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As part of the Lower Manawatu River Control Scheme, the gates were constructed between 1959 and 1962, and designed to divert flood flows out of the Manawatu River and down the Moutoa floodway. Nine 15 tonne steel radial gates, measuring 15m in width and 4.5m in height, are raised by pulleys, wire ropes, and electric motors. The floodway consists of 10km of flat farmland, 600m wide and is bordered by stop-banks up to 5.5m high.

Paul Evans, Chief Engineer of the Manawatu Catchment Board from 1946 to 1970, was the main architect and driving force behind the construction of the Lower Manawatu River Control Scheme. Geoff Brougham, who was involved in the initial surveying of the Moutoa floodway, was appointed Clerk of Works for the duration of the Moutoa sluice gates and floodway construction project. He later held the Chief Engineer position from 1975 to 1988.

In 1990 the gates were recognised by the Institution of Professional Engineers of New Zealand (IPENZ) as an important part of New Zealand’s engineering heritage. The gates, which can divert more floodwater than any

similar structure in New Zealand, form part of the country’s first major river control scheme.

Several guided tours of the facilities, compèred by Horizons Regional council staff, ran throughout the open day. Staff explained the importance of the Moutoa sluice gates, the Lower Manawatu Scheme, and outlined the five decades of floods since the gates were first operated. Between June 1963 and July 2011, the gates have been opened 39 times, including six occasions in 2004.

The February 2004 flood was the largest since 1902. Over 300mm of rain fell in the Ruahine Ranges and the Manawatu River peaked at 8.9m. Since then the Lower Manawatu Scheme has been undergoing an upgrade.

A total of 140km of stop-banks have been or are to be upgraded; a new bridge has been constructed over the Oroua River at Kopane; a $40m project to protect the rural Lower Manawatu Scheme areas from a one-in-a-100 year flood is halfway completed; and a $13m project to protect Palmerston North city from a one-in-a-500 year flood is almost completed.

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An open day held to celebrate 50 years of Moutoa sluice gates’ operation proved popular with large crowds arriving to view the structure.

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This year marks Massey University’s 50th anniversary of providing veterinary education in New Zealand and this celebration was recognised on the calendar’s front and back covers.

Third-year vet student and calendar co-ordinator, Bridget Roulston, said students thought the anniversary was an important event in the vet school history.

“We wanted to celebrate how far veterinary education has come in New Zealand in a relatively short period of time.”

Several photographers, including a class member Koid Xian Zheng, and world renowned and award-winning photographer, Bihn Trihn, were appointed to take photos at several locations around the Manawatu region and the South Island. Some of the photos were taken over the summer break but most of them were taken in March.

Ms Roulston said the calendar, which is now in its eighth year, has definitely become a tradition for veterinarian students to bare all for the cause.

“When I first got into vet school, it was one of the first things people asked me.”

She said the thought of getting naked with the rest of the class had been built up for quite awhile so everyone was fairly nervous.

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Ten per cent of the calendar’s sale proceeds will go towards The Centre for Service and Working Dog Health and Research based at the university.

“Their mission is to be a world leader in advancing working dog health and welfare,” said Ms Roulston.

“It really is a relevant charity for all New Zealanders as their work supports both farming dogs as well as dogs such a police, MAF, USAR and guide dogs.”

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Vets students bare all for calendar

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Massey University third-year vet students launched their annual ‘Barely There’ calendar recently with proceeds to go towards their half-year trip and a chosen charity.

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Feilding’s first livestock sale was held in May 1880 when one-hundred head of cattle were

sold on the same site that the saleyards still occupy. This event was initially followed by fortnightly sales but as demand increased, these sales later became weekly affairs.

In 1907, the same year the Manawatu Auctioneers’ Association was formed, 80,000 sheep were sold through the Feilding saleyards.

An estimated average turnover of $2m changes hands each week with stock bought and sold. Prime livestock

are sold on Mondays and store sales held on every Friday with additional specialist fairs slotted in from time to time.

