Farmlander October 2019

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THE SHAPE OF SUCCESS

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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INTEREST

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3 Farmlands staff profile

Plan365 Nutrition

3 From the CEO

27 Manure management – Helpful hints for horse owners

4 The benefits of Braveheart 6 Farmlands wins global award for leadership development

31 Hedging your bets on future feed supplies

7 Notice of Annual General Meeting

35 Fuel up your 4-legged worker to perform

33 Post-weaning management for profitability

8 5 Minutes with Chris Black Plan365 Forage and Arable

21 M. bovis programme to make changes to on-farm sampling for many farms

37 The benefits of deferring

22 Farmlander helps food producers in the Pacific

41 Organic growers let nature take its course 43 Getting the most from your forage brassica 45 Power up your pre-plant spray this spring 49 Reliable winter options

67 Big learnings gained by Levin beekeepers

51 Foliar nutrition

69 Excellence in farm safety contributing to excellence in farm performance

55 Vaccination programmes for young lambs

72 Farmlands Real Estate

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A passion for her sport sees Vanessa Way balance elite dressage competition and coaching. On the cover: Vanessa (standing) with pupil Pip Gibbons on her former Grand Prix superstar, KH Arvan.

The miniature was Arvan’s companion pony, Morrie.

Discover more about Vanessa’s story on page 10.

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18-20 Equidays

53 Cow nutrition and fertility

71 There’s nowhere like the ‘Naki’

Join two of New Zealand’s most beloved personalities, Ben Hurley and Annabelle White at an event near you.

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70 Century Farms – The Wonder of Waipuna

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39 Feed your livestock, not hungry insect pests

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FARMLANDS STAFF PROFILE Todd Polkinghorne Assistant Business Manager, Whanganui 2018/19 Future Field Expert trainee

This annual programme equips a cohort of staff with the knowledge and skills needed for success in field sales.

Q: How long have you been with Farmlands?

A: I’ve been in this role for about 9 months but I’ve worked in the store for 5 years.

Q: How has your background helped?

A: My old man was a rep for Williams and Kettle/ Wrightson’s for nearly 30 years so I got chucked in the ute every school holidays. I picked things up quickly from those farm visits! When we saw the job ad for Farmlands my Dad actually encouraged me to go for it.

Q: What’s been the highlight of the Future Field Expert (FFE) programme?

A: Definitely the relationships I’ve made. Participants are Farmlanders but they range in age and background so we approach things differently which I found refreshing. I’ve made good friends and we help each other out. I also liked getting out on-farm more.

Q: And the most challenging part?

A: It’s a time commitment (and I confess a few late nights spent finishing assignments) but you get out of it what you put into it.

Q: How do you help shareholders succeed?

A: As part of FFE I did some local case studies – one being a calf survival trial and another a crop plan. Working to solve the shareholder’s problem and bringing in other experts really cemented our relationship. They could see the value that Farmlands offers.

If someone turns to me when they have a problem – that means trust is there and that’s really important to me.

Q: What do you do in your spare time?

A: I love golf, fishing and duck shooting. My partner Caroline and I love cooking new recipes in the weekend.

Method 1. Line a roasting tray with the onion, carrot and garlic.

Todd ’s Slow-Cooked Lamb Ragu

Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • •

Lamb shoulder 1 brown onion – roughly chopped 2 carrots – roughly chopped 5 cloves of garlic – peeled Bunch of fresh rosemary – chopped finely Bunch of fresh thyme – chopped finely ½ cup of red wine 2 cups of beef stock 250gm tomato paste 1 can of chopped tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste

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2. Season the lamb and place in the tray. Add a cup of water and cover with tin foil.

3. Cook at 160 degrees for 4–6 hours depending on size of shoulder.

4. In a saucepan add chopped tomato, tomato paste, fresh rosemary and thyme. Simmer for 20 minutes.

5. Once the lamb is cooked, remove from tray and move the veges into the saucepan.

6. Place the roasting tray on a medium heat and add red wine to de-glaze.

FROM THE CEO Welcome to the October issue of The Farmlander. In this issue, we profile the success of some of our shareholders, as well as the success of their co-operative.

We have achieved a significant milestone in the history of our co-operative over the past month with the successful go-live of Deployment 5 of our business transformation programme, Braveheart. Deployment 5 involved consolidating our various computer systems into a world-leading system that provides your co-operative with an improved platform to service our shareholders and their requirements.

Technology is only one part of Braveheart – it has always been a business transformation for our people. You first would have seen these changes with our uniform. There have been numerous changes behind the scenes to provide our people with a clear direction and strategy to provide an improved level of service to you. The technology is simply the tools they will use to provide that service.

I have been encouraged by the level of feedback we have received from our shareholders – both positive and negative – about our changes. Any feedback means our shareholders genuinely care about the co-operative they own. One piece of feedback that resonated was the question – why spend shareholder money on new systems?

Our business is not unlike yours. You want to get optimal performance from the tools you use every day in your business. If your tools need updating, or they are so far past their prime they make the job either harder or longer, what do you do? You update or upgrade, so you can see improved production and performance.

Farmlands is no different. We want shareholders to be able to see more benefits from their investment and we have upgraded to provide those gains. Our people have needed to learn new processes and if it was not for their hard work and ability to embrace change, the task would be that much harder.

We still have a little way to go but for now, we celebrate the success of this achievement. We look forward to celebrating with our shareholders, as we use our new tools to re-invent the Farmlands Co-operative Spirit, putting your future success at the centre of everything we do.

All the best for the month ahead.

Kind regards,

7. Add the wine and stock to the sauce and reduce on a low heat.

8. While sauce reduces, shred the lamb into bite-size pieces and add to sauce.

9. Serve with home-made pasta (or packet) in a bowl with the sauce on top.

Peter Reidie Chief Executive Officer Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited

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f O s it f e n e B e h T

Braveheart Farmlands is now operating on a new system, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).

Our store network will join the rest of the business over the coming months.

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Now that we are reaching the end of our Braveheart journey, what can shareholders expect?

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CO-OPERATIVE NEWS

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, WHEN YOU NEED THEM Our co-operative is made up of lots of different services. Having them all operating from one system gives us a complete view of how you work with us, to better support your business.

Our system will help us anticipate your requirements, making the process simpler and easier for you.

TWO NEW OPTIONS When Choices Rewards relaunches next month, you will be able to use your Choices Rewards Points to purchase products in-store.

You’ll also be able to pay part or all of your monthly statement in-store, with your direct debit amount adjusting automatically.

A BETTER CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

ALL OUR KNOWLEDGE IN ONE PLACE

Over the coming months, all 82 Farmlands stores will join the rest of our co-operative on D365. This new system will allow us to transact with you anywhere on the site, even in the yard.

For us to provide you with the best solutions for your needs, we have harnessed the collective knowledge of all our staff to provide you with improved insights and advice.

To make your shopping experience with us even better, please remember to bring your Farmlands Card with you. It’s the quickest and easiest way for you to get what you need, when you need it.

WANT TO LEARN MORE? Just ask one of the friendly team in-store, email ask@farmlands.co.nz or call our Contact Centre team on 0800 200 600.

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CO-OPERATIVE NEWS

Farmlands wins global award for leadership development Farmlands has scored international recognition for how the co-operative develops its leaders.

Leading Farmlands Together, a leadership development initiative, has won both a Bronze Award for Learning and a highly prized Gold Award for Leadership Development at the Brandon Hall Group’s Human Capital Management Excellence Awards. This latest recognition follows a win at March’s New Zealand HR Awards for Organisational Change and Development.

With more than 10,000 clients globally, the Brandon Hall Group and their associated awards were identified

by Farmlands’ development partner, Impact International, as the preeminent international awards to be judged at alongside its peers.

The awards cap off a 3-year journey for Farmlands with their company-wide business transformation programme, Braveheart. Farmlands identified early on that to help achieve the ambitious strategic objectives and implement a massive change in culture, leadership capability would be critical to delivery.

Working alongside Impact International, Farmlands was able to custom-design a unique leadership development programme, aligned to its vision and three strategic priorities — enduring customer relationships, impregnable business model and leading agricultural knowledge and expertise.

Farmlands Chief People Officer, Ruth Knewstubb says the co-operative has seen a significant shift in leadership capability and subsequent impact on organisational performance.

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| Farmlands leaders discuss future strategies and long-term planning at a development session on-farm in Kirwee.

“This programme has also made

Chief Executive Peter Reidie says

a significant difference in raising

the evidence points to staff enjoying

awareness about the wellbeing and

their jobs more – and Farmlands

resilience of individual leaders and the

shareholders benefitting as a result.

important role they play in supporting

“Leading Farmlands Together has been

our people,” she says.

exciting and stimulating for our people.

More than 160 Farmlanders have

It sets a marker for who we want to be

completed Leading Farmlands Together

as an organisation, driven by highly

and the benefit of the programme is

motivated leaders,” he says.

already being felt across the company.

“We are on a journey from good to

Evidence shows since the development programme began, there has been decreased staff turnover, fewer sick

great. Our leaders are standing up like never before and that puts us in a better place on our journey.”

days, better participation in performance and career development sessions and most markedly an exceptionally large increase in productivity.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING You’re invited to the fifty-sixth Annual General Meeting of shareholders of Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited.

Shareholders are invited to join the Directors and Executive of the Society for refreshments at the conclusion of the meeting.

WHEN:

Thursday 21st November, 12.00pm

WHERE: Mystery Creek, Gallagher Building.

125 Mystery Creek Road, entrance via Gate 2.

Parking available at Gallagher Building and will be signposted.

RSVP:

Please RSVP by 14th November 2019 at www.farmlands.co.nz/agm

WIN A WEEKEND GETAWAY TO WANAKA! Shareholders who attend will be entered into a complimentary prize draw for a trip for two to Wanaka.

Trip includes return flights, 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 VIP passes to Farmlands Cup and a mystery experience.* * Terms and Conditions apply. The prize must be redeemed for the following dates only.

Friday January 24th - Sunday January 26th 2020.

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5 minutes with Chris Black Chief Executive of FMG Having worked in insurance, banking and finance – what do you think are the factors that drive business success?

I think a successful organisation has a number of key attributes, starting with a clear and enduring purpose; a strong vision that’s memorable and also core values that are understood and used in everyday decision making. You want values that don’t just sit on the wall.

Secondly, successful entities have a clear market positioning and a competitive marketing strategy. I think planning is undervalued – documenting your objectives and executing a plan well is crucial.

Consistency and continuity in a business is also very important. As is having the courage to make strategic choices – that’s saying “yes” to some and “no” to others and avoid saying “maybe” too often because it puts pressure on you.

On an individual side — be open, willing to learn and adaptable. I think the ability to get on with people is really important and to have that sense of stewardship in whatever role you’re in. At the end of the day, I think being able to deliver results matters but it’s also how you do it that’s equally important.

Why did you choose to join and more importantly, stay with FMG? FMG is a very worthwhile New Zealand organisation. It’s a 114-year-old,

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proudly rural-orientated organisation set up by farmers for farmers and it’s a mutual. While a mutual is different from a co-operative, they come from the same stable in terms of a core philosophy. The people you’re serving are the people that own the organisation.

part in that. In terms of how we invest back, we have to make a profit and run the business commercially. We’re one of the fastest growing insurance companies in New Zealand and we need to ensure we have enough capital to support that growth.

