Manawatu Farming Lifestyles, October 2018

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Trust hands out free tomato plants

by Denise Gunn

Hundreds of tomato plants were given away at the Whanganui River Markets recently, thanks to the efforts of the Heritage Food Crops Research Trust (HFCRT), a local garden centre and an anonymous donor.

Trust founder and director, Mark Christensen, said a total of 1,500 plants were taken to the market and two plants in pots given away to each person.

“People are always really surprised to get something for free,” said Mr Christensen. Four varieties of tomatoes were available; Moonglow, Olga’s Round Golden Chicken Egg, Tangella and Mini Orange.

Each of these varieties are orangecoloured with many health benefits. The Moonglow and Olga’s Round Golden Chicken Egg plants will grow medium to large-sized tomatoes. Fruit from the Tangella and Mini Orange varieties will be golf ball-sized. The tomatoes were grown under contract at a Whanganui garden centre.

For the past 12 years, the trust has researched tomatoes and imported seeds from hundreds of varieties until changes in biosecurity regulations created too big a barrier.

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Until recently it was thought tomatoes needed to be cooked to improve the absorption of lycopene.

“We think this is very exciting as a preventative method for men to help avoid prostate cancer,” said Mr Christensen. “This form of lycopene also has intermediate compounds that have been bred out of red tomatoes.”

Mr Christensen said the original cultivated tomatoes were a golden colour.

“We believe this form of lycopene, found in the golden/orange coloured tomatoes, was in the original tomatoes.

Red tomatoes were actually crossed and bred to be red. This diminished health benefits when they did this around 450 years ago.” The HFCRT is a registered charity with its members collecting, growing, studying and promoting heritage plants. Operating from a two-hectare orchard and gardens in Whanganui, the trust monitors the health benefits of these plants with thousands of young grafted trees and tomato plants given away on an annual basis.

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MANAWATU FARMING LIFESTYLES

Wild about flowers

by Denise Gunn

A love of gardening has seen Ruthie Henchman establish a small flower farm, supplying fresh, seasonal flowers and foliage to the Manawatu area.

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ince buying their two-acre property near Halcombe, alongside the Rangitikei River, Ruthie and her fiance James have totally transformed a bare paddock into a field of colour in just two years.

“I’ve loved gardening since well before it was cool, in fact, since it was distinctly uncool,” Ruthie said.

Although James isn’t a gardener, he has happily spent a lot of his weekends with a spade in hand as the couple put in the hard yards to develop the property. A variety of help from family and neighbours with some of the tasks has also been appreciated.

Ruthie said initially large areas of pasture were sprayed and the turf cultivated. The couple then fought the

tide of weed seedlings that sprang to life afterwards.

“In hindsight, there wasn’t really enough planning invested into the initial stages. But now that the trees are starting to gain some height and give the garden some structure, I can see where we are going.”

Starting with a modest-sized patch, measuring close to 200sqm, Ruthie has added two further large areas this year.

Weeds and slugs are the main ongoing challenges to deal with.

“I didn’t get the weed control right, to begin with, the main culprits are buttercup, clover, paspalum and dock.” says Ruthie.

Couch grass and yarrow are also persistent.

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“Ideally I would like to grow organically in the future — so many of these methods feature light exclusion by mulching.”

As the property was previously farmland, surrounded by crops and pastures, Ruthie found slugs in plague proportions last year.

“At night nearly every square inch of grass contained a slug. They ate my daffodil flowers before they emerged, gobbled down the seedlings, and they even devoured my onions.”

This year, the slug population has decreased due to grass control as more area has been converted to mowed lawns, neighbours cultivating their paddocks, and slug bait.

Garden beds are mulched to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Sheep and chicken manure, wood ash and compost are also added.

The inspiration to open her garden by appointment and allow people to cut flowers only began last summer.

“My sister had her wedding in February of 2018 and asked me to do her flowers. I agreed, but then became progressively more unsure of my ability to get the right things to flower at the right time, so I just kept planting.

