Waikato Farming Lifestyles, May 2015 by Integrity Community Media

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FARMING Lifestyles

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Earth care and a fair share

Holistic feel from homegrown sheep P6

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erry Simpson and his wife Silvia provide a rural cuisine experience for groups of people from all over the world whilst demonstrating Kiwi hospitality and allowing visitors to see how a rural New Zealand family lives. The couple were both drawn to the quiet country life despite their vastly different upbringings. Silvia was born in Berlin emigrating with her parents in 1961. Kerry, on the other hand, is a third generation farmer and is working his grandfather’s land which was purchased in 1904.

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when the couple decided to treat some tourists to cheese and milk at their cow shed as a demonstration of a working dairy farm and it’s products. Kerry aims to provide a specialised service to the New Zealand tourism industry and offers a sneak peek into the workings of a dairy farm. Guests get the chance to learn what sets New Zealand farmers apart from the rest. This combination of a working farm and country-style restaurant gives visitors the full dining experience from field to plate. Kerry and Sylvia pioneered rural tourism industry. “When we started we were the only ones doing this type of thing. We mostly entertained Australian and American tourists to begin with but now it has grown to being quite multi-national. “We target the upper portion of the group market, so the majority of our clientele are still from Australia, United States, Europe and South America and with a few from other areas of the world.

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Earth care and a fair share by Rose Harding

Aaron and Jo Duff have come a long way in the 10 years since they bought 6 he ares of rolling land to fulfil their dream of e abli ing and living on a self-contained farm based on the pillars of permaculture – earth care, people care and fair are.

his means being as self-sufficient as they can in food production by nurturing and building their soils with nutrient cycling, minimal external inputs and reusing what others would call waste to create their ‘food forest’. The couple bought the block in the lovely Poukawa Valley about 15 minutes south of Hastings in Hawke’s Bay and named it Kahikatea Farm after the trees

that once grew there, and set about actually living their dream. In the 10 years since they have had two daughters, Anna 6, and Eliza 4. They have also had to contend with a serious back injury to Aaron that has left him with a painful disability. “I can’t do much on the farm anymore,” he says. And council rules around their house plans and desire for

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bird life has exploded.“It’s remarkable how the birds have returned,” they say. Nothing goes to waste. One of the first projects when they moved in was to build swales to catch the rainfall. The swales contain any downhill runoff so it can be better used by the trees and shrubs alongside them. Nothing goes to waste from the house or gardens either. Any crop ‘failures’ and scraps are fed to the hens which keep them in eggs and meat from surplus young roosters. Since Aaron was injured Jo has been a whirlwind of activity. Aaron keeps the home fires burning — literally because their wood-fired stove is their only cooking method — takes care of their daughters and manages their finances. The stove is fuelled by coppiced gum trees grown on the property and there is an outdoor barbecue for when it’s just too hot to cook indoors. The stove also heats all the hot water they need. There are no screens in the Duff house apart from the laptop for taking nursery orders. There is no television, microwave oven or landline telephone. But the couple’s two daughters are in no way deprived. They are fully in tune with their lifestyle and have a playhouse and their own garden built for them by the Wwoofers who arrive regularly. Jo jokes that if they don’t like what’s for dinner they will get their own vegetables or salad ingredients. They can name many of the plants and trees on the property. Jo and Aaron’s plans include planting more trees and enlarging

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their nursery operation to meet an increasing demand. The west-facing front of the property is under-used and they have plans to turn some of it into grazing for cattle to keep it tidy and provide another income stream. The rest will be planted into another food forest based on what they have learned from the first one. Jo has established a thriving nursery business at the farm. She and two parttime contract workers grow a huge range of certified organic plants suitable for gardens or food forests such as the one they are still creating. Their seedlings are available through their website www.kahikateafarm.co.nz.

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“Through the Hamilton Creative Group, I made contact with someone who had coloured Corriedale-type sheep and went from there.” Finding a good ram and keeping her flock in excellent health have been key factors to building up Meryl’s flock. She also gives credit to good advice from the Waikato branch president of the Black and Coloured Sheep Association of New Zealand, George Caddie. Formed in 1976, the BSCBA has 12 branches throughout New Zealand with members ranging from those who own just a few sheep through to large commercial flocks. Meryl has been a member of the local Waikato branch

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Meryl’s sheep are reasonably tame crimp of the wool, and the shading of the fleece. She said all her sheep look individual with their own personalities. “Because the flock is small, my sheep are reasonably tame and are every easy to handle,” she said. Her sheep are usually shorn in October when a shearer visits Meryl’s property and other small holdings in the district. She spins a small amount of the fleece her flock produce, and also sells some to local spinners and craftspeople. “I have managed to sell quite a bit of my wool at the Cambridge Creative Fibre exhibition held in June at Leamington on Trades Day. Word gets round that I have

good coloured fleece for sale and I sell to individual people who get in touch.” Seeing the lambs born, the surprise of wool colours that appear, and knowing the wool yarn spun has been produced from her place are particular highlights for Meryl. “That holistic feeling,” she said. Meryl is a member of the Hakarimata Spinners and Weavers Group which meet twice a month in Taupiri. “They run local spin-ins, dyeing days, and work in with other creative fibre groups in the Waikato such as Hamilton, Cambridge and Thames,” said Meryl. “I don’t get to all the meetings, but it’s a sound little creative fibre group and has amazingly skilled members.”

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by John K Morris CEO of Agrissentials

I’m writing this article from Fresno, California, where we have just landed our first container load of Rok Solid full spectrum fertiliser. Our USA project Manager is Rick Broderson, a born & bred Californian who has lived in New Zealand for the past 30 years managing his own business. Rick has a real passion for what Agrissentials are doing for farmers and their soils. Fresno is in the “food bowl” area of California producing meat, milk, fruit, vegetables, nuts, grapes and many other crops, but one other thing they have in common with New Zealand is the lack of rain when you need it. Just north of Fresno is the San Luis Reservoir, a huge manmade lake which provides irrigation to many farmers, but through lack of rain this winter, the lake is short of the water needed to irrigate the new season crops, so everybody here is praying for rain; their livelihoods depend upon it. Rick & I are talking to many farmers and they all admit that over the past few years their soils have struggled to hold water, with reservoir water

coming onto their properties, not holding, but running straight off to be pumped back into the San Luis Dam — all at a cost. Agrissentials see a huge opportunity here in California, by bringing water retention quality back to the soil with our multi-mineral, microbial rich fertilisers. The answer lies between the micro organisms and a full array of natural minerals. The micro organisms are the first creatures to dine at the mineral table converting the minerals to a plant available form. When they do this, they wrap the minerals in humus, so that the minerals don’t leach from the soil. The humus produced has water retention capacity, holding both mineral and water to be passed onto the plant as required. This is the natural system and it carries the potential to regenerate top soil, increasing the carbon content or cc rating of the soil. Agrissentials recognises soil as the engine room of the farm, the more carbon