After fire tore through the cattle rostrum in 1998, the complex was altered and the cattle rostrum and administration building rebuilt.

Subsequent makeovers have continued with the reconstruction of the sheep yards, old loading ramps replaced and additional ones installed, and new drafting and holding facilities built.

The new layout has provided ease of stock movement, improved effluent

As the largest saleyards in New Zealand and one of the biggest in the southern hemisphere, the Feilding complex sees the auctioneer’s hammer fall on an average of 15,000 sheep and 1,400 head of cattle each week. In addition, up to 30,000 sheep are sold at each of the specialist fairs marked on the calendar each year. Livestock from all over the lower North Island, and occasionally the South Island, are sold through the yards.

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draining and the installation of a new water supply has made the concrete base wash-down more efficient. Jointly owned by PGG Wrightson and Elders, Feilding’s saleyards are considered unique due to their close proximity to the town’s central business district — just 50m away.

Tours of the saleyards have been held each Friday on a weekly basis for the past decade. David Stroud and Eric Linklater, both retired farmers initiated the tours as a means to bridge the gap between the urban and rural population.

“It is surprising how many young people haven’t touched a sheep’s back,” said Eric.

As visitor numbers have grown, five tour guides now conduct tours simultaneously. Tour guides work as volunteers on a roster system with each tour taking around 1½ hours. And now with television coverage, overseas film crews, and the Internet, recognition has spread around the globe, attracting many international visitors as well as New Zealanders.

“We started off with locals but now have huge numbers of international visitors,” said Eric.“Locals will also bring guests who are staying with them.”

Initially farmers’ were surprised to see tours operating but the tour guides and visitors have since become regular figures around the yards. Unintentional bids are avoided as each visitor is given a brightly coloured sticker to wear during the tour.

The guides’ narrative combines the history of the yards and the mechanics of livestock trading, giving an insight to visitors.

Interaction between visitors and farmers is encouraged.

“We tell visitors that if they have a question, to ask the person they are standing beside,” said Eric. “We have a lot of fun.”

Visitors to the saleyards have been known to make some interesting comments during the tours.

One visitor asked “If I call a sheep, will it come to me?”

Another asked “Why can’t we buy just one?”

On the conclusion of each tour, many of the visitors head to Feilding’s Farmers Market, which is also held on Fridays, and The Coachhouse museum.

“It’s big business and big for the town,” said Eric.


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Jack’s interest in tractors developed further when he and his wife went farming in Taranaki. That was

over 40 years ago and Jack still owns a 1953 petrol Fordson and a 1952 24-horsepower Ferguson used on the farm.

“I thought when I retired, I’d put them back together,” said Jack. “I’ve had tractors all my working life and restored them. Every year I finish something off.”

Jack’s collection has steadily grown to include several tractors, early farming equipment, and other memorabilia from a bygone era.

“I’m very good at collecting other people’s junk,” laughs Jack.

“It’s become a disease really.”

The 18m x 9m shed built to store Jack’s collection has already had a three metre bay added on to it. Andthe original shed on the Martin’s lifestyle property near New Plymouth is jam-packed with bits and bobs.

“My shed has shrunk.”

Jack visits auctions and sales and keeps a lookout for items of interest that are advertised.

“One day I saw an ad for a Lister and I phoned the guy at 6.30am only to be told it had sold. But the guy said he had a 1938 F14 International there,” said Jack.

“It was a boxful of parts really. Last year I put it back together.”

Retired Taranaki farmer Jack Martin has had a lifelong interest in tractors and collecting memorabilia. As a young child, he spent many hours constructing models from his favourite toy — a Meccano set.

Jack Martin has an extensive collection of tractors and memorabilia

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Jack also used horsepower of a different kind on the farm with a team of horses for ploughing. Horse collars, an old plough, and other ploughing gear have been kept and added to the collection.

