01 October 2026Drive around the Waikato at this time of year and there’s activity everywhere. Milking is back in full swing. Grass is growing. Contractors are coming and going. There are tractors on the road, crop paddocks are appearing, and fertiliser trucks are moving between farms. There’s a lot going on, and
01 September 2026One thing we’re quickly learning about spring in the Waikato is just how quickly the plan can change. A few warm days, some decent rain and suddenly the grass is moving. Another wet spell and paddocks that were perfectly accessible a week ago might be too wet to put a truck
05 April 2026Lime doesn’t always get the same attention as nitrogen or potash. It’s not flashy. It doesn’t give the same immediate visual lift. But on many Waikato farms, lime is doing quiet, heavy lifting in the background. Here’s why it still matters. 1. Soil pH drives nutrient availability When soil pH
05 March 2026When farmers talk about fertiliser, the focus is usually on product. N, P, K. Lime. Capital dressing. Maintenance rates. But what often makes the real difference isn’t just what goes on the truck. It’s how it’s applied. At CBS, we focus on application. Because even the right product, at the
05 February 2026Moving regions is never a small decision.Moving regions to take on a rural contracting business is even less so. Earlier this year we moved from the Taieri Plain in Otago to the Waikato to take over Computerised Bulk Spreaders. For many people the first question is simple: Why move from
