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Plans for a massive chicken farm at Arapohue near Dargaville have fallen by the wayside after several months in which community protests, council advice, and then a Tegel share sale to an overseas family-owned company combined to end the project.

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Tegel’s plans build a giant farm in Northland were finally halted by the Overseas Investment Office after the poultry distributor applied for consents to set up a broiler chicken operation with a capacity to stock up to 1.3 million chickens in 22 sheds — or a total nine million birds a year. Land Information minister, Eugenie Sage and associate finance minister, David Clark declined the consent under the Overseas Investment Act. The first major blow to the bid came from the Northern Regional Council and the Kaipara District Council, which advised against the project. Public notifications for a resource consent hearing were also overwhelmingly against the farm. In the later stages of the Tegel application, it was revealed that the company had been taken over by Bounty Foods, a privately-owned family company in the Philippines. The takeover was first approved by the OIO, and then the sale of lands to operate the farm was refused. “Minister Clark and I considered that the land sale was not likely to result in substantial and identifiable benefits to New Zealand, so we declined the application,” Minister Sage said. “Tegel’s application was declined because of the considerable uncertainty

about whether the company would obtain the resource consents it required for its proposed Arapohue broiler chicken farm investment. “Both Kaipara District and Northland Regional Council staff recommended the consents be declined and the hearing process has been suspended.” Tegel had applied to buy up 252ha of Northland property to build the facility. Direct Animal Action, a group who protested together with locals has welcomed the OIO action. “We are absolutely ecstatic about this victory!” said Deirdre Sims. “This decision is a win for the people and for the animals.” Ms Sage said the large number of submissions against the Tegel farm was important. “The large number of submissions from community members and Kapehu Marae helped illustrate the difficulties that Tegel would have had in gaining the resource consents it needed to proceed. “Accordingly, it was uncertain whether the claimed benefits of additional jobs and export receipts from the land sale were likely to occur,” she said. In other areas, local business leaders have regretted the loss of investment in jobs and services the Tegel project may have brought to Kaipara.

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Room for improvement on M bovis Fifty-seven per cent of farmers recently surveyed reported they had taken precautions against the disease while 71 per cent of farmers feel that they have a high level of knowledge on how to protect their stock from M bovis. According to Beef + Lamb New Zealand, around a third of farmers surveyed said they had implemented a buffer zone between them and their neighbours’ stock, as well as communicating with their neighbours about stock on the boundary. “The impact of Mycoplasma bovis has been especially tough on farmers whose herds have been infected, so it’s good to see that information about protecting stock from Mycoplasma bovis is being taken onboard by farmers,” says B+LNZ’s general manager policy and advocacy, Dave Harrison. “The survey highlights that where farmers have identified a risk to their stock, they are taking actions to reduce the risk of them being exposed to the disease. At the same time, the incursion of Mycoplasma bovis reinforces the need for every farm to have an active biosecurity plan in place.” Other changes identified by farmers included an increased focus on yard hygiene — 19 per cent, and not buying any calves or cattle this year because of concerns about the infection — 17 per cent. Of the remaining farmers who had made few or no changes because of

M bovis, these were predominantly farmers who ran closed or isolated systems, such as breeders, or were sheep farmers who had no cattle. The survey also identified areas where more support can be provided to farmers. Forty-one per cent of farmers indicated that they have or are working on a biosecurity plan for their farm, while farmers were also requesting more up-to-date tracking information on the spread of the disease. Farmers who didn’t have, or were working on a biosecurity plan, a significant number were looking to implement a plan but weren’t sure where to start. While the survey showed that farmers are generally comfortable with the level of support they are receiving, B+LNZ will be providing more resources to help farmers both apply for compensation as well as speed up the processing of claims. B+LNZ will also be rolling out biosecurity workshop events to help farmers start and improve their on-farm biosecurity plans. B+LNZ commissions UMR Research to survey sheep and beef farmers each quarter to gather insights from farmers

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BY AYLA MILLER McLeod’s Brewery head brewer Jason Bathgate remembers his ﬁrst sip of beer during a camping trip as a boy.

