About us
A Legacy of Progressive Farming Innovation
Founded on a deep respect for the land, EcoFarm Aotearoa has been dedicated to sustainable, regenerative farming practices from the start. Our journey began with a simple goal: to improve the health of New Zealand’s soils using natural methods that align with the rhythms of nature. Over time, we’ve developed a holistic approach to farming, blending time-tested techniques with modern science to create solutions that enhance soil fertility, boost crop and livestock productivity, and promote environmental sustainability.
Our methodology centers around nurturing soil biology through natural inputs and minimizing chemical reliance. By focusing on the interconnectedness of soil, plants, and animals, we help farmers, orchardists, and lifestyle block owners create resilient ecosystems. We use proven scientific principles to guide our soil health assessments, combining observation with practical experimentation to ensure long-term results. Our philosophy is simple: healthier soil leads to healthier farms, healthier animals, and a healthier environment.
At EcoFarm Aotearoa, we don’t just believe in working with the land—we believe in regenerating it for future generations. Join us in cultivating a more sustainable, productive future.
Our goal is to equip farmers with the tools and knowledge they need to create resilient, profitable farms that are in harmony with the environment.
800+
farms, orchards, and lifestyle blocks transformed with our soil solutions.
45
years of combined experience in soil health and regenerative farming.
78%
increase in organic matter in soils after implementing our programs.
100%
of clients report better crop yields and healthier livestock after using our products and methods.
#1
choice for regenerative farming solutions across New Zealand.
Our Locations
Supporting farms across the country
We serve and support farms across the country distributing customised fertiliser blends from 3 main depots in Oamaru, Paeroa, and Reefton.
Oamaru Depot
Serving the entire lower South Island, our Oamaru depot supports farmers with customised fertilisers and Vitus mineral supplements. Whether you’re raising sheep, beef, or working on crop farms, we’re here to help you enhance soil fertility and animal health across Otago and Southland.
Paeroa Depot
From our Paeroa hub, we serve the entire North Island, delivering custom fertiliser blends and Vitus supplements to help farmers enhance soil health and boost livestock performance. Whether you’re on a dairy farm in the Waikato or cropping in the Hawke’s Bay, we’ve got you covered.
Reefton Depot
Centrally located in Reefton, our depot supports farmers across the upper South Island. From dairy farms on the West Coast to vineyards in Nelson, we provide fertilisers and Vitus products designed to improve soil fertility and animal health across the region.
Satellite Stores
– Oxford (stocks: East Coast lifestyle mix and Vitus and DeadGrass)
– Ashburton (stocks: Vitus)
– Palmerston North (Maskills Contracting/PTS Logistics) (stocks: Vitus)
– Dargaville
Our Story
Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Land
We, as farmers, are deeply connected to our land and animals. But modern farming systems have distanced us from the true signals of nature—the ones that tell us when something is out of balance. Instead, we’ve been sold quick fixes that silence those signals but never solve the real problems.
Farming teaches you to read the land, your pastures, and your animals like a book. But somewhere along the way, modern practices dulled those senses, disconnecting us from the natural signals of the earth. We became so caught up in quick fixes that we forgot to ask the most important question: What does the land truly need?
It usually takes a financial wake-up call before many farmers start to take notice. For me, the bank balance alarm was ringing loud when I began. I didn’t start with deep pockets, and it was clear I couldn’t afford to keep farming the conventional way. I needed answers to the real problems, not just band-aids offered by the fertiliser and chemical industries.
What I discovered was that we’ve been led down a path of dependency—on quick-release nutrients, on endless spraying, on methods that strip the soil rather than build it up. And for whose benefit? Not the farmer. Not the land.
Conclusion: Farming Smarter, Not Harder
The answer was in front of us all along—nurturing the soil to create healthier farms. When we work with the land, we gain stronger crops, healthier animals, and a sustainable future for farming. This is what EcoFarm is all about: going back to nature to move farming forward in the right way, for the land and for the farmer.
How We Got Here
Hi, it’s Ewan here and if like me, you had a blank bank balance at the start of your farming journey (or maybe you have one now?), you didn’t have the opportunity to make a small fortune in farming by starting with a large one. It is through my journey of discovery and continual experimentation that has brought us here to what is now Ecofarm Aotearoa (EFA). My farming foundations, knowledge and experiences have mostly came about while looking for answers to the causes of problems, and being wise enough to not utilise farming industry methods that deal only with symptoms. Maybe you’re starting to think along similar lines too?
Starting out in dairying taught us a lot. A sort of baptism by fire. We now are farming Angus beef – regeneratively and organically and profitably, and we have greatly increased the productivity in the animals and reduced costs to a fraction of those who farm using conventional methods and inputs. We have made farming easy by being efficient and effective with resources by knowing and understanding what the limiting factors are and correcting them. We don’t chase our tail and our days are not filled with typical daily farming worry.
Our successful soil management system evolved from combining a lifetime of practical farming experience as well as integrating science with nature in a systemised humble approach. We draw from the earthly wisdom developed by Dr. William Albrecht and the work of many other biology, physics and chemistry researchers from around the world. We applied this knowledge to our land ignoring deleterious conventional methods and let nature thrive – and she did! Check out the introduction to an Ecofarmers Discovery here to get a taste of how it all began for me.
Ecofarm Aotearoa evolved because farmers were seeing our results and wanted to put into practice on their own farms what was happening on ours.
We have become unique code-crackers to some complex soil problems that unlock the vault of nutrient resources you didn’t even know you had! A reservoir of nutrients that is the most misunderstood and mis-represented part of soil science and your farm’s performance.
We know there is no silver bullet to farming success, however the connecting of the many links and clues nature provides is where the real magic happens to unlock your soil’s potential.
Our clients from all sectors of the industry, quickly see and enjoy the benefits of our approach to soil and farm restoration. All are achieving high yield, high quality produce with low inputs, at a reduced cost per hectare.
Now is the time to gain access to these resources your already have under your toes to get the advantage your farm needs to succeed. Are you ready?
Working with you
Let’s work together to create the greatest soil on earth
At EcoFarm, we partner with you to understand your farm’s unique challenges. Our agents provide hands-on advice during farm visits and take soil samples for testing at Brookside Labs in Ohio. Once the results are ready, we recommend a personalized blend and management strategies, ensuring your farm gets exactly what it needs for optimal growth.
Let’s work together to create the greatest soil on earth
Discover how working with nature can unlock the potential of your farm. By focusing on improving soil health and using sustainable practices, you can enhance crop yields, boost animal health, and create a resilient, thriving farm. Together, we’ll create a plan that fits your land’s needs and your vision for success.