FMG plays an important role in the fabric of rural New Zealand and the economy more broadly, as does Farmlands.

We’re heavily involved in rural communities and recognising success.

We run 600 events each year right across the continuum, from local community events to industry-related sponsorship. As naming sponsor of the New Zealand Young Farmer of the Year contest we get to see first-hand how young people are succeeding in our sector and that’s exciting to be part of.

We’ve got all sorts of diverse people in the organisation and it’s a great place to be part of. It’s not just about creating an environment where people want to be on the team.

It’s about creating an environment where people don’t want to be off the team, so that’s very motivating.

What are the key audiences that FMG provides insurance for?

FMG has a two-dimensional model.

Firstly, we’re a licensed general insurance company and we also offer personal insurance. So that’s life, health and disability. Anyone dealing with FMG can have all their requirements satisfied.

On the other dimension, we deal with the rural sector. That’s farmers and growers and we’ve got 50 percent market share there. FMG is the biggest insurer for lifestylers too. They’re really important for us as they feel rural and we’re New Zealand’s leading rural insurer, so we’re a natural fit for them.

What does this market share mean for members and the rural sector?

Servicing 50 percent of the rural market is an exciting milestone for FMG. We’ve come up from 35 percent in 2011 and Farmlands has played an important

Our main giveback is by way of Farmstrong, New Zealand’s rural wellbeing programme. What we’ve proven is that participation improves your general wellbeing. If your wellbeing improves then you have less accidents, less injuries and it costs everyone less overall. As a social change programme, Farmstrong has really taken hold and it’s making a huge difference, so we’re very proud to work alongside the Mental Health Foundation. Farmlands plays an important role in this area as well.

How does FMG nurture a culture of success?

In terms of the employee side, FMG likes to create an environment where we encourage people to make decisions.

People make big decisions everyday – you get married, buy a house, have a career — if you can make those decisions, you can make a decision on our behalf. That’s empowering and enabling for people.

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It’s not just about creating an environment where people want to be on the team. It’s about creating an environment where people don’t want to be off the team, so that’s very motivating.

What’s FMG’s advice model?

Well, the other way we’re making a big contribution to our core constituents, is by breaking the cost-plus insurance cycle. Traditionally this is: pay your premium, make a claim, we pay the claim, your premium goes up and so on.

| While Chris Black anticipates growing complexity in the primary sector, he believes vision, values, courage and stewardship are key attributes that will help people find success.

What we’ve been focusing on for the last 10 years is providing clients with information and advice, so they can make informed decisions and hopefully avoid losses and interruptions, or at least minimise them. That’s worked extremely well and we’ve had less claims per 1,000 items insured as a result. Equipment such as tractors being an example of this.

This year’s Young Farmer of the Year is a 22-year-old business graduate working in trade strategy – is this the farmer of the future?

FMG has done an interesting piece of work around the future of farming, growing and insurance. We looked ahead and the key theme coming through is there’s going to be more complexity. On the back of that we’re seeing more demand from regulators, more mixed farming and also a diversity of people entering farming, whether that’s ethnic, cultural, guys or girls.

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I think someone like James Robertson, who took out the 2019 title, is representative of someone who needs to have different skills, experience and perspectives. You’ve got to be familiar with technology and complexity because it’s basically running a business. Farming is varied and exciting and we want more of that.

One of the Farmstrong tips is to take time out, what do you do to unwind?

Where do you see opportunities for FMG and Farmlands to advocate for the rural community?

in the open with a bunch of good

We’ve had a really strong, mutually beneficial relationship for decades and we collaborate on a whole range of things. I have a good relationship with Pete Reidie and we catch up often.

a quiet beer – I really enjoy that.

I’ve played golf all my life and started off with a few eclectic sticks.

My favourite course is Paraparaumu – it’s a links course and in my view, that’s the way the game should be played. I was a land surveyor originally and I love the outdoors. Playing golf friends, enjoying good competition and then sitting around the table having

For more information on advice and insurance visit fmg.co.nz.

We’re trying to leverage the safer farms technology through FarmIQ and the SafeVisit app for everybody. So, whether it’s wellbeing and safety, or training and information sharing, the more of that we can do together, the better.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Success means different things to people. We celebrate two shareholders who are pursuing their goals with determination, innovation and more than a little passion.

Whether it is on a local or global platform, making a career out of their hobby, overcoming setbacks or jumping into new territory – Vanessa Way and Peter McIntyre show us it is not riches or recognition that drives their achievements but a constant desire to improve.

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Yes, I’d like to go where no New Zealander has been.

Having seen the top riders in the world prepare, I know what it takes. I know how good I want to be.

Where there’s a will there’s a Way One of five kids raised in a non-horsey family in the middle of New Plymouth township with no land or spare cash, Vanessa Way’s path into horse riding was an unconventional one. As a determined 10-year-old she “stalked a local pony breeder” and went on to train her mounts for seven years. With no money for lessons or tack, the teen learnt the hard way.

“If a pony reared or bucked, or I fell, it was a lesson in what didn’t work. By training myself, I have a wide skill base and intuition that serves my teaching well,” she says.

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Vanessa Way is the current number one dressage rider in New Zealand and has been top-ranked for many years but nothing has been given to her; she is doggedness personified.

A fascination for her sport sees this elite rider balance competition, training and coaching – both here and abroad.

Vanessa’s intensive clinics are sold out around Australasia and she coaches a handful of top young riders on the highperformance scene.

Three decades competing has not dulled Vanessa’s hold on the reins either. She won the 2019 New Zealand Dressage Championship on NRM Andreas and was recently named in the Equestrian Sport NZ High-Performance squad for this 11-year-old warmblood and his younger stablemate, NSC Pronto (Level 6). NRM Timbermill Prequel also competes nationally at Level 2.

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| Left: Vanessa on NSC Pronto, Level 6 Champion at 2019 Bates NZ Dressage National Championships.

Previous spread: Competing on NRM Andreas.

“On the other hand, if I added up the value of my sales, farm, training business and clinics I could say I have made a fair bit of money out of my passion!” she jokes.

“My parents’ outlook helped steer my decisions – should I buy a horse truck or a house? They suggested I get qualifications along the way and look at how successful people have done it.”

Building resilience Choosing every day as her own involves a lot of hard decisions but experience helps, she says.

“My 20 years competing at the elite level has had many highs and lows. You have to be resilient in this sport.”

This has borne out for her on more than one occasion.

Tragically, in 1998 her leading eventer suffered a rotational fall during an event, breaking his neck and dying instantly.

Vanessa broke her back and her love of eventing died along with her treasured horse, Roman Abbey.

“I felt so guilty,” she says.

My 20 years competing at the elite level has had many highs and lows. You have to be resilient in this sport.

Dressage had always been a strength so Vanessa switched to focus on this discipline in her late twenties.

Being savvy Her parents may not have been horsey but they encouraged Vanessa to think about financial sustainability from the start. When Vanessa was a teen her Dad said she “couldn’t make money out of horses”. Indeed, after departing a nursing programme, 19-year old Vanessa worked at a stud farm, earning just $100 a week for a year.

At the time her focus was on eventing. In 1993, she won the

Another setback came in 2012, when Vanessa qualified for the 2012 Olympics on her warmblood NRM KH Arvan.

She had been riding high after a year in England with Carl Hester – MBE, British equestrian maestro and Olympic gold medallist – “working the best horses in the world and learning the best way to train.”

But it was not to be – Arvan damaged the deep digital ligament inside his hoof and was unable to compete in London.

“Working with large creatures that have these incredibly delicate legs… hardship comes from that sometimes.”

New Zealand International Bell Tea 3-Day Event on a $500

Gratitude amidst goal-setting

ex-racehorse and a 20-year-old saddle that cost her $100.

Vanessa jokes that when her friends see her driving up with a nice horse truck, sponsored kit and world-class tack they think she has it made. But the reality is, Vanessa was a flight attendant until the age of 30, working domestic routes so she could be home in time to train.

“In a way, my Dad was right. To pursue my goals I have had to train young horses up to an elite standard then sell them on.

It’s really hard but I have to do it to get ahead. Flying a horse abroad costs $15,000!”

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| After major setbacks and a decade of juggling jobs, Vanessa switched to focus on the discipline of dressage in her late twenties and has never looked back.

“Sometimes I go into my tack shed and look around in disbelief, I really appreciate having such nice things as I didn’t always.”

Vanessa is very grateful to her own world-class mentors, Harry Bolt and Carl Hester.

Success is…making your own decisions Success for Vanessa is “choosing every day as my own boss.

There’s great joy in doing something that doesn’t feel like a job.”

“Some people might find managing everything from finances to travel as a burden but I find it liberating. Sure, I don’t have any days off or work normal hours but I guess I’ve always

Sometimes I go into my tack shed and look around in disbelief, I really appreciate having such nice things as I didn’t always.

Unsurprisingly given the fickleness of her business, Vanessa won’t be drawn on the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo just yet.

“It’s nice to be number one here but my immediate goal is to take the Aussies down. Yes, I’d like to go where no New

been hard-working.”

It helps that her husband Brooke now works on the business and is incredibly supportive.

“If I need to head to Europe to train with the best in the world he is the first to say ‘you have to do this’. He helps drive the trucks, run the farm and support my staff when I’m not there.”

As a shareholder and NRM-sponsored rider, Vanessa enjoys having the best feed delivered to their farm every week.

She also receives advice and support from NRM Equine Nutrition Specialists.

Working with Carl in England those years ago and with him as her ongoing mentor, Vanessa learnt a lot.

Zealander has been. Having seen the top riders in the world

“He taught me that you’re only as good as your team.

prepare, I know what it takes. I know how good I want to be.”

For me, that includes my family, friends, staff and sponsors

“It’s important to be immersed in the European scene, as

such as NRM.

that’s where it is at but I don’t want to go there, or anywhere

Vanessa’s Dad is sadly no longer here but there’s no doubt his

else, just to be an also-run,” she emphasises.

daughter has forged a successful path.

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Feel-good Gore product goes offshore

“We had a farm worker, Becky Tytler, who had milked cows

A fifth-generation Southland farmer is on a production-tomarket journey that is breaking new ground.

filter cloth, which felt like soap.

For more than 150 years, Peter McIntyre’s family have farmed Benio near Gore. A new chapter began four years ago, when Peter and his wife Sharon took a gamble and began milking the deer they had been farming on their 190-hectare farm.

noticed how soothing the deer milk felt. After just two weeks

“We were approached to do it and while we are still in the trial stage it is exciting and that is partly why we have stuck with it,” says Peter.

on the milk fats and this does not occur anymore. As with any

“Milking deer is brand new, it’s not done anywhere else in the world so it has been unchartered territory.”

Deer Milk for its range of cosmetic products was signed in

The couple work in partnership with Pāmu - formerly known as Landcorp, which specialises in the marketing side of the new product.

to develop a range of deer milk cosmetic products which are

“Deer milk is beautiful. There has been a lot of testing through Massey University’s food programme and the results are all top-end. It is now used in high-end restaurants in Queenstown, Auckland and Wellington.

brand stores and online.

before but when she started milking deer, she noticed how much softer her hands were becoming.”

