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Rebecca Keoghan’s outstanding contribution to the dairy industry over the last decade has led to her being named the fifth Dairy Woman of the Year. Mrs Keoghan, from Westport in the South Island, received the award after being selected by a panel that included judges from the Dairy Women’s Network, Fonterra, Global Women and Ballance Agri-Nutrients. The mother of two is a Landcorp business manager, Westland Milk Products director, NZ Dairy Industry Awards Dairy Manager of the Year Award team leader, OSPRI Northern South Island committee member, and Keoghan Farm director with her husband Nathan. “My passion and drive for dairying is in all aspects of my life,” said Mrs Keoghan who was nominated by one of her staff, farm manager Jack Raharuhi. At Landcorp she has overall strategic leadership and direction for five large dairy farms, a dairy support farm and a machinery syndicate at Cape Foulwind and the Grey Valley. “Leading and inspiring 55 staff along with quality production across 5,000 dairy cows, 4,000 hectares and 2,500 young stock provides an exciting challenge.” Before moving to the Keoghan Farm in 2006, Mrs Keoghan, a medical
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ill was born in England and has been horse mad ever since she can remember. When she was nine-years-old her family immigrated to New Zealand. “My only condition for coming was that I could have a horse over here,” she said. When Jill’s dog developed a bad skin allergy, she set about finding an alternative therapy, as the vet could only offer steroids. “I did a few bodywork courses and never found anything suitable. Then I learnt about craniosacral therapy
which gave fantastic results.” From there she completed the necessary courses and began working as a Holistic Animal Care and Emmett Release/ Craniosacral therapist. Craniosacral therapy is a handson treatment to release restrictions, pain and tension within the body and is used to treat injuries as well as to improve movement and performance in competition horses. Originally settling in Henderson, West Auckland, Jill eventually found her way to Kaiwaka, in search of somewhere she and her two dogs, one
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Through her holistic work Jill examines diet and the horses environment to get the bigger picture Jill can often tell when an animal isn’t happy and says she gets personal satisfaction from being able to help as many animals as she can and has explored Iridology which is a technique that examines patterns, colours, and other characteristics of the iris to determine information about the body. “It can help to direct where there is a weakness in an animal. It is not a diagnosis — it just gives owners an idea of where there might be a problem. If people have any doubts they must consult their vet,” she says. “I’m also interested in nutrition and the type of environment the horses live in. Holistically you look at the whole picture not just at the symptoms.” She recommends horse owners try to keep a close eye on their animal to make sure they are happy and healthy. “They are herd animals and have a pecking order. Often the lead horse,
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BY AYLA MILLER HEWLETT’S FARM HAS BEEN IN THE FAMILY FOR MANY YEARS, DATING BACK TO THE EARLY 1870S, WHEN SARAH HEWLETT’S GREAT GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER THEOPHILUS PETER NORRIS HEWLETT PURCHASED THE LAND NOT LONG AFTER IMMIGRATING TO NEW ZEALAND FROM ENGLAND.
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immigrated to New Zealand from England in 1858 with his wife and eight children. He bought a section in Mangapai and started the first school for this area. He also became the first minister of the Mangapai Church. Then around 1870 he and his son William bought Hewlett Point from D.C Wilson. Theophilus and his family set about planting an extensive orchard, sending the produce to Auckland. The family was reliant on the harbour at this time as there was no road in and they had to make trips to Limestone Island which was a short boat ride across the harbour. Back then the island had a store, a school and a post office so the family had to make frequent trips for supplies. In a tragic accident in 1900, William drowned whilst getting provisions from the island. His son Bertie, then 24, took over the farm. Theophilus also died that year. “The wool from the farm also went by boat. It was sledged down to the beach at low tide and rolled onto a barge. When the tide came in the barge was towed out to a Northern Steamship Company boat and taken to Auckland,” Sarah says. “When Bertie was away at the First World War, Grandpa Ces, who would have been about ten — and his Mum Louisa, had to row to Onerahi, leave the dinghy on the beach and catch the train to Whangarei for supplies. “Bertie eventually bought a dairy farm in Ruakaka, which is still in the family
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Kevin Pocklington started his working life 51-years-ago as a cadet in the Northland forestry industry and then worked at the Aratapu mill with M Glamuzina and Sons Ltd, a family owned business.
