Co-op Newsletter

March 2018

A late rain in February has certainly lifted the spirits of many of our members. Hopefully we get some good follow up rains in March to set us up for decent autumn break.

This newsletter concentrates on the main commodities we sell in autumn; calving season goods, autumn fertiliser applications, cattle drenches and pasture seeds.

Reserve your Seat now - 20th March Tall Timbers Dinner function in Smithton

Getting a speaker of Mark Harris’s calibre for this evening is a real coup for the Co-op. We strongly encourage all our members to attend what we believe will be a memorable evening.

Come along and join Directors and staff to celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of our

Yolla store in Smithton. Free to Co-op members plus prize

giveaways on the night

For catering purposes members are asked to contact your local store to reserve your seat as soon as possible.

Mark Harris Gallagher

Mobile Staff - During the last 12 months we’ve had

staff attend Conferences or training in every Australian state (except WA) plus New Zealand. Recently Teresa and Leearn attended training with Impact Fertiliser staff in Melbourne. In late February Josh Blake and Brian travelled to inspect the Waratah Fencing manufacturing facilities in Rooty Hill Sydney and Newcastle.

Leearn and Teresa (Left) with Customer Service staff of Impact Fertilisers in Melbourne recently

Catch some Savings while the Sun Shines

Great deals on fully integrated Solar Energisers capable of powering up to 30 kms of fence are currently on offer to members from both Gallagher and Speedrite. For example

the Gallagher S17 Solar Energiser

Powers up to 1.5 kms of fence RRP $299

Member Price $175 incl

Calving Season - Many of our dairy members are

currently heading into autumn calving season. We’re stocked up with premium calf feed products in store now to meet your demands

✓ Profelac Gold or Silver Calf Milk Powder

✓ Vitafarm Premium Calf Milk Replacer

✓ Premium Lead Feed in pellet or grain mixes

✓ Premium High Protein Calf Pellet and Grain MIxes

We stock only premium calf brands from companies such as Profelac, Rivalea (Veanavite) and Rex James. These companies provide the highest quality products. More importantly they offer years of experience and technical support (on farm if needed) to ensure your calves the best possible start in life.

Gallagher Pre Wound Reel - Our best selling pre wound reel

Member Price still $122 incl

Gallagher Ring Top Posts - designed to

significantly prevents abrasion and tangling.

RRP 6.95

For a short time only Member Price $3.99

News from the Board

Directors are focusing on two major activities in March. In early March we are working with a mainland consultant Patten Bridge to investigate how we as a Co-op can expand the ways we deliver value to our members in the coming years. We will keep members informed on the outcomes of this work in the coming months.

On the 20th of March Directors will be attending the Gallagher evening at Tall Timbers in Smithton. Members are strongly encouraged to attend this free dinner and hear Mark Harris; Global Marketing Manager for Gallagher speak about the challenges facing farmers in New Zealand. The evening marks the first anniversary of our store in Smithton and it’s an opportunity for Directors and staff to meet the increasing number of our members in the Circular Head region.

I’m delighted that three of our current Directors, Gavin Pearce, Simon Elphinstone and Rob Sadler have volunteered to undertake two postgraduate level courses through the University of Newcastle on Co-operative Management and Co-op Law and Governance. While the course is funded through the national Farming Together program, it’s still a significant commitment in effort and time by these three Directors. It’s also a wonderful example of the commitment and professionalism we seek from Directors of our Co-op. Rod Rylah

Autumn Topdressing Pastures – Top up your Nutrients now!!

Autumn is the ideal time to top up your nutrients ready for winter and more importantly the spring, it is essential to ensure adequate nutrient levels are available to maximize the spring growing conditions and to maximize pasture growth for Silage and Hay conservation.

Nutrients removed (kg/ha)

Nitrogen Phosphorus Potassium Sulphur

Pasture Silage

(3T/DM/ha) 120 12 60 11

Pasture Hay

(4T/DM/ha) 160 16 80 15

The table indicates the approximate amount of N, P, K & S removed in pasture silage and hay production,

and these amounts may vary due to factors such as yield, soil type, soil fertility and seasonal conditions.

Single Super (SSP) and Potassium blends such as 0-7-10-9, 0-7-13-8 and 0-6-17-7 will address this nutrient removal. Trace elements can also be added to these blends if required, Sodium Molybdate can be added if not applied in the last 3 - 5 years, if pH (water) is less than 6 and if the clover content in the pasture is less than adequate, also check soil test results for Zinc & Copper levels.

