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Forest owners are calling the proposed revisions to the Emissions Trading Scheme both timely and necessary if New Zealand is to hope to meet its greenhouse gas reduction targets.

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“The Ministry for the Environment quite correctly states ‘The ETS is New Zealand’s main tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions — so it’s important it is a credible and wellfunctioning scheme that helps us meet our climate change targets’,” says Forest Owners Association president, Peter Weir.

“To date, the ETS has been applied inconsistently and is relatively ineffective in bringing emissions down and promoting afforestation to sequester atmospheric carbon. Meanwhile higher land prices have stifled most afforestation efforts.”

He says a significant inclusion in the discussion is that of the retention of carbon in what are termed harvested wood products.

“The current scheme makes no allowance for the fact that carbon remains locked up in timber for potentially longer than the life of the tree it was produced from. This is recognised internationally, but here in New Zealand, it doesn’t flow through for the benefit of forest growers or wood processors.

“We are uncertain so far of how a proposed ‘cost containment reserve’ price ceiling mechanism might work to replace the current ceiling of $25 per tonne. Mindful of the Productivity Commission’s recommendation of a meaningful carbon price a rigid cap at $25 per tonne, it’s not going to change behaviour. One attractive element of the ETS revision is an option to include averaging. This is where a carbon price is set for forests, which allow for the fact that they are in continuous production.

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Peter Weir, Forest Owners Association president

time and would make the ETS a more attractive option, particularly for owners of small forests, than is currently the case.”

Farm Forestry Association president, Neil Cullen, believes it is important the ETS is capable of delivering real results with encouragement for more trees to be planted, especially on farmland.

“Farmers looking at planting trees are nervous about the prospects of the government distorting the carbon market, as they have in the past.

Farmers would like to know what the likely range of the carbon price will be over five-year periods,” he says.

“They would like smaller woodlots to be included in the ETS. They need a system, which is inclusive of all forestry, and is straightforward and easy to understand before they will significantly commit to more trees on their farms.”

Forest owners are encouraged to read the consultation documents to better understand the proposal for carbon averaging.

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“Aquaculture is set to be the main driver for the forecast growth, thanks largely to increased mussel harvests, and higher prices as demand continues to grow in key markets,” says Fisheries minister, Stuart Nash.

“We expect hatchery-bred spat to be a boon for mussel production. We are already seeing better mussels as a result of hatchery spat produced through the SPATnz Primary Growth Partnership programme. We are also seeing salmon production increasing with three new farms operating in the Marlborough Sounds.”

“Aquaculture export earnings are forecast to reach $430 million this year and reach nearly $600 million in 2022.

Export earnings for New Zealand’s wild capture fish products are expected to reach $1.4 billion this year and climb to $1.5 billion in 2022.

“We expect to see higher prices as a result of more people wanting to eat fish and reduced global supply due to China’s plans to reduce its catch,” says Mr Nash.

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by Ann van Engelen

Helen and Derek Melser planted a small olive grove in the Wairarapa Valley with the understanding that warm summers and cold winters would provide ideal growing conditions for their 250 trees.

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he property originally had cattle, and we cleared them off for the grove. A lot of people were planting olives for oil at the time, but we planted them for pickling,” says Helen.

Olives quickly became a passion as the couple discovered the many health benefits of the olive fruit, oil and leaf.

“While our grove was maturing, I decided to see the olive in its traditional surroundings in France, Crete, Croatia, Spain, Italy, Morocco, Greece, China and Syria and talked to growers, tasted countless olives and oils, was given family recipes and lots of wonderful advice. It was heaven for an olive lover.

“World expert on olive tree diseases, Dr Vera Sergeeva, has said some people in Australia over spray and such groves

are now unable to cope on their own.

We grow along organic lines, without pesticides, fungicides or artificial fertilisers — we use a seaweed spray and prune once a year.”

Helen completed a herbal diploma and through this she discovered the health and well-being benefits of the olive leaf.

“We began experimenting with olive products including marinades, tapenades, pestos, pasta sauces and salads — there are not many recipes we have not tried. Some ideas worked, and others definitely did not. One, which did, and is very popular is my dessert olive.

“Sweet olives are not new — the Cretans cured them in salt, honey, grape must and sweet wine. The French Tanche are beautiful as is the crisp,

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green Picholine and the juicy, Greek Kalamata aren’t far behind.

