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Hefty fine for overflow
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Te Kowhai dairy farmer, Edward Smith, was convicted and fined $35,625 in the Hamilton District Court on April 10. The contamination was identified during a routine inspection by Waikato Regional Council in March 2017, as part of its compliance monitoring programme. The prosecution against Mr Smith, brought by the council, related to an overflowing effluent holding pond and a blocked effluent drainage pipe, each resulting in overland flows of dairy effluent. In sentencing Mr Smith, Judge Melanie Harland commented on the inadequacies of the effluent infrastructure on his farm, saying it was ‘barely adequate’ and concluding that
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The need to protect New Zealand’s best soils for growing healthy fresh fruit and vegetables is clear in the recently released Our land 2018 report. “This report highlights the expansion in urban areas, a 10 per cent increase between 1996 and 2012, and the accompanying loss of some of our most versatile land,” says Horticulture New Zealand chief executive, Mike Chapman. “We have been talking to government about this issue in Pukekohe, near Auckland, as well as other prime growing areas for fruit and vegetables. Some of this soil is unique, particularly the volcanic soils around Pukekohe where vegetables can be grown all year in a frost free environment. This area feeds a lot of New Zealand. “We believe the valuable growing soils — which are often termed elite soils — should be protected by central government policy. We can’t afford to keep losing these soils if we want to continue feeding New Zealand their favourite fruits and vegetables. “We couldn’t agree more with this statement in the report: ‘Land is fundamental to human life, and central to the environmental system we depend on. The decisions we make and the actions we take affect not just the land, but also water, oceans, air and atmosphere, and the life they support.’ “Many horticulture businesses are run by intergenerational families who
are natural custodians of the land. They have a vested interest in ensuring they have a business to pass on to their children and grandchildren, just as it was handed on to them. “We acknowledge that the report cites some instances where horticulture is outside the soil quality indicators they used, but would also like to point out a lot of work is underway to mitigate soil erosion and run-off. “Many growers spend large sums of money on long-term riparian planting plans to protect waterways on their properties and enhance the environment. “There is also a Sustainable Farming Fund project underway called Don’t Muddy the Water, focussed on keeping soil on the land where it belongs and out of the waterways. Started three years ago, this project quantifies the relative effectiveness of the best management practices for reducing sediment and phosphorus loss. “Results so far have shown the effectiveness of silt traps that capture sediment so it cannot run off the land. Preliminary results also show the cumulative discharge of sediment is lower on cultivated production land protected with silt traps compared to construction sites. The project is
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WAIKATO FARMING LIFESTYLES
FUTURE by Ann Morgan
Huirimu Farms is a family-owned and operated mixed farming operation that the Sherriff family are ensuring is environmentally sustainable.
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“It is steep country with natural pockets of native bush and needs to be preserved for future generations. We have an additional 280ha lease block, which is used for fattening beef cattle. We also farm 900 ewes and trade lambs as a season permits.” A new herd home was recently built for the cows to shelter them from extreme weather conditions. “The herd home had to be financially viable and help reduce our environmental impact. Wintering was incredibly hard, so we looked at feed pads, but settled on the herd home with the effluent stored underneath in a bunker. It has no The Sherriff family returned unusable areas of the property back to native bush
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The family spring calve raring 200 heifer replacements and 200 beef calves Mixed farming allows the family to capitalise on their sheep and beef operation
reliance on the existing effluent system, and the clear plastic roof helps break down the bacteria. We no longer need to grow winter crops. “It has reduced our nitrogen leaching by 38 per cent. I believe housing will become more widespread to take the next step to nitrogen leaching.” 45ha of maize silage and 200 tonnes of grass silage is grown, which goes back to dairy cows and heifers. “We spring calve and rear 400 calves — 200 heifer replacements and 200 beef calves. “The herd is Friesian cross and we use Hereford bulls and are trialling Angus bulls, with the intention of raising more bull calves. “During the recent dairy downturn, we were fortunate to be able to capitalise on our sheep and beef operation, but realised that there were savings to be made with greater efficiencies such as supplement utilisation. Using the herd
home, we are able to winter more cows on the dairy platform, which allows us to raise more beef calves, thereby sending fewer four-day-old calves away.” Previous wet winters made the paddocks extremely muddy and slippery, making it difficult to feed the cows. “Last winter we pugged 60ha, and this year we avoided damaging the paddocks as we utilised the herd home during wet periods. This summer the cows have been fed in the herd home for a couple of hours each day and have therefore had shelter, which reduced their heat stress,” says Robbie. “We like to have plenty of supplements on hand to minimise the effects of the changing weather patterns. We use chicory for cows and the lambs have raphno (a variety of rape), which is grazed by the heifers once the lambs are finished.” All the calves were born in the herd home this year, and they put the calving FOREST HARVESTING & MARKETING SOLUTIONS • Forest and woodlot harvesting and marketing • Domestic and export log sales • Harvesting management • Forest management • Harvest planning and roading
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Amanda Burton grew up on a dairy farm in Galatea near the Urewera Ranges and riding horses is amongst her favourite things to do.
