Northern Farming Lifestyles, February 2015

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February 2015 Edition

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February 2015 NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES

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“It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 31st Northland Field Days. Again our dedicated bands of voluntary organisers and associate and community helpers have worked hard over the last 12 months to ensure another quality event for you all to enjoy at New Zealand’s friendliest Field Days.

“We see this event as the perfect opportunity for town and country to unite, share and promote the wonderful lifestyle sectors NZ offers and to ensure solid foundation support for our primary industry by partnering with exhibitors offering technological supremacy, expertise and the best deals to be had.

Last year we proudly awarded $10,500 worth of scholarship funding from event proceeds to young agricultural students to assist them with their career goals and again this year we have Lew Duggan, president of Northland Field Days pledged $10,000 of event proceeds to be awarded as a ‘to be to at their convenience? So on behalf decided investment’ aligned with rural of the Field Days’ committee and all of our sponsors, partners and associates, education, development or research.

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From shooting to sheep racing on show

Once again, the Northland Field Days team has pulled out all the stops to provide an extensive range of activities and entertainment for show-goers.

Among other events, 4WD trials, shooting, sheep racing and, of course good old-fashioned sheep shearing, will be on the cards.

“There will be plenty for people to do see and experience at this year’s Northland Field Days from February 26 to 28 in Dargaville,” says president Lew Duggan.

Four-wheel-drive adventures Northland Toyota will be building a 4WD track next to their site for the first time, making it possible for anybody interested in getting a Toyota 4WD to take the opportunity to experience it in some real world conditions.

Northland Toyota sales consultant Nigel Gilmour says people trying out a new model Toyota Hilux, Land Cruiser or Rav4 on the 4WD course should expect to be put through their paces.

The company has introduced the track to reaffirm the Toyota Hilux position as a workhorse, says Nigel, “by giving visitors the opportunity to try out the truck in conditions it is likely to experience on a daily basis.”

Shooting skills Hunters and target shooters can show off their sharpshooting skills throughout the show according to organisers at the laser digital claybird shooting event.

See how the latest technology can tune up shooting skills in a fairground environment — without actually ‘firing’ a shot.

On the sheep’s back Friday and Saturday will see the return of the Sheep ’n’ Show event, a combination of sheep racing and sheep shearing.

Previously appearing at the America’s Cup Village, the Royal Easter Show and the Aotea Centre, the Sheep and Show team hosts the ‘grand national sheeplechase’ complete with prizes.

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With competitions being run since 2008 the Field Days continuously attracts Northland’s top dogs and shepherds in fierce competition. continued on page 33 …

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Mike was a Bay of Islands vet and sharemilker when he met Ellen, a young horsewoman from Arizona with a backpackers and riding school on a farm near Russell. The pair wanted to go dairying and bought the property at Tutaematai, Whangaruru twenty years ago. The family is seven children. The

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youngest is still at home and the oldest, Annabel, is returning with her partner to work at the property. Ellen’s mother also lived at the farm until recently, and Mike’s sister Catherine shares the family’s energy. She cooks for staff and guests and also conducts her own clothing business.

As a young farming couple the Bennetts worked hard to establish themselves. Ellen remembers the morning milking with three small children in tow. WWOOFers (organic farm volunteers) helped on the farm and for part of the year the family would move into tents and their house became a backpackers.

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Ellen and Mike Bennett earth from the farm. More cabins are going up in the Adobe method under the hands of volunteers Richie and Priscilla.

“I‘ve a big interest in affordable housing for Northlanders,” says Mike.

Across the road the 210 crossbreed cows are milked once a day. Forest, wetlands and estuary mean that around half the property supports the dairying.

Farm manager Craig has been recently supplemented by 50/50 sharemilkers Wally and Diane Tribble, “We found we couldn’t put equal focus into both the accommodation side and the farm at the same time. Production had been dropping due to a lack of input,” says Mike. “We’re putting back into the farm now, with more fertiliser and supplying extra feed. And bringing Wally on allows us to get more onto the fencing, for example.”

Together with Daniel Hoskins, neighbour and fellow dirt biker, the Bennetts have a creative solution to separating bikes from cows — riparian

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fencing allows room for bike tracks between creeks and fences.

The Tribbles are experienced share milkers. Wally became aware of the Bennetts’ work with youth. “They’re doing good stuff and we like that we’re a part of it.” The Farm’s school and holiday programmes are ongoing and subscribed by schools throughout Northland and two years ago Mike and Ellen ran a Youth Guarantee Ag/Hort course with North Tec for At Risk youth.

“Off road bikes are our main difference,” Mike says. “They engage the kids.” He has bikes for all riders and a set up workshop. Ellen’s domain is the horsemanship classes, horse training and trekking.

Every day and every camp or programme varies — from bikes and horses to milking cows, feeding pigs and calves, kayaking, sailing and rafting.

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Christmas day 1814 is remembered by many New Zealand Christians as the day when the great missionary preacher, Reverend Samuel Marsden, came ashore in the Bay of Islands to conduct a service and present a sermon to local Maori of the Ngapuhi tribe.

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ut something else was also afoot as the brig ‘Active’ dropped anchor in the waters off Oihi bay, in the shadow of Rangihoua Pa. Not only was Marsden accompanied by a contingent of powerful Maori leaders (including the formidable Hongi Hika) who had witnessed European farming techniques on a journey to Australia — he also brought with him two cows and a bull, with the express purpose of establishing a dairy farm for his planned mission station.

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A shorthorn bull, from the same bloodline Samuel Marsden introduced to New Zealand in 1814

soil of Northland proved fertile ground for farming.

A more permanent model farming community was eventually established at Te Waimate, and provided not just vital supplies for the growing mission station network, but also a place to teach both settlers (many of whom were ex-convicts from Australia) and Maori alike the practices of modern farming.

These included rope making, brick making, paper making, even reading and writing. Marsden was considered almost dangerously progressive in many ways, especially by stauch British Empire colonialists who saw the role of all ‘native peoples’ as less important.

The breed of cattle chosen by Governor Macquarie was crucial to the success of the fledgling mission farm.

Shorthorn cattle trace their ancestry back roughly two centuries, and at the time when Marsden was about to set off on his voyage they were popular in Australia for their dual role as both beef and dairy animals. The Shorthorn breed arose in the Tees Valley area of northeast England and went on to be further stratified into two distinct variants by British breeders. However, the two cows and one bull loaded onto the ‘Active’ for the trip across the Tasman were of the older, multi-purpose variety, able to provide ample milk for cheesemaking and for drinking, as well as ensuring a strong bloodline with healthy calves.

By 1842 the shorthorn was well established across the north and still survives today as a distinct breed, with a very active New Zealand Shorthorn Association promoting the virtues of this legendarily good-natured and hardy variety of cattle.

Marsden himself came from a rural background, the son of a blacksmith, who was apprenticed to his father before heeding the call of faith and entering service as an Anglican minister.

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Marsden’s fellow missionary Thomas Kendall, depicted as an ambassador to the Maori people

His upbringing in rural Yorkshire gave him a firm understanding of what it took to work the land, and were it not for a scholarship he won to attend a religious academy, he may very well have lived out his days as a farmer and smith in the small town of Farsley, north England. This farming knowledge stood him in good stead when he came to New Zealand — giving him an edge that other, more clerical and less ‘dirt under the fingernails’ missionaries lacked.

Samuel Marsden’s mission may have been a spiritual one, but he was canny enough in secular matters.

As a former magistrate, land owner and farmer’s son he knew that the only way to see the colony in the Bay of Islands thrive was to provide a ready supply of good, wholesome food. In

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NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES

HERE TO STAY

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CHAROLAIS

John Coleman says he and wife Lily started their Charolais stud because it was ‘something different’.

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“We started from nothing, went sharefarming in the King Country, moved north and survived Rogernomics.

“At the time, young people were being encouraged to move north and the price of land was an influencing factor.

Some of our new neighbours however, reckoned that whoever bought our piece of land would wind up broke and yet 50 years on, we’re still here.

“We were milking cows when we first moved to Kaikohe and initially, the focus was on having our own piece of land. However, once we got on top of the overdraft and mortgage we could start looking further afield, so we bought extra blocks and went into dry stock.”

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Milking was never entirely forgotten though and John still milks several cows in the herringbone shed and rears calves.

“Rogernomics and changes to the industry meant that a lot of small suppliers disappeared, which was also a motivating factor for us to diversify into dry stock. We took advantage of the first Charolais semen that was imported into New Zealand and decided to give it a go.”

Coleman Farms registered its first halfbred Charolais heifers in 1970, using imported semen over Friesian cows, and continued upgrading until 1987. After five generations, the Coleman cattle were recognised as purebred.

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Charolais are widely sought after at Northland weaner fares and often fetch a premium Silver Fern Farms Dargaville Plant manager Lance Warmington will talk about the future grading and marketing of beef; Bay of Islands vet Max Newport will discuss common health problems experienced by beef herds, and soil scientist John Turner will look at folia feeding.

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“Through the NZ Charolais Society we enjoy an annual get-together with members in a different locality every year, and we now have friends right throughout New Zealand. We’ve also travelled to Europe for the annual world conference and it has been interesting to see how we’ve developed our own type of Charolais here in New Zealand.”

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Student from 32 high schools from Kaipara, Whangarei, Lower Far North and Rodney Districts will learn the ins and outs of operating diggers, trucks and construction equipment as part of a drive to increase the awareness of the professional career paths offered within these industries.

Alistair McIntyre, author of the famous children’s book Doug the Digger and founder of the Youth into Industry initiative, says he wanted to give Northland school leavers a look into potential career options. “Students are given an opportunity to work alongside industry representatives in a safe, supportive worksite environment to gain knowledge that helps them make informed decisions on their future careers and what they need to do to achieve their personal goals,” he said.

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February 26, with Alistair calling it a truly collaborative experience for everyone involved. He floated the idea with the Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club at the end of the 2014 Field Days at a wrapup barbecue, where it was strongly welcomed by all members.

Alistair and the club patron, Bruce Galloway, then approached the Northland Field Days committee about the potential of hosting a careers open day at their 2015 event, quoting a similar careers day held at Auckland’s Museum Of Transport and Technology last year, which Alistair says was extremely successful.

“Thirty one eager students turned up who were so keen they ignored several rain showers to carry on with activities.”

Northland Field Days’ president, Lew Duggan, says the committee jumped in almost immediately, as it felt the day would be an excellent way to get Northland’s youth involved in some of the region’s fastest growing industries.

“We offer Nor thland’s youth scholarships to study agriculture, therefore the ‘Youth Into Industry’ initiative was a perfect fit for us,” he said.

“We are really looking forward to seeing some of the area’s brightest students at the Northland Field Days learning about New Zealand’s most exciting and essential industries.”

The Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club won’t only offer space but club members will assist as tutors as well as being involved in various other supportive roles.

Students will learn lessons in eight categories including Health and Safety compliance, workplace safety awareness, weights and measures, vehicle safety compliances as well as operating mini excavators, and small plant and equipment.

Alistair says each categor y consists of two activities with industry representatives sharing their knowledge about their specific areas of expertise and helping students complete associated paperwork.

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Penny enjoys all aspects of farming life side of things and then after completing the diploma I participated in the Agri Womens Development Trust leadership course which gives women the skills to lead in the farming industry. As part of the course I had to interview a Fonterra Director. Out of that interview I was encouraged to stand for the Fonterra shareholders’ council. I was elected and now my time is split between the farm and other commitments such as council, the Northland Dairy Development Trust and the Kaipara Hospice trust which I am also involved in.

“Part of our responsibility on the shareholders’ council is representing and monitoring the board. I go out and talk to farmers, encouraging them to talk about their thoughts on Fonterra initiatives such as the My Milk option which is equity partnership or any other issues the farmer would like to raise.

