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A new Fonterra initiative aims to forge closer links between the dairy cooperative and its 11,000 farmer suppliers. Farm Source combines service, support, rewards, digital technology and financial options for farmers, together with local hubs to support the major dairying regions. Chairman John Wilson said it’s about taking its relationship with farmers to a new level. “We have been talking to our farmers about what we can do to further support them and their businesses, and we challenged ourselves to come up with ways we could get in behind them. Cooperatives have always been about unity and collective strength and we have a lot of both.” CEO Theo Spierings said Farm Source is much stronger than the sum of its parts. “Ultimately, we see Farm Source as setting the benchmark when it comes to supporting farmers and providing exclusive benefits beyond the Milk Price. It’s about working together to grow and succeed and reach our ambition of global relevance.” Launched in Methven last week, the Farm Source package includes: • Seventy-one Farm Source hubs.
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EVERY YEAR AT LABOUR WEEKEND ON THE PICTURESQUE POUTO PENINSULA, A LITTLE BIT OF THE WILD WEST COMES TO TOWN.
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Patariki is 17 and works in forestry. A rookie, he prefers to compete in the rough stock categories but still trains horses alongside Morgana. He will also be central to this year’s horse sports preparations. Donny, his partner Sophie, son Melakai and Morgana all live in Ruakaka. Kath says Donny is a skilled rider in his own right “but of quads and motor bikes, not horses, its his strength that keeps him in the saddle”. “We had a really great turnout in 2013, so we’re hoping for more of the same this year. The weekend has a great family atmosphere, people are friendly and helpful, and if you don’t know someone, you at least know of them. “The local community is very supportive too — if they’re not at the arena, it means they’re probably not in Pouto. “We put on meals for competitors and volunteers and there is camping available. People usually start arriving Friday afternoon, as registration is 8.30am Saturday. “Saturday is action-packed and we have a sound system, so there is plenty
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year five and it’s been an annual fixture for us, so it looks like it’ll be staying that way.” Things to look forward to this year, were looking at a range of T Shirts and/or hoodies to sell, a bus from Dargaville to Pouto with a pick up drop
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Sharon Cook first came to show riding her horse when she was five. She was following a family tradition. “My dad was associated with the show as long as he can remember and my grandfather before him. I’ve competed most of my life. The show is a part of our life. It’s very ingrained in all of us.” But not only is Mrs Cook a competitor. She is the show’s vice-president and is responsible for finding judges, stewards and volunteers for the equestrian event. She marks out the arena and sets up the course. Mrs Cook remembers the days when the show had a Ferris wheel, dodgems and a merry-go-round. Although they haven’t been there for years, Mrs Cook says the trade sites have expanded and crowds have continued to rise. As secretary-treasurer, Anne Clarke has the job of organising each show. Ms Clarke says the association has secured the show’s future by buying the entire showgrounds site, except for the parking area which it leases from a local farmer. The site backs onto the historic Waimate North mission house. She says the show attracts exhibitors from all over New Zealand and between 9,000 and 10,000 people come through the gate. “It’s huge and it’s so popular. It’s the first show of the season and it’s the first day out for many families.” Authorised Distributors and Service Agents for Diesel Industrial Motors, Pumps and Generators Designed for Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Rural applications.
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For more than 100 years, school calf clubs have been an institution in New Zealand and this month, thousands of rural children from throughout the country will take part in this annual event.
ll the brushing, leading, feeding and loving that goes into preparing a young animal for the big day, will teach children some very important life lessons and that is why Daff Adams is a keen advocate for the time-honoured tradition. The mother of two has even gone one step further and found a way to make calf club come alive for children who come from non-farming families.
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Taylor Pull cleaning the inside of her calf’s ears in 2012
Back row from left: Faye McMillan, Daff Adams, Daniel Pull and Damon Adams. Kirikopuni kids: Teina Watt with Coco, Hannah Adams with Cutie Pie, Ryleigh Hutchinson with Puppy, Jade Hutchinson with Rosie and Arnica Poutai with Fernado. Front row: Kahu Morehu with Snowy, Hunter Adams with Tiggy, Tayla Adams with Cuddles and Saryah Arnott with Mini.
“It’s the same concept — kids from non-farming families get to take an animal to Ag Day and then we ‘boomerang’ the calves back to the farmers afterwards. We have 11 acres at Tangiteroria and there are a lot of other lifestyle block owners, which means that people don’t always have the necessary knowledge, facilities or animals that calf club requires. “I think the parents are really quite appreciative of what we do and the generosity shown by the grandmothers has been amazing. One example is Faye McMillan, a technology teacher, who made hooded, lined vests for all my kids, with their names stitched on. Another grandmother Reggie Halbert and VIP Fert donated $200 to the club
so we could buy two new brushes, five new covers and five new leads. That was big for us, because we’ve always made do with second-hand gear.” Five children, including Hannah, are preparing calves at Kirikopuni Calf Club this year and three, including Hunter, are
“At the end of the day, calf club is about the kids” preparing lambs and Daff is the first to admit that there are challenges. “These are kids who haven’t worked with animals before and I myself went from knowing nothing about calf club a few years ago to doing it all but people
in the community are just so giving of knowledge, experience and time. “At the end of the day, calf club is about the kids. They’re going there to do their best and to do themselves proud. They have taken an animal that’s essentially a baby and made it into a pet, which will stand there quietly, loving being brushed, and be led around a ring in front of a lot of people. These calves, by the time they leave and go back in the herd, are pretty much bomb proof! “Calf clubs have been an integral part of our rural life for 120 years and I just can’t bear the thought of them dying. They teach children so much about commitment, compassion, empathy and a different way of communicating. They also learn behavioural skills and how to act around animals, which is an opportunity that non-farming children would otherwise miss out on.”
