northern farming lifestyles, june 2012

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Farming LifestylesJune 2012 Edition

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A rustling side effect

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Texel sheep provethemselves at Eyton

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The annual Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries report was released on June 11, and for Northland it has particular interest as it includes seafood for the first time.

Seafood prices are holding up despite global economic conditions, due to strong demand out of China and Australia. Wild capture volumes are stable but aquaculture production is expected to increase in the medium term, the report says.

However primary produce prices are falling from relatively high levels, but in general they remain quite favourable.

“Production this past season has generally been good — even great for some — due to favourable climatic conditions.” said the ministry’s deputy Director-General Paul Stocks..

“Primary industries are continuing to sell more into Asia. With recessionary pressure in Europe, the trend towards Asia has turned into a stampede.”

Dairy production increased significantly in the season just ended — 10% overall — as a result of regular rainfall over the summer and an increase in the herd. The milk price is still strong, but for 2012/13 a drop is expected due to weaker international demand and increased production in the European Union and United States. This year, favourable climate and pasture conditions have increased meat production in New Zealand.

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Lamb schedule prices are falling back faster and further than the normal seasonal decline after a record high of $137 per lamb in November 2011. This is because price-conscious consumers in Europe have shifted to less expensive meats.

Beef demand and schedule prices have held up because of robust demand from Asian markets, and falls in US and Australian production.

Horticulture has faced more challenging conditions over the past year, due in part to its greater exposure to the European market.

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Sheep rustlers are being blamed for dumping animal remains in Northland streams, putting water quality at risk and costing the region’s ratepayers hundreds of dollars a time in clean-up costs.

The Northland Regional Council’s environmental monitoring officer in Opua, Mike Nager, says there have been two instances where sheep skins and heads have been dumped into a stream near central Kaikohe. This follows an earlier such act, also in the Kaikohe area.

“Locals believe rustlers are stealing sheep for food, butchering them in secret and then attempting to dispose of what remains of the evidence in the stream,” he said.

“Another possibility is that the remains have been dumped by the sheep’s legitimate owner or owners in the mistaken belief they are able to do this legally.”

Regional council staff have reported the incidents to Kaikohe police.

Mr Nager says aside from the apparent thefts themselves, the dumped remains pose environmental risks, with associated water quality and odour issues.

“It also costs ratepayers several hundred dollars each time to remove the remains and dispose of them properly.”

Mr Nager warns as well as potential prosecution by the police for theft, the regional council will also consider instant fines or prosecution for breaches of its regional rules.

A rustling side effect

by Paul Campbell

In rural New Zealand, statistics show that rustling of capital stock is continuing with people illegally hunting or poaching on farms to fill their freezers or on-sell meat. Other crime includes apparent theft to order of items such as quad bikes, tractor batteries and wool bales.

But underlying theft can be other dangers and police advise that rural people should be cautious when approaching anyone thought to be encroaching on their land. Another good piece of advice is to consider investing in a security system for farm entry points. There are several on the market which can be found and ordered online.

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“Since that thing on Fair Go a lot of people realise they are being conned by the oil in supermarkets. It’s not the true taste of olive oil. What is exported to New Zealand is supposed to be extra virgin oil, and often it isn’t. All New Zealand growers produce to the highest possible standard and quality. There is no second grade oil in New Zealand.”

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“The oil may have just made the minimum standard when it left Europe,” he explains. “But then it comes 12,000 miles, across the equator, it may be stored in clear bottles — these are all factors which lead to deterioration.”

Don and Teresa manage to make a living on their beautiful 12 acre property with its 600 olive trees. They produce pure extra virgin oil from the various cultivars and also bring in other fruit from groves in Northland. But it can be tough to convince budget-conscious shoppers to pay twice as much for a bottle of local oil as they would for a top European brand.“In New Zealand we are struggling to make a living at it,” says Don. “We can produce a very good quality product and it has won awards around the world. But we can’t compete on price. Production costs are high and we can’t get them down to the European level. Is it time for some protectionism? We would love to get some help

from the government. We would like to see oil imports restricted. But it’s very unlikely to happen. There is too much money invested by major distribution companies.”

Don says the strength of New Zealand olive oil is its clean, ‘verdant’ taste, which can be a little surprising for people used to milder European blends. But, once people get used to it, they can’t go back. He believes the single most helpful thing the government could do for growers is to launch a nationwide education programme on the taste and health benefits of New Zealand olive oil.

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His vision for the young industry is that one day buying New Zealand oil will no longer be a ‘luxury purchase’ and shoppers will automatically choose it over foreign imports. If that happens, all the hard work he and Teresa have put in over the years will pay off.

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The thing that gripes Alan the most is that the authorities don’t seem to have much sympathy over the sewerage spill.

“In the industry we seemed to be seen as just a pain in the butt really, and they treated us like we just had to live with it, but it has affected a lot of our business.”

He’s not alone with his concerns. TVNZ’s Closeup programme covered the oyster virus and the plight of the industry in a recent programme.

Alan hopes the shellfish over time will breed a total immunity to the virus.

He says MAF research doesn’t seem to have found a remedy for it either.

“Some oysters seem to be affected and some are not,” he says.

He has tried to supplement his stock by processing mussels he has grown himself as well as using stock from the Coromandel.

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Pre-virus, there was good export trade to places like Australia, Noumea, Tahiti, some to the United States, and Japan.

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Twenty two years ago, Matakohe sheep and beef farmers Sheryl and Peter Tonkin, purchased two — newly released

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The couple, disheartened by the poor fattening performance of the farm’s Romney flock, and having done their research, were convinced the new breed would improve profitability.

The initial purchase lead to the acquisition of another 20 ewes and later a Texel sire to mate with 100 of the their top Romney ewes.

It was a big step for the Tonkins — Peter’s family on his mother’s side had been farming Romney sheep at Eyton Farm for four generations. The farm, as it is today, had once been part of a larger complex farmed by the Coates brothers — Rodney, Peter’s grandfather and Gordon Coates — the nation’s first New Zealand born Prime Minister.

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They purchased the 260 hectare property 20 years ago and currently run around 1000 Texel breeding ewes — 800 commercial and 200 stud ewes — and around 65 mixed-age Friesian bulls for the beef market. It’s been a good place to raise their three children Daniel, 30, Laura, 27 and Cain, 22.

Farming, especially sheep farming has had its tough times and the couple have worked hard to keep the place afloat during difficult times.

Peter often worked off the farm as a shearer and also did agricultural contracting to keep money coming in. Sheryl too has various jobs from barista to picking courgettes.


Joints are any part of the body where 2 or more bones meet. The main types of joints are the � brous joints such as tooth sockets, those solely of cartilage such as vertebrae discs and thirdly the mobile synovial joints such as knees and shoulders. The most common problems that affect joints are accidental damage especially to these mobile joints, all forms of arthritis and speci� c problems with joint structures such as bursitis and tendonitis.

Our knees and shoulders are incredibly complex synovial joints. Have a look at an anatomical image of a shoulder joint and you will see what I mean. There are tendons attached to bones, tendon sheaths to allow tendon movement, joint cavities with synovial � uid, little bags of lubricant called bursars and of course the cartilage covering the bones. All of these structures can cause problems including arthritis, bursitis and tendonitis.

Osteoarthritis is the progressive loss of the cartilage that covers the ends of bones. The pain is as much caused by in� ammation as the actual loss of cartilage. While there is obviously some wear and tear aspect to the disease the latest research suggests that this is a true disease process rather than just accumulated wear.

Research in the last decade by K. Yudoh et al (2005) and C. Ziskoven et al (2010) indicates that the real cause may oxidative stress which then triggers in� ammation. This concludes that free radicals damage the chondrocyte cells that make and support cartilage. If these cells are damaged and die this results in the erosion of cartilage. In other words osteoarthritis is much more like iron rusting away in the salt air.

My approach to osteoarthritis is now based on this latest research and my own observations over many years. I take a “3 legged stool” approach. Firstly we add a range of antioxidants to combat the free radicals attacking joint cells. Secondly we add a range of anti-in� ammatory compounds including Omega 3 and a number of plant based anti-in� ammatory compounds and thirdly speci� c amounts of joint supporting compounds such as Glucosamine and MSM. It is very important to get personalised and monitored advice because different joints respond to different doses of different compounds and of course everyone is different. Give me a call if you need help.

