About

Nature never stands still, and nor does FarmChief.

Great Grandpa with Harvestor, when FarmChief was Murray Implements

THE FARMCHIEF STORY

Even in the 1940s, our founder Peter Murray, founder of Murray Implement Company, saw the potential.

Coming from an agricultural background, he began his working life as a dairy hand. He built up his agricultural knowledge, progressing to the workshop, as a diesel mechanic, and then on to tractor and implement sales.

Over the next 24 years Peter worked for companies including P & D Duncan and International Harvester Company before taking the opportunity to go out on his own. In 1975, the company began in the backyard of Peter’s Innes Road home; specialising in selling and servicing farm equipment.

 

FarmChief today, new building with carpark and lawn. Murray Agricultural Equipment, no more!

ONWARDS AND UPWARD

The business expanded rapidly and soon moved to Mill Road Ohoka, which still stands today. From here it served the North Canterbury, Central Canterbury and West Coast regions, selling Duncan Drills, Ploughs, Cultivators and discs also UFO and Taarup Mowers, along with a wide range of used equipment. With Peter’s sons, Anthony, and Grant Murray employed, the business expanded until it was serving the greater South Island. And, the North Island too.

The third Murray generation is now actively involved in the company and helps both innovate and maintain its heritage and commitment to clients.

Now, FarmChief is one of New Zealand’s leaders in quality agriculture implements, service and advice. Our tagline; Implements for the Best Farmers in the World, reflects our commitment to helping dedicated Kiwis feed people here, and around the globe.

Meet the Team

Grant Murray

Chief Executive Officer

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Call Grant today: 03 349 4450

Anthony Murray

Director & Sales

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Call Anthony today: 03 748 1595

Clarinda Mckechie

Chief Operating Officer

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Call Clarinda today:03 349 4450

Todd Murray

Sales Manager

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Call Todd today: 021 228 5677

Ben Abernethy

Sales – Otago & Southland

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Call Ben today: 03 748 1464

Logan Murray

Sales – Lower North Island

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Call Logan today: 021 243 8286

Scott Murray

Sales – Otago & Southland

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Call Scott today: 03 748 1447

Alan Ogden - FarmChief Machinery Specialist - Waikato

Alan Ogden 

Sales – Waikato

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Call Alan today: 027 280 4892

James Steans - FarmChief Christchurch Parts Department

James Steans

Parts – Canterbury & North Island 

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Call James today: 021 928 958

Josh Gardyne 

Parts – Southland

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Call Josh today: 03 748 1460

Sue Pouaka

Accounts

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Call Sue today: 03 347 3530

Alan Kerr

Service Manager – Christchurch

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Call Alan today: 027 280 4892

FarmChief Machinery - Aaron Watt - Service Manager , Southland & Otago

Aaron Watt

Service Manager – Otago & Southland

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Call Aaron today: 027 425 8423

Cameron Smith

Cameron Smith

Marketing Manager

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“It goes really well. The big diameter packer roller just keeps working through.

I had the horsepower, so I decided to go for it. It certainly covers the ground. All around, a nice, reliable machine.”

Magnum Power Harrow | Testimonial – Grant Kearins, Dairy Farmer

Brendon says the rocky terrain is hard on gear but the discs have Brendon’s endorsement.

“They’re really, really good – they’re robust and simple to use. They were pretty competitively priced too.

They dig in well and leave a nice, level finish. We’re getting a good depth out of them.”

APL Offset Discs | Customer Testimonial – Brendon Hargest

Although it was the advanced hydraulics that first drew Colin to his Veenhuis Profiline 16,600L Slurry Tanker, he is also acutely aware of the need to successfully manage environmental issues and soil fertility. The tanker enables him to recycle the nutrient-dense manure and reduce odour in one go.

His tanker injects the effluent back into the soil providing a great start for barley, wheat, and pasture and removing the nuisance normally associated with conventional “broadcast” systems.

Veenhuis Slurry Tankers | Customer Testimonial – Colin Molloy

Doug Caldwell says the substantial family business is constantly looking for innovations in effluent management.

“The Storth Mega Mix has been good. It’s safer and faster than others and it’s definitely better than conventional stirrers. We use it for mixing all ponds and also loading our transport tankers.”

FarmChief Mega Mix | Testimonial – Caldwell Contracting

Eddie reckons the Mega Mix provides a better result in terms of getting solids out of the pond, and with the canon breaking up the surface.

The company uses the Mega Mix wherever they are called to a slurry job. “It works a treat.” 

FarmChief Mega Mix | Testimonial, Rabco Ag Contracting

Tony  backs umbilical slurry systems because of their efficiency and the fact that they’ll work at high volumes and in conditions where slurry tankers simply can’t.

“There’s little or no compaction of laneways or paddocks and it’s a very effective way of moving large amounts of nutrient.” 

Storth Umbilical System | Testimonial, Tony Fisken Contracting

Stuart says he was convinced it was worth buying when he first saw the implement being demonstrated.

Stuart says he especially appreciates the way it helps protect the soil structure and promotes healthy growth and increased production. “We like the job it’s doing.”

Tine Plow | Customer Testimonial – Stuart Briant

Barry’s original Harry West Spreader saw out about 20 years hard work. And he’s now bought a second.

Which, as he says “must say something about them.” Barry collects mostly from weeping walls, herd homes, and separators, then spreads the nutrients back on the paddocks where they belong.

West 3000 Dual Muck Spreader | Testimonial – Barry Lawry

Andy has chosen to buy his last three augers from FarmChief: “I wouldn’t have done it if they were no good!”

“The brand is awesome and the back-up is brilliant. They even brought us out a part when we broke down on a public holiday.”

Andy says the beauty of the Backsaver is that you can just pull up beside it, making unloading easy and improving safety.

Backsaver Grain Auger | Testimonial, Andy Wheatstone

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