Canterbury Farming, February 2014

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Pig producers are bracing for a surge of raw imported pork to hit the New Zealand market after being on the wrong end of a protracted legal battle that went all the way to the Supreme Court.

Industry board NZPork had appealed against the new Import Health Standard as it related to imports of raw pigmeat.

NZPork wanted raw pigmeat kept out of the country because of the threat it poses to the New Zealand industry from porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), a pandemic disease fi rst identifi ed in 1987 that causes reproductive failure in breeding stock and respiratory tract illness in young pigs.

Aside from New Zealand, only Finland, Sweden, South Africa and Australia are free of PRRS.

Already nearly half of the 93,000 tonnes pork consumed annually in New Zealand is imported, with 29% of that coming from the United States, 24% from Canada and 14% from Denmark — all countries where PRRS is endemic.

Finland, Australia and Sweden supply the rest.

NZPork has spent $1.8 million fi ghting the admittance of raw imports to the local market, but a Supreme Court judgement released in December dismissed

Pig producers bracing for surge of imports

by Hugh de Lacy

the board’s fi nal appeal by majority decision.

The board had alleged that the Director-General of Agriculture had failed to comply with certain requirements of the standard in response to an earlier Independent Review Panel’s report, and had failed to consult on another report before issuing the standard.

Chief Justice Sian Elias agreed with the board, but the four other judges dismissed the appeal.

NZ Pork chairman Ian Turner, who farms at Hampden in North Otago, told Canterbury Farming the board now had no choice but to accept the imports.

He stressed that the board’s opposition had centred entirely on the bio-security threat raw pigmeat import posed to the New Zealand pork industry, and not out of fear of greater competition in the domestic marketplace.

The board’s bio-security fears arise from the huge discrepancy between the estimates of two key agricultural institutions in New Zealand as to the signifi cance of the PRRS health threat.

“Our scientists at Massey University Veterinary Science ran a model which showed that there was a one-in-ten-year chance of an incursion, as opposed to the Ministry of Primary Industry’s model

which showed a one-in-1,226-year chance.

“Our whole frustration has been about how we could get such polarised views from scientists.

“How can you have a primary industry not knowing what the actual risk level is,” Carter said.

If the ministry’s assessment was correct, “we agree that there’s no signifi cant risk,” but “there’s been no effort or desire to quantify where the differences lie.

“That leaves the producers in New Zealand in an unknown situation of whether they’ve got a risk of one-in-ten or not. We don’t feel that’s a satisfactory way to protect a primary industry against such a devastating disease,” Carter said.

Until the introduction of the new standards, pigmeat from PRRS countries had to be processed through a bacon-type curing system, or treated in a marinade to mitigate the risk by changing the pH level.

The old standards, which had been in place since 2003, had “managed the risk to date,” Carter said.

Under the new standards, raw pigmeats are allowed in but have to be in the form of consumer-ready cuts, packaged in parcels of 3kg or less.

New Zealand does not enjoy any natural advantage in pork production for domestic consumption because the smallness of the market removes effi ciencies of scale, and feed and labour costs are both higher here than in exporting countries.

Carter said that far from opposing imports because of the competition they provide, the New Zealand industry needs imports to maintain consistency of supply year-round.

“We run a 52-week year and produce virtually the same amount of pork every week, but there’s a seasonal demand component to New Zealand consumption: in the summer you don’t eat as many roasts and there’s a higher demand

for barbecue cuts; in the winter that reverses.”

The other white meat, chicken, faces no competition from unprocessed imports.

“The chicken industry’s got this wonderful opportunity when they talk about bio-security, that any disease that may be imported could potentially affect our native birds,” Carter said.

The New Zealand industry would have to wait and see what impact the new standards had on its competitive capacity, and in the meantime was in close discussions with both the director and deputy-director of the Ministry for Primary Industries over their implementation.

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I recently had to read the Burning Code of Practice which has some very useful conditions, albeit generic conditions, that must be observed. No person shall light an agricultural crop residue fi re without ascertaining fi rst the current fi re season status (whether subject to restrictions or prohibitions).

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From the MinisterNathan Guy, Minister for Primary Industries

Over the 12 months I’ve been talking with iwi leaders about the huge potential of Maori agri-business. As part of this I recently attended Waitangi celebrations with the Prime Minister where this was an important topic of discussion.

We know that there are around 1.5 million hectares of Māori-owned land across New Zealand. Of that, around 300,000 is in full production.

Another 600,000 hectares is in some production with another 600,000 hectares under-performing.

Utilising all of this land could have major benefi ts and be worth around $8 billion to the wider economy. It would mean thousands of new jobs in provincial regions that really need them, like Northland and the East Coast.

Many iwi have Treaty settlements which can be used to kickstart this development. The Government is also working on changes to the Te Ture Whenua Act, which would make it easier for collective owners of land to make decisions about land use.

After Waitangi I attended a ‘Boot Camp’ with Māori agri-business leaders in Taupō. This is high-powered group of leaders who come together to share ideas and experiences, and set ambitious targets.

The success of Māori-owned dairy company Miraka is one such example. The company is based near Taupō and was formed in 2011, and is already supplying international markets like Vietnam and India.

The Ministry for Primary Industries is taking a hands-on role in developing this potential. In October last year I was in Kaikohe to launch a programme of collaboration and partnership by MPI to realise the potential for primary industry growth in Northland.

This will help tap into opportunities, expertise and funding programmes that could help develop industries like farming.

We’ve chosen to start with Northland because it has major potential, with a good climate that lends itself well to developing the land. It is a pilot for what will be a staged programme across our regions.

One good example I saw in action was at Northland College where they have a small operational dairy farm, giving students some practical hands-on experience.

There is a huge amount of potential in Māori land and in our regions, and it’s great to see a real determination from everyone to start tapping into this.

It is interesting that the two types of people, being urban and rural, are so different in their views of summer.

The city and large town folk see summer as fun, barbecues, swimming and drinking cold drinks while eating salads and wanting to become as brown as their furniture they inherited from their grand-parents.

The rural folk see summer as a time they reap what they sowed and have the one chance in 12 months to get paid for the work they have done and a return on what they have invested in their crops.

For the city folk the outlay is fresh food and a range of wines and beers. For the rural farming folk it is thousands of dollar’s worth of seed, chemicals, time, effort and experience all paid in advance in the hope of a good return.

The city folk grumble if it rains or the weather is overcast and they simply stay inside and watch the cricket. Something very few people wanted to do until this season!

But the rural folk have to play the waiting game and hope and pray that the nor west winds will come, the sun will come out and their investments surrender themselves to the combine harvesters in the best possible condition. City folk, on the whole, know what their income is likely

to be and can relax in the knowledge that whatever the weather does, whatever the dollar does, and whatever the world grain prices may do, they will still have their regular incomes.

Sure interest rates will sway their worlds if they are investors or are paying mortgages, but their whole existence doesn’t stand in the balance. Farming folk don’t have that luxury.

City folk look forward to a relaxing time with the advent of summer.

Farming folk know it will be a hard drag but hopefully a rewarding one.

But the wonderful thing about farming folk is that they are all so positive that they are in a state of excitement when summer swings across the horizon.

All those things I have listed would seem to be a very good reason not to go farming, and to become a city type.

However of all the farmers I know, and I know a huge number, there wouldn’t be one who would want to be doing anything else.

While the younger ones sit in their air-conditioned combine cabs, the older ones muse over how easy they get it compared to sowing bags in the cloud of dust, but the thrill of a good harvest is common to all past and present generations.

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Balloonist John Chaytor proved part of the principle of aerial topdressing when he used a hot air balloon to sow seed on his Wairere property, as early as 1906. But due to strong winds the balloon had to be anchored to the ground — not a great solution for covering large areas. When farmers sent to fi ght on the side of Britain in the Great War of 1914-18 watched biplanes dogfi ghting overhead, some thought of better peacetime uses for such aircraft. Rugged, hilly land was parceled out to returned servicemen in the North Island, causing these ideas to germinate

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In fact, the very idea of sowing seed from the air had occurred to him when in fl ight, sharing grapes

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Other innovators soon followed — notably Ossie James in the Waikato, whose historic converted DC3 aircraft has recently been restored and installed as a display piece at the National Field Days site in Mystery Creek. But the Braziers stayed ahead of the game, even as the race began to buy and convert Tiger Moths all over the country. It would be Airwork in Canterbury who fi rst pioneered taking off and landing from the client farmer’s own property, in ‘pit stops’ of as little as four or fi ve minutes.

In converted Tiger Moth planes the second cockpit (once used by a machine gunner or spotter) was turned into a hopper for the superphosphate. The Braziers did away with filling this space by hand from large bags, building the fi rst automated loader for the industry from a Hupmobile and a set of hydraulic arms. When the original vehicle gave

out, a sturdier Land Rover was converted.

Safety was less of a concern in those early days, and aviators often took risks to guarantee the success of their fert-spreading missions. Ossie James recounted placing airstrips at the top of hills in the Waikato, so

that over-laden planes could get airborne. Amazingly, with World War One technology and an attitude of daring rather than caution, those early agricultural pilots enjoyed a great record of success, with few accidents. Today the sight of aerial topdressers is a common one

around New Zealand and around the world. From converted warplanes, the industry has moved to specialist-developed tools of the trade, and pilots no longer risk fl aunting outdated laws when they take to the

skies. Safety has been bolstered along with technology, and the modern agricultural aviator is a highly qualifi ed and experienced fl yer with a multi-million dollar machine at his command. Areas of farmland once thought unprofi table or simply inaccessible have been broken in and made productive by their efforts, and thanks to this care

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Everybody now has rights. We don’t have to look far to see how personal rights have proliferated over the past 30 years or so. As part of the evolutionary process animals have also gained rights which are recognised in law.

