Registered chemical applicators in all classes
Agricultural spraying and spreading services.
Hide Spraying Ltd is a family-owned agricultural spraying and spreading company, working paddocks from the Waimakariri River to Amberley, and from the coast to Oxford.
Three generations of the Hide family, experts in their field.
Started in 1947 by the late Ellis Hide, we’re still a family-operated business today. We work with farmers, lifestylers, commercial businesses and private individuals – from a single yard spray to broad-acre crop and pasture.
Technical advice, agrichemicals, solid and liquid fertilisers, and Progibb are all part of the service. If it grows, or needs to stop growing, we can likely help.
Where we work
Our area runs the length of North Canterbury: north from the Waimakariri River to Amberley, and from the sea inland to Oxford. That covers Rangiora, Fernside, Cust, Ohoka, Loburn, Kaiapoi and the surrounding rural area. Small lifestyle blocks and large broad-acre farms get the same attention.
Based at Fernside since 1947. We know the area well.
Registered, certified, and up to date.
Registered applicators
Fully registered chemical applicators and certified handlers across all classes – meaning our operators have passed the industry’s exams and are legally recognised to apply agrichemicals commercially.
Growsafe practice
We follow the Growsafe Code of Practice, the industry standard for storing, handling and applying agrichemicals safely – covering everything from chemical storage to spray drift and record-keeping.
Proof of placement
Our sprayers log GPS data as they work, so we can show you exactly what was applied, where, and when – useful for your own spray diary and food-safety records.
Current legislation
Agrichemical rules change regularly. Our operators keep their certification current and stay on top of it, so you don’t have to.
