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rank van Steensel and Josje Neerincx live in Wairarapa. They met at university in Holland when they were studying towards a degree in agriculture with Frank specialising in soil science and water management and Josje in rural development. They became extensionists in Central America as part of a programme to help communities. “By the 1990s we felt the aid programme was doing more harm than good as it was making people reliant on multinational input rather than making them independent,” said Josje. “There were alternative farming systems which let people grow quality food and we decided to walk the talk and lead by example.” The couple moved to New Zealand in
1992 and studied at Massey University to get to know the country politically and financially before embarking on their new life. They wanted to be close to Wellington and grow Mediterranean crops as the climate is similar to where they came from. They originally chose olives and echinacea but ended up growing vegetables. “We set up a Community Support Agriculture programme and would like to see other farms do this as well as part of a group.” CSA allows members to have a personal relationship with the growers and direct access to high quality, fresh produce. “My father was a butcher in Holland. The introduction of the supermarket in
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Femke feeds the chickens and helps with other jobs as well Sanne works with her parents with all aspects of the family business the 80s had a big impact on the small businesses including the butcher, the baker and the green grocer. “My dad knew the farmer, the cows, and the farm they came from. He used the whole cow before the next lot of meat was brought into the shop. It’s not like that these days,” said Josje. “We believe local communities are important. Our aim is not to make a huge profit, but to look after the environment and people.” They are looking into providing workshops and courses with their philosophy of growing organically literally and philosophically. “Firstly we establish healthy soil. Soil and people both need a healthy diet and variety. If you grow potatoes all the time the soil gets tired - after a couple of years this can cause disease. We rotate the crops and that helps keep pests and disease away.” As part of the CSA members get an understanding of why the produce may look different to commercially grown crops. “They learn about seasons too. When you eat and grow in season, you are eating the fruit and vegetables at their optimum. We don’t call things organic, we prefer the word agri ecology. We
listen to nature and walk the gardens. We don’t follow recipes, we look at what the soil needs. “Once you feed the soil with humus and compost the little critters are fed and they look after the plants and then the plants have all the vitamins and nutrients and people are eating healthy food.” They have an eight hectare block in Greytown which is rocky with olive trees planted on it. “Before we harvest the olives we see if people want olive oil. We know beforehand if we have sold the crop so we are not wasting our time and energy. “We have chickens and greenhouses where we sow the seeds as well. In Masterton we have 12 hectares which is good market garden soil. “We grow in groups so the soil uses different things. Leafy crops like spinach, lettuces and Asian greens are grown together. “Crops like cabbages, broccoli and cauliflower are another group as are the tomatoes, capsicum, courgettes, eggplants and cucumbers.” Their perennial crops include rhubarb, asparagus and strawberries and they have a small block on which they sow lettuces every two to three weeks.
“We have approx 130 customers per week. Our aim is 200 in Summer. We want to grow to an optimum not a maximum, and create diversity. “We want our children to appreciate nature and have respect for life. Our oldest is 23-years-old and works with us and our 21-year-old is studying ecology. The two youngest are still in primary school.
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“In those days not one organic input was to be found in any garden store. We were living in Auckland with a beautiful garden and large grounds, but were reliant on high chemical inputs. “We researched seaweed internationally to discover who uses it, what it is good for and how it was used. Seaweed worldwide are loosely categorised by colour — red, green and brown. The brown category was the one widely used in agriculture and horticulture.” In the 1940s in New Zealand 500 different seaweed species were known and over 65 per cent were native to the country. “Today we know more than 800 species.