John Arts is the founder of Abundant Health Ltd. You can contact John on 0800 423559 or email [email protected]. You can join his weekly newsletter at www.johnarts.co.nz. For product information visit www.abundant.co.nz

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The sheep farming industry in New Zealand has been hit hard in the last 30 to 40 years. Once wool was this country’s most valuable export. For 89 of the 112 years between 1856 and 1967 it remained dominant, but by the early 1970s the outlook was not looking good. Britain joining the European Economic Community caused the first ‘oil shock’ which lifted the cost of transport and production.

Wool prices fell because of competition from synthetic fibres and the start of a decline from which they have never recovered, except for a short time in the early 1980s.

In 1985–86 the Government suddenly removed all subsidies for farmers. Sheep numbers dropped precipitously. Ten years after their historic peak in 1982 they had fallen 25 percent and in the next decade they fell another 25 percent.

In 1990 with wool prices still low, and the Romney underperforming, Peter and Sheryl began looking at alternative dual purpose breeds — ones that would catch the prime lamb markets while not having a detrimental affect on wool.

The believed Texels were the answer — hardy, good foragers with an excellent feed conversion efficiency. The breed is adaptable to a variety of feed and climatic conditions and have large, prolific and well-muscled

meat with a quality lean meat yield. Wool is fine, similar to a Perendale and is bulky.

They adapted well to the rolling to hilly contoured land, whose limestone soils get ‘pretty’ wet in winter.

“The ewes are good mothers and lamb easily — usually only single or twin lambs which means they grow well and are actually very intelligent (for sheep),” says Sheryl.

Apart from hay and silage-making which is contracted out, the couple do all their own farm work including fencing .Shearing is done in October — Peter shearing the entire flock himself in the original woolshed with Sheryl doing all the wool handling. The sheep are dipped in a spray race for fly pre-summer and for lice pre-winter. Very little crutching is done prior to shearing as Texel stay relatively clean.

They are pleased with the texels and in 2008 even visited Texel Island to see the breed in their homeland state.

“We are surprised more people aren’t putting Texel rams over their ewes, especially for meat purposes,” says Peter.

Eyton Farm sells their rams by private treaty.

The couple are happy to talk to anyone considering a change or just wanting to know more about the breed.

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Natural humates are widely regarded as a premier source of organic matter and are recognised as the most effective of all soil conditioners. They have a high cation exchange capacity and studies have shown that they also possess an excellent water-holding capacity.

When humates/humic are mixed with fertiliser, they can dramatically increase mineral availability and uptake, and they are critical in facilitating ef� cient utilisation of calcium and phosphate.

Raw humates with their humic and fulvic extracts are powerful microbial stimulants. Humic acid feeds and stimulates the fungi component of soil life, while fulvic acid is a bacterial stimulant.

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Humates can also have a profound effect upon soil structure, opening up compact and clay soils and aiding with the rapid exit of excess sodium and salts.

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With the payout high and interest low, it’s a really good time to fix the things that are causing some grief around the Dairy.

Before you upgrade to new Milfos cup removers or a Milfos Variable Drive Vacuum System it would be sensible to evaluate things that could impact on your proposed upgrade.

Sparkies generally do a great job, however, we regularly come across wiring of all sorts that has been installed incorrectly.

For instance we see the right cable used on say, a milk pump controller, but still bundled with everything else so it creates interference with the controller and bingo, a slightly crazy controller. Unless you know what to look for it can be a painful process to find as it looks like a faulty controller.

This is important for all sorts of systems from pulsation controllers to cup removers and the more sophisticated the system the more careful you have to be. We recommend keeping data cables as far away from power as possible.

We have all heard about stray voltage, yes it does exist and can cause all sorts of issues, we have found a major source is the cable and terminations between Variable drives and Motors.

There is a lot of documentation supplied with variable drives with regard to the cable to be used and metal glands for terminations etc, these are minimums and a good Sparky will follow manufacturer’s recommendations or better. If in doubt get it checked.

Don’t forget the effluent or water pump, same deal, and move the electric fence unit to the implement shed, they can be an interference nasty in the dairy.

For sensible advice on Upgrades, find your local Milfos dealer or Area Sales Manager at www.milfos.com.

Notes from the shed with Mark McKewen

Your Service Providers are all busy servicing, installing and upgrading in the traditional rush. Routine servicing can sometimes take a bit of a back seat to installs and breakdowns; however some of the work like machine tests etc can be done any time throughout the year in an orderly programmed manner.

It’s worth considering moving routine work to quieter periods; your Service Provider will probably appreciate it.

June is a good time to start thinking about those summer projects like that new Rotary, Herringbone or feed pad.

These things take time to get through council, organise builders etc and it’s a very good idea to be ahead of the process.

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The National Fieldays 2012 are beginning to take shape and there will be more things to see this year than ever.

You’ll find Milfos at the same site as last year - F74 and F76. Come and see our new products on display; from square liners to chilling, it’ll all be there.

Ask about the 2012 catalogue! We will have some at National Fieldays so please call in to get your copy, contact your local Milfos Service Partner or visit www.milfos.com.

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With the payout high and interest low, it’s a really good time to fix the things that are causing some grief around the Dairy.

Before you upgrade to new Milfos cup removers or a Milfos Variable Drive Vacuum System it would be sensible to evaluate things that could impact on your proposed upgrade.

Sparkies generally do a great job, however, we regularly come across wiring of all sorts that has been installed incorrectly.

For instance we see the right cable used on say, a milk pump controller, but still bundled with everything else so it creates interference with the controller and bingo, a slightly crazy controller. Unless you know what to look for it can be a painful process to find as it looks like a faulty controller.

This is important for all sorts of systems from pulsation controllers to cup removers and the more sophisticated the system the more careful you have to be. We recommend keeping data cables as far away from power as possible.

We have all heard about stray voltage, yes it does exist and can cause all sorts of issues, we have found a major source is the cable and terminations between Variable drives and Motors.

There is a lot of documentation supplied with variable drives with regard to the cable to be used and metal glands for terminations etc, these are minimums and a good Sparky will follow manufacturer’s recommendations or better. If in doubt get it checked.

Don’t forget the effluent or water pump, same deal, and move the electric fence unit to the implement shed, they can be an interference nasty in the dairy.

For sensible advice on Upgrades, find your local Milfos dealer or Area Sales Manager at www.milfos.com.

Notes from the shed with Mark McKewen

Your Service Providers are all busy servicing, installing and upgrading in the traditional rush. Routine servicing can sometimes take a bit of a back seat to installs and breakdowns; however some of the work like machine tests etc can be done any time throughout the year in an orderly programmed manner.

It’s worth considering moving routine work to quieter periods; your Service Provider will probably appreciate it.

June is a good time to start thinking about those summer projects like that new Rotary, Herringbone or feed pad.

These things take time to get through council, organise builders etc and it’s a very good idea to be ahead of the process.

Get the best advice you can, check it all out and ensure you don’t

buy a short term solution that will not be upgradable. You don’t know what the future will bring but I can tell you it will be better than what is available today, and you will want to have it!

The National Fieldays 2012 are beginning to take shape and there will be more things to see this year than ever.

You’ll find Milfos at the same site as last year - F74 and F76. Come and see our new products on display; from square liners to chilling, it’ll all be there.

Ask about the 2012 catalogue! We will have some at National Fieldays so please call in to get your copy, contact your local Milfos Service Partner or visit www.milfos.com.

We look forward to seeing you at Fieldays!

Winter is finally here and while a lot of farmers have dried off there is still plenty to do.

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A number of farmers will have cows on winter crops. It is important to introduce cows onto, and wean off, these crops gradually with an ideal transition period of at least two weeks. The time when the cows are coming off the crop is particularly important because they are close to calving and calving induces laminitis, as does a quick change of diet, so there is a bigger risk factor at that time of year.

Lameness is a multi-factorial disease. The more factors that are below the mark, the more likely you are to have lameness problems.

I appreciate that in some cases it is very dif� cult to wean cows onto a different diet especially when the cows are away grazing. However, it is important to keep these things in mind — it may be bene� cial to use silage as the main part of the diet to help you with this transition. It would be a good idea to consult your nutritionist about the best ways to manage these issues.