Ruthie said she ended up with an unbelievably large area in flower.

“As the flowers need cutting regularly to keep up production, it seemed very wasteful just to throw them all away, so I started to think about ways in which I could use them.”

So Ruthie allowed a few people to come through the gardens as a trial.

She said this helped gauge which varieties and colours were likely to be successful, what people thought of the idea, and gave her some foothold on how everything could work.

“Among them were designers, florists, and do-it-yourself (DIY) brides. Hearing the different perspectives and ideas from everyone was great.”

Ruthie walked around the gardens with each person, cutting the chosen flowers.

“It was very enjoyable, and all of the people I met were just wonderful.”

Along with maintaining the garden, Ruthie plans styles and colour preferences, then orders appropriately.

A lot of thought is put into ensuring there is a constant seasonal supply of flowers. Records are kept to document all the details.

Ruthie said flowers have to be cut at the correct length and the right stage.

“Knowing the tricks to keep each flower type looking its best in a vase is achieved by hours of research and experimenting.”

Ruthie is officially opening Waituna Flower Meadows in November.

“My focus moving forward is on establishing relationships with florists and designers, and I will allow the occasional DIY bride or person wanting table flowers as well.”

Ruthie said people with a rough idea of colours and flower types they need, and who are fairly flexible and creative, will suit this type of experience.

She also plans to offer DIY buckets in colour ranges for customers who don’t want to pick their own.

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Rewards from the hard work put into her garden are now coming to fruition. “I have met just the right kinds of people,

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Quacking the duck call

by Denise Gunn Practice has paid off for Manawatu teenager Ritson Galloway, scooping up wins in four categories entered at the New Zealand Duck and Goose Calling Championships in Taupo. The championships were held at the recent annual Sika Show and Competition.

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itson began duck calling when he was three years old and entered his first competition, held in Palmerston North when he was 10.

“I struggled for the first couple of years due to being young,” said Ritson.

“Then a couple of years later, I entered the same competition and won three years in a row, aged 12, 13 and 14.”

His first attempt at the New Zealand championships followed.

“In the first year I got fifth.”

“Last year I got nowhere but this year did a bit better,” he said.

The Freyberg High School student spends two and a half hours practising each day when he has enough time.

“It’s more of a build-up thing, and I’ve practised over four or five years to get to that level.

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Championship organiser, Adam Rayner, said not only did Ritson win the Live Duck category, he grabbed first place in all the four categories entered, including pairing up with Kellan in the Team Duck contest.

“For all the dominance and winning skills displayed by the teenager, the champs were hotly contested.”

Mr Rayner acknowledged the countless hours Ritson has put in to perfect his craft.

“Ritson’s wins were well deserved,” he said.

“We have watched him develop over time into the expert duck-calling champion that the champs have now confirmed him to be.”

“We are very proud to see Ritson become this year’s winner of the championships, taking over the title from reigning three-time New Zealand champion Hunter Morrow, who has stepped down,” said Mr Rayner.

Ritson is thrilled with his win given the amount of practice that went into it.

“It’s awesome. It feels like all the hard work paid off and was successful.”

Past winners of the competition have gone on to compete overseas at the World Waterfowl Calling Championships.

The championships are held in the United States each year. Five New Zealanders are travelling to compete there next month.

Ritson is also keen to represent New Zealand in the world championships.

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Shepherd’s Shemozzle celebrates 21 years

by Denise Gunn

It all began over a couple of drinks at the pub. Three Hunterville locals, Tony Theed, Richard Horrocks and Thomas Powell, discussed organising a unique run for shepherds and their Huntaway dogs. Twenty-one years later the Shepherd’s Shemozzle, held during the annual Hunterville Huntaway Festival, has become an iconic event.

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Festival secretary, Christine Whinn, said the cuisine is usually created by one of the committee members.

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Christine said planning for the shemozzle each year generally starts straight after the event.