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Like the Berlin Wall, the chemical wall is crumbling. The move away from the chemical age has begun as new rules, regulations and compliance kicks in, bringing us all into line with the new consumer call for safe, certified, nutritiously dense food produced in an eco-friendly and sustainable manner. Fortunately, Agrissentials best on earth fertilisers are multi-mineral, microbial rich fertilisers designed to remineralise the soil and increase soil biota; ultimately bringing health and vitality back to the soil for better quality production. Recently Rodale Institute launched a global campaign to generate public awareness of the soil’s ability to reverse climate change by increasing the health of the soil through regenerative agriculture. The campaign is calling for the restructure of our global food system with the goal of reversing climate change through photosynthesis and biology. The campaign was penned by Rodal Institute an independent, non-profit agricultural research station recognised as the birthplace of organics in the USA (rodaleinstitute.org/reversing-climate-
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Call in the specialists by Andy Bryenton
Innovations in tractor technology for crop and livestock farmers have seen machines destined for a life on the open paddocks evolve over the years. The air conditioned, GPS guided and incredibly powerful machines which now ply the pasture in rural areas worldwide bear only a passing resemblance to the primitive tractors of yesteryear. What about those specialised agricultural industries in which a barnsized 400HP monster is not the right tool for the job? New Holland have been hard at work designing some new tech for just such an application, revealing their new T4 range of FNV tractors earlier this year. The acronym is the key, because that FNV designation means that these T4s are designed for orchards, vineyards and narrow spaces where a big openfield tractor can’t go. Orchardists and winemakers need tractors, too,and their sector of the primary industry is a growing one — all the more reason that New Holland’s management are excited about the possibilities for the T4 in New Zealand. But it’s the high power output from a diminutive machine which really defines the T4 range — allowing for
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by Andy Bryenton
The story of John Deere tractors is one of humble beginnings and big results. Founded in the 1830s by a town blacksmith, who listened to the needs of local farmers and developed better tools in his forge, John Deere got their start manufacturing steel plows to turn the midwestern American soil from prairie into fertile croplands. Nowadays, of course, the big green and yellow machines carrying the smith’s name are a symphony of hydraulics and diesel power, a fixture of worldwide agriculture. At the cutting edge, though, John Deere continue to innovate. And not just upward into the stratosphere of horsepower, either. Recognising the need for a mid-weight, all-purpose tractor, especially one for the small block farmer or for use as a second utility machine, John Deere have released the 5E series, a mighty little tractor which punches above its weight. Part of this winning formula is the PowerTech M series engine, the 4.5 litre turbo-diesel heart of the 5E. Willing and able, this efficient little mill pumps out over 300 newton metres of torque. Cutting back on the profusion of levers and pedals seen in monster-sized tractors makes the 5E a good proposition for farmers who want to simply jump in and work.
Because hard work is just what this little dynamo does best. A no-nonsense approach to design has made the 5E series very versatile, and able to be kitted out to a variety of specifications to meet the needs of varied agricultural tasks. A popular addition here in New Zealand is the H240 loader, which turns the 5E into an adept handler of silage, just right for dairy operations at this time of year.
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John Deere are no strangers to designing and building immense farming machines, from mighty combine harvesters to tractors which dwarf the diminutive 5E series. But, as the old adage says, you can get more jobs done with a pocketknife than with a claymore.As a first tractor for small blocks, or as a second utility machine to back up a larger fleet of tractors, the 5E shines through.
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Suzuki’s king reigns on One of the easiest mistakes to make when designing a new ATV quad is to scrap components and features which made people like the original model in the first place. Sophistication may seem like a fine thing in a brochure, but in the rough and tumble world of farming there’s something to be said for the tried and true approach. Take the no-nonsense old Land Rover Defender for example. The ‘new money’ in rural England might get about in Porsche Cayenne turbos, but when the Lord of the Manor wants to shoot game, he gets out the knobbly-tyred old series 2. Many a fancy machine has been dragged out of the mud here, too, by something more rough around the edges. All of this analogy is leading up to a compliment for the hard-working little 300cc King Quad. You see, it hasn’t been overhauled in a few years now, and the Suzuki R and D boys have a reason for that. Or two. One is the fact that the ruggedly competent 2004 model has been a steady seller with farmers, who tend to vote with their wallets on what is durable and gets the job done. The second is that, in terms of a sweet balance between fuel economy, lightness and agility the King
Quad 300 hits the nail on the head for Kiwi farming conditions. The willing little 280cc mill with it’s single Mikuni carb is not in the domain of rocket science, but it has proven awfully hard to kill. Likewise, the transmission’s addition of a super-low range for bags of pulling power has become a farm favourite. A big hearty reserve of midlow-range torque in general is just what cattle farmers need to navigate muddy fields, and this is what the little Suzuki delivers, making chores like shifting the herd that little bit easier. The King Quad made it’s debut in the early 1990s, and very little has been changed in terms of the basic platform. Indeed, a radical redesign is actively resisted by Suzuki, who have learned the big lesson of the VW Beetle. The original was built from the 1940s up until very recently. It was the national taxicab of Mexico and Brazil, survived in the Amazon and the Sahara — but the new Beetle already looks a bit last century. Suzuki hope that the King Quad — like the DR200 Trojan 2-wheeler — remains evergreen in Kiwi pastures.
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RURAL CONTRACTING Professional help for specialist jobs
Ca$h for scrap metal!
Running an efficient farm is often a matter of organising and orchestrating hundreds of vital tasks — and not all of them are directly involved with crops and livestock. Around the yard, the cowshed and even the homestead, there are jobs which require attention to make the season flow smoothly and, just like the core business of producing bumper harvests and maintaining a healthy herd or flock, it’s often best to call in the professionals for these tasks as well. It just makes sense, if only because, while the Kiwi farmer is a renowned ‘jack of all trades’, the days of being able to sort any job on the fly with number 8 wire and baling twine are swiftly receding into history. Tackling wireless networking, for example, is a mission best farmed out to someone with very specialised skills. Thankfully farmers in Northland have a skilled pool of talent to draw upon when it comes time to tackle these chores — specialists with the expertise and the tools to handle everything from trimming shelter belts through to
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clearing and removing scrap metal. Take a look at the professionals gathered on this page as an example — all of them just a phone call away and ready to come to you to tick another job off your list, leaving your time free for all
the other important endeavours which make springtime such a busy season in the North.
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Tony Noonan 021 279 5863 A/H 09 438 4485 E: tony.noonan@xnet.co.nz | 14 Kereru St, Maunu, Whangarei
Mob. 027 292 8360 A/h. 09 435 5333
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Dempster Digger s Ltd PH: 027 262 1848 A/H: 09 433 7325 www.dempsterdiggers.co.nz
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AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTING Big changes in ground spreading over the years Peter McQuinn knows ground spreading. His history in the business dates back from 1947 when his father, then a contractor at Pipiwai, established McQuinn’s Ground Spreading. It was a time when one-size-fits-all solutions were common place and no one worried about the effects of excess nutrients and nitrogen runoff. Even when Peter took over the business from his father in the mid80’s, controls on the application of fertilisers and nutrients on soil were pretty minimal. New Zealand was, after all, the country that revolutionised aerial topdressing and a more-is-better approach dominated farmers’ thinking. But in the four decades since, knowledge
in the field of soil science has grown enormously. Environmental regulation through the Resource Management Act is now a big issue. And farmers are getting more canny, recognising what they put on or in their soil is often more important than the quantity. Peter McQuinn has seen all these changes. “There are lots of different mixes,” he says. “Today I’m doing four orchards and there is a different mix for each.” He says most farmers get their soils tested and use the results to determine the best mix for their farm. “There are lots of brews for different land. I can get the best advice for farmers.” Those mixes have
Second generation - Peter McQuinn has taken up command of his father’s successful business
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changed over time. In the 1970s and 1980s lots of nutrients were used, especially minerals. But minerals were expensive, and use declined as farmers cut back. But in recent years, with a run of high international commodity, prices, minerals have made a comeback. Fonterra’s announcement last month of a significantly lower milk fat payout
represents a major blow to the country’s rural communities. Mr McQuinn expects life to be tougher as farmers retrench and reduce the amount they reinvest in their land. However, Mr McQuinn says an increasing number of his clients are lifestyle block owners seeking greater productivity from their smallholdings.
