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Celebrating 125 Years of Sharpes: A Legacy of Excellence
As we mark our 125th anniversary this year, we at Sharpes Stock Feeds would like to say thanks for the unwavering trust and support from all our customers, farmers, team, partners, and all the people that have supported us along the way. Our story began way back in...
Cracking the Code: Why Meat and Bone Meal Makes Poultry Thrive
Hey chicken enthusiasts! We all want our feathered friends to be happy and healthy, right? Well, imagine a secret ingredient that fuels their amazing egg-laying skills and keeps them full of life. That's what meat and bone meal can be for your flock. Protein...
Get Ready, Get Set, Calf Season! Top Tips for Farmers
The days are getting longer, the grass is getting greener, and that can only mean one thing for dairy farmers: calving season is on the horizon! It's a busy but rewarding time of year, and being prepared is key to ensuring the health and well-being of your precious...
Reindeer Nuts now available
Reindeer Nuts now available for a limited time. Purchase online in time for your little ones to put out on Christmas Eve for Santas Reindeer. 500gram bag. Can be fed to Reindeer, Sheep, Cattle & Goats. Available online, or pay $5 cash at Gladstone School or at...
New Subscription option for online ordering
We are excited to now offer subscription ordering through our online shop. Making life easier for you! You choose weekly, fortnightly or monthly and we will do all the work for you. This is available for all products. Order here: https://shop.stockfeed.co.nz/
New 5kg bag size
Sharpes new sizes now available For your ease and convenience, Sharpes Farm Feeds has introduced two new sizes to our range - poultry feed and multifeed. Brand new is the addition of a 5kg sized Hilay Pellets, the first time a 5kg bag has been available to the market....
Sharpes supports pet day
Loveable lambs and cuddly calves. It must be that time of year again – pet day. Pet day is a good old fashioned Kiwi tradition, and Sharpes is proud to support school pet day. We have a great offer for all schools across Manawatu, Wairarapa and Hawke’s Bay – contact...
The five Cs of calf rearing
Autumn calving is in full swing and, for many, that means calf rearing time is here once again. At Sharpes thought it would be handy to put together our top five tips for calf rearing, and who better to ask than the ladies from The Calf Experts? Between them, Karen...
In the News – Recyclable bags
The Sharpes Farm Feeds new environmentally friendly 100% recyclable bags made the latest issue of Rural News. "Following on from our recent story about the rural industry needing to address the issue on non-recyclable feed and fertiliser bags, one Wairarapa stock feed...
In the News – Mobile app makes it simpler for farmers to order feed
Sharpes Farm Feeds is always coming up with new ways to look after its customers. Its mobile app is designed to make it even simpler and easier for farmers to order their feed. The app is simple to set-up, gives you the ability to order anytime from anywhere, and the...
In the News: From our farm to yours
From the moment the seed is planted in the ground, through to when you feed it to your animals, Sharpes Farm Feeds takes care across the entire supply chain to deliver the highest quality stock feed.The family owned and operated Wairarapa-based business prides itself...
In the News: From this Wairarapa farm to yours: Meet the family creating top-notch animal feed for Kiwi farmers
Get your animals winter-ready with the best nutrition from New Zealand-grown grains. The Orsborn family has grain in their veins – three generations have owned Sharpes Farm Feeds since 1937 when Alan Orsborn bought it from the Sharpes, who started it in 1899. Today...
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