Waikato Farming Lifestyles, December 2014

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A pilot scheme offering agribusiness courses at St Paul’s Collegiate School in Hamilton has been hailed a success, with seven more schools becoming involved in the project.

Forty-eight students trialled the pilot curriculum at St Paul’s this year and another 85 have signed up for 2015.

The programme aims to increase the number of students considering a career in the agricultural industry.

St Paul’s headmaster Grant Lander said the new curriculum has been industry-driven.

“A large part of the effort in developing the agribusiness curriculum has been partnering with agricultural industry organisations, universities and business.

“All involved with this initiative believe we are helping create something of national significance and it is genuinely innovative and ground-breaking.”

A $2 million partnership investment with principal support from DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand, and a number of other business partners has made the curriculum development possible.

Although an estimated 11.4 percent of New Zealand’s workforce is employed in the agriculture industry, the number of university graduates in agriculture-related fields has dropped in recent years.

Mr Lander said the development of the curriculum is due to a gap in the current educational system for agribusiness and the impact that gap has on our industries. DairyNZ strategy and investment leader for people and business Mark Paine said the agribusiness education partnership is crucial for the future of the industry.

“We have forecast employment needs, and at graduate level alone we need 1,000 people a year coming into the industry. Currently we are nowhere near this figure,” he said.

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the best and brightest students have the opportunity to choose agribusiness as part of their studies, as they will have an important role to play in the sector going forward. As part of the new curriculum development, St Paul’s recently hosted the Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy to officially launch its Centre of Excellence for Agriculture Science and Business.

The seven other schools formally involved trialling the new programme in 2016 are: Southland Boys (Southland); Southland Girls (Southland); John McGlashan College (Otago); Christchurch Boys (Christchurch); Feilding High School (Manawatu); Lindisfarne College (Hawke’s Bay), and Mt Albert Grammar School (Auckland).

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Waikato A and P Association vicepresident Doug Lineham said the competition has been rejuvenated in an attempt to encourage young people to participate in agricultural disciplines.

“It’s time to recognise our biggest asset and that’s our young people.”

Mr Lineham initially approached the Hamilton City Young Farmers Club to gauge interest for the competition.

With their support, he organised a pilot event in 2013, followed by a training day this year in a lead-up to the Young Judges competition.

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to give something back.” Mr Lineham said with the wide-ranging age group of competitors eligible for the event, there was quite a cross-section of abilities.

“Hence the training days to point them in the right direction.”

As livestock were paraded in the showring, the competitors were given eight minutes to select their order of placings then explain the reasons behind their decisions. Competitors were judged equally on their ability to select the winning line-up (in keeping with the placings of the over-judge), and their public speaking skills when presenting their reasons.

Hamilton Boys’ High School student Graham Johnson won the event, Hamilton City Young Farmers Club member Hannah Cameron was runnerup, and North King Country Young Farmers Club member Sophie Johnson placed third. Graham and Hannah will now progress to the 2015 Royal Show to be held in Hawke’s Bay, to compete in

the national Young Judges competition.

The winner of that event will have the opportunity to represent New Zealand at an agricultural show in Australia during 2016.

The Waikato A & P Show Young Judges’ competition was held over one day and well supported by organisers, competitors, and spectators. Local farmers and breeders supplied the livestock presented in the competition.

Hannah was first introduced to the concept when she went along to the practice day. “I went along to help out,” she said.

Although Hannah has a dairy farm background, she is now a qualified pilot and works as a flight instructor at the Hamilton Airport. “I still love the agricultural industry,” she said.

She decided to join the Hamilton City Young Farmers Club two years ago.

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Assessing dairy cattle presented in the competition. Mr Lineham has plans to extend the competition in the near future.

“It’s part of a programme to help young people to be able to recognise, judge and select animals for their various attributes.

“I want to grow this.” He would like smaller shows in the Waikato to host Young Judges competitions, with the winners progressing to a regional final.

“Seventy percent of cattle in New Zealand are born on a dairy farm,” he said.

“Therefore the beef industry relies on the dairy industry for its cattle.”

Mr Lineham would like to see beef cattle raised from calves then exhibited by young people in prime heifer and steer classes.

“We need to start getting young people involved again.”

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the biggest hydro-electric power source in the country. Hamilton and Cambridge owe their first electric lights and amenities to Hora Hora’s engineers, and by 1926 over 10 megawatts capacity had been achieved. Hydro-electric power had arrived, and between this time and 1971 a total of eight power stations were erected, leading to the provision today of over 13 percent of the nation’s electric power.

From Lake Taupo, water now takes up to eighteen hours to traverse the full system of dams, lakes, floodgates and

“As the lake filled, power shortages forced the engineers to keep the turbines spinning” turbines which feed power into the grid.

Beginning at the Aratiatia station — which controls the flow of the Aratiatia rapids debouching from Lake Taupo — the river flows on to Lake Ohakuri, the largest man-made lake in the Waikato.