“Last year my sister and I went to the Croatian Island of Brac; to the very

first World Olive Picking Championships.

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83-year-old and a 40-year-old grower to join our team to represent New Zealand.

They are hoping this becomes an annual event to celebrate the industry.

“I stood on the Greek island of Crete beside the Vouves tree, which is estimated to be more than 3,000 years old and I look tiny compared to it.”

Helen says people in Mediterranean countries chew the leaves for a toothache and use as a mouthwash.

“It certainly worked for Derek for four days when we couldn’t get to a dentist.

“Drinking fresh olive leaf juice, which is made with water in a blender and left to infuse then strained, is also very refreshing. It can also be used as a skin and scalp tonic, antifungal and can help with infections.”

Harvesting involves booking into the local olive press and gathering a group of friends to help.

“We have big rakes to rake the fruit from the branches and mats to gather the fruit on to. You have to get the fruit to the press that day or the morning after because they can’t be left lying around as they get hot and the quality deteriorates.”

Helen says if kept overnight, they are best on a mat on the floor in the garage in one layer to keep cool.

“Many growers in Masterton win awards for quality and this is thanks to the pressing company’s expertise and cleanliness — it is all very relevant.

“I can harvest anything from green to black and rosy to crimson; you get varying colours — depending on where the sun is. They can be strong, bitter, mellow, medium and sweet. The

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Derek and Helen continue to produce new products through Elaia Gourmet Olives and appreciate the goodness the fruit provides

big green Spanish olives are picked green for table olives, and the Greek Kalamatas are picked black.

Soil and climate affect the taste, like grapes in a vineyard, and professional oil tasters are similar to wine tasters.

“I have my own brand called Elaia Gourmet Olives and a website called gourmetolives.co.nz for people to get information from. I love experimenting, and I have written a booklet called Tasting the Olive, which includes recipes for the olive flower, fruit, oil and leaf.

“I am now focussing on promoting olive leaf tea, and my hope is that it will soon be accepted in the same way as green tea. Research is showing the olive leaf has the potential to be one of the main health and well-being medicines of the future.

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“Olive leaf extract has been proven by the Liggins Institute in Auckland, to lower blood pressure and cholesterol and it is said to have antifungal, bacterial, viral and parasitic properties.

There are about 100 different compounds in a leaf, and huge amounts of research are being done. The oil, fruit and the flower are used in bach natural remedies — it has potential to be a future antibiotic.

We are lucky to have so many topquality olive groves here in New Zealand, who can provide us with all the wonderful products of the olive tree.

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Fulfilment in feijoas

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When Heather Smith moved to New Zealand 22 years ago from Vermont, USA, she had never tasted feijoas before. Now she is making these small green fruit her life.

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“If you asked most people in the states what a feijoa was they would never have heard of them,” she said.

After some research she discovered New Zealand had the ideal growing conditions for these juicy green fruit and planted 2000 feijoa trees on her 680 acre property.

As the fruit originally comes from South America few of their original pests have followed them, which makes them ideal to grow organically.

“We are certified BioGro — number 4868 — and we get a premium for our

products. We have been working towards a genetically modified organism (GMO) free New Zealand as the market is demanding it more and more,” she says.

Heather grew up rurally in the United States and has what she calls a ‘green background.’

“I was exposed to cows and chickens when I was younger and I went on to study biology. My grandfather was a farmer so it’s in my blood.”

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“Students learn about organics — soil health, moving animals, intensive grazing management — especially in winter, mulching, farm diversity, digging in the soil, vegetable growing, compost making, nutrition, pruning, tree care.

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Heather’s feijoas are turned into a variety of different products so customers can enjoy the flavour all yearround and she also has a stall at the Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market.

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The farm practises mob grazing, which is an intensive rotational grazing system based on the idea of grazing a large amount of cattle on a small amount of land, for a very short period of time.

Heather says there is a lot of new research coming out about the health benefits of feijoas.

“It feels like we are right around the corner to discovering all its benefits and I want to put New Zealand on the map like we did with kiwi fruit, but this time with feijoa.”

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Jane Bennett grew up on a farm in Te Aroha — is a qualified electrician with a love for horses and is also an equine therapist. She worked hard and played sports until having a major horse riding accident that destroyed her life for many years.

