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August 2017

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The good news came as hundreds of apple growers and industry players descended on Napier for Pipfruit New Zealand’s annual two-day conference. “The apple industry continues to grow and is a significant contributor to the Hawkes Bay and New Zealand economies with a goal to achieve $1bn in export returns by 2022,” says Pipfruit New Zealand chief executive Alan Pollard. “Although the outlook is bright we focussed our conference this year on challenging and disrupting industry thinking about what the future may hold. “We must not get complacent. We need to continually keep improving and stay ahead of our competitors as the NZ apple industry is transforming into a billion-dollar export business.” The World Apple Report, recently released, ranks New Zealand first over 33 major apple producing countries ahead of Chile and the United States.

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Mr Pollard said it is a great achievement to have a competitive edge over the rest of the world and to keep holding that position. “The apple industry has doubled exports in the last four years so our provinces are prospering from this success. We are growing hundreds of full-time jobs across the sector in all areas including production, post-harvest, logistics, marketing and exports,” he says. “We expect to see over one million apple trees planted in New Zealand this year and nurseries have three-year back orders as growers work to meet a growing international demand for New Zealand apples.” At the conference Sir Ray Avery spoke about disruptive thinking, Dr Andre de Barros Teixeira discussed innovation, technology, R&D and marketing, and Dame Diane Robertson addressed the impact of big data on consumers and markets.

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fence for a customer and gave them a lot of space to live in with toys and things. They really liked it. We also moved one fence out of the vision line for a lady as it was originally built too close to her house.” Brad says deciding if you need new fencing is relatively easy. “When you move onto a property, check if your fences are in a good state. Walk the whole fence line and check if your wires are tight. “Make sure there are no broken wires or loose and rotting posts. If you have the old batten fences with moss all over them and in disrepair it’s often cheaper to build a new one.” He says sheep need seven wire batten, cows you can get away with five wires and make it electric, but if it is a boundary fence you require at least a seven wire batten for strength. “Bulls need a lot of power and solid fencing to keep them in, especially if they fight each other as they get boisterous and can easy break through a fence. With rural fencing, internal fences can be put where ever you like. If you want a triangle paddock, a hexagon or octagon we can make one, and in the near future we will be designing creative custom-made entrance gates. These will certainly add a flair to any property.”

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Establishing a crop Growing a crop of maize for silage can be rewarding in many ways as well as profitable, and can be established by direct drilling, minimum tillage or traditional full cultivation. It is best to select your paddock in the early autumn and check it for perennial weeds and apply the necessary substance to control them. Select free draining soil for best results as maize does not like waterlogged soils and excess waterlogging encourages weed growth that can invade the crop. This can reduce maize yields and also impact on the silage quality and palatability. When selecting a paddock consider if it is suitable for the machinery being used and be aware that the distance from the paddock to stack will also come into the cost of harvesting. If it is your first time growing maize consult with your contractor before finalising the site to ensure it is a good choice. It is best to avoid waste weedy areas around the paddock edges as insect infestations can begin in these places and spread into the crop. Carrying out a basic soil test for soil pH, Olsen P, K, Ca, and Mg will help ensure good crop growth. The core sample is normally around 150mm but for maize a deeper sample is needed as its roots are deeper than pasture. A deep N test should be taken once the crop has emerged as the test will confirm the amount of N you may need

to apply. Beware of excessive cultivation which weakens the soil structure and avoid cultivating when the soil is too wet or too dry. Try to achieve a firm seedbed — a well cultivated paddock will help ensure the best strike of your seed and helps your weed and insect control products give the best results. Direct drilling and minimal tillage are well recognised ways to successfully establish maize paddocks. When planning, carefully consider the execution of the required tasks as you only get one chance to complete the job properly. Important factors to consider are soil type and texture, the amount of cultivation that will be required, timing, paddock evenness and potential insect problems. Many of the significant maize establishment insects are controlled with the application of a suitable seed treatment however these will not control grey field slugs. If you find even a few slugs it is recommended to use slug bait before drilling. A consultation with your contractor will help identify the best establishment method. As a rule of thumb the earlier you sow your maize the better it will yield.

