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New Zealand’s goat sector has taken a positive step towards a profitable, sustainable future following the conclusion of the inaugural NZGoats conference, held in Queenstown last month.

“For the first time, the event brought together three organisations representing the New Zealand goat fibre and goat meat sectors: Mohair New Zealand (Inc.); Meat Goat New Zealand and the New Zealand Boer Goat Breeders Association (Inc.),” says NZGoats chairperson Dawn Sangster.

“The event marked the first conference of NZGoats, an organisation established by Mohair NZ and Meat Goat New Zealand and operating under the Federated Farmers umbrella. The objective is to add value by fostering the development of a reinvigorated and unified goat sector,” says Ms Sangster.

The value of open dialogue on common issues was seen as a good opportunity to build the goat industry in New Zealand. The event provided the first occasion for some years for Boer goat breeders to meet their Mohair colleagues face-to face.

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Under the forest canopy, the silence is broken by the call of the kereru, as we wait — hopefully — for DOC ranger, Anja Meduna and DOC contractor, Tom Donovan to return with a North Island brown kiwi. We are not let down.

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population decline. Kaitui Reserve, which once held the highest number of kiwi in Northland, now has no signs of kiwi living there.

Trounson Kauri Park however, has recovered significantly and now has one of the highest-density North Island brown kiwi populations in Northland — about 30 to 40 breeding pairs. Since 1995, DOC has managed the area as a mainland island, which essentially, is an intensive ecosystem restoration project, with a focus on learning.

“There are positive measures that the public can take to help address the issue of wandering and problematic dogs, such as kiwi aversion training and simply tying dogs up at night. People could also fence-off bush areas on their farm and do their own trapping for predators,” says Anja.

Kiwi/bird aversion training days for dogs are held regularly by Northland DOC offices and give dog owners the opportunity to talk with kiwi experts and learn more about kiwi and the potential threat their dogs can pose.

“Accidents happen and kiwi sometimes run straight into a dog’s path, which is why aversion training has been developed and it’s offered free of charge in Northland.”

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NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES

SPEAKING I UP FOR KIW FARMERS

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mes Tangowahine Valley farmer, Ja d Parsons is chairman of Beef an sation Lamb New Zealand, the organi ef that represents the country’s be inates and lamb farmers and co-ord eep marketing of New Zealand sh kets. meat and wool in foreign mar

“New Zealand’s got some of the world’s best farmers in terms of converting grass into protein. I want farmers to get the benefit of that and ensure more of the value they create is captured by them.”

Mr Parsons is from a fifth-generation Northland farming family. After leaving Kaitaia College, he spent a year building in Auckland before shepherding in the Nelson Lakes.

He then completed a Diploma in Farm Management at Lincoln University.

In 2001 he bought the family’s 370ha sheep and beef farm from his father. A year later he married Janine, a registered nurse. They now have three sons.

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wide off the mark, says Mr Parsons.

“The average sheep and beef farm has $3 million or $4 million in capital tied up in it. But the forecast average is $113,000 profit. There are easier ways to make a buck. Farmers work incredibly hard.”

And while farmers have done well in recent years, there is still room for improvement. “The best farmers are really good business people. We want to give farmers better business skills to deliver more productivity.”

He is also aware that farming is becoming a greying industry, with the high cost of farm land making it difficult for young people to buy farms. Mr Parsons agrees the age breakdown of farming is an issue and says Beef and Lamb NZ is holding succession workshops.

“It’s about giving older farmers ways of releasing their equity. Farmers tend to be conservative. When they sell they want to sell it all. We suggest they sell shares. Some younger people can borrow $500,000 to $1 million.

That’s enough for a share but not full ownership.”

On the battleground of international trade Mr Parsons is vocal in his support for lower tariffs. “For every cattle beast we slaughter, farmers pay $115 in tariffs. There’s a 40% tariff for beef to Korea, while for Japan it’s 38.5%.”

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“If we had to pay tariffs on lamb exported to the European Union, New Zealand would be $1 billion poorer.”

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At Waimamaku, south of Omapere, the Piwakawaka peak rises steeply between the valley and the west coast. Paul and Susannah Ambler farm here, growing premium maize on the river flats while Piwakawaka’s plateau and rocky slopes support their sheep and cattle.

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well,” Paul explains. “We’re vulnerable to the northeasterly funnelling down the valley and so stalk strength determines which hybrid we’ll try.”

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For agriculture: in 1976 John Hamaker spread rockdust on part of his ten acres with no irrigation and his corn produced 65 bushels per acre compared to yields of under 25 bushels from other local farmers. Dr Hamaker estimates that on fully remineralised soil American agriculture could grow four times as much food as it is capable of now with no pesticides or chemical fertilisers.

The key to topsoil restoration is finely ground rock charged with micro-organisms. Basalt and granite are two of the best. Rockdust is the fundamental component of the new topsoil. This rockdust can restore only a fraction of the original topsoil which was formed over many years of geological processes. Consequently rockdust needs to be reapplied to meet ongoing nutritional needs of the plants and micro-organisms.

