Waikato Farming Lifestyles, October 2022

October 2022 Edition

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New alumni group launched

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The group will provide former Young Farmers members with the opportunity to stay connected with the organisation.

The network will also offer past members a channel for offering up their expertise and support, contributing to NZYF’s goal of becoming a sustainable organisation.

NZYF chief executive, Lynda Coppersmith says she is excited to have the network formalised.

“New Zealand Young Farmers has been a part of the food and fibre sector since 1927, so we know there are hundreds of ex-members out there doing amazing things,” she says.

“We are excited to now have the opportunity to stay connected and give our alumni a network to share their knowledge and offer support for the organisation on a local, regional and national level.”

A group of former members proudly dedicated to the organisation and its community have been supporting NZYF in developing the network.

Advisory group member, NZYF alumna and author of 50 Years Young: A History of

the Young Farmer of the Year, Kate Taylor, is excited for ex-NZYF members to be able to stay connected to the organisation, to one another and have the opportunity to pass down their knowledge and support to the next generation.

“Our alumni are on farms, in businesses and at boardroom tables around the country, from the big corporates and councils down to rural school boards of trustees,” said Kate.

“It is a vast and valuable resource for today’s Young Farmers to tap into.”

Currently, a member ages out of the organisation at 31 years old. However, the newly established NZYF Alumni Network recognises their involvement can continue beyond this point.

Alumni are invited to stay connected with their former clubs by acting as mentors for current members and getting involved with local NZYF events and initiatives.

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High summer date for Mystery Creek

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by Paul Campbell

It will be a case of sunhats and shorts, with a slop of sunscreen, when the farming community goes to town at the country’s premier showcase of our primary industries, Fieldays 2022 at Mystery Creek, with a prize package on offer of $60,000.

The high summer timing will differ greatly from the drizzly June winters of past events. This year, the exhibition will tell the story of the food and fibre journey from farm to plate. There’s to be the added spice, of course, of all the fun of the fair for families with top entertainment, exotic food and beverages, new products on offer and a great way to welcome in the summer and festive season. Added to that is a new television event, which will broadcast proceedings to an even wider New Zealand audience.

The event was scheduled to run in June and New Zealand National Fieldays Society CEO Peter Nation says the new dates this year ensure the Fieldays operate to its full potential. Around 13,000 contractors come and go in the lead-up to the event, building the small city that is Fieldays, which was not possible under the red traffic light setting.

As New Zealand and the world begin to look back on the stresses of the pandemic with its newly open borders, international air traffic back in action and dropped gathering restrictions, the society is on track to open, from Wednesday, November 30 to Saturday, December 3.

“Our aim is to run a safe, secure, and successful event, ensuring Kiwis can come together and reconnect, enjoying the best of what Aotearoa’s primary sector has to offer,” Peter Nation says. “Despite its vital boost to the local economy, Fieldays is much more than just doing business, not just a platform for primary sector businesses to trade; it’s also a destination for families, friends and the primary industries to come together.

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“Having that sense of connection is important for our wellbeing and bolsters our identity as Kiwis — events are in our DNA.” As an extension of the physical event, an engaging mix of content will be live-streamed on FieldaysTV, a good alternative for those who can’t make it to Mystery Creek in November.

FieldaysTV content will be filmed in real-time at the heart of the event in a glass studio based on the Village Green, highly visible to passers-by and in a convenient location for live crosses to exhibitor sites. After the gates close at the end of the day, visitors can tune into Fieldays TV on demand.

On-site this year will be the Innovation Awards, a launch platform for primary

Innovation with a total prize package of over $60,000 worth of cash, services and products. Full details of the prize package for each category can be found on the event’s website, where expressions of interest are now open for the 2023 competition.

Fieldays is also partnering with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to launch a careers’ opportunity. It will showcase the food and fibre sector, sitting under a strategic event pillar of education, for attendees to learn about food and fibre

career pathways, and consider joining a thriving sector.

MPI says primary industries have grown despite the Covid-19 pandemic. For the first time, annual export revenue reached more than $52.2 billion in the year to June 30 2022.

Tickets to Mystery Creek are available online, ranging from adults valid for one day, at $30 and child at $15, to a four-day adult pass at $100 and a one-day family pass at $90.

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R O S N O P S FARMERS E R U T U F S T R O SHEARING SP

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hairman of Shearing Sports New Zealand since soon after ending his 34 years of top-class competition in 2015, Sir David Fagan has announced the sponsorship, saying it sets a platform for more success at next year’s world championships in Scotland and the future.

A team of six shearers to go to Scotland will be named after some particularly tough competition during the Kiwi summer, comprising two machine shearers from the Golden Shears and New Zealand Shears Open championship finals, two wool handlers from a selection series of eight shows throughout the country and

two blades shearers will emerge from an eight-round series in the South Island.

Wools of New Zealand chief executive officer John McWhirter said it is proud to continue the sponsorship, previously held via CP Wool, owned by Primary Wool Cooperative and merged with Wools of New Zealand last year.

“The wool industry is recognised internationally for its world-class fibre, and New Zealand has long been heralded as the best wool producer in the world,” he said.

“Partnering with Shearing Sports New Zealand allows us, and our industry, the chance to showcase our world-renowned

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fibre and encourage an interest in wool and wool products.

“There is a huge amount of history in the industry, and it was once the backbone of New Zealand,” said Mr McWhirter. “The partnership allows us to

remain connected to rural communities through sponsorship and attendance at events coordinated by Shearing Sports New Zealand and internationally, showcasing the art and skill of shearing and wool handling.

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He said it is “extremely important” for Wools of New Zealand because while it produces products for consumers with “carpets that don’t cost the earth” it is also a wool procurement and trading business with growers that are key to the supply of fibre.

“By joining forces with Shearing Sports New Zealand, we can deliver on our vision to make wool accessible and affordable, and ultimately better realise the full potential of wool, which in turn consolidates our strategy to lift strong wool sales volume and price for our growers.”

Last year, growers backed the vision to build one organisation with strength and scale to make a real difference to the country’s “struggling wool industry” by voting positively on the merger.

“Our strategy was to consolidate the sector and better link the supply chain from the grower through to the consumer,” he said. “By combining operations, we provide the scale, focus and shared

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vision to achieve better outcomes for our growers.”

The first shearing competitions in New Zealand, and possibly the world, were held at least 154 years ago, with a blades contest held in Central Hawke’s Bay in 1868.

The Great Raihania Shears at the Hawke’s Bay A&P Show on October 21 commemorates the winner of the world’s first machine-shearing competition at the show in 1902.

The Golden Shears started in Masterton in 1961, heralding a new international era of competition, leading to the establishment of world championships in 1977.

At the last world championships in France in 2019, New Zealand won the blades individual and teams titles and the woolhandling teams event. Two years earlier, it won the machine shearing and wool handling individual and teams events in Invercargill.

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FROM PADDOCK

TO GARDEN

BY ANN VAN ENGELEN

When Simon and Malena Bradley purchased their small property in Taumarunui, she never realised she would develop a passion for gardening and create a garden of national significance.

“I

grew up in Hamilton and did my high school years in Sydney before completing nursing training,” says Malena.

