Taranaki Farming Lifestyles, April 2021

April 2021 Edition

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Sharemilker named Fonterra Woman of the Year

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Triple winner at dairy awards This year’s 2021 Taranaki Dairy Industry Awards witnessed a category trifecta with a former Dairy Trainee of the Year and Farm Manager of the Year, winning the region’s Share Farmer of the Year.

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The 2021 Taranaki Share Farmer of the Year, John Wyatt, had previously won category awards in Hawke’s Bay/ Wairarapa and Manawatu.

John has been farming for 14 years and has spent the past four years contract milking for Mike Hammond on his 106ha, 315-cow Auroa property.

He is proud of setting the farm record for production on three different farms.

“My wife Kristina and I work really well as a team,” he said.

The 2021 Taranaki Dairy Manager of the Year award went to Diego Raul Gomez Salinas. Diego is farm manager for the Michael D Burr Trust’s 142ha property, milking 380 cows at Stratford.

He placed third in the same category in 2020.

Diego’s career began as an agribusiness professional in Argentina, where he was a professor and researcher at an Argentinian University. He came to New Zealand in 2009 to learn about dairy farming and believes New Zealand dairy farms are excellent role models for other countries.

“The dairy industry is very complex where you find yourself involved in

different and challenging scenarios year after year,” said Diego.

“The capacity of the industry in New Zealand allows everyone who wants to be part of it to be involved and grow.”

Diego enjoys spending time with this wife and two children and believes if you do what you really love to do, everything is enjoyable.

“Being a farm manager is a huge success for me as it’s hard to fit and feel that you belong when you come from overseas.

“Being granted a high level of responsibility is a huge privilege and proof that resilience and hard work pays off. I aim to achieve my farm production goals every year.”

The winner of the 2021 Taranaki Dairy Trainee of the Year category didn’t know she wanted to work in the dairy industry until she began helping her older brother.

Sydney Porter is a farm assistant on Phil and Tanya Nixon’s 110ha, 320-cow farm in Hawera.

“I love that no day is the same. You can be a milker one day, a vet nurse the next, a mechanic one hour and a fencer the next,” she said.

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Whanganui sharemilker, Belinda Price, has been announced as the 2021 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year.

Belinda and her husband Ben entered the dairy industry 12 years ago through a sharemilking contract. The couple now owns a dairy farm in Taranaki and sharemilk 650 cows in Nukumaru.

Belinda is responsible for the dayto-day running, calf-rearing, human resources and administration of their two businesses.

Continuing to upskill has been important to Belinda, completing the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme in 2018. She shares her knowledge and experience across many mentorship roles within the industry, including Primary ITO, Dairy NZ’s Dairy Connect Programme, and Rural Support. Her influence on the industry is widespread, holding additional roles with Environment Leaders Taranaki, and the Step Change Pilot Programme with DairyNZ, to make changes to their farm operations for better environmental outcomes.

The other finalists were Ashburton dairy farmer Rebecca Miller and contract milker and LIC farm consultant Chevon Horsford from Whangarei.

Dairy Women’s Network Trustee Sophie Stanley, who headed up the judging panel, said that all three finalists highlighted the wide range of diversity in leadership within dairy and the shifting

focus of the industry to a peoplefocussed approach.

“The three finalists were all impressive, with a different approach to how they lead and create positive impact for our people, communities, industry and the agriculture sector as a whole.

“Belinda demonstrates a passion for people, building up the industry from grassroots through her roles in coaching and mentorship. She has a strong foundation of values, and she displays humility, passion and high energy, which creates a unique approach to leadership.”

Belinda said being named the Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year was a recognition for her contributions to the industry so far.

“Winning the 2021 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year is a huge honour.

Its acknowledgement that what I have done to date has been really helpful and beneficial, and allows me to upskill and continue that journey to help others achieve their goals in the industry that has given me so much and that I love,” she said.

Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell said it was his pleasure to present Belinda with the award.

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“It’s great seeing her give so much to our industry. The passion, energy and cooperation she clearly displays across her multiple roles are paving the way for the next generation of farmers to succeed.”

As the 2021 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year, Belinda receives a scholarship of up to $20,000 to undertake a development programme, professional and business coaching, a learning experience or a combination of all three.

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ARTISAN BUSINESS GROWS WITH HERD

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The purchase of two milking goats, as a gift from her husband Donald, has seen Gaewyn Temple-Cox turn a hobby into an income earner, producing goat’s milk soaps.

