AUGUST 2009

Welcome to our new world.

FREE PHONE 0800 230 230Pricing valid for August 2009. Available from participating C-Dax dealers only. E & OE. Contact C-Dax Customer Service for more information. All prices exclude GST unless otherwise stated. Head Office: C-Dax Ltd, 145 Harts Road, Palmerston North

XP1 is here.

www.c-dax.co.nz

The partnership of pasture management tools and world leading science was once again demonstrated

by Greig Shearer (Managing Director C-Dax) and Steve Maharey (Massey University Vice Chancellor).

Read more inside…

Turn the page…What can you do?

Tough times?

www.pasturemeter.co.nzFREEPHONE 0800 230 230

XP1 is here.Pasture Meter’s established results and trusted reputation just got better.

The top five benefits of using Pasture Meter:1. SPEED Advanced sensor

technology enables the C-Dax Pasture Meter to be used at speeds of up to 20kph—allowing fast, accurate pasture measurement.

The C-Dax tried and tested Pasture Meter, developed in association with Massey University Centre for Precision Agriculture, and now with the addition of LIC’s FarmKeeper farm management software system and GPS technology to further enhance on-farm efficiencies and pasture utilisation. Pasture Meter makes getting consistent, accurate and effective readings for FarmKeeper effortless, and ensures your budgets will keep you ahead.

2. EASE & ACCURACY The readings are totally

independent of the user so you will always get consistent and comparable data no matter who is using it, what their skill level is or vehicle dynamics are. Rain, dust, operator weight or terrain make no difference to Pasture Meter’s accuracy.

3. EFFICIENCY Accurate pasture

measurement won’t just tell you how much feed you have, it’ll also easily identify areas of poor production that need attention, enabling more efficient fertiliser application and reduced input costs.

4. FORECASTING & UTILISATION

Establish a feed budgeting forecast that has the potential to greatly improve pasture utilisation by up to 15% and identify possible feed surpluses.

5. EASY RECORD KEEPING & TRACKING

Transfer data directly onto your computer for accurate and easy record keeping enabling easy seasonal tracking and comparisons.

TRADITIONAL METHODS2009/2010

PASTURE METER TECHNOLOGY

2009/2010

Average NZ dairy farm effective area(a) 126 ha 126 ha

Number of cows(a) 351 376

Stocking rate 2.79 /ha 2.98 /ha

Average production per cow(a) 307 kgMS/Cow 307 kgMS/Cow

Annual feed requirement per cow(b) 5.5 T DM 5.5 T DM

Farm dry matter production 1931 T DM(c) 2066 T DM

Milksolids payout(d) $4.55 /kgMS $4.55 /kgMS

Milksolid revenue $490,294 /farm $525,215 /farm(e)

Financial advantage from using C-Dax Pasture Meter $34,921

Total advantage to NZ economy from 100 units $3,492,100

Traditional Methods

$490,294

Pasture Meter Technology

$525,215

MILK SOLID REVENUE

$510,000

$520,000

$500,000

$490,000

$480,000

$470,000

$460,000

Effectively increase your payout by 4.6¢ for every 1% increase in grass utilisation

(a) New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2007/08; (b) Calculation based on 5.5T for 300 kgMS/Cow/Yr with 20% wastage (Dexcel, Feed Information Sheet); (c) Based on feed per cow requirement in (b); (d) Fonterra forecasted milksolid payout for 2009/2010. Statistics NZ; Excludes dairy company retentions and deduction for DairyNZ levy; (e) Measured increase (7.0%) in pasture utilisation using C-Dax Pasture Meter (Case Study: Lawrence, [2009]) utilisation calculations based on data from 2008/09 using Dairy NZ, Pasture Eaten Calculator v1.04