The end of the season is also a good time to do some maintenance hoof trimming.

Hoof trimming does not stop laminitis but it does help to minimise the effects of laminitis. Trimming the cows at this time of the year means that they will have well-shaped feet by the time they calf, and therefore suffer less from calving-induced laminitis.

Remember that if the weight is distributed evenly over the claw then it is less likely for the outer claw to pack up due to the combination of overload and being sick. It is a bit like having a trailer with two really old tyres.

When you load this trailer, but put the entire load on one side of the trailer then the tyre on the loaded side is much more likely to burst than the tyre on the other side. If you spread the load evenly over both tyres then you are less likely to end up with a � at tyre. It may still happen but it is less likely. In the same way,

if you spread the weight of the cow over the two claws rather than letting the outer claw do most of the work you are less likely to end up with a lame cow.

The reason why the outer claw usually does most of the

Maintenance minimises lamenesswork is because it tends to grow bigger than the inner claw. This is why cows usually go lame on the outer claw. So if you trim the outer claw back to the same height as the inner claw then you are spreading the weight evenly over the two claws.

This may sound like a very simple and easy process, but it actually takes a skilled hoof trimmer to get the balance right.

Veehof is in the ideal position to help you with learning how to get the ‘right balance’ — contact us now on 0800 833463 to � nd out more!

As the season is coming to an end, and with the new season approaching, there are some important things that we need to be taking into consideration in order to maximise our cows’ hoof health through this transitional time

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Getting the most from your nutrientsthis is a direct saving for land owners and a benefit to water quality as well.

Like all models, the plan is only as good as the data you put into it. Accurate soil maps, careful assessment of slope, rainfall data, paddock diaries that record numbers and classes of stock, hay, silage and other fodder crops, and rates and timing of effluent spreading are essential inputs.

Don’t just tick another Accord box and put your nutrient management plan on the shelf. This must remain a ‘live’ model, being continually refined as you adjust your farming system. Discuss with your fertiliser rep how nutrient availability is affected by seasonal changes like droughts or extended cold wet periods and whether different forms of fertiliser may be more effective after these events.

Discuss also what data you can easily collect to refine your plan.

There are simple ways to monitor your own soil health, complementing and extending the scope of your nutrient management plans.

Your farm nutrient management plan is one of your most valuable farm tools — use it.

Under the Clean Streams Accord, dairy farmers were initially required to have a nutrient budget but this has been upgraded to a management plan.

A nutrient management plan carefully matches a farm’s nutrient inputs — like imported feed, fertiliser, and bought-in stock — against outputs such as stock and products leaving the farm, leaching losses, and erosion products washed off the farm.

The plan also looks at how nutrients are circulated, including the redistribution that occurs when effluent ponds are de-sludged or effluent is sprayed onto pasture, and when hay, silage and crops are harvested on one part of the farm and fed to

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Major fertiliser companies prepare nutrient management plans for their clients, sitting down with them and working methodically through the modelling process. The fertiliser industry is very aware of the effects of over-fertilisation on our rivers and streams and on groundwater, and how that reflects on their industry.

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The way to maximise responses in winter is to minimise the energy the plant needs to expend to get fertiliser N into the plant, and in a form it can turn into protein as easily as possible. Plants, and this includes pasture plants, can take up urea directly through the leaves, provided it is in liquid or solution form. The application rate must not be excessively high as this can cause leaf burn as the leaf surface dries out during the day. It is very important to include a urease inhibitor — otherwise urease enzyme on the plant leaves can result in much of the urea being

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converted to ammonia gas and lost to the atmosphere.

Once inside the plant, urea can be processed into ammonium-N and then amino acids — the building block of protein — with less energy consumption by the plant than pulling nitrate-N up through the roots and then reducing the nitrate to ammonium-N.

Up to 40kg of additional DM can be produced with each kg of N applied in this way. This much higher efficiency gives several advantages, including lower costs per additional kg of DM, greatly reduced losses to the environment, and the ability to add in trace elements and sulphur (S), gibberellic acid (GA3), pasture weed sprays and so on.

When GA3 is applied by itself, the potential response is often limited because the plant roots can not take up the extra N and S needed to build the DM that the GA3 is ‘instructing’ it to do. Applying N, along with S and trace elements if needed, with the GA3 fixes that.

As soil temperatures and sunlight hours drop, plants have less energy for growth. We can boost growth with fertiliser N, but plants struggle to turn the N into growth. For example, in the warmer seasons, a kg of N as granular urea will produce 10-20 kg of additional dry matter. In winter this drops to as low as 4-8 kg, which is often uneconomic

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The Rotagen Combo range is based on Globigen, a spray-dried egg yolk powder derived from vaccinated chickens which contains IgY’s speci� c to a particular organism — rotavirus 6 and 10, As the Rotagen products are based on a local gut immunity provided by immunoglobulins, there is no issue with toxicity and no withholding period.

The product can be used with calves of any age and treatment can be initiated at any stage of infection. It can be used to both prevent and treat speci� c calf scours.

A recent addition to the range is Rotagen Crypto, a cryptosporidium speci� c treatment for calves.

Approved by the ACVM as an aid in the prevention and treatment of calf scours caused by cryptosporidium, this is available as a stand-alone product without the addition of rotavirus. This is particularly useful in cases where the herd

has been vaccinated for rotavirus, but the farm has a history of cryptosporidium parvum scours in their calves.

Calves of any age or weight can be treated at the same dosage rate. For prevention, the recommended dose is 10 grams per calf per day for � ve days. For treatment, dose calves with 10 g twice daily for the � rst day, then 5 g twice daily for three to seven days.

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Small tweaks and innovations to the original 1973 Yamaha AG which became a rural favourite still speak of the input of real working farmers. A big, flat-based stand allows parking on inclines. A handy clutch lock makes getting on and off to open gates a breeze. By enclosing the chain Yamaha have extended its operation lifespan and prevented tangling it up in the gnarly debris nature seems to put in the way sometimes.

But most important of all is the clever gearing of the AG 100, which gives it stable, strong pull in first — a must for hilly, muddy, generally rugged country. You’ll often see one of the blue bikes keeping pace with a herd of cows on a foggy morning, just nudging them along through the mud and wet grass — that super-low first is how it’s done. Putting neutral at the bottom of the box was another good idea

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Back in 1937 Rolls Royce were already known as the makers of the world’s finest automobiles. But in that same year Xaver Fendt began designing and building agcricultural machinery, and the two companies were set on an inevitable collision course. Why? Because like the engineers at Rolls Royce, Fendt’s mission was to build the very best

Fast forward to the present day, and Rolls Royce are still ahead of the game, with their luxurious Phantom the car of choice for celebrities. The thing is, the iconic British marque is now actually engineered in Germany — just like Fendt tractors. That’s because German engineering is a byword for precision and quality, and when it comes to tractors, that’s still Fendt’s mission.

Over the years Fendt have been innovators, developing the now-famous ‘continuously variable drive’ in the 1970s as a means to improve tractor performance. The patented Fendt Vario is the only truly stepless transmission available on tractors to this day, and its smooth delivery of power despite the most challenging of conditions has put Fendt in a class of one at the forefront of agricultural technology.

Building on this key strength, Fendt have secured world-record breaking status for both their 828 Vario

and 936 Vario in DLG Powermix competitive tests. These tests are run by the German Agcricultural Society (DLG means Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft) and put tractors through their paces in the field to determine performance and fuel economy.

Key to the success of Fendt has been a combination of engineering innovation and driver comfort — the real reason these machines have been called the ‘Rolls Royce of tractors’. Long days and the sometimes highly technical nature of modern farming mean that the operator of a 21st century tractor needs to remain alert and on his game — which Fendt achieves by creating a supremely comfortable working environment inside the cab.

Not content with resting on their laurels, Fendt stunned the 2011 Agritechnica fair in Europe with the unveiling of the Trisix — a futuristic six-wheeled tractor packed with new technical innovations and boasting TWO vario drives and a tiny turning circle for its powerful size. Right now this machine is just a prototype, but considering Fendt’s track record of leading the way, it could be the template for the tractrors of the future.

