Co-op Newsletter

April 2017

Unlike the big island to our north a good drop of rain would be appreciated for most of our members here. This month’s newsletter focuses on the Smithton Store Opening and the upcoming celebration of our 40th Anniversary as a Co-op an event we can all take great pride in.

Yolla Co-op Smithton Store

The highlight of March was the opening of our Smithton Store. The initial feedback and response from members has been very positive

Both Brian and myself and other staff members are regularly in Smithton assisting local staff in setting up the store. If any of our members are in the vicinity check the new store out. Everyday we’re adding new product lines. Circular Head members are encouraged to let us know what products they need in the coming month and we’ll endeavour to have it stocked locally.

The Co-op Ad appearing in the Circular Head Chronicle

An event involving staff, Directors and major suppliers to officially open the new store will be announced in the coming weeks. The Smithton Store is open Monday to Friday 8.30 tpo 5 pm. The Store can be contacted on 64 521565

40th Anniversary Open Day

Lots of effort and planning is going into our 40th Aniversary Open Day on Wednesday the 24th of May.

A highlight of the day will be the attendance of Paul Higgins. Paul is as an agricultutral futurist and has been a keynote speaker at many leading national farm and business forums. His talk at 10am on the morning of the Open Day will challenge and enlighten members around the issues and opportunities facing farmers in the future.

Attending the Open Day will be many of the leaders of some of Australia best known agricultural brands who I’ll announce in the May newsletter.

We’re delighted that once again Peter Law founder of the AIRR buying group will be attending with key AIRR staff.

In addition to the guests and speakers there will be a special publication released highlighting the work and foresight of our members and staff from the foundation of the Co-op to the Co-op as it is today . First Customer at the new Smithton Store Long term Co-op member Wayne Wells from Mawbanna

News from the Board.

We’re delighted with the initial response from members to the opening of our store in Smithton. Staff are continually increasing the product range on offer in the new store. During March the Board has held detailed discussions with our accountants around financial and tax planning to assist us in our strategic decision making. Rob Sadler and Donna Avery have been busy with 40th anniversary celebrations. The quality of the initial material for the special publication to commemorate the event is exciting. A big thank you to all those members who have assisted us in this process.

Director Donna Avery at a recent on farm day at Milabeena

Unfortunately, we don’t have sufficient numbers to undertake a member’s trip to Mystery Creek Field Days this year. One of our priorities as a Board is to foster a “community of members” We’ve supported a number of member meetings and activities both in our meeting rooms at Wynyard or on farm already this year.

Rod Rylah

Win a trip to the footy including a night’s accommodation.

Just spend $100 or more in one transaction and go in the draw to win. See in store (Wynyard and Smithton) for more details

versus

When?

Launceston

8th July 2017

Paul Higgins is an agricultural futurist, a leading expert on the direction of agriculture in the future and the challenges Australian farmers will need to face. Paul has been a key note speaker at many leading national forums including the National Farmers Federation Conference and NAB Small Business Forums.

Paul will be a guest speaker at our 40th Anniversary Open Day on Wednesday 24th May. Come along at 10am to hear his important message.

Autumn Pasture Management - Rob Winter Heritage Seeds

Long grass over summer? – anticipate and look for higher than average levels of corbies this autumn. Especially from mid-April through May. Go digging. About 1-2 grubs per spaded square is economical to spray: Fenitrothion (works well) or a-cypermethrin (small ones only).

Pasture renovation - Extra feed on offer this autumn? opportunity to critically examine pastures and consider advancing your perennial pasture renovation program. More detail and suggested renovation programs may be found in the new Pasture Renovation Guide at: https://issuu.com/heritageseeds/docs/pasture-renovation_guide_web

Silage and hay quality: in many cases made late, or in excessive supply. Plan to ensure that good quantities of quality pasture or other forages like rape and turnips etc., are available to compliment diet and assure animal performance. Feed testing of your fodder reserves is highly recommended.

Speedrite Yolla Autumn Promotion

Speedrite Extreme Underground Cable

The high performance cable designed for modern fence energisers. Delivers power effectively and efficiently over long distances.

• Three times more conductive than 2.5 mm premium cable

• Ideal for large properties with high powered energizers

• 2.7 mm aluminium coated steel for extreme conductivity

• Easy to strip with soft steel core for greater flexibility

• Delivers more power over long distances.

50 metres cable RRP. $130

On sale now to members $79 a roll incl

Gulf Western SUPERTAK CHAIN BAR OIL is a extremely tacky, viscous chain saw/bar lubricant to provide superior chain and bar protection, condition seals and reduce sling off.

20 litres Member Price $74 incl.

Seed Update The following grass and forage supplies are in short supply or not available.

• Bealey Perennial Ryegrass Stocks of Renovator HR good

• White Clover NZ white./Weka - Storm and Haifa supply should remain good.

• Red clover NZ red and USA red will soon be out of stock. Tuscan is in good supply

Member Prizes on Offer at the Open Day

Win a 6 drawer KIncrome Tool Kit complete with tools;

or maybe you prefer a

• Weber BBQ or a

• $1200 Engel Car Fridge • Husqvarna Chainsaw

Just some of the prizes on offer to members at our Open Day. Come along a celebrate our 40th with us

Waratah Fencing Promotion

Spend $500 or more on Waratah Fencing to Win

Zoetis Cattleguard

Moxidectin Pour On

Nil withholding Meat and Milk

Member Price

15 litres $895 inclusive!

CopRice Family Dog Food is suitable

for all breeds of dogs.

• Formulated using the highest quality

natural ingredients including natural

cereals and chicken and contains all

of the important vitamins and minerals

for good health.20 kgs

• Member Price $37 incl

Yolla Partners - Use your Yolla

Membership Card and save

Dunlop SP Sport FM800 the new flagship Dunlop

passenger tyre designed for exceptional wet weather performance

April only $85.80 inclusive (tyre only)

Tankworld Specials

Contact Teresa at the Wynyard Store for all latest Tankworld offers available to Co-op members

Contact Tim Coldicutt at Midland tractors for great deals on all your machinery needs 0429 902 639

Co-op Diary What’s on

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

Win a new RAV 4 Take out a WFI Insurance before June 30 2017 and go in the draw to win a RAV 4

Entries in store

Make sure you are listed with WFI as a Co-op to ensure you get your rebate.

John Deere 100 HP Loader Package (3 only)

JD H260 Front End Loader and Bucket -$89, 990 incl GST

Members Please note we’re closed Good Friday Easter Monday but Open Easter Saturday 9am to 12 noon

Wednesday 24th May Annual Co-op Open Day 40th Anniversary Celebration

• 10am Keynote Speaker Paul Higgins • 12noon Opening • 2pm Prize Draw

Californian Stink Weed – a new weed to watch out for in north

west Tasmania. Infestations have been detected in the Oldina- West Calder areas

Navarretia squarrosa (Californian stinkweed) is an erect, branched, hairy, sticky

annual up to 40cm tall, with unpleasant odor especially after rain. Leaves dissected

into needle-like segments. Flowers are blue specks on green, compact, round

heads. Stinkweed grows in river-beds, road verges, dry pasture, dry arable land and

dry waste places. Control using a broad leaf herbicide such as Apparent

metsulfuron (brush off) or Garlon).

For more information refer to the Dept. of Primary Industry site at www. dpipwe.tas.gov.au or pick up a leaflet in store. Report infestations to the Regional Weed Management Officer on (03) 6165 3777 or Ken Ewington ken@powerlinestas.net.