Wairarapa Farming Lifestyles, October 2017 by Integrity Community Media

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The Forest Owners Association are looking forward to working with the new Minister of Forests Shane Jones to meet what forest owners call a huge challenge to double the annual forest planting rate. “The new government’s target of an additional 50,000 hectares of planting a year is ‘optimistic but achievable’,” says Forest Owners Association president Peter Clark. “For most of the 1990s, the new planting rate was more than 50,000 hectares a year. In 1994 it was 100,000 hectares beyond keeping up with replanting. “We have been talking with Shane Jones about what can and can’t be achieved and he is in no doubt about some of the difficulties of getting more plantings going after more than a decade of no growth. “In particular we do need to build the labour force to do the planting. At the moment we are struggling to plant enough trees to maintain the present area. We hope that Shane Jones being Minister of Regional Development will help in that respect.” Mr Clark says the idea of a separate Forest Service sounds like a good idea. “We don’t know what functions it will have so we have to wait for that, but with forestry under the Ministry of Primary Industries we were not getting the attention an industry should get when it earns six billion dollars a year in exports. The forest sector won’t be completely disconnected from MPI

though. As well as agriculture, Damien O’Connor has a biosecurity portfolio, and that is a huge priority right across the primary sector. “There are a number of pests and diseases which we don’t have, but which would have a huge impact right across agriculture and forestry if they ever got into New Zealand.” He says James Shaw taking on the role of the Minister of Climate Change is significant. “As Green Party leader, his influence will keep the government focus on doing something practical about climate change. The only practical solution is planting more trees. That’s the only currently available technology to significantly pull down our level of carbon emissions.” Mr Clark believes the just announced partial introduction of agriculture into the Emissions Trading Scheme will also give a boost to forest planting on farms. “The initial major planting will be on Crown and Maori land, but if the government gives farmers an option of growing trees to absorb carbon and offset the greenhouse gas emissions from their stock, then I am sure we will see farmers planting out woodlots with a view to getting a return on eventually harvesting those trees.”

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“We all hear about Chinese herbs and the European knowledge of herbs but it was the knowledge of New Zealand medicinal herbs that we wanted to integrate. Our herbs come from a perfect bush environment — grown in beautiful quality soil. “We found a lady that has worked with herbs all her life and she said she would be honoured to sit with Maori herbal experts to learn from.” Jill and Keith then decided their Agrisea gardeners might appreciate the hand cream as it is not filled with chemicals and is moisturising and healing. The family then created a healing salve that has also become very popular. “It is really outstanding and a lot of people with eczema use it — it was like magic. In the early days I cleared a big bank of cleavers, and my forearms were absolutely on fire when I came in. I said to Keith I made a mistake and should have worn sleeves and gloves, so I used the salve on one arm as a test and it was an instant relief. “It has a mixture of herbs such as manuka, flax root, seaweed, rescue remedy and lavender. “It is one of those balms that is good for anything and clients have said it is magic for hemorrhoids as well. A friend who had bowel cancer used it out of desperation after chemotherapy and said it was like magic and helped her get relief where nothing else had worked.” Five years later Jill’s daughter asked her to create a face cream. “The rose and almond face cream was the very last product we made and is for our gardeners and Agrisea farmers’ wives — the men use it too. It is a truly nourishing face cream and is great if

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The miniature BY ANN MORGAN Mini Ha Ha Horse Haven is a rescue and rehabilitation centre run by Jennifer and Lindsay Heperi for mini horses from across New Zealand, specialising in rehabilitating laminitis and grass-affected miniature horses.

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feeding programme. Some horses arrive and can hardly walk. Laminitis is like walking on crushed glass. “Laminitis has become a big problem across the country especially with fast growing rye and clover grass. These are high in potassium and sugars and so are muesli and commercial feeds. Many owners don’t add salt and this can contribute to a laminitis attack when lush green grass is added into the mix. This can make a horse become grass affected.” Jen says minis are often labelled little brats and are known for behavior problems due to being treated like large dogs. “This gives a completely wrong impression of how awesome they are. If you don’t understand about potassium and sugars in the grasses, and metabolic syndrome, you are quietly killing them.”

