| 13 nzdairy DAIRY PEOPLE » Greg and Gail Mitchell The Mitchells expect to rear just over 1000 calves this year. Our highly trained and fully qualified electricians provide the full suite of electrical services nationwide. For all commercial, industrial, rural or residential electrical needs, get in touch with your local Kinetic electrician. Industrial • Commercial • Residential • Rural • Data and Communications • Switchboard Design and Manufacturing • Facilities Management • Water Management • New Housing • Residential and Commercial EV 305 Alexandra Street, Hastings 4122 06 878 1103 officehb@kinetic-electric.co.nz kinetic-electric.co.nz been owned by Hawke’s Bay Farmers of the Year Tim and Alice Nelson. “We were lucky to buy such a good farm so we will carry on farming it how they were but do a bit of subdivision and add more water as it was a sheep farm and we are swapping sheep for cattle,” says Greg. The couple has a contract milker on each dairy farm with Greg and Gail taking on an operations management role. Their youngest son James, 26, has also returned to the farm. A qualified diesel mechanic he is responsible for farm maintenance as well as digger and tractor work. The Mitchells have worked with accountants BFA and Nick Hume for more than 25 years, alongside their bank and farm adviser Mark Johnston of Agribusiness Solutions. “They are an integral part of our business,” says Gail. The family’s succession plan will see James eventually take over Greg’s role, continuing the development of the family farming business into the next generation as the business consolidates and its systems are fine-tuned. 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 con rm genetic gain of signi cant di erential. Interfaced with nancial analyses, real time farm business pro t 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 de ned by measured data, bone-fat-meat ratio relative to mass (liveweight). That accounts for 40% of the assessment to de ne 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 identi ed bundle of ‘Main Traits’ in balance, that de nes the e cient 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 e ciency 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 e cient metabolic function. In fact, this type of animal consumes 24% less feed than the ine cient animal that is proven to be of low productivity and high gas emissions. This sequence of factors blueprinted in the wild, staves o the extinction of specie?? This combination indicates high productivity and immune system that in uences quality product outcomes. The speci c combination of main trait interface is understood to observe animals in three dimension to judge the form that provides optimal function. This process is de ned as the Falkirk EpiGenetic Animal Selection System. The genetic di erence between groups of peers can be calculated to a high degree of accuracy, to support a speci c 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 pro t line for producers. You will have more control over your product and that is an important aspect of being successful in business. This con rmation of valuable data, which has been repeated in Australia and South Africa, is solid leverage to advance the Falkirk Solution to a high-quality certi ed marketing regime. New Zealand Inc. does not a ord the luxury to wait on more hollow promises.
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