“Simon is a stock agent and grew up on a farm in Piopio. He began his career at Dalgety’s before moving to Taumurunui, where he started Bradley Livestock, which he still does, as well as procuring stock for AFFCO for this area.

“In 1998, we bought a two-and-ahalf acre block, and the garden project began with the initial planting taking up a paddock below the family home. We then purchased a little bit next door, making our block a five-acre lifestyle property very close to town.

“Our children were little at the time, and I had no idea about gardening until Simon and I went to a garden festival in Taranaki. We were blown away by what we saw, and it inspired us with what we could try to accomplish on our land.

“I set out an overall plan beginning with the edges and pathways and then started on the actual gardens in two stages. We put in the big things like the conifers and other trees, and then I wanted to create a journey so you didn’t know what was around each corner. We ended up with nine different rooms in the garden, and we now hold weddings and functions on-site.

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“Since then, the function side began, and we have furniture and a reception area. The bridal party come for their practice on the Friday night, and the bride and her attendants stay over in our boutique Airbnb. The next morning they get pampered and get ready for the ceremony on-site, and then my crew totally revamp the cottage as the honeymoon suite.

“Every single wedding is set up different.

We have a canapes courtyard so people can be entertained while the wedding party has their photos taken, and we have a rustic

Malena Bradley has spent many years creating Bradley’s Garden with its many unique features and delightful surprises around each corner

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Malena never knew a thing about gardening prior to visiting a garden festival in Taranaki in the late 1990s

“It is very romantic, and the next morning they come together with the family for a little BBQ before heading off.

“Now, I am a full-time gardener and love creating and designing my garden. It certainly helps to have a very supportive husband who does anything for me — even if he rolls his eyes, he always helps.

“Because of Covid, I needed to take a different direction as there were no weddings or functions, and that made us think outside the square. I approached the NZ Gardens Trust to assess our garden, and I was thrilled to receive

the five stars making it a garden of national significance.”

Six stars are given to gardens of international significance such as the Hamilton Gardens.

“We are three kilometres off the Forgotten World Highway, and when we got married 33 years ago, Simon said: ‘oh, don’t worry, babe, we’ll only be here for two years’. We are obviously still here, and there is nowhere else I would want to be. When we go away, we come home to peace and quiet and the sound of birds singing.

“We have since purchased the farm next door, and that keeps Simon busy breeding Hereford cattle. The garden has now consumed four paddocks and continues to evolve. A prized piece is our 200-year-old tōtara tree.

“What started as bare paddocks is now a park-like garden with meandering paths and beautiful plants and an elegant limestone stairway that rises to an arbour draped with grapes. We have a fairy grotto, a giant chess set, a vast golf putting green and a natural amphitheatre.

“I also provide Devonshire teas, lunches and morning teas by appointment using fine bone china as well as other functions.

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“Guests are amazed at what they find around each corner with the unique structures and features we have made from locally sourced materials.”

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LIME

SWEETENS SOIL

BY ANN VAN ENGELEN

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e says lime is known to be great for the environment, and it is of significant importance to farms, including those in Waikato, to help keep soil nutrients.

“It is nearing 75 years since my father Jim established Avoca in the Tangowahine Valley on the outskirts of Dargaville as a 23-year-old,” says Bryce.

“More than 40 years on from me joining the business, the demand for the pioneering legacy my father created continues to grow. Business is not only about making a living but having a purpose. Soil fertility, biology and structure are the three components that make good soil, and calcium is essential for all three.

“I like the fact that I am promoting lime (calcium) to better the soils for the betterment of agriculture, horticulture and the environment. We have seen big improvements in soils and the livelihoods of the farmers along with it.

Bryce Manderson at Avoca Lime Company is proud of the family’s nearly 75 years of service supplying farmers with lime to help improve soil health.

“That is the same reason my father did this job, so I guess it’s in the genes. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, and my daughter has a degree in biological science with honours. I have always had an environmental mindset in agriculture, and Avoca will be all about ‘building healthy soils’ in the future.

“A major misunderstanding around the soil health derived from lime applications resulting in subsequent pH level increases could be ham-stringing farmers unnecessarily. That’s the word from a growing number of my decades-long farming clients, too, who recognise the benefits of sweetening soils with increased pH levels.

“I really want to help farmers understand the intricacies around pH levels by simplifying the science as best I can. When only looking at your soil’s pH values, it is a common misconception that an adequate pH of 6.3–6.5 inherently means that your soils are in great condition and don’t need lime. It’s not quite that simple.”

PART ONE

Members of the Avoca team Howard Lilly, Sarah Maffey, Craig Kerr, Rev Crawford and Tony Potton are celebrating with Bryce

Soil acidity (H+) correlates with base saturation, the proportion of cation (ions that are positively charged) exchange sites occupied by nutrients.

“Greater soil acidity correlates with fewer cation exchange sites being filled

by nutrient cations. Magnesium raises pH 1.67 times more than the same amount of calcium. It is, therefore, a much stronger driver of soil pH — something many people are also unaware of.

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“Although these cations are both ‘2+’ cations (the same charge), their charge density is different. Mg2+ has a greater charge density, and, therefore, a greater attraction to fill the cation exchange sites of soil particles (negatively-charged clay and organic matter).

“A cation has more protons than electrons, which gives it a net positive charge, so soils with high magnesium levels, such as those often found in the Hauraki Plains, will typically return adequate pH values, indicating that lime (calcium carbonate) is not required.

“Having the right balance of magnesium and calcium is critical for creating and maintaining not only a good soil pH, but also good soil structure and porosity.

Where magnesium works to tighten soils, calcium works to loosen soils.

“High-magnesium soils lack good soil aggregation, aeration, drainage, water retention, and porosity. These conditions cause low biological activity, critical to creating good soil structure and porosity, further inhibiting soil loosening.

“Effective nutrient cycling by soil organisms is also prevented, reducing the availability of nutrients to plants which restricts growth. In rainfall events, tight high-magnesium soils succumb to waterlogging and erosion/runoff as they lack the capacity to drain water.”

Waterlogging creates perfect conditions for the release of greenhouse gas emissions, such as methane and nitrous oxides.

“Poor soil aggregation encourages drought events as soils lack the capacity to hold onto water for long periods of time after rainfall events. Poor porosity inhibits vigorous root

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growth resulting in reduced nutrient, water uptake and, ultimately, reduced yield.

“In contrast, calcium works to open up soils, which helps solve the negative impacts caused by high magnesium levels. As a general rule, a base saturation of 10–20 per cent magnesium and 60– 70 per cent calcium should be targeted to obtain and maintain the correct soil pH and good soil structure and porosity.

“The 10 per cent differences relate to different soil textures.

For example, fine-textured soils (higher clay content) will require more calcium to loosen the soil, whilst coarsetextured soils (higher sand content) require more magnesium in order to tighten the soil.”

Read more about the importance of lime and the Avoca story next month.

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The government’s proposed emissions trading scheme has emerged in fuller detail this month, with some groups once allied to the concept reacting in horror and anger to its current form.

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his is an important step forward in New Zealand’s transition to a low emissions future and delivers on our promise to price agriculture emissions from 2025,” said prime minister Jacinda Ardern.

