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The Premier Feature area, outside the Mystery ● Fieldays fi rst held at Te Rapa Racecourse in 1969 Creek Pavilion on M Road, and prime display space with a budget of $10,500. inside the pavilion, will showcase technologies and ● The fi rst Fieldays attracted an estimated 15,000 developments to a very wide range of Fieldays visi- people. tors with exhibitors covering developments from ● The event was moved to the land known as GPS to nutrition, research to organics. Mystery Creek in 1971. The Premier Feature will offer visitors essential ● The Mystery Creek Pavilion and Mystery Creek tools to increase their productivity and profi tabili- Events Centre were created in 1995. ty on-farm, as well as showcasing the new product ● Today Fieldays attracts visitors from an average developments and advances that bring our nation of 38 countries. success in high-value niche markets worldwide. ● 2007 Fieldays attracted 125,000 people. Fieldays team leader, Vanessa Richmond, says that the Science of Farming underpins the international success of our primary producers. “This area will be the heart of Fieldays, as it has Fieldays 2008 been the heart of New Zealand’s success in com- ieldays is set to celebrate its 40th year with the petitive domestic and international markets. biggest agricultural party New Zealand has ever “This is a chance to bring this crucial ongoing Fseen! research and development into the spotlight at Look out for big changes around the site with a our greatest farming event.” brand new meeting area at Gate 1, changes in the Premier Feature supporter, AgResearch and Tractor Pull and Fencing Areas and the new Eastern Strategic Partner, the University of Waikato are Marquee in the Eastern Exhibition area, showcasing two of New Zealand’s most innovative organisa- even more rural lifestyle exhibits undercover. tions and will unveil the latest research and amaz- Don’t miss ‘Kiwi’s Best’ (see also page 8), a new ing interactive displays at Fieldays. initiative that celebrates products coming out of AgResearch Chief Executive Dr Andrew West agriculture and horticulture with the fi nest New says New Zealand farmers have always been early Zealand grown food and beverage providers showing, adopters of technology driven by creative science and this has been key to their success. sampling, selling delicious products. “Increasing global demand for our primary pro- The offi cial Fieldays opening ceremony will be held duce makes it an exciting time for the pastoral on the Village Green at 12noon tomorrow, Wednesday sector. AgResearch is committed to helping New June 11. Zealand farmers continue to raise their produc- Gates open daily at 8am and close at 5pm. tivity, profi tability and sustainability through our Free parking is provided. research and development.” Ticket Prices Further opportunities to take new ideas back Adults - $15 (or pre-purchase at the Te Awamutu to the farm will be provided by The National Bank Visitor Centre for $13 per adult) Seminar Series and the University of Waikato Children - $6 (5-14 years), Pre-schoolers - free. Seminar Series during the event. Bus Service Fieldays’ 40th anniversary event (June 11-14) will Buses run from the Te Awamutu Rose Gardens be bursting with new ideas, technologies and 8.30am daily and return at 5pm (purchase return methods. tickets from driver - $10 adult, $8 child under 16). 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Geoff, Paula, Elizabeth (8), currently undertaking a large mer has been pretty good. “Even buying mobile phones TCaitlyn (6) and Robinson regrassing programme - we Although more rain would’ve was a nightmare due to what (3) - now live on a 120 ha farm intend having the whole farm been nice we were actually in a they call the 100 point system in Poowong North (around 90 regrassed in three years, by better position than the poor - you need 100 points in identi- minutes south east of Mel- which time we would expect New Zealand farmers.” fi cation to buy anything, even bourne). to be carrying 400 cows.” GOURMET CHEESE open a bank account. After plenty of research and They are currently milking The Kina (Kiwis In Australia) “We had to provide a Pass- several trips to Australia, they around 300 (mainly jersey’s, Dairies Partnership has also port, Birth Certifi cate, proof chose the area to buy a farm 50% pedigree) through a 30 entered into a partnership of Australian bank account, because of the mix of rain fall, aside swing over. with Barry Charlton and credit card, Drivers Licence soil type and general locality. “We milk jerseys because of Cheryl Hulls to form Berrys and Marriage Certifi cate and “We wanted it to be in their ability to turn grass into Creek Gourmet Cheese. still did not come within the close proximity to a city and milk profi tably and their gen- “The cheese is hand-crafted 100 points to buy a phone!” beaches, have plenty of choices eral temperament, size and on the property, using milk However, she says the family for schooling and be well serv- workability.” produced on the farm. has settled quickly. iced.” The herd is fed a mix of grass “Barry was head cheese- “Poowong is a small town When they bought the silage, cereal silage and maize maker at Jindi Cheese, win- of about 300 people and con- farm it was fairly run down silage harvested off the farm. ning a world title whilst there. tains a school, kindergarten, and included a cheese factory Concentrate is fed in bail and It had been his dream for a playgroup, swimming pool, – so there were plenty of chal- some palm kernel is fed. number of years to have his basketball courts, squash club, lenges to deal with in their The farm operates as a own cheese-making business. badminton club, netball club fi rst year. partnership with Te Awamutu “The factory is currently pro- and of course the famous Not surprisingly it was actu- ‘footy’ oval. farmers Dave and Sue For- ducing about 300kgs of cheese ally their fi rst two weeks on sythe. “Funnily enough the ground the property that proved to be Mrs Forsythe actually a week. had extremely green grass dur- the most frantic. milked on the Poowong prop- “This includes blue cheeses - ing the big drought and it was “We shifted onto the new erty for three months prior Oak, Tarwin and Mossvale, two subsequently found to have a property on June 2 and started to the Warriners arrival, as are semi-sweet hard cheeses tap on, irrigating the grounds, milking on the afternoon of the Australians don’t operate a -Paese and Monterey, the from the local water supply the third. Our cheesemaker June 1 changeover as we do in remaining ones are Brie and that ‘no-one’ knew about! Barry Charlton started clean- New Zealand. Camembert. “Socialising and meeting ing out the factory to set it up Due to the climate and con- “The cheese has been mar- new people hasn’t been a for production on June 4 and tour not being a lot different keted through stores locally problem. Through having our house furniture fi nally ar- to home the Warriners say the and also at Farmers Markets. children at school, ‘kinder’ and KIWIS Geoff and Paula Warriner at a gala event in rived on June 5. farming isn’t really a lot differ- This month we have also had a playgroup it didn’t take long at Australia which was sponsored by Berrys Creek “We had a family wedding to ent either. wholesaler market the cheese all to settle in. Cheese (a gourmet range which is made in a attend in Melbourne on June 6 “The biggest difference throughout Queensland.” “The kids are loving it factory on their Poowong property.) and started building the new would be that the farmers RED TAPE - Elizabeth often says she dairy shed on June 12.” here do ensure they have a lot One of the hardest things never wants to return to New - is the beer and food! “So - a year on - we are still There was also plenty of of feed on hand at all times, about the shift for the Warrin- Zealand.” “I personally miss seeing the fairly busy, but have settled work to do on the farm. particularly after the drought. ers was getting used to the ‘red Mrs Warriner says the area mountains. We are supposed well and we are loving it. Our “Due to ill health, the previ- “We weren’t really affected tape’ in Australia. is similar in many ways to to be living pretty much at only regret would be not tak- ous owner hadn’t milked on by the drought when we got “We were unable to obtain ‘home’. the beginning of the Strzelecki ing time off for a holiday be- the property for a couple of here as this farm hadn’t been Medicare cards because we “About the only thing we are Mountain Range, but I can’t see fore we got here - we weren’t years, so it wasn’t in top shape. milked on for a few years. couldn’t prove that we weren’t missing about New Zealand - it at all - it looks just like a hilly expecting to be as busy as we “We completed our new “The winter had above av- going to move back to New apart from family and friends area to me.” have been since we moved!”

