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The New Zealand Fertiliser Quality Council (FQC) is reminding farmers to be vigilant about checking product labels and service details ahead of fertilising and spreading this […]

This year sees the celebration of our 61st NZGFA conference – taking place at the Napier Conference Centre, Marine Parade, Napier from 9th – 11th July. Registrations are […]

This report has been commissioned by the FQC to review the accuracy of spreading fertiliser from twin disc ground spreaders. The review includes mitigation strategies to […]

Conduct of Field Experiments by PB Lynch is essential reading for scientists, varsity students and fertiliser companies. Published in the 1960s and recently updated online, it shares […]

A survey conducted at the NZGFA 60th Annual Conference in July shows overwhelming support for the Spreadmark accreditation scheme. When asked about the programme, nearly 94% […]

The New Zealand Groundspread Fertilisers’ Association, (NZGFA), has elected Dean Brooks of Nelson-based Brooks Spreading Limited as its new president. The announcement was made at the […]

A new website has been launched by the New Zealand Groundspread Fertilisers Association (NZGFA). The site – www.nzgfa.co.nz – promotes best practice fertiliser spreading. It was […]

There is much to be said for being a small organisation representing a niche industry sector (fertiliser spreading), and a niche industry service (Spreadmark). While large […]

Spreadmark, New Zealand’s only fertiliser spreading certificationscheme, has gained international recognition from the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand, JAS-ANZ. JAS-ANZ recognition means that farmers and growers […]

The New Zealand Groundspread Fertilisers Association (NZGFA) is encouraging agricultural companies to nominate candidates for a set of new industry awards. The awards, introduced to recognise […]

The 2019 national conference is hosted by the Waikato branch of the NZGFA at Taupo’s Wairakei Resort promises three – four days of inspiration, networking and […]

The NZGFA is delighted to announce the category finalists for the 2019 inaugural NZGFA Awards. The Awards fall across four areas – Innovation, Health & Safety, […]

The New Zealand Groundspread Fertilisers Association (NZGFA) is gearing up for its 63rd annual conference, ‘Technology the Enabler’, next week in Taupo. The tech-themed event will highlight […]

The inaugural winners of the New Zealand Groundspread Fertilisers Association (NZGFA) awards were announced this week at the organisation’s 63rdannual conference, ‘Technology the Enabler’, in Taupo. […]

The New Zealand Groundspread Fertilisers Association (NZGFA) is encouraging farmers and contractors to look to Spreadmark to help mitigate environmental risk when spreading fertiliser and other […]

The NZGFA has joined social media platform, Facebook, and now has its own page. The page – www.facebook.com/NZGFA– will provide a direct communication route for members. […]

The New Zealand Groundspread Fertilisers Association (NZGFA) is actively encouraging all its members to sign up to free, real-time incident reporting app, Spotlight. The move comes […]

Nominations are open for the 2020 New Zealand Groundspread Fertilisers Association (NZGFA) Awards – the only awards scheme specifically for the ground spreading industry. Now in […]

Access the worker travel letter template here. We are also sharing with you a useful poster from Ballance Agri-Nutrients. The letter template, which you can adapt […]

The New Zealand Groundspread Fertilisers Association (NZGFA) says this year’s awards scheme is still on track, enabling the industry to continue to celebrate its heroes. While […]

The 2019/20 NZGFA Annual Report is now available. A digital version has already been sent to branches and to members.

The winners and runners up of the 2020 New Zealand Groundspread Fertilisers Association (NZGFA) awards were congratulated by Executive Officer, Melanie Dingle, on their contributions to […]

Nominations for the 2021 New Zealand Groundspread Fertilisers Association (NZGFA) Awards, the only agricultural awards specifically designed for the groundspreading industry, are now open. In their […]