Born and raised in the Rangitikei/Manawatu, Craig is very much a country boy with farming in his blood. Educated at Feilding Agricultural High School he has been involved in many aspects of farming, from sheep & beef, dairy grazing, venison, to calf rearing. Currently living on a lifestyle block near Marton.
As Store Manager at our Mt View Store on SH1 near Marton, he has been involved in the fertilizer industry for 18 years now either spreading it, mixing it and as well as the logistics of carting products around the country. He knows his products well and most importantly is a soil adviser under the Kinsey Albrecht model. Under this model, farmers can improve productivity and profit while pushing back against climate change by increasing the carbon content (humus) in the soil. As much less applied nitrogen and phosphate is involved, water pollution is also reduced.
That is why Craig wants to tell more people about Sechura RPR (Natural Phosphate) as well as Dolomite and custom blends that Kiwi Fertiliser produce. He is very passionate about soil health and keeping soils productive.
A balanced soil is the key. DON’T TREAT IT LIKE DIRT.
Not sure what you need? A soil audit is the cheapest thing you can buy for the farm. Fact.
There is one correct way to grow any crop, and that is to have your soil tests sent to a creditable laboratory and get a competent recommendation from those results.
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Bob has spent most of his life in the foothills of the Tararua Ranges. The qualification he completed at Flock House Agriculture Centre and the joint purchase of his family farm with his brother in 1978 have both contributed to his love of the land. The passion he has for the agriculture industry is endless and he is excited about the positive change ahead for New Zealand farming.
He has an evolving knowledge base of the Albrecht/Kinsey system of soil fertility, which he is gaining through the Kiwi Fertiliser Company. This shows in his enthusiasm towards providing farmers with accurate support and proactive goal setting, increased growth, and profits.
Bob understands that decision making within a farm business can be difficult, especially making a choice on pasture and crop management systems. He is here to answer your questions, provide guidance, and deliver results.
The answer is simple. It’s in the soil. Increase your yields, increase your profits.
There is one correct way to grow any crop, and that is to have your soil tests sent to a creditable laboratory and get a competent recommendation from those results.
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Correct fertility does not stop in the soil. It transfers to pastures crops and animals. Plants grown on a truly balanced soil are healthier and more productive.
The soil is the most important element of any farming enterprise. It is our natural capital and must be cherished, not abused. At Kiwi Fertiliser, our founding principle is to change NZ agriculture for the better, by prioritising soil health and fertility.