“They were asking for other stuff too, like shampoo bars, shaving soaps, bath bombs, moisturisers. So then, I have them to experiment with too, and they have been added to my list of products,” said Gaewyn.

“I am amazed at how much I love what I am doing. I would never have gone down the soap-making road if my daughter-in-law hadn’t suggested it. It is definitely my new passion.”

Donald has lived in the Awakino Valley since he was a toddler and owned the couple’s 1,100ha farm for several years. The majority of the property is in native bush with close to 202haeffective farmland. A smaller block over the river is also leased. In addition to sheep and cattle, there are also dairy and Wagyu grazers currently running on

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nitially, Gaewyn made goat’s milk cheese for friends and family. When several more goats joined the original two, Gaewyn soon found there was far too much milk than she knew what to do with.

“One day, my daughter-in-law suggested I try making some goat’s milk soap because she had heard it was good for eczema. My granddaughter had eczema,” said Gaewyn.

Gaewyn said as most goat’s milk soaps are ugly, plain and go down the plughole fast, she wanted to make longer-lasting pretty soaps.

For the next 15 months, Gaewyn began experimenting, turning the excess milk into soaps, giving them out to family and friends. The feedback she received in return was encouraging.

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the property, along with Gaewyn’s small herd of goats.

Saanen, Toggenburg and Nubian breeds, as well as a couple of mixes, form Gaewyn’s herd. Her grandchildren have named them all.

“I love my goats; they are just so cool.

They answer to their names, and all have their own personalities. It’s surprising how different their temperaments and personalities really are.”

Gaewyn milks the goats each morning and makes soap in the afternoon, fitting in around other chores.

“I milk once a day; it’s a pretty relaxed situation. I’m happy, and the goats are happy with our system. I usually dry off around March and start kidding around July.”

A special goat mix is fed to the herd daily while Gaewyn is milking.

They also receive kibble maize during the dry off period and have access to copper blocks. The goats have houses to shelter in and felled trees to climb.

The only real problems Gaewyn has experienced have been with the goats’ hooves and worms. However, regular trimming and maintenance for the hooves, and drenching for worm management, keep all of this in check.

“We use goat’s milk here at home. I make cheese for ourselves, and goat’s milk ice cream is amazing. Goat’s milk is fantastic for humans, both dietary and for the skin.”

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Gaewyn’s artisan goat’s milk soaps are marketed under the label Tawariki.

“I decided on the name Tawariki because that is the name of the farm, and I really like the name. I am not sure of the meaning. I think it might mean little tawa trees.”

Although Gaewyn’s remote location rules out having a shop from home, she aims to sell online through her website and Facebook page. Her products

are also available at several stores in Taranaki.

A farm stay business and a tourist lodge have also contacted Gaewyn to make hospitality soaps for them. Both venues were seeking New Zealand made, eco-friendly products.

“This is very exciting for me and definitely another avenue I am keen to explore.”

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ohn Wyatt, with his wife Kristina working alongside him, was recently awarded the 2021 Taranaki Share Farmer of the Year title. His previous achievements included winning the 2009 Hawke’s Bay/Wairarapa Dairy Trainee of the Year and the 2015 Manawatu Farm Manager of the Year. The couple contract milk for Mike Hammond on his 106ha, 315-cow Auroa property.

John grew up on a sheep and beef block near Dannevirke. At the age of 18, he switched to dairy farming, taking up a farm assistant position in the area.

Three years later, he moved to work as a farm manager in Pahiatua before managing a farm in Manawatu.

“I chose dairy farming because I felt that the dairy industry offered more

opportunities for progression to farm ownership than sheep and beef did.”

John has completed levels two, three and four, and production management, as well as a Diploma in Agribusiness Management through Primary ITO. A four-hectare block just out of Hamilton was home for Kristina and her five siblings, along with a variety of pets. On finishing secondary school in 2005, Kristina completed a Diploma in Science and Technology then graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Massey University.

She is currently working on papers towards a post-graduate certificate in science and technology through Massey University’s Master of Veterinary Medicine programme.

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The couple met in Palmerston North and married in 2017. They have a 16-month-old son, Caleb.

With Kristina’s love of working outdoors and with animals, her full-time position as a large animal veterinarian for Taranaki Veterinary Centre in Stratford gives her the best of both worlds.