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We Welcome... all new residents to Lake Cameron a treasure From page 4. Like many of the other 31 peat But when the land around the the Te Awamutu area ``There are lots of people out lakes in the Waikato region, it is lake was given to Waipa District there willing to roll up their sleeves home to many rare and threat- Council under new subdivision We Invite You... and get stuck into improving their ened plants specially adapted for rules and stock was fenced out to join our many local environment, but they don’t the unique, slightly acidic water the community really got its act existing clients as we continue to provide always have the technical knowl- conditions. Protected native birds together. edge or experience to get things seen at the reserve include the A number of people from the a quality service in fabrication and general off the ground,’’ he said. large black shag, pied stilt, white- community chipped in, including ``That’s where we are very keen faced heron, spur-winger plover Rukuhia School students, assisted engineering work to help. Environmental manage- and grey warbler. by the Department of Conserva- ment is not rocket science; it ``Lake Cameron is probably one tion. simply requires three key factors of the few peat lakes around where `Ìt was just one of those situa- We Specialise in... technical knowledge, resources we actually have the genuine old tions where someone would ring and commitment. We can help rushes that the Maori people used up and say hey, Im going to do a - Quad Bike Frame Straightening and Repairs with the fi rst two but the com- originally for thatching on the hut bit of work around the lake to- mitment has to come from the roofs, just growing naturally in morrow, do you want to help?’’ Mr - Replacement Frame Sections community.’’ the peat, and we want to preserve Pretty said. Ask Mr Pretty why he has spent that,’’ Mr Pretty said. ``There was nothing hard and - Vehicle Repowers and Modifications so much time and effort helping `Ìn 100 years time we want peo- fast, no working bees, just good- to restore the reserve and he fi nds ple to have school trips down to will.’’ - Trailer Rebuilds and Brake Compliance it hard to explain. the lake so people can see how it The group applied for a $3500 `Ì’ve got no kids, but I just want was 1000 years ago.’’ grant to buy an industrial mower - Welding to leave it to future generations Once farmed right to the lake and Environment Waikato got and I think everyone else has the edge, the reserve was a mess be- involved, helping to supply trees - Machining same attitude,’’ he said. fore a large-scale restoration ef- through the Honda Tree Fund. `Ìt was there a hell of a long time fort began more than 10 years ago, After attending an Environment before us and it’ll be there a hell of chocka with willows and overrun Waikato networking day for care ...any Fabrication or Repair Job to meet a long time to come.’’ with stock. groups, the Lake Cameron Care your requirements Lake Cameron lies about 10 ``You couldn’t even walk down Group was offi cially formed in minutes drive south of Hamilton, there because of all the blackber- about 2003. accessed off Rukuhia Road. ries,’’ Mr Pretty said. ``The best thing about the project is the support from absolutely Extend the life everyone who’s been involved,’’ Mr of your bike Pre-calving check Pretty said. ``Waipa District Council and Environment Waikato have From page 12. June is also a good time to re- been 100 per cent behind us and STAFF MANAGEMENT write and laminate all the proce- backed us to the hilt. Every time KERRY WOODHEAD Most staff changes should have dures carried out in the dairy shed. weve needed something, it’s there.’’ Owner occurred by now. Do you have an These should include, washing Mr Pretty is very keen to see Mobile 027 438 0018 induction programme? If not, at of plant, management processes more people visiting the lake least take the time to write a list of cows into and out of the co- reserve which covers about 8.5ha of the most important jobs or sys- lostrum mob, calf collection and and takes about 20 minutes to tems that apply to your farm, and rearing, administrating animal walk around. then ensure these are adequately remedies, and mixing recipes of ``We’ve got a very serviceable lit- explained. Don’t just assume that minerals. tle lake now, if you had any little someone will have experienced June is also a great time to take kiddies they’d have a whale of a your way of doing things! Legally a holiday! So take a well-deserved time here,’’ he said. you are also required to have staff break even if only for an extra long ``More and more people are 1 Landscape Lane, Te Awamutu trained in using all machinery and weekend. It is also a good idea if coming to visit the lake because Ph: 07 871 2065 Fax: 07 870 5534 have identifi ed with them the staff can get a short break just of the way Environment Waikato Kerry Woodhead (Owner) - Mobile 027 438 0018 most common hazards on your before calving to keep everyone has created a networking system 6236130AA farm. fresh. among the care groups”.

