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Image on the left shows the effect of black smut fungus on pampas. Image on right is a planthopper insect on pampas grass

Also known as ‘cutty grass,’ pampas is an invasive weed from South America which threatens our native toetoe. The weed also poses a threat to forestry and kiwifruit farms because of its aggressive nature and ability to affect ecosystems. Landcare Research is now carrying out further testing at their biocontainment facilities to assess the suitability of the fungus and insects, including whether they will only affect pampas. MPI acting director aquaculture, growth and innovation, Alice MarfellJones says this initiative, supported through the Sustainable Farming Fund, is a worthy investment as the research benefits the primary industries. “We are very aware that pampas is a shared problem, and saw value in committing $335,000 in to the project. The weed affects forestry and kiwifruit growth and it’s important we at MPI play a role in protecting and growing these industries,” said Ms Marfell-Jones.

Landcare Research traced the pampas back to its South American origins in what Science Team Leader Lynley Hayes refers to as a ‘needle in a haystack’ search. “We were quickly able to confirm that New Zealand purple pampas — Cortaderia jubata — comes from Ecuador/Peru. However, finding the origins of common pampas — Cortaderia selloana — was more difficult, but we eventually managed to find an exact genetic match with some plants next to a soccer field in Chile. Surveys in these regions of South America revealed three potential control options worthy of further study — a black smut fungus and two planthopper insects,” said Ms Hayes. “The black smut fungus attacks the pampas flowers, affecting reproduction. The planthopper insects damage the plants’ leaves, and secrete a honeydew that impairs the plants’ ability to effectively photosynthesise.”

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THROUGH THE YEARS BY ANN MORGAN

Margaret Pinny was born into jersey cattle farming and inherited stock off her parents as she grew up. She now lives in Waihue and became interested in the stock when she was six-years-old and has been involved with the cows now for 70 years.

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I remembid seeing about that wen’ I gotta papa froma kattilstop atta road gate. Big foto ona front page, an’ Boss’s gerfrend Sharlene rang her Mum in Orkland and hada bit ofa cry too. “Then,” seda Boss, “we had old Richy Mcor, another top footy player, decide it was time to take off ‘is boots, and put ona a flyin’ helmit. Yep, he’s gonna fly helichopters fer a livin’. Probly sprayin’ thistles an’ stuff like that. Dont s’pose it will pay as much munny as bein’ a footy captin tho’.” I hada think about

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Ford and Holden battle it out each year on the hallowed tarmac of the mountain, in a struggle which seems as old as time. The older petrolheads talk in hushed tones to a new generation of the mighty Falcons and Commodores of yesteryear; of the coming of the Valiant Chargers, and the season of the mighty Godzilla Skyline. The thing is, this could be the last year of the great rivalry between the red and blue — at least as we know it. In the 12-hour endurance race which is a curtain raiser to the big day, Nissan’s GT-R blitzed past in the final laps to steal the crown — from a podium made up of an Aston and a Bentley. Audi came fourth. And in the main event, too, the other marques are showing their fangs, with Volvo pipped for a podium place. With Commodore and Falcon now facing big changes, what will 2016 look like? Holden are keeping tight lipped, but in the meantime they are not letting the Commodore go quietly into the twilight. Their ferocious Redline model V8s have been a revelation, spurring arch-rivals FPV to make their own swansong just as manic. Now Holden have released a special edition of their usually tamer, calm and comfy V6, dubbing it the Storm.

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Honda has a proven 2-wheel farm bike range that is designed to work hard on-farm. Renowned for durable, reliable and economical running, there is a farm bike in the Honda range to suit every requirement. Talk to your Honda dealer today about which bike suits your needs, we’ll help you choose the best bike for you. *At participating Honda dealers only. Contact your local Honda Dealer for more information.

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NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES

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OF ACCESSORIES

* 4X4 INCLUDING FREE FLAT DECK + ORC $ + GST

24,440

(S/C CAB CHASSIS)

• 2.2L, mHAWK CRDE TURBO DIESEL • DUAL AIRBAGS, ABS, CRUISE CONTROL & IMMOBILISER • LOAD CAPACITY 1100 KG (SINGLE CAB 1250 KG)

• TOW CAPACITY 2500KG • EATON LOCK DIFF • HIGH/LOW RANGE 4WD

100,000KM

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* PHOTOS USED FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES AND MAY SHOW OPTIONAL EXTRAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE. O.R.C (Onroad Costs) ADDITIONAL $950. SPECIFICATIONS & PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. FREE FLAT DECK FOR A LIMITED TIME ON PIK-UP CAB CHASSIS. $3500 WORTH OF ACCESSORIES ON WELLSIDE MODELS (alloy wheels, tray liner, tow bar and canvas seat covers). UNTIL 31 DEC 2015 OR WHILE STOCKS LAST.