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“Kiwifruit people began to make enquiries and we took this very seriously and commissioned three years of research across five kiwifruit orchards to assess the effects of AgriSea seaweed. The results included an 11 per cent increase in yield year one. Significantly longer storage capacity and 150 per cent increase in worms and larger fruit size,” said Jill. “Avocado, vineyard and dairy farmers came to us and we felt a huge responsibility to growers who depended on their land. “In 2003 our son, Tane, did market research on dairy farmers’ perception of the word ‘organic’. “It was extremely negative so on advice from business experts we created AgriSea New Zealand Ltd. This removed the word ’organics’ from any company indicators.” Liquid seaweed concentrates for soil, foliar/pasture, seaweed salt blocks and seaweed pellets were then developed. Jill says as rules tighten for farmers around regulatory requirements for reduced chemical inputs to mitigate environmental factors, including severely compromised waterways, farmers need well-researched alternative management strategies. The single biggest on-farm factor to ensure healthy waterways is
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regulations are met,” said MPI’s director of Verification Services, Chris Kebbell. “We’d like to acknowledge the majority of farmers, transporters and processors who have always cared for young calves and are meeting the regulations with ease, but we remind the minority that they have an obligation to care for calves and they face infringement fines or prosecutions if they don’t.” The four regulations introduced this season include fitness for transport requirements, a maximum transport duration of 12 hours, the prohibition
on killing calves by blunt force to the head and the prohibition of transporting calves by sea across the Cook Strait. These regulations provide MPI with additional tools to respond to those who are not meeting their obligations for the welfare of calves. “The key area we have noted that could be improved by the minority is ensuring calves are fit for transport. Farmers should not rely on transporters to make the decision on fitness for transport, as farmers are in the best position to know the animals.”
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The mystery of irrigation Irrigation is the black art of replacing water which has been removed from the ground by evapotranspiration (ET) through plants. This is part of how plants ingest their nutrients. Important points to know: NIWA have ET rates for your area, check their website. It will show rates as a graph through the year, summer obviously higher but ET is also determined by the atmosphere’s ability to absorb the moisture, so it is higher on windy days due to higher dispersal. Every millimetre of rain you need to apply daily requires 10,000 litres/ha, so if ET hits 5mm you need at least 50,000 litres every hectare, every day. That’s if you want the plant to really grow, not just look green. You need to match ET rate plus allowance for percolation through the soil (over irrigation) plus loss during irrigation, minus rainfall (if any). ET rates follow quite closely to available moisture rates so it is important to begin irrigating early enough as the plant growth will have checked by the time you notice it. Woody plants have a higher ET rate than leafy plants so kale ET will likely be more than chicory. Admittedly plants with deep roots will hang on longer, mostly in heavy soils but in the end need still water replacement.
Irrigating methods are just that, management tools, don’t be fooled by the fancy promises, they can’t make your plant excel with less than ET rate — assuming you are trying to hold constant moisture in the ground. Beware of stories telling you that a system allows you to get away with less application. They do exist but also require electronic monitoring and experience on the operator’s part. Keep water droplets as large as practicable. This is where you can save some water. Despite public perception, small sprinklers can easily have the same losses as large sprinklers, it’s just not so visible. The law of physics tells us when you expose water to warm air it evaporates. Large bodies of water (large droplets) have a greater mass to surface area than small bodies, so fine mist tends to evaporate more — keep the nozzle size up/nozzle pressure down, within reason! There’s no free lunch with irrigation, either you can have a cheap system with lots of running costs and maintenance or a more reasonably priced system but with better application evenness,
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Tractors, trucks and trailers, mowers and milking gear all took a beating this winter. Those using yesteryear’s ‘cheap’ products to keep corrosion out of tools and toys, paid the price. Seized machinery, failing electronics and rusty sheds were the result, meaning expensive repairs and wasted time. Professionals know the best products are the most cost effective and fishermen note that the big boys like Hampidjan or Sanford Fishing use CorrosionX. Clever hunters have worked out that the CorrosionX they buy is what our own navy, coastguard and most air forces of the world use in their weaponry. The product is also helping power companies and wastewater works around New Zealand. These guys never settle for second best, so why would you? CorrosionX waterproofs electronics in the milking shed, keeps the rust out of hydraulic fittings and un-seizes wheel nuts and bolts on a logging truck faster than
A firm favourite on Kiwi farms since its introduction, the Polaris Ranger family of all-terrain side-by-side vehicles has cemented its place at the top of the side-by-side tree through a combination of power and handling.