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y parents star ted sharemilking and managed to buy a property; and we had 160 cows with a 14 aside milking shed,” says Amanda. Sheep and beef had been her dad’s dream and they eventually sold the dairy farm and purchased a dry stock property near Ratahi. They are retired now, and live overlooking Lake Rotorua. “After leaving school, I spent seven years riding trackwork in Australia and returned home, and worked for
the late Ken Brown and his wife Ann until I got run over by a young colt and needed knee surgery and had to give up track riding. “I moved to Taupo and worked at Taupo Horse Treks; and that was the first time I came across standardbreds. I discovered their awesome nature and quietness and how they could put up with tourists that had never ridden — they are a wonderful horse. I also worked in Manawatu on a 1,600 cow dairy farm with an 80 bail rotary.
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“When I was seven years old, I wanted a pony but most dairy farmers believe horses eat too much grass, this is not true — most need little grass but do need hay so I broke in my pet calf so I could ride it. “We attended the local show and I jumped on my calf and showed those in the pony ring my calf riding ability. They bet I couldn’t jump with it, so I thought ‘we’ll show you’ and away we went.” Amanda’s parents got told by the locals ‘get the girl a pony or you’ll never keep that calf behind a fence’. “A few weeks later I got a pony, started pony club and have had many top show horses, but my most successful one is my little Standardbred ‘Change of Pace’ — why a Standardbred? They are quiet natured, easy on feed and hardy. “A Standardbred that has already been under saddle is a great horse to get. They are generally quiet, hardy and easy on feed compared to a thoroughbred. They keep their condition well and have good hard hooves — they don’t really need shoes — they are an amazing animal for people new to horses. They are great for farm and bush work, trekking, and with the right training are good show horses. “If you are looking to buy a horse, get an advanced rider to check it out for you and ask if a vet could come and drug test at the time, as medication can mask issues such as lameness — genuine people will welcome a vet check.” Amanda says not to give a Standardbred much dairy farm type grass, but feed them extra hay. “They should have a nice body weight without seeing ribs or hips — unlike a cow that you can see the hip bones. “They gain weight on rich grass and this
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Cheryl Eldridge is passionate about a rare breed of grey sheep and New Zealand wool so with her husband Barry, she has diversified the farming activities on their property Stansborough sheep station.