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Digger and Bulldozer hire; Farm Drainage, Roading & Farm Races, Effluent Ponds, Feed Pads, Shed and House Sites, Quarrying and more. Bulk Cartage; All Lime & Fertiliser Cartage, Palm Kernel Cartage, Metal and Limestone Cartage & Supply, Truck Hire and all other Bulk Cartage.
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AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTING Karl’s laser makes drainage easy
Ruawai
Drains may appear to be mundane and boring. But if you make your living from the land, getting the best drainage is critical.
Entrenched - laser drainage is about far more than just digging ditches and laying pipes
Most farmers realise that nature sometimes needs a helping hand if land is to be turned into productive pasture. That’s where Karl Driver from Driver Laser Drainage comes in. He’s a farm drainage contractor based in Dargaville. “I’ve been doing the same thing for 20 years,” says Karl. “I’ve owned the business for seven.” He helps farmers Northland-wide from Helensville north. Karl says his clients range wider than just dairy and
beef farmers. “I help kiwi fruit farmers and horticulturists with their orchards.” Drainage is about more than digging ditches. There are also ponds and dams, while Driver Laser Drainage also does trenching for telecommunications and other services. Technology has changed how the work is done. The era of picks and shovels disappeared many years ago to be replaced by trenchers and excavators. Karl has half-a-dozen machines
including an 11-tonne digger, trucks, tractors and his chain trenchers which equipped with laser control carry out the subsurface drainage. The lasers are a valuable and important piece of equipment to ensure the drainage coil is installed correctly. “The laser is used to control the grade of a trench and is very accurate. This is a precision tool and there are not too many of them around. They definitely make the job a lot easier and a good result is guaranteed.” Karl says his team adopt a highly professional approach to all projects with the highest standards of workmanship.
Bulk lime and fertilizer spreading KARL 021 525 371 or (09) 439 2680
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AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTING Vital support for agriculture
by Andy Bryenton
Farming has always been a job which requires a wide range of skills — from a knowledge of soil chemistry through to the ability to manage accounts and a whole wealth of knowledge in between. Today, with intensive agricultural practices introducing more machinery and technology to the primary sector, this fact is truer than ever. It has become increasingly important to have the support of a team of specialists who can keep the modern farm working, season after season. That is the stated role of Dargaville’s Kaipara Agri Centre — making sure
that their farming customers have the machinery and equipment to reliably get the job done. In order to make sure that their clients spend more time in the field and less time under the hood, Graeme Lawrence and his team bring to bear over thirty years of experience, supplying and fitting vital parts and sourcing the right tools for a range of agricultural jobs.
Grass Silage • Maize Planting Cultivation • Fodder Beet Planting Contact Ross 021 844 298
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The team at Kaipara Agri Centre are on call to keep local farmers out in the field this spring
As well as undertaking repairs to ensure that tractors, harrows, harvesting equipment and more Kaipara wide are ready to fulfill their tasks, Graeme and his chief mechanic John Withey carry a large stock of consumables — v-belts, lubricants, bearings and batteries, to name just a few. The demands of nature (such as recent floods, or last year’s droughts) put immense pressure on machines in the rural sector, and their expertise is often called upon to effect swift repairs on all manner of machines, from loaders to kumara harvesters, keeping their role varied, and to some extent unpredictable. A dedicated hydraulic repair department is also part of Kaipara Agri Centre’s service, as most modern farm equipment is reliant to some degree on hydraulic power.
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09 437 1003 or 021 443 951
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Graeme, John, and their indispensable administration manager Leanne Stewart have worked hard to build a trusted reputation for their business, and know that they are trusted to solve problems quickly, keeping downtime to a minimum. No matter whether they are called on for nuts and bolts, or to source brand new machinery for an expansion of farming operations, they are confident in their abilities to find the right solution. It’s no easy task, but all three feel that the benefits of a lifestyle in the sunny north, away from the pressures of city life make what they do unique. It’s also rewarding to know that so many productive, busy farms are kept that way by their efforts, their knowledge and their dedication. i based, Whangare ed and operated n locally ow M THE
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AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTING Good practice boosts fertiliser response Livestock management and good old weather watching will ensure farmers get the best dry matter response and achieve the best in animal performance results from their fertiliser application, says science strategy manager at Ballance Agri-Nutrients Warwick Catto. “While fer tiliser programmes, and the nutrients that are applied, vary throughout the year, it is worth considering the influence of increased livestock feed demand and their metabolic stresses in spring.” “During calving and lambing we advise farmers to adhere to best agricultural practice when applying fertiliser. “During spring, livestock maternal instinct means that rather than normally avoiding pasture with fertiliser residue, they may consume this pasture which puts these animals at risk, particularly from fluorosis. “It is good common sense to either spell stock from recently fertilised pasture or fertilise just before rainfall,” he said. “Spelling after nitrogen and phosphate fertiliser has been applied ensures the plants can produce
the biggest response, and that less nutrient is transferred to dung or urine patches.” The following five-point plan will ensure farmers get the best grass growth and animal performance following fertiliser application: • Rotate livestock to fit with fertiliser application • Spell nitrogen fertilised pasture for seven to 14 days or until no residues are present • Spell phosphate fertilised pasture for 21 days or until 25ml of rainfall has occurred, or until no residues are present • Apply dustier fertilisers late in the morning, once dew has dried off the grass, to avoid fertiliser sticking to the plant leaf • Watch the weather and apply fertiliser just before irrigation or light rainfall. Mr Catto said now was the right time to soil and herbage test and develop a targeted fertiliser programme, including assessing the need for trace elements such as selenium, cobalt and copper.
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RDW Contracting & Hayfever are working together to specialise in: • Round Baling (Hay and Baleage) • Conventional Hay Baling • Mini Wraps • All Types of Tractor Work • Equine Specialists We buy standing grass and have a supply of top quality hay and baleage for sale.
Rhys Williams 0211178516 Rex Mills 0212164924
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AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTING Grass silage and profit
From the second that we cut grass it starts to lose both quantity and quality, and, as a farm’s annual profitability is included in the quality of the silage produced, it is crucial to understand the control points that influence the milk potential of the silage.