Many aspects of conventional agriculture impede or prevent soil aggregation (the binding together of soil particles) leaving soil particles susceptible to erosion. The use of rockdust is essential in encouraging the various soil dwelling creatures that are responsible for aggregation, especially worms.

The human race must soon realise that our most important natural resource is topsoil — starvation will be our only future if we allow it to be degraded beyond repair. Under our feet is the resource that can change the world, reduce sickness and ensure food security.

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Agrissentials measure the rockdust for its level of paramagnetic energy. If that level is suitable we then have it analysed for its mineral value. In almost all cases, if the energy level is good then the mineral value is strong. Without getting too technical, we know that good levels or paramagnetic energy help stimulate the multiplication of the micro-organisms, the faster you grow this biota the better the soil operates. Micro-organisms are nature’s soil management team.

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An education choice Whangarei Boys’ High School is now taking new enrolments for 2015 at Carruth House, the boarding hostel at the school.

The headmaster, Al Kirk, and director of boarding, Ian Rowe, will be holding a series of presentation evenings around Northland throughout June.

The evenings are being hosted by families of Carruth boys and are a great opportunity to meet some Carruth families, ask questions and find out more about what the hostel and school has to offer, in a relaxed setting, close to home.

On July 2 there will also be an open evening at Carruth, starting at 5.30pm.

All students, families and caregivers who are interested in joining Carruth are welcome to come along to the information evenings.

If you are asking yourself ‘what is best for my son’, and are looking for a structured living environment where he

can focus on academic, sporting and extra-curricular success, then Carruth could be a great option. In addition to the wide range of academic options, boys are able to pursue any sporting, cultural and musical interests while living there. The school offers over 35 different sports codes, from adventure Racing to Waka Ama, and many performing arts opportunities.

The hostel has around 20 spaces for 2015, at all year levels.

There are a number of boarding scholarships available to students who need to live away from home for various reasons — those who live in rural areas, or who want to study subjects not available at their local school.

Information on financial assistance will be available at the open evening.

Whangarei Boys’ High School Developing boys into fine men.

OPEN EVENING - CARRUTH HOUSE WEDNESDAY JULY 2, 5:30 pm

Boys are able to pursue any sporting, cultural and musical interests while living at Carruth House

Whangarei Boys’ High School prides itself on offering a wide and varied curriculum to their boys, from the strongly academic to the vocationally focussed. Along with regular classes the school also offers a Gifted and Talented

For new students, parents and caregivers considering Boarding in years 9 – 13.

Join us at Carruth for our open evening for new enrolments in 2015.

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Meet the staff and boys, and tour the hostel. Information on financial assistance available.

Have you considered the benefits of Boarding?

Boarding School develops: Self confidence, social and interpersonal skills, independence, self discipline and good study habits.

Boarding at Carruth House enables boys to fully participate in all academic, sporting and cultural opportunities the school has to offer.

The Headmaster and Director of Boarding will also be holding presentation evenings around Northland in June.

Dargaville  Matakohe  Russell  Mangonui  Kaitaia  Kaikohe To register for these evenings, or for more information please call or email Carruth House - tel 09 430 4179, email Ian Rowe: i.rowe@wbhs.school.nz.

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Lupton House Boarding Hostel for Students of Whangarei Girls’ High School Invites applications for Year 9, 10 and 11 students for 2015

Education programme and Supported Learning. Cambridge exams are also available to seniors.

For more information on Carruth, call 09 430 4179 or email i.rowe@wbhs. school.nz.

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Certificate in General Farm Skills, Level 3

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15/7/2014

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National Certificate in Farming Skills (Work Ready) Level 3

Whangarei Okaihau

15/7/2014

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National Certificate in Agriculture, Level 4

Throughout Northland

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National Certificate in Fencing, Level 3

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Lupton House offers residents: • Learn valuable life and people skills & independence • Enjoy being part of a stable extended family environment • Participate in a wide range of social & sporting activities • Work in a supportive & dedicated study environment • Develop close & lasting friendships • Hostel Open Evening; Thursday 7th August 2014 from 7.00pm (To coincide with Whangarei Girls’ High School Open Evening for new 2015 students) The hostel is located on grounds directly adjacent to the School.

Lupton House provides homely accommodation for approximately 85 residents from Year 9 through to Year 13.

Prep or homework is compulsory for 1 ½ hours for all year levels 4 days per week. Lupton House girls’ are expected to strive for excellence in all academic, sporting and cultural aspects of School life.

For more information about Lupton House please refer to the School website at www.wghs.school.nz Alternatively call or email to the Hostel Manager Debbie Skudder for further information: 09 437 7359

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Enjoying a dream job Finding kiwi chicks, ferrying students to Limestone Island, building tracks, and measuring geckos are all part of a day’s work for ranger and sole resident of the 93 acre island, Bernie Buhler.

“I had just graduated from NorthTec when I started here working here and this is a dream job. I love the conservation work and the passion of the people I work with.