A large number of Jack’s collection originated from his farm and his family’s memorabilia. An Anderson engine that Jack’s father used to power the farm’s sheds, his grandfather’s Lister engine, a cart, crosscut saws, pit-saws, lanterns, shearing gear, old magazines, artwork and other items have all found a place in the shed.

Over the years, Jack has discovered sales and auctions to be very popular places for collectors to pick up items.

“I’ve found some people who want these items have this disease worse than me,” he said.

Jack’s favourite drink is whiskyand he currently has a collection of around 300 empty decorative bottles on display.

“I didn’t drink them all at the same time but I’ve sampled most of them over the years,” he laughed.


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When Jack and Beth retired from farming, they bought a motel in Hawera, operating it for several years before buying their lifestyle block. Occasionally the couple are called upon to relieve for moteliers going on holiday.

Jack began to open his shed collection to the public after becoming a member of the Taranaki Vintage Machinery Club several years ago.

“After one of the meetings, a group of us volunteered to open our sheds during the Taranaki Garden Fringe Festival.”

The Taranaki Garden Fringe Festival runs for ten days from late October to early November. Jack’s shed is one of

a handful of tractor and memorabilia collections open during this festival.

Jack’s Tractor Shed is also open to private groups by appointment. Several rest home groups visit regularly with many items in the shed inspiring memories and setting off conversations.

Jack said he is always looking for something new for his collection.

“Sometimes people say do you want this and they either want to give it to you or sell it.”

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Agriculture, horticulture, viticulture and forestry are our main exports and these industries are holding New Zealand together. Markets are tough out there, so why is our infernal bureaucracy endeavouring to penalise the

country internally. What’s their game? It’s our taxes that are keeping these clones in a job and they are biting the hand that feeds them. Not only that but they’re biting the wrong hand.

Over the past few months I have spent a lot of time visiting farmers in both North Island and South Island and I see discontent, worry and stress building up as councils and their underlings distance themselves from farmers with their petty rules and unbending nonsensical regulations.

Farmers are taking all the abuse and blame for the erosion of our soils and pollution of our food and water which the bureaucrats believe is technically correct. However, from my perspective this is grossly incorrect. In all articles written over the past 10 years the main pollutants targeted in farming terms are superphosphate and arti� cial nitrogen (urea). In recent times chemical sprays are also being targeted.

Now, you cannot blame the farmer for using agro-chemical products, the blame sits squarely on the shoulders of the chemical industry. In New Zealand the NPK Balance Sheet Theory has been reiterated as soil science for the past 60 years, solidly in� uenced by the phosphate company. It has nothing to do with soil science. The perpetrator of the Balance Sheet Theory was Justus Von Liebig who appraised the minerals left after incinerating plants, only � nding N, P and K, he stated that this was all you need to grow. Before his death he declared that his theory was incorrect as he had not considered all other essential minerals or the micro-organisms in the soil, which incidentally are being annihilated by chemical production.

In the USDA Agriculture year book, 1957 pages 3 and 7 the US Department of Agriculture declared the balance sheet theory to be false. The balance sheet theory has been operating for over 170 years, unchanged, causing soil erosion, soil pollution and pollution of food and water. One would think that all councils and environmental agencies would be fully aware of where the pollution is coming from. Why are farmers being targeted? Wouldn’t it make sense for the councils to target the cause of the problem — the manufacture and marketing of super phosphate and urea?

For the past 450 million years, apparently that’s when the � rst plants appeared on our planet, plants in conjunction with micro-organisms have been � xing their nitrogen needs directly out of the atmosphere. Approximately, seventy six percent of our atmosphere is nitrogen. According to Dr Barry Commoner from Washington University, “evidence suggests that in the presence of arti� cial nitrogen, the natural � xation of nitrogen from the air by soil bacteria stops and as a result it is increasingly dif� cult for farmers to give up the use of the arti� cial product. Like addictive drugs, arti� cial nitrogen creates its own demand.” (Secret Life of Plants, Tompkin & Bird, 1973, pg 221).