Bill Callwood specialising in all mulching... 9 gorse 9 grass etc 9 lifestyle Blocks 9 Farms 9 sections 9 Orchards
The fermentation process is controlled by the bacteria on the ensiled grass. However, farmers face the dilemma that generally undesirable bacteria replicate more rapidly than desirable leading to increased losses of dry matter, digestibility, energy and protein. These losses continue until the silage is fermented and the pH has fallen below a level where the undesirable enterobacteria can replicate. The faster the fermentation occurs, the quicker the enterobacteria are inhibited and more of the original milk potential is protected.
Mob 021 556 806 bill.callwood@btopenworld.com
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The inhibition of the recycling bacteria by the change in pH highlights the effect of pH on all bacterial types. It also highlights the importance of selecting an inoculant that contains different bacteria that work over the full ensiling pH range, and at sufficiently
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A family business, locally owned and operated
We specialise in: • • • • • • • •
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high levels to outcompete the recycling bacteria. Sil-All 4x4 applies 1 million colony forming units (cfu) of bacteria per gram of fresh forage to drive the fermentation either in granular or liquid applied form. Ensile the stack or bunker as rapidly as possible, ensuring good compaction of thin layers (max of 30cm deep). The shape of the stack controls the ultimate density of the stack and therefore the amount of air penetration into it, which influences dry matter and feed value losses. The stack should be built with a 3:1 ratio, that is three times as wide as it is high, in order to achieve the maximum packing density during compaction and ensiling, and to maintain that packing density over time. If packing density is lost through storage then air will penetrate into the stack or bunker and lead to significant heating and dry matter losses.
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barfootecontracting@xtra.co.nz 29 Lime Burners St, Whangarei
Call Dan: 021 407 255 PO Box 253, Kerikeri
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A dog’s tail …
LODGE BORDEAUX
Tha beet goes on …
“Wel, Dog, she shood be all over bar the shoutin’ but gess wot. Tha beet goes on! Yeah. Nahhhh, the Genril Lections gonna echo for a wile yet.” Boss an me was up the back ofa proppitty, after we sent sum lambs off ta tha werks. Boss was goin’ on again about how that Mr John Ki got back into his job with wot Boss called a big man date. (Eye didint no men dated) but enyway Boss was happy that that Cunningliffe bloke didnint get ‘lected. “But that’s not tha end ofit Dog,” he wint on. “That Dave Cunningliff duzzent now how ta take no for an ansa. He’s still trying ta steer tha Labar Party wen its sinking underneath them.” At about this point, I spottid a rabbit ona ridgeline and decided ta go for a run. It was a bit too fast fer me, an’ disapeered ina hole befor I cood catch it. Anyway, it give me a break froma Boss an’ his ‘lection post mortims eh? But wen we got back ta tha homested, Sharlene an’ her Mum was havin’ a cuppatee, wile Boss’s mate Plumba’ was fixed a busted tap. Plumba an’ Sharlene was talkin’ about tha water supply but Mum startid in as soon asa Boss kicked off his gumbutes. “Charles,” sed Mum, “ that Mr Cunningliffs Missus been doin’ a derty politics just like that whaleoily person. Doncha juss get sick off it all?”
“Yep,” seda Boss. “But yer kin bet afta they decide who gonna be tha leeder, tha Laba Party gonna have gone downa dunny as far as peeple care. Guess that meens old Winnie gunna get stuck in, an’ before ya knows it, tha Greens an NZ Fist, ana’ Laba perties gonna be tramplin over each other ta see who is the bestest ina opposishin. So Mr John Ki shood hava free hand in runnin’ tha country. “An he shudint worry too much about the next ‘lection if he duz another good job.” Thena Boss sat down with a cuppa an’ got seryiss. “But neva mind about all that. We gotta probim. He opind the papa I brung froma kattil stop. “Me an’ Billy been roun’ tha ewes, an I reckin we shud hava look at our stocking rates ina nex seesin. Ya see, Fonterrer says milk prices gonna be a bit short. So tha dairy block mite not do so good this yeer. An’ lookin’ at this buncha Jeehardists ina desert, mite be a long fite comin’ up. We mite just by ina mob of sheep, cos’ it gets cold ina war zone ina winta time. I reckin wool pricis mite go up.” Soon, Mum ana Plumba an’ Sharlene was orl talkin’ about war. Sheeesh.
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A near perfect start to the season A welcome dollop of warm rain has activated spring. It’s as though a switch has been flicked, perhaps not for everyone but for those areas that experienced a dry frosty August spring growth has erupted. Accelerated growth has also brought a dramatic change in farmer mood, from one of increasing nervousness to relaxed calmness. The early part of the season is underway and grazing routines and conservation plans can now be activated. There’s a quip that every year spring growth starts on September 15 at 10.45am, and as absurd as that might seem it’s simply highlighting the fact that in mid-September, for most regions, there’s a point when spring growth becomes unstoppable. It’s interesting that even the most experienced and well prepared farmers can become a little ill at ease just prior to spring growth. If in fact spring growth is as regular as long term records indicate there should
be a sense of restless anticipation, or have we begun to believe that it’s not a natural and inevitable consequence of increasing sunshine hours and warmth. Rampant spring growth can be accurately forecast by recording the soil temperature soon after sun-up each morning. As soon as a minimum temperature of 10°C is reached spring growth is underway. Pasture growth during dry frosty winters is always slower due to burning of the grass by direct sunlight magnified by the drop of water on each tip. No burning takes place when a fog or cloud follows a frost. Utilisation of pasture is high because little is tramped into the soil, and animal requirements are less due to lack of wind and increased sunlight. Pasture covers may appear to be low but brix readings indicate excellent levels of
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In the shed with Megan Fowlie Spilt milk predicted over R22 re-gassing delays Sacrificing a vat of milk could be a strong possibility for farmers with chillers using R22 refrigerant. R22 is a particularly common refrigerant on New Zealand dairy farms and from January 2015 refrigeration wholesalers will be unable to import the gas. We know refrigerant leakage is the most common on-farm refrigeration problem and that leaks are unpredictable sometimes occurring in units and silos which are still in fairly good condition. So the implications for farmers are these: 1. With the R22 supply diminishing, farmers can no longer rely on a quick top up with refrigerant after a repair has been completed; 2. Unexpected leaks will mean an alternative gas needs to be used. (Noting that different HFC gasses cannot be mixed together, unplanned re-gassing could be a time-consuming and timecritical process), 3. For farmers still on R22 next year and thereafter an unexpected gas
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Our delicate dairy economy A drop in dairy prices of 48% from February this year is now impacting on the New Zealand economy, with economists now predicting Fonterra’s $5.30 payout prediction will drop again to $4.80 if there is not a lift in product values by March of next year. The Northland regional economy, with a drop of $3.70 per kilogram of milk solids would face a disastrous shortfall of in excess of $370 million. It has been said that for every dollar a dairy farmer receives, it adds three times more value by the time it goes through the community. How the experts work that out, I don’t know, but if it is true there would be an impact in the Northland region of $1 billion. I attended a Fonterra farmer meeting held in Northland this week and the big surprise to me was the small number of suppliers who attended the meeting, in light of the decline of dairy farmer fortunes. It was a pity because in spite of all the bad news caused by the
volatility in the world markets, I believe Fonterra is doing a lot of positive things to increase its market share throughout the world, avoiding a major reliance solely on the Chinese market. Joint ventures in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australia are turning Fonterra, since its formation from being an $11 billion earner to a $22 billion earner, making it, I believe, the cornerstone of the New Zealand economy. Some farmers at the meeting expressed their extreme concern at Fonterra continuing to undertake huge costly development programmes overseas when dairy farmer payouts are now suffering a serious decline. Farmers expressed criticism at Fonterra
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Tangiteroria farmer Grant West has built a barn that houses beef cattle, and to reduce pasture damage
Just recently, the July storms resulted in a large section of roof being blown off. The beef barn also has environmental benefits, as effluent produced by cattle in the barn goes into a pit. Mr West then uses the waste to fertilise maize crops, thereby saving in fertiliser costs. Mr Thomson says
if cattle effluent is left on pastures, it gets trampled into the soil, reducing its fertility. He says farmers will have to decide for themselves whether beef barns are the answer. “It’s not good for everyone. But Mr West believes it’s worth it. He wants to build a second one.”