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Equity markets were mixed over the last quarter as investors digested the potential risks posed by emerging economies. Mixed returns were also a refl ection of the better than expected investment returns achieved last year. Corporate earnings and growth positively surprised last year, but valuation multiples also expanded. While not at extreme levels, this means earnings growth needs to be delivered before further share price gains can be expected. Developed international markets were the best performers over the quarter, particularly in NZ dollar terms, while emerging markets were the laggards, hurt by capital outfl ows.

New Zealand equities themselves were relatively fl at over the quarter. The lesser New Zealand performance relative to global markets was a refl ection of higher regulatory and political risks as we enter election year, as well as a touch of indigestion following the Government’s sell-down of its Air New Zealand and Meridian stakes. The Australian dollar also increased the risk to New Zealand company earnings, with Australian earnings being impacted by the lower currency translation. The Australian equity market itself was also weaker, refl ecting a subdued domestic economy.

Taking a look at the interest rate market, better global economic data and the tapering of the US Federal Reserve’s bond purchases pushed global longer-dated interest rates higher, although these increases were moderated by emerging market capital outfl ows.

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process for gifts to animals. In addition there was always the possibility that someone would agree to look after the animal, collect the gift or legacy, and not care for the animal.

From early European settlement in New Zealand there have been laws to protect animals and the latest statute is the Animal Welfare Act 1999 which come into force on 1.1.2000. The purpose of that Act is to impose obligations on animal owners and persons in charge of animals to attend properly to the welfare of those animals. There are fi ve internationally recognised freedoms which animals have:• proper and suffi cient food

and water• adequate shelter• opportunity to display

normal patterns of behaviour

• handling which minimises pain or distress

• protection from injury or diseaseThese ideals are aimed

more at preventing suffering and providing a more positive attitude to animal welfare than was previously the case. The legislation also includes restrictions on who can carry out surgical procedures to animals, the requirements for exporting animals, transporting animals and the use of animals in researching, testing and teaching. It also empowers approved organisations who care for animals to search premises to remove animals from such premises, if necessary, and it imposes penalties for offences against animals.

While the legislation has good intent, New Zealand society has a long way to go

to provide adequately for the treatments of animals. There are many groups who lobby on behalf of animals, particularly battery hens and some pig farming practices. Over the years these groups have achieved a lot of changes to the practices of animal care particularly in docking tails of various animals, the humane slaughter of sheep and the use of animals in laboratories.

If we look at the legislation in some other overseas countries we note that battery hen farming and greyhound racing are banned in some US states, anglers are required to catch fi sh humanely and dog owners have to pass an exam in Switzerland and so on.

There are many animals doing very noble jobs in caring for humans, notably guide dogs for the blind, dogs to assist the deaf, and search and rescue dogs.

The dogs who are trained to catch criminals in policing and border protection deserve the utmost respect. Anybody who refers to human deviants as ‘animals’ does a great disservice to animals as their bad behaviour is usually occasioned by a human deviant.

So keep the animals in mind when considering your legal obligations to others.

This article has been prepared by Bessie Paterson, a Partner with Ronald Angland and Son solicitors, who may be contacted on Tel: 03 349 4708 or e-mail [email protected].

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Around a third of Southland based dairy farm workers may be being under compensated and investigations have found that the practice of ‘seasonal averaging’ and not paying close attention to precise time and wage records may be in confl ict with minimum wage obligations. If a worker completes 60 hours in a week they still must be paid at least $13.75 per hour, for each of those 60 hours.

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When I lived in Canada, I had a small holiday farm up in the highlands of Ontario, right at the edge of civilisation.

The land was rocky and mountainous and had been farmed for about 100 years. As agricultural fortunes changed, the small farms were let go and reverted back to thick forest. Some families carried on in the forestry business but, by and large, all sensible people moved away.

I did not mind the location at all since I used my farm only for holidays and weekend recreation. There was a large lake nearby — the forest had trails for walking and skiing, and several rivers provided excellent fi shing.

There was a small town in the area called Fort Stewart, where Indians had once gathered to sell furs to white traders. The small town grew in size after its start in 1891. First a tavern was established, followed by a large rooming house, a grocery, and then a lumber merchant. A

medical practice opened up in 1900 to be followed shortly by an undertaker. A seamstress, blacksmith, cheese maker, church minister, and a barber also set up shop. Then Fort Stewart slowly began to die in the Great Depression.

When I knew the village in 1970, only a few houses were left. These were either shuttered or were home to very old people who were rarely seen. The school had closed and there was only one community building still standing, once home to a grocery store but then long closed.

Even though Fort Stewart was off the main road leading to my farm or back toward Ottawa (another reason for its gradual demise), we occasionally drove through it. So one day we were very surprised to see that the store was brightly lit up and open for business. We stopped

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There we met an older bearded gentleman and his wife who had just settled in to sell groceries to surrounding farmers. The store was the only one for miles in every direction and this old couple thought that they had a good chance of being successful. They were only renting the store and had been given a grant of $5,000 by the government to purchase commodities which they would then put up for sale. They were very friendly in providing service to us and encouraged us to drop in again when we were back on the farm.

So we did stop in on our next weekly visit to the farm. There seemed to have been little ongoing business during the week. With every successive visit, the happiness and jollity of the welcoming couple

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NETTING A MOREflavourful futureBY ANDY BRYENTON

IN JAPAN THEY ARE CALLED UNAGI AND ARE PRIZED BY TOP SUSHI CHEFS FOR THEIR SUBTLE FLAVOUR AND SUBLIME TEXTURE.

him to a new generation, and that knowledge centres around the sustainable fi shery of the shortfi n eel. It’s a resource he says is still abundant, and with careful management will provide that delectable, smoky fl avour for generations to come. Hence the name of Robert and Bev’s company — Moko, short for Mokopuna or grandchildren.

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hold eel in higher regard than we do!” This may be true for those who haven’t tasted the Moko product — but those who have are raving about it. Serious gourmet chefs demand Bev and Robert’s eels, and suppliers in Queenstown, Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch supply a cognoscenti of gourmands with the award winning catch from Moko’s nets. Those awards aren’t trifl ing, either. Moko have taken home a 2013 Cuisine Artisan Award, among others, and their trophy cabinet may yet have to expand.

Robert says that all this attention comes from humble beginnings — eeling with his grandparents.

“We would traditionally harvest eels during the migration — in those days up to 500 at a time. None were wasted, we would preserve the mass food to last us through the winter.”

Eels migrate in huge numbers each year, driven back to the sea by the urge to breed. Once they have returned to salt water, the slippery creatures can travel over 4,000 kilometres, to spawning grounds in the Coral Sea near New Caledonia.

Why they congregate here, or how the eels — having lived in Kiwi rivers all their lives — know where to go remains a mystery.

Nowadays Robert fishes only the shortfi n eel, Anguilla Australis, with a careful eye on the sustainability of his stewardship. “I put back any

of the really big ones, the good breeding stock,” he says, “to make sure there will be plenty more for the future.”

With global demand for eels outstripping supply, the methods handed down the generations to Robert and Bev Dawson — and which they have used to modernise Canterbury eeling — may be the key to sustainable aquaculture overseas. But unlike the eels being test-farmed in Japan, or the eels cultivated by the ancient Djab Wurrung in Australia, all of the eels which end up as Moko product live

their lives free and wild in Kiwi waterways. Does this affect the taste? Perhaps. Certainly, there is a sense in the gourmet community that the subtle, smoky, unmistakable taste of proper New Zealand eel is one whose time has come.

With a heritage that pre-dates Captain Cook, a nostalgic allure for many, and a place on the plates of the hottest kitchen masterminds, the shortfi n eel is going places. If you see Robert and Bev at your local farmers’ market, one of those places should defi nitely be your fridge!

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Field day seasonlived up to its ‘claim’ with a truly foul Thursday with cold and sometimes heavy rain soon turning the roads to slush and the grassy lanes to mud. It did occur to me the centre was a much safer option than our marquee. But I would not have had the opportunity to excavate a soil trench for a live exhibit

The Field Day season has started. A little earlier than we normally expect to in our part of Canterbury, but in Southland I guess it is earlier to beat out the weather — NOT. Amazing where people came from for the Southern Field Days at Waimumu — the off year event to the South Island Field Days at Lincoln. Last week (February 10–14) I spent at the Southern Field Days at Waimumu — Waimumu where you might well ask? The Waimumu Field Days site is approximately 12km outside of Gore, in Southland for those who haven’t heard of the place.

For those exhibitors like us from Canterbury it is a good haul down there with gear and display material. Just like the South Island Field Days at Lincoln the Young Farmers do and did a fantastic job. The event was very professionally run and organised. The volunteer staff were friendly and very helpful. Like the Lincoln equivalent it is:• A non-profi t Incorporated

Society;• run by volunteers (except

for the secretary;• they are all farmers or work

in the agricultural fi eld;

• with other non-profi t groups such as clubs, schools, PTA’s etc used to help set up and run the event.On the subject of non-profi t

groups, we availed ourselves of the accommodation fundraiser run by Te Tupa school. They have families willing to accommodate exhibitors or visitors (after all Gore cannot hope to accommodate the thousands visiting the Field Days) with half the cost going to the school and the other to the host family. Brilliant fundraiser.

The Southern Field Days takes place at its 60 hectare property (¡) on the Google map. The site is immense when you are trying to get about and see people. For 2014 Field Days they had a brand new purpose built event centre:• with a maximum capacity of

6,000 people;• no internal poles and a

multi-purpose fl oor; and• housing 180 exhibitors.

What a versatile building. What a venue for a range of events — think Field Days and the unpredictable climate, boat shows, machinery launches and the like. And the climate

of soil moisture measurement. As it turned out, Telecom ensured there would be no live or interactive soil moisture. By about 9am every day of the Field Days anyone with a Telecom phone was in ‘no mans land’:• No internet;• No data service;• No calling ability;• No EFT-POS;• No texting with a Smart

phone.What a debacle, especially

given they (Telecom) knew there would be 15,000+ at the Field Days every day and their existing system would not cope. Not even their own

representatives at the site could service customers without any of these services. To their credit, Vodafone were proactive and ensured their customers could make phone calls, text and hot-spot.