A controversial project, the Ohakuri Dam submerged sites sacred to local Maori Iwi, as well as an extensive geothermal field, including the largest geysers in New Zealand.

Third in line is the Atiamuri power station, followed by the much larger Whakamaru project. These ‘big three’ — Ohakuri, Atiamuri and Whakamaru were all constructed from the ‘hydro town’ of Mangakino, a major centre

for engineering and labour during the 20th century as these ambitious projects were undertaken. The largest, and most complex — the two-stage Maraetai power station — comes next downstream, and is a testament to the innovation of those engineers tasked with building the Waikato dams. Situated in a narrow gorge and built on difficult volcanic rock, lessons learned here have been used by engineers worldwide in massive civic works.

Finally, water flows through the Waipapa power station and on to the historically listed Arapuni powerhouse, built in 1947 and continually generating for over 80 years. At last, the river empties into Lake Karapiro, bringing history full circle. Because it is under the surface of this man made lake — made famous as a training ground for our top olympic rowers — that the drowned remains of the old Hora Hora powerhouse are submerged, swallowed up by the march of progress in 1947.

As the lake filled, power shortages forced the engineers to keep the turbines spinning, and local people gathered to watch the massive iron behemoths thrashing the new lake to foam.

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by a fault as the water rose, and this gave rise to the legend that the Hora hora powerhouse simply refused to die.

Today, eight great power stations stand astride the Waikato River on its way to the sea, providing a source of energy which is both environmentally sound and eternally renewable. At the time of their construction there was much debate, consternation and even outrage at the inundation of farms, homes and villages, but it is arguable that without them we would be very much in the dark.

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The ‘Either Way It’s 20k’ Ashburton trial saw a marked drop in speeds when the flashing 20km/h signs were operating.

“The flashing lights and illuminated signs are visible for a considerable distance, alerting drivers to slow down especially in a 100km/h zone,” says Mrs McGowan.

The NZ Transport Agency agrees the results of the Ashburton trial are promising, provided they are widely and

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This year’s AA and New Zealand Motoring Writers’ Guild car of the year awards have provided some surprises and some clear victors, as members voted for their pick of 2014’s top auto across a variety of categories.

While it was the Mazda3 which took top honours this year, there has been cause for comment across some of those other classes too, with especial mention made of the Ford Ranger’s win in the best ute category, and the double win for Mercedes Benz, with their C Class taking out both best

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Ford’s Ranger ute has enjoyed a stellar run on the podium, with big awards in every year of its model life, including being named New Zealand Autocar Car of the Year in 2011. This year sees the Ranger once again take out best ute, a title it has held since 2012, and a clear challenge to other global car makers. This popularity has been borne out in numbers of Rangers on the road — Ford are on track to be

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Such is the prestige attached to winning Car of the Year that Mazda may very well expect similar performance from the Mazda3.

Mercedes-Benz have elevated their C Class to new heights with the latest model, putting it deservedly in top spot for both safety and for the important medium to large car bracket.The large SUV award went to Hyundai’s Santa Fe, while the best small car was awarded to the nimble little Honda Jazz. BMW’s M3 and M4 were jointly named sports car of the year, continuing the dominance of the formidable M series. BMW also took out best luxury SUV with their X5, rounding out a list of superbly engineered steel for the Kiwi public to peruse, debate — and drive — as we head into 2015.

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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 bangs 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-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

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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The danger is high Working at a height on building sites has come under new scrutiny and regulation. The days of workers swanning about on roofs and high places are over.

Building owners and contractors need to ensure the right safety steps are in place before work starts.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is running a programme to reduce the number of injuries and deaths that result from falls from height in New Zealand construction.

More than half the falls reported to the Ministry’s Labour Group from the construction sector occur from less than three metres, and most of these falls are from ladders and roofs. The cost is estimated at $24 million each year.

Everyone must ensure that they are safe when working at height. This includes selecting the right equipment for working safely at height, for example edge protection, scaffolding, using a mobile elevating work platform or a total restraint system.

The Labour Group has made it clear to the construction sector that doing nothing is not an option.

You should expect to see an explanation of how safety will be

achieved when engaging a contractor for work that will be carried out at height. This may include quotes and method statements which set out safe work procedures and details of safety equipment.

Contractors who choose to work unsafely are at risk of seriously injuring themselves and their workers. Health and safety inspectors will stop any work at height until they are satisfied that it can be achieved safely. This may impact on work on your building, so make sure the contractor is doing the right thing at the beginning.

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What is consent?

It has myriad meanings but in the case of construction it can be put simply as permission to build a structure with the assurance that it complies with the rules.

It is the formal approval issued by a Building Consent Authority (BCA) that certain works meet the requirements of the New Zealand Building Act, Building Regulations and Building Code.

