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Many farmers have weathered difficult conditions in 2015 and the majority see no relief coming in the year ahead according to an outlook poll by Federated Farmers, while Farmers of New Zealand sees no short-term improvement in the industry. “Despite low interest rates and international wins such as TPP, agreement at the WTO to abolish export subsidies and the prioritisation of food production at the COP21 climate change talks that will deliver long-term benefits, 2015 will be remembered as a year of low milk prices and adverse events such as droughts and floods that have impacted farmers’ bottom lines and put New Zealand’s biggest sector under enormous pressure,” says Federated Farmers president Dr William Rolleston. Over 1,100 members were surveyed in the run up to Christmas, with 52 percent saying they expect market conditions to stay the same. Only 29 percent predict improving conditions, with 19 percent forecasting worse times to come. Confidence is greatest among dairy farmers, who are continuing to battle low milk prices with 41 percent of those surveyed forecasting improved market conditions compared with 29 percent overall, 19 percent for the meat and fibre industry and 17 percent among arable farmers. “It is encouraging to see relatively higher levels of optimism among dairy farmers after what they have faced in 2015, however we need to remember the degree of optimism for improvement reflects the current market for dairy products versus sheep and beef — the latter having fared better than their dairy counterparts in the last year,” said Dr Rolleston. “More generally this result suggests we have another tough year on the way and that’s certainly the way it’s set to start in much of the South Island where the El Nino summer is creating a drought that grows worse by the day.” Farmers of New Zealand operations director, Bill Guest, says “we don’t have a clue when things are going to improve in the industry. “We have had low prices for wool and beef for a long period of time in years past. This is not a short-term thing. It

doesn’t matter if you are freehold or have a big debt. “I don’t believe things will improve until the embargo is lifted off Russia. This is having a profound effect as China are in unity with Russia. The world economies are so intertwined — you can’t have major players having embargoes against each other. “The legal team at Farmers of New Zealand are working hard and we are managing our clients very carefully.” Mr Guest says farming has always been unpredictable and that is just the nature of the lifestyle. “We have had wool, meat and lamb crashes but I think this is the worst since the depression as we don’t know when we will see light at the end of the tunnel. How can you deal with things when the world is in chaos? The last two auctions for milk powder have dropped eight percent in total. “We encourage our members at Farmers of New Zealand, to call us. We are doing our best to help those in need. If you are going through a tough time, we encourage everyone to get help, speak

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Farming THE COAST by Ann Morgan

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heir primary focus is beef finishing on the land that was purchased by John’s father Peter in 1966. He spent many years developing the predominantly scrub covered block into a productive farm and the process of farm succession began ten years ago. John and Sarah now own 50 per cent of the land and 100 per cent of the 850 head of cattle. They established their Owhata Simmental Stud in 2007, with the purchase of Tarawapake Simmentals from Sarah’s parents. “The philosophy behind this was that we found Simmental cross cattle to be

a highly profitable option when finishing beef and we wanted to ensure genetics that produce cattle which thrive in Northland hill country conditions were not lost. “A common perception is that stud cattle are halter broken, farmed in small groups and are well fed often with crops and grain to help them along. This couldn’t be further from the truth at Owhata.” The stud cattle are run alongside the commercial cattle in large mobs out in the hills with nothing but kikuyu pasture to eat all year round.

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rather than as the result of human handling. It is important from a beef finishing perspective as relaxed cattle spend more time eating rather than burning off nervous energy. “At the end of the day, farmers are paid per kilogram so efficient weight gain is critical. Likewise, structural soundness is often inherited and is necessary for an animal to move comfortably around the hills finding the best feed.” The cycle of beef finishing begins in September with calving. They calve a little later than many farms because they feed no supplements. “The cows need to be calving when the spring grass is beginning to grow,” says Sarah. “This Spring we calved 150 cows. Apart from producing a calf, the purpose of the breeding cow is that of a natural mulcher, to clean up the rough feed that nothing else wants to eat.” There are limited places suitable for calving on the farm so the stock are spread out over all the North facing paddocks. These are quite steep, but offer excellent shelter from southerly storms. Due to the nature of the environment, the cows need to be able to calve

