78 | Speedway fireworks Kelly Deeks South and Central Taranaki farmers are set for a treat later in the year when local agricultural contractor Lloyd Gernhoefer Contractor sponsors the November 4 fireworks spectacular race meeting at Stratford Speedway and offers clients a chance to secure one of 20 spots in the corporate box. “Any work we do between September 1 and October 31 goes in the draw to win a ticket and a plus one for the catered corporate box,” Lloyd says. “Any invoices over $5000 get two entries, but I’m not coming to mow your lawns just so you can get in the draw!” Lloyd’s daughter-in-law Kayla says during such a hard time for their clients, Lloyd Gernhoefer Contractor wanted to give something back to them, and the fireworks spectacular is set to be a great night with plenty of action both on the track and in the sky. Meanwhile, Lloyd Gernhoefer Contractor has the full range of agricultural contracting services to choose from. Lloyd has been contracting for 30 years and has built up his business from a small round bale service to a big operation with 16 drivers and the gear to do just about anything on farm. “We still do a lot of bales, pit silage, and hay, and we’ve got a fertiliser trailer which allows us to carry large volumes and apply in smaller loads. RURAL SERVICES » Lloyd Gernhoefer Contracting Ltd “Any work we do between September 1 and October 31 goes in the draw to win a ticket and a plus one for the catered corporate box. Any invoices over $5000 get two entries, but I’m not coming to mow your lawns just so you can get in the draw!” We can get fert on the ground while it’s wet and leave less mess.” Lloyd Gernhoefer Contractor has bought a new maize planter for the upcoming season, having spent the past few seasons offering this service but with a borrowed planter. Now being self-sufficient with this service, Lloyd Gernhoefer Contractor can schedule efficient and reliable maize planting for South and Central Taranaki farmers. As the weather starts to warm up, the economical climate stays cool especially for dairy farmers who are suffering with a dropping milk pay out as well as rising interest rates. Lloyd Gernhoefer Contractor is trying to keep its costs low and be as efficient as possible with GPS and Tabula technology allowing for fewer passes around the paddocks. “The weather, the pay out, the interest rates, and everything else happening as well, it’s just getting harder and harder for our farmers,” Kayla says. “We are trying to make it easier for them.” “We know exactly what it’s like,” Lloyd adds. “Our interest rates have gone up, fuel is going up, it’s affecting us too and we understand what our clients are dealing with.” Lloyd and Kayla have always kept closely connected to their local community, with Lloyd in the local volunteer fire brigade, and their business providing ongoing support to its next generation of clients through a continued partnership with Central Taranaki Young Farmers Club. Customised Solutions sales@gfhydraulics.co.nz 06 755 2400 GF Hydraulics provide quality mobile hydraulics repair services, 24/7. We offer the world leaders in motion and control technology through Parker Hannifin group of products. CONTACT US Total Hose & Fittings Service Proud to be associatedwith Lloyd Gernhoefer Contracting Ltd Give us a call for all your hydraulic, air conditioning &mechanical needs! 027 555 3427 www.tmhltd.co.nz
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