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Many have party pieces that make them seem more like a large car to drive, or pack a suite of gadgets which would make 007 jealous. But there is a sense, with the new Mitsubishi Triton Charger X that the iconic Japanese brand have sat down with Kiwi working men and asked them what they actually want from a ute.

Stepping up into the cab you notice

Mitsubishi Triton Charger X— Charging ahead for field daysThere are a lot of big, powerful utes on the market right now clamouring for attention — especially with Field Days on the horizon casting a long shadow

immediately that it has been built man-sized.

Class-leading headroom and legroom in the back mean that it won’t seem like relegation to sit behind the front row — it’s comfy and tidy throughout, in fact, with materials and surfaces designed to wipe clean even if they catch some mud.

The dials and switches are man-sized too — sturdy and easy to read, with all the useful tech included (aircon, Bluetooth, a beefy stereo) but all fripperies shorn away to leave a look that’s less sparse than it is spartan. In the sense of 300 — rugged and no-nonsense.

Even the five-speed manual gearstick snicks between gears with the satisfying movement of well-engineered steel, and it’s not dressed up in excess wood or chrome.

Outside there is a touch of the silver stuff nicely accenting the grille, the door handles and the mirrors (visibility is great from the driver’s seat too, even

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Daniel and Nicola Bergers are nearly 18 months into their three-year term as the Lower North Monitor Farm. The Bergers farm a mixture of leased and owned properties with a total effective area of 600 ha, split over five blocks.

On the 22nd June we’ll be visiting their leased property near Tauhoa, where the Bergers are planning to run Friesian bulls on winter crop for the first time. This will be the community group’s first look at the winter crop, which has potential to change how we winter cattle in Northland.

We’ll be getting an update on the cost and yield of the crop. Winter cropping is relatively rare in Northland, so we’ll be following this closely. We’ll also be getting an update from the Bergers about their plans for the winter and spring, and how they are managing purchases given the high store prices.

The afternoon session will be held at the Tauhoa Hall where we’ll hear from our key note speaker,

Rebecca Redmond from Rabobank. Rebecca is a specialist analyst dealing with animal proteins, specifically sheep and beef meat. We’ll be getting an update on the latest market trends and Rebecca will be answering your questions on the markets.

James Parsons, Director of Beef + Lamb NZ will give an update on the Red Meat Sector Strategy and emerging opportunities for the sector and people will be taking home an animal health plan that can be adapted for their farm.

The field-day will finish around 3:30pm with a BBQ and social time.

The field-day starts at 10:30am sharp at the Ryburn farm (3946 Kaipara Coast Highway (SH16), Tauhoa. The afternoon will be at the Tauhoa Hall (corner of Naumai Rd and State Highway 16, Tauhoa) from 1pm — 3:30pm.

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Keeping dogs fit and healthy

Dogs need regular outdoor exercise, even in the depths of winter. Though it may not be so appealing for you to go out on a cold, wet day, your dog still needs a run around. So wrap up warm and head out – your dog will love you for it! I also like to grab myself a hot takeaway coffee on the way home, so it’s a sneaky treat for me too!

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Well-nourished dogs are better prepared to withstand the cold winter winds. Dogs may need a little more food than normal to generate enough energy to stay warm, particularly if they’re kept outdoors. Provide your dog with fresh water several times during the day, and if you’re in an area where water can freeze, you can purchase an electrically heated water bowl (they’re safe, I promise!).

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If pets usually sleep outside, it may be time to bring them indoors. Put dog kennels in the garage or the laundry, and consider adding an extra blanket to their bed. If dogs are kept outside, make sure their shelter is insulated, elevated, protected from prevailing winds and watertight. The shelter should also be small enough to preserve the dog’s body heat, but large enough to be comfortable.

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Bill Guest, Farmers of New ZealandBe my Guest

It is a hard business. Incomes are like the high and low tide, which can change quickly and dramatically. New Zealand farmers are the cornerstone of the New Zealand economy and are well known world-wide for their co-operating nature in selling their product. But have farmers become too trusting and place too much faith that the rest of New Zealand will recognise the public good that farming provides for the New Zealand economy.

Farming is continually under threat by the majority of urban based consultants and environmentalists, many of them wanting environmental controls placed on the industry. We are currently under siege from district councils, who are trying to introduce targeted roading rates, which will see overall rates soar thousands of dollars for some sectors, forestry and dairy farming, due mainly to higher roading charges, and also decrease for others in a very inequitable way.

The Local Government Act requires councils to analyse the impact of increased rates in regard to affordability of the ratepayer to meet such increases. Council bureaucrats are telling elected councillors in their consideration of submissions, that there needs to be consideration for the expectation of the silent majority who don’t submit to

district plans, the presumption being that the community may strongly support proposed activities, but did not see the need to submit because of council support in promoting the activity in their draft plans. However, Farmers of New Zealand believes that many councils’ consultation processes are seriously flawed. Some councils, the Kaipara District Council in Northland in particular, have short-cut the required legal procedures by failing to give submitters adequate notice of submission hearings. It can only be described as a fiasco and illegal.

The Minister of Local Government has stepped in at Kaipara over the rates debacle and forced the Kaipara District Council to accept a Ministerial review team headed by former Fonterra director Mr Greg Gent. Farmers of New Zealand believes that if this ministerial review team is not installed with the necessary powers to intervene in the council leadership, we will see little improvement.

Fonterra’s announcement this week, that 30 cents per kilogram of milk solids, is going to be deducted from the current 2011/2012 season’s milk payout, will slice $30,000 off the average dairy farmer’s income. The payout forecast for the forthcoming 2012/2013 season of $5.95 to $6.05/kg milk solids before

Farmers are an exceptional breed of peopleretentions will mean that Northland dairy farmers’ incomes will have reduced by some $200 million from the $8.10/kg milk solids payout received a year ago. With on-farm costs of $3.90 to $4.10/kg milk solids and an opening advance rate of $3.85 until 20 February 2013, this will mean that dairy farmers will be seriously strapped for cash and will mean minimum discretionary spending. Urban businesses will suffer dramatically.

With district councils’ proposed substantial increases in rates, many

will be unable to meet their financial commitments. Kaipara farmers who have purchased farms in the past four to five years have had their properties devalued by up to 24% by Quotable Value NZ and this has destroyed what equity they had.

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We have experienced a lift in enquiry for all facets of farms, for the past 6 months Bayleys Northland Country have had a record season selling dairy, drystock, � nishing and lifestyle properties, a sign that our vibrant team are making real inroads, underlined by a market share of 72% of dairy farms for the past 6 months.

As we enter the Winter months we begin to look towards and plan for the Spring marketing period. It is at this time wise to look back at the lessons that can be obtained from the past season.

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…The year in review…the sale’s achieved for this year, compared with the previous in the Northland market.

Of the 11 dairy farms sold this year half of those were in the Kaipara, the remainder in the Whangarei and far north areas. This is the lowest number of dairy farms transacted in 10 years.

For the 2010-2011 season 12 dairy farms were sold, for the 2009-2010 season 13 dairy farms had new owners, and for the 2009-2008 season 18 dairy farms traded in Northland.

What is surprising is the timing of the sales, in all 4 years over 90% of the transactions were performed in the late summer- autumn period.

What will the new season hold? Conversations with rural bankers, accountants and receivers support our view that we will see the number of transactions lift; this is as a result of an increase in listings and corporate recovery type sales.

We have a good database of quali� ed buyers, some of whom are bound to take advantage of the competitively priced and investment opportunities that some of these properties will present.

If you want to be kept up to date with the latest developments in Rural real estate, send your details and I will include you on the monthly news release.

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Event organisers Harris and Jeanette Narbey promote a beach clean-up during the competition with teams given bags to collect rubbish off the beach. Prizes are awarded for this as well.

“We try to keep it as environmentally friendly as possible,” said Mark.

Now into its third year, the Karikari Kontiki Klassic is fast growing in popularity with teams travelling from as far south as Taranaki and Waikato for the event. “The Karikari Peninsula is regarded as a fishing mecca of the world,” said Mark.

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Fishing starts each day at 6am from July 12 and continues until 4pm with the weigh station closing at 5pm. A daily prize-giving and BBQ is held at 7pm followed by entertainment with The Minstrel.

The format of the competition allows entrants to meet and enjoy the company of other fishing enthusiasts.