“I started in the mill and then moved to the Dargaville branch when that opened and worked in the yard and also in the hardware department, and became the rep selling wholesale and retail in Dargaville, selling roundwood and timber,” said Kevin. “Aratapu was a thriving mill town back then and it has been interesting being a part of the corporate moves over time.” Kevin saw Glamuzinas incorporated into Carter Holt Harvey when the business was sold in the 1970s. “I later moved to Kaitaia and ended up managing both Dargaville and Kaitaia at the same time. Eventually my territory encompassed all of Northland. I worked my way through the company and also managed Whangarei and Kaikohe/ Kawakawa combined, before I became
the regional manager for Northland. “My time here has been a really good experience and I have met some wonderful people over the years. I have enjoyed building relationships with the suppliers and I have had a great team working with me.” Kevin says it has been a delight seeing some those who started with him now owning their own businesses. “I took a few young guys under my wing over time, mentoring and encouraging them. I wanted to show them they can make something positive out of their lives. It has been a pleasure to see how well they have done.” One of these youths is now living in England and owns a power and telephone cabling company similar to Telecom here and has a team of 30
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Kevin has seen much change in the building supply industry since his days of working for M Glamuzina and Sons Ltd started. “The very first event was out at the Dargaville race course. I used to bring the Canadian Woodchoppers to the field days every year and they were a big attraction. I have seen the Field Days grow year on year with a lot more variety of exhibitors joining. “Over the past couple of months I have been travelling around the different branches thanking our clients who are in my region. It has been really nice to catch up and reminisce with them. A lot of the clients have been with us since day one and they are special people. It has been good to be able to introduce the young guys who are taking over from me to them and adding that personal touch. “Carters are a very strong New
Zealand-wide building company. I will no doubt miss the job after so many years but am looking forward to retirement.” Kevin also served 10 years in both the volunteer fire brigades in Dargaville and Kaitaia. “I enjoyed my time in the fire service and helping the communities. Being a volunteer firefighter is very rewarding and I encourage others to join.” Maurice Glamuzina was in charge of the Aratapu Mill at the time of Kevin starting work and recalls a hard worker who was reliable and calm. “He never looked rough and always looked smart. He started on the goose and the grading table and when we opened the Dargaville yard he ended up working there with us.
The Glamuzina’s mill was near the Northern Wairoa River which was used for transporting logs downstream “We had a reunion a few years ago and Kevin came up for it. He was as bright as a button and his usual self — full of life. He has done well to stay in the firm. He is a go-getter and took all the opportunities that he could. It is good to see how far he has gone with the company.” Carters Dargaville accounts manager, Scott Fowlie, says he remembers Kevin pointing out houses in the streets of
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the price of our fertilisers will be locked in for the three year period, for farmers changing to a certified programme. The consumer call for safe, certified, nutritiously dense food is growing stronger every day and the price for certified produce is climbing. The 2016 NZ organic market report states that 2 out of 3 kiwis are now buying organics through grocery and specialty stores. This is a 127% increase since 2012. By going certified organic you can eliminate chemical production and move away from the chains of commodity marketing, where there is very little future. So, in today’s market another door and opportunity has opened up to which we need to take full advantage. There has never been a better time to make a difference: with our road show meetings that are bringing you the latest industry trends on how you can future proof your farm and the last days of our massive fert sale on now — you had better get in quick! Call us today on 0800 THE KEY for a FREE INFO PACK, that’s 0800 843 539 to find out how we can partner with you to find a better way of farming. Alternatively you can contact your best on earth fertiliser representative Mike Jujnovich on 021 669 059 to grab your special deal today.
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industry together in one place over four days, Fieldays is the platform on which everyone can meet and foster collaborative relationships. Fieldays prides itself on our focussed pedestal to innovation and celebrates what this means to our industry, our country, our many innovative exhibitors, and the inventors that bring their innovations to our event. He says the event, which begins on June 15 has the potential to revolutionise the future of farming. “We value the strength of our relationships with many rural suppliers, manufacturers and innovators, and Fieldays where visitors and exhibitors are welcomed to celebrate our industry
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we’re proud to enable, through not only our event but 365 days a year, many rural stakeholders to come together to debate, challenge and collaborate on the future of the industry,” says Mr Nation. “With New Zealand’s dairy sector being hard hit recently, we believe it’s through collaboration that the rural communities will weather this blow.
“In this vein, Fieldays is a place where visitors and exhibitors are welcomed, to celebrate our industry — an industry that New Zealand has been built on and one we are incredibly proud of.” Last year it was calculated that Fieldays contributed $142 million to Waikato’s economy, and $396 million to the New Zealand economy.