This failing by Telecom was the only downside to the Field Days. It was a superb event:• 789 exhibitors;• 2nd largest Field Days in

New Zealand• More than 15,000 people

every day;• From memory I think a total

38,500 visitors; and• Surprisingly for an

agricultural event, no dogs on site.

Not even the wet Thursday of the Field Days stopped visitors.

It would have been great to have had a side-line gumboot stand because sales were ‘surprise-surprise’ high. The gravelled laneways were OK and provided some comfort for those not footed out for the occasion, but by the end of the day gumboots were the order of the day.

It is pleasing to hear that the South Island Agricultural Field Day (SIAFD) also a non-profi t organisation may have its own fi t for purpose site, just like the Southern Field Days at Waimumu. 2014 has energised me for the 2015 event.

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Southwesterly air� ow was dominant over New Zealand in January, with anticyclones over eastern Australia and low pressure systems in the south Tasman Sea.

As a result, the month was cooler than usual New Zealand-wide, and one of the coolest Januaries on record in some southern parts.

January was signifi cantly colder than usual in Canterbury. Mean temperatures were mostly −1.0 to −1.5deg below the long term normal, with day time maximums averaging around −1.0deg and night time minimums around −2.0deg. Some light ground frosts were recorded in Canterbury during the month.

Sunshine hours were near normal along the coast with totals 100–110% of normal, but 20–30% above normal inland, especially on the western plains and foothills.

Rainfall was highly variable, with totals at least 50% below normal in most parts of the plains, and around Christchurch up to 70% below normal. However, some parts of North Canterbury were around 20–40% below normal.

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Market eases slightlyAlthough auction catalogue quantities of South Island wool were limited during both January and February, market demand also eased which had a slightly negative effect on prices in general.

Wool quality, whilst not as bad as perhaps expected, also generally deteriorated meaning average market prices were quoted as ‘buyers favour’.

Crossbred adult fl eece wools showed the effect of a good lambing with many displaying a degree of cotting and poorer colour but, compared to many previous years, and in general terms, the majority of fl eece lines were of a good standard for summer shorn types. Crossbred lamb’s wool began to pour in as farmers decided to shear lambs, and grass supply appeared abundant in many areas encouraging farmers to grow lambs to higher weights prior to slaughter.

As the month progressed it was obvious that, in some areas, the good grass growth was responsible for some of the micron test results to

become coarser with a few lines of crossbred lamb’s wool ‘blowing out’ to nearer the 31 to 32 micron mark rather than being around the 29 to 30 mark. Having said that, a large number of growers who had taken PGG Wrightson forward contracts for their lamb’s wool, managed to keep their lines within tolerance ranges and were rewarded well in comparison to the spot market levels. A number of lines of second-lamb’s wool sold through the auction at extreme levels during early February.

Halfbred and Corriedale wool types were scarce during the mid-January to mid-February period however prices were comparable to those ruling earlier with buyers showing a distinct interest in the better types in particular. A few lines of Corriedale lamb’s wool met with good solid demand from the exporting trade.

Wool Perspective From Rob Cochrane GM, Procurement, PGG Wrightson Wool

Wool auctions across the ditch during February resulted in limited success with prices in general softening as demand there was subdued. The week ending February 14 in Australia saw higher than ideal pass-in rates at auction with up to 45% of wool held by growers for not reaching their reserve price expectations.

Most spinners types sold well within a dedicated Launceston catalogue during the same week, however lower style and strength lots from the same sale centre were defi nitely cheaper than the previous week. Some of the softening in price may have been contributed to

a slightly stronger Australian dollar but in the main it was a lack of demand which held the market back.

At the time of writing another week of auctions was about to begin with market observers convinced that the smaller than usually expected quantities of wool coming forward would enable prices to stabilise at a reasonable level.

As the season progresses, the smaller quantities of available wool will continue to impact on our market, but hopefully this will not encourage buyers to source similar types from elsewhere in the world. Processors and manufacturers

continue to require good style, good washing colour New Zealand crossbred wool types because of its tensile strength, fibre length and whiteness compared to many others.

With such a variety of marketing options now available to local wool growers one may be forgiven for thinking that margins must be very healthy for wool traders, however there is a lot less wool around than even two or three years ago and the same number of

players within the trade appear to remain, hinting that survival could be a somewhat risky task for some.

Changing land use continues to reduce sheep country within Canterbury and, for that matter, southern regions in general, a phenomenon which in my view is likely to accelerate even faster within the next year or two as more water schemes are progressed in both the South and North Islands. Time will tell!

That’s my view.


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Seeding better returns for livestock farmersA D V E RT O R I A L

It’s taken years of research and trial work on some of the least ryegrass friendly country around, but a unique new cultivar bred by Agriseeds has been worth the wait for sheep and beef farmers wanting more persistent pasture.

Rohan SPR is a ‘spreading perennial r yegrass ’ purpose developed to provide a new answer for an old challenge — namely, how to grow sheep and beef pastures with the yield and feed value of a perennial ryegrass in conditions where

normal ryegrass doesn’t last well.

Agriseeds pasture s y s t ems manage r Graham Kerr says it’s not indestructible, but it does bring new opportunities for farmers to enhance the carrying capacity of country

which has previously been under-utilised for want of an appropriate ryegrass.

Several characteristics make Rohan SPR ideal where pasture persistence is a top priority, he says.

The most obvious is the unusual way it spreads

through a pasture after it is established, � lling in spaces between drill rows and covering bare soil to reduce competition from weeds or low value grasses like browntop.

All ryegrasses do this to some extent, but Rohan SPR

is much more aggressive than other cultivars, enhancing its persistence and its ability to recover from adverse climatic events like drought.

Rohan was also deliberately selected for unusually � ne leaves, and very high tiller density.

This makes it more resilient to sheep and beef grazing systems than ryegrasses which have larger leaves, and fewer tillers, and it leads to a thick, resilient pasture after establishment.

Persistence is also supported by NEA2 endophyte, which protects the plant from a range of insect pests while still providing safe, staggers free grazing for sheep and beef.

Along with staying power, Rohan SPR was also bred to provide feed quality.

Graham says given the class of country to which the new ryegrass is best suited, this is very important, and meant the breeders had to select something that would be grazed readily, and was easy to manage without much topping.

The result is a late � owering date (+18 days),

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Wh i l e pu sh i ng persistence boundaries for ryegrass, however, Rohan SPR is not indestructible. “This is not a silver bullet. Like all ryegrasses it needs to be reasonably managed and fertilised to persist well.

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Every man and his dog have been trying to control wildings in the McKenzie for years. But wait for this, since Pukaki Downs is organic they are trying to contain this weed with an ‘organic aerial spray’.

When I heard about this I knew I had to witness this operation. Last year I wrote an article about Mike Processer (spraying contractor (03 685 8802) and how he and his ground crew (Jake) are working hard to aerial control this weed.

Now they are back (just like Arnold) trialling this new organic brew, and they assure me that we should see signs of its desiccation in a month or two. I’ll be back to see if it’s true, so watch this space. The laughing trio in the photo are Rupert, Mike and Jake. Good luck boys, if you’ve got a brew that can do the job without screwing up the environment you are definitely onto a winner.

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The manager overheard his order and came to her rescue by explaining that three fl at tyres were three pan cakes a pair of headlights were two eggs, sunny side up and running boards were

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Huge demand boosts forestry

The impacts of the September 10 major wind event are now being felt across the region, some positive, some not so positive. Viewing the glass half full is to see the expanding prices being experienced for the export log segment.

Viewing the glass half full is to see supplies to local sawmills start to shrink as logs in forest deteriorate for this important segment.

At a forest gate level there are no negatives with larger export logs, even with signs of deterioration, achieving prices comparable to, if not slightly ahead of domestic prices. As I have said many times before, the domestic sawmills are of major importance to the regions forest owners. These mills can be expected to keep chugging away whilst export markets have tended to provide fl uctuating bottom lines. Erstwhile the local sawmill is also providing good consistent returns to growers while keeping the pay packets circulating around the local economy.

February settlements in China have seen a continuing fi rming in prices at wharf gate NZ. Last month I reported the market indicator A grade reaching over USCIF$150 per cubic metre (the price landed in China). February settlements been in the order of US$155–$156 with some commentators suggesting the magic $160 is now a lot more than a brightening light at the end of the tunnel.

In most previous encounters with a US$160 level the market has reacted like a tipping point. Buyers have bolted leaving NZ suppliers high and dry and prices tumbling with other

nations moving quickly to capture very good returns and fl ooding the market. However, this time the circumstances are somewhat different.

Demand has continued unabated during the winter and is increasing. Further lifts in demand can be expected as China shakes off the CNY holiday recovery mode and heads toward a busy spring construction period. As a consequence inventories across nearly all major eastern seaboard Ports are at 5 to 6 week supply levels. This is somewhat lower than is the norm for this time of year.

Indeed previously the market would start to panic if inventory levels dropped below 2 months supply. However, any China log market participant can easily scan the internet to fi nd a plethora of reports that tell them about production levels in Australia and NZ. They can see we are chugging away generally increasing our annual cut and maintaining a good supply volume. They can also see there is plenty moreto come.

As always, the tempering of our views about this market should include the realisation that close to 1 million tonnes of logs heads of the China every month to be sawn and peeled for timber and plywood to hold up concrete. Whilst we are doing this Canada is also exporting lumber in slightly greater roundwood equivalent volume

to be used similarly. Nobody wants this wonderful thing called the China apartment construction market toend, but…

Unquestionably the Christchurch rebuild is starting to bite with demand for lumber products never better for some years. Prices for lumber continue to remain stubbornly stable with North Island and Northern South Island sawmills spying the main chance and sending truckloads of lumber south. For the moment there seems to be little supply constraint and builders generally getting all they need.

