The story of Pye Group is not simply one of diversification, expansion or efficiency. It is, at its heart a story of commitment to the land, to the people, to communities and to doing things properly.

Australia is the world’s largest exporter of chickpeas, with around 790,000 tonnes sent offshore last year - worth about $600 million to the local economy.

In 1985, David and Sonia Molloy took a quiet but determined step toward independence when they fitted their first spray unit to a J1 Bedford truck. There was no grand marketing plan or long-term corporate strategy. It was a practical decision made by two people who knew their land, their region and the needs of the farmers around them.

Sheep farming became dominant in the 19th and early 20th centuries, with South Canterbury playing a key role in New Zealand’s booming wool and meat export industries. The development of irrigation schemes in the mid-20th century allowed the land to become more productive, leading to diversification into cropping and dairy farming. Today, contractors play a vital role in maintaining that productivity, providing essential services that keep farms operating efficiently.

South Canterbury Ag Services is a business rooted in opportunity, hard work, and a deep commitment to the local farming community.

When Tammy and Ben Brownless bought their family’s business, Marsh Contracting, last year, one of the first steps they took was to consolidate and update their equipment fleet. They considered a number of options, and ultimately decided Power Farming’s package of high-performance machinery, financing, extended warranties and guaranteed buybacks was the best way forward.