“The proposal aims to give New Zealand farmers control over their farming system, providing the ability to reduce costs through revenue raised

from the system being recycled back to farmers, which will fund further research, tools and technology and incentives to reduce emissions.”

However, opposition to the emissions plan and its associated levy is strong, with Federated Farmers (FF) strident in its criticism, despite being a contributor in trying to formulate a bilateral climate change response strategy.

“Federated Farmers is deeply unimpressed with the government’s take on the He Waka Eke Noa proposal and is concerned for our members’ futures,” said Federated Farmers National president and climate change spokesperson Andrew Hoggard.

“We didn’t sign up for this. It’s gutwrenching to think we now have this proposal from the government, which rips

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Prime minister Jacinda Ardern and her ministers for climate change and the environment have received criticism for the details of the forthcoming emissions trading scheme on farms

Federated Farmers’ representatives say that the knock-on effect for the economy of every small town in rural New Zealand is chilling, and worse, poorly structured modelling means that the desired climate outcomes may not be forthcoming either. Spokesperson Bronwyn Wilson equates the national economic loss of

the proposed emissions scheme to the entire New Zealand wine industry and half of the nation’s seafood fisheries being wiped out.

With farms lost, and farming-related support jobs such as freezing workers, engineers and milk factories gone too, acute poverty and unemployment are forecast.

“The greenhouse gas reduction plan released by the government this morning will rip the guts out of small town New Zealand, putting trees where farms used to be,” says Ms Wilson. “The plan aims to reduce sheep and beef farming in New Zealand by 20% and dairy farming by 5% to achieve the unscientific pulled-out-of-ahat national greenhouse gas target.”

Another core concern involves farmers not being recompensed for carbon sequestration on their farms but incentivised economically to sell up to offshore carbon forest investors. Such investors have already turned swathes of arable land into unproductive forestry, with the profits going overseas.

“We know we have a role to play in addressing climate change, and our farmers are among the first to feel the effects of it,” says Beef and Lamb New Zealand chair Andrew Morrison.

“However, if farmers are to face a price for their agricultural emissions from 2025, it is vital they get proper recognition for the genuine sequestration happening on their farms.”

Beef and Lamb’s own modelling is said to show that average farms cited in the industry report were not representative of

all farm classes, and that, in reality, threequarters of farms would see a profit fall of at least 10%, with those most affected facing up to 30% cuts to profit before tax.

Critics of the scheme opine that if all on-farm carbon-sequestering life was counted, including orchards, shelter belts, wetlands, riparian planting, pasture, crops and areas of bush, then carbon neutrality may already have been reached on many farms.

Dairy New Zealand chair Jim Van Der Poel emphasises the positives, while his organisation says that there is still work to do to reach a consensus and an emissions scheme which works for all.

“The government has accepted a lot of what farmers told us was important to them during our sector consultation earlier this year,” said Mr van der Poel.

“This includes a farm-level levy and a split-gas approach that prices biogenic methane separately — recognising that its warming impact differs from that of long-lived gases, such as carbon dioxide.

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“It is still proposed that any revenue generated through emissions pricing will be reinvested back into the sector to support research and development and incentivise action on-farm, that will reduce emissions; this is significant for farmers too.”

The rhetoric is far more firey on social media, with farming advocacy campaigners calling this the final betrayal of the Kiwi farmer and a manual on ‘how to destroy New Zealand food production’. Protests involving civil disobedience and direct action, like those often experienced in France and the Netherlands, are already being discussed by more radical groups.

National Party leader Chris Luxon has fronted a press conference in which he said that a National-majority government would look at repealing any legislation introduced in line with the emissions scheme draft now out for public consultation and cleaving to a more industry-led approach.

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The competition is hot, and the rivalry fierce, as a collection of top models compete to be 2023’s Tractor of the Year under the eye of 26 seasoned judges in Milan, Italy.

Milan is more famous for judging the cutting-edge of fashion. Still, since 1998, an international panel of agricultural implement specialists and critics has met in Europe to decide which of the next model year’s tractors is a cut above the rest. This year, the announcement of finalists was made back in July, as manufacturers debuted their future tech for the next season and judges put them through their paces.

On November 9, at the huge EIMA International trade show and expo, the top machines will receive their awards, setting

up a year of excellent publicity and sales for the front runners. New Zealand tractor dealerships eagerly await the news, as a top award in Europe translates to serious bragging rights across all of the national field days and rural show events.

The contenders are lining up with a variety of core points, which they hope will gain the gold. There are five tractors in the race for the best overall machine.

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horsepower. John Deere’s 8RX 410 weighs in as a giant of the plains, able to handle the biggest implements with ease, and the option of geometric treads aids floatation over the soil to cut back on compaction.

Valtra is represented by the advanced Q305, offering driver comfort and cuttingedge digital technology as well as power.

Fendt is also very active in this space, with its Vario DP Gen 7 flying the flag for a model range, which has already won tractor of the year in previous iterations.

New Holland’s T7 300 also comes from an award-winning range. It boasts upgrades in power, comfort and efficiency, presenting as an all-around heavy-duty tractor suitable for multiple roles.

Three utility tractors compete for the title in the ‘lighter weight’ division, which is always keenly observed by Kiwi farmers. These mid-size machines are the backbone of local farming. While

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McCormick’s X6 414 P6-Drive goes head-to-head with the New Holland T5 100 S in the utility category, and both excel as all-rounders. The third name in the utility face-off is the Basak Traktor 5120, a Turkish-made offering from a company going back as far as 1914. Its utility tractor has already placed well at the German IF Industrial Design Awards, which recognises clever engineering.

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Ahuwhenua top farm Te Karaka’s Wi Pere Trust, a large sheep and beef farming operation, has taken the 2022 Ahuwhenua Trophy for the top Māori sheep and beef farm.

The Minister of Agriculture, Hon Damien O’Connor, announced their success at the Ahuwhenua Trophy awards dinner in Hawke’s Bay, attended by more than 800 people.

Guests included the Hon Willie Jackson, Hon Meka Whaitiri, Sir Tumu and Lady Susan Te Heuheu, representatives of Kiingi Tuheitia, diplomats, other representatives of central and local government, agribusiness leaders and finalists’ whānau.

There were scenes of great jubilation as Wi Pere Trust whānau received the coveted Ahuwhenua Trophy presented

by Minister O’Connor to Wi Pere trustee, Trudy Meredith. Minister O’Connor said that Māori account for 25 per cent of the production of sheep beef and wool and have brought a highly professional approach to their farming operations.

He says as Māori develop their land further it will lead to the creation of even bigger enterprises.

“Winning the Ahuwhenua Trophy was absolutely amazing, especially given this was the first time they had entered the competition,” said Trudy.

“Winning the competition will make people recognise the excellence that Wi Pere Trust strive for and the high standard

Wi Pere Trustee, Trudy Meredith received the Ahuwhenua Trophy from the Minister of Agriculture, Hon Damien O’Connor

of their operations, and how as a trust, they look after people. It is not all about profit, and although it does help, it is not the be-all. This has also set the bar for the next lot of trustees.”