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A new opportunity has arisen for innovators attending this year’s Fieldays Innovations Centre, which will see them paired up with industry mentors in an effort to connect entrants with their targeted market. Fieldays has announced the new element to this year’s Mystery Creek lineup — the Fieldays Innovations Capital Event, partnered by Enterprise Angels. “Fieldays Innovations enjoys a high level of exposure during the four days and the capital event will enable entrants to connect with investors to gain an understanding of what is required to attract potential investment,” said event manager, Gail Hendricks.” Enterprise Angels executive director, Bill Murphy, says bringing innovators and investors together is an opportunity for both sides. “As New Zealand’s leading early-stage agribusiness investor, Enterprise Angels is delighted to partner with fieldays to deliver the event. Innovations entrants seeking capital to drive their ideas forward will be invited to pitch for investment later in the year at the Fieldays Innovations pitch event. Former successful award winner Siegfried Bachler won the Tru-Test Locus Research Innovation Award for his Post Step, a clamp-on galvanised steel relocatable stile in 2015. He says he drew a lot from his experience and encourages other inventors not to miss out on the opportunity. “There’s great support for inventors and I would encourage them to do it because it doesn’t cost that much to get involved with the innovations section and you’ll find out from public feedback very quickly whether or not you’re on the right track.”
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Varicose Veins – Too busy to have treatment? YOU know you should do something about your varicose veins, but you can’t afford to have the time off work. You’ll do it when there’s a quiet spell, right? Well consider this… Untreated veins will continue to deteriorate over time. Common symptoms include aching, swelling, heaviness, leg cramps, restless legs at night and itching, but without treatment varicose veins can cause eczema and non-healing ulcers. A problem before affecting up to 40% of the population and often hereditary, varicose veins are exacerbated by standing occupations, and contribute to the risks of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) from travelling or surgery. The good news is that lasers have now revolutionised the treatment of varicose veins. Advanced non-surgical techniques have replaced surgery internationally and removed the need for general anaesthesia or lengthy recovery times. Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) is a procedure which inserts a laser fibre into the vein that has been surrounded with dilute local anaesthetic using ultrasound guidance. The laser is activated and as the fibre is slowly withdrawn, the inside of the vein is sealed. The procedure takes less than 3 hours to treat two legs. The treatment is
then completed, often on the following day, with ultrasound guided sclerotherapy (UGS). UGS has been the first line of treatment for varicose veins in most western countries for over 20 years, and remains safe and effective, particularly for smaller veins. An irritant foam solution is introduced into the vein using ultrasound visual control, and the resulting healing process closes the vein. Combination EVLA and UGS is now the gold standard treatment for varicose veins. Side effects are minimal, and the risks of general anaesthesia are avoided. As opposed after to surgery, severe complications such as deep vein thrombosis are very rare. More importantly this treatment means patients resume work and exercise immediately afterwards. No downtime is spent recovering which makes it an ideal procedure for those with a busy lifestyle, particularly self employed people and those with small children. Ongoing annual ultrasound scans ensure this reoccurring disease can be followed up early with minimal UGS treatments. The Skin and Vein Clinic team are experienced providers of EVLA and UGS treatments, having treated hundreds of legs throughout New Zealand. We are approved providers to most private medical insurers who now recognise this varicose vein treatment.
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All about the alpaca Hans Roecoert has been working full time with alpacas for 16 years now and is passionate about the animals. “We established Waitakere Alpacas at Waitakere, but relocated to South Head in 2007,” said Hans. “Currently Waitakere Alpacas are offering open days most Sunday afternoons from 12–4pm — please check website for dates. These are free and the public is able to hear about alpacas as an animal, spend time with them in a paddock, and see our shop full of alpaca products. There are usually spinning and felting demonstrations to see as well.” Waitakere Alpacas also offer group visits — please contact us for details, we are still taking bookings for 2016. Another of the amazing services Hans offers is regular health checks and maintenance visits to the alpacas of his customers. Hans and his wife Chris are now looking forward to a future of semiretirement with a much reduced herd size however his rounds to his customers will continue for many years to come. “In this way I am still able to share my knowledge and support to the alpaca industry, and my clients moving
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keep stock off green feed for at least four hours before they are loaded onto the truck or the night before if they are to be picked up early in the morning. Making sure your animals are fit for transport is another responsibility that should be taken seriously. There are a number of simple guidelines you can stick to make sure your animals meet the Ministry of Primary Industries Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare. Someone must examine the selected cattle to ensure that all are healthy and there are no injuries or sickness that would cause discomfort to the animal during transportation. Behavioural and physical abnormalities should be noted and a veterinary certificate obtained. The stock must be able to stand steadily on all four legs and be in fit
enough health to withstand the journey without unreasonable distress. When transporting stock to slaughter make sure they have a body condition score of three or greater. An animal with a body condition score of 2.5 to 3 can go directly to slaughter but not to sale yards, and those with a BCS below 2.5 must not be transported unless a veterinary certificate is provided. Stock need to be outside the milk and meat withholding times and have their Animal Status Declaration and NAIT number. They should also be milked just prior to transportation or well driedoff and have had plenty of magnesium during the days leading up to transport. Sticking to all these points will mean transportation will be as smooth and as stress free as possible for everyone.
