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Gifting a diamond Auckland jewellers Mark and Pamela Beckett are giving away a two-carat diamond valued at $12,000 as a way of showing their love and support for dairy farmers and their appreciation for the work they do every day of the year, and in all weather. “It’s not just any old diamond. It is a rare green diamond, and quite possibly the only one in New Zealand,” says Mr Beckett. The diamond is the prize in a promotion organised by DairyNZ. In his decades as a jeweller, Mr Beckett has only once before had a green diamond. He came across this diamond in a collection of estate jewellery in Australia where it had been part of a family collection for several generations. “Our lives during the past 40plus years have revolved around precious gems, and we believe Kiwi dairy farmers are gems too. We reckon this rare green diamond is the perfect way to celebrate our dairy farmers who are committed to caring for our land and environment, and, we believe, just like diamonds, that they are here forever.” The Becketts both hail from dairy farming families. Mark was raised on a dairy farm in Matamata in the dairy heartland of the Waikato, while a child, Pamela often visited her grandparents’ dairy farm. The land that is now part of Auckland Airport. “Even back then, our farming families had a long-term view of environmental stewardship. Everything my father did on the farm was to care for the land and his animals,” says Mr Beckett. “It’s my opinion that dairy farmers are more environmentally green than most. Certainly greener than many non-farming people because of the work they do to protect the environment. “We see some dairy farmers getting bad press for allegedly stuffing up the streams and their cows get the blame for global warming. We saw the opportunity to give away this appropriately green coloured diamond to thank the good farmers for their hard work, both as

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stewards of the land and also in bringing us milk. “It feels like the natural thing for us to do.” DairyNZ’s general manager farm performance, Vanessa Winning, says she is touched by the Becketts’ appreciation for dairy farmers. “This is such a thoughtful gift — a true surprise and delight for farmers. While we receive praise and recognition for the work our farmers and their teams are doing on-farm and in their surrounding communities — this is the first time anyone has expressed their admiration and thanks in this way.” Until March 10, anyone can nominate a dairy farmer they feel is worthy of receiving the diamond. Go to dairynz. co.nz/diamonds — the winner will be announced between March 16 and 18.

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Encouraging proposal responses Dairy farmers are being encouraged to have their say on a new biodiversity proposal, which may affect them, and share their views on the best way to enhance and protect biodiversity on-farm. The Ministry for the Environment is consulting on a proposed National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity until March 14 2020, and DairyNZ is encouraging farmers to make a submission. “Dairy farmers have carried out a wide range of work in recent years to protect and improve biodiversity on their farms,” says DairyNZ’s environment manager Aslan Wright-Stow. “It includes planting, pest control, retiring or covenanting land, and fencing off native vegetation, which benefits water quality and ecosystems. Farmers recognise the important role indigenous plants and trees and native species play in our ecosystems. The consultation underway is an opportunity for farmers and the community to consider practical options to preserve and enhance biodiversity, and to highlight the work they have already done to protect biodiversity.” Dair y farmers with indigenous vegetation, native bird or insect habitats, or Aslan Wright-Stow, DairyNZ’s Environment manager wetlands on their farms could be affected by the proposals in the their views on the proposals and their practical experience of what works well consultation document. The proposals would require all on-farm and what does not.” Some dairy farmers who don’t have councils to identify and map Significant Natural Areas of indigenous biodiversity SNAs on their farms could also be in consultation with qualified ecologists. affected by the proposals. For example, Some councils have already undertaken if the farm borders an area of indigenous this work, while others have not. vegetation on a neighbouring farm or a “Farmers with land classed as having national park. an SNA may have restrictions placed on More information on how the new activities they can carry out in and proposals may affect dairy farmers around that area,” says Mr Wright-Stow. is available online at dairynz.co.nz/ “Many dairy farmers are already biodiversity. taking action on-farm to protect DairyNZ is planning to make a indigenous biodiversity. We encourage submission on the proposal on behalf farmers to make submissions sharing of farmers.

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SWAPPED FOR CHAROLAIS BY DENISE GUNN Moving from Wellington to a remote hill country farm in 1990, with their four young children, was a bold move for Paul and June Crothers.

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cows and found that using a Charolais bull provided the best results. Charolais produce crossbred calves that handle our conditions well and are far more profitable than traditional breeds. For the last 10 years or so, we have only used Charolais bulls over our traditional beef cows.” Due to the success with their Charolais-cross cattle, the Crothers ventured into breeding purebreds. In 2014 they bought a group of cows from the Cotswold Charolais Stud near Napier. Since then, they’ve frequented all the Charolais stud dispersal sales. “Our stud focus has been to breed bulls, which are suitable for use with all farming systems, but in particular will move easily into a steep hill country environment.” The Crothers named their stud, Hill Country Charolais, with this in mind. Paul said many studs claim to raise their bulls on hill country, but terrain varies significantly. “Our aim is to breed bulls that will survive on some of the steepest hill country farmed in New Zealand.” As Hill Country Charolais has been built on the stock from stud clearing sales, the Crothers have been selective. They buy polled stock with above average EBVs and good constitution. However, most of the cows purchased have not adapted well to their hill property and required culling. Yet their offspring, raised on hills, have performed well. This process of building a stud herd has taken more time than planned. Calving in mid-July suits the stud’s operation. “Calving is critical to getting calves big enough to compete with other studs. It has meant we need to save a significant