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Cheryl’s designs are exported across the world and even the royal, Princess Charlotte in the United Kingdom, is a fan. Stansborough is recognised on the world stage for its quality, originality and creativity in designer textiles, offering a diverse selection of unisex accessories, home interiors, authentic movie costume pieces and baby wear. “With our amazing team we create bespoke designs — it is what we do well — we often produce limited collections specifically for clients, as mass producers can’t do this. “Many New Zealanders have some wonderful little stories, but like us, are flat tack all the time and don’t get to tell them. Our family are also protective of our creations and our copyright as well — you have to be.” Stansborough has a team of 10 staff at the mill based in Wellington, plus others on the farm when necessary, and the shearing gangs. “It’s a dedicated team effort — on the station we run low stock numbers and also are involved in honey production, subtropicals and are considering ecotourism for diversification. “I discovered the small flock of rare grey sheep in Nelson, which had been brought to New Zealand from Sweden 20 years prior. The elegant, fine-boned breed were traditionally farmed for their pelts and not particularly sought after in the pragmatic south for their wool. “The flock of sheep are now called ‘Stansborough Grey’ and in early 1990 they were dumped due to the share market crash, and when I found them
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Cheryl and Barry have spent many years strengthening their flock of ‘Stansborough Grey’ sheep
I brought a core of 400 sheep plus all the embryos and semen that were with them. “I found embryologist Trevor Cook from Feilding, who had worked with them when first brought out to New Zealand. He has been with us all the way through, as we have strengthened the breed. “We have a ‘closed’ flock and our embryos and semen ‘Stansborough Grey’ is registered with the New Zealand Sheep Breeders Association. We don’t sell our genetics and don’t buy any in, as our breed is specific to the wool type we need.” Other coloured wool doesn’t have the same criteria, but Cheryl says that does
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“Our aim was to develop a fibre suitable for spinning into worsted fabric. The line of sheep has been kept pure and it took 12 years to create what is now a flock of 1,300 animals — now a unique registered breed in their own right, and the only flock of its kind in the world. “We also farm a herd of 80 alpacas, have forestry plantations and have created native bush reserves, to cancel out our carbon footprint and we produce high-quality UMF honey on the property.” To read more about Stansborough Station check out next month’s Farming Lifestyles newspaper.
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Maunga sanctuary grant
New Zealand’s largest mainland sanctuary for native wildlife has been granted $1.4 million over four years by Waikato Regional Council. The money – from the council’s Natural Heritage Fund – will be used by the Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust to maintain its 47km predator-proof fence, and carry out pest surveillance and pest incursion responses. It will also fund the trust’s ecological restoration programmes, including an update of its restoration plan. The decision was made at a finance committee meeting, with a vote 5-1 in favour of the grant, which will be paid in annual instalments of $350,000 from 2018/19. Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari manager, Melissa Sinton, told the committee a science and technical advisory panel had been recently
established to underpin decisions made by the trust around management of the flora and fauna inside the sanctuary. “The trust’s key achievements to date, included the reintroduction of 13 threatened species, such as the western North Island brown kiwi, takahe, tuatara, kokako and giant weta,” she said. “This had been achieved through the successful eradication of all introduced pest mammals. The exception was mice, which remain on the main mountain, but are no longer present in the northern and southern enclosures, some QEII blocks within the fence and the Tautari wetland enclosure.” Trustee, Don Scarlet, said the programme has been ‘delivering
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spectacular biodiversity change’, as well as education programmes that were inspiring youth. “Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari is an amazing collaboration between community, iwi, landowners, councils and central government. It has more than 400 volunteers providing the equivalent hours of 10 full-time staff each year.” In moving the motion to support awarding of the grant, councillor Stu Kneebone, said the benefits of the project were being experienced beyond the maunga. “The biodiversity benefits have been spilling over into surrounding areas
in the Waipa district and inspiring other pest programmes, like Predator Free Cambridge, which is currently experiencing big demand from locals for rat traps.” Finance committee chair, Jane Hennebry, praised the trust for its success and recognised it as a project of international ecological significance, however, she said it was disappointing to see that funding from the Department of Conservation had dropped for such a nationally significant treasure. “I believe this means the regional council and Waipa District Council have become a crutch for funding and therefore I cannot support the grant.”