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Wool Perspective
From Rob Cochrane GM, Procurement, PGG Wrightson Wool
Wool prices steady A wonderful spell of dry weather during late August and into mid-September resulted in a large number of sheep being shorn, although in some southern areas of the South Island a number of ewes remained in full wool due to the earlier wet conditions experienced plus the onset of lambing. Generally the lambing season has been reported as very satisfactory to date across most of the country, with the exception of a few farmers in Southland having experienced the major problem of Brandenburg abortion causing havoc and distress to all concerned. The wool market has managed to hold on very well with prices remaining steady throughout the August and early September periods, with most wool growers meeting the market prices offered, particularly for crossbred wool types. Merino prices also remained very solid in New Zealand (compared to Australian sales) with passings limited mainly to a few rather optimistic grower reserves. During early September and prior to writing, full length crossbred fleece measuring between 33 and 35 micron received around 590 to 610 cents per clean kilogram, 36 to 38 micron approximately 570 to 585 cents, and 40 micron approximately 560 to 570.
Second-shear types were fetching a wide range of prices dependent on staple length, with short genuine 5 to 6 month shorn wools struggling around the mid to high 400 cents per clean kilogram range, whilst 8 to 10 month ‘early shorn’ types received better support at prices ranging from approximately 550 to 570 cents, with some sales at even higher levels. Extreme pressure from buyers struggling to fill fleece orders was placed on bulky oddments, and prices in many cases for good length bellies and/ or pieces reached levels just fractionally less than those ruling for fleece. Finer crossbred wools, measuring finer than 33 microns, drew good support from Chinese buying interests and prices for those types (once again depending on length and style) reached levels of between 650 and 675 cents per clean kilogram. Half bred and Corriedale wool types received a rather mixed response
Wool being loaded out from the PGG Wrightson wool store in Christchurch
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Freshwater anglers are now out around Northland in the new season with the anticipation of landing a big one — that trophy fish just around the next bend. The weather over the past couple of months has been unsettled but the rivers will be slowly clearing following the winter wet. Anglers have started fishing the Kaimamaku River and other tributary streams of the Wairua River near Hikurangi and Hukerenui with reasonable catches being recorded, after fears that resident trout populations may have struggled to have survived last summer’s drought. Rainbow trout are a dominant species and a daily bag limit of two fish can be easily achieved. Brown trout are also found in the river system and tend to be a resident in the slower reaches
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| Ph 09 459 1350 – Mobile: 021 399 967 SEPTIC TANK OWNERS Septic tanks and multi-stage septic systems are delicately balanced environments. It does not take much to upset them. Common practice is to ignore the septic system until problems occur. Good and best economical practice is to always keep your septic system well maintained. A malfunctioning septic system can become a health hazard. When a system is not maintained or operated as a delicately balanced environment, problems occur. These problems include nasty odours, leach line blockages, untreated liquid rising to the surface, toilets gurgling and taking time to empty. At this stage your septic system is a serious health hazard to you and your children. Human waste produces faecal coliform bacteria, a source of viral and bacterial gastroenteritis as well as Hepatitis A and other diseases. Hepatitis can be a debilitating condition and cause long-term harm to children. There are only three remedies. One: stop using the septic system until it recovers. This can take over a month and is not normally practical. Two: excavate your septic system and relocate it. This is very costly and time consuming, sometimes requiring new resource consents and different systems. Three: treat your septic system with Septi-Cure™ every six months.
How you can save money by keeping your septic system effective and healthy Septi-Cure is cost effective. By far the most cost effective solution is to pour one litre of Septi-Cure™ down the toilet bowl every six months. This simple action will help keep your system working at top efficiency by reducing solids and scum. Instead of emptying your tank frequently, the reduction in solids and scum saves you expensive pump out costs. Your irrigation field and leach lines will become clear of slimes and blockages so nature can handle the gradual seepage and evaporation for you. When this is happening your system will be operating effectively and not endangering you or your family’s health. What is Septi-Cure™ Septi-Cure™ is a concentrated mixture of selected naturally occurring microorganisms. These harmless tiny organisms live and multiply by feeding on waste material.When introduced to your septic tank system, they go to work straight away digesting waste material, reducing solids and scum, allowing your septic system to start operating to its maximum efficiency. As they progress through to your irrigation field they feed on the slimes
that prevent seepage and evaporation. When seepage and evaporation return to normal, you have reduced the risk of contaminating groundwater and the environment as well as reducing the chances of infection for you and your family. Eventually, they get washed out of the system and have to be replaced to continue their work. This is why you introduce Septi-Cure™ to your septic system every six months for maximum efficiency. A satisfied customer in Hamilton has been using Septi-Cure™ for three years. He says this allows them to have an odour-free septic tank with low maintenance costs. He also says that his service person is amazed at how well Septi-Cure™ works, keeping their tank in very good condition. Also available at:
Prevent septic system problems – treat with Septi-Cure™. Problematic septic tanks – treat with Septi-Cure™. For Septi-Cure™- Call: 0800-109-202 Website: www.ecoworld.co.nz
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INTERLOCKING CONCRETE BLOCKS
- Feed bins - retaining walls - metal bins - traffic barriers - maize or palm kernel bins - silage bunkers - counter weights - temporary bins Fast to install without specialised equipment.