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Stacking the maize silage Keeping the face of the maize silage stack tight throughout the feed-out period is recommended for keeping the feed supply healthy for your stock. Loose silage allows air to penetrate into the stack meaning aerobic bacteria can break down the plant material producing waste products including carbon dioxide, heat and water. This means the silage quantity and quality will be decreased. The stack should be compacted enough that you can not push your fingers into the stack any further than the depth of your finger nails. When the product is well compacted and sealed mould should not be present as it generally grows once the silage has been exposed to the air for a few days or more. It is recommended to never feed mouldy or ‘rotten’ silage to your stock because some varieties of moulds cause health issues in animals. Avoid digging into the stack as this

loosens silage that will not be fed for several days. Use the tractor bucket carefully and chip the silage down with the bucket and then scoop it up from the ground. It is recommended to introduce maize silage over a 5–10 day period by allocating each animal 1–2kg dry matter and increase the amount each day. It may take a few days to acquire a taste but once it has been introduced to the diet, it is best fed on a daily basis. Animals that have been grass fed only will have relatively low levels of the starch-digesting and high levels of the cellulose-digesting bacteria. Large amounts of maize silage will result in large amounts in the dung. Introducing the feed slowly will allow starch digesting bacteria levels to

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increase and improve utilisation and minimise the risk of gastric disturbances or grain overload. Silage can be fed immediately after harvest but maximum aerobic stability gains are made when it is fermented for 30 days prior to feeding. It can be placed in piles, in a line across the paddock or against a fence line. It is important that there is room for the entire herd here to feed at once. Placing silage in a line against a fence prevents the animals from walking and messing in it.

Maize silage is low in crude protein and this makes it an ideal complement to high protein pastures in the spring and autumn. In summer when pasture protein levels can fall and feeding levels should be carefully monitored as too much low protein may result in animals holding or gaining liveweight rather than putting milk in the vat. If pasture is limiting, consider feeding it in conjunction with another protein source such as lucerne, a leafy forage sorghum crop, or high quality pasture silage.

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Being a dairy farmer as well as a maize contractor, I use and recommend products that fit well into both systems. With its excellent stay-green and long harvest window, PAC 624 allows us to toggle between our own and our client’s crops. I know that we are able to push our 624 just that little bit longer if required and harvest our clients blocks before our own. The silage that we get from this hybrid is more gold than green, which is reflected in our feed quality tests, cow condition and milk production.

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Firmly positioned as a market leader in this ultra-long maturity group. PAC 624 has earned a reputation for being able to produce true (weighed) 30 tonne crops from Northland to eastern Bay of Plenty. This is a giant of a plant that will produce very high yields at low planting rates. PAC 624 is a purpose-bred silage hybrid for early plant situations in the warmer northern regions. Large girthy cobs packed with soft, starchy grain combined with good digestibility ensures silage of excellent quality is produced. This hybrid has good standability, however the sheer size of the plants means that it can become overcrowded at high planting rates increasing cob height and reducing standability and cob tip fill. For this reason we recommend lower than usual planting rates. A lengthy grain fill period and excellent stay green provide a long harvest window giving growers maximum opportunity to harvest at ideal maturity levels for optimal silage quality. This hybrid performs best in higher yielding situations and only in warm environments when planted before late October. Consider PAC 456 if planting is to be in November.

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We grow around 40ha maize to sell to local farmers. We started out with a small area of PAC 456 several years ago but every year we have increased its area due its excellent yield stability, DM yield and quality. PAC 456 has excellent stay green and a very long harvest window which was a great benefit to us this season and my customers were rapt with the quality.

PAC 456 is a tall, high yielding dual purpose hybrid with a large bulky canopy and long harvest window. Purpose bred in Europe for DM and energy production this hybrid is a serious DM and grain production machine. PAC 456 can have a high ear placement particularly if planted at high rates means that planting rates should not go above 90,000 seeds/ ha for grain crops. However, good grain quality, yields and dry down, as well as standability and plant integrity during grain dry down make this hybrid a top performer for both grain and silage. Husk cover is very good, and ears are large and packed with large deep kernels ensuring silage of high grain content and energy.

