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2 Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Workshops look Genetics programme new
at climate change
series of climate ours that are well under
tool to improve breed
A change workshops
throughout New Zea-
way, like the research to
breed cows that produce olstein Friesian New Zealand Holstein Friesian breeders with the
land wound up recently
after attracting 420 rural
professionals.
fewer methane emissions,
and the possibility of a
methane inhibiting vaccine
H and CRV Ambreed are proud to
announce the latest tool to in-
crease the standard of black and white
expertise and resources of CRV
Ambreed to bring some of the best
Holstein Friesian sires to market.
Nine greenhouse gas in the future. genetics in New Zealand — Holstein “Successful beyond the expectations
workshops were run as part “Many farmers are just Friesian Genetic Leaders Superior Fe- of any progeny test programme,
of the Dairy Action for starting this journey to- male Programme. Holstein Friesian Genetic Leaders is an
Climate Change, and wards lowering their Launched this month, this pro- initiative we can all be proud of.
targeted rural professionals emissions, and rural profes- gramme will identify superior regis- “We value our involvement in the
around New Zealand who sionals have an important tered Holstein Friesian females Holstein Friesian Genetic Leaders Male
wanted to hear about the part to play in providing throughout the country who are set to Programme, which influences deep into
science of climate change, consistent advice to them produce superior male progeny to be New Zealand cow pedigrees and con-
mitigation options available about how to go about it. offered to the already-successful sistently produces new graduate bulls.”
to farmers, and how they “Feedback from Holstein Friesian Genetic Leaders Male Breeders successful at the prelimin-
can help their farmer clients participants has been great. Programme. ary selection stage will receive compli-
reduce emissions. While they understand HFNZ members will have the oppor- mentary genomic testing, parent verifi-
“Addressing on-farm there is no silver bullet, tunity to nominate animals for the cation and defect testing.
emissions — methane, they now know what programme and with two rounds to If selected for the full programme,
which is formed when rumi- options farmers can adopt pass before being selected, the HFNZ the breeder will receive complimentary
nant animals burp, and ni- right now. I hope this trans- CRV Sire Proving Committee is looking Ambreed breeding manager, says the semen for two mating years,
trous oxide, formed when lates to the message getting for the best of the best. Holstein Friesian Genetic Leaders discounted TVR/MOET programme,
nitrogen escapes into the out to farmers about what “This joint contract mating scheme Superior Female Programme has been and discounted classification for all
atmosphere — is one of the emissions reduction options between HFNZ and CRV Ambreed is to developed to feed the highly-successful two-year-olds.
most challenging issues they can implement. ensure the best genetics within New Holstein Friesian Genetic Leaders Male Progeny are automatically nomin-
facing the dairy and food “While our dairy sector Zealand’s own pedigree Holstein Frie- Programme. ated into either the next male or female
producing sectors, globally is one of the most emissions sian population are bred on and made “Using CRV’s world-renowned programme and selected bull calves
and in New Zealand,” efficient producers in the available to the dairy industry,” says genomic selection capabilities to ident- will be purchased by CRV Ambreed
DairyNZ senior adviser world, we know more action HFNZ general manager Cherilyn ify those elite females bred by Holstein under the Holstein Friesian Genetic
Kara Lok. is required to address our Watson. Friesian New Zealand members, we’ll Leaders joint venture.
“Many farmers are emissions over the longer “The only way we can guarantee be able to carry the breed into the Successful candidates for genomic
already doing things on- term. Rural professionals herd improvement to Holstein Friesian future,” he says. testing will be decided in early Decem-
farm that lower greenhouse can make a difference by breeders is to make sure those superior “Identification of new cow families ber of this year, with results returned
gas emissions; such as providing the leadership to genes can be easily accessed,” she says. and bloodlines is our ultimate goal,” he late January.
planting trees, and better ensure knowledge transfers “Any breeders nominating animals says. The final team will be selected in
soil management to reduce to the farming community.” have the opportunity to receive numer- “Over our 23-year partnership, the March 2018.
nitrogen leaching. DairyNZ will be running ous benefits, both at preliminary selec- Holstein Friesian Genetic Leaders Pro-
“Then there are the climate change workshops tion and full programme stages.” gramme has combined the passion, ■ For more information visit
other science-based endeav- for farmers in early 2018. Aaron Parker (pictured), CRV knowledge and experience of pedigree www.nzholstein.org.nz
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Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3
Fieldays creates record boost to economy
he Fieldays 2017 full time equivalent jobs in
T Economic Impact
Report was released
this month at a function
2017, up from 2021 in 2016. Of
those, 900 were created in
the Waikato alone, a 27 per
ECONOMIC
ANALYSIS
held at Fieldays home at cent increase on the previ-
Mystery Creek. ous year. ■ For every one of the
Prepared by independ- These jobs have been 133,588 visitors
ent economist Dr Warren sustained either side of the
Hughes and Professor four-day event, including
through the gate
Frank Scrimgeour of the site preparations, freight $4000 in sales was
University of Waikato Man- and hospitality, with the generated.