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“The doctors said I was too young for the operations I needed, which included a hip replacement and to come back when I was 50. They sent me away with various bottles of medications plus more pills to counteract the side effects of them.

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ingredients, and it is the fastest way to repair your body.”

Jane has an 87-year-old friend who relied on two walking sticks and lost his quality of life.

“In seven months he is back singing in the choir, can stand with no sticks and is told his pacemaker is doing less work than it was. Farmers I know are enjoying not having the aches, pains and tiredness, especially during calving and lambing.

Every farmer can relate to wearing gumboots all day. Every two capsules releases between four and nine million fresh adult stem cells — these travel through our body to where any damage is, and the cells can heal more than one area.”

The nutrition is made from using a specific algae, which only grows in Lake Klamath in Oregon, USA and encourages long-term self-renewal by supporting the Jane opened the first hydrotherapy centres for horses in New Zealand body’s natural release of bone after studying and working with horses overseas marrow stem cells.

“I would love every farmer to experience what I have because they live with injuries from fencing, motorbikes, golf clubs or Young Farmers events. I you realise we are designed to heal and joint wear and tear. love the country life and animals and ourselves. Maintaining the level of these “I talk about individual health issues want to see people who care for them cells migrating into my bloodstream via phone, Skype or face-to-face and have a better life. certainly saved my life and I want to people can organise events that I tell “Stem cell nutrition is important, and share my knowledge and experience to my story at — such as gardening and once you get an understanding of them, help others.”

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Jane says her depression improved in two weeks and within seven months her pain was nearly gone.

“I haven’t taken any prescription medication for a year and a half and don’t need the operations. Stem cells are the only cells in our body capable of repair and renewal, and I am living proof that this works, and I now help others and sell the products because I want others to get their lives back like I did.

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“The National Institute of Health has identified 74 treatable diseases using stem cells in therapy. Your body has an amazing ability to heal itself, but as we get older our stem cells decline, and by 65 years old you only have 10 per cent of what you had at 25.

“Stem cell nutrition encourages your body to naturally release million of new cells, which replace damaged cells anywhere in the body so the more you have in your bloodstream — the better to improving your body’s ability to repair itself.

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Real Hope For Long Term Back Pain Sufferers

After more than ten years in New Zealand, Teeter Hang-Ups have now gained a reputation for success with long-term sufferers of Back pain. Inversion New Zealand was started

by Dave and Nancy Hare, Dave had suffered over twenty years of back pain from Degenerated Discs and had basically given up and decided to just live with it. “To me surgery was never an option” he said “as long as I still could walk, there was hope”.

Dave had tried everything; every time he was overseas he would search for anything that could possibly help.

While on one of these overseas trips ten years ago, Dave discovered the Teeter Hang-Ups. “The first time I tried it, the pain disappeared and I was completely pain free for about 30 minutes, nothing had done that” he told me. Dave never believed it would fix him, “as specialists had told me it was irreversible, I now knew I had a place to go every time I wanted some serious relief”.

To Dave’s surprise the more he used the table the longer the pain stayed away, until after nearly three months he was completely pain free, “I couldn’t believe it’ he told me “I had spent large amounts of money on every form of treatment available and here

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was something I had never heard of sorting it out for me in a very short period of time” It was then Dave decided to introduce Teeter into New Zealand and Inversion NZ was born.

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Over the years INZ have helped thousands of people get some serious relief and have seen results in not only backs, but necks, hips, knees, posture, circulation and lots more.

• Relieve Back Pain • Relieve Neck Pain • Relieve Muscle Tension • Stimulate Blood And Lymph Flow • Improve Posture • Increase Flexability

“We have testimonials from people with over fifty years of back problems and even have them in a number of schools in New Zealand for their special needs children” he told me, “the blood to the brain helps these kids and the results are excellent” What this means for the aging population is that it helps maintain the health of the brain as we all get older.

Dave told me that he realised that, had he not tried the Teeter for himself he would still be suffering, “I would still be a miserable grumpy bugger, living with pain, that is why we do the shows, people need to try it for themselves” he told me “most people actually get off with the pain either gone or considerably less” he said “we let the tables do the talking”

Frank Harwood (84) of Turangi using his Teeter, Frank has been Inverting for over eight years and has found it keeps him young

IT IS PURE LOGIC AS TO HOW THE TEETER TABLE WORKS

Discs:

It uses gravity to apply traction, the traction gently opens the discs and as they open up they create suction, this suction draws fluid from the surrounding tissue back into the discs, re-hydrating them. This is the key! Discs do not have their own blood supply, they rely on trans fer of fluid from the surrounding tissue to keep them healthy and hydrated and over the years as discs get thinner with age, they lose the ability to take on fluid (just like squeezing a sponge) and they start to de-hydrate.