unassisted, and have strong maternal instincts. “In the Autumn, the calves are weaned and an additional 200 steer calves are purchased at the annual weaner fairs. This is an opportunity for us to purchase the progeny of bulls we have bred and sold and it is an excellent way to monitor our breeding programme.” These young stock get spread out on the coastal hills to grow frame. When they are close to maturity they get shifted up on the 120 hectare plateau at 1000 feet altitude and are shifted onto fresh pasture every second day to maximise weight gain. All the Owhata cattle are destined for the export market. John and Sarah were Silver Fern Farms Northland Prime Beef supplier of the year in 2015 and in 2010 they were finalists in the annual Steak of Origin competition. While the farm keeps them busy, John still manages to referee rugby during the Winter and Sarah works part time teaching at Abundant Life School in Kaitaia, and squeezes in some dressage training with her horse, is chairperson of Simmental NZ, and serves on various committees associated with the children’s activities.

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The farm of Brian and Gaye Simms is located a few kilometres south of Kaitaia and is 111 hectares in total of which 70 hectares are pasture, 18 hectares of pine forest, five hectares of alternative species forest, 16 hectares of mature and regenerating native bush and two hectares of roads and streambeds.

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TREES WERE ORIGINALLY PLANTED TO STOP EROSION WITH THE ADDED BENEFIT OF PROVIDING GOOD SHELTER FOR STOCK “Trees are obviously also good shelter for the animals from the wind and sun. They absorb and store large amounts of carbon dioxide and give off oxygen and improve water quality in streams. “They are a good food source and habitat for birds, bees and many other creatures. We have wood pigeon, kiwi, tui, fantails and other birds enjoying the trees. “Many have been planted to prevent slips and stabilise gradual slippage. Personally I think I have succeeded and it is all positive. “I have planted where I think it is appropriate, giving the best land use. “In some places on the property, pasture is the best and on others, trees are better. I absolutely recommend

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other farmers do this. Trees are great for shelter or retiring land that is uneconomic for pasture farming. My first recommendation would be to do your homework and find out how to do it, rather than just march in lacking knowledge.” The majority of the species grown is pine but Brian’s main interest is the Australian blackwood, silky oak, and several varieties of eucalyptus. There are a few experimental plantings of potential trees such as Mexican ash and some of the lesser known eucalypts. Japanese cedar, poplars and willows are also grown. “I do all the silviculture work on them, pruning, thinning and planting and I find it a very enjoyable occupation. Just

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“Farming was something we always wanted to do and was always in the back of our minds. Bert grew up in Holland and his family immigrated to New Zealand when he was 12-years-old. Whilst his parents weren’t on a farm, his grandparents were. “The area that he grew up in is actually well known for all the chicken farms there.” The couple chose to make Paparoa their home because “up here has more of a holiday feel,” Rebecca says. They chose to sell their eggs under the Free Range Eggs New Zealand brand. “We had known one of the FRENZ directors for a long time. The company were looking at expanding and we were 4

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The environmental debate around intensive pastoral farming and fresh water quality is gaining momentum, and people are rapidly taking positions, with the ‘don’t blame me’ lobby seemingly gathering popularity. Two things worth bearing in mind are, that a supply of clean fresh drinking water for both humans and animals now and into the future is non-negotiable in this country. Nothing less is acceptable — and rightly so. Secondly, everyone wins when we finally reach that situation. Noone is ultimately disadvantaged by a sustainable environment, although in the short term some may have to change their practises, which may involve extra initial cost. And it’s not just farming that is coming under the microscope. In our area ageing septic tanks, some of which were probably no more than an old steel container sunk in the ground, are no longer fully effective or acceptable, and the cost of alternatives is considerable. A 30km direct pipeline to the urban treatment plant was found to be both expensive and culturally insensitive. After consultation, the communities here have agreed to take responsibility for their own waste via local treatment plants using bacterial processes — essentially sophisticated versions of the old septic tank. When it comes to water nearly every drop of water in our lakes, rivers, and aquifers has travelled through or over the land surface. Soil is the ultimate filter, and when water is able to permeate it and steadily percolate downwards, a cleansing process takes place. And it’s carbon that has the lead role in this. As a country we’re a net carbon emitter, which no amount of cheap carbon credits will change. The solution, however, is simple as it’s under permanent grazed pasture that carbon is most rapidly sequestered.