An Agrissentials’ customer (left) showing the effects of using Agrissentials best on earth fertilisers during the dry period.

produced, the higher the cc rating of the engine room (or soil). The continued use of synthetic minerals and their high solubility is burning out the carbon content of the soil and destroying the microbial life. This results in erosion of soils (Re: Dr Morgan Williams report New Zealand Government in 2004 stating that top soils were eroding at between 300–400 million tonnes per year) — straight down the rivers and into the sea. Agrissentials can remedy this situation with their multi mineral, microbial rich fertilisers. These two ingredients work together to restore and regenerate soils, increasing mineral and water retention, soil carbon content, drainage capacity and top soil depth, which all contribute to the cc rating of the farm’s engine room. Soil, food and water are what farming is all about and it all begins in the soil. Agrissentials are offering farmers the opportunity to start a new relationship with their farm and that relationship begins in the soil. So with rules, regulations, licensing and compliance coming into farming Agrissentials offer you, the farmer, the opportunity to make a change for good, working with Mother Nature for a better, more prosperous farm and a strong future. Make a call today to Agrissentials and join the move towards better healthier, production and a bio diverse environment. Agrissentials best on earth fertilisers are proud to be celebrating 20 years partnership with New Zealand farmers in producing cost effective, productive, sustainable & healthy soils that are great for the budget & the environment. If you would like a FREE INFO PACK freephone 0800 THE KEY that’s 0800 843 539 today or you can contact your friendly representative Chris Storm (Coromandel/North Waikato) on 021 738 609 or Robyn Vickers (Central Waikato) 021 0203 6926, Ken Pitts (South/West Waikato) 027 5023 036, Simon George (Bay of Plenty) 021 738 521 to find out how we can make your farm more successful. As pioneers of the volcanic rock based fertilisers in New Zealand, we would like to say thank you & share these birthday gifts with you: Nationwide 50% OFF FREIGHT FREE DEALS on bulk units of Rok Solid, Roketlime & Oceans 100 (Valid 1st–31st of May 2015).

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The Giant wheel loader is manufactured in Holland by Tabroco machines, and marketed and distributed by Forestquip in Christchurch, which has a number of dealerships around New Zealand offering sales and back-up. The machines use only quality components such as the proven Kubota engine which is mounted in the rear of the machine, offering perfect working balance, along with fuel economy and reliability. The engine is coupled up to Bosch hydraulic pumps. While the hydraulic system is powering the whole machine, the pump is putting out an impressive 135L/min to the hydraulic drive system and a further 65L/min for the lift, crowd, and auxiliary system. There is plenty of oil to meet demand. A hydraulic oil reservoir is cleverly built into the chassis at the back of the machine. The standard Giant hitch on the front of the machine comes with third-and fourth-service auxiliary hydraulics and also hydraulic locking pins on the hitch. The drive system is fully hydrostatic and uses heavy-duty planetary end drive axles in the front and rear in fulltime 4WD. An electronic hydraulic differential lock is operated with a push button on the joystick and locks both the front and rear axles. Other features include third function buttons and forward/reverse toggle fitted to the joystick of the machine, making it a very easy to operate and excellent for loading and precision work.

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The lifting boom is built out of two heavy-duty steel arms, with the crowd movement of the bucket taken care of with a double ‘Z’ linkage. This creates a perfect parallel movement, keeping the bucket level when lifting and creating a greater breakout force when digging with minimal obstruction of the operator’s view. Both loaders use heavy duty greasable pins in the boom and feature a Giant headstock on the front as standard, but they can be equipped

with virtually any hitch available, even a Euro hitch. Because of the versatility and the range of Giant compact wheel loaders, these machines are now found in many parts of New Zealand working a variety of applications such as farming, landscaping, civil, waste management, and construction. By simply adding a range of forks, buckets, and mowers, it can be easily adapted to suit most working environments.

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The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society is hoping its 6.5 metre ‘colossal colon’ will get men talking about their health at Fieldays® this June. “Statistics show that men are more likely to get cancer and die from it than women,” said Cancer Society spokesperson Maria Low. “Fieldays® is a great opportunity for us to talk about men’s health, in particular bowel health, and to educate men on how to reduce their cancer risk.” Visitors to the Cancer Society’s site at Mystery Creek® will be able to step

into the giant inflatable colon, to see first-hand the damage caused by poor bowel health. “In previous years we have found that the colon has been a real eye opener for visitors,” said Ms Low. “We hope our site helps people, in particular men, to become more aware of their health, to learn what to look for and to know when a visit to the doctor is a must.” You can find the Cancer Society at the Fieldays® in the Rural Living Marquee, site LS15–17.

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Pumped about pumps AG-WORX is a family owned business based in Matamata specialising in milking and pumping equipment as well as pools and other engineering projects. The business was created by the late Jim Jobe in 1968 and is now in the hands of his daughter and son-in-law Terry and Sylvia Hawes. AG-WORX has an experienced team to help with all aspects of pumps on dairy farms and can assist with a number of other tasks relating to farms, engineering projects and pools. “Our team can service all makes and models of milking equipment. We specialise in machine upgrades and customised systems,” says general manager Craig Hawes. A qualified machine tester is also available to perform a full New Zealand Milking and Pumping test on milking plants. Specialised tests to diagnose any animal health problems that may be related to machinery can also be conducted. “Our customer care team can organise a serviceman to sort out any issues with water pumps. We offer a loan pump so clients can continue to have running water during maintenance.

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“We are the only water filtration experts in Matamata, and can assist with the removal of iron and manganese, as well as other elements from water supplies using the FORSI Aquafier IM filtration systems. “AG-WORX specialise in swimming and spa pool accessories, chemicals and repairs. We are the only company in Matamata that has the expertise and knowledge to make repairs easily and efficiently, ” said Craig. The team can arrange pool pump and filter servicing and offer a comprehensive valet service, ensuring the pool is ready to use and enjoy as soon as possible. For the cooler months AG-WORX can help keep spa’s in top working order. “We are also the largest stockists of water fittings and valves in galvanised, stainless steel and polypropylene.” For any general engineering work, AG-WORX have the know-how. Clients are welcome to discuss their design ideas with the staff who can then help turn plans into products.

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That’s below the belt... More New Zealand men get cancer and die from cancer than women. The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society is encouraging men to use Fieldays® to think about their own health, as well as the health of their farms and businesses. While at Fieldays®, take a stroll through the Cancer Society’s colossal colon and talk to the team about what to look out for, how to reduce your risk and when a visit to the doctor is a must. It could save your life.

