Rodney's
september 2011
Issue 48
Farming Matters: Australian Lowline cattle pg 3 Lifestyle: growing your own beef pg 7 Managing your pond pg 8 Five steps to better pasture pg 10 Landscaping: shady deals pg 14 Horsin’ around: buying a float pg 16
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I’m sure it’s no surprise to many readers that growing your own beef is more economical than buying from a retail outlet, but when we did the sums for our article we were surprised just how much you can save using the homekill method – we think you may be too.
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Does anyone remember seeing snow in Rodney before? It was certainly hard to believe, but it happened. Thankfully that wintery blast from the depths of Antarctica that passed through delivering the snow is now just a memory. Hard to believe now. In this issue, the cover shot, taken by Christine Clee shows husband David relaxing in front of one of their Lowline cattle… and why not, now that spring is finally here? Given how well Lowlines have taken off in Australia as a good beef breed, it is surprising how long they have taken to establish a reputation in this country. Helen and I talked to David about Lowlines to find out what they have going for them.
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Lowlines By Helen Martin
Having heard about the promise the Australian Lowline is showing for dairy farmers and small block holders, Helen Martin and Neville Walker talked to breeder David Clee about the ins and outs of the breed. Can you tell us where and how they originated? They were developed in New South Wales where an established Angus herd was studied over 19 years to see what happened when small Angus were bred only with other small Angus. The result was a consistently small, early maturing animal. In 1992 they became a distinct breed known as Australian Lowline Cattle.
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Lowline. They’re about two thirds the size of standard Angus but they’re not miniatures.
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Lowline mother 2 years old and calf 2 months old, plus David Clee, to give a sense of proportion. 2 y/o will get maybe 3-5 cm taller over the years.
because of doubts among dairy farmers about their ability to service larger cows. They are now increasingly used over Friesians and this year we sold 5 bulls to a Taranaki Friesian dairy farm. The small size of the calves makes for easy
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Lifestyle
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By Neville Walker
Living on a lifestyle block, you may have decided to run some cattle on your land.
an average cost of, say, $1.45 per kilo to process the 235 kg carcass, the total cost works out at $507.25 (note that this includes 18kg of sausages, killing fee, and offal removal.)
If so, you will be aware that this comes with certain requirements – whether you have a herd of one or several cattle (or deer) they must be registered with the Animal Health Board (0800 4 824 636), which will periodically test for TB. Another consideration is that you may need to build or borrow yards for vet or TB testing visits and drenching or moving stock.
Even if you paid $500 for a 250kg beast at the sale yards, then added another $200 - $300 for vet costs and any supplementary feed over the winter/s, that still compares very favourably with the $2400 retail price of the meat.
Eventually, you may consider using a homekill service for the beef you want to keep for your own use, rather than sending those animals to the works. The abattoir will pay good prices for your beef, and it is tempting to have the cash in your hands, but then you have to buy your own meat from the supermarket. So how does homekill beef in your freezer compare with supermarket / retail meat prices?
Negative › You will need to purchase a decent sized freezer (360L or larger) but as mentioned the savings are there, so that could be a oneoff investment.
Positives › You know the history of the beef. › Meat is ‘aged’, unlike supermarket meat, for superior tenderness and flavour.
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› There is a quick, humane ‘dispatch’, without stress to the animal.
Processing a 235kg carcass of homekill beef, which will weigh about 147kg once you’ve lost around 35% to 40% to bone, moisture and fat, would cost out, at fairly typical supermarket prices, at $2399.75 by our estimation (assuming you were to buy all the cuts of meat, including sausages.).
› Cattle don’t have to be ear-tagged or require a cattle race.
Negatives › You don’t know the health and history of the supermarket meat. › It is very likely inferior to the beef you just sold, as the best beef from the works is often exported. › It’s an expensive way to buy meat. › Stock that has traveled on a crammed cattle truck and been held over in the freezing works yards with other unfamiliar stock while they are fasted prior to processing will have induced stress and adrenalin, affecting the meat quality.
Positive › You don’t know the animal, so can pretend you had nothing to do with its demise.
› Because it is sitting in your freezer, it motivates you to learn to cook some of the cheaper meat cuts you would normally pass up. › Gluten-free, preservative-free is usually also an option with many of the homekill operators. There is something deeply satisfying about harvesting your own produce – sitting down to a wonderful meal with friends, plates piled with food you have raised. Soft benefits aside, the straight numbers reveal just how economical growing your own beef can be.