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Have you found your wheelchair or mobility stops you from accessing difficult terrain? Do you want to go along the beach, the bush or across farm paddock and found it difficult? Our company Kemcare Limited has a solution. It is a six-wheel drive outdoor electric wheelchair, called the 6x6 Explorer which is very powerful and waterproof. That is not to say that you can drive it through a river, although it can go through puddles, wet sand and grass as well as mud without any detrimental effect to the aluminium and stainless steel chassis and bodywork. Weighing in at 230 kilograms, plus the driver, the 6x6 explorer has a low center of gravity, backed by twin high torque electric motors, which make it very stable and versatile for around the farm, lifestyle block, getting through the bush or onto and along the beach. The top speed is walking pace, and it’s low gearing is likened to putting a 4x4 vehicle into low range. This means that the Explorer will crawl it’s way through, and over, most rough terrain. For the more adventurous there is the 2,500 pound winch. This is able to be fitted to both the front and rear of the chair and can then be used by a companion to hook the winch cable to something secure. Sitting in the 6x6 Explorer, the first thing you notice is how comfortable the auto sport seat is. It feels like an
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Make sure you use a qualified electrician When the lights aren’t flicking on who are you going to call? Most of us would call an electrician, and finding a qualified tradesman is important for any electrical job — ranging from the smallest installation of a new light fixture to the complete rewiring of a house. Working with electricity can be very dangerous and you want to make sure your electrician is experienced and licenced for your own safety and the protection of your family. Faulty wiring poses several hazards, especially a potential fire. To make sure your electrician is licenced you can search the licenced electrical worker public register via electrical workers’ registrations board online at ewrb.govt.nz. You should also ask to see the electrical worker’s licence before work starts. Having a current practicing
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Reaching new heights by Ayla Miller
There is a certain sense of freedom that comes with being 1,000 feet in the air I decide, as I cautiously peer over the side of Dargaville Aero Club’s very own MTOsport auto gyrocopter, to the patchwork of pastures below us. Being a passenger in a gyrocopter is a unique experience that can only be likened to sitting on a bike in the sky. The aircraft takes one pilot and one passenger and the Dargaville Aero Club is now offering lessons in the newest addition to their fleet. Flight instructor Rusty Russell has been flying for five years and says people are attracted to the gyrocopter because it is something different. “It’s exciting and it is a bit of a novelty as you are out in the air. They are ridiculously safe. I have one myself and take my wife and children in it.” According to Rusty there are a lot of people interested in learning to fly the gyrocopter already and he will be taking lessons every Wednesday and Saturday at the club. “When I take people up for a trial flight I let them fly it and make it as fun and exciting as I can so they want to come back for more.” To fly a Gyrocopter the pilot needs to have a microlight license with a Gyrocopter group endorsement. The licence can only be issued by one of the two microlight organisations in New Zealand Sport Aviation Corp or Recreational Aircraft Association of New Zealand. The pilot must be a current member of one of these two organisations and have a current medical declaration.
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Veteran pilot and Dargaville Aero Club chief flight instructor, Murray Foster, says this new addition offers those with a fondness for flying another option. Not only are they very safe, they also handle turbulence well. “They are safer than a fixed wing aircraft because you can fly slow and almost hover them like a helicopter,” he assured me. The gyrocopter is expected to attract new members to the club which also offers free instruction. “It is a unique opportunity and a lot of people have never flown one before but are very keen to try,” he says. The uses are endless with this little flying machine. It can be used to check stock across the farm, monitor flood water levels, locate the position of fishing boats out on the water or see how much harvesting is left to do. One glimpse from the sky could save a lot of time on the land all whilst enjoying the experience and the freedom of flying.