Fishing concludes at 3.30pm on the final day of the event with the weigh station closing at 4.30pm. Final prize-giving and a spit roast will be held at 8pm.

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Registration tickets are available at Northland Fish & Game Council office, sporting outlets in Dargaville or online from the June 8, 2012. Tickets will also be available to purchase at the Water Ski Clubrooms on the weekend of July 7 and 8.

The ticket price does not include the fish licence fee. All anglers must hold a current 2012 fishing licence. The prize categories include: Children under 12, Junior under 17, Troll/Spin/Bait Men and Women, Fly Men and Women, Kayak Fishing, Best Condition Factor, Aggregate Weight, Mystery Weight, and Heaviest Trout overall.

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The camping grounds at the lakes are open and bookings for camping can be made directly at Kai Iwi Lakes Camp

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A major reason for holding this competition is to collect data for the use in the management of the fishery. Last year the trout caught at the fishing competition produced the best average fish weights since 1993. Angler Andrew Dalton won the two-day competition with a 2.6kg Rainbow trout. With fishermen having a successful summer catching over 2kg fish on a regular basis, we look forward to seeing the sizes of fish caught by contestants this year.

A BBQ and prize giving will be at the completion of the competition. Come and enjoy a bit of friendly competition and camaraderie amongst your fellow fishermen. Bring your partner, family and friends and make it a weekend to remember.

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The Kai Iwi Lakes Fishing Competition will be held on July 7 and 8, 2012 commencing at 7am on the Saturday morning and ceasing at 12 noon on Sunday

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We cater for the novice who dreams of catching a big game fish, the tourist who just wants to enjoy Snapper fishing in the beautiful Bay of Islands, and the experienced angler who is after a world class fish.

Blue Sea FISHING CHarterSBay of Islands

Phone: 09 402 7071 Fax: 09 402 8117 Mobile: 021 556 712P.O. Box 141, Paihia, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Email: [email protected]

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This winter – call the professionals! Farming is a varied industry, and it’s almost impossible these days to be an expert in every discipline needed to cultivate the land. Technology, finance, training, machinery — sometimes you’re going to need help, advice or specialist services to get the job done right

On these pages you’ll find a roll-call of local businesses who make a great team when they put their knowledge and experience together with yours. From the very latest in innovations to tried and tested companies who are household names, we’ve brought them together to offer a veritable ‘who’s who’ of who to call this winter for all your agri-business needs.

Winter means rain, and that often means local plumbers are in big demand. Dreadon and Kelliher are some of Northland’s ‘most wanted’ when it comes to plumbing, septic tanks and draining — they don’t just install and maintain those vital systems under your feet, they can also design septic systems with tanks up to 4,500 litres in capacity. Rain also means it’s time to check those gutters — leaves, moss, twigs and debris can build up over the summer leading to unexpected spills and blockages when the heavens open. To prevent this kind of mess, a call to Gutter Solutionz is just the ticket — their innovative

spouting screens form a durable barrier which will keep things flowing smoothly!

Sometimes the bad weather goes from bad to worse, and when disaster strikes it’s good to have a backup plan to save the day. On the farm it’s easy to get isolated without power when the rivers rise, but you have an ally in Generator Place — your Northland generator specialists. With rugged, field-proven machinery from big industry names like Honda, you can count on them to keep your lights burning even if

mother nature dishes out her worst!

Of course, day to day the things we rely on are the same ones our ancestors needed. Good, hard wearing clothing is a must when the temperature drops — thank goodness for the big zip sale now on at Fashion Especially for You in Warkworth. It’s a neat and simple idea — if it has a zip it’s on special, just in time for the frosty mornings.

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www.fieldpower.co.nz email: [email protected]

115 Kioreroa Rd WhangareiPH: 09 438 7228

FAX: 09 438 7458

Klinac Lane, Waipapa PH: 09 4070666FAX: 09 4076912

Offer includes all scheduled servicing and maintenance checks and parts fitted by our service team. Offer excludes break downs, after hours charges and travel costs. Offer available only to customers with a current credit account with Fieldpower Northland Limited.

Fieldpower Northland, Your John Deere dealer from the Dome Valley to Cape Reinga. Call our service department today for more information on 09 4387228 (Whangarei) or 09 4070668 (Waipapa)

Make your booking for scheduled servicing or winter maintenance checks to be carried out during June, July or August and save 10% on all parts and labour.

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Phone: 0800 333 101www.guttersolutionz.co.nzPhone: 0800 333 101

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Solutionz superior metal spouting screens

• Hard to pick up and carry• Constant sort outs for use• Costly to lose, break & bale• Tangled mess, trip & fall hazard

• Holds any electric fence standard • Untangled ready to carry & use • Quicker break feeding, less hassle • Easy storage with reel, on gate,

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Stock # Make Model Year KM’s Details Prices*

8642 CAN AM Outlander 400 2009 19,345 Full farm kit, tyres worn. Very tidy. Helensville. $6,8008724 CAN AM Outlander 400 2010 13,670 Full farm kit of bullbars, mudflaps, rear mat. $8,000 (photo) Factory warranty until June 2013, tyres 50%.8877 CAN AM Outlander 400 2011 8,000 747hrs, bullbars, mudflaps, new duro $9,000 Buffalo tyres, factory warranty until May 2014.8676 CAN AM Outland 650 Max 2009 15,100 Twin seater, bullbars. Warranty until $6,500 October 2012. Tyres 20% front, 50% rear.8607 CAN AM Outlander 800 2007 17,045 Bullbars, mudflaps. Very good service history. $7,500 6 months warranty.8892 HONDA TRX500FM 2006 31,800 Manual 5 speed. Popular model, fully serviced. $6,000 6 months warranty. 4x4 / 4x2.8882 CAN AM Outlander 500XT 2009 22,500 Black model. Alloy rims, bullbars. Fully $8,400 serviced. 3,000lb winch. 4 new tyres.8889 CAN AM Outlander 800XT 2007 25,000 V Twin, new alloy rims, 4 new Buffalo tyres. $7,800 Very tidy. 3,000lb warn factory fitted winch.8888 CAN AM Outlander 500XT 2009 16,900 Black model. No winch. Good, strong Contrax $8,000 mudgrip tyres 60%.

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The frustration of untangling electric fence standards has been solved by Geoff Pearson and his invention the PIGGYSTAK™

Tangle free fence standards

Launched at Innovations Fieldays 2007 this invention sorts out the age old problem of handling and storing standards and reels.

The PIGGYSTAK™ stores up to 20 standards of any type. Farmers can also carry one in each hand with a reel to manage up to 40 standards at a time or simply have

them hanging off the quad farm bike or ute to break feed with ease.

The PIGGYSTAK™ has re� ective strips to help � nd it in the dark and is made of high grade aluminium which means it will not rust, is light weight and strong, easy and comfortable to handle.

The PIGGYSTAK™ can be used as a handling device and a convenient tidy way to keep fence standards up off the ground, untangled, always ready to go.

Farmers are able to run out their tape and put fence standards in the ground in one operation so it can also save time and effort. Keeping standards stored off the ground also means that they are easily found without the extra expenses and losses for contractors’ broken machinery when they are mowed or bailed up after being lost in the grass. The PIGGYSTAK™ won’t rust so can be left

hung on a gate or fence for the season then can be hung up on the shed wall with fence standards when not in use so storage is no longer an issue and shed space maximised.

Farmers are now able to have stress-free break feeding as the PIGGYSTAK™ allows tangle free electric fence standard use with easy transporting to and from the paddocks, without the constant frustration for sort outs. Children or women can easily carry 20 standards safely without the risk of pinching the skin on their arms or having a slip and fall problem, as the standards are not attached to them in any way.

The PIGGYSTAK™ name was inspired by the jargon term Pigtails or Piggysticks, a

term many farmers call their fence standards. Mr Pearson has been using the Piggystaks and fence standards with his ROCKUP Adventure business and property for several years and decided to launch the product at Mystery Creek Fieldays after getting so many positive comments and interest from groundsmen, farmers, schools, equestrian and sports clubs. He has received great feedback from farmers at Fieldays to the point of having to make up additional stock onsite each year to cater to the demand.


www.fieldpower.co.nz email: [email protected]

115 Kioreroa Rd WhangareiPH: 09 438 7228

FAX: 09 438 7458

Klinac Lane, Waipapa PH: 09 4070666FAX: 09 4076912

Offer includes all scheduled servicing and maintenance checks and parts fitted by our service team. Offer excludes break downs, after hours charges and travel costs. Offer available only to customers with a current credit account with Fieldpower Northland Limited.