We encourage farmers to engage with what we are doing because the more we

hear the more influence we will have. I am also very aware of farmer health, both physical and mental.

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Dairy Women’s Network and Agri Women’s Development Trust are also part of Penny’s portfolio.

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At my age you want to give back to the community and help others.”

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The soft tones of ‘Charlotte’ as we christened the husky voice of our onboard GPS device, made finding our way to northern France a breeze.

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The first sign of Kiwi provenance came with the street named ‘Rue de Helen Clarke,’ commemorating a visit by the former PM. Back in the first great war the 3rd New Zealand Rifle Brigade surrounded the town, to keep the German occupiers contained. What followed was one of the Kiwi troops most spectacular exploits of the war.

They scaled the ramparts at night and took on the Germans. Surprise was complete and the defenders quickly surrendered. The townspeople were overjoyed and Le Quesnoy has forged strong links New Zealand. The town has one of four New Zealand battlefield memorials on the Western Front. The others are at Graventafel and Mesen/

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On our visit, we made our way to the information centre on the town’s eastern side. As luck would have it, it was closed for a holiday so we fell back on advice from some friendly locals.

(A note here for travellers following in our footsteps to check the French holiday calendar.)

In the nearby Jardin du Souvenir, or Garden of Remembrance, reached easily through a (rather dilapidated) short tunnel in the ramparts is the New Zealand battlefield memorial. Set into the rampart, above a now empty moat, is a relief carving showing soldiers scaling the walls.

On our visit, it was enlightening to see a class of French schoolchildren listening to their teacher’s hands-on history lesson.

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On their tour of France in 2000, the All Blacks visited Le Quesnoy and they led a parade to the memorial where wreaths were laid.

On a more sombre note, to the north of the town is Le Quesnoy Cemetery. Most of the 50 New Zealanders buried here lost their lives on November 4, 1918, just one week before the armistice.

Perhaps though, the most abiding memory of Le Quesnoy was the friendly handshake in a local cafe from a passing townsman, who simply said, “Nouvelle Zealadais? Tres bon, tres bon,” before continuing on his way.

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by Paul Campbell

“We’re talking about New Zealand’s second biggest export industry, and it’s in serious decline.”

This statement from Meat Industry Excellence chairman John McCarthy underlined his call for improved corporate governance at the country’s meat co-operatives.

He has cited the case where the Silver Fern Farms chairman, one of the farmer-elected directors up for reelection, effectively endorsed another of the three candidates by calling for no change on the board.

“This is entirely inappropriate for a co-operative chairman, especially one up for re-election himself who is one of three candidates in the electoral process,” said Mr McCarthy.

“We saw it during the Alliance elections, and this is further evidence of the need to improve governance standards at our co-ops,” he said.

“It’s the principle at stake. It is up to farmers to decide whom they elect as governors of their co-op.”

Mr McCarthy said that farmers were further frustrated at the poor levels of transparency and accountability exhibited by their co-ops. Many meat farmers felt cheated by what could now be interpreted as a lack of honesty at last year’s co-op company farmer meetings.

“The promises are turning to dust, like our pastures. The $100-plus per lamb of last year was an aberration and we’re back to worse than a year ago. The situation is much worse when one takes into account our currency slide against the $US. ”He said farmers felt cheated by the pictures painted by Alliance and Silver Fern Farms when they held their meetings with farmers late last year.

“Schedules are falling again, and the co-ops are leading the way. They are stretching farmer loyalty to the limit.

“Compounding this is that during the last few years the poor practices of the SFF board have eroded shareholder value and they are effectively selling the family silver to stay afloat, meanwhile heralding this performance as good governance and asking farmers to support more of the same.

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“The status quo is not delivering. Shareholders ought not to be being directed by a co-op chairman who is himself in the electoral race. And they ought to be able to expect greater transparency and accountability around results and business outlook. We’re talking about New Zealand’s second biggest export industry, and it’s in serious decline, and a big part of this is due to poor governance at our co-ops.”

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The good oil for farmers It is a cliché perhaps that every cloud has a silver lining, but it is certainly an apt one at the present, when we have seen the gloom over the downturn in milk prices on the international market being somewhat compensated for by the upswing in beef and wool.

Then too, the farming sector can take heart from another vital commodity cost.

The plunging price of fuel means there will be some valuable savings on the farm, even though there is also the spectre of summer drought crowding over the financial horizon.

Petrol and diesel prices at the pump have dropped by more than 40 cents a litre since October and when you give it a little thought, that is a ‘priceless’ figure for the man making a living on the land. It means savings across the board — on the operation of farm machinery

and equipment as well as in transport costs off the farm — even for the long drive into town for supplies.

It is to be hoped that the cheaper fuel prices also translate into the cost of getting goods to market — road transport, loading and shipping should all benefit from cheaper fuel costs.

It may well be early days, but with predictions that the market glut which has caused the drop may well continue for some time, it must filter down for the benefit of production costs everywhere.

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My views are certainly being underlined elsewhere. For instance, the Bank of New Zealand senior economist Doug Steel is expecting a fall in the consumer price index in the next two quarters and a “whiff of deflation” in New Zealand because of the fuel price plunge.

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Ken Shirley, the chief executive of Road Transport Forum New Zealand, also reckons we farmers, as well as other industries, should see the benefits. Carriers have fuel adjustment factors built into their contracts and any savings are passed on to customers.

“As long you have a competitive market, then suppliers of all goods and services are looking to compete and they take the opportunity wherever they see a cost reduction to pass that on,” he said.

The Treasur y’s director of macroeconomic policy, Tim Ng says that overall, it’s probably positive — if you’ve got a lower oil price, that’s an input into production that’s imported, so you’re reducing the cost structure of the economy when oil prices fall.”

In closing this column, let me put the whole thing into something that graphically illustrates the savings that are to be made — the price of benchmark Brent crude oil has fallen by more than half since mid2014 and is now at its lowest in five-and-a-half-years.

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Our company carries all product in stock so purchases can be delivered quickly, said Ace Equipment company director, Clem Simpkin. “Buckets, reachers, clamps and more will be available at the field days. Extensively field tested, the equipment has already made a great impression with clients.� “I realised there was a need in the market for heavy machinery attachments. We restructured the business to include well priced and strongly made products, with farmers and small contractors in mind. “We design and manufacture part of the Robur range locally and also have our own service department available to clients.� Clem and his wife Deanne started the company 10 years ago, originally hiring out The power of the thumb grip can be seen here heavy construction equipment to commercial and small businesses.

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“Like a miniature house our new curved roof building is similar to a shepherd’s hut,” says BetterShedz owners Brett Lewisham and Alistair Hargrove.

Bettershedz specialize in buildings up to 10m2 in floor area, ranging from ride on mower sheds, sleep outs, home office’s and summer houses. A building consent is not required for sheds up to 10m2 in floor area.

“We make into reality what the customer dreams of in a shed. No matter what the customer requires of a small building, we can build it to their specifications,” says Brett “It takes time to get a product right and in the last four years we have focused on developing a range of sheds built to a high standard,” As a builder Brett could not resist the

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Do you have any BDD in your herd? You may have heard of Bovine Digital Dermatitis and how it is a major problem overseas.

You also may have heard that we now have BDD in New Zealand. Unfortunately, that is true. We have certainly seen an increase of BDD in the last six years or so.

Most of it, thus far, seems to occur in the North Island and in Southland.

There are still a lot of unknowns about the disease, but we do know that we need to minimise or eliminate it if we can. Over in Europe, and especially in the United Kingdom it is a significant problem causing a large percentage of herd lameness.

The picture shows what the disease looks like in a non-contagious stage, however there are different stages to the disease. At this stage the treponemen (bacteria) are deep in the skin where disinfectant can’t get to it from the outside and antibiotics can’t get to it from the inside, which in itself is not a problem until it reappears. This reappearance is a different stage. There are four different stages to the disease,

with another stage that is made up of two of these stages together, which makes it five stages in all. I can’t do justice to this problem in a short article, so please feel free to call me if you want to know more about BDD. What I do want to mention in this article though, are a couple of things that you should do when you do find it in your herd.

• Check the rest of the herd as soon as possible by having a designated person look for it very closely at

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You can use formalin if you have a foot bath installed, but formalin is quite aggressive and is not conducive to staff well-being.

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For decades farmers have been fighting the surface crust of their ponds.

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Anaerobic bacteria cause pond crusting

We now know that the culprits of that crust have been living happily underneath.

Anaerobic bacteria Anaerobic bacteria are microbes that thrive in an atmosphere that is dark and devoid of oxygen. To create ideal conditions, anaerobic bacteria separate the fibres in the effluent then send them to the pond’s surface. As the fibres merge, they form the crust that blocks out sun and oxygen.

For farmers, the real fight is with anaerobic bacteria.

Here’s the bad news. An effluent pond is dominated by these bacteria. Also, dismantling the crust does not deter them. Remove the crust and the bacteria will simply rebuild their protective roof.

A scientific breakthrough has changed everything.

After scientists discovered that anaerobic bacteria were the cause of crusting, beating these bugs became surprisingly simple. Put counteractive bugs into the pond. These corrective micro organisms are called aerobic bacteria.

Aerobic bacteria need oxygen and light. Introduce them to a pond and the first thing they do is eat the crust in order to let in more light and oxygen. In weeks the pond is clear of solids giving the farmer a liquefied effluent that easily flows through the nozzle of an irrigator.

The effluent also retains its nitrogen and phosphorus in an organic form.

Costing a tenth of the price of machine-based techniques, this scientific approach is now common among European farmers. Find out more: call David Law on 0800 4 SLURRYBUGS (0800 4 758779).

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is what farmers say when we show them this photo of an effluent pond.

“You never see the sky reflected in an effluent pond.“ This reaction is understandable. The farmers we talk to are smart, using expensive machines to break and stir and separate the crust. But despite their efforts, they never get results that look anything like the photo we show them. The photo is real and not enhanced in any way. But how is this clear, free-flowing effluent possible?

FIGHTING THE WRONG BATTLE: Though farmers battle against pond crust and sludge, these solids are merely symptoms of the real problem. The cause of the crust are microscopic creatures that live below the surface – ANAEROBIC BACTERIA. Anaerobic Bacteria are microbes that thrive in an atmosphere that is dark and

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devoid of oxygen. To create these conditions, Anaerobic Bacteria send effluent fibers to the pond’s surface to form a crust that blocks the light and oxygen that threaten their existence.

To create a clean and clear pond (like the photo), you have to defeat these crust-causing Anaerobic Bacteria. The Browns of Pirongia did that by introducing counteractive bugs into their pond.

SLURRY BUGS are Aerobic Bacteria that need light and oxygen. When introduced to an effluent pond, they eat the crust to allow light and oxygen into their environment. Within weeks, the pond is clear of solids, leaving a liquefied effluent that is rich in nitrogen and phosphorus and is easily pumped. THE COST? About 1/10th the cost of a machine-based system. Sound like bullsh*t? It’s not – it’s just better science in action.

Call David Law on 0800 4 SLURRYBUGS (0800 4 758779) to find out more

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Now’s the time to start thinking about putting your autumn fertiliser on.

They don’t split, perish or deteriorate from milk fat absorption or chemical washing – which means there are no cavities to harbour bacteria, cleaning is easier, and cell count is dramatically reduced.

See for yourself at the Field Days why this new liner is changing the game in New Zealand dairy sheds.

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$30/tonne spreading (approx.) = $900; Total cost Nano Cal plus spreading = $5,550 Plus the fine particle size of Nano Cal makes it available to the plant quickly.