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Ayla Miller, Northern Farming Lifestyles reporter and Rusty Russell, flight instructor, prepare for take off in the Dargaville Aero Club’s new MTOsport auto gyrocopter
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KeriKeri Pumps & Irrigation..................................09 407 1629 Tank Teller ...............................................................09 537 4148
CONTRACTORS Shane Cullen Contracting .................................. 027 281 0659 Driver Laser Drainage ......................................... 0800 932 206 D&A Nisbet Contracting ..................................... 027 461 8689 Colin Hawken Fencing ........................................ 027 490 2516 McLennan Groundspread ......................................09 432 2251 Borck Contracting ..................................................09 431 2236
ENGINEERING Truweld Engineering ..............................................09 407 8600 Earle Tito Engineering ...........................................09 433 7105 Air Equipment Services .........................................09 438 1441
CONSTRUCTION Guyco Construction ltd ..........................................09 470 0650 Taylor Built .......................................................... 0800 427 367 Haines House Haulage ..........................................09 435 7285
EARTHMOVERS Swale Earthmovers ................................................09 420 8352
TREE TRIMMERS Orang-Otang Tree Trimmers..................................09 431 5625 Arborcare Tree Maintenance ............................. 027 459 9363
PLANT NURSERIES McKechnie Nurseries .............................................09 415 8806
FARM SUPPLIES Diesel & Dirt Landscape .......................................021 938 268 Ultra Fine Lime .......................................................021 308 466 Air equipment services .........................................09 438 1441 Northland Bulk Haulage ..................................... 027 537 4064 Viva Expeditions .................................................. 0800 131 900
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Collier & Jones........................................................09 438 8076 Millwater Dental .....................................................09 972 1518 Eye Specialists................................................... 0800 437 1160 Hospice Warkworth ...............................................09 425 9535 Kemcare ..................................................................09 409 4973 Skin & Vein Clinic ...................................................09 438 6767
HOME HEATING Wagener Stoves......................................................09 408 2469 Albany Heat pumps ............................................ 0800 927 628 Peninsula Mowers & Heating ...............................09 424 3104 Hubands Energy .....................................................09 430 0019
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The tough keep going by Grant Paton, CEO and Founder of Environmental Fertilisers Ltd
It’s been an interesting season — a brilliant summer with plenty of timely rain resulting in optimum pasture growth. We not only manufacture biological fertilisers but we are also pastoral farmers. We made some less than conventional calls this spring and summer with our annual ryegrass crop. Instead of flogging the paddocks for round wrap silage bales we decided to take one cut of round wraps and then fallow the paddocks from November till March/April. After grazing these paddocks for 30 mixed age cattle, they were then ground hogged and harrowed and after the next rain, what an explosion of new seedlings from Sultan annual ryegrass to spectacular red and white clovers, none of which have been over sown. We’ve tried to value this and we believe we have saved approximately $1,600 to $2,000 over a conventional approach of sprays, fertiliser and seed.
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After our stunning germination from grasses and plants that had selfseeded we completed a Reams soil test and applied a soil fertiliser feed of fine calcium, phosphorus, composted phosphate rock inoculated with beneficial soil bacteria and fungi and mycorrhizal fungi spores, fish seaweed and paramagnetic rock dust, plus trace elements. Organic farming has as its main basis, the health of the soil. Before the advent of modern agricultural techniques at about the beginning of the 20th century, all soils right across the world were healthy and living, the result of thousands of years of careful husbandry where all the plant residues and all the cow and other domestic animal manures were returned to the soil. Modern agricultural science holds the belief that to feed a hungry world and meet the demand for an increase in food supply artificial forms of nitrogen, phosphorous, potash and all micronutrients, must be added as some
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David Law, Managing Director of Forward Farming Consultancy
It is refreshing to see Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy proclaiming that innovative farmers hold the key to getting through tough times. But his announcement stands in stark contrast to a recent article in the NZ Farmer (March 14) by a leading New Zealand soil scientist who suggested that science had proved that any innovation is just wasting taxpayers’ money, particularly when related to soil fertility. When you study the background of this prominent soil scientist, the reasons for his entrenched views become clear. His PhD is in Chemical Soil Science and his career has been forged in that synthetic arena. Given his lifelong commitment to chemical science, it’s almost inevitable that he would regard biological concepts as ‘pseudo science’ that are unworthy of consideration. This perspective is hurting our farms. How? Because Chemical Science is dominating the NZ fertiliser industry, a lack of attention is given to the biological life in soil. That’s a very bad mistake, because these organic life forms play an absolutely critical role in determining the productivity levels of our farms. These organisms do the following: • Soil organisms make nutrients available to plants • Soil organisms retain nutrients in the soil • Soil organisms build beneficial soil structures • Soil organisms increase root growth and improve root architecture • Soil organisms suppress disease by competing with pathogens • Soil organisms break down pollutants • Soil organisms in the rumen help cows digest food more efficiently newsad-11-2015-FINAL.pdf 1 24/11/15 • See what I mean? Any approach
