. The name embodies personal wellbeing and the ability to perform your job to the best of your capability.” “In 2017, I organised the 12-hour milking world record where one man milked over 5,000 cows. It promoted good nutrition and preparing physically for peak season.” Ian is currently arranging a baton relay through rural New Zealand to illustrate how people disconnect from their work to connect with others. The trust has expanded to include coaching farmers and wellbeing workshops too. “The ultimate outcome would be to have farmers fit and healthy enough to manage the stresses of modernday farming. “I will add it is not just farmers who are feeling the stress. We all have times when we feel overwhelmed and find it difficult to rationalise our thoughts.” Ian said active people have a positive attitude to life, confidence in decisionmaking, better time management, create positive cultures and contribute to their communities.
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Will’s favourite black huntaway, Jess, is now cared for by Elle. Jess has become a symbolic mascot for Will to Live on the Speak Up tour. The local rural community were encouraged to bring their farm dogs to the events, which began with a Speak up with Jess to break a moment’s silence. “The huntaway’s bark symbolises the power of the ripple effect that happens when people speak up about their mental health issues and inflict positive change.” Speak Up events hosted a variety of guest speakers including local farmers, health professionals and the Rural Support Trust. A charity auction, dinner and entertainment followed on from the speakers. Elle said the feedback received reflected on her aim for the events to be casual, informative, relatable, positive and humorous. “We are super happy to get this sort of feedback as a casual positive approach to the subject is the right way to introduce mental health education and awareness into rural communities. We are not lecturing them. We are farmers relating to other farmers, encouraging and giving confidence for them to speak up also. This is the approach we need to take with farmers and a simple and effective way to start the conversation.” Elle was raised on a small cattle farm in Haast, South Westland. “It’s one of the most isolated places you
could get,” she said. “I loved growing up on the coast, and the opportunity of working with horses and cattle from a small age has influenced my passion for the industry. I have developed a strong interest and passion working with stud animals.” During the past two years, Elle has worked at Mt Guardian Perendale Stud, Te Mania Angus and in Australia. She splits her time between the two studs. “However, Will To Live has taken over a lot of my time recently, and I want to put in 110% to make sure it is a continuing thing, and all the money donated to us goes to the best place possible.” During the organisation and planning of all the events, Elle kept in mind how important community is in rural areas. Keen local farmers, Young Farmers clubs and Rural Support Trusts were contacted to help run the events and organise a local speaker in their area. These groups and individuals also collected auction items with contacts in their communities. The Speak Up tour was an opportunity to raise funds for the continuation of Will to Live’s travelling education tours into 2020. There are plans to host workshopstyle tours focussing on educating farm managers and owners on the importance of recognising staff wellbeing. Specific training will cover leadership, resilience, mental and physical wellness as well as nutrition.
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My motorcycle tour in India in a few years ago was a feast for my senses including, of course, my taste buds. Most curry recipes contain the brilliant yellow spice turmeric. It has been a mainstay of Indian Ayurvedic medicine where it is used for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune-supporting qualities. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. I have many clients who have benefitted from curcumin often to calm tissue affected by inflammation. One client had a troublesome Baker’s cyst behind his knee. Taking my Curcumin product has greatly reduced swelling and discomfort. A study titled Curcumin: a new paradigm and therapeutic opportunity for the treatment of osteoarthritis (Henrotin, 2013) investigated the application of curcumin in osteoarthritis. The study concluded, “curcumin represents a new paradigm since it is not yet a recommended intervention in osteoarthritis but should be considered based on its safety and efficacy.” The study outlines the impact of curcumin on anti-inflammatory pathways, including inhibiting
inflammatory enzyme COX-2. This is the target of most anti-inflammatory drugs, and while effective, these come with a range of often side effects. I use a standardised extract of 95% curcumin extract and have created a proprietary blend to improve curcumin absorption into damaged joints and tissue. The normal daily dose of two capsules daily gives 1,000mg of this high potency extract. This is equivalent to about a tablespoon of raw turmeric. This is especially effective when combined with high potency grape seed extract. I use curcumin mostly for joint support and wherever tissue is affected by inflammation. Contact me for an email copy of my Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition Guide. 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.
