Manawatu Farming Lifestyles, October 2017

Manawatu

FARMING Lifestyles

October 2017 Edition

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“Young people deserve the opportunity to do well within the agricultural industry.

We need a strong long-term plan that aligns training through the school curriculum with practical experience on the farm,” says DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle.

“The dairy sector is no longer a ‘no options left’ career. We know how rewarding it can be working in the dairy sector — our farmers are custodians of the land and water, passionate animal lovers, and excellent business people.

“We have initiatives like the Primary Industries Capability Alliance and ‘GrowingNZ’, which promote careers in the primary sector and reach more than 60 per cent of secondary schools and 38,000 students — but we want more of these students to choose the primary sector.

“Farming requires a positive attitude, determination, and tenacity. A young person with these qualities and a strong desire to learn on the job will find farming a satisfying career.”

Dr Mackle also noted that the major parties all had policies to attract young New Zealanders into work, and NZ First in particular has a focus on providing jobs for New Zealanders before migrants.

“We definitely want to see more Kiwi candidates in the regions where the jobs are,” says Dr Mackle.

“But until we have the Kiwi’s with the right training and passion for farming, who are attracted to rural regions, we will continue to fill a genuine need with migrant workers. Migrant workers also add diversity which is particularly important for a globally focussed sector.

“By targeting the right people early on, those that want to be in farming or work in agriculture, we can ensure we are feeding the future employment needs of our country’s primary sector.

“We believe that a long-term strategy needs to be developed and supported by the future government to make this a reality.”

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Cull to contain disease spread Seven properties tested positive to the Mycoplasma bovis disease outbreak, and the Ministry for Primary Industries has decided to cull the infected stock following a comprehensive surveillance and testing programme.

“The decision to destroy stock which have been in contact with affected animals is the only option which will ensure peace of mind for the rest of New Zealand’s dairy and beef farmers,” says Federated Farmers president Katie Milne.

All cattle on five of the seven infected South Island properties will be sent for meat processing and a programme put in place to decontaminate the farms.

The two remaining properties have had their animals culled already.

“We also support the continuation of strict movement controls on the remaining 13 properties that have been placed under Restricted Place Notices,” says Katie.

“These restrictions have significant implications for the people concerned, and all other farmers, so this action is essential to keep the option of eradication on the table.

“The disease does not respond to treatment and cannot be vaccinated against. Culling is the only logical option to prevent ongoing suffering of the animals.

“From a national perspective, our size, relatively low population and geographic isolation gives us the ability to manage and attempt to eradicate biosecurity incursions, when other countries cannot. M. bovis is found

in most countries, including Australia, this is a disease that we definitely don’t want and we should seek to eradicate it, if feasible.

“We have remained free of many pest animals, plants and diseases that have decimated other country’s livestock industries. For the sake of our livestock industries and the economy, it is crucial we act now to ensure this remains the case.”

Beef + Lamb NZ chairman James Parsons says the decision will obviously have significant implications for the farm businesses and the rural communities affected by this disease outbreak.

“We wish to see all available support and compensation provided to those affected.”

MPI has carried out tens of thousands of tests of the infected, neighbouring and trace properties as well as nationwide testing of bulk milk.

“We encourage beef farmers to follow the recommendations on stock movement, keep an eye out for symptoms in your herd, and ensure the NAIT records for stock you buy, sell or move are accurate and complete.”

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Moving from the city to rural life with the aim of becoming more self-sufficient, Reuben Kennedy and Kate Carter found their ideal property in the Pohangina Valley. Three-hundred mature walnut trees were an added bonus.

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he couple bought their 60 acre block of land just over three years ago. Kate’s mother, Diane, is retired and also has a house on the property.

Kate said they loved the natural outlook and endless possibilities the property presented. The walnut trees, which cover seven acres, are run as naturally as possible. During their first season on the property, the couple were set to spray the trees to protect against blight but discovered the spraying equipment left with the property wasn’t fit for the task.

“The trees were too large — we had spray showering down on top of us — the sprayer could only reach the lower section of the tree and the top was completely missed out,” said Kate. The couple decided to go with a no-spray

option. Three years later, there have been no issues with the trees. “It seems as the trees get older, they are more resistant, our trees now range between eight to 13 years old.” Kate said.

Annual pruning, regular possum control near harvest, and mowing around each tree during the harvest has been the only maintenance required. There are plans to review fertiliser needs this season. Harvesting starts when the first nuts start dropping around the beginning of April. The harvest continues for close to four weeks.