DR ROB MURRAY SHOWING FIELDAYS VISITORS HOW THE PASTUREMETER WORKS

DR HAYDEN LAWRENCE AND DR ROB MURRAY, TWO

OF THE ORIGINAL PASTUREMETER DEVELOPERS, WITH

THE NEW XP1 RELEASE AT THE FEILDAYS

XP1: Simplicity for efficiency. An agricultural solution for the farming world is the philosophy that was once again demonstrated by Greig Shearer (C-Dax Ltd Managing Director) and Steve Maharey (Massey University Vice Chancellor) with their partnership of pasture management tools and world leading science. Following on from the successful launch of Pasture Meter in June 2006, we are proud to showcase the latest XP1 development with ongoing support from Massey University’s reputable agricultural science teams. The new XP1 release utilises GPS and information technology to work seamlessly for farmers ensuring well-informed decisions can be made quickly and efficiently. Full integration with LIC’s FarmKeeper software, a powerful farm mapping and recording application, enables the autopaddock recognition. Bundled options ensure you have everything you need right from the start including ongoing support from the teams at C-Dax and LIC. The amalgamation of C-Dax technology, Massey science and LIC software creates a powerful, simple to use pasture management solution that is now becoming a mainstream tool in profitable farming throughout New Zealand.

GREIG WITH MARK DEWDNEY, CEO LIC, AT THE

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NEW PARTNERSHIP

Two years independent validation

Three years in-market

Ongoing customer support

Farmer Testimonials

Ongoing University collaboration

Innovation Award winner

STEVE MAHAREY, VICE CHANCELLOR MASSEY UNIVERSITY, WITH GREIG SHEARER, MANAGING DIRECTOR C-DAX

CORRIGAN AND RUTH WITH THEIR PASTURE METER THAT HAS PROVIDED VALUABLE DATA TO ENSURE THEIR FARM RUNS AS EFFICENTLY AS POSSIBLE

“Using information on when each paddock was grazed, how many cows grazed it and for how long, in graph form tallied over a season clearly showed the poorer producing areas. ‘From there we asked why those paddocks weren’t performing,’ Corrigan said. ‘Was it the soils, fertility, age of pastures, weeds, irrigation—what?” Despite around 70 percent of the farm being regrassed or oversown with modern cultivars in the past six years, they found old pasture species had invaded many of the poorer paddocks because of previous inconsistent grazing residuals. The data also caused them to question their irrigation system, so they had their pumps checked along with the volumes and pressures through the K-Line system, and the uniformity of application....” Anne Lee, NZ Dairy Exporter (July 2009)

Read the full story in the NZ Dairy Exporter (July issue) or online at www.pasturemeter.co.nz

NZ Dairy Exporter reveals another success story for Pasture Meter and FarmKeeper

C-DIT 300 GENERATION 2 TRAILED SPREADER C-DIT 400GT TRAILED SPREADER • Superstrong,tubularframeformaximumstrength• 400litrelowsidedhoppermakesloadingeasier• Uniquesingleleverclutchdesignoperatesbothclutch

and delivery shutter for real convenience• Heavydutyclutchisenclosedformaximumprotection• Widewheelbaseforincreasedsafety• Otherfeaturesinclude:mudguardsfitted,swiveltowhitch,large

flotation style tyres and full shroud cover in front of the spinner

C-DIT400GT RRP $3350+GST

• UniquestainlessspinnerspecificallyforMagnesium

• WideshroudtominimisedriftontotheATV and operator

• Fiveapplicationratesettingsfrom1.3–13 grams per m2 at 10kph

• 3mspreadwidth• 65litrehoppercanholdenough

Magnesium for 800 cows• Galvanisedframeformaximumprotection• Mudguardsfittedasstandard

MAGMASTER

RRP $1880+GST

MagmasterThe C-Dax Magmaster is the only spreader designed specifically for Magnesium based materials.

• 300litrecapacity• Uniquespinnerdiscdesigngivesa

superior 18m spread• Lowcentreofgravitytoensure

maximum stability on uneven terrain• Nineapplicationratesettings• Appliesupto140kg/ha(Ureaat

10kph)• Lowsidedhopperforeasyfilling

• Galvanisedframe• Comeswithwaterproofhoppercover

and flotation tyres• Mudguardsfittedasstandard• Uniquesingleleverclutchdesign

operates both clutch and delivery shutter for real convenience

• Heavydutyclutchisenclosedformaximum protection

C-DIT300 RRP $2595+GST

SOME OF THE C-DAX TEAM AT THE 2009 FIELDAYSJARROD DITCHFIELD, OUR CUSTOMER SERVICES TEAM LEADER WITH FIELDAYS VISITORS

OUR TENT AT THE 2009 FIELDAYS

800L Goldline Sprayer

600L GOLDLINE SPRAyER

FREEPHONE 0800 230 230www.c-dax.co.nz

(86047) RRP $14680+GST

RRP $2465+GST

OPTIONAL HyDRAULIC TILT AND FOLD

• 1000litretankcapacitywith10Lfresh water hand wash tank, remote drainage, inline filter with on/off valve