“I was out of the habit of study, when I decided to do a course at NorthTec, so I started with a year-long certificate course in Conservation Management. I surprised myself, did really well and got a scholarship for more study so went on to complete the Bachelor of Applied Science, majoring in Biodiversity.”

Part of Bernie’s third year study project included field trips to Limestone Island, where he was appointed interim ranger and was later selected for the full time position. He is the island’s fifth ranger.

“This tiny island has a cool history and is a protected site. There is a Pa at the top and the north face was all Maori gardens. The European history dates back to a cement works from 1860 and its old ruins are still standing.“ Massive planting and introduction of native birds, insects and lizards have since been made possible by collaboration between the committee overseeing the island, Friends of Matakohe/Limestone Island, sponsors Golden Bay Cement and Kiwi for Kiwis, Northland District Council and others.

“The land was grazed bare, so it will take decades to get mature tree cover for birds, but in the meantime we have plenty of exciting and diverse wildlife projects on the go.”

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NorthTec graduate and Limestone Island ranger, Bernie Buhler with a greyfaced petrel

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In addition to the Whangarei campuses, NorthTec has a regional campus in Kerikeri and learning centres at Rawene, Kaikohe and Kaitaia.

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We’re transforming lives right here in Northland.

We offer high quality and affordable education with the added benefits of a great lifestyle and a safe learning environment in the winterless north.

NorthTec is the only Northland-based Tertiary Education Institute that provides programmes that staircase from foundation, through to certificate, diploma and degree levels. We are big enough to offer top level international education and small enough to help you feel at home throughout your learning journey.

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DAIRY

From the Minister Nathan Guy, Minister for Primary Industries

Dairying drives success A key message I another $2 million in always tell farmers, exports. It’s the hard growers, fishers and work of farmers that foresters around the pays for our schools, country is that we roads and hospitals need to celebrate our and I don’t believe you success loudly and get thanked enough proudly. If we don’t, nofor that. one else will do it for us.

There is a lot to be That’s why I was proud of. According proud to attend the to Dairy NZ, the Dairy Industry Awards in productivity of dairy Auckland recently — a farmers has doubled black-tie event attended in the last 50 years.

Nathan Guy gives Prime Minister by nearly 1,000 people.

I’m very proud of the John key a few pointers on milking Congratulations to all efforts farmers have the winners on the night. There were some inspiring made to improve their environmental performance, winners like Ruth Hone who became the first ever with around 90% of waterways now fenced off woman to win Dairy Trainee of the Year. Out of the from stock.

11 dairy trainee finalists, five were women.

We’ve also seen big strides forward in animal 27-year-old Nick Bertram was named 2014 Farm welfare. Farmers realise they need to be proactive Manager of the Year, which is a great achievement and take the lead on these issues, because there given he joined the industry with no family are plenty of critics out there who will take any background or experience in farming. chance to bash you.

Congratulations also to Charlie and Jody McCaig, I see part of my job to be an advocate in 2014 New Zealand Sharemilker/Equity Farmers of Parliament and I’ll keep fighting in your corner. the Year. In my speech I pointed out to the audience All of us need to keep talking to our urban that every hour of every day, the dairy sector earns cousins, reminding them of what we’ve achieved.

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We’ve got some very exciting opportunities and challenges ahead of us. The world population is going to reach 9 billion by 2050 and as they get wealthier, they will want more and more of the protein we produce.

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On that note, earlier this month I launched a new Young Enterprise programme happening in schools across New Zealand. Students are being asked to promote careers in the primary industries to their fellow students, which will really help raise awareness.

Congratulations again to all the Dairy Industry Awards winners — with great people the future looks bright for this industry.

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Bruce McLaren’s name is synonymous with speed. From the Circuit De La Sarthe at Le Mans to the CanAm tracks of North America, and the gruelling F1 circuit, his legacy is one of engineering excellence, velocity, and grit.

The Kiwi driver was born in 1937, the son of a gas station owner, and his early life was shaped by the crippling Perthes disease he contracted at age nine, leaving one of his legs shorter than the other. Denied the chance to pursue more physical team sports like rugby, the man who was called ‘fearless’ and ‘an unstoppable force’ by his rivals took to motor racing, in an Austin Seven tuned by his father Les. By 1958 Bruce was in the driver’s seat at the New Zealand Grand Prix. Aussie racing legend Jack Brabham was so impressed by his performance that he asked Bruce to race for his team, ushering in an era of what can only be called total domination of motorsport by the young man from Auckland In 1959 he won the United States GP, at age 22 the youngest driver ever to do so. In 1962 he took the ultimate F1 crown on Monaco’s glittering Riviera-side circuit. But it was as a designer and engineer of race cars that he made an even greater mark, developing new aerodynamic techniques — sometimes literally in the pit lane with a pair of tin snips!

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In my last article I asked you to show me some solid evidence to demonstrate that stones and pushing cows in the yard would bruise the hooves. cause sole penetration and cause white line separation.

A number of readers did respond and I very much appreciate your emails and feedback. I didn’t get any evidence, but I did get some questions regarding the causes of lameness. I will endeavour to cover those questions in my articles but it will take more than just this one.