“I always dreamed of farming as well as being a vet in some shape or form, and marrying John, I have loved being able to combine the two.”

The Auroa farm, on Egmont loam freedraining soil, receives an average annual rainfall of 1,500mm, making it relatively summer-safe.

“The farm is run as a low input system, and we have found the farm can get short of feed through the summer dry period. To try and manage this, we put turnips in for summer feed, which worked really well, and we will break the farm record for production this season,” said John.

“We have just passed 120,000kgMS for the season to date and will end up producing 400kgMS/cow. We take pride in producing high-quality milk and have been grade-free for the last three seasons and have a low average somatic cell count of 80,000.”

John said unpredictable weather is one of the farm’s challenges.

“It can make or break a season in terms of achieving production targets.

We only buy in feed when absolutely necessary, and if it makes economic sense, otherwise we dry off early.”

A wet spring, followed by drought during the couple’s first season on the farm, led to the cows being dried off at the start of March that year.

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“We manage this by doing our own regular spore counts and spraying the pasture with a fungicide to limit the number of spores the cows are exposed to.”

John and Kristina said it is amazing to be a part of the primary sector and know that they are helping to feed the world.

“Working with animals is a real passion of ours, and dairying allows us to work closely with our cows on a daily basis. Farming is a lifestyle; it is a job that is 24/7. There is always work to be done, and cows have to be milked seven days a week. We enjoy farming; however, we make sure we have time off-farm to refresh and recharge.”

John has set farm records for production on three different farms.

He said attention to detail, and focussing on profit, not production, are strengths of his business.

“Kristina and I work really well as a team. I enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done and want to set a good example and create a future for my family.”

Working together to achieve goals has been the key factor in the couple’s success. They would like to be 50/50 sharemilking next season, leading to buying land in five years.

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MIQ space needed for agricultural workers

With newly available space available in Managed Isolation Quarantine facilities, Federated Farmers hopes the government will allow much-needed primary industry workers into New Zealand.

Covid-19 response minister Chris Hipkins estimates that the Australian quarantine-free travel bubble will free up between 1,000 to 1,300 beds in MIQ a fortnight.

“MIQ spacing has been continually quoted as a barrier for getting the workers we need. With more beds becoming available, it should now allow those with agricultural skills to enter the country,” said Federated Farmers immigration spokesperson Chris Lewis.

“With continued low unemployment and the majority of available workers remaining in the urban centres, all of the primary industries are crying out for labour.”

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“All of the primary industries have been working hard to attract and upskill Kiwis to work on farms, but unfortunately, these initiatives don’t address the immediate labour problem.

We need people in our fields, orchards and cow sheds now.”

Federated Farmers has asked the government to allow 500 skilled dairy staff into New Zealand for the new milking season. A survey was undertaken in March to gain a better understanding of the staffing issues on dairy farms. The survey had 1,150 responses in just one week.

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Nearly a quarter had been unable to fill a gap on their team for more than six months.

Federated Farmers acknowledges the government has already made some limited border exceptions for agricultural machinery operators, veterinarians, sheep shearers, animal pregnancy scanners and some skilled dairy staff to date.

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were getting silage cut in wet conditions out of desperation and fear that if they didn’t make use of contractors when they were available, there would be no one available later on. Others were working extremely long hours and pushing the boundaries of safe operation.

Federated Farmers dairy chair Wayne Langford said these sorts of decisions ultimately affect on-farm profitability, some of which is seen immediately and the rest later in the season when poorer quality feed is fed to animals.

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One of New Zealand’s best little zoos is situated in New Plymouth, and if you’re stopping by the town for business or pleasure it’s a great addition to your itinerary.

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by Palmers large home décor and giftware department creating a destination retail experience. As a retail business, it is this garden centre/café/giftware trio of operations that ensures that Palmers New Plymouth attracts customers and sales in every month, throughout the year and is insulated from the seasonality that impacts other businesses. This is a legitimate business sale as current owners of ten years plan to pursue another business opportunity.