Posture: Poor

posture is one of the major cases of pain and is a major contributor to the deterioration of the body with age. A difference in leg length causes most of the hip and knee issues, as they continue to place uneven loads on the joints; similar to the wheels out of alignment on your car.

Trying to correct posture is extremely difficult due to muscle memory, as it constantly pulls the muscles back to where they were. At a level of 40 degrees or more on the Teeter, the muscle groups open up and eventually come back into alignment, using the table daily, does not allow the muscle memory to pull them back out of alignment and slowly the muscles start to lose their memory and go with the flow, allowing the body to come back into correct posture. Then using the table once a day will ensure it is kept there.

De-Hydrated discs are less flexible, they are harder, more prone to injury, they interfere with nerve roots creating pain and ultimately the de-hydration causes degen eration. The Teeter Inversion table slowly and gently brings the hydration back into the discs, plumping them up. It separates the nerve roots far more effectively and This is pure logic, if a machine is out of returns quality of life alignment it does not last long, the only between the body and a Muscles: A lot of pain is muscular, when difference muscles are stressed they become tight machine is that the body is constantly which restricts the flow of blood and lymph repairing itself, however if the wear and through the muscles so toxins build up, tear on the body is greater than the body’s to repair itself, it is a slow decline.

Co2 and Lactic Acid. Traction opens up the ability Teeter slowly brings the body out of its muscles, Rhythmic Traction, is a gentle The decline and allows the body to repair itself, rocking motion that stimulates circulation resulting in a far healthier life. and encourages blood flow through the muscles, which clears the lactic acid into If you are serious about investing in your your lymph system where it stimulates health and really sorting your issues out, lymph flow and deals with it. Most people come see us at one of our local roadshows, with serious neck issues see a large you have nothing to lose and chances are, a improvement after only one treatment. lot to gain.

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Dr Giresh Kanji, one of the countries most respected Pain Specialists completed a PhD on how humans experience pain and then researched lower back pain, writing "Fix Your Back" and then spent a few years researching neck pain, headache and migraine and wrote "Fix Your Neck Pain, Headache & Migraine", both books are in most bookstores.

Dr Kanji discovered in the research that the disc is the most likely source of low back pain and Inversion showed the best results of all the trials conducted. Three studies showed a 60% reduction in pain and one showed a 75% reduction in surgery for people with disc prolapse.

Dr Kanji endorses Inversion as the best method to manage back pain, he has personally been using the Teeter Inversion tables for his own low back pain, has Teeter Inversion tables at both of his clinics in Wellington (The Sports and Pain Clinic) and has had such success that he is now conducting the largest study in the World on Inversion Therapy. In his own words, "these things are gold and inversion should be a first line treatment for low back pain”. *Dr Kanji does not recieve royalties from the sale of Teeter Inversion Tables

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The cost of ownership

by Jill Dickie

A question most smaller-scale farmers are faced with at some point in their year is “Do I do it myself or get someone in?”

A decision can be made with some simple calculations and consideration in weighing up the pros and cons.

Farmers should consider whether investing in machinery is affordable for their business, especially the more expensive items such as hay balers, seeders and sprayers, and whether the upgrade will generate further revenue or become a drain on resources.

Upgrading or purchasing new equipment has benefits, such as maintaining control of jobs and getting them completed when required, and the individual farmer may also have the skill level required, but at times when there are several jobs demanding attention — it can be easier to call a contractor for assistance.

Doing so frees up the farmer’s time for other tasks, and contractors generally have the right tools for the job — and can get the job done faster. Hiring a contractor is also a tax deduction for businesses.

There are services available for a range of farm tasks ranging from paddock preparations, crop planting and harvesting to animal management and husbandry practices such as lamb and calf marking, crutching and shearing.

The costs of repair and maintenance, as well as registration and overall care of plant and machinery, falls on the contractor.