RTB Agriculture Ltd Ryan and Tracey Badger own RTB Agriculture Ltd alongside Ryan’s parents Wilton and Janice providing agricultural services from cultivation to hay, baleage and bulk silage. “I left school and pursued a trade as an engineer but having grown up on a farm and with my father being an ag contractor in my younger years, I have always been drawn to the industry,” says Ryan. “Running our own business helps us provide a top-quality job with the aim to do our best for every client. One of our core values is if things don’t go to plan we endeavour to put our mistakes right — so we don’t leave clients disappointed. “Grass harvesting is achieved fast and efficiently as we have the ability to send two sets of triple mower conditioners along with two baler/wrappers or our Claas 950 forage harvester. All of our stacks are built with a JCB loader with a four-metre folding buckrake giving us the ability to move and distribute the silage quickly and spend the remaining time between loads rolling the stack.” The company also offers spraying out, full cultivation or direct drilling and a follow-up with weed spraying throughout the season to get the optimum crop growth. “Full cultivation can cover ploughing or discing, levelling, power harrowing and sowing. Direct drilling is done using disc drills, leaving very low soil disturbance. We can sow small or large seeds as well as apply slug bait. A lot of our machines are GPS auto steer for greater drilling and cultivation accuracy saving us time and the client seed as we keep overlaps and overruns to a minimum. “In the winter months, we are kept busy with various engineering jobs. We also have
a truck and tractor and trailer along with a 13-tonne digger for maintaining farm tracks and drains, etc. “Our biggest assets are our team and clients — without them, we wouldn’t have a viable business. The machines are just the tool we use to complete the job. We do our best to look after all concerned and try to provide an environment that everyone to enjoy working in.” For enquiries phone 027 445 1997.
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New chairwoman for SI Agricultural Field Days
by Ian McKelvie, MP for Rangitikei
by Denise Gunn
Recently I marched along Wellington’s Lambton Quay with farmers on their way to make a point at parliament.
Planning is underway for the 2021 South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) with a new organising committee chairwoman in the seat.
I’m personally not a great person for taking part in protests so probably a first for me. It really was a privilege to march alongside so many people who are so passionate about New Zealand and so concerned about what’s going on in rural New Zealand. The protest was orderly and wellmanaged and made a point — sending a very strong message to the government. The issue that we have with trees really relates to covering off highly productive farmland with trees. It has nothing to do with the need to plant trees. I think everyone agrees we need to plant trees — we just need the right tree in the right place. There were some very clever and amusing placards, which people were carrying that day and they gave a good commentary in support of the main message: “Try milking a pine tree”, “Milk cows, not farmers”, “Pine trees starve bees”, were among the ones I saw. The reaction of the public along the way was positive and supportive.
I congratulate 50 Shades of Green on an effective protest about the productive farmland that we rely on to support our rural communities. It was a credit to 50 Shades of Green in rallying the support and bringing the farmers to the capital and to the farmers themselves and their families and rural support businesses who took the time out to tell the government that the policy settings on this issue are wrong and that they must be changed.
Michaela McLeod has taken over the reins from former committee chairman Rodney Hadfield. Rodney said being part of the organising committee is a great team effort, with a mix of young and experienced members. “You get to meet different people and companies you wouldn’t otherwise deal with.” Michaela and her husband, Ben, are based at Darfield and operate a business together running independent agricultural research trials. The couple has two children, Joe, three, and Harriet, eight months. Michaela holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours). Every two years the SIAFD provides a three-day agricultural showcase, including the latest in technological innovations. Land and crops are also made available for working demonstrations of broadacre farm machinery.
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The field days, held at Kirwee in central Canterbury, attract a crowd of close to 30,000. Michaela now heads the SIAFD organising team of about 25 volunteers. She said the organising committee already has a successful formula to build on and a great permanent site at Kirwee. “It’s been a huge challenge taking on the role of chair.” Committee members come from a range of agricultural backgrounds and include farmers, farmworkers, industry professionals and contractors. SIAFD offers professional development for its organising committee members, enabling them to take on roles and business skills that they may not encounter in their day jobs. “We are a group of people that work hard individually in our own jobs, then come together to work hard for the field days and have a good time doing it,” said Michaela.