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On the move It’s that time of year again when dairy farmers around the country prepare for what is known as Gypsy Week. Farms will change hands and sharemilkers will pack up their belongings and move on to their new farms. June 1 marks the end of the 2014– 15 season and the beginning of the 2015–16 season. In rural dairying areas, roads will be busy with stock trucks and stock if farmers are shifting them to neighbouring properties. When moving stock on the roads, farmers must hold the correct permits from local councils. Farmers should ensure there are plenty of staff on hand to help out, wearing appropriate safety equipment such as high visibility vests and helmets if quads and bikes are used. As a motorist, be patient around stock on the roads as tooting will excite the animals and this will prolong the exercise. It is important drivers follow farmers’ instructions to ensure personal safety and the wellbeing of the stock. Planning in detail is an important part of Gypsy Week and effluent on the roads can be minimised by some simple preparation, and effluent tanks must be empty before a long journey. Make sure cows are fit and healthy before Gypsy Week and able to stand evenly on four legs. They must also have a body condition score of at least 3.0.

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Young inventor a winner

At the NZ National Agricultural Fieldays® a year ago, young inventor/designer Patrick Roskam, now aged 14, launched Gudgeon Pro, a tool that speeds up gate hanging. In a climate where statistics show that nine out of 10 businesses do not survive the first year, Patrick has managed to break even. NZ National Agricultural Fieldays® at Mystery Creek® marks the one year anniversary since he launched his Gudgeon Pro 5 in 1 gate hanger: The product has received an immensely positive response from the business community resulting in Patrick being the recipient of numerous national awards including ‘Highly Commended’

at the New Zealand Innovator awards, ‘Fieldays® Young Innovator of the Year 2014’ and also winner of the South Island ‘Agri Innovation Awards — Class 2’. As a result of extensive media coverage detailing this young man’s journey from intermediate science fair project at aged 11, to finished product, Patrick has become a well-known entity as he hits the farming show circuit around the country showcasing and marketing the Gudgeon Pro.

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But that’s not all it can do. Gudgeon Pro is also a multi tool and makes gate hanging easy. To find out more about this excellent product come and visit Patrick the 14 year old inventor.

“I have dreamed of being in the main pavilion with the big kids,” says Patrick, and that is where he is this year. “Gudgeon Pro’s birthday will be celebrated in the Main Pavilion at site PD1 — marked with cake.

“I’ve done a deal with Mum to do the baking, mind you I think we will need a few cakes,” laughs Patrick. All customers buying a Gudgeon Pro at Fieldays® will get a free key ring — designed and printed on Patrick’s 3D printer, purchased with prize money!

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Drilling down for better results by Andy Bryenton

The roots of better growing begin below the ground, with well aerated soil and the right seed, accompanied by the right fertiliser for maximum performance. In earlier times, seed was broadcast over the top of freshly turned earth — the origin of our term for ‘broadcasting’ television and radio media. But today farmers often opt for the precision of undersowing — the placement of seed at just the right depth to ensure a healthy start to the season. Maschio Gaspardo are an Italian agricultural machinery company who produce some of the most advanced seed drills in the world. They have taken a technology first developed using bamboo reeds attached to plough in ancient China and developed it into a truly 21st century science, offering a range of powerful machines which pneumatically place seed beneath the surface. From their early origins in the 1960s, Maschio Gaspardo have grown to become a dominant force in world agriculture, and their Pronta and Gigante ‘no till’ seed drills demonstrate why they are trusted by farmers the world over. Both machines are designed to be operated from modern tractors, with the option of Gaspardo’s GENIUS electric drive system putting all the controls at the operator’s fingertips in the cab. Calibration, once a time-consuming exercise with wheel-actuated machines,

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is cut back to mere minutes. The smaller Pronta still sows a wide swathe, while the appropriately named Gigante come equipped with a hydraulically opening and closing frame, expanding from three metres to more than double this size when in the field. Both machines use a pneumatic principle to fire seed to exactly the right depth and spacing to ensure a scientifically precise start for all manner of crops. With the ability to add hoppers for fert and slug bait, the Maschio Gaspardo range are

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New hope for long term back pain sufferers

After nearly eight years in New Zealand, Inversion Therapy has now gained a reputation for success with long-term sufferers of back pain. Inversion New Zealand was started eight years ago by Dave and Nancy Hare. Dave had suffered over twenty years of back pain from Degenerated Discs and had basically given up and decided to just live with it. “To me surgery was never an option,” he said, “as long as I still could walk, there was hope.” Dave tried everything; every time he was overseas he would search for anything that could possibly help. While on one of these overseas trips eight years ago, Dave discovered the Teeter Hang-Ups. “The first time I tried it, the pain disappeared and I was completely pain free for about 30 minutes, nothing had done that,” he said. Dave never believed it would fix him, “as specialists had told me it was irreversible, I now knew I had a place to go every time I wanted some serious relief.” To Dave’s surprise the more he used the table the longer the pain stayed away, until after nearly three months he was completely pain free. “I couldn’t believe it,” Dave said. “I had spent large amounts of money on every form of treatment available

and here was something I had never heard of sorting it out for me in a very short period of time.” It was then Dave decided to introduce Teeter into New Zealand and Inversion NZ was born. Over the years INZ have helped thousands of people get some serious relief and have seen results in not only backs, but necks, hips, knees, posture, circulation, increased height, blood pressure and lots more. “We have testimonials from people with over fifty years of back problems and even have them in a number of schools in New Zealand for their special needs children,” said Dave. “The blood to the brain helps these kids and the results are excellent.” What this means for the aging population is that it maintains the health of the brain as we all get older. INZ now have a division putting them into industry as back pain costs companies a considerable amount of lost production. Both Dave and Nancy will be attending the show. Dave told me that he realised that, had he not tried the Teeter for himself he would still be suffering.

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“I would still be a miserable grumpy bugger, living with pain, that is why we do the shows, people need to try it for themselves. “Most people actually get off with the pain either gone or considerably less,” he said. “We let the tables do the talking.” Come along to one of our shows for a treatment, if you have completely resigned yourself to having back or neck pain for the rest of your life, the chances are you will be pleasantly surprised.

