Manawatu Farming Lifestyles, May 2015

May 2015 Edition15,060 copies DELIVERED FREE to every rural delivery address in Manawatu

Covering the territoryPage 6–7

Big win for sheep dog triallist

Guardians of the land

Dairy resilience is key

P3 P4 P15SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT AND

EDITORIAL FOR MORE EDITORIAL FOR MORE EDITORIAL FOR MORE EDITORIAL FOR MORE EDITORIAL FOR MORE EDITORIAL FOR MORE EDITORIAL FOR MORE EDITORIAL FOR MORE EDITORIAL FOR MORE EDITORIAL FOR MORE EDITORIAL FOR MORE EDITORIAL FOR MORE EDITORIAL FOR MORE EDITORIAL FOR MORE EDITORIAL FOR MORE EDITORIAL FOR MORE EDITORIAL FOR MORE

FARMING LifestylesManawatu

Looking for the perfect house for your farm or holiday destination?

We have a fantastic range of top quality family homes, farm workers accommodation and holiday homes and have been delivering our homes to New Zealanders now for over 75 years. We will help make the building process easy and stress free. You can trust us to deliver.

Hopkins The Horizon

Come and visit us at the Fieldays® Site S10 at Mystery Creek to find out how we can help you.

2 MAY 2015 MANAWATU FARMING LIFESTYLES

The Manawatu Farming Lifestyles is published with pride by NorthSouth Multi Media Ltd, a privately ownedNew Zealand company.

Phone: 0800 466 793

Advertising: Betty Willets, Kelvin Green, Glyn Parker, Shane Hendriks

Editorial: Denise Gunn — 06 329 7701

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.farminglifestyles.co.nz

Accounts: Lesley Robinson | [email protected]

AUDITED CIRCULATION

Print run 15,060. ABC audited circulation 14,760 audited Jan–Dec 2014.

MEMBER OF:

N E W Z E A L A N D M A D E

Install a Power Saving WAGENER FAIRBURNfor Cooking, Heating

& Hot Water.

NZ MADE COOKERat an affordable price

(09) 408 2469 • www.wagenerstoves.co.nz

Home of Butler Multi, Cooktop Wagener Stove & Sparky

SOWSOWSOWSOWSOWSOWSAVE!SAVE!SAVE!SAVE!SAVE!SAVE!SOWSOWSOW

Times are tough, so to lend a helping hand we are matching our Generator Seed Mix* to the price of milk...and every time the price of milk drops, we will credit you the difference!

For more information, please visit our website: www.specseed.co.nz

*Generator Seed Mix: This is a mix of high quality diploid and tetraploid perennial ryegrasses, Italian ryegrass, Huia clover and Timothy, and has been designed to achieve a high producing 2-4 year pasture at a very economic price per hectare. It can be established over a wide range of soil types, fertility situations and is

suitable for all farming and stock types. Terms and conditions apply. Please see our website for more details.

Contact your vet clinic today to order products!Quality Kiwi Made Products. Only available from your veterinarian

PREPARE YOUR CALF PENS THIS WINTER WITHPREPARE YOUR CALF PENS THIS WINTER WITH

A concentrated Sanitiser, Biocide & Virucide

Ideal for use in animal pens and calf rearing facilities. Active against

all the important calf scour causing micro-organisms including:

Rotavirus, E coli, Salmonella sp, Coronavirus,

Cryptosporidium parvum,

Clostridia sp, Coliforms etc.

Vetsan Super Concentrate

Manawatu farmers take out top steak title

The nation’s most tender and tastiest steaks have been decided at this year’s Beef + Lamb New Zealand Steak of Origin, with an Angus sirloin from the farm of Forbes and Angus Cameron in the Pohangina Valley awarded the top prize.

The top 20 finalist steaks, selected from more than 300 entrants, went under an intense taste testing by judges.

The judging panel included BMX World Champion and Beef + Lamb iron maiden Sarah Walker, New Zealand listener food columnist Lauraine Jacobs, Wharekauhau Estate executive chef and Beef + Lamb ambassador chef Marc Soper, and head judge Graham Hawkes.

Now into its 13th year, the competition celebrates the hard work and dedication of New Zealand beef farmers.

Judge Lauraine Jacobs said it was a privilege to be involved in the judging of New Zealand’s top steak.

“We judged each sirloin steak on aroma, juiciness, tenderness, texture and of course, taste.

“The quality of the beef I tasted this evening was simply exceptional and is a true testament to the skill of our producers.”

The Camerons, who farm Ngaputahi Station, took home the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Steak of Origin Grand Champion shield and $5,000 prize

Angus and Forbes Cameron won this year’s Steak of Origin

money. Their win has also earned them a place in the history books. The father and son team are the first entrants to win both the Steak of Origin, and the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Golden Lamb Awards (Glammies) which they won in 2008.

Land Meats won the Processor of Grand Champion award.

The Best of breed — European went to Tony Partridge from Leeston (Simmental), processed at Ashburton Meat Processors; Best of breed — British was awarded to Forbes and Angus Cameron (Angus), processed at Land Meat; Best of breed — Crossbreed and other was won by Tom Savage from Gisborne (Hereford/Shorthorn), processed at Land Meat.

The Best of Brand — Retail went to Chef’s Choice (AngusPure) (Angus) — Rangitatau Trust, and the Supreme Brand Champion title was awarded to Countdown North Island.

Nero Restaurant in Palmerston North won the Manawatu Beef Dish of the Year, judged by close to 1,000 local diners over the past three weeks.

Read the paper online manawatufarming.co.nz

MANAWATU FARMING LIFESTYLES MAY 2015 3

The DualEnergy™ discount applies to accounts at the same property, excludes automotive LPG and cylinders less than 45kgs and is not available for PrePower or Time of Use accounts.

www.contactenergy.co.nz

rely on usYou can

for your

energy needs

Call Rockgas Wanganui on 0800 LPG 2 you 348 8008or visit us at 73 Putiki Drive



rely on usYou can

for your

energy needs


rely on usYou can

for your

energy needs

Locally owned and operated and proud to be part of your community.



rely on usYou can

for your

energy needs




rely on usYou can

for your

energy needs


Count on us - reliable delivery of 45kg LPG cylinders to your home, business, or farm where ever you live.