agement School’s Institute report showing that for ■ Every entry through
of Business Research, the every dollar spent during the gate by a visitor
report highlighted a sig- the event another $1.37 of from outside the
nificant increase in sales revenue is generated Waikato region
Fieldays’ contribution to the somewhere else in the New generates $317 spent
New Zealand economy. Zealand economy. in the Waikato
New Zealand National Fieldays Society CEO hospitality sector.
Fieldays Society CEO Peter Peter Nation says the
■ Every dollar spent
Nation says the organisa- organisation is pleased to
tion is proud of the contri- see Fieldays create so many during Fieldays on
bution Fieldays makes to full time jobs. accommodation,
both the Waikato region “We are crucially aware equipment sales,
and New Zealand econom- that many businesses and infrastructure etc
ies. families rely heavily on generated another
“This report shows TC171017TCFIELDAYS Fieldays as a large part of $1.37 of sales revenue
record highs for the event SUCCESS STORY: Fieldays 2017 Economic Impact Report breakfast heavyweights, their annual livelihood. somewhere else in the
and we’re really proud of from left: New Zealand National Fieldays Society CEO Peter Nation, University of “The spin off to the food New Zealand economy.
what we’ve achieved, both Waikato Management School Professor Frank Scrimgeour, independent economist and beverage, accommo- ■ Sales at Fieldays
from an organisational Dr Warren Hughes and ANZ chief economist Cameron Bagrie at the Fieldays 2017 dation and service industry, increased by 30 per
point of view and what that Economic Impact Report breakfast. particularly in the Waikato cent per site in 2017.
means for New Zealand. is great. As Fieldays grows
“We’re constantly look- increasing in value for good indication that New ANZ chief economist so do the service industries ■ 81 per cent of
ing for ways to improve in manufacturers selling to Zealand’s economic growth Cameron Bagrie that supply our exhibitors patrons rated Fieldays
an ever changing market primary producers. is in a strong position commented on a strong and their businesses,” says as the most important
and these findings are just It was also identified that compared to recent years. rural community showing Mr Nation. or equally important
going to drive us to deliver Fieldays broke the half- Dr Warren Hughes strength across the board. Overall the Fieldays annual event in New
better results,” said Mr billion dollar barrier for the commented that the 2016 “It’s going to be a big event has generated $238 Zealand.
Nation. first time, generating $538 figures reflect the effects of economic tailwind for New million to New Zealand’s ■ Exhibitors estimate
Fieldays’ brand value million in sales revenue for two years of low dairy Zealand over the next two GDP, an increase of 24.7 per that 9.1 per cent of
has increased from $380 New Zealand firms. payouts, while 2017 is show- to three years,” said Mr cent over the 2016 year sales made at Fieldays
million in 2016 to $465 Up by $108 million on ing renewed confidence and Bagrie. which was, of course, a low would have been lost if
million in 2017, signalling 2016, this significant increased expenditure in This is evident in the spending year for the prim- Fieldays did not exist.
the Fieldays platform is increase in spending is a the dairy sector. creation of more than 2300 ary sectors.
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4 Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Wet spring difficult Be prepared for disasters
he wet spring is making it portunity to be inseminated.
T harder for dairy farmers to
detect if their cows are ready
for mating, which could affect repro-
“In difficult conditions consider
using a combination of heat detec-
tion aids, for example both tail paint G
etting accustomed to Civil
Defence planning and pre-
paredness should be a
duction rates. and a heat mount detector at the farmer’s priority says Federated
Detecting cows on heat is critical same time. Farmers.
for a successful herd reproduction “Paddock checks of sexually ac- Throughout last week, Civil
programme. tive groups of cows can also improve Defence was raising public aware-
Missing or wrongly identifying heat detection. The definite sign of a ness with their “Get Ready Week”
cows on heat can cost farmers cow on heat is that she stands to be promotion that coincides with Inter-
thousands of dollars each year mounted. national Day for Natural Disaster
through reduced in-calf rates and “Other signs include when tail Reduction last Thursday.
later calving patterns. paint is rubbed or removed, a heat “The message should be loud and
DairyNZ senior developer Mark mount detector is triggered, if a cow clear to all farmers,” says Federated
Blackwell says the wet conditions, attempts to mount other cows, or if Farmers vice president Andrew
coupled with poor pasture utilisation she is restless or bellowing. Hoggard.
