September 2016 ATS In Season

SEPTEMBER 2016

G Force MAX 540 high strength glyphosate 20lt only $179.90

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Best value pasture packs from ATS Seed from $159.90 per ha

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Competition heating up for wheat grower awards Interest in the annual United Wheat Growers competition continues to go from strength to strength with over 100 entries received in this year’s event, and more anticipated for the 2017 competition.

Topping 103 entries, the 2016 competition sponsored by ATS Seed proved the strongest yet.

United Wheat Growers Director Brian Leadley is optimistic that growth will continue as growers from further afield show an interest in the national event.

“While it has typically been growers in the Mid Canterbury/Ashburton area who had entered in the past, we have seen that spread further afield this year to include farmers further north and from South Canterbury.”

While expecting most entrants will be from the country’s main wheat growing area, he says farmers from the North Island are also welcome to enter an event open to all New Zealand wheat growers.

Brian says the competition is taken seriously by the wheat growers who enter, all who bring their own skills and talent to bear across the four main categories of Feed, Biscuit, Milling-Gristing and Premium Milling wheat.

“We also have the Protein Trophy, sponsored

by Tegel, which recognises the ability of a grower to deliver the maximum protein yield per hectare. It is a benchmark that is becoming quite important for the feed sector and this indicates that to growers.”

Last year’s Feed Wheat section winner was David Birkett of Leeston, who claimed the title for the second year in a row.

He has one eye on conditions early in this season before committing to the competition, but says it is a worthwhile event to showcase the best of what wheat growers can do.

“I think a little competition in any sector is always healthy in pushing things along,” he says. His yield this year is still to be confirmed, but he anticipates about 16 tonnes a hectare, one of the best he has had in 10 years.

David achieved that with “Oakley”, an older wheat variety.

He says with the slide in dairy demand for feed grain, the sector is now more exposed to overseas market prices, and it is making growers more conscious of costs and alternative grain income.

“That is why we are seeing a rise in plantings for other types like milling wheat which has also had a big lift in quality over the last few years.”

ATS Seed Sales Manager Craig Rodgers says ATS was keen to continue sponsoring a competition

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DISCLAIMER: All prices are ATS Members’ and Ruralco Cardholders prices including GST, and are valid until 30 September 2016 unless otherwise stated or while stocks last. E&OE. All information contained within the In Season is to the best of the author’s knowledge true and accurate. Opinions expressed are those of the author and not of Ashburton Trading Society. Items herein are general comments only and do not constitute or convey advice. This publication is issued as a helpful guide to members.

By Richard Rennie

that provided seed companies with an excellent opportunity to show case their leading varieties, and the growers who were able to get the most out of them.

Brian Leadley says he was encouraged by ATS’s ongoing support and broader industry sponsorship from the likes of Ballance AgriNutrients, Carrfields Grain & Seed, FMG and Orion Agriscience.

“The competition is ideal for demonstrating the sector’s talent, recognising the value and quality of the wheat crops New Zealand growers are capable of producing.”

To learn more about the awards contact Craig Rodgers today at ATS Seed on 027 495 2029.

FRONT COVER Spring planting is upon us, talk to ATS Seed today about everything you require from seed to fertiliser, agri-chemical and independent advice on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287).

News from ATS Is your spring pasture sorted?

With spring pasture renewal upon us, ATS Seed have once again put together three cost effective and simple solutions to ensure your spring pasture needs are met.

Tetraploid Pack – improved spring feed • 1 x 27kg hectare pack: $274.70 excl. GST Diploid Pack - brilliant all-rounder • 1 x 23kg hectare pack: $208.61 excl. GST Renovator Pack - great for patching up gateways, laneways & damaged paddocks • 1 x 25kg pack: $139.04 excl. GST

Contact the ATS Seed team today for details on each pack and discuss which option is best suited to your system.

Bulk fuel saves you money Did you know bulk fuel deliveries to your farm or business can save you up to 28¢ per litre compared to the national pump price? That’s the saving made by those already utilising this service during the first few months of this year. We can fulfil all of your fuel requirements including lubricants through our distributors, Allied Petroleum nationwide or NPD (Nelson Petroleum Distributors Ltd) South Island wide.

To arrange bulk fuel deliveries for your farm or business, contact us today and start saving. All purchases will be listed on your monthly ATS or Ruralco account.

Minimum delivery 500 litres. Terms and conditions apply.

Are you Looking for fuel storage tanks?

You can either lease or purchase a fuel storage tank using your Ruralco Card.

Looking to lease?

One of Ruralco’s newest suppliers, Nymic Engineering, offers leasing of fuel tanks.

You can lease 500, 1,000 or 1,995 litre standing or ground tanks to suit your on farm fuelling needs. You’ll save on the initial capital cost and you’ll benefit from Nymic’s maintenance package, to ensure that it will be compliant.

Contact us to enquire about leasing a fuel storage tank from Nymic Engineering.