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by Bryce Robb, Director and Head Arborist at Beaver Tree Service
Summer is around the corner, time to get out and about, enjoy barbecues with friends and tackle those summertime projects in the garden. The landscaping to-do list during this time of year is always spilling over to the next page.
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If you are looking to plant some flowering trees then now is a good time to do so before it gets too hot. This will allow the trees to establish and get their feet set firmly in the ground. Early spring is also a good time to transplant small trees or shrubs that may not be in the right spot in your yard. Some examples of trees with incredible flowers are deciduous magnolias, dogwoods and cherry trees to name a few. I recently went to Leaf Lands and was very impressed with the wide variety of trees they have. Leaf Lands is a family run wholesale tree nursery located on Napier Road in Palmerston North. I’m looking forward to planting my own garden out soon, and am looking to plant a grove of Betula utilis ‘Silver Shadow’ birch trees which have a stunning white bark on the trunk. I like to plant in groups of odd numbers, underplanting with small maples, rhododendron or even daffodils. If you want to kick your landscaping up to the next level, consulting a professional arborist is a great idea. Bryce Robb is Director/Head Arborist of Beaver Tree Service
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Kiwi farms follow a calendar dictated by Mother Nature, not Father Christmas. So most veteran farmers know all too well the big squeeze that can occur in late November and early December, but it’s worth taking a look at what those trades professionals say when it comes to getting advice about having a happier holiday. “We’re here to help anytime, but our suppliers might not be.” That is a call to come in and stock up soon while it’s still possible, on those things, which may break or wear out during the festive season. While many reputable plumbers, electricians, mechanics and machinery repair technicians carry lots of generic and common parts, obscure and offshore sourced pieces can be hard to obtain during the holidays. Part of this is shipping, and part is that other nations take different amounts of time off on different days than we do. Get in now to order replacement parts, and don’t leave an ‘iffy’ or ‘on the way out’ problem to blossom into a disaster when it’s tough to get suppliers on the phone.
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“Big projects are best left until the fresh new year, not rushed.” It is a common answer from those in the trades, who often see demands for seasonal must-haves like air-con coming in at the last second. It’s often hard to tell a determined customer that they have missed the boat, but it’s a fine thing to be first on the books for the new year. If it can wait until January, why rush things before Christmas? Take it easy, and good summer weather will still be with us for your project’s groundbreaking in 2020. “Don’t be shy — call out if it’s a real emergency!” Those in the trades and professions know that it’s a 24/7 job out on the land. For the most part, businesses respect the fact that their rural callers are not in the habit of making frivolous demands on their time. Though they often say it with a wry smile, most tradespeople really
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MANAWATU FARMING LIFESTYLES ADVERTORIAL
Speed up your grass harvest Ph: 06 367 0557 levinglass@xtra.co.nz www.levinglassworks.co.nz 154 Oxford St, Levin. “Windows and Windscreen Repair Specialists”
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With a working width of 13.3m and seven tines on each of 10 robust rotors, the 85140C trailed high-capacity tedder is ready for high output with the potential to raise productivity in another vital link of the efficiency chain. Whilst huge in size and strength this monster machine is soft on horsepower, requiring only 110hp under the bonnet. All operations are run hydraulically and controlled from the tractor cab. The tedder comes with a hydraulic adjustment for border tedding, to prevent loss of grass due to ditches or fences. Shane Cox, Power Farming’s grassland specialist, says “efficiency and ability to get the crop in, seems to be the key to getting high-quality hay and silage. As the window for harvest appears to be getting shorter and shorter. “The 85140C tedder provides great tedding, whilst coping with the tough demands of decreasing time frames, with ease. At 13.3m working width and its robust construction, it is able to deal with the harsh conditions it may face. Individual rotor adaptation enables it to contour to the ground conditions while providing superior tedding of the crop.” The 85140C features Kverneland’s tried and tested sealed ProLine Gearbox. Its strong and reliable construction provides a maintenance-free, oilimmersed gearbox, which is not affected by tine arm or chassis vibration. It does not serve as part of the mainframe but is bolted on; therefore, no strain is transmitted to the gearbox, providing
superior longevity. High-quality forage requires optimum spreading in order to speed up drying. The Super C Tines are easily set at the appropriate angle according to the conditions, without the use of tools. For heavy silage, the angle can be set more aggressively, and for fragile crops, a gentler angle can be chosen. To create the necessary strength and large dimensions, the box type frame of the Kverneland 8000 series
is an extremely solid construction. It is composed of two U- sections fitted into each other and securely welded together. High ground clearance and a wide wheelbase provide complete road stability at high transport speeds. The KV85140C has been built to be low maintenance and highly durable. This tedder can provide improved speed, flexibility and profitability to your operation. Contact Power Farming Manawatu for further details.