On the other hand, at times of peak demand, such as haymaking, for example, a contractor can be held up or run behind schedule, or bad weather may affect the job’s completion, resulting in penalties for the farmer.

Building a good relationship with a reliable contractor is essential to success, as is working in with neighbours to secure several jobs for the contractor while in the area.

Ownership costs are relatively high if a machine is only used for a short time during the year, such as a hay baler, but some implements, for instance, a tractor, can be used often, so there may be a ‘break even’ point when the cost is calculated over a per hectare basis. When evaluating machinery options, farmers should not only consider the capital cost of the equipment — but also their seasonal challenges and the risk of delays in getting the job done on time.

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There is not much better to a farmer’s eye than looking down a straight fence line, all the posts in perfect position, no tops poking one way or another, and all the same height. A simple feat to achieve? Not if your fencing contractor doesn’t have the skills!

It’s important to choose someone who will do the job you want done. You need to be specific about your needs, and these needs may vary depending on the location of the fence.

For example, a new fence along your driveway, or that is visible every time you look out your house window; you are going to want that completely perfect, compared to a short length down on the back boundary that you mostly look at from the paddock as opposed to down the line.

You will need to establish with your contractor whether they are supplying all materials for a complete job, or whether they will use items you already have available, which would save you money on the job. If you already have a box of fencing staples in the shed or three to four rolls of clean wire — there is no point in them supplying those for the job.

Next, are they collecting the required materials and bringing to the job or is it feasible for you to provide what they need? It may be another cost saver for you.

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the payment up front to purchase posts, or will they invoice you the total amount at completion? Will that payment be required within seven days or on 20th of next month? One more thing to think about — does your neighbour need any work done? It could be worth asking, particularly if either of you only have a small job needing done, as it may save

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It is a view that farmers definitely do not want to see — their precious farmland returned to gorse scrub — and completely eradicating it is an ongoing challenge.

Gorse is a particularly stubborn plant to remove permanently, as it thrives in poor soils and its seeds remain viable for around 40 years.

Burning can be successful but needs to be done with accuracy regarding temperature and depth into the soil.

Ploughing often doesn’t have a huge success rate, as cultivating the soil aids the germination process, and the resulting acidity of the soil means few other plants or trees will do well.

There are many organic ways of trying, some of which actually work, though take some patience and persistence.

For example, small plants can be grubbed out successfully if the entire root crown is removed, or running sheep through followed by goats will graze the soft seedlings although work will need to be done in controlling the regrowth, and they will not eat the more mature parts of the plant.

Biological control is another method, though a very long-term project, and researchers believe this method could take up to 50 years to achieve a favourable result.

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At any given time I am helping hundreds of people improve their joint health. My goal is to help prevent further cartilage loss, reduce inflammation and improve the function of the joint. In most cases, we can get significant improvements in joint comfort and mobility.

I have one client who was referred to an orthopaedic specialist with suspected OA in his left knee. It was sore, stiff and swollen. He had X-rays, which confirmed that there was significant cartilage loss and changes to the bones of the joint.

His right knee caused him no problems, but the specialist decided to X-ray that one as well. What he found was that arthritis in his ‘good’ right knee had more cartilage loss than the sore one.

You would wonder how that could be. How can moderate arthritis cause significant pain while the worst knee did not? The answer is probably inflammation. The sore knee was obviously inflamed. It was swollen (puffy), stiff and very sore. The more degenerated right knee had no swelling and no pain.

After a few months, his sore knee is much improved.

The body can be quite cynical at times. The normal way damaged tissue is healed is through initiating the process of inflammation. In simple

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Research shows that rural men in New Zealand are not good at getting checked. That needs to change. Early detection is the key. With one in eight men getting prostate cancer, diagnosing the disease early and getting effective treatment saves lives. That’s the central message this Blue September. Don’t wait for symptoms. A recent survey has shown that 61% of men diagnosed had no symptoms, so getting a routine check is very important.

Farmlands has joined the fight against prostate cancer this year as Blue September sponsors along with AGPAC supplying blue silage wrap.

Up and down the country people are organising Blue Dos. Farmers, tradies, workmates and radio hosts are all getting in on the act. You can check out the website for upcoming events and get ideas for your own Blue Do. Perhaps you fancy a blue breakfast, a blue BBQ or a blueberry bake-off? Or organise a Blue

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It gets people involved in dressing up, preparing some novelty food and focusses on awareness of the number one cancer in Kiwi men. More than 600 die from it every year. It doesn’t need to be that way.