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Bobby calf deaths down The number of bobby calves that die between the farm gate and the works is now down to six calves for every 10,000. “That is a victory for our animal welfare regulations,” says the Associate Minister of Agriculture responsible for Animal Welfare, Meka Whaitiri. “This improvement is great to see and represents a lot of hard work done by MPI and the industry to improve the welfare of bobby calves. “In 2008, the mortality rate was a depressing 68 calves per 10,000 and that prompted changes in the industry that saw that rate start to fall. The regulations that were introduced in 2016, have seen the deaths continue to drop every year. “Improvements in the mortality rates show that these regulations, alongside the industry’s own initiatives have made a real difference. The welfare of calves is a collective responsibility, so it’s important that we keep up the good Meka Whaitiri, Associate Minister of Agriculture work to make sure calves are responsible for Animal Welfare treated humanely.” MPI developed the Animal Welfare rates around bobby calves but we must (Calves) Regulations and implemented remain vigilant,” says Ms Whaitiri. four of them in 2016, with the final three For the full ‘Mortality rate in young regulations coming into force in 2017. calves in the 2017 spring calving “I am delighted that there is yet season’ report see the MPI website: another improvement in the mortality mpi.govt.nz/calves
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Better home and living Healthy homes for Winter Keeping your home warm and dry in winter can seem like a neverending battle if you aren’t prepared. However, there are some easy ways to make sure you and your family can stay healthy during the cooler months. The first step to making sure your home is warm and dry, no matter the weather, is installing good-quality insulation. You can put this in the roof, walls and even under the floor. The initial expense might be offputting to some, but it pays to look into applying for grants through Warm Up New Zealand: Healthy Homes for low-income owner-occupiers and tenants. An added bonus, is that you will find heating your
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Autumn brings cooler nights as a reminder of the approaching winter months, providing an opportunity to address home comforts until spring appears. At this time of year, many people look forward to the change in seasons as relief from the hot summer sun, and the joys of indoor living once again. They enjoy the comfort of merino jumpers and homespun jerseys, warm socks and ugg boots, and replacing cotton sheets on the beds with cosy flannelette. There are many options available for buying items like these, some very reasonably priced, if you’re needing to replace or replenish this year. For others, the joys come from spending time in the kitchen providing their family with comfort foods. Hearty and thick vegetable soups, chunky casseroles with scoops of mashed potatoes, or homemade chicken pie. If time isn’t on your side for the preparation of these, make up generous quantities and place in your freezer until needed. A thick vanilla custard with peach sponge makes a warming dessert on a cold wet night, as does a spicy apple crumble with a dash of freshly whipped cream. Of course, for some keeping the interior of the home well maintained is their form of comfort. These people will be thinking of getting the chimney cleaned, servicing the heat pump or dehumidifier, and clearing the drainage holes in aluminium window frames preparing for the inevitable condensation, which is about to appear. Outside, the firewood shed will need to be replenished for homes with fireplaces, and this is an opportunity to
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WINTER FOCUS Preparing pastures for winter Winter in New Zealand can be a difficult time for farmers. After all, we aren’t called the Land of the Long White Cloud for nothing. This wet weather means there is an increased risk of pugging and damage to pastures, which can minimise farm profitability by reducing pasture yield of up to 80 per cent for as many as eight months. This affects cows’ body and condition and possibly — a cow’s ability to breed. Building pasture cover before the wet period, means the chance of pasture damage is less likely. Farmers can assess paddocks, which are most likely vulnerable to wet conditions in early autumn and graze them first. Another simple, but effective way to decrease pugging is to take cows in and out of different gates to spread the weight. Grazing from the back of the paddock can also minimise damage to the
paddock, as the land is less trampled. Adopting an on/off grazing strategy is the most effective way of minimising pugging damage. This means the time, which stock are on pasture or crops, is much shorter. The rest of the time they can be kept in a well-designed and managed stand-off area. A cow can consume their daily intake in 6–8 hours so once this is complete, they can be transferred to a stand-off area to avoid unnecessary damage. This space should have enough area for them to lie down and be free from stones to avoid lameness. A sacrifice paddock is one way to manage cows and pasture when there are no purpose-built stand-off facilities, or where off-farm grazing is not an option. They can also be used as a
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Repairs and maintenance by Jill Dickie