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MANAWATU FARMING LIFESTYLES November 2019
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ADVERTORIAL
Cleaning out woolsheds an easy job Clearing out the manure from under woolsheds has become easy work with Cleansweep Woolsheds. Mark Turton and his wife Megan, have been servicing the Tararua area for more than 30 years with their fencing business. Wanting to further assist their clients with farm maintenance four years ago, they introduced their new business Clean Sweep Woolsheds to the farming sector. After many years in development, the Clean Sweep machine was launched at the Mystery Creek Field Days under new innovations. Mark has invented this machine that goes under woolsheds and pulls out all the sheep manure. “I was giving a friend a hand to clean the manure out from under his woolshed using a big sucker machine. It was a wet day, and we were spending all our time unblocking the machine. I thought there must be something easier and quicker to use for the job, but there wasn’t.” Mark came up with a hydraulic-driven rotary hoe system, which goes under the shed by itself, digging along the pile line for up to 30 metres. When it is full, the machine is hauled out and emptied. “Underneath the shed is a horrible place to be for obvious reasons, but by using the Clean Sweep machine — you don’t have to be amongst it.”
The system is highly versatile, being used for any type of woolshed; it will even handle the lowest of sheds. The Clean Sweep machine is also ideal for cleaning the hard count out pens, and by using the Kanga and bucket set-up, they can clear away deposits on the under covered yards. Since the bulk of the work is being done automatically from outside the shed, it is not labour intensive, so it is fast and cost-effective. It is important for woolsheds to be clean, Mark says. “It creates a healthy space on many levels. The sheep have good airflow if penned overnight, and they dry faster. It also decreases wool staining, and most important of all, it reduces the ammonia smell, which the shearers will appreciate.” The end product is a great fertiliser that the client keeps. “Some people give it to the local school or club to sell, or they can spread it on their paddocks.” There is a huge variety of woolsheds around, so Mark visits the farm first and gives a no-obligation quote. If you have not cleaned out under your woolshed, count out pens or covered yards for a while, give Mark a call, and
he will provide you with a free quote. Phone 0800 WOOLSHED or 0800 966 574, after hours 06 374
9242 Mobile 027 682 1186. Email markturton@xtra.co.nz or visit our website cleansweepwoolsheds.nz.
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The fastest most versatile sheep handler on the market. The Hecton Sheep Handler is ideal for dagging, crutching (half & full belly), foot trimming, vaccinating, wool sampling, mouthing, eye wigging and much more. The Hecton Sheep Handler is available in both manual and air operated options, and with minimal adjustment can handle a wide range of stock sizes (ewes & lambs can run together). Stock are held in a comfortable position during operation allowing full access to the underside of the animal, no heavy lifting is required and the operation is easy on the back. The Hecton Sheep Handler is a quick, safe and efficient way of handling stock with minimal physical effort.