Jason Gunn has joined the great team of Blue September Ambassadors — he tells how his Dad was diagnosed with the disease and how hard it was to talk about it, and what the prospects might be. Fortunately for them — the outcome was good.

Family members can be a great incentive and encouragement for the men in their family to go to the GP and get a check. Don’t leave it to the men — they are often a bit slack in looking after their health. If they won’t go to get a check themselves, make an appointment and get them along.

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Unwanted visitors beware Rural properties are fast becoming the main target for criminals — especially when the majority of farms have their own fuel tank to service on-farm vehicles.

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Smartway Security has been operating for more than 18 years, and their clients and services range from large international corporations to farm, business and home alarms that are monitored, along with CCTV and other security products.

A major growth area has been identified for on-farm security and Smartway have developed various methods of protecting farms including: • Fuel tank alert systems that will notify the farmhouse when someone is in the vicinity of — or accessing fuel tanks. In addition, they can add a module that sends a text message to the farmer when the hose is activated as an additional alert.

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DAIRY ADVERTORIAL

Giving calves an added boost Dynavyte offers a product, which has the ability to work wonders on the inside for calves and other animals — Microbiome Support (MBS), an oral liquid pro and prebiotic.

Dynavyte NZ owner, Jeremy Clark, said MBS was used to promote a healthy gut, which may promote rumen development and was a natural immune booster and has antiinflammatory components.

“The big thing is — it has the ability to promote rumen development so that calves can be weaned heavier or earlier.’’ Past users of the product have found it to reduce

mortality rates, and while it was a reasonably new product to the calf market, feedback from farmers already using MBS has been that their calves are growing bigger and healthier, Jeremy said.

One example from a local farmer who raised calves — was having two neighbours with rotavirus — but their farm was using MBS and never got it, she said.

In the North Island, weather conditions could also cause problems at calving and some farmers had found that using MBS on the calves, which were a bit down or tired, had provided a much-needed pick-me-up for them.

“It can pick up lambs and other newborn livestock that look like they aren’t going to make it’’ Jeremy said. MBS is soluble — so is easy to mix in with milk.

Using MBS will be beneficial in stabilising the microflora in the gut, which may lead to an improvement in the animals behaviour, making them more settled and easier to handle. It also may assist in improving food conversion, which will lead to a reduction in feed costs, as well as supporting cows and calves with their nutritional requirements in times of stress and need.

MBS is a gut health product formulated by fermenting humates and kelp. It is highly bioavailable, being readily absorbed into the animal’s system. ”Most of all it is very cost-effective,’’ Jeremy said.

It can be used for all livestock, and some farmers had used it with pigs and goats and working dogs. “For dogs, it speeds up digestion, maximises nutrition, improves coat condition and reduces inflammation,’’ he said.

MBS is available in one, five, 10, 20 and 200L options. Jeremy encourages people to order now in time for calving, especially on the larger orders.

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Mr Hurrell is currently the cooperative’s chief operating officer, Farm Source — the unit responsible for working directly with farmer-owners.

He first joined Fonterra in 2000, and his experience in the dairy industry has spanned four continents, including roles in Europe, the United States, Middle East, Africa and Russia.

Fonterra chairman, John Monaghan, says the board is clear that it is not best practice to have the chairman and CEO stand down at the same time, but events have overtaken that decision.

“I have agreed with the board that we will stop the global CEO search while we review the co-operative’s current portfolio and direction. It is important that we give ourselves the time to take stock of where we are as

a co-operative, breathe some fresh air into the business, then determine any changes that are needed.

“Appointing a new CEO is the most critical decision a board will make. We will take all the time we need to find the right person.

“In the meantime, we need a new leader that can hit the ground running.

Miles has great mana. He has a deep understanding of our business and has demonstrated his ability to manage large, complex business units in most of our global markets. Miles is wellrespected both within our co-operative and by our key global customers and wider stakeholders.

“Our CEO role requires intellect, energy and commitment. Miles brings that in spades.”

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Mr Hurrell said he was excited by the challenge and as a proud New Zealander understood the responsibility that comes with the role.

“Theo leaves behind a talented leadership team that includes some of the best minds in global dairy.

