84 | Now boasting a fleet of 40 vehicles Karen Phelps Offering farmers a comprehensive end-toend service has been the key to success for Canterbury-based Molloy Agriculture, as the company continues to expand its integrated farming solutions across the region. “We like to take the hassle out of growing crops. Our end to end service gives farmers one point of contact,” explains Henry Ross, one of the company directors. What began as a modest spraying operation in 1985 with David and Sonia Molloy’s single J1 Bedford unit has grown into a significant business, now boasting a fleet of 40 vehicles and a team of 30 employees. The company’s evolution reflects its commitment to providing comprehensive farming solutions, from initial crop planning through to harvest and recycling services. “More and more farmers are challenged with things like herbicide resistance and plant diseases through poor crop rotation. We are continually trying to help farmers and growers move towards a more sustainable approach to cropping, which meets the needs of the farmer as well as the regulators,” says Henry. The company’s service packages demonstrate this holistic approach. The flagship offering, the Grow Pro Full-Service Agronomy Package, delivers comprehensive solutions including crop rotation planning, soil testing and weekly visits during the growing season. This attention to detail ensures farmers receive personalised attention while benefiting from the company’s scale of operations, says Ross. At the heart of Molloy Agriculture’s operations is its impressive spraying division, which covers approximately 130,000 hectares annually. The fleet includes eight Bateman sprayers and The company’s service packages demonstrate a holistic approach. RURAL SERVICES » Molloy Agriculture Ltd AIS Methven is your local Truck & Trailer workshop. We service and maintain trucks, trailers, construction equipment and more. Whether you need regular fleet servicing or have had a breakdown, we have a 24 hour callout service. We are also the only authorized CoF agent in Methven (by appointment only). Contact BarryWalker 0273061193 55LineRd,Methven Morrison Mitsubishi proudly supply vehicles, service, and parts to the mid Canterbury region 03 307 9028 | 177 Archibald Street | www.ashburton.morrisonmitsubishi.co.nz • to page 86
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