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BACK or NECK PAIN? If you suffer from Back or Neck Pain then come along to our stand at the Fieldays® on 10–13th June at site LS86–87. In 2006, a three and a half year medical study using the Teeter Hang-Ups was completed in the Regional Neuroscience Centre at Newcastle General Hospital. It was conducted by one of the UK’s leading Neurosurgeons and authorities on back care and it was found that Inversion Therapy reduced the need for spinal surgery for Sciatica by 77% compared to 22% with traditional methods of treatment. We will set the table to the relaxing angle of 20 degrees, which gently relieves the pressure on your spine and leaves you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. After over seven years in NZ there are now thousands of people using the Teeter Hang-Ups to dispel the last of any doubts that these really do work if you suffer from Back or Neck Pain or simply just want to age healthily, bring this ad along for a free 10 minute treatment. “I promise that you will be pleasantly surprised!” IF YOU DON’T GET TO US AT FIELDAYS®, COME AND SEE US AT THE FOLLOW VENUE IN CAMBRIDGE: St Andrews Church, 85 Hamilton Road, Cambridge Sat 30 May 10am–5pm, Sun 31 May 10am–4pm.

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Bolus specialists Agrimin, have announced the launch of a new range of copper boluses for cattle, sold in New Zealand under the 24.7 brand. Agrimin 24.7 Copper boluses have the advantage over capsules as they can be handled in rain without disintegrating. The boluses quickly breakdown in the rumen and release copper oxide needles which lodge in the ruminal folds and are then absorbed and stored in the liver. Copper deficiency is common in young cattle on pasture in New Zealand and is most often encountered in the winter when copper availability is low. Trials on the new Agrimin 24.7 boluses were conducted in cattle on a property with a history of copper deficiency in Northland. They were dosed and then grazed on reclaimed marsh that contained high levels of iron in the forage. The liver copper levels of the group were maintained at normal levels for at least 168 days. Towards the end of the trial, the blood copper levels of 70 per cent of the control group, which received no copper supplementation, were below normal. This indicated that the liver copper reserves were exhausted. The untreated controls were then given a copper bolus in the spring to correct the deficiency. Within 28 days, blood

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When designer David Neal suffered ill health, his partner was left to do the fencing. Watching her struggle to hold the batten and staple the wire at the same time gave him an idea to help make her job easier. He drew up some designs and sent them to his father, Brian Neal, a toolmaker, who made a prototype of his invention which holds a batten in place to be secured to a fence. They called it ‘Batten King’. “It now takes less than one minute per batten to be attached to the fence and it is a one man operation,” says Mr Neal. “The tool works as a platform providing a firm, stable surface to hit against while hammering or using a staple gun and it is an easier way to fence because it eliminates the need to physically hold the wood in place.” “It is attached by hooks to one fence wire, allowing the staples to be applied to the other wires in a nice even manner. The tool helps lessen the risk of injury through jarring or accidentally hitting hands or legs with a hammer, and it allows one person to do the job of two, reducing labour and time for the fencer.” “Batten King is new to the market and is a must for every fencer because it enables people to do their own fencing quickly and cuts down costs,” he says. For more information contact Brian on 09 534 5908 or email nealmfg@ xtra.co.nz.

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Tangle free fence standards The frustration of untangling electric fence standards has been solved by Geoff Pearson and his invention the PIGGYSTAK™, launched in 2007. “This invention sorts out the age old problem of handling and storing standards and reels. The name was inspired by the term Pigtails or Piggysticks, a name many farmers call their fence standards,” says Geoff. The PIGGYSTAK™ stores up to 20 standards of any type. Farmers can also carry one in each hand with a reel to manage up to 40 standards at a time or

simply have them hanging off the quad bike or ute to break feed with ease. With reflective strips to help find it in the dark, it is made of high grade aluminium which means it will not rust, is lightweight, strong, easy and comfortable to handle. It can be used as a handling device and a convenient tidy way to keep fence standards up off the ground, untangled,

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and always ready to go. Farmers are able to run out their tape and put fence standards in the ground in one operation, saving time and effort. Keeping standards stored off the ground also means that they are easily found without the extra expenses and losses for contractors’ broken machinery when they are mowed or bailed up after being lost in the grass. It won’t rust, so it can be left hanging on a gate or fence for the season, and it can be suspended on the shed wall with fence standards when not in use, making storage no longer an issue. Farmers are able to have stress-free break feeding, as the PIGGYSTAK™ allows tangle free electric fence standard use, with easy transporting to and from the paddocks. Geoff has been using the invention and fence standards with his ROCKUP Adventure business and property for several years and decided to launch the

product after getting so many positive comments and interest. He has received great feedback from farmers at field days to the point of having to make up additional stock on-site each year to cater to the demand. For more information go to www. piggystak.co.nz or phone 0800 762 587. We will be demonstrating our product at the Fieldays® at site C115. Launching NEW ALPACA YARDS June 10-13 Fieldays® Sites H26 & H28

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Purifying household water Earthmoving with Ace The team at Pump and Purify supply triple water filter and ultraviolet sterilisation systems for dairy sheds to meet compliance standards or to provide safe drinking water for large households for just $1,125 including GST and delivery.

Many farming and lifestyle families buy their drinking water. A cost analysis based on four people in the home, with a very low consumption of one litre per person per day, at around $5.50 for a six-litre canister of water, will cost more than $1,400 per annum. Other than obvious financial savings, and the reduced environmental impact created by the plastic cannister waste, whole house filtration ensures a mouthful of water taken from any tap or in the shower is safe. Fine dust contaminants will not affect expensive appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines. “Our customers often comment how

much better the water tastes, and that visually the water looked ok before, but they are often stunned at how dirty the filters are.” Hot summers mean low tank water and nasty contaminants get stirred up from the bottom. At Pump and Purify, independent water testing can be arranged through Hill Laboratories, and a product recommendation made. Consider also the next hot summer’s water requirements and organise a new borehole supply. The team can also supply quality bore pumps from as little as $599, supplement your rainwater and create a garden paradise, supply troughs, and top up the tank. www.pumpandpurify.co.nz

The ROBUR range of excavator attachments has been designed with the rugged New Zealand conditions in mind.

“Tilt buckets, clamp buckets, long reach arms and rippers, will be available at the field days. Extensively field tested, the Robur Range has already made a great impression with clients,” said Ace Equipment company director, Clem Simpkin. “I realised there was a need in the market for heavy machinery attachments. We restructured the business to include well priced and strongly made products, with the earthmoving contractor in mind. Construction machinery hire and sales are another division of the company which caters for heavy machinery and earthmoving equipment, including bulldozers, diggers and rollers.

Ace Equipment are showcasing their ROBUR attachments for the second year at Mystery Creek® this June. “After the interest and sales we received last year it’s certainly worth our while being there again. This year we will have a small digger on site where you can try a Robur Clamp bucket yourself, or come and watch the experts show off their skill. “We will have field days’ specials and our company carries all product in stock so purchases can be delivered quickly. “Our rates are very competitive and we are happy to tailor a deal to suit your needs.” We will be at site A73 at the New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays®.