Nukuhia Hadfield, chair of the Ahuwhenua Trophy management committee, says the farms of all of the finalists were impressive, and the judges had their work cut out for them to come up with a winner. She says despite a

challenging year, all of the finalist field days were excellent, and each organisation is a great role model for farmers.

“In the end, Wi Pere Trust has been judged the winner. They are very worthy winners, and for those of us who took the opportunity to attend their field day will see why. Wi Pere Trust runs an outstanding farming operation and measures up well in all the other criteria that are part of the judging process,” she says.

“This competition has once again demonstrated the strength and excellence of Māori farming.”

The other finalists were: Onuku Māori Lands Trust located near Rotorua, and Hereheretau Station located in Whakakī, Wairoa. Minister O’Connor encourages everyone to go along to the Ahuwhenua Trophy field days to better understand the complexity of the farms and passion of the farmers.

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“We have a dairy farm and run beef as well in Kaipara,” says Kerry.

“When I was diagnosed, I was referred to Northland’s Jim Carney Cancer Centre, where I completed 12 cycles of chemotherapy fortnightly over a sixmonth period.

“Following chemotherapy, I was referred to the Waikato District Health Board to have cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC. Through this operation, they removed the metastasised cancer lesions throughout the abdomen and performed

a full hysterectomy and half of my large bowel was removed.”

Hyper thermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy — HIPEC surgery is a two-step procedure that treats certain cancers in the abdomen. Cancerous tumours are surgically removed, and then heated chemotherapy drugs are applied directly inside the abdomen to eliminate the remaining cancerous cells.

“I was also referred to the local Cancer Society support group meeting in Maungatūroto, where I met other cancer sufferers, their friends and family. Some had recovered, some had lost loved ones, and some people were friends who needed support.

“When I was diagnosed, the doctors checked if it was genetically related due to my age at the time of diagnosis. The genetic blood test discovered I had FAP, familial adenomatous polyposis, which is a rare inherited condition.”

FAP is a predisposition syndrome characterised by hundreds to thousands of precancerous colorectal polyps.

“If lef t untreated, af fected individuals inevitably develop cancer of the colon or rectum at a relatively young age. Our three children were then tested, and two have it, so they had their large bowels removed as part of the prevention.”

Helping with the animals gave Kerry a new lease of life after her operation last year

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Peter and Kerry Underwood remained as positive as they could when she received her bowel cancer diagnosis

“It was an 11-hour operation, and they checked the lymph nodes too, and thankfully, the tests came back negative. My mum passed away in 2017 of ovarian cancer, and in 2020 we were informed that they found the BRCA1 gene on mum’s side of the family, and I am positive for that as well.”

BRCA1 — BReast CAncer gene 1 and BRCA2 — BReast CAncer gene 2 are sometimes called tumour suppressor genes because when they have certain changes, cancer can develop, most notably breast and ovarian cancer, but also several additional types of cancer.

“I am currently waiting for a double mastectomy as a preventative measure against breast cancer.

“As a family, we emotionally look after each other. We were initially hit hard, but now we have learned to live with it. Our children taking the preventative bowel surgery removed the worry, but screening will continue to monitor their duodenum every five years as polyps can appear.

“The genetics pass through the generations, so the tests will continue for the generations to come.

“We fully support Daffodil Day and other appeals because the money raised is essential to support people living with cancer.

“The last four years have been an emotional roller coaster for us, but I am doing well health-wise. At times, life has

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been absolutely terrible, and it was like being in a dark hole. It has been lovely making new friends.

“Part of my healing was going back to work full-time on the farm with Peter after my big surgery in 2019. Our daughter used to milk for us, but she had a baby, so I decided to get myself fit again. I would help Peter.

“We have 155 KiwiCross dairy cows and Speckle Park and purebred Beef Shorthorn breeding cows. Working with the animals perked me up heaps and gave me incentive to get my body up and going.

“Peter is extremely supportive, and it has been hard on him as well. From the word go, he was always very positive and encouraged me not to dwell on the

negative or think too far ahead into the future but to focus on the now.

“Our five grandchildren are also my inspiration and give me so much pleasure in life.

“Having the double mastectomy is my next step forward because I don’t want to risk further illness. We now carry on with life as normal although there are some bad days, I mostly have good days thanks to my family and friends. Without these people — it would have been worse.

“I really encourage people to give to the Cancer Society appeals and get along to a support group if you need to.”

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The courses are designed to help the rural sector and any sector using these machines, keep their staff safe and compliant with the latest health and safety requirements. An approved Primary ITO provider, Ag Drive operates from its 50-hectare facility at the Mystery Creek Events Centre.

New initiatives on offer include oneday safe operator courses for tractors, motorbikes, quads and side-by-side vehicles. A new chainsaw course is also proving to be very popular. Halfday refresher and operator competency courses are also available. The new courses are a culmination of the feedback from the primary sector received during the last two years.

“Our training is interactive — industry-leading but also fun. The phrase ‘Health and Safety’ doesn’t need to be something that’s feared,” says director Andre Syben.

“We have invested heavily in tractors, machinery, bikes and sideby-sides and our commitment is to get people trained and safe in the industry.

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“Ag Drive is also rolling out two-day secondary school courses in 2023.

Course costs have been reduced to help schools get on board. It is our way of giving something to the industry.”

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Prolan lanolin lubricants and grease lubes have a natural affinity for all metal surfaces. Once applied, it will stay on for long periods by forming a natural barrier that prevents corrosive agents from penetrating the surface.

The application of a Prolan coating can protect your vehicle chassis from rust long-term. This coating will help vehicles pass their annual WOF or COF as it stops rust forming and is recommended by vehicle testing centres. The product is being used to prevent corrosion on 4WD chassis, motorhomes, quadbikes, boat trailers and fertiliser spreaders.

A quad bike running on a dairy farm with no corrosion protection can rust out within three years if it is not continually maintained. Once purchasing a vehicle or quad bike, the best treatment you can give the chassis is a coating of Prolan.

With regular coatings, the chassis will still be in excellent condition years later, increasing the resale value and making maintenance easier.

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After a coating of Prolan, it is easier to remove dirt and mud off your chassis; even cold water blasting will not remove the coating. The coating is also safe on rubbers and wiring. Minimal preparation is required for the surface to be coated. If there is existing rust, Prolan can be applied, and will stop any further corrosion.

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With a current emphasis on growing one’s own food, MyNoke Pure Vermicast is in high demand with home gardeners — its popularity doesn’t stop there.

TC Supersoils is based at Te Kawa Crossroads, in between Otorohanga and Te Awamutu. MyNoke Pure Vermicast is prized as a reliable soil to grow healthy plants by horticulturalists, floriculturists, orchardists, landscapers, certifi ed organic growers and the general public.

“Vermicast acts like a natural fertiliser with a wide application for growing vegetables, crops and flowers of various kinds. Unlike chemical fertilisers, there are no restrictions on how much can be used nor leaching or run-off issues,” says part-owner Trina Brooky.

The manufacturing process utilises food scraps, whey powder from Fonterra, waste fibre from paper from the Kawerau Pulp and Paper Mill, recyclable packaging and other compatible waste materials.