and their influence on body con- “Monitor and manage all aspects “No one can predict when the
dition scores, means cows display of heat detection within your con- next natural disaster could hit. If
fewer evident signs they are cycling trol.” there’s a big earthquake it’s possible
and ready to be mated. The wet weather has also made it a tsunami could come. A volcanic
“Stress is known to interfere challenging for farmers to manage eruption say in the Central North
with how cows express they’re on pasture, with many areas having Island can’t be ruled out either. 060417AW02BOP
heat,” he says. higher grazing residuals than usual. “Be prepared and get informed. FLOODING in Edgecumbe in April.
“When they’re stressed, their About half of the annual feed The flooding events this year are a
signs are more subtle which makes required on farm is grown and wake-up call and still having sig- means for staff.” Island storm when we lost power for
it more difficult for farmers to know harvested during spring and early nificant impact on farmers and their Federated Farmers has been three days. Luckily we had an old
their cows are ready be to summer. communities. If you’re not consider- actively involved in the response generator to keep us going. We’ve
inseminated. How pasture is managed over ing a plan to get you through, you’re and recovery following the recent since upgraded to a more powerful
“This means the person respon- the next few months will have the potentially risking your business Otago and Bay of Plenty flood events one now. I just couldn’t contemplate
sible for heat detection must be biggest impact on the pasture and livelihood.” and last November’s Kaikoura- not having that plan B.
skilled, committed and attentive to grown, the pasture quality, and late Farmers should be prepared to Hurunui earthquake. “We also have an analogue
detail.” spring and summer milksolids pro- meet the challenges thrown up by One consistent theme has been phone that doesn’t rely on power,
Some options to help reduce cow duction. not only our country’s variable loss of power which has effectively and these days you can charge
stress include once-a-day milking or DairyNZ advises farmers to fo- climate, but also the active nature of immobilised affected farms in the cellphones in cars and trucks, and
increasing feed supplement. cus on restoring grazing residuals its geology. immediate aftermath. remember a spare full gas bottle for
Mr Blackwell recommends once conditions improve. Consider the worst case scenario “We know from experience that the barbecue.”
farmers seek advice if considering Some options to get residuals and identify what would be priority, when an ‘event’ happens rural Andrew recommends farmers
options. back on track, include grazing says Mr Hoggard. people are generally the last to also check what is insurable. You
“It pays to get a second opinion paddocks earlier, topping, or making “Talk through with your staff receive help. This means vital infra- might be surprised what you can
as it can be hard to assess your own silage/baleage. potential situations. Something structure such as power and phones insure.
farm situation objectively.” could happen while you’re off farm can be down for weeks. “You might not think it’s rele-
He recommends farmers be extra ■ For more information about and they will be left to deal with “You are likely to wait indefin- vant beforehand but you may want
vigilant when monitoring heat de- reproduction, heat detection and potentially a crisis. itely if your situation is considered to get an idea where you stand with
tection aids and animal behaviour to pasture management visit the “It’s possible the farm could get not life-threatening. those farm assets. Like all good
avoid missing their window of op- DairyNZ website. isolated and so consider what that “I recall the 2004 lower North scouts will tell you . . . be prepared.”
Tuesday, October 17, 2017 5
Cambridge farmers incorporate maize
drought that devastated happy losing 10-20 per cent of
A the Waikato in 2008 was
the catalyst that led Jenny
Buckley and Dave van den
what we grew by feeding in the
paddock,” Mr van den Beuken
said.
Beuken to incorporate Pioneer “Also, we were looking for
maize into their farming system. more return on the investment
Ten years ago, the couple made on growing the maize
were “typical” system-one all- crop.”
grass farmers, 50/50 After extensive research, the
sharemilking on Trish and Paul team devised a plan to lift milk
Jones’ farm near Cambridge. production and get the best value
They milked 530 cows on from the feed by investing
150ha with one fulltime staff heavily in farm infrastructure.
member and one part-timer in A robust effluent system was
the spring, producing completed in March 2013, fol-
170,000kgMS. lowed by a feed pad in April 2014.
However, the drought of 2008 Archway Group constructed feed
was the beginning of a series of bunkers in 2016.
extremely dry summers in the “In 2014 we harvested 290t of
area. maize from 14ha of maize grown
“We have never experienced, on farm, and in the 2014/15
nor were we prepared for a season, with the addition of PKE,
drought of that magnitude,” Mr we lifted milk production to
van den Beuken said. 240,000kg/MS, while shaving
“We had to dry off on March 8, $1/kgMS off the farm’s working
two months earlier than usual, expenses,” Mr van den Beuken
and we only did 130,000kgMS.” said.
