| 11 TFR Balclutha Merran Casse analysing paddock history with Nigel Cowie. TFR Gore Nick Bunting with Matt McKelvie looking at fodderbeet yields. The Invercargill team excited about the customised seed mixes they can deliver locally. • from page 9 • to page 13 INNOVATION » Advance Agriculture Ltd Rob Marshall 027 248 6822 South Island rob.marshall@croplands.co.nz CROPLANDS.COM/NZ Proudly supporting Advance Ag since 2001. Croplands linkage sprayers are designed to deliver safe and efficient spray application, incorporating the latest technology and engineered to perform, season after season. With tank sizes from 300L up to 2000L and boom sizes up to 30m, plus an extensive trailed sprayer range, we have a model to suit every farm. Contact Territory Manager AGRIPAK PRO 1300/1600 The NEW SUPERPOWER in barley $ SRZHUIXO ÀH[LEOH VROR IXQJLFLGH WKDW DFWLYHO\ SURWHFWV IRU ORQJHU Syngenta is proud to support and supply Advance Agriculture ® 5HJLVWHUHG WUDGHPDUNV RI D 6\QJHQWD *URXS &RPSDQ\ Winter months are dedicated to intensive internal training and collaboration with suppliers to ensure teams attain the most current information for upcoming seasons. Recent examples include Chris Wilson and Martin Sloane, two senior technical team members, attending a Herbicide Resistance workshop with Syngenta. “Ongoing training, upskilling and staying current with evolving industry regulations, field data, and product developments remain a key priority for Advance Agriculture and our ability to provide farmers and growers with the right advice,” says Janine. She says membership in ICD (Independent Cropcare Distributors) provides a valuable platform for collaboration, technical and commercial advancement and expertise exchange among members. This collaboration enabled Wesley Gray, Agchem commercial manager and Callum Dickson, Gore store manager, to attend Aglink business forum and management courses in Australia. Paul Sinclair, Precision Ag Specialist and member of the Australasian Agleader Peer Group, attended a workshop in Australia facilitating discussion and idea-sharing with like-minded businesses. “Our people are key to our success,” says Janine. “Collaboration within the team is a key strength, with staff working closely together, sharing insights, and supporting one another to consistently deliver value to our clients. The fact that over 2/3rds of staff come from hands-on farming backgrounds ensures genuine understanding of agricultural requirements and challenges.” Technology integration enhances service delivery through software and hardware tools including Agworld, Agfinity, Resolution, Precision Farming and other industry-specific programmes. These tools assist with on-farm compliance, enable information sharing and minimise risk to both clients and the business. TFR Balclutha Lilly Dixon inspecting Emma Burnby’s Kale for pests and diseases.
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