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They were the JFieldays Rural Bachelor of the Year ple routine,” says George. “All the fi nalists lerup’s Red band’s are probably fi rst boots to be made at the company’s new factory in competition will answer. will get the same routine. When it comes our most iconic (despite not the Jiangsu, China. The reason for this, says Randall, is be- The series of heats is designed to cover to judging we’ll be looking for a certain favoured boot of Mr Dagg it ap- cause they are the simplest boots to make. all aspects of the typical rural Kiwi bloke’s ‘rawness’ that shows they’ve interpreted pears) - and they are turning 50. “They are still hand-made to the original specifi cations lifestyle including fencing, digger driving, the meaning of the dance as well as just And celebrations have turned and formulations that were created 50 years ago,” says chain sawing, dog trialling and this year learning the moves.” up lots of interesting gumboot Randall. “Each boot is made up of 19 individual compo- – gumboot dancing. Despite its cheerful nature now, gum- data. nents with at least six different rubber formulations “Ladies love a man with good rhythm,” boot dancing actually has heart-rending For instance did you know New used in every boot.” says Skellerup marketing co-ordinator origins. It developed deep in the South Zealanders typically have wider The Jiangsu factory has the capacity to produce up to Deborah Allan. African goldmines as a form of Morse feet than other people? 1000 Red Band boots a day and the New Zealand market Well, wider than Australian’s soaks them up. anyway, which is something the Skellerup footwear designers have found out over time. Judging by the popularity of Skellerup’s Red Band Gumboots however, they’ve got the measurements just right. The wide-topped mid-calf step in boot with its recognisable red bands and toe caps celebrates 50 years in production this year. In all that time, apart from the inclusion of a sponge insole for added comfort, the boot hasn’t changed a bit. Skellerup divisional manager footwear, Paul Randall, says the Red Band Gumboots were the fi rst short boots “And what better way to showcase Code where miners worked in the dark ever to be produced in New Zealand, if not the world. their skills than in traditional farming and in silence. The mines were always “Traditionally gumboots have always come up to just footwear.” ankle deep in water that was considered below the knee. No-one is quite sure who it was at Mara- Skellerup is sponsoring the gumboot too expensive to drain. Miners were given dancing heat as part of its celebrations to gumboots to protect their feet and so thon Rubber Footwear – the forerunner to Skellerup - mark 50 years of the company’s iconic Red slapping the gumboots became a way of who had the idea to create a shorter boot but sometime Band gumboots. sending messages and communicating during 1958 the new concept was tried out. Allan says Skellerup has engaged the with each other. “The fi rst pair of Red Band Gumboots rolled off the talents of New Zealand’s only gumboot The practice grew from there into a production line on 21 October, 1958 and became an in- dancing troupe to help teach the contest- form of entertainment in the overcrowd- stant hit around the country,” says Randall. ants a routine and then judge them on ed dormitories and spread into an art Fifty years later the boots are still a staple in most ru- their dancing skills. form which now has a global audience. ral New Zealand households. Established a year ago, Maja Flava is a “The bachelors are going to have six Natural rubber compounds with built in UV inhibitors group of eight South African students minutes either in one group or two that can withstand New Zealand’s harsh environment at Pakuranga College in Auckland. 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It hastaken afair bit of calf-rearing sheds anewwith adjacent ished theconversion of our into barn keep thehomefi ourwith two daughterssoI was left ‘to wife was travelling Europe Eastern and theother Redwoodwith trees. wind-breaks. One was fl with in anew gateway andcreating some build. Itook of putting the opportunity disintegrated soit was necessary tore- rusty. old concreteThe postshadall and was wiremostlybarbed built with old 40 year old fence which hadbeen I am still debating debating whetherI amstill it was So it was some dismaywith after everWhere thedrought hasstruck, June shouldseeour fi May hasn’t beenaquiet month–my Shaun Bainbridge, alocalbuilder, fi We have hadfencers intoreplace an ieo h amwt osSutton Ross with farm the on Life onthefarm withRossSutton coping thedroughtwith andits four monthshave beenabout wo of my over articles thepast res burning’. rst batch of ax plants n- any more issues. animalhealth for worms. Hopefully there notwill be tle have beendrenched Cydectin with one rising to birthing. yearThe old cat- 12 plusseleniumtohelpontheleadup come away asexpected. Consequently, have thepaddocks not 10 days of themonthandnonesince. more. Altogether, 124mlsfell inthefi ly, it hasn’t beenfollowed up anywith was a welcome relief but unfortunate- at ofRainfall thebeginning themonth new feed or topreserve it for winter. whether theanimalsbeallowed onthe grass andit isabalancingact asto movement easier. ment for their arrival andtomake seat! I couldn’t seeMussolini inthedriver’s was the1938 Fiat two seater. Somehow I must say though that my favourite trucks, baby Austins, andFord Prefects. and MGs’. wereThere small delightful through tomore modern Jaguars of the1920’s the from Al Caponeera quite a while. Itwith started vehicles cheapest Ihadseenin entertainment and sizes andIthought it was the proximately 150 vehicles of allshapes animals thought but there were ap- our front gate. Idon’t know what the procession of vintage vehicles go past 1 andIhave watched amagnifi per but article as Ifi years. stock rate isnow thelowest for ten wethers tothelocalbutcher trade. My spread further. Ialsosold my last two so it enablemywill silage tobe stocks The cows haveThe B beeninjected with togrow are paddocks trying The I try tocoverI try amonth’s activities All our steershave now beensold nish this, it is June cent rst RURAL ROUNDUP, TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008 29 Rural Women donate to leptospirosis research assey EpiCen- tre scientists Mwere ‘absolutely overwhelmed’ on being presented with a jumbo- sized cheque for $87,500 by Rural Women New Zea- land at the organisation’s national conference in Blenheim last month. The funds will be used to kick start new research into leptospirosis, New Zealand’s most signifi cant occupationally-acquired disease, which is caught be humans through exposure to the urine of infected animals. Fundraising by Rural Women New Zealand in the 1970s and 1980s ena- bled extensive research into the disease by Mas- MASSEY University’s Associate Professor Cord Heuer, Dr Jackie sey University and the Benschop and RWNZ national president Margaret Chapman. development of vaccines that are widely used in fundraising you did in the suggests that 70% of serious, and in rare cases the dairy and pig farming l980s, and the remark- beef herds are infected fatal. sectors. able results of getting the and every second animal Massey’s EpiCentre Evidence that the dis- numbers of sick people showed positive antibod- Unit will create a new ease was on the increase down tremendously.” ies for the disease. Simi- leptospirosis research in beef cattle and sheep, The RWNZ-raised funds larly 80% of deer herds position, with a focus on along with news that a will be a springboard tested positive. establishing whether meatworker had died for new leptospirosis re- “If you translate that vaccinating of sheep, beef from the disease prompt- search, with further con- into shedding [of bacteria], and deer is economically ed the organisation to tributions coming from about every fi fth animal viable. re-launch its fundraising the Sustainable Farming is shedding leptospira. “The other factor is hu- efforts with a year-long Fund and other sources. There is a huge amount of man health and the risk nationwide campaign. Massey’s new research shedding of this organism that you and your families In offering his heartfelt will focus on the incidence in rural areas.” are running,” said Prof thanks to Rural Women of the disease in sheep and While meat workers Heuer. The researchers New Zealand members, beef cattle. tend to be heavily pro- will be sampling farmers Massey Associate Profes- “There is a much higher tected during their work, and looking at risk factors sor Cord Heuer said “we prevalence of this disease farmers, vets and other and sources of infection, had been warned about in beef cattle than we rural workers may be including transmission the strength of your thought,” said Professor extremely exposed to this pathways from animals organisation and the Heuer. One recent study disease which can be very to humans.