Fieldpower Northland, Your John Deere dealer from the Dome Valley to Cape Reinga. Call our service department today for more information on 09 4387228 (Whangarei) or 09 4070668 (Waipapa)

Make your booking for scheduled servicing or winter maintenance checks to be carried out during June, July or August and save 10% on all parts and labour.

Early Booking BonusAs an added bonus, make your booking (for any time during June, July or August) on or before Monday 16th July 2012 and don't pay till September 2012.

10% off Labour10% off Parts

Book before

16 July 2012

Don’t Pay til

Sept 2012

Book your winter servicing now and save $$$!

Winter Servicing &Maintenance Program

Locally owned and operatedContact 021 443 951

Ph 09 437 1003 • Fax 09 459 1276 • [email protected] [email protected] • www.tractatranz.co.nz

WHANGAREI

Specialising in transporting farming and agricultural equipment throughout Northland

Whangarei • T: 0800 333 101 • M: 027 257 4457

Phone: 0800 333 101www.guttersolutionz.co.nz

Book a FREE measure and quote today!

WINTER PROMOTION NOW ON6 months interest free with Q Card

We accept a range of payment options

We can put a STOP to leaves, birds, rats and hail from damaging your home with Gutter

Solutionz superior metal spouting screens

Poland Motors LTDPh 09 423 7788 | 0274 864 934 DougMain Highway, Wellsford | www.polandmotors.co.nz

POLAND MOTORS • PRE-OWNED QUADS

Another must-have for farmers is a reliable Sharp Knife — not only is this a tool with a time honoured pedigree, it’s useful in so many situations and for innumerable tasks. But it’s no good blunt, which is why it’s a great idea to check out www.scarysharp.co.nz — the home of scary sharp knives with a real edge on the competition! Their sharpening system must be seen to be believed, and it means no more sawing away with blunt steel.

Another company staying sharp are Croft Poles, and the by-product of their production can be just as useful as the tough timber poles they’re famed for this time of year. Post peelings don’t just make for easy to maintain and attractive landscaped gardens — they’re also the perfect foundation for your feed pads over winter.

Winter is a season when things are on the move across Northland — from machinery to livestock to whole buildings! Luckily we have at our disposal

than downtime during a patch of winter sunshine — except perhaps a breakdown in the rain. Keeping the Northland farming community going in the colder months is a job for tractor, UTV and quad specialists, and no matter what the size of the machine, it’s always good to know that your supplier and mechanic are the best for the job. When it comes to Can Am quads and UTVs Poland Motors are the place to visit — not only do they carry an extensive range of new vehicles from this leading brand, they have affordable pre-owned quads as well. Can Am has been building a reputation for rugged dependability in New Zealand, and Poland Motors are part of the reason why.

some of the top names in the field of road transport — whatever you need delivered, shifted, picked up or dropped off these guys can get the wheels in motion. Hilders Transport and United Livestock are on the road every day turning livestock into profits for Northland farmers, while you may very well have seen Haines House Haulage tackling a big move behind a very necessary ‘wide load’ sign — they specialise in the transportation of entire homes! When a job on the farm calls for big machinery, you’ll find Tracta Tranz are up to the challenge, delivering even the heaviest equipment without a hitch. And if you need extra room fast — a sleepout, an office on site, some extra accomodation — then Modcom Portable Buildings have just the thing to meet your requirements, and it all fits handily on the back of a truck. For a transport solution you can rely on, these companies have got you covered!

Winter’s also a season when you want your own machinery to keep moving — there’s nothing worse

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Hilders Northland & United LivestockDivisions of Stan Semenoff Livestock Ltd

26 Te Wai Iti Place, Whangarei - PO Box 6058, Otaika, Whangarei 0147

KAIKOHE WHANGAREI HEAD OFFICE – All EnquiriesPh: 09 405 2643 Ph: 09 437 9108 Ph: 0800 800 585Fax: 09 401 2278 A/H: 09 435 1815 Fax: 09 437 9109Mobile: 027 496 9477 Mobile: 027 274 3787 Email: [email protected]

MODCOM

Hire or PurchaseCommercial or Residential,

Offices, Classrooms, Lunchrooms, Accommodation Units

ModcoM Portable buildings ltdPhone: 0800 266 326

email: [email protected]

www.bayleys.co.nz All companies within this composite are Members of Bayleys Realty Group

NOTE: TENDER DATE CHANGE

208 Arapaoa Road - 342Ha Lower Northland Dairy Farm (In Receivership)This well contoured and under performing property is offered for sale by way of receivership tender.

Featuring a milking platform in the vicinity of 280ha of approximately 317ha effective, the property has a previous peak

production of 110,000kgms from 450 cows.

Enjoying a waterfront location, with maize country and generally of an easy contour the property is currently operated as

a split calving operation.

The property includes a 45ashb dairy shed, full range of farm buildings and three homes. This property is poised for

growth.

Viewing is strictly by appointment.

Hukatere

Tenders Close 1pm, Tues 26th June 2012

Bayleys, 25 Rathbone Street, Whangarei

View phone for viewing times

www.bayleys.co.nz/186449

Tony GrindleM 021 432 308

B 09 430 0032

[email protected] REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

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NOTICE

PRODUCTION & LOCATION Kaiwaka

For Sale View phone for viewing times


Lin NorrisM 021 959 166

B 09 430 0032

[email protected]

John NelleyM 0274 930 943

B 09 430 0032

[email protected]

A rare opportunity to invest in a well established productive drystock

unit with management in place. Property consists of 418Ha - 1033

acres with adjoining 200ha and 60ha long term leases. Property

itself rated to winter 5000su mature cattle - with lease blocks

handling in excess of 6000su. Ideally suited for large scale dairy

support. Property features mainly easy contour 178 paddocks, well

roaded, own quarries and two sets cattle yards plus a good three

bedroom home overlooking farm and harbour. Current Farm Manager

and shareholder keen to remain. Ideal opportunity for dairy farmers or

those wishing to invest in good rural property. Alternatively can be

purchased as a total unit. Contact us now for full property details. MACKYS REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BAYLEYS,LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

GRAZING BLOCK WITH GOOD YARDS Ruawai



Nicky ReidM 021 103 6277

B 09 430 0032

A/h 09 439 2247

[email protected]

Parahi RoadThis 33 hectare grazing block is fenced into 3 paddocks by post and

batten fences and has a very tidy set of yards at the gate. It is

visually appealing, with some native bush, dams, and rural views.

Perhaps a suitable place to build and live, or just to graze and fatten

some cattle or sheep. Soil is Waiotira clay, tracks are good, and

some fertiliser has been applied.

Call me for further information MACKYS REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

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• Full time training; campus and accommodation on our 1,00Oha commercial farm.• Campus/farm tours. Agriculture and Forestry Taster weeks 2012 in October School Holidays.

• Over 30 correspondence courses available. You choose your start date.• Courses include: Equine, Farrier, Small Farming, Beekeeping, Camelid, Agriculture, Dairying, Horticulture, Forestry and Organics.

Plus our new programmes Dog Handling and Pasture Management.

An Apiculture (bee keeping) open day is being held on Monday 25 June in Kaitaia for anyone interested in the art and science of bee keeping — and a career in a developing industry

The open day will showcase the Certi� cate in Apiculture run by Telford, a division of Lincoln University. Telford operates mainly from the South Island campus but the Certi� cate in Apiculture is taught in the North Island and opens up a wide range of career options.Industry pathways include working with Manuka honey and medicinal honey products — right through to the packing/distribution industry. The Certi� cate in Apiculture is offered in Northland because it is deemed the centre of the ‘Medical Grade Manuka Industry’ — a growing industry that has yet to reach its full potential.

