CFA Feed Assessment and Laboratory

06/09/2026

Getting to know your soil health is the first step to getting the best out of your crop yield and pasture. Soil Rx has a superior level of testing using a systematic grid map that will paint you a picture of your paddocks like these. It’s smarter farming, and it’s right here in Mid-Canterbury. Give them a shout to book your soil test!

26/08/2026

26/08/2026

The CFA + Soil Rx Advantage

Together, CFA and Soil Rx provide a complete picture of your farming system.

CFA helps you understand what is going into the animal through accurate feed testing and nutritional insights.

Soil Rx helps you understand what is happening beneath the pasture through detailed soil fertility mapping and nutrient management planning.

By combining feed quality information with soil fertility data, farmers can make more informed decisions that support productivity, profitability, and long-term farm performance.

Whether you’re looking to finish winter feeding with confidence, prepare for spring fertiliser decisions, or planning a new dairy conversion, the team at CFA and Soil Rx are here to help.

Get in touch to discuss feed testing, soil testing, nutrient mapping, or development planning for your farm. Phone 0800 232 522 or visit cfa.nz

23/07/2026

Smarter soil solutions for smarter farming. Give Soil Rx a call to discuss precision nutrient management for your farm, or visit soilrx.co.nz 🔗👍

13/07/2026

From Winter Feed to Spring Growth: Are You Ready for What’s Next?

As we move into calving, many dairy farmers are entering the final stages of winter-feeding programmes. At CFA, we’ve been busy helping clients understand the quality of their winter feed through feed testing, ensuring cows receive the nutrition they need during one of the most important periods of the season.

Feed Testing: The Final Check Before Calving

Knowing the quality of your silage, baleage, fodder beet, or other winter feed can make a significant difference to cow condition and transition success. Feed and herbage testing removes the guesswork and allows farmers to:

✅Balance rations accurately
✅Identify energy and protein deficiencies
✅Protect cow condition leading into calving
✅Optimise supplement use
✅Reduce unnecessary feed costs

With calving almost here, now is the time to ensure your feeding programme is delivering what your herd needs.

Get in touch with us today to dig deeper!
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At CFA Lab we pride ourselves on providing independent, accurate and rapid assessments whether engaged by Buyer, Grower or Contractor.

24/05/2026

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08/05/2026

What does the IANZ accreditation of our laboratory mean for our customers? It is an independent, third-party verification that we can produce accurate, safe and trustworthy results.

Book your winter feed testing with us and get a result you can count on!

https://cfa.nz/winter-feed-testing-order/

06/05/2026

CFA a locally owned and operated business in Mid-Canterbury, so when you order a crop or soil test through us all the analysis is done locally too!

Our dedicated team processes the samples in our IANZ accredited laboratory in Ashburton. No other provider in Canterbury can offer that level of control or care. We test winter crops, silage and also give detailed analysis of soil samples. Find out more at https://cfa.nz/feed-lab/ and https://soilrx.co.nz/

20/04/2026

Are you preparing to receive dry stock on farm to graze your forage crops this winter?

Or, maybe you're a herd owner sending your animals to winter off?

Get an accurate analysis of the crop’s DM and ME so you can negotiate the fairest feed price for both parties. As a fully independent assessor, the team at CFA work with integrity every time. Book your winter feed test with us and we’ll have your back.

https://cfa.nz/winter-feed-testing-order/

16/04/2026

As one of the few completely independent feed assessors in Canterbury, we can give our clients confidence that winter feed budgets are accurate, and their herd’s nutritional requirements are being taken care of during the colder months.

Book your winter feed test now
https://cfa.nz/winter-feed-testing-order/