• Galvanised3PLframe• Imovilli120Lpm/280psiquality

diaphragm pump complete with drive shaft

• 12mheavy-dutyGoldlineboomwith suspension frame

• 100mhosereelkitcompletewith

pistol grip gun• Electricin-cabcontrol• 50Ldouble-sidedfoammarker• 1000litreGoldlinesprayerscome

with Chemical Induction Probe and Inspection Step as standard

1000L GOLDLINE SPRAyER

• 600litretankcapacitywith10L fresh water handwash tank, remote drainage with on/off valve

• Galvanised3PLframe• 3portmanualcontroller• Imovilli49lpm/580psiquality

diaphragm pump with drive shaft

• 6mboomwithnozzleprotection

• 50Lchemicalrinsetank• 50mhosereelkitcomplete

with pistol grip gun

(85608)

RRP $6395+GST

• 800litretankcapacitywith10Lfreshwaterhandwash tank, remote drainage, inline filter with on/off valve

• Galvanised3PLframe• Imovilli79Lpm/280psiqualitypump

with drive shaft

• Electricin-cabremotecontrol• 8mheavy-dutyGoldlineboom• 50mhosereelkitcompletewithpistol

grip gun• 50Lsinglefoammarker

• ChemicalInductionprobe• Inspectionstep

(85859)

RRP $10425+GST

Foam marker

50 L foam marker tank

10 L fresh water handwash tank

Foldaway inspection step

Chemical induction probe

8m heavy-duty Goldline boom

Electric in-cab remote control

New Generation tank with remote drainage

Inline filter with on/off valve

Galvanised 3PL frame

Quality Imovilli pump with drive shaft

50m hose reel kit

Nozzle protection

SO200T Trailed (Pt#87500)

PROTECTEAT SPRAy SySTEMDesigned for safety and simplicity, the Protecteat is a cost effective 12Volt sprayer

suitable for permanent installation. Comes with 20m of 13mm delivery hose and spraygun.

RRP $905+GST

C-DAx 400 LITRE TRAILED SPRAyER (SHOWN LEFT—BOOM NOT INCLUDED)

The C-DAX 400 Litre Trailed Sprayers are available in a range of 12-volt or high pressure engine driven pump configurations. The modular design means that there is a 400 Litre Trailed Sprayer for every boom or hand gun spraying operation.

FEATURES INCLUDE:• Lowprofiletankensuresalowcentre

of gravity for maximum vehicle stability on uneven terrain.

• Superiorpumpenabling 7.6l/m 60psi

• Uniquetanksumpenableschemicalto be evacuated fully.

• Heavy-dutysteelframeformaximumstrength with superior C-Dax suspension provides a stable spraying platform.

• Mouldedcontentsscaleallowstheoperator to easily gauge tank contents.

• Knobblytyresforextragrip.

(86517) RRP $3,360 +GST

After 20yrs production of the U200 sprayer range C-Dax is releasing the new Spray-On 200. This new generation tank features the latest C-Dax design innovations at a price you can afford. Whether you need a spot sprayer, flatdeck or boom sprayer, the SO200 is the sprayer for you.

FEATURES INCLUDE:• NewGeneration2styling• 3litrefreshwaterhandwashtank• Hosestorageandlanceholder• 7.6Lpm60Psiinternalbypasspump• 10mdeliveryhose

• Recessedlidtocontainspills• Rangeincludesflatdeckandtrailed• Tankdesignenableseasyretrofittotrailed

frame• Optional10mhoseextensionsavailable

Flatdeck (87501)

RRP $1,295 +GST SO200 Flatdeck (Pt# 87501)

Trailed (87500)

RRP $2,250 +GST

Trailed with Knobbly Tyres (87504) RRP $2,450 +GST

Spray-On 200

BOOM OPTIONS AVAILABLE:CDA 218 Boom—3.6m width from $1615+GST

CDA 318 Boom—5.4m width from $2595+GST

PressureNozzleBooms—3mand4mwidthsfrom$597+GST

MILKIT 12 VOLT PUMPNo more lifting heavy buckets with our multi-purpose submersible transfer pump ideal for calf feeding. Comes with 5m of hose and on/off switch. Optional handgun and 12V transformer available.