They decided to purchase 100t Today, the couple milks 550
of maize silage the following cows on 170ha, and employ three
season, and have successfully fulltime staff.
used maize silage to fill feed They grow 10ha of maize on a
deficits ever since. neighbouring lease block, and
In 2010, the Jones’ purchased a grow 14ha of maize on the dairy
neighbouring property of 20ha, farm. Their target yield is 20t/ha,
using 12ha as pasture and using feeding approximately 1t/cow.
the remaining land to grow maize “This allows us to feed maize
silage. silage to all our cows from Febru- TC171017TCMAIZE
The silage was working well, ary to October, and feed 3-4kg MAIZE converts Dave van den Beuken and Jenny Buckley, with farm owner Trish Jones (right),
putting condition on cows, but maize to our dry cows, which we standing in front of their silage stack and Archway Group feed bunker.
there were a few concerns. keep on farm over the dry
“Maize silage worked very period,” Mr van den Beuken said. Great cropping support, integral part of the farm system. round,” Mr van den Beuken said.
well filling the feed deficit in the This season they moved coupled with the farm team’s “We consistently achieve 320 “Maize silage is a very useful
summer time, but the wastage calving from July 1 to a 50/50 split hard work, has meant maize days in milk, along with very tool to maintain body condition
was a concern, and we weren’t calving on April 1 and August 1. silage is and will remain an good condition on the cows year- and maximise feed intake.”
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DAIRYNZ Board of Directors candidate Grant Coombes says it is time for farmers
to embrace new technology.
ustainability and scientific inno- farmers, he believes that new science and
S
Coombes.
vation is high on the agenda of
Waikato dairy farmer Grant
technology will be vital to many farmers.
“Farmers are working hard on
sustainability and improving the health of
As a candidate for the DairyNZ Board waterways, and there are still new things
of Directors, Mr Coombes says it’s time for that can be done,” says Mr Coombes.
farmers to embrace new technology and “These days we are ‘farming in a fish
innovation as a way forward, to tackle bowl’, and that means that the wider
issues such as environmental community in New Zealand is looking at
sustainability. farming, and so too is the international
A father of four, Mr Coombes lives at community and our export markets. So it’s
Taupiri where he runs a large-scale about continuing to look at new ways to
farming business with 2000 milking cows, improve sustainability on the farm.”
plus dairy support and dry stock cattle, on “New scientific developments and tech-
750 hectares. nology hold the key, and farmers can take
Like many younger farmers, he’s open heart in some of the innovative, ground-
to trying something new on the farm. breaking discoveries happening in New
He’s in the process of phasing out his Zealand.”
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“I’ve got seven Ubco2x2 electric bikes, he would like to see that continue.
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Mr Coombes first heard about the Ubco see more farmers embracing systems that
bikes at New Zealand Agricultural make life easier.”
Fieldays two years ago. Mr Coombes has put himself forward as
“I’ve always been interested in inno- a candidate for the DairyNZ Board of
vation, so these caught my eye.” Directors and says he represents the next
He says farmers he knows are commit- generation of farmers.
ted to reducing their environmental foot- “I know the challenges we face, and I
print and to mitigating nitrogen leaching believe we are in a position to grow,
through riparian planting and fencing innovate and continue to do things
waterways and wetlands. better,”he says.
“Farmers across the country have He began his farming career share-
Andrea Miller Mark Bulwer Mark Arrandale invested a lot of time, effort and money to milking 130 cows, bought his first farm at
Store Manager Technical Field Rep Technical Field Rep improve sustainability and protect the 35 and has built up his multi-farm business
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“They often get a hard time from their He has extensive governance experi-
city cousins, but I think we should con- ence, and is director on several boards. He
www.pggwrightson.co.nz Helping grow the country gratulate farmers for their efforts there.” is interested in finding solutions to chal-
However, with regulatory and political lenging problems, and enjoys working
pressures continuing to make demands on with others to do that.
Tuesday, October 17, 2017 7
King Country salesperson achieves national success in
PGG Wrightson Real Estate awards
King Country salesperson Peter Wylie achieved the number two
spot in PGG Wrightson Real Estate’s 2016/17 awards for total
revenue in the rural property category, announced recently.
He said such a high ranking in one of New Zealand’s leading
rural property company’s most highly contested sections
reflected on the current state of demand for property in the
local district.
“With returns at sustained high levels, we have seen excellent
demand in the past few months for all classes of rural land. “
“Having a large area from Te Awamutu to Ruapehu has helped
me create a large data base of buyers”.