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With the arrival of spring, the usual nasties are starting to rear their ugly heads. Given the number of requests I’ve received this month, it’s timely to write about cleaning up ponds and wetlands. This is a battle that needs to be fought on several fronts. As the weather begins to warm up, nutrients from surrounding land run / leach into your pond, causing rapid plant growth. There are several courses of action you can take to prevent this, depending on your situation. Some measures have a short term effect, however a longer term strategy is desirable. This can be structured to fit your budget.
Shorter term strategy › The offending weeds on your pond and in the surrounding wetland areas can be controlled with specific chemicals that are designed to sink into the water and penetrate the weeds. Although they are safe for aquatic life they are highly specialised treatments and require trained registered chemical applicators (vetted by the Rural Contractors’ Assoc) who have the knowledge of how they can be applied safely to provide an immediate result. › There are also pond treatments (as opposed to weed killers) which remove the nitrates weeds feed on, causing the weeds to die off and sink to the bottom. This process is completely harmless to valuable plants and wildlife. Once the weeds are
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“Our grass has quite a few weeds, thistles, docks… Our horses turn our pasture into weeds in no time… but do we have to spray out and re-sow the pasture? How can we improve the pasture? We have only just enough grass to graze, how can we lift our pasture growth enough to take off hay as well?” Whether the focus is on horticulture or farming, these are typical comments and questions I hear. Soil health drives the health of everything above it. After 9 years of going down all sorts of paths to improve the pasture quality, I have found the steps needed are simple and straightforward.
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The process is simply this: › Test your soil first to see what it’s lacking. › Feed the soil with fertiliser and lime appropriate to your needs and objectives (organic or traditional). › Re-sow under-performing areas if needed. › Control the weed growth and monitor the results. › Rinse and repeat (and re-test your soil every 2-3yrs).
Test your soil For a soil test, you can DIY or pay someone
to do it for you. Hills Laboratories will send soil testing kits on request (see pg12) for you to collect the soil samples and return via courier. Results take about 7 days (you can see an example report on their website). Alternatively, you could pay an independent soil consultant to come and take the samples, discuss your needs and provide a full report. However, the most economical, yet independent, option I have found in this regard is to buy a basic soil test package from Wise Earth (see pg12). This includes a soil sampling tool, post analysis and recommendations for around $160. Your fertiliser supplier can also provide recommendations (they will suggest a copy of the test results be sent directly to them as well) and this can be the least expensive option. You’ll still have to pay for the lab reports regardless (around $67 for a basic test).
Apply fertiliser The advantage of having someone provide the post-analysis is to find the appropriate level and fertiliser mix for optimal results. For example, too much nitrogen can leach
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The quality of feed can potentially affect the health of your animals.
into waterways. To reduce your nitrogen needs over time, you could also try re-sowing white clover into the pasture to boost the nitrogen levels. If you’re on a smaller acreage and prefer the DIY option, your fertiliser can be supplied in 25kg bags, which you can either spread by hand out the back of a trailer or hire a spreader if you are able to tow it behind a quad or tractor.
Control weeds The presence of weeds can be another indicator that your soil is out of balance. When buttercup, dock, carrot weed (parsley dropwort) and thistle take off, they can spread fast. Not only do they make your paddocks look an unsightly mess, they will also significantly affect the quality of feed and potentially the health of your animals. It is easier to control weeds when they are smaller and also before they flower. Another key reason to control weed growth now is to improve the quality of feed you store as hay or silage. Autumn and winter are when the animals need the nutrition and energy most. Applying too much or inappropriate herbicide can affect the quality pasture you’re trying to maintain. A bigger problem emerges when spray-drift encroaches on your neighbours.
Controlling weeds is all about managing a plan (something I find I have little time to do). Getting weeds under control can sometimes require more than one application and sometimes a combination of herbicides. The cost for a spray contractor is relatively inexpensive for small blocks when you consider the time involved (researching, buying and applying chemicals, let alone obtaining your Approved Handler’s certification). If you have only a small area of say 1 hectare, expect to budget around $180-200/ha, but the more hectares you have done, the more economical it becomes.