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Nation’s tastiest steak New Zealand’s most tender and tasty steak was announced at the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Steak of Origin competition recently with Tim and Kelly Brittain from Otorohanga accepting the 2017 Grand Champion title for their Angus steak, in the competition’s 15th year. The judges, including renowned chefs, Ben Bayly, Gareth Stewart and Shaun Clouston completed two rounds of judging before the Brittains’ steak was deemed the county’s top from an initial line-up of 64 semi-finalists. Being recognised as the country’s top beef producer is an achievement Tim and Kelly say they are extremely proud of. “Each year our entries into this competition have stepped up a level and I am so proud that all of our work and efforts can be celebrated. This outcome is a significant achievement and something that Kelly and I have been working towards,” says Tim. Chef judge, Shaun Clouston recognises the way in which this competition shines light on the country’s beef farmers, acknowledging that the high quality of beef within the New Zealand food service is down to their fine-tuned farming activities.“The paddock to plate link is one that New Zealanders are really interested in. It is important for us chefs to appreciate this and understand that an outstanding steak dish and dining experience starts well before the restaurant kitchen,” says Shaun. Prior to the judging day,

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Kiwi shearer smashes world record

Hawke’s Bay shearer Rowland Smith has emulated older brother Matthew by smashing a world shearing record in England. The 30-year-old father of two shore 644 romney and crossbred ewes in eight hours at Trefranck Farm in Cornwall, beating the previous record of 605 set by Invercargill shearer Leon Samuels in Southland this year. It was the latest in a string of world shearing records in the family, including the ultimate record of 731 ewes in nine hours by Matthew Smith at Tefranck last year. Rowland grew up around Ruawai in Northland and now farms a small block at Maraekakaho near Hastings. In January 2011 he shore 562 in a twostand eight-hour record of 1066 with his second brother Doug at Waitara Station, between Napier and Taupo. A year earlier Matthew had set a solo eight-hour record of 578 on the same property. Rowland’s wife, Ingrid had also been in on the action in a King Country woolshed in January 2009 when she set a women’s solo-eight-hour lambs’ record of 470 while also claiming a two-stand record of 903 with her mother Marg Baynes, of Wairoa. The record-breaking family members

were all present as the latest milestone unfolded. At two-metres-tall, Rowland was comfortably ahead of the target as he shore four consecutive two-hour runs of 161 each. While Rowland averaged 44.72 seconds a sheep caught, shorn and despatched, and with cutter changes every 15 minutes, the shearing time on the sheep, each carrying over 3kg of wool, were regularly cut under 35 seconds. In his record five months Leon Samuels shore successive twohour runs of 149, 153, 151 and 152, averaging 47.6 seconds a sheep. Up and coming Te Kuiti shearer Jack Fagan, who along with his father and shearing legend Sir David Fagan was at the record bid, predicted beforehand Rowland was capable of shearing 640 on the smooth-combing sheep. The record was shorn under the close control of judges Eddie Archer, of South Africa, John Fraser, of New Zealand, and Welsh officials Arwyn Jones and Martyn David, while a large team of helpers included wool handlers Leanna Wharerau, of Hastings, and Gwennan Paewai, of Wales.

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30 Yearling Angus Bulls 20 Rising 2 year olds Thursday 28th September 2017 Undercover at Dargaville Saleyards (sale commences 1.00pm) Auctioneers Note: These bulls are very well fleshed, hill country bulls with great temperament and predominantly NZ bloodlines. Ideal for heifer mating, low/medium birth weights. TB status: C10 EBL and BVD Tested negative BVD vaccinated.

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Agent Steve Harsant 027 497 9892 Vendor Paddy Morresey: 09 439 0749 PGG Wrightsons

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LIVESTOCK ADVERTORIAL

Making headway with stoats

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You may be thinking, who or what is Trapinator? Well this is not only a leading brand name, with over 200,000 traps in the New Zealand bush, but also a major pest control mechanism protecting Kiwi and native birds. The traps are designed and approved to Nawac, New Zealand’s humane kill standard and there are three traps specifically designed to kill rats, stoats, hedgehogs, ferrets and weasels. These are the DOC Series Traps. In addition is the Trapinator Possum Trap. These were design by Phil Waddington in association with the Department of Conservation and have also been approved for use in England to replace Fenn Traps and in Hawaii to target mongoose. New Zealand is overrun with pests so these traps are in place to protect Kiwi and other native birds. DOC says that “stoats are public enemy number one for New Zealand birds,” because they are agile climbers, strong swimmers, hunt at any time, day or night and prey on many native birds, reptiles and invertebrates. Currently they are the most important factor contributing to the continuing decline of mainland kiwi populations. The latest addition to the Trapinator range is the

