Carrfields expands South Island footprint with Agricentre South Kubota dealership acquisition
Two of the South Island’s agricultural machinery dealers are undertaking strategic changes designed to deliver even greater specialist support to farmers.
The 20-hectare property, previously owned by NZ Tractors, will be transformed into a state-of-the-art research and development facility, serving as the base for breeding and seed technology efforts, ultimately becoming a hub for innovation and collaboration.
The site will become the new home of Winseed, housing its research activities, featuring a breeding centre with state-of-the-art glasshouses, nurseries, grow houses, and trial plots to drive its R&D programme and high-grade seed production.
The facility will complement key work in other areas of the Carrfields group, including grain and seed screening trials for pastoral, arable, and vegetable seeds, producing specialist stock seed, precision machinery trials, plant nutrition and protection trials.
Key appointments have already been made to support the Centre, with the project team currently working on Phase 1, which includes building infrastructure and planning rotational planting over the next 12 months.
Carrfields Group managing director Craig Carr says the investment demonstrates the company's dedication to science, innovation and excellence in agriculture.
"Findings from this dedicated research facility will help us to continue to offer our customers modern and responsible farming solutions, ensuring they get the best out of their crops."
Carrfields is a 100% New Zealand family-owned and operated country that spans farming, property, and agribusiness companies. With a 49-year history, it exports to over 40 countries and has approximately 300 employees and contractors across NZ and India.