The next 3 months could get very interesting as demand across all segments heats up and the forest cut move increasingly toward smaller younger trees felled on September 10th. Blue stain in logs is likely to become the order of the day ruling out signifi cant volume increases for local mills.

On another positive note we are seeing heightened levels of interest in planting and investment in forestry. Great news indeed proving there are still some astute people out there who have done their research and recognised forestry has been one of the highest yielding land based commodity segments for a long time. Thus, it has never been more timely, to remember the only way forward for climate, country and the planet is to get out there and plant more trees …!

18 February 2014

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Dairy farmers in the area got together over a year ago to provide boating, sailing and kayaking facilities for townie neighbours in a bid to improve urban-rural relations.

The farmers, al l shareholders of the Lower Waitaki Irrigation Company, saw an opportunity for recreational use of a fi ve hectare irrigation buffer pond they had developed. With the support of their irrigation company,

they created the Lower Waitaki Water Sports Trust.

While the pond was built for irrigation storage, its proximity to Oamaru, easy access and unimpeded views make it ideal for anyone wanting to learn how to sail or paddle. As Trust chairman Richard Willan says, “It’s the safest place to get out and learn on. You can see the whole pond from any point as it’s just so fl at.”

Richard says local farmers hope the project will encourage greater interaction between people living in Oamaru and farmers.

“We want to get people from the town out into the country.”

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It cost the group more than $150,000 to develop the site including a fl oating jetty, car parking, fencing, and the four-bay shed to house the water craft. Fortunately local sponsors including the Meridian Trust, Waitaki District Council, the Otago Community Trust, local businesses and the Lower Waitaki Irrigation Company were quick to recognise the merits of the project. What a fantastic example of irrigators working alongside the community to create something fantastic for all!

In just over a month, the opportunity to learn about other community irrigation initiatives is upon us. IrrigationNZ’s biennial conference and expo will take place in Napier between April 7 and 9 and registrations are still being taken. Two new packages have been introduced this year – the Irrigator Scheme User Package and the Partner Package, both offering excellent value for money.

Keynote speakers include Mike Wade, Executive Director of the California Farm Water and John Culleton, Chief Executive of Coleambally Irrigation Cooperative Limited. Regional case studies will be presented from Otago, Tasman, Canterbury, Wairarapa, Marlborough and Rangitikei as well as the latest technological and industry practices.

Principal sponsors for this year’s conference and expo include ANZ, Hawkes Bay Regional Council, Meridian, Siemens and Waterforce.

More information about the event can be found on www.irrigationnz.co.nz/conference.

Panel — Ian Atkinson and Neil Deans (F&G)

The ‘Know to make it Flow’Andrew Curtis, Irrigation New Zealand CEO




19February 2014

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At Stahlton we pride ourselves on delivering cost effective and sustainable solutions for the rural sector. Specialising in precast farm bridges, Stahlton will provide you with a fit-for-purpose solution designed and installed with your environment in mind.

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Using Living Earth Compost can assist you to meet your environmental requirements under the Canterbury Land & Water Regional Plan.

ACT NOW TO CONTROL NITRATE LEACHING FROM YOUR LAND!FARMERS

• Binds nutrients to the soil• Increases organic matter (humus)• Slowly releases valuable nutrients (N.P.K.)• Aids water retention

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To order phone 0800COMPOST or Trevor Chatterton on 021 657 992.

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Using Living Earth Compost can assist you to meet your environmental requirements under the Canterbury Land & Water Regional Plan.

ACT NOW TO CONTROL NITRATE LEACHING FROM YOUR LAND!FARMERS

• Binds nutrients to the soil• Increases organic matter (humus)• Slowly releases valuable nutrients (N.P.K.)• Aids water retention

BENEFITS OF USING COMPOST Reduce reliance on chemical inputs by applying Living Earth Compost

To order phone 0800COMPOST or Trevor Chatterton on 021 657 992.

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B o d y C o m p o s t produced at the Council’s Organics Processing Plant, which is operated by organics waste processor Living Earth, is already being sent to rural land where it delivers nutrients and increases the organic matter content in soils. However the other key advantage to compost application to soil is the aiding of water retention in the soil, which enhances available moisture to crop/

pasture roots and lessens run-off. Plus the NPK delivered in the compost itself, releases slowly over time, as opposed to a one-off application, thereby posing less of a leaching issue. Most importantly compost is a source of Humus which latches onto all minerals including nitrates usually lost through leaching.

The key driver for this is the water quality standards

required under the Plan, which will in turn impact some farms. Under the Plan farmers will need to create a nutrient baseline, from historical leaching data to establish their average nitrogen losses from their farm. For some areas, from January 2017 farms leaching greater than 20kg of nitrogen per hectare will have to have resource consent and a farm environment plan in place.

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Christchurch’s organic waste collection is delivering an attractive option to Canterbury farmers, who are required to meet nutrient leaching controls imposed under the new Canterbury Land & Water Regional Plan.

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Canterbury farmers have found the bene� ts of this more organic approach to farming has shown good crop enhancement and reduced fertiliser

application. For more information go to www.rural.l ivingear th.co.nz or call 0800 COMPOST or Trevor Chatterton 021 657 992.

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Modern PreservingFarmers markets are springing up across

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

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

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

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21February 2014

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Dairying Research Corporation researcher, Justine McGrath produced a paper in which she said that high milk solids production from pasture requires an early mean calving date, a high stocking rate and good management of the pasture. The seasonal management required has been well defi ned.

New Zealand dairy farmers should set an annual target of 1,200 kg MS/ha and 350 kg MS/cow. Nitrogen fertiliser should be used to increase pasture production during periods of predicted feed defi cit.

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Feed utilisation is defi ned as the proportion of available feed that is eaten by the herd to produce milk. The amount of MS produced from pasture will depend on how much pasture a farm grows and how well the management

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It’s a farming task which is as old as agriculture itself — and one which remains as vital today as when our ancestors � rst began to plant and reap the � rst domesticated vegetable crops in pre-biblical times.

P l o u g h i n g i t s e l f has undergone many transformations down the centuries, with the motive power coming fi rst from people, then from oxen, then powerful Shire and Clydesdale horses, and with the dynamics of the plough itself evolving too.

So we come to the present day, when the original plough (sometimes crafted from the collarbone of a large animal, later hammered out of bronze or iron) is replaced by an interlocking symphony of hydraulic-actuated geometry, and pulled through the soil by computer-guided diesel horsepower. The product of this millennial act of progress? It’s called the Agrolux, and it’s perhaps the most refi ned ploughing system on Earth.

Agrolux are a Scandinavian company, with a 25 year history focussing intently on developing the best soil management implements in the world. An amalgamation of two over-

arching parent companies, Agrolux was born out of names well known in New Zealand — the Fiskars company (famed for pruning and gardening tools) and the popular Electrolux brand (known here mainly for extremely durable vacuum cleaners). A wholly independent subsidiary, Agrolux set out to turn heads as well as turn soil, throwing considerable research and development into their product.

The result is a range of ploughs which deliver accuracy and precision, as well as a rigidly controlled standard of build quality. Agrolux ploughs have a simple and clean design to reduce weight and make draw-through easier, but they still have strength and reliability as core values. All key parts of the Agrolux plough are manufactured from heat-treated Swedish steel — the same kind of serious metal which has made Volvo cars a byword for solid safety for many decades. With a quick-hitch headstock and cross

shaft hitching, the company’s fully mounted ploughs are designed to be easy to connect and safer to operate.

But the real story happens under the soil, as the specially designed multiple heads of the Agrolux plough do as their designers intended. Rolling, folding and deeply penetrating the soil, Agrolux ploughs maximise aeration and soil turnover, while still making short work of big fi elds. This has been the ploughman’s dream since the age of draft oxen and iron single-blade rigs — and it’s perfect for Canterbury farms.

Even better, Agrolux use a system called Easy Set to automatically calibrate the correct alignment of the plough, following the setup of the fi rst furrow width. Once this information is plumbed in, the rest is left up to a system that’s not all computers and electrical motors, but simple physics. The design of the plough itself makes sure that the whole

plough follows the correctly set first head, delivering uniform, optimised results and minimising wear and tear on parts.

In their own words — ‘Agrolux ploughs are designed to offer farmers quality ploughing results, easy operation and advantageous operational economy. We have achieved this by using modern design principles, agronomic thinking regarding functional details and exploiting optional material characteristics. At this is built upon several generations’ experiences in developing ploughs’.

The full range of Agrolux ploughs are now available here in New Zealand, selected as part of the range at Murray Implements.

The team at Murray Implements make sure that any agricultural tools they bring to the Kiwi market stand up to rigorous scrutiny and their own high standards — after all, they have a reputation for only stocking the best.

If Autumn soil management is on your mind, come and see this latest advancement in the age-old discipline of ploughing. It may just be the best thing since the bullock was traded in for a tractor!


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DairyNZ’s Pasture Renewal Leadership Group has a handy picture tool to help farmers score pastures on a 1–5 scale (go to www.agriseeds.co.nz for a link to the pasture condition score tool).

Richard says once pastures have been assessed, the extra feed available this autumn gives farmers the opportunity to pull extra paddocks out of the rotation for grass to grass renewal.

“Farmers often say they would love to renew more pasture, but having to feed stock simultaneously makes it diffi cult to do so.

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Can Am’s Commander range of UTV side-by-side offroad vehicles have enjoyed great popularity here in New Zealand, as farmers discover the multi-purpose toughness of these North American built machines.

�e Commander series has always been at the forefront of the expansion into the local market — a powerful, willing and capable o� roader with the ability to carry a heavy load of tools and equipment alongside two full-grown blokes. �ere’s even room for the dog!

�is year Can Am will be well represented at Field Days, with 2014’s selection of ATVs and UTVs honed and improved to be better

this engine now also comes with an eco mode, sipping less fuel per kilometre. Coupled to a beefed-up CVT continuously variable transmission system, the 800cc powerplant churns out the torque, while those big 27 inch Black Rock radials transfer it to the ground.