Transform your home - all your hot water, space heating and cooking needs from your trusted local Rockgas supplier.

www.rockgaswanganui.co.nz

Locally owned and operatedand proud to be part of your community.

Call Rockgas Manawatu on

06 323 4252or visit us at 62 Awahuri Road, FeildingThe DualEnergy™ discount applies to accounts at the same property, excludes automotive LPG and cylinders less than 45kgs and is not available for PrePower or Time of Use accounts.


rely on usYou can

for your

energy needs




rely on usYou can

for your

energy needs


rely on usYou can

for your

energy needs




rely on usYou can

for your

energy needs




rely on usYou can

for your

energy needs





www.manfeildauto.co.nz



rely on usYou can

for your

energy needs




rely on usYou can

for your

energy needs


rely on usYou can

for your

energy needs




rely on usYou can

for your

energy needs




rely on usYou can

for your

energy needs





Count on us - reliable delivery of 45kg LPG cylinders to your home, business or farm.

..........................................................

For all your aggregate requirements, including mobile crushing – contact our team.

• Accounting and Business Services• Planning and Succession • Business Growth Services• Business Establishment Services• Payroll and GST preparation• All aspects of Office Support and

Administration• Tax Return Preparation• Quick Turnaround on Annual Accounts• Xero Training and Assistance

306a Broadway Avenue Palmerston North

(06) 952-4646 [email protected] www.accountingsolutions.nz

BROADWAY ACCOUNTINGSOLUTIONS LIMITED

C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N TA N T S

Mike Curd / Stuart Earle

A pair of TXG graduated compression socks can help:

✓ Prevent DVT when travelling

✓ Reduce swelling & aching in your legs

✓ Increase your energy levels

✓ Make varicose & spider veins less prominent

To learn more: www.txgsocks.co.nz [email protected] Tel: 0800 894-769

Worried about DVT on long haul flights?compression socks can help:

Prevent DVT when travelling

about DVT on long haul

COMPRESSION WEAR SPECIALISTS

QUARRY ROCK Cow Race, face rock, 40mm/20mm crushed grades available

FERTILISER SPREADING Cartage and Application

CARTAGE Bulk Units, Curtainsiders, Flat Deck Units Hay and Baleage cartage Lime and Fertiliser Rock Linehaul

On the farm, on the road, long haul, short haul... we haul it all

Experienced Operators‘Your rural specialists’

Over 45 yearsin the industry

Phone 06 362 7458 0800 SHN BULK (0800 746 2855)Brian 021 428 152

www.shannonbulk.co.nz

Big win for sheepWhangamomona dog triallist

by Denise Gunn

A long journey to Southland to compete in the 2015 South Island Sheep Dog Trials Championships proved successful for Taranaki competitor Steve Murphy, winning the heading events with his dog Kei.

Steve, a sheep and beef farmer from Whangamomona, took three dogs to the championships; Quade — a Huntaway, and his two heading dogs — Kei, and Treat. Kei, a rising seven-year-old was the best performer at the event, topping the leaderboard in both the short head and yard, and the long head. Kei is by Steve’s well-performed retired sheep dog, Hawk, and out of Kate, owned by fellow sheep dog triallist and judge Ian Burling.

Steve said the dog has been a bit of a slow starter.

“When he first got going, he broke a leg and was out of action for 12 months.”

Kei then broke a bone in his foot which required an operation.

“So he missed a couple of dog trial years.”

Steve and Kei scored 98.5 in the first run of the short head and yard. This score was the best run of the 200 dogs entered.

“We drew good sheep, and when you get dished up good sheep you have to make the most of them,” said Steve.

“But we didn’t have the best run in the run-off round.” Steve said the long head was basically the same.

“The best run was in the first round.”Three generations of the Murphy

family have been involved in the sport, stretching back to Steve’s grandfather.Steve’s father, Bernard, won four national championships, several island titles and represented New Zealand against Australia. Both Steve and his brother Dan are members of

Photo courtesy of Charmaine Murphy

Steve Murphy with his dogs

the Whangamomona Dog Trial Club, and have been familiar names on the leaderboards at dog trials around the country for many years.

Steve said the South Island Sheep Dog Trials Championships were well run.

“It was a very good trial, the weather was kind and the people were very friendly, there was only one day of rain,” said Steve. Steve and his wife Charmaine own several dogs between them.

“Behind most successful sportspeople there is a support team, and my wife is my best supporter and manager,” said Steve.

Steve is looking ahead to compete at the Tux North Island and New Zealand Sheep Dog Trial Championships to be held near Taihape from May 25–30.

around roadworks this

winter

Pay attention!


BRANDERSON HOMES LTDPRE BUILT HOMES

Please send us an information pack about your Transportable Pre-Built Homes Name Address Phone __________________________ Style/Size Please mail to: Branderson Homes Ltd, PO Box 434, Cambridge, 3450

OFFICE LOCATED AT: 37 HAUTAPU RD, CAMBRIDGE � TELEPHONE: 07 827 3901Email: [email protected] �� Web: www.brandersonhomes.co.nz

www.kiwifertiliser.co.nzP: Ron McLean – 0800 549 433

Check out Neal Kinsey’s courses for 2015

P: Ron McLean – 0800 549 433


P: Brett Petersen – 0800 549 422


www.goldenbaydolomite.co.nz

Dairy farmers Mark and Jayne Pescini, along with their herd manager Darcy Fogden, run a

400-cow operation north of Levin. With a milking platform of 154 effective hectares, the farm covers a total of 318 hectares over three blocks of land.

Mark grew up on his parents’ Waitarere Beach dairy farm. After a stint training as a fitter and working in the railway industry, he and Jayne moved back to the family farm to join Mark’s parents. Starting out as lower-order sharemilkers, the couple purchased the farm in the late 1990s.

In 2002, Mark and Jayne bought Tangimate and moved onto the property with their two daughters. Previously run as a small Friesian Stud, Tangimate is located five kilometres from the original family farm — now used as a runoff. A native bush block and wetland reserve on Tangimate, established by the previous owners, are both protected by the QEII Trust.