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As farming becomes more of a science than ever before, higher and higher levels of technology are developed to unlock the potential of the land. It’s not just about the bottom line — this kind of smart thinking is needed to ensure a growing population can be fed with healthy, field-grown produce for years to come. A huge part of maximising the potential of any given acreage is ensuring that whatever is planted there receives the very best start in life. This philosophy has seen the rise of no-till seed drills and the adoption of GPS powered fertiliser application technology, working hand in hand to make sure each seed is precisely placed, and comes to germination in soil tailored to its own nutrient needs. Now Canadian company Clean Seed Capital Group have taken this concept even further, with a machine called the CX6 Smart Seeder. A monster in both size and potential, the CX6 can accurately deliver six different products per seeding head, across a pair of multi-head booms. Towed behind a high horsepower tractor, this machine is made to handle the wide open plains of North America — but

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Not long ago, an ambitious designer at Mercedes-Benz reckoned that their huge, V8 powered G-Wagen was not insane enough. Nor did it have sufficient off-road ability, despite being utilised by oil sheikhs, gangster rappers and military organisations worldwide. Their answer — equip the 4x4 with extra wheels, creating a 6x6 monster able to ford rivers a metre deep, tackle sand dunes and wallow through thick mud with equal ease. Six wheels proved better than four — and now the same holds true on the farm. Polaris have enjoyed great success with their range of ATV quads, and the latest series packs in even more power and utility. One stand-out model in their range has been the Polaris Ute — taking its name from the light commercial truck, and replacing its passenger seat with a voluminous tipping tray. So far so good — and so useful for the hard working farmer. Now the carrying capacity and terrain-busting grip of the Ute and the Sportsman ATV have been expanded in the same manner as Mercedes-Benz’s G-Wagen, with the advent of the Big Boss 6x6. What seems a simple concept is backed up by some very clever engineering beneath that wide and capacious rear tray. The ability of this versatile little vehicle to carry over 400 kilos of gear comes from a 760cc fourstroke engine, engineered to operate at a higher compression ratio than many of its competitors. This means better fuel economy despite that extra pair of wheels, which come into play off-road, engaged to deliver 50 horsepower to

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The big payback

Talk about high pressure. The New Toyota Hilux is not just the eighth generation of one of the most popular utes ever built. It’s not just the replacement for a rural Kiwi favourite which has been the Japanese automaker’s flagship since 2009. No — this model carries the hopes of Toyota with it as it hits the highway — out to unseat the Ford Ranger at the top of the light commercial sector. Cleverly, Toyota have not tried to wrest the crown from Ford by a battle of similarities. Instead they have sharpened up the previous Hilux, and played to the brand’s well publicised strengths. This is not the Rolling Stones playing dubstep, then. It’s old fashioned rock ’n’ roll, re-upped for 2016. The Hilux has always been known for its unbreakable, go-anywhere nature — a real bonus on the backblocks. So the gen-8 turns up the Hilux recipe past ten, with a beefed up chassis and platform under a bigger, more menacingly styled body. So its rivals can tow 3.5 tons? No problem — now, so can the 2.8 litre turbo-diesel Toyota. Here, too, you’ll find a stark contrast with the frankly agricultural handling of ancient utes — the Hilux plays the ‘sedan-like road manners’ game with the best of them. It’s hard to believe that leaf springs can feel so responsive, but Toyota’s engineers have worked their magic with the suspension setup, delivering a smooth, controlled feel on or off-road.