I have been privileged to be part of that group for the last four years, and I am totally confident that, by working as a team, we can deliver on the expectations New Zealand has of us.

“As a group, we haven’t always got everything right.

Those lessons will be invaluable as we face up to challenges that are in front of us. We are already a number of weeks into our new financial year, so I’m keen to get straight into it and ensure the business lives up to the commitments it has made to Miles Hurrell, Fonterra Co-operative Group’s interim chief executive officer our farmers and unitholders for the year ahead.” Mr Monaghan said the board and Mr Spierings had his contribution over the past eight years agreed it was the right time for him to and farewell him as a co-operative when step down as CEO. Mr Spierings would he leaves the business.

“For now, it’s important that we all get work alongside Mr Hurrell to ensure a smooth transition of leadership through in behind Miles.

“He’s got a big job to do on behalf to September 1, 2018. of our farmers, unitholders and wider “Theo has led our co-operative through a period of great change and stakeholders. The board has full some real challenges. We will recognise confidence in him.”

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Managing in mud Wet and muddy conditions are to be expected on farms at this time of year, and the Ministry for Primary Industries is reminding all pastoral livestock farmers to ensure animals are well cared for on crops and pasture, and seek advice if they need to.

“We recognise that this time of year brings many challenges, and managing stocking densities, pasture, break feeding on crops and minimising soil damage are just some of these,” says MPI’s director of Animal Health and Welfare, veterinarian Dr Chris Rodwell.

“Farmers must be vigilant to not compromise animal health and welfare during these challenging months of the year. New Zealand’s codes of animal welfare generally require livestock to have access to areas free of surface water and mud and appropriate protection from adverse weather.”

Rest and lying time is important to the health and welfare of livestock, not just feed availability and body condition of animals.

“Welfare issues may not be immediately obvious. Amongst a number of issues, prolonged time on mud can also cause distress and discomfort, bring on significant and painful animal health issues such as lameness and mastitis, and reduce production and resistance to disease.”

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It’s one beloved of real off-roaders — take a peppy, high-revving engine, add a generous amount of ground clearance, simple, wheel-at-each-corner chassis design, a gearbox and differentials, which can take the hard knocks, and wrap it up in a price which makes the big boys of the off-road world look bloated and expensive. Like the light little Caterham on the race track or the Toyota MR2 on the road, it’s an exercise in cutting right to the core of what a machine should do, then adding absolutely nothing unnecessary.

Which brings us to the latest iteration of the Jimny. It has added something, which the outgoing model doesn’t have, inspired, perhaps, by the success of the retro-cool Ignis, also in the Suzuki stable. It looks fantastic.

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Another dairy pollution fine An Otorohanga farmer has been convicted and fined a total of $57,000 for discharging dairy effluent into the environment. This hefty fine comes within a week of a $41,000 fine imposed on a Reporoa farmer, also for dairy pollution.

Both fines have come about as a result of Waikato Regional Council carrying out prosecutions under the Resource Management Act. These come after a Te Kowhai dairy farmer was convicted and fined $35,625 for allowing large volumes of dairy effluent to overflow into the environment in April.

This contamination was identified during a routine inspection

by Waikato Regional Council in March 2017 as part of its compliance monitoring programme.

In the most recent case, Judge Melanie Harland sentenced farmer Gary Blackler in the Hamilton District Court. Judge Harland noted that the RMA “has Patrick Lynch, Waikato Regional Council’s investigations and been in place for 27 years”, incident response manager and “simply put, there has been ample time for farmers in this property, finding two separate sources region to get to grips with the rules”. of contamination to the stream.

In September last year, the council An abatement notice was issued to was alerted by a member of the public the farmer, and a further inspection to a usually clear stream running green carried out in November. and smelling of effluent.

This inspection also found a Council incident response staff significant area of ponded effluent were able to track the contaminated that was a risk to groundwater. The stream some distance to the Blackler council’s investigations and incident

response manager, Patrick Lynch, said: “We are very grateful to the person who contacted the council with accurate and timely information about the stream. This enabled us to respond promptly and track the source of the contamination.

“Waikato Regional Council takes breaches of the RMA very seriously and will use all of the regulatory tools available to us to bring about positive behaviour change.

For those few farmers who continue to let their own industry down, this fine sends a very clear message that unlawful effluent discharges into the environment will not be tolerated.”

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