“We try to harvest every one to two days, working our way around the paddocks.”

The walnuts are harvested manually with a wire basket system which is rolled across the ground, flicking the nuts into it.

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“We have no machinery and do everything by hand, Reuben usually gets up in each tree and gives them a very good shake which is very effective at helping the nuts fall.” Kate said.

The nuts are washed by hand before beginning the drying process, then usually packaged and ready for sale about a month later.

Under the label Konewa Walnuts, they are sold at local farmers’ markets and directly through email and phone orders. Three varieties are available and sold as mixed bags — Rex, Meyric and predominantly Shannon. Konewa Walnuts are couriered and sold all over New Zealand.

Reuben and Kate have introduced the Nutshucker to sell alongside their nuts.

This imported walnut opener works by inserting a metal blade into the join of the walnut and gently twisting. The nut effortlessly pops open and eliminates flying shards of shell and crushed kernel.

Kate said the Nutshucker comes in two different styles and sells for $8.00.

“We have had very good feedback, even from customers with arthritis in their hands.”

Two years ago, the couple began breeding, raising and selling free range pigs which is working well alongside the walnut enterprise.

The pigs — Durocs, Saddlebacks and some upcoming Large Black and Berkshires, graze under the walnuts for most of the year, and are removed a couple of months before the nuts fall.

After harvest they are returned to clean up the last of the nuts. “This reduces the amount of pests such as rodents

The walnuts are harvested manually with a wire basket system

and possums,” said Kate. The couple strongly believe in raising animals humanely from growing through to collection. All the pigs are supplied with warm shelter and dry bedding.

“Our motto for our pigs is ‘happy, healthy and free range’. We do not accept sacks or hog-tying as a suitable method of collection.”

Although there aren’t currently any other nuts grown for the market, the couple have planted hazelnuts, macadamias, almonds, chestnuts and pine nuts.

“We plan to see how they go and may look into planting more in the future.”

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Heavy rain during walnut harvest time this past season resulted in a poor quality kernel. Reuben and Kate decided to completely write off the crop and break the news to their valued customers.

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“We all hear about Chinese herbs and the European knowledge of herbs but it was the knowledge of New Zealand medicinal herbs that we wanted to integrate. Our herbs come from a perfect bush environment — grown in beautiful quality soil. We found a lady that has worked with herbs all her life and she said she would be honoured to sit with Maori herbal experts to learn from.”

Jill and Keith then decided their Agrisea gardeners might appreciate the hand cream as it is not filled with chemicals and is moisturising and healing. The family then created a healing salve that has also become very popular. “It is really outstanding and a lot of people with eczema use it — it was like magic. In the early days I cleared a big bank of cleavers, and my forearms were absolutely on fire when I came in.

I said to Keith I made a mistake and should have worn sleeves and gloves, so I used the salve on one arm as a test and it was an instant relief.

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“It’s sad to be closing the cellar door but the time has come for us to retire,” said Fiona.

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“The summer season will see us open from October to April as usual but this will be the last chance to purchase wines from the vineyard,” said Fiona.

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The sheep meat levy on all sheep slaughtered would remain $0.60 per head and the beef levy, on all cattle slaughtered (including beef cattle and dairy cattle but excluding bobby calves), at $4.40 per head GST (exclusive).

“We have recently completed a consultation round with farmers where we asked for feedback on our updated strategy through to 2022 and also what we are committing to in the year ahead,” says B+LNZ chairman James Parsons.

“Farmers have reinforced the issues that matter most to them and have given us strong direction.

“Some key areas are improved promotion of our products in partnership with processors, better extension and an influential voice with government to ensure farmers’ backs are covered on issues such as biosecurity, environment and compliance issues.

“It is pleasing to see farmers are getting real value out of our recent workshops and seminars across some of these key issues, particularly health and safety and environmental planning, and they want more.”

He says there is also a big ambition and urgency to see the New Zealand red meat story told, ensuring urban audiences and global customers understand the sector, its value and market difference.

“Farmers want to promote the value of New Zealand’s natural pasture fed beef and lamb and high-quality farming systems and draw in consumers with that story, especially as synthetic proteins emerge more into the market.”

The environment has emerged as a concern for farmers, particularly around water quality and farming.

“Farmers want better connections with all New Zealanders and ensure they better understand that farmers value the environment, and are making big efforts to protect and enhance it.