We recommend applying Nano Cal every two years to meet the plant’s requirements for calcium. We will be

at the Northland Field Days at site 145 as usual. Bring us your questions and concerns.

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Available calcium determines available energy for the plant. Calcium is the key to good soil structure. Calcium + carbon + water opens up the soil structure to oxygen, improves drainage and increases yields.

Environmental Fertilisers have Nano Cal, a fine lime (less than 90 microns) that is also rich in trace minerals (iron, copper, manganese, zinc and boron) and contains sugar to feed your soil biology. At approximately $155 plus GST a tonne landed, and put on at rates of 300kg/ha (equivalent to 2.5 tonnes/ ha of Ag Lime), Nano Cal becomes very affordable.

For a 100ha farm consider the following comparison: Ag Lime: 250 tonne x $40/tonne landed (approx.) = $10,000; 250 tonne x $25/tonne spreading (approx.) = $6,250; Total cost Ag Lime plus spreading = $16,250 Nano Cal: 30 tonne x $155/tonne landed (approx.) = $4,650; 30 tonne x

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

Colourcrete Dairy Floor Resurfacing System Suitable for repairing damaged dairy floors or slippery areas Applied by contractor or supplied as a DIY kit Come see Davie at Field Days site 160A

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Drying off

What will make us hang up the cups and what makes us keep going?

With the hot summer drying out pasture and the low payout, there is not a lot cash around to buy in good-quality supplementary feed.

Conversely, both bring extra pressure to continue milking as long as you can to get that last drop and the last dollar.

Historically, results from February herd testing have provided a simple way to split the herd into groups based on milk production yield and milk quality.

The rule of thumb being — your good

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producers in February will still be doing fairly well in March and April and your poor producers in February will be poorer in March and April. The latter quickly becoming uneconomical to keep feeding.

More recently, two developments have influenced drying off strategies.

Firstly, findings in dairy science highlight the relationship between good body condition pre-calving and future milk production. DairyNZ have clear recommendations on body condition scoring at calving and the length of time required to alter body condition scores in dairy cattle. Advanced ultrasound techniques for pregnancy detection gives farmers a very accurate calving date, estimated in 5-day blocks. Drying off dates become a matter of working back from expected calving date to identify the best drying off dates when the cows are at the ideal condition.

Secondly, technologies in dairy automation have fine tuned drying off decision-making. Inline sensors giving individual day-to-day yield information for each cow, can be combined with

a preferential feed system to manage drying off or the extension of the milking season to its best economic benefit.

Combined again with an effective weighing system, farmers can identify not only their most bountiful producers but also their cows which convert feed to milk most efficiently, rather than milking it off their back. With MilkHub Walk Over Weighing, farmers can be alerted to incremental weight loss and identify the cows which are beginning to lose condition before there’s any visible change to be seen.

Supplying the best milk rather than the greatest quantity, is another consideration. As lactation gets longer the cows start producing less milk and the somatic cell count has a tendency to creep up.

Getting rid of your poor performing cows rather than risk grades on a milk volume that is already tapering off is a good idea.

So all in all, when debating whether to hang up the cups, it seems farmers should be aiming for the best dollar not the last dollar.

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Fighting corrosion the local way

by Ayla Miller

A local company is importing military and aviation certified products that will change the way people deal with corrosion.

The Whangarei based company, Corrosion Control NZ, owned by four Kiwi shareholders and run by Thomas and Lilly Mullers, aims to save customers’ money whilst being environmentally friendly.

“We want to contribute something to the local community,” Thomas says of his motivation to start the business.

Two years ago, after speaking with councils, campsites, and those in the agriculture industry, Thomas Muller saw there was high demand for a product that would solve corrosion issues and decided to import CorrosionX products from Texas.

“Our product is cheaper and lasts longer than other corrosion products. This combination means customers will save money in the long run.”

CorrosionX is NZ Ministry of Primary Industries certified and the company has a number of local applicators.

It only recruits staff that have experience with farming, machinery, ports and airports meaning advice can be given to treat particular machines or buildings and most importantly, save them.

“CorrosionX is proven to perform on mussel farms, the new Whangarei bridge, Coast Guard boats, Northpower equipment, rental machines, heat pumps,

tractors, fertilisers, cranes and off shore electronics.

Our products are used by the Dulux lab in Auckland, Ports of Nelson, the German Army, the RAAF, the US Navy and many more.”

The product carries a farm friendly class 11 NZ MPI approval whilst stopping electrolysis and offering extreme longevity and lubrication.

It also removes the need to use engine oil or diesel on farm equipment which can damage rubber and end up in waterways.

“It is affordable and real simple to apply, even to wet or rusty machines,” Thomas says.

He adds that CorrosionX saves water by eliminating the need to constantly hose down machinery.

CorrosionX can also be used on concrete to stop lichen growing.

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We have systems to cover flow rates from 50 to 150 litres per minute starting at $1250 + GST. We can customise a system to your specific requirements including options for additional sand media filtration where water quality is poor. Call us for a quote whether it be supply only or full installation.

applications ordered at the show. For more information call Tom Muller in Whangarei on 09 469 972 or see www.corrosionx. org for your local stockist.

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CorrosionX utilizes a revolutionary technology called Polar Bonding that does far more than merely slow down the corrosion process.

CorrosionX Heavy Duty forms a dripless, dynamic, nonhardening, self-healing film that stubbornly resists erosion by splash or spray - including complete submersion in saltwater.

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From shooting to sheep racing on show Clydesdale rides Make your way around the Northland Field Days aboard a wagon pulled by three Clydesdale horses.

The Clydesdales are world famous, appearing in television series including Hercules, and in movies including the Lion the Witch and The Wardrobe.

Tractor Pull Watch the best of the best tractor drivers in Northland battle it out in three days of intense competition. Events include the business house event and the three-legged race, Win Your Weight in Meat with Trutest and NZME.

Quad skills Competitors take turns getting a quad and trailer around an obstacle course in the fastest time possible and the event is open to anybody above the age of 16.

Logger Sports competition Logging workers from all over Northland and New Zealand have gathered at the Northland Field Days for more than 20 years to take part in this competition that begins on Saturday at 9am and goes on through the day.

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Company Site Number Allocated A – A A S NZ Ltd 641 Absolute Concrete Ltd 174 ACE Equipment / Robur Attachments 083 ADM 618 Advance Build 296b Advantage Feeders 281 AFFCO New Zealand Limited 286 Agbrand Products (2014) Ltd 248A Agrifert 156 AgriSea NZ Limited 229 Agrissentials 187 Ag-Tech Industries 259 Allcrane Sales & Service Ltd 025b Alliance Agricultural Tyres 062 Allied Petroleum Ltd 045 Alpaca Suri-Bol 717, 718 Angus Pure Beef Sandwiches 143 ANZ Bank NZ Ltd 233, 235 Aqua Filter 656 AquaRain Ltd 881 ArborCare Tree Maintenance 160b Archway Group 249b Argon Distributors 309 Arnold Franks Ltd 272 ASB Bank Ltd 197 Avoca Lime Company 245 B – B & T Davis Family Trust T/A Stapl-it 653 Ballance Agri-Nutrients 191, 193 Barfoote Construction Ltd 081 Baty Thomas Engineering 284 Bay Irrigation 302b Bee Kind LTD 888 Bell-Booth 238 Bertolini Australasia 147 Bettershedz 264 Beulah Agripharm Ltd 615 BioAg 158a Blades NZ Ltd 269a Blue Wing Honda 275 Briggs & Stratton NZ 187c BRP Australia 085, 087 Bruns storage Solutions 929 Bryant Tractors 1983 Ltd 065, 067, 118, 120 Buckton 100 Bupa Care Services 928, 930 C – CablePrice (NZ) Ltd 263 Carters 135, 137 Carter’s Tyre Service 117

C-Dax Ltd 221 Celestial Wines 894 Certified Builders Association Whangarei 139 Cervus Equipment 037, 039, 092, 094 Chapel Olive Oil Ltd 868 CLAAS Harvest Centre 027, 029, 082, 084 Classic Escapes NZ Limited 922,924 Combi Clamp Ltd 260 Compass Trailers 003,005 Corkill Systems Ltd 247b CorrosionX - SealX 205a Country Dawn Quilting & Patchwork 925 Cover Solutions Ltd 060 Craigs Investment Partners 194 Croplands Equipment Ltd 088 Cross Country Recruitment 650 CRV Ambreed 250a D – D & A Wordsworth Contracting 116 DAE Group Ltd - Impulso NZ 138b Dairy Wall Coatings 160a DairyFlo 246 Dargaville Ford 196, 198, 200 Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre 927 DCT 651 DeLaval 141b DENZ 190b Devan Plastics 209 Diesel Performance Solutions Ltd 152 Digga New Zealand 123 Dinerite Ltd 891 Duzz-All Beeswax 638 E – Earthworm Attachments 015a ECU Chips Ltd 268 Effluent Treatment Systems Ltd 613 Emuology 862 ENJO 864 Environmental Fertilisers BB 145 Environmental Fertilisers Ltd 294 F – Fairbrother Industries ltd 072 Farm Insure / Essential Insurances 602 Farmers of New Zealand 175,177,220 Farmgard Ltd 101, 103 Farmgate Direct 141a Farmlands Co-operative 148, 150 Farmquip Limited 204 Farmsafe 625 Fiber Fresh Feeds Ltd 273 First National Roper & Jones 151 Firth Industries 262a

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My Fuel Club 711 N – NAIT/TBfree New Zealand 603,604,605 Name Art 904 New Zealand Bed Company 895, 897 Newman Engineering 090 Ngahiwi Farms 134a North Country Grains 277a NorthAble Equipment Plus 313a Northern Region Young Farmers 154b Northfuels Ltd 102 Northland Auctions 317 Northland Autos 172 Northland Boating Centre 222 Northland Farm Services Limited 124 Northland Farm Water Solutions Ltd 252 Northland Powersports Ltd 266 Northland Regional Council (NRC) 251 Northland Toyota 355

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Northland Vehicle Sales Ltd. 350 Northpower 218 NorthTec 211a Norwood Farm Machinery 041, 043,096,098 NRM 240B Numat 203 Number46Ltd 877, 879 Nutrimetics - Gaye Stewart 931 Nutritional Services Ltd 623 Nuttz Gourmet 910 NZ Farm Source 237, 239 NZ Fudge Farm 861 NZ National Agricultural Fieldays 163 O – Off Road Refunds Limited 614 Ombro Leather Goods 344b P – Pacific Motor Group - Suzuki, Mitsubishi & Fiat-Chrysler 129,131,133 Performance Products Ltd 153

