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NEWS 26 The North Canterbury News, August 10, 2023 HEAT PUMP SALE NOW ON! HEATPUMPS FROM $ inc GST 2449INSTALLED 2022 Heat Pumps 0800 131812 info@powersmart.co.nz powersmart.co.nz T’s&C’s apply FREE consultation from your local Accredited Heat PumpExpert The YUMMI study. Therole of cow,goatorsheep milk in thenutritionand health of older women. Milk providesimportant nutrients that help older peopleto maintain muscleand bone health,and low milk intakeisoften associated with poornutrition in older adults. We arelooking for female volunteersaged 60 to 80 years to participate in theYUMMI study, a12-week research studyinvestigating thehealth effectsofconsuming differenttypes milk–cow, goat,orsheep. We will provideyou with cow,goat or sheepmilk powder to drink twiceaday for 12-weeks,oryou will be askedtoeat your normaldiet (controlgroup). Thetime commitment for thestudy will be about 11 hours andyou will attend fiveclinic visits.You will receiveupto$220 in supermarket vouchers in recognitionofthe actual or reasonable costs involvedwith participating in this study(e.g. parkingand/ortravel costs). If youare awoman aged 60 to 80 yearsand candrink milk,wewould lovetohear from you. Department ofHuman Nutrition Ping Ong yummistudy@otago.ac.nz |021 2798214 The Widest Music Variety Tune in nowtolistenon104.9 North Canterbury and103.7 Hanmer Springs andKaikoura This project has beenreviewed and approvedbythe University of Otago Human Ethics Committee(Health). Reference: H22/067 New home ... Vanderbilt, athreeyearold pacer, trained by Kyle Cameron, at Fernside and partowned by his wife Michelle, has been sold for asixfigure sum, after two impressive race starts at Addington Raceway. PHOTO: SHARONMARSH Pacer on the move By ROBYN BRISTOW Ayoung Fernsidetrained pacer named after 19th century American billionaire, Cornelius Vanderbilt, has been sold for a sixfigure sum after only two race starts. The threeyearold Always BMiki gelding, named Vanderbilt, was trained by Kyle Cameron and partowned by his wife Michelle. The couple bought Vanderbilt for $10,000 at the 2021 National Standardbred Yearling Sale in Christchurch, and he will now do his future racing from Perth. Kyle says they bought Vanderbilt to replace another pacer he had owned and trained then sold, called Fynn Frost, who was by Always AVirgin, the sire of Always BMiki. ‘‘He wasn’t my first choice but he was one Icould afford,’’ Kyle says. ‘‘He walked in the ring like he might hit aknee, that is why we got him so cheaply. But when he runs along he doesn’t do that. ‘‘He is alovely horse, but avery sloppy track worker who definitely sharpens up on raceday.’’ Vanderbilt was broken in by Kyle and began racing as athreeyearold, at Addington Raceway on June 18. He quickly caught the eye of potential buyers with an impressive run to finish fourth, after drawing one but shying at the barrier tape then galloping and losing considerable ground. He followed up with another impressive run, at Addington again, to finish third before his sale was finalised. After purchasing Vanderbilt the Camerons sold shares in him to Lindsay and Sharon Marsh, of Woodend, Murray Marsh and MaryAnne Glasson, from Hokitika, Wayne and Jenny Chisnall, from Amberley, and Wendy Beale from Waikuku. Michelle retained a45percent ownership in the young colt. ‘‘Sharon was gutted when he was sold, she didn’t want to sell him,’’ Kyle says. ‘‘But they have already booked their tickets to Perth to see him race there.’’ Sharon says she was disappointed to see ‘‘Alex’’ sold, but they have another young horse in work with Kyle, and fully support the business decision he made to sell Vanderbilt. ‘‘This sale just confirms to us what we have always known, that Kyle has agreat eye for ahorse and does agreat job breaking them in. He is very gentle.’’ NCRDA Gala Day planned Organisinghas begunfor theNorth Canterbury Ridingfor the Disabled’s gala dayinNovember. The event on Sunday, November 6, is its major fundraiser of the year. Afun familyday isplannedwith a variety of stalls,ariding display, an extensivetacksale,car boot sale, Devonshire tea, and much more. NC Riding forthe Disabled (NCRDA) is avoluntary organisation offering horse riding for those who have challenges. Chair, Lin Bisman, says horse riding has long beenprovento be beneficialfor those whohavephysical, mental or emotional difficulties. ‘‘Horse riding was used extensively to rehabilitate soldiers after both World Wars who returnedwithamputated limbsand massive psychological trauma. ‘‘ Asearlyas2000BChorseridingwas consideredanactivity to helpaperson’s wellbeing andfitness. ‘‘Wehavefound at NCRDA thatour horses—we have8—have an innate ❛We have found at NCRDA that our horses —wehave 8—have an innate ability to recognise that the person sitting on their back has some either minor or major challenges and they act accordingly, being calm and gentle.❜ —Lin Bisman,NCRDA chair abilitytorecognise that the person sitting on their back has someeither minor or major challenges and they act accordingly, being calm andgentle.’’ Mrs Bisman says NCRDAisalways on thelookout forvolunteers. ‘‘Whetheryouareahorseyperson or not, we wouldlove to have youjoin us. it is fun andextremely rewarding.’’
