Testimonial — John Scott, Dairy Farmer, Featherston

John Scott, a long-time dairy farmer from Featherston, has been working with Uptake Fertiliser since the mid-2000s, and says their suspension fertiliser has made a lasting difference to both his pasture performance and herd health.

“We’ve used Uptake’s custom suspension fertiliser for years now, and the results have been really consistent,” says John. “It’s helped us grow more grass, improve animal health, and reduce animal health costs across the herd.”

John applies Uptake’s products himself using his own Tow and Fert machine, giving him full control over timing and coverage while saving on both time and application costs. It also allows John to apply other fertilisers in combination with Uptakes suspension fertiliser.

“Having my own application setup means I can get product on when I need to, it’s efficient and cost-effective,” he explains. “The suspension system goes on evenly and gets results you can see in the paddock.”

Since partnering with Uptake, John has noticed stronger, more resilient pastures and healthier animals — leading to consistent milk production year after year.

After nearly two decades of results, John is clear in his recommendation:

“I’d absolutely recommend Uptake Fertiliser to other dairy farmers,” he says. “Their products do exactly what they say, they grow better grass, keep your cows healthier, and help you get more from your land.”