Purchase Ballance fertiliser through Cates this Spring and go into the draw to win a CCC Rugby Jersey! Be in the draw to win one of 60 CCC Polycotton rugby jerseys for any fertiliser purchases in during September, October and November 2024. Each 5T of Qualifying Product you buy from Ballance through Cates earns […]
SY Defiant, the latest winter wheat cultivar from Syngenta, is setting new industry standards in disease resistance alongside high yields. This exciting new variety is available through Cates, serving farmers across the Canterbury region. Developed in the UK and rigorously tested in New Zealand, SY Defiant, offers unmatched performance. “We are thrilled to finally […]
BE IN TO WIN THIS SPRING! Purchase Ballance fertiliser through Cates this Spring and go into the draw to win one of three $1500 travel vouchers! Be in the draw to win one of three $1500 travel vouchers for any fertiliser purchases in during September, October and November 2023. Each 5T of Qualifying […]
Cates was one of the first independent seed companies in Mid Canterbury and in April proudly reached their 50 year milestone. Established in Ashburton in 1973 by Peter and Jocelyn Cates, the company has grown steadily to become a household name in the Canterbury region. Over the past 50 years the Cates team has developed […]
Did you know soy (or soya bean) is one of the richest and cheapest forms of protein in the world? Plant Research (NZ) Ltd are currently working on an exciting soy crop trial alongside Cates with the goal of growing this highly versatile crop locally. Plant Research (NZ) Ltd commenced the research programme to identify […]
Nutrient losses due to leaching commonly occurs when soils are wet and draining, often after summer crops have been harvested heading into winter. Cover or catch crops are often used as a mitigation tool for nitrate leaching, however the challenge is to plant a crop which actively grows during the wetter and colder months. Cates […]
Taking local seed to the world With a new brand, ambitious growth plans and an expanding research programme, Cates continues to position itself as a key player in the world’s grain and seed market. Established in 1973 by Peter and Jocelyn Cates, the company has become a household name in the Canterbury region. Its field […]
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