Patrick Mills
Independent Fertiliser Consultant
Patrick is a born and bred Otago/Southland sheep and Beef farmer, passionate about the New Zealand Agriculture industry and has been lucky enough to enjoy a variety of aspects in the agricultural sector. He started working on farms around Eastern Southland, South and West Otago working his way up to management, leasing farms and eventually farm ownership. Patrick worked as a soil technician on the Topo-Climate South Project, has tutored at Telford, delivered staff training with Primary ITO, and been involved in sales with ReGen effluent monitoring systems and Extenday Horticultural Fabrics. Personally, Patrick is a pillar of his community fundraising for IHC Calf and Rural Scheme and the Southern Dairy Development Trust to establish The Southern Dairy Hub, and has completed extensive Voluntary work with Southern Field days and Fire and Emergency NZ.
As an independent fertliser consultant, Patrick specialises in soil nutrient balancing, biological fertiliser programs and farmer education. Connecting soil and plant to animal health and farm profitability, in NZ using soil balancing methods adding value to clients’ businesses. He believes the connection from soil chemistry to plant and animal performance is by far underestimated. As time goes on, the focus on sustainability and efficient production will only increase. Patrick is an asset to the FertLink team, bringing his vast knowledge and own farming experience to add value for his clients through their fertiliser programmes.