Call 0800 300 488 for a free layout and quote or learn more at: www.concreteblock.co.nz NZ reg designs apply. For all your structural & decorative concrete.
ph 0800 300 488 www.crml.co.nz
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RURAL WOMEN ADVERTORIAL
Socks you wished Santa had delivered
by Andrew Healey
Have you ever plucked a pair of socks from your Christmas stocking? In most cases, you’d probably wish you hadn’t — they are on about the same excitement scale as handkerchiefs. However, if Santa had kindly delivered TXG graduated compression socks, I suspect your reaction would be quite different. This is because TXG compression socks can make life much more comfortable — particularly if you suffer from a health condition like diabetes, deep vein thrombosis or lymphedema, or if you are recovering from injury, or simply want to regain your active lifestyle. Compression socks work by reducing the diameter of distended veins in the legs, which results in a speeding up of venous blood flow, the compression is tightest at the ankles and becomes less constrictive towards the knees — this graduated compression leads to increased blood circulation, reduced swelling, tiredness and aching in legs and even boosts energy levels. TXG New Zealand has a range of graduated compression socks, specifically designed for athletes and sports enthusiasts, they incorporate patented X pattern support of the ankles, reduce the build-up of lactic acid and aid recovery of muscle tissue after exercise.
For more information visit: www.txgsocks.co.nz, or phone Heather on 0800 894 769 for a brochure or a free, no obligation chat about how compression wear can help you reclaim your active lifestyle.
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Grape seed extract for your heart A major benefit of well formulated supplements is that they can introduce beneficial nutrients at levels that translate to real health benefits. Most people will have heard of the ‘French Paradox’ — the apparent contradiction that the French diet is high in saturated fats yet they have low levels of heart disease. The most important red wine antioxidants are OPC (proanthocyanidins) from grape seeds and Resveratrol from the skins. Maybe our appalling heart health statistics have as much do with low levels of these potent antioxidants than too much butter. OPC and Resveratrol have significant cardio protective qualities. They help protect circulating cholesterol from oxidation which can help reduce inflammation in artery walls. Additionally they help to prevent blood from becoming too sticky allowing good blood flow. But here is the problem. The French high red wine intake is great for the heart but not for the liver. This is where good antioxidant supplements play an important role. A study ‘Cardioprotective Effects of Dietary Polyphenols’ (Zern, et al, 2005) observed the powerful benefits these compounds have on cholesterol metabolism and importantly in reducing the inflammatory process that is a contributor to blocked arteries. This is also why they are also great for joint health and other inflammatory problems. I started using these compounds from supplements nearly 20 years ago with profound personal benefits and I have observed their benefits in thousands of people over that time. Like all antioxidants the greatest benefits are when different antioxidants are combined. A great combination is to blend Resveratrol with well researched ActiVin™ OPC, Acai berry extract, Green tea extract, Goji extract, Ginkgo biloba and Alpha lipoic acid. Give me a call if you need more information. John Arts (B.Soc.Sci, Dip Tch, Adv.Dip.Nut.Med) is a nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health Ltd. Contact John on 0800 423 559 or email john@abundant.co.nz. Join his full weekly newsletter at www.abundant.co.nz and to read back issues.
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Group visits welcome! Alpaca Clothing & Gifts 107 Monk Road RD 1 Helensville website: www.waitakerealpacas.co.nz email: info@waitakerealpacas.co.nz
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compression levels, sizes, styles and colours. Special range for diabetics, patients recovering from injury & for those with special needs. Beneficial for activities such as walking, golfing, cycling, hiking, physical work and everyday wear. Suitable for those who are on their feet all day. Suitable for short and long haul flights to minimise Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).
Contact us for a “Free, No Obligation 15 minute chat” to find out how we can help you to reclaim your active lifestyle.
To learn more: www.txgsocks.co.nz info@txgsocks.co.nz Tel: 0800 894-769
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Use as directed. If symptoms persist please see your health care professional.
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• Acai Plus combines some of the most potent energy and rejuvenation ingredients including Acai, Resveratrol and OPC. • Acai Plus introduces a potent 5:1 Acai extract with a high potency Resveratrol extract and ActiVinTM OPC extract plus 5 other powerful ingredients. • The unique combination of ingredients means you will notice the difference! • Acai Plus is designed to support the defence systems responsible for controlling premature aging, excessive tiredness and a number of other important processes. • Acai Plus is the ultimate Cell Rejuvenation Formula!
How can Acai Plus help you? • Promotes normal blood flow and blood vessel health • Helps to support key immune system functions • Supports positive blood sugar metabolism • Encourages optimum cell energy production • Helps to support healthy brain and memory function • Provides cells with nutrients for maximum cell rejuvenation
John Arts Abundant Health: Managing Director
You can join my weekly email and read past issues at www.abundant.co.nz or phone 0800 423 559
TO ORDER PHONE 0800 423 559
Visit www.abundant.co.nz
or post cheque to PO Box 4347, Mt Maunganui South 3149
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NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES
ADVERTORIAL
No rust in the Bridge! The new Whangarei Bridge is already the icon for Whangarei. But have you ever wondered what the long, white arms look like on the inside? Called the J4’s, their inside reminds of a square submarine with the bulk heads installed but the doors missing. Using a good lamp you can see all the way down to the ends looking in from the inspection hatch in the middle. Being steel, and the engineers wanting the possibility to check for damages or stress points, rust protection on the inside was a hot topic. OSH issues and cost were another. So traditional paint or tectyl style coatings were out. Why? In theory, rust or cracks could develop underneath the paint
undetected. Sandblasting and repainting would be hard yakka. The same problem is ever present in aviation, especially in high strung fighter planes of the world. That’s why the bridge builders together with Whangarei District Council opted for just the product protecting aircraft, war ships, cranes and power stations for almost 20 years. CorrosionX, relatively new to the NZ market, was sprayed as a fine fog into the J4 arms in July 2013. That took 6 litres and a day’s work for two staff. FOOD SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY.
14 months later the WDC representatives and technical staff of Corrosion Control NZ Ltd, the importers for CorrosionX, opened the bridge to inspect her for possible rust on the inside and found — nothing! Condensation running down the walls. But not a hint of rust was found. No gas, no smell. Just grey, clean steel walls gleaming with a hint of CorrosionX. CorrosionX is MPI approved, non-toxic, safe on rubber/neoprene/insulation and plastics. Nonflammable, safe to 36.000 volt and simply an outstanding penetrant and lubricant. 1 litre coats 1.000 sqft. Even if those 1.000 sqft are wet or rusty! Best of all — It will last you! Tractors need a super thin coating worth about$20 sprayed from a kero gun to be protected from rust, electrolysis and bad electrical performance. Hydraulic fittings, fertilisers, electrics/electronics, pumps and irrigation gear are protected in seconds without any prep work.
