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Visits to help farmersby Ann Morgan

Industry body DairyNZ is offering one-on-one support to help dairy farmers grow and harvest an extra tonne of pasture. If this is achieved the average operator could make an extra $30,000 of milk income in the lead up to Christmas.

Farmers nationwide can register for a visit from a DairyNZ expert who will review their early spring grazing management, talk through a plan and, if needed, give guidance on where to next.

DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle says the visits will help farmers gauge whether they are on track during the critical spring period a high pressure time exacerbated by the low milk price.

Analysis shows, that if the amount of pasture eaten is increased by one tonne of dry matter per hectare -DM/ha- an extra 30-40 cents of milk income per kilogram of milksolids can be generated, by either reducing the need to source feed off the farm or increasing milk production with the same inputs, says Mr Mackle.

In the peak milk period between calving and Christmas that could mean an extra $30,000 more cash in the budget for the average farm business. Pasture management offers the opportunity to improve returns by increasing income without increasing costs.

Grass has already been paid for and growing and utilising it well has always given the New Zealand farmers an advantage. It makes sense to focus on this area and minimise the need for bought-in feed.

The visits will run throughout August. Tim recognises this is a busy time for farmers hence the on-farm visits.

We wouldnt be doing this unless we knew it could make a difference. Good early spring grazing management provides a platform for capturing this additional one tonne of dry matter per hectare before Christmas.

Accurate feed allocation in spring will ensure cows are adequately fed with the right rotation length and that average pasture covers will be achieved at balance date-when feed supply equals feed demand.

Farmers have asked us for more support in this area of their decision-making and weve responded by

putting more people into the field for these visits.

Tim says even the best pasture managers are sometimes uncertain whether they have got it right.

It can really help to get that second opinion and have some peace of mind on that front. You can start to question whether you have made the right calls. Are you under feeding the cows or leaving too much pasture behind?

If we find a plan needs to be updated or improved upon during our visits, well connect dairy farmers with other rural professionals to get that advice quickly if we need to.

The visits are not designed to replace comprehensive feed management services already provided by farm consultants to many dairy farmers.

The one-on-one visits are part of DairyNZs Tactics campaign, designed to help farmers cope with the low milk price, recover faster and build resilience.

Dairy farmers can register for their one-on-one visit, funded through the milksolids levy, at dairynz.co.nz/visit. Spaces are limited so farmers are urged to book in early.

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BLNZ chairman James Parsons said the organisation jointly with Federated Farmers and DairyNZ, had been vocal on behalf of farmers in advocating for sensible rules. It was good to see the transport and industrial relations select committee process working and acknowledging farmer concerns.

While farmers are generally welcoming visitors to their farms, the proposed health and safety regime was threatening to expose them to significant liability for events outside their control. It is now clear that recreational users coming on to farmland are responsible for their own safety. This includes duck shooters, hunters, mountain bikers, anglers and so on.

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My husband said that each hoof print must contain at least a litre of water so I suggested looking into Miniature Herefords which are simply a smaller

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set about purchasing two in-calf cows and two yearling heifers in October, 2009. Her small cattle are under the name Riverlets.

As luck would have it, by that Christmas she had seven Miniature Herefords. One of the animals had given birth to twins.

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AFTER TWO CONSECUTIVE WET AND MUDDY NORTHLAND WINTERS, JANET POOLES HUSBAND BECAME FRUSTRATED ABOUT THE MESS HIS HEREFORD CATTLE WERE MAKING OF THE PADDOCKS, SO THEY DECIDED TO BREED MINIATURE HEREFORDS AS WELL ON THEIR RIVERLANDS FARM IN MATAKOHE.

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In New Zealand there are only about 200 Miniature Herefords which makes for a limited gene pool and there is a lack of polled animals.

Importing new genetics is expensive, so in 2010 Janet looked into the possibility of breeding a New Zealand line of polled Miniatures - a genetic trait meaning without horns or scurs.

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Continuing with this programme so far her plan has been successful with 100% polled calves produced over several years of breeding.

Ive been around stock my whole life, she says, and Ive always been fascinated with genetics. I started breeding guinea pigs first then moved on to cats.

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Like so many high school students Ian remembers not knowing what career options were available to him.

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For other inventors, Ian suggests it is being able to demonstrate to investors that your product actually works to secure that initial interest.

I built a really fast racing car and took prospective investors for a ride in it. Years later when I see them, they still remember that ride. I think if you have something to actually show people and if you can show people that it really works, you will gain their support. You have to think about it from an investors point of view and show them how it will make them money.

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There has been talk about plans to bring the Powertrain to New Zealand and Ian recently had a visit from the Minister of Transport Simon Bridges to discuss how the Powertrain can help back home.

I think it will be of major benefit to New Zealand. You import a lot of petroleum which puts you at the mercy of other geopolitical events.

Despite adapting to the American ways, he still believes there is something about the Kiwi nature that fostered his innovations.