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He says the newly refreshed B+LNZ strategy for the next five years reflects farmer feedback and sets a vision, priorities and goals to achieve by 2022.

“Ultimately, it is about profitable farmers and thriving rural communities valued by all New Zealanders. That is what farmers want and they have given us fantastic feedback to ensure we are focussed on what matters to get there.”

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In years past the average Kiwi farmer relied on four-legged horsepower and a suite of simple machines and hand tools to run every aspect of the operation.

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The cost inherent in the complex, custom-built machinery used for such tasks is now beyond the reach of many farmers.

Their answer is calling in specialists.

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Staying safe on the job With the start of Daylight Saving WorkSafe New Zealand has suggested now is the time to check your sleep schedule to ensure you’re getting the right amount of sleep to keep both yourself and others safe.

Agricultural contracting relies heavily on the weather and so does the farmer who more often than not, will need to prepare the ground beforehand.

When a fine spell hits the pressure is on for both to complete the task at hand.

Often the farmers are out later due to the extra hours of daylight to prepare paddocks before crop or to get the last of the silage completed before the rain shows itself.

The contractors are wary of the list of farms they need to service within a tight timeframe.

As a result the pressure can easily amount to stress and working big days leading to tiredness. With large machinery involved it isn’t a great combination.

“People who are tired and fatigued are 30% more likely to have an accident.

Both businesses and workers have a responsibility to manage fatigue and the risks that arise from it,” says WorkSafe chief executive Nicole Rosie.

“Work and personal demands can often make it difficult to get the sleep we need to function safely throughout the day,” Ms Rosie said.

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Fatigue is a work-related health risk if it reduces our ability and alertness to work safely and effectively.

It can affect people’s feeling of wellness and wellbeing and impact productivity. It can also lead to safety incidents.

This may lead to errors and an increase in workplace health and safety incidents, with potentially serious consequences for both workers and businesses.

“According to our 2015 Health and Safety Attitudes and Behaviour Survey, 43% of workers in sectors with a high risk of injuries and fatalities reported working when overtired,” Ms Rosie said.

WorkSafe is currently working with other regulators including the New Zealand Transport Agency, Civil Aviation Authority and Maritime New Zealand to look at ways to better support workers and business to manage fatigue in the workplace. The aim is to develop key cross-industry information for businesses, workers and their families about how to recognise and manage fatigue in the workplace.

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“Bees are extremely good pollinators of crops, so contribute substantially to New Zealand’s multi-billion dollar agricultural economy,” says Agcarm chief executive Mark Ross.

He says that agrichemicals are vital for ensuring the security of our food supply and, when used responsibly, “pose no threat to our bee population.”

But “we must remain vigilant and address any potential risks to our bees.”

The campaign was launched in September to coincide with Bee Aware Month as well as the peak sale of agrichemicals.

“Although the message is always relevant,” says Mr Ross. “It’s important for manufacturers’ of agrichemicals to have clear label statements regarding A IN &

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Rural Contractors New Zealand chief executive Roger Parton emphasizes the importance of adequate training for people applying agrichemicals.

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Civil Defence is raising public awareness and the message should be loud and clear to all farmers that getting accustomed to Civil Defence planning and preparedness should be a priority.

“No one can predict when the next natural disaster could hit. If there’s a big earthquake it is possible a tsunami could come. A volcanic eruption say in the Central North Island can not be ruled out either,” says Federated Farmers vice president Andrew Hoggard.

“Be prepared and get informed.

The flooding events this year are a wake-up call and they are still having significant impact on farmers and their communities. If you are not considering a plan to get you through, you are potentially risking your business and livelihood.”

Farmers should be prepared to meet the challenges thrown up by not only our country’s variable climate, but also the active nature of its geology.

“Consider the worst case scenario and identify what would be a priority,” says Andrew.

“Talk through with your staff potential situations. Something could happen while you are off-farm and they will be left to deal with potentially a crisis. It is possible the farm could get isolated and so consider what that means for staff.”

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“We know from experience that when an ‘event’ happens rural people are generally the last to receive help. This means vital infrastructure such as power and phones can be down for weeks.

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Andrew recommends farmers also check what is insurable. You might be surprised what you can insure.

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He says there are potentially many different ways to structure incentives for more afforestation and the Emissions Trading Scheme is still a potentially powerful instrument for enabling the government to meet its Paris Agreement commitments on climate change.

