About FeedCo
How we Began
With shared experience in the dairy and feed industry, two colleagues decided to combine their knowledge and spread their wings…
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have anymore questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Can I buy just one or two bales?
Absolutely!
Our yard in Paengaroa is generally open from 8am-5pm Monday-Friday and you can call in any time to collect conventional sized bales. We recommend calling in advance just to check we are here.
Big bales are also available to collect by appointment only.
Do you deliver?
Yes. All of our quotes for big bales include delivery based on a truck and trailer load.
Delivery for smaller bales and quantities can be arranged if required.
Can you bale my hay?
As we are currently building our contracting unit, we work with our established business partners to do most contracting jobs
Can I buy in shed feed from you?
At the moment we offer maize based blends to some areas. We are still building this aspect of our business and more and more will be available as we grow.
How much do you pay for lease land?
The amount varies based on different factors including size of the block, location, soil health, fencing, access to water etc. If you have land available, please make contact so we can discuss the opportunities
Do you have any job vacancies?
At different times of the year we employ casual staff to assist our team with tractor and stock work. Please email us a CV and cover letter outlining your strengths and experience and we will be in touch
How We Began
With shared experience in the dairy and feed industry, two colleagues decided to combine their knowledge and spread their wings.
Rick Henderson and Andre Lietze formed FeedCo Ltd in 2023 with the amalgamation of three well established Bay of Plenty businesses, Bill Webb Feed Solutions, Dovaston Agriculture and Litchfield Grains.
Keeping staff from all three businesses, along with their own industry knowledge, a very strong team was formed.
Rick was raised on a 330ha farm in the Waikato where his passion began. He completed a farming apprenticeship before venturing to the USA where he gained experience on large combine harvesters, tractors and trucks. Upon his return to NZ, Rick returned to the family farm, working his way up to the role of Operations Manager.
Having worked on the family farm for over 20 years, Rick moved to Tauranga with his family to train and serve in Christian ministry on a voluntary basis before returning to the industry as an Operations Manager for Gavins Ltd (one of the largest agricultural contractors in NZ) where he continued to work until forming FeedCo Ltd.
Andre was born and raised in the deep south of NZ. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce in Management with Honours from Lincoln University, cutting his teeth working as a Rural Manager for Rabobank NZ Limited.
More recently, Andre further built his knowledge and skill set while working for Gavins Ltd, overseeing the finances for the group and managing the Stockfeed Business Unit. Having developed a strong understanding of maize growing and feed supply, and a strong desire to own a business, the dream of FeedCo became a reality.
Since the business began, with the support of their families and the experience brought to the team from the 3 prior businesses, FeedCo Ltd is moving from strength to strength and growing fast.
The goal is to become the most trusted feed supplier and contractor who farmers can rely on to provide the best products and services at affordable prices. We hope you can be a part of the journey!
Quality Farm Feed Suppliers
Located in the Bay of Plenty, FeedCo are growers of quality maize and grass
and supply supplementary feed throughout BOP, Waikato, Central Plateau, Taranaki and everywhere else in NZ!
Are you looking for livestock feed, dairy farm feed or cattle feed to help achieve maximum production?
Contact FeedCo, reputable agricultural feed suppliers.