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5-10,000 birds whereas barn and cage operations are 50-100,000. “I find networking is done a lot with dairy farmers and they have discussion groups and share their information amongst each other. I would like that to happen more in the egg industry so we can produce eggs more efficiently and professionally and not be so competitive that we don’t share our information. Given the competitive nature of the industry, as we are all trying to sell our eggs, this may be unachievable, but I would love to see it in some format within the industry.” “It is important to know free range farming fluctuates with the season and chickens have nothing better to do than eat grass all day. At different times of the year farms look different. Lush green grass all year round isn’t going to happen. You need to be realistic that this isn’t bad, it is all part of free range farming and the chicken is still happy.” The free range hens at Wairarapa Eggs have access to the outdoors 24 hours a day. “They are well fed with quality antibiotic and GE free grain and they have plenty of fresh water all day. They can forage for tasty morsels outside on the property whenever they want and we have purchased more land and are building another chicken farm to increase the flock size to around 24,000 birds. I’m too young to stop now. I want to take the business further and starting a purpose-built free range farm ticks a lot of boxes for me. It is the happy hen that will lay an egg.”

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A significant increase in the number of illegal seafood sales via Facebook has prompted the Ministry for Primary Industries to warn those offending that they will face penalties for violating the Fisheries Act. Since the beginning of the year, MPI has received more than 160 calls and emails reporting Facebook posts by people selling recreationally caught seafood including crayfish, kina and paua. These figures are up on the previous year where 96 complaints were received and the year before when 57 complaints were registered. “Both buying and selling recreationally caught seafood, as well as swapping it, is against the law. These are offences against the Fisheries Act and can result in fines of up to $250,000,” says MPI Fisheries Compliance manager Greg Keys. “It is likely that most people who are posting about seafood for sale know that their actions are illegal. This is simply another vehicle that people use to illegally sell recreational catch. That figure does not include multiple complaints about the same post so, in reality, the number of complaints is significantly higher than that.” Mr Keys says MPI expects to see an increase in illegal activity of this nature as the warmer weather sets in. He says MPI follows up on every incident that is reported. “The rules are in place to ensure the sustainability of our fisheries as well as to ensure seafood meets food safety standards. “For example, we were recently altered to the illegal sale of kina on Facebook where the kina in question was actually from an area under a shellfish biotoxin alert. “It is always disappointing to see people flouting the rules. What is great, however, is an increase in the number of people who approach us via our various channels to report suspicious or illegal behaviour.” Ensuring and promoting sustainable fisheries is a collective

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Consider venetian blinds or flat blinds which are easier to clean than heavy curtains. Use a damp or electrostatic cloth to dust hard surfaces (including floors). Ask someone else to do the vacuuming, as this increases allergen in the air for up to 20 minutes, or consider using a vacuum cleaner with an asthma and allergy sensitive HEPA filter. Keep rooms dry and well ventilated and clear out the clutter. “Another way to manage hay fever and/or allergy symptoms is to use products that may reduce allergy triggers in day-to-day life,” says Ms O’Dwyer. “The ‘Sensitive Choice’ programme was created to help consumers identify asthma and allergy aware products. “Sensitive Choice approved products have been assessed by an independent panel. Next time you are out shopping,

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At last there is a change on the horizon. One of our major fertiliser companies has stepped up to the plate to offer a helping hand to save our rivers and streams from future pollution. Of course this would be like putting the handbrake on a fully laden logging truck on a downward slope. With the unquestionable evidence that these NPK fertiliser companies are largely to blame for this mess, they are running out of road. To keep their foot on the accelerator is not a viable alternative. I applaud the CEO for joining the team. Although there is an utterance from this committed team to stop the pollution, the answers of how to do it will need to be found. The current science is failing the environmental futures test and the two large NPK fertiliser companies who are applying this outdated science are failing the majority of the farmers of New Zealand. Although farmers are the focus of the attacks from environmentalists on water pollution, the fault lies with the two large NPK fertiliser companies who provide a specialist service and sell the fertiliser to 95% of our farmers who are following their advice. Because soil fertility is so specialised these companies have been getting away with focussing on sales rather than honest advice and honest science. Evidence of this is the propaganda

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SPATnz, a collaboration between MPI and Sanford, is tackling the ageold challenge of a reliance on growing Greenshell mussels from wild mussel spat washed up on 90 Mile Beach or caught on lines in Golden Bay. “SPATnz is well on the way to breeding Greenshell mussels in captivity at commercial scale with the characteristics demanded by consumers, as well as providing a consistent supply of spat. This will literally transform our Greenshell mussel industry,” says Ms Gilliland. The Omega Lamb Project is a collaboration between MPI, food company Alliance Group and a group of innovative farmers known as Headwaters. It is targeting premium markets with a new type of lamb with higher levels of polyunsaturated (good) fats and Omega-3 fatty acids. “The Omega Lamb Project is taking a new approach to naturally breeding, raising, processing and marketing premium New Zealand lamb. It is producing healthier, more resilient sheep, along with healthy, tasty, and succulent meat.” The first product from the programme, TE MANA LAMB, was launched in New Zealand and Hong Kong premium restaurants this year. Interest in this