More and more farmers today are moving away from arti� cial nitrogen by increasing their soil biology and � xing all their nitrogen requirements for free. The phosphate requirement for plants is 0.2 percent this requirement can easily be satis� ed through the use of natural products such as rockdust and guano. According to Dr Morgan Williams report in 2004 our farmland on average contains 1.7 tonne of phosphate per hectare available via micro-organisms. A Ruakura report, Bulletin #409 published by the Crown stated “we have calculated that 1% is a very generous allowance for the remaining 9 to 10% of phosphorus in super phosphate available to plants as nutrients left after considering the losses from immobilisation, surface runoff and leaching.” No wonder there is plenty of phosphate in our soils and waters.

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Vanessa then ventured into training former racehorses for the eventing circuit, winning the 1993 Young Rider Three Day Event. Sadly in 1998, a fall on the cross country course at the Taupo Three Day Event resulted in the death of her horse and left Vanessa with a broken back in five places.

“I had several months off with injury, however once back in the saddle my heart just wasn’t into eventing anymore.”

A short time later, top dressage trainer, Bill Noble, was helping Vanessa with another young horse and suggested she specialise in dressage. Vanessa bought New Zealand-bred Hanoverian gelding, KH Arvan, as a two–year old and trained him through to Grand Prix level. She also began training with eight-time Olympic medallist, Harry Boldt, and credits his guidance to transforming her as a dressage rider.

Arvan won the New Zealand Grand Prix Dressage Horse of the Year in 2011. The combination then competed in Australia, qualifying for New Zealand’s first ever dressage team to the 2012 Olympic Games. Vanessa based herself in England with Olympic and World medallist dressage rider and trainer, Carl Hester, during her build up towards the London Olympics.

Arvan was performing well but just before the duo’s last competition, Vanessa’s father passed away and Arvan went lame, ending Vanessa’s dream of competing at the 2012 Olympics. Now back competing in New Zealand, Vanessa and Arvan have been selected for the high performance dressage squad for the WEG in 2014.

“However to further qualify I have to compete in Australia in front of international judges. The budget will be approximately $22,000 which I am fundraising for.”

An online auction on Facebook ‘Vanessa’s Way to WEG 2014’ has been set up and Vanessa would appreciate any donations for this cause.

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In 2004 they moved to Marton, managing a dairy farm for three years before heading north to Putaruru to manage the home farm for Craig and Jan Tomalin.

“We had an awesome three years there and decided it was time to come home and take the next step.”

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Philip has shown dairy cattle for 25 years and it has become a family affair.

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Chief among them is dampness — the misty, clinging cold which can linger inside older or poorly protected homes well into the morning, and sometimes all day.

We have often ignored the chilly damp or tried to ‘tough it out’, but the statistics from hospital admissions alone paint a grim picture. Dampness breeds mould, sustains dust mites, and saps the body’s defensive strength. Cold, flu and respiratory illness symptoms flare as the temperature drops, and the damp takes its toll on your carpet, wood and upholstery too. But there are simple steps which can be taken to protect your home and your family.

The first step to take is to ensure that steam and moisture are expelled at the source. Install a kitchen range hood and bathroom extractor fan, or if you have one already, check to see that it’s working at full power. Then take a look at the other side of home ventilation — air input to drive out moisture and dehumidify the home. In-ceiling positive pressure ventilation systems can work wonders for cold, damp homes, slashing condensation, providing pure, filtered air and creating a hostile environment for dust mites and other nasties.

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A ventilation system also replaces moist air (you’d be amazed how much moisture comes just from your own respiration, let alone baths, dish washing and cooking) with drier air, making the home easier to heat. Fireplaces, heat pumps and eco-panel heaters work best in a dry environment, so they partner up well with ventilation.