Three years later, the couple constructed a 50-bale rotary milking shed on Tangimate featuring a modern, automated cow-identification system. The system enables milking to be

GUARDIANS

LANDof the

by Denise Gunn

This year’s winners of the Massey University Innovation prize in the Horizons Ballance Environmental Awards (BFEA) were praised by judges for low cost production of high quality milk in a challenging environment.

A native bush block is protected by the QEII Trust

Spotless Glass ForThe Future!

www.vitroglaze.co.nz

VITROGLAZE YOUR:SHOWER, BALUSTRADE, SKYLIGHT, SPLASHBACKSHOWER, BALUSTRADE, SKYLIGHT, SPLASHBACKOR CONSERVATORY - ANY GLASS SURFACE, OLD OR NEW!OR CONSERVATORY - ANY GLASS SURFACE, OLD OR NEW!0800 48 48 76

Manawatu Shower Installations

Specialist Shower Installer | Bathroom Alterations | 5 Year Warranty

Ph: 021 175 1713Ph: 021 175 1713Ph: 021 175 1713Ph: 021 175 1713Ph: 021 175 1713Ph: 021 175 1713Ph: 021 175 1713Ph: 021 175 1713Ph: 021 175 1713Ph: 021 175 1713Ph: 021 175 1713Ph: 021 175 1713Ph: 021 175 1713Ph: 021 175 [email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]


The Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening SystemThe Constant Angle Knife Sharpening System

The indexed rotating clamping system3 Angle adjustments 12°, 20°, 25°Your knife is always in the same place

PRECISION SERIES

See our website for the full rangewww.scarysharp.co.nz

• High Grade Stainless Steel• Hygienic• Easy Care

Deluxe Precision Kit Pictured

Talk to the manufacturer toll free 0800 175 720

Ground ControlGround Control...to Farmer Tom

Now it’s time to leave the ‘capsule’ if you dare!

Ground Control...to Farmer Tom...to Farmer Tom

For pricing and orders please contact your veterinary clinic

For more information contact Vetpak on:

Tel: 07 870 2024

• GREAT VALUE WATERPROOF COPPER!• NO CAPsULE! unique wax based matrix containing copper oxide needles• NO CAPsULE! so no breaking, cracking or getting slippery Available in 20g, 30g and 36g sizes

Agrimin 24.7 Copper Bolus Range for Cattle

Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997 No. A11041RVM. Available only under Veterinary Authorisation

TRACTOR & MACHINERY SERVICE & REPAIRS ON FARM SERVICING AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE, REPAIRS AND HOSE MAKING

SPARE PARTS & FARM OILS IMPLEMENTS & ATTACHMENTS - SALES AND SERVICE

FACTORY TRAINED TECHNICIAN TARANAKI & WANGANUI INDEPENDENT FERGIE TRACTOR SPECIALISTS

Ph 06 762 8023

Ian CrawfordMob 0272 207 701

MASSY FERGUSON FORD SAME LANDINI ISEKI VALTRA MATBRO INTERNATIONAL MERLO DAVID BROWN RENAULT URSUS JOHN DEERE

Morris NZ sign [3000 x 600] - 110213_Layout 1 11/02/2013 14:11 Page 1

the winning formula since 1869

Cell 021 999 373 | Email [email protected]

0800 888 449 www.gfbl.co.nz

• Construction Finance• Developer & Builder Finance • Working Capital

• All Home Buyers • Subdivisions • Refinancing • Commercial • Self Employed

UP TO 100%FINANCE*Terms & Conditions Apply

All Farm FinanceDairy Conversions a Specialty

performed by one person and the software automatically gathers health and milk yield details on each cow.

BFEA judges said very high milk quality is attained with the MilkHub system.

Each member of the team is assigned specific tasks on the farm. Mark takes care of the general farm work and checks on stock grazing on the run-offs. Jayne manages calf rearing, finances and staff, whilst Darcy looks after the herd. A permanent relief milker and calf rearer, Deidre Sutton, works two to three days a fortnight.

BFEA judges noted the trio’s capacity to grasp new technology as invigorating.

“Darcy puts a lot of time/energy into developing the MilkHub system further for improved functionality within their system and it seems they are always willing to try new innovations.”

Although Mark and Jayne’s two daughters are currently following their own career paths, they still hold a keen interest in the farm.

Soil types, which range from sand dunes to peat swamps on Tangimate and the two run-offs, are carefully managed. Peat areas are used to grow crops, and eight hectares of turnips are grown annually for pasture renovation. Direct drilling takes place on the soils prone to erosion. Hay and silage are also grown on the property. All water courses and lagoons have been fenced, and planting has taken place on the edge of the lagoon.

The predominantly Friesian herd supplies milk all-year-round, producing 352kg MS per cow and 920kg MS per hectare. Mark, Jayne and Darcy have found the last two seasons, with higher than average pasture production in late autumn, winter and spring, has been particularly suited to split calving.

All of the calves are raised on Tangimate. The heifer calves graze on the two runoffs and return as in-calf R2 heifers.

Jayne said being outdoors, coupled with working alongside intelligent animals, is a big draw-card to working in the dairy industry.

The low dairy price forecast, coupled with recent dry conditions, will impact many dairy farmers and the team at Tangimate are no exception.

Mark said the short term goal at Tangimate is to ‘survive’ the next 18 months.

“To carry out more plantings and continuing with fencing off areas are goals that will now have to be pushed out.”

Eventually the couple aim to reach peak productivity sustainably.

“And continue to enhance our little piece of paradise by being the best guardians we can be,” said Jayne.

The farm covers 318ha on three blocks of landAll calves are

raised on Tangimate

Wear a helmet.A helmet is a must while riding a quad bike around the farm.


eastown TIMBER &FENCING

4 Holyoake Street, Wanganui East. Ph: 349 0040Open: Mon-Fri 7:30am to 5pm Sat: 8:30 am - Noon

www.eastownbuildlink.co.nz

Landscaping | Building | Fencing

QUALITY TIMBER, BEST PRICES

Our Pole Sheds are awesome!!!

NZMADE &DESIGNED

DIYFULLBUILD

ORFREEDELIVERY*

* WITHIN 30KM OF EASTOWN BUILDLINK YARD

RuralLink Buildings can be custom designed to your specifications and are Exclusive to Eastown


Put a STOP TO calf scours!The only one that prevents as well as treats!