that neglects the role of soil biology is woefully inadequate and, at best, produces only short term gains. Having talked in depth with soil scientists, it is clear to me that all of the sciences — chemistry, physics and biology — are necessary for any soil and fertiliser debate to be balanced. Over the last 10 years, there have been advances in soil conditioning precisely because all of the sciences have been incorporated. This more balanced approach has allowed innovative farmers to produce better soil physiology, better nutrientdense feed, and healthier stock. Interestingly, most of these advances have come from outside New Zealand, predominantly from the United States. I have had the privilege of working with some of these leading edge people: Elaine Ingham (Soil Food web); Neal Kinsey (Kinsey/Albrecht); Arden Andersen (he has linked unbalanced soil fertility to the decline of human Health). Is New Zealand catching on? Yes it is. In spite of the chemical emphasis, there has been an increase of businesses and innovative farmers who are adopting a more biological approach. As a result, many farmers are crying out for New Zealand scientists to give them a better understanding as to biological reasons behind the good results they are witnessing on other farms. One Canterbury farmer took things even further. Owning two farms side by side, he adopted two distinct approaches to soil fertility. One farm was treated with standard chemical systems while the 18:39 other was run on biological principles.
He then asked scientists to compare the two farms. Great approach. Should yield interesting data, right? Unfortunately, accurate conclusions will be hard to come by because the scientific steering committee that oversees the results does not have any biological representation. That’s such a shame. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to foresee that the conclusions won’t be factually balanced. Propaganda that favours the current fertiliser politics will prevail, which will only continue to prop up an unbalanced approach to fertiliser science. It seems that to ask a chemical scientist to discuss biological matters of the soil would be like asking an atheist to discuss the advantages of praying to God. So here’s my challenge to New Zealand’s soil scientists: Take the blinkers off and widen the scope of your research. Work in partnership with the other sciences and pay more attention to the soil organisms that seem to be hugely beneficial to farm health. That can only lead to better farming in our great country.
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The role of farmer shareholders Fonterra’s move to reduce its board from 13 members to 11, I believe, is encouraging. But we must maintain a farmer majority directorship on the Fonterra Board. The recommended changes would involve a nominations committee putting forward candidates and the shortlist would go through a new independent expert panel. The panel would make an
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independent selection of candidates before the board would select candidates and then require more than 50% support of shareholders at the annual meeting. The Fonterra chairman also says that the current board selection process under the single transferable voting system is too politicised. Farmer politics has always existed and is most interesting to be involved in. Doing away with the single transferable voting system will give more power to the corporate farmers. Under the current Fonterra election rules the returning officer has the power to remove candidates from the election process if they criticise or attack the company’s policies during an election and spread to their votes among the other candidates. I don’t agree with this. This is censuring. An outspoken ‘Donald Trump’ farmer wouldn’t get elected. At the moment a candidate with 24% of the vote can get elected. Under the new system you would need 50% and the
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support of the corporate farmers and also receive the big tick from the new committee to get past the first post. The board should not be involved in the selection of farmer shareholder candidates. I believe this is giving away the democratic right of shareholders to select, support and elect their farmer directors. One of the major potential barriers involving a nominating committee regardless of whether the board is made up of a mix of directors or non-directors or only non directors, is that a committee often has strong links to the board. The nominating committee may consciously or unconsciously select candidates similar to the existing governance ethic. When a co-operative has a culture of incumbent board members running unopposed, it is difficult to encourage a female member, or a small farmer member to run. It is important that our farmer cooperative boards generally do not develop a culture of being represented
by corporate farmers. It is important that the cooperative board has diversity to allow the leaders to not only be on the ball but keep their eye on multiple balls. The Boston Consulting Group, immediately prior to the formation of Fonterra, arranged for an independent survey to see what farmers thought, and 94% said that farmers should have total ownership of their companies. Attracting farmer board candidates should be a year around job. As they become better informed more members may become interested in running for governance roles. Farmers are busy people but also many allocate their skills and energies where they are valued and appreciated. The New Zealand dairy industry has been fortunate with the quality of its leaders who originated from the cowshed. One of those great leaders, Sir Dryden Spring, stated, “There is no doubt we want a united industry which remains firmly in farmers’ hands.” Well said!