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The plan aims to reduce sheep and beef farming in New Zealand by 20 per cent and dairy farming by five per cent to achieve the unscientific pulled-outof-a-hat national GHG targets. It is the equivalent of the entire wine industry and half of seafood being wiped out.

Feds say the government’s rehashed plan to reduce on-farm greenhouse gas emissions throws out the two and a half years of work the industry did to come up with a solution, supposedly all that time in a ‘partnership’ with the government to achieve a workable solution which would not reduce food production.

“This is not what we have got.

What happened to the ‘historic partnership’?” said Federated Farmers National president and climate change spokesperson Andrew Hoggard.

“Federated Farmers is deeply unimpressed with the government’s take on the He Waka Eke Noa proposal and is concerned for our members’ futures. We didn’t sign up for this. It is gut-wrenching to think we now have this proposal from the government, which rips the heart out of the work we did and out of the families who farm this land.

“Our plan was to keep farmers farming.

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“The scariest impact from the government’s rehash of the He Waka Eke Noa proposal was that its own modelling showed the impact on sheep and beef farming would be as high as 20 per cent. It also shows that world agricultural emissions would increase, not decrease, under this plan.

“The government’s plan means the small towns, like Wairoa, Pahiatua

and Taumarunui. Pretty much the whole of the east coast and central North Island and a good chunk of the top of the south will be surrounded by pine trees quicker than you can say ‘ETS application’.”

Feds say all the small town cafes, car yards, schools, pubs, rugby clubs, hairdressers and supermarkets can say goodbye to the small town business supported by the agriculture around them.

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A1 Concrete Pumping Waikato has been working diligently for 23 years, providing your concrete pumping needs.

The dedicated team does anything requiring a concrete pump, covering jobs such as silage bunkers, feed pads, bridges and house floors.

“We look after the farming community quite a bit. My staff are friendly and well-trained, and our health and safety are second to none. We have new trucks and some of the best operators in the Waikato, and my clients think so too,” says Quin Abraham.

The company services the wider Waikato area at a competitive price.

Quin has carefully selected his staff for their work ethic and commitment to the customer with quality service.

Quin has helped train three of the team with the expertise needed. The business is currently teaching a new team member, Jack Gibson.

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A1 Concrete Pumping Waikato use Sermac concrete pumps bought from AW Trucks, a local Waikato business that continues to service and keeps them certified.

“They help keep us the leading concrete pumping company in the Waikato. We all love our job, and we are happy to be able to do the work for people throughout the region.”

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Cridge Seeds is known to provide seed to you with high quality dressing, top quality ryegrass, superior growth, amazing results, word of mouth sightings, and high priority customer service which all have seen a large demand for orders to suit varied pasture requirements.

Stuart Cridge who formed the company in 1982 is no longer involved due to health reasons, but his wife Julie is carrying on after 23 years involvement and has well known family background of farmers in Canterbury being bought up in Malvern. Stuart, and Julie’s son Nick is manager and he grew up around the company from a young age, learning many skills from Stuart including specialist seed cleaning.

They grow and sell their own brand of seed, but are more than competitive in sourcing and supplying all proprietary and common seed to be sown alone or in mixes to suit all farming requirements.

Cridge Seeds has already been a long established business over the past 40 years and they have dealt with a wide range of farmers throughout New Zealand which they intend to continue.

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Contracting with Klaus Rob and Jake Klaus at Klaus Ag Contracting Ltd offer a range of agricultural contracting services, including silage, haymaking and clearing poultry sheds.

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“I was a diesel mechanic at Matamata Tractors and brought an old tractor and bailer and started helping the neighbours with a variety of work,” says Jake.

“I have been crazy about tractors my whole life and have a passion for this type of work. I worked my full-time mechanic job for a few years and ended up leaving because requests from other people needing help took off.

“Three years later, I bought new equipment, and dad and I hired my best mate Kyle Selman to help us. We now have a seasonal staff member and a couple of owner drivers, and we do everything from round baling, silage and hay. We have loader wagons for maize, a digger and muck spreader.

“Kyle does all the seed drilling, cultivation and planting for us. We also specialise in doing poultry shed cleanouts coinciding with bird rotation every 42 days. We have things ready for the owners to water blast and freshen up the chicken housing. We cart the used shavings away after levelling the ground and replace the old shavings with fresh.

“We have a telehandler for this, and the manure goes off-farm and is used elsewhere. Because we work with free-

“I have been crazy about tractors my whole life.” range it is lovely to see the chickens when they run around outside.

“For silage and hay, it is best to book us now so we can slot you in because the season gets really busy. For lifestyle block owners we make smaller size conventional bales of hay. The paddocks should be locked up now to allow the grass to grow long enough for hay.

“The beauty of wrapped silage is that it can be stored in the paddocks where it is needed. This is convenient for older farmers. With the wrap from the silage bales, farmers now have to recycle it once it is used so that it is not left out in the paddocks creating a mess and endangering animals.

“We hope everyone has a great time at the Fieldays, we will be working due to the time of year, but we are looking forward to catching up with our customers, new and old. Call us any time of the day on 027 419 8308 for information or advice about what you may need.”

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Bowers Brothers Concrete is a locally owned company offering Redi-Mix concrete, masonry, and agricultural precast options across the Waikato region and beyond.

The company has been familyowned for more than 90 years and is committed to providing you with quality concrete products. It has locations and masonry plants across the central North Island in Morrinsville, Hamilton, Putaruru, Matamata, Paeroa, Horotiu and Auckland.

The experienced team takes pride in providing an honest and quality customer experience. Its focus on customers allows the team to succeed in supplying customers with an exceptional finished project.

It covers many agricultural needs with its broad scope of concrete expertise. It provides durable concrete products such as barrier wall units, troughs and silage bin walls, to name a few.

The company’s stone traps have been specfically designed to remove debris from effluent. They are made with reinforced concrete and are renowned for being durable and come in small and large sizes and are shaped, so they are easily cleaned out using farm machinery.

Bowers Brothers Concrete has highstrength water troughs varying in sizes and shapes for cattle and sheep, with ballcock protection options available. Its high-back precast feed troughs utilise a false floor to raise the floor level.

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Unproductive land retired Landowners in the Waikato, with support from Waikato Regional Council, have, in total, retired the equivalent of 21 average-sized farms of unproductive land and planted more than three million trees in the past five years.

Trey Newsome from Pūnui River Care works on the council’s two-year Clean Streams 2020 project

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The council’s Integrated Catchment Management directorate manages catchments in partnership with landowners to reduce soil erosion, flooding and the amount of sediment getting into waterways and to improve water quality, river stability and river environments.

One way it does this is to help fund the costs of riparian and hill country fencing and planting. This voluntary catchment and river restoration work is funded in different ways throughout the region.

The amount of funding available to landowners depends on whether they live in an identified priority catchment or whether the council has secured additional funding for work programmes outside business as usual.

Waikato and West Coast Catchments manager Grant Blackie says the council has financially assisted 1,823 landowners in the past five years, with 80 per cent of the work funded undertaken in prioritised catchments.

“In the Waipā Zone, for example, we have catchments that are predominantly farmland and highly modified, which deliver high loads of the sediment to the Waipa River. So we have had extra funding available for those landowners through MPI’s Hill Country Erosion Fund and One Billion Trees.