Put a STOP TO calf scours!The only one that prevents as well as treats!Rotagen

“Combo”

Rotagen “Combo”

Proven in NZ and Overseas

Features & BenefitsStop Calf Scours!

Use Rotagen “Combo” to preventand treat calf scours.

Protects against

Bovine Rotavirus 6 and 10CryptosporidiaE. coliSalmonella typhimuriumCoronavirus

A unique solution for your calf scouring problems.

The only product that prevents as well as treats.

A unique combination of antibodies against a range of the common causes of calf scours.

Manufactured from egg powder produced from vaccinated hens.

Combinations available against Rotavirus, Cryptosporidia, E Coli, Salmonella and Coronavirus.

Rotagen “Combo” is available in 250gm, 500gm, 1Kg and 2.5 Kg packs

• Pasture and Crop Seeds• Stock Feeds and Hay • Hardware• Fencing Materials • Water Troughs• Race Rock and metals • Domestic Water

06 324 8859RONGOTEA

Grader HireBulk Spreading Specialists with GPS Mapping

Farm Maintenance Specialists

As soon as school had finished each day, he would head over to help out on the small

dry stock farm which bordered his parents’ 20-acre lifestyle block on the Kaimai Ranges.

Later, school holidays and weekends were spent milking cows before he headed to university.

“I always saw myself becoming a dry stock farmer as I thoroughly enjoy working with animals and being outdoors,” said Reuben.

CoveringTerritory

the

by Denise Gunn

Totally Vets territory manager Reuben Harland’sinterest in animals and farming began when he was just eight years old.

Reuben has a long-standing interest in animals and farming

Terrasaw Industries Ltd Matakohe West Road, Matakohe, Northland

Phone 09 431 6400, Fax 09 431 6420 Email: [email protected]

www.terrasaw.co.nz

“Terrasaw” is a registered trademark of Terrasaw Industries

Convenient Superfast Trench Digging at a Low Cost

™

But at the age of 17 he chose to study agricultural science and to work alongside farmers before becoming one himself.

Reuben graduated from Lincoln University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours.

“I focussed on animal management, health and nutrition, and in my final year undertook a dissertation in dairy nutrition.”

In January 2013 he began working as a research technician in the Ruminant Nutrition and Animal Health team at AgResearch in Palmerston North and two years later Reuben tried his hand as the technical officer for a Waikato-


FARM EQUIPMENT LTD

510 Manutahi Road, RD 3 Lepperton, NEW PLYMOUTH 4373Ph: 06 752 0731 • Fax: 06 752 0085 • Email: [email protected] • www.burkharts.farmtrader.co.nz

Buy Direct, NZ Wide delivered to your door

Find us on Facebook Badge CMYK / .ai

Finance availableFactory Prices

Comes with tail gate, auto tail gate release, spreading chains, single 4 stage ram, swivel tongue, deck size

3.6 x 2.4 shiplap decking with 400 high sides. This is a contractors unit, very heavy duty, on

11.5x80x15.3 wheel assemblies.Retail $18,625

6 TONNE

DIRECT $13,750Comes with tail gate, auto tail gate release, spreading

chains, swivel tongue, 1 x 5 stage ram, 500 high sides, on 400 x 60 x 15.5 wheels, deck size 4.2 x 2.4, 2 piece sides and tool box. Extras available: Steel deck,

brakes, hay extension, safety chains.Retail $26,250

brakes, hay extension, safety chains.Retail $26,250

brakes, hay extension, safety chains.

8 TONNE

DIRECT $18,500Comes with tail gate with lifting eyes, auto tail gate

release, swivel tongue, front ladder, tool box, decksize 4.4m x 2.4m, on 500x50x17 tyres, 1 x 5 stage ram, 600mm high 2-piece sides. Extras available: Trailer

extension, steel deck, brakes, tail lights, safety chains, hydraulic tail gate release. Retail $32,500

extension, steel deck, brakes, tail lights, safety chains, Retail $32,500

extension, steel deck, brakes, tail lights, safety chains,

10 TONNE

DIRECT $24,500

3pt linkage & commercial, towable.

from $3,750 – $13,000

BALE FEEDER/WOODSPLITTER

Burkhart Bale Feeder. Comes ready for work, no bearings, 400cc motor will turn even the ugliest bales

round or square. Good for the next 20 years. Extras available: Roll bar for square bales.

Retail $9,375Extras available: Roll bar for square bales.

Retail $9,375Extras available: Roll bar for square bales.

Burkhart & other balefeeders reconditioned

regularly available.P.O.A

BALE FEEDER

DIRECT $6,500

TRAILERS AVAILABLE 2–20 TONNE

Comes with tail gate with lifting eyes, auto tail gate release, spreading chains, swivel tongue, 1 x 5 stage ram, 720mm high 2 piece sides, 4.6m x 2.4m deck, on 500 x 50 x 17 tyres, front ladder & tool compartment,

Also available in bath tub POA Retail $29,240

12 TONNE

DIRECT $25,500

+GST & Freight (if any)

(SAMPLE PHOTO)(SAMPLE PHOTO)

Comes with tail gate, auto tail gate release, spreading chains, deck size 3.6 x 2.3, shiplap decking,

with 300 high sides, single 4-stage ram, on fat tyres 400 x 60 x 15.5.

Retail $ 11,400on fat tyres 400 x 60 x 15.5.

Retail $ 11,400on fat tyres 400 x 60 x 15.5.

5 TONNE

DIRECT $10,400

READ BALE FEEDER

$3,5002nd hand ex working order.

DIRECT

One of Reuben’s interests outside of work is hunting

Reuben at the Totally Vets stand during a small holders auction

based dairy hygiene and health product manufacturer. In mid-2014 he started working for Totally Vets as the Manawatu territory manager for technical sales.

“In this role, I cover farms from Shannon and Foxton Beach all the way up to Rangiwahia,” he said.

“However we have clients all over New Zealand who sometimes ask for technical information regarding product selection,” said Reuben.

Totally Vets offers a comprehensive on-farm and in-clinic veterinary service with branches in Feilding, Palmerston North and Taumarunui. All three branches cater for farm animals with extra facilities for handling horses at the Palmerston North site. The Feilding

branch incorporates a veterinary hospital specifically designed for pets and small animals.

