A fencing occasion

Press, 14 March 1980, Page 20

A fencing occasion

The most modem fencing systems, techniques, and equipment will be displayed, demonstrated and discussed at a two-day gathering to be held at Lincoln College on April 22 and 23. The object is to bring together workers in the practical fanning industry and research. More than 40 trade stands will cover every aspect of fencing. Proceedings will start at 9.30 a.m. on both days and wind up about 4.30 p.m. There will be no admission charge and anyone with an interest in fencing of any sort will be welcome. Refreshments will be available throughout the two days and there will-be ample parking facilities. Speakers on each of the two days will include: Mr W. Fletcher, Gallagher Electronics, Ltd, on electric fencing; Mr J. Gallagher, Zakahuri, on intensive farm development

with fencing; Mr D. Yerex on deer fencing; Mr M. Headley, Forest Research Institute, on timber pre-/ servation; and staff of the New Zealand Agricultural Engineering Institute on fence durability. .. Farmers with new ideas 1 in. fencing will be able to enter them in a competition sponsored by the “New Zealand Farmer.” There will be $2OO in prizes for fencing inventions and $5O for new fencing methods. Interested farmers should contact Mr Robin Leech, the South Island represents-

tive of the “New Zealand Farmer” at Browns Rock.. Oxfoixj R.D., phone Oxford 24-035. The two-day event is being organised jointly by,/ tiie New Zealand Institute / of Agricultural Science, , the New Zealand tural Engineering Institute/, the fencing industry, the/ Ministr.v of Agriculture j and Fisheries and Lincoln ; College. Any enquiries about the/ event should be addressed / to Mr Geoff Warren;. N.Z.A.E.1., Lincoln College.. Canterbury, phone Christchurch 228-029. ■;.