Winter days are short, they can be wet and cold and you might rather be inside rather than out, so the more maintenance that can be done now, the easier life will seem later. The cooler autumn temperatures provide the opportunity to catch up on that list of ‘round-to-it’ jobs that have been left because it was too hot to do them, or you were too busy, or just didn’t feel like it! In areas of heavy rainfall over winter, get out the mower or weed-eater along ditches and drains to ensure free-flowing water, so no damming up or flooding occurs later. Clearing culverts of any broken branches or other accumulated deadfall while the creeks are low, is a lot easier than trying to do so, when they are full of water! Autumn planting along waterways or hillsides prone to erosion, is another productive way to spend some time now. Forward planning in this area, is a worthwhile exercise to decide which plants and trees will be best suited for your purpose. Various programmes and grants are available from some regional councils for landowners choosing to and needing to be environmentally aware. Household firewood will be required if your home has a fireplace, and
this is a good way to clear broken branches or fallen trees, or even trees that may not withstand the rigours of winter storms. Keeping trees and treelines tidy should prevent them potentially falling on top of fences or power lines later, and if you don’t need the firewood yourself, someone will. A little maintenance in the yard may also be necessary to save angst on a cold rainy day. Ensuring all your feeding out equipment is in good repair, a quick service and oil changes done, even fixing that gate that doesn’t swing properly will save your dog from an entertaining run of expletives, as you stumble and slide in the mud later! If you use temporary electric fencing during winter check you have enough reels, plenty of standards, and that any battery-run units are charged. The maintenance list isn’t too long, doesn’t take too much effort, especially if you’re lucky enough to have family members to help out with some chores like firewood for example, and how satisfying it will be to run through a smooth winter! Maintenance is easier done on fine days now rather than when conditions deteriorate
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Now there is an extremely cost effective and easy to use product that will bring back your damaged concrete floors to an approved standard. COLOURCRETE DAIRY FLOOR RESURFACER has been specially formulated for the repair of worn or damaged concrete in the dairy industry. Dairy Floor Resurfacer is a two pack system combining a Portland cement, fine aggregate based micro concrete and sophisticated binders that provide superior, compressive, tensile and flexural strength as well as a very high level of abrasion resistance and adhesion. This product is suitable for repairing worn or pitted areas or to provide a non-slip surface where necessary. A two pot clear epoxy sealer can be supplied to reduce the wearing effects of milk and acid. COLOURCRETE DAIRY FLOOR RESURFACER can be supplied as a ‘do it yourself kit’ and delivered anywhere in New Zealand or applied, in most areas, by contractors. COLOURCRETE DAIRY FLOOR RESURFACER Part A is supplied in 20kg bags and covers approximately 3m square. Part B modifier is supplied in both 10litre and 20litre containers and approximately 4litres per 20kg bag would be required. After trowelling, the surface can be broomed or sponge finished.
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April 2018
WAIKATO FARMING LIFESTYLES
WHEELS
Style plus substance by Andy Bryenton
Everybody is in the SUV business these days — from Bentley’s massive, country house proportioned Bentaygo, with its emphasis on luxury, to Lamborghini’s Urus, which promises velocity. The dizzying array of choices has spawned another subspecies, which is definitely worth a look — the stylish, yet still determinedly practical upmarket off-roader. These are examples by companies, who approach the sports utility concept from its roots. In fact, both of the top examples in this field come from marques, which began in the mud and thunder of warfare — Jeep and Range Rover. Tracing their history back
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to fighting 4x4s, both the new Jeep Compass and the Range Rover Velar have come a long way, switching their fatigues for a stylishly cut suit in the case of the English offering, and the calculated designer ruggedness of a modern outdoorsman for the Jeep. The Jeep takes the lead, in terms of blue-collar pricing and built-in ruggedness, with the Trailhawk variant boasting all the hallmarks of a brand forged on trails like the challenging Rubicon. Its 2.4 litre Tigershark series petrol engine delivers 229 Nm of torque to the ground via the tried and tested Jeep Active Drive Low system — and no less than nine gears in a smooth automatic transmission. This is no school run faux-wheel-drive — underbody skid plates, red competition style tow hooks, hill descent control and even a rock crawling mode, make this the kind of machine that doesn’t understand the concept of getting stuck. At the same time, the cabin is a leather-wrapped
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cocoon of calm, and while the Grand Cherokee heads up the range for luxury, this middle-sized contender provides plenty of space, plenty of comfort and real off-road chops. Of course, the Range Rover Velar is also the middle child of the family, weighing in below the formidable Sport and above the Evoque. It’s a study in style, looking jaw-dropping from every angle, but there’s been no compromise on power — a V6 under the hood delivers better fuel economy and lower emissions too. While the cabin is appointed with
luxurious leather and suede, unobtrusive infotainment and climate-controlled hush, outside this machine can tackle more than just the gravel driveway of a stately home. With 21cm of ground clearance, a 24 degree breakover and 30 degree departure angle, along with electronically intelligent four-wheel drive controlling the differentials, the Velar can go pretty much anywhere it likes. Very clever electronic air suspension works behind the scenes to keep all four wheels planted, and delivering power where it’s needed.