Lameness is a multifactorial problem.

Most of us already know that. What are the factors that are involved in this problem?

To make it as simple as I can, I believe that the main issues are nutrition and stress. There are other factors, but if we control the nutrition and stress then we can eliminate a great deal of our problems to the point where we have minimised the issue. These two factors are both broad aspects that need more explanation.

Before we start addressing the nutritional aspects of the problem I have to advise that I am not a nutritionist. I do have some knowledge in this area

but I am by no means an expert. A lot of what I say about nutrition comes from nutritionists that I work with and have a lot of respect for.

Many pasture-fed cows do not get enough effective fibre in their diet, and I am aware that this contradicts what some nutritionists believe. Fibre has a big impact on the health of the corium.

Whilst there is nothing in the fibre that is directly involved in the healing process of the corium, the fibre does help with the processes in the rumen, creating a better, more stable, rumen pH. The microbes in the rumen function better and there will be less acidosis — acidosis being an important factor in laminitis. This can be particularly important when cows are out of the paddock for long times due to milking.

If the cows are fed meal in the cow shed then it may be even more important. Cows gorge themselves when they are in the paddock and starve when

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This is made worse if the cows are getting meal in the cowshed. I am not saying that we shouldn’t feed meal in the cowshed but it is important to know what can potentially happen when we do. I know that it is believed that the fibre content in the grass on our pasture-based systems is enough.

My question would be: “How do we know how much fibre a cow needs?”

How do we know what the lowest acceptable pH in the rumen is?

If we only look at some elements in the rumen and just draw our conclusions on that then we may be missing the boat.

One scenario I would like to put before you is how come beef animals on nice lush pastures in Canterbury have haemorrhaging and even sole ulcers?

I can show you beef cow feet with just that. These cows have never been

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The thing is that the haemorrhage in the hooves is quite constant over the year.

When you look at cows that are being kept in the high country, they don’t have anywhere near the amount of haemorrhage, yet they have a lot more stones to deal with than their counterparts on the flat.

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The Minister of Finance the Hon Bill English stated when commenting on the budget, that he did not view the budget as steady as you go with a few freebies, but a reflection on New Zealand being able to move forward confidently.

Over the years the government budgets have demonstrated a significant shift in the relationship between government and the farmer, which began in the late 1800s when New Zealand was an emerging nation reliant on agriculture for export income.

In May 1881 under the heading of Bonuses on Colonial Industries, the government offered £500 for the first 25 tons of butter or 50 tons of cheese to be exported. There was a stipulation that the produce had to have originated in a factory operating on the ‘American principle’ of a producer co-operative and was quite different from those of

the butter and cheese dairies in the United Kingdom.

The underlying theme in the government’s budget is that with a government debt of $60 billion the nation will be reliant on New Zealand’s primary industries to provide the export income needed to repay debt.

It wasn’t so long ago that every National government Minister of Finance in presenting the budget acknowledged the value of New Zealand’s agricultural exports and farming subsidies were available for fertiliser, stock incentive schemes and several other incentives.

National Prime Ministers the Rt Hon Keith

Holyoake and Rt Hon Rob Muldoon, also in his capacity as Minister of Finance, always expounded the value and the need to support the New Zealand farmer. The 1984 election resulted in David Lange’s Labour government being elected and Sir Robert Muldoon was removed as National Party leader. The Lange government removed all farming subsidy incentives.

The sudden transition from subsidies to a free-market economy under ‘Rogernomics’ caused a number of farmers to lose their farms through the resultant high interest rates — some in excess of 20 per cent, that were charged at the time. As a young farmer I and other farmers struggled financially. Federated Farmers’ leadership of the time embraced the new free-market economy and with others were highly critical of Muldoon’s former monetary policies. 17,000 farmers marched on Wellington protesting against the new Labour government’s policies as being unfair and not even-handed. During this time it seemed ironic to me that those farming leaders who embraced the freemarket economy had been responsible for asking for farming subsidy incentives in the first place. While sitting at home one day, I decided to telephone Sir Robert Muldoon at his home. His wife Lady Thea answered and said Bob is in the United States and will be home next week. I told her I was getting a beast processed at the local butcher for them and I wanted

to meet Sir Robert. She invited me to come down the following Saturday. When I arrived at their Auckland home, Lady Thea had just returned from a run. We unloaded the meat and filled the freezer.

The freezer was brand new and empty.

She introduced me to Sir Robert who I had not met before. Sir Robert asked, why had I given them the meat? It is a wonderful gesture. I replied, it is in appreciation of all the support you have given to farmers over many years. I asked him how come his freezer was empty. He said no farmer has ever given me a beast before.

I learnt a valuable lesson here and that was, in spite of his generosity to farmers, it didn’t necessarily mean that he received any reciprocal acknowledgement. I received a letter from Sir Robert and his wife thanking me for the meat, which they said they thoroughly enjoyed and he certainly never forgot, because on a number of occasions after, when I invited him to farmer meetings in Northland, he always obliged.