“My professional objective has always been to secure the best
possible results for local farmers looking to buy or sell land.
“Achieving recognition from PGG Wrightson Real Estate for
the sales I oversaw during 2016/17 is extremely pleasing, and
testament to the ongoing support of all my clients, colleagues,
company, friends and family,” he said.
Peter Wylie’s involvement in the rural industry goes back to
1981, when he first started as a junior livestock clerk. He has
been marketing farms since 2005 and won the supreme award
for rural sales for PGG Wrightson Real Estate nationwide in
2012/13. This year the top spot was won by Stan Robb, who
specialises in marketing kiwifruit orchards
out of the company’s Te Puke office.
Further information:
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8 Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Iconic competition
turns 50 next year
he build up to a special anniversary the contest has made to New Zealand
T is underway — FMG Young Farmer
of the Year is celebrating the the
start of the 50th contest season.
agriculture and I’m sure this year will be
no exception.”
In a new innovation this year, District
It began on September 30 in North Contest and Skills Days will see pairs
Canterbury — the first of many District competing side by side, as a way of
Specialising in all farm excavation including Contest and Skills Days taking place all encouraging more members to ‘have a go’.
effluent ponds and all farm maintenance work. over New Zealand before Regional Finals Those competing in pairs will not be
begin in February and the 50th Annivers- eligible to compete in Regional Finals, but
JDC supply and cart Aglime ex Ravensdown or Graymont and Limemag. ary Grand Final takes place in July, 2018. instead will be able to split practical
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Diggers and bulldozer also available for all farm excavation and test organisers believe the enticement of ture to the next generation and
farm race maintenance work. being the 50th FMG Young Farmer of the introducing pairs will allow everyone to
Year will be a drawcard for an even wider have a go at the contest while at the same
Transporter now available to move your earthmoving equipment, field this year. time learning about the importance of
farm machinery and silage bales. Contest chairperson and former Grand agriculture, including the careers it
Finalist, Dean Rabbidge, says the FMG offers,” says Mr Rabbidge.
For all your Fertiliser, Aglime, Palm Kernel and Farm Aggregates Young Farmer of the Year was in good The Grand Final, where the top seven
make the call to JDC your Farm Bulk Cartage Specialist. heart and remained an iconic event in contestants around the country compete
New Zealand agriculture. against each other, will be hosted by
“For 49 years we have seen New Invercargill and will feature many special
Phone Paul McAlpine Zealand’s top agricultural leaders fight it celebrations to mark the 50th annivers-
r 021 489 84 out for the much sought after title,” he ary, including an exhibition of memor-
says. abilia and a function to celebrate past
jdc.net.nz “It is an honour that can never be winners and Grand Finalists.
revoked and with only 49 names on the Among those finalists have been Re-
winners’ board, you can be sure that the gional Councillors, MPs, Nuffield Scholars
competition will be as hot as ever, to be and industry leaders.
named, the 50th champion.” “It will be a special event,” says Mr
Mr Rabbidge said the contest, which Rabbidge. “The deep South has always
started out as a national radio quiz in had a special relationship to the Contest
1969, had undergone many changes, but and many winners have come from our
the challenge remained the same. region.
“It’s the challenge second to none and “There is already excitement building
remains the pinnacle of achievement. We around Invercargill and we know it will
are proud of the history and contribution attract huge crowds.”
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Fieldays makes progress on sustainability
or the sixth year running
F New Zealand National
Fieldays Society com-
missioned a sustainability
report following the Southern
hemisphere’s largest agricul-
tural event.
But this year, the Society
released the findings for the first
time.
Even the way the results were
presented was also designed to be
kind to the environment —
viewers logged in for the Fieldays
2017 Sustainability Report pre-
sentation — saving on travel time TC171017TCFD2
and carbon emissions. RECYCLING points were set up around the Fieldays
National Fieldays Society CEO service alley to help reduce waste sent to landfill.
Peter Nation says that as world
leaders in agribusiness events,
Fieldays has a responsibility to be TC171017TCFD1
leading in event sustainability. FIELDAYS organisers are thrilled to have 47 per cent of waste
“After six years we’re very generated at the event diverted from landfill in 2017.
proud of the results and pleased to
be working with a company like the last five to six years,” says Mr made a 25 per cent reduction in gic partnership manager Gary “This contributes to an overall
Instep, who have assisted greatly Birkett. With almost 1000 exhib- carbon emissions from people Knighton congratulated the reduction in Fieldays’ global foot-
in this strategy,” says Mr Nation. itors and more than 130,000 visi- travelling to the event. National Fieldays Society on their print by 25 per cent.
