Testimonials

Reaching a new level of profitability

Customer service that's over and above expectation - and a product that outperforms the rest - is representative of the VPMAXX® maize experience, says Matata's James family.

Richard, Creina and Ben James
Eastern Bay of Plenty

Year-round maize silage feeding benefits cows

With the motto "feed the stock" drummed into him from an early age, Taupiri dairy farmer Brian Rogers is growing enough maize to ensure he can achieve this goal no matter what the season throws at him.

Brian Rogers
Taupiri

10 Years planting VPMaxx®

The Mercer farmer who planted the first bag of VPMAXX® maize seed in New Zealand 10 years ago values longevity and loyalty in other areas of his business, too.

Ashley and Anya Thomas
Mercer

Thinking outside the square

Te Puke diary farmer Earle Bragg says he has always like to do things a little differently - and his use of maize grain as a strategic supplementary feed on farm is no exception.

Earle and Shelagh Bragg
Te Puke

VPMaxx - The trusted brand

Respect, trust and connection are key parts of the way Arapuni dairy farmers Jim and Liz Tauroa do business - and their relationship with VPMAXX® fits firmly into those categories.

Jim and Liz Tauroa
South Cambridge

VPMAXX® delivers hybrid performance, customer service

"Barry provides good support throughout the season, and regularly monitors the crop from planting until harvest time.”

Dave and Nicky Hurst
Papamoa

Maize silage keeps condition on cows

"I liked the yield VP647 could give us,” Chris says. “It is a long-maturity hybrid, with harvest reached in 150-160 days, which means we can maximise our yield every season.”

Chris and Jude Stacey
Te Awamutu

Maize grain delivers solid returns

“We started by buying gear we could use on our own farm and ended up doing more and more work for the neighbours.”

Dave and Anne Scott
Waitoki

Silage ‘sandwich’ a tasty snack for Matamata herd

“Maize is still a consistent and cost-effective feed, all these years later.”

Bruce Tiddy
Matamata

Maize crucial in refined, high performing system

“Maize allows the herd to milk to around 90% of their genetic potential.”

Dick Post
Hamilton

Maize duet satisfies demands of self-sufficiency

“When you’re trying to fully feed your cows, maize is invaluable.”

Mike and Leigh Eggink
Hawera

Maize silage a key part of a farm success

“With beef at the price it is, VPMAXX maize offers a cost-effective option, we are certainly pleased with our decision to go with this maize brand. We are very happy with the service they provide.”

Richard and Dianne Kidd
Helensville

Good relationships enhance maize silage value

“Our feed test results this season recorded almost 40% starch and 12 ME; simply outstanding results.”

John ‘JC’ Cameron
Bay of Plenty

Maize silage drives cows to reach genetic potential

“Maize silage keeps cows in good condition so that they can partition their feed to making milk ... We trust Barry’s advice and knowledge, and he understands our needs.”

Russell and Alison Gibb
Taupiri

Hardy, durable maize performs regardless of the season

“Maize silage helps keep the cows’ energy up in times of high demand, such as calving and mating, and fills the feed deficit when the grass is a bit stalky and there’s not much around.”

Ross Carter
Ngatea

Teamwork makes the dream work

When Waipu dairy farmer Conrad Samu tasked VPMAXX® account manager Joe Heng to come up with a comprehensive maize plan for his farm, Joe rose to the challenge.

Conrad Samu
Waipu

Maize crop delivers significant benefits

The next time you eat your favourite potato chip, take a moment to acknowledge the role VPMAXX® maize has played in ensuring the success of the crop it came from.

ST Growers
South Auckland and North Waikato.

High quality maize silage benefits cows

When your seed company’s representative describes your maize crop feed test numbers as “mouth-watering”, you know you’re doing something right.

Kevin and Lily Taylor
Okoroire

Coastal Northland feed gaps no match for maize silage

“Our contractors said it was the biggest crop they’d ever harvested.”

Don and Kirsten Watson
Helensville

Maize silage an all-rounder for a smooth season

Happy, healthy cows are the foundation of a successful dairy farming operation, a key to which is that they maintain condition throughout the year with little fluctuation.

Bryon Osborne
Bay of Plenty