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Northlanders are invited to enter new local authority awards recognising the people and organisations working hard to protect and enhance the region’s environment.

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Nominations for the Northland Regional Council’s inaugural Environmental Awards 2019 have opened and run until 5pm Sunday, March 31. “It is a chance to highlight the ‘can-do’ attitudes and remarkable contribution Northlanders are making to help our environment thrive, and which we think deserves to be celebrated. Essentially, the awards are about recognising and celebrating kaitiakitanga in action,” says deputy chairman David Sinclair. “Caring for Nor thland’s many communities and unique environment is a massive job and one the council simply can’t do by itself. Fortunately, all over Taitokerau, we have got vast numbers of committed individuals, groups, schools, tangata whenua and businesses collectively aiming to make a real difference.” Examples include efforts to get rid of pests and help native life flourish, planting waterways and wetlands and implementing soil conservation practices to improve the way land is managed. “The awards will feature eight categories to cover a broad range of environmental enhancement projects and activities, with a ninth supreme award presented to the most outstanding entry.” Categories cover environmental action in the community, pest management, education, water quality improvement, industr y, leadership, innovation and kaitiakitanga. Entrants can include individuals, community groups, schools, tangata whenua, businesses, leaders and projects, activities or contributions, which must be located within Northland

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and demonstrate a significant benefit to the region’s environment. “Winners in each category will receive a $1,000 cash prize and trophy, and the supreme award winner will receive an additional trophy they can hold for one year.” “It is free to enter, and you can submit yourself, or put forward a nomination for someone else with their approval. Judging will take place from April 1–12 with finalists announced on Monday, April 29.” A public field day will also be held later this year for winners to share their knowledge and experience and showcase their work with the rest of the community. To nominate or enter online entry go to nrc.govt.nz/environmentalwards. Further information is available from the council’s marketing and engagement team at events@nrc.govt.nz or freephone 0800 002 004.

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Dairy award winners Wellsford 50/50 sharemilkers Colin and Isabella Beazley were named the 2019 Northland Share Farmers of the Year. The Northland Dairy Manager of the Year is Lorraine Ferreira, and the Northland Dairy Trainee of the Year, Daniel Waterhouse. The Beazleys are milking 330 cows on Neil Jones’ and Wendy Crow-Jones’ 163ha Wellsford property and have entered the awards twice previously and were third placegetters last year in the same category. They believe their strengths lie in the flexibility of a splitcalving system. “This allows us to keep more control of our costs and ensure workload stability. Another strength is our family support, they are always there to help us out if and when we need it,” says Colin and Isabella. Lorraine Ferreira began relief milking whilst still at high school, after moving to New Zealand from Zimbabwe at age 15. 23-year-old Daniel Waterhouse is a farm assistant on Brian Jackson’s 700cow, 550ha Dargaville property. Runners-up in the Northland Share Farmer of the Year competition were first-time entrants Charlie and Emma Adair contract milkers on Dean Adams’ 275ha Whangarei property milking 850 cows. Third place went to Matthew and Kourtne Snedden who contract milk 400 cows on Sue and Scott Narbey’s 146ha Helensville property. Kokopu Farm manager Stuart McGregor placed second in the Dairy Manager category. Stuart works on Kerry and Megan Chestnut’s 340-cow, 110ha property. Third place was Simon Robinson who works on Tapora Trust’s

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Living with laminitis in horses by Ann van Engelen Jenny Heperi owns Living Laminitic Free and has nursed many unwanted, neglected and abandoned miniature horses and ponies back to health from laminitic attacks under the umbrella of Mini Ha Ha Horse Haven.

en had ridden horses since she was two years old until eight years ago when she had a serious riding accident that left her with two broken ankles. “I knew I would never ride again and have channelled my love for horses into owner education especially regarding laminitis and Cushing’s disease, which goes hand in hand, along with insulin resistance and equine metabolic syndrome,” she says. “My husband Lindsay and I help people nationally and internationally. We live on a 10-acre block with a score of equine cuties that arrived unwanted, neglected and in need of rehabilitation