Looking to buy?

You can also purchase a fuel tank through ATS. Tanks can be ordered and delivered on farm in a wide range of sizes to meet your requirements with the tank arriving fully tested and ready for use.

Contact us for more information on purchasing a fuel tank for your business.

New provider working with ATS to help with your on-farm safety requirements ATS is now working with Ashburton based consultancy business, Compliance Partners, to provide you with up-to-date solutions for meeting all of your on-farm health and safety requirements. Jane Fowles, from Compliance Partners, provides useful and ongoing support to help you reach your farm outcomes using your best asset – your people. She also offers a free on-farm health and safety check which can be arranged following your attendance of an ATS Farm Safety training day.

If you have been putting off updating your systems or you are having trouble getting to grips with the latest legislation requirements, now’s the time to sign up for training at ATS. The day will provide you with access to a farm safety manual, and participants can also apply for a discount on their ACC levies on completion of the course.

The next training days will be held on 20 September and 18 October at a cost of $550 (GST and member discount inclusive). Seating is limited so get in fast. For more information or to reserve your spot please contact Peter Jacob on 03 307 5124 or 0800 289 287, email book@ats.co.nz or reserve your spot online at www.ats.co.nz/farmsafety.

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PASTUREGIBB® LIQUID Orion AgriScience achieved a major breakthrough with the development of PastureGibb Liquid, the first liquid gibberallic acid formulation on the market. An easy to mix and measure formulation with built-in wetters and stickers (no need to add an additional adjuvant).

Pack sizes; 5L (treats 20ha), 20L (treats 80ha) GFORCE MAX® Power To Perform. High strength liquid Glyphosate.

Rainfast within 20 minutes with addition of penetrant e.g Highway™. Safe to use around waterways. Utilises latest developments in surfactant technology.

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Pack sizes; 20L, 100L & 1000L Collect your AgRewards points from these products.

Look out for the AgRewards stickers on packs.

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Order your pasture packs from ATS Seed today CONTACT THE ATS SEED TEAM FOR ADVICE & PRODUCTS YOU CAN TRUST

Your local independent seed and agronomy experts

Craig Rodgers ATS SEED SALES MANAGER

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Winter Wellness

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Effective economical winter wormer Why risk a tapeworm or bot infection in your horse?

Using a 2 in 1 wormer, Choose one with broad spectrum worm control.

• For the treatment and control of roundworms, tapeworms and bots in horses.

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Ultra-Min Essential vitamin and trace element liquid drench Ultra-Min is a ready to use (RTU) liquid supplement to aid in: •

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Ultra-Min can be used all year around, components work in synergy to deliver the essential trace elements and minerals to livestock Solution contains

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Vitamin & Trace element

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Cobalt (as Cobalt Sulfate)

8mg

Zinc (as Zinc Sulfate)

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Iodine (as EDDI)

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Selenium (as Sodium Selenate)

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Ultra -Min is manufactured for and distributed by AHD Ltd. email sales@ahdltd.co.nz Visit www.ahdltd.co.nz

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Buy any PRO PLAN 15kg or larger Dog food and get

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ACCURATE HEAT DETECTION Detail water-based tail paint is recommended for use in heat detection on dairy cows • Low irritant so is gentler on cows, especially those severely rubbed • Easier application and clean up • Environmentally friendly • Five fluorescent colours available for clear identification of rubbed paint and to enable a systematic painting plan • Lasts up to 21 days, subject to conditions and correct application • A large 10L pail being more efficient for the larger herd operators

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Buy any PRO PLAN 7.26kg Cat food and get

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For more information call your local FIL Area Manager Blake Lissington on m. 027 886 5869 or Freephone 0508 434 569

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Offer valid 1st - 30th September 2016 or while stocks last

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1. Alan Lochhead winner of the Nufarm Weber BBQ Pack with Maree Smith from ATS / 2. Robert and Georgie Watson winner of a $1000 Travel from Orion AgriScience with Nigel Goodwin from Orion AgriScience and Jill Houston from ATS / 3. Gary Wilson winner of the Tru-Test Pizza Oven with Brian McFelin from Tru-Test and Bill Cabout from ATS / 4. Mark Dewhirst winner of the K-Line 5 Pod Kit with Robert Smith from RX Plastics and Brenda Mobsby from ATS / 5. Leo Donkers winner of the Tru-Test Pizza Oven with Brian McFelin from Tru-Test and John Stara from ATS / 6. Emily Coppard winner of the Tru-Test Pizza Oven with Brian McFelin from Tru-Test and Mel Sowden from ATS.

SPECIAL SEPTEMBER PRICES ON MILKING GLOVES

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To arrange bulk fuel deliveries To bulk deliveries forarrange your farm orfuel business, for your farm business, chat with theor ATS or Ruralco chat with the ATS or Ruralco team and start saving team and start saving Minimum delivery 500 litres. Terms and conditions apply.

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