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RURAL LIFE 34 North Canterbury News, July 8, 2021 Dry season delays truffles By DAVID HILL North Canterbury’s dry summer has had an impact on aseasonal delicacy. Truffle growers say this season’s crop is not as abundant as previous years due to the region’s drought, but Waipara grower Gareth Renowden says consumers shouldn’t notice any difference. ‘‘The season usually starts at the beginning of June and runs to the end of August. It was such ahot, dry summer the crops have been abit later. Iwas irrigating my trees all summer, but it’s not the same as the rain. ‘‘There’s still amarket for truffles and the restaurants have them, so there’s still plenty to buy. There’s more people producing truffles now, so if anything there’s an over supply for the domestic market and we haven’t really established exporting yet. ‘‘Canterbury growers are probably the closest to exporting, but with Covid it’s very difficult to find new markets. Hopefully when things pick up again we will be able to tap into some of the larger markets.’’ The challenge with exporting truffles is that it is afresh product, so it needs to find its way on to restaurant menus within days of harvesting, he says. The annual Canterbury Truffle Festival is held throughout July, with local wineries hosting truffle events though must have sold out well in advance. Truffle growers usually display their wares at the region’s farmers’ markets during the festival, though it is dependent on the supplies of local growers, Mr Renowden says. ‘‘There’s usually apresence at the Riccarton (Christchurch) and Ohoka farmers’ markets and Iusually go to the Amberley farmers’ market, but it depends on how much truffle I’ve got.’’ Fellow Waikari truffle grower Anne Hulley says her crop is taking longer to mature due to the dry conditions and the recent rain hasn’t helped. ‘‘We normally go to the farmers’ Mixed season ... Waikari truffle grower Jax Lee is not expecting any record breakers, like this whopper from three years ago, after this year’s dry summer. PHOTO: FILE markets in Christchurch, but we are in that limbo phase, so we haven’t been to the farmers’ markets yet.’’ Truffle grower Jax Lee, also of Waikari, produced atruffle which weighed awhopping 137grams three years ago, but says there are no ‘‘recordbreakers’’ this season. ‘‘The spring and the start of the summer was fantastic with afew big rainfalls, so we got off to agood start. We irrigate on our property, so the dry wasn’t too bad for us. ‘‘Overall it’s been agood growing season for us and I’m enjoying these frosts, which are very important for bringing out the aroma and the taste.’’ She says there is more to growing good truffles than people realise. ‘‘If it was easy, everyone would be doing it. It takes abit of science and a bit of luck.’’ For more information go to canterburytrufflefestival.nz/ or like Canterbury Truffle Festival on Facebook. Apply now to MPI’s flood recovery fund Applications have opened for funds from the $4 million Canterbury flood recovery fund. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is encouraging all farmers and growers affected by flooding in Canterbury to apply for support from a new $4 million fund. Applications have opened week for the expanded Canterbury Flood Recovery Fund, which was set up to support the region’s recovery from aone in 200year rainfall event. MPI’s Deputy DirectorGeneral of Agriculture and Investment Services Karen Adair says the financial support will help floodaffected farmers and growers across Canterbury to get back on their feet as quickly as possible. ‘‘The cleanup task ahead of primary producers is massive, and some are facing significant costs not covered by insurance.’’ Almost 100 of the worstaffected farmers have already been offered grants from the initial $350,000 fund established shortly after the flood last month. “Should those farmers require extra support, they are encouraged to submit a new application to this larger fund,” says Ms Adair. ‘‘We have been working with Federated Farmers, DairyNZ, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Deer Industry New Zealand and councils, to determine how this financial support can have the greatest impact.’’ Grants will assist farmers to clear flood debris, enabling pasture and fodder crops to be resown. ‘‘Our highest priority is the cleanup of debris such as shingle, boulders, trees and silt, to return paddocks to a productive state,’’ says Ms Adair. “Applications can be made retrospectively for cleanup work already undertaken. The size and allocation of grants will be determined once all the applications have been received. Grant applications will be assessed by Flood relief ... Afunding boost will help to pay for uninsurable land damage from the recent flood event. PHOTO: FILE an independent panel, selected by MPI and sector groups. ‘‘The panel will consist of people with astrong understanding of farming businesses and rural communities in Canterbury,’’ says Ms Adair. ‘‘They will confirm that grants meet the eligibility criteria and that the allocation process is fair, consistent, and transparent. MPI will contribute up to half of the cleanup cost for uninsurable works.’’ Applications close on July 30. Afull list of criteria, an application form and details of how to apply are available on MPI’s website mpi.govt.nz/ fundingruralsupport/adverseevents/ dealingwithfloods/. 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Online tool to calculate emissions Anew free calculatortohelpsheep, beefand deerfarmers calculatetheir greenhousegas emissionsand sequestration is now available. Beef+LambNew Zealand(BLNZ) has developed thecalculator withinput fromfarmersand meat processing companies,aspartofthe redmeat sector’scontribution to helping meet New Zealand’s climatechange commitments. ‘‘We’re committed to equipping farmers to know theirnumbersand haveawrittenplan to manage emissions,’’ BLNZ chiefexecutive Sam McIvor says. ‘‘This willhelpfarmersbuild resilient, futureproofedbusinesses, provide evidence to tellour farmer story andproduct story,and giveour customers,and thepublic, confidence thatwe’retaking responsibleaction on climate change.’’ The BLNZgreenhousegas calculator is freeand easy to use,hesays. It takes information about afarm and stock numbersand applies scienceand dataabout average emissions at national, regional and farm system level to calculateonfarm emissions and sequestration. There’sadetailed user guide online, and BLNZ will be helping farmers do their calculationsaspart of BLNZ workshops. BLNZisalsoworkingwithmeat processors, farm advisors,accountants and otherstoshare information about the calculatorand how to useit. Mr McIvorsays supporting farmers to knowtheir numbers is partofthe He WakaEke Noaprogramme, which is developing apractical framework to measure and manageemissionsatfarm level andrecognise sequestration. ‘‘Farmers mustberecognised forthe goodwork theyare doingonfarm.’’ MeatIndustryAssociationchief RURAL LIFE North Canterbury News, July 8, 2021 TURN THE DARKEST DAY INTO NIGHT WITH KRAMP LIGHTS LED BEACONS 36W - Pole Mount $71 95 +GST KR-LA20020 Environment benefits ... Anew online tool has been offered by Beef +Lamb New Zealand to help farmers calculate greenhouse gas emissions. PHOTO:FILE executive Sirma Karapeevaisstrongly encouragingfarmers to use the calculator. ‘‘Wesupportthe He Waka EkeNoa programmebecausewebelievethat farmers arebestplaced to measureand managetheir emissions–knowing and managingfarmgreenhouse gas emissions is critical for our futureasa trustedprovider of sustainablefood. ‘‘Wehavetofrontfoot thisand show the New Zealandpublic andour customersthatweare serious about managing our impact on the climate.’’ The calculator hasbeen independentlyassessedasmeetingthe requirements for calculating emissions under theHeWaka Eke Noa programme. Mr McIvorsays thatwhile farmers canchoosefromanumber of greenhousegas calculators, the advantages of theBLNZ toolisthatit’s Poultry shows in full swing North Canterbury chook breeders joined the stars of Pecking Order,asthey returned to the Christchurch Table Tennis Stadium last month for the Christchurch Poultry, Pigeon and Bantam Club's annual show. Poultry shows have been back around the South Island this season, after last year's shows were cancelled due to Covid19. Poultry breeders have been riding a wave of fanfare since the release of the 2017 feature film Peaking Order,which was based on members of the Christchurch club as they prepared for the 2015 national poultry show which was held in Oamaru that year. Christchurch had its turn to host the national poultry show in in 2017, to celebrate its 150th annual show. This year's Christchurch poultry show attracted more than 900 entries, making it the second largest show in the South Island this winter, with Dunedin hosting the national poultry show in May. There was achange in format for this year's Christchurch show, with the show held on Saturday and Sunday, instead of South Island champion ... Oxford fancier Rodger Heaven won two South Island championships with his colombian wyandotte bantams. PHOTO: DAVID HILL the usual Friday and Saturday. 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