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trial it. “We saw amazing results for laminitics and use it daily in our rehab work along with balanced vitamins and minerals, plain salt, omega-3 oil and a very simple chaff diet. Processed feeds are eliminated through the recovery process to keep sugars and potassium levels as low as possible. “Horse owners are becoming very aware that laminitis and Cushing’s is heading towards being the number one cause of death for horses worldwide, and growing numbers of equine are prone to equine metabolic syndrome. If they get EMS, it’s a slippery slope, and more younger horses are suffering.” Jen and Lindsay have rehabilitated more than 63 horses at their centre and support people wanting to rehabilitate laminitic horses on their own properties. “We continue looking after Mini Ha Ha’s existing contingent with the support of volunteers and sponsors. An example, is 17-year-old Sushi, with a lovely light coffee coat and white mane. She arrived four years ago, barely able to walk. A sign of poor health was her thick wiry coat, but that is now virtually all gone. She was a broodmare who couldn’t breed any more so was passed to the next person, who put her out onto grass with clover 24/7 long term. After years of being on a compromising diet, she crashed.” Sushi’s special friend at the haven is nine-year-old Tonto. “Before coming to Mini Ha Ha, he’d been kept in a paddock with five pigs, grazing on lush grass and eating pig pellets and household scraps. On top

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Earle Wright grew up in Tapora and is the second generation farmer on his property three kilometres from the Kaipara Harbour. Passionate about the harbour, he has found himself in ﬁerce opposition to a proposed landﬁll for Auckland planned for the nearby Dome Valley.

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Graham and Marian Hirst are passionate about blueberries and started experimenting with the plants in 2005 as a way to diversify their export apple growing business. by Ann van Engelen

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Many who contact me with joint problems have already tried joint health supplements with little or no success. We make what appear to be minor changes in dosages, and within a few months, most have significant benefits. Most joint supplements are heavily weighted towards glucosamine sulphate (GS). The reasons are that some of the original research into supplements that can help joints was mostly focussed on glucosamine. A second reason could be that glucosamine is relatively inexpensive. Older style formulations typically have something like a 4:1 ratio of GS to chondroitin sulphate (CS). The most recent research shows that the most effective compound is chondroitin, but glucosamine is also important. I started experimenting with different ratios of GS to CS. I found that a 1:1 ratio had a significant impact on joint health. I later began to review the scientific literature and found there were many studies on the benefits of CS. It is also worth noting that CS is available as a prescription medication in more than 20 countries including Europe. On the basis of this research, I reformulated my joint supplement that

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Kaipara District councillors, Anna Curnow and Libby Jones, are thrilled to have world-class speakers coming to the Kaipara to share their experiences on increasing digital connectedness. The event is open to the public from 8am on Tuesday, March 26 at the Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall. “I am really excited about the opportunity to hear about how other parts of the world address issues such as adequate internet access and digital inclusion, especially for our rural communities. We don’t often get a chance to speak directly with people with this level of experience,” said Anna Curnow. Two speakers, Robyn Krock and Chris Pederson, are travelling from the United States to share their knowledge. Robyn will be discussing how increased access to broadband or other internet-enabling technologies in rural communities can further educational, health and profitability of farms. She has written a thesis on the topic of local food systems within a community.

Chris leads development efforts related to initiating community development, workforce, broadband expansion and digital inclusion programmes. His talk will focus on how bridging the digital divide can help vulnerable populations and improving digital literacy. Other speakers include Ashna Khan, Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom and Eric Dahlstrom. Libby Jones echoed her colleague saying “it is great to have such speakers in Kaipara willing to share their experiences on increasing digital connectedness, which is vital for all aspects of our economy.” For more information contact Jiveen MacGillivray at jiveen.macgillivray@ northlandnz.com.

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The way we were Today if you go to a farm implement saleyard, you will find tractors the size of half a house with cabs fitted with air conditioning, armchair seating and every other conceivable luxury. You will find balers, tedders, seed drills and cultivators that are equally large. They have come a long way from the early tractors and farm implements you will find in the Packard Motor Museum. The first farm implements came into being as far back as 1701 with Jethro Tull’s mechanical seed drill, but older cultivating technology went back as far as the Babylonian Empire. The first tractors (traction engines) to come to New Zealand ran on steam. Our museum displays four of these, a Burrell named Bert, a Fowler, a 1908 McLaren and a Garrett named Annabelle. Compared to the steam tractors which generally weighed between six to twelve ton, our display of early petrol wheel tractors from the 1900s to the 1940s would be less than two ton. The museum’s oldest tractors are the General Motors 1918 Samson Sieve-Grip and a 1909 Fitch – the world’s first four wheel drive tractor.