Winter grazing ... Most farmers in the Waimakariri District are following good winter grazing practices. PHOTO:FILE Winter grazing flights By ROBYN BRISTOW Most Waimakariri District farmers are following good winter grazingpractices, despite the very wet July. Only fourfarms were spotted duringtwo flights by EnvironmentCanterbury during July as needing to make some improvements. The flights were made midseason with fieldstaff and industry representatives on boardobserving winter grazing in the district. Theseflights wereafollowup to two similar preseasonflightsover the same regions earlier in the year. Good paddockpreparationand winter grazing practices will all help ensurethe effectsonfreshwater of winter grazing, especially withthe difficultheavy rain events. PrincipalImplementationadvisor, Farm Systems, Sarah Heddell, says during the flights they saw stock being excluded from waterways with good buffers in place. Also they saw the efforts being made to put in pugging management, with bales laid out prior to grazing, along with an adequate numberoftroughsand feeders and in more than one case the use of back fencing. She saysonmost farms paddocks had QUALITY FENCING BUILT TOYOUR BUDGET! All types of fencing for Deer,Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Dogs. Also Arenas, Stock Yards, Sheds, Gates Complete Farm and Lifestyle Block Setups Built to last, adding value to your asset! Ashley 0274 364 776 a.duckworth@xtra.co.nz www.duckworthfencing.co.nz 2458858 been chosen carefullytoavoid critical sourceareas, however, where they were present, good buffers wereevident in most cases. ‘‘Given the wetweather events we’ve experiencedover the past couple of winters, paddock selectioniscrucial to avoid critical source areas and the potential overland flow delivering contaminants to waterways,’’ she says. Staff will be following up with the four landowners whereimprovements were neededtoensure they followed best practice and that no adverse effects on freshwater occurred. As part of the followup, staffwill also ensurethat farms requiringaresource consent for intensive winter grazing are on track to apply andget consent for the operation. ‘‘We will also be contactingfarmers where we have seensome really positive practices, especially those identified that have made considerable improvements after followup in the 2022 winter season,’’ Ms Heddellsays. ‘‘We have seen some reallygood practices beingimplemented by alot of farmers. We alsowant to remindthem to make sure that theyare meeting the new national winter grazing regulations when they preparefor winter 2024.’’ FARM FENCING • YARDS • EARTHWORKS Scott Heasley 0275 350 302 |heasleyfencing@xtra.co.nz www.heasleyfencing.co.nz RURAL LIFE The North Canterbury News, August 10, 2023 27 Neutron probe business sells Leading water and land management consultancy Aqualinc has sold its North Islandbased neutron probe business, with Hamish Maxwellbuying the North Canterbury business. Neutron probes areradiationbased devices usingvery low levels of radiation to determine soil moisture content. Readings are usually taken weekly, with the results and irrigation recommendationssent to the grower. Hamish, who was Aqualinc’s Irrigation ManagementNorth Canterbury Area Manager, says it is agreat progression opportunity for him. ‘‘I’mlooking forwardtocontinuingthe service in the samebusiness as usual manner.’’ Melanie Smith(Aqualinc’s Irrigation ManagementNorth IslandArea Manager) is buyingthe business across the North Island. 2539901 FARMBIKE SPECIALISTS Servicing North Canterbury for over 25yrs! •Sales, Servicing & Parts •All Makes &Models •Qualified Motorcycle Engineers (NCME, TRADECERT) •Electrical &Mechanical fault testing •Quality 2nd Hand Bikes &UTV’s •Repairs &Dismantling •Insurance Repairs 2177981 The change followsanAqualinc review of allits services, which found the neutron probe service no longer formed part of the company’s corebusiness. ‘‘We are reallypleased to be able to turn thisdecision intoanopportunity for two of our stafftobecomeowner operators,’’saysJim Herbison, Aqualinc General Manager. The changestook placeatthe end of June. ‘‘We’re very sorrytolose them, but we are delighted to be able to helptwo team members to move into business ownership. We’llstillwork closely with them referring clients to them and providingtheir clients withadditional services. ‘‘It’s awinwinsituation, we get to focus on our corebusiness,Melanie and Hamish get to buyabusiness that they already know inside out.’’ M.bovis milestone reached Reaching apoint where there is no infections and no properties under investigation is asignificant milestone in efforts to eradicate M.bovis, says Wayne Langford, Federated Farmers President . ‘‘Federated Farmers is cautiously optimistic that we’ve now turned a corner in the Mycoplasma bovis eradication efforts, but we won’t be sure until bulk milk testing ramps up again in spring,’’ Mr Langford says. Getting to this point was due to the joint efforts of farmers and rural communities, and astrong partnership between the primary sector and Government. ‘‘It’s been an incredibly challenging few years for the farming families who have been infected and rural communities who have been anxious about the diseases spread. ‘‘There’s been abig financial cost to try and eradicate this disease, but there’s been abig emotional cost too. ‘‘Farmers absolutely love their animals, so to lose your herd is just devastating,’’ Mr Langford says. Farmers who were impacted could take heart from the announcement there were no infections, and know it had not all been for nothing. ‘‘The job’s far from over, but all the indicators are pointing in the right direction and we’re making real progress,’’ he says. 2191656 FENCING • Post Driving • Stock Fencing • Stockyards • Post and Rails • Lifestyle etc Ph Andy Horn 021214 1201 or (03) 314 9460 163 Stokes Road, Balcairn Ph (03) 312 9844 or 027 205 5724 (AH) farmbikesnc@orcon.net.nz www.farmbikeservices.co.nz YEAR OF THE FARMER Did you know..? Export revenue from New Zealand’s food and fibre sector reached anew record high of $53.3 billion in the year to 30 June 2022. https://www.stats.govt.nz/news/food-exports-increase-in-2022 Major Sponsors: Proudly Supported By:
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