Peter says initially they had milk fat being deposited on the “After cleaning the filters at the end of each milking, Becky of milking, she said her hands became noticeably softer and her nails were stronger as well!”

The McIntyres have since adjusted the plant to be more gentle pioneering product, the fine tuning can take a while.

The ground-breaking partnership with Yuhan to supply Pāmu December 2018. It has involved working closely with Yuhan being marketed under the recently unveiled ‘Deerest’ brand.

These are available through the Korean giant’s ‘New Origin’

“As well as the great taste and texture, it is low in lactose, high in minerals and low in somatic cell count.”

Although the volume is low, about a litre per deer per milking, it is high in milk solids at around 22-27 milk solids per litre.

The McIntyres milk 80-90 deer, mainly over the summer from November to March.

“We have some on once-a-day milking and others on twice-a-day and keep it mixed up for trial purposes.”

The biggest pleasure we have had from the whole venture is the way the hinds have responded to the increased human contact.

Doe-eyed beauty Their most recent success is having their deer milk used in the lucrative Asian beauty industry. The milk is the key active ingredient in a range of cosmetics marketed by Yuhan Corporation, a top South Korean pharmaceutical company.

Peter says not long after starting to milk deer he saw the proof was in the pudding.

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| Korea comes to Gore: Chris McIntyre in the hot seat while the Yuhan television commercial is being filmed.

Taking the leap results in TV shoot Peter said the international partnership was critical in terms of securing future opportunities for deer milk.

“We took the initial leap but securing the Yuhan deal reinforced what we were doing. While it is early days, our investment in developing the milk as a food and cosmetics ingredient is showing a positive future.”

“It is incredibly important that we partner with strategic companies like Yuhan, who are committed to research and development as well as the commercialisation of products containing unique ingredients such as deer milk.

This relationship involved a Korean film company visiting Gore to shoot footage on-farm for a television ad and store promotion.

“It was an interesting experience – there were catering trucks and generator trucks, sound and lighting crews and about 20 people who spent two days with us filming the content,” recalls Peter.

“The deer were amazing, they just walked through all the sets and we had to watch out they didn’t chew anything!”

Global Deerest sales remain to be seen but Pāmu deer milk has already won multiple accolades, including an innovation award at last year’s Fieldays and a New Zealand Food Award.

It was selected to feature on the menu at the prestigious Asia Top 50 Restaurant awards in Macau this year.

Personality-plus family Peter says deer milking is labour-intensive with four full-time people and casual staff employed over the summer to milk and rear the fawns.

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The McIntyre’s children Chris, 25, and Rhiannon, 22, have both had hands-on roles and Sharon has played a pivotal part in refining their selection process.

“In the beginning, we had no selection for the deer – we just brought them in from the paddock and milked them. Now we know what we are looking for and Sharon works in genetics so having her knowledge helps,” says Peter.

Peter also praised his local Farmlands Gore staff who have been “really interested in what we are doing and helpful in sourcing products and supporting the venture”.

“The deer are very quiet. Because of their temperament, if they did not want to be milked you would not be able to do it! Our deer are used to being handled – you can pat them in the paddock and they are happy. We certainly wouldn’t be involved if the animals were not happy.

“Probably the biggest pleasure we have had from the whole venture is the way the hinds have responded to the increased human contact. Every deer has a different personality; they interact with us and want to have our company.

“Some are cheeky, some are affectionate and some more reserved. They choose to come to us or our visitors for attention out in the paddock.

Peter does not feel they have had complete success yet, more like lots of work and problem-solving.

“We are lining up our product and supply to meet demand, we have done lots of research and made heaps of progress but there is still a lot to do.”

Turn to page 25 for another on-farm shareholder success story – Ahuwhenua award-winner Kirsty Roa from Hauiti Station talks through her amazing year so far.

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M. bovis programme to make changes to on-farm sampling for many farms The Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) Programme is making changes to on-farm sampling protocols, and how it interprets results from ELISA testing of blood samples. The changes will reduce the amount of time that many farms spend under Active Surveillance and Notice of Directions in the future.

“This is a positive step forward in reducing the impact on farmers from sampling and testing for M. bovis.

Our scientists have analysed the results from hundreds of thousands of samples. From that, they have refined our sampling criteria to effectively halve the number of rounds of sampling and testing required for many farms, while ensuring we still correctly identify infected management groups,” says Dr John Roche, the Ministry for Primary Industries’ (MPI’s) Chief Science Advisor.

The changes mean that, where possible, blood samples will be collected from more cattle each time a property is visited, but for many farmers only one round of sampling and testing will be required if the management-level results from the first round are negative.

It is important to keep in mind that more testing might be required in the future if other risk events are found.

Most farms under Active Surveillance will only have to muster animals for one round of sampling, which will reduce the impact of on-farming testing on their operations. Beef + Lamb New Zealand

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Technical Policy Manager Chris Houston says, “Many beef farmers will have to wait half as long to have an all clear, and get back to their business as usual. It could mean a reduction of up to 5 weeks of waiting for farmers to get a result, which is a great step forward.”

status faster, and with less disruption to

DairyNZ’s Biosecurity Policy Advisor Nita Harding says that this is a positive change for many dairy farmers having to undergo on-farm sampling.

designating an individual animal as a

“These changes will reduce the impact of on-farm sampling for many dairy farmers under Active Surveillance and for most farms with a ‘detect’ bulk tank milk test results. The majority of these farms are not infected, and these developments in the testing mean we will be able to determine their disease

of ‘reactors’ per management

their farming activities.”

The programme is also changing the way it interprets ELISA results for blood samples, based on expert analysis of the hundreds of thousands of samples tested to-date. The threshold for ‘reactor’ will increase (to a seropositivity ratio threshold of 90 percent or greater).

Correspondingly, the percentage group required for a round to be determined positive will decrease (to a cut-off point of 3 percent).

There will no longer be suspicious rounds, only positive or negative.

Information supplied by the Ministry for Primary Industries.

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Farmlander helps food producers in the Pacific One of the smallest countries on earth, Niue is a Pacific Island paradise like no other. But when it comes to locally grown food, Niue is no Garden of Eden.

it uses the New Zealand dollar, there

Bruce worked on this project at

are direct flights from Auckland

the local research farm with the

every week and many Niuean’s

Niuean Department of Agriculture,

If you had asked Farmlands’ Bruce Griffin at the start of his career where he would end up working in later life, Niue probably would not have been his answer. With a background in horticulture, Bruce worked as a Land Management Advisor for the Northland Regional Council before joining the co-operative as a Whangarei-based Technical Advisor.

The tourism industry is growing but

“An opportunity arose a few years ago for me to work alongside the Department of Agriculture in Niue, through a programme run by Volunteer Services Abroad and sponsored by the Secretariat for the Pacific Community. It was going to be a year away from the family, fully immersed in the culture but it was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down,” recalls Bruce.

on growing root crops such as taro,

Bruce learned that while it is selfgoverning, the Niuean economy is driven by New Zealand. For instance

increasing the amount of fruit grown

live and work in New Zealand, sending money back home. there are a number of challenges for the country to produce its own food and provide fresh fruit and vegetables for tourists.

“Food is expensive to buy in Niue; local growers use bush gardens to produce vegetables for family and friends but there is limited produce for sale. Their production focuses casava and kumara. The production of fruit is limited and constrained partly due to pest and disease issues, shallow soil and limited plant material.

Consequently, a lot of fruit is imported from New Zealand,” explains Bruce.

“The essence of the VSA project was to improve food security and sustainability with an emphasis on on the island and reducing the reliance on imported and processed food.”

“

Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF).

The real success story was the fantastic work being put in by local farmers who could see the immediate personal benefit of the work we’d done together...

“There were a range of older fruit trees on the farm that could be used to provide propagation material but they were neglected and in need of care. There was the structure of an existing nursery that was used to grow a range of fruit trees from both local stock and imported material, these plants were then provided to local growers. Growers were very keen to get hold of any available trees.”

Bruce liaised one-on-one with local growers offering advice on aspects such as pruning, fertiliser and soil management. He had previously worked with an organic certifying organisation in New Zealand, so was well placed to offer his experience to a local organic growing association that is very active in promoting organic and sustainable production on the island.

| Farmland’s Bruce Griffin recently returned to Niue where he ran a series of workshops on propagation, general soils and organic growing.

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“

The essence of the VSA project was to improve food security and sustainability with an emphasis on increasing the amount of fruit grown on the island and reducing the reliance on imported and processed food.

New Zealand has a history of scientific involvement in Niue. Back in the 1960s the then Department of Scientific and Industrial Research conducted extensive research on the make-up of the island’s soil and the factors that limited production. It was only in 2015/2016 that Landcare Research put this into the form of a soil management manual.

the fantastic work being put in by local

Being one of the largest raised coral atolls on earth, the soil on Niue is low in nitrogen, potassium and zinc and being shallow, it does not hold water well. Bruce was able to introduce a new citrus rootstock better adapted to local growing conditions and also brought in avocado graft-wood to increase the range of varieties grown in Niue.

Bruce doesn’t discount the idea

Bruce was there in 2016 but he has stayed in touch with the local growers. Thanks to VSA, DAFF and Farmlands he was able to go back for 10 days recently, to run workshops on propagation, general soils and organic growing and to see how his work was developing. What he saw forced him to focus on the positives.

“While it was a bit disheartening to see that a couple of aspects of the project had taken a backward step over the last two years, there was also definite progress. The real success story was

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farmers who could see the immediate personal benefit of the work we’d done together and their enthusiasm for ongoing information sharing. The local organic farmers’ association continues to do a great job of co-ordinating the local organic growers and supporting them with Bio Gro certification which I’m really pleased about,” he says. of becoming involved in another similar project in the future.

“Although volunteering for a project such as this does take a lot of personal and financial commitment, it is extremely rewarding both personally and technically. The

about local and traditional growing

sharing of knowledge is very much

techniques. I received a lot of

a two-way street and I learnt a lot

support and encouragement from the

about a whole range of crops that

people I worked with in Niue and will

I had not worked with before and

continue to offer support from afar.”

Volunteer Services Abroad (VSA) This New Zealand charity was established over 50 years ago, with founding President Sir Edmund Hillary believing that if people work together in equal partnership they can achieve great things around the world. Since 1968, VSA has worked in Niue to support education, the development of small business and agriculture.

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Cadet’s amazing year of firsts For Kristy Roa, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Apakura, the last 9 months have been one highlight after another. 2019 has seen Kristy land a job, win a national award and travel to Chile to represent New Zealand – and she is only 20 years old.

The Waipaoa Station farm cadet has been working 2,400 hectares and 9,000 sheep in her first full-time role as a Shepherd.

Hauiti Station is made up of Iwinui Station, Titirangi Station and Pukemaewa Station in Tolaga Bay, north of Gisborne. Owned

by Hauiti Incorporation, the Farmlands shareholder runs beef, sheep, cropping and horticulture operations.

| Kristy (middle) and panellists (from Papua New Guinea, Chile, Canada and the United Nations) at the ‘Rural Development through the Lens of Indigenous Communities and their Agribusinesses’ workshop, APEC Food Security Week.

“I want to encourage others into farming so that’s been really cool,” she says.

Kristy played a key role, not only as a

Farm Manager Michael Gunn describes Kristy as “awesome, intelligent, hard-working”.

