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CRT - A real advantage to you and your farming operation

We were established in 1964 with the specific intention of providing competition in the retail farm supply industry to reduce farmers’ input costs. Today, CRT is the countries largest farm supplies co-operative with more than 26,000 farmer shareholders. Joining CRT will be a real advantage to you and your farming operation, and remember CRT is a New Zealand farmer owned co-operative. Read more about our mission and how we can help you.

CRT delivers many benefits to farmers


CRT Card	Farm Supplies	Feed
CRT’s charge card can be used at over 4000 outlets nationwide, many of whom offer substantial rebates on purchases.	31 strategically located FarmCentre stores offering a full range of leading brand products and services.	Producing the Reliance and McMillan brands – all you need for stock feed, equine feed and supplements and aquaculture.


Fertiliser	Finance	Fuel
CRT can also supply all your fertiliser needs through our strong relationship with Ballance.	CRT Finance now offer a competitive Hire Purchase option through CRT HP as well as Creditline, Livestock Loans and Term loans for large purchases.	CRT Fuel distributes bulk fuel nationally to shareholders and to other commercial customers.


Grain Trading	Horticulture	Livestock
We supply a comprehensive range of grain varieties for our customers.	We have leading products and agronomic expertise in all key areas.	We can provide a total livestock transaction service to shareholders.


Real Estate	Retail Seed	The Best Advice
With offices South Island-wide with nationwide coverage and proven sales results, we also offer our shareholders preferential rates.	We are an independent seed retailer with access to all products, so we can provide the best quality cultivars and seed varieties for every farmer.	We have more than 60 technical field officers to provide you with farming expertise and support large farmers and growers.

And... you'll be rewarded for your loyalty

The benefits of belonging to CRT also include our very own loyalty programme CRT Choices Rewards. Most purchases through CRT gain valuable CRT Choices Rewards Points which may be redeemed from a huge array of products. More information.

How to apply to become a shareholder

Before you apply

You should read the latest CRT Investment Statement below before committing to joining CRT, this provide you with more details about CRT shareholder membership, including the rules and conditions of shareholding.

How much does it cost?

The cost of shareholding is $500, only $200 of which is an initial cash outlay - an investment that new shareholders usually get back in savings and rebates within a very short period of time.
All share capital is redeemable upon resigning from the society.
An annual fee is charged on the 1 February statement - $15 (plus GST) for each of the first two cards per account. Additional cards are free.

Completing your application

To join CRT, please download a Shareholder Application Form using the link below, you should then print and complete the form and send it to:

CRT Co-operative
Private Bag 1968
Dunedin 9054

How long does it take to become a member?

Your application will be processed within two weeks and if it is approved we will then forward you a shareholder welcome pack, including your new CRT Card(s) so that you can begin using our services and suppliers.

Additional Information

Additional information can be found in Latest Investment Statement and 2011 Annual Report documents below. Also see our Products and Services page if you would like to know more about what CRT can offer you. You can also call our Customer Services team on 0800 278 583 for more information.