Mustelid Tunnel. Originally the tunnel, which houses the DOC traps, were made of wood and were too heavy to carry more than a couple into the bush at a time, along with poor access to set the trap and clear away dead pests. What was needed was a tunnel with stackable lids, lightweight, with easy access to set the trap, and something that could be assembled at each location. With the help of DOC Te Anau staff adding their design ideas the Trapinator Mustelid Tunnel took shape, today we have a trap that is easier to set. You don’t need to be an expert to set one yourself. The tunnels are durable, structurally sound and ultimately recyclable. An additional important feature is that the traps are all safe-bait designed. So you won’t be handling any nasty chemical compounds. So if you have pests running around your property the Trapinator Mustelid Tunnel is for you and you will be making your contribution to

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One of the new Trapinator Mustelid Tunnel traps, which have just been released

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Easy to catch and kill stoats, rats, weasels and hedgehogs. Fitted with a Doc 200 approved Humane Trap.

Built for usability, the Trapinator™ Mustelid Trap is lightweight, durable and stackable for efficiency in transporting large quantities. This trap has been designed to humanely capture and kill: stoats, rats, weasels and hedgehogs. Perfect for large conservation projects, this Mustelid trap makes pest removal and clean up simple with its polypropylene surface and fully accessible lid. For more information contact us: sales@trapinator.co.nz. WWW.TRAPINATOR.COM To place your order or request more information email

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Good selection of bulls with growth and carcass attributes without compromising ease of calving FERTILITY • Calve as 2 yr old • Only 43 day mating • Cull everything that doesn’t rear a calf

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100 Yearling Angus bulls at our Annual Sale, on farm

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DAIRY

POND DEATH Do we have to kill the good guys to get the bad guys? Most farmers use Chlorine to clean their sheds. Problem is, Chlorine also kills the good bacteria in your pond that eat the crust and sludge. Now there’s a new Chlorine-free sanitiser that kills pathogens better than Chlorine and leaves the good guys alone! It’s called DX50.

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SAFETY FIRST ON THE FARM

Uncommon sense

David Law, Managing Director of Forward Farming Consultancy

Failure to consider the big picture I see some limitations in our farming research where so called advances in one area are creating problems in another area. Most vets have vast knowledge of animal disease, diagnosis and treatment but have not been trained in soil science. This is not a criticism but an observation. Recently I spent time in Denmark with a senior vet and nutritionist focussed on finding the reason for animal diseases, particularly in Europe. This is part of a treatment plan for farmers who can lose cows very quickly from clostridia and similar diseases like botulism. Dr Erri’s research has led him to the soil for answers. Unbalanced soil nutrients lead to unbalanced feed which is leading to the inability of cows to naturally fight diseases without the aid of vaccines and medicines to keep them healthy. A so-called advance in nutrition, a trend beginning in New Zealand, is the use of increasing rumen bypass feeds to produce milk. In Europe this trend is well developed and although this practice produces milk, Dr Erri commented that it is at the expense of animal health. Cows are barely completing two lactations under this system. He said

that nutritionists are treating a cow like a machine and by bypassing the rumen are not respecting the full nutrition that the bugs in the rumen need to complete their job to maintain a healthy cow and her immune system. The conditions in a cow’s rumen also dictate the bugs which carry on out into effluent ponds which farmers are then encouraged to apply to the soil as fertiliser. Good effluent containing healthy biology can then contribute to a healthy soil. Another so called advancement in science is the heavy use of chlorine in our cowsheds. This chlorine is doing

massive damage to our effluent ponds. The chlorine being used all produces residuals which upon entering the pond wipe out the beneficial biology. The next step is the sterilisation of our effluent and eventually sterilisation of our soil. Furthermore a soil with compromised beneficial bacteria will create an abundance of pathogenic bacteria which will eventually get to the feed which has grown in that soil. If only cows could talk, I’m sure they would have something to say about it. Amazing what you see when you look at the big picture.