“It takes a lot of organising to ensure things are booked, and we find new and exciting things to bring to the day, to keep it fresh and different.

“We have a fantastic and enthusiastic team of 16 running behind the scenes of the shemozzle.” The event has

Shepherds run to collect their Huntaways as the race begins

grown to become a permanent fixture on the rural events calendar, attracting competitors and spectators from all over the North Island. Several years ago, a Japanese film crew captured the event as television presenter Daisuke Miyagawa took part.

Christine said the organising committee listens to feedback from people who compete on the day as well as spectators.

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The one-day festival has grown to include a variety of competitions and entertainment, including a children’s shemozzle, a teen’s shemozzle and a speed-shearing contest. Christine said one of the highlights of the festival and shemozzle is seeing people giving it a go.

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by Ian McKelvie MP for Rangitikei

Any ‘one-size fits all’ transport plan will never work for a diverse country like New Zealand. What may be designed for Auckland’s expanding metropolis will not work in regional New Zealand.

Recently, the regular process of filling up at the pump has been getting more and more expensive with Kiwis really feeling a pinch. We are now facing record high petrol prices. The national average price recently reached a high of $2.409. Only a year ago, the price per litre was forty cents cheaper.

For everyday families around New Zealand, it now costs on average an extra $20 to refuel their cars.

All of this is why the government’s new fuel taxes could not be coming at a worse time.

National has a different plan. We would fund regional roading projects right around the country, get government spending under control, drive down the costs Kiwi families are facing and make sure they keep more of what they earn.

The current government doesn’t think this way. At the beginning of this month, it rolled out the first of three national fuel tax increases, pushing the fuel price even higher.

These new fuel taxes are pushing up the cost of living by increasing the cost of driving to and from work, picking up the kids from school and going to the

supermarket. Moreover, it’s pushing up the price of basic things like food as it starts to cost more to ship goods around the country.

National was also committed to investing in major transport projects up and down the country, which would have encouraged more growth towards an improved and safer road network.

National’s plan was carefully balanced and prioritised our regions and still supported our cities without further tax increases.

Now our regions are in limbo, and fuel prices are out of control. New Zealand deserves better, and National has a much better vision for this country.

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Guidelines for farm safety Farm accidents are not inevitable, but they are unfortunately part of rural statistics whatever the best of intentions, so good advice is paramount.

WorkSafe NZ says while there is no single product or document that is a blueprint, farmers should only employ competent and qualified professional health and safety advisers, with particular emphasis where staff employment is a factor.

“When selecting a new contractor or buying stock, farmers do their homework,” says a WorkSafe adviser.

“They shop around, look online, ask other farmers and make a decision based on sound information. The same should apply to buying health and safety advice and resources. Farmers should make sure that they are not simply going to get a folder or piles of forms someone else has done for them.

“That won’t make their farm any safer. What they actually need is a way of building a health and safety culture into farm activities and constructing a really effective culture of involving everyone. There is no substitute for the unique knowledge the farmer, family and workers have of the land, its terrain, its facilities and day-to-day operation.

“What’s most important is everyone on farm thinking about the risks and managing them, so everyone stays healthy and safe. When everyone is involved, there is a positive impact on other parts of the business.”

While there are good health and

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“Farmers need to make sure they are working with a competent and qualified professional safety adviser — that may not be the first health and safety adviser they get talking to at the local field day.”

To help farmers buy the right kind of support, the Health and Safety Association of New Zealand (HASANZ), the national umbrella organisation representing all workplace health and safety professions, has developed a simple checklist.

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These are all valid and important questions not just for the wider farming operation, but also closer to home.

Increasingly, farming residences are graced with a swimming pool, and strict health and safety codes apply.

You want to find out how long a company or contractor has been around, if there is a history of complaints and if they are active in the community. It can help you form a more accurate picture of the contractor’s business dealings and how the company has handled complaint resolution.