Perpetual Guardian 622 PGG Wrightson 199, 201 Phiten Performance 926 Pieroth Wines (NZ) Ltd 913 Pilkington Insulation Ltd 896, 898 Pioneer Brand Seeds 643 Plasma Biotec Solutions 282a Platinum Homes Northland 305b Plumbing and Heating Centre Ltd 261 Polaris NZ 256, 258 Porter Equipment 019 Portraits on Strowan 921,923 Power Farming Northland 089 Power Farming Wholesale 091, 093, 144 & 146 PPP Industries Ltd 270 PrimaryITO 619 Progressive Red Devon 657 Prolan 282B Public Trust 905 Q – Quadbar NZ 267b R – R&R Demonstrations Ltd T/A Stoneline NZ Ltd 871,873,875 Rabobank New Zealand Limited 188 Raedon Ltd 870 Rata Industries Group Ltd 033b, 035 Ravensdown 217, 219 RDS Systems Ltd 636 Red Rock Hats 315a Redline Farm Machinery 095,097,099 Ria’s Natural Health Soap 884 Ringrose Stockfoods Ltd 287 Rotowiper Ltd 069 Rumble Electrical & Solar 314 Rural Direct 207 Rural Research Ltd t/a Nitrosol 277b S – Save Barn 011 Scooterworks 195 Seed Force Ltd 380 Semex NZ Limited 658 Seventhday Adventist Church 901, 903 Shaw Diesels Ltd 023 Show TV - Fryair 878,880 Show TV - My Pillow 920 Show TV - Woll Cookware 900,902 ShowTV - Windowow 915 Shuzi NZ Ltd 889 Sibelco NZ Ltd. 637 Silver Fern Farms Dargaville 080 Simple Shelter 644 Skin & Vein Clinic 872, 874 Sock Lady 206a Solo NZ Ltd 031 Sovrano Limoncello 869 Stan and Pam Torkington 712, 713 Stonewood Homes 908 Story Chairs 714 Strainrite Fencing Systems Ltd 254 Stronghold Fasteners 104 Stronghold Trading Ltd 242 Superior Chunky (Fond Foods) 616 Susan Morgan-Your Inspiration at Home 866 Suzuki New Zealand Limited 178,180,182 T – Taege Engineering 074 Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre 154a Te Pari 186 TechniPharm NZ 173 The Better Back Company 648 The Feeder Leader Company Ltd 122 The Hat Company 724 The Liquorice Lady 912 The Rockerman 342 The Wrangler Ltd 247a Tiaho Trust 606 Tokoroa Engineering 2014 Ltd 119 Total Flooring Ltd 262b Totalspan Northland 274 TracMap NZ Ltd 339 Trapz NZ 652

Phone 0800 800 262 Fax 0800 804 804 Web www.iplex.co.nz

Tree Wise Northland Ltd 121 Trueform Spa Pools 340 Trulux Glasshouses 316 Tru-Test Ltd 232, 234 Tulloch Farm Machines 086 Twincoast Helicopters 2007 Ltd 164 U – Ultimate Gift Box 867 Union Car Spares 308 University of Auckland, Faculty of Education Tai Tokerau 932 Urban Adventure (NZ) 891 Utemaster 071 V – Veronicas Delights 301 Versatile Homes and Buildings 230 Vodafone New Zealand 309 Voice For Life 876 Vredestein Agricultural Tyres 127 W – Wade Concrete Products Ltd 184 Waimea Truck & Crane Ltd 033a Walker Mowers 064 & 066 Waltex / Fishtex / Predator Kontiki 140 Warkworth Outdoor Power Equipment and Tools 189 Warren Hay Marine 166,168 Waterflow NZ Ltd 346b WES 611, 612 Wesco Seeds Ltd 642 Westees Custom Printing 157a Westpac Bank 280 Whangarei Boys’ High School 906 Whangarei Mobile Locksmiths 305a Wharb Ltd T/A Udder Treat Mint 639 Whites Handcrafts 297b Winter Gardenz (Greenhouses) 267a Wireless Nation 346a Worksafe NZ 205b Wrack Auto Electrical 312 Wurth New Zealand Ltd 265 X – Xpress Trailers Limited 138a Y – Yamaha Motor New Zealand Ltd 170 YHPJ Limited & Yovich & Co 179 Your Health Naturally 918 Z – ZeroPak 863, 865

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ADVERTORIAL

New Holland’s new arrival New Holland has completely redesigned and upgraded their popular T4 range, which now features three higher-horsepower premium tractors to replace the existing T4000 and the entry-level models of the T5000 ranges.

The four model range, which was conceived with loaders in mind, produces between 84 -114 horsepower and delivers maximum torque of 457 Newton-metres to power through farm chores big and small.

“In the competitive livestock and mixed farming segments, farmers are demanding increased levels of operational flexibility and comfort,” says Kyle Baxter, New Holland NZ Operations Manager for C B Norwood Distributors.

“That is why we introduced the Dual Command transmission with Creeper (gear) alongside New Holland’s renowned SuperSteer front axle.”

This combo puts more precise control in the driver’s hands, even at very slow speeds or when manoeuvering with heavy equipment in tow.

In a high-octane world, it’s worth mentioning that some farmers need to move at speeds measured in metres per hour — especially in crop agriculture — and the new T4 range have this sorted. Of course, at the other end of the spectrum, the new 3.4 litre, Common Rail F5C engine, developed in partnership with FPT Industrial has power to spare.

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Safety and utility side by side

by Andy Bryenton

The humble motor car has come a long way in the last three decades — from the age before seat belts, airbags and ANCAP safety ratings to a machine which offers safety as a paramount priority.

Stability control, antilock brakes, side intrusion bars — all point to one overarching fact. On four wheels, safety is king. It’s the same on the farm, as the manufacturers of hard-working off road vehicles strive to make working in tough outdoor conditions as safe as possible.

Already a clear leader in the side by side market, Polaris Industries has upped the ante with the release of the unique. This pushes the number of Polaris models with complete rollover protection up to 15, a versatile line-up which spans a wide range of applications and engine sizes.

The M1400 is targeted squarely at the light commercial market, boasting two-wheel drive with turf mode, turf tyres, and power provided by a 31HP Pro-Star engine. The capabilities of the M1400 are clear from the figures alone. With a payload of 635kg, towing capacity of 680kg and rear tray capacity of 499kg, this new machine from the people who brought the extremely popular Ranger to the UTV scene won’t shy away from hard work.

The M1400 features electronic fuel injection for smooth and responsive power, along with independent front and rear suspension for the trademark smooth Polaris ride and a top speed of 42 km/ph. A well thought out chassis and suspension layout ensures that this kind of grunt can be deployed on just

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about any surface nature wants to throw in your path.

A unique feature of the M1400 is a spacious flat tray, with a plethora of accessory options available such as an electric tipping bed, a suite of incab accessories and a combo of rear box, side and carrier options. Indeed, Polaris proudly claim the industry’s largest range of accessories, with their proprietary Lock and Ride accessory range able to be attached and detached at a moment’s notice.

The M1400 also promises to take the crew further with a fuel capacity of 34.1 litres, whilst its 144cm width, 4.3 metre turning radius and turf mode ensure ease of access to tight spots.

“We already have an industryleading range of 15 models with ROPS, however we continue to innovate and develop new models to ensure we can offer solutions to the widest possible range of customers,” says Polaris New Zealand Country Manager, Alan Collins. “The M1400 is a great example of a vehicle that offers tremendous value and versatility to light commercial users.

“We have had great success with our Heavy Duty range of product designed for heavy users, and now products such as the M1400 and the Ranger ETX offer so many solutions for light commercial and agricultural or lifestyle applications.”

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Cranes lift spirits

by Ayla Miller

Waimea Trucks and Cranes will make their first appearance at the Northland field days this year with a crane mounted on a demo Ford Ranger ute.

Sales representative Jeremy Thomas, knows that with increasingly strict laws enforced in workplaces regarding lifting, small cranes will become more of a necessity.

“Many businesses have tightened their lifting rules as more staff require time off due to back problems,” says Jeremy.

His customers come from a wide range of industries but beekeepers play a large role.

“The field days are a great opportunity for people to come along and see the machine in action,” he says.

Jeremy’s extensive knowledge about cranes means he is able to match the right machine to the job as Waimea Trucks and Cranes offer custom modifications for cranes and specialise in build ups.

There will also be package deals available at the field days.

“It is a New Zealand owned and operated company and has been running for over 30 years and I think people are supportive of that.”

The business began with truck parts and then moved into cranes and lifting equipment.

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To Waimea Truck & Crane Ltd Just a quick note to let you know what a difference your Quick Lift Crane has made to my Beekeeping Business.

Since purchasing our second Quick Lift Crane with remote operation it has saved me time and money as the crane makes lighter and easier work and requires less staff. It is easy to use, light and compact and trouble free, the crane now allows me to lift pellets of hives onto the truck without any effort in a much shorter time frame than by using manual labour. I certainly would recommend it to any Beekeeper who wants to be more efficient.

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Keywords are light and strong “We produce solid, hardworking engineering which has been around for more than 50 years, made for New Zealand conditions, which is priced right, is strong, rugged and very reliable” says Buckton sales manager, Paul Gleeson.

It all began when Victor Buckton in 1950 started recycling old trucks and converting them into solid farm machinery. Later when his sons Eric and Morris entered the business they took things up a notch or two establishing a reputation for engineering farm Northern

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machinery that was ‘as light as possible, yet as strong as possible’. Word began to spread and they now export from Otorohanga to countries such as Australia, Chile, United States and South Africa.

“Our new 3PTL bale feeder will be on display this year and it makes feeding your livestock so much easier. Also on display will be a range of forage wagons, slurry and muck spreaders, pond stirrers and other popular machinery,” Mr Gleeson added.

“We have our own transporter and it takes a number of loads to get the field days display ready. The cabins and containers get loaded on to start with and these are basically set up as our offices and over a period of up to 10 days before the field days begin the machinery is delivered load by load.

We also utilise some of the product local dealers have for display as this helps save the distance of travel and time.

“The farmers are always receptive because they like to support and be

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supported by local industry, I really like the regional days as it is a chance to talk directly to the farmers and get to know them on a personal level. It is definitely worth all the hard work to make the days a success. We also have our website up and running which is a big help for

clients as they can log on and view our machinery range and find out what’s new or happening in different areas.

“We will be at site 100, next to Norwood Farm Machinery from Whangarei and it is great working closely together with our local distributor.

Raised on a diet of hard work.

We’ve worked hard to build rugged and reliable forage wagons and bale feeders. Their strong steel construction makes them tough & hard wearing. On top of that, they’re designed to be low maintenance and easy to use. Before long your livestock will be as big & strong as our engineering.

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Re-imagined, reinforced and ready to work

by Andy Bryenton

imagined 450cc, liquid cooled Rotax four-stroke providing 38 horsepower.

Even the frame has moved past tubular steel, using less bolts and less welds for long-lasting structural rigidity.

The suspension has been improved with more travel over the bumps both front and back, and a new double front A-arm system to reduce dive in the corners. As usual, there’s Can Am’s trademark trailing torsional independent system at the back, keeping things smooth and in control.

All of which should be no surprise — Can Am, like their rivals in both the United States and Asia, have to innovate and improve to survive the cut and thrust of the ATV world. What is different though, is the price.

Visit any Can Am dealership and you will be surprised at the low cost of the new L series of Outlanders, as well as the comprehensive nature of their warranty.

It’s all part of a concerted push by Can Am to wrest the rural utility quad crown from its contenders — one which can only gain momentum with products like these hitting the forecourts and paddocks for 2015.

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When it comes time to choose a new ATV quad for the farm — and especially one to be put through a gruelling rote of farming chores by farm staff daily — it’s not the bells and whistles which count.

It’s toughness, reliability, and to a large extent price which dictate a shrewd investment. Which is not to say that rider comfort, safety, storage options and power don’t come into the mix — it’s just that dollar for dollar, most Kiwi farmers are looking for a working tool, not a recreational toy.

Can Am have been providing ATV quads for the New Zealand farmer for quite a while now, along with farmers around the world. And they’ve been quick to realise that the most hated thing of all, on rural spreads from Arkansas to Akaroa, is maintenance downtime.

That’s why they’ve toughened up their new, low-priced, high-durability Outlander 450L series, producing a new, single seater ATV which is all about more bang for your buck.