Today’s National government which was once described as the farmers’ party in gumboots, has clearly come to the realisation that it can no longer simply rely on the rural sector to get re-elected.

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The solid market tone has enabled a number of wool growers to sell most (if not all) of their recently shorn wool and allowed a large percentage of wool which was passed-in at earlier sales for failing to reach grower reserve prices, to also be cleared to the trade.

At PGG Wrightson (PGW) we cover all bases with a comprehensive and strategically placed national network of wool representatives, transport hubs, and warehouses, auction centres in Napier and Christchurch, plus a wholly owned wool marketing and export division — Bloch & Behrens NZ Ltd (B&B) — supplying quality wool to a vast range of processors and manufacturers for the production of such items as: luxury blankets and throws, insulation, furnishing fabrics, upholstery, tennis ball felt, duvet inners, hand knotted rugs, machine tufted carpets, machine woven carpets and rugs, livestock covers, ski jackets and babies’ blankets.

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Some of these customers are now interested in longer term three year supply contracts which in turn means that PGW can offer some certainty to growers who supply the required wool types.

Over and above the three year contracts are the PGW/B&B fixed price forward contracts, covering a wide range of types.

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‘today’ for wool as it is growing and to be shorn and delivered at a pre-determined date in the future, often between three and nine months from the date of signing the contract.

For spot market sellers, the PGW auction system offers many benefits, particularly in the current climate of dwindling supply, because export industry representatives are able to appraise a wide range of wool types from the grab sample removed from each bale within a line, which is accompanied by comprehensive test data measured from core plugs of wool, also removed from each bale, and reported by an independent laboratory who has no financial or other interest in the wool itself.

All exporters attend the auction armed with their pre-sale assessments of each line allowing them to make keen judgement of what lines of wool they can or cannot combine to suit their processor orders. This provides vendors with the absolute widest possible

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exposure to the market place, due to the expert ability of wool exporters who push boundaries to ensure their wool deliveries are maximised for wool type, and subsequent price is driven by full benches of buyers competing fiercely at every auction.

Post auction invoices, account sale documents, receipt of payment, collection of testing fees, receipt of shipping instructions, branding of wool bales prior to dispatch to wool scours or wool dump facilities, all require expert interpretation and control, and the ‘prompt’ wool payment system (an agreed specific day and time when buyers must pay in full for their wool purchases with cleared funds, and growers are paid) is one many industries would like to emulate.

Negative comment towards the auction system from time to time usually has, in my experience, been suggested by misinformed and inexperienced commentators, the majority of whom agree, however, that supply and demand remain the most effective drivers of the wool market.

With sheep numbers seemingly continuing to decrease in the face of changing land use, never-ending marketing and sales programmes in the global market place via all New Zealand wool exporters, and an extremely low volume of grower stock on hand in comparison to many other years at a similar time — shouldn’t demand be increasing? We hope so.

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As indicated last month the China market was displaying signs of speed wobbles. Indeed the wheel nuts have certainly come loose this month with downward pressure on pricing exceeding expectations.

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In terms of providing some perspectives about this market it is important to remember: 1) The market was significantly overcooked at US$160. There was nothing more certain than the market going pear shaped when we reached that level.

2) The price settlements in China are controlled by New Zealand companies, indeed New Zealand dominates the volume and pricing mechanisms in the softwood log market in China.

3) The recent price drops are simply a reflection of supply exceeding demand.

4) At the current settlements we are now back to where we were in April/May last year and then we were breaking out the champagne.

In short, the Chinese are not to blame for the recent downward price pressures, rather NZ log suppliers are completely at fault pushing prices far beyond sustainable levels. Indeed the recent price falls will hurt China traders

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and sawmills much more than NZ. There is three months supply of logs sitting on eastern seaboard ports in China meaning all the US$160 logs now have to be sold at much lower levels to domestic customers.

Over the last few weeks in China, in what is normally their highest usage period, average daily consumption levels have been in the order of 60,000 cubic metres. Actually that isn’t too bad for this time of the year. Last year they were running at about 70,000 per day.

Log deliveries from Russia, NZ, Australia, United States and Canada have been a little under that meaning overall inventory has fallen very slightly. However we will need to shrink supply significantly if we are to stabilise the current situation. This will be helped in part by additional vessels heading to India in May and June.

Meanwhile in NZ, the best thing that has happened is the deluge of rain that has slowed forest harvest generally. A most frustratingly expensive situation for those like ourselves now involved in trying to extract logs from difficult to access areas. However the lower volumes being shipped nationally are desperately needed in order to give time for the China market to recover.

My spies are suggesting the domestic market is going well.

Those selling lumber to Asia and Australia are complaining bitterly about the exchange rate. Demand centred on Christchurch is certainly going well at least in terms of volume.

Trying to get the real oil on what is happening to lumber prices is akin to trying to extract a tooth from the mouth of a hen — not easy. One of our domestic customers conceded things were going better but he reminded me you only have to look at the recent closures of five major sawmills in NZ to see things are not all that pretty.