Telford’s certi� cate course runs for 37 weeks from the end of January until November. The emphasis is on both theoretical and practical learning — and the course involves work experience with commercial beekeepers. Telford owns 350

Langstroth bee hives, ‘a national commercial standard hive’, that are utilised to show a full year’s bee hive management, and to teach students how to safely handle bees as well as best practice around manipulation of hives. Students learn skills that can be transferred to many areas of the industry as well as those practical hands-on skills needed to own or operate small to large scale apiculture operations in New Zealand or overseas.

Anyone interested in a career in apiculture should attend the open day — whatever their age or background. To-date students have ranged from 16 to 68 years old and include people changing career path, brushing up on industry skills, or starting out from school. On completion of the course students will have Telford’s Level 3 Certi� cate in Apiculture.

For more information contact Debra Hollows on 0800 835 367

Open Day summary

Date: Monday 25 June

Time: 4.00 — 6.00pm

Venue: Te Kura Kohi Miere, 24 — 26 Mathews Avenue, KaitaiaSkydive Ballistic Blondes

Dargaville, Ruawai, Baylys Beach

Skydiving displays Carnival stalls Food Family fun

10,11&12 AUGUST 2012

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Open Day: for a future in bee keeping — Kaitaia

One brand which already carries a huge weight of respect among farmers is John Deere — and in Northland your John Deere experts are Fieldpower Northland. Their advanced and meticulous service programme backs up the legendary performance of John Deere’s big green machines, and a visit to their workshop now will keep your tractor running smoothly right through until spring.

Of course farming isn’t all about horsepower — some of the most vital skills for running a successful agri-business are more intellectual than mechanical. Whitelaw Weber Ltd prove this adage true by providing a range of accountancy and financial services to Northland farmers, without which it would be simply impossible to realise those plans for the future. The team at this forward-thinking firm of business advisors and chartered accountants cover

all aspects of financial know-how in the rural sector, and they’re the right choice to help you work through the figures for your business.

Also adding to the knowledge pool of Northland famers is Telford — the tertiary educator with close links to the land and a programme of ag-related study courses from rural business management to forestry and more. Check out their awesome Apiculture course coming up soon — bees are not only fascinating, they are key pollinators and a vital link in the chain of biodiversity.

Finally, it’s time to relax and kick back with a little adventure. A clear, crisp winter day is the perfect time to experience the amazing views of Northland — while jumping out of an aeroplane! Ballistic Blondes make skydiving fun and safe, and you’ll never forget the rush — with fewer tourists there’s less of a wait to experience this ultimate thrill.

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www.bayleys.co.nz All companies within this composite are Members of Bayleys Realty Group

NOTE: TENDER DATE CHANGE

208 Arapaoa Road - 342Ha Lower Northland Dairy Farm (In Receivership)This well contoured and under performing property is offered for sale by way of receivership tender.

Featuring a milking platform in the vicinity of 280ha of approximately 317ha effective, the property has a previous peak

production of 110,000kgms from 450 cows.

Enjoying a waterfront location, with maize country and generally of an easy contour the property is currently operated as

a split calving operation.

The property includes a 45ashb dairy shed, full range of farm buildings and three homes. This property is poised for

growth.

Viewing is strictly by appointment.

Hukatere

Tenders Close 1pm, Tues 26th June 2012

Bayleys, 25 Rathbone Street, Whangarei

View phone for viewing times


Tony GrindleM 021 432 308

B 09 430 0032

[email protected] REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

FINAL

NOTICE

PRODUCTION & LOCATION Kaiwaka



Lin NorrisM 021 959 166

B 09 430 0032

[email protected]

John NelleyM 0274 930 943

B 09 430 0032

[email protected]

A rare opportunity to invest in a well established productive drystock

unit with management in place. Property consists of 418Ha - 1033

acres with adjoining 200ha and 60ha long term leases. Property

itself rated to winter 5000su mature cattle - with lease blocks

handling in excess of 6000su. Ideally suited for large scale dairy

support. Property features mainly easy contour 178 paddocks, well

roaded, own quarries and two sets cattle yards plus a good three

bedroom home overlooking farm and harbour. Current Farm Manager

and shareholder keen to remain. Ideal opportunity for dairy farmers or

those wishing to invest in good rural property. Alternatively can be

purchased as a total unit. Contact us now for full property details. MACKYS REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BAYLEYS,LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

GRAZING BLOCK WITH GOOD YARDS Ruawai



Nicky ReidM 021 103 6277

B 09 430 0032

A/h 09 439 2247

[email protected]

Parahi RoadThis 33 hectare grazing block is fenced into 3 paddocks by post and

batten fences and has a very tidy set of yards at the gate. It is

visually appealing, with some native bush, dams, and rural views.

Perhaps a suitable place to build and live, or just to graze and fatten

some cattle or sheep. Soil is Waiotira clay, tracks are good, and

some fertiliser has been applied.

Call me for further information MACKYS REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

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Bruce Cameron 027 498 8412 / 09 235 8263

New or existing walls Able to be applied between milkings during summer months

Acraflex Dairy Wall Coatings

Colourcrete Dairy Floor Resurfacing System

Suitable for repairing damaged dairy floors or slippery areas

AFFCO LIVESTOCKAFFCO LIVESTOCKTerry North

Phone 09 439 5902Mobile 027 484 1823 • Fax 09 439 1320

Anlyn Piling & Contracting Ltd

027 543 7244email: [email protected] After hours & Fax 09 436 2982

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Elements of Nature

Fireside BellowsHandcrafted using timber, leather and copper these high quality fireside bellows are a great addition to any home

Phone Robyn (07) 888 1521 www.elementsofnature.vpweb.co.nz

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Galvanized Towbar BUY ONLINE $195 Inc GST

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Doug Wilson ManagerPhone: 09 430 2934Fax: 09 430 2936Mobile: 0274 302 934Email: [email protected]

Specialising in Fertiliser and Metal cartage.30 Tonne units available.We cover your country!

All Services & Maintenance Available

PO Box 1174, WhangareiPh 09 434 7741 • Mobile 027 273 6865

1279 S/H 14, MAUNGATAPERE

Northland Laser Drainage Ltd

027 273 6865

Neil Carter Trading as

Subsurface Drainage Specialists (Nth)

buy online at www.outdeco.co.nz or phone 0800 55 88 89

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www.powerplantsupplies.co.nz • [email protected] Ph: 0800 800 837

PowerGeneration

Pumping Equipment

NEW ZEALAND DISTRIBUTORS FOR

PORTABLE GENERATORS – DIESEL GENERATORSLOAD TRANSFER PANELS – DEEP SEA ELECTRONICS

DISTRIBUTION BOARDS – DEWATERING PUMPS – PARTS & SERVICING

Trans-Tune Automotive

09 438 2892 147 Cameron St

Our ServicesMechanical RepairsNew Car Servicing

Petrol & Diesel ServicingWheel AlignmentFault Diagnosis

Brake & Suspension RepairsFuel Injection Servicing

Mark & Lisa Williamson 110 Bank Street WhangareiPh 09 438 5457 or 0800 224 151

Insurance Specialists

˚ Farming˚ Commercial˚ Domestic

INSURANCE BROKERS

Advanced

Secondary

Septics OFFGRID / Don’t want to use electricity

No Power Septic Sewage System No need for extensive gravel beds

We can also UPGRADE old failing septic tanks improve your quality of effluent

Use your outflow to water your garden.

[email protected] 891 6852


NORTHERN FARMING CLASSIFIEDSReach 33,300 Rural Homes — Phone 0800 466 793

For SaleATV MATS from $89 – Come in & see us at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636 www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick offer ends 31/05/12.

ATV SAFETY HELMETS – from $119 accessories from $15. The law has changed! Have you got yours? Come & see us at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636 www.atvtyres.co.nz. Subject to availability.

BACK 2 WOOD Demolition. For your renovation needs. Servicing Northland – Auckland. Specialising in windows, doors and ranchsliders. Also kitchens, vanities, roofing and more. www.back2wood.co.nz. Ph 09 408 7163.

BOAT TRAILERS, full range to suit 12ft to 27ft boats, very competitive prices and immediate delivery for most models now. Call us to discuss free on 0800 162 500 Xpress Trailers.

BOX TRAILERS, single and tandem axle trailers at very competitive prices, full range of sizes, 6x4 $1695, 7x4 $1895, 8x4 $2095, 8x5 tandem $2795, 10x5 tandem $3395, 10x6 tandem $3795 Ph 0800 162 500 Xpress trailers.

