32 | nzdairy DAIRY PEOPLE » John Austin Ltd • from page 30 Suppliers of Copiers and Printers Toshiba Copiers & Printers Ph 0800 002 509 www.copierworld.co.nz Proud to be the preferred supplier to John Austin Ltd. • Full On-Site Service Contracts • Attractive lease options available • Competitive prices include upgrade your current provider Contact Us 021 956 558 denis@businessedge.org.nz www.businessedge.org.nz Congratulations and blessings from your friends at Business Edge. Business Edge is a unique support business dedicated to empowering business people to become a positive force within their business, community, and nation from a Christian Worldview…. it is the spirit of good business! “My brother Michael and I wanted to do something special for Dad as we celebrate 45 years,” Hannah explains. “One of his first combines had a custom graphic - the Footrot Flats dog holding a kernel of grain, along with the slogan ‘We take care of every grain.’ We secretly recreated that original signage and applied it to the new combine. When Dad saw it, he had the biggest smile.” With a fleet that includes four forage harvesters, two combines, numerous tractors, trucks and a digger, plus a team of drivers and operators, the company is equipped to handle all aspects of pasture and crop management. John Austin Ltd has had recognition through GRASSMEN, an agricultural film company based in Ireland. The team at GRASSMEN have showcased the business twice, producing short films that showcase the scale and extent of their operations. This year alone, the company has planted over 4,000 hectares of maize, with about 3,000 hectares dedicated to silage. “They film farming operations for free around the world that have a positive impact on the farming sector – showing what contractors do and how crops are grown, sharing ideas and knowledge and providing insight to employment candidates and visitors alike,” says Hannah. “I worked a season with them in 2023. It was a great experience.” With a solid foundation, innovative equipment, and a dedicated team, John Austin Ltd continues to be a trusted partner for dairy farmers and the wider agricultural sector. “Our whole family is passionate about farming and agriculture,” says Hannah. “We love our community, and we want to leave it better than we found it. If you’re new to the area or taking over a dairy operation and need reliable contractors, give us a call.” Here’s to the next 45 years of growth and innovation.
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