It’s a no-frills approach, focussed on work, not necessarily play. Racing stripes and alloy mags give way to a smarter air cleaner system, a re-

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Sedans from $30 pw 96 NISSAN BLUEBIRD SSS ����������� $2,995 95 TOYOTA COROLLA ������������������� $3,995 92 MAZDA 626 ����������������������������� $3,995 96 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE ���������� $4,995 99 FORD FALCON ������������������������ $4,995 00 SUBARU LEGACY B4 �������������� $7,995 04 NISSAN SKYLINE �������������������� $8,995 07 MITSUBISHI LANCER NOW ����� $8,995 03 MAZDA 6 GLX ������������������������� $9,995 06 NISSAN BLUEBIRD SYLPHY ���������������� ��������������������������������������������NOW $10,995 05 HONDA ACCORD EURO �������� $11,995 06 FORD FALCON XR6 ��������������� $11,995 06 FORD FALCON XR6 NOW ������ $12,995 06 HOLDEN COMMODORE �������� $15,995 08 SUBARU LEGACY B SPORT ���������������� ���������������������������������������������������� $19,995 04 FORD FALCON XR8 MANUAL �������������� ���������������������������������������������������� $22,995 04 COMMODORE CLUBSPORT V8 ����������� ��������������������������������������������NOW $24,995 99 COMMODORE GTS V8 MANUAL ��������� ���������������������������������������������������� $29,995

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NORTHLAND FIELD DAYS SITE 356 2 YEAR FACTORY WARRANTY FIELD DAY SPECIAL

$10,800 INC GST

KYMCO MAXXER 300

RRP $5,895 INC GST

Engine 4-stroke Liquid cooled, SOHC, Electric, Automatic CVT

KYMCO MXU500

$12,990 INC GST

Engine 4-stroke liquid cooled, DOHC, Electric/pull back up, Automatic CVT with H-L-N-R-P, Heavy duty front & rear equipment racks, Selectable 2WD/4WD

KYMCO UXV500i

$16,990 INC GST

Engine 4-stroke liquid cooled, DOHC, Automatic CVT with H-L-N-R-P, Roll Cage, Padded Head Rests & Seat Belts, Hydraulic dual brakes front & rear

KYMCO MXU400

RRP $12,490 INC GST

Engine 4-stroke Air cooled, SOHC, Electric/pull back up, Automatic CVT with H-L-N-R, Front & rear cargo racks, Front anti-collision guard, Towing capacity of 447kg

KYMCO MXU500i

$13,990 INC GST

Engine 4-stroke liquid cooled, DOHC, Electric/pull back up, Automatic CVT with H-L-N-R-P, Heavy duty front & rear equipment racks, Selectable 2WD/4WD

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New Kymco in town

by Joanne Speechly

Rob Titter has teamed up with one of the world’s largest manufacturers of quad bikes, motorcycles and scooters and has set up shop in Kaikohe.

The new franchise is Northland’s sole supplier of Kymco and Rob says it will be a great asset for the town. The former farmer is a mechanic by trade and moved north in December to be closer to family.

“I owned a sheep and beef farm in Weber, near Dannevirke, and I used to run a mechanical business from home, which is how I got involved with Kymco,” says Rob. “I found them to be a good machine, easy to work on and reliable. The bikes are known for their fuel efficiency, comfort and overall performance.”

The ever-increasing Kymco range includes quads, scooters and side-bysides and the Kaikohe branch will carry out repairs on all makes and models of farm bikes and UTVs. “The last four weeks have been very positive. The work is coming in and the community and local businesses have been encouraging and helpful, so I’m looking forward to more of the same.

“Kymco is also very supportive and they have sound backing in New Zealand. The local network is 100% New Zealand owned and operated and

although the quad bikes are reasonably new in this country, they have a very good reputation.

“After servicing other brands and models, and as a farmer myself, I believe these bikes offer a good overall package. They’re cost-effective, easy to maintain and a good, basic farm bike.”

Kymco was established in 1963, after splitting from Honda. From the outset, Kymco has been known for its intensive research and development processes and its range is now exported to over 80 countries worldwide.

Kymco NZ offers a two-year unlimited kilometre warranty on all scooters and a comprehensive 24-month warranty on their ever-increasing quad bike range.

Rob Titter is looking forward to promoting Kymco in Northland

COME & SEE US AT FIELD DAY SITE 170 FOR FIELD DAY SPECIALS

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Finance offer is based on 1/3 deposit, 2.9% interest rate and 24 equal monthly payments for the balance. Payments include on-road costs, a $395 documentation fee and $13 PPSR fee. Normal lending and credit criteria apply.

Come See Us At Field Day’s Sites 129, 131 & 133 Pacific Motor Group Ltd 70 Porowini Avenue, P.O. Box 798, Whangarei, 0140 www.pacificmotorgroup.co.nz | Ph: 09 430 4390

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No s C rt e o Si hlan e u me te d s No Fie at 16 ld D 0b ays

Young Farmers up for a challenge

NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES February 2015

by Ayla Miller

The ANZ Young Farmer Contest will be commencing in February with finals held in seven different regional locations.

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diesel For competitive prices and excellent after sales service contact

JB Marine Ltd

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P. 0800 HOTWOOD (0800 468 9663) M. 0274 599 363

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Contestants must first compete to secure a place in their region’s finals.

Those that make it through must then take part in the Grand Final in Taupo held in July 2–4.

Terry Copeland, CEO of New Zealand Young Farmers says “It’s a chance for the wider New Zealand community to see first-hand the specialist knowledge and skills that our future rural leaders possess.

“It is a showcase for the cream of New Zealand’s up and coming agrisector talent.”

Regional finalists are asked to complete in the Practical Day challenges in order to secure a place at the Grand Finals. These challenges consist

of physically demanding activities designed to test sporting, agricultural and business skills.

Another event is held in the evening which quizzes competitors on farming related and general knowledge.

ANZ are long time sponsors for this event and believe that the ANZ Young Farmer Contest enables learning opportunities and helps grow New Zealand’s agri sector.

Graham Turley, ANZ’s managing Director says: “At its heart the contest has always been about community — both locally and nationally — bringing Kiwis together to celebrate our young farming talent and supporting the rural sector.”

Visit us at the Field Days Play ‘Guess the Weight’ to win $$$

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Cole Groves knows what it takes to compete in New Zealand’s ultimate rural challenge — the ANZ Young Farmer Contest. A previous Grand Finalist, Cole is now Chair of New Zealand Young Farmers — the organisation staging the annual contest throughout the country

NORTHLAND 9 Kioreroa Road, Whangarei Contact: Shane Powley 021 460 803

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HUNTING, FISHING & OUTDOORS

Longline fishing at its best

by Ann Morgan

It sits low in the water with its natural shark shape and tail fin and it dives through and under heavy breaking seas. The Predator long-line fishing system has now evolved into an even better fishing experience.

Kevin Walton began with designing and manufacturing the Waltex brand of tough storage boxes for vehicles.

One day when he was out fishing, he realised his fishing equipment was unsatisfactory so he decided to design his own kontiki and eliminate future fishing failures. Kevin and his son Nigel merged their ideas to inspire their

market-leading kontiki, The Predator

by Fishtex.

Auto navigation has now been introduced, with the advantage of maintaining a true course out to sea.

It is set to straighten itself on course once released, making a precise route to its destination. “You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to use our product,”

Dinghys & Outboards NOW OPEN WEEKDAYS 8.30am–5.30pm SATURDAY 9am–1pm • • • • • • • •

WE HAVE RANGE OF: Alloy Dinghies Fibreglass Dinghies Inflatable Dinghies Plastic Dinghies Kayaks Dinghies Boat Trailers Outboard Engines (2 and 4 stroke) Engine Accessories

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Fish the West Coast with Wildcat Fishing Launching each morning off the 90 Mile Beach at Ahipara A day either bottom or game fishing.

Fishing tackle, bait and ice supplied

WE ALSO PROVIDE SERVICING OF YOUR OUTBOARDS HERE ON SITE Drop-in or contact us on 03 338 4680 or admin@dinghysandoutboards.co.nz 250 Annex Road, Middleton, Christchurch

NEREYDA BOATS New Fibreglass Runabout 4.7 — 90 horsepower motor on Trailer from $27,000 New Fibreglass Cuddy Cabin 4.8 — 90 horsepower motor on Trailer from $29,000

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says Kevin. “We have designed and developed our own unique navigation system, which is simple to use. It is cleverly designed to eliminate issues with iron sand which no longer affects the navigation of the machine.

“We have built the machine with the fewest parts possible which means that less can go wrong. The battery sits at the front, balancing the machine, allowing The Predator to cut through the waves with ease,” “It is lightweight and there is a compact motorised winch available, with variable speed, making bringing in your catch very easy. There is a wide range of accessories including fishing

lamps, flags and traces.” Mike Nola, from Nola’s Sports store in Dargaville says: “It is a really good machine. We have had a definite increase in sales since the auto steer navigation has been introduced and it outmanoeuvres other brands.

“We believe they are so good we only stock The Predator. They work well on the west coast beaches and the Fishtex after sales service is excellent as well, which backs me up as a supplier.”

A Kiwi original, designed and made in New Zealand, The Predator is now in high demand across the country by serious fishermen.

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Fishing Direct, Silverdale, 09 426 0574 Nola’s Sports, 126-130 Victoria St, Dargaville, 09 439 8624 Reel Rods Far North, Karikari Peninsula, 0274 861 019 Rider Sports Depot, 73 Commerce St, Kaitaia, 09 408 0240 Salt Water Connection, Whangarei, 09 438 8727

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Find a kart to suit you

Whether it’s for use on the farm or just having fun, you will find a Go Kart to suit you at Go Karts Direct.

Specialising in an impressive selection of Drifta go karts and two seater buggies the latest additions are the New 2015 model Adventurer 250cc and 150cc (photo) two seater farm buggies. Also the Explorer Drifta 110cc two seater buggy ideal for younger children, and the Blazer Drifta single seater 200c featuring a wet clutch engine with reduction gear box. Both these models have chunky off-road tyres and good ground clearance so ideal for use around the farm, orchards, and lifestyle blocks and any large open grass space.

Go Karts Direct will have a full range of karts to suit all ages on display at the Northland Fields Days. These are great fun for all ages and ‘it’s also a great way for children to learn driving techniques and control out in the open spaces’.

They also now cater for the younger three — six year age group with Pedal Powered Go Karts.

Other new products to be on display will be the mini Ride-On Tractor and Trailer unit. This 110cc ATV has three forward gears and reverse, electric start, front and rear suspension, hydraulic brakes, and lights and indicators. These very impressive tractors are ideal for kids around the farm.

For the men who have everything, we will also have the ‘ride-on motorised chilly bin’.

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Read the paper online northernfarming.co.nz The go karts come pre-assembled and are easy to put together, a good project for everyone to be involved in.

They can be freighted direct to customers anywhere in New Zealand at discounted freight rates. All prices include GST and Tax Invoices issued.

Please visit us at the Northland Field Days, Site 311B and ask Bryce about our show specials.

All products can be viewed at the website which is user friendly and informative, with action photos and video.

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Looking forward to see you at the “2015 Field Days - Site 138a”.

Specials are available Nationwide suppliers of Affordable NZ Trailers designed and built tough We have a range of single axle and tandem axle Boat Trailers to suit most makes and models of boats, whether you want keel rollers, wobble rollers or bunks. We have extensive experience within the boating industry so we can recommend the trailer that’s right for your boat.

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RURAL WOMAN

Embrace your New Year’s resolutions, ladies Rural Women New Zealand is organising a free leadership course which promises to inspire women and help them realise their true potential.

Designed by 2013 NEXT Businesswoman of the Year and executive director of the Agri-Women’s Development Trust, Lindy Nelson, REVEAL is a one-day course and will be held at Whangarei Showgrounds on Tuesday, March 10.

Member of Rural Women NZ and CEO of Kaipara Community Health Trust Debbie Evans says she initiated the course after attending a similar event last year.

“I attended the Growing Dynamic Leaders course in Wellington and I

came away from Lindy’s presentation feeling challenged and re-energised and thinking ‘I need to bring this fabulous woman to Northland to inspire others.’