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Technology moved for ward and tractors became bigger and more sophisticated. The museum displays an interesting collection of Massey Harris Tractors, including our 1932 Massey Harris four wheel drive, the Massey Harris 4-cylinder, model 81R from the 1940s and our latest addition, the 1938 Massey Harris model 101 Super, both cropping tractors. Other tractors of

interest are the Massey-Fergusons, the Cases, our row-crop David Brown with air-implement control, International Harvesters (Farmalls), a number of Allis Chalmers and of course the well proven Fordsons. To go with the tractors is a collection of early implements such as our wooden Duncan seed drill, the McCormick Deering reaper-binder, a Massey Harris reaper as well as various horse drawn implements.

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Crops in autumn

At this time of the year, feed crops and pastures can be toxic to livestock particularly when frosts, overcast or cold weather follow a period of rapid growth. “Nitrate poisoning can occur when the plant uptakes more nitrogen from the soil than is able to be utilised,” says James White, commercial extension manager for Seed Force. “It can affect many species but most notably forage brassicas, short-term ryegrasses and oats. Grazing strategies such as not running hungry stock onto at-risk crops or pastures and reducing their intake by providing a supplement such as hay or silage, or a feed with low nitrate levels, will help minimise the risk. “Allow time for livestock to adjust to feed crops by gradually increasing the allocation over time. During high-risk periods, feed the pasture or crop in the afternoon as nitrate levels will typically be lower, particularly on sunny days. “All stock can be affected by nitrate poisoning, but cattle and younger stock are most susceptible. Nitrate test kits are available so farmers can test their own crops, or samples sent away from analysis. Levels exceeding two per cent of dry matter are considered unsafe. “Nitrate poisoning can happen very quickly, so check stock often during high-risk periods and animals showing any sign of illness should be removed immediately.” Acidosis is another risk factor when feeding forage

brassicas, but this can be minimised by introducing stock to the crop slowly, ensuring animals are not going onto the crop hungry and providing access to supplementary feed. Brassicas also contain anti-nutritional compounds (SMCO and Glucosinolates), but these can be managed through a slow transition and adequate supplementation. Bloat can also be an issue if feeding frosted brassica crops. “Careful transitioning is essential when feeding fodder beet crops, particularly to cattle. The feed should be introduced to the animal slowly, and the feed allocation gradually increased; this allows the animal’s rumen to adjust to a new type of feed. “It is important to know exactly how much feed you are giving animals over this transition period. Crops should be measured, and plants sent away for dry matter testing.” James cautions against using ‘book value’ dry matter measurements as these can vary greatly with fodder beet and have a big impact on allocation due to fodder beet’s high yield potential. “During the transition period, which should last for at least 14 days, give the animals plenty of room with wide feedingfaces. Never run hungry animals onto the crop over this adjustment period.

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Ensure the animals’ nutritional needs are being met by providing the correct supplement with their crop diet. It will vary between different classes of stock. “Young cattle should be vaccinated with a 10-in-one vaccine before they are introduced to fodder beet.”

Sheep are at less risk of acidosis on fodder beet so don’t need the careful transitioning used for other stock. While they can self-regulate their intake easier than cattle in the early stages of feeding, they should still be introduced to the crop gradually.

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Originally from Northland, after two years in the Waikato, Angela Urwin is back in Kerikeri as technical sales representative for Fertco in Northland and is passionate about our agricultural industry.

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Her first role in the fertiliser industry was in 2005 with Summit Quinphos Fertilisers, where for the following six years she developed and recommended nutrient management and use programmes that delivered improved profitability and sustainability for her farmer clients.