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opportunities are emerging. In the case of logs, shipping companies are more prepared to negotiate as they see things unfolding in China. In the case of lumber, the imbalance of freight out versus that coming in, is seeing some very sharp container rates on offer. Up to 50% discounts have been quoted recently. For this trade much depends on the ports of load and discharge.

A US$ FOREX rate continuing in the realms of $0.86+ is very unhealthy and certainly debilitating the bottom line for both log and lumber exports. Even those in the corridors of power have admitted the current high exchange

rate is undesirable. We can only hope sometime in the very near future this reality shifts from lip service to something of substance.

Harvest of wind damaged forests, woodlots and shelterbelts in Canterbury continues at pace. Indeed we can now see a small flicker of light at the end of a tunnel which appears to be about September/October. Meanwhile, the good news is the trees are holding on well and little loss is being experienced due to deterioration.

Once again all in all, a more subdued and negative tone this month, but on the back of some very good times in the market indeed. Thus, it has never been more timely to remember — the only way forward for climate, country and the planet is to get out there and plant more trees.

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First for tyres.

Tips for planting poplar poles by the Land Management Team, Northland Regional Council

The winter months of June, July and August are the best time to plant poplar and willow trees.

These trees have been planted for decades to reduce erosion and also help to control nutrient losses and decrease waterway pollution. Their fast growth rate means they provide stability to land and streamsides far more quickly than other species.

Key to their value is the root systems of the two tree species. Poplars produce a network of heavy roots that penetrate well down into the subsoil to hold hillsides together, while willows have fibrous roots that knit and bind together the beds and sides of drains, gullies and waterways.

Unlike older varieties, the latest hybrid cultivars have been bred to remove undesirable characteristics such as heavy brittle limbs and vigorous suckering, and has instead promoted increased pest and disease resistance and improved timber values.

In Northland, ensure that you have obtained your poles during the months of June through to August. It’s best to obtain material from a reputable supplier or specialist nursery that will ensure quality, correctly-identified material.

Early planting will give the plant material the best chance of survival, as this allows sufficient time for a reasonable root system to develop, which in turn will support a good crown of foliage. This is becoming increasingly important in Northland, with prolonged periods of dry conditions through the summer months.

Prior to planting, soaking the butt ends of poles in fresh running water will give them the best start. Also, if you cannot plant immediately, this will keep the poles viable for a couple of weeks, but no longer as your poles will begin to grow where they are!

Poplars are perhaps the best trees for stabilising unstable hillsides and slips. In terms of spacing each situation

is different. However, as a general rule, spacings of 10 to 12 metres are recommended on gentle slopes, closing up to 5 to 6m spacings on steeper slopes.

The correct method and key to ensuring the survival of poles is to plant them into the soil as tightly as possible.

The most effective way is to ram them (using a fence post rammer or similar).

If you have access to an auger, a pilot hole takes care of a lot of the effort and hard work.

Three-metre poles need to be planted approximately a third of their length into the ground (or at least 70cm).

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Based at the Whatuwhiwhi Top 10 Holiday Park over three days from July 10, enthusiastic fishers can be assured of the best fishing opportunities the Far North has to offer.

The competition is limited to the first 50 registered teams, who will compete for the title of Karikari Kontiki Champion 2014. The aim is to land the finest bag of snapper, kahawai and other prime species and with excellent prizes at stake, competition will be fierce.

At the day’s end on Saturday, weary fishers will be glad to know that food, music, refreshments, a hot

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Fresh water fishing fun The Kai Iwi Lakes trout fishing contest is on the weekend of July 5 and 6. The contest is a highlight of the northern freshwater fishing calendar and has been running for approximately 30 years, with regular trout and sea anglers alike trying their luck.

Lakes Kai Iwi, Taharoa and Waikare are a group of three lakes known as the Kai Iwi Lakes, and are freshwater dune lakes 30km north of Dargaville off State Highway 12.

Lakes Waikare and Taharoa are stocked each year with Rainbow Trout fingerlings from the Rotorua hatcheries.

Fish and Game New Zealand, Northland Region’s Manager, Rudi Hoetjes says 2000 fingerlings will be released into Lake Taharoa and 200 into Lake Waikare on the May 29.

The earlier releases are designed to take advantage of abundant autumn feed, allowing fish to reach takeable size within six to eight months of their release.

Those fisherman who have not experienced angling Kai Iwi style, should make this contest the year to sample Northland’s wonderful trout and experience Northland’s hospitality says contest organiser Rudi Hoetjes.

Tales of fishing this contest are talked about throughout the angling fraternity and feedback for this year is that two and three-year-old trout out of both Lakes have a great condition factor, which bodes well for an excellent catch for the 2014 contest.

Tickets will be available from McCoy & Thomas Sports and Nola’s Sports in Dargaville, and through Northland Fish and Game, Whangarei, from the June 4,

2014. Please either email northland@ fishandgame.org.nz or phone 09 438 4135 to purchase these tickets. Tickets will also be available from the fishing headquarters, Lake Waikare from 7.00am on Saturday July 5. Entry fee is $50.00 for adults, $20.00 for juniors (12 to 17 years) and $5.00 for children under 12 years old on October 1.