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Almost all reputable businesses have a web presence now. Get the contractor’s web address if they have one so you can review the site. Often times, they have placed additional tools on the site along with their portfolios and references.

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It has been more than a year since Mycoplasma bovis was first detected in New Zealand and DairyNZ continues to be actively involved in the situation across many areas of the response.

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Insist all machinery coming onto your property is thoroughly clean, and expect it to be cleaned before it leaves your property.

Disinfectant should be used ‘after’ cleaning vehicles, equipment and boots/gear that have been in contact with stock or effluent — disinfectant does not work through dirt.

Remember the rule for machinery, vehicles and equipment, whether your own, visitors or contractors — separate, clean and disinfect. Ask if it needs to come on-farm — ‘if not, keep it off’ and limit visitors to your property. Do not allow any used equipment onto your farm that has not been cleaned and then disinfected — this includes boots, overalls and protective clothing.

Provide a rubbish bin for dirty gloves, disposable overalls and other rubbish and have a place, with a scrubbing brush for visitors to wash their equipment, with a separate area and soap to wash hands.

Keep stock trucks away from animal areas and have loading facilities close to the tanker track. Check with the trucking company that their vehicles are cleaned and disinfected after each client’s stock is moved. The tanker track must be kept clean with a ‘no go’ zone for stock to this area. Disinfect to destroy or inactivate the ‘bugs’ — apply

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“With growing concerns about M bovis and other biosecurity threats, it has never been more important for farmers to hire contractors who hold registered or qualified contractor status,” she said.

David first attended an RCNZ conference in 2000.

“It was a fantastic opportunity to talk with like-minded contractors and benchmark my business against theirs. It is a great place to learn about the latest technology and get updates on changes to employment and tax law, health and safety, and other regulations,” he says.

David and Helen applaud Immigration NZ’s decision to renew the RCNZ’s

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“There is a labour shortage throughout New Zealand. We try to hire New Zealanders first, but it is not always possible.

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Post-winter cultivation is critical The future of farming could be at risk if the quality and extent of our soils are not maintained.

“Sediment and nutrients from farming operations, along with pathogenic microbes, are some of the most important causes of reduced water quality during the post-winter period, when farmers are cultivating their paddocks,” says sustainable agriculture adviser, Bala Tikkisetty.

“Topsoil erosion, especially in hill country, of bare or cultivated land, leads to the loss of valuable nutrients, and disrupts infrastructure and increases the costs of maintenance such as cleaning culverts and drains.

“Landowners and cultivation contractors can help mitigate the environmental risks associated with cultivation and protect their soil resources. The greatest risk can be when the protective plant cover is lost through the cultivation of soils for pasture renewal and crop establishment.”

Soils should be cultivated when the moisture content is neither too high nor too low.

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Animal welfare stronger Regulations to strengthen the nation’s animal welfare system came into effect on Monday, October 1 and farmers need to ensure they are aware of the new regulations, which cover on-farm practices and transporting livestock.

“Two-thirds of us have pets, and we love them. Further, New Zealand’s economy relies on our social licence to produce the finest food and fibre — and it can take one case of poor animal welfare to harm this,” said Minister of Agriculture, Damien O’Connor.

“These regulations have been developed over the past three years, in consultation with industry and advocacy groups, and target lower-end offending.

While most people care for their animals and are already doing it right, the regulations make it easier to take action against animal mistreatment and target specific behaviours that need to change.

“Animal Welfare Inspectors from MPI and SPCA can now issue fines for certain actions, such as allowing dogs in cars to get heat stressed, or failing to provide tethered goats with access to water and shelter. Some of the regulations are infringement offences, with a set fine, while others are prosecutable offences,

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which could result in a larger fine and criminal conviction.”

Farmers and lifestyle block owners need to ensure they, and their staff, are up to date with the rules and regulation changes concerning the welfare of animals in their care to avoid prosecution.

“Most of the regulations reflect existing farm practices but have a few new requirements. Many of the transport-related regulations apply to farmers selecting lame, sick or injured stock, so farmers should check they are doing it right or face a $500 fine,” said Mr O’Connor.