With six permanent employees plus casuals, Hauiti’s size helped when Kristy headed off-farm admits Michael.

someone who came into farming from

Much of the media coverage has focused on Kristy’s non-farming background. Coming from a Waikato engineering family, Kristy rang an acquaintance to ask if she could visit his farm to “try it out”. One week later, she had a new mentor and the confidence to pursue farming as a career.

“We were able to spread the work when Kristy was away – we really wanted to support her. Everyone was rapt when she won. Kristy is so energetic and works hard, so she paid back our support by working extra weekends,” he says.

getting more urban-based young

“I love being part of a team and working on the same goal. I’m really lucky,” admits Kristy.

Universidad Arturo Prat. Discussing

When invited by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to represent New Zealand at an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) workshop, Kristy was unsure whether to accept – as she thought it would be too much time off.

inspiring and helped to fill her kete

The Hauiti Incorporation Board Chairman, Wayne Amaru says they were “more than happy for Kristy to go”.

for me. I have been asked to speak

Within two weeks Kristy and five others travelled to Chile to attend three APEC sessions in 10 days, including the New Zealand-led workshop ‘Rural Development through the Lens of Indigenous Communities and their Agribusinesses’.

imagined I would be doing that when

Kristy obviously makes an impression.

Her former Training Manager at Waipaoa suggested she apply for this year’s Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer of the Year award.

“My Mum had mentioned it as well. I’m in my first job so I didn’t think I’d have a chance. In the end, Mum said ‘what’s the worst that could happen?’ Turns out, the other applicants were just as new to the industry!”

When her name was read out at the gala awards function in Gisborne, Kristy says she was shocked and emotional.

Soon she was receiving messages from other young women, saying how inspirational it was to read her story.

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young indigenous woman but also as an urban background. Many APEC economies face the challenge of people to make the transition to build workforce numbers.

As the youngest Kiwi representative, Kristy was honoured to share her story, including presenting at business topics such as indigenous products, trade and alliances was with knowledge, she says. Another highlight was seeing an indigenous Mapuché farming community in action.

“Winning the Young Māori Farmer award has definitely opened doors at the Hauiti Incorporation AGM in November. I never would have I started shepherding in January!”

See ahuwhenuatrophy.maori.nz for more details, including the launch of a new ‘Excellence in Māori Horticulture Award’.

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Articles in the Plan365 section allow Farmlands suppliers to share best practice and the latest advances in rural technology, NUTRITION to help shareholders with their farming needs all year round.

Manure management: helpful hints for horse owners On average, a medium-sized horse can produce about fourteen kilograms of manure and ten litres of urine every day. Multiply this by several horses and owners suddenly have a lot of material to deal with.

Aside from improving the cleanliness and appearance of an equine property, the main objective of manure management should be for optimum control of infections and parasites.

Collecting manure is by far the most effective way of breaking the parasite cycle and preventing worm infections in horses. Parasite eggs are passed out in manure and if this is collected before these eggs have a chance to hatch into larvae, it will reduce the risk of the infection being passed on. While it is impossible to completely eradicate worms from every property, manure collection will minimise the number of larvae picked up by horses and can therefore reduce the amount of times horses will require drugs to prevent and manage worm burdens.

Manure collection may be achievable on properties with few horses but it is not always a convenient solution for large equine farms and in this case, alternative management practices are required.

Harrowing pastures through towing chains to break up and distribute manure can be an effective technique for controlling parasites however it is essential that this is carried out when environmental factors are correct. Hot and dry climates are ideal, as the heat and wind will help to kill eggs and larvae.

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Any other weather is likely to result in

week rest to allow eggs to hatch before

spreading the parasites and creating

introducing another species. Paddocks

further pasture contamination.

should then be grazed for at least a

Cross-grazing by introducing other

month by sheep, cows or goats before

animals to a paddock after horses

being rested again.

have grazed on it can help to ‘clean

If these rotational timings are not

up’ the paddock and minimise worm

achievable due to grazing area

burden. There is only one parasite,

being limited or high stocking rates,

Trichostrongylus, that infects a wide

drug treatments to control parasites

range of animal species and can live in

will be necessary at least twice a

the stomach of horses, cattle, sheep and

year. Advice on drug treatments

goats. Notably though, infections with

and worming programmes should

this parasite are rare in adult ruminants.

be sought from veterinarians or

Paddock rotation timing is also an

nutritionists, as well as other local

important part of manure management and optimum timings will depend on

horse owners. A faecal egg count is a great tool to determine when drug

paddock size, stocking rates and cross-

treatments are needed.

grazing. Ideally, paddocks should be grazed by horses once a year for two

For further assistance, consult a qualified Equine Nutritionist.

to three months followed by a three-

Article supplied by Luisa Wood, Equine Nutritionist.

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Hedging your bets on future feed supplies The ability to contract forward is a key benefit of supplementary dairy feeds. It insures farmers against unpredictable weather events or uncontrollable global trends that could impact future feed supply and pricing.

Straights like soy hulls and DDGS (maize distillers dark grains) are

Owner-operators surveyed by DairyNZ as part of this economic survey for the 2017-18 season again generated more operating profit/ha when running a higher input system. For example: • Systems 4 and 5 generated $2516/ ha whereas systems 1 and 2 only produced $1576/ha.

• These same high-input farms that

recycled by-products from the human

use more imported feed (21-50

food or bio-fuel industries. Their true

percent of total feed) seemed to

effect in terms of greenhouse gases is

benefit most from the average milk

difficult to calculate but it makes sense

price of $6.62/kg MS.

that they are utilised as animal feed

With analysts generally predicting a

rather than burnt or dumped.

stronger milk price for this season,

Debate could be heated between those

continuing to supplement your cows

who propose to control cow numbers

after mating may be both sensible and

to reduce greenhouse gases and those

rewarding.

looking to focus on greenhouse gas

The rumen microflora is a complex

production per kilogram of milk solids

bio-system. Opting to use just one

produced. The former proposal favours

supplementary straight feed is like

DairyNZ-categorised systems 1 and 2 –

putting all your money on a horse to

where 90 to 100 percent of total feed is

win. A mixture of straights can deliver

homegrown. The latter’s focus favours

a spread of nutrients to the rumen

high-input systems 4 and 5 – where

and is more likely to meet a limiting

imported feed is used most of the time.

factor for both the microbes and the

cow. Farmers can purchase and store individual straights and mix them onfarm but blends of straights seem to be growing in popularity as blenders like NRM invest in operators and equipment rather than individual farmers.

Straights typically lack some essential minerals relative to the needs of lactating cows so blending offers the opportunity to add minerals. Except for tapioca, straights tend to be quite low in starch so creating high-starch blends can be more challenging. After mating, many people gravitate to a lower starch supplement to save money.

Whilst blends have never really become popular in Australia – where compound feed is favoured – in New Zealand more people seem to be transitioning from straights to blends for the nutritional complexity they require.

Compound feeds offer additional advantages over blends, albeit at a higher price due to the cost of building and operating a feed mill. NRM actively participates in the production of both blends and pelleted compound feed.

Pelleting means that ingredients will stay in place and will not segregate out during transport and storage.

Compound feeds based on grains are a good option when higher levels of starch are required and when consistent delivery of micro ingredients is preferred.

Locking in some volume, whilst allowing some flexibility to respond to the season, is an option worth considering. It’s not too early to be thinking about future-proofing your post-Christmas nutrition needs.

For further information, contact your local Nutrition Specialist.

| * DairyNZ Economic Survey 2017–18 which classified farms into five production systems based on percentage of feed imported: Low input (1 = 0%; 2 = 4-14%); Medium input (3 = 10-20%); High input (4 = 20-30%; 5 = 25-55%).

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Post-weaning management for profitability Since leaving practical farm work, in my new technical role I have realised that statistical significance – or lack of it – doesn’t always imply a practical significance and that published trial work does not always reflect what is happening for real in the calf-rearing world.

Not all of us have got time or scientific knowledge to study and understand the hundreds of different calf trials that are being published. For example, three Israeli studies found that calves fed fresh milk produced more milk in their first lactation than calves fed milk replacer but significantly, the milk replacer was soy-based and low-fat (only 12 to 15 percent) so was not comparable to the milk replacer available in New Zealand.

We have to be wary of conclusions drawn from limited studies.

The first 3 months are critical in any calf-rearing unit but the next 4–9 months can undo all that good work. Poor growth rates will delay the timeframe of puberty in dairy heifers and profitability in beef units. The challenge for calves is even more pronounced with spring-born calves in our country because of the effects of summer on pasture growth and quality which compounds their ability to perform well on a pasture-only diet if the quality or quantity available is lacking.

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important so that all calves flourish.

Will they be able to perform on a predominantly grass diet without having a check or be vulnerable to health issues once summer kicks in?

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The challenge for calves is even more pronounced with spring-born calves in our country because of the effects of summer on pasture growth and quality...

Regular weighing after weaning identifies calves that are dropping behind as soon as possible so they can be fed preferentially to catch up. Drench programmes, vaccine programmes, minerals and facial eczema prevention should not be forgotten. Calves that have been grown well in the first 3 months must continue to be fed and managed well to maintain the growth advantage and to capitalize on that growth. It is not too late to help calves that have not had the best start or were born late in the AB period to catch up.

Extra growth for heifers from 4 to 9 months of age will translate to earlier puberty, improved fertility and a better chance of succeeding for longer in the herd. Feeding to achieve growth rates of

0.8–0.9kg/day in Friesian calves will be below the level where fat deposition in the udder becomes a concern whereas Jerseys may accumulate fat at lower growth rates, so feeding according to genetics is important.

As the summer progresses, feeding extra protein and energy to support calves, especially in times of a feed pinch, will help to maintain future potential and performance.

For further information, contact your local Nutrition Specialist.

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Fuel up your 4-legged worker to perform | Protein, fat and carbohydrates all play a major role in the nutritional requirements of a working dog.

During peak periods, a working dog will require 2–3 times the calories per kg of body weight than that of a dog at rest. These dogs need a highquality diet to perform at their best.

from the food your dog eats every

can result in mild-chronic diarrhea,

day. Because these amino acids are

which can lead to dehydration and a

so important they are called essential

loss of body condition.

Rather than just feeding them more

lead to health problems.

and more food to keep up with their

Working dogs require higher levels

increased energy needs, it is better to

of good-quality protein in their diets.

provide them with a special diet that is

Exercise increases their need for protein

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as it is used for tissue maintenance and

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repair. High-performance nutrition helps

a dog may be physically unable to eat

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the volume of food required to meet its

their quality of life.

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Scientific research at Purina has shown

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The power of protein Protein is a very important part of a healthy, balanced canine diet. Protein has several roles in the body such as building and repairing muscles as well as other body tissue. It is needed to form new skin cells, grow hair, build muscle tissue and more. It also assists in creating body chemicals

amino acids. Deficiencies of any of the essential amino acids over time can

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The nutritional objectives for working dogs • To optimise work rate and overall performance • Reduce injury and prolong the career span • Maintain lean muscle mass and a strong immune system

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PRO PLAN Performance Extreme 32/30

like hormones and enzymes that are

Fat and carbohydrates

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needed for normal function. This

Working dogs are primarily endurance

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athletes and their fuel for endurance

for dogs working under extreme conditions.

