76 | RURAL SERVICES » Bleeker Ag Services Bleeker Ag Services continuing to Based in Waimate, Bleeker Ag Services was started by Josh Bleeker in 2014. Kelly Deeks South Canterbury’s Bleeker Ag Services is continuing to grow and develop as it strives to deliver the very best agricultural products and services to its diverse range of clients. Based in Waimate, Bleeker Ag Services was started by Josh Bleeker in 2014. Starting out in baling, Josh has continued to develop his business and now offers the full range of services from planting to harvesting of all crops. As well as the contracting firm, Josh and his wife also farm lease land which they use to grow sugar beet, maize, wheat, and other seed multiplication crops. Smart investment in innovation has supported Bleeker Ag Services’ growth, with Josh responding to the needs his clients have today, and will have in future. In 2016, a time when only a couple of machines where in New Zealand, Bleeker Ag Services started offering strip tilling services for less damage to soil structure and better moisture retention. “I still have the conventional precision seeder, but I did some research and found strip tilling, and ever since I’ve seen in certain situations it can increase yield and can also be better for the soil when being grazed. Strip tillage has much better moisture retention in dry periods, and in the wet less soil erosion. It doesn’t suit every situation, but it’s a really good Bleeker Ag Services Ltd
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