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Ensuring milk standards are met The latest fresh milk food safety regulations are a real gamechanger for refrigeration businesses supporting the NZ dairy industry. In fact, a considerable amount of equipment currently in use may be breaching the new standards. That’s why Total Refrigeration, one of the most highly regarded general refrigeration engineering experts in Australasia, has formed a joint venture with Action Manufacturing, one of the largest manufacturing businesses in New Zealand with 40 years of experience in heavy transport refrigeration. Freezflow has capitalised on the two companies’ strengths to develop the Freezflow Icebank. The self-contained, lockable, waterproof and highly insulated structure can stand freely in any location near the milking shed. The Freezflow Icebank instantly snap chills milk, reducing required run times and dependence on old equipment. Richard O’Flaherty, the founder of Total, recognised the limitations of many of the current offerings in the market and believed a locally designed and built product could deliver on promises that competitors could only aspire to. “The ability to store peak energy in the form of ice, to reduce loading on equipment and peak power use, is effectively an ice battery. Proven internationally for a range of uses, from storing energy to cooling high-rise

buildings, the technology is as simple and reliable as a home freezer. Additionally, by building a system that can adapt to ever-changing refrigeration compliance and advances in technology, the Freezflow Icebank is well future-proofed. The outstanding thermal performance of Action Manufacturing’s own Omnipanel has been proven with more than 25 years in the refrigerated trucking industry in Australia, and make it perfect for housing the Icebank. Dairy farmers Darryl and Sharon Kay heard about the Freezflow concept and couldn’t wait to have it trialled on their herd of approximately 450. As Darryl explains: “Having a single independent structure, with all componentry out of the dust and weather, all prewired, plumbed and ready to go has huge advantages.” Complexity and the additional cost of various contractors required to install other systems are renowned to increase the advertised price dramatically. Freezflow Icebanks come with a new refrigeration system already complete, new pumps and heat exchangers,

The first Freezflow Icebank unit installed at a dairy farm in Dargaville. The 2m x 2m x 4m long self-contained unit is suitable for a herd of up to 500 cows

meaning their on-site commissioning is quick and easy. Furthermore, Freezflow understands the value of both data and milk itself

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Operating since 2015, the joint venture between Total Refrigeration and Action Manufacturing has been capitalising on both companies’ strengths to develop the Freezflow Icebank, a new technology that delivers reliable and efficient milk cooling on-farm. The latest field-testing has proven both the reliability and performance of the Icebank, reducing the risk of milk damage, subsequent cost and potential breakdowns of old equipment.

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New regulations for dairy farms have always proven contentious, especially when they come with an investment price tag to implement. The payoff according to those who engage in negotiations for international trade, is that cleaner, more efficient and — pardon the wordplay — homogenised practices and standards in the milking shed will pay off in terms of a better price on a competitive global market. With more changes on the way, or set to come into effect very soon, surrounding a raft of issues from milk chiller efficiency to washdown and environmental concerns, there’s robust debate out there about this ‘big picture’ vision, which posits a better marketing position for our primary products through meeting or exceeding global standards. The counter-argument that the necessary investment in core plant such as milk chillers and pre-chillers or ice banks, water heating technology and hygiene upgrades, for example, is a tough ask coming out of several years of non-optimal farm gate prices. One response seen statistically is a drop in intensive stocking rates, with efficiencies elsewhere in the over-all dairy farming system making up for less head of stock. The knock-ons such as less intensive use of pasture leading to less demand for applied fertiliser have environmental effects, which are positive for the perception of farming in general with the urban public. The real benefit of

smaller but higher output herds is evident in the financial figures, and industry experts say that such efficiency will be necessary to be internationally competitive. It’s about production, and perception the world perceives New Zealand dairy products as the gold standard, and that is a key driver of good prices. A very persuasive argument can also be made for turning that primary product into even higher value secondary export products, such as our world-renowned cheeses before it reaches the wharf. With the first significant change, milk chiller operational standards and

cooling times, already the capacity of the nation’s refrigeration professionals, farmers are being encouraged to see the changes, which augment existing guidelines from the Ministry for Primary Industries and rules from primary milk buyers as an investment in future price positioning on the world stage. Coming alongside new animal welfare rules, which come into force in October, it means a time of streamlining and rationalisation for the dairy industry, with the ideal outcome a robust international demand for one of our core exports intended to deliver dividends in years to come.