Great deals on proven gear

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1/3 deposit 1/3 12 months 1/3 24 months

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$25,900

FROM $13,900

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Complete with drop floor and colour monitor. High intake pickup.

$65,000 NEW KUHN FB 2135 MKII

$62,050

Fixed chamber baler. Bales 125cm diameter x 122cm wide. High intake pickup.

26ft working width, 53 shanks, rear harrow.

$59,900

PROTWIN 8124 MUCK SPREADER

AL ECI

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Over 9m3 capacity. Now on Alliance 500/60-22.5 tyres.

Comes with bogie axle.

2015 MODEL

VBP 2160 BALEPACK Well proven variable chamber, unique 3D wrapping. Tandem axle.

$89,900

$7,500

GA 300 SINGLE ROTOR RAKE

STO

Computer control. Shop soiled.

Comes with ‘L’ blades and maxi packer.

KRAUSE 5635 FIELD CULTIVATOR

Joystick control, three roll film storage.

EL 162/300 ROTARY HOE

VB 2190 BALER

IT LIM

SW 1604 SQUARE BALE WRAPPER

$24,800

$69,900

GF 502 TEDDER 5m working width. 3.9% interest rate, 24 months, 1/3 deposit.

DARGAVILLE

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Ph 09 439 3266

$24,899

GF 7902 TEDDER 7.8m working width. Hydraulic oblique and lighting kit.

$43,750

QUATTRO 4 ROW 3 POINT LINKAGE MAIZE HARVESTER Ex demo.

$150,000

$9,999

EL 122-250 New rotary hoe 125hp, 4 speed, ‘C’ blades, rear wheels.

$89,500

EUROMIX 1860 HORIZONTAL MIXER WAGON Comes with 80cm conveyor.

$39,999

Comes with Gyrodine swivelling headstock, hydraulic drawbar.

$9,999

1500L capacity comes with hopper cover.

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Rated 180hp, comes with levelling boards and packer rollers. Fast fit tines.

120x90 bales, high spec rotor feed machine.

Single axle. Comes with 0.8m conveyer and scales.

High speed wrapping.

$52,999

HRB 503 5M FOLDING POWER HARROW

FC 302G TRAILING MOWER-CONDITIONER

MS 19.1 FERTILISER SPREADER

RW 1800J ROUND BALE WRAPPER 2D

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$45,000

$10,900

$40,000

RW 1400 ROUND BALE WRAPPER

$29,500

GA 6501 RAKE 5.4m - 6.4m working width. Steering and 3D suspension. Excellent windrow.

$44,995

PROTWIN 8114 5.4m3. Comes with floatation tyres.

PZ190 $8,495

PZ220 $9,990 PZ 190 AND 220 DRUM MOWER

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NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES December 2015

RURAL WHEELS

Ian

Economy class flying high

Wayne

EDMONDS & MASON

PANEL & PAINT

by Andy Bryenton

Farming these days is a matter of balancing the books as much as it is cultivating the land. Margins can be thin, and savvy operators are always looking for a way to pare down those overheads. In this environment it’s easy to slash the budget for high tech ‘toys’ — but there’s still the necessity for certain modern amenities on the farm. Take the simple matter of getting about — herding livestock, running errands, checking fences and the like. In the current economic climate, investing tens of thousands into a brand new quad or UTV may seem daunting. But less than 2k for a tough-as-nails two wheeler that can do the same job? If it can take the hard knocks, that’s genius. The same philosophy which informs popular utes like the Foton and Great Wall is at work with the Jialing 150, a small, nimble farm bike made with a no-frills approach. Then again, it’s also made by a company which specialised in building military motorbikes for the vast Chinese armed forces, and which then teamed up with Honda in the early 1980s to build the off-road-bike equivalent of the AK47. Able to deploy in harsh terrain, hard to break and easy to maintain, this early Jialing has been changed only slightly to the present day, with the addition of electric start.

