RURAL NEWS // JUNE 17, 2014
42 FIELDAYS 2014
Blown away, but not deflated HIGH WINDS and rain challenged Fieldays organisers and exhibitors but did not dampen visitors’ essentially high spirits. Strong wind on Wednesday night blew down signs and damaged
were 5000 lower than last year at 21,353. ANZ managing director agri and commercial, Graham Turley, noticed a high level of confidence among site visitors. Farmers are looking to invest in
some sites. Many people in Waikato lost power. One woman had to make her children’s lunches by the light of her cellphone. Visitor numbers on the Wednesday
their farms, increase productivity and focus on sustainability. “If they’re looking to buy they’re saying ‘if I invest a dollar am I going to get a dollar-plus back?’ This means
they’ll be more disciplined and strategic in what they purchase. “Most people you talk to are happy and positive because they’ve had a good year no matter what sector they’re in.”
Rosie brings country to town NO RURAL vs urban divide here: young Hamiltonian Caleb Walker met his first cow – DairyNZ’s Rosie – during his visit to the MPI site.
Soil Aeration Specialists Are you suffering from:
• Hay and silage being trampled into pasture and wasted? • Surface ponding of pastures?
PUGGED PADD OCKS CAN REDUCE PASTURE GRO WTH UP TO 60%!
Big wagon on show CLAIMED THE largest single item of gear on show at Fieldays, this BvL feed mixer wagon (14.8 tonne, 46m3) distributed by Webbline Agriculture Ltd holds 20 tonnes. The wagon is said to be the first embodying a patent on vertical augers. These and the design of the tub make for fast mixing, the company says. This machine is going to a farm owned by Southern Centre Dairy Ltd, Winton, Southland. The 750ha milking platform runs 2400 cows averaging 600kgMS/cow production. Feeding out is done on three large covered feedpads. Tel. 0800 932 254 www.webbline.co.nz
Aerators
Heavy Duty Auto Reset
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Pre-Rippers
Moleplough
DON’T PUT GOOD FERTILISERS ON COMPACTED SOIL WHICH CAN’T ABSORB IT If your soil can’t support 15cm root growth and good worm population check for compaction, you could need aeration. In dollar terms, what would 20% production increase mean to your yearly turnover? YOUR GREATEST ASSET IS THE SOIL YOU FARM - DON’T DESTROY IT!
BALEAGE TIPPER
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Transports and stands wrapped round bales on end for storage Now available as a single or dual unit • Suitable for medium HP tractors • 3PL mounted (no front axle stress) • Bale tipped in one easy movement • No need to reposition bale before tipping
Introducing the world’s first multi-use, selfcleaning mobile feeder that will save you hours of valuable time and backbreaking work.
For ripping deep pans and laying alkathene pipe up to 50mm • Optional chute • Standard & heavy models
The Mixer Tanker Feeder (MTF) can mix milk powder, carry colostrum and feed calves, in pens or paddock. And washing up is simple, fast and effective using our innovative ‘click-and-clean’ self-cleaning system. Available in 50, 60 or 80 teat units, the 800-litre-capacity MTF is backed by a two–year warranty. Feeding’s never been faster or easier.
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