Keeping costs low, improving soils, reducing environmental impact.
Central Injection Agri: Specialised slurry management and rock removal solutions designed to enhance your farm's profitability
The Team
Central Injection Agri, your local ag contractors, is dedicated to providing top-notch on-farm solutions. Their nutrient application systems enhance crop growth and soil health efficiently.
CIA Ltd - your dedicated agricultural contractor partner for farm slurry and rock removal services.
How traditional slurry spreading affects your land.
- Slurry sits on the ground making it susceptible to runoff when the rain comes threatening contamination of waterways
- Surface slurry omits an unpleasant odor, releasing gas into the atmosphere.
- Smothering of the topsoil and not allowing the earth’s natural enzymes to work effectively.
Benefits of Slurry Injection with Central Injector Agri.
Over time there have been many experiments using these two techniques to identify just which option is most beneficial for the land.
Hands down – Slurry injection is recognised as the most beneficial option. If you are wanting a quick turnaround between harvesting and reusing your land – slurry injection is the way to go.
We have applied slurry using this technique over many farms in Mid and South Canterbury, The yield of the grass and or crops tend to be healthier and thicker. Where there has been a problem with compaction from traditional slurry spreading, now those areas too have rejuvenated into higher-yielding crops.
Make use of this liquid bi-product from your cattle and inject it directly into the soil. Reduce fertizler costs, lessen your environmental footprint and reduce the contamination of waterways.
Central Injection Agri is the solution for your slurry application.
Stone removal - a real game changer for your land.
At Central Injection Agri, we understand the challenges that rocks can pose to farmers in our region. Our rock picking service in the form of Rocky and Roxy are on hand to address these challenges head-on.
Ground Preparation and Distribution
Our rock picking service is comprehensive. We start with paddock preparation, using light discing to loosen material and expose rocks. Then we lift rocks with the Elho Rock Picker and haul them to your chosen location. Talk with our team to discuss options and tailor this service for your needs.
Rock Removal
Our ELHO Scorpio stone pickers (Rocky and Roxy) Meticulously remove rocks of all sizes from your fields, ensuring a smooth and obstacle-free surface for planting, harvesting, and machinery operation.
Damage Prevention
Removing rocks not only protects your crops but also prevents costly damage to your farming equipment. Say goodbye to broken plows, cultivators, and harrows.
Increased Productivity
With our rock picking service, you’ll be able to maximise your land’s potential, leading to higher crop yields and increased profitability.
Customer Reviews
Hear from some of the clients we have worked with:
We have used Tom for both slurry and solid manure spreading since he started in business and thoroughly recommend his operation. They are very professional and with a great sense of (Irish) humour at the same time! The umbilical injection system is great as it saves on the huge amount of track/laneway wear and tear that heavy tankers create. He runs great, well maintained, clean gear and is a pleasure to have working on the farm.
Stu & Andrea Weir
Glenwillow Farm & Real Milk Timaru
We have hired Central Injection Agri Ltd for many seasons to empty our three dairy shed effluent ponds at Cumberland. We have found the direct injection system to be a quick and efficient method of emptying high effluent volumes onto paddocks. The ambilocal piping system keeps our cow tracks intact and the direct injection allows the pasture to make best use of the effluent. We certainly see the results in the following season with extra grass growth. Tom and his team have always provided a professional service that is tailored to our needs. I have no hesitation in recommending their service.
Charlie Coffin
Cumberland Dairy Farm Ltd
We have been using CIA for 4 years now and won’t be stopping anytime soon! The results we are getting from the slurry injection are a real game changer! It is allowing us to skip 2 rounds of synthetic fertiliser across nearly 30ha which is a great saving! Thomas and his crew are great and make it look very easy! The best part about pond to paddock pumping is there is no issues with track damage, and it makes the process very fast!
Hamish, Alan and Geoff
North Eyre Holdings ltd
We have had Thomas O’keffe pumping out our effluent ponds for quite a few years now and I have found him to be a genuine hard working guy, good to talk to and has always had competitive rates and works efficiently till the job is done. He will come ‘at the drop of a hat ‘ if you are having trouble being compliant because of pump breakdowns etc .which we really appreciate.
Simon Riordan
WHL Farms
We have used Tom for both slurry and solid manure spreading since he started in business and thoroughly recommend his operation. They are very professional and with a great sense of (Irish) humour at the same time! The umbilical injection system is great as it saves on the huge amount of track/laneway wear and tear that heavy tankers create. He runs great, well maintained, clean gear and is a pleasure to have working on the farm.
Stu & Andrea Weir
Glenwillow Farm & Real Milk Timaru
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