90 | Tailored nutrient advice rather than quick fixes The company is now looking to recruit additional nutrient advisors across Canterbury and North Otago. Karen Phelps For many farming businesses choosing a fertiliser supplier is not a decision taken lightly. That makes the loyalty Mainfert has built over more than three decades all the more remarkable with some clients having remained with the company for over 30 years. The South Island fertiliser supplier has built its reputation on taking a long-term view providing tailored nutrient advice rather than quick fixes. That philosophy has helped it achieve high client retention resulting in continued growth currently year on year. The company is now looking to recruit additional nutrient advisors across Canterbury and North Otago to support its continued growth. “It shows the trust people put in us and the results they are achieving,” says Dean White, Director and Senior Nutrient Advisor at Mainfert. “Our focus has always been on building longterm relationships and helping farmers get the very best from their soil, crops and livestock. We look at strategic improvements over the medium to long term rather than offering a short-term solution.” Mainfert works with dairy, sheep and beef, deer and arable farmers throughout Canterbury, North Otago, Marlborough, Nelson and the West Coast. It offers everything from soil testing and custom fertiliser blends to biostimulants and animal health products with recommendations tailored to each individual farming operation. Rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach, the company develops nutrient programmes specific to each property. Dean says every farm is different, meaning recommendations must reflect individual soils, production systems and long-term goals. RURAL SERVICES » Mainfert Ltd FERTILISER SPREADING | FARM MAPPING GPS TRACKING | VARIABLE RATE SPREADING LIVESTOCK CARTAGE | DAILY FREIGHT CONCRETE SUPPLIES | GRAIN CARTAGE SHINGLE SUPPLIES | FERTILISER SUPPLIES Leeston: 03 3248 070 | Dunsandel: 03 3254 039 reception@ellesmere.co.nz ARTIN W W AKEFIELD LTD BUSINESS ADVISORS & ACCOUNTING SERVICES RURAL BUSINESS SERVICES Benchmarking • Bookkeeping / Accounting • Budgeting • Business Start-up • Financing • Cash Flow Forecasting • Financial Planning • Monitored Business Performance • Office Duties • Payroll Services • Portfolio Management • Software Solutions • Strategic Planning Level 1, 26 Canon Street, Timaru / Level 1, 61 Mandeville Street, Christchurch | 03 687 7122 | Fax: 03 684 8558 | reception@martinwakefield.co.nz | www.martinwakefield.co.nz Proud to support Mainfert Ltd WE WORK WITH Safeguarding rural businesses for nearly 50 years Connect with us 03 687 7640 | timaru@ajg.co.nz AJG.co.nz
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