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Megaponds not required

The Clean Green Effluent System removes the need to construct megaponds or massive storage tanks. The removal of open ponds reduces the rainwater footprint and reduces the overall farm dairy effluent having to be applied to land. Rainwater catchment with conventional ponds can contribute to millions of litres per year of liquid to be dispersed. Rainwater contribution can equate to more liquid than is produced in the dairy shed. The compact yet highly efficient Clean Green Effluent system is now recognised world-wide. This dairy effluent system automatically disperses effluent with virtually no environmental impact through it’s super low application rate. The system starts by filtering out the solids through the Clean Green Effluent Company’s patented weeping wall. The solids are retained in a concrete bunker and the liquid portion weeps through to a pump chamber. This green liquid is then pumped to a storage tank which is used for external yard wash then recycled across the yard and back to the weeping wall. The yards are washed clean without having to hose off with fresh water. This reduces total freshwater consumption to about 20lt/cow/day, a marked reduction from the national average of 50 to 70lt’s/cow/day. This reduces the amount of effluent to be dispersed to land to 20lt/cow/day.

The Clean Green Effluent System has a unique distribution system that was designed for all soil types as its super low application depth (0.25mm or ¼ mm) can be applied to any soil type without risk of leaching or runoff. This totally automated system removes the risk of over application when soil conditions are not suitable for standard systems. The super low application depth allows for application to soil over periods of the year when soils are near or at field capacity. As the super low application depth allows us to apply farm dairy effluent virtually all year round, the minimal storage requirements are met by enclosed water tanks, eliminating the need for megaponds. This cost effective, patented distribution system is fully automated and only requires about three hours work per month to maintain For any queries on the Clean Green System, or any dairy consent requirements from full conversions to renewals, please call Lindsay and his team on 0800 400 365, or visit site H4 at the NZ National Agricultural Fieldays® at Mystery Creek®. Or check out www.cleangreeneffluent. co.nz.

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The Torpedo travelling effluent cannon ticks all the boxes for our dairy farmers; it is fast pumping with low application rates, quick and simple to operate as well as rugged and durable to stand the test of time. With extensive research and development the performance of the Torpedo is proving it to be the new benchmark in effluent dispersal.

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“We recognise New Zealand leadership in dairy technologies, breeding, pasture species and pasture management systems, and we need to prove that here in Narino.” Mr Fairweather says the Narino demonstration farm and similar farms provide a partial solution to the issue of global food security. “Securing enough food to nourish growing populations around the world is one of the top priorities for many governments, and we believe one of the answers to the food security issue is harnessing the untapped benefits of the world’s tropical environments. “It just so happens that New Zealand cows and pasture thrive in the high tropics. We’re using Kiwi ingenuity to take tropical land and create rich food bowls which will benefit largely poor rural economies,” he says. “At Dairy Solutionz we see our role as adapting New Zealand’s dairying expertise on a global scale, and to help Colombia and other similar nations to be competitive in a fastchanging, competitive international food market.”

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Dairy Solutionz chief executive Derek Fairweather, explains, “Our organisation has been working in Colombia since 2012 and has actively been developing the demonstration dairy farm for the past 18 months.” The project will benefit Colombian farmers as 400,000 families rely on the dairy industry to live on. European free trade deals threaten the local dairy sector by making it harder for them to compete with imported products once the current 33 per cent tariffs are lifted over the next 10 years. “This will ensure there are major downstream benefits in terms of reducing poverty in the region and improving the local population’s health and welfare status. For the farmers we are working with in Colombia, dairying is how they support their families,” he said. “Their livelihood is under threat by globalisation and free trade. Working with the Government of Colombia, this demonstration farm is a tangible message of hope and sets a clear pathway as to how they can be competitive. By transferring Kiwi technology into their local dairy economy, we are literally providing an economic lifeline to one of the most important yet impoverished dairy regions. “Having President Santos officially open our farm is a huge honour. It’s a great endorsement for the Kiwis and Colombians working on the farm and others back here in New Zealand who have played a part in the establishment of this unique project.” The farm is 2,800 metres above sea level and the weather is similar to the Waikato where ryegrass and clover do well. It is the first demonstration farm in the tropics that uses New Zealand technology. It is managed by Dairy Solutionz Kiwi farm manager Paul Gibson, and is New Zealand in design. Corpoica chief executive Juan Lucas Restrepo attended the opening and said he believed the farm is a step in the right direction.

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Currently new sheds, significant upgrades and regular non-compliers will be required to meet the new proposed milk cooling standards by June 2016.

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All other farmers have a grace period until January 2018. It’s expected many farmers will delay managing dair y refrigeration issues until the latest possible time. The result will be bottlenecks around the manufacture, delivery and ser vice. The industry is predicting demand peaking during the off-seasons over the next three years. Whether or not your pre-cooling and refrigeration has been factored into the current season’s farm budget, a lot can be done now to prepare and avoid unnecessary costs or getting caught up in delays of equipment, installation or service. Start with asking a few questions around the technology available and the refrigeration companies in the marketplace. Check out the technology on offer. Where is this technology coming from? If the technology is not manufactured in New Zealand, then are parts stored locally rather than at an overseas location? Is this technology a ‘one-off’?

Can and do other companies support it? Check out the refrigeration companies. Meeting the temperature standards will not always mean buying more refrigeration and different farms and sites. When finding the best solution for any farm a number of factors come into play: site constraints, herd size, flow rate, water source, power reliability and variable costs. Different farms will require different solutions so are you dealing with a company that can give reliable advice? Breakdowns don’t always happen during weekdays 9am– 5pm. Are you dealing with a company that can give you assistance for support and parts and when you need it?

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REL Group brings international expertise to NZ National Agricultural Fieldays® 2015 REL Group is known for providing integrated farming solutions bringing some of the world’s best known farming brands to the New Zealand market. REL is proud to be hosting representatives from Artex Barn Solutions, Promat Inc and Alvan Blanch at NZ National Agricultural Fieldays®. Artex Barn Solutions is thrilled to make their launch into the New Zealand market with REL Group. Artex Barn Solutions, based in Canada, manufactures barn equipment that has been serving the dairy industry since 1974. They produce a range of cattle handling products including free-stalls, self-locks, gate and barn ventilation. Artex is the inventor and manufacturer of the original free stall Comfort Zone™. They were the first company to study cow comfort in the pasture via timelapse video and have translated this research into a full line of products that provide complete comfort in a dairy barn environment. Promat Inc. is the manufacturer of GELMAT DS, Pasture Mat®, Pack Mat™ and Poly Pillow™. When combined with the correct stall dimensions, Promat products create the

ultimate in cow comfort. In 1991, Promat invented Pasture Mat, the first cellular crumb rubber mattress for cows. Pasture Mat has become the world leader in free-stall matting with over 3,000,000 cows now lying on Pasture Mat in 49 countries. This exceeds sales of all similar systems combined, worldwide. Promat’s research team is constantly improving the product with refined top covers and their engineers are finding more efficient ways to produce the product. Alvan Blanch have been designing and manufacturing Continuous Flow Grain Driers for over 60 years. Alvan Blanch now export to over 100 countries. The new highly efficient, uniquely versatile and environmentallyfriendly driers have been radically re-engineered. They are suitable for an extensive range of crops including wheat, barley, grass seed, oats, soya beans,

rice, rapeseed, linseed and many others. You can visit Caitlin Berry from Artex, Chris Keane from Promat Inc, Jim Duncan from Alvan Blanch and the Team

from REL Group, Site D19, NZ National Agricultural Fieldays®, June 9 to 13 or call Brenna 03 302 7305 to arrange a personal appointment.