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Farmers, is your dairy farm effluent under control or is it controlling you? Sleep well at night knowing that Flexi Tanks NZ now offer an affordable, simple and safe, solution to your liquid storage needs. There has been a lot of talk about our bladder tanks and we find many farmers are all abuzz and waiting to see just what the neighbour down the road is installing as they have heard it’s ‘one of those Flexi Tank/bladder thingeys’. So what are they all about? Flexi Tanks are an enclosed, self-supporting, strong bladder that can store from 20m3 litres up to 2,000m3 litres of dairy effluent or water. They are simple to install. Just roll out the bladder on a 100mm flat bed of sand, attach to your current effluent or water system and your storage solution problem is solved with no need for expensive engineering consent work. Flexi Tanks NZ Ltd are the NZ distributors of the Flexible Tank. They are made by French Company LaBaronne, who are the inventors of this type of storage, and have been manufacturing flexible tanks since 1959. Flexi Tanks NZ are based in the Waikato and work closely with industry professionals and farmers directly to provide storage solutions that are simple to install and require no maintenance. The advantages include: • Easy installation — farmers can install themselves in a morning

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Enerlect is a high energy source electrolyte that also supplies all the important electrolytes lost during diarrhoea casued by infectious agents or due to a nutritional imbalance.

Vetsan “Super” Concentrate

Virucide, biocide and deodoriser for all surfaces on farm including farm sheds and animal housing such as calf pens. Vetsan is active against all the important pathenogenic micro-organisms that can cause calf scours including Rotavirus, Cryptosporidia, Salmonella, E coli, Coronovirus.

Talk to your animal health professional, your local veterinarian

August 2017

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

Return of the originator

by Andy Bryenton

The 1970s was a dire time for the auto industry — while the United States plunged from musclecar excess into oil crisis panic, the great automakers of the continent struggled with budget cuts and technical issues. Even the sports cars and supercars of the late 70s failed to measure up to the style and sophistication of older models. But change was coming. In 1976, Volkswagen — largely famous for their long-lasting Beetle at this point — took their small Golf hatchback and equipped it with a fuel injected 1.6-litre engine. The result was a small car that blew the doors off several of its more ‘sporting’ competitors, founding a dynasty of nimble, smile-inducing Golf GTI models down the years. And, of course, a host of imitators. By the mid-1980s nearly every major automaker had a hot hatch in the running, but the benchmark always wore a VW badge. Safety and practicality intruded into the world of the GTI slowly, making later editions bulkier and slower for a time. But all that is over, and the latest Golf GTI is a back-to-the-roots driving machine. Let’s begin with a top speed pushing 249km/h, with a feisty 229 horsepower under the hood. Add in decades of development in crafting a responsive chassis and suspension setup, as well as what is

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perhaps one of the two best front-wheeldrive designs ever to hit the tarmac (Honda build the other one), and you’ve got a recipe for excitement. Tempered, of course, with a suite of electronic safety measures which ensure thrills without spills. Then again, for some the bold styling and unabashed firepower of the Golf GTI may not be enough. If you’re the type who drizzles Tabasco sauce on raw chilli peppers in search of more kick, the even more powerful Golf R is a halo option, with more than 300 horses under the

bonnet and boasting the title of ‘fastest Golf ever’. Either car is sure to serve up plenty of fun, cleaving to the original formula — a car which is mild mannered on city streets, light on fuel, easy to park — and which can blow traditional sports cars into the weeds on twisty, engaging roads. And while station wagon and electric-powered versions of this iconic hatchback also exist, it’s the GTI badge that continues to push the limits of small-car performance, even after forty years.

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What should I look for in a tyre? You should look for a tyre which best suits your driving requirements. Tyres are manufactured for almost every requirement; wet or dry traction, high mileage, high speed control, steering response, ride comfort etc. A tyre professional will be able to advise you of product features. There are so many brands and models to choose from. How do I know which one is best for me? Discussing your needs with a tyre professional will help establish a tyre product that best suits your requirements and your budget. A professional tyre person will ask questions regarding your expectations of the product, the type of driving you do, how long you expect to keep your vehicle etc. A salesperson who just asks you what size you want is not ensuring you receive the most suitable tyre value. How can I tell when it is time to replace my old tyres? Most automobile tyres have a built-in tread wear indicator in the tread area of the tyre. This wear indicator will show when there are 3mm remaining on the tread. Depending on your driving habits or conditions you should replace the tyre no later than when the wear indicator is visible. Consult a tyre professional when tyres show signs of wear. The wear on my tyres look strange. What causes this? Wear problems could have a variety of causes. The problem could be caused by over or under inflation of the tyre, mechanical problems or the need for an alignment (caster, camber or toe).