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The new and re-upped 2016 range from the big North American manufacturer has been further honed from customer feedback since last year, offering options from diesel to electric power and of course a mighty Pro Star petrol selection as well. The Ranger 570 HD hits a sweet spot in the power-to-weight band, with versatile performance driven by a reliable single-cylinder 567cc four-stroke. Upgraded for 2016 with even more towing capacity and load-bearing might, the 570 is all about smart delivery of its 40-plus horsepower, via on-demand four-wheel drive and a safety-ensuring engine braking system to tame even the most unwieldy loads over rough terrain. With two and four-seat variants, there
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eter and Sue McWilliam own Maungaraki Cattle Company which is located in the limestone ranges south-east of Masterton on approximately 250 hectares of medium hill country. They run Pustertaler cattle alongside their studs of Angus and Gelbvieh pedigree herds. Pustertaler are a rare, hardy breed from South Tyrol in the north-east of Italy in the Dolomite mountains region. “My passion is beef cattle genetics and like most dedicated pedigree breeders we import genetics from around the world to improve our seed stock to produce functional breeding bulls for our clients across the country. This means hopefully they are getting the best of the best,” said Peter. Seven years ago Peter and Sue visited the home of the Pustertaler
cattle in the Dolomite Mountains and met some very enthusiastic breeders who are trying to save the cattle from extinction. The couple was able to import embryos from some of the best donor cows there. “These cattle are one of the world’s rarest breeds. There are less than 500 purebred females in the world,” said Peter. “Most of these are in Europe with a small nucleus in South Africa and our herd here in the Wairarapa.” The cattle have been in Europe for hundreds of years and are one of the oldest breeds going back centuries. They are not a hybrid, they are absolutely pure and that is what they are trying to preserve. “They have become a serious hobby for me now. It is quite a challenge to keep the breed going. They are hardy alpine cattle and great foragers. With
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the expansion in the dairy industry here, traditional beef cattle herds are being pushed further into the hill country so we need to breed cattle that can handle these tougher situations. I believe the Pustertaler breed could be of great value in these challenging conditions. “The future requirements of our industry will require beef cattle that will perform and thrive under tough hill country conditions and have the ability to reproduce easily and give us quality carcasses that maximises hybrid vigor. Peter and Sue have been very selective in their breeding programme and only choose the very best females to go into their pure-bred herd. Over the past few years they have built their herd up to 30 breeding females, with almost half being full-blood Pustertaler with the remainder being half and three-quarter breds selected from their top Angus and Gelbvieh females. “They have a great temperament, are good milkers and maternally they are seriously good mothers,” said Peter. “The hardy breed has a high yielding carcass and succulent sweet tender beef.” The cattle colour stamp their progeny with a distinctive white stripe all the way down their back including their tail, whilst the body is black or red. The bulls weigh around 800–900 kilograms and are moderately framed cattle, they are similar to the British breeds and the cows weigh around 500–650 kilograms making them ideal for hill country. “Their calves tend to be lively and very healthy and with each lactation
Pustertal cattle are one of the world’s rarest breeds period, the milk output of the cows increases.” Peter says the cattle can survive in very rough conditions and they have very good feet and legs which is important to New Zealand farmers with rougher properties. “Pustertaler cattle have been grazing the valleys and summer alpine pastures for hundreds of years; they are one of the oldest breeds that go back centuries. They are not a hybrid, they are absolutely pure and that is what we are trying to preserve. “In Austria, Italy and Germany there is a dedicated breeding programme designed to ensure the breed’s survival and they are keen to find people interested in maintaining the breed outside Europe should a disease outbreak or similar tragedy cause the cattle to be wiped out in Europe.
Meet Leon the new freestanding multi-fuel fire from Wagener.
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Sue and I would like to see the breed get a good footing here. If the breed were to collapse in Europe, having the cattle here will help maintain them and I believe for our dairy industry it is a cattle which has a lot of promise for the future of the industry.” Peter and Sue plan to travel to Europe again next year to find outcross bloodlines to keep their nucleus going. “We would love to get more farmers in New Zealand involved to help preserve the breed; it needs more than us to keep the project going. “If there are any enthusiastic beef cattle breeders out there who would like to talk to us about sharing the joys of being involved in the breed, we would love to hear from them, our email is p-s-mcwilliam@xtra.co.nz or phone 06 372 7724.”