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There’s no feud like a family feud. Just one comment at Christmas dinner about Auntie Irene’s new haircut and it’s more than the turkey which gets carved. It’s the same in the rivalry between in-house brands under one overarching automotive umbrella. Look at the implosion of British Leyland — who famously were not on speaking terms between factories, leading to the disastrous Triumph Stag V6 debacle — or the tussle for control within the monster which is VW, Audi, Porsche and bad-boy-brother Lamborghini. Competition is a good thing and competitors spur us on to greatness. But when they are technical bedfellows — well, the comparisons and contests are that much closer. That’s why the focus is on North American power sports giant Polaris, who are far from content simply to slug it out for dominance in the world of ATVs and snowmobiles. As the masters of both the Victory and Indian brands of
road bike, Polaris are happy to foster a little rivalry between the ‘kids’. Though in this case, the differences between the classic cool of the Indian Scout and the menacing, muscle-car-inspired Victory Octane put them in two very different classes of their own. Their aim is a two-pronged attack on the dominance of the elephant in the room — Harley Davidson. The Scout does more than just tip its hat to the classic, retro style of its famous forebears — and the speed record monster built by Kiwi Burt Munro. By contrast, the Octane sports a longer profile, bigger wheels and an aggressively modern ‘blacked out’ look. While both bikes share about thirty
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per cent of their parts, including the fraternal adoption of a clever aluminium and steel frame layout, the finished look, feel and handling of both machines is as different as a precision chef’s knife is from a military bayonet. Both are very sharp tools, but made to excel in different hands. There’s a tiny tweak in engine size, too, from 1,133cc to 1,179cc, but with both bikes roaring up to 100km/h in the four-second bracket, such minor differences will be scrutinised only by the fiercely pedantic. What the world is comparing is this — the revival of a badge with more history and character
than some of Britain’s aristocracy, up against a carbon-black bullet of a bike which would look perfectly at home in Bruce Wayne’s batcave. Polaris hope that the masses reason thusly — for just shy of $22,000 all up, those who love Americana and heritage will fancy the Scout over a Harley Davidson Sportster 1200. While those who are intoxicated by burning the Octane’s namesake will see it as a real contender against the V-Rod — and more individual. As such, there’s no family feud here at all. Just a couple of brothers taking it to the competition with two very distinct and separate styles.
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Caprice of fate boosts Holden lineup by Andy Bryenton
When it was announced that Holden were planning to retire the iconic Commodore badge, a Kiwi and Aussie legend for decades, there was a fair amount of wailing and gnashing of teeth around the pub tables and BBQs of both nations. Similar revelations regarding arch-rival Ford’s big Falcon had pundits asking if this was the end of the big V8s — the end of wheel-spinning torque mated to big roomy sedan practicality. Well, the fix is in and the story has far from ended. Holden are instead writing a new chapter in the form of the Caprice V-series, or rather, continuing two stories, both of which have a rich high-octane past. The original Caprice is a 1960s American classic — a big, torpedo-slick piece of steel which shared the road — and a stable — with Zora Arkus Duntov’s shapely Corvette Stingray. Packing 350 horsepower, these were fine examples of the muscle car age. Over the years the Caprice metamorphosed into a big town car, a police cruiser and a family wagon, to name but a few. Now it’s back and it’s armed to fill the gap in Holden’s range where the power-hungry driver turns his or her attention. Aside from looking the part, the V-series Caprice (re-badged with the Holden lion for Kiwi sale) has a potent surprise lurking under the hood, in the form of an LS3 derived 6.2-litre V8. This sublime piece of automotive power engineering is the same mill you’ll find under the hood of many General Motors performance cars — including the modern Corvette. With over 400 horses on tap it’s no slouch, but what surprises
behind the wheel of the Caprice is its handling and ride characteristics. Big, powerful Holdens have always been great fun, but in the V-series this is tempered with the kind of precision you’d expect from AMG or BMW. Then there’s the suite of technology at the driver’s fingertips. Collision preventing warnings prevent lane departure and avoid dings and scratches in heavy traffic with its stops and starts. A reversing cameras is standard, but you’ll also find practical touches such as a system to negate trailer sway while towing. The Caprice will even park itself! The firepower under the hood is matched nicely by the processing power in the dash. Holden have brought the Caprice badge to New Zealand in style and it sits very Capricious fortune may have spelled big changes at Holden, but their new V8 Caprice is a worthy flagship comfortably and naturally next to the Commodore in the ‘big cars’ category on Holden forecourts. The big decision for Kiwi drivers will be this — go with the 2015 LANDPRIDE RCR1260 MOWER �������� $1,600 2014 HUSQVARNA LTH 2038 RIDE ON MOWER ��� established Commodore badge, or take ��������������������������������������������������������������� $2,870 SILVAN STILLETTO 2000LTR TRAILER��������� $9,000 a step into the future with a whole new 1990 FORD 4610 4WD TRACTOR & FEL (AS kind of Holden V8? 1996 BREVIGLIERI LEADER 300 POWER HARROW
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ADVERTORIAL
Latest trends in farm sales Data released by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand last month shows a slight easing in the number of farm sales of all types nationwide, with the exception of horticulture blocks which are selling well. The nationwide REINZ press release notes that whilst in general terms the dairy industry is subdued, isolated sales of good quality farms at very good prices, often to neighbours, do reflect some optimism in the longer term future of the industry. Nationwide, the REINZ dairy price index dropped back on last year by 15 per cent and there is some evidence of banks requiring higher levels of equity.