“Landowners are doing a phenomenal job taking care of their land.

Unfortunately, we always have more landowners wanting to work with us than we have funding available. There are large areas of the region outside of our priority catchments where only very limited funding is available.

“In the past five years, with our help, landowners have retired 5777 hectares of land, remnant native bush, steep slopes, wetlands and riparian margins, which in total is the equivalent of about 21 average-sized farms in New Zealand. All of this work to retire unproductive land helps to contribute to cleaner water, increased biodiversity and improving the climate resilience of each farm.”

Catchment and river management work for the past five years has also included 1,205 kilometres of fencing to prevent stock access to retired land and the planting of 3,147,324 plants, mainly native plants, but also smaller numbers of exotic afforestation species and poplar and willow poles.

“That’s just through us. There are many landowners who fund this type of work alone or make their own applications for funding through other funding sources.”

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Controlled tree topping — height no problem With their specialist machinery and professional team, Tree Control aim to reduce the height of any shelterbelt, no matter how tall or out of control.

When it comes to tree felling and total tree removal, you need a predictable method that will leave nothing to chance. Dead, unwanted or even dangerous trees need the specialist care of specialist machines to be removed completely without risking damage to the surrounding environment, particularly where there are power lines, buildings or orchards close by.

Tree Control use specialised, new age equipment designed specifically for the horticulture and farming industries and lifestyle blocks.

The company is proudly owned and operated by twin brothers Matt and Rob Duytshoff. Each has extensive experience in management roles, where they learnt the skills needed to run an effective, efficient team.

Advantages of Tree Control Matt says: “Our purpose-built machinery is capable of reaching a staggering 30 metres. It allows us to work on topping even the tallest trees, bringing them down to the standard shelter trimming height fully under control.”

Matt and Rob treat the safety of people and property involved in the removal of and topping of large trees with the utmost seriousness. ”Our tree removal method is totally controlled due to our specialised machinery and our team’s attention to detail and precise approach to work.

We can remove trees and place them out of the way with ease,” says Matt. ”With our well-trained team and extensive experience, we carry out tree care services on any landscape, even the difficult, sloping terrain that tractorbased units can’t handle.

“Above all, we aim to do our work by keeping the health and safety of our team, our clients, people in the surrounding areas and the environment a top priority.

Our professionalism and friendly attitude, along with our commitment and hard work, have led us to build wonderful, lasting relationships with our clients.”

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Stop your feed going to waste and save money Time and time again, New Zealand farmers say they are frustrated with feed going to waste.

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Alternative systems like hay and meal feeders can help ensure minimal feed wastage and protect feed from the elements.

Gary and Glennis Wilson from Wilco Engineering are farmers themselves. They know the importance of quality products that are practical and last a lifetime.

Wilco feeders are user-friendly — saving you valuable time and money. To put the feed savings into perspective, if you are paying $10 a bale, this could amount to $20 a bale if your livestock only eats half of it; the rest gets trampled through the mud or water gets into the meal. Wilco feeders reduce this problem, helping you to cut costs in the long term.

Whether you have a dairy unit, lifestyle block, alpacas, goats, sheep or horses, Wilco has a feeder size that will make your life so much easier.

Feeders come as hanging, skid, or two or three-wheeled mobile hay racks (with optional removable meal bins) sized from one to four bale capacity.

Our many repeat customers are a testament to the quality, convenience and value. Wilco Engineering feeders are designed for everyday use on the farm and are the ideal solution due to their strength and durability.

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“I worked for my parents at Tableau Towbars in Palmerston North for eight years, then moved to Hawke’s Bay because I loved the sunny climate,” says Donna.

“As a locally owned and operated business, we have our own fabricators who make our products. We are specialists in the light engineering field and custom-build trailers to suit our clients’ needs. Usually, people come in knowing the type of thing they want, but we can help them with ideas and to design to their specific needs as well.

“For example, if a lawn mowing contractor needs a trailer, we can help create specific ramps to make loading and uploading their equipment easier, or they may need it to be able to tip so they can empty their compost and green waste.

“We have trailers with built-in BBQs that are handy for farm work functions or club meets. Our motorbike trailers are called chariots, and they are well sort after, and we are currently making a lot of trailers for adventure and trail companies.

They are designed for easy bike loading, and one had electricity cables installed, so the bikes can be charging while on the back of the vehicle.

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Our unique range of wheeled and hanging feeders protect feed from bad weather and ensure your stock have feed when they need it.

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“The Tableau team can consult with you to create the trailer to meet any unique requirement you might have to get the job done. Come in and see us, or fill out our quote request form on our website at tableautowbars.co.nz and we will get back to you to start discussing your project.

“Our range of accessories also includes e-bike racks with ramps, bike stands, a whole range of trailer parts, trailer guards and contractors’ barriers.

“Our friendly staff have many years of experience and are well known for quality workmanship. Trailer modifications and helping our clients accomplish the design changes, or equipment they may have is something we pride ourselves on.

“Creating is our speciality, no matter what your needs are, we are here to help. We are proud of our New Zealand-made trailers. They are heavier and stronger than the Chinese imports and ours last the distance for tradies who use them well.

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Coastal monitoring underway

The summer monitoring programme of Waikato Region beaches and estuaries is underway with help from two environmental science university students.

Annually, Waikato Regional Council staff monitor coastal water quality, estuary benthic macrofauna (sedimentdwelling organisms), stream water quality, freshwater fish and water levels of key lakes and wetlands. They are helped by students employed from November to around March.

Much of this testing is part of a council drive to gain better information about what’s happening in the region’s coastal waters and to make the latest results for the coast, rivers and lakes available to the public on the LAWA website, lawa.org.nz — under Can I Swim Here?

The number of faecal bacteria present in the water indicates the likelihood of contracting a disease from many possible pathogens in the water, such as bacteria or viruses.

Seven east coast sites, Buffalo Beach, Hot Water Beach, Tairua, Pauanui, Whangamatā, Onemana and Whiritoa, and two west coast beaches, Sunset Beach at Port Waikato and Ngarunui near Raglan, are tested to see whether faecal bacteria levels are okay for contact recreation such as swimming and surfing.

Testing is also carried out at estuarine sites, including Pepe Inlet at Tairua, Whangamatā Harbour entrance, Whaingaroa Harbour near the motor camp and Maraetai Bay at Port Waikato.

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Coastal and Marine Science team leader Dr Michael Townsend said that, as a rule, the water quality at Waikato region beaches is generally good for activities like swimming and surfing.

“People should exercise caution for up to 48 hours following heavy rain because it flushes contaminants from urban and rural land into waterways, which then make their way to the coast. These contaminants may be present in the water for up to two days after heavy or prolonged rainfall.

“Last summer, we recorded two exceedances at Buffalo Beach and Sunset Beach. That’s likely due to their proximity to large freshwater systems, which will have been impacted by heavy rain.

“We work together with district councils and Te Whatu Ora — Health New Zealand (Waikato) to identify any results that may have public health implications and then communicate them.”

Te Whatu Ora Waikato’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr Richard Wall, recommends that where Public Health warnings are in place, the water at these beaches should be avoided for all recreational use.