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The cost of effluent control Managing dairy effluent still seems to be an expensive and time consuming endeavour, with thousands of dollars spent on ponds and equipment only to end up in an even worse situation. At Biomagic, the staff believe and work towards the idea that ‘surely there is a better way. Effluent management should be easy’. They believe it can be easy, inexpensive, and in fact should lead to cost savings as effluent is a valuable resource. To this end they strive to source cost effective products such as Impact, that actually work, save you more than you spend, and also reduce your environmental footprint. What farmers have said about Impact: ‘Impact was the best thing that has ever happened. Now there is no longer even a need for a stirrer. Also, the cows

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will eat the grass a couple of days after spraying the effluent. Impact really is a no brainer’ — Mark Bon. ‘Since using Impact there has been lots of activity with the solids, which were previously just sinking, being digested. We haven’t touched the pond at all except for pumping out about seven times a year but the cleanliness of the pond is just incredible’ — Wenzel Wench. ‘Cows will eat the grass much sooner than usual after I’ve put the effluent on the paddock. Last season I applied treated effluent to my maize, before planting. The yield of the treated paddock was unbelievable’ — Grant Mitchell. www.biomagic.co.nz.

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Goliath Gate Launching at Fieldays® A gate that can be driven over with an ATV, Ute, or even tractor, without cows going through? Not only is this possible, but it is now finally available and being launched at Innovations, at this years Fieldays®. The Goliath Gate is the big brother of the Ride Over Gate, a Fieldays® Innovation winner from 2011. The Ride Over Gate, or ROG for short, is a gate that opens with just a nudge from a 2 or 4 Wheeler, and closes itself once the vehicle has driven over it. They have proved popular for short wheel based vehicles, ATV’s, UTV’s, trailers, mobile feeding troughs, and mobile calf feeders. They have been installed next to houses and sheds, as a backup to the road gate, or at the calving paddock for getting out of the paddock without the calves following. The ROG has also proved itself great for centre pivot irrigators to travel over. It can’t however cope with large vehicles, that was going to need some clever adaptations. The Goliath is not only wider at 12, 13, or 14 foot, but is substantially taller, so that a vehicles’ front wheels are still on the gate holding it down as the rear wheels drive onto it. Rather than having

a large steel structure, long fibreglass rods are used which flex so as not to damage the ute or tractor. A small steel section on the side is to allow 4 Wheelers to use it. The Goliath can take heavy loads as the gate lies supported on the ground while being driven across. Farm manager Thomas Chatfield has been driving a tractor and feedout wagon over a Goliath several times a day on their Otakiri wintering barn. He found it fantastic driving straight in without getting off to open the gate, and without having to negotiate his way through cows as they never tried to go through the Goliath. Robert Cleland of Paroa Stud was also quick to install one on his farm on his main tractor thoroughfare. He enjoys driving his Ute over the Goliath without having to worry about stock getting through. The Goliath is entered in the LaunchNZ Innovation awards and is on display at the Wrangler site at their new location of G20 & G22.

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DEAL Farm machinery enthusiasts will get to enjoy a day out learning all about their favourite equipment with the Grasslandz event set for January next year.

he event has been held twice prior in Waikato with event manager Andrew Reymer saying it is a unique experience which allows like-minded individuals to ensure they get good deals, without the interruption of visitors that have no interest in the machinery. Giant tractors, forage harvesters, silage, hay gear, cultivation and crop establishment gear, effluent spreaders, stirrers, pumps and irrigation equipment will be on display. “It has grown from strong industry demand for a dedicated industry event,” says Andrew. The concept of machinery days had been popular overseas for a long time and New Zealand hosted its first one in 2011 under the name ‘Ag in Action’. He was inspired to organise his own version when he travelled to the United

Kingdom and the United States during his overseas experience visiting the original Grasslands. When he returned home, various machinery companies approached him saying they would like a specialised event. “Everyone already knew what Grasslands was and I wanted expand on that and give it a New Zealand flavour which resulted in Grasslandz. It was about time we had something like this. It was really successful, the public loved it.” Grasslandz covers any machine related to farming and is held bi-annually in early autumn so that exhibitors can indent orders for their customers. “Most nor thern hemisphere machinery orders need to be placed around mid to late March, to get manufactured and delivered for the

Grasslandz offers the opportunity for those in the agricultural industry to mix with like minded people

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Future events will include more opportunities for interested parties to have hands on experiences driving tractors

following spring. “It is an opportunity for buyers to ‘short list’ the gear they need to order from their dealers, see it working, and narrow down their choices before making the final decision.” As the regional field days are held in the six weeks after Grasslandz, exhibitors are given the opportunity to finalise their sales without the need to display the full range of equipment at these shows, saving on machinery transport costs. Andrew says visitors are largely attracted to the event as it offers live demonstrations, with active participation encouraged. “I have witnessed myself observers of a machine in a demo saying to the guy beside him ‘I didn’t know these things could do that. That’s exactly the machine we need on our farm,” he says. “Seeing a machine being worked,

folded up, unfold, start up and throttled up brings the machine to life.” Due to the hot and dry summers, some silage exhibitors are having trouble finding lush crops to demonstrate on. “The team acknowledge this and have worked very hard this year with grass specialist agronomists and trialled a range of different grass options from that used at the first two events. We have opted for a summer hardy Fescue/ Red Clover mix that was grown this summer on site with some extremely pleasing results. “Agricom Seeds have been instrumental in working with us to ‘put the grass back into Grasslandz’. We have also engaged soil fertility companies such as BioGrow to unlock the sales potential after years of cropping have taken it’s toll. “Add to that the key difference of a huge investment

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in onsite irrigation with three irrigation water bores opened up and the next event looks set to be greener than ever.” Andrew says the event’s point of difference is that it is not tacked onto any other events and focusses entirely on agricultural machinery including. “It has been working really well with dealers and manufacturers. People are able to see the product demonstrated and can then follow it up at another field day. If they have narrowed their choices down from five brands to two, they can then talk about financing options and trade in prices. It is a chance for people to check out the new gear available.” Planning begins almost immediately after one event has finished. “The first year is just background planning. Six months before the event things really start to take off.”