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amount of grass to break-feed cows precalving, and have plenty of feed for the cows once they have calved.” Previously heifers were mated as twoyear-olds. Now, with most of the yearling heifers more than 400kg, they are put to the bull a year earlier. Last year calving achieved 109%. The Crothers utilise the farm’s flat land primarily for growing crops to finish lambs. Up to 15ha is also set aside to grow baleage to feed cows prior to calving. The farm’s hill country, with a poor fertiliser history, is being reverted to manuka, which suits their son’s beekeeping business. Monthly rainfall

is fairly consistent at around 100ml. Frosts, which used to be common and sometimes severe, have more recently been non-existent. Paul said all bulls had been sold by word-of-mouth with clients impressed with the stocks’ temperament and moving ability. Below-grade stock are sold to the works before their second winter. “We take great personal pride in the animals we produce, and they are a pleasure to work with. We find the

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Derek and Theresa Halford’s property began as a blank canvas, but now boasts the largest number of tree peony varieties in New Zealand, along with a vast range of irises.

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Honey makes a home

Rory and Hannah O’Brien began their rapidly expanding Hunt and Gather Bee Co as a result of changing from the dairy industry to do something different. by Ann van Engelen

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it or touching it. This is our fifth summer. The first two seasons had unusual weather, and we had budgeted on the honey averages of other bee companies, but we got quite a bit less. It taught us to budget on the worst-case scenario and then we had two really good seasons. “We love that honey is a sustainable industry, and the bees are doing good things, you are not really taking anything from the land. “We cold process our honey so it still has a lot of nutritional value. We use glass jars as we are keen to stay away from plastic and only use wooden frames. This season we are selling honeycomb as well. We take a whole comb from the hive and cut it to size. It is a culinary experience older people remember it as children and constantly ask for. Our hives are on other people’s land. Half are in the Coromandel and half are around Raglan as a safeguard if a season is bad on one coast the other may be fine. This year Raglan was super windy and didn’t perform that well — but the Coromandel did great. It also provides other varieties of honey as well. “At times, volunteers help to harvest the honey. They are usually people interested in beekeeping that come and stay with us to gain experience. We had about 20 people visit in the past year. One man comes for his holidays from overseas as he enjoys being busy and learning.” The honey is taken to be extracted and packaged in Katikati and distributed by the O’Briens. “Our packing runs are a few thousand RD 20 02 Taranaki_Manawatu February 2020.qxp jars at a time. For anyone wanting to get

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Central District Field Days is on again this year from March 19 to 21 at Manfield, Feilding, showcasing more than 600 exhibitors — the most in its history, with more than 27,000 visitors expected during the three-day event. “This national event attracts exhibitors and attendees from across the country to the rural heartland of the North Island,” says field days’ sales manager Cheryl Riddell. “From farmers and foodies to techheads and townies, we have something for everyone. The event showcases cutting-edge machinery and equipment, the latest developments in rural innovation, lifestyle stalls, top-notch regional food and local brews. Score yourself a heap of special deals exclusive to the event and have the chance to yarn with sellers and exhibitors. It’s a great time to stock up — plus there are fun and freebies for the whole family.”

The event’s origins stretch back to 1993, and it has been located at Manfeild, which changes from a paddock to a mini town in a matter of days. Cheryl explains how it started with 230 sites occupied by exhibitors and has now grown to more than 600. “The appetite from businesses to be a part of the event has only increased as word spread about the success others were having. “This opportunity hasn’t gone unnoticed, with other events springing up to make the most of the groundswell in the region,” she said. The field days now rounds out NZ AgriFood Investment Week, which

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On the showtime agenda, this year will be live music entertainment and pony rides for the kiddies! Make sure to check out the Food Court and Bar located next to HQ and the Cuisine marquee. There is a huge selection of prizes available on-site, including a farm bike and a trailer packed with goodies from various sponsors and exhibitors. More than half the 600-plus exhibitor spaces were already booked after last year’s event. Many come year after year, testimony to the valuable relationships they build with last year alone, exhibitors generating $41 million in sales revenue.