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ADVERTORIAL

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The heavy duty scooter has a dual motor system that makes light work of pavement and steep hills so users can go anywhere with total security, and the heavy duty sport model comes with all the features of the heavy-duty version but has a larger frame and wheels and is suitable for more demanding users. The fold-up power chair is also available and is a two-in-one item. The chair can be used as a normal wheelchair or can be battery powered and travels at approximately nine kilometres per hour. The power controller is connected to the arm rest and can be fitted to the left or right, or it can be fitted to the rear attendant handles and can be driven from the rear. No more huffing and puffing up those hills. Each battery lasts approximately 10km and a second battery can be purchased for convenience. The total weight of each scooter is around 36kg, and when folded up the heaviest part is 9.6kg. As seen at the Northland Field Days in March this year. For more information contact Alan on 0800 188877, email citymobility.nz@ gmail.com or visit supascoota.co.nz.

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Practicality and purpose by Andy Bryenton

Since the turn of the millennium, Hyundai have been scoring accolades and awards for their big seven-seat family adventure wagon, the Santa Fe SUV. Offering the same go-anywhere abilities and practical roominess of machines far beyond its very reasonable price bracket, its most recent generation is the very definition of a hard act to follow. So how did the new Santa Fe build on the success of its predecessor? With smart use of space, and a factor not found in many large seven seaters — that’s how. When it comes to the interior of a machine made to pack in the whole family, the devil is in the details. Or rather in this case, a host of little blessings. From the ‘floating’ centre console which allows the front passenger to plug into the stereo and charger without getting in the driver’s way, through to a plethora of handy cubbies and cup holders — primed for today’s skinny energy drink cans as well as American-sized drivethru ‘tubs’ — there’s clearly been plenty of input into the Santa Fe’s interior from someone who has a rowdy bunch of kids. This is also clear when you take a look at the seating and storage arrangements in back. Doctor Who’s TARDIS may look far bigger on the inside than on the outside, but the Santa Fe is catching up. The tailgate (which can be closed with a button, and stops closing should there be something in the way) opens

to reveal enough space to stow a small castle siege’s worth of supplies. The easiest fold-flat seating system we have ever seen drops the back row for even more space — literally whitewaretransporting volumes of it. And with a couple of latches pulled, back pops a third row that feels as comfy as the first two, with its own dedicated air-con vents and a 12 volt charger for the ubiquitous tablet or phone. So far, so good — but what’s the extra special feature which turns another successfully practical Santa Fe into something more? Well, it’s the fact that this all new, sharper looking model has been made lighter and given a velocitous punch, with a choice of a 2.4 petrol, a 3 litre V6, and a torquey 2.2 litre diesel. That means that the Santa Fe doesn’t just deliver the whole clan to school, work, holidays and sports events. It also delivers smiles for the driver as

well — and that’s well worth a look. The addition of a little spice into the SUV mix, with crisp handling to match a

suite of practical details, is enough to make this seven-seater stand out from the crowd.

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2005 SAM 4.75 TANDEM SPREADER ................$17,000

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2012 FIELDMASTER FENCER POST DRIVER WITH SIDE MOUNT & AUGER ............................................$10,500

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Whether it’s a serious amount of pasture renovation or stacking a season’s worth of bales, the Kubota M-Series will power through just about anything. Want more? The highly specced MGX always impresses. As will the amazing finance deals and the 5 Year Warranty. Don’t miss out. Talk to your Kubota dealer today. To find your local dealer visit kubota.co.nz *Offer valid from 1st June to 31st August 2017 or while stocks last and is available only when purchasing a new Kubota MGX Series tractor. Prices exclude GST. Finance is based on 30% deposit, 36 month total term with nothing to pay for 12 months. Lending criteria apply.

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BRIDGE BUILDING & PILING SPECIALISTS

Better Health

110HP 4WD Tractor and Slasher.

Dempster Digger s Ltd

Harrison Water Ram Pumps

We offer design & build for bridges including plans, permits, consents and construction. Or see us to strengthen and repair your existing bridge to ensure safe access on your property. Contact: GHK Piling Phone: 09 435 4443

Address: 9-11 Hewlett St, Whangarei

Email: admin@ghk.co.nz Web: www.ghk.co.nz

NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES August 2017

Northern Rural Marketplace IES CONSTRUCTION LTD.