Reuben’s role involves on-farm consultation to determine appropriate non-prescription product selection and targeted treatment animal health issues.

He said these issues can include parasites, mineral deficiencies, vaccination programmes, dog nutrition and calf health.

“I write drench plans for targeted stock classes which are approved by a veterinarian and I can calculate product quantities and requirement dates with cost analysis to aid in budgeting.”

Reuben can also calculate total product requirements with cost analysis

for animal health plans, which are created specifically for each farm by their veterinarian, and arrange ordering and delivery.

“It is also my job to stay up-to-date with new products on the market and through consultation with our veterinary team, evaluate these products and determine whether we stock and sell it.”

He finds that most farmers are very knowledgeable and thrive on information.

“It’s great when I see them understand a new concept or idea, and get a real buzz from the feedback when this new idea has made a noticeable difference.”

Outside of his career, Reuben’s interests extend to hunting, fishing, diving and gardening. As a keen cook,

he is able to put his successful hunts and catches to good use through preserving and making sausages, salami and tureens from wild duck, venison and pork.

“I also enjoy teaching new hunters and often take them out to build confidence, teaching new skills such as harvesting and preparing wild game.”

He also aims to instil a sense of respect in new hunters for their harvested game by teaching them to take clean kills, and to use as much of the animal as possible. Reuben is based in the Feilding branch of Totally Vets three days each week. The other two days are spent working from the Awapuni Clinic servicing the southern clients.


D A I R Y

Portable Milking Specialists

Portable Milking MachinesSuitable for Dairy Farmers, Lifestylers and Calf Rearers• Cow/Goat or Sheep • Petrol or Electric • Single or Double Units • Kits Sets or Portable Set Up • 12 Month Warranty

These can be used by dairy farmers who want to milk early calving cows without having to start up your main Milking Plant. If you are calve rearing or need to milk just one or two cows then this is an ideal set up.

Ph 09 283 3425 Mob 021 519 507Email [email protected]

www.milkingsolutions.co.nz

$2295 Inc GST/

Delivery to Main Freight

Depot

Test Buckets• 304 Stainless Steel • 25 Ltr or 30 Ltr• Hygienic, easy to clean • Bottom handle for easy lifting/balance• Robust Clear View Lids • Polycarbonate options available

From $199

Inc GST/Delivery

See us at Fieldays®

site N23

• Member of NZMCPA

• Experienced Staff

• Professional Service

• Site Safe Members

FOR ALL YOUR RURAL CONCRETING NEEDS !

Call Stu today on - 027 490 5580A/H 06 343 2291

“Everything Begins With A Solid Foundation”

WWW.WANGANUICONCRETE.CO.NZ

WANGANUI CONCRETECONTRACTORS LTD

• FEED PADS• RACES AND

YARDS• Foundations,

paths and driveways

WE DO IT ALL!

PH: 0508 FARMSHEDS (0508 327 674)EMAIL: [email protected]

POLE SHEDS | STEEL SHEDS | IMPLEMENT SHEDS | SILAGE PITS | COVERED YARDS | ANIMAL SHELTERS

Farm-it Sheds is a Manawatu based company specialising in all aspects of farm building construction whether it be a single-bay pole shed to a 100 metre long-plus herd home. We manage the project from start to finish for you! “Farm-it Sheds” draws the plans, drills the holes and builds the sheds, taking all aspects of construction by our own teams. Kitsets are available also and the option of “Farmer Build” with a bit of “Farm-it Sheds” help along the way to save you money

Agrimin launch new ‘waterproof’ copper bolus range for cattle

A D V E RT O R I A L

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 de� ciency 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 de� ciency 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 de� ciency. Within 28 days, blood copper levels were normal in all 10

animals. This shows the Agrimin copper boluses are effective in the treatment and prevention of copper de� ciency in cattle.

The new product range is available from your local veterinary clinic.

ScottsPUMP & MOWER SERVICE

Ph: 06 323 7374 | Fax: 06 323 0398A/H: Campbell - 027 441 7035 or

John - 027 901 0117Email: [email protected]

www.scottspumps.co.nz

Sales, Service & Repair of all Water Pumps,Outdoor Power Equipment, Spas and Pools.

23 Manchester Street, Feilding

100IT’S NOT A TARGET


D A I R Y

0800 ECOTANKwww.reliant-solutions.co.nz/ecotank

“When magnesium inputs are required,Golden Bay Dolomite provides the simplest

and most effective option.”

call 0800 4 Dolomite 0800 436 566

NZ’s Finest Magnesium Fertiliser

A new design, as a result of two years consultation with DOC! A better, more effective, light weight and easy-to-use trap that anyone can use!

For use wherever possums are present. From the manufacturers of the DOC Series 100,200 and 250 Traps.

Passes Nawac humane guidelines! or ph 09 5794089 or stop in to our factory 7A Carmont Pl, Mt Wellington, Auckland

To place your order or request more information email [email protected]

RONGOTEA ph (06) 324 8426

F: (06) 324 8427 • E: [email protected] • W: www.farmsupplies.co.nz

Improving Productivity Through Innovative Design & Anytime Service

• Pumps for all purposes • Irrigation Systems • Bore Pumps • • Water Purification • Farm Dairy Equipment • New Milkplant & Upgrades •

• Rotary Milking Platforms • FEEDTECH in Shed Feed Systems & Silos • • REPOROA Herd Gate Service Agent • Farm Effluent Systems •

• Accredited water meter installer •

Leaders in Pump Technology Taking Water Further I R R I G A T I O N

DRIVE TO THECONDITIONSTHIS WINTER

Product Launch – EcotankA D V E RT O R I A L

Reliant Solutions have developed the ECOTANK™ system to be an exceptional agricultural ef� uent storage system, second only in performance to the Permastore tanks system.

Combined with our know-how, engineering expertise, and considerable experience in the dairy and industrial markets, you can be assured that the system offers market leading structural design.

It has a robust durable liner which has been developed to lead within the dairy industry. Using the strength of galvanised steel panels and a secure concrete ring beam, it is designed to accommodate secure tank storage for all local environmental conditions, such as high wind speeds, snow

or seismic loads. The design protects the liner from rodent attacks and ensures the tank avoids any uneven foundation settlement.