“We have so many volunteers putting in hours of effort to enhance our communities, schools, service and sports clubs and emergency services but many rural people don’t get the opportunity for facilitated personal development.”

The REVEAL course will help women recognise their unique skills and strengths, and build confidence.

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$18.00 (50ml tube) $39.90 (250ml tube)

“You’ll learn new tips that will help recharge your batteries and receive confirmation and acknowledgement of the skills you already have and regularly use,” says Debbie.

The Whangarei REVEAL course is free to participants, thanks to funding from the Lottery Grants Board and Community Organisations Grants Scheme and is limited to 150 attendees.

Debbie urges, “Arrange a day’s annual leave, find a babysitter, bring your mother, neighbour or sister along — everyone over the age of 16 is welcome. You don’t need to be a Rural Women® member to attend.”

Women from the Far North to Franklin Districts are encouraged to register by February 18, by emailing Kath on kargill@ farmside.co.nz or phone or text Debbie on 027 558 6272.

Debbie Evans, CEO Kaipara Community Health Trust

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Giving a helping hand

by Ayla Miller

Loneliness and inaccessibility are issues that have always plagued rural communities and Rural Women NZ are here to help.

These are issues national president of Rural Women NZ Wendy McGowan understands all too well.

Wendy grew up in the small town of Fairlie, South Canterbury before going on to study nursing in Rotorua.

In 1975 she married a farmer and moved to Kaharoa. It was here she became involved with Rural Women NZ as her neighbour was a member and invited her along to the meetings.

“Companionship and fellowship have always been a big part of our organisation,” she says.

Wendy believes her early involvement helped her gain confidence and taught important skills that have helped her later in life, such as leadership and book keeping.

“The organisation really empowers women to get out there,” she says.

“The group’s founding was prompted by loneliness and by not being close to places where there was access to

services. Some women would have had to walk for miles to visit their friends.”

Rural Women NZ focusses on helping with access to services, education grants and boarding bursary.

“Financially, we put back into the community,” Wendy says.

This can reduce stress on families who might have to send their children far away to receive education.

The 90-year-old group also partners with other organisations such as the Ministry of Social Development to promote movements such as the recent ‘It’s OK’ mental health campaign, which encourages communities to ask for help.

Wendy says, “There is always a trigger that sets people off, whether it be a drought or stock you can’t feed.”

“Animal welfare issues are often quite stressful.”

“The group’s main aim is to protect, maintain and provide for rural communities.” she says.

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The new year is starting off on a cautionary tone. Whilst our local domestic market just keeps chugging along, the news out of China is very mixed.

CIF settlements fell US$2–3 per cubic metre for January settlements and have the potential to fall a further US$5 in February. Shipping and FOREX movements have helped offset this so far with very little movement in wharf gate prices in New Zealand to date.

In both October and November 2014, the total volume of softwood logs shipped to the China Eastern seaboard was 1.4–1.5 million cubic metres with 67% of that volume coming from New Zealand and Australia. Logs

from the Pacific North West accounted for 28%, and Russia the balance. Daily consumption figures have been reducing since November. Some of this is as expected for this time of year. Usage levels have been dropping to around 45,000 cubic metres per day or about 1.3 million cubic metres per month.

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During January and February we would expect to see China inventory climb from the current about 3.2 million cubic metres to closer to four million. In most years this would not be an uncomfortable level but this year sentiment and credit conditions add to an unhealthy mix of potential downside particularly for Q1.

Over the next few months we would expect to continue to see PNW volumes decrease as United States and Canadian sawmills respond to a buoyant domestic house start profile. We would also expect to see volumes increase from Russia with the ruble weakening some 47% against the US$ since mid 2014.

Despite a plethora of in-country ‘issues’, Russian exporters are expected to try to capture the benefit of the exchange rate and Mr Putin reportedly really needs the cash.

For the NZ forest grower it is important to realise the construction sector in China accounts for 15% of GDP and is therefore a key economic driver.

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On the domestic sawmill front sawmill owners report markets are just OK. Sales are strong but prices are often a very sore point. Despite significant demand in the rebuild sector, Christchurch mills report supply and demand for lumber are largely in balance.

Some of the bigger North Island sawmills have been continuing to flood the city with lumber. Some have been threatening to lift prices. Once again, no one appears to want to lead the charge, no doubt concerned to risk losing customers and volume.

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Crossbred fleece dealt blow Crossbred fleece dominated the first South Island wool auction held on January 15, although prices prior to the auction were expected to be cheaper than December rates.

Considering the Napier sale held on January 8 had resulted in a definite downturn in prices for most of the longer wool types, the relatively small quantities of wool expected during the balance of the season due to the continued decline in sheep numbers may have given cause for cautious optimism. South Island brokers however, did not expect quite the ‘body blow’ dealt to them by exporters right from the auctioneer’s opening call at 8am on January 15, and were definitely showing signs of ‘grogginess’ by the end of the day.

When the bell rang after the morning break, brokers came out of their corner hesitantly and, whilst the buyers were waiting in the auction ring to continue the battle, it was clearly evident that there was not a lot of spring in their (buyers) step either.

Both sides kept their guard up for the remainder of the auction and when the auctioneer’s gavel fell for the final lot of the day, a severe bruising was obvious by the number of circles (denoting ‘passed in’ lots) drawn in broker catalogues.

Although full length fleece wool received sparse enquiry from the trade throughout January, there were a range of wool types which received good support. Crossbred second-shear types drew good competition and, whilst those types had also eased considerably from their very good levels of December 2014, exporters still had firm orders to fill. Crossbred lamb’s wool drew extremely spirited bidding from a wide cross section of the export trade with levels reaching between approximately 640 and 680 cents per kilogram clean, perhaps highlighting the dry conditions in many parts of the country and the

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subsequent expectance of a lower than usual volume of lamb’s wool becoming available over ensuing weeks.

Halfbred and Corriedale wool types continued to draw very good support from the exporting trade and it was most pleasing to see the good quality lines available during January once again being keenly bid for.

Too few Merino wools were offered during early January to enable any effective comment on the market here, however Australian brokers reported large quantities on offer there (for two weeks in a row the auction offering was well in excess of 50,000 bales each week) with January auction prices reaching levels slightly ahead of December, most likely a reflection of currency movements, as the Australian dollar had weakened considerably against the Greenback, rather than any significant increase in enquiry.

In light of an apparent weakening lamb meat schedule, a weaker wool market in general, and the weather gods continuing to send hot dry conditions to many parts of eastern areas of New Zealand, farmers could be forgiven for thinking the sheep industry is getting

damned tough. We do need stability from our marketplaces for sheep related products, but achieving that appears to be almost impossible for the wider and more general wool clip. Despite many attempts over time by levy funded marketing boards, grower co-operative bodies, as well as investor owned companies, to try and dictate the price of New Zealand wool, nothing has changed in regard to processor requirement.

The fact remains that processors of wool will buy what they want, when they want it, and pay what they have to pay for it at the time, driven by supply and demand. Sure New Zealand wool growers can regard their wool as the best in the world, and in the eyes of most processors it is the best wool available to suit their requirements, however profit and survivability influences their businesses most. Of course there are a number of contracts available to growers who produce specific wool types (some are quite lucrative but are generally limited volume deals) but for the main wool clip encompassing all breeds, the spot market does in fact provide the base line for volume trading. That’s my view.

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“Well Dog, so wear back to werk.”

Ya no readas, there is no wurries wiv the Boss. He really tells it like it is eh?

Course wear back ta werk. Hear we are up the back ofa proppitty ona big red quod bike, checkin’ troffs fer water, an’ Boss is smart enuff to say “wear back at work.”

Eye hada wunder what was commin’ nek, because wen tha Boss starts off like this, ya kin bet he’s off ona bobby horse, like his gerlfren Sharlene sez.

An’ sure enuff: “Ya see Dog, wile wear back at work, them pollytishins arent!

“Hear we are, tha backbone ofa econimy, slavin’ away ina summer sun, lookin’ afta our stock, an’ wear are the bluddy pollys? Still on blimmin holliday, that’s wear.”

Now I get it readas. Wen we got back froma visit ta Horkes Bay over tha hollydays, Boss went fishin’ for a few day’s ona boat. He reckind it was tha best ever, sittin’ on boat, watchin sunsets, catchin fish, havin a glass or three… he was tellin’ us orl about it. But now, he’s werkin again.

“Yep Dog, all them polly’s arent gonna go back to there jobs until Febry the 10th. Tork about a long summer hollyday, an’ they getting’ there huge pay packits wile they lying ona beach. Hah. More like they sittin’ in Feejee of Hawhyee, or las Vegas evin. Probly flew there on

cheep airfares too.” Boss was still goin’ on about it wen we got back an’ found Sharlene wiv a thermos an’ sanniches fer smoko ona woolshed steps.

“Don’t wurry too much Billy,” she tole me.” Hee’s just niggly cos he’s not still fishin’ eh. And enyway, tha sooner we are werking again, tha sooner we kin get munny ina bank, fer tha next hollydays eh?”

That’s Sharlene readas. She gotta head screwed on rite.

“An’ I tell you wot deah,” sed Sharlen ta tha Boss. “I reckon we shud build up our next yeer’s hollyday kitty. I gotta idea.”

She went on telling tha Boss that sinse we sold alla dry cows ta tha werks, and we gotta good price fer that wool clip, an’ cos that milk munny went up a wee bit ina last Fonterror aucshin, we not doin’ too badly.

“Yep deah,” seda Boss. “Weel be OK as long as we get a bitta rain. She’s kookin’ a bit dry rouna place now. But wots yore idee?

“Well, sed Sharlene,” petril and deesil getting’ reelly cheep. We shud put wot we savin’ ona fuel ona farm ina hollday kitty. We won’t miss it, cos we used to payin’ petril price rises, not fallen’s.”

Well readas, smoko was soon ova, an Boss an me went ta look atta korn crop

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Yep readas. She’s tuff at the top eh?

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We premix it in a 20 litre container and fill a Cambrian sprayer at the end of each milking.

The system and product work very well. After about a week all the cows teats have softened dramatically’.

th e “Buy direct from e it ” b ugger that mad Wrapper Wire

Come see us at the Field Days, Site 141a

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Woven Tape Horse Tape

4 reels or more are freight free Contact us on our free phone 0800 31 21 11 or visit our web site www.farmgatedirect.co.nz

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SELF DRIVE HIRE

DIGGERS, ROLLERS, DUMPERS ETC...

WIDE RANGE OF EXCAVATORS & ATTACHMENTS 1.5 – 25 TON

by Ann Morgan

“The cost to replace the old wooden gates on my new property was expensive, so I decided to make them cheaper,” said Stronghold company director Maarten Bubbert.

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Already having import/export and production experience, he moved into the business of designing and producing his own range of farm gates and animal management products four years ago.

Selling direct to the customer, was the solution Maarten came up with for others in the same predicament as he was in.

“Our goal is to offer the lowest prices known to the market,” says Maarten “If someone has a block with no yards,

our range of portable yard panels are a great solution. With a convenient no bolts needed system, they are easy to erect, strong and sturdy. We also supply headbails, fences, gates and more.

“Field Days are a place farmers come together and connect — they get to see our product range, often after viewing on the internet. Seeing the tangible product makes a big difference. It is important to me that customers can see the products themselves when possible.

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There is also a discount on all stock at the Field days.”

There are now three locations for Stronghold Ltd — Tirau, Warkworth for pick up and Ohaka — Rangiora.

We fully support all the products we offer as they are produced to our specifications and we have strict quality controls in place.

“At Stronghold we like to keep things simple and give our customers the savings.”

Your place or ours for all mechanical and engineering repairs, from the farm gate to tractors, machinery, ute and family car. Your one stop professional service team available at very competive rates.