Fishing commences on Saturday July 5 from 7.00am and closes at 12 noon on Sunday July 6.

Camping at the Kai Iwi Lakes is available by phoning 09 439 4757 or search the internet for the many Bed & Breakfast accommodation close by the Lakes. A BBQ lunch will be provided at the final Weigh-in and prior to the prize giving on Sunday from 12 noon at the Fishing headquarters.

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The Dairy Women’s Network board and chief executive met with nearly 30 regional convenor volunteers in Wellington last month to launch its new business strategy.

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The strategy includes a streamlined core business focus, priorities for the next three years, and more support for developing and growing its regional volunteers and groups.

DWN chief executive Zelda de Villiers said working through the new strategy with the board has been the focus for the past four months.

“Our new business strategy sets a clear direction for the DWN over the next three years. It reflects what our members have told us they want and is more aligned with the dairy industry strategy, which was launched last year,” said Ms de Villiers.

Developing and recognising talent and valuing people in the work environment are priority areas for the Network. A shift from national to international recognition is also reflected in the new strategic vision. The Network’s DairyNZ

funded training would be directed into a series of five new modules that will be short, sharp and practical, replacing the existing Dairy Days workshops, and the Network’s regional convenors will be involved in all aspects of developing and delivering the training.

“Our regional convenors are the axis on which the Network operates. In developing our new strategy, we looked at how the DWN can do more to help them develop and grow and how we can better support local training and events.”

Two of the five new modules will be ready by November. They will cover business goal setting, technology usage, animal welfare, employment contract negotiation and human resources.

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From the major purchase of Carseats, Strollers & Nursery Furniture, through to everyday feeding and bathing, and clothing for prems through to 5 year olds. We work hard to guide you to the best solutions for you, your baby and your life style.

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Northern Rural Marketplace Acraflex Dairy Wall Coatings New or existing walls

Able to be applied between milkings during summer months

AFFCO LIVESTOCK Terry North

DY M AC K AY N A CONTRACTING AGRICULTURAL & FENCING

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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Phone 09 439 5902

Mobile 027 484 1823 • Fax 09 439 1320

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Chad Ranum Director

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IES CONSTRUCTION LTD. CONCRETE AND TILT SLAB CONSTRUCTION • • • •

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phone 0800 4 DOLOMITE 0800 436 566 Bio-Gro certified

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FARMERS – How clean is your water?

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Specialising in Fertiliser and Metal cartage.

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

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A malfunctioning septic system can become a health hazard.

When a system is not maintained or operated as a delicately balanced environment, problems occur. These problems include nasty odours, leach line blockages, untreated liquid rising to the surface, toilets gurgling and taking time to empty. At this stage your septic system is a serious health hazard to you and your children. Human waste produces faecal coliform bacteria, a source of viral and bacterial gastroenteritis as well as Hepatitis A and other diseases. Hepatitis can be a debilitating condition and cause long-term harm to children.

There are only three remedies. One: stop using the septic system until it recovers. This can take over a month and is not normally practical.

Two: excavate your septic system and relocate it. This is very costly and time consuming, sometimes requiring new resource consents and different systems. Three: treat your septic system with Septi-Cure™ every six months.

How you can save money by keeping your septic system effective and healthy Septi-Cure is Cost effective. By far the most cost effective solution is to pour one litre of Septi-Cure™ down each toilet bowl every six months.

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What is Septi-Cure™ Septi-Cure™ is a concentrated mixture of selected naturally occurring microorganisms. These harmless tiny organisms live and multiply by feeding on waste material. When introduced to your septic tank system, they go to work straight away digesting waste material, reducing solids and scum, allowing your septic system to start operating to its maximum efficiency. As they progress through to your irrigation field they feed on the slimes

that prevent seepage and evaporation. When seepage and evaporation return to normal, you have reduced the risk of contaminating groundwater and the environment as well as reducing the chances of infection for you and your family. Eventually, they get washed out of the system and have to be replaced to continue their work. This is why you introduce Septi-Cure™ to your septic system every six months for maximum efficiency.

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NEED NEW ATV TYRES? GET 20% OFF RRP & FREE FITTING at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres. co.nz. Be quick — offer ends 31/6/14.

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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.

Offer ends 31/6/14.

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SINTERED BRAKE PADS — for MX and FarmBikes — from $39 at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz

BOAT TRAILERS, full range to suit 12ft to 27ft boats, very competitive prices and immediate delivery for most models now. Call us to discuss free on 0800 162 500 Xpress Trailers.

BOX TRAILERS, single and tandem axle trailers at very competitive prices, full range of sizes, 7x4 $1895, 8x4 $2195, 8x5 tandem $2895, 8x5 single $2295, 10x5 tandem $3495, 10x6 tandem $3895 Ph 0800 162 500 Xpress Trailers.

CABINS TO RENT, only $49.50 per week, 3.6x2.4m, minimum hire 6 months. Fully insulated. Northland based. WINZ quotes welcome. Delivered to your site. Phone 09 459 4996, 0800 111 344 or visit www.roommatecabins.co.nz for more info.