(like carbohydrates do) and keeps the

work is primarily from fat. Dogs are

immune system strong.

more efficient at metabolising and

Proteins are made up of amino acids

mobilising fat than most other species.

and dogs require 22 amino acids

Easily digestible carbohydrates are

For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Field Officer or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store.

to make the necessary proteins. A

necessary to provide energy to fuel

dog’s body can make about half of

sprint work and ensure good stool

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this number but the rest must come

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The benefits of deferring The benefits of deferring grazing, already experienced by those who practise it, are now being substantiated and quantified.

Farmers who have deferred grazing (shut up paddocks in spring and reopened them when ryegrass has set and dropped seed in autumn) say it is a valuable, low-cost management practice which maintains pasture quality over the rest of the farm, increases production from the deferred area the following year and provides a valuable source of late summer feed, when feed is in short supply.

To prove and further explore the benefits, a farmer-led group has been working with industry and the Sustainable Farming Fund.

Tiller density (per m2)

In a spring 2017 trial, three paddock types were compared on a Bay of Plenty sheep and beef property on the eastern side of the Lower Kaimai Ranges. It assessed a late paddock opening deferred treatment (two grazings missed, no grazing midOctober to early February), an early paddock opening deferred treatment (one grazing missed, no grazing midOctober to early December) and standard rotational grazing. Pastures in both deferred treatments were rotationally grazed after the deferred periods, in following best-practice industry guidelines, 5000 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0

to maximise pasture quality. Each treatment was replicated four times within a randomised complete block design and grazed by R2 Friesian dairy replacements.

Deferred grazing’s effect on root growth and its potential to make pastures more persistent and resilient to climatic stresses were also explored in an aligned glasshouse study that simulated the field-applied treatments manually.

The trial results clearly show, relative to the other treatments, the late opening deferred grazing treatment improved: • soil bulk density, total porosity, mineral-N and anaerobically mineralisable nitrogen • ryegrass tiller densities the following autumn and spring (Figure 1) • the proportion of ryegrass groundcover the following autumn • pasture production in the first eight months after deferring • metabolisable energy content of the pasture the next autumn • the facial eczema count (reduced the spore count) • ryegrass root mass (Figure 2) and tillering • farm profitability (based on initial Farmax modelling).

Grazed

Early Opening Adult

Late Opening

Daughter

| Figure 1: Perennial ryegrass tiller densities of three treatments one year on, in spring 2018.

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On the whole, deferred grazing’s benefits were as expected. Pasture quality was maintained in grazed paddocks, deferred paddocks showed longer-term benefits and Farmax modelling showed increased farm profitability.

Further research to quantify deferred grazing’s impacts on the environment (such

| Figure 2: Rooting depth glasshouse study showing increased root mass at depth. On the left: roots from standard rotational grazing simulation and on the right: roots from late opening deferred grazing treatment simulation.

as nutrient losses and phosphorus runoff), soil biology (nitrogen fixation rates, soil respiration and enzyme activities), roots under pastures (mass, depth, changes over time) and facial eczema is recommended.

In its final year, the project is also undertaking a similar study on a western Waikato steep hill country summer dry farm, while continuing at the current site.

The project was funded by the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Sustainable Farming Fund with co-funding and support from Ballance Agri-Nutrients, Environment Bay of Plenty, Waikato Regional Council, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Plant & Food Research and AgResearch.

For more information, contact your Farmlands Technical Field Officer or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store.

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Feed your livestock, not hungry insect pests High-value fodder beet, forage brassica and forage herb crops deserve all the attention to detail you can give them at this time of the year – they will pay you back handsomely when the time comes to assess dry matter (DM) yields.

Keeping insect pests under control now will mean these crops have every opportunity to grow to their full potential, the more DM/ha they produce when it is time to graze them, the cheaper the cost of that DM will be on a c/kg basis.

The risk posed by insect pests is usually highest in the early stages of crop establishment. Newly-emerged seedlings and young plants are very vulnerable to pest infestation and once they have been affected it is difficult to reverse the impact this has on your final DM yield.

Greasy cutworm and the caterpillars of diamondback moth, white butterfly and plantain moth can cause considerable economic damage in a surprisingly short period of time, so it is a good idea to check carefully for pests every one or two days in the first few weeks after crop emergence.

What are some of the signs to look for?

Greasy cutworm will completely eat

| Protect your crops from Plantain Moth this season.

• Caterpillars of both diamondback moth and white butterfly feed on the plant leaves, creating holes between leaf veins and in severe cases, skeletonising the leaves.

• Plantain moth caterpillars, as the name indicates, have a distinct preference for plantain and when conditions are right populations can explode, particularly in warm, dry weather. Straight plantain swards and those planted with clover are most affected.

• Like diamondback moth and white butterfly caterpillars, these pests feed on plantain leaves, causing small holes which can join up and in severe cases leave only leaf veins.

newly-emerged seedlings, leaving

What can I do to avoid crop damage?

just the stalks – while older seedlings

Well-timed insecticide application – if required – can help keep pest numbers under control to reduce the risk of damage.

can have the stems cut near ground level, leaves severed or be completely defoliated.

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Kaiso® 50WG is registered for use against: • Greasy cutworm in forage brassicas, fodder beet and forage herbs.

• Diamondback moth and white butterfly caterpillars in forage brassicas.

• Plantain moth caterpillars in plantain and plantain/clover swards.

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Organic growers let nature take its course For the last ten years, organic growers around the country have been winning the war on pests with the help of nature.

• Can be used as part of a certified

All growers have to contend with destructive pests such as leafroller caterpillar, codling moth, white butterfly, thrips, pear slugs, cherry slugs and diamondback moth. These pests create holes in the leaves or fruit of crops, reducing yields significantly or making the produce unsaleable.

Entrust™ SC Naturalyte™, from

To counter these voracious visitors, organic growers need a powerful pest control product that:

application timing will vary between

• Is suitable across a wide range of fruit, vine and vegetable crops

organic crop programme • Can be exported as such to key markets.

Corteva™ Agriscience works by both contact and ingestion so exposed insects cease to feed almost immediately and die soon after, with translaminar activity controlling insects on the underside of leaves.

While crop monitoring is important and crops, most users would normally coincide treatment with eggs hatching or when pest thresholds are reached.

Entrust utilises a powerful active

• Controls insects on both sides of the leaves

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• Contains natural ingredients and uses green technology

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• Is safe to humans as well as other animals, organisms and groundwater

the fermentation of naturally-occurring

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toxicological profile in terms of safety to humans, mammals, birds, aquatic organisms and groundwater.

Award-winning ingredient and Bio-Gro certified credentials These qualities saw spinosad receive the 1999 Presidential Green Chemistry Award, an accolade presented by the US Environmental Protection Agency which recognises technologies that incorporate green technology into their design, manufacture and use.

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While Entrust is highly-effective against a wide range of key pests (including a number which are resistant to conventional insecticides), its unique mode of action is safe to many beneficial insects. This makes it a great fit for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems, and ideal for growers looking to produce high-quality, pest-free, organically-certified crops with nil (or very low) residues at harvest.

For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Field Officer or the friendly team at your local store.

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| The product’s mode of action means it is safe to many beneficial insects and is therefore a good fit for integrated pest management systems.

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Getting the most from your forage brassica Giving forage brassica crops the best possible start is hugely important if you are going to deliver on expectations of yield and crop quality.

Application timing varies with weed species and herbicides used, so look carefully at the label to ensure you are making the correct choice of product.

From selecting the right paddock to

Often, forage brassica will germinate over a period thus creating a split strike in the crop.

This can cause some challenges when selecting the right product to use because some herbicides dictate the growth stage of the crop before application (to minimise a negative crop effect such as suppression or in the worst-case, total crop failure).

Making sure you select the right product in these situations is crucial, so you don’t disrupt the growth of the crop at the important early stage of development.

preparing the paddock and planting to effective crop monitoring during establishment — all these activities play a key role in getting the most out of

“

your forage brassica.

Make sure you select the right product so you don’t disrupt the growth of the forage brassica at the important early stage of development.

emerged however an incorrect ID can

The third factor to consider when selecting the perfect herbicide for weed control is crop rotation, specifically what will be planted next and when? All herbicides have | Once weed seedlings become established and start growing rapidly residuals and plant-back periods, they can compete with the crop and set seed which will impact your which can vary greatly depending next crop or pasture. on the chemistry involved and the and control of challenging weeds like crop being planted next. The last shepherd’s purse, fumitory, fathen and thing you want to happen is nightshade along with many others. non-germination of seed in the following Putting your focus on weed control, crop because you have not identified the product selection and application withholding periods correctly. timing during crop establishment will go A new herbicide launched last year a long way towards ensuring excellent provides the flexibility required when yields and quality feed for livestock. making these decisions. Korvetto™ For further information, contact your herbicide provides short plant-back Farmlands Technical Field Officer or periods (3 months for clover, 6 months the friendly team at your local store. for fodder beet), excellent crop safety

lead to the wrong product selection.

from cotyledon to eight-leaf stage

When it comes to post-emergent weed control there are three critical factors to get right: weed identification, product selection and application timing. Most weeds are best controlled when they are at seedling stage. Once weed seedlings become established and start growing rapidly the level of control can drop to just suppression and weeds can continue to compete with the crop and set seed which will impact your next crop or pasture.

Take time to identify weeds correctly as well. This can sometimes be a challenge when weeds have just

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Power up your pre-plant spray this spring There is only one chance to prepare paddocks properly for forage brassicas before the seed is drilled, so this first step in the spring sowing process is arguably one of the most critical.

That is the advice from Farmlands Grain and Seed Agronomist Elton Mayo, who says a well-planned and executed pre-plant herbicide programme is a worthy investment, especially in direct drilling situations.

“More and more farmers are direct drilling crops to protect their soil structure, minimise potential nutrient losses and reduce fuel and labour costs.

“This technique is very useful in that regard and can produce great results but the outcome depends heavily on how carefully you manage both weeds and pests at the start of the process,” says Elton.

Most spring-sown paddocks are chosen for crop because they are damaged and/or they contain too many weeds and not enough high-quality grazing, Elton says.

| A healthy looking Forage Brassica crop.

surfactant mix also ensures glyphosate molecules penetrate and spread through the plant quickly.

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A breakthrough herbicide from Nufarm will make that job easier this season.

Eight years in the making, CRUCIAL® is the only liquid formulation in the world which combines three glyphosate salts – potassium, monomethylamine and ammonium.

With CRUCIAL as the foundation of your brassica pre-plant spray programme, you can achieve fast, reliable control of a wide range of grass and broadleaf weeds. In direct drilling situations, the new herbicide will also help breakdown existing vegetation faster. Plus, it is compatible with a wide range of companion herbicides that can be included to kill broadleaf species which are not well controlled by the glyphosate molecule alone.

A high load of active ingredient means more weed-killing power per litre, using less product per ha; CRUCIAL’s triple

Kamba® 500 is a good example, says Nufarm Technical Specialist Cynthia Christie.

Therefore it is vital that as many weeds as possible are eliminated before brassicas are sown.

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well with preparing paddocks for direct drilling because Kamba 500 is highly often present in these situations. It’s also useful against nodding thistles.”