New Zealand does produce quite a few engineers. Its that number eight fencing wire ingenuity. We can turn that kind of ability around to work for us. I was really proud to watch the Americas Cup boat which some guy in Warkworth designed, so we have some really good innovative engineering which I think comes from growing up on farms. The Kiwi ingenuity thing is really not to be sniffed at.

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I am starting to cross texel over them to get an even bigger, meatier sheep. It is a breed that came in from Europe around 1990 so are relatively new to the country. We have had romneys for many years. The texel are the best converters of grass to meat and good for productivity.

As a breeder everything is recorded so the parenthood of all the sheep is known. At mating time you have a lot of different mobs and you need to record each lamb with which ewe. At lambing I put a brass tag in the lambs ears to identify the mother and father.

We have a series of weights to record at weaning, autumn and winter. All animals are eye muscle scanned. This is the loin fillet-rib eye area, measuring the width and length and the amount of fat that is there on the lamb. We need to get the balance right to find out which rams are producing the best meat progeny.

With the romneys I do a facial eczema test on them and am trying to breed resistance to the condition. In the North Island especially you need to be careful of eczema it is the humid muggy weather which creates the conditions for it.

The rams are ready for sale from December onwards once the top rams he has decided to keep are selected.

Having the angus stock as well means they can clean up the kikuyu grass and other things. They clean up the paddocks for the sheep and they do well on rougher pasture. They are a hardy breed and are good for beef.

From September onwards he shears for small or lifestyle block owners.

I can shear from 1 to 50 sheep for others. It gets pretty hectic through to

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Living 30 minutes from Auckland works well as there are lots of lifestyle blocks around the city. I drench animals, dock lambs, trim feet and anything else they may need. I advise on anything from how many head of sheep could be carried on the land to the age of the sheep they may have. I think small or lifestyle block owners should always

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Andrea has her own office job and works from home. This works well with the girls and we all enjoy the farm lifestyle. They especially love having a pet lamb. They have one every year and they enjoy life on the land and the experiences it brings.

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With all the chemicals we have used over the last 50 years, we have reached a point where pest and disease have become immune to the chemical sprays, indicating that nature is stronger than chemicals. At Agrissentials we understand the nature of pest and disease and the job they do. To us there is no point in trying to eradicate pest and disease as they are part and parcel of the natural system.

The ultimate answer to pest and disease problems is to get your plants on a multi-mineral, microbial rich diet and I know a fertiliser company that supplies exactly that. With a full array of

minerals the plant will become healthy and resonate at a frequency that pest and disease are not interested in. The main minerals here are the trace elements, which are the building blocks of the plants immune system, minerals such as iron, manganese, boron, copper, zinc, cobalt, molybdenum, selenium and chromium all essential for plant health. As Rachel Hunter once stated it wont happen overnight but it will happen, so Agrissentials have produced this amazing BioGro certified, completely natural pest repellent to keep the vines, orchards and pastures pest free while the plants are strengthening up their immune systems.

The chemical age we have come through has not done life, in general, any favours. In actual fact it has not only caused health problems to plants,

animals and people, but has been unable to control pest, diseases and weed problems. The basic reason why chemicals have not been able to control pest, disease and weed problems is that these three natural control agents are part and parcel of natures checks and balances ensuring that life continues on. In reality pest, disease and weed problems indicate mineral deficiency; correct the mineral deficiency and health will ensue.

Through the use of synthetic fertilisers and chemical sprays we have demineralised and destroyed the water retention quality of our soils, which in turn has put pressure on our farmers and our environment. The sooner we leave the chemical age and begin working with mother nature and looking after the free capital she provides like soil, atmospheric minerals, water, sunlight, health and vitality, the easier farming will become.

So, while you transit away from chemicals and begin working alongside Mother Nature, Agrissentials can help you through that period with our multi mineral microbial rich fertilisers, restoring and remineralising your top soil for better health, better food,

better production, a better farm and a better environment.

If youre having trouble with pest and disease, dont forget to check out our ET250, a great natural pest repellent, BioGro certified, with no harmful effects. Agrissentials working with farmers and Mother Nature, for a better, healthier planet. Call now and get a free info pack covering all our products, which will cover all your problems.

Theres never been a better time to call with Agrissentials awesome Spring into grass growth SPECIAL with Agrissentials multi-mineral Oceans 100 & GT Boosta to get your pasture pumping at only $69 per hectare + GST (delivered FREE in 1,000L pods or 5 x 200L drums). Forget the rest apply the best multi-mineral natural certified sea based fertiliser thats also farm, family and environmentally friendly. 20 litres per hectare = 50 hectares per pod. For a limited time only get in quick! Freephone 0800 THE KEY thats 0800 843 539 today for a FREE INFO PACK or you can contact your friendly representative Mike Jujnovich (Northland) on 021 669 059 or Angela Young (Far North) on 027 886 3570 to place your order today.


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