Suspension and ground clearance are key to this kind of vehicle’s performance, especially when it’s pressed into service on a Kiwi farm. On both counts the 2014 Commander has been given a boost, with anti-dive features worked into its double A-arm front suspension — just the ticket for a smoother ride over those muddy trails. �e whole vehicle rides close to a foot above the deck, with enough ground clearance

to avoid bellying out in the rough stu�. Even the base model comes with neat little tweaks for driver comfort as well — things like anti-cinch seat belts, less engine heat bleed-through into the cabin and cup holders may seem tri�ing in the showroom, but try to do without them for a day on the farm.

All in all, the 2014 Commander is a worthy addition to the Can Am family — an evolution of a very popular and capable machine which has become a �rm favourite with outdoorsmen at both work and play.

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Beginning with the power plant, the Can Am boys have overhauled the 800cc Rotax electronically fuel injected mill, to produce more power with less emissions. Meeting tough US EPA guidelines,

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But VE owners must be kicking themselves just a little bit right now. Because the VF is here, and it has turned up the sense of drama to eleven — right where Angus Young’s amp usually hovers. Not only has this delightfully mad Aussie’s

Redline iteration belted around the Nurburgring in a blistering 8:19, it’s also packed with little tweaks and comforts which give it a gloss of civility. And it’s cheaper. Quite astoundingly so. $5,000 Oz dollars, in fact, which is even more in Kiwi currency.

It’s not as if the Holden team have dropped any of the important bits, either. Inside, the dash is tastefully appointed with a Germanic level of electronics, from auto parking assist and a reversing camera to a touch-screen entertainment system with voice recognition and smart radio apps. More leather than a certain kind of expo, as well, and comfort you would expect from a top sports car, not

Leave them seeing redFans of Holden’s VE ute found a lot to love about the raucous, powerful � at-decked beast.

a workaday light commercial. That’s the theme of the VF all over — and especially under that brutish front deck of a hood. Holden are ending production of the Commodore for good in 2016, according to industry insiders, and there is a sense that the skunk works in Australia has decided to crank out a ute which is not just loud, meaty and fun, but which can dance with the best sports cars on earth and leave them breathless.

There’s 530 Newton Metres of torque to play with, delivered smoothly thanks to a re-confi gured drivetrain, a sportier suspension setup and unquestionably the best electric power steering in its price bracket. The Gen IV motor up front may have less of a bellow with all this refi nement, but it makes the Redline go like the proverbial haunted convenience.

The overall verdict, both here and overseas, has been that Holden have done it again. A sports car with a surprisingly low price and a surprisingly high fun-factor to rival the old Monaro — though European pundits are still musing about why the back seats have been replaced by half of a light truck.

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Following on from my earlier articles on tools, this month I would like to talk about angle grinders and discs.

The angle grinder is becoming increasingly popular for hoof trimming and I am often asked for my opinion about it. If it wasn’t for the angle grinder we would walk around with RSI. It does make the job easier and quicker, but there are a few things to be aware of. There are still people who use normal grinding discs meant for steel on hooves instead of the correct specialised discs. I am sure you wouldn’t use a

hoof disc on steel — therefore you shouldn’t use a steel cutting disc on a hoof. The cutting disc will clog up very quickly and overheat the hoof (this is where the burning smell comes from), which causes damage to the live tissue of the hoof, and that is not our aim.

There is a range of discs available on the market made especially for hooves, yet I can appreciate that it may still seem like a daunting task to decide

on the right one for you. Let’s have a look at some of those discs and what their pro’s and con’s are. The cheapest disc that we stock is the Wopa grain disc. Obviously, the price is their biggest pro. It is an effective disc and will last for a good number of cows.

Most people who use them tell me that they last for at least a year. The disc looks like a really coarse sand paper and many people think that it must be very aggressive. In this case looks are deceiving. It is not too aggressive but because of the way they are made it can lose some bits of grit as you work with it. This may unbalance the disc which will make it vibrate slightly. Another disc we stock is the one made by Demotec in Germany.

This is an aluminium disc with seven little carbon blades in it. I was very impressed with this disc when I tried it out. It would be too slow for us as professionals dealing daily with large numbers of cows, to work with, but for a farmer it is ideal. It is a very well-balanced disc which leaves a nice clean

smooth surface on the hoof. This makes it easier for the trimmer to see what he or she is dealing with. This disc is about $80 dearer than the grain disc, but the great thing about them is that you can turn the blades around as they have two sharp sides to them. When both sides of all seven blades have been used you can replace the blades rather than the whole disc. This makes the disc more cost-effective in the long run.

The last disc I want to mention is the disc that we as full-time trimmers use. It is a professional disc that is available in aluminium and titanium. We would be very reluctant to recommend this disc to a farmer. It is very aggressive when the blades are sharp and I could almost guarantee that you would lose a cow if an inexperienced person were to use this disc. That may be enough to turn you away from this disc, if not, the price probably will!

Discs are great tools for hoof trimming and it will still work even if you cut in to stones, however this will dull the blades quicker and therefore it is advised that you fl ick large stones out fi rst. It is also very handy for preparing the hoof for claw blocks. You may be worried about staff using discs and the risk of damaging the cow. That risk is always there, even with a sharp knife. We always need to be sensible when we trim cows’ feet, and a disc does not make a knife redundant.

Ef� cient water use despite dry spellIrrigationNZ says a Canterbury water use report shows that despite an increase in water use it wasn’t as large as might have been expected in a season which bordered on drought.

An Environment Canterbury water use report released recently shows irrigators used more water during last year’s dry spell than the previous wet summer.

Water use data for the July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 year shows between 13.91% and 65.1% of allocated surface and groundwater across Canterbury was taken for irrigation.

Water use was heaviest in the Orari-Opihi-Pareora, Ashburton and Selwyn-Waihora Zones which correlates with significant irrigation activity in those areas.

IrrigationNZ CEO Andrew Curtis said the data actually reinforces the changes they’re seeing as new technologies and improved practice lead to more targeted water application.

“Irrigators don’t pump water out of the ground because they can as pumping costs them money. There is an effi ciency driver and most farmers are already responsible water managers.”

However, Mr Curtis said a change in the way Environment Canterbury analyses and presents water use does mean the data should be treated as indicative-only.

“This report contains data from less than 40% of consented water takes with rates fi ve litres per second and greater. Since June last year, hundreds more farmers across

the region have installed water metering systems so next year’s report and those that follow will be signifi cantly more accurate.

“In the next couple of years we’ll have a much better picture of true water use based on farmers’ actual water use.”

Mr Curtis said despite a lower than expected water use increase, there is still plenty irrigators can do to improve their management of water.

“IrrigationNZ will roll out our SMART irrigation programme this year to support farmers in keeping up with the technologies, skills and management systems necessary to drive water effi cient irrigation.

“We’ll also continue to talk to central and regional government about the allocation and transfer system for water takes. These need to be dynamic if we are to drive the best possible return to the community from New Zealand’s natural resources.”

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Harnessing Soil Biology — Keeping Coveredby Tim Jenkins

Mulching with organic material brings multiple bene� ts to soil biology. The temperature and moisture levels � uctuate less allowing organisms to carry on cycling nutrients and building soil structure.

cucumbers and their relatives can be sensitive to these herbicides. Around the rest of the garden, pea straw provides mulch that is less nitrogen robbing and more nutrient rich than other straws. While it is shorter lasting than bark and rather more conspicuous if it is to your taste, a thick mulch of pea straw will last for a couple of years and aid the sustainable garden.

Nitrogen robbingWhile organic mulches

add nutrients to the soil, they can sometimes temporarily rob nitrogen. As the high carbon woody mulches are decomposed, the micro-organisms will require nitrogen and they can get this from the soil at the expense of nearby plants.

Composted mulches avoid this problem. If using uncomposted bark or wood pieces then the larger grades will cause less nitrogen robbing issues, or rotted manure can

be added to provide nitrogen. Gross feeding plants such as many vegetable crops should not be mulched with nitrogen robbing sawdust or similar mulches though they can cope well with straw.

Perennial weedsMulch suppresses weeds but

if perennial weeds are already established in an area they may well have the resources and ability to push through the mulch and grow. Once that happens, the mulch becomes a hindrance to weeding and the perennial weed may become a challenge. Solve this future issue by controlling perennial weeds like twitch prior to mulching.

Grass clippingsTempting as it is to use

fresh lawn clippings as mulch, any depth greater than a few centimetres risks turning into a smelly sticky mess. The grass starts to rot so quickly that the oxygen runs out and

this causes the smell and the production of acids that can harm nearby sensitive plants. It is better practice to compost these clippings or to dry them out fi rst.

Watch the frostIn extremely cold areas

mulch will help stop the soil from freezing and assist plant roots. In most parts of New Zealand though, mulching right up to frost-sensitive plants can do more harm than good. Bare soil absorbs heat during the day. When darkness falls uncovered soil will release built up heat reducing frost damage to surrounding plants. While

black plastic mulch can help with this daily heat absorption, and nearby rocks or stone mulch can also help, other mulches will interfere with that daytime heat charging. Keep organic mulches away from frost sensitive seedlings and other plants leaving at least thirty centimetres radius of bare soil during the winter and spring.

PlasticBlack plastic polythene

sheets can have their role, being almost impermeable to weeds but also to air. The alternative of woven plastic weedmat, it is long lasting and partially though not fully overcomes the issue

of plastic sheets causing sticky anaerobic soils. Weedmats are reasonably expensive and still represent the use of plastic and may leave the soil in a poorer condition than before mulching. Another issue that comes up is if twitch establishes through the weedmat, it can end up being very diffi cult to fi nally take the weedmat away – either prevent twitch establishment or remove the weedmat before it gets too diffi cult.

Next month will cover mulching for fi eld crops. With a few techniques it is possible to capture some of those mulching benefi ts on a big scale.

