Specialist agricultural consultant with extensive experience on a broad range of rural projects across New Zealand with a particular focus on the middle and lower half of the North Island.
Passionate about working on projects which combine agricultural engineering,
environmental science and resource management planning.
Early adopter of innovation especially with risk and compliance imperatives.
On behalf of clients Colin has worked successfully with Iwi to address their environmental concerns.
Proven expertise combining hands-on practical farming experience with effective agricultural engineering and science skills to achieve solutions for rural clients.
Colin grew up on a sheep and beef farm in South Waikato. After graduating from Massey University, he worked in the agricultural engineering industry as an irrigation designer and a grain storage and grain handling specialist while operating his own farm.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Massey University)
Certified Nutrient Management Adviser (CNMA)
Certified Green House Gas Advisor
Farm Dairy Effluent System Accredited Designer
Certified Dairy Effluent System Warrant of Fitness Assessor
Kay Consulting provides independent and impartial advice and can either work with your preferred Machinery supplier or provide you with sufficient information for you to go to a competitive tender.
Kay Consulting can provide reports tailor made for your farm which could include:
- Effluent storage report
- Compliance report
- Dairy Effluent System design which includes a range of equipment options available
- Irrigator Application report (bucket test)
- Effluent Management Plan
- Staff training plan
