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28 Selwyn Times Wednesday September 2 2020 SELWYN RURAL LIFE Watson achieves world record Arable farmer Eric Watson from Ashburton produced a new Guinness World Record in February this year for the highest wheat yield of 17.398 tonnes per hectare. Eric already held the record since 2017 with 16.791 tonnes per hectare/ha. “Beating my previous record by almost 600kg/ha exceeded even my highest hopes. It was great being able to achieve another incredible result,” he says. “While we were thrilled with the record result in 2017, we saw ways in which we could make improvements and achieve an even higher yield.” Key contributors to the increased yield were switching to liquid nitrogen, using new cultivars and continuing to monitor plant health closely. “The Guinness World Record is recognition of our hard work, the assistance given by David Weith of Bayer Crop Science and Paul Johnston of Yara,” says Eric. Canterbury arable farms have had considerable success growing wheat in the region. The reasons include a moderate climate and good soils, along with irrigation. “We also have very good farmers.” Canterbury’s climate, particularly in coastal areas where his farm is located, does not get too hot and dewy nights means the crop can recover if it is hot. Eric’s world record wheat crop was planted in April 2019 and harvested on 17 February 2020, the wheat variety is Kerrin, bred by KWS and supplied by Carrfields Grain & Seed. On average, irrigated wheat yields in New Zealand produce around 12t/ha, demonstrating how remarkable the new record is – an achievement providing insights into innovations for future growth. Watson, who previously farmed a mixed sheep and crop farm at Ealing, moved to the solely cropping farm on the good soils of Wakanui 27 years ago. “It’s all about attention to detail, and getting things done at the right time.” The Selwyn Times apologises for publishing an old story about who held this record. advertis Please check your proof carefully and approve it or submit correc Youcan now approve or submit changes to your ad within the ATOL system at atime in your ad proof email to view your ad, then click the APPROVE or CORRECTIONS button rig customer DRROBERTSON ASHLEY publishing 07/29/20 advert ID CH-8769624AA (100%) publication NORTHERN OUTLOOK section DIRECTORIES CLASSI LOOKING TO BUILD A FENCE BUT DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START? Modular laminated timber fencing panels are the perfect and easy solution for fencing your property. We’re excited to introduce our latest modular fencing system. We’ve been listening... QuickPanel offers a superior alternative to standard pailing fencing. 70% less timber handling 50% less fixings required 30% faster to install Here’s why. QuickPanel is a laminated timber fence panel suitable for a range of applications. Acoustic Fencing Laminated joins means no gaps! Boundary Fencing Arised corners for a superior look. DIY Projects Highly versatile, easy to work with. DITCH WITCH R100 • Fully automatic laser controlled trencher • Able to lay pip in the most trying conditions ROBERTSON SHINGLE LAYER • No job is complete without shingle over the pipe FODDER BEET FODDER BEET HARVESTING HARVESTING ALL AREAS Only $28.75 inc GST per 1.80m x 84.5cm panel Canterbury Timber & Hardware 3 TRUCKS 3 CARS 3 LUBES 3 SERVICING 3 FLEET WORK 3 BOATS 3 DIESEL INJECTOR & PUMP SERVICING 3 ENGINE TUNING Mon-Fri 7am-5pm Sat 8am-12pm (WOFs only) 3 BRAKES 3 MAXXIS TYRES 3 WHEEL ALIGNMENTS 3 BATTERIES 3 WOFs 3 CAMBELTS AND MUCH MORE! Call in today for your free quote! 167 Manion Road, Rolleston P 03 347 7465 E maxine@cthl.co.nz www.cthl.co.nz Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm Sat: 8am-12pm 839 Jones Road, Rolleston P.O. Box 16 Rolleston Phone Simon on 347 7110 or Mobile 027 272 9213 Also operating Shingle Injecting Mole Plough system Ph Ken 027 201 3302 www.robertsoncontracting.co.nz CH-8769624AAPh Ph Ken 027 201 3302 drrobertson.co.nz TANDEM AXLED GALVANISED TRAILER Fully galvanised, tandem axled transporter trailer, fitted with electric brakes, hand winch, side lights, spare wheel and rear side stands for smooth loading. SPECIFICATIONS Deck dimensions (L x W) (mm): 4000 x 1900 Drawbar (mm): 1500 Deck height (mm): 460 Wheel rim: 13 inch Tyre: 175/80D13 Net weight (kg): 580 Max. carrying capacity (kg): 1600 PRICE: $5,500.00 GST inclusive Winch capacity (kg): 900 Stuff makes every effort to create advertisements to meet your specifi Please note in some instances we may be unable to supply additional proofs due to complexity of ©This advertisement has been created as aservice of Stuff. It cannot be reproduce If you wish to use this material elsewhere, please contact your sales support coordin Tuatara Machinery Ltd • 291 Weedons Ross Road Tel. 03 347 4956 • Mob. 0274 770 070 www.tuataraatv.com • Email: info@tuataraatv.com