The future plans for Grasslandz involve more of a dealer drive. Tractor dealers around the country often offer drive days where people can come and try the tractor out for themselves to make sure they are purchasing one that suits their requirements and Andrew is working on bringing that aspect to Grasslandz. The most rewarding part about organising such an event for Andrew is receiving positive feedback from the exhibitors. “It’s great when exhibitors come up to you saying they have sold this much, and when new exhibitors put their names down for the next event.” The next event will be held on January 28–29, 2016, beside State Highway 26. Eureka, Hamilton. For more information on Grasslandz visit www.grasslandz.co.nz.

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New developments for Yardmaster®

Yardmaster® continues their innovative cycle at this year’s NZ National Agricultural Fieldays® with the launching of two new exciting developments. Invented by Ken Reid, one of the founders of Reid and Harrison in 1961, the Yardmaster® product has been the focus of the company since its formation in 1968. The first of these two most recent developments is a self-priming multistage pump, specifically designed for shore mounted application where high efficiency is also a requirement. This selfpriming feature reduces the need for any manual intervention on startup. Reid and Harrison chief executive Keith Cooke said customers have asked for a viable alternative to the floating frame systems. “With the existing shore mounted stirrer, we now combine the Yardmaster® self-priming pump to bring safe accessibility to the storage system. “With the Yardmaster® established record of reliability and low service costs, we have a product that is designed and made by New Zealanders for our conditions.” Also new to the market is a redevelopment of the Yardmaster® Screw Press Separator. This latest version refocuses on a strengthened design for the body, frame and screen. In addition there is improved serviceability access. “We have listened closely to customer feedback on how to improve the consistency of operation of the Screw

Are you paying too much for ACC ? Are your insurance premiums rising? Are you wanting to save up to 30% on insurance premiums? Press,” said Mr Cooke. “This newlyworked design is entirely for the enduser benefit and keeps in with the Yardmaster® brand promise of ‘reliable and hardworking’.” Reid and Harrison will present two complete solutions — shore mounted and floating frame based concepts, at the field days. This includes the two most recent developments, along

with their newly acquired rotary drum separator and recently released automation system. “Seeing the products in context of the system is important to understanding how the products integrate,” added Mr Cooke. Yardmaster® products will feature at stand number F16 during the NZ National Agricultural Fieldays®.

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Opus International Consultants offer a wide range of services with a team of over 1,700 staff in New Zealand. They provide services on leading infrastructure for both public and private sectors. The company’s history dates back to colonial New Zealand, when the Public Works Department was opening up the country’s notoriously difficult terrain through the combination of national road and rail networks. A mixture of pioneering and ambitious spirit has meant the company has evolved into a global network of more than 3,000 designers, architects, planners and engineers working across Australasia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. This will be Opus’ fourth year at the NZ National Agricultural Fieldays® and they will be concentrating on promoting their new pond drop test. The Opus Pond Drop Test measures the rate of change in the level of an effluent pond and is accepted by numerous regional councils as an

appropriate test for assessing effluent pond sealing. The OPDT is especially useful for dairy farmers at the moment given the dairy payout forecast and Opus aim to save client’s money. The tests enable farmers to decide whether or not they need to replace their effluent ponds. Senior Environmental Engineer Andrew Johnson and the Opus Rural team are kept extremely busy with the OPDT’s and this year at the NZ National Agricultural Fieldays®, Opus will have a well-staffed exhibitor’s stand in the main pavilion with scientists, planners, engineers and rural specialists to answer all questions. “We all know where the dairy payout is at the moment so a lot of farmers are looking at ways they can cut back the costs. This test helps farmers decide if

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Shane Phillips grew up on a local dairy farm where he gained both knowledge and a farm work ethic. After leaving school he began working in the water, effluent and engineering industry. Shane and his wife Adele had the opportunity to purchase an existing engineering workshop and expanded to include water and effluent management as well, calling their company Pumpn. “We have now owned the company for 11 years. With 18 staff working alongside us, we believe Pumpn is a name customers can trust. We try to be the driving force in the field for entire pump, irrigation and effluent management systems,” said Shane. “We want to be people’s first choice. I understand the dairy sector is a forever evolving and changing industry which is why we pride ourselves on offering farmers superior systems which are designed with the future in mind.” The Torpedo travelling cannon, shore position pond stirrer, an easy skid sprinkler, and a weeping wall vibration panel, along with other products, will be on display at the Fieldays®. “This is our first year of having our own stand. We get a lot of enquiries and the Fieldays® is the best place to come and view what we have to offer. The vibe panel will be on display and can be seen working.

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In those intervening years there have been some big changes in the market, but two key factors remain evergreen. Those who are seeking a deck-backed workhorse still want to know that their chosen machine is going to last the distance. And, as it has been for many of those decades, it’s a tough battle at the top in this hotly contested sector of the market. Nissan’s 12th generation Navara builds on the success of their D40 model, though the 2015 ute offers rakish styling and a commitment to the new philosophy in light commercials — the concept of a vehicle which can carry heavy loads all week and still handles like a sedan when finesse is required. Certainly, the Navara’s interior bears this out, with a car-like dual instrument cluster and a seven inch infotainment screen taking pride of place. But the underpinnings of this vehicle guarantee heavy-duty performance, with the Navara boasting 1,000kg payload capacity and triple that number when hooked up to the towbar. While a range of specifications will be available for the global market, it’s likely that Kiwi drivers will enjoy the same 2.3 litre advanced turbo diesel engine as their Australian counterparts, with up to 140kW and 450Nm of torque on tap. The old Nissan adage of ‘payload and playload’ has been put into practice, Trailers

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From the successor to the Willys jeep through to aircraft and mighty military transports and tractors, Mahindra are a force to be reckoned with. Mahindra’s Pik-up is relatively new to these shores, and the fully kitted out version we were given to test drive — complete with bull bars, a double cab and a timber-and-steel deck — looks as different from its competitors in the utility sector as the outgoing Land Rover Defender did from a RAV4. If the term ‘military’ comes to mind, that’s no mistake — the Indian army, one of the world’s biggest forces, looks to Mahindra for transport. The other word which comes to mind is ‘spacious’, as the interior boasts enough room for a whole burly crew, with ample legroom and headroom for those in the back seats. Even behind a double cab, the back deck is the size you’d find on some single-cab utes, and looking at the single cab variant wellside, one can tell that these machines are made to indulge heavy, bulky loads. That means a ton on the back, four passengers, two and half tons towing capacity — and the ability to take that load anywhere.