A well ventilated home is not just healthier to live in — especially for those with respiratory illness — it’s also more economical during winter. But the final piece of the puzzle involves trapping that heat and keeping it where it’s needed. Insulation top and bottom is the answer, with the option to insulate within wall cavities now also an option to literally fill in all the gaps. Add thermal curtains and your home will be a dry, warm, comfortable place to spend the cooler months.

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Dr Linus Pauling, winner of two Nobel Prizes, stated: “In my opinion, one can trace every sickness, every disease and every ailment to mineral de� ciency.” That means:- Stock health problems are caused by poor fertiliser practices. Insect problems are a symptom of poor fertiliser programmes. Fungal and bacterial diseases including Psa are symptoms of poor fertiliser

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We are not here to hoodwink you or have you spread your fertiliser at night!Think of Biological Farming as a system not a product. Whether you’re a dairy farmer, livestock producer or a horticulturalist; you began with a passion for farming while remaining pro� table. We’re here to fuel that passion and pro� t. We do it through a complete program that challenges conventional thinking. Not with something unconventional; but with an approach inspired by nature and perfected by proven science.Pro� table farming starts with healthy soil. Our soil fertility advisors

work with you to stimulate biological activity and balance your soil with quality compost, minerals, fertiliser and trace elements you need for maximum productivity, producing healthy milk, meat, fruit and other produce. We start with a Kinsey Agricultural Soil Audit, this audit shows up de� ciencies and excesses and measures the Calcium – Magnesium percentages in your Base Saturation, correcting these levels has a huge impact on the e� ciency of other nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and many others.

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of our sales are related to correcting Calcium/Magnesium de� ciencies. Mag-

nesium often called the forgotten nutrient is sadly found lacking in New Zealand soils. 99% of the soil audits returned show either Calcium or Magnesium de� ciency, and more often both. A de� ciency of magnesium can increase nitrogen requirement by up to 50%. Calcium su� ciency enhances NPK & Mg uptake. Mag Oxide is only

a sticking plaster. Nothing will change for the better long-term. It is far more e� ective to build Mg in the soil. We can show you how.Q Do your cows su� er from Milk fever, mastitis or downer cows?Q Does your stock have Barbers pole worm?Q Do you have to combat facial eczema? Q Are you using bloat oil? Q Do you have di� culty with calf rearing?

Whatever the disease or problem, there are long-term solutions you can use as part of your calcium-magnesium fertiliser programme that once corrected, do not have to be repeated year after year. Many farmers have over-done the liming to the detriment of magnesium and trace elements. The good news is that any problem can be corrected.

of our sales are related to restoring optimum humus levels and applying a

carbon source with a wide range of microbe’s. Return2Earth Compost provides primary nutrients as well as trace minerals, humus and humic acids in a proportion that almost matches plant requirements, is a food source for earthworms and microbes that help prevent diseases. Each year we apply quality compost the soil becomes healthier, improving plant health. Using quality compost sequesters carbon in the soil over a three year period by an average of 5% (Source Carbon Point). It also makes chemical fertilisers last longer and be more effective.

Humus is the substance that drives healthy, produc-tive soils. Humus is created by soil biology but also serves as the living quarters for this vital workforce. Humus is the soil glue without which our rivers run brown and dust storms strip our thin layers of precious top soil. Humus provides the single most e� cient storage of water, minerals and carbon and it is this trio that will most impact soil health, human health and planetary health in the coming years. The reclamation of humus is the shape of the future or we may not have a future. Humus determines pro� tability – Several years ago The National Bank in Australia conducted a compre-

hensive study to ascertain exactly what determines pro� tability in farming. In an attempt to better understand why so many rural loans were failing, they discovered that the single most important factor in farming success was organic matter (humus). They actually priced the farms in their 800-farm study based upon relative humus levels. A variation of just 0.15% organic matter attracted a substantial increase in the proposed valuation of the farm land involved. A 1% increase in organic matter (humus) in your soil means that soil can now hold 17 litres per square metre of water it could not previously hold.

of our sales are related to correcting Potassium de� ciencies. We recommend only

Potassium Sulphate; there are 8 reasons why.1 Although dearer, potassium sulphate is better

value, as it will buy signi� cantly more crop growth energy. 47% of potassium chloride is chloride and almost useless as an element for crop production. 100% of potassium sulphate is useable by the plant.