“Farmers and transporters can download the ‘Fit for Transport’ app or go to the MPI website where an interactive tool brings together all regulations, guidance and minimum Damien O’Connor, Minister of Agriculture standards in the codes of welfare.

“Whether you are a farmer or live on the regulations will apply to you.” For a lifestyle block, own a pet or petting more information go to mpi.govt.nz/ zoo, transport livestock or ride a horse, animalregs.

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DAIRY

SAFETY FIRST

The mystery of PTO pumps

ON THE FARM

Power take-off pumps have been around for nearly as long as tractors. Early ones used belt drive systems to increase the impeller speed from the tractor output of 540rpms. Most pumps function best between 1,600rpm and 3,600rpm depending on design, so these variances often necessitated large differences in pulley size with accompanying problems in getting the power to the pump shaft.

Also, the pump turned wrong way necessitating the pump being reversed, so that the suction end was away from the water source! Fortunately, several companies designed purpose-built units with integrated water-cooled gearbox such as the Ferrari F83 pictured.

Customising of these Ferrari gearboxes can be done simply — allowing various input/impeller ratios.

Ferrari also builds specific PTO pumps for effluent to take the much harsher environment of pumping dirty, abrasive liquids and include a macerator as standard, and a chopper if required.

Bigger is not always more beautiful.

A large pump always uses more power than a correctly-specified pump.

We often see medium pressure pumps being driven beyond their service speed in an attempt to produce the high pressure required.

Irri-Max Ltd use specific graphs and tables to calculate which pump is correct for the job.

Suction almost always needs to be larger than the inlet flange of the pump.

Think about your kids’ eyes and cheeks as they suck on a thick shake with a small straw. Yep, the pump is similar.

At worst, a situation called cavitation occurs, which is expensive in repairs.

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Commercial fencing • Enclosures • Farm fences School fences • Residential fencing • Retaining Walls

Tractor check — does it have the power to run the pump as required?

Have the radiator, fan belt, fuel filters, etc been serviced recently? Have you got an engine control panel on it?

Brilliant for peace of mind and reliability.

Easy MOP panels also include a digital timer, electric throttle and GSM (extra) to monitor by phone.

Use a basic tractor for power, as it is generally more durable than electric and doesn’t mind being wet while portable, higher pressure is available on single

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impeller with no winter line charges for power.

Against this, it does tie up the tractor, which should have a protection panel and also doesn’t suit a stop-start operation while needing the driveshaft correctly guarded and maintained.

Topline Fencing is a provider of quality fencing for over 26 years. You can choose from a wide variety of fencing materials, such as chain link, wood, electric, and invisible.

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WHEELS ADVERTORIAL

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Go Karts Direct is an exclusive importer and distributor of Go Karts for the New Zealand market.

Well priced agricultural and automotive batteries available

• W.O.F’s & W.O.F Repairs • Servicing • Auto repairs • Engine work • Steering • Suspension • Tyres • Brakes/ clutches • Cam belts “Small town mechanics in the city” 839 Main Street, Palmerston North (Opposite Memorial Park behind the Caltex)

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Having established a reputation for quality Drift Go Karts, the Drifta brand has been developed to include 10 different models including single-seater and double-seater karts. New to the market are our Electric ATVs designed for younger children, and our Scrambler ATV 125cc. We also cater for the two-tosix-year age group with our robust Pedal Ranger karts and Junior Ride-on toys.

Fun for all ages, our single-seater Drifta karts are ideal for lifestyle blocks,

farms, orchards, paddocks, fields and reserves. They are safe and easy to operate, having a low centre of gravity — their design enables them to drift rather than roll.

They are a great way to learn driving skills, gain confidence and have lots of fun! The team at Go Karts Direct pride themselves on offering friendly and professional service, with full backup support and technical advice. Our full range of spare parts is also ideal for building your own kart or other DIY projects.