In fact, after over 600,000km of testing in Australia alone, a special ‘rugged’ suspension setup has been exported by Toyota from the antipodes to a variety of harsh environments, such as India and Russia. On paper, the new diesel mill under the hood may sound uninspiring — it’s got less torque and power than some rivals, and one less cylinder than the looming presence of the Ford. But in practice the 8th-gen engine is smooth, frugal and willing, with enough torque (450Nm) to never feel stressed, even under load. Part of this strong showing is down to a well-set-up six speed transmission, but part is down to the quiet, silky delivery of power. Long gone are the days of utes sounding like the tractors they share a shed with! Toyota have cleverly avoided trying to build a road car in wolves’ clothing with their new Hilux. In an era when many light commercials strive to be all things to all men, this vehicle is taking things back to its roots — though incorporating the best of eight generations of advancements. The huge question remains — is this truly the vehicle to knock the Ranger from the throne? And it’s one which, thanks to the remarkable quality of both machines, can only be decided one

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As the old saying goes ‘there’s no replacement for displacement’ — a term coined to justify big power and big engine blocks in muscle cars. While modern turbochargers and high compression systems may have given the lie to this old adage, over at CanAm the boys in research and development certainly believe that there’s some truth to the catchphrase yet. That’s why the incoming 2016 range of ATVs from the big North American marque is all about power. A trio of brand new, modern and horsepowerladen new Rotax engines is at the heart of this redesign, upping the ante for competitors in an arms race of power reminiscent of that fought by the big German automakers during the mid 2000s. At the top of the tree, the fully revamped 89 horse, 976cc liquidcooled eight-valve Rotax V-twin engine in the Outlander 1000R gains a nine per cent power boost, putting it head and shoulders above anything else in its bracket. Throwing down the gauntlet to the big names out of Japan and America, Rotax engineers have redesigned the pistons to wring more power out of the 80 degree mill, and have added a beefier 54mm throttle body and a whole new engine head from the successful Can-Am Maverick. It’s the first instance of reverse engineering tech from a side-by-side UTV down to a quad in the engine bay, and it shows how seriously this power surge is being taken over at Can-Am. The same head-swap and massive 54mm throttle body have been ‘hot-rodded’ onto another mid-range favourite,

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Record export volumes

EADON HIGHLAND FOLD

Fonterra Cooperative Group Limited announced it has exported record volumes for the month of December 2015. Export data for the Cooperative in December confirms the new record for a single month’s volume, with more than 300,000 MT shipped to its global markets.

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“The new record reflected the ongoing successful performance of Fonterra’s direct-to-customer ingredients, consumer and foodservice sales despite the tough global market environment,” said Fonterra managing director for Global Ingredients, Kelvin Wickham. D e c e m b e r ’s volume wa s approximately 10 per cent higher than Fonterra’s previous record month in December 2014. “This is an excellent achievement by our sales and logistics teams and it is gratifying to finish 2015 on a high with this record export volume. We have seen unprecedented global volatility due to geopolitical events over the past year. “The dairy market has been a tough environment globally, so we are pleased to achieve record export volumes despite the challenges.” Mr Wickham said the new benchmark would be difficult to surpass as reduced milk volumes began to impact on the Cooperative’s production levels. Fonterra is forecasting a year-on-year reduction of

milk volumes by at least six per cent this season as farmers responded to the low milk price environment and dry conditions impacted parts of New Zealand. Since August 2015, Fonterra has reduced the amount of whole milk powder it expects to offer on the GlobalDairyTrade platform over the next 12 months by 146,000 metric tonnes in response to a change in product mix away from base milk powders and continued successful contracting and demand through other sales channels. Fonterra managing director for Global Ingredients, Kelvin Wickham “An increased portion of product is being sold through bilateral Ingredients inventory levels for the customer agreements for a premium on first quarter were in line with the same prices achieved on GlobalDairyTrade. period last year,” said Mr Wickham.

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NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES January 2016

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January 2016 NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES

NEW YEAR SPECIALS!

HAWKEYE 325 HD

$6,695 , 95

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