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6232967AA June 2007, $4.8b upfrom theprevious year. fl increasing component coming exports.” from be returning upwards of $10billioneach year an with continuing tobuildonthat reputation. novation andenvironmental responsibility and were proved New Zealandcanleadthe world inquality, in- years. tors toachieve highlevels of over growth thenext 10 commercial drive.” landscapes are teamed passion,with innovation and achieved when our uniqueclimate andproductive wider New economy. Zealand It shows what canbe we now have two mega-players inour industry. credibly valuable for New Zealand andit isgreat that enue, and wine just 19%. remain returns in- Kiwifruit forkiwifruit sometime. Campbell says hasbeenclosingwine thegapon leaderjust industry 3%lessthanlong-term kiwifruit. tors, $695m earning over theperiod, $510m. upfrom to abigincrease onions. from inreturns over $55m dollars toatotalof $260m, largely thanks fresh came from vegetables, which raised revenue by ($765m) andapples ($343m). sector, revenueswith of $1.2b, mostly kiwifruit from $2.5bin2006.with marketdomestic were at estimated $2.56b, compared $2.67b (fob), $2.36bin2006. upfrom the from Returns foundConsulting export for returns 2007topped 1980. which hasincreased overall returnsevery year since N break $5billionmark Horticulture earnings owers acombined earned $5.2 billioninthe year to BAILEY INGHAMLIMITED • • • • • eld to measure The fi The “By 2020 New Zealand’s sector should horticulture isa “Horticulture very focused industry. We’ve Dr Campbellsays sec- heexpects more horticulture “It’s not just good for horticulture, but alsofor the 31% earned of export“In 2005kiwifruit rev- industry HortResearch ChiefActing Executive Dr Bruce nowWine accounts for 26% exports, of horticultural recordedWine thebiggest increase of allexport sec- largest increaseThe inexport produce returns Fresh remains fruit our export largest horticultural analysts Martech HortResearch andindustry personalised, highlyexperienced servicetodiscuss Family Trust Management Budgeting andPlanning Investment Personal andCompanyTaxation Farming andBusiness Accounting your accountingandfarming requirements FREEPHONE 0800482928 Ph (07) 873 7325 • Fax (07) 873 8461 fi ed itshighest ever annualreturns, latestwith ew Zealand’s hasrecord- industry horticulture gures showingfruit, vegetables, and wine gures confi 18 Maniapoto Street, Otorohanga For anoobligationfree interviewand CONTACT USON specialising in Otorohanga rm continued growth inasector continued growth rm the probe could measure. years ago. a champion of Fieldays theinitial 40 Vice-Chancellor, DonLlewellyn, was fi Professor Crawford saidthat was Fieldays, Agricultural and National for partner tegic this year’s June 11-14 around agriculture. to addthebody of knowledge allowed theuniversity tocontinue vation thelikes from of Steven that sor Roy Crawford saidit was inno- in anew version of theprobe. is toincorporate thedevelopments Graham Lynch. Hesays theplannow Jonathan’s input,” says Novel Ways’ very quickly toSteven thanks and ing probe, but we got someresults too diffi tting because theuniversity’s tting fi “I thought we might fi The University ofThe Waikato isastra- UniversityProfes- Vice-Chancellor cult toimprove theexist- nd it was it nd rst RURAL ROUNDUP, TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008 33 inventive streak

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HELP FOR FARMERS: University of Waikato student Steven McCabe, left, and Graham Lynch from Novel Ways with the improved pasture probe. This year’s Fieldays theme of the tion ecology) to earth sciences, 400 companies. “The educational ad- Contouring and land development Science of Farming was a perfect op- environmental sciences and envi- vantage for the students in gaining portunity for all the community to ronmental planning. real-world workplace experience is Feed pads and building sites understand what the agricultural At the University of Waikato, immense,” he said. “And for Steven sector had to offer, including the about 200 science and engineering to be able to go into a placement research and innovation that was students like Steven benefi t from and come out with something being generated from institutions work placements every year. They that could be commercialised is such as the university, Professor provide students with practical fantastic.” Crawford said. skills of interest to employers, as The work placements also help University programmes con- well as fulfi lling the degree accredi- students fi nd a job when they fi nish tributed greatly to the land-based tation requirements of industry their studies – something Steven industries, he said. Students at bodies such as IPENZ. doesn’t have to worry about. There’ll Waikato could study anything from Dr Karsten Zegwaard helps be a job waiting for him at Novel animal behaviour to biological sci- co-ordinate the work placement Ways when he graduates, says Gra- ences (eg specialisation in restora- programme, which involves nearly ham Lynch.

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W.S.D. WAIPA SITE DEVELOPMENT Don’t drop fertiliser All site and roading developments undertaken urges soil expert heep and beef farmers are num (Mo) which would require FARM ROADS urged not to put away their applying more frequently. Scheque books for fertiliser, Meanwhile dairy farmers formed and despite the tough times experi- although cushioned against enced this season. higher fertiliser prices by good metalled. Leading soil scientist and con- payouts also had opportunities to sultant Dr Doug Edmeades is urg- sharpen their fertiliser decisions ing hill country farmers to learn this season. from the mistakes of the past Many are running with more when tossing up about autumn than ample P levels, and this is applications this year. often at the detriment of other COMPLETE ROAD Anyone farming today who vital nutrients that are depleted, MAINTENANCE recalls when subsidies came off which in turn is suppressing clo- fertiliser in 1985 will know a lot ver production. equipment available of farmers put the lid on any Poor potassium and sulphur milling - stabilization fertiliser applications. However levels were not uncommon on we know the longer term results New Zealand dairy farms, result- base construction of this were very detrimental to ing in lower clover density. How- seal prep and sealing farm production for years after- ever this was often disguised by wards. excessive application of expensive Even if they were only able to nitrogen fertilisers. put a small amount of fertiliser Redressing this imbalance on, Dr Edmeades said it was better could reduce fertiliser bills, and SEALING than none at all. Since 1985 model- longer term boost valuable clover SPECIALISTS ling technology had come a long DR DOUG EDMEADES growth which provides nitrogen way with computer programmes $500/ha could work to an economic at a fi fth of the cost of fertiliser sealing of roads, capable of estimating the return on optimum of P at a level of 17. A higher nitrogen. driveways and capital for applying fertiliser. producing property with a gross Better use of dairy farm effl uent Some better years in the past dec- margin of $1000/ha would work on would also help shave thousands carparks ade has seen increased applications a P level of 20. off fertiliser bills this year, with the and now presented the opportunity This was allowing for anticipated value of effl uent for the average to cut back on phosphate inputs. increases in super phosphate to sized farm worth $5000 per year. Super phosphate is the single most $300/t in coming months. It is a highly cost effective source common and now expensive nutri- Dr Edmeades said it would be nec- of nutrients. With better fertiliser ent input on New Zealand farms. essary to top up phosphate applica- analysis and effl uent management Modelling meant it was possible tions once things improved again. we can see farmer clients saving as SERVICING THETHE WAIPA WAIPA to calculate what an average sheep The good news is that P stays in much as $10,000 a year in fertiliser FOR 3636 YEARS YEARS and beef property should work the soil once it is put there, and can costs. towards as an economic optimum be drawn on for a period of time. Dr Edmeades latest issue of the for P levels. Of equal importance were other autumn 2008 Fertiliser Review It also means bank managers nutrients required on hill country highlights some of the signifi cant in- will tend to look favourably on ap- farms that did not remain in the creases in fertiliser costs over the last plications that preserve a farms soil as long as phosphate. Many of 12 months. For more information or a Triangle Bitumen Ltd economic viability. the soils on New Zealand sheep and copy of the Fertiliser Review, contact TBL Phone (07) 871 7858 or 0274 752 339 Dr Edmeades said an average beef properties were low in sulphur Dr Edmeades, AgKnowledge (07) 834