“ETS clearly needs change, but the scheme never has been and never will be enough to meet the challenge of increased afforestation by itself.”

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Mr Clark says the forest industry accepts the direction of the recent London based Vivid Economics Report that the New Zealand plantation forest estate would have to expand by up to 1.5 million hectares for New Zealand to meet its Paris targets, rather than spending billions on offshore carbon credits to try to achieve that result.

“The government can take a lead in getting trees into the ground itself.

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“We are as much to blame as government in neglecting this area. We have just left it to individual companies to organise training and so we are addressing that ourselves now at a more collaborative level. If we don’t get new and trained workers we will find our industry seriously short of the workforce we need in future.”

“For farmers contemplating planting trees we consider the government should make it easier for these farmers to receive the right advice on whether to plant trees in the first place, where to plant them and how to look after them.

Our experience is that too many farmers make an investment in trees, which is a land use commitment for nearly three decades, and then ruin it, by, for instance, planting trees with inferior genetics or where they can’t construct a road access to get the logs out.”

“Next there are different sets of rules, at both national and local government level in particular, on what different land uses and discharges are acceptable.

It’s not just taxing greenhouse gas discharges through ETS, that is important, but having the same rules for everyone when they discharge into water, be the land use forestry, dairy farming or horticulture.”

“In a similar vein, and directly applicable to the ETS, the government

needs to acknowledge that all the carbon in a tree is not immediately lost when a tree is harvested. So that means the carbon liability at harvesting can be deferred to account for some carbon stored in furniture and buildings for decades to come.” If forests are to expand then the infrastructure has to be planned and enabled at the same time.

“The infrastructure in some regions, such as East Coast, is struggling to cope with the present volume of logs being transported.

If the total forest estate is to be nearly doubled in the next few years, then we need government-led planning and potentially legislative change for constructing or facilitating road, rail, and port infrastructure.”

“If we see significant development in most of these areas, then I’m convinced will send signals to timber processors they can be confident in investing in efficiencies and modernising to utilise an increased timber resource and meet the demand for processed timber products for domestic and export consumption.

There doesn’t need to be an export tax or export licences to achieve this.

We have to wait until next year before the current ETS review reports back to the minister and for the Productivity Commission enquiry into a Low Emissions Economy.

In the meantime, no extra trees are being planted. The age of a tree is critical in the sums to work out whether New Zealand will reach the 2030 target.

A 12-year-old radiata pine, for instance, locks up six times the amount of carbon a six-year-old pine will. While we appreciate the need to have robust reviews, some early signals on the direction of travel could encourage planting in 2018 or 2019 rather than delaying that decision until 2020 or beyond.”

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How can advertising in the Manawatu Farming Lifestyles help my business grow?

If you have a product or service that's handy for farmers, lifestyle block owners or the rural public in general, this is where they'll read about it. The Manawatu Farming Lifestyles publication reaches literally thousands of rural delivery addresses and is packed with interesting and informative stories, making it a month long read. With our help, you can make your name and your company's brand stand out to those readers. We'll make it easy and affordable to go further than you may have imagined possible.

How can I make sure my company or product really stands out in the Manawatu Farming Lifestyles?

Talk to us about what you have to offer, what your business can do for our readers, and what you're passionate about — we can find the right placement at the right price to boost your turnover! We also have an in-house graphic design team at your service for no extra cost, meaning that your company can benefit from world class presentation, even if you don't retain your own media agency. Those customers you see advertising here month after month are enjoying the benefits of great exposure, and a relationship with the publication that allows them to achieve truly personalised branding and advertising goals.

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Q. I love the look of Delphiniums, but won’t they blow over in my windy garden?

A. Not usually – the plants & stems are much stronger in modern types. Rather than stake them, plant them a little closer together.

Q. l Like to browse the garden centres for plants, but never have enough time. Online shopping sounds good, but isn’t it expensive?

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Aussie regains shearing title Australian shearer Damien Boyle won a seventh New Zealand Open Merino shearing championships title in eight years at the opening event of the 2017-2018 shearing sports season in Alexandra.

Shearing on stand No 5 in the final in Molyneaux Stadium, against five others who have all represented New Zealand in trans-Tasman shearing tests, Damien needed the best of the quality points after being well-beaten on time by Invercargill shearer Troy Pyper who was facing down the board from stand No 6, and just pipped by Alexandra veteran Dion Morrell on stand No 1.

From West Australia, and shearing in his trademark sling to support his back, 39-year-old Damien had won the final, six times in a row from 2010-2015.