As part of one of NZ’s most enduring and successful franchises, Palmers is a wellrecognised and trusted brand. Appealing to customers from every demographic, Palmers constantly reinvents itself so that it is always relevant and top-of-mind in consumer decision-making. From implementing its state-of-the-art loyalty rewards programme in 2015 (resulting in a database of close to 10,000 customers alone for Palmers New Plymouth), to re-branding in 2018 so that Palmers new logo and livery is modern and memorable, Palmers Franchise Systems ensures that stores offer style as well as substance. Electronic communication and social media marketing are supplemented with traditional print, radio and television advertising and print catalogues, supported by instore signage that is informative and compelling. Strong brand management and marketing expertise, advantageous group purchasing, and innovative leadership reinforce Palmers as New Zealand’s leading garden centre retailing group.

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The NZ retail sector is performing strongly and within that, garden centre retail is one of the most highly performing sectors. Plants are sourced from NZ’s premier nurseries so a secure supply chain positions Palmers garden centres in a dominant place in the market. Forward planning, a well-considered approach to advance ordering and excellent relationships with suppliers means that Palmers New Plymouth continues to stock its usual wide range of quality, imported garden and outdoor accessories and plant care products.

Situated on SH3 to the north of New Plymouth; visible to passing traffic and with ample free carparking and undercover shopping, Palmers New Plymouth is located only minutes from the affluent and growing suburbs of Strandon, Fitzroy, Glenavon, Waiwhakaio and Bell Block. Nearby is The Valley shopping precinct and adjacent, a new retail and entertainment complex (construction commencing 2021/22) ensure Palmers New Plymouth will remain well-positioned for growth of its customer market.

Supported by an experienced, committed, and loyal team of garden centre and café staff, efficient systems, a well-organised, productive and attractive workplace, and a supportive landlord and long-term lease, new owners of Palmers New Plymouth can expect to be rewarded with a high-performing business and excellent returns.

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SPOTLIGHT ON

NEW PLYMOUTH

Make the most of the coast

by Andy Bryenton

The bracing winds of autumn do little to deter walkers, cyclists and scooter riders from taking in the sights of New Plymouth’s harbourside, and it’s thanks in large part to the city’s coastal walkway.

Stretching from the harbour along the foreshore to Bell Block, the trail takes in the vista of the Tasman Sea and incorporates two of New Zealand’s most noteworthy pieces of outdoor art.

Designed by Richard Bain Landscape Architects to accentuate the feeling of being on the edge of the restless sea, the path is cleverly designed to form a bulwark from the waves, while still allowing full access to a stretch of shore that was once dotted with dangerously eroding cliffs.

Plans were afoot for this project in the 1990s, but it was at the turn of the millennium that the first segment, from Ngamotu Beach onward, was set down. Ten years later, one of those nationally significant artworks was carefully trucked into place. The Rewa Rewa Bridge is both a functional piece of architecture and a sculpture in its own right, depicting motifs of a curling wave and the outline of a whalebone ribcage,

both powerful symbols of the sea. The curve of the bridge has been turned to face Mount Taranaki, aesthetically bringing land and sea together. The view of the mouth of the Waiwhakaiho River is a dramatic one.

Closer to town, you’ll find Len Lye’s Wind Wand, a kinetic sculpture constructed with the artist’s well-known sense of movement and interactivity.

Len Lye was world-renowned for his artworks that didn’t just stand in one place. At galleries and installations, both locally and further afield, you can witness works that move, twist, make noise and are fully mechanised. In the 1960s the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery in New Plymouth offered to help create some of Len’s work on a grand scale, and it’s still visible there today. The Wind Wand emphasises the power of the winds that rush in across the shore, and it’s become an icon for ‘selfies’ along the coastal trail.

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FISHING, HUNTING AND OUTDOORS

Hunters gear up for 2021

by Andy Bryenton

After a disrupted duck shooting season in 2020 due to Covid, hunters across the country are keen to get out onto local wetlands for the start of 2021’s season on May 1.

The disruption to the usual seasonal hunting pattern in 2020 means that many are anticipating a strong showing this year, with robust bird numbers coming into mid-autumn. Fish and Game New Zealand advise that there are different bag limits for mallard and grey duck as opposed to paradise shelduck, with the first open for hunting until June 27 with a limit of 10 a day, while the latter is on a similar schedule.

The big message from Fish and Game; get your licence early and don’t forget. Hefty fines await unlicensed shooters, and licence fees go toward environmental measures, protecting and rebuilding wetlands for future duck hunting enjoyment. The management by hunting of introduced duck species provides space and habitat for native birds to thrive. Without a regulated hunting season, competition would be more fierce for native waterfowl.