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Products of quality Kleantech is a New Zealand family-owned and operated business that is proud of the customer service and aftercare support they provide their clients. When looking for the very best quality water blaster, drain cleaner, commercial vacuum cleaner, PTO machine or pump, experience is the Kleantech watchword. “My daughter Emma has handled the spare parts for some 20 years,” says owner Mike. “Ring her and ask for a seal kit for something we sell and I guarantee she can tell you the part number, cost and availability 99 per cent of the time without looking it up.” The company sells through distributors, which means there is someone in a town near you if there are any issues with a machine. “We believe in old-fashioned service and responsibility and looking after the locals, and we believe our machines are the best in the country. Our quality machines can outperform others and can be serviced locally, so before you jump at the cheapest deals online or at other stores, call us first. “We will tell you the facts, and whether a particular machine might be a collection of parts from different sources, or the genuine factory article,” says Mike.

“We have extensive knowledge of servicing all makes and models of cleaning machines in New Zealand and have hand-picked equipment suited to all conditions, while competitors may often change suppliers or models.” Mike says Kleantech still sells machines they had available in the year 2000 because they are good and work well. “Kiwis are a very different breed to the rest of the world, they fix things instead of replacing them, so quality is our top consideration. Distributors can get any parts or machines needed from the team. “We will go the extra mile to provide fast service and endeavour to organise same day delivery if possible. “My sales managers are Ross in Te Aroha, Warren in Auckland and Andrew in the South Island. They provide demonstrations of our equipment for clients in the various areas. “No-one beats our knowledge in the field — no one. Don’t get caught with some of the website sales as people have discovered they are often buying trouble. We recommend buying local

Karla Cundy and Jamie Mark from Kleantech have got all your needs covered

as if something goes wrong, you have someone to fall back on.”

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Visit Kleantech.co.nz for more information or call 0800 553 268.

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LIVESTOCK — BREEDERS DIGEST Quality Suffolk Rams at Affordable Prices • Try Suffolk

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Preserving breeds for diversity by Andy Bryenton

The long history of selective animal breeding in agriculture has led to an interesting conundrum. While the carefully selected traits we have bred for, during the centuries, are displayed in the livestock, which successfully feeds a burgeoning human population, other, rarer breeds face extinction. While nobody doubts the necessity of breeding for disease resistance, hardiness and productivity, it may be these other quirky variants, which hold the key to solving future problems in farming. Certainly, we have come a long way with the science and practice of selective animal breeding since the early days of agriculture. Compare the bones of early Sumerian sheep with those of their modern counterparts, and you’ll see a world of difference. Careful husbandry across the centuries has brought us superior dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep with wool that’s easier to weave and pigs, which produce more Animal breeders preserve genetic heritage — breeds such as this Texas Longhorn may solve future farming problems

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bacon, to name but a few. Yet, there are previously popular breeds, which may contain the genetic code to defeat future diseases, environmental challenges and other unforeseen changes. An analogy from the world of vegetable and fruit cropping, the devastating Irish potato famine was caused by a disease, which only affected one breed of potato. It was the single variety most prevalently used to feed the Irish population at the time. Nearly all of today’s bananas are the Cavendish variety; a similar blight could leave us without the popular fruit on supermarket shelves. In the animal kingdom, breeds such as the Texas longhorn, the Buckeye chicken and the Florida Cracker sheep

have dwindled into the mere hundreds, while popular breeds like Holstein cattle number in the millions. However, the longhorn, for example, is very drought resistant. The Cracker sheep resist parasites and can handle high humidity. These traits may prove vitally important in years to come. It’s happened before in the 1800s, European domestic pigs lost the gene, which caused large litters of piglets. It was reintroduced by crossbreeding with Asian swine, ensuring ham and bacon to the present day. Of course, protecting a rare breed also means protecting a piece of living farming history and a unique kind of creature for future generations to enjoy and appreciate.

Portable Milking Specialists Stainless Steel Milking Machines for cows, goats and sheep. Single or double units. Kitsets, with petrol or electric motors. Ideal for house cows, calfrearing, cheese-making etc. Milking time 5-6 mins per cow. Easy to use and clean. All parts and accessories available. 12 month warranty.

