UPTAKE for Beef, Sheep & Deer
Uptake’s custom suspension fertilisers are designed to deliver high-performance nutrition through trace elements blended into a precision suspension mix for your pastures - ensuring your stock thrive and your farm productivity stays strong.
Our suspension delivers nutrients absorbed into the soil, taken up by your grass, and naturally delivered to your grazing animals for healthier, more productive stock.
The UPTAKE advantage for beef, sheep & deer farming:
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Balanced nutrients and trace elements promote faster, healthier growth in beef cattle, sheep, and deer supporting improved carcass yields and meat quality.
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Improved soil fertility and targeted mineral nutrition support wool fibre strength, density, and lustre enhancing fleece quality, consistency, and overall returns.
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Improved soil fertility supports pasture quality and mineral uptake, which contributes to better velvet growth, density, and overall antler development starting with healthier animals from the ground up.
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Support young stock from the start with nutrient-rich pastures that strengthen bone development, immune function, and muscle mass. This leads to stronger lambs, calves and weaners, helping young animals grow into strong breeders.
We create tailored blends designed around your farm’s soil profile and livestock needs. Each mix supports seasonal priorities, including:
Custom suspension fertiliser products.
Spring growth.
For rapid growth and recovery.
Autumn maintenance.
To build animal condition before Winter.
Summer resilience.
For maintaining pasture quality in dry conditions.
Mineral recovery.
To restore animal health.
Proven results on New Zealand
beef, sheep & deer farms:
Supporting consistent liveweight gains.
Improved wool quality & fibre density.
Noticeable improvements in velvet density & condition.
Better reproductive performance.
Don’t take our word for it.
Hear it from UPTAKE farmers:
Testimonial — Andrew Peters, Taihape Farmer
After more than 38 years farming deer and sheep on 430 hectares near Taihape, Andrew Peters
has learned the value of balanced nutrition, not just for his soil, but for his animals too.
For nearly three decades, Andrew has partnered with Uptake Fertiliser, using their Suspension Fertiliser System to improve productivity, animal health, and the long-term sustainability of his farm.
“We’re pretty happy with what we’ve achieved,” says Andrew. “Since working with Uptake Fertilisers, we’ve seen big improvements in the overall health of our livestock and the farm in general.”
A firm believer in sustainable land management, Andrew values Uptake’s science-based approach to soil testing and fertiliser application. “It’s important to have someone who can truly interpret a soil test,” he says. “That’s something a lot of farmers struggle with, and that’s where Uptake really stands out.”
Uptake Fertilisers four-step programme, from on-farm consultation and laboratory testing through to customised land management and regular follow-ups has helped Andrew understand his soils and fine-tune his fertiliser applications for better results.
“I firmly believe Uptake’s suspension system is where fertiliser application of the future is heading,” Andrew adds.
Beyond production, environmental care is central to Andrew’s philosophy. The harsh winter of 1992 taught him the importance of stability and resilience on the land. Since then, tree planting and soil conservation have become part of his everyday farming approach, creating shelter, improving biodiversity, and maintaining the natural beauty of the property.
The Uptake system supports this environmental balance. Their suspension fertiliser blends essential macro and trace elements into a uniform mix that feeds both the soil and the plants, ensuring that animals receive complete nutrition through their pasture.
“A lot of farms just apply superphosphate or something like that, targeting one element,” says Andrew. “Animals need a whole range of trace elements. If we can get them into the soil through the fertiliser, then all the stock benefit through the pasture. That’s what the Uptake suspension system achieves.”
For Andrew, Uptake Fertiliser has become more than a supplier, it’s a trusted partner in keeping his land productive, his animals healthy, and his farm future ready.
“You get a hold of Daniel Moffitt and have a go,” Andrew says. “It’s made a real difference for us.”
Our clients run a wide range of farming systems across New Zealand - from dairy and beef to sheep, deer, and cropping. Don’t just take our word for it - hear directly from the farmers themselves. Many have been with UPTAKE for years, and they’ll tell you straight how our fertiliser has worked for them. No fluff, no spin, just real stories and results from the people on the land.