Using the ISO 20121 standard tors through the gate, reducing In 2017, 10,680 visitors made use efforts to reduce their carbon Instep use the ISEP programme
employed by high-profile events waste generated is a major focus of Fieldays Park and Ride, up 122 footprint. (Instep Sustainable Events Pro-
such as the Olympic Games and and impact area for any event. per cent on 2016 and equivalent to “We’re very proud to have gramme), which uses interna-
FIFA World Cup, Instep worked Significant progress has been 1500-2000 vehicles off the roads. Fieldays in our district and they tional standards implemented by
with Fieldays to monitor and made, diverting waste generated Mr Birkett praised exhibitor are setting a great example, mak- large events around the world.
manage reduction of the event’s at Fieldays from landfill, reducing efforts in reducing energy ing themselves accountable and Data is collected from surveys,
carbon footprint. methane emissions. emissions. putting initiatives in place to weight and energy consumption to
Instep director Peter Birkett When the National Fieldays “You simply cannot scrimp on reduce their impact on the calculate carbon emissions
says that waste is inevitable when Society began with Instep in 2011, supplying the energy environment,” says Mr Knighton. according to greenhouse gas
putting on an event of this size and just 4 per cent of waste generated requirements to exhibitors that “These figures create a posi- protocols and in line with interna-
scale but identifying key impact at the event was diverted from they require to ensure they can tive outlook for the event and tional standards.
areas is vital to creating a landfill. present their products,” he says. contribute to a 33 per cent
sustainable event. Six years on and 47 per cent of “In saying that we’ve seen a reduction in the standardised car- ■ View the Fieldays 2017
“The 2017 programme has seen the volume generated at Fieldays significant drop of 17 per cent from bon emissions for each visitor Sustainability Report video at
a significant improvement and is a has been diverted from landfill. 2016 to 2017.” through the gate and 24 per cent www.facebook.com/fieldays
result of the hard work put in over Transport initiatives have Waipa District Council strate- reduction per exhibitor.
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Comvita cadetships
for aspiring apiarists
wo local men are among 10 aspiring working for a well-known company, and
T Kiwi beekeepers given the oppor-
tunity to create buzzing careers for
themselves as part of Comvita’s Building
now I have a recognised qualification.
“The Waikato is starting to feel like
home too.”
Better Beekeeping cadet programme. Throughout the cadetship, the pair
Maiki Matiu (18) and Brad Senior (30), receive mentoring and support from
who began cadetships with Comvita’s Comvita’s Kiwi Bee Waikato apiary
Kiwi Bee apiary in Te Awamutu in 2016, branch. Out in the field, they’re buddied-
celebrated achieving their National Cer- up with experienced beekeepers who help
tificate in Apiculture Level 3 at a gradua- develop their skills on-the-job.
tion ceremony held in Taupo last month. Comvita chief executive Scott Coulter
The pair are now halfway through says the Comvita Building Better
their cadetships, and will complete a Beekeeping Cadetship is mutually benefi-
second year of paid, full-time employment cial for Comvita and the communities it
with Comvita in order to successfully operates in.
complete the programme. “We set out to help local talent enter
Mr Senior spent his former years the trade, and do our part in helping
establishing a soap company, specialising ensure the longevity and success of
in soaps made of goats’ milk. apiculture in New Zealand. The demand
He says when he saw the beekeeping for experienced beekeepers nationally
cadetship advertised online, he was look- continues to grow, given the increasing
ing to try his hand at something new. appetite for New Zealand bee products
“The timing was right for me, and internationally.
entering the apiculture industry has been “Comvita is proud to provide this
one of the best decisions I’ve made,” he beekeeping cadetship to enthusiastic and
says. hardworking individuals. Congratulat-
“I wake up every morning and look ions to Maiki and Brad for achieving their
forward to coming to work. formal beekeeping qualifications,” says
“My ‘office’ changes day to day, and we Mr Coulter.
visit some awesome locations in the Comvita’s inaugural cadetship intake
Waikato to look after our hives.” included 10 cadets across three of
Te Awamutu Otorohanga Putaruru Mr Matiu moved from Northland to the Comvita’s six Kiwi Bee apiary branches in
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“I worked weekends at an apiary in When the programme launched in
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really keen to learn the technical skills Apiculture Level 3 qualification available
and theory behind the job,” he says. to Marcus White and Paul Pearse — two
“The cadet programme makes perfect junior beekeepers at Te awamutu based
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IT is believed that banned
check sheds and chemical pesticides can still be found
stores for DDT or other on farms across New Zealand,
banned pesticides as The Great with people either unaware
DDT Muster does a final sweep of what they are, unsure how to
the country. safely dispose of them, or
Funding for this free collection unwilling to pay for
and disposal service for persistent commercial disposal.
organic pesticides (POPs) is
coming to an end but the company
responsible for the service, 3R mal function of endocrine and
Group Ltd, believes there is still reproductive systems in humans
more out there. and wildlife.