Another key benefit of this mix is the nil plant back interval for brassica crops, Cynthia says.

“The grazing withholding period for Kamba 500 is 2 weeks, thus minimising downtime for busy farmers.”

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Reliable winter options | Kale is a flexible and affordable winter feed option that suits different land types as well as farming systems

Winter brassicas are exceedingly important for any farm system carrying stock through this valuable trade period, particularly in areas where grass production slows due to low soil temperatures.

availability also reduces pressure

Sue and Derek Wing run a 110ha

drymatter (kg/DM) to grow. Animals

mixed-enterprise system with sheep

spend 60 to 80 days on the crop,

finishing, arable and forage cropping

depending on winter conditions.

in Marton. Their farm is comprised

Derek has been impressed with the

of Marton Clay loam and this time

product’s performance on his farm.

last year they were after a flexible

“It combines quality, yield and

wintering feed option that suited

utilisation along with a low

their land and farming system.

cost per kg/DM. SovGold has

Kale has proven to be a very

suited our system well.”

effective solution for the Wing’s

A standout characteristic of SovGold

operation because of its high yield

for the Wings has been its high-quality,

per hectare and affordability.

palatable stem, resulting in less of the

Derek opted to use SovGold kale, the

total proportion of total drymatter in the

newest brassica member from the

lower stem. Not only does this improve

Agricom portfolio. It is one of the latest

crop utilisation, it reduces the spring

flowering kales on the market with the

workload as minimal cultivation is

added benefit of maintaining foliage into

required to remove thick stems before

late September. This feed flexibility has

the next crop in the rotation is drilled.

proven to be key for the Wing’s system.

In accordance with recommended

“It allowed us to capitalise on a warm

best practice and advice from their

winter and accounts for any system

Farmlands Technical Field Officer

changes we need to make, for example

(and son), Jason Wing, Derek followed

if the stock price varies. The spring

this process:

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on our spring grass,” says Derek.

His SovGold crop yielded on average 10-12 tonnes drymatter per ha and cost approximately eight cents per kilograms of

• He sprayed out older grass paddocks late last October.

Then conventionally tilled and sowed his SovGold Kale in early November at four kg/ha with Ultrastrike® treated seed.

• Accompanying this, 200 to 300 kg of DAP fertiliser was applied at sowing.

• This was followed by 200 kg of urea during establishment (when rain was forecast).

SovGold has proved to be an invaluable option in the Marton farm’s cropping rotation, helping to remove weeds and break pest cycles while providing quality, bulk late autumn, winter or spring feed for the Wing’s sheep.

For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Field Officer or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store.

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Foliar nutrition We must always look for more efficient methods of farming.

Higher production, optimised land utilisation and sustainable farming practices need to be explored and adopted.

As with all things in life, you only get back what you put in. Growing forage crops is no different; all too often we plant forage crops and replicate the same fertiliser and pest control practices that were used in previous seasons.

Yet things change such as crop history, soil type, fertiliser history and weather; droughts can occur or alternatively, high rainfalls deplete the soils.

All of these factors can have an impact on the base fertilisers applied when the crops were sown. The fertiliser applied may not have adequate moisture to help activate it or the application may have been washed away — both scenarios can cause deficiencies in the crop and have an impact on yields.

To help overcome these issues, more farmers are applying foliar fertilisers like Boost-it Plus to supplement their base fertiliser programme and address deficiencies in their crops. Boost-it Plus has been designed to provide additional nitrogen and potassium to help promote strong plant growth and encourage photosynthesis.

Boost-it Plus delivers additional trace elements in a chelated form which ensures these elements are stable and plant-available. Included in the trace element blend is boron and zinc to support the structural integrity of cell walls and assist in seed viability. Zinc has been added to assist plant growth hormones and support internode elongation.

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| There are many reasons why a base fertiliser may not work and therefore the crop may be deficient.

Stronger plants give more tolerance to pest pressure and quicker crop closure to ward off weeds, leading to potentially higher yields.

Neil and Jen Lodge run Masha Farms, a dairy operation in Waharoa, Waikato.

They tried Boost-it Plus on their Barkant turnips for the first time this season.

“The results spoke for themselves – the crop looked significantly healthier, with increased leaf size and colour. Even though we had a dry summer, we were able to keep the crop growing from mid-November through to final grazing in April. The turnips showed more tolerance to pest pressure and no signs

supplement a ground-applied fertiliser programme and support strong plant growth.

Boost-it Plus is fully water soluble, so it will not block spray nozzles when being applied as a foliar spray.

Foliar application ensures the crop responds quickly to the fertiliser, with improved fertiliser utilisation by the plant. The treatment is chloride-free to ensure crop safety and can be applied with most commonly used insecticides and fungicides, so there is no need for a separate application – saving you time and money, as well as lessening field compaction.

be a substitute for a base fertiliser

For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Field Officer or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store.

programme. It is designed to

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Cow nutrition and fertility Despite advances in reproductive technology, the six-week in-calf rate of New Zealand dairy cows has been declining since the 2012/13 season.1 While there are many factors that contribute to reproductive performance, nutrition is very important as it affects both cow cycling as well as holding the pregnancy.

Encouraging cycling The failure of the uterus to recover before mating is one of the leading causes of reproductive failure which is why supporting cow health from calving through to mating is critical. Preventing metabolic issues (e.g. milk fever) at calving is the first step in improving cow reproductive performance. Cows that have milk fever are less likely to get in calf

| There are three key aspects which are needed to encourage cow cycling and three top tips to hold a healthy embryo – and all are related to nutrition.

due to the cascade of health effects such

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as metritis, mastitis and ketosis.

to increase iodine levels leading into mating.

Minimising body condition loss post-

Holding and maintaining the pregnancy

calving is one of the most effective strategies to support cycling activity. ‘How far she drops’ is more important than the absolute body condition score (BCS) she is pre-mating. A cow that has fallen from a 4.5 BCS at calving to a 4.0 BCS at mating has a better chance of getting in calf than a cow that has fallen from a 5.5BCS. Using high-quality, C18-rich bypass fats such as Golden Flake added to silages ®

or feeds can help minimise body condition loss post-calving to drive reproductive performance. Along with the strategic use

registered mycotoxin binder such as Fusion®DYAD to reduce the impact of feed-borne mycotoxins.2 • Improve egg and follicle quality, which has been identified as a leading cause of early embryonic loss.3 The egg that is inseminated at day 90–100 was a developing follicle from calving to insemination. To support healthy follicles, primary antioxidants (such as Melofeed®) provide new avenues for improving cow antioxidant status, along with selenium and vitamin E. These antioxidants can be added to the diet via Nutritech custom blends, and feature in our Mating Boost Pack.

Long returns (25+ days) can indicate early embryonic loss. To help prevent this: • Avoid rapid changes in feed up to 100 days post-insemination. For spring calving herds, pasture going to seed and the subsequent fibre (NDF) increase can reduce dry matter intake and mean the cow’s energy intake is reduced significantly. If this occurs suddenly, it can send a strong signal to abort the pregnancy.

• Reduce the impact of mycotoxins.

For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Field Officer or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store.

of concentrate feeds, Golden Flake® can

Mycotoxins can be very toxic

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to the developing embryo and

providing 37MJME/kg.

foetus. Pasture dead matter, humid

Iodine is important for heat detection

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can all increase the risk of mycotoxin

deficiency include non-visible oestrus

ingestion. Avoid feeding spoiled

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Vaccination programmes for young lambs With tailing time approaching you should start planning your 5-in-1 programme. The lamb is born with no antibodies and passive protection from the ewe’s colostrum usually lasts until between tailing and weaning, depending on how much colostrum the lamb drinks and on the pre-lamb vaccine used.

The lamb’s own active immunity against the common five clostridial diseases needs to be developed.

Vaccinating at tailing and weaning with Multine® or Multine B12 provides lambs with excellent protection.

Both a sensitiser and a booster 4–6 weeks later are required.

The importance of vaccination timing Two common questions asked are: “why is a booster needed?” and “how long should we wait between the two shots?” The following is a simple explanation of why, how and when boosters need to be given.

Vaccination delivers an inactivated or killed version of the disease, which stimulates the immune system to react and produce a response that protects the animal from the disease in the future.

Following vaccination, the animal makes protective antibodies which circulate in the body, ready to attack and remove any disease-causing bacteria (or virus) for which they have been vaccinated against.

Most vaccines in New Zealand are ‘killed’ vaccines and require a first dose (sensitiser) and a second dose (booster) to stimulate a protective antibody response. Examples of killed vaccines commonly used are: Campyvax®4, Salvexin®+B, Clostridial vaccines (Multine®, Nilvax®) and Bovilis® BVD.

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| Maximising young stock immunity to clostridial disease, requires a 2-shot vaccination programme.

There are two distinct responses after using a killed vaccine:

sensitiser and booster is too long there

• The ‘primary response’ occurs after a short delay and results in a low level of antibody being produced.

This antibody lasts a short time and is less effective at fighting the disease than the secondary response mentioned below.

cells left to respond. Again, no secondary

• The ‘secondary response’, after the booster, results in a rapid and high increase in antibody levels, which is longer-lasting and more effective. An annual booster is also required with most killed vaccines to ensure ongoing protection, as these antibody levels wane over time.

A type of white blood cell called ‘memory cells’ are formed after the first exposure to either a vaccine or naturally-occurring disease. These cells have a limited life span and this is the reason an interval between the first and second doses is important.

If the second vaccination is given too early, the memory cells will not be established and no high secondary peak in antibody levels will occur. If the interval between

will be a reduced number or no memory immune response will occur, and the animal may not be adequately protected.

The ideal timing of vaccination and interval between the two-phases of vaccination can differ between vaccines. For Multine, 4–6 weeks apart is ideal to ensure the lamb is set-up correctly. The timing of this will vary on farm but vaccination at tailing and then again at weaning is a convenient way to get both doses in and make the most out of your 5-in-1 programme.

Note: Always read and follow the label to get the best results from your investment in any vaccine.

For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Field Officer or the friendly staff at your local Farmlands store.

ACVM No’s: A0934, A0935, A3832, A8237, A7886, A11311, A9535. Schering-Plough Animal Health Ltd. Phone: 0800 800 543. www.msd-animal-health.co.nz NZ/MLT/0819/0005a ©2019 Intervet International B.V. All Rights Reserved.

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The buzz on wiping out wasps New Zealand has a large, varied population of wasps which often go unnoticed. Hundreds of species exist and work tirelessly in unison within our natural environment.

Unfortunately, the wasp population has been tarnished by the more widespread German and Common wasps which live in large colonies.

Since arriving in the 1940s these two species are now widespread.

These two are very similar in appearance, with one distinguishing feature being that the German wasp nest is grey and the Common wasp nest is brown.

Paper wasps have also become a real social nuisance with the Asian, Australian and European Paper wasp now found throughout New Zealand.

All species build small nests but these can be relatively close together, enabling large numbers to build up.

What is the scale of the problem?

• German and Common wasps have

| The total combined body weight of wasps in some New Zealand areas is higher than the combined weight of all the birds, stoats and rodents that live there.

• In our native beech forests the honey dew excreted by scale insects is vital to our bird population.

This food source becomes extremely scarce with high wasp populations and our native birds’ survival and breeding opportunities are severely affected.

