Established in 1970, the Aitchison brand has been around for more than 50 years. It is synonymous with innovation in environmentally sustainable zero tillage seeding and soil management equipment.

Best known for the Grassfarmer® and Seedmatic® no-tillage seed drills, they feature the unique Aitchison sponge seeding system that is now effectively used to sow everything from cereals to lucerne and brassicas. The gentle and accurate sponge distribution system has become the go-to for farmers applying regenerative seed mixes to their pastures.

Aitchison is 100% New Zealand Family Owned by Farmgear Ltd.

Farmgear Ltd is a Family business based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The business was established in 1969 when Steve Barnes launched the ‘UFO Single’ Mower. Steve’s 3 sons (Nick, Nathan & Grant) are still well involved in the running of the business, and the 3rd Generation has been involved in the business for over 7 years.

The attitude of innovation and customer care which founded the business are still well-engrained, with the company’s No.1 value being to “Put our customers front and center”.