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Riverthe Piako or theextent of the of theeffl lowing: the Chicks, notedthefol- theCourt CONSIDERATION OF OFFENCE the offender. recordprevious andcharacter of any profi shown by theoffender, whether store done, theharm theremorse by theoffender tocomply andre- please,guilty theextent of attempts included thetimely of entering a to theoffender, inthiscasethese features mitigating which related in toaccount theaggravating and then required toadjust it totake In fi fi point forestablishing astarting any levels helpedhimbeconsistent in event. one off ofa period or time toasinglelarge dischargesmultiple over occurring lack of care. linked tolarge It isoften either deliberate or causedthrough more offending serious which is level of indicatesthe This offending moderately -$30,000 serious plus. of asystem; Level 3–more than ofmalfunctioning different parts the from incidentsarising from curring over a period of time, or butis unintentional careless, re- $30,000 refl 2 –moderately -$15,000 serious to as aresult of systems failure; Level caused andoneoff is unintentional - $0to$15,000 for offending which seriousness of offending. deterrent. It defi sider bothageneral andspecifi environmental offending, tocon- there isaneed when dealing with ne he was toimposeontheChicks. ● ● In relation by totheoffending The Judge notedthatThe theabove are:These Level 1–least serious In Chick, notedthat theCourt There was thatThere noevidence any xing this starting point he wasxing thisstarting There wasThere anelement of de- ts were realised andthe un dshre reached discharge uent ecting offending which offending ecting nedthree levels of c the offender notifi at least fi non-compliance hadbeennotedon under convictions previous the Act, reduced to$15,000. offender, thetotalof thefi outremedialby the carried works regard totheearly pleaand guilty fi the for such discharges were acceptable. natural entering from waterways, their own farm andprevented it effl long they contain thedischarge of held by somefarm owners that as was duetothemisapprehension offending.stop othersfrom This imposed toact asadeterrent to dial works undertaken was noted. accept wrong-doing andthereme- taken intoaccount. of theoffender’s operation were imposed. prosecution andlarge fi potentially leadtotheavoidance of soughtAdvice at anearly stage can seek advice sooner rather thanlater. your farming activities, you needto get anarea of non-compliance with tobehuge.the potential If you do whether or intentional not, have under your discharge permits, side thescope of what isallowed enter water. land incircumstances where it may its discharges of contaminants to Resource Management Act prohib- discharges were of noconcern. The that farm boundaries within such effl acceptable that just becausethe it hadoccurred before. It isnot the offender hadadmittedthat liberateness totheoffence inthat The Court fi ● ● Fines for effl ● ● uent theboundary ofwithin un dshre a contained was discharge uent The size,The wealth andthenature The attitude of attitude theoffender to The There wasThere aneedfor thefi While theoffender hadno While SEEK ADVICEEARLY ve occasions previous and ne at $25,000. But having xed the starting pointxed thestarting uent discharges out- ed of this. ns being nes ne was ne ne RURAL ROUNDUP, TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008 39 Good year, bad year? previous predictions with a fi nal est Fonterra announcement. upwards adjustment to the cur- This increase in land values will rent season’s payout to $7.90/kg of mean that for those who own their milksolids. land their equity should have in- By Lance This record announcement from creased potentially allowing them Fielder Fonterra at $7.90/kg of milksolids to borrow more money. — associate would have affected Dairy Farmers This increased borrowing poten- in the in the Waikato in many different tial could be used for a multitude of tyres Te Awamutu ways. For some it has turned an ex- things such as; servicing short term fi tted fi rm Gyde tremely bad year to a more palata- cash fl ow issues, buying another Wansbone. ble year and for those who managed block of land, capital purchases or to keep production up it has turned luxury items such as beach houses a good year into a great year. or new vehicles. for only The increase in local dairy prices Others in the industry may see has risen due to world commodity this as the prime opportunity to get am still trying to fi gure out if the prices for dairy products rising and out of farming, whether it is dairy or they look likely to continue to rise. beef. Some may have had enough of $400 2008 fi nancial year has been a Igood year or a bad year for dairy The increase in world commodity farming for one reason or another farmers in the Waikato. prices is due to increased demand or some may simply be nearing innova mudgear/dirt devils coupled with higher costs of pro- retirement and have no succession In my article I will discuss some 25x10x12 & 25x8x12 challenges Dairy Farmers in the duction, particularly for those dairy plan in place. Waikato are now facing and also try farmers who have to use stock feed. What ever your circumstances to reiterate why the price for dairy The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) had are I am sure you will be affected in products has risen so much. hit record highs earlier this year some way shape or form by the lat- mainly against the United States est announcement and the events The start of the fi nancial year Dollar (USD), which generally cuts over the past dairy season. Some saw record payouts forecast with into exporter’s profi ts, however of you may be facing large tax bills Westpac’s chief economist Doug amongst all of this there has still while some may be facing large sup- Steel being quoted as saying he be- been a record payout this year. The plier’s bills. lieved the payout may go as high as NZD has now slightly fallen off the What ever your situation is you $6.60/kg of milksolids. USD, which is likely to increase the should talk to your accountant as Special The summer drought for areas costs of imports (affecting prices you may be charged use of money extended such as the Waikato and Taranaki for fuel and fertilizer), however this interest on underpaid tax or you for the soon took the shine off record should correspond with increased may be entitled to a tax refund for payout predictions for most dairy returns from exporting. overpaid tax. month farmers with higher costs of inputs History tells us that an increase In summary the next few years of june such as feed, fuel and fertilizer costs in the payout for milksolids gener- are looking pretty good for the dairy coupled with lower production ally means infl ating the value of payout so with a little forecasting than in previous years due to the land prices. We have recently seen and tax planning you can avoid any summer drought. a record sale value for a sheep and unnecessary surprises and feel easy The announcement last week beef farm in the King Country area about spending your money how Contact Joseph from Fonterra has surpassed of $32m and this was prior to the lat- you choose to. or Graeme is a monthly RuralRural RoundupRoundup supplement of the Te Awamutu Courier 6248520AA 132 Kihikihi Rd, Te Awamutu JOSEPH FARROW PHONE 871 3079 GRAEME GULLIVER Phone: 07 - 871 5151 Parts Manager www.wilksbrooke.co.nz Service Manager [email protected] [email protected] Welcome to all Farmers new to the District Visit the Gyde Wansbone Team:

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Email: bradfi [email protected] 6248767AA 42 RURAL ROUNDUP, TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008 Coping with effects of drought condition, supplementary feed supplies and pasture Even if you don’t make changes to your current plan all the complicated calculations and allows us to for- cover. it is better know what is in store for you, and then you mulate a drought busting feed budget tailored to your The compensatory growth expected after the can base spring management around this. own farm. By Greg initial rain has not eventuated, either due to pasture So where do you start as far as a drought manage- It will not make your grass grow any faster but it will McNeil — damage or the continued dry weather. help you to see where you are at now and allows us to veterinarian ment plan goes. Without effective management in the next few 1. Look at current cow condition score calculate have a look at the impact that different strategies will and branch have on the various parameters discussed above. manager months production, reproduction will be at risk what if any CS gain is required pre calving of the and signifi cant animal health problems will be ex- 2. Look at current pasture cover and set target pas- Don’t be an ostrich, come and talk to us and we can Te Awamutu perienced. ture cover for PSC and “balance day” after calving help ensure you head into spring confi dent you have a fi rm While it is tempting to bury your head in the sand 3. Estimate expected pasture growth rates be- drought strategy. VetEnt and continue to use the drought as an excuse, it tween now and “balance day” Te Awamutu. would be much more enterprising to take a detailed 4. Get an accurate count of cows numbers to be look at where you are at currently, what you have wintered, including heifers coming home Total service available and where you are heading come calving 5. Estimate calving spread to calculate feed de- From page 40. and beyond. mands in early lactation Mr Foley is now visiting all clients to introduce him- irstly welcome to all new farm- Unfortunately your position now is where you are 6. Look at how much supplement you have avail- self and give them all an update about new services. ers to the district, may you likely to end up at calving. able and plan to use Anyone wanting a quote for a new shed or exten- Ftime in the Waipa district reap WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT DEFICIT AND HOW By using the above information combined with the sions should give Mr Foley a ring and arrange a visit. rewards and enjoyment. ARE YOU GOING TO FILL IT? cows DM requirements for maintenance, pregnancy, Gavin Chetwin is our senior fi tter and has many Secondly the effects from the With good planning, strategies can be put in place CS gain and milk production you can calculate your years experience servicing farm dairy units through- drought is far from over! to ensure early season production and cow condi- defi cit/surplus between now and balance day. out the Te Awamutu and Otorohanga areas. The summer/autumn conditions tion are managed and the economic impact will be Sounds confusing? We can help! Mr Chetwin is well known for his role in carrying out has put enormous pressure on cow minimized. We have developed a spread sheet that takes out accurate machine testing and delivering expert advice to solve problems connected to your vacuum system and pulsators. He is an 8888 qualifi ed tester and has already got a large number of sheds to do this year. If you are wanting a test done you should ring the offi ce or Mr Chetwin direct and arrange an appointment. Hayden Dobbbs has joined the team from Power- chill. He has been involved with the installation of farm refrigeration systems and has recently been carrying out sales for Powerchill in air conditioning and refrigeration. Mr Dobbs will be assisting in the installation of refrigeration and milking machine plant. Helen Hansen joins our administration team and has experience in the farming industry. She is responsible for our showroom and is adamant that if we haven’t got what you want in stock she can get it super quick. Mrs Hansen is keen to put a face to the voices on the end of the phone so if you get a chance, pop in and see her at our showroom. Total Farm Services is committed to providing fast effi cient service to all our customers and when we are busy we use the services of two experienced contractors, Warwick Jellie and Graeme Randell. These two qualifi ed fi tters have been working for TFS for quite some time and regularly help out with new plant installs and service work. They both provide a high standard of workmanship and are available to us on an on call basis. Total Farm Services have fi ve new sheds to install this year using the quality Westfalia equipment, three of them being high performance 50 bail Westfalia rotaries. We have a wide range of Westfalia spares in our showroom along with a number of Lowara water pumps and Realcold vat refrigeration units. We invite all our existing customers and any new ar- rivals to our area to call in and introduce yourself and have a look at what we can offer. Biological farming a healthy alternative anette Perrett has been dairy farming Jfor 35 years, but over the last 15 years has no- ticed the ‘face’ of the land changing. “We were adding nitrogen for grass growth, administering worm and lice control more, using CIDRs for reproduction, witnessing rye grass pulling when it was grazed, cows being immune to antibiotics and fungi such as eczema having a bigger effect on the herd,” JANETTE PERRETT she says. “All in all the only one making money was the vet”. She also believes the general population is becoming sicker and people are fi lling themselves with artifi cial vitamins to combat the shortfall that their food is not providing, and the illness industry is really booming. She says the nutritional value of our food has decreased 63% in the last 50 years, and our milk is not the quality it used to be. The Perretts began to turn to biological farming two years ago. It has been an exciting and challenging jour- ney and there is still a lot to learn. Now she feels it is time to share with others the alternative ways to treat our animals and soil. On June 20 at Te Awamutu Sports Club she will introduce the fi ve speakers under whose infl uence she has healthier soil and animals, and a much healthier product in the vat. The day runs from 10am - 3pm and costs $25 (including lunch) and all proceeds will go to the True Colours Charity. Register at greatwebsites.co.nz/organicfarm or phone Mrs Perrett (07 850 6044). 