CHAIN & SPROCKET KITS DIRT OR FARM BIKE. SAVE 10% off RRP If you get them fitted at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636 www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick – offer ends 31/05/12.

CHICKEN MANURE $20 per cubic metre plus freight. Supply, cart and can spread. Call Jeff 09 432 2444 or 027 476 5458.

NEED NEW ATV TYRES? GET 20% OFF RRP & FREE FITTING at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636 www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick – offer ends 31/05/12.

NEW YAMAHA FARM ATVs – 5.9% interest & 3 year warranty. Only at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi – phone 0800 963 636 & Yamaha MC Whangarei – phone 09 438 0804. Offer ends 31/05/12.

SINTERED BRAKE PADS – for MX & FarmBikes – from $39 at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636 www.atvtyres.co.nz.

WEED EATERS & CHAINSAWS – GET 10% OFF STOCKED ITEMS at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636 www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick – offer ends 31/05/12.

WINDMILL WATER pumps by Ferguson Windmills Company. Phone 09 412 8655. [email protected].

Vehicles for Sale

Work WantedFOR BULLDOZING, Roading, all general earthworks,

subdivision work, house sites, landscaping, dams

– 43years experience CALL AND TALK TO MICK on

0274 983 0806.

CONCRETE PADS, shed floors, feedout pads, house

floors, driveways, footpaths, concrete cutting and

drilling, retaining walls, paling fences, excavation

work. Waipu, Ruakaka, Whangarei, Mangawhai

& Langs Beach. Phone Mark 027 443 3130 or

09 432 0107.

Situations Vacant

Wanted

ServicesFARM BRIDGES Phone Pat now 0800 222 189, visit www.bridgeitnz.co.nz. Bridge It NZ Ltd.

FURNITURE MOVING Around NZ or around the world. Single items or house lots. Pro Packing, moving, insurance. Via trucks, containers, shared loads. Ph 0800 496 753 www.worldmoving.co.nz. “Experience & Advice You Can Trust”.

TravelGOVERNOR’S CUP Golf Tournament Norfolk Island. Escorted tour 4–11 November 2012. International Amateur Pairs Event. Incl airfares, accommodation, entry fees, green fees, gala events. Skylark Tours 09 432 8065. www.skylarktours.co.nz.

VANUATU & Mt Yasur Volcano. Escorted tour 11–18 August 2012. Incl airfares, accommodation, Mt Yasur excursion and great optional extras. Skylark Tours 09 432 8065. www.skylarktours.co.nz.

Mobile Chiller/Freezer

FOR SALERefrigerated 3 axle trailer.Modern Freighters Chassis.Fully insulated Fairfax Fibre-glass body - minus 25˚C.Carrier Optima Fridge.10,000 Hours.New COF, asking $10,000.

Call Derek 09 470 0268

Farm SuppliesCHEESE PRESS, Dutch Style, solid untreated timber, light weight, simple to use, fits moulds to approx 1.8kg. Unvarnished $70.00 or Varnished $85.00+courier. Phone 09 431 8717 or Email [email protected].

GRAB A BARGAIN AT NZ PLUMBING SUPPLIES. FREE First-Aid Kit when you spend over $400 this month. Novaflo, Buteline, Tanks, Pipes, Valves, Bathroomware. PLUMBING SOLUTIONS online. Value for money, saving you time. Visit www.nzplumbingsupplies.co.nz or phone 0800 428 376.

HIMALAYAN SALT Lick – give your stock what pasture does not. It’s an ideal balancer for kikuyu and contains sodium + 84 minerals. For rock salt supplies call Bob 027 472 3967.

SHADE MESH FABRIC REDUNDANT STOCK. Mesh Tarpaulins, Bin Covers, PVC Tarps, Windbreak Screens, Shade Sails, Waterproof Shade, Custom Covers, Design & Build Shelters, BEST PRICES - Guaranteed Workmanship, FREE Quotes, Speedy Service phone NOW 0800 166 722 www.shadesystems.co.nz.

You build lasting business relationships. You have excellent communication skills. You can demonstrate a go-getter attitude.

Please send your CV to:NorthSouth Multi Media, PO Box 474, [email protected] Ph 09 439 6933

Sales Representative

NorthSouth Multi Media is looking for an enthusiastic sales rep to join the team. Your role will involve introducing businesses throughout the Northern Regions to the benefits of advertising in our publications.

Are you a proven sales hunter? Do you have the confidence to generate your own earnings?Does the idea of uncapped commission get you excited?

This position offers a base rate with the opportunity to earn uncapped commission.

So if you have a positive attitude, the ability to keep yourself motivated, a passion for building client business through advertising, and the willingness to succeed apply now!

Northern Rural Marketplace

1 voucher = 6 x 3kg Work Rolls or 18kg Station Mince (value $54.50) 3 vouchers = 40kgs Station Biscuits

Minimum 10 head

Limited time So Hurry! Cash option for rams only

Heavy RaMS: eaRn 1.5 vouCHeRS • Med RaMS: 1.25 • LigHtS: 1.0Heavy eWeS: 1.25 vouCHeRS • Med eWeS: 1.0 • LigHt: 0.5

EWES & RAMS WANTED

www.workdog.co.nz | Freephone: 0508 364 366See our website for more info:

Windy Ridge ContRaCtingPhone Colin 09 439 7266 ~ Mob 021 882 857

• Round Bale Hay and Silage • Medium Square Baling• Conventional Baling • Cultivation • Undersowing

• 8 Tonne Tip Trailer • Mulching• Fencing

Servicing the Kaipara and Whangarei Districts

Rural SuppliesHOP ONLINE AND CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S GIVEAWAYS. Plumb-it Kits with your water tank, chocolate bar with every order! Novaflo, Buteline, Tanks, Pipes, Valves, Bathroomware. PLUMBING SOLUTIONS Online. Value for money, Saving you time. www.nzplumbingsupplies.co.nz or 0800 428 376.

NORTHERN DAIRY Specialists liner special 10% off DeLaval liners until 31st August 2012. Call now on 09 407 3400 to arrange free delivery from Kawakawa to the cape on all shed lots of liners.

Water ServicesTANK WATER TESTING. Detect ‘bad bugs’ in drinking water. Report gives results and recommendations. Sterilisation of water/gutters/pipes and vacuum cleaning. Contact Simon on 422 9345 or at [email protected].

ATV SERVICE. Receive 10% discount off RRP for

standard service parts* with this voucher when you get your ATV serviced

at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636

www.atvtyres.co.nz. *Conditions apply, offer ends 31/05/12.

ATV FARM BIKE MX SPARES

INTRODUCTORY OFFER. New Customers Receive 7.5% discount

off RRP for all stocked items with this voucher at Rouse Motorcycles, King

Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636 www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick – offer

ends 31/05/12. Conditions apply.

MX FARM BIKE SERVICE.

Receive 7.5% discount off RRP for standard service parts* with this voucher when you get your

MX / Farm Bike serviced at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636 www.atvtyres.co.nz. *Conditions

apply, offer ends 31/05/12.

For Sale

Smart new homes…

Enquire today: 0800 FAST BUILD | 0800 327 828

Visit: www.advancebuild.co.nz

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BUY ONE, GET AFREE OUTLAW 50.

Buy a new Polaris Ranger Diesel for $23,995 including GST,and get a free Polaris Outlaw 50 for the kids!

TOWS MORE, CARRIES MORE, SEATS THREE.

FREEOutlaw 50!

www.polarisindustries.co.nz

ROUSE MOTORCYCLES1 KING STREET, HIKURANGI. PH: 09 433 8471 OR 0800 96 36 36.

KUMEU CHAINSAW & MOWER SERVICES377 STATE HIGHWAY 16, HUAPAI. PH (09) 412-8109.

TIPPING DUMP BOXINDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSIONON-DEMAND TRUEALL-WHEEL DRIVE

904cc/24HP3-CYLINDER ENGINE

KG680/907

PAYLOAD / TOWING

With its 24hp 904cc powerplant delivering90% of peak torque at 1600rpm, plus an industry leading

56kmph top speed, Ranger Diesel is the hardest working diesel SxS’.

*Offer ends 30th June 2012

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