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MANAWATU FARMING LIFESTYLES
WHEELS ADVERTORIAL
Three decades of experience Establishing a motorcycle business in Taumarunui more than 33 years ago has proved extremely successful for Russell Josiah. Bike Torque, services the King Country and Ruapehu regions and has extended these services by opening another branch in Otorohanga. The company specialises in farm and motocross bikes, and side-by-side UTVs. The southern Ruapehu area is now also covered for all bike sales and your bike servicing needs. Harry Sircombe, our service technician, has been based in Taihape for three years and has been servicing bikes for 14 years. The Taihape service truck and depot is fitted out with all the
tools and parts to get your bike back up and running. Contact Harry for on-farm servicing, repairs and on-farm demos on 027 499 2051. Bike Torque Taumarunui, is the authorised agent for Suzuki, Yamaha, Polaris and Kawasaki brands selling and servicing all their models of bikes and UTVs. The comprehensive service department employs six full-time
24/7 Callout Service • Onsite Fleet and Farm Service Tyre and Puncture Repairs • Car, 4WD, Truck, Tractor Tyres Agent for Century Batteries • Wheel Alignment (by appointment) “FOR ALL YOUR TYRE AND BATTERY NEEDS, NO JOB IS TOO BIG OR SMALL”
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mechanics to service and repair all makes and models for work or play. We have finance options available with competitive interest rates for successful applicants. We can ship nationwide and will consider trade-ins. Contact our sales team if wanting to buy new or used! We currently have some awesome in-store specials on aged and ex-demo stock all at one-off prices. We are happy to help with all your enquiries
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into sales, service and accessories. Remember, that to protect the warranty on any of your machines, it must meet the franchise servicing requirements and be carried out by an authorised franchise dealer who has the appropriate training and tools. Bike Torque Sales: btsales@xtra.co.nz or phone Joel Rees: 027 279 5425; Jette Josiah: 027 446 4849 or Russell Josiah: 027 477 5771.
On Rural Roads All prices include GST
2018 KAWASAKI KAF400KKF MULE Free roof, glass screen & wiper, removable front hood to 60L storage area, larger 26" wheels & tyres, 181kg cargo bed, automotive-style dashboard controls, tough all steel front bumper, rugged, superior off rd SXS with comfort & convenience.
2014 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 700 Good cond, ex sheep & beef farm, 19,166km, 1,571hr, EFI 700cc 4-stroke with CVT, bull bar kit, new tyres, auto Hi/Lo trans, 2WD/4WD & difflock, power steering, ready to work, hunt or play
2006 HONDA CRF450X Very tidy, 450cc 5-speed electric start, perfect enduro/trail bike, new Michelen SC5 rear tyre, quality Shinko front tyre, good chain & sprockets, only 80hrs, fully work shop serviced
2017 POLARIS RZR XP TURBO EPS Gen 1 owner, only 58.9hrs, 1,301km, 168hp, Polaris Pro-Star Turbo HO engine, 3,500lb synthetic rope winch, rear LED lights, rear storage box, sport roof, convex rear mirror, loaded with gen accessories, PRICE MASSIVELY REDUCED!!
2013 HONDA TRX500 Power steering, 15,127km, from dry stock farm, 15,579hr, 5-speed manual shift with auto clutch, 2WD/4WD cable operated, good tyres, 500cc liquid cooled power plant, fitted with bull bars
2018 YAMAHA YZ450F Good cond, 2019 plastics fitted, 94hr from new, new gen top end at 65hr, EMIG lock on grips, new chain & sprockets, KYB susp, reverse cyl 450 4-stroke fuel inj, 5-speed gearbox, Wifi Powertuner App, Ready to Roar!