The Go Karts come pre-assembled in a box, and we can freight to you anywhere in New Zealand.

We offer affordable products, so children and adults can have hours of enjoyment and outdoor fun.

By eliminating high overheads and retail markups, we pass the savings on to our customers.

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Heather and Steve have owned AgTorque Manawatu for the past five years supplying customers with quality sales and service of tractors, farm machinery, quads and side-by-side utility vehicles, utes and seven-seater family vehicles.

“We run our own workshop with three qualified mechanics who are able to service and fix all vehicles and farm machinery. We focus on providing our customers with a quality sales and service,” says Heather.

“We are the Mahindra dealer for the lower North Island, and sell and service all vehicles, and we are also the CFMoto dealer for the greater Manawatu.”

In 2010, Mahindra became the number one selling tractor brand in the world based on units sold, and this position continues today.

“Since 1963, Mahindra have been building heavy-duty farm tractors and farm equipment that outperforms the competition by combining a high-qualitybuilt tractor with the biggest bang for your buck.

“CFMoto’s range of vehicles is innovative and diverse. They are tough, fully optioned and designed with the New Zealand market in mind. CFMoto has sold more than 11,000 ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles and scooters to Australian and New Zealand owners looking for quality and value for money since their 2009 arrival. The popular X8 ATV was also the number one selling 800cc

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and have cemented their reputation for quality and value for money.

“Here at AgTorque Manawatu, we enjoy meeting the locals and talking to different people and seeing what industry they work in. We like helping individual customers with their needs and enjoy building long-term relationships with our clients. No job is too big or small for our guys in the workshop, we are here to help with sales, parts, service, pre-loved tractors and machinery and

we are happy to give advice wherever we can.”

Come and see the team at 5 Gladstone Street, Feilding phone 06 323 4858.

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A car that offers a relaxed ride but engages all of the senses. A car that performs on the road, and at the pump. A car that’s just as at home on the open road as it is navigating

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city traffic. And if that’s not enough, New Mazda CX-5 features innovative features like Cylinder Deactivation Technology* which helps to reduce unnecessary fuel consumption by dialling back engine performance when it’s not needed.

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Even more reason to try one out for yourself.

For the farm, the mountain or the trade.

Talk to Palmfeild Mazda about booking a test drive today.

The Mahindra Pik-Up was designed to tackle some of the toughest environments in the world. It comes equipped with Eaton’s bullet-proof mechanical locking differential system that reacts to the wheel speed differences and automatically locks the rear axle so you can keep going non-stop no matter what the terrain.

*Cylinder Deactivation Technology available on 2.5L Petrol models.

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WHEELS ADVERTORIAL

Where the rubber meets the road Ignite Tyre Service is Palmerston North’s leading tractor and truck tyre supplier servicing a wide range of commercial vehicles with quality brands including Boto, Longmarch, Kiwi and Maxxis.

We also offer car tyre sales in Palmerston North at our fully equipped store for private and commercial vehicles and can fit and balance new and used tyres at competitive prices. Wheel alignments are also available at our new site at 391 Rangitikei Street.

Contact the team at Ignite Tyre Service today for all your tyre services

throughout the Manawatu region. We have a breakdown call-out service for your truck or tractor requirements and if one of your truck tyres has blown or you need an emergency tyre repair for your farm vehicle, Ignite Tyre Service operates a 24/7 call-out service and will supply or replace your tyre on-site using our specialist breakdown vehicles.

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We offer independent advice you can trust, and our staff have decades of experience.

We offer off-site tyre supply for trucks and tractors, and we can source a wide range of car tyres,

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new tractor tyres and truck tyres including Goodyear, BKT and Longmarch, offering competitive pricing.

When you need new and used tyres or need to get a tyre supplied, Ignite Tyre Service is your first-choice tyre specialist in Palmerston North and across the Manawatu. Call us on 06 357 0234, and that is 24/7.