This provides maximum durability and longevity and a minimum cost for maintenance.

It is designed to a 50-year structural service life, and also boasts a 20-year warranty on the liner which utilises an intelligent synthetic liner sealing system to allow rapid construction and increased effective storage capacity, with only 75mm

needed to maintain the liner. The tank comes in eight standard models, from 500,000 litres through to 4,000,000 litres, and any capacity above that is easily met by the Permastore tank range.

Reliant Solutions operate to all New Zealand design standards, which gives customers the reassurance of highly experienced, trained crews who provide rapid and high quality completion on-site. For more information phone 03 215 9125, 0800 ECOTANK or 0800 326 826 or visit www.reliant-solutions.co.nz/ecotank.


L I V E S T O C K


PREPARE YOUR CALF PENS THIS WINTER WITHPREPARE YOUR CALF PENS THIS WINTER WITH

A concentrated Sanitiser, Biocide & Virucide

Ideal for use in animal pens and calf rearing facilities. Active against

all the important calf scour causing micro-organisms including:

Rotavirus, E coli, Salmonella sp, Coronavirus,

Cryptosporidium parvum,

Clostridia sp, Coliforms etc.

Vetsan Super Concentrate

Selecting replacement hinds for your breeding herd?A quick call to JML for your free report on the risk of JD will help this process

Season

2006

Annual l

esi

on in

cidence

(%

) 4

3

2

1

02007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

0800 456 453

Andrew Anderson Feilding/Taihape 027 7029 496

Tony Cox Wanganui 027 5965 144

Eric Constable Wanganui/Taranaki 027 4409 784

Want to find the best way to market your wool?Expertise is only a phone call awayPGG Wrightson Wool Ltd handles in excess of 350,000 bales annually through its wool store network strategically positioned around New Zealand and its export company Bloch and Behrens.

Meet Your Local Wool Representative at PGG Wrightson Wool

Rotagen Combo and Vetsan Super Concentrate

A programme of preventative treatment with Rotagen Combo, the natural calf scour product, is a good option for protecting valuable replacement heifer calves which may be exposed to a viral or bacterial infection resulting in infectious scours.


Rotagen Combo is part of an economical rearing strategy to protect calves and help them perform at their best over their lifetime.

It is a registered animal remedy unique in New Zealand. Similar products are widely used overseas as growth promotants in calves and piglets

A good hygiene strategy is to use a virucide, such as Vetpak’s Vetsan Super Concentrate to spray out the calf sheds before the season begins and throughout

the rearing season. For more information on Rotagen Combo and Vetsan Super Concentrate go to www.vetpak.co.nz or talk to your local vet clinic.

with very good results. It is made from the dried egg yolk from hens that have been vaccinated with speci� c antigens. The hyper immune status of these hens achieve results in very high levels of antibodies in the yolk of the eggs, which provide a passive immunity to speci� c infection in the gut of the calf.

The main cause of neonatal calf scours is rotavirus, a viral disease picked up from carrier cows following calving.

A simple programme of treating calves at birth with a preventative drench of Rotagen Combo once a day for � ve days will help prevent clinical cases of rotavirus.

The key to a successful regime is treating all the heifer replacement calves and any others being kept. The other important aspect of infectious scour control is to reduce the environmental contamination of viruses that may be in the environment. An effective policy should be developed with staff for calf pens before the season begins.

- P. Radiata GF19 - C. Lusitanica- Douglas Fir

Contact Ian direct 027 444 3441email: [email protected]

phone: 06 385 4523

FORESTRY SEEDLINGS


L I V E S T O C K

Come see us at

the Fieldays® Site D33

0800 843 809or 07 362 7288

or go towww.esi.org.nz

Eco-Logic Soil Improvement Ltd

Since 2010

Growing Smarter

FunctionalFertiliser

®

DoloZest ® Based on GoldenBay Dolomite & CalciZest

Dolomite — the only magnesium you’ll need

When a milking cow in spring runs short on magnesium, the cost incurred isn’t difficult to calculate.

In a worst case situation she dies, and the cost is the value of the animal and her production during the coming season. Should she die prior to calving, there’s also the value of the calf.

Because the problem becomes increasingly prevalent and severe as cows age, it is often the more valuable animals affected, and there is a dollar value on their lost breeding potential.

Two other things are worth bearing in mind. Animals exhibiting clinical signs are only the tip of the iceberg. For every animal requiring treatment there will be a number of others producing at lower than their potential.

Even when treated animals recover, their season’s production will be adversely affected.

But the issue most talked about is the cost in human time when an animal requires assistance.

Time and frustration, and as one farmer recently stated, “it’s a complete waste — in all ways.” Milking cows are remarkably robust animals, able to survive and produce well on a wide range of diets. So if you are treating cows suffering calcium/magnesium imbalance and deficiencies in spring as a regular activity, their diet is obviously a long way from that necessary for best performance.

The worst of the problem can be corrected simply, easily, and at low cost with an annual application of dolomite to pasture. The transformation that takes place after an application of 200–230kg/ha of dolomite means that dolomite clients are a very loyal group.

Because grazing ruminants are unable to adequately store magnesium, adequate intake is required every day,

and the most effective way is ensuring there is enough of it in every mouthful of pasture eaten. The level of magnesium in dolomite treated pasture regularly lies between 0.22–0.25%, sufficient to meet the requirements of fully-fed high producing animals.

It’s not at the expense of other essential elements. When cows are unwell in spring it is seldom due to just a lack of magnesium. It’s nearly always a calcium and magnesium imbalance. Too much of one and too little of the other, with each animal’s requirements being different.

Dolomite contains both magnesium and calcium at the ratio required for plant uptake and the two are released at the same rate, with the speed being dictated by plant demand — the reason for a little going a long way.

There’s another aspect often overlooked and that is the cow’s requirement for extra energy in spring, particularly when it’s cold, wet and windy.

Whether it’s because magnesium helps with the availability of phosphorus (an essential element in the formation of plant sugars), or the fact that it’s an ancient seabed deposit carrying a wide range of trace elements, is not clear. However, a single application of bulk dolomite in autumn is remarkably effective in reducing the number and severity of animals requiring treatment in spring.