• Minimum 7-10 day hang-on-the-bone

CONCRETE AND TILT SLAB CONSTRUCTION

• We guarantee all of your meat back • No mix ups! • On-site killing service • Full yield calculation • Online slaughter request and ordering • Offal disposal service• Covering 60km radius (negotiable) • Inspection welcome • Weighed on site

Your meat - from paddock to freezer 1043 Whananaki North Road, RD1, Hikurangi Phone: 09 433 9833 | Fax: 09 433 9832 www.homekillservices.com | e: office@homekillservices.com

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Bridges Farm buildings Feed pads Bins

• Trailers & Ute deck fabrication • Guillotine cutting and sheet metal folding • Certified welding , onsite repairs/fabrication • Precision machining: bushes, ram spears, pins, etc. PO Box 448, Kerikeri, 0245 • PHONE: 09 407 8784 FAX: 09 407 8770 • EMAIL: ies@concrete.net.nz

Ph: 09 435 1493 | Mob: 021 033 7079

MICHAEL GRIFFITHS Livestock Agent Export R1 Friesan F12 plus. R1 Jersey J12 plus. Confirming contracts for Autumn/Spring. Dairy service bull. SECURE NOW as large demand Dairy Stock for sale. Contact: 027 278 8122

Make Your Life easier! use our services now!

Northland Laser Drainage Ltd Neil Carter Trading as

• Pipe & Steel Supplies • LTNZ Approved Workshop • General, Agricultural & Structural Engineering • Mobile Welding Services • General Repairs & Maintenance • 2 Ton Gantry Crane • Plate Roller, Profile Cutter & Press Brake • de-CRAP-it®, Landplane®, Serious Incinerator® • Field Rollers, Water Carts • Kumara Gear

Doug Wilson Manager Phone: Fax: Mobile: Email:

Newman Engineering (2004) LTD Ph 09 439 5065 Dargaville www.newmanengineering.co.nz

09 430 2934 09 430 2936 0274 302 934 dougw@nrh.co.nz

Specialising in Fertiliser and Metal cartage. 30 Tonne units available. We cover your country!

Subsurface Drainage Specialists (Nth) All Services & Maintenance Available PO Box 1174, Whangarei Ph 09 434 7741 • Mobile 027 273 6865

1279 S/H 14, MAUNGATAPERE

MARGARET & JOHN BISHOP

www.animalherbs.co.nz

Ed’s Floorsanding

A big range of Health Solutions for you, your family and animals

New and Old Floors Carpet and Vinyl Preparation Quality Solvent & Water based Coating

We courier to your door!

• Solutions for control of fleas, ticks • Consult with Pat for solutions and worms with WashBar products, to skin problems and other Diatomaceous Earth and Flee Flea health issues for your pet • Herbal and Homeopathic remedies • Orijen Organic Dog and Cat Food — no grains for you and your animals

Ph 09 432 0820

Email: homeopat@ubernet.co.nz Visit: www.animalherbs.co.nz to buy online

167 Kamo Road Kensington, Whangarei

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

0274 914 091

or 09 436 3929 www.floorsandingnorth.co.nz

Retail Wholesale Homekill

Phone 09 437 0571

NORTHERN FARMING CLASSIFIEDS Reach 33,300 Rural Homes — Phone 0800 466 793

For Sale

Animals For Sale

Public Notices

ATV MATS from $89 — Come in & see us at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz.

NEED NEW ATV TYRES? GET 20% OFF RRP & FREE FITTING at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. NEW YAMAHA FARM ATVs — 5.9% interest & 3 year warranty. Only at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi — phone 0800 963 636 & Yamaha MC Whangarei. Phone 09 438 0804.

NGATI HINE FORESTRY TRUST SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

ATV SAFETY HELMETS — from $119 accessories from $15. The law has changed! Have you got yours? Come & see us at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. Subject to availability.

HUNTAWAY DOG Pups, 7 months, ready to run. Duroc Porkers spit size, also service Boars. Weanling Colts and filly, Pinto bloodline, also rising two year Colts. Phone 09 439 7242.

BACK 2 Wood Demolition. We buy & sell renovation materials. Servicing Northland — Auckland. Specialising in Windows, Doors, Ranchsliders, Kitchens, Vanities, Roofing and More! Check out our website back2wood.co.nz or Phone 0800 10 98 77.