2016 HONDA PIONEER 700 1 owner op, 23,148km, 1,847hr, 700cc single fuel inj engine, screen & wiper, small crack in screen has been repaired, roof, near new tyres, 2-seater bench seat, tip deck, 3-speed fluid drive, auto trans, 2WD/4WD & difflock
2014 HONDA PIONEER 700 25,842km, 700cc single fuel inj engine, roof, screen & wiper, near new mud tyres, 2-seater bench seat, tip deck, 3-speed fluid drive, automatic transmission, 2WD/4WD & difflock
2008 BMW F800S Clean & tidy, 800cc inline twin, water cooled engine, fuel inj, Brembo calipers, single-sided swingarm, belt drive, 6-speed trans, only 34,006km, crash knobs, smooth sounding bike
$12,995
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2016 POLARIS RANGER 900 XP EPS 1 owner, very tidy, 19,444km, roof, glass tip-out screen, tilt deck, tow hitch/ball, Pro-Star 900 EFI engine 68hp, adj seat & steering, 12" black rims, on-demand true AWD with 2WD & Turf mode, 900kg towing, ind front & rear susp, loaded with extras
2018 YAMAHA YZ65 Ex cond, 81hr, religiously serviced, gen Yamaha piston replaced at 75hr, near new sprocket & pro-taper chain, Michelen MS3 tyres, 65cc 2-stroke engine, YPVS, adj front & rear susp, lightweight chassis, 6-speed close ratio trans, digital ignition
2015 YAMAHA MT09F Ex cond, 847cc fuel inj triple cyl, 6-speed manual, only 16,000km, front screen, GYTR comfort gel seat, gen GYTR saddle bags, WOF & rego, 117hp & 87.5Nm, more torque than you can imagine, amazing orange colour!
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All used stock is fully serviced. Buy with confidence from a LMVD
ASK US FOR A CUSTOMISED, DETAILED QUOTE TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS. Finance available on all stock subject to credit approval. Application and administration fees payable and T & Cs apply.
TAUMARUNUI: 07 895 7994 | OTOROHANGA: 07 873 8196 A/Hrs Joel Rees 027 279 5425 or Jette Josiah 027 446 4849 For your local Bike Servicing call Harry Sircombe 027 499 2051
MANAWATU FARMING LIFESTYLES November 2019
WHEELS ADVERTORIAL
A showplace sets the standard TRC Tractors has been in Feilding since 1946 and as of September this year, they made the move to their new purposebuilt premises at the Gateway to Feilding on the corner of Waughs and Turners Road.
Branch manager Aaron Meurk says the team is very happy with their new 7,000sqm site, which includes a 1,200sqm showroom and workshop. ”We want to set the standard for tractor dealerships with our showroom set up to display products, parts and merchandise and it is also a comfortable place for our customers to meet with our TRC Tractors team. We invested in our new purpose-built dealership and now have eight technicians in our modern workshop and a large well-stocked yard. We have a five-tonne gantry that runs the length of the workshop, which increases safety for our staff and increases efficiency for our customers while moving heavy items. “Now we are in a prime location with an abundance
of space we can offer a large range of AGCO product on the yard including balers and tractors.” TRC Tractors stocks a full range of AGCO machinery and products, including key brands Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Valtra and Iseki. “We’re very fortunate to be an AGCO dealer. AGCO invests heavily in research and development, and it’s satisfying for us to invest in the dealership. We can now offer our customers an extensive range of our AGCO products, including parts in a spacious dealership along with state-ofthe-art equipment in our workshop. All of this allows us to continue to support and provide outstanding service to our customers.”
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MANAWATU FARMING LIFESTYLES
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POWERFUL, AGILE AND TOUGH. MF GC1700 COMPACT RANGE 23-25 HP Just like Sam, the MF GC1700 Series tractors make light work of tough jobs. Their compact size and versatile handling mean they’re ideal for small acreage, commercial and residential owners. Tackle a range of tasks and get the job done with the MF GC1700 Series - the perfect on-field performer with all the best features of a Massey Ferguson tractor rolled into a compact size.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL MASSEY FERGUSON DEALER
NOW MOVED TO: 4 Turners Road, Feilding *Payments are based on finance with an interest rate of 0.99% p.a. on minimum 30% deposit, the equipment GST component repaid in the third month and monthly repayments in arrears over a 36 month term. Offer available until 31 December 2019 or while stocks last to approved purchasers, registered for GST, for hire purchase finance and business purposes only, made and subject to terms and conditions and credit approval by AGCO Finance Pty Ltd GST No: 88-831-861. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Fees and charges may apply. ~Price based on standard specification GC1723 tractor, DL95 loader. & GC2300 mower deck. Image used for illustration purposes only.
www.trctractors.co.nz | 06 323 0309
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