All prices include GST

2014 YAMAHA GRIZZLY

2017 POLARIS RANGER 1000 XP

$6,500

$15,995

2009 JOHN DEERE GATOR

2013 POLARIS RANGER XP900

2015 POLARIS RANGER 570

$10,995

$13,995

2016 HONDA TRX500

FA6G, one dry stock owner, 13819kms, 998hrs, new dog mat, full independent susp, automatic with electric shift option (manual), bullbars, tow bar, mud flaps.

YFM550 one own/op on sheep farm, 29394kms, 2191hrs, EFI, CVT trans, Auto Hi/Lo trans, 2wd/4wd & difflock, bullbars, Bear Claw tyres, mud flaps, dog mat.

$12,995

Good cond Gator 855D, Yanmar 855cc 3 cylinder liquid cooled diesel engine, tilt deck, CVT trans, On Demand true all wheel drive system, good BKT tyres, 2189 hrs.

2015 POLARIS RANGER 570

Tidy Cond, one owner off a drystock farm, 10378kms, glass screen, roof, new tyres, CVT belt drive, Turf mode/2wd/AWD & ADC mode, tow bar, dumpbox, tilt tray, 1053hrs

$10,995

2005 HONDA CRF450X

Tidy cond, perfect enduro/trail bike, recent engine rebuild, ready to hit the trails, only 186hrs

$5,495

1673hrs, inner mudflaps, adjust seat & steering wheel, On Demand AWD, 2WD/Turf, tilt deck, front & rear LED lights.

2013 POLARIS RANGER XP900 EPS

Tidy Cond, off dry stock farm, 26804kms, roof, glass screen & wiper, rear screen, bluetooth stereo, 68 HP eng, AWD/2WD/ Turf modes, tow bar.

EPS, 1 dry stock owner, Factory Wty til 13/03/2019, winch, side mirrors, mud flaps, glass screen & wiper, roof, Swamp Fox Plus tyres, 13358 kms, ADC mode, Hi/lo ratio, hand brake.

Tidy Cond, One owner off drystock farm, 20284kms, screen, new tyres, CVT belt drv, Turf/2wd/AWD/ADC modes, towbar, dumpbox, tilt tray, 1472hrs.

$9,995

2016 YAMAHA WOLVERINE

R Spec 12879kms, one sheep farm owner, flat deck tray $2K value, new tyres, roof, flip screen, 2wd/4wd & diff lock, auto trans, pwr steer, ROPs cage.

$14,995

$12,495 2016 KAWASAKI KX85

Tidy cond, approx 150hrs, NDUB Monster shroud graphics, full engine rebuild in June, Renthal fat bars, gripper seat, flexi levers, Procircuit chamber & silencer, Moto SR Susp.

2014 HONDA CRF125

Good cond, small wheel model, new front tyre, electric & kick start, 5 speed manual trans & clutch, 4 stroke, just serviced.

$3,995

$3,750

All used stock is fully serviced. Buy with confidence from a LMVD

ASK US FOR A CUSTOMISED, DETAILED QUOTE TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS. Finance available on all stock subject to credit approval. Application and administration fees payable and T & Cs apply.

TAUMARUNUI: 07 895 7994 | OTOROHANGA: 07 873 8196 A/Hrs Joel Rees 027 279 5425 or Jette Josiah 027 446 4849 For your local Bike Servicing call Harry Sircombe 027 499 2051

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Travel Italy in Style The best of

+ Opera & markets!

Sunday September 8th – Saturday September 28th 2019 (21 days) This unique itinerary is designed for 20 discerning travellers.

Bathe in the Mediterranean Sea; visit seaside villages and ancient gardens with stunning views! Meet our friends in Tuscany for lunch on the farm, enjoying their deliciously fresh produce and wines. You will not be bored by lots of facts and figures! No standing in long queues, because we make appointments and book suitable times well ahead. You will be immersed in the daily lives of Italians because you are travelling with an

Italian!! Most tourists do not have this opportunity!!