2 The salt index of potassium sulphate at 46 is less than half of potassium chloride at 116. The higher the index, the more damage to germinating seed and microbes can occur.

3 The sulphate form does not overwhelm

the soil solution with chloride ions and consequently more potassium is taken up by the plant in the correct phosphate of potassium form.

4 Sulphates have a stimulating e� ect on the microbial system in the soil whereas chlorides are hard on soil biology and should not be recommended by creditable sources. Chlorides usually run 1-2% in potassium sulphate. This level is su� cient for good plant growth and quality. High rates of chlorides destroy soil carbons.

5 In order for plants to make oils and sulphur bearing amino acids such as cysteine and

methionine the plants need an adequate supply of sulphur in the sulphate form. This is exactly what potassium sulphate supplies.

6 Plants including pastures, stock feed, fruit and vegetables, grown with the sulphate form are far more palatable. No self-respecting horticulturist would use the chloride form.

7 The application of 100 kg of potassium sulphate will give a greater plant response than 200 kg of potassium chloride.

8 As the chloride form reduces soil carbon, nitrate leaching will be greater where potassium chloride is used.

of our sales are related to Phosphate de� ciencies; in the main we � nd phosphate excessive in the soils, in some cases as much as three times too much. Where phosphate

is found to be below optimum, we apply alkaline forms to correct the imbalance. 90% of our soil tests from � at land show an excess of phosphate. That has negative e� ects on soil, plant, and stock health. Where appropriate, we encourage Mycorrhizal fungi, those organisms capable of increasing P uptake by up to 1000 times.

of our sales are related to strategic use of Nitrogen. We believe this � gure is too high. There are 74,000 tonnes of N above every hectare. To tap into free N, all you need is an

appropriate Ca-Mg percent of base saturation; available Iron &, Phosphorus plus Cobalt and Molybdenum.

of our sales are related to Sulphur de� ciencies. Sulphur is an anion, prone to leaching. We apply elemental sulphur and sulphates to correct the de� ciency found. Sulphur

enhances protein formation. Sulphur and potassium are usually no’s 1 and 2 in the order of de� ciencies found.

of our sales are related to Boron de� ciencies. Boron is linked to improved calcium and nitrogen e� ciency. In turn that translates to superior microbial function.

of our sales are related to Copper, Cobalt, Manganese, Iron Zinc and Selenium, de� ciencies.

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That’s the message from veterinary supply company Vetpak, which says there was a noticeable lift last season in the number of farmers using this unique product as a preventative option rather than just as a treatment.

Farmers with small numbers of calves from un-vaccinated herds or calf rearers who were unsure of their animals’ immune or colostrum intake status were giving a � ve day course of Rotagen as soon as the calves reached the rearing shed. If dairy farmers had elected not to vaccinate for Rotavirus this gave them and their vet an opportunity to offer some protection against Rotavirus to their heifer replacement calves.

The Rotagen Combo range remains unique as non-toxic, non-withhold vet only antibody treatment for calves affected by common pathogens.

“Time and again we hear from farmers that it can make a big difference when dealing with the stress of a scours outbreak.”

The Rotagen combo range is based on Globigen, a spray-dried egg yolk powder derived from vaccinated chickens which contains IgY’s speci� c to a particular organism — rotavirus 6 and 10, coronavirus, salmonella, cryptosporidium, and E.coli (K99).

“Globigen is made by vaccinating high health status � ocks against a speci� c pathogen. The hen then passes maternal immunoglobulins from serum to the egg yolk which is collected, then spray-dried, heat-

treated and standardised to a determined IgY titre. This is then formulated into a Rotagen combination product by Vetpak here in NZ. Any Rotagen combination of the above IgY’s can be produced on request to meet a speci� c challenge.” The IgY antibodies provide a passive immunity effect in the gut in the same way bovine colostrum would.