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The games kick off in Palmerston North on Friday, March 13 with the Allflex Clash of the Colleges. This inaugural competition will see budding young farmers from around the lower North Island showcase their skills in 22 agri-challenges. Massey University Young Farmers Club vice-chair and event co-organiser Emma Ractliffe said the competition would see more than 140 teens from high schools around the lower North Island compete. “Teams of four will compete at 22 modules. Everything from milking a cow and plant washdown, to wool classing and body condition scoring, as well as paper-based modules that cover seeds, weeds and fertilisers.” Allflex Asia-Pacific and China chief executive Shane McManaway is delighted to be sponsoring the Allflex Clash of the Colleges. “The agri-sector is full of promise for young people — it is a rewarding career option. The Allflex Clash of the Colleges is all about bringing together young people from across the region to celebrate the sector.” Feilding High School agricultural science teacher Kain Nixon said the competition is about having fun and giving it a go.

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“Many of our kids with farming backgrounds know that it can be a really isolating industry, and this shows them how important it is to build a community around them.” The competition will be held in The Square, Palmerston North between 2–4pm. The Norwood New Zealand Rural Sports Awards will also be held on March 13 with an awards dinner in the evening. Finalists from five sections, covering both traditional and newer rural sports, will vie for the titles. “The range of rural sports and the quality of nominees represented this year is fantastic,” said New Zealand

Rural Sports Awards judging panel convenor Nathan Twaddle. “It has certainly made the job of the judging panel very difficult, something we take as a healthy sign of the quality of rural sport at the moment. The Norwood New Zealand Rural Sports Awards are all about honouring people from young athletes who are just starting, to the lifetime achievers, and those who work away in the background to make sure rural sports survive.” A weekend of traditional sports attracting top competitors from throughout Australasia will follow. National and world champions will compete for a range of New Zealand Rural Games titles.

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The rural sector in New Zealand is in crisis. Our way of life on the land is now being emotionally and fiscally evaporated and expunged, eroding away in the face of a pontificating political machine that is bloated on grandstanding. In the rural sector, I see palpable despair at a frequency that I believe this country has never seen before. It has become abundantly clear that there is a real feeling of loss, frustration, fear, sadness and looming capitulation. Farmers that routinely had high esteem now, all too often, walk around with their heads below their belt buckles, disillusioned, their pride once held true and dear slipping away — all too often to emotional oblivion. Front and centre in all of this is the dire nature of the government and bureaucratic machinations of industry leaders and their overreaching interference into rural lives. The levels that we see out of this current government and its proposals feel emotionally cataclysmic. There are ideological pipe dreams to mitigate global warming with no practical or pragmatic solutions to offer, other than to add monumental compliance costs and create a palpable fear of ‘what’s coming next’.

Farming is being left at impossible fiscal and emotional levels. The bureaucratic machine keeps turning, and farmers’ lives are irreversibly changed to a point they leave the land or at worst case, take their own lives. Moreover, what of the banks? They increasingly have turned their backs and retrenched their faith in an industry they once lauded as front and centre to the nation’s economic health. That once inspirational attitude is now a metaphorical malignancy. Where are our industry leaders in all of this? They seem to have deserted their posts and their very shareholders in lieu of cosying up to politicians to get their next caffeine fix at yet another expensive meeting. The more I shy away from this truth, the more I’m brought back to earth by the court of public opinion — rural families. We must have a front and centre dialogue with those on high about the truth of where rural New Zealand sits in the overall New Zealand scheme of things, to find a way forward in this mire

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The employment status of some 140,000 self-employed contractors across New Zealand is now in the government melting pot with submissions closed on February 14 in a public consultation over their job conditions. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is concerned that some contractors are vulnerable to poor outcomes because they lack both the protections offered to employees by law and the power to negotiate a better deal. However, some contractors oppose regulation and have expressed their views accordingly, saying change could increase the cost of business in the country. Workplace Relations Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says some contractors, and particularly dependent contractors, are vulnerable in the workplace. “For example, employees who are labelled as ‘independent contractors’ by their employers miss out on their basic employment rights. Workers who are caught in the grey zone between

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relationships contractors have with their customers and the organisations they contract to. The changes under discussion could add a significant cost to New Zealand businesses.” Minister Lees-Galloway says New Zealand currently has one of the highest employment rates in the OECD and near record-low unemployment. “Our GDP growth is better than the OECD countries we like to compare ourselves with. “We know our economy has solid foundations.

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during the coming months. Within these controlled areas, farmers must comply with restrictions on the movement of their stock. All cattle and deer more than 90 days of age must test clear of bovine TB within 60 days prior to being moved. “Expanding the current movement control area will impact around 570 herds in Hawke’s Bay. “It means cattle heading for stock sales need to have returned a clear TB test within 60 days of moving out of the movement control area. Stock heading to processing plants are exempt from this. “Herd testing has also been brought forward for all dairy, beef and deer herds in the newly extended MCA. Infected animals will be slaughtered to remove the disease from their herd.” A Field HQ has been established in Napier to lead a response and will control stock movements in the vicinity to prevent any spread of disease with extension staff on the ground to communicate with farmers and communities. “Small clusters of disease outbreak like this are not uncommon and are expected from time to time in an eradication programme such as this. It’s important to remember there is

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