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Brexit representative in London
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Beef + Lamb New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association have appointed Jeff Grant to support the red meat sector’s response to Brexit. Mr Grant will be based in London, and will work closely with B+LNZ’s Europe representative, the New Zealand Government and commercial interests to help strengthen the red meat sector’s ties with the United Kingdom and safeguard New Zealand’s exports to the key market. “Jeff is highly experienced and has been involved in the red meat sector for more than 25 years, so brings with him expertise and strategic skills that will be crucial over the next two years in dealing with the implications of Brexit,” says Beef + Lamb New Zealand chairman, Andrew Morrison. “As a sheep, beef and deer farmer himself with properties at Balfour and Otama Valley in Southland, Jeff understands the importance of trade to the sector.” B+LNZ and MIA, with financial support from AGMARDT, will jointly fund the additional resource.
Meat Industry Association chairman, John Loughlin, says Brexit is one of the biggest challenges to face the sector in recent years and it is crucial New Zealand is no worse off as a result of the change. “Jeff will play a crucial role in the overall NZ Inc effort to build and maintain our relationships in the UK, secure our national interests and dispel the misconceptions about our sector and exports.” Mr Grant has had a number of different roles over the years, including being elected as a Member of Parliament in 1987, where he served two terms, including the role of Senior Whip, in the National Government from 1990 until 1993, when he retired. Since 1994, he has been predominantly involved as a director or
trustee of organisations and companies including Landcorp, Wrightson, and Beef + Lamb New Zealand. He has also been chairman of ten organisations including Meat and Wool NZ, the New Zealand Meat Board, the Meat Research and Development Council, AGMARDT, Invest South and Wool Partners Co-op. Most recently he has been chairman of AgResearch, Mount Linton Station, OSPRI, Milford Sound Tourism, Southland Shared Services and a Director of SBS Bank, Finance Now Ltd, NZ Young Farmers, and Predator Free 2050 Ltd. He will be active in the role from around mid-year and will work closely with Beef + Lamb New Zealand regional manager, Ben O’Brien, who is based in Brussels.
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CONCRETE TANK Specialist. Water, effluent, septic tanks. Price quoted, delivered to site. Buy Direct. Phone 0800 876 844 (0800 TROUGH).
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April 2018
WAIKATO FARMING LIFESTYLES
Retailer of Rural Piping and Farm Supplies
0800 RURAL DIRECT
FREE DELIVERY ORDERS OVER $1000 MAY A 2018 AY
BEAT THE PRICE RISE Drag Hose
Effluent Pipe 8 BAR RAT A ED – SUITS CAMLOCKS AT
$ 6.87 per metre $ 8.90 per metre $ 11.68 per metre
75mm 90mm 110mm
$
90mm
8.90
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LDPE Irrigator Drag Hose Hard-wearing LDPE. Suits AG camlocks
63mm x 100m
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LDPE Water Pipe e Rural Nominal Bore Pipe
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Punched & Unpunched Drain Coil 110mm OD x 100m $ 160mm OD x 45m $
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110mm x 425m & 160mm x 190m
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$
Maxi Drain
MEGA ROLLS AV AVA VAILABLE
200m LD 20mm x
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9 Bar Rural Pressure Pipe
25mm 32mm 40mm 50mm 63mm
$ per 100m
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4813 State Highway 29, Hinuera Phone (07) 888 1593 Fax (07) 888 1594 Email matamata@ruraldirect.net.nz
300mm x 6m
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Incorporating the strength of corrugated outer shell with the smooth Mad e in inner wall to optimise hydraulics. n ew Z ea land Full range of fittings available. Rubber ring seals available for water tight joins.
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