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Gwynne bought the establishment in 2003 — the only thing missing was a range of good craft beer. Craft beer was something they had acquired a taste for during their travels. So they set about starting a brewery right out the back of the pizza barn and here McLeod’s Brewery was born. Jason joined McLeod’s two and a half years ago as head brewer, and one of his first tasks was starting a barrel program with assistant brewer Milton Mewett to ensure a variety in the range of beers for the future. After working in frantic kitchens as a chef for most of his former life — Jason

found the brewing process to be a lot less stressful. “I was fascinated by the introduction of this tiny bacteria and how it turned into a quality product.” Jason has since played a big part in the brewery — winning nine medals including four gold medals and a trophy for Best International at the 2017 Brewers’ Guild of New Zealand Awards and is passionate about making good beer. He says the secret lies in the yeast and using quality ingredients. From the core India Pale Ale, which is heavy on the hops, to their blended Smugglers Bay Collection — Jason and

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from gout and arthritis. It is used in cooking, pouring over ice cream, in salad dressings and as a health tonic. “It could have been perfected quicker if we added chemical agents and preservatives but we took the time to produce a 100 per cent natural product. We had great support from other New Zealand business owners who were pretty open with their advice. “Research shows that sweet cherries grown in New Zealand are a natural source of melatonin — more than 30 times higher than other varieties. This hormone is necessary for not just sending you to sleep, but also helping you stay asleep. “The fruit also contains extremely high levels of anthocyanins, which have powerful antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties. Michigan State University research found ‘the anthocyanins that make cherries red could also help relieve pain more effectively than aspirin’ and they may reduce osteoarthritis by working directly on inflammation, through the positive effects of anthocyanins.” A study by the Boston University Medical Centre found that ‘cherry intake was associated with a 50 per cent lower risk of gout flares over a 48-hour period’ due to lowering uric acid levels. “Every weekend our family sell juice at different markets all over New Zealand and let people taste the product. “Many of our customers, including farmers, have seen beneficial results with as little as 50ml of juice per night. For severe conditions, we recommend increasing the daily intake to 100ml

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by Ann van Engelen Red Devon cattle were the passion of Lee Fulton, which started in 1972 and saw her help establish the breeding group Progressive Red Devon.

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“They say for success ‘20 per cent is the breeding and 80 per cent is the feeding’. If you overfeed, you have issues. It is my first year calving alone, and the steepness of the property means the girls get exercise during pregnancy and this helps with the births, we don’t seem to have problems. The babies generally have a small head and little shoulders for ease of calving.” This year, the family sold 25 bulls and had orders for heifers. “To ensure our progeny remains top class, we keep the premium, and we sell the rest, which are still very good

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stock. Our calves stay with the mum for approximately eight months, so they get the best start in life. “We have amazing support from our friends Rose and Carl Cookson and Gavin Cooper. As we are new to this lifestyle — their advice and support are invaluable. Gavin leads the way with AI, and together we plan up to three years in advance what bulls to use for the best breeding stock. We get 50 per cent heifers and bulls, and we are building up our herd.” Michelle says developing on from Lee, means ‘the sky is the limit’ — so watch this breed.

“The meat has beautiful marbling and is excellent eating. It is in a class of its own. Our friend, Graham Dyke, won his category of bronze, silver and gold in the Steak of Origin competition with three Red Devon heifers and people are encouraging us to enter this year. “I have mucked up lots but I farm with my heart, and my husband and sons are my rocks. It is great being a part of the Progressive Red Devon Group, as we are able to promote this beautiful breed together. We work as a team, and mum would be very pleased to see how far we have come.”

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The largest-ever New Zealand forest industry delegation to China’s showcase Global Wood Trade Conference has made a case for more investment in New Zealand forestry and timber processing. Forest Owners Association president, Peter Weir, told delegates at Chongqing that more timber processing in New Zealand, before export, reduced the overall energy and carbon emissions required to produce and transport the finished product. “There is also a particular opportunity for primary processing of pruned logs in New Zealand rather than the current approach of mixing quality logs with sapdegraded logs and a subsequent loss of value by both parties,” said Mr Weir. New Zealand forest growers and processors repor t constructive engagement with members of the China Timber and Wood Products Distribution Association — the hosts of the Chongqing Conference. The CTWPD has thousands of members across China, and there has been interest from them in both the opportunities to invest in forests and processing in New Zealand, as well as securing additional wood supply. Mr Weir says the China national forestry group have already invested in New Zealand and are becoming more discriminating about the logs they buy. “The industrial grade logs are not so popular in China now as they would rather pay more for our better logs,” he says.