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. Be quick — offer ends 31/6/14.

CHAINS FOR lifting, logging, transport, tiedowns, lifting slings, shackles, hooks, welding services, light engineering. Call Rob at Northland Farm & Forestry Supplies 09 407 8969 or call into 2/8 Skippers Lane, Waipapa.

ARTHUR’S DOG KENNELS / runs. Suitable for larger dogs. Fully enclosed 4m x 2m mesh run with two sliding doors. Plus three integral kennels. All galvanised steel construction. $1,450 plus GST. Call Robyn on 09 420 3066 or 021 0245 0596.

STOLEN QUAD-BIKES? — You won’t find any listed here, but you can pre-empt this kind of thing happening and protect your fuel too. Visit www.parabeam.co.nz or call 0508 727 223 for more information.

WEED EATERS & CHAINSAWS — GET 10% OFF STOCKED ITEMS at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres. co.nz. Be quick — offer ends 31/6/14.

Farm Services FARM BRIDGES Phone Pat now 0800 222 189, visit www.bridgeitnz.co.nz. Bridge It NZ Ltd. FURNITURE MOVING Around NZ or around the world.

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“Experience & Advice You Can Trust”.

Nurseries & Plants BARE ROOTED pine seedlings for sale from Northland’s largest pine seedling nursery. Available from May onwards. Phone Kevin Strawbridge at Northland Forestry Nursery Ltd, 027 483 0460 or email nfn@xtra.co.nz.

SUBTROPICA NURSERY. A wide range of subtropical fruiting and ornamental plants by courier throughout NZ. Bananas, cherimoya, casimiroa, kava, lucuma, pineapples and much, much more.

Visit www.subtropica.co.nz or catalogue $5 from Subtropica, Massey Rd, R.D.2, Waipu.

ATV FARM BIKE MX SPARES INTRODUCTORY OFFER New Customers Receive 7.5% discount off RRP for all stocked items with this voucher at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi.

Phone 0800 963 636 www.atvtyres.co.nz Be quick – offer ends 31/6/14. Conditions apply.

Energy Efficiency DO YOU LIVE IN A WINDY SPOT? 3 phase wind turbines starting at $2,200 includes 450 watt turbine, 6m pole, charge controller and inverter, Batteries not included. Ring Colin at Windpower Waikato Phone 0274 831 041 A/H 07 843 7983 Email colin@windpowerwaikato.co.nz WINDMILL WATER pumps by Ferguson Windmills Company. Phone 09 412 8655. www.windmills.co.nz. sales@windmills.co.nz

Sheep Shearing

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 31/6/14.

MX FARM BIKE SERVICE Receive 7.5% discount off RRP for standard service parts* with this voucher when you get your MX / Farm Bike serviced at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz

ANY SIZE flock. Top quality job, good rates. Phone Rob 027 209 0942.

Animal Health Products APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, Garlic & Manuka Honey 20L - $49.95, 200L - $450 or 1000L - $2000 + GST with free delivery. Black Type Minerals Ltd. Phone 021 185 1501. www.blacktypeminerals.co.nz

Water Tank Services TANK WATER TESTING. Find out what harmful ‘bugs’ are present in your drinking water. Samples tested for Coliforms, a written report supplied and remedial actions suggested. Contact Simon at 09 422 9345 or at tankwater@xtra.co.nz.

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WORK HARD. RIDE SMOOTH. $9,995 SAVE $3500

*

INC GST

• 549cc 4-Stroke EFI Engine • On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive • Rolled Independent Rear Suspension • 680kg Towing Capacity • Anti-kickback steering • Active Decent Control and Engine Braking System

HEAVY DUTY FEATURES •N NEW Sealed driveshaft splines • NEW Sealed suspension bushings

$13,995 SAVE $1500

*

INC GST

• 455cc Engine with Polaris Variable Transmission • On Demand True All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) with Turf Mode • Certified Roll-Over Protection Structure (ROPS) • Independent Front & Adjustable Rear Suspension • 64 km/h Top Speed • Dump Box Capacity - 227kg • Towing Capacity - 567kg

$21,995 SAVE $2000

*

INC GST

KG 907

DUMP BOX CAPACITY - 454KG

904CC - 24HP

ON DEMAND TRUE INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE (AWD) 22.9CM OF TRAVEL

907KG TOWING CAPACITY

HEAVY DUTY “HD” FEATURES

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$11,995

INC GST

$12,495

• Adjustable Seat and Steering Wheel • Rear Rack Capacity - 110kg • 3-Point Seatbelt and Protective Netting • Unique Single Passenger Cab Design • Independent Front & Adjustable Rear Suspension • Certified Roll-Over Protection Structure (ROPS)

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MAUNGATUROTO MOTORCYCLES LTD

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INC GST

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*Offer ends 30/6/14 or earlier if stocks run out. Only available at participating Polaris dealers. Not valid with any other offer. Excludes fleet clients.

0800 440 290 www.polaris.co.nz