“Studies have shown that IgY’s successfully passes through the gastro intestinal tract in an active form and are not altered by the digestive process. Their ability to bind to antigens is maintained within the local gut.”

As the Rotagen products are based on a local gut immunity provided by immunoglobulins, there is no issue with toxicity and no withholding period. The product can be used with calves of any age and treatment can be initiated at any stage of infection.

Calves of any age or weight can be treated at the same dosage rate. For prevention, the recommended dose is 10 grams per calf per day for � ve days. For treatment, farmers should dose calves with 10 g twice daily for the � rst day, then 5 g twice daily for three to seven days.

Appropriate rehydration is essential and Rotagen can be used in conjunction with electrolytes or milk feeding.

For more detail phone Vetpak on 07 870 2024. Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997. No. A9928.

Rotagen Combo is increasingly being used as a fence at the top of the cliff rather than the ambulance at the bottom when dealing with calf scours.

The Problem• An increasing number of mortgagors (the

landowner) and ‘tenants’ are staying in possession after settlement of mortgagee sales, preventing the purchaser from taking possession. This sometimes involves an array of ‘sham transactions’ designed to defeat the mortgagee sale. The sham transactions are sometimes not revealed until after the purchase.

• The actions of the land owner can delay settlement (and possession) on the sale which can have a number of implications, including insurance implications where the purchaser bears the risk but cannot take possession of the property.

• The purchaser’s interest will almost always defeat any other interest the mortgagor or the ‘tenant’ may have, provided the mortgagee did not consent to the arrangement. However getting possession from the mortgagors or ‘tenants’ can be difficult and expensive. The purchaser can in some circumstances take the land subject to existing residential tenancies.

• The mortgagor or ‘tenant’ often strips buildings and chattels, or simply destroys them. This can happen before settlement or after, where a purchaser is not able to take possession.

• Repairs to buildings and chattels are usually expensive and can involve capital expenditure that is not tax deductible.

• The mortgagee (the bank) will usually limit its liability in the purchase agreement so that the purchaser will have no recourse against it. More often than not the mortgagor and the tenants will not have the funds to meet any judgment against them in relation to the damage they have caused.

Curse of the Bargain HunterPurchasers at mortgagee sales take a number of risks in search of a bargain.

Potential Solutions

• Ask questions of the agent to satisfy yourself the above problems will not occur in relation to your purchase.

• The likelihood and cost of potential problems should be factored into the purchase price.

• There are a number of warning signs that can signal a problem mortgagee sale. Seek legal advice before signing a purchase agreement with the mortgagee.

Call Andrew Kirk at Cooper Rapley Lawyers on (06) 353 5210 to discuss mortgagee sales.


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FPA NZ Director, Brett Emeny, said: “Enabling farmers to produce more grass of higher quality for better returns has been our vision these past 20 years of development, it’s wonderful to

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Spray your trees and shrubs with a spraying oil to get rid of any overwintering insects. And if you’ve had problems with fungal diseases on your plants, apply lime sulphur or a super sulphur spray to clear them up.

Get your vegetable patch ready for spring by sowing the seeds of blue lupin or mustard as a ‘winter green’ crop. This is an easy way to add nutrients and condition the soil — literally digging them into the soil prior to spring planting.

Growing vegetables in raised beds is a good idea during winter. Place your raised bed in a sheltered, sunny spot. Vegetables and herbs such as beetroot, broccoli, broad beans, carrots, parsley, mint, sage and chives are good options. It’s also time to plant garlic, shallots and strawberries.

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It’s time to start planning ahead for spring in the garden - and the best way to begin is by carrying out winter clean-up jobs now. Rake up dead leaves to remove the pests and diseases they can harbour.

primulas, violas and Iceland poppies — all of these thrive in the cooler months.