The mulch is a fuel itself for more soil biology as it slowly breaks down. Plants capture the benefi ts too of reduced weed competition and improved water effi ciency. While many of the benefi ts are straightforward, there are a few tricks to doing mulching well and some difficulties to overcome in mulching on a large scale.

The right conditions for mulching.

S o m e i m p o r t a n t considerations include not mulching when the soil is too dry or too cold. And some mulch types can contain herbicide residues while others can rob nitrogen from the soil or go sticky and smelly. Some mulches can also bring with them a greater risk of pest issues such as slugs.

Dry soil should be well watered prior to any mulching. Although mulches reduce moisture loss, if the soil is suffering from lack of moisture then mulching will just make it worse. It’s more diffi cult to water a soil effectively once mulch has already been applied.

Mulching will usually increase the night-time temperature of the soil and will often reduce day-time temperature. Soil life and plant growth will benefi t from such reduced temperature changes. But if mulch is applied on to an already very cold soil in winter it may impede plant growth right up till spring. Consider just mulching in the spring, summer or autumn instead and see below regarding frost risk.

Pea strawDo be careful with pea

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Known as the Cool Farm Tool. Or CFT, it is the creation of council member Dr Jonathan Hillier of the University of Aberdeen, working alongside international companies including Unilever, Heineken, Marks and Spencer, Tesco, and Fertilizers Europe. In was launched at last month’s 2014

Farming Futures conference in UK, and gives farmers a simple way to access the latest science so they can understand the greenhouse gases their farms release, and how to reduce them most effectively.

An earlier version of the CFT is already used by farmers

of all sizes around the world, from New Zealand to India to the US and UK.

But until now it has only existed as a spreadsheet. Now it is available as an easy-to-use web app, making the valuable information it contains far more accessible. The Cool

Farm Institute, the not-for-profi t organisation set up by the companies to manage the CFT, is inviting farmers everywhere to use it for free, although commercial use by supply-chain businesses incurs a fee.

“The Cool Farm Institute has brought together leading academics and major food and drink industry players to develop a user-friendly online version of the Cool Farm Tool,” said Richard Heathcote, a member of the Institute’s Executive Committee. “The CFI is now looking forward to seeing many more farm assessments being done all over the world on a range of crop and livestock

systems. We’re delighted to have contributed to developing this tool and helping it reach farmers worldwide, and we look forward to continuing to support it as it develops further,” said Dr Murray Gardner, Knowledge and Innovation Manager at NERC responsible for the agri-food sector.

“This demonstrates NERC’s commitment to working in partnership with business to ensure UK environmental knowledge and expertise has the widest possible impact.”

The tool is already popular with agri-food companies that aim to cut the carbon given off

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Research suggest that up to 80 per cent of the average fresh foodstuff’s total carbon emissions happen before it ever leaves the farm, and agriculture accounts for up to 25 per cent of global human greenhouse gas emissions.

Farmers have many different options to cut their carbon emissions, from using different fertilisers to switching to a new mix of crops. But it is often hard for them to tell which options would be the most cost-effective for them. The CFT is designed to help individual farmers understand what would work best in their farm’s unique conditions — it is based on cutting-edge science but provides information in a format that’s easy to digest and act upon.

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Some properties have little pasture cover, while others have suffi cient feed for at least the next month and enough conserved silage or balage to meet animal requirements through until substantial pasture growth begins in autumn.

Management decisions made months ago is the reason for the difference. The notion that pastoral farming is just a series of ongoing random events that must be dealt with as they occur simply doesn’t gel with the best operators.

Elite farmers, those with production and profi t fi gures others simply don’t believe, appreciate that they have the ability to plan and manage their operations months in advance.

Problems on these properties rarely ‘just happen’ and these farmers don’t start their days wondering what calamity may have occurred overnight. They’re interested in but not worried about what the weather will deliver and accurately forecast each season’s production.

Pastoral farming can be, and for a few is, a wonderfully satisfying, largely stress free and lucrative way of spending their time. Time off the farm is planned in advance, nothing untoward happens while they are away, and to a large degree the farm largely looks after itself.

The common factor isn’t the size of the property, nor is it the stocking rate. High levels of debt may sharpen focus and add an edge to decision making but the debt levels of this group range from none to highly indebted.

The one thing in common these operators share is they farm properties where soil health is outstanding. And that isn’t by chance, it’s because they’ve taken the steps necessary to create soil conditions that favour pasture growth.

A habit of these farmers is spending regular time in the paddock just watching and soaking in the atmosphere. There’s no substitute for sitting on a gate watching animals graze, kicking over cow pats, and chewing on a grass or clover stem.

It’s experience over many years that enables them to know almost instinctively what combination of ‘fertiliser’ inputs will work for them. I happened upon one of this group almost 25 years ago. He was keen to tell me that he grew a lot of clover over summer but didn’t have to deal with bloat.

He also said that he along with a small group of neighbours had no problem getting animals in calf, and calcium/magnesium related issues in spring were largely a non-event. I was keen

to learn more and eventually the ‘secret’ was disclosed.

Each year in February or March they collectively ordered bulk dolomite from Golden Bay and applied it to their properties at 250kg/ha. They weren’t nitrogen users as the prolifi c clover growth over summer fi xed more than enough nitrogen for maximum pasture growth.

Calving was set to begin just prior to the start of the natural increase in soil temperatures and per cow production was well above district average.

It all seemed too good to be true, but since then the number in this group has steadily increased and although farming practices vary in detail, these operators are all very much in tune with their animals and land.

Dolomite from Golden Bay, the only dolomite currently available here, is from a naturally occurring deposit. Originally of sea bed origin it contains as well as 11.5% magnesium and 24% calcium, a wide range of naturally occurring trace minerals.

Because it contains both calcium and magnesium it doesn’t fi t neatly into lowest cost nutrient programmes and these programmes are also unable to take into account the benefits of the steady improvement in physical soil structure that results from regular applications of this renowned soil conditioner.

Ideally soils comprise 25% air and 25% moisture. The air content is essential as virtually all benefi cial soil organisms require a steady supply of fresh air.

The pressure exerted by animal feet is considerable, and soil where animals are concentrated can quickly become compacted.

What grows above the surface of the soil is a refl ection of life below and without the activity of earthworms and other soil dwellers compacted areas remain lifeless producing only a fraction of the feed grown on

areas that remain well-structured and biologically active.

A report written in 2004 by Dr Graham Sparling one of New Zealand’s leading soil scientists contained the following passages: ‘For soil to be soil, it needs to have life, otherwise it’s

just rocks and dust’ and ‘It’s a sobering thought that our entire high tech world is ultimately supported by life in the top 20cm of the soil’.

Phone 0800 436 566 to discover whether dolomite will benefi t your operation.

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Good news for Selwyn dairy farmers as continuing high international commodity prices have resulted in Synlait Milk increasing its forecast milk price for the 2014 � nancial season from $8.00 per kgMS to a range of $8.30 to $8.40 per kgMS.

The Selwyn company also lifted its advance rates for the season effective from January, to be paid February, from $5.00 per kgMS to $6.40 per kgMS.

Synlait Milk chairman Graeme Milne says it is the company’s policy to pay its contract milk suppliers a competitive market price and the increase refl ects the sustained high commodity prices.

“Our forecast 2014 financial performance continues to improve and we expect the company will benefit from both

earnings growth in our value added categories and a favourable product mix for the remainder of this fi nancial year.

“Assuming current market conditions prevail our 2014 net profi t after tax will be signifi cantly ahead of the prospectus forecast of $19.8 million, and is forecast to be in the range of $30 to $35 million,” Mr Milne said.

Synlait Milk managing director John Penno said despite challenges associated with Chinese government regulatory reform the

company is confident of delivering on its infant formula and nutritional products strategy.

“In the short term these regulatory changes will continue to result in considerable disruption in the Chinese market and we may not achieve our forecast target of 10,000 metric tonnes of infant formula and nutritional sales this fi nancial year.

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Mr Penno said business development continues in key markets outside of China.

“We expect to commence production of milk powders as infant formula ingredients for two new tier one multi-national companies in the second half of this fi nancial year.” Synlait Milk also expects to commission its lactoferrin plant late February with commercial production

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One of the fabulous things about my role at CTV as presenter and producer of the farming programme I have is the places I am able to get to.

To say it is a real privilege is to suggest that birds enjoy fl ying. It is certainly a given.

I have been to so many lovely places, enjoyed brilliant people’s company, and been exposed to ideas and concepts that most people wouldn’t ever get a chance to enjoy.

Two such concepts have landed on my plate of late.

The fi rst was a day in the company of Peter Yealands. He is a man who isn’t just thinking out of the square, I don’t think he knows there ever was a square.

To become the largest family owned vineyard and winery in New Zealand, while being sustainable, viable and totally profi table is an achievement that only he and his family could ever achieve.

Thankfully Peter is as open as any book and loves sharing his stories, methods and ideas with anyone who is interested.

It is, in my view, brilliant that he won the South Island Farmer of the Year and held a fi eld day on his property.

If you ever get a chance to spend time with Peter, I assure you that you will be the richer for it.

The other people I am in awe of is the team who have created the huge dairy complex just out of Methven.

I was there very recently and while there are those who have their doubts about covered sheds to house cows, I am convinced that the cows in these sheds are as happy as any cows I have seen. It was a howling nor west day when I visited, and in the sheds it was calm, cool, and despite the number of cows enjoying the same conditions I was — there was no noise and certainly no smell.

A large number of the cows were lying down relaxing, others were nudging their feed or getting their back rubbed by the ‘scratchers’ that are attached for their pleasure.

Apart from the fact that the cows were obviously very content and happy, their production is well up on the expected rate.

All this on land that was deemed to be totally unproductive with respect to dairy farming.

We can be very proud of our farming trail blazers!

Tapping into rural knowledgeWithin the farming community there is an untapped knowledge bank that could serve as a valuable resource. New website runoff.co.nz recognises this and is seeking your help to collect and collate this information.

Founder of runoff.co.nz, Steve Karl, has had a long association with rural New Zealand and says there is a wealth of information in the community that can be shared.