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The Wagener Leon has evolved because you asked us for a larger version of the extremely popular wee 7kw Sparky. Leon has all the features of Sparky but with an increased heat output of 16-18kw, an optional wet back delivering 3kw hot water and a fixed log box base for storage. The name Leon is in recognition of Leon Kernot who started the family business and designed the first ever original Wagener Stove some 35 years ago. Leon the man was hardworking, entrepreneurial and very popular and that is our expectation for this new stove. Leon the stove is designed by son Barry and partner Ngaire, who currently own the business, and handcrafted and dispatched by the grandsons Troy and Kyle along with the rest of the Wagener Stoves team. Leon has been built to work hard and stand the test of time just like his forebear the original Wagener Stove. For more information contact Wagener Stoves on 09 408-2469 or visit www.wagenerstoves.co.nz for our dealer in your area and to see what our customers have to say.
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Love our forests Our children do New Zealand has 1.7 million hectares of highly productive, sustainably-managed, plantation forests. These forests are a wonderful environment for recreation and enjoyment – whether for the exhilaration of mountain biking, the tranquillity of walking or the fun of having a picnic amongst the trees. We are fortunate to have these forest playgrounds, letting us connect with an abundant and natural environment.
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The native choice The Native Plant Nursery was first established in Taupo and has been growing native plants since 1961. The company then branched out to Waiuku in South Auckland and has now established a nursery in Christchurch on Marshland Road.
We supply quality plants for landscaping and ecological restoration (with seed sourced from your region), as well as farming revegetation and general gardening requirements at wholesale prices. We also offer a range of exotic species to fast growing shelter belt and firewood plants. Plant grades range from seedlings in root trainer packs through to large grade two-metre trees. This range is complimented with a large selection of plant growth and protection products. New Zealand’s native plants are part of our heritage and many of them are only found here. If you have an area on your farm or small block that is overgrown with weed species, don’t be overwhelmed by the thought or restoring it with native plants, the process is actually very simple and straightforward. Cutting out or removing some of the weed species in selected areas and leaving some in place to remove later will provide shelter and protection for the native species to grow and become established. It is a lot easier to maintain
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$248 $310 $421 $634 $965
r the r u s F unt o c s Di r ove 0m 100
Other pressure ratings also available s Suits compression and electrofusion fittings
SILTRAPS
STEEL Y POSTS 1.65m 7 Hole
108
$
5.99
112
$
105
$
$
each
PVC Pipe 100mm DWV X 6m
600mm High Round Iron Grate
PLASTIC TROUGHS Bare
With ballcocks
$42.00
200L $128.00 $158.00
150mm Stormwater X 6m
600L $205.00 $235.00
$120.00
400L $155.00 $185.00
Black only
Made in New Zealand
TARANAKI / WHANGANUI
83 Wallscourt Place Normanby Phone (06) 272 8187 Email taranaki@ruraldirect.net.nz
800mm High Round Iron Grate
600mm High Square Iron Grate
HANSEN SUPERflo Piston Trough Valve 20mm 2 and 25mm
$26
MANAWATU / HAWKES BAY
77728 State Highway 2 Dannervirke Phone (06) 374 8971 Email manawatu@ruraldirect.net.nz
All items in this advertisement are while stocks last. Phone Rural Direct for conditions of delivery. ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST.
