{"id":31,"date":"2020-10-30T06:54:19","date_gmt":"2020-10-30T06:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/croplands.com\/nz\/about\/"},"modified":"2025-01-13T02:29:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T02:29:58","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/croplands.com\/nz\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cropland-blocks-page-header alignfull\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/croplands.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/01\/Croplands_cropliner_banner2_1440x450.png)\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"page_title-section\"><h1 class=\"page_title\"><span>world-class spraying solutions<\/span><\/h1><h2 class=\"page_subtitle\">since 1972<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cropland-blocks-page-section alignfull white\" style=\"padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:80px\"><div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><strong>For over 50 years, Croplands has been partnering with growers around the world to bring out the very best in their operations.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are focussed on providing our customers with world-leading spraying solutions and unrivalled customer support that delivers above and beyond expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With manufacturing and marketing operations based in Australia and New Zealand, we are continually evolving our range to meet the changing needs of our customers. We understand their challenges and work with them to produce innovative and effective solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a subsidiary of crop protection company Nufarm Ltd alongside agricultural seed company Nuseed, Croplands has a deep understanding of the importance of effective and efficient chemical application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"618\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/croplands.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Croplands_Customer_Mr-Apple.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/croplands.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Croplands_Customer_Mr-Apple.png 618w, https:\/\/croplands.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Croplands_Customer_Mr-Apple-300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Croplands has a long history of delivering practical spraying solutions stemming right back to the development of the Cropliner in 1972.<br>We pride ourselves on being resourceful and adaptable in meeting the needs of our customers \u2013 something Croplands founder, Miles Deck, instilled in the company from day one.<\/p><cite>Sean Mulvaney, Croplands Equipment General Manager<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cropland-blocks-page-section alignfull has-red-background-color cropland-history-section\" style=\"padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:80px\"><div class=\"container\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CELEBRATING 50 YEARS IN 2022<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I always think of it like a pip for an apple. A pip for an apple turned into a big tree and it\u2019s feeding millions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From a small concept, Croplands has become a real substantial business.<\/p>\n<cite>Miles Deck, Croplands founder<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.67%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Croplands 50 years | Miles Deck and how it all began\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mpSJKeXc6NU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1970s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Croplands Equipment starts manufacturing and selling orchard sprayers in New Zealand under the management of founder, Miles Deck. The business expands and commences exporting to Australia and the USA.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1980s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Croplands is purchased by Nufarm Ltd and the head office established in Dry Creek, South Australia. Australian manufacturing of orchard sprayers begins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1990s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Croplands expands footprint with offices in Toowoomba, Perth and Albury. Commences distribution of the SpraCoupe self-propelled sprayer and develops new Broadacre trailed sprayers, Stallion, Brumby and Pinto.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2000s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Croplands releases the versatile Quantum Mist range and larger capacity Pegasus Broadacre trailed sprayer range. Secures the Australia and New Zealand distribution rights for RoGator self-propelled sprayers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2010s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Croplands continues to expand with a new partnership in St Arnaud and develops a new range of WEED-IT optical spot sprayer solutions for distribution in Australia and Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Guided by the strong values that marked our beginning, we continue to listen to our customers and evolve to deliver quality spraying solutions that maximise efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cropland-blocks-page-section alignfull has-light-grey-background-color cropland-products-main-section\" style=\"padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:80px\"><div class=\"container\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our products<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cropland-blocks-tile\"><div class=\"tile-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/croplands.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/03\/croplands_weedit7000_660x435px.png\" alt=\"Croplands WEED-IT 7000\"\/><\/div><div class=\"tile-copy\"><h2 class=\"tile-copy-hd\">Simple, reliable, durable.<\/h2><div class=\"tile-copy-bd\"><p>Engineered with the latest technology, Croplands spraying solutions are as highly durable as they are easy to operate.<\/p><p>They set the standard for reliability and efficiency, providing customers with confidence in their performance year after year.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"tile-copy-link arrow-link\" href=\"https:\/\/croplands.com\/nz\/products\/\">BROWse our range<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cropland-blocks-tile\"><div class=\"tile-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/croplands.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/01\/Croplands_Technical-Support_660x435px.png\" alt=\"Croplands Technical Support\"\/><\/div><div class=\"tile-copy\"><h2 class=\"tile-copy-hd\">Technical support and service<\/h2><div class=\"tile-copy-bd\"><p>Croplands technicians know your sprayer inside and out, from pump to boom. Customers can expect the very best local support from the Croplands dealer network.  And with dealers and warehouses located all around the country, high-quality parts and accessories are always close to hand.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"tile-copy-link arrow-link\" href=\"https:\/\/croplands.com\/nz\/dealer-locator\/\">find a croplands dealer<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cropland-blocks-page-section alignfull white\" style=\"padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:80px\"><div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/croplands.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/croplands_nozzles_618x435.png\" alt=\"Croplands Linkage Nozzles\" class=\"wp-image-93\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color\">CROPLANDS SUPPLIERS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">supplying the world&#8217;s best<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From our small-scale spraying solutions and components right up to the largest of self-propelled sprayers, Croplands carefully selects and sources products from around the globe to deliver first-class productivity and efficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/croplands.com\/our-suppliers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Our suppliers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cropland-blocks-page-section alignfull has-light-grey-background-color cropland-align-middle-section\" style=\"padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:80px\"><div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color\">CROPLANDS Careers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our current open opportunities on our careers page. 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