| 27 Since 2007, the Waipaoa programme has trained 75 young farmers. RURAL PEOPLE » Moeangiangi Station Since 2007, the Waipaoa programme has trained 75 young farmers, many of whom have gone on to leadership roles across the sector. The new initiative aims to build on that success as well as expanding access to mentoring and industry connections. “Exposure to experienced farmers, veterinarians and consultants is a crucial part of the programme,” says Danny. “It helps cadets understand what excellence looks like and gives them networks that will support their careers long after they leave.” The June orientation days are expected to draw strong interest from school leavers and their families/support people, eager to see how the programme will operate and what it can offer. “This is about more than training individuals,” says Danny. “It is about strengthening communities and ensuring the knowledge and standards that underpin New Zealand farming are passed on. If we can help develop even a small number of future leaders each year, the impact will be significant. That is the legacy we are aiming to build.” The Falkirk Principle: Work with nature and blend with science. IAN WALSH Contact Ian Walsh for more information 07 877 8345 | 0274 809807 | e: falkirk1@xtra.co.nz | www.falkirkgenetics.co.nz QUALITY ANIMAL GENETICS The Falkirk System was developed to ensure genetic integrity for commercial producers and astute breeders alike. Reasoned science and objective client data continues to confirm genetic gain of significant differential. Interfaced with financial analyses, real time farm business profit margins are generated by clients. This private enterprise solution is customized to individual client’s goals and expectations. The motivation to optimize genetic ability of animals, then to advance to high quality branded product is a key driver. The knowledge of a combination of main trait abilities is understood and implanted into an EPI-GENETIC selection process which is unique and practiced Internationally. The Falkirk Index System is the exact description of the physiology of a particular animal as defined by measured data, bone-fat-meat ratio relative to mass (liveweight). That accounts for 40% of the assessment to define the optimal animal. Then the Falkirk hand/eye methodology is applied to observe the skeletal/structural correctness that indicates and subscribes to functionality and longevity. Falkirk holds intricate knowledge of the skill set required to distinguish which actual traits are inclusive in an identified bundle of ‘Main Traits’ in balance, that defines the efficient animal and which traits are actual outcomes as a result of this combination. Inclusive of which traits are secondary or non traits? That is the Question?? Feed conversion efficiency is the prime economic driver to determine the optimal animal. Which by default develops towards prepotency with lower gas emissions, this is directly attributed to an efficient metabolic function. In fact, this type of animal consumes 24% less feed than the inefficient animal that is proven to be of low productivity and high gas emissions. This sequence of factors blueprinted in the wild, staves off the extinction of specie?? This combination indicates high productivity and immune system that influences quality product outcomes. The specific combination of main trait interface is understood to observe animals in three dimension to judge the form that provides optimal function. This process is defined as the Falkirk EpiGenetic Animal Selection System. The genetic difference between groups of peers can be calculated to a high degree of accuracy, to support a specific commercial animal selection process. This system is applicable across breed and specie and is based on seamless logic. The Falkirk System, by comparison, is the only complete business and genetic solution that exists to provide viable economic and genetic outcomes for clients. The validation of the Falkirk System is underwritten by the 66-year sheep and beef career of the Principal Director Ian Walsh inclusive of 99 international trips to practice and understand the implications of geopolitics, genetic development and selection and the marketing of branded high-quality product that ensures a positive profit line for producers. You will have more control over your product and that is an important aspect of being successful in business. This confirmation of valuable data, which has been repeated in Australia and South Africa, is solid leverage to advance the Falkirk Solution to a high-quality certified marketing regime. New Zealand Inc. does not afford the luxury to wait on more hollow promises.
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