In Northland there have been only 12 dairy farm sales reported to REINZ so far this season as compared to 23 for the same period last season. We are still getting good buyer enquiry from areas to the South. Low numbers of sales and a wide variety in sale price is making it difficult to put a value on Northland dairy farms at present. Enquiry continues for good beef finishing properties. In Northland there have been 125 grazing and finishing land sales as compared to 106 for the same period last season — a 17 per cent increase in number. Sales of lifestyle blocks have risen by 30 percent in Northland from 714 last year to 943 this year. This trend was also seen nationwide, with Auckland
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BRIDGE BUILDING & PILING SPECIALISTS We offer design & build for bridges including plans, permits, consents and construction. Or see us to strengthen and repair your existing bridge to ensure safe access on your property. Contact: GHK Piling Phone: 09 435 4443
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NORTHERN FARMING CLASSIFIEDS Reach 33,300 Rural Homes — Phone 0800 466 793 For Sale
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Animal Health Products
BACK 2 Wood Demolition. We buy & sell renovation materials. Servicing Northland — Auckland. Specialising in Windows, Doors, Ranchsliders, Kitchens, Vanities, Roofing and More! Check out our website back2wood.co.nz or Phone 0800 10 98 77.
HERITAGE APPLE Trees from $20.00 — Hardy root stocks — Diversify your farm with an Orchard tree pack. Ph 09 408 5443 — 027 346 7645 — www. tastytrees.co.nz.
HIGH CELL Count? Apple Cider Vinegar, Garlic & Manuka Honey 20L $49.95, 200L $450 or 1000L $2,000 +GST with free delivery. Black Type Minerals Ltd. Phone 021 185 1501. blacktypeminerals.co.nz.
Energy Efficiency WINDMILL WATER pumps by Ferguson Windmills Company. Phone 09 412 8655 or 027 282 7689. www.windmills.co.nz. sales@windmills.co.nz.
Calf Milk Powder MAY RATE for Milk Powder. Brytec NZ Calf Milk Powder. $2875 including GST. N.I. delivery rate, quote on location. S.I. add $150/tonne. 18% fat, 35% protein. NZ milk used, guaranteed to curd. Call me about bulk tonnage discount. Ted 020 4061 9534. tedcharlton@gmx.com. www.facebook/calfmilkpowder.
GOT2GO PLANTS: Corokia $6, Rosemary $5, Bottlebrush $1 - $6, Portwine Magnolia $6, Pohutukawa Maori Princess $6 - $8, Vibrance $8, Spring Fire $8, Cordylines $1 - $8, Nikau $3 - $6, Psudopanae $1 - $8, Griselina $3 - $6, Pittosporum $3 - $6, Kowhai $3 - $6, Flaxes (10 types) $1 - $6, Coloured Manuka $6, Grasses $1, Coprosma $4 - $6, Puka $6 - $15. Friday to Sunday 9am - 4pm or Phone 09 439 5556, 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru.
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DRY FIREWOOD sale $75+gst/mtr. 2mtr minimum. Pine/Macrocarpa mix. Free delivery Ruawai, Paparoa and Maungaturoto areas. Winz registered, quotes available. Call Glenn 021 983 734 for your order.
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