Southland shearer Nathan Stratford restored the Kiwi pride with a popular victory last year at the start of a season in which he went on to win a World team’s title in front of his home crowd in Invercargill.

Damien dominated results from the start, being top qualifier for the finals after 30 shorn in the heats.

He was also top qualifier from the semi-finals.

When all time and quality points were calculated last night, Troy had to settle for second place and Nathan third. Colin O’Neill of Alexandra, was fourth, Chris Vickers of Palmerston, fifth, and Dion Morrell of Alexandra, sixth.

Nathan, Colin and Dion grabbed one back for their Kiwi fans when they won a trans-Tasman Merino test match against Damien, Beau Guelfi and Callum O’Brien. World champion woolhandler

Joel Henare from Gisborne, started his new season with two wins on the way to a target to reach a career tally of 100 Open final victories, now over 90 to his name.

He regained the fine wooled Merino championships’ Open woolhandling title, with a win over runner-up and 2015 and 2016 winner Pagan Karauria, daughter of shearer Dion, and also beat Karauria and Te Kuiti woolhandler Keryn Herbert in the Golden Fleece Woolhandler of the Year final.

Father of three, Joel turns 26 later this month, but has spent almost half his life in open woolhandling competition, fast zeroing-in on becoming only the second person to win 100 Openclass titles.

Third place in Saturday night’s final went to Monica Potae of Milton, and fourth was surprise finalist Kelly Macdonald.

Ranfurly shearer Vanni Stringer won the Senior shearing final, in which Karauria put in another display of shearing sports versatility by adding a sixth-place cheque to that she won in the woolhandling.

The Senior woolhandling title was won for a second time by Ebony Turipa of Gore, and the Junior title

by Linda Duncan of Alexandra. The championships attracted 126 entries, with 51 in the two shearing classes and 75 in the three woolhandling classes.

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Profits improving as industry stabilises The average beef and sheep farmer is expected to earn $90,200 next season as overall red meat prices rise.

The Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s New Season Outlook 2017-18 report forecasts beef and lamb prices to remain similar to the previous season despite an expected weakening of the New Zealand dollar. The report estimates farm profit before tax to increase 6.6 per cent.

“This outlook sets the scene for steady meat prices and production, however strong improvements are expected in revenue from deer and velvet as production increases, and from wool, which is coming off low prices,” says B+LNZ chief economist Andrew Burtt.

Earnings before interest, tax, rent and manager’s salary per farm, which provides a benchmark for viewing farms on a comparable base, is forecast to increase by 3.1 per cent to $158,800.

“A slight drop in the national sheep flock was driven by a drop in breeding

ewes but this was tempered by a lift in the number of hoggets, particularly on the East Coast of the North Island.”

A rise in the number of beef cattle (+2.8 per cent) was largely driven by weaner cattle being carried over into the 2017-18 farming year in response to good feed conditions and firm prices which were due to tighter availability and strong store cattle prices in 2016-17.

“As beef cattle prices have continued at comfortable levels and production conditions have improved, some farmers have been motivated to increase the number of beef cattle they have because cattle are less labour-intensive than sheep.”

Mr Burtt says much of the outlook depends on the value of the New Zealand dollar which is expected to ease as major trading economies strengthen in 2017-18. The New Zealand dollar

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“The US dollar is significant for New Zealand’s export-focussed sheep and beef industry because 70 per cent of meat export volume is sold in USDdenominated transactions.”

Total farm expenditure is forecast to rise marginally (+0.5%) this season.

Though fertiliser prices are expected to remain steady, a lift in spending on fertiliser is expected as farmers continue to focus on improving their soil’s productive capacity. The increase is expected to outweigh a reduction in expenditure on interest, and repairs and maintenance. Much of the 6.6

per cent increase in the average farm profit before tax on sheep and beef farms results from revenue of deer and velvet (+10 per cent), wool (+10 per cent) and cash crops (+4.8 per cent).

Sheep and beef revenue are expected to remain similar as small increases in production and easing exchange rates counter softening export prices.

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Spring — a busy time but a good time to think about the condition of your soil.

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effluent pond onto cropping paddocks; this will help your effluent storage situation as well. Another valuable byproduct is the calf shed or feed pad cleanings. The high organic matter combined with the manure content are a great mulch/compost that encourages microorganism, increases fertility and will improve the soil structure. Using onfarm effluent first is very cost effective if it is built into the nutrient management plan and fertiliser programme. Your effluent is definitely not a waste product — it is brown gold.