Finally, now is the ideal time to plant trees and shrubs so that roots have a chance to establish themselves before spring. Rhododendrons, camellias, daphne, hellebores are available now, as are the � rst of the new season’s bush, climbing and standard roses.or mustard as a ‘winter green’ crop. This is

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Laura has recently bought 164 on High Hair Design and is working on the salon floor with another well-experienced senior stylist, Paula Neal.

“It’s quite exciting as I’ve also taken on an apprentice and can share my passion and knowledge with her,” said Laura.

Following her early training at the Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT), Laura began an apprenticeship at 164 On High Hair Design. She worked her way up to become a senior stylist and furthered her training through UCOL in Wanganui. Laura’s extensive association with the hair salon placed her in an ideal

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For almost two decades Jo has been involved with Manawatu Rural Support Services. The society was established in 1994. Manawatu Rural Support Services endeavours to ensure the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities in the northern Manawatu district and the Pohangina Valley.

Jo currently holds the position of chairperson. “I knew Judy Jack from Rewa who pulled together a group of people who formed an incorporated society and obtained funding to pay for a rural worker to visit all homes in the northern Manawatu.

“We all agreed that rural people are very independent and will not ask for help.” Jo said the group also agreed that offering help, support and information at the early stage of an issue is much better for everyone as well as saving money.

Manawatu Rural Support Services is based on a service started by Sister Mary Dunn. This catholic nun travelled by campervan through the Rangitikei and Hunterville area, calling at every property, contacting and supporting rural families.

Jo Rangooni has always been involved with the rural community. She grew up on a 450 acre property that her father managed near Bulls, watched the ploughmen harness horses to pull ploughs, and helped out with docking and other farm chores.

Reaching out with rural supportby Denise Gunn

Manawatu Rural Support Services chairperson, Jo Rangooni, has

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Although this service was carried on for a period of time in the Rangitikei by another group, it folded around the time Manawatu Rural Support Services formed.

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Financial support comes from several sources and considerable time and a high level of expertise goes into funding applications and accountability. “We need approximately $80,000 a year and it provides great value to funders,” said Jo.

Safe vehicles are needed to transport the community workers to rural areas and all car expenses need to be funded.

When the community workers talk with rural residents, they find people are experiencing a range of problems and issues. Sometimes various agencies may ask the workers to call on clients. Others may be self-referred. A high level of confidentiality by workers is essential.

As well as listening to rural residents, the workers may link them with appropriate agencies to offer further support.

“We collaborate with MidCentral vets, banks, rural businesses, and school rural services to offer appropriate service,” said Jo.

“An issue today for workers is that some cases are more complex.”

Each year, Manawatu Rural Support Services run ‘On Line for Nine’ which gathers together rural students going onto secondary school. During this time students are taught skills and strategies for dealing with issues that may arise in larger secondary schools.

Jo said Manawatu Rural Support workers have also taken young doctors into the rural area as part of their training to be general practitioners.

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As more and more families settle on a few acres, with just a few animals, perhaps for the freezer, the Ministry of Primary Industries has some specific advice.

NAIT is mandatory for cattle and deer, and lifestylers, like regular farmers, need to register as a PICA — person in charge of animals and get a NAIT number for their property. This is straightforward and takes less than 10 minutes. Then it is a matter of tagging cattle and deer with approved radio frequency identification ear tags and registering stock in the NAIT system.

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they will record the movement for you’ advises the ministry.

‘Record all deaths, losses or exports of live cattle or deer in the NAIT system.’ wTags can be ordered from farm supply stores.

Stay safe when taggingAnd some further advice:

‘If you are tagging animals, please stay safe. Remember there is an exemption in the NAIT scheme for animals which are dangerous to tag if they are going direct to a meat processor and have already.

‘A levy of $13 per head excluding GST will apply to these animals. If you are using this exemption you will not have to pay the cost of a tag for each animal or the tag and slaughter levies. If you cannot tag an animal safely, then the ‘impractical to tag’ exemption is the right option.’

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