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That’s where Peter & Suzanne Liddall of HorseTackNZ Saddlery come in.

The pair established HorseTackNZ Saddlery a decade ago as an online business, retailing exclusive and unique equestrian merchandise sourced from Canada, Australia and America. Today they have customers from the Bluff to the Cape, and their business has become the longest-running ‘treeless’ saddlery in NZ. Just how unique? Well, for example Suzanne recommends the custommade E-Z Fit saddle, crafted by a small Amish saddlery in the Pennsylvania Dutch country. It’s stable, secure, fully adjustable, and perfect for long distance

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riding — traits which the down-to-earth Amish folk prize, with their rejection of modern technology and their reliance on traditional horsemanship.

The Liddalls are bringing their saddlery range to Field Days in Dargaville, showcasing this traditional, practical craft and bringing a wealth of experience to the equestrian aspect of this huge rural event. There’s Montana West accessories for the discerning ladies who love quality ‘bling’, Cashel equine fly protection, seat savers,

stirrup cushions etc. Bionic Gloves, Dixie Midnight No-Sweats, EquiFit ShouldersBacks and state-of-the-art horse showjumping boots. One K and Ovation helmets and Romfh clothing — all the big names under one marquee.

HorseTackNZ is also the home of TuffRock equine & canine supplements in NZ. Testimonials for these scientifically developed products must be seen to be believed, and the Liddells invite all comers to chat about what TuffRock can do for your four-legged friends.

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Times are tough, so to lend a helping hand we are matching our Generator Seed Mix* to the price of milk...and every time the price of milk drops, we will credit you the difference!

For more information, please visit our website: www.specseed.co.nz *Generator Seed Mix: This is a mix of high quality diploid and tetraploid perennial ryegrasses, Italian ryegrass, Huia clover and Timothy, and has been designed to achieve a high producing 2-4 year pasture at a very economic price per hectare. It can be established over a wide range of soil types, fertility situations and is suitable for all farming and stock types. Terms and conditions apply. Please see our website for more details.

OUR MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE • • • •

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Telford – A Division of Lincoln University Agricultural courses.

Free Sharemilking, Employment, Grazing and Stock Leasing Agreements.

Ford/Mazda vehicle membership discounts.

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Northland Field Days sites 175, 177 & 220

Bay Audiology Dairy Care NZ Flight Centre Guest Agricultural Contracting

Kauri Park Nurseries Need A Nerd Telford – A Division of Lincoln University Turiwiri Produce Ltd

FARMERS OF NEW ZEALAND Phone 09 439 5219 | Fax 09 439 5719 | PO Box 484, Whangarei, Northland email: newzealandfarmers@xtra.co.nz | www.farmersofnewzealand.com

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ASK THE PROFESSIONALS SEPTIC TANK OWNERS Septic tanks and multi-stage septic systems are delicately balanced environments. It does not take much to upset them. Common practice is to ignore the septic system until problems occur. Good and best economical practice is to always keep your septic system well maintained.

A malfunctioning septic system can become a health hazard.

When a system is not maintained or operated as a delicately balanced environment, problems occur. These problems include nasty odours, leach line blockages, untreated liquid rising to the surface, toilets gurgling and taking time to empty. At this stage your septic system is a serious health hazard to you and your children. Human waste produces faecal coliform bacteria, a source of viral and bacterial gastroenteritis as well as Hepatitis A and other diseases.

Hepatitis can be a debilitating condition and cause long-term harm to children.

There are only three remedies. One: stop using the septic system until it recovers. This can take over a month and is not normally practical. Two: excavate your septic system and relocate it. This is very costly and time consuming, sometimes requiring new resource consents and different systems.

Three: treat your septic system with Septi-Cure™ every six months.

How you can save money by keeping your septic system effective and healthy Septi-Cure is cost effective. By far the most cost effective solution is to pour one litre of Septi-Cure™ down the toilet bowl every six months. This simple action will help keep your system working at top efficiency by reducing solids and scum. Instead of emptying your tank frequently, the reduction in solids and scum saves you expensive pump out costs. Your irrigation field and leach lines will become clear of slimes and blockages so nature can handle the gradual seepage and evaporation for you. When this is happening your system will be operating effectively and not endangering you or your family’s health.

What is Septi-Cure™ Septi-Cure™ is a concentrated mixture of selected naturally occurring microorganisms. These harmless tiny organisms live and multiply by feeding on waste material.When introduced to your septic tank system, they go to work straight away digesting waste material, reducing solids and scum, allowing your septic system to start operating to its maximum efficiency. As they progress through to your irrigation field they feed on the slimes

that prevent seepage and evaporation. When seepage and evaporation return to normal, you have reduced the risk of contaminating groundwater and the environment as well as reducing the chances of infection for you and your family. Eventually, they get washed out of the system and have to be replaced to continue their work. This is why you introduce Septi-Cure™ to your septic system every six months for maximum efficiency.

A satisfied customer in Hamilton has been using Septi-Cure™ for three years. He says this allows them to have an odour-free septic tank with low maintenance costs. He also says that his service person is amazed at how well Septi-Cure™ works, keeping their tank in very good condition.

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Northland Field Days — 26, 27 and 28 February 2015 Call in for a chat and enter our daily draw for a $500 credit on professional services for two lucky winners each day

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seeing your business from a different angle

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Also containers for lotions, sprays, creams, oils, aromatherapy, homeopathy etc in both glass & plastic.

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Largest Selection of Jars & Bottles in NZ Farmers markets are springing up across the country, and with them has come a revival in bottling of fruits and vegetables.

Arthur Holmes Ltd is a family firm which this year celebrates 104 years in business, wholesalers of New Zealand’s largest range of glass and plastic jars and bottles for food, oil, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, scientific, herbal and homeopathic businesses, and all types of cottage industries.

“We specialise in supplying small quantities of quality jars and bottles and their respective closures, says managing director, Rick Holmes.

“Additional closures can be ordered

individually, and there’s no minimum purchase requirement.

“Preserving jars and bottles are our mainstay and these have had a marked increase in sales in recent years. Many of our customers now sell in the frequent weekend farmers’ markets.

“Today preserving is so much easier. Gone are the days of seals and bands. The modern cap now has a built-in rubber compound which when hot filled creates a vacuum once it has cooled, the twist finish allows the cap to be opened by braking the vacuum.”

Arthur Holmes Ltd supplies over 20,000 customers.

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ASK THE PROFESSIONALS For all your shelterbelt, hedge and tree trimming, call Cuffy.

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See us at the Northland Field Days, site 242

Products are also available through local PGG Wrightson and Farmland stores

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Having a FLOATRON in their own pool for over 18 years has made a world of difference to family life for company owners, Craig and Melissa. They have a passion for this product because they have a 9-year-old daughter with eczema and allergies. She is unable to swim in chemical-laden pools, but they are thrilled that she can swim in their pool all day long, with no skin or health issues at all.

The FLOATRON is a revolutionary solar powered water purifier for swimming pools, which replaces the need for chemicals by up to 90%.

It uses the process of ionisation to combat algae and bacteria in the water.

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After years of success, why not Join the many satisfied customers and secure a FLOATRON for yourself. FLOATRON comes with a MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. Order now, or request a FREE info pack at www.FLOATRON.co.nz or 0800 161 181.

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INTERLOCKING CONCRETE BLOCKS

- Feed bins - retaining walls - metal bins - traffic barriers - maize or palm kernel bins - silage bunkers - counter weights - temporary bins Fast to install without specialised equipment.

Call 0800 300 488 for a free layout and quote or learn more at: www.concreteblock.co.nz NZ reg designs apply.

For all your structural & decorative concrete.

ph 0800 300 488 www.crml.co.nz

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ASK THE PROFESSIONALS Greenhouses – shadehouses – dairy herd shelters – calf sheds – nurseries – Garden centres – floWers

...if it needs protecting from the weather... call us first

...we are the professionals.

Ph 0800 Harford (427 367) www.taylorbuilt.co.nz Serving the North for over 25 years Geotextiles – erosion control – contractors and landscapers – shadesails – shadecloth – Windbreak

TRIGG WELL DRILLING n o rt h l a n d w i d e

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| Ph 09 459 1350 – Mobile: 021 399 967 THREE GREAT WAYS TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER IN 2015!

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Excellent for clearing & levelling drain tailings Ideally used with a hydraulic top link • Cultivating and contouring A cost effective alternative to a scoop • Repairing farm tracks Repair pugged land • Reduce hillside cattle ruts

• Smaller than our 3m FEL mounted Swivel Feedpad Scraper • Our Mini de-CRAP-it fits most Quad/ATVs • Call us for details on how to make your life easier!

Newman Engineering Ltd

Ph 09 439 5065 Dargaville www.newmanengineering.co.nz

MARGARET & JOHN BISHOP

Yard labour doesn’t have to be HARD labour • Tare Weight 28kg • 48 volt, 500 watt hub motor with plug in charger.

• Thumb throttle with variable speed.

• Regenerative braking (charges while going downhill) and handbrake.

• Freewheels as a normal wheelbarrow with power when you need it.

Yardlab Electric Wheelbarrow

See us at Site 90

NEW MabOleDIoEnL Remov Lithium Battery

Try Hirepool

For more information on this amazing new product or to place an order, please contact Steve Baldry

www.yardlab.co.nz | Phone 027 490 6970

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Northern Rural Marketplace Acraflex Dairy Wall Coatings

AFFCO LIVESTOCK Terry North

New or existing walls

Able to be applied between milkings during summer months

Colourcrete Dairy Floor Resurfacing System

PO Box 13384, Tauranga Central, Tauranga, 3110, New Zealand

Phone 09 439 5902

Suitable for repairing damaged dairy floors or slippery areas Bruce Cameron 027 498 8412 / 09 235 8263

ATS

ProPerty Maintenance & rePair

Mobile 027 484 1823 • Fax 09 439 1320

Bouquets on Broadway Fresh Flower Bouquets and gift ideas • Jewellery / Greenstone • Cake and Wedding accessories • Balloons, cards & soft toys • Venue dressing • Daily deliveries

• Fences & Repairs • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs • Wet Wall Lining • Water Blasting & Chemical Washes • Windows & Latches • Plus Much More

No jobRing tooAndrew small

Covering the Kaipara! Cell 0274 557 750

C&C Contract Electrical Commercial • Industrial Domestic • Dairy

Phone Craig 021 440 634 09 439 6465 More Milk

BRADLEY

TreeGuyz LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED IN WHANGAREI FOR 32 YEARS • • • •

• Shelter Belt Removal • Insurance Cover • Free Quote

Tree Felling/Trimming Dismantling/Removing Storm Damage/Chipping 13T Digger/4T Hiab/Grapples

“We just love your trees to bits!”

p. 09 401 1706 | bobflorist@xtra.co.nz 107 Broadway Kaikohe | www.bouquetsonbroadway.co.nz

Phone ALAN 09 435 0399 or 09 434 6946 Mobile 027 227 5095 Email: treeguyz@ihug.co.nz www.treeguyz.co.nz

NOW AVAILABLE – GRADER AND 12 TONNE DIGGER + 2 AXLE TIPPING TRAILER ALSO AVAILABLE – WOOD CHIP AND SAWDUST FOR ANIMAL BEDDING 110HP 4WD Tractor and Slasher.

Dempster Digger s Ltd

Phone now for pricing and bookings.

Free parking and we don’t run late

Neil Johnson P: (09) 438 4273

PH: 027 262 1848 A/H: 09 433 7325 www.dempsterdiggers.co.nz

IES CONSTRUCTION LTD.

