An exclusive 3% special dairy shed discount for Fonterra dairy farmers
Access competitive discounts with our power partners
Farm Source has teamed up with Genesis and Meridian to offer tailored plans for your farming business. As well as a on-farm solar solution through Rural Energy that ensures reliable and affordable clean energy.
We've worked hard to bring you a range of competitive offers which are designed to meet the unique need of