6232032AA RURAL ROUNDUP, TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008 43 Experienced, caring care and attention to suit the and ailments. unique concerns of each individual We are thorough with working Keep your dogs warm patient and their owners. up each case and will provide prac- Our clinics operate as mixed tical solutions to any problems this winter with our By Sharon practices. Despite this we have a arising, without compromising Hodgson — veterinarian team dedicated to small animal patient care. in the medicine and surgery. Our focus is to get the patient new range of coats Te Awamutu This ensures you are dealing well and back working as soon as fi rm with veterinary staff primarily practically possible. VetEnt interested and focused specifi cally Our individual clinics are fully Te Awamutu. in this area. equipped with modern diagnostic We appreciate that our farming equipment to ensure our patients clients and patients have different receive the best possible care. requirements and expectations to We pride ourselves on having our urban clients. knowledgeable vets practising etEnt has a mission to We understand that dogs are high quality medicine and surgery. provide the highest quality vital and very valuable members VetEnt is large enough to ensure Vveterinary medical care in a of your farming team. experience is available in all areas friendly, but professional environ- Due to the rural placement of on companion animal veterinary ment. our clinics, our vets have worked medicine, but small enough to Our entire healthcare team is with and understand conditions maintain individual quality, care committed to providing personal common to working dog injuries and attention to detail. NZ Crop and Food know their onions, or do they? he Environmental Risk Man- groups, iwi, scientists, and members Zealand staff to assemble an We cater for all shapes and sizes, agement Authority expects of the public who are interested in evaluation and review (E&R) report Tto hold a public hearing in genetic modifi cation research.” on the application. This report, from Jack Russell’s to large working/ Christchurch in August or Septem- Dr Harrison says the number of which will summarise the relevant hunting dogs - nip in and see ber to hear oral submissions on the submissions is a lot less than the science and the submissions, will be New Zealand Institute for Crop and 1933 received for Crop and Food’s sent to submitters and put on the what’s in store Food Research’s application to fi eld previous genetically-modifi ed ERMA New Zealand website before test a range of genetically-modifi ed onions application in 2003. the hearing. vegetable species. “The number of submissions is The next step is for ERMA New Crop and Food Research has fewer than we have historically Zealand staff to assemble an evalua- applied to plant genetically- received for GM fi eld test tion and review (E&R) report on the modifi ed (GM) onions, spring applications. However, it’s not application. This report, which will onions, garlic and leeks over a total about how many submissions the summarise the relevant science and of 2.5 hectares for a 10-year research Authority gets to consider, but the submissions, will be sent to sub- project. rather the quality of public input. mitters and put on the ERMA New ERMA New Zealand’s GM New “The submissions we have Zealand website before the hearing. Organisms, Libby Harrison says 123 received represent a full range The application details and submissions have been received on of views on GM and will greatly answers to frequently-asked the application. assist the Authority as it makes it questions are available on the “We have received a wide range decision.” ERMA New Zealand website, of submissions from community The next step is for ERMA New www.ermanz.govt.nz 6230901AA RED HOT SPECIALS in Kihikihi 2000 Toyota Celica 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum VR4 1996 Honda CRV 6 speed manual, 1.8VVTLi engine, V6 twin turbo, auto, 4WD, 2.0 auto, all electric options, only 59,000ks from new, airbags, ABS brakes, a/c, very tidy condition CD, ABS, airbags, alloys, CD player, throughout. stunning in red a real drivers Stunning in car, absolute Navy blue bargain price. $15995 $4,995 $6995 OR NO DEPOSIT $120/WEEK OR NO DEPOSIT $47/WEEK OR NO DEPOSIT $54/WEEK 1995 Mazda Familia Interplay 1998 Mazda Capella Wagon 1994 Toyota Surf 3.0 V6 1.8 auto, very smart in silver, 2.0 auto, sunroof, alloys, a/c, Auto, all power options, CD alloy wheels, CD player, CD player, body kit, player, bullbars, towbar, spoiler, a/c, a good 4 x airbags, a vey smart wagon economical car. 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The main cause of neonatal calf following but this season presents The hyper immune status that scours is Rotavirus, which affects Specialist a real opportunity to grow the these hens achieve ensures very very young calves but can hit older market further, the company says. high levels of antibodies end up in calves up until at least one month Landscaping Services “With the increase in payout, and the yolk of the eggs. old. the demand for extra replacement “New Zealand is the only Other pathogens can be involved, stock – not to mention the prices country in the world where but Rotavirus infection is always Feature and streetscape landscaping being paid for them – it is essential specifi c antibodies against specifi c present in at least 80% of scour that every replacement calf is pathogens - Rotagen “Combo” - are outbreaks. Specialists in native plantings not only kept alive this spring, a registered animal remedy. To page 45. Riparian plantings Transition management gets a boost etpack’s popular transition in helping the body metabolize improved the essential qualities of Wetland planting supplement Starter Plus”™ has carbohydrates and fat to produce what was already a good transition Vhad a formula makeover, re- energy, it is also essential for normal product, Mark Wyllie says. sulting in a good product becoming growth and development as well “A full dose of by-pass fats has Rural properties even better, the company says. as proper functioning of the hear, been maintained, essential for the “Dairy farmers will be watching nervous and digestive systems. longer supply of energy, and the their cows’ health this season Vitamin B12 meantime is a vital energy content has improved to 13.2 Subdivisions more closely than ever, thanks co-factor in several metabolic MJ ME.” to the record payout and the processes including the conversion The combination of MPG, Our friendly staff would welcome climatic challenges of a summer of propionic acid to succinate which molasses and by-pass fats ensures and autumn most of them would then enters the Krebs Cycle to both immediate and longer-lasting an opportunity to discuss your probably rather forget,” says Vetpack produce cellular energy. release of energy for sick cows. ideas and requirements with manager Mark Wyllie. “In cobalt defi cient areas, a Veterinarian Lindsay Chitty “Effective transition management depressed appetite resulting from a emphasises that Starter “Plus” you. We can also assist with will be critical, and that’s where the sub-clinical B12 defi ciency will place should be given within 12 hours of applications for funding new formulation Starter “Plus”™ further stress on a calving cow with calving. comes into its own this spring.” the huge energy demands required It should be given at least once (a Make that call now Vetpack has added soy bean oil from her.” one or two litre dose) but following to improve the fl owability of the As for chromium, this micro- up with a 500 mL daily dose is often Phone Dave on 021 351 957 supplement, along with essential nutrient is known to function as a valuable while cows are in the or visit our website: Vitamins B1 and B12, plus Chromium, co-factor for insulin and is involved colostrum mob. www.ecolynx.co.nz he says. in the metabolism of glucose which Nutritionist Chris Newton says “The result is a smooth, free- is the prime energy source for cells. benefi ts from using the product fl owing product with improved It has also been shown to be useful range from reduced health costs viscosity at lower temperatures, in times of physical stress, and may through less metabolic disease to making it easier to use on those cold improve somatic cell counts and improved feed conversion effi ciency, winter mornings.” udder health. stronger early season appetite, and On the nutritional front, Vitamin Along with the additions, Vetpack reduced cost of reproductive failure B1 not only plays an important role has maintained and in some cases as a result of improved cow health. 6236052AA