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LIVESTOCK

Government tackles rustling

EADON HIGHLAND FOLD

New rules to crack down on livestock rustling will come into force following the passing of the Crimes Amendment bill. “For too long farmers have been urging successive governments to assist in their battle against the scourge of livestock rustling. This coalition government listened, and now we have changed the law,” says Minister of Justice, Andrew Little. “Farmers and rural communities make a huge contribution to the wellbeing of New Zealand and our economy. Meanwhile, livestock rustlers have undermined rural people’s livelihoods and their right to be safe in their homes. “The two new offences send a clear message that this coalition government will not tolerate livestock rustling, whether it is sheep, cattle, beehives, sheepdogs or other animals that are stolen or harmed. “Today is a new era, where we have finally classified livestock rustling as it should be, as criminal offences in our criminal code. Importantly, this step also gives police and the courts the tools they need to rope in the rustlers. “Federated Farmers estimates the cost of theft of livestock to the farming community at over $120 million every year, and a survey indicates about a quarter of their members had stock stolen in the last five years.” These crimes are often committed at night

in the more remote parts of New Zealand. Small-scale, opportunistic grabs of half a dozen sheep or cows are relatively common, but police and MPI say sophisticated gangs with links to organised crime are increasingly mounting well-planned raids on farms. Victims of livestock rustling and a survey of more than 1,000 farmers showed almost 60 per cent of thefts had not been reported to police. In one case a one Whanganui farmer lost 1,400 lambs worth about $120,000. “The new offences, which will be added to the Crimes Act 1961 are theft of livestock or other animal, carrying a maximum penalty of seven years imprisonment, unlawful entry to land used for agricultural purposes, where the offender intends to steal livestock or act unlawfully against specified things, such as buildings or machinery, on that land. That offence carries up to 10 years imprisonment.”

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ATTENTION FARMERS BULK SILO FILL OR BY THE BAG PRECAST PRODUCTS HAS A VARIETY OF PRODUCTS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS. Featuring our patent pending livestock troughs, which have been designed using good old Kiwi ingenuity. Designed to make using and maintaining your troughs more efficient. Our troughs are available in two sizes, 910l, and 455l.

PRECAST PRODUCTS CAN ALSO BUILD A CHEMSTORE TO SUIT YOUR CHEMICAL STORAGE NEEDS. Discuss with our team your requirements and how we can meet them for you.

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SIS BALL COCK VALVE Price $99.50+GST EACH Freight free anywhere in NZ • Buy 10 receive 12 and 2x service kits • 3 models available – all the one price • Nearly indestructible

At home, Precast Products has the ideal product which is new to the world stage and will compliment any outdoor entertaining area. OUR STONEY CREEK SMOKEHOUSES ARE DESIGNED TO BE USED AS HOT OR COLD SMOKERS, AND WILL FUNCTION AS A LOW AND SLOW OVEN.

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Call: 027 704 0030 Email: admin@precastproducts.co.nz

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MARCH 2019

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The power of three YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT’S AROUND THE CORNER

by Andy Bryenton

Kawasaki is no stranger to beating the competition with more power. On the road, their sports bikes are second to none when it comes to laying down horsepower in a game of superlative numbers. Winning hearts and minds in the rural backcountry take a different skill set. That’s why the key number for the new Kawasaki Mule Pro FXR isn’t in the hundreds or thousands — it’s the number three.

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It all begins with a three-cylinder 812cc liquid cooled engine. More cylinders mean smooth power delivery, and Kawasaki is the master of the triple layout. Bike fans will remember the 500cc Kawasaki Triple two-stroke from 1968, and the walloping power to weight ratio of that machine. While this is a four-stroke engine, and fuel injected, the advantages are similar, and the legacy carries across to this new platform and new purpose, mated to a CVT box with both high and low ratios and reverse. Rather than speed, the Mule is all about torque and the power to perform in rough terrain. It can tow more than 900kgs and pack 450 into its own generously sized flatbed. Carrying capacity reveals another incidence of the magic number three. The Mule Pro FXR can seat not two but three occupants in comfort, carrying an entire work crew where they need to go. An extra pair of hands is nice,

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Triple threat — the Kawasaki Mule packs in an extra crew member for those big tasks and excursions

but many, as they say, make light work. Think about what could be accomplished with three experienced workers and all those hundreds of kilos of tools and equipment. Now imagine that capacity deployed pretty much anywhere on the farm. This go-anywhere capability is enhanced by a wide stance for stability

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even on sloping terrain, and a shorter wheelbase for agility and a tiny turning circle. With a two metre wheelbase, the Mule Pro FXR can turn within just a hair more than four metres. That’s tight, and it makes it easier to access hard to reach places not only in the field but in the barn or the yard as well.

