Company Representatives & Logistical Staff
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Phil Johnston - Company Grain and Seed Representative |
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Nick Williams - Company Grain and Seed Representative Nick joined the team in November 2008 and is developing his knowledge as a company represenative responsible for servicing the farmers in the Methven/Rakaia region. Mobile Number - 027 273 2786 |
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Corey Hastie - Company Grain and Seed Representative Corey has over 15 years experience in the grain and seed industry. Commencing his working life with Cates Grain & Seed, has worked his way up from general store work and now is responsible for servicing the farmers in the Rakaia/Wakanui area. Corey has vast knowledge and expertise which is important in this highly concentrated cropping area that produces a large portion of the company's product. Mobile Number - 027 433 5793 |
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Darryl Oldham - Company Grain and Seed Representative |
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Greg Watson - Company Grain and Seed Representative Greg joined the company in May 2009 and is responsible for servicing the Malvern and North Canterbury area. Greg has a background in farming and prior to joining the Cates’ team was involved in servicing farmer clients in the pastoral sector and is currently building his knowledge base in the arable and cropping aspects of the business. Mobile Number - 027 210 6556 |
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Neil Sharplin - Ashburton Storeman Neil was the Ashburton Seed Store Manager until his retirement in May 2009. Neil now has a part time role with the company assisting the current Seed Store manager with the day to day running of the store. |
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Andrew Howden - Grain Co-ordinator Andrew has over 14 years of experience in the grain and seed industry and the majority of this being in the quality control and the logistics of grain throughout New Zealand, Andrew controls the grain movements for our company working closely with Martin Reid and growers to ensure that all movements are carried out quickly and efficiently. Mobile Number - 027 480 2684 |
| Ramon Hurst - Seed Store Manager
Ramon manages the Ashburton store and is responsible for the movement and documenting of all products. He also co-ordinates the shipping of pulses and seed form all our seed dressing stores and as a registered MAF Seed Sampler has an important role to play. |