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From page 44. cost because the lifetime production bactericide, fungicide and oocide. and FERTILISER Requirements The disease is characterized from an affected calf is going to be “A combined approach ensures the by severe diarrhoea which has a reduced.” best results when it comes to calf distinctive smell, dehydration, and A simple programme of treating health,” Mr Chitty says. a death rate of 20% or more without calves at birth with a drench of “Rotagen works by coating the AgGPS treatment. Rotagen “Combo” once a day for ﬁ ve antigen particles with antibodies equipped “Unprotected calves can result in days will prevent clinical cases of which render it inactive. It doesn’t an infection rate of 80% or more in Rotavirus. kill the antigen, but prevents it severe outbreaks,” Mr Chitty says. Mr Chitty says like any prevention from causing any damage to the The costs of treating scouring programme, all calves need to be intestinal lining. calves and the deaths are the treated, not just the replacement “If the calf is later exposed to HELIWORXHELIWORX obvious costs of an outbreak, but calves. Rotavirus because of a breakdown hidden costs are probably even more The other important aspect of in the control of the environmental Waikato Ltd important. Rotavirus control is to reduce the contamination, Rotagen treated Because affected calves receive a environmental contamination of calves can still get Rotavirus, and will Gorse Blackberry Scrub Buttercup Solid fertiliser severe setback at a young age, and any Rotavirus virus that may be in need to be treated again, as in any Thistles Seeding Crops Ragwort Liquid Fertiliser there is damage to the intestinal the environment. other form of treatment. plus.. Laying Fencelines Lifting Survey Flight-training lining, growth rates are reduced. He says an effective virucide such “So the key is to blanket treat Frostwork Scenics Organic “Most farmers who have as Vetpack Vetsan should be used to as a preventative, and prevent Call Alister Boyd your local operator ph/fax 07 825 9997 experienced outbreaks know that spray out the calf shed before the environmental contamination by Mob 027 491 2443, Email: [email protected] calves that have had the scours season begins. effective and regular spraying of never grow as well as non-infected The active ingredient of Vetpack calf sheds.” www.heliworxwaikato.co.nz calves and have difﬁ culty reaching Vetsan is stabilized chlorine dioxide For more detail phone Vetpack 07 target liveweights. This is a huge which is a very potent virucide, 870 2024 or visit www.vetpack.co.nz FREEPHONE 0508 HELIWORX (0508 435 496) 6230724AA We Welcome all new farmers and residents to our town. We Specialise in all your Homekill needs... • Cattle • Bacon & ham • Sheep • Small goods • Pigs • Seasoned Roasts • Deer • Marinated Steaks Modern Processing plant in Bruce Berquist Drive OPEN MON-FRI 6AM-4.30PM Meet the team: Darryl Braun, Sarah Wilson, Dyan McGillivray, Mark Mackie, Craig Mexted FLEMING HOME KILLS LTD

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Dairy Farmers/Graziers rids farms of • Have you wanted to regularly weigh your stock but haven’t the time or the agrichemicals resources? • Do you bring your stock through your yards/cowsheds enough let alone nvironment Waikato has helped in secure buildings with moisture con- to rid Waipa farm and garden trol, ventilation and spill containment trying to weigh them? Esheds of nearly 6.5 tonnes of measures, Cr Hennebry said. • Staffi ng problems? nasty agrichemicals, thanks to an Agrichemicals that leak out of old overwhelming response from local containers can contaminate soil and • Got too much else to do? residents. waterways, posing a risk to human and The council and the Ministry for animal health and the environment. Look No Further! the Environment, offered rural Waipa Koromatua resident Barry Blyde people a chance to dispose of unused (photographed) said the collection and unwanted agrichemicals for free was a chance to drop off chemicals left in April and May. About 1300 letters behind on his property by a previous were sent to Waipa landowners before owner. the collection. ``They’ve been sitting in the shed for A pick up service was offered for years its brilliant we can fi nally get rid • Specialising in Dairy replacements or herds about 70 farmers who had large of them,’’ he said. amounts of agrichemicals or leaking Ray McGregor, contracted to run the • Totally portable yards with state-of-the art scales for 100% accuracy drums on their properties, while eight collection for Environment Waikato, • Animal weights/graphs emailed within 36 hours drop-off days ran at the Cambridge said some farmers were reluctant to and Te Awamutu transfer stations. get rid of POPs such as DDT because • Can be done anywhere on the farm, little disturbance to farmers and animals Sixty per cent of the chemicals col- they considered it good stuff. • Can work on behalf of grazier or animal owners lected were intractable, meaning they ``There are sheds all over the country • Regular weigh/drench plans available will need to be shipped overseas to be that have still got these types of things disposed of safely. lying around in them,’’ he said. • Beef cattle/cull cows Environment Waikato was most But meat and dairy companies and • Stockyards for hire interested in collecting persistent or- fruit and veggie buyers are becom- • Electronic identifi cation tagging ganic pollutants (POPs), which remain ing more particular about not taking in the environment for long periods produce from farms if certain chemi- • Drench and inoculation/pour-on service of time, and accumulate in plants and cals are still on the property. Some animals. DDT is one well known type companies regularly send inspectors of POP. out because overseas markets are de- Forty-fi ve kilograms of POPs were manding more stringent controls. dropped at transfer stations and seven Cr Hennebry is encouraging farm- kilograms were picked up from farms. ers who want advice on disposing of Environment Waikato Environment agrichemicals to call Environment Mark & Liz Dixon Committee chair Jane Hennebry said Waikatos contaminated land and many farmers did not realise they were waste advisor Michelle Begbie on 0800 (Owner Operators) obliged to stop using POPs and dispose 800 401. of them safely, following New Zealand’s There may be a limited window of Ph 07 871 9142 signing of the Stockholm Convention opportunity for disposing of agrichem- Mobile 0275 941 341 in 2001. icals free of charge, so if you still have Email: [email protected] It is legal to store POPs, but only if them on your property please call us, Cr

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6232572AA RURAL ROUNDUP, TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008 47 Flexible working arrangements Who’d be a farmer .... ? In an increasingly complicated world, it’s essential The Act imposes a statutory re- An employer who is found to have quirement on employers to consider followed defi cient procedure will you have expert legal advice in matters such as: any request made by an employee as be liable to a penalty not exceeding soon as possible, but no later than $2,000.00 (payable to the employee) By Rachael three months after receipt. imposed by the Authority. There is Real estate transactions Bain — The employer must notify the no right of appeal to a higher Court Dairy Company shares a law clerk employee within this timeframe under the new legislation – the Au- in the whether the request has been thority’s ruling shall be fi nal. Asset protection and family trusts Te Awamutu fi rm granted or refused. An employer A request may encompass a tem- Wills and estate planning Edmonds shall only have the ability to refuse a porary or permanent change to the Employment agreements Judd. request on specifi c grounds. employee’s terms of employment. Some of the grounds upon which Any employee making a request Property Relationship problems an employer may refuse a request must have been employed for the include: preceding six months of any request 15 Albert Park Drive, Te Awamutu ● Inability to reorganise work being made. he new fl exible working ar- among existing staff; Employees are also prohibited • Phone (07) 872 0236 • Fax (07) 871 7654

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