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A civilised kind of beast The ute is the new sports utility vehicle. That’s the message, which is resonating through the automotive world alongside the trend that the sports utility vehicle is the new family car. As those who want to work and play hard switch from big off-roaders to a new breed of quieter, more comfortable and capable utes, the array to choose from has become vast. The ideal balance for new ute buyers is struck between practicality and price. That’s where SsangYong come in they have carved out a niche with their Actyon utes and the Rexton SUV, climbing in popularity alongside fellow South Korean brands Hyundai and Kia as Kiwi motorists embraced non-Japanese build quality and affordability. Branching out recently with characterful vehicles like the Tivoli crossover, the company, which has been in business since the 1950s, and once provided the South Korean fire department’s fleet has turned all of its experience and design skill to producing a ute, which can match or exceed everything in its class. The Rhino has more than a catchy name. It looks muscular and powerful, with strong lines and bold wheel arches supporting a swept-back cabin design and a large no-nonsense tray. Available with a two-litre petrol engine in its two-wheel drive entry level only, the bulk of the spectrum of choices for this ute pack in 4x4 on demand and a Euro-6 compatible 2.2l diesel powerplant, designed to be smooth and quiet while still allowing an impressive 2.8 tonne towing capacity. A six-speed box, auto or manual, delivers crisp gear

Refined but practical, the Rhino hits the right spot between car-like quiet and full powered utility

changes to further enhance that sense of effortlessness, while great care and attention have gone into isolating engine noise and road noise for a more relaxing drive. The result is a refinement of the formula, which made the Actyon capable and work-ready the Rhino adds further sophistication. Impressively, it does so without sacrificing any of the

tech and safety features modern drivers demand. At a price which, even for the middle-of-the-range Sport Diesel 2.2 6 speed manual, just touches $35k. Even better, every Rhino ute sold helps its endangered namesake in the wild, with donations from each truck helping take down poachers and protect the Rhino’s habitat.

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Terms & Conditions: Zero deposit; zero repayments for the first 12 months and a finance rate of 4.99% p.a. is available to approved applicants of Yamaha Motor Finance (‘YMF’) across the Yamaha Real World Tough ATV, ROV models and AG125, AG200, TW200 bikes with up to $2500 savings on selected Utility ATV/ROV models (discount applies on RRP of selected ATV and ROV models YFM350FAG - savings of up to $1000 exc gst, YFM450FBJ - savings of up to $1500 exc gst, YXM700PJ - savings of up to $1000 exc gst, YXC700PK savings of up to $1500 exc gst, YXE850PK - savings of up to $1000 exc gst, YXF850PJ - savings of up to $2500 exc gst, AG125J/AG200EJ - savings of up to $200 exc gst respectively. Offer ends 30 April 2019 and available on a loan term of 36 months on YMF’s Consumer contract standard terms and conditions. Credit criteria, fees, charges and conditions apply including an application fee of $325, $10 PPSR fee and a dealer administration fee. Yamaha Motor Finance New Zealand Ltd. (YMF) NZBN 9429036270798. FSP 9622. Offer only available at participating Yamaha dealerships while stocks last. Accessories may differ from image shown.

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Contractors and Farmer that are serious about their work require a tractor that is serious and dedicated. The Fendt Vario 200, 300, 500, 700, 800 and 900 Series Tractors reflect German engineering at its best, combining new engine technology with the world renowned Vario transmission, delivering tractor perfection for a new level of performance and fuel efficiency.

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We’re built for New Zealand. For dry dusty days, torrential rains and howling blizzards. For endless forests, flooded river plains and grassy paddocks. For steep hills, treacherous rocks and deep muddy creeks. For carrying, hauling, mustering, fencing or any other job you can think of. And we’re also built for great deals up front. So visit your nearest dealer and see how a Can-Am Outlander is built for you.

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© 2018 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. ®, ™ and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its affiliates. Always ride responsibly and safely. Always wear protective gear & approved helmet. BRP reserves the right to change the promotion at any time.

