In the last 8 years we have donated to our local community a total of
💥💥💥 $66,984.65 💥 💥💥
Poncho Promotion for Schools 2024/2025 Season
For the past 8 years we have run the ‘Poncho for Schools’ promotion.
When clients purchase custom mixed seed then it is ‘Poncho’ treated. We donated $5 per hectare back to the local client’s school of choice.
Total donated for the 2024/2025 season – $4,596.50
💥 Total donated for the past 8 years – $41,609.10 💥
Spring Brassica & Fodder Beet Seed Promotion 2024/2025
For the past 3 years we have run the Cattle Pour-On promotion, for every Cattle Pour-On sold we donated to the Network Waitaki Event Centre.
Total donated this year – $625
💥 Total donated over the last 3 years – $8,885.00 💥
New Chemistry for Lucerne Winter Clean-up
Chateau, a herbicide offered by Nufarm for use in the horticultural sector has a new label for use on Lucerne; this is exciting for every lucerne grower as it has some major differences to other chemistry on the market.
After a fantastic autumn for most, we have turned sharply to winter, and with that our thoughts go to maintaining Lucerne stands. With a season of ups and downs behind us, lucerne paddocks are heading into winter with good late growth, but with it, also plenty of weeds.
Majority of lucerne spraying is performed June-August with Paraquat based products (Gramoxone) used to burn down annual weed foliage, often mixed with a Triazine herbicide (Nutrazine) to assist in control and provide some long-term suppression. Each triazine has a slightly different weed spectrum, the length and strength of residual control also varies due to a number of factors. Generally over time we see a spectrum of weeds develop which aren’t well controlled by these options, limiting production, longevity and usefulness of the stand.
While assessing paddocks for spray recommendations I have found it positive having Chateau as an option this season. The active ingredient in Chateau stems from a different family of chemistry to other options, and indications are the weed suppression through the season will be very tidy. In addition, the listed spectrum of weeds controlled is long and includes a few of our long-term problems. Although it is early in the season, I am enjoying having an option for situations that previously we couldn’t do much for.
Its good to see new chemistry making it through the registration process, at North Otago Pastoral our Reps have been trained up on Chateau, so if needed we are ready to see it put to use in your paddocks, improving the productivity of your lucerne for years to come.
Mattthew Paton
Weedswiper 3pt linkage Complete @ $6500.00 + GST
Weedswiper Trailing kit Complete @ $1700.00 + GST
Comes as 2 parts, The 3-point linkage unit and trailing kit, which has a draw bar and wheels (which simply unbolt) can be used on a tractor or tow behind a vehicle.
TSX 400-430SP Trailer Spray from B A Pumps with free Protection bar.
Field days Special
Was $7938.00+GST
July Only @ $7249.00 (only 2 units available at this pricing)
Glyphosate July Specials only
200lt Weedmaster 470 @ $1431.00+GST
(90 days deferred payment)
1000lt Weedmaster 470 @ $6295.00+GST
(90 days deferred payment)
Allocated to 20 shuttles only for July.
200lt Genfarm 540 Glypho @ $1276.80+GST
(120 days deferred payment)
1000lt Genfarm 540 Glypho @ $5680.00+GST
(120 days deferred payment)
For all your growing requirements contact your local team at North Otago Pastoral.
