Mainland Minerals Southern News Feed

Autumn Fertiliser - the time is now!

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Have you got your Autumn fertiliser application booked in with us yet?

Our team are busy taking orders, making and applying fertiliser for farmers now. Autumn applications are great to give your soil and pasture a nutrient boost before winter sets in. Call us now if you would like a free, no obligation quote to apply our fertiliser at your place ... hurry though, before the weather turns!

Check out the testimonials page and see what our farmers are saying ... can you say the same about your fertiliser??

At Mainland Minerals we have all the fertiliser options covered ... fine particle fertiliser, granular fertiliser, liquid fertiliser, mineral salt licks and drenches!

Mainland Minerals Vintage NZ ploughing champs

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A couple of photos from the NZ Ploughing Champs which were held over the weekend. Congratulations to all competitors, especially in the Vintage section which Mainland Minerals are proud to be the major sponsors of!

Ground-Spread Driver WANTED

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We have a vacancy within our successful team for a full-time Ground Spread truck driver. You will be applying fertiliser to our clients farms all over Otago and Southland.

The right person will be an experienced driver with current HT licence (class 2 and 4 essential with class 5 preferrable but not essential). You will have proven mechanical ability, be motivated, fit and active with a strong work ethic and be keen to see your career grow with the business.

You may be required to stay away from home from time to time. We are offering a competative remuneration package and a great company culture!

If you are interested please send a covering letter and CV by email to: info@mainlandminerals.com
If you require more information you can email or call us on 03-208 3004.
Applications close Wednesday 28 March 2012.

Southern Field Days at Waimumu ... next week!

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We are very much looking forward to taking part in the fantastic Southern Field Days again this year!

Make sure you stop by our site and enter our draw to WIN A BRAND NEW BRIFORD TRAILER!
We are easy to find at the very end of Yellow Lane (down Waimumu Road end), we will have product samples, giveaways, balloons for the kids and the barbecue will be sizzling over lunch time!

Will be great to see you there!

Merry Christmas!

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We wish to thank all our valued customers for their support in 2011.

2012 will see us continue to focus on improving our fertiliser manufacturing and application processes, striving to become the most preferred fertiliser to more farmers throughout Otago and Southland.

We hope that the festive season will provide you and your families an opportunity to rest and be refreshed, and that 2012 will be a successful and prosperous year!

Our office and factory will be closing from Thursday 22 December and will re-open on Monday 9 January.
If you require assistance between these times, please feel free to make contact with your local sales person on their mobile number.

Merry Christmas!

NOVEMBER Smarter Fertiliser feature

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Featuring our valued client Jonny Trevathan of Cromwell "we choose Mainland Minerals fertiliser because of the improvements we continue to see in soil structrure, including more microbiology in the soil, better pasture growth and stock health".

OCTOBER Smarter Fertiliser advert

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Did you see our latest full page advert on the back of the Otago Southland Farmer?!
It features our client Blair Robertson of Waikoikoi, saying "since changing to mainland minerals over 11 years ago, our farm has done a 180! We have nearly doubled our stocking rate, our animal health problems have dropped considerably, the soils are in a lot better condition and the quality of the pasture has improved immensely... resulting in significant gains to our bottom line".

~~ SALES VACANCY ~~

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We are seeking a new Regional Sales Rep!

Update as at 25 October 2011 .... we are pleased to advise we have now filled this vacancy!!

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in the sales environment, enjoys the satisfaction of acheiving results and wants to make a real difference in the farming community.

Sales experience essential, rural background/knowledge an advantage but not essential.

Full product training will be given. You will need to manage and service an existing database of long-term clients, within the Northern Southland, West Otago area.

We offer a great work environment, very competitive salary package including a company vehicle and on-going training within our supportive, locally-owned company.

MARCH smarter fertiliser ad

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Photographed are our long term customers Barney & Hamish Blakely of Cattle Flat in Southland.

"We continue to use Mainland Minerals fertiliser because of the great results we see in our hill country, and improved palatability of poorer grasses. We've also seen a huge increase of worm activity in the soil".