Old hands at waterfowl hunting know that technology has advanced a long way in the quest to deceive ducks with decoys. The sharp-eyed birds are apt to

Duck season opens at dawn on Saturday, May 1, the earliest it has fallen for many years.

Hunters are invited to gear up now and prepare for what promises to be a fine season of shooting

spot a poor imitation. Modern decoys have been developed to mimic the feeding behaviours of ducks, complete with animatronic components powered by solar rechargeable batteries in some cases. Those non-solar options may need a replacement after a year in the shed. Old-fashioned measures such as reed-covered blinds, wetland camouflage

and handcrafted duck callers are also in the hunter’s arsenal. Across the country, faithful dogs will be receiving some lastminute brush-ups on their training to retrieve downed birds from the water and reeds.

It will also be the first uninterrupted year when new firearms legislation

restricts the use of some hunters’ favourite shotguns.

Guns that have too large a magazine or would otherwise fail to comply with the changes to the gun laws can still be handed back to the police during the extended amnesty period, through to August 1.

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Ultimately, it is the real benefits people get that is important. If the best research cannot be translated into health benefits then it is of no value.

One of the main differences between orthodox medicine and nutritional medicine is that, for good reasons, medical treatment is generally limited to those medications that are registered treatments using drugs that have gone through many years of testing.

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The outcome of improving joint function and reducing inflammation is less pain and increased mobility. I spoke with a client I have been helping for six months with knee arthritis. I put him on my nutritional medicine knee osteoarthritis programme, and he reported that his knees are less painful, have greater flexibility and do not click as much.

Of course, I am delighted for him to be feeling better, but this comes as no surprise as this is a typical response for those I help with knee arthritis.

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“Our fruit and vegetable growing industry is already environmentally responsible as well as being one of the most efficient in the world,” said HortNZ president Barry O’Neil.

“In our submission to the Climate Change Commission, we pointed out that horticulture is now producing more food from less land, using fewer inputs like fertiliser and water.

“Covid has seen demand for healthy food increase across the world. This increase puts horticulture in a win/ win situation.

“Land-use change to horticulture will reduce emissions from the agriculture sector, while the extra production will find ready markets, overseas and locally.”

Mr O’Neil said the commission’s proposed path to 2035 includes transforming dairy land into horticulture at a rate of 2,000 hectares a year from 2025.

“We consider this is largely on a par with our industry’s current growth.

However, we believe that horticulture could play a more significant role in New Zealand’s transition to a low emissions economy.

“What is needed is investment in the right areas, as well as the right policy and regulatory environment.

“In terms of policy and regulation, settings in the areas of labour, the environment, access to land and water and land-use change, and investment, for example, in water storage, need to all be aligned.

“Horticulture also needs investment in research and development to speed up progress in automation, nextgeneration orchard design, and new varieties and products.”

Mr O’Neil said if New Zealand can make progress in these areas, horticulture will be in an enviable position: growing more healthy food to feed the world’s discerning consumers and earning more valuable export revenue, while supporting New Zealand’s climate change adaptation.

In terms of energy, HortNZ is seeking an energy transition strategy.

Horticulture New Zealand president Barry O’Neil

“Changing from gas heating covered crops to renewables can’t happen overnight. It will require significant capital investment, some of which should be coming from the money generated from the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) scheme,” said Mr O’Neil.

“Growers also need technology solutions that are practical and affordable before they can move away from fossil fuels for tractors and trucking. These alternatives will come, but it will take time, and we can’t have growers forced out of business due to high ETS costs if there aren’t viable, affordable alternatives available.”

Mr O’Neil said HortNZ is seeking recognition of fruit and vegetables’ importance in maintaining New Zealand’s food supply and food policy that links environmental with health outcomes.

“Covid has got the world thinking about health. People are hungry for information about nutrition as well as the environmental impact of producing the food they eat.

“People are starting to ask about the risks of carbon leakage. In the New Zealand context, carbon leakage would be when we end up importing cheaper produce that’s produced in situations worse for the environment, compared to what New Zealand growers are being required to do.

“This would be the opposite of what the world needs to do to meet climate change goals.”

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WINTER FOCUS

Stay dry to stay warm

by Andy Bryenton

Winter in Northland is usually not so much a matter of cold, biting chill, but of damp and persistent conditions, which can promote illness and mould through an excess of moisture.

Heating your home, whether by firewood, electricity or gas, is harder when the air is filled with moisture.