No system is ever completely foolproof, but dolomite applied annually at 200–230kg/ha, providing 23–25kg/Mg/ha is sufficient to meet the annual magnesium requirements of high producing farms. As astute farmers have known for decades, it provides

Soil Matters with Peter Burton

Ground ControlGround Control...to Farmer Tom

Now it’s time to leave the ‘capsule’ if you dare!

Ground Control...to Farmer Tom...to Farmer Tom

For pricing and orders please contact your veterinary clinic

For more information contact Vetpak on:

Tel: 07 870 2024

• GREAT VALUE WATERPROOF COPPER!• NO CAPsULE! unique wax based matrix containing copper oxide needles• NO CAPsULE! so no breaking, cracking or getting slippery Available in 20g, 30g and 36g sizes

Agrimin 24.7 Copper Bolus Range for Cattle

Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997 No. A11041RVM. Available only under Veterinary Authorisation

DRIVE PHONE FREE!

a well proven and reliable base for robust good health and high production in spring.

For more information call Peter on 0800 4Dolomite (0800 436 566).


R U R A L W H E E L S

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO ARRANGE A TEST DRIVE:

HAUL MORE , TOW MORE , GO MORE .

4WD DRIVE AWAY FROM

(Single Cab Chassis 4WD)

$23,470+GST

• 2.2L, mHAWK CRDE TURBO DIESEL• DUAL AIRBAGS, ABS, CRUISE CONTROL & IMMOBILISER• LOAD CAPACITY 1100 KG (SINGLE CAB 1250 KG)

• TOW CAPACITY 2500KG• EATON DIFF• HIGH/LOW RANGE

PLEASE NOTE: DOUBLE CAB WELLSIDE WITH OPTIONAL EXTRAS & ALLOYS SHOWN.SPECIFICATIONS & PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

FIELDAYS SPECIAL 1 MAY - 30 JUNE

LOCAL DEALERS:HARVEY ROUND MOTORS (CARS) - 44 - 50 Dublin Street, Wanganui - Ph: (06) 345 0233CARS CHB (CARS) - 46 Takapau Road, Waipukurau - Ph: (06) 858 8245TOMS AUTO SERVICES (CARS & TRACTORS) - Corner Dixon & Bannister Streets, Masterton - Ph: (06) 378 7351AG TRACTION TARANAKI (CARS & TRACTORS) - 643 Devon Road, Waiwakaiho, New Plymouth - Ph: 06 759 8432MAHINDRA AUCKLAND (CARS & TRACTORS) - 4 Newton Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland - Ph: (09) 557 2012

0800 282 726 www.mahindra.co.nz

FREE TOWBAR & ORC - SAVE $2,000!

®

®

0800 36 33 36 – www.recharge.net.nz

A lot of people in our Recharge ConditioningProgram 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,DO NOT RELY ON THE ALTERNATORA car battery can be treated for around $5.Available at :

BATTERY ADDITIVE

Battery Revitalizer & Conditioner

NEW FIELDAYS SITE # K-25

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.

“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, sika� ex 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 National 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.


R U R A L W H E E L S

Electric Petrol Diesel

Electric Petrol Hybrid

Electric/Petrol

0800 38 44 50

4X4 SIDE-BY-SIDE UTILITY VEHICLES

2WD & 4WD

SIDE-BY-SIDEUTILITY VEHICLES 3 SEATER

OR 6 SEATER AVAILABLE

0800 38 44 50$9,950

PLUS GST

$19,950PLUS GST

MADE IN USA

MADE IN USA

2 SEATER OR 4 SEATER

AVAILABLE

773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston North773 Tremaine Ave. Palmerston NorthPh 06-357 9701Ph 06-357 9701Ph 06-357 9701Ph 06-357 9701Ph 06-357 9701Ph 06-357 9701Ph 06-357 9701Ph 06-357 9701Ph 06-357 9701Ph 06-357 9701Ph 06-357 9701Ph 06-357 9701Ph 06-357 9701

www.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nzwww.discounttyreshop.co.nz

The Discount Tyre Shop (P.North)

$10OFFYour next

purchase of tyres

terms & conditions apply.

Largest stock Largest stock Largest stock Largest stock Largest stock Largest stock Largest stock Largest stock Largest stock Largest stock Largest stock Largest stock Largest stock of tyres in of tyres in of tyres in of tyres in of tyres in of tyres in of tyres in of tyres in of tyres in of tyres in

New Zealand

your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?your tyres?

Ready to take on the worldby Andy Bryenton

Ford’s world car philosophy has seen a range of important milestones for the brand, with a cabinet full of awards garnered by the likes of the peppy Fiesta ST, the dominant Ranger utility and the world’s best-selling car, the Ford Focus.

But it’s no overstatement to say that the all new 2015 Mondeo is perhaps the most important of them all — Ford’s flagship medium-sized car which challenges for supremacy in a tough sector of the market.

Looking at the latest Mondeo, it’s clear that this is a departure from the relatively conservative lines of previous generations.

Long, low and athletic, with a bold chrome grille and muscle-car styling accenting the bonnet, the new Mondeo wears its European design origins with pride. Gone is the image of the sensible and practical fleet car, replaced by a machine with more presence, even standing still.

Attention to detail makes all the difference, with even the door handles, the chromed strip surrounding the windows and the underlit wing mirrors speaking volumes about the amount of thought Ford designers have lavished on their new creation.

It’s the same inside, with a racing-inspired twin dial cluster offsetting a big 8-inch touch-screen control unit in the centre console.

And while comfort is the key to the interior of the Mondeo — including voice control for everything from the interior temperature to your choice of music — it’s the improved ride, handling and power of this car which set it apart from others in its class.

At the heart of the Mondeo’s nicely balanced performance is the combination of a new electrically assisted steering system and the 2.0 litre Ecoboost engine, which

puts together independent variable valve timing, turbocharging and direct fuel injection to deliver more power from less gas — and from a smaller, lighter powerplant.

It all comes together to create a car which seems built to devour long distances, its advanced systems working behind the scenes to smooth out the bumps, cancel out noise and create the kind of in-cabin environment which was once the preserve of luxury GT models. Many Ford fans have worried that the end of the Falcon XR6 would leave a gap in the Blue Oval’s stable for a long-range cruiser roomy enough for family comfort.

