Smarter Spreading, Better Results
Jackson Spreading brings precision technology and proven expertise to every job - from standard spreading right through to advanced nutrient management. Whether you're managing a single paddock or running multiple properties, we've got the right solution for your land.
When you need to move and apply large volumes of fertiliser efficiently, blower units are the workhorse solution. Jackson Spreading operates bulk cartage with blower units for contractors and farms needing high-capacity spreading across large areas.
Blower units are fast, efficient, and handle granular products cleanly - no dust clouds, minimal waste. Whether you're doing a one-off large paddock application or working multiple properties, bulk cartage with blower units gets the job done without tying up your own machinery or labour.
Get your fertiliser, lime, slug bait, and seed down reliably and efficiently. Our fleet is well-maintained and our operators experienced, so your products get applied at the right rate, in the right conditions, every time. We understand the timing and conditions that matter - soil moisture, wind, paddock access - and work around your farm schedule.
Spreading is a core service we've built our reputation on, handling everything from single paddocks to full-season programmes so you can focus on the rest of your operation.
Farm tracks and gateways take a hammering through the year - especially during wet weather and heavy grazing rotations. Poorly maintained ruts become boggy, dangerous underfoot, and costly to fix if left too long. Regular maintenance keeps your infrastructure solid and your farm operating smoothly.
Jackson Spreading can repair and maintain your farm ruts and gateways, filling in ruts and keeping high-traffic areas in good working condition. It's preventative maintenance that pays for itself in efficiency and safety.
Urine patches are your biggest nitrogen loss - around 600 kg N/ha in a single patch. Spikey® detects fresh urine patches within 48 hours of grazing using soil electrical conductivity sensors, then applies NitroStop™ - a nitrification inhibitor that prevents that nitrogen leaching to waterways.
Independent research shows Spikey® increases pasture growth by up to 25% and reduces nitrate leaching by 15-35% depending on soil type and season. It works standalone or alongside your other spreading operations.
Stop applying the same amount of nitrogen across your whole paddock. Our TopCon nitrogen-sensing cameras read live pasture colour and biomass as we go, adjusting application rates in real time. High-performing areas get less - low-performing areas get more - bringing the whole paddock up to potential.
The result? You use less nitrogen overall, reduce leaching, and grow more grass where you need it.
Variable-Rate Nitrogen Sensing
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Urine patches are your biggest nitrogen loss - around 600 kg N/ha in a single patch. Spikey® detects fresh urine patches within 48 hours of grazing using soil electrical conductivity sensors. We invested $800,000 developing Spikey® for commercial contracting, building a machine tough enough to handle 14,000 hectares a year.
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Once detected, NitroStop™ prevents nitrogen leaching to waterways. Independent research shows it increases pasture growth by up to 25% and reduces nitrate leaching by 15-35%. The smart part - it only treats the 10% of paddock that needs it.
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The machine uses dual nozzles - NitroStop™ goes on detected urine patches while liquid fertiliser targets the inter-urine patches (the areas that need it). The TOPCON display lets the operator turn sections on and off in real time, giving you complete control over where treatment happens. You're getting smart, targeted application across the whole paddock.
Bulk Cartage & Blower Units
Spreading Services
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Get your fertiliser down reliably and efficiently. Our fleet is well-maintained and our operators experienced, so your products get applied at the right rate, in the right conditions, every time. We understand the timing and conditions that matter - soil moisture, wind, paddock access - and work around your farm schedule to get the job done right.
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Lime application requires precision timing and proper coverage to be effective. We handle spreading on both farm tracks and paddocks, working around your farm schedule and soil conditions. Even distribution is key - that's where you get the full benefit of your lime investment.
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Slugs can devastate newly sown or young pasture. We provide reliable slug bait spreading to protect your paddocks at critical times. The timing and conditions matter - moisture, temperature, application rate - and we know how to get maximum effectiveness from your slug bait application.
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Whether it's pasture, forage crops, or specialist seeds like chicory and plantain, proper placement and timing are crucial for establishment. We handle seed spreading accurately across your paddocks, ensuring consistent coverage when it matters most.
Tow & Fert
Spreading Services
Spikey®
Spikey® Detection & Treatment
Ruts Maintenance and Filling
Variable-Rate Nitrogen Sensing
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Stop applying the same amount of nitrogen across your whole paddock. Our TopCon nitrogen-sensing cameras read live pasture colour and biomass as we go, adjusting application rates in real time. High-performing areas get less - low-performing areas get more. A four-year trial showed an extra half tonne of dry matter per hectare.
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Real-time sensing means you use less nitrogen overall while growing more grass where you need it. Farmers report better feed budgeting, reduced leaching, lower input costs, and more uniform pasture. Precision beats blanket application every time.
Tow & Fert Liquid Foliar Spraying
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Liquid nitrogen applied as a foliar spray is absorbed directly by plant leaves, delivering nutrients where they're needed most - and in smaller quantities than granular application. Plants use only what they need to grow, so you apply less nitrogen overall while still getting strong growth.
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Target your nitrogen application to when your pasture actually needs it - spring growth, recovery after grazing, or maintaining summer pasture. Farms switching to foliar often report needing 30-50% less total nitrogen input while maintaining or increasing production.
Ruts Maintenance & Filling
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Farm tracks, gateways, and pivot ruts take a hammering through the year, especially during wet weather and heavy grazing rotations. Poorly maintained ruts become boggy, dangerous, and costly to fix. We repair and maintain your farm infrastructure - tracks, gateways, and pivot lines - keeping high-traffic areas in good working condition.
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A well-maintained track and pivot network makes farm operations faster and safer. We tackle this work between grazing seasons, preventing deterioration that turns into expensive remedial work down the line. Preventative maintenance that pays for itself.
Bulk Cartage & Blower Units
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When you need to move and apply large volumes of fertiliser efficiently, blower units are the workhorse solution. Jackson Spreading operates bulk cartage for contractors and farms needing high-capacity spreading across large areas. Fast, efficient, and clean - no dust clouds or minimal waste.
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You avoid the capital investment of owning your own unit, the maintenance headaches, and storage logistics. It's a flexible, cost-effective solution whether you need it for a single season or as part of a long-term programme.
Liquid nitrogen applied as a foliar spray is absorbed directly by plant leaves, delivering nutrients where they're needed most - and in smaller quantities than granular application. Our Tow and Fert machines dissolve solid urea in the tank and spray it onto pasture, improving nutrient uptake efficiency.
Plants use only what they need to grow, meaning you can apply less nitrogen overall while still getting strong growth. It's a smarter way to manage nitrogen on your farm.