Hay, Silage & Baling Contractors in Taranaki

Good feed starts with good timing. JFM Contracting handles the whole job from mowing and swathing through to baling, stacking, carting and silage pit compaction for farms across coastal Taranaki, from Rahotu to Oakura.

Our hay and silage services

Mowing

We cut grass when it's at the right stage for the feed you want to make. Cutting at the right time is one of the biggest factors in the quality of the silage or hay you end up with.

Swathing

Once it's cut, we swath the grass into even rows. Well-formed swaths help the crop wilt or dry evenly and make for faster, cleaner baling or harvesting.

Baling

We bale hay and silage so it's ready to wrap, stack or cart. Tell us what you're making and how you plan to store and feed it, and we'll plan the job around that.

Stacking of bales

We stack bales where you want them, whether that's in the shed, along a fence line or at a central feed-out point, so they're out of the way and easy to get to in winter.

Silage pit compaction

A silage pit is only as good as its compaction. Packing the pit tightly as it's filled pushes out air, which helps the silage ferment properly and cuts down on spoilage and waste when you open it. We compact your pit as it's filled so it's ready to cover.

Carting

Our tractor and trailer carting service moves bales and silage from the paddock to the shed, stack or pit, so the whole job is done by one team.

Why make your feed with JFM?

One team, start to finish. Mowing, swathing, baling, carting and stacking without juggling several contractors.
Local to the coast. Based in Okato, so we're close by when the weather comes right.
Straight-up communication. You'll know when we're coming and what's happening if the weather changes the plan.

Booking your hay and silage work

The hay and silage season is the busiest time of year for agricultural contractors in Taranaki. The best way to get your work done when you want it is to get in touch before the season starts with:

Your farm's location and the paddocks involved
Roughly how many hectares you want cut
Whether you're making silage, baleage or hay
Where you want bales stacked or the pit built

Common questions

When is silage season in Taranaki?

It depends on the season and how fast your grass grows, but silage is usually made through late spring and early summer, with hay following once the weather settles. We'll work with you on timing for your farm.

What happens if it rains?

Weather is the biggest variable in feed making. If rain moves the plan, we'll keep you informed and reschedule as soon as conditions allow.

Can you cart and stack the bales as well?

Yes. We can bale, cart and stack in one job so your feed goes straight from the paddock to where it's stored.

Book your hay or silage work

Call the workshop on 06 752 4558 or Jared on 027 477 5701.

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