This long-awaited replacement to one of their most successful cars proves that such a gap will not exist — and that a sensible choice for fuel economy and practicality can still look and feel like a real drivers’ car.

DRIVE SAFEOn Rural Roads

YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT’S AROUND THE

CORNER

manawatufarming.co.nz



Drought – World Wide Problemby John K Morris CEO of Agrissentials

I’m writing this article from Fresno, California, where we have just landed our � rst 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 � rst 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

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 Ben Tippins (North Manawatu) 021 738 601 or Lyn Woodcock (South Manawatu/Wairarapa) 021 0204 3028 to � nd 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).

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

EITHER WAY IT’S 20K

MIND YOUR SPEED AROUND SCHOOL

BUSES


• Household & Lifestyle Blocks• Sales & Service on All Pumps• Water Installations & Repairs• Farm Effluent Systems

Mauways NurseryMauways NurseryMauways NurseryMauways NurseryMauways NurseryMauways NurseryMauways NurseryMauways NurseryMauways NurseryMauways NurseryMauways NurseryMauways NurseryMauways NurseryMauways NurseryMauways NurseryMauways NurseryMauways NurseryMauways NurseryNOW the largest nursery in the Rangitikei!

• Wholesale Prices• Direct to the Public

Shop Online and EARN FREE PLANTSShop Online and EARN FREE PLANTSor call at our nursery on SH1 10km NORTH of Huntervilleor call at our nursery on SH1 10km NORTH of Hunterville

www.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzwww.mauways.co.nzPhone Phone 06 322 9863 for all your for all your

• Perennials • Hostas • Grasses • Natives• Perennials • Hostas • Grasses • Natives• Camellias • Ornamental Shrubs• Camellias • Ornamental Shrubs

Manawatu Rural Marketplace

STOP RUSTNATURAL LONG LASTING PROTECTION

• Quadbike & Vehicle Chassis• Fertiliser Loaders & Spreaders

• Boat Motors & Trailers• Machinery & Tools

• Available from Farmlands

www.prolan.co.nzPh: 0800 776 576

Is your quad bike like this?

rusted out within 4 yearsTREATED WITH

PROLAN

NO RUST

Animal Health ProductsHIGH CELL Count? Apple Cider Vinegar, Garlic & Manuka Honey 20L - $49.95, 200L - $450 or 1000L - $2000 + GST with free delivery. Black Type Minerals Ltd. Phone 021 185 1501. www.blacktypeminerals.co.nz.

Public NoticesHAMILTON BOYS High School, Argyle House 50 year reunion (1965-2015). Saturday, August 1, 2015. Expressions of interest to [email protected], ph 07 853 0437. Or [email protected], ph 07 877 6633. For further info, visit www.hbhs.school.nz/argylereunion. Tell your friends!!!

MANAWATU FARMING CLASSIFIEDSPhone 0800 466 793

Commission Agent

Due to rapid expansion and demand for our product, we are now seeking a contracted commission agent to join us.

Email your interest to: [email protected]

The role is selling advertising in the Greater Manawatu Region.This role has many advantages;

1. We have a database of existing and new clients2. We have excellent prospecting tools3. You will earn commission on all sales and any re orders4. Full training is provided 5. There is no limit to what you can earn.

It may be you are looking for a change of job, or you can add this role to your stable of existing commission selling deals.

Dairy resilience is keyby Paul Campbell

The need for the country’s dairy farmers to have a sound strategy to progress from year to year is vital, according to DairyNZ’s principal scientist Dr John Roche.

“The only constant in the future will be volatility and farmers must set their businesses to be able to absorb the uncertainties that come with that if they are going to survive volatile times,” he says.

“Historically, the old adage was that the difference between a good farmer and a bad farmer was time. In other words, all farmers do the same thing eventually; the big difference is the timing of their actions. “From an operational perspective, this is still true. However, increasingly I see the difference between successful businesses and those that struggle through challenging times is that one has a plan and the other manages day to day.”

Mr Roche uses a rugby adage, ‘forwards win matches; backs decide by how much’.

“Your strategic plan is the forward pack of a dairy farming business, securing the business in the set piece and ensuring the team will not be

caught unawares by a poor climate year or a low milk price, while the tactical management (the backs) determines by how much we win the game.

“The need for system resilience is more important than ever before because future milk production will be set against a backdrop of increased farm business uncertainty.”

Fundamen ta l l y, r e s i l i e n t systems must:

• be profitable every year and not just when milk price is high

• have a low production-cost base to insulate the dairy farm business from price shocks

• and allow farms to generate sufficient funds in better times to exploit opportunities in lean years, when other businesses can’t capitalise.“Resilient systems still have

sufficient tactical flexibility to overcome unanticipated events that can lower short term profitability.”

Ph: (06) 358 8748 Mob: (021) 720 [email protected]

Diesel fuel injection turbo chargerslatest test equipment for all makes of mechanical

electronic and common rail fuel system.

Specialists in diesel systems

16 McGiffert Street, Palmerston North

BE THE SOBER D FOR A NIGHT

ON THE FARM

SAFETY FIRSTWILSON BUILDERSWILSON BUILDERS

Mobile : 027 498 6023 • Ph/Fax: 06 329 9859Email: [email protected]

www.wilsonbuilders.co.nz

• Alterations • Additions • Residential • Labour Only • Light Commercial • Maintenance • Farm Buildings

QUALITY WORK ASSURED


only at the Fieldaysonly at the Fieldaysonly at the Fieldays at

Mystery CreekMystery CreekMystery Creek

We have some super crazy We have some super crazy We have some super crazy We have some super crazy We have some super crazy We have some super crazy We have some super crazy deals at this years Fieldays®

at Mystery Creek... Get along to our site and...

only at the Fieldays®

at

Get along to our site and...grab yourself some grab yourself some grab yourself some grab yourself some

BARGAINS!Mystery CreekMystery CreekMystery Creek

G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5G3-G5sitesitesitesitesitesitesitesitesitesiteG3-G5siteG3-G5G3-G5siteG3-G5sitesitesitesitesitesitesitesitesitesitesitesiteG3-G5siteG3-G5sitesiteG3-G5Proudly K iwi Owned and Operated Since 1958

Manawatu Farming Lifestyles, May 2015

Documents