80 | Crop planning and monitoring specialists Northland Seed and Supplies’ managing director Daniel Hawkins and sales agronomist Mark Dunham. Kelly Deeks As the recession continues to bite, it remains critically important for farmers to continue to grow crops and pastures to their best potential. “That’s how you make an economical feed,” says Northland Seed and Supplies managing director Daniel Hawkins. “You’ve got to look after your crops properly, and that’s what we pride ourselves on.” Northland Seed and Supplies has proudly supported the agriculture industry and the local community for more than 25 years, with great products at great prices and an absolute wealth of knowledge to get those Northland crops and pastures growing to their fullest potential. Daniel says Northland Seed and Supplies specialises in cropping, pastures, and agrichemicals and provides the tailored agronomy solutions that Northland farming demands. Northland Seed and Supplies enjoys close connections with all the major proprietary seed and chemical companies in New Zealand, and these relationships allow the company to stay at the forefront of technology in the agricultural sector. Meanwhile, its independent status allows Northland Seed and Supplies to deliver the best advice on the best products, no matter what the brand. Northland Seed and Supplies operates its own on-site seed mixing facility, allowing for the custom mix of seed in short runs to suit each clients’ needs, and in a timely manner. “The flexibility to adjust mixes to suit specific environments gives our clients their best chance of having a persistent and profitable pasture.” Maize season is starting to kick off at Northland Seed and Supplies and it is something very important to the business as well as its customers’ businesses. RURAL SERVICES » Northland Seed and Supplies With a hot and dry summer forecast for Northland, farmers can anticipate a break from about 18 months of wet weather which has drastically affected yields. “There is still plenty of water in the ground so with a bit of sunshine and a bit of dry weather, we could potentially have a good season for growing crops.” Farmers will be looking to grow as much maize as they possibly can, and Northland Seed and Supplies has a great deal of help to offer in this space, starting with selecting the right hybrid for the right paddock, and continuing with a consistent crop monitoring scheme which the company is really proud of. “If a crop is full of weeds and that gets missed, yields can really be affected. With close monitoring, we can pick up any weeds that come through and provide the best spray at the best time for the best result.” Supporting its pasture and crop planning services, Northland Seed and Supplies provides a wide range of agricultural chemicals to suit every situation. “We’ve got multiple options so depending on the weed pressure or the pest pressure, we can find a product to combat things properly.” With good quality products and information for its clients, Northland Seed and Supplies prides itself on its service not just out in the field, but also in the shop. “Our customers like dealing with an owner-operator,” Daniel says. “They know the person they are dealing with is there for the long term, and they have confidence in our continuity of supply.” • Late heading diploid Italian ryegrass that demonstrates very strong spring growth • Manta is fast starting making it ideal for undersowing into thinning out or run-out pastures • High drymatter production, improved cool season growth, disease tolerance and recovery after grazing • Performed very well in on-farm trials exhibiting good growth and persistence • Mohaka is a broader leaved, well tillered hybrid suited to 2-4 year pastures • Ideal for undersowing programmes • Available in AR37 endophyte, o ering increased insect protection Growing the future on a fertile foundation. 0800 183 358 www.agricom.co.nz A1G k I [ ckq_ [ ck cOAqk1OIc )ꥥÓËĎ 11 ö¶ê¹ć¥î Ĉ¶¥ê¥ Úö¶¥ê æîöüê¥î îöêü±±Ë¥Ʊ öÚË¥êö¹Ó± êÚü±¶ö Ó ¹Óî¥öî ÚÓ¥ ¥îö˹ ư ¹ö öÚ ÓĎ æ¥ê¥ÓÓ¹Ë êĎ¥±êîî æîöüê¥ Ñ¹č Úê üî¥ ¹ö î ö¶¥ Ñ¹Ó ±êîîư IÚü± ±êÚĈî ¶¹±¶ éü˹öĎ ¯¥¥ ¯Úê îöêÚÓ± Ó¹ÑË æ¥ê¯ÚêÑÓ¥ ¹Ó ĈêÑ¥ê ˹Ñö¥îư qö¹Ë¹î¥ Ĉ¶¥ê¥ æ¥ê¥ÓÓ¹Ë êĎ¥±êîî îöêü±±Ë¥î öÚ æ¥êî¹îö ü¥ öÚ ¥Óć¹êÚÓÑ¥ÓöË ÚÓ ¹ö¹ÚÓîư ÚÈî¯ÚÚö )_ IA 11 kËË '¥îü¥ IOq)
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