Accommodation in 4 and 5 star quality small family run hotels for 3 and 4 nights in the historic centres, so you can be immersed in the daily lives of the locals! We will introduce you to our Italian friends who accompany us during parts of our daily programme!! Daily ‘a la carte’ dining in local restaurants, including wine and beverages of your choice.

Our regular clients choose to travel with us because “quality is better than quantity”!! They thank us for immersing them in the real culture that the average traveller would never see.

The age group of our ‘discerning’ travellers is generally 40’s to mid 70’s, professional and like minded people – all wanting to experience something new, have fun, relax and travel hassle– free and at a gentle pace!

Entry fees and all tipping included. Your luggage will be handled by porters during your travels with us! You will NOT be coach bound – we only travel short distances – refreshments en route included!

Also available are itineraries for 14 travellers to Sicily; Italian Lakes & Cinque Terre; Italian Opera in Verona; Corsica & Sardinia 2019.

P.O. BOX 556, WAIHEKE ISLAND, AUCKLAND 1840, NEW ZEALAND. Tel 0800 387 872 or Email susan@etruscan.co.nz • www.travelitalyinstyle.com • Directors: Susan Williamson and John Percy

Manawatu Rural Marketplace Big Al’s has expanded and has shifted from Tweed St to 25a Bisley Street Wreckers of all Road, Trail, Farm Bikes and Quads.

Full Service and Repairs on all makes of Farm Bikes.

Frame Repairs, Plastic Welding, Rebuilds New and Used Parts for most Models FOR SALE. Also FOR SALE Secondhand Two Wheeler and Four Wheeler Bikes and Quads

Big Als MOTORCYCLES

• ROAD • ATV • Wreckers

25a Bisley Street Palmerston North.

Ph: 06 355 4852 Mob: 027 297 8034

We Buy Old and Used Motor Bikes and Quads

Servicing the Lower North Island for all rental equipment

FREEPHONE 0800 447 392 Wellington | Palmerston North www.hireways.co.nz | E: hire@hireways.co.nz

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CALL US TODAY 0800 2 ROTOR (0800 276 867) WWW.ROTORWORK.CO.NZ

MANAWATU FARMING CLASSIFIEDS Phone 0800 466 793

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Animal Health Products HIGH CELL Count? Apple Cider Vinegar, Garlic & Manuka Honey 20L $54.95, 200L $495 or 1000L $2,200 +GST with free delivery. Black Type Minerals Ltd. Phone 021 185 1501. www.blacktypeminerals.co.nz.

Financial BANK SAID NO? We specialise in Farm Finance, working capital and debt consolidation. Also welcome applications from property developers, builder’s and first home buyers. Call 0800 888 449 or email bill@gfbl.co.nz.

Public Notices MAKE SURE you book your site at the 2019 NORTHLAND Field Days in Dargaville! See our website www.northlandfielddays.co.nz for all the details or call us on 09 439 8998.

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FREE DELIVERY ORDERS OVER $1000.00

Retailer of Rural Piping and Farm Supplies

0800 RURAL DIRECT Enviro Culvert Pipe

LDPE Water Pipe Rural Nominal Bore Pipe

Recycled HDPE Culvert Pipe

6m Price

Diameter OD

$112.00 $147.00 $260.00 $315.00 $480.00

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Price includes a joiner

ID nominal bore

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Super Maxi T inwall Tw Culvert Pipe

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Outside diameter

$ per 100m

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25mm 32mm 40mm 50mm 63mm

$136 $171 $232 $349 $532

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1800 ID x 6m $5750.00

Other pressure ratings also available Suits compression and electrofusion fitt t ings tt

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Micro Irrigation

Lateral Tube 3 bar

Microbore

0.89mm & 1.27mm

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$28.50 $37.50 $48.00 $62.00 $91.00

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All items in this advertisement are while stocks last. Phone Rural Direct for conditions of delivery.

ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST.