Webber and Chivell Fertilisers was founded in 1977 by Richard Webber and Bill and Helen Chivell. In the early years we specialised in red gravel and fertiliser services around Cobden and Simpson, until eventually our concentration shifted entirely to fertilisers and agronomic services.
At first, fertiliser was carted directly from the wharfs to the farm, either in bulk, bins or bags – until 1980, when we built a fertiliser storage and distribution shed at the current site in Cobden. Transporting fertiliser had been one of the bigger bottlenecks, with slow outputs and long lines of trucks queuing at the wharfs. This shed was a key step in managing high and low demand periods.
In 1986 we bought our first fertiliser spreading machinery – a Mercedes Benz fast-track prototype with a five-tonne spreader sitting on the extended chassis rail – the first of its time. We bought several of these Mercedes models, slowly building our fleet over the next few years. Although these machines are now long gone, their basic design became commonplace in Australia’s fertiliser industry and our current fleet remains a modern-day version of the original models.
Over the next 30 years and with the same two families involved, Webber & Chivell Fertilisers has continually evolved into highly professional fertiliser suppliers, helping farmers across the region get the best pasture production possible at the least cost.
With the original Cobden depot supported by depots in Allansford and Simpson, we supply and deliver a wide range of fertilisers and farm mapping services across south-western Victoria.
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Yes. We have more than 3000 blended fertilisers on record and counting. Talk to us about your specific nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P), potassium (K) and sulfur (S) soil needs and we will create a tailored nutrient budget and tracking system.
Our fertiliser spreaders are independently tested and Fertcare-accredited under the Accu-Spread program. This process ensures we apply the fertiliser at the correct rate evenly across the paddock. We also have nutrient tracking technology in each spreader that tracks which paddocks are spread and what nutrient is applied. A report can be emailed to the customer on completion of the spreading showing a coverage map of the farm.
Ag urea is treated with a urease inhibitor that reduces the nitrogen lost through volatilisation. If straight urea is applied to the paddock and you do not receive adequate rainfall there will be significant nitrogen (N) losses, resulting in less pasture grown. Trial results show using ag urea significantly increases dry matter production and reduces the cost of dry matter grown, compared with conventional urea.
Soil conditioners, like gypsum and agricultural lime are best used before you apply liquid, granular or blended fertilisers. Optimum soil health is an important part of healthy and productive crop growth.
The cheapest form of dry matter is your home-grown fodder. With help from our expert farm mapping services and agronomist team, we can maximise your pasture production and fine-tune your fertiliser system to increase returns.
No. We understand the unique demands on Victoria’s dairy farmers – so our fertiliser business offers special finance options for customers, including tailored payment plans to suit your cashflow.
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