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Pieris (lily of the valley) is a great shade specimen.
landscaping
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Shady
Shady areas are sometimes a challenge when it comes to planting, but they can also be an opportunity. In some cases, they give you the chance to use plants you might otherwise struggle to include in your landscaping. Most ferns, for instance, are best grown in part or full shade and perhaps slightly damp areas. If you have such a spot, ferns can turn it into a real feature. If it’s an area of taller trees with scrappy undergrowth, clean out the undergrowth and replace with a mass planting of ferns. Use them as if they were a ground cover, which in this scenario they will be. If you would like a little colour, add some clumps of clivia.
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And if it’s an area you can view at night, put in some lights to shine up your tree trunks. We’ve just done a nice planting like this for a customer, using big kauri with ferns massed underneath as ground cover and adding bark mulch to give a finished look. What started as a bare bank is now a feature of the garden. Shady gardens close to your house are an opportunity to add scent to your garden. Daphnes and gardenias are happy in dappled shade or a spot that avoids the hottest midday sun, and their scent is heavenly. Actually, there are quite a lot of choices when it comes to choosing flowering plants for the shade. Tried-and-true camellias are such versatile and tough plants. Excellent as hedges or border specimens, they’ll grow in full sun or shade, and if you hack them back hard they’ll forgive you and come away again — not that you are going to let yours get to the point where they need a hack, of course. And if ever you need to shift them, you can, with a bit of care, dig them up and transplant them elsewhere. On top of all that, they are strong in the wind, tolerant of most soils except wet and give you flowers through the colder months when there’s not much colour in the garden. Another couple of flowerers that have perhaps been considered a touch old-fashioned, but are making a comeback, are rhododendrons and azaleas. For both, there is quite a range of shrub sizes and flower colours available. Both will appreciate a trim after flowering, particularly the azaleas (and that’s a trim, not a hack). Also on the comeback trail are hydrangeas, which will perform to full potential with some shade. The newer varieties are better at keeping true to their colours without the need for special applications of fertiliser. Remember to cut the stems back to two fat buds in winter.
Nikau copes well in the shade of the bush.
For something a little different for the shaded side of your house or a woodland area, have a look at the pieris (lily of the valley) cultivars, which come in a variety of sizes from 1m to 2m. New growth can be bronze, coppery, pink or red, and their panicles of bell flowers are pure white, pink or purplish, depending on variety. Pieris is a very pretty and much under-utilised plant. If you want to use a native, shade provides the perfect place for a stand of nikau. In nature, they push up from the forest floor
Camellia ‘Plantation Pink’.
through the bush canopy and stick their heads out the top into the sunlight. They are quite happy when mature to be in the sun, but as youngsters they are better in the shade. Yes, I know they are slow-growing, but I reckon they look great at any age and at any size. Plus they provide food for the birds. I hope that’s inspired you to turn that shady corner into a stunner, and I’ll be back next month to talk about more shade-lovers in the garden. Till then, happy gardening.
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horsin' around
OK, so you have the pony and everything is going well and now the kids want to go to pony club! Back in the old days most children rode to pony club, myself included, but the roads are so busy now the obvious thing is to look for a horse float. The first thing you will need is a suitable vehicle such as a large car (e.g. a Falcon), or a four wheel drive ute, capable of towing a float weighing 700kg or more and up to two horses weighing up to 500kg each.
Finding the right horse float If you have just one small pony a good single float is fine, but it’s worth looking for one with tandem wheels for stability on the road. Look for one with reasonable space and wide enough for easy loading. Most people tend to go for a double float as this is wider and has the option of taking another horse.
Buying a horse
float
For more than two horses there are triple angle floats on the market, but these need a substantial towing vehicle (towing capacity of at least 2.5t). Another option is to purchase a truck, but as this is a separate vehicle it needs a COF (Cert. of Fitness)
By Sandy Reid
and a lot more maintenance. (I will discuss trucks in a future article.)
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› Head dividers are worthwhile, especially if you are transporting another horse not familiar with yours. › Make sure it has solid rubber mats that don’t slide around. › For a double float brakes are a must. › It must have a current WOF. It is well worth taking a knowledgeable engineer with you to inspect the float before you make your purchase. Do your homework, shop around, talk with other people to find out how they feel about their floats and at the end of the day find one that is practical and right for your needs. A float with tandem wheels provides extra stability on the road.
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