3R’s ChemCollect manager They are also bio-
Jason Richards says they’ve been accumulative, building up in the
running rural chemical collections tissue of living things, and can be
for a number of years but knew passed between species through
that farmers weren’t having DDT the food chain or from mother to
and other POPs picked up simply baby.
because it was too expensive. “They’ve been linked to cardio-
“These particular chemicals vascular disease, cancer, obesity
are sent to France for safe disposal and diabetes and exposure during
at approved facilities so it’s not a pregnancy has also been linked to
cheap process. We knew that the developmental defects, so they’re
government had an obligation not products you want sitting
under the Stockholm Convention round in your farm shed.
to clear New Zealand of POPs, so “We recommend people leave
we applied for financial support them where they are but ring us or
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Fund, which is administered by varied from small canisters of as much of the original packaging Cooper’s Louse Powder or website.”
the Ministry for the Environment. DDT powder which were origin- is now deteriorating.” Cleanso, but if in doubt they can “This is the last chance for free
“Two years and 10,000kg later, ally supplied with new vacuum POPs were used in many insec- check the website for a more collection, so we urge farmers not
we’re coming to the end of that cleaners, through to entire pallet ticide and sheep dip products sold comprehensive list and an image to delay.”
funding but we know POPs are loads of pesticide, weighing up to a in New Zealand from the 1940s to gallery to help them recognise
still out there,” says Mr Richards. tonne. the 1970s, before being replaced by these banned pesticides,” says Mr ■ More information on POPs and
“If farmers think they might “It’s not that people are safer alternatives, then finally Richards. how to register for free collection
have DDT or anything similar in willfully holding on to the chemi- banned in 2004. POPs, once used widely on can be found at
their sheds, we’d really encourage cals; it’s just that they are either DDT was the most common farms and in homes around the www.thegreatDDTmuster.co.nz or
them to book free collection and unaware of what they’ve got, chemical compound but there are world, were banned due to their by calling 0508 CHEMICAL (0508
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October. It might be their last them, or unwilling to pay for Lindane, Aldrin, Dieldrin, and and the environment. by end of October and collections
chance.” commercial disposal. Chlordane. They are known hormone will take place over the following
Mr Richards says collections “If left unresolved, the poten- “Farmers may recognise disruptors, able to alter the nor- two months.
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Battling the elements to repair paddocks
standing to buy this year. soil structure too much), and just direct drill. two and three year olds, so consider how the
Darren Growing your own crop can be done for 12
cents standing (full fertiliser programme), plus
7 cents for harvesting, and 5 cents for loss of
Chicory is useful for allowing selective grass
sprays to reduce summer weeds like YBG.
Chicory is good in that it does not have to be
mobs might be split and managed. Winter
brassicas like Swedes and Kale need to be
planted by early to mid-November, and need to
Sutton grazing’s from a poorer performing paddock.
So all up, the cost will be 24 cents per kg of DM
to grow your own compared with buying in at
strip grazed each day by the herd, but simply
grazed when it is the next longest paddock.
This means that location over the farm can
be planned into your farm system.
If you are repairing a damaged paddock, then
it is safer to cultivate the paddocks to create a
Waikato FarmWise 33 cents landed on farm. Choose shorter get chicory, and does not have to be close to fine and firm seed bed for accurate depth control
Consultant maturity hybrids on wetter soils. the cowshed for daily feeding. and weed control.
Chicory is a good, easy-to-manage option Turnips can provide certainty of a bulk high Direct drilling can work, but you need a
with good grazing flexibility for a quick six- quality feed for mid-January to March. If you smooth paddock to start with.
e are still battling the elements, with the month crop to repair damaged paddocks. On have paddocks close to the cowshed and want So have a think about what crop might work
W annual average rainfall already
achieved by early August.
By my measurements, we are currently 35
heavier silts and clays cultivation can work
well, and will aid in smoothing out the surface.
On ash soils it is safer to not cultivate (destroys
certainty of feed for that time of year, then
turnips can work well. I have observed that
mixed-aged cows do better on turnips than the
for you to repair your winter damaged paddocks
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three months of the year to go.