Our test track for the Pik-up was not a parking lot (though it did slide neatly into a supermarket parking space). Not even a country gravel road. No — the Mahindra’s minders insisted we take their new ute properly off road — which meant visiting a range of coastal sandstone cliffs, rolling, rutted paddocks and steep hills. Even with road tyres, the Pik-up handled some rough and rollicking terrain with aplomb, tackling steep hills, dirt and deep sand. It did it all with a

sense of mechanically engineered acuity — the nicely balanced click and slide of a rifle bolt. Under that tough exterior, Mahindra’s 2.2 litre turbo diesel packs parts by Bosch, and the kind of variable geometry turbocharger pioneered by the Porsche 911. Eaton supply a clever automatic differential locking system. The fivespeed manual box recalls certain great off-road utes we could name, but shouldn’t. It all comes together to create a balanced and functional whole.

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Lanolin based lubricant solves corrosion issues The aggressive nature of agricultural fertilisers, manure and other environmental factors has a high impact on the corrosion of machinery including the chassis of quad bikes, vehicles, ground spreading machinery and handling equipment, machinery and tools. As we know this equipment is expensive and can rust out within five years with no protection. Prolan provides a solution — it is an environmentally friendly lubricant and corrosion inhibitor made from lanolin. Prolan’s key advantage is its ability to stay on for long periods once applied. Prolan Lanolin lubricants and grease lubes have a natural affinity for all metal surfaces. They penetrate and protect your assets by forming a natural barrier that prevents corrosive agents penetrating the surface. Prolan lubricants resist being washed off surfaces, providing the ultimate protection in extreme environments. Prolan products are very versatile and have a large range of applications they have been used successfully on quad bike and vehicle chassis, boat trailers, motors, marinas and engineering workshops to name a few. A number of fertiliser companies around New Zealand have used Prolan to coat loaders internally and underneath. The machine can still be washed with a water blaster and the protective coating will still remain. The

COME AND SEE US AT THE FIELDAYS® Check us out at Site #C92. The Fieldays® is an opportunity where you can see all the manufacturers in one place at the same time. Come and see our trailers,talk to our staff and ask them to explain all the benefits that a Prescott Trailer can offer you.

product can be easily applied through a spray or undersealing gun. New to the market this year and promoted at the Fieldays® is the Prolan Anti-seize grease tube. This tube is a must for any maintenance toolbox and is easy to slip into the pocket. This grease provides a natural long-lasting barrier once applied to threads, bolts, pins, bushes, pumps, rubber seals, battery terminals and wiring, or when assembling equipment it enables bolts to be undone years later and prevents galling on stainless threads. Prolan antiseize grease has proved itself worldwide gaining International food-grade safety and drinking water approvals. Prolan is

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Are you feeding hay to your stock to eat or for them to sleep on?

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May 2015

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New site for RECHARGE Battery Conditioner at the Fieldays®

“After 15 years on site K-19 right outside the main pavilion, which wasn’t even there when we started selling off that site, we have been forced to move to the other side of the pavilion to a new site — K-25,” says Gerard Anselmi of RECHARGE Battery Revitalizer and Conditioner.

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Battery Revitalizer & Conditioner A lot of people in our Recharge Conditioning Program are getting 8 to 10 years out of their batteries. Just dose them when you buy them, treat them every two years and give them an overnight charge twice a year between treatments and eliminate the sulphation problem,

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“Sulphation is a major problem with lead-acid batteries and the less they’re used the worse it is. All batteries sulphate — you buy them with sulphation and they only get worse till they die. “A RECHARGE treatment will dissolve those sulphur ions back into the electrolyte to hold the charge again. The battery regains its capacity and stops corrosion of lead plates. “A lot of farmers in our RECHARGE Conditioning Programme are getting eight to ten years from most batteries and some are getting a heck of a lot more by simply dosing them early, treating them every two to three years and keeping them charged. “Yes you can treat sealed batteries simply by drilling into each cell — treating and re-sealing with silicone, sikaflex or a plastic bung. Recharge is also great for deep cycle batteries like forklifts, golf carts, scissor hoists and lighting system batteries.” Recharge is available from Farmlands and Auto-One stores and will also be featured at the Fieldays® at Mystery Creek® in June at the new site — K-25. For more information go to website www.recharge.net.nz and follow us on Facebook.

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Turboloader is the Gianni Ferrari multi-purpose series with a tool carrier boom and articulated chassis. FUNCTIONAL AND VERSATILE for the most varied professional applications. Wheel loader, telescopic handler or skid steer loader? Turboloader has it all! Turboloader has the manoeuvrability of a wheel loader Turboloader offers the benefits of a telescopic handler Turboloader has the compact dimensions of a skid steer loader … and it’s even more versatile! This is no compromise compromise, it’s a winning combination of great features!

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WAIKATO FARMING LIFESTYLES May 2015

Calling all mums in business

Raising a family is one of life’s great challenges - another is starting a business. Entrepreneurial mothers are being asked to put themselves forward for the Fly Buys Mumtrepreneur Awards, a scheme rewarding women who have taken a business idea and turned it into a reality while raising a family at home. From clever start-ups to companies gone global, the programme is open to businesses from all sectors and is awarding 10,000 Fly Buys points to category winners and an additional 40,000 Fly Buys points to the Supreme Mumtrepreneur of the Year Award winner — enough for a technology overhaul at work or home, or return flights and accommodation for an overseas family holiday. Last year’s inaugural winners showcased the diversity of successful businesses run by Kiwi mums. Winners ranged from Wellington-based Bridgit Hawkins and her company Regen which helps dairy farmers manage the environmental impact of dairy effluent, to Mairangi Bay’s Sandra Finlay who runs The Growth Collective, a service linking fresh food suppliers and schools

so parents can order low cost and nutritious lunches for their kids. Fly Buys chief executive Stephen England-Hall said the awards recognise the growing number of New Zealand women who manage to juggle the dual demands of family life and running a company. “From businesswomen with sustainable ventures they manage from home to those exporting overseas, we’re looking for mumtrepreneurs from all backgrounds and levels who have identified a market opportunity and built a clear vision for the future. “Balancing work and motherhood is a challenge at the best of times so our hats are tipped to women who manage to simultaneously run a business and a family home. They’re a dedicated, enterprising and hardworking group and probably some of the busiest people in New Zealand,” said Mr England-Hall. The supreme winner will be chosen from six category winners, including Best Product or Service, Best Online

Entries are open until June 15 for Fly Buys Mumtrepreneur Awards

or Technology Business, Best Creative Business, Best Food and Beverage Business, Best Social Enterprise or Not for Profit, and the Best Agri Business. Entrants will be judged by an expert panel that includes Trilogy co-founder

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