“If you do use the water for recreational purposes when a warning sign is in place, then you are potentially exposing yourself to harmful pathogens that can cause illnesses, including gastroenteritis, respiratory illnesses, and ear and skin infections.”

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One-stop farm safety solutions Liz Voorend, owner of Workable Farm Safety, developed a farm safety system on the premise that it has to be workable for the farmer.

She appreciates a farmer’s workload and organising health and safety is usually relegated to the bottom of the to-do list.

With a farming background and law degree, Liz has become the one-stop shop for organising all of the farmer’s health and safety requirements, from induction templates to hazardous substances inventory.

“It is not just about delivering basic legal requirements but also problem-solving and sharing useful information that I have researched because there is more to health and safety than compliance,” says Liz. Another service on offer is facilitating on-the-farm safety meetings with the staff.

Many farmers start with great intentions of having regular meetings then end up sitting around a table wondering what to talk about.

“I have a range of topics that can be discussed at a meeting that generates discussion amongst the staff, which inevitably leads to someone recalling an accident or near-miss incident that has happened to them. Lessons learnt from past experiences are useful knowledge to pass on to other workers.

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Creating with TrueStyle Based in Te Awamutu, Craig and Shona McDonald and the team at TrueStyle Improvements offer a range of services, including swimming pool installations, concrete work, fencing and property maintenance.

“We are the local greater Waikato installer for New Zealand-made fibreglass swimming pools,” says owneroperator Craig.

“Our pools are fibreglass and proudly made in Tauranga. There is a variety of sizes and colours to choose from with both internal and external steps. We do everything from consent to installation, including the pool surrounds, concrete, coping pavers and fencing.

“We help you design and build a TrueStyle Pool to your family’s requirements which will not only enhance the aesthetics of your home but also provide hours of family fun and relaxation.”

Truestyle Improvements also do a variety of other work for farms and lifestyle blocks, such as concrete repairs, yard work, building calf sheds and clearing out calf sheds with its ASV RT40 Bobcat.

“We can help you with all your outdoor areas and landscaping as well,” says Craig.

“We are passionate about what we do, and our team is dedicated to helping you create your vision. We listen to your requirements and help you with ideas.

“We are passionate about what we do, and our team is dedicated to helping you create your vision.”

We have a great team of guys who work with us.

“They are trustworthy, reliable and just good all round blokes to work with.

They join us in wanting to create our clients’ vision.

“With more than 20 years combined experience, we are looking forward to the upcoming Fieldays, catching up with old clients and meeting new at our site RL26.

“TrueStyle Improvements is a team dedicated to helping you create your vision. We are passionate about what we do and pride ourselves on being efficient and reliable. See you at the Fieldays.”

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From calf shed clearing with our Terex bobcat to pole sheds and concrete to your beautifully landscaped pool.

We do it all. Call Craig on 021 247 0900 for your free quote. email: improvements@truestyle.co.nz | website: www.truestyle.co.nz

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Making your life better

by Amy Fifita

Agrilife provides the farming community with various quality products and works with customers to provide for their needs.

“Agrilife is locally owned and operated, with a huge focus on providing a great service to the Waikato region,” says managing director Richard Kibby.

“With years of in-house experience, and a massive range of products, Agrilife isn’t just here to sell a product. We are here to listen to and understand our customers’ requirements and provide the best solution to fulfil that requirement.”

The committed team can help you find the right tool for your needs with the knowledge and experience to help ensure complete customer satisfaction through the purchasing process.

“We are professional and friendly and here to help. The team of 16 are passionate and dedicated.

“Agrilife prides itself on being good at the small things. When we sell a product, we sell it with absolute faith that customers will be 100% satisfied, and if something goes wrong, we are here to sort it out.”

Agrilife has an extensive selection of products and services and offers new and used products, including complete parts and service backup. The company stocks the full line-up of the Kubota product range, Walker mowers and Brian James Trailers. It is also a directto-market importer of several UK and European brands, including M4, Red

The Agrilife yard has many products on offer to suit various needs

Rock AG, Contractor Trailer range, Kidd, Protech Post Drivers and attachments, plus many more.

At the yard, there is a wide range of machinery, such as diggers, tractors, trailers and various others, to fit your requirements. It also offers ride-on mowers, utility vehicles, landscape machinery and machines with construction or commercial purpose in mind.

“If you have a requirement for agriculture, mowing, civil or contracting equipment, we would love the opportunity to work with you. Agrilife will put together a solution that works for you.”

The store is located at 33 Lincoln Street, Frankton, Hamilton and is open on weekdays from 8am to 5pm. Give the team a call on 07 847 2195 or visit agrilife.co.nz to find out more.

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If you are looking for exceptional results with an award-winning salesperson who covers all properties from the milking shed to lifestyle blocks, Cambridge to Waiuku, then look no further than Peter Kelly.

As a top 5% performer of all Bayleys salespeople nationwide, Peter offers enthusiastic personalised service, unprecedented industry knowledge, integrity, hard work and is backed by the great team at Bayleys. In our ever-changing market it is now more important than ever to choose the right salesperson, call Peter today to have a chat and find out how he and Bayleys can achieve the best results for you.

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Accessible information from anywhere

by Amy Fifita

TankMate is a New Zealand-designed and manufactured tank water monitor that uses a WiFi or cellular connection to send you data, no matter your location.

“It started with a few prototypes that the neighbours were using. We didn’t like any of the other products on the market, so we made our own. There was a demand for it, so we made it a commercial solution,” says business owner Gavin Sheppard.

“We have been designing and developing products for water tank monitoring for approximately four years.”

The team is committed to making your water management easier in a costefficient way, and installation is simple.

The team has all the tools available to install the sensors efficiently and with no fuss.

“Our product is consumer-focussed and more affordable than similar products on the market. We have had incredible feedback from our customers who say the product is easy to use and affordable. Some of our other applications are for other non-water uses, so any liquids that are in a tank can be monitored for a customer.

“We have recently launched the cellular version of our sensor. Up until now, we have only had the WiFi-based device and

now we can put sensors on tanks anywhere with Spark or Vodafone coverage.”

Once the device is connected, it sends information from your water tank to your mobile app or its website. The data is accessible from anywhere in the world.

There are two packages available.

One is free and offers users essential tank information such as tank level, average usage, estimated supply and sensor status. The premium option comes with additional data, such as abnormal usage alerts and level limits — free for new users for the first year.

“Our customers use a mobile application to monitor their tanks. It can be for multiple tanks and on multiple sites.

Our cellular customers have the first 12 months included in the initial purchase.

From then on, there is an annual cellular subscription of $79. It comes with a sim card and cellular costs included.”

The sensors, accessories and applications have all been designed, developed and manufactured in New Zealand. Give the team a call on 0508 826 562, or for more information, visit tankmate.co.nz.

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LOW COST SYSTEM WITH PRACTICAL MANAGEMENT This unique ultra-low application depth and ultra-low rate application system is based on applying farm dairy effluent at levels that fall well below pasture uptake.

The system starts with a unique patented weeping wall encased in a concrete lined bunker. The weeping wall removes the solids and allows the liquid to flow into a pump chamber. Green water is then pumped to a tank for recycling.