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Contact Wayne 021 765 706, Ian 021 977 729

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DRIVE SAFE On Rural Roads What the buyer gets for that sub 2k price tag is a 150cc four stroke, single overhead cam purpose built farming bike, geared for mud and rough terrain. Generously sized racks front and back pack on the tools and equipment, while bars protect the engine, chain and grips. Having ridden one of these machines extensively on mud, dirt and sand, I can claim first hand that they are willing and able little bikes — no flat-out speedsters, and definitely not

for the road. But for high-torque, low speed chores on the paddock, they weigh up against competitors three times the price. There was a time when most all farms had a two-wheeler in the shed — a versatile and often mud-caked machine which could be relied upon to fire up first time, even on those dark and damp mornings in winter. Think of the Jialing Farmer 150 as exactly that bike, rebuilt with no fancy upgrades, but ready to work.

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For more information contact your local New Holland dealer today. 1. Attachments shown not included in advertised price. 2. Terms and conditions apply, subject to normal lending criteria. Promotion valid to 31st December 2015.

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NEW HOLLAND PROTECTION PLAN 3 YEARS/3,000 HOURS1 PREMIUM PEACE OF MIND2 Payment Structure: Full GST content at outset and 50% deposit, followed by 36 monthly payments at 0% interest. Subject to normal lending terms and conditions. 1Whichever occurs first. 2Offer only available on new New Holland tractors. Valid until 31st December 2015, or while stocks last.

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For more information contact your local New Holland dealer today.

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WHANGAREI

KAIKOHE

Ph: 09 438 4719

Ph: 09 405 2269

22 Rewa Rewa Road

56 Broadway

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December 2015

NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES

Awards to include Auckland

The New Zealand Farm Environment Trust and the Ballance Farm Environment Awards, have celebrated another successful year and welcomed Auckland into the mix. The 2015 annual report outlines the organisation’s continued growth through 2015, with another region signing up to the Ballance Farm Environment Awards. “We are delighted to have the Auckland

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Colourcrete Dairy Floor Resurfacing System Suitable for repairing damaged dairy floors or slippery areas Bruce Cameron 027 498 8412 / 09 235 8263

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• Rollers 1.5 - 13 tonne • Diggers 1-20 tonne • Site dumpers 1-10 tonne • Loaders, Trailers, Plate Compactors etc

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Harrison Water Ram Pumps Pump water on your farm or to your house 24/7 NO Electricity Bills. Spec i Also Available 15-2 al Price f 5 m $850 m M or Solar Water Pumps odel . 0 (No Batteries) until 0 Inc . 31/0 1/20 GST 16. Enquiries: harrisons@actrix.co.nz,

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AGRICULTURAL & FENCING

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NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES December 2015

Northern Rural Marketplace NOW AVAILABLE – GRADER AND 12 TONNE DIGGER + 2 AXLE TIPPING TRAILER ALSO AVAILABLE – WOOD CHIP AND SAWDUST FOR ANIMAL BEDDING

• Patented Bridging system • Environmentally friendly • Aesthetically Pleasing • Low Impact • Robust • Cost Effective

Kelly Wright Phone 021 437 684 kelly@clearwatercrossings.co.nz Steve Swann Phone 021 274 3831 steve@clearwatercrossings.co.nz

110HP 4WD Tractor and Slasher.

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Free parking and we don’t run late

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phone 0800 4 DOLOMITE 0800 436 566 Bio-Gro certified

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Work Wanted

Nurseries & Plants

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Available for shearing and crutching. Just the shearing or crutching rates no other fees. Will Travel most places

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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.

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Situations Vacant

EXPERIENCED DIGGER OPERATOR Required for work in Rodney area call Luke on 027 4474 3081

December 2015 NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES

RANGER DIESEL SEL 1000 HD

NO NO 4.99% DEPOSIT

REPAYMENTS

INTEREST ST

FOR 6 MONTHS

FOR 24 MONTHS NTHS

AWD Mode

KG 907

DUMP BOX CAPACITY - 454KG

Turf Mode

907KG TOWING CAPACITY

ON DEMAND TRUE ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE (AWD)

INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION - UNLOCKING REAR DIFF 25.4CM OF TRAVEL

$22,495 INC GST

1028CC

RANGER 570 HD & RANGER ETX 1/3

UPFRONT

RANGER 570 HD

$19,495

INC GST

1/3

IN 12 MONTHS

IN 24 MONTHS S

00 0 1 $ E V A S RANGER ETX

P.A. OVER 24 MONTHS*

$14,995 INC GST

SPORTSMAN SPO ETX

$7,895 INC GST 0 0 0 1 $ E V SA

KG 556

ON DEMAND TRUE AWD

556KG TOWING CAPACITY

560 WATT STATOR

KG 41/82 30HP

IRS WITH 24CM OF TRAVEL

41KG FRONT / 82 KG REAR RACK CAPACITY

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