OUR HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
Nutritech has stood the test of time from the humble beginnings of a single Danish chemist in 1915, to become known as the Danish Mineral Research Company. The name was later changed to Nutritech International Limited in 1985. Nutritech was the first company in New Zealand to make and sell mineral mixes to New Zealand farmers. The company soon became known for innovation and quality products that improved animal health, prevented deficiencies and improved productivity.
TODAY
Achieving this vision takes many aspects, but a key pillar in our strategy is to be technically strong. Our customers’ needs are often complex, so technical competency is critical to enable us to offer nutrition and forage advice that adds value.
We aim to offer market-leading breadth of knowledge and experience with four full-time nutritionists and two consulting nutritionists.
Recently Nadine Olsen and Louise Salter completed their Australian Association of Ruminant Nutritionists membership by examination qualification (AARNe). National Technical Manager Alun Faulkner says, “They both put a lot of hard work into passing the AARN examination late last year.” The AARNe (membership by examination) is a professional qualification that indicates they are advanced advisors with competency and expertise in the field of ruminant nutrition”.
He goes on to say, “Having qualified ruminant nutritionists who understand the complexities of both pasture and high input systems gives our team confidence when offering technical solutions to our customers.”
The technical team supports our regionally based twelve Area Managers, many of whom hold a tertiary qualification. We extensively train our team on the value of our products, animal nutrient requirements and forage best practices. This additional support from our technical team ensures we are the leaders in the animal nutrition and forage industry, allowing Nutritech to add value and support our customers and their businesses.
Nadine Olsen, Nutritech Ruminant and Forage Technical Services Manager, training farmers in Northland on the added nutrients required to deal with heat stress.
The Team
MEET OUR PEOPLE
Alun Faulkner
National Technical Manager
Masters in Animal and Poultry Science
With 20 years commercial animal nutrition experience, Alun has extensive experience in monograstric and ruminant nutrition.
027 600 3131
afaulkner@nutritech.co.nz
With 20 years commercial animal nutrition experience, Alun has extensive experience in monograstric and ruminant nutrition.
027 600 3131
afaulkner@nutritech.co.nz
Nadine Olsen
Ruminant and Forage Technical Services Manager
BSc, MSc(Hons), BMS(Hons)
Nadine is a Board Member and Vice Chairperson for New Zealand Young Farmers. Her Master’s Thesis examined genetic and nutritional factors affecting Read More
021 431 279
nadine@nutritech.co.nz
021 431 279
nadine@nutritech.co.nz
Trish Lewis
Forage and Nutrition Consultant
Agriculture BSc(Hons)
Trish is an independent consultant with a wealth of knowledge on making better silage and how best to utilise home grown feed.
Trish is an independent consultant with a wealth of knowledge on making better silage and how best to utilise home grown feed.
Julian Waters
Consulting Nutritionist
BSc(Hons), MSc, PhD, CBiol, MIBiol, RNutr, CPAg, MNZIPIM
Julian is an independent, qualified nutritionist who consults around the world. Read More
Julian is an independent, qualified nutritionist who consults around the world. Read More
Gandy
Service Technicians
Local Gandy Service Technicians are based within each region.
Arrange a service or repair on 0800 736 339
Arrange a service or repair on 0800 736 339