Imagine the difference between getting warm while wearing a dry sweatshirt and wearing one that’s soaked through. The energy from your heat pump or fireplace has to heat the water molecules in the air to raise the temperature in the room, and it can be hard going. At the same time, warm and damp conditions are just the ticket for mould and fungus to take hold.

What’s the solution when Kiwi homes are often built more to a northern hemisphere design than to fit our subtropical climate? The first step is to expel as much moisture as you can at the source. In winter, it’s not practical, safe or smart to have windows open day and night, so extractor fans in damp areas are your best bet. The bathroom and shower area comes first-equal with the kitchen when it comes to moisture output; both pump out steam with litres of moisture a day.

What’s worse is that modern homes are more weathertight than ever before.

That is a good thing in many other ways but trapped moist air can’t escape via ‘unintended ventilation’, a nice name for draughts, gaps and cracks. Before winter, clean out your kitchen range hood and bathroom extractors. They may have built up dust, scurf, lint and grease during the year that’s affecting their operation.

In some cases, replacing cracked or bent fans is a good idea too. If you have no extractor in the kitchen or bathroom, contact a handyman or grab a kitset from your hardware store.

That leads to one of the biggest modern questions: will an in-ceiling ventilation system warm my home?

The short answer is no, but the more complicated truth is that you’ll feel warmer if your ceiling cavity contains dry air.

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The added bonus is that low-moisture air heats up more easily. Of course, it depends on your ceiling and your roof. A roof getting lots of sun, fitted with tar paper and insulation, will be a good source of drier air. A roof cavity connected via wall gaps to a damp

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As a general rule, systems in the roof and extractors at the source beat chemical mould absorbers and electric dehumidifiers, hands down.

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WINTER FOCUS

A time to check farm safety

by Paul Campbell

As colder wet weather looms, it is a timely reminder that danger lurks in the rural workplace and an opportunity to refresh an understanding of safe farm machinery operation.

A wet landscape changes the dynamics of working on the land, particularly where machinery, from light to heavy categories, is involved.

WorkSafe lists such items as the minimum operator requirements, which is that a driver must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by the person in charge of the workplace.

In the operation of agricultural machinery, a driver must have been trained in the correct use of recovery equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required, depending on the task the vehicle is being used for, such as chemical spraying.

Use a seat belt where fitted and always scan ahead for obstacles or hazards, perhaps boggy winter ground where in summer it has been safely crossed many times. If in doubt of a route, find another one or go back.

Do not exceed manufacturer’s machine specifications such as fording, load and towing limits and ensure that loads are well secured and not able to move.

Follow m a n u f a c t u r e r ’s instructions when using specialised recovery equipment.

Remove keys after use to prevent unauthorised access, such as by local children.

While quad bikes are a major cause of farm accidents, wet ground can make them more, so caution in operation is paramount.

Farmers also use a wide range of hazardous substances, so the range of

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risks and hazards is just as large, and taking stock over the quieter season may be good advice.

Many chemicals and fuels used on farms are poisonous. They can damage health over time with the result that you may not realise you have been affected until it is too late. Chemicals and fuels can cause serious, long-term health damage if you breathe them in, get them on your skin or in cuts or are ingested.

Health effects can include skin rashes, asthma and long-term damage to the nervous system. The most poisonous chemicals can cause unconsciousness and even heart failure. Some farm chemicals may cause cancer.

Petrol can cause short-term poisoning effects such as dizziness, feeling sick and headaches. It can also cause skin rashes. Long-term exposure can result in damage to your nervous system and cancer.

Diesel can cause skin rashes and irritation to the eyes, nose and throat.

It may also cause cancer. There is also the environment to consider, and chemicals can pollute waterways and kill fish, animals, insects, like bees, and vegetation, including native bush. They can also cause long-term contamination of soil. Fertilisers can pollute water bodies by increasing nutrient levels. It can lead to excessive weed and algal growth, reducing the amount of oxygen in the water.

Fuel and chemical storage must comply with the RMA and always check with your council for their specific requirements.

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“With autumn calving, cows are less likely to cycle or are harder to pick up on heats,” says Shaun.

Silent heats during wet winter months can drag down submissions, impacting six-week in-calf and empty rates. After asking around, FlashMate was consistently the answer. The top autumn calving herd in New Zealand for reproduction statistics is Dan and Abbie Hinton at Eureka, Waikato, who have been using FlashMate for six seasons.

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