Agricultural Contractors in Okato & Coastal Taranaki
JFM Contracting is a locally owned agricultural contracting business based in Okato. From Rahotu in the south to Oakura in the north, we help Taranaki dairy, drystock and lifestyle farmers get the work done on time, from cutting and baling grass to drilling maize, cultivating paddocks and repairing the gear that keeps a farm running.
What we do
Farm contracting services
Most farms need a handful of contractors over a season. We cover the core jobs ourselves so you deal with one team, one phone number and one bill.
Hay, silage & baling
Mowing, swathing, baling, bale stacking and silage pit compaction to get quality feed in the shed or under cover.
Hay and silage services →Maize & grass drilling
Drilling maize and new grass so crops and pasture establish evenly and get away fast.
Drilling services →Cultivation
Ploughing, power harrowing and deep ripping to break compaction and build a proper seedbed.
Cultivation services →Tractor & trailer carting
Carting bales, silage and materials around the farm or between properties.
Carting services →Hedge mulching
Trimming and mulching shelterbelts and hedges to keep boundaries, lanes and races tidy.
Hedge mulching →Welding & engineering
Repairs and fabrication for farm machinery, trailers, gates and yards from our Okato workshop.
Welding and engineering →
Why farmers use JFM
Local contractors who know coastal Taranaki
Farming on the coast between Rahotu and Oakura has its own rhythm: wet springs, short weather windows and paddocks that can go from too wet to ready in a couple of days. Being based in Okato means we are close by when that window opens.
- Locally owned and run from Okato
- Talk directly to Jared
- Clear communication on timing
- Grass, crop, cultivation and repairs under one roof
- Workshop on hand to keep gear going
- Work for dairy, drystock and lifestyle blocks
Where we work
Areas we cover
We work on farms throughout the coastal Taranaki district, including:
- Okato
- Oakura
- Tataraimaka
- Warea
- Pungarehu
- Rahotu
- New Plymouth district
Not sure if you're in range? Get in touch and we'll let you know.
Common questions
How far ahead should I book silage or hay work?
As early as you can. Silage and hay season is the busiest time of year for every contractor in Taranaki, so let us know your paddocks and rough timing before the season starts and we'll plan you in.
Do you work on lifestyle blocks and small jobs?
Yes. As well as larger dairy and drystock farms, we take on smaller jobs. Give us a call and tell us what you need.
Can you do more than one job while you're on the farm?
That's the advantage of one contractor for several services. We can line up mowing, baling, carting and stacking, or cultivation followed by drilling, so the work flows without waiting on different teams.
How do I get a price?
Call the workshop on 06 752 4558, ring Jared on 027 477 5701, or send the enquiry form below with your location, the job and roughly how many hectares or bales.
Ready to book your next job?
Talk to Jared about your paddocks, your timing and what you need done this season.
Call 06 752 4558 Mobile 027 477 5701Get in touch
Book your next job
Talk to Jared about timing, pricing or what your block needs this season. Send a message and we'll get back to you.
- Workshop06 752 4558
- Jared (mobile)027 477 5701
- Email[email protected]
- Based inOkato, servicing Rahotu to Oakura