SELWYN RURAL LIFE Wednesday September 2 2020 Selwyn Times 29 Goats a profitable addition to sheep and beef farms Goats can add simple and low-cost production benefits to bottom-line profitability for sheep and beef operations, explains Garrick Batten. Our feral goats are low-cost breeding stock with a widespread genetic base to work with. Mated to appropriate bucks, they are just as suitable as other breeds. Controlled by relatively cheap effective electric fencing when trained, they can be handled on the few needed occasions in existing facilities with only minor modifications. Sheep farmers most enjoy working with animals and producing healthy stock. They least enjoy animal health problems, dagging, docking, dipping and repeat manual work. Appropriate goat grazing management significantly reduces or eliminates sheep drenching at $2.20 per SU, no wool shearing, tailing, dagging at $3 per SU, disease or pregnancy testing or even vaccinations in the yards. No viral pneumonia, flystrike, bearings, cast ewes, reproductive difficulties, facial eczema to monitor and cure. Easier and quicker mustering and yard work with intelligent, easily trained goats. Feed cost is directly related to goat stocking rate per ha. Free-ranging low numbers have minimal additional feed cost. Adding 10% of goat LW to existing farm stock LW, will mainly eat unused and currently wasted feed on hill country. Clover percentage in mixed pasture will improve over time at no cost and can be increased by 25%-plus with more concentrated goat rotational grazing. Measuring that benefit from improved feed quality in other stock is difficult, but increased store lamb weight from 23-29kg on clover enhanced pastures could add $25 per head and earlier disposal. Goats have a key biological weed control of environmental benefits without chemical and diesel use. There’s also no work safety and application timing considerations costs, but income from four-legged control. Even one thistle per 10m² reduces pasture by 8%. Goats also control scrub weeds as well. Farmers compare meat prices based on their experienced knowledge of animals, products and markets. Goat meat has no age, sex or carcase finish specifications and consistently stable schedule value between 8 and 18 kg. Being able to use goats as a flying herd to reduce farm stock levels for any climatic reason – without price penalty – can be a significant management advantage. Goats can have other advantages over cattle to groom longer pasture. As they do not like water, even the $5 per metre, two-wire cattle fence and alternative water sources are not required for waterway exclusion. There is also no NAIT, TB or pregnancy testing expensive handling equipment. No pasture treading damage in winter with lower hoof pressure. Urine patches are spread more, less intense, with reduced N loss and contamination. All animals die and have health problems by the head, so such events are significantly more important with cattle. Cattle reproductive rate, and capital and husbandry costs comparisons are magnified by the goat alternative. Garrick Batten is a lifetime commercial goat industry expert and published author. More information: www. caprinexnz.com Firewood & Coal CHECK OUT OUR NEW PRODUCTS • Screened soil • Forest Mulch • Bark Mulch 10/25mm • Bark Nuggets 10/20mm • Premium Organic Compost WE ALSO STOCK • Coal – 20 kg bags or 500kg bulk bags • Firewood - pick up or deliver (delivery charges apply) • Paparoa Red Rock available in three grades: -4mm, 12.25mm and 25mm plus • Railway Sleepers - 2.1m lengths • WINZ Quotes available • EFTPOS available ONLY closed statutory days over XMAS and NEW YEARS Direct to the public Landscape Products 417 Creyke Road, Darfield | Phone 03 975 4502 Open Monday to Friday 6am-6pm, Saturday 8am-1pm or after hours by appointment
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