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Regulations to strengthen the nation’s animal welfare system came into effect on Monday, October 1 and farmers need to ensure they are aware of the new regulations, which cover onfarm practices and transporting livestock. “Two-thirds of us have pets, and we love them. Further, New Zealand’s economy relies on our social licence to produce the finest food and fibre — and it can take one case of poor animal welfare to harm this,” said Minister of Agriculture, Damien O’Connor. “These regulations have been developed over the past three years, in consultation with industry and advocacy groups, and target lower-end offending. While most people care for their animals and are already doing it right, the regulations make it easier to take action against animal mistreatment and target specific behaviours that need to change. “Animal Welfare Inspectors from MPI and SPCA can now issue fines for certain actions, such as allowing dogs in cars to get heat stressed, or failing to provide tethered goats with access to water and shelter. Some of the regulations are infringement offences, with a set fine, while others are prosecutable offences, which could result in a larger fine and criminal conviction.” Farmers and lifestyle block owners need to ensure they, and their staff, are up to date with the rules and regulation changes concerning the welfare of animals in their care to avoid prosecution. “Most of the regulations reflect existing farm practices but have a few new requirements. Many of the transport-related regulations apply to farmers selecting lame, sick or injured stock, so farmers should check they are doing it right or face a $500 fine,” said Mr O’Connor. “Farmers and transporters can download the ‘Fit for Transport’ app or go to the MPI website where an interactive tool brings together all regulations,

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Farmer-owned co-operative LIC has seen an increase in demand for its DNA parentage testing service as livestock farmers place increasing emphasis on cow quality over cow quantity. This spring, upwards of 250,000 calves from around the country will have their parentage confirmed by LIC’s DNA parentage service, which operates from its laboratory in Hamilton. The co-operative has had on average one new herd a day sign up to its DNA parentage service. LIC’s general manager of NZ markets, Malcolm Ellis, says the increased demand reflects the industry’s new reality of ‘peak cow’. “Our industry is changing rapidly. Cow population in New Zealand has remained static in recent years, so farmers are increasingly aware that if they can’t

generate income by milking more cows, they need to be milking better cows.” The opportunity to utilise DNA parentage testing within the dairy industry enables farmers to identify the best calves to keep as herd replacements. “With the cost of breeding a replacement sitting at around $1,600 per animal, it is important that farmers bring in the new season’s calves with confidence. Confidence in parentage is a key component to taking a farm’s herd improvement plan to the next level.” One of the biggest challenges for farmers during calving season is the

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The competition in the crossover and micro SUV section of the market is nothing short of intense, but elevate yourself into the upper echelons of size and luxury, and there are less of a bewildering array of options. Putting aside hyper-luxury name tags like Bentley and Lamborghini, both of whom now cater to the sports utility trend, a large, comfortable family orientated machine with plenty of space and four-wheel drive might seem to still mean going European. Certainly, upscale Japanese marque Lexus has their LX on offer, but there’s also something available for half the price, which challenges you to find the need for spending that extra large sum of cash. It’s Mazda’s top of the range Takami CX-9, and it not only looks different from the bulk of the SUV crop, it’s also got a few neat tricks and design flourishes up its sleeve. Take for example the interior, with the obligatory seven seats to accommodate a large family or undertake the school run. The first two rows come with built-in heating, and the whole cabin space is accented with nappa leather, rosewood and brushed aluminium. Yet everything still folds away when it’s time to move heavy cargo. It’s the same story with the engine — there’s no massive V8 under the hood or even a turbo diesel. Instead, Mazda has deployed their extremely efficient, fuel-saving Skyactiv technology to coax 227hp and 430Nm of torque from a 2.5 litre four-cylinder. The use of light construction materials — we have no doubt that Mazda has learned a lot about lightweight