No mess. No smell. Dirt or concrete won’t stick to it. Available from good farm supplies and shops listed on www.corrosionx.org.
BioLoo Composting toilets A clean, green, pollution free, affordable alternative
CorrosionX is specially formulated to displace moisture, stop corrosion instantly and provide long-lasting protection. • • • •
CorrosionX actually kills existing rust and corrosion (keeping it from spreading) and provides long-term protection against rust and corrosion on any metal surface.
No Septic No Plumbing Installs Anywhere Non-Polluting
CorrosionX utilizes a revolutionary technology called Polar Bonding that does far more than merely slow down the corrosion process. CorrosionX Heavy Duty forms a dripless, dynamic, nonhardening, self-healing film that stubbornly resists erosion by splash or spray - including complete submersion in saltwater.
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TWO SIZES AVAILABLE – FAMILY & LARGE • • • •
No ground or water pollution No water or chemicals required No Bad Smells No need for outside contractors for servicing • As used by the Department of Conservation • Water tanks and grey systems also available
Freephone 0800 BIO LOO (246 566) Email vanb@wave.co.nz Web www.bioloo.co.nz
09 438 8800 / 09 414 1046 tom@corrosionx.org / chris@corrosionx.org
www.corrosionx.org
Northern Rural Marketplace Acraflex Dairy Wall Coatings
AFFCO LIVESTOCK Terry North
New or existing walls
Able to be applied between milkings during summer months
Colourcrete Dairy Floor Resurfacing System
PO Box 13384, Tauranga Central, Tauranga, 3110, New Zealand
Phone 09 439 5902
Suitable for repairing damaged dairy floors or slippery areas Bruce Cameron 027 498 8412 / 09 235 8263
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• Fences & Repairs • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs • Wet Wall Lining • Water Blasting & Chemical Washes • Windows & Latches • Plus Much More
No jobRing tooAndrew small
Covering the Kaipara! Cell 0274 557 750
Mobile 027 484 1823 • Fax 09 439 1320 BRADLEY
TreeGuyz
Office: 07 570 0092 | Mob: 027 229 9388 | Skype: solarman1957 e: tony@alphaenergy.co.nz | www.alphaenergy.co.nz
C&C Contract Electrical Commercial • Industrial Domestic • Dairy
LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED IN WHANGAREI FOR 32 YEARS • • • •
Tree Felling/Trimming Dismantling/Removing Storm Damage/Chipping 12T Digger/4T Hiab/Grapples
• Shelter Belt Removal • Insurance Cover • Free Quote
Phone Craig 021 440 634 09 439 6465
“We just love your tree to bits!” Phone ALAN 09 435 0399 or 09 434 6946 Mobile 027 227 5095 Email: treeguyz@ihug.co.nz www.treeguyz.co.nz
NOW AVAILABLE – GRADER AND 12 TONNE DIGGER + 2 AXLE TIPPING TRAILER ALSO AVAILABLE – WOOD CHIP AND SAWDUST FOR ANIMAL BEDDING
More Milk
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Dempster Digger s Ltd
Phone now for pricing and bookings.
PH: 027 262 1848 A/H: 09 433 7325 www.dempsterdiggers.co.nz
Free parking and we don’t run late
Neil Johnson P: (09) 438 4273
phone 0800 4 DOLOMITE 0800 436 566 Bio-Gro certified
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Northern Rural Marketplace GORDYS FLYTRAP FITTING®
ELEMENT LANDWORKS
Bevan Harper
0274 965 277 elementlandworks@outlook.com NORTHLAND
-Mulching & Slashing -Tree & Stump removal -Cattle race works -Site clearing -Rock gardens/walls -Farm work -Tip truck hire -Metal
-House sites -Retaining walls -Driveways -Cartage -Demolition -Landscapes -Horse arenas -All bobcat work
Available from CRT, PGG Wrightson, Farmlands UV Protected Polycarbonate. Fits on any container with a flat surface. Instructions supplied with the fitting.
$20 plus p&p
GORDYS FLYTRAP FITTING 21 LITCHFIELD ST, BLENHEIM
Email: elaine.gordon@xtra.co.nz www.gordys-flytrap-fitting.com Patented in New Zealand/Australia
IES CONSTRUCTION LTD. CONCRETE AND TILT SLAB CONSTRUCTION • • • •
Bridges Farm buildings Feed pads Bins
PO Box 448, Kerikeri, 0245 • PHONE: 09 407 8784 FAX: 09 407 8770 • EMAIL: ies@concrete.net.nz
FARMERS – How clean is your water?
Would you drink the water out of your troughs? Now is your best time to service your water system… Give us a call and let’s check it out.
43 years EXPERIENCE
PHONE 09 438 9103 (24HRS) CALL FREE 0800 McQUINN
0800 627 8466 148 Lower Dent Street, Whangarei
www.mcquinnpumps.co.nz
Dams • Winching • Bulldozing • Driveways House Sites • Landscaping • Earthmoving • Sub Divisions
Make Your Life easier! use our services now!
• Pipe & Steel Supplies • LTNZ Approved Workshop • General, Agricultural & Structural Engineering • Mobile Welding Services • General Repairs & Maintenance • 2 Ton Gantry Crane • Plate Roller, Profile Cutter & Press Brake • de-CRAP-it®, Landplane®, Serious Incinerator® • Field Rollers, Water Carts • Kumara Gear
Newman Engineering (2004) LTD Ph 09 439 5065 Dargaville www.newmanengineering.co.nz
Northland Laser Drainage Ltd Neil Carter Trading as
Doug Wilson Manager Phone: Fax: Mobile: Email:
09 430 2934 09 430 2936 0274 302 934 dougw@nrh.co.nz
Specialising in Fertiliser and Metal cartage. 30 Tonne units available. We cover your country!
Subsurface Drainage Specialists (Nth) All Services & Maintenance Available PO Box 1174, Whangarei Ph 09 434 7741 • Mobile 027 273 6865
1279 S/H 14, MAUNGATAPERE
MARGARET & JOHN BISHOP
www.animalherbs.co.nz We courier to your door!
A big range of Health Solutions for you, your family and animals
• Solutions for control of fleas, ticks • Consult with Pat for solutions and worms with WashBar products, to skin problems and other Diatomaceous Earth and Flee Flea health issues for your pet • Herbal and Homeopathic remedies • Orijen Organic Dog and Cat Food — no grains for you and your animals
Ph 09 432 0820
Email: homeopat@ubernet.co.nz Visit: www.animalherbs.co.nz to buy online
TOPUNI
HOMEKILL
BEEF SHEEP PIGS DEER BACON, HAM, SAUSAGES, SALAMI
Please phone to discuss your requirements PHN 09 431 2271 • MOB 021 984 886
topunihomekill@farmside.co.nz
MAKE SURE TO GET ThE FREEZER FULL BEFORE ChRISTMAS!