WAIRARAPA FARMING LIFESTYLES
September 2016
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ADVERTORIAL
Servicing Wellington and the greater Wairarapa
Ace offal cookers for dog and pig food, also available as grain cookers for horses
The biggest smile in Wellington belongs to Darran Keeling, the general manager at the brand new, state of the art Hutt Valley SsangYong. “One of the best decisions SsangYong New Zealand has ever made, investing in the ever growing Wellington area,” said Darran. “Wellington and the Wairarapa continues to be a growth area, and the Hutt Valley is a fantastic part of Wellington to establish a new dealership, with people wanting to buy locally. “As well as selling and servicing SsangYong and LDV vehicles, we offer servicing for all other makes and models and look after all fleet servicing requirements. We, like all SsangYong Dealerships are New Zealand owned, as are the importers. That’s important because the money spent by SsangYong owners stays in New Zealand and doesn’t go offshore.” The SsangYong range includes the popular Tivoli, Korando, Actyon Ute, Rexton and Stavic models, with prices starting from as low as $25,990. LDV vans are also available at the Hutt Valley site — the quality diesel van range was launched in New Zealand 18 months ago. Sales for the brand are going very well in New Zealand, consolidating it as the number two selling van in the country for the past four months. The LDV V80 range is powered
Available in 63Litre and 94Litre, stainless steel bin on a tipping frame. Plugs into standard 230v socket. Fitted with 2 hour timer and neon. Have been in the market for over 30 years.
293 Palmerston Rd, Gisborne M 027 294 6190 | F (06) 867 2774 E mike@aceproducts.co.nz W www.aceproducts.co.nz
by the 2.5-litre Motori Diesel engine and starts from as low as $29,990 plus GST. The new G10 range of vans added to the market in December 2015 has made a big impression alongside the already popular V80 range of cargo and passenger vans. Darran says SsangYong and LDV customers are now better informed. “They still demand quality and reliability but they refuse to be held ransom by brands that don’t cost any more to build. People often come to us on price, to compare what we have. Once they look at and drive our models, the
sheer build quality wins them over nearly every time. “People buy SsangYong because they can keep their family safe, the ride is quiet and smooth, and they know they are getting a quality, well-built vehicle that performs. “Farmers buy SsangYong as they can trust the strength and reliability of our vehicles, particularly the Actyon Ute, which can be configured to suit any work or farm situation.” Hutt Valley SsangYong are at 2 Wakefield Street, Lower Hutt. Phone 04 568 2151 or email info@ huttvalleyssangyong.co.nz.
eco drain
Collect rainwater Divert unwanted runoff Clean your spouting with ease
A new innovative and easy way to clean your spouting and downpipes to prevent leaves and debris from clogging up your stormwater system. Collect rainwater, and divert dangerous runoff from entering into our precious waterways.
The ecodrain is easy to install and easy to use.
for more information and orders give us a call today
freephone 0508 787 742 www.ecodrain.co.nz
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September 2016
WAIRARAPA FARMING LIFESTYLES
SPECIAL BULK PURCHASE PRICING
• 2.7 Diesel Auto • Seats 7 • Bluetooth • Climate control • Reverse camera • Media Centre • 3.2 Tonne Tow Capacity
*Based on a 45 month term / 45,000 kms in total. Non-maintained. Subjest to normal lending criteria and standard terms and 1st installment plus ORC to be paid in advance. A document fee of $459 applies. Vehicle spec may differ from image shown.
$39,990 +orc
LEASE FROM $499 PER MONTH*
SAVE
$8,00 FOR A LIMIT ED TIME!
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Euro Diesel Engine • 2WD •6-Speed Manual Shown with optional alloy wheels. Automatic and/or 4WD option available at additional cost. Conditions apply.
ALL NEW G10
(CARGO OR PASSENGER)
/ $25,990 FROM
(+GST & ORC)
CAB CHASSIS MINIBUS
(11,12 OR 14 SEATS) We’ve taken the hard work out of buying a new Van. With benefits such as a committed nationwide service network, a dedicated fitment centre to customise your van for your business, a three year/100,000km warranty and 24 hour roadside assist and competitive finance and leasing options, the only choice left is which LDV Van is right for you and your business.
Hutt Valley SsangYong | 2 Wakefield Street, Lower Hutt | 04 568 2151 HUTT VALLEY SSANGYONG NOW OFFERS FULL SERVICING ON ALL MAKES AND MODELS INCLUDING FLEET SERVICING. BOOK YOUR SERVICE NOW.