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Office: 07 570 0092 | Mob: 027 229 9388 | Skype: solarman1957 e: tony@alphaenergy.co.nz | www.alphaenergy.co.nz

CONCRETE AND TILT SLAB CONSTRUCTION

phone 0800 4 DOLOMITE 0800 436 566 Bio-Gro certified

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Bridges Farm buildings Feed pads Bins

PO Box 448, Kerikeri, 0245 • PHONE: 09 407 8784 FAX: 09 407 8770 • EMAIL: ies@concrete.net.nz

Make Your Life easier! use our services now!

• Pipe & Steel Supplies • LTNZ Approved Workshop • General, Agricultural & Structural Engineering • Mobile Welding Services • General Repairs & Maintenance • 2 Ton Gantry Crane • Plate Roller, Profile Cutter & Press Brake • de-CRAP-it®, Landplane®, Serious Incinerator® • Field Rollers, Water Carts • Kumara Gear

43 years

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Newman Engineering (2004) LTD Ph 09 439 5065 Dargaville

Dams • Winching • Bulldozing • Driveways House Sites • Landscaping • Earthmoving • Sub Divisions

www.newmanengineering.co.nz

Northland Laser Drainage Ltd Neil Carter Trading as

Doug Wilson Manager Phone: Fax: Mobile: Email:

09 430 2934 09 430 2936 0274 302 934 dougw@nrh.co.nz

Specialising in Fertiliser and Metal cartage.

30 Tonne units available.

We cover your country!

Subsurface Drainage Specialists (Nth) All Services & Maintenance Available PO Box 1174, Whangarei Ph 09 434 7741 • Mobile 027 273 6865

www.animalherbs.co.nz We courier to your door!

A big range of Health Solutions for you, your family and animals

• Solutions for control of fleas, ticks • Consult with Pat for solutions and worms with WashBar products, to skin problems and other Diatomaceous Earth and Flee Flea health issues for your pet • Herbal and Homeopathic remedies • Orijen Organic Dog and Cat Food — no grains for you and your animals

Ph 09 432 0820

Email: homeopat@ubernet.co.nz Visit: www.animalherbs.co.nz to buy online

1279 S/H 14, MAUNGATAPERE

24/7 FLEET CALL- OUT Service For all your Tractor, Truck, 4wd & Car Tyres 45-46 Station Rd, Kaikohe • PH: 09 401 0838 • A/H Phone: 09 401 0803 Email: graeme.karen.kaikohe@gmail.com

thin tanks NZ 1000, 2000 & 3000L Water Tanks www.thintanks.co.nz | 021 0231 0369

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Northland Farm Services, the ‘one stop shop’ for all dairying requirements, is growing.

Its quality products and experienced services include water, irrigation and effluent solutions. The family run Whangarei business is now opening a branch in Dargaville and more staff is required for both. The team at Northland Farm Services is aiming to have the Dargaville branch open for the Northland Field Days.

The Shaw family have owned and operated Northland Farm Services for the past 15 years. Garry has vast experience in fitting and designing all milking machinery, Bronwyn has an accountancy background, and son Grant adds his expertise in designing and understanding water, effluent and milking systems.

The sustainable dairying water accord requires farms to reach new levels of compliance. Northland Farm Services can help farmers meet Fonterra and NRC standards and it backs its sales with a 24/7 breakdown service. The company supplies water filtration systems and fittings, and can do trenching for pipe work. Garry and Grant

ensure each system suits the farm and the operator’s requirements.

Northland Farm Services’ water pumps include those for irrigation, bores, gear pumps, drainage, effluent, coolers, drinking water, and domestic use. Alongside these they can provide water controllers and submersibles as well as vat wash, deep well and wash down equipment, and can deliver on milking system accessories to suit each individual farm.

Through its supplier Waikato Milking Systems, Northland Farm Services can make world first innovations available, for example the Kevlar rotation platform and the WMS electronic milk meter.

The WMS Smart products range allow upgrades without having to replace the system. “The Field Days are a great opportunity to showcase our new branch,” says Bronwyn. “Come along and meet us at site 124, where we’ll have support from suppliers: Waikato Milking Systems Ltd; Global Pumps Solutions; Hi Tech; Eco Lab, and Plucks Engineering Ltd.

QUAD BIKE SAFETY Think think think.

Think about what you’re carrying. Think about where you’re going.

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

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ATV MATS from $89 — Come in & see us at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick offer ends 31/1/15.

STOLEN QUAD-BIKES? — You won’t find any listed here, but you can pre-empt this kind of thing happening and protect your fuel too. Visit www.parabeam.co.nz or call 0508 727 223 for more information.

WEED EATERS & CHAINSAWS — GET 10% OFF STOCKED ITEMS at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres. co.nz. Be quick — offer ends 31/1/15.

DO YOU LIVE IN A WINDY SPOT? 3 phase wind turbines starting at $2,200 includes 450 watt turbine, 6m pole, charge controller and inverter, Batteries not included. Ring Colin at Windpower Waikato Phone 0274 831 041 A/H 07 843 7983 Email colin@windpowerwaikato.co.nz

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

BACK 2 Wood Demolition. We buy & sell renovation materials. Servicing Northland — Auckland.

Specialising in Windows, Doors, Ranchsliders, Kitchens, Vanities, Roofing and More! Check out our website back2wood.co.nz or Phone 0800 10 98 77.

CABINS TO RENT, only $49.50 per week, 3.6x2.4m, minimum hire 6 months. Fully insulated. Northland based. WINZ quotes welcome. Delivered to your site.

Phone 09 459 4996, 0800 111 344 or visit www. roommatecabins.co.nz for more info.

COOL ROOM 3.6m x 2.2m perfect working condition, rails, bench and all wiring $4000 - Can see working, located HBC ph 021 148 3743 cheers Betty.

CHAIN & SPROCKET KITS DIRT OR FARM BIKE. SAVE 10% off RRP If you get them fitted at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick — offer ends 31/1/15.

2.5YR HUNTAWAY Dog fully broken in, good in paddock and yards. $2200. Phone 09 439 4147 anytime.

NEED NEW ATV TYRES? GET 20% OFF RRP & FREE FITTING at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi.

Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick — offer ends 31/12/14.

NEW YAMAHA FARM ATVs — 5.9% interest & 3 year warranty. Only at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi — phone 0800 963 636 & Yamaha MC Whangarei. Phone 09 438 0804. Offer ends 31/1/15.

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

ATV SERVICE

Receive 10% discount off RRP for standard service parts* with this voucher when you get your ATV serviced at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street Hikurangi Phone 0800 963 636 | www.atvtyres.co.nz *Conditions apply, offer ends 31/1/15.

MX FARM BIKE SERVICE Receive 7.5% discount off RRP for standard service parts* with this voucher when you get your MX / Farm Bike serviced at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz *Conditions apply, offer ends 31/1/15.

ATV FARM BIKE MX SPARES INTRODUCTORY OFFER New Customers Receive 7.5% discount off RRP for all stocked items with this voucher at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi.

Phone 0800 963 636 www.atvtyres.co.nz Be quick – offer ends 31/1/15. Conditions apply.

Read the paper online northernfarming.co.nz

WINDMILL WATER pumps by Ferguson Windmills Company. Phone 09 412 8655. www.windmills.co.nz. sales@windmills.co.nz

Water Tank Services TANK WATER TESTING. Find out what harmful ‘bugs’ are present in your drinking water. Samples tested for Coliforms, a written report supplied and remedial actions suggested. Contact Simon at 09 422 9345 or at tankwater@xtra.co.nz.

Animal Health Products HIGH CELL Count? Apple Cider Vinegar, Garlic & Manuka Honey 20L - $49.95, 200L - $450 or 1000L - $2000 + GST with free delivery. Black Type Minerals Ltd. Phone 021 185 1501. www.blacktypeminerals.co.nz

Sheep Shearing ANY SIZE flock. Top quality job, good rates. Phone Rob 027 209 0942.

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

Nurseries & Plants SUBTROPICA NURSERY. A wide range of subtropical fruiting and ornamental plants by courier throughout NZ. Bananas, cherimoya, casimiroa, kava, lucuma, pineapples and much, much more.

Visit www.subtropica.co.nz or catalogue $5 from Subtropica, Massey Rd, R.D.2, Waipu.

Rural Health HAVE YOU heard about the crazy wrap thing? 72 hours, I lost 9cm. For more info www.lifestylechoice.

WrapWithMe.info. Contact Helen 027 293 7157.

HOW IMPORTANT is your pets health? Replace their adult stem cells and yours. For more info www.equinepetgoldleigh.stemtech.com. Helen 027 293 7157.

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Relationship Builder

Part Time position

Adventure Powersports located in Silverdale is looking for a reliable person to help them build and maintain relationships with customers in the North Shore and Rodney Districts. The role will be a part time position with 90% of the time spent on the road visiting existing and new customers to discuss their needs and manage any work they require.

We are actively encouraging older applicants to apply especially those with a rural background and a desire to maintain existing relationships and build new ones over a beer, coffee or the farm fence.

A part time vehicle will be supplied along with a fair salary and expenses.

All enquiries to Andrew Senn 021 242 3210

Northern

FARMING Lifestyles

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February 2015 NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES

NEW MODEL DUE MARCH 2015

$10,283 *

INC GST

$21,400

*

$1000 FREE

INC GST

• New for 2015, 1028cc Kohler 3 Cylinder overhead cam liquid cooled Diesel Engine • 110 AMP Alternator • Polaris Variable Transmission • 56 km/h Top Speed • Towing Capacity - 907kg • Dump Box Capacity - 454kg • Heavy Duty Features • On Demand True All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) with Turf Mode • Adjustable Independent Front & Rear Suspension • Certified Roll-Over Protection Structure (ROPS)

ACCESSORIES

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• Built for New Zealand with Heavy Duty “HD” Features • Mirrors, Indicators and Horn • Dump Box with 180kg Capacity • Engine Braking System & 4 Wheel Descent Control (4WDC) • Electronic Power Steering • On Demand True All Wheel Drive • 567cc EFI Engine with Polaris Variable Transmission • Narrow Seat and Back Rest

RANGER 570 H.D. FINANCE OFFER 0% P.A. OVER 24 MONTHS°

1/3

• 31HP EFI Pro-Star Engine with Polaris Variable Transmission • Seat Belt Interlock • Speed Key capability • On Demand true All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) • Independent Front & Adjustable Rear Suspension • Certified Roll-Over Protection Structure (ROPS) • Towing Capacity - 680kg • Dump Box Capacity - 227kg

RANGER XP 900 FINANCE OFFER 0% P.A. OVER 24 MONTHS °

UPFRONT

1/3 IN 12 MONTHS

1/3 IN 24 MONTHS

MAUNGATUROTO MOTORCYCLES LTD 117 HURNDALL STREET, MAUNGATUROTO. PH: 09 431 8555.

KUMEU CHAINSAWS AND MOWERS LTD MAIN ROAD, HUAPAI. PH: 09 412 8109 CA MOTORCYCLES LTD 725 POUTO ROAD, DARGAVILLE. PH: 09 439 0170 ROUSE MOTORCYCLES LTD 1 KING STREET, HIKURANGI, WHANGAREI. PH: 0800 96 36 36 °Subject to credit approval, fees, terms and conditions apply. Based on a 24 month Hire Purchase Contract. To approved Registered GST No Holders for business purposes only on applications for Polaris Ranger 570 H.D. and Ranger XP 900 models. Offer expires 31/3/2015. Polaris Finance is a program operated by De Lage Landen Ltd Company No: 135515. *Offer ends 31/03/15 or while stocks last. Offer only available at participating Polaris Dealers. Not valid with any other offer. Excludes fleet clients. ^This accessory offer is only valid for genuine Polaris Accessories on the purchase of a new Polaris Ranger ETX model only.

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