NZFSA REGISTERED
NORTHERN FARMING CLASSIFIEDS Reach 33,300 Rural Homes — Phone 0800 466 793
For Sale
For Sale
Energy Efficiency
Rural Health
ATV MATS from $89 — Come in & see us at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick offer ends 31/10/14.
CHAIN & SPROCKET KITS DIRT OR FARM BIKE. SAVE 10% off RRP If you get them fitted at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick — offer ends 31/10/14.
DO YOU LIVE IN A WINDY SPOT? 3 phase wind turbines starting at $2,200 includes 450 watt turbine, 6m pole, charge controller and inverter, Batteries not included. Ring Colin at Windpower Waikato Phone 0274 831 041 A/H 07 843 7983 Email colin@windpowerwaikato.co.nz
BOWEN THERAPY. Do you suffer from Back or Neck Pain? For Equine, small animals and you. Gentle but effective therapy. www.helenbarr.realstew.com Ph Helen 027 293 7157
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.
ATV FARM BIKE MX SPARES INTRODUCTORY OFFER New Customers Receive 7.5% discount off RRP for all stocked items with this voucher at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636 www.atvtyres.co.nz Be quick – offer ends 31/10/14. Conditions apply.
Read the paper online farminglifestyles.co.nz
CABINS TO RENT, only $49.50 per week, 3.6x2.4m, minimum hire 6 months. Fully insulated. Northland based. WINZ quotes welcome. Delivered to your site. Phone 09 459 4996, 0800 111 344 or visit www. roommatecabins.co.nz for more info. NEED NEW ATV TYRES? GET 20% OFF RRP & FREE FITTING at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick — offer ends 31/10/14. NEW YAMAHA FARM ATVs — 5.9% interest & 3 year warranty. Only at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi — phone 0800 963 636 & Yamaha MC Whangarei. Phone 09 438 0804. Offer ends 31/10/14. SINTERED BRAKE PADS — for MX and FarmBikes — from $39 at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz STOLEN QUAD-BIKES? — You won’t find any listed here, but you can pre-empt this kind of thing happening and protect your fuel too. Visit www.parabeam.co.nz or call 0508 727 223 for more information. WEED EATERS & CHAINSAWS — GET 10% OFF STOCKED ITEMS at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick — offer ends 31/10/14.
WINDMILL WATER pumps by Ferguson Windmills Company. Phone 09 412 8655. www.windmills.co.nz. sales@windmills.co.nz
Water Tank Services TANK WATER TESTING. Find out what harmful ‘bugs’ are present in your drinking water. Samples tested for Coliforms, a written report supplied and remedial actions suggested. Contact Simon at 09 422 9345 or at tankwater@xtra.co.nz.
Nurseries & Plants SUBTROPICA NURSERY. A wide range of subtropical fruiting and ornamental plants by courier throughout NZ. Bananas, cherimoya, casimiroa, kava, lucuma, pineapples and much, much more. Visit www.subtropica.co.nz or catalogue $5 from Subtropica, Massey Rd, R.D.2, Waipu.
Professional Services FURNITURE MOVING Around NZ or around the world. Single items or house lots. Pro Packing, moving, insurance. Via trucks, containers, shared loads. Ph 0800 496 753 www.worldmoving.co.nz. “Experience & Advice You Can Trust”.
UNICITY BALANCE. Diabetes, High blood pressure, Cholesterol, Who do you know suffers or struggles to lose weight? Unicity Balance is listed in the Dr’s manual but a natural product. For more info Ph Helen 027 293 7157 www.healthandwealth. realstew.com
Animal Health Products APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, Garlic & Manuka Honey 20L - $49.95, 200L - $450 or 1000L - $2000 + GST with free delivery. Black Type Minerals Ltd. Phone 021 185 1501. www.blacktypeminerals.co.nz
Sheep Shearing ANY SIZE flock. Top quality job, good rates. Phone Rob 027 209 0942.
Farm Services FARM BRIDGES Phone Pat now 0800 222 189, visit www.bridgeitnz.co.nz. Bridge It NZ Ltd.
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WORK HARD. RIDE SMOOTH. $13,995 SAVE $1500 $19,995 SAVE $4000 *
*
INC GST
INC GST
• 904cc 3-Cylinder Diesel Engine with Polaris Variable Transmission smission • Towing Capacity - 907kg • Dump Box Capacity - 454kg kg • On Demand True All-Wheel-Drive el-Drive (AWD) with Turf Mode
• 455cc Engine with Polaris Variable Transmission -Drive • On Demand True All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) with Turf Mode on • Certified Roll-Over Protection Structure (ROPS)
BUILT FOR NEW ZEALAND WITH HEAVY DUTY “HD” FEATURES • Upgraded Rear Driveshaft • Grease Fittings • HD Sway Bar • Driveshaft Spline Sealing
kg • Dump Box Capacity - 227kg • Independent Front & Adjustable Rear Suspensionn • 64 km/h Top Speed • Towing Capacity - 567kg
$19,995 SAVE $2500
*
INC GST
• 760cc High Output EFI engine with Polaris Variable Transmission • 88 km/h top speed • Towing Capacity - 907kg • Tilt Box Capacity - 454kg • 3-point seat belts • On Demand true All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) with turf mode • Adjustable Independent Front & Rear Suspension ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING • Certified Roll-Over Protection Structure (ROPS) OCK LE IN SATVAILAB OS DEM
OCK LE IN SATVAILAB OS DEM
$11,995
$11,495
INC GST
FREE FARM PACK VALUE* D AT $3255
SAVE $1000
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• Engine Braking System & 4 Wheel Descent Control (4WDC) • Built for New Zeland with Heavy Duty “HD” Features: - Sealed Driveshaft Splines - Sealed Ball Joints - Sealed Suspension Bushings
Includes: Sports roof, Sports Windshield, Sports Doors, Bullbar, Mudflaps, Side Rails, Tow Hitch, Rear View Mirror, Fender Flares, Mesh Rear Panel, 55 Litre Redline Spotpak.
ROUSE MOTORCYCLES
1 KING STREET, HIKURANGI. PH: (09) 433 8471
MAUNGATUROTO MOTORCYCLES LTD
117 HURNDALL ST, MAUNGATUROTO. PH: (09) 431 8555
INC GST
KUMEU CHAINSAW & MOWER SERVICES MAIN ROAD, HUAPAI. PH: (09) 412 8109
CA MOTORCYCLES LTD
725 POUTO ROAD, DARGAVILLE. PH: (09) 439 0170
*Offer ends 31/12/14 or earlier if stocks run out. Only available at participating Polaris dealers. Not valid with any other offer. Excludes fleet clients. $3255 is RRP including GST for Farm Kit.
0800 440 290 www.polaris.co.nz