Testing your effluent for Nitrogen means you can calculate how heavy you can spread it within the consented limit and you can use the information about its minerals when looking at your

nutrient plan. By using your effluent, you can avoid using some chemical fertilisers. Some contractors can test the effluent for you in conjunction with cleaning out effluent ponds or spreading.

Getting your effluent tested is an easy process and worth your while. It could potentially save you in fertiliser costs.

As we hopefully see more sun and the ground begins to dry out, remember to utilise the brown gold you already have on your farm.

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David Law, Managing Director of Forward Farming Consultancy

Is this a confession?

At last there is a change on the horizon.

One of our major fertiliser companies has stepped up to the plate to offer a helping hand to save our rivers and streams from future pollution.

Of course this would be like putting the handbrake on a fully laden logging truck on a downward slope. With the unquestionable evidence that these NPK fertiliser companies are largely to blame for this mess, they are running out of road. To keep their foot on the accelerator is not a viable alternative.

I applaud the CEO for joining the team. Although there is an utterance from this committed team to stop the pollution, the answers of how to do it will need to be found.

The current science is failing the environmental futures test and the two large NPK fertiliser companies who are applying this outdated science are failing the majority of the farmers of New Zealand.

Although farmers are the focus of the attacks from environmentalists on water pollution, the fault lies with the two large NPK fertiliser companies who provide a specialist service and sell the fertiliser to 95% of our farmers who are following their advice.

Because soil fertility is so specialised these companies have been getting away with focussing on sales rather than honest advice and honest science.

Evidence of this is the propaganda which has led to the acceptance that superphosphate and urea grow grass.

This is so entrenched in farmers’ minds

that a lot of fertiliser applied is carried on the back of superphosphate.

If you need K and S a likely brew could be potassic sulphur super.

If you needed Mg a likely product would be surpentine super or if your budget is tight Super 10 would do the job. A modern change lately is the use of DAP which is a brilliant product to deliver soluble phosphate which is particularly efficient for cropping. Research has proven that it will not lift phosphate reserves in the soil unless applied in heavy applications.

Where soil phosphate levels are already adequate, (30+ Olsen P), to use super phosphate as a carrier is wasting farmers’ money and only helping fertiliser companies increase their sales and profits, and the excess is polluting our rivers and streams. A soil nutrient which is being used up with every tanker load of milk leaving the farm is calcium.

Research has shown that an average dairy farm would need 300kg of lime per hectare per year to keep up with what is leaving the farm as milk. Lime would therefore be a much more cost effective carrier for elements which are

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essential like potassium, magnesium, sulphur and trace elements. Another fallacy is the acceptance that pH should be 5.8 to 6.0. A scientific table showing the availability of nutrients at differing pH levels illustrate that phosphate is twice as available at pH 6.3 compared to the availability of phosphate at 5.8pH. This is real scientific evidence that farmers have been taken for a ride.

So to increase your current phosphate levels just move your pH from 5.8 to 6.3. Your soil phosphates will actually increase without applying any phosphate.

There are two points to this picture I have painted.

1. Superphosphate, DAP and urea are all water soluble. If these products are applied in excess where do you think they will end up?

2. To stop the cause of the pollution, not only will these water soluble products need to be stopped but the NPK trained specialists will need reprogramming.

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Irrigation Matters with Clem Powell The mystery of gravity driven pumps Everyone wants something for nothing and pumps working from their own water supply are often a great way of getting water delivered to higher levels. The concept has been around since invention in late 1700s.

Often referred to as ram pumps from their predecessors, Glockemann 320 Pumps are in fact gravity driven pumps.

Without getting too technical, water rams are powered by the water hammer effect of the ports opening and closing whereas Glockemann 320 are operated by high volume/ low pressure water on a large diaphragm working a smaller piston and cylinder to give the lift pressure required.

At end of stroke a valve opens and components return ready for next cycle.

Water for the pressure side can come from either submersion of the inlet port, suction hose off the inlet port or dry mounting the pump where the water is tapped from the drive tube.

This is common in Australia and other places where remoteness of installation and flash flooding are a risk.

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Gravity driven need much less velocity and drop, usually between 0.6m and 1.8m, giving lift to 150m–200m vertical, although the spec charts do show delivery to 20m from 0.3m drop. This large power to lift ratio is not usually available from a ram pump.

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