“The website is designed to be a starting point to gather and share information on all aspects of rural and farming life and eventually build runoff.co.nz into an encyclopaedia for our farming and rural lifestyle sector,” says Steve.

“There are many challenges to keeping rural business and lifestyles prosperous — climatic, environmental, physical, � nancial and political — but there is also a vast knowledge bank.”

As a resource for posting and seeking information on subjects relating to the rural sector, runoff.co.nz can be used freely. It also provides a venue

to buy, sell, and advertise services and vacancies for a fee or commission.

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people a lot of options. With runoff.co.nz, people can talk to each other via email and shake handsover a deal.

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There seems to be a reasonable amount of information for dairy farmers but there is very little available for dry stock farmers, so I am hoping that this website acts as a vehicle to get that information out there.”


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Nelson College for Girls offers high qual-ity education for young women in a very supportive environment. Our Boarding Hostel, Clarice Johnstone House, is a very important part of this.It offers ex-cellent accommodation for up to 150 students, from New Zealand and over-seas.

Our boarding students are part of a very large family,proactively supported by our senior students through a wide variety of student led activities. Nelson College for Girls has a strong house sys-tem and all of our boarders are mem-bers of the same house, Whangamoa. They are passionate participants in all house activities in the school.

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Focus on excellence, more options for studentsTwo of the country’s best known primary industries and land-based tertiary education providers are pooling resources and expertise under a new arrangement.

Under the new Collaborative Relationship Agreement, Lincoln University and Aoraki Polytechnic will bring together their facilities, funding and resources in this all-important area, to create more

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“Both institutions believe that New Zealand is best served by the evolution


of a network of collaborating tertiary education providers, each of which develops regional, national and even international excellence in appropriate priority themes,” says Aoraki Polytechnic Chief Executive Alex Cabrera.

Lincoln University’s Vice-Chancellor, Dr Andrew West adds “It is important that partnerships like this are formed, that will have a positive impact for meeting the demands and needs of New Zealand’s land-based sector.”

The Collaborative Relationship Agreement is built on a number of key principles, including a strong commitment to growing educational outcomes for students and employers, achieving academic relevance and excellence, closer ties with industry, and a contribution to regional development.

“While this collaboration will create ef� ciencies, it is as much about growth and adding value, as it is about avoiding duplication,” says Mr Cabrera. “We want to do more for learners and industry.”

In practical terms, the agreement will open the doors to a more seamless educational experience for students,

from Aoraki’s entry level programmes all the way through to Lincoln’s postgraduate quali� cations.

“There’ll be more of an incentive for some students to go on to higher study — we’ll be making it easier for them to get on that pathway. Another bene� t is that the two institutions will each be more focussed on the level of education that it makes the most sense for them to deliver,” says Mr Cabrera.

“The agreement with Aoraki Polytechnic is a signi� cant one for Lincoln University,” says Dr West.

“We can do so much more together to bene� t of every part of these sectors that are of such critical importance to the local, regional and national economy. Working more closely together makes good sense — for students, for employers, for industry and for each of the institutions involved.”

The new arrangement will mean more co-ordinated ties between the academic institutions and industry, and greater co-ordination around the yearly ‘Investment Plans’ that are presently prepared by each institution,in isolation.

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Boarding at St Andrew’s CollegeWhen a student begins high school, particularly as a boarder, there can be a heightened sense of anticipation for their new surroundings.

Those who enter St Andrew’s College for the � rst time as boarders are welcomed into a tight-knit community that prides itself on ensuring students � ourish.

Head Boy of Boarding for 2014, Fred Scott, has loved his time boarding at the College and believes that ‘once you’re in boarding you don’t want to leave’. Fred has made the most of many opportunities on offer and is actively involved in a number of co-curricular activities from the world champion Pipe Band, touch rugby and golf.

One aspect of boarding that helps St Andrew’s College standout is the committed and enthusiastic boarding house staff and tutors. From PhD students to top athletes, the tutors prove to be valuable role models

for the students. Head Girl of Boarding for 2014, Natalie Allen believes these relationships are important. Natalie herself is top-ranked netball player who draws inspiration from one tutor, Keshia Grant, who is a member of the Canterbury Tactix netball team.

Director of Boarding Dianne MacDonald and her team aim to create a ‘caring and happy environment where students can reach their potential’ in their academic, sporting and cultural activities. The student leaders, like Fred and Natalie, and staff play a fundamental role in creating this culture. The boarding house holds a number of activities throughout the year to enable students to connect across year groups. Students and staff love

AGRICULTURE STUDENT WINS TOP SCHOLAR AWARD

St Andrew’s College student, Thomas Traill has been awarded the New Zealand Top Scholar in Agriculture and Horticulture for 2013. These awards are the top academic awards in New Zealand and winning the Top Scholar places Thomas in the top 1% of students. St Andrew’s College won three of the Top Scholar awards, more than any other school in the country.

ST ANDREW’S COLLEGE YOUNG FARMERS TEAM WIN REGIONALS AGAIN

Two St Andrew’s College teams have quali� ed for the national finals of the Young Farmers competition. Year 12 student Jack Anderson and Ben Early (year 13) have won the regional � nals two years in a row now. Overall St Andrews College had six of the top seven places.


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events such as the annual Valentine’s Day breakfast, mid-winter Christmas party and boarders’ assembly.

The state-of-the-art new boarding complex was opened in 2013 by the Prime Minister and houses senior boys’ boarding and girls’ boarding. The new complex is designed to have a natural indoor/outdoor � ow with striking landscaping, lawns and courtyards for casual

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Preparing for a bright educational future“How better to prepare for secondary school than to begin your life as a boarder with girls the same age facing the same concerns and challenges?”, says Jane Lapthorn, Selwyn House Principal.


“Our teachers and boarding staff seek to create a secure and protective environment. By Year 8, our boarders have a clear idea of their strengths. They have the opportunity to carefully consider their secondary school options and choose the school that will best meet their needs for the next � ve years.”

Boarding is not just for those who need it. Selwyn House believes it to be a valuable and very enjoyable option for girls. In some ways, it could almost be regarded as an extra-curricular activity. Boarding helps develop independence, sel f -con� dence and maturity,

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Our boarding girls live in a new, modern building with welcoming bedrooms, ensuites, a well-equipped kitchen where the girls can make their own snacks, with relaxed dining and living facilities. And, we have the best boarding school chef in the South Island say our boarders.

Parents talk about the safe, friendly and nurturing environment that Mrs Parker, the Boarding House Director creates. She encourages and makes the girls feel special. Her approach fosters individual responsibility and independence.

Selwyn House School in Merivale, Christchurch is a happy and thriving primary day and boarding school for girls aged 5 to 13, with a co-educational pre-school.

Selwyn House is well known for setting the highest possible standards and enjoys an enviable reputation along with offering an international curriculum.

“We believe that we are the best at what we do and would very much like to have the opportunity to show you why we are so proud of Selwyn House. The girls � ourish here, both in and out of the classroom,” adds Jane Lapthorn.

Jane lapthorn believes the success of boarding come from the fact that Selwyn House girls make friends for life.

“Are boarders in a ‘home away from home’? We like to think so. We understand that within the grand scheme of things, 10 and 11-year-olds are still relatively young children for whom arrival into a large secondary school is a potentially daunting experience.

DRIVE TO THE CONDITIONS

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Learn from the expertsImprove your gardening skillsProduce a regular supply of your own fruit and vegetables

Courses• OrganicDistance

ProgrammePart time 1 year, enrol anytime

• Year1IntroductiontoOrganics37 weeks, starts August 2014(Lincoln Campus)

• Year2AppliedOrganics37 weeks, starts August 2014(Lincoln Campus)

Allfeesunder$500

Programme [email protected] www.bhu.co.nz03 3253684

[email protected] www.bhu.co.nz BHU

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Growing futuresInstruction in organic horticulture is now well established at the Lincoln-based Organic Training College.

The next year-long course, which begins on August 25, will be the eighth intake for the college. Students need no prior quali� cations or experience to commence Year One and can study full or part-time. Those who have some horticultural background can go straight into Year Two.

An added appeal of the course is that all fees are under $500, and full-time students are eligible to apply for a loan or allowance through Studylink.

Course Director Bill Martin says it works well to start the course year in the spring. “The organic horticulture course is all about growing so

we want to start the course in spring when it is the right time to begin planting.”

Year One students get plenty of hands on training in subjects such as sowing and planting organic crops, soil management and composting. The Year Two students have the option of using land and facilities on the Biological Husbandry Unit (BHU) Farm to grow and sell their own certi� ed produce — a semi-commercial venture that gives students a real taste of organic horticulture as a business. The students grow vegetables under the guidance of a mentor and sell them at a weekly stall at

Lincoln University. “The Year 2 programme gives the students experience in a commercial environment without any risk. It’s the icing on the cake for a lot of the students here,” says Bill Martin.

As well as the year-long organic horticulture courses a distance (correspondence) programme in organics is also available.

The Organic Training College is located at the Biological Husbandry Unit at Lincoln University. There are 10 hectares of certi� ed organic land as well as greenhouses, tunnel houses and research areas.

For advertising call 03 347 2314 or email [email protected]

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This part-time course will provide the practical tools and knowledge that can be used to create clean waterways and conserve soil by establishing native plants along stream margins, as well as revegetating eroded hillsides.

Students will gain skills and knowledge required to successfully plan, grow, plant and maintain native species along streams, rivers and lake margins, or on marginal land. While the main focus of this course is working with native plants, propagation strategies learned can also be applied to vegetables, shrubs, trees and garden plants in general.

This course will be of great value to:• Farmers and lifestyle block owners

who wish to improve their properties by growing and planting trees

• Iwi, individuals and groups involved in river restoration

• Gardening enthusiasts and school leavers wanting to gain formal quali� cations in Horticulture.