No doubt there are a few paddocks on your
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Under sowing
Under sowing paddocks that are open or
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Regrassing requirements
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space for the summer weeds to take over, like
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The action of the drill coulters will help smooth
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Or, if the paddock won’t be cropped at all, use
a perennial ryegrass at 10kgs/ha. Usually no
clovers will be needed in the seed.
Cropping
Summer crops planted from October through
November have the effect of pushing feed from a
time of surplus to a time of deficit, while also
repairing the damage.
There are lots of crop options, but the main
ones in the Waikato to consider are maize,
chicory, turnips and winter crops. Fodder beet
needs to be well planned and pH level >6.0, so
best to plan that option further out than as a
paddock repair remedy.
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Rat bait poisoning
common in dogs
If dogs get to the vet clinic within two hours of
Leanne consuming the bait then they can be made to
vomit it back up.
Unfortunately though, often we have no idea
Norman that our dogs have gotten into the bait until they
start to show clinical signs.
There is an antidote (vitamin K), so even if
Vetora you don’t make the two hour window we can start
Veterinarian treatment to prevent a bleeding episode.
If treatment is started before clinical signs
start then the dogs usually don’t start to bleed
y far the most common poisoning we see and make uneventful recoveries. The signs are
B in dogs is due to rat bait.
Why? Firstly, because it is used so
frequently in New Zealand and the doses laid are
varied and you commonly won’t see the bleeding
as it is often all happening internally.
Lethargy, panting, coughing, lameness and
considerable compared to the toxic dose for pale white gums are the most common
dogs. presenting signs. A blood test measuring clotting
Secondly, because dogs love it. Despite the times will confirm the toxicity.
fact it usually contains a bittering agent, your Dogs in which bleeding has already occurred
average labrador will knock down shelves, climb can need intensive treatment including oxygen
up walls and walk on water to get to it. therapy, blood or plasma transfusions as well as
Rats can drag bait stations from ‘safe’ areas the vitamin K in order to save their lives.
out into the open where dogs can have easy Because the poisons last so long in the
access to the toxic bait. system typically we need to treat them with
Rat/possum baits are Warfarin type vitamin K for two to six weeks, then do a follow-
anticoagulants (Pest Off, Talon, Storm, etc) that up blood test to make sure it is all out of the dogs
prevent the body from producing essential system.
clotting factors by decreasing the levels of The take home message?
vitamin K in the body. Rat bait and dogs don’t mix and it is very
Without clotting factors animals start to bleed difficult to ‘dog proof’ the bait.
internally, usually into the lungs, abdomen, joints Use dog proof bait stations, nail down bait
and muscles. and stations so rats can’t move it. Place your
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be depleted before bleeding occurs. This can bulk poisons. Seek veterinarian attention im-
lead to a false sense of security because initially mediately if you know your dog has eaten any
the dogs seem ‘fine’. bait, if you see the blue/green colour of the bait in
But don’t delay. Without treatment rat bait the dogs’ faeces or your dog is showing any of
poisoning is often fatal. the clinical signs.Tuesday, October 17, 2017 15
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Rachael practitioner has signed a certificate to say you
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Dairy sector challenge:
target the right people
for our rural workforce
he dairy sector is calling for a future determination, and tenacity. A young
T Government to lead a strong
workforce strategy to support the
growth of a skilled workforce for the dairy
person with these qualities and a strong
desire to learn on the job will find farming
a satisfying career.”
sector. Dr Mackle also noted that the major
DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle parties all had policies to attract young
says young people deserve the opportun- New Zealanders into work, and NZFirst in
ity to do well within the agricultural particular has a focus on providing jobs
industry. for New Zealanders before migrants.
“We need a strong long-term plan that “We definitely want to see more kiwi
aligns training through the school cur- candidates in the regions where the jobs
riculum with practical experience on the are,” says Dr Mackle.
farm,” says Dr Mackle. “But until we have the kiwi’s with the
“The dairy sector is no longer a ‘no right training and passion for farming,
options left’ career. We know how who are attracted to rural regions, we will
rewarding it can be working in the dairy continue to fill a genuine need with
sector — our farmers are custodians of migrant workers. Migrant workers also
the land and water, passionate animal add diversity which is particularly im-
lovers, and excellent business people. portant for a globally focussed sector.
“We have initiatives like the Primary “By targeting the right people early on,
Industries Capability Alliance and those that want to be in farming or work
‘GrowingNZ’, which promote careers in in the agricultural sector, we can ensure
the primary sector and reach more than we are feeding the future employment
60 per cent of secondary schools and needs of our country’s primary sector.”
38,000 students. But we want more of “We believe that a long-term strategy
these students to choose the primary needs to be developed and supported by
sector. the future Government to make this a
“Farming requires a positive attitude, reality.”
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