RRP FROM $330+GST

Now’s the time to go through some simple maintenance on your C-Dax dairy equipment to extend its life further and to help head off any problems that might come up during the season. MILKIT: Flush the pump with clean warm water to clear out any remaining residues, check the hose and the tap for leaks.PROTECTEAT: Check the handgun for leaks; check the strainers and seals; check the dropper hose—does it need replacing?

JENNIFER FLETCHER CUSTOMER SERVICES

Getting ready for spring

Buy a SprayRider™ 50 or 80 in August and you can save yourself over $200!Take advantage of C-Dax quality and innovation to make your ATV spraying safe and easy. Compatible with a variety of spray booms, hose reels, spray guns and other optional accessories, SprayRider™ is your ATV spraying solution. Available in 50 or 80 litre models, with the 50 litre being front or rear mounted.

SprayRider™

50 LITRE SPRAyRIDER™ (SR50)

WAS $1145+GST, SAVE $200+GST

• 50or80litre,12volthandgunsprayerforthefront or rear of four wheel ATV’s

• Tough,armchairstyle,seethroughpolyethylenetank with internal baffles to reduce liquid surge and increase stability

• ThelowestcentreofgravityinanyATVspotsprayer to ensure safe operation on hillsides

• Easyreadcontentsscale• Innovativehoseholderstoresthelancesafely

and doubles as a 2L fresh water tank for washing your hands

• Flojet7.6lpm12Voltpump,poweredofftheATV,pump only operates when the spraygun is used

• Patentedvalveseliminateunderbodyhose• Threefilterfluidsystem• Easyfill,nospillfiller• TheonlyATVmountedtanktofullyevacuate

on any terrain• Ruggedspraylancewithstainlesssteelshaft• Includesruggedheavy-dutylancestyle

spraygunwithadjustablespotspraynozzle,10 metres of hose, master on/off switch and wiring loom, tank strap, and handgun

• Rangeofoptionalboomstosuityourapplication

FREE PHONE 0800 230 230Pricing valid for August 2009. Available from participating C-Dax dealers only. E & OE. Contact C-Dax Customer Service for more information. All prices exclude GST unless otherwise stated. Head Office: C-Dax Ltd, 145 Harts Road, Palmerston North

www.c-dax.co.nz

DUAL TANK KITS ALSO AVAILABLE

80 LITRE SPRAyRIDER™ (SR 80)

RRP $1215+GST, SAVE $220+GST

NOW$995!NOW

$945!ATV3/4 PRESSURE NOZZLE SPRAy BOOM• 3mand4mfolding

pressurenozzleboom• Springloadedself

centering breakaway arms

• Averageapplication rate of 70 litres per hectare at 12 kph

• Six‘wetboom’nozzlebodieswithnon-drip checkvalves

• KitincludesATVQuicksmartmountframe,anddelivery hose with brass quick release couplers

ATV3QS RRP $840+GST

ATV4QS RRP $925+GST

(QUICKSMART ATTACHMENT NOT

INCLUDED)

CDA BOOM• LowvolumeCDA(ControlledDropletApplication)

boom kit• TwoMicromax12voltCDAatomisersat

1.8 metre spacing, 3.6 metre cover• Choiceoftwodropletsizestosuitallsprayingjobs• Mostherbicidessprayedatonly14litresperhectare—

that’s over 7 hectares per 100 litre tank load!• Minimisesdrift,maximisessprayingefficiency• IncludesuniqueC-DaxQuickSmart

attachment system, all hose and wiring, CU2 control unit, and two switch wiring loom

• 5.4and7.2metreoptionsavailable

QS218 RRP $1715 +GST