AgNutri
AgNutri is an independent company servicing the rural sector, primarily advising on soil fertility and plant health. Our services are driven by principles of sustainability and productivity. Our aim is to establish valuable long-term business relationships with clients and suppliers.
Although we specialise in soil and plant nutrition, we also provide assistance with crop management and crop protection. AgNutri does work closely with other independent suppliers, distributors and advisors, as this enables us to share our expertise, more effectively, cover a larger geographical area and provide our clients with the most cost effective solutions. If we feel that more specialist advice is required, we have available a number of highly experienced individuals we can engage to help. AgNutri was established in 2011 to meet a growing demand from the agriculture and horticulture sectors for, sound practical solutions to improve both sustainability and productivity, in a more holistic way. We are very focused on our customers, we work to achieve the customers goals and customers are encouraged to have input at all stages of any work we do. AgNutri in partnership with Aakland - as Safefert New Zealand Ltd, now provides a specialist service to the dairy industry. Our dairy farm clients are achieving exceptional productivity while improving the quality of their soils, reducing nitrogen inputs and reducing the impact on the environment.
AgNutri is owned and operated by John and Louise McKendry and based just north of Christchurch. John is the principal advisor and has over 30 years experience in the horticulture industry, including almost 20 years in the horticulture service industry, advising growers and assisting them selecting and applying inputs. John spent 5 years with CropWatch Ltd in Canterbury, working with vegetable crops primarily, but also lucerne, olive, greenhouse and nursery crops. More recently John has spent 6 years with Mantissa Corporation Ltd as South Island Territory Manager, advising growers, farmers, distributors and consultants on plant nutrition and associated products and technology, including organic options. Prior to that John and Louise operated their own commercial vegetable growing business for about ten years.
AgNutri are always happy to talk to farmers, commercial growers and small block holders who are interested in improving their soils their produce quality and their productivity in a sustainable way. An initial consultation is free of charge or obligation, so please do not hesitate to contact us.