![]() In addition to static exhibits, consumers will have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the 2023 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid the world's first – and world's best-selling – Plug-in Hybrid SUV They are not rushing with a time frame to get around the entire field day and find they can spend time with each business to discuss how something works.Mitsubishi Motors' flagship model, the 2023 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid, will be featured throughout the seven-stop all-things-electric festival, which starts in “The Expo is small and dedicated to farmers, and those who attend are more relaxed. “Once a person has used a Vetmarker they never want to go back to old docking methods. “Our focus is on making farm jobs easier and safer for staff and stock,” says Gillian. It is easy for staff and has the option of an automatic flystrike application. Gillian Fenemor says it is a standout because of its ease of use with less stress on lambs, who are released onto their feet. “Many of our clients who have invested in our systems say 25 years ago are upgrading with what we have on offer today.”įenemor Innovations most popular product is the Vetmarker lamb docking chute, invented by John Fenemor. Many of these systems are unsafe, bad for stock stress and inadequate for modern cattle farming,” he says. ![]() “There are still many thousands of farms where cattle and stock handling happens with systems and facilities designed 100 years ago. He says shouting, yelling, sticks and noise are all things which should be avoided so the animal is comfortable in the environment. “While that is happening, the animal doesn’t behave or grow, so a big part of a handling system focus is to keep that hormone at bay.” Those stress levels can create the hormone cortisol which while take less than a few minutes to be released into the animal’s system, take up to 48 hours to disappear. The smoother and faster this work happens with the animal contained, the better it is for reducing stress levels.” “They are often a critical part of getting the job done – mouthing, drenching, weighing, pregnancy testing, AI, and calving are just a few of the jobs. One of those “critical” tools is a well-designed cattle handler. Cattle handling systems are a crucial part of getting one thing right when it comes to handling stock.” The tools and on farm skills and experience can make stock handling so much easier than what most farmers currently have or are doing. Many stock handling tools and systems work as part of a total, with very few – if any – are a total solution. ![]() ![]() “There are so many tools, it is hard to determine which is best. “We have seen our systems in many farm systems and situations so have developed a very good understanding of what is required for the farmer to achieve what they set out to do,” says Harmen. Harmen Heesen is chief executive of TechniPharm NZ, a company with 30 years of experience in design, build and servicing. "I was really chuffed with that," he says.īlenkin has more products in the pipeline that he says will help farmers with their stock handling. The gate was released at the 2021 South Island Field Days where it was runner-up in the innovation awards. It is common sense really," Blenkin says. I went into the yards two years ago and saw the same problem still there. "I would be the one at the back of the drafting race to stop them jamming and keep them flowing. He drew on his own experience when inventing the company's Flow Control Gate. "I love the feedback from them," he says. ![]() He says he thrives on face-to-face contact with farmers and trying to solve problems. Sean Blenkin is the man behind Stock Ezy. This year, there will be a big focus on tools for stock handling, with many allowing farmers to work more efficiently, safely and for good gains. The gathering is held mid-week to make it easier for sheep and beef farmers from the East Coast and Hawke's Bay take the time out and chat one-on-one with industry leaders. ![]()
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