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Smarter culvert calculations Farmers could benefit from fewer culvert blowouts and better paddock performance thanks to a new online tool that P&F Global have developed an online, an easy to use culvert pipe calculator — the EUROFLO Culvert Calculator. Global sales manager Joseph McLean said the new online calculator would transform the way people work out their culvert pipe requirements, allowing them to quickly and accurately figure out what they need. “Great customer service is at the core of our company values, and we are always striving to find innovative ways to help customers, while also providing the best product out there,’’ he said. Farmer Alan Sherman, had a sneak peek at the function and agreed that it was very easy to use. “Having used a lot of culvert pipes from P&F Global in the last 20 years I think this method of being able to calculate water flow will be a very useful tool.’’ Designed with the end-user in mind, the online calculator follows a simple three-step process: 1. Enter your catchment area and rainfall level to automatically generate your culvert pipe size; 2. Enter the length of your job to determine how many lengths of culvert pipe you need;

3. Enter your details and a quote is sent directly to your inbox. For more than 20 years, P&F Global have sourced the most practical and affordable drainage pipes and fittings from around the world. Servicing the rural, commercial, civil, industrial and residential markets, these products are designed fit for purpose for New Zealand’s often challenging conditions. EUROFLO Culvert Pipe is the only twin wall culvert pipe with an external multi-arch rib for strength and a smooth bore for faster flow and is ideally suited to all rural and civil needs — quality you can rely on. Made in Europe it is designed to last for 100 years and is rust and maintenance free. It is the only pipe in the market with sizes from 160mm diameter all the way up to 2,150mm, and comes with a range of fittings, slotted versions, different SN ratings as well as the handy Go-In system to connect the pipe to sumps and other outlets. Check out the EUROFLO Culvert Calculator online at www. pandfglobal.com.

Dispatch Team Leader Stu Dunn

CULVERT PIPE CALCULATOR – FREE AND ONLINE Need a new culvert installed on your farm? Simply go online to www.pandfglobal.com and work out exactly what you need for the job in three easy steps. It’s new and has been developed with you in mind.

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WAIRARAPA FARMING LIFESTYLES

OctOber 2017

RURAL WHEELS

Stepping out of the shadow by Andy Bryenton

With the demise of the big two — Falcon and Commodore — the market is left with a gap as obvious as a missing tooth. Or is it? If it’s your intention to drive a powerful, eight cylinder, four door cruiser, then an option exists right under your nose. And it’s one which has, in the past, shared everything from Kiwi highways to Aussie racetracks with the big red and blue machines. If none of the other options on the table — go European, drop two cylinders, drop two doors — are appealing, then it’s about time to remember that there’s a third big American auto maker who once made a massive mark on the scene Downunder. That’s the Chrysler and Dodge family of cars, which gave us the family-friendly Valiant, the big Dodge ute and of course the iconic Charger. So, what can Chrysler offer to assuage the loss felt by Ford and Holden V8 fans? Well, first of all, there’s the 300 SRT. A timeless shape with an aggressive stance, acres of mesh grille, and most importantly of all, a massively powerful, 350 kilowatt Hemi V8 under the hood. Built like a Benz and appointed with a host of sophisticated gadgetry — even launch control — the big 300 offers a slightly more refined delivery of maximum torque and horsepower than either an FPV or HSV, which were both joyfully raucous and keen for some tyresmoking fun. But a gentleman bruiser is

Heavy Vehicle Service and Repair Detroit trifecta — Chrysler and Dodge are ready to step in where Falcon and Commodore used to rule

still a bruiser, even under the neatly cut suit and tie. Underestimate over six litres of Hemi engine at your peril. Looking deeper into the family of Chrysler and Dodge vehicles you’ll find even more power on tap, and though it’s eminently easier to get hold of a new 300 SRT — literally just walk into a local dealership and start talking options — the Dodge end of the spectrum out of the States will certainly get the hairs on the back of your neck standing to attention. The Dodge Challenger Hellcat SRT is inspirational in all kinds of ways, but very recently an enterprising Texan car thief decided to remake Vanishing

Point — or possibly the end sequence of Death Proof — with a white example of the 707 horsepower supercharged muscle car. The only vehicle with police written on it which could keep up was a helicopter. So, for those who feel like the world has become a colder, more austere place with the loss of the Falcon and Commodore, consider instead a third option. You won’t be jumping the fence or compromising on power. And think of the pedigree you’ll be buying into. Dad’s Valiant Ranger is a long way in the past, but for big four door V8s, Chrysler rules the present.

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