In our forests wasp numbers can reach levels upwards of 10,000 wasps per ha. Seasonally in some beech forests there are

virtually no natural predators and can

an estimated 12 nests per ha.

survive our winters with ease.

This makes the total combined

• With huge numbers building up

body weight of wasps in these

over the summer months, their

areas higher than the weight of

environmental impact can be

all the birds, stoats and rodents

devastating to our native insects,

put together. They can be a huge

lizards, bats and bird populations.

issue for our tourist industry and

• Having voracious appetites which

can be a nasty intrusion at picnics

Which wasp controls exist?

Wasp control is best achieved by locating the nest site and treating this in the evening. Wasps settle down in their nests overnight and this is an ideal time to apply No Pests Insect Dust or Dust 2 Dust in the entrance of the nest. Over the next 12 hours the nest will die out as wasps come into contact with the applied dust. If applied with a bulb duster or blower, the treatment will penetrate a long way into the nest entrance.

If nest sites are unable to be located, the use of a wasp lure is also effective.

Using a wasp lure and dome trap in the spring and early summer is very effective as queens are actively building their nests and wasp numbers have not reached high levels. Every queen caught is a potential nest eliminated. Note: this option is ineffective on Paper wasps.

includes both carbohydrates and

and barbeques. A percentage of

protein-based food, they compete

the population can have a severe

directly with our native fauna

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populations for available food –

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7 top tips to keep your clippers in tip top condition Clipper overheating? Not cutting?

Or not leaving a clean, clipped finish on your animal?

If you have experienced any of the above, these handy tips can help to ensure troublefree clipping of your cattle and horses for better results. Following this advice can also extend the life of your clipper and blades.

1.

Dirt in a pelt is your worst enemy for blades; wherever possible wash the animal before clipping to maximize the cutting life of your blades.

2.

Oil the blades prior to, during and after every use. Apply several drops of oil on the front and sides of the clipping blades (never use kerosene or penetrating type fluids).

3.

Always keep the air vents of your clipper clean and free from

6.

Always clean the clipping head and air vents after each use. Hair

hair. If they become blocked it

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will cause overheating of the

can cause damage to the clipper

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if left unattended. Always be in

to the clipper may result.

the habit of cleaning the clipper

4.

Do not over-tension your clipper. This will cause overheating, potential damage and premature

after every use so that it is ready for the next clipping session.

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Regular servicing of your clipper will ensure it provides you with

wear to the clipper parts.

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5.

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An ounce of prevention — stock water maintenance | From reservoir integrity to valve performance, there are a number of aspects that could negatively affect your systems.

Before we come into peak water demand over the drier summer months, now is the ideal time to give your stock water reticulation system a quick once-over.

Anything that lessens reticulation efficiency or water quality can lead to stock drinking less and have an adverse effect on production. The following is a brief checklist of potential problems to look out for.

Water quality – water reservoirs on farm, such as tanks and troughs, can accumulate dust, silt and rotten organic matter, making the water less palatable to stock. It is good practice to regularly check tanks and troughs for signs of such contamination. To remove contaminated water, tanks and troughs can be emptied with a suction pump.

The internal surfaces can then be sanitized and refilled with fresh water.

Reservoir integrity – after cleaning is an excellent time to check concrete tanks and troughs for cracks that could become leaks. Epoxy fillers, such as Humebond, are used to repair cracks.

For best results, these types of products should be applied to the internal surface while the tank or trough is empty.

Valve performance – this is also a great time to check the tank and trough valves and ballcocks for any operating issues;

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bent ballcock arms can be straightened, new washers installed, thread tape reapplied to leaking threaded fittings and ballcocks replaced.

Indications of pipeline network problems; Reduced or no water flow – this is usually associated with low-pressure gravity schemes and can be caused by the system inlet sucking in air or the water velocity being too slow, creating airlocks.

Leakage – the major causes of this are: • Pressure – the incorrect grade of pressure pipe used to withstand scheme pressure.

• Pipes not being buried – mechanical damage (stock, tractors, thistle hoes etc.) or pressure de-rating.

Exposure to direct sunlight heats the pipe, softening the pipe wall and reducing its ability to withstand internal pressure.

• Frost – water expands when frozen which can rupture the pipe wall and associated valves and pipe fittings.

• Water-hammer – a shock transmitted down the pipeline related to sudden valve opening and closure which can cause failure in pipeline components. Be careful when long pipelines are associated

with quick turn-off valves eg. ball-valves; shut valves slowly.

• Chemical – pipes carrying liquids or additives that are outside the manufacturer’s recommendations.

• Incorrect installation and assembly of pipe fittings eg. leaks from threaded fittings or poor solvent welding of PVC fittings.

Excessive pump cycling – pressure cylinder water-logging may cause this, or a pump not properly matched to the pipe system.

Reduction or cessation in pump output – a prolonged dry spell may cause the water source level to drop, leading to excessive suction lift.

Pipe blockage – can be caused by: organic materials in the water source, physical obstructions or chemical deposits (such as iron). Chemical deposits can reduce the effective pipe bore size over the entire pipeline, thereby reducing flow rates. The other materials will tend to settle out in lower velocity areas or in the pipeline’s low points. Flushing taps in these low areas will help reduce this problem.

For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Field Officer or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store.

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Culvert replacement made simple for South Otago farmer Replacing a steel pipe in a stream on his 750ha sheep and beef farm at Toko Mouth, south of Dunedin, was potentially a massive undertaking for farmer Simon Davies so he sought maximum efficiency, on a budget.

“Last summer we replaced an old culvert in a stream called Rocky Creek. I needed to replace an old steel pipe — possibly a fuel tank that had been converted to a pipe — which was approximately 1.8m diameter and about 3.6m long. This stream always flows and in flood it can be 20 to 30 times the normal flow,” says Simon.

The project was prompted by Simon’s concerns over the structural integrity of the existing pipe and for the health and safety of people (as well as stock) on the farm. One end of the old culvert had eroded leaving a very narrow crossing that could only be cautiously crossed with an ATV.

| The single culvert pipe avoided the need for multiple, heavy concrete pipes which made the job easier.

“For installation we diverted the creek,

Simon was looking for a pipe that simplified the job and reduced costs.

blocked the streambed above and

“We chose EUROFLO for a few different reasons. The cost was lower for their 1,950mm culvert pipe than it was for the equivalent-sized pipes in concrete.

It was also a single pipe, instead of the multiple pipes I would have needed, which made it easier to install.”

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The South Otago farmer says weight was another important factor. If he had selected concrete pipes, each of the three pipes he needed was going to weigh in at two ton and would have required a large digger to lift them into place.

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below the site and pumped water out dry bed. We placed about a foot of ungraded gravel into the bed and then laid the pipe onto this gravel before slowly and evenly putting gravel on either side of the pipe, making sure it did not shift with the weight of the a vibrating plate,” says Simon.

pipe. Once the poles were in place we poured more gravel, filling each side to about level before compacting. Finally, we put about 1m of soil and gravel over the top of the pipe before compacting it. All up we used approximately 16–20m of unscreened gravel.”

Simon is confident in what the project achieved with EUROFLO piping and he says he would “definitely use it again”.

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Big learnings gained

by Levin beekeepers Coming out of Bee Aware Month, apiarists throughout the country have been made aware of the responsibilities of being a good beekeeper. It has also shown the importance of sharing knowledge and raising public awareness, if the sector is to continue to flourish.

“Most of these clubs have a learning

American Foulbrood, the Varroa mite and tutin contamination are the kinds of buzzwords you don’t want hanging around your hives — but by putting in place good beekeeping practice, you can maximise your bees’ health and get the most out of nature’s most important pollinators.

years and as an in-store beekeeping

Gavin Gardner has been a Farmlands shareholder for over 10 years and an amateur beekeeper for about that long too.

product here, from ready-to-go beehives

“Beekeeping has been one of the biggest learnings for me in the last 50 years of my life. Growing up in Whanganui we were always getting our hands on wild honey when we went out hunting, so I’d always had an interest in bees. When we bought our property in Levin, the previous owner who’d had bees himself offered to leave his gear behind and I said yes, I’ll take it!”

From this point on, Gavin has become a champion for the humble honeybee and beekeeping in general.

“I helped set-up the Otaki Buzz Club five years ago. It was an off-shoot of the Wellington Bee Club and now has over 100 financial members.”

One of the best things about these groups is being able to try the beekeeping experience before you buy, says Gavin.

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exercise once or twice a year. You’ll pay a few dollars but you’ll go around hives and get a feel for it before you commit.”

Gavin has been ably supported in his beekeeping endeavours by Andrew Burns, from Farmlands Levin. Andrew has worked for Farmlands for 19 specialist he is ready to offer support and advice to hobbyists and commercial beekeepers alike.

“I think what shareholders like is having a point of contact at a store where they can easily get everything they need. We’re the go-to place because we’ve got so much to overalls and gloves. If it’s not on the shelf, we’ll source it,” says Andrew.

Gavin remarks, “When I moved to Levin I had to shop somewhere, so I went to Farmlands. As a lifestyle property owner, it was great because the staff are very congenial to all our farming needs.

| Farmlands Levin beekeeping specialist, Andrew Burns, showcases the apiary products available in-store.

I find it a pleasure to support Andrew in his work, sharing the knowledge I’ve gained, as Andrew does with me.”

Farmlands has 33 specialist beekeeping branches across the country, each with their own beekeeping champion.

See www.farmlands.co.nz/beekeeping for advice and products to keep your hobby or business buzzing.

Bee Aware Month runs every September and is managed by Apiculture New Zealand (APINZ). Karin Kos the APINZ CEO was pleased the public embraced the campaign and its bee health messages.

“We’ve had a great uptake from councils and schools for our annual Garden Challenge and Schools competition.”

Farmlands played its part too, providing new and prospective beekeepers with advice and documentation to ensure they register their hives with The Management Agency.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

Excellence in farm safety contributing to excellence in farm performance | An effective Health and Safety culture, which involves everyday conversations, helps lift farm performance and shows you value your staff.

Almost all fatal accidents on farms involve a vehicle or machinery – and October sees the highest number of ACC claims due to vehicle accidents on New Zealand farms.

“Throughout the country, farmers are

Al says that employers and managers

striving for excellence. They are looking

can make a big difference via

at what they can do differently in areas

their everyday conversations.

like feed, soil and genetics. Developing

“When you’re allocating a job, have a

an effective Health and Safety culture

quick chat about what the risks are,

“On average there are over 700 ACC claims in October for vehicle-related accidents,” says Al McCone, Agriculture Lead for WorkSafe New Zealand.

will help lift performance too.”

“October also sees the highest number of claims for injuries suffered after becoming trapped between moving and stationary objects and a high number involving hitting stationary objects.”

and supervised by an experienced

A range of factors may contribute to this spike. Many spring tasks can mean accessing steeper areas of the farm.

vehicles fitted with them. Almost

“At worst, a vehicle or machinery accident may result in a fatality or life-changing injury, ” says Al. “At best, even if no one gets hurt, it’s likely to involve damage to property. In between, there’s the whole range of potential injuries likely to result in people not being able to work at a very busy time.

would have been prevented by

“Given the number of claims, that’s over 700 farms with people suffering lost-time work injuries in October – and that isn’t good for farm business or the rural economy.

ongoing safety conversations is crucial,”

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how to manage them and what’s the

Farmers should ensure workers

best vehicle for the task. If a steep

are fully trained in the use of every

pasture is wet, it might be best to take

vehicle or machine they will be using

the two-wheeler, or even go on foot.

person until they are fully competent.