BOBBY CALF ramp new built timber. Ramp suitable for up to medium size stock, easy gradient blind sides, flat landing, well braced, transportable on car trailer, $1900. Phone 021 206 3498. CHAIN & SPROCKET KITS DIRT OR FARM BIKE. SAVE 10% off RRP If you get them fitted at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. HERITAGE APPLE Trees from $25.00 — Hardy root stocks — Diversify your farm with an Orchard tree pack. www.tastytrees.co.nz. HONDA TRX420, Quad bike, as new, done a bit of running around on a lifestyle block. Has been sitting for the last 3 years, also comes with a pair of aluminium loading ramps in great condition. $7,500 ono, call Trevor 09 407 5587.

SINTERED BRAKE PADS — for MX and FarmBikes — from $39 at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. WEED EATERS & CHAINSAWS — GET 10% OFF STOCKED ITEMS at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz.

ATV SERVICE

Receive 10% discount off RRP for standard service parts* with this voucher when you get your ATV serviced at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street Hikurangi Phone 0800 963 636 | www.atvtyres.co.nz *Conditions apply, offer ends 31/8/17.

Wanted FARM SITTING available. Want a break? I will look after your drystock farm. Honest, reliable & excellent references. Phone Paul 09 439 0150.

Animal Health Products HIGH CELL Count? Apple Cider Vinegar, Garlic & Manuka Honey 20L $49.95, 200L $450 or 1000L $2,000 +GST with free delivery. Black Type Minerals Ltd. Phone 021 185 1501. blacktypeminerals.co.nz.

PREVENT AND MANAGE CALF SCOURS TuffRock Calf Plus natural digestive aid paste delivers quick results using a blend of molecular reinforced volcanic minerals. NO WITH-HOLDING PERIOD. Improves well-being and digestion, firms faecal matter, restores appetite. Inquire at Farmsource RD1, Farmlands, or www.tuffrock.nz – 0800TUFFROCK.

DRIVE PHONE FREE!

Nau mai, haere mai, piki mai ra! The Trustees invite all shareholders and beneficiaries to attend a Special General Meeting to be held on Saturday 19 August 2017 at the Otiria Marae, Moerewa. AGENDA: 9.00 am Assemble, Morning tea available 9.30 am Karakia, mihi, presentation and discussion Shareholder Workshops 2.30 pm Hui concludes and lunch A general presentation will be provided followed by shareholder workshops that will give opportunity for discussion and questions on key subjects including Dividends, Education and Employment, Te Ture Whenua Maori Act, Forestry and Land Use. Pita Tipene – Chairman Ngati Hine Forestry Trust PO Box 108, Whangarei 0140 Phone 09 459 6425 www.ngatihine.maori.nz

farminglifestyles.co.nz

August 2017

NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES

Outlaw 50

FROM

$3,495 INC GST

ATV FINANCE OFFER FROM $9,195 INC GST

1/3 UPFRONT

1/3

IN 12 MONTHS

1/3

IN 24 MONTHS

Subject to credit approval, fees, terms and conditions apply. Based on a 24 month Finance Contract. Available on Polaris Ranger, ATV, ACE and General models only. Finance is offered by Gilrose Finance Company Limited. Overseas model shown with optional accessories.

RANGER 500

$14,995 FINANCE OFFER

1/3 UPFRONT

1/3

IN 12 MONTHS

1/3

INC GST

RANGER 570 FULL SIZE

$15,995

INC GST

IN 24 MONTHS

RANGER DIESEL

$19,995

INC GST

ROUSE MOTORCYCLES LTD 1 KING STREET, HIKURANGI, WHANGAREI. PH; 0800 96 36 36 MAUNGATUROTO MOTORCYCLES LTD 117 HURNDALL STREET, MAUNGATUROTO. PH: 09 431 8555 CA MOTORCYCLES LTD 725 POUTO ROAD, DARGAVILLE. PH: 09 439 0170 ADVENTURE POWERSPORTS 34 FORGE ROAD, SILVERDALE, 09 444 0636 KUMEU CHAINSAWS AND MOWERS LTD MAIN ROAD, HUAPAI. PH: 09 412 8109 WARKWORTH MOTORCYCLES 22 WHITAKER ROAD, WARKWORTH. PH 09 425 8535

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