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developed over those three decades using the same process which gave rise to the ‘granddaddy’, the original LT125. Suzuki listens to their customers, and make improvements to suit. That’s why, while the LT-A750XP — with its big bore, single overhead cam 722cc engine and power steering — seems a far cry from the simple original, it’s still designed primarily for farm work. It’s been designed to be easy to maintain, with a single cylinder liquid cooled engine placed low in the frame for stability. Designed with plenty of low-down torque, and despite adopting the latest CVT transmission, it still offers high and low ratios and engine braking for safety

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or 09 436 3929 www.floorsandingnorth.co.nz

www.thintanks.co.nz | 021 0231 0369

NORTHERN FARMING CLASSIFIEDS Reach 33,300 Rural Homes — Phone 0800 466 793

DO YOU WANT TO

Animal Health Products

Public Notices

HIGH CELL Count? Apple Cider Vinegar, Garlic & Manuka Honey 20L $54.95, 200L $495 or 1000L $2,200 GST with free delivery. Black Type Minerals Ltd. Phone 021 185 1501. www.blacktypeminerals. co.nz.

MAKE SURE you book your site at the 2019 NORTHLAND Field Days in Dargaville! See our website www.northlandfielddays.co.nz for all the details or call us on 09 439 8998.

For Sale ATV MATS from $89 — Come in & see us at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz.

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ATV SAFETY HELMETS — from $119 accessories from $15. The law has changed! Have you got yours? Come & see us at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. Subject to availability. 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.

09 439 6933 | 0800 466 793 • info@integrity.nz

The Trust’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 17 November 2018 at Te Rito Marae, Moerewa.

AGENDA: 8.30 am Owner registration commences 9.30 am Karakia, Mihi and AGM 1.00 pm AGM concludes and Lunch

HUNTAWAY PUPS Smithfield cross, two months old, and weaner pigs 8 weeks old, phone 09 439 7242.

Matters to be considered will include the presentation of the Trust’s annual report, annual accounts, auditor's report, the appointment of an auditor for 2018/2019 and an election for Trustees if required. Trustee Nomination Forms must be received by the Trust by 2 November 2018 and Proxy Forms must be received by the Trust by 9 November 2018. Nominations for Trustee or Proxy Forms received late or at the AGM will not be accepted.

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.

Please refer to the Trust’s web site www.ngatihine.maori.nz for proxy and nomination forms or further information or contact the Trust at the address below.

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

Nau mai, Haere mai, Piki mai

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.

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WEED EATERS & CHAINSAWS — GET 10% OFF STOCKED ITEMS at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz.

Pay attention!

Pita Tipene – Chairman Ngati Hine Forestry Trust PO Box 108, Whangarei 0140 Phone 09 459 6425 www.ngatihine.maori.nz

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OctOber 2018

NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES

UNBEATABLE POLARIS DEALS ACE 570 HD EPS

RANGER 500

$16,995

$14,715

INC GST.

RANGER 570 FULL SIZE

$13,795

INC GST.

INCLUDES ROOF + MID SCREEN

INCLUDES ROOF + GLASS WINDSCREEN

NOW

RANGER 570 HD EPS

RANGER DIESEL 1000 HD EPS

GENERAL 1000 EPS DELUXE

$18,969

INC GST.

$22,995

$27,595

INC GST.

INCLUDES ROOF + SCREEN

NOW

ROUSE MOTORCYCLES LTD

CA MOTORCYCLES LTD

PH: 0800 96 36 36

PH: (09) 439 0170

KUMEU CHAINSAWS AND MOWERS LTD

1 KING STREET, HIKURANGI, WHANGAREI.

725 POUTO ROAD, DARGAVILLE.

MAIN ROAD, HUAPAI. PH:

09 412 8109

WARKWORTH MOTORCYCLES

PH (09) 425 8535

PH (09) 431 2123

22 WHITAKER ROAD, WARKWORTH.

0800 440 290 | www.polarisnewzealand.com |

1916 STATE HIGHWAY 1, KAIWAKA.

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