Wearing helmets on farm bikes and quads should be a farm rule, along with wearing seatbelts in all all fatalities in non-quad vehicle accidents on farm in recent years the drivers wearing seatbelts.

Keeping up-to-date vehicle maintenance records is essential – along with checking aspects like tyre tread and brakes before you embark on a task.

“Leading by example and having says Al. “If you always wear a helmet and buckle up – and remind people to

“Don’t forget to make it clear every time, that you don’t want them to take any risks – if doing a job safely involves taking longer, going the long way or putting it off until later if you can, that’s okay – because nothing is more important than their safety.

“That way, you are less likely to have an injury on your farm, you are less likely to have damaged equipment and you are more likely to retain good staff – because smart people want to work for people who care about their safety and wellbeing,” says Al. All these small things are under your control and help add up to a more productive farm.

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do the same, that will quickly become embedded culture on your farm.

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The New Zealand Century Farm and Station Awards aim to capture and preserve the history of our country’s farming families. Each month we will share stories Farmlands shareholders who have worked their land for 100 years or more.

The New Zealandfrom Century Farm and Station Awards aim to capture and preserve the history of our country’s farming families. Each month we will share stories from Farmlands shareholders who have worked their land for 100 years or more.

The Wonder of Waipuna Dedication and a diversified output have have served the Stephens family well for almost 120 years.

In 1901, Thomas Andrew Stephens took up the lease of “Waipuna” from Richard Wright.

Situated in Irwell, Canterbury, Waipuna was a highly improved property consisting of 626 acres, with a substantial homestead and an artesian water supply from 402ft, which is still used today.

The yearly lease was £2,216, 15 shillings, 10 pence. This continued until 1909 when Thomas purchased the property, paying £12,302. Cash payment of £5,515 accumulated during the 8-year lease, the balance was left as a mortgage to Richard Wright, paying £300 pounds-

| Waipuna homestead today.

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per-year interest from the outset.

Thomas (married Violet Coe) and was a stud sheep and cropping farmer, who exported a large number of Ryeland rams to Australia.

When Thomas’s son, Harold George farmed Waipuna, the area in crop expanded and a commercial flock of Romney ewes was run, reducing Ryeland sheep numbers.

In 1948, 145 acres of the original land was sold for soldier settlement to Cecil Tod, a returned serviceman from WW2. Harold married Norma Jarman and split the farm in 1978 between his sons, Murray George and Nesslea Harold. A further 162 acres was split off the original farm and is still farmed by Nesslea today.

Of the original 627 acres, 300 acres is now owned and farmed by Murray (who married Marilyn Galpin) and his son, Stuart George. At the present time, they lease back the 162 acres from Nesslea.

When Murray took over just after the installation of irrigation in 1969, the crops grown included process vegetable crops for James Wattie. In 1980, blackcurrants were planted and fruit production for Ribena began, so the farm changed to intensive cropping and horticulture, along with store lamb fattening.

Stuart married Mary McAtamney and now lives in the homestead with their sons, Corban and Jonty. They continue the blackcurrants, store lambs, cropping and vegetable seed production.

The farm is now fully irrigated with underground pipes and extensive plantings of shelter trees. Tile drainage is also installed on the heavier land.

Thomas and Harold were both Presidents of the Canterbury and Ellesmere A&P Shows. Murray is a past President of the Ellesmere A&P Show and Stuart is a present committee member. The community has been well served by the family over the years.

| Thomas Andrew Stephens.

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REAL ESTATE

There’s nowhere like the ‘Naki’ Integrity, empathy and energy.

The hallmarks of quality real estate professionals. These traits are no better exemplified than through the hard work of Paddy Bolger and Mark Nicholas, Farmlands Real Estate Salespeople for Taranaki.

Mark is a seventh generation Taranaki local. His great-great-grandfather cleared the land for the family farm back in 1874. But that’s nothing Mark says, “My wife’s family have lived on this land for over 800 years and we joke that she only married me to get it back!”

Mark has spent most of his working life in policing, security and insurance. But it was good timing that finally led Mark into the real estate profession.

“With 31 residential moves and some commercial property ownership behind me, I realised I could bring my wealth of experience and people skills to Farmlands and boy did I make the right choice.”

We’ve got such great stock on the books, like the latest beauty – almost 5,000 acres and one of the biggest plots currently available in the country. If you had an eye on the future, it could

“

be great for carbon offsetting.”

We keep on walking up those driveways and finding those amazing plots where the owner has said, ‘you know, we’ve been thinking of selling for a while…’

Taranaki is well known for its dairy farming, second only to Waikato

Paddy Bolger’s story is a far cry

in terms of production by volume,

from Mark’s.

doing so on much smaller territory.

“My first job at nine years of age was

The quality of the soil is excellent too,

milking cows for £1 a week. I kept it up

thanks to centuries old volcanic ash

for 30-odd years and owned 2 farms but

from Mount Taranaki and a network

was keen for a bigger property. Something

of rivers that, if joined together would

came up in the Waikato but the agents

encircle New Zealand.

“I want to emulate what Paddy’s been

were struggling to sell my property because

The market in Taranaki is buoyant with

doing all these years and keep on

they didn’t have my rural experience. They

great opportunities for both vendors

offered me the job right there and 42 years

servicing the community,” says Mark.

and sellers.

later I’ve sold over 2,000 properties!”

“Everything’s for sale at the right price,”

Paddy, is possibly New Zealand’s

says Mark. “We keep on walking up those

most experienced agent but

driveways and finding those amazing

even he is still learning.

plots where the owner has said, you know,

“I’m new to Farmlands but it’s a great

we’ve been thinking of selling for a while,

set-up with the shareholder base.

so thank you for making that call today.”

If you are considering selling your property, now is the time.

With limited stock available, buyers are searching hard for their perfect property.

Visit www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz to find out how we can help.

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| Mark Nicholas and Paddy Bolger work the Taranaki real estate beat.

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REAL ESTATE

Waipu | Seriously for sale

Property ID: RX1852253 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

This fabulous 31.43 hectare property is located on State Highway 1, only 2.5km from Waipu Township, offering a range of amenities including primary schooling, supermarket, sports centre and an easy commute to Whangarei. Currently utilised as a grazing support block and for growing maize. An ideal property to build your dream home, graze replacements, grow maize or even market garden. The contour is 98% flat with the balance being rolling. Subdivided into 19 paddocks and centrally raced to most, the property features a round barn, cattle yards, loading race and an old disused cow shed. Price by negotiation.

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Tom Hackett Lifestyle / Rural – Northland 027 498 2908 tom.hackett@farmlands.co.nz

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REAL ESTATE

Te Awamutu | Opportunity starts here Dairy unit milking around 430 cows with production historically around 172,000kgs of milk solids produced from a low-cost system. 40 aside herringbone dairy, 400 cow feed pad, two 300 tonne concrete sprayed feed bunkers, calf sheds, implement sheds and solid waste effluent separation system in place. Two, three-bedroom homes. Approximately 140 hectares of flat to gentle rolling contour with the balance rolling to steep. May suit a land use change to maize growing or enjoy the unique milk supply advantages with the Synlait Milk contract. Tender closing 2pm, Monday 18 November 2019 (unless sold prior).

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Property ID: RX1728876 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

Ian Morgan Lifestyle / Rural – Matamata 027 492 5878 ian.morgan@farmlands.co.nz Glen Murray Lifestyle / Rural – Matamata 027 488 6138 glen.murray@farmlands.co.nz

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REAL ESTATE

Hamurana | All deer fenced and ready to farm Farmlands is proud to bring this 60 hectare property in sought after Kaharoa to the market. Currently the main stocking policy is cattle finishing. The property is deer fenced and runs a small number of deer. A large percentage of the property is flat, with the remainder rolling contour. A recent addition is a robust set of stock yards and load out. A solid three-bedroom weatherboard home sits in an elevated position amongst mature trees. The property is in good heart and ready for you to make your next move. Tender closing 12pm,Thursday 7 November.

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Property ID: RX2035123 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

Phil Badger Lifestyle / Rural – Rotorua 027 357 5704 phil.badger@farmlands.co.nz

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REAL ESTATE

Ngakuru | The opportunity is now The property is very appealing to the eye and made up of three titles totalling 172.5 hectares. There are several options to purchase including a full going concern. Production has a threeyear average of 100,269kgs of milk solids on a total once a day milking system. A well-maintained central race system connects all the paddocks to a 36 aside herringbone dairy. There are two solid older style homes, both in a well-presented manor. The property is in good heart and ready for someone to take it to the next level. Opportunities like this don’t present themselves very often. Tender closing 12pm, Thursday 31 October.

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Property ID: RX2035119 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

Phil Badger Lifestyle / Rural – Rotorua 027 357 5704 phil.badger@farmlands.co.nz

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Timaru | A view to remember

Property ID: RX2038442 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

This contemporary 336sqm home is positioned to enjoy the uninterrupted view from the mountains to the sea. Cleverly designed for indoor/outdoor entertaining, with a trio of living areas providing space for the whole family. The designer kitchen is fitted with quality appliances and a surprise butler’s pantry. The master with a spacious en suite and walk-through wardrobe, simply soaks up the view and is complemented by three double bedrooms, a well-appointed main bathroom and two office areas. Situated on a 1.3 hectare parcel of land with manicured lawns and landscaped gardens, this fantastic lifestyle package is topped off by a double garage and plenty of parking space. Price by negotiation.

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Nic Shaw Residential /Lifestyle – Timaru 021 183 5615 nic.shaw@farmlands.co.nz Chris Neilson Residential/Lifestyle– Timaru 021 508 828 chris.neilson@farmlands.co.nz

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REAL ESTATE

Huntly | Vendors are packed - farm must be sold • 108 hectares, flat to easy rolling dairy unit, milking 230 cows • 22 aside herringbone cowshed, 300 cow concrete feed pad, 6-bay calf shed, two half round haybarns and workshop • Seven wire post and batten external fencing and 2-3 wire electric internals in excellent condition • Lovely four-bedroom open-plan bungalow and sleep-out • Very tidy dairy unit in an affordable dairy farming district • Tender closing 2pm, Thursday 17 October 2019 (unless sold prior)

Property ID: RX2020406 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

Chelly Aitchison Lifestyle / Rural – Morrinsville 022 697 8779 chelly.aitchison@farmlands.co.nz

Te Puke | Kiwifruit scale and production • 7.29 total canopy hectares Green Kiwifruit • Property total area 21.0790 hectares • Canopy area 5.78 hectares mature Hayward green plus 1.51 hectares Bruno planted 2018 • A solid orchard with excellent three-year production average of 12,323 trays per hectare • Full Ag beam with solid structures and good shelter • Large five-bedroom, two-bathroom house • Price $4,500,000 plus GST (if any)

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Property ID: RX2038442 www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

Brett Ashworth Lifestyle / Rural – Te Puke 021 0261 7488 brett.ashworth@farmlands.co.nz

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