Some minor work is exempt under the Act, but consent is required for most work including: • swimming pools, spa pools and fencing • retaining walls over 1.5 metres (no surcharge) • retaining walls any height incurring a surcharge • decks over 1.5 metres high • pergolas attached to buildings • free-standing non-habitable buildings larger than 10 square metres

• plumbing and drainage work • demolition • relocation of buildings • additions, alterations to existing buildings • new buildings • change of use (may include an increase in occupant numbers) • heating including fireplaces • ventilation and air-conditioning systems (commercial) • small dams (more than 35,000 litres of water) You can apply online or you will need application forms that can be obtained from council’s websites, or council office, and consents are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

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Council’s charges are listed on their websites and are based on the length of time it takes to process an application.

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The real cost of lameness A few weeks ago, I had a discussion with a farmer about trimming cow’s feet.

He was managing this farm and his contract stated that he was required to have a minimum number of staff members. Because of that he had plenty of labour power so one of the jobs that he got his staff to do was to trim the lame cows. That seems to make sense

especially with the milk price the way it is — you want to save as much money as you can, right?

Let’s think about that for a bit. If money is a bit tight and you have toothache, would you get one of your staff to sort it out for you?

Or likewise, do some of you, who know how to inseminate a cow, take on this responsibility yourself this year to save money?

For most farmers the answer will be no to both of these questions and I would assume that the reason for that, in most cases, will be because of the quality of the job done, and in the case of your tooth ache, it may have a pain factor as well.

Most people realise that the better your in-calf rate is, the better your bottom line profit will be. It pays to get an experienced AI technician to inseminate your cows, and so the same is true for trimming lame cows.

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Can you work it out? It’s not that easy is it? A lot of the cost of lameness comes from reduced productivity, and that varies per cow. There are many factors at play like the time of the year when the cow is going lame, the severity of the lameness, etc. DairyNZ worked out that the average cost of a lame cow is

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around $500 and that on average 35% of your herd will be lame in a season.

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We worked out that if the cost of a lame cow is $500 (and I think that is conservative) then the industry is missing out on nearly a billion dollars a year.

In a season where you need to think particularly carefully of each financial decision you make, it is important to be aware of false economy and ensure you are utilising your staff where they are going to be most productive in using their individual skill sets.

This is a subject that I will seek to address in my next article in a little more detail.

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Presco Group’s Farm Dairy Effluent consultants have found that farmers who have installed Prosumps, New Zealand’s leading concrete effluent holding sump, have experienced large cost reductions.

The initial benefit of a vertical walled holding pond is in meeting regional council requirements. A lined, earthen pond needs sloping side walls which results in a much larger ‘footprint’. Presco has had some farmers in higher rainfall areas being able to reduce their storage capacity requirements by 20% by installing the Prosump.

The second benefit of the Prosump design is not seen in the paddock. Lower pumping costs are achieved due to not pumping the extra rainwater captured. Reduced energy costs come from more efficient stirring. The Prosump is a circular sump with a special inverted cone floor design which helps to stir up the effluent in a quarter of the time it takes to stir up a rectangle pond.

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An independent warrant of fitness Getting a certified ‘WOF’ assessor can only be good practice, particularly when a farmer has upgraded his effluent systems but may may not be aware of all the rules that must be complied with.

Dairy industry advice is that when buying or selling a farm, it’s advisable to get an independent person to prepare a comprehensive report.

‘Then you know what is needed to upgrade. For a sharemilker moving onto a farm being able to see a ‘WOF’ report means you know what kind of system you’re taking on’. There is no legislation or regulations around a dairy effluent ‘WOF’, it is a voluntary programme, sort of like a building inspection.

The assessor checks over the entire farm where there are areas that effluent collects and the corresponding infrastructure, including feed pads, underpasses, storage ponds and the irrigation network as well as a lot more. It is a thorough assessment and also diagnostic.

It takes between three and four hours to complete. For instance the assessor will insert a flow meter and pressure gauge into the mainline as that helps identify if there is a problem with the pump.

They carry out a full irrigator inspection and test the application depth and average rate. They also calculate the amount of storage for the

type of effluent management system on the farm.

After the assessor has completed the work a report is prepared for the farm owner/manager. All the certified ‘WOF’ assessors have several years of experience.

Accredited designers should be called in when you are upgrading your system or installing a new system. The assessors are not designers, as they are trained to assess the current system on-farm in a consistent way.

However, over time there will be accredited designers that are also certified ‘WOF’ assessors.

All the information that is gathered is stored in a central database at QCONZ. It is only used to analyse trends on farms over time and to see if there are any areas of concern that the dairy industry needs to focus more attention on. It’s just a matter of calling up your local Certified ‘WOF’ assessor and making a time for them to come out. They’ll make sure you are fully informed in terms of what information they need from you and what areas of the farm they need access to. Contact www.effluentaccreditation.co.nz.

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