Hikurangi: Rouse Motorcycles Ph: 09 433 8471 | Kaitaia: Kaitaia Tractors Ph: 09 408 0670 Dargaville: Randells Motorcycles Ph: 09 439 6952

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The next generation by Andy Bryenton

Kids love to emulate the people they look up to. That’s why so much playtime for the very young is spent pretending to be firefighters, astronauts, sports heroes or as we all remember using the same tools as our parents. Remember the first time you used a hammer and nails, a saw or a paintbrush at kindergarten? So it’s no surprise that youngsters want to follow in their parent’s footsteps on the farm, too. Helping kids be just like mum and dad, and join them for work and play — Polaris release their smallest Ranger just for juniors

Man’s best Friend

2 years in development and 5 years in production. Used on farms in orchards and forestry the e3 has proved a safer and more cost effective purpose built agricultural vehicle.

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four-stroke 150cc engine amidships, the littlest Ranger is stable and easy to control. It really is no toy. It can carry loads on its back tray, handle dirt and mud, and seat two. The biggest feature for parents’ peace of mind is not part of the machine. It’s the Ride Command smartphone app, which is bundled with it. It allows parents to control the top speed of their kids’ Ranger from the cab of their own off-roader, or even determine who can ride and when with a remote passcode ignition option. There’s even the ability to ‘geofence’ to draw a line around an area on a map of your property in which it’s safe to ride. Set speed limits for different zones or crossing the invisible fence can shut the motor down. For families who want to ride together or parents who want to safely introduce their kids to the world of all-terrain driving in a controlled fashion — this is the next evolution.

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Moreover, in this case, in their parent’s tyre tracks because, just as the side-by-side or quad has replaced the horse for rural work, so too has a mini version of the trusty off-road vehicle replaced the pony for many country kids. We’ve all seen tiny 50cc dirt bikes and four-wheelers. Now Polaris have come up with something that’s at the same time practical, safe and just plain cool. They’ve taken their award-winning Ranger side-by-side and shrunk it down to kids’ size. It’s an exact replica of the big machine, which mum and dad use on the farm or out on the trails, but it’s compact and stuffed full of safety features. While still being far, far more than a toy this 150cc machine can and will go most anywhere the full sized Ranger may lead. All the safety options, which make a full-sized ranger great for adults are there a wide stance, thick, knobbly tyres, a full roll cage, side nettings and even a pair of helmets. With a single cylinder

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*Ride away prices quoted exclude GST. Total cost for CFMoto X400 EPS LE is $8530.41 paid via three equal instalments of $2843.47. Total cost for CFMoto U550 EPS Farm Spec is $15,637.47 paid via three equal instalments of $5,212.49. The initial instalment is in the form of a deposit at time of purchase. The second instalment is payable after 12 months where the third (final) instalment is payable after 24 months. These totals equate to the cash price including GST plus a $235.60 application/ documentation fee and $10.00 PPSR Lodgement (Total charges of $245.60) plus interest costs calculated at a rate of 2.99% per annum. Normal lending criteria apply. Offer ends 31st March 2019

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MARCH 2019

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Northern Rural Marketplace Acraflex Dairy Wall Coatings

Andrew Simpson Your Carrfields Agent for Kaipara/Rodney area

Colourcrete Dairy Floor Resurfacing System Suitable for repairing damaged dairy floors or slippery areas Bruce Cameron 027 498 8412 / 09 235 8263 NOW AVAILABLE – GRADER AND 12 TONNE DIGGER + 2 AXLE TIPPING TRAILER ALSO AVAILABLE – WOOD CHIP AND SAWDUST FOR ANIMAL BEDDING

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Warkworth 09 425 8845 or Aaron on 021 210 0493 4 Morrosion Drive, Warkworth

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• Trailers & Ute deck fabrication • Guillotine cutting and sheet metal folding • Certified welding , onsite repairs/fabrication • Precision machining: bushes, ram spears, pins, etc.

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Doug Wilson Manager Phone: Fax: Mobile: Email:

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

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NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES

UNBEATABLE POLARIS DEALS ACE 570 HD EPS

$17,150

RANGER 500

RANGER 570 FULL SIZE

$14,369

INC GST.

$14,369

INC GST.

INCLUDES ROOF + MID SCREEN

SAVE $809

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RANGER 570 HD EPS

RANGER DIESEL 1000 HD EPS

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INC GST.

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INC GST.

$1,000 BONUS CREDIT

DEMO CLEARANCE

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