There are no issues in applying autumn topdressing blends to dry pastures. Get in early and beat the rush to avoid delays such as contractor’s availability and to limit damage to pastures with drier conditions. Soil testing will help determine if your soil nutrient levels are Low, Adequate or High. Providing you with the information needed to set a fertiliser plan. Now is the best time to get the soils tests and a recommendation done.

Introducing Vitafarm Premium Calf Milk Replacer: Vitafarm Premium Calf Milk Replacer provides a rich source of protein and energy, for immunity development and better growth rates. It contains

• BOVATEC® - Added for the control of bovine coccidiosis, whilst assisting in the improvement of feed efficiency and live weight gain.

• BIO-MOS® - a prebiotic-type product ‘feeds the GI tract’ and plays a critical role in animal nutrition and production.

• HIGH PERFORMANCE VITAMIN & MINERAL MIX - Fortified with essential vitamins and organic minerals plus antioxidants to accelerate growth and maintain good health.

• ORGANIC ACIDS - These acids along with their antimicrobial properties are added to assist in the control of gut pathogens.

• FIBOSEL® - Contains exposed and activated beta-glucans to assist in boosting the animal’s natural self-

defense system and performance.

BI G A UTUMN DEALS AN D GI VEAWAY S FO R CO -OP MEMB ERS

Drench Deals

“EPRINEX kills more species and stages of

parasites than any other brand - Period. And with up to 99.9% efficacy

20 Litre Eprinex One great Price - 3 Fantastic Giveaway Options

Available with each 20Litres Purchased (RRP up to $400)

*Purchases eligible for a further 1% loyalty rebate

Cattle Guard Pour On from Zoetis

Use Cattleguard pour-on with moxidectin for the efficient control of round worms,

lungworm, cattle tick, lice and mites in cattle Great deals on offer for Co-op members on

this quality pour on drench

Our Biggest Range yet on Grass Seeds . The Co-op has the widest range of grass

seed options on offer this year for members than we’ve ever had including;

• Leading AR 37 perenial ryegrass varieties

• Custom blends of perenial, Italian and Annual ryegrass / clover blends from each of our major suppliers

• Blends designed for dairy, beef and short rotation cropping situations as well as lifestyle farms.

• Blends designed for all budget needs

Contact staff at our Wynyard or Smithton store about all your grass seed requirements this autumn

Vermin Control

One thing you can be sure as the first few cold nights arrive is that the other thing that arrives are mice and rats.

We’ve got rodent control products from blocks to pellets to grain based product. They’ve got one thing in common; - they’re all deadly to rats and mice .

Call into the store for all your rodent control needs

Great Deals for Co-op Members - Contact your Local Bearepaires Today! Co-op Members are charged only from the farm gate for on farm work – “show your

Membership Card and save Contact your local Bearepaires for pricing

Co-op Diary – • Tuesday 20th March 6.30 for 7pm Dinner Function Tall Timbers Smithton. Guest Speakers Mark Harris,

Global Marketing Manager Gallagher Malcolm Linn CEO Gallagher Australia.

• Wednesday 23rd May Annual Co-op Open Day Wynyard

Contact Midland tractors for great deals on the full range of John Deere

equipment from heavy duty farm machinery to all-purpose utility tractors

Contact Tim Coldicutt on 0429 902 639 Today

Coprice Family Dog and Working Dog 20Kgs Bags

Member Price $38 per bag

40 ton Log Splitter - Discontinued Line

This 3600psi Hydraulic Petrol-powered Log Splitter will split all kinds of fire wood. It is powered by

a 13Hp, OHV 4 stroke Engine.

. $1990 incl member

(Unassembled)

Yolla Partners - Show your Yolla

Membership Card and save

March Tankworld Deals for Members

14,100Ltr Corrugated Poly Tank including Bianco Inox45 pump

Member Price $2,090 delivered

Co-op Contact Details Wynyard 64 422470, Smithton 64 521565 Account queries admin@yollaproducers.com.au NOTE For all fertiliser orders please ring Leearn at our Wynyard Store direct on 64 425 273

Call Robyn at WFI Insurances today for all your

insurance needs WFI Insurances - a preferred Yolla Co-op Partner

254 Mount St Upper Burnie (in the Elphinstone Stevens building) 0407 563 612

Steering Brake and Clutch Services

Members will get substantial savings across the entire range of steering/brake and clutch parts and services as well as batteries for all automotive vehicles. Book it back through the Co-op and earn additional loyalty reward savings