External yarding can then be automatically cleaned with greenwater via floodwash or backing gate nozzles, effectively cleaning yards without the use of fresh water.

This reduces the water take from the standard 50 to 70lt/cow to 20 to 25lt/cow.

The Clean Green Effluent System’s patented automated distribution system allows liquid to be dispersed over large areas at a super low rate of 1/4mm application depth. Effluent can be safely dispersed nearly every day of the year meaning there is no nitrogen leaching and the pasture retains all nutrients provided, thus increasing pasture growth by up to 35%.

Recent independent scientific tests have indicated that with this system a lower level of nitrate leaching can be achieved even in the winter; better than most other systems can achieve during the summer months.

Due to the 1/4mm application depth and being able to distribute all year round, no mega ponds need to be constructed and therefore minimal storage is now required. The Clean Green Effluent System utilises as little as two 30,000 litre water tanks to provide storage for greenwash and effluent dispersal. As an advantage, the water tanks are guaranteed not to leak & have no rainwater catchment.

Rainwater catchment in mega ponds equates to doubling the amount of effluent being stored and having to be dispersed by pump to land.

Given the current amount of focus on New Zealand’s primary industry needing to improve its reputation, the Clean Green Effluent System is the obvious option for farmers and industry to adopt, ensuring our dairy industry continues to thrive.

Benefits of the system • Small foot print • No storage ponds • Fully automated • 0.25mm application/24hrs • Low man hours to maintain • Low running costs • 60% fresh water savings • Fully patented system

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Cooling towers

by COOLTEK Ltd Established in 2016 as a sister company to Machinetech Ltd, Cooltek Ltd provides the length of New Zealand and the wider Pacific Islands with a large range of cooling equipment.

From cooling towers to industrial air and water-cooled water chillers, they will have something to suit your needs.

The simple cooling tower is the most effective and cost-efficient way of removing heat from water. With only a fan motor, it has a low power usage, while the basic components that form a cooling tower mean that the cost outlay is relatively cheap compared to a water chiller.

Looked after properly, they will give you 15–20 years of service and sometimes more. They have sold cooling towers to customers who have had them for more than 25 years, and are still going strong.

Cooltek has a range of smaller bottletype cooling towers in stock for fast delivery and can provide a high level of after-sales service and a large range of spare parts from their office and warehouse in Penrose, Auckland.

Machinetech and Cooltek have been partnered with MESAN for more than 25 years. This Hong Kong-based manufacturer supplies cooling towers worldwide from its manufacturing

plant in China, from the basic lowdrift bottle-type tower to the modular containerised counterflow induced draft towers to the closed-circuit induced draft cooling towers.

The materials used for these towers can be fibreglass, HDGS to stainless steel. They also have a selection of CTI Certified cooling towers, should you require it.

Cooltek also has a wide range of industrial air and water-cooled water chillers available in both one and threephase power supplies. With cooling capacities from 0.89kW to more than 990kW from four different brands:  SHINI — Taiwan  YU-TING — Taiwan  S&A — China  DEGA — Italy All are worldwide suppliers with excellent build quality and performance.

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Dealing with the causes of osteoarthritis

by John Arts

I recently spoke with a client I have been helping with painful knee Osteoarthritis (OA) for nearly two years.

When we first spoke, he needed strong pain relief just to walk for exercise. We agreed that pain medication use would be a good measure of his progress. After six months, he said the pain had completely gone, and no longer needed pain medication. Now a year later, he is still pain-free.

Any successful programme to improve joints affected by OA should address the underlying disease process. OA is a disease that is characterised by cartilage loss due to both mechanical and biochemical processes. The major process is the loss of cartilage caused by progressive damage to specialised cells called chondrocytes. These cells live in the matrix of cartilage and are responsible for maintaining and repairing cartilage by secreting new cartilage where required.

However, these cells are vulnerable to destructive processes brought about by trauma, such as sports injury or a disease process called oxidative damage. It just means that cells and cell structures have been damaged by free radicals.

The main source of discomfort in OA is inflammation in the joint capsule resulting in pain, swelling and, in some cases, heat and redness.

“OA is a disease that is characterised by cartilage loss due to both mechanical and biochemical processes.”

While bone on bone can only be repaired by surgery, the discomfort from inflammation and cartilage loss can respond very well to nutritional therapy.

While curcumin (from turmeric) can help with inflammation, the most important joint support compound is high-grade chondroitin sulphate.

Research suggests at least 800mg daily. I like to start most clients on an intensive programme delivering 1,600mg of both chondroitin and glucosamine and 400mg of a highpotency curcumin extract. That, combined with therapeutic doses of omega-3 fish oil, can make a real difference.

John Arts (B.Soc.Sci, Dip Tch, Adv. Dip.Nut.Med) is a nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health Ltd. For questions or advice, contact John on 0800 423 559 or email john@abundant.co.nz. Join his newsletter at abundant.co.nz.

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Business on the move

Annette Pull of Total Business Compliance and her husband, Syd, after 30 years of sharemilking, decided to retire last May and do something different.

“The last few months have been busy packing up and selling most of our gear while also helping farmers with their health and safety and designing new policies and updates,” says Annette.

The couple imported a new caravan with an in-built office, so Annette could run her company, Total Business Compliance while travelling.

“Syd and I have imported a new 32foot caravan with an office built-in, so I can work remotely helping my farmers with their Health and Safety. Although we are still based in the Northland area — I can now travel further afield.”

Accommodation inspections on farm workers’ houses “I’ve been asked on many occasions if I would do the farm workers’ house inspections. So, after writing up report sheets, etc, I am now in a position to offer this service. With extensive experience of over 18 years in the home building and civil industries, you can have confidence in my abilities.

“This service will include a comprehensive report about the property, and photos will be taken to monitor any

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ADVERTORIAL

High-resistant rams for your flock To expand our stud, Fernleaf Romneys has relocated from Owhango to Ohura, where we have purchased a larger property.

Justin and Melvin are working sideby-side, further developing our flock with a focus on structural soundness, worm resistance and tolerance to facial eczema.

We believe structural soundness has been underrated in the wellbeing of sheep and have found this has a flow-on effect on the other main areas we focus on. We have worked toward this for the last 20 years with the rams and ewes we have chosen to breed from.

Fernleaf Romneys also focus on breeding sheep for worm resistance, intensively starting 25 years ago with the purchase of rams from Gordon Levet. Our lambs are only ever drenched a maximum of two times when unavoidable for their health and wellbeing, whereafter their tags are removed, and we no longer use them for the stud.

Over time, we have built up a breeding flock of mature ewes that

have never been drenched. Not having to drench all lambs, saves your time and money.

Fernleaf Romneys never forget the constant challenge of facial eczema — an ever-silent killer. To combat this, we have always purchased rams from higher eczema areas (mainly Northland and Waikato), which have increased the resistance of our flock.

We are selling many rams into high eczema areas, proving to withstand these challenges. We believe there are signs of rapid change in areas which weren’t previously seen as problematic.

Looking to the future, we will continue to push the boundaries in the war with worms by individual faecal egg counts and facial eczema with individual testing. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch to see how we can help you improve your flock. Call Justin at 027 656 8782 or Melvin 021 027 53847.

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