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The recent announcement of $11.2 million in the 2015 Budget to protect the Kiwi and save the population from extinction has been welcomed by Federated Farmers. Federated Farmers pest management spokesperson Chris Allen said this money will go a long way to help landowners to further protect our national bird. “Farmers are natural conservationists and with the government investing in further Kiwi breeding programmes on public and private land, farmers will be able to use their skills to raise and release many more Kiwis into the wild. Mr Allen said rats, stoats and ferrets are a big part of the problem for Kiwi. “Many farmers already undertake pest management programmes at their own expense to combat local pest problems, and by working with the Crown, regional councils and others there is a much better chance of achieving pest suppression and re-establishment of the Kiwi population and its growth.” There are now less than 70,000 Kiwis in the wild with the population falling two percent each year, with rats, stoats and ferrets the main culprits. The new initiative aims to turn the two percent
annual loss into at least a two percent annual increase. Kiwi breeding programmes on public and private land will be scaled up. Conservation minister Maggie Barry said the existing breeding programme will be expanded to raise more birds to a survivable weight, in the safety of predator-free islands and sanctuaries. “As a nation, we are expert farmers, and I want to encourage more people to become involved in Kiwi conservation efforts across the country.” The Department of Conservation will work with independent trust, Kiwis for Kiwi, to help boost community involvement. Mr Allen said farmers can find out how to get more involved through programmes such as Kiwis for Kiwi. “Farmers can become a part of the community effort by first of all finding out if they have wild Kiwi on their land, making sure any dog on their property has received Kiwi avoidance training, and covenanting wetlands,
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This year’s supreme winners of the Taranaki Ballance Farm Environment Awards were recognised by judges for several successful key factors.
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TEAMWORK SMOOTHS THE WAY Our job is to get the best price possible for our clients.” The gang consists of eight or nine girls and six or seven shearers who have a routine they work to which keeps the system going. The contractor generally puts teams together with personality and skill levels spreading out evenly with experience, confidence and character. “When we first arrive on a site we usually shear the main flock, starting with the ewes, then we move on to others such as hoggets and two tooths, the wethers and the rams. “Often shearing is broken up and the gang will move to another client after the main flock is taken care of, allowing the farmer time to bring in the next mob. This can be a week apart, especially on big stations, because of the thousands of sheep in some places. Deidre retrieves the fleece off the board after the sheep is shorn and places it on a table where oddments are removed and it is ready for the classer to check. It is then pressed into an average of 175–185 kilogram bales. The bales are then branded, pulled out and stacked. They sweep the board for the shearers and keep every fleece separate to avoid any cross contamination. Different prices are paid for oddments according to length and colour. Each section of wool has a different quality. She explains the lower the micron, the finer the wool — the better quality, which gives the best price and makes better clothing and products. The work is seasonal, although some workers are full time and stay on to help
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with crutching and other necessary jobs. “Some of the families we work for have been on these farms for many generations with properties passed down since the 1800s. They are really hard workers, and are always checking we are ok and that we have our needs met. It is a family atmosphere and we all look out for and support each other,” she says. “Ultimately the end result is rewarding and the travelling side gives variety. Often the scenery is beautiful and we see places people never get to see. We can be looking out over the snow capped alps or a beautiful lake or up north we see the giant sand dunes and gorgeous forests like a kauri kingdom. The jobs can also take you overseas. “After hours there are still chores to be
done and cleaning our personal shearing equipment to keep it all up to scratch. “I would definitely recommend others look at this as a career option. This line of work it is never boring. Training happens on site and there are also shearing and wool handling courses available. We learn about back and body care and participate in stretching and warm ups before starting work, which helps reduce injury. “When my children were young, my commitment to the job was limited and I didn’t travel so much. “The nature of the job allowed me to work part time which made things easier as in those days there was no day care. “It is versatile and according to where you are at and your ability to commit
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That was a long speech fer Sharlene, ana Boss an’ me lookt at each other. Then Boss saw that Sharlene had her lap top komputa with her. He askt her to look ata news page. I hada look too, ‘cos it’s pritty amazin. Boss has got sumthing called whyfi, an’ ya kin look ata computer wen it’s not plugged inta anywear. “Well hear you go,” sed Sharlene. “Yep, it’s ona news. As a north westirly wind moves through tempritures should rise but with it comes rein…” Ah well, readas. If thats orl we gotta wurry about… Oh gawd, TV gotta story about sum fat dancing man… I’m outa hear… Til neks time… Billy
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Annual conference The 59th Annual Conference of the New Zealand Groundspread Fertiliser’s Association will be held at the Devon Hotel, New Plymouth from the 5th to the 7th July. The Conference theme is Working for tomorrow, reflecting the forward thinking of the New Zealand fertiliser groundspreading industr y. The conference will attract over 150 people to New Plymouth where a programme of interesting speakers and activities has been prepared by the local NZGFA branch. The Conference opens on the Sunday evening with a dinner where South District Council Taranaki Mayor Ross Dunlop will speak. In between business sessions some of the speakers will cover specific areas of interest to groundspreaders. The impacts of aging in the workforce will be covered by Lorraine Webber an associate of Partners in Charge. New Zealand along with the rest of the world has an ageing workforce. Demographic research indicates our
labour pool is shrinking due to people retiring and reduced birth-rates. Lorraine says the business and economic case for recruiting older workers is compelling, yet recent surveys have found that less than 40% of employers had any programme to attract or retain older workers. Another compelling issue to the groundspreading industry is the prevention of truck roll–overs. Bill Kidney, regional training manager at Southern Master Drive Services Ltd will address the issue of preventing truck roll-overs in the fertiliser groundspreading industry. Bill is a hands on trainer who believes that adequate and ongoing training is the first step in managing the risks inherent in driving heavy vehicles off road. Another speaker is Rod Abbot
the President of Australian Fertiliser’s Services Association. AFSA is the Australian equivalent of our NZGFA. Rod is the principal of Korumburra Lime & Spreading, which is a full service fertiliser dealership servicing high rainfall pasture producing principally dairy and beef farms. As well Rod is principal of other business including a beef fattening operation close to Korumburra. Other
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During the 1950’s New Zealand pastoral farmers were the best and most cost effective producers on our planet and the rest of the world was trying to emulate us. New Zealand was the envy of the globe with our cows, sheep and beef being outdoors, grass fed and healthy, everyone wanted our products and our financial position was very strong. The average dairy farm back then was 40 hectares, supporting up to 2 families and beef and sheep farms were all sizes, our country was pumping and from the flow on effects of our agricultural people, these were good times. The country towns were booming and everybody had a job and money was circulating. Production was a lot easier then with plenty of grass out in front of the animals
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Breach of banking code costs bank millions Australian customers and small businesses taking on their banks over rip-offs have won a massive boost after a landmark court ruling in the Australian Victoria State Supreme Court that requires financial institutions to stick to their own code of conduct. The precedent setting judgement will cost the National Australia Bank Limited millions of dollars and has sparked a scramble from the banking industry as it means the banking code of conduct goes from being a guide to contractually binding. The National Australia Bank suffered the defeat in court after it tried to argue that the industry’s self regulatory code of conduct has no legal effect. It is ironical that our own New Zealand banks also claim that their code of banking practice is voluntary and is also not legally binding. Australian Supreme Court Judge Justice James Elliott has ruled that the banking code has contractual force and because the National Australia Bank breached it, the bank could not recoup $6 million in loan guarantees for a series of Gold Coast property investments. The judgement means that the National Australia Bank cannot enforce the guarantees made by Mr Rose. This judgement places a spotlight, not only on the Australian banking code of practice but also on the New Zealand Bankers Association code of
banking practice, as New Zealand Court decisions commonly follow Australian Court decisions, and those of Canada and the United Kingdom. Farmers of New Zealand support the New Zealand code of banking practice becoming enforceable in New Zealand law. It is not good enough for banks to simply hide behind the code of banking practice, claiming it is a voluntary agreement based on goodwill and intentions. The majority of New Zealand banks are owned by Australian banks, therefore the New Zealand banking code of practice should become legally enforceable in New Zealand where they operate and enjoy ever increasing profits. Farmers of New Zealand also support the re-introduction into Parliament of the Farm Debt Mediation Bill which, in the past, has not been supported by the vast majority of politicians. While in New Zealand the number of bank foreclosures has declined, economists warn that those who currently have extended themselves in taking out mortgage loans could be exposed in the next New Zealand
economic downturn, which may not be too far away if the Auckland real estate market funded by overseas immigrants crashes. New Zealand Institute of Economic Research said even when mortgage sale numbers were high during the global financial crisis, New Zealand did not have the same default rate as
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