Topics covered include native plant establishment in fenced o� stream margins for water quality enhancement, revegetation of eroding hillsides and

marginal land, propagation of plants from seed and cuttings, seed collection, identi� cation and use of local genotype native plants, weed management and tree planting to enhance water quality and provide shelter and habitat for bees, native bird species and other bene� cial insects.

Students will learn via interactive and stimulating tutorials one day a week; group discussions; practical activities; and case studies from real-life situations. Both theory and practical assessments will be undertaken in this programme.

On successful completion students will be awarded a National Certi� cate in Horticulture Level 3 and may progress into higher quali� cations and seek employment in the horticultural industry.

Courses starting soon - call now!

Riparian Revegetation

Helping grow the countryFreephone 0800 475 455 www.agnz.co.nz

COURSE DETAILS:

Christchurch, Thursdays Geraldine, Wednesdays9.30am - 2.30pmCost: $290.00

Garin College Small School, Big Heart

Garin College is a co-educational Catholic Garin College is a co-educational Catholic Garin College is a co-educational Catholic Garin College is a co-educational Catholic College with boarding facilities for boys College with boarding facilities for boys

and girls based in Richmond, Nelson. Our and girls based in Richmond, Nelson. Our modern facilities and extensive grounds back onto Saxton Field, Tasman’s premier sporting grounds. We have a number of

places for non-Catholic students.

Why choose Garin College• Small community based Catholic College

• Modern facilities in beautiful grounds• A safe and caring environment• A safe and caring environment

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students away from home and our boarders achieve well above the national average at all levels of NCEA. To find out more

about boarding contact Robert Booth on 0276 544835, e-mail robertbooth@cloud.

garincollege.ac.nz or visit our website.

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Garin College and Hostel, Nelson

Garin is now � rmly established as a school of choice in the ‘Top of the South’ with a roll of 500 students. The two school boarding hostels house 56 of those students

What makes the school different?

Garin College is named after a pioneer Catholic priest from the nineteenth century who started schools and orphanages — a man who reached out to all people with the goal of helping them become the very special and individual people they had been created to become. That is the legacy of Garin College.

The school takes pride in excellent academic results — but they makes sure their students have opportunities to explore their gifts and talents in a wide range of areas. Garin students have had phenomenal success in both sports and arts activities.

As an integrated Catholic school, Garin holds to traditional values, and the sense of community, support, and family are evident from the time visitors arrive. One aspect of the education and sense of community is the small classes. The year 9 classes this year are just 21 — and teachers � nd they are much better able meet the individual needs of each student.

Despite being known for its values, Garin College is also forward thinking. It is still the only school in the region that insists on students using laptops as their main exploring and recording tool in class. Junior students have won and been placed in the world-wide Stock Market

games several times in recent years, and senior students have a record of success in Young Enterprise regionally, nationally — and have two featured on the podium in world events.

Head Teacher John Boyce credits the school’s ability to be innovative and cutting edge with the school’s size: ‘with only 500 students we are quick on our feet’ and ‘as a new school we have a school culture of innovation, review and development!’

Garin College: truly a small school with a big heart.

Interested? Check out the website and then call head teacher, John Boyce or the hostel manager, Robert Booth, for more information.

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Riparian revegetationTwo Riparian Revegetation programmes are planned for Canterbury with one to be run out of Geraldine and the other in New Brighton to service the whole region.

This part-time course is run on one day a week from 9.30am to 2.30pm from March through to December and covers a broad range of topics including sourcing of plant seed from local genotype native plants and planting of trees and shrubs for bees, other bene� cial insects and native bird species.

Those interested in doing this course are likely to include farmers, small block owners, Iwi and other interested groups, as well as individuals who want to develop skills that could lead to a career or a business opportunity in the plant propagation industry. It is expected that native

plants for riparian plantings will be in short supply with the increased interest from particularly dairy farmers in enhancing their properties and assisting in improving water quality.

As well as gaining a broad knowledge of plant propagation, planting and establishment of native plants you will also study towards a National Certi� cate in Horticulture Level 3.

Each course typically runs over nine months with students attending weekly tutorials, workshops or � eld trips during the day time. Our tutors are experienced local horticulturists and will facilitate excellent learning

opportunities using a variety of techniques including: interactive and stimulating tutorials; group discussions; practical activities; and case studies from real-life situations. Both theory and practical assessments will be undertaken in this programme.

These courses are approved for New Zealand domestic students and will be delivered in partnership with Telford Rural Polytechnic, a division of Lincoln University. The course fee is $290.

Contact Agriculture New Zealand for more information or to apply, contact us now! 0800 475 455.

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Requline drill, 3m 5 ¼ inch row spacingSuffolk coulters, 3 pt linkage. 1 owner, w.tidy

Vaderstad RDA 600F ��$82,000+GST

System tine, very tidy 6m drill. Levelling boards New Holland TL100 ��$39,900+GST

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Massey Ferguson 5455 $42,995+GST

Fitted with Stoll loader, well serviced, 5750 hoursGood rubber, this is a very tidy well maintained tractor

Endurotech 1300 ��$5,690+GST Shop soiled, new warranty, twin spinner, hydraulic shutters, with cover, one only!

PRE-OWNED TRACTORS P R I C ENew Holland TM120, supersteer, 6200 hours, 2 owners, very tidy �� WAS $49,995 NOW $45,000New Holland TS100, MX100 loader, 1 owner from new, 5250 hours �� $43,995New Holland TS110, 1 owner from new, well serviced, loader available for additional �� $39,995New Holland TS100, cab, 4wd, L/H shuttle, very clean and tidy �� $44,995 New Holland T6070, Elite, power command transmission, super steer �� $82,995New Holland TSA110, c/w MX100 loader�� ArrivingNew Holland T6020 Elite, c/w MXT12 loader, tidy well serviced, 1 owner , common rail �� ArrivingNew Holland TS115 SR, approx� 4850 hours by 1 owner, very tidy �� $45,995Case MXM 190, front linkage and PTO, rear duals, 4950 hours �� $73,995Case MXU125, Stoll loader, front suspension, 6750 hours �� $54,995Case MX90C, 1 owner from new, 4700 hours �� $43,995Case IH 5150, 4x4, cab , loader, approx� 7800 hours, cheap reliable second tractor �� $29,995Case CX80, c/w Pearson loader, tidy and well serviced, approx� 8200 hours �� $25,995Case 2140, Vineyard narrow tractor, c/w loader, tidy and well serviced �� ArrivingCase 585, 2wd ROPs, ideal lifestyle tractor in good tidy condition �� $8,995Kubota M7040 ROPs, 1 owner from new, loader, tidy and well serviced �� ArrivingDeutz Agritron, 105, Stoll loader, tidy well serviced unit �� $32,995Massey Ferguson 5455, 4wd c/w Stoll loader, 100hp �� $42,995Taska RTV, tidy alternative to the quad bike, 4wd, go anywhere �� $7,995PRE-OWNED MACHINERYDuncan 720 Arable Drill, 19 run, twin boxes (stainless fert), new points ��WAS $19,995 NOW $16,995Sulky Reguline SPI drill, 3m airseeder, 25 run, 5¼ inch �� NOW $14,995Simba Lexicon discs, 4�4m working width offset discs, good metal ��WAS $23,450 NOW $20,000Great Plains Turbo Till, trailing cultivator ��WAS $25,000 NOW $21,000Vaderstad Topdown TD600, 1 owner from new, new metal being fitted ��$129,995Vaderstad CR650 Carrier, trailed disc cultivator �� ArrivingLemken Terradisc, 4m wide tine cultivator �� ArrivingHorsch Pronto DC6, airseeder drill, 1 owner from new, very tidy �� ArrivingKverneland BB100 conventional plough, 6 furrow, auto reset, hydraulic variable width �� $25,000Vaderstad RDA 600, 6m airseeder drill, system discs, super tidy ��$149,995Vaderstad RDA 600S, 6m airseeder drill, system tine, levelling boards �� $82,000Vaderstad Rollex 620 roller �� $29,995James 3pt linkage bale tipper �� $1,100UFO 3400, trailing mower, reconditioned last year, strong reliable drum mower �� $5,350Haybob 300, tidy tedder rake , approx� 3 seasons use �� $4,500

COMBINES / FORAGENew Holland FX58, 355W grassfront, serviced and ready to go ��WAS $135,000 NOW $99,995BALERS Case LBX432, Rotorcut, 4 x 3 baler, tidy and well serviced, year 2007, 82,000 bales �� $69,995Case LBX 431, another tidy one with only 52,000 bale count, 4 x 3 bale �� $49,995Case LBX 333, year 2010, 1 owner with approx� 42,000 bales, rotorcut, 3 x 3 bale size�� ArrivingMassey Ferguson, 185 Series 1, money spent, 74,200 bales ��WAS $36,995 NOW $23,000

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from onLY $73,294




and 6 cylinder


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from onLY $94,457


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ADer

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0% interest for 12 months. Call 0800 667 9663 to find your nearest new Holland dealer today

Finance offer

MUST end

31st March 2014

www.newholland.co.nzAll prices exclude GST. Terms and Conditions apply. Finance rate shown based on 12 x monthly payments and 30% de-posit with GST being returned in 3rd month. Subject to normal lending terms & conditions. Valid until 31st March 2014.

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C B Norwood Distributors Ltd


Finance offer

MUST end

31st March 2014


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0% interest for 12 months. 0% interest for 12 months. 0% interest for 12 months. 0% interest for 12 months. 0% interest for 12 months. 0% interest for 12 months. 0% interest for 12 months. 0% interest for 12 months. 0% interest for 12 months. 0% interest for 12 months. 0% interest for 12 months. 0% interest for 12 months. 0% interest for 12 months. 0% interest for 12 months.

Finance offer

MUST end

31st March 2014


MS1468

C B Norwood Distributors Ltd0% interest for 12 months. Call 0800 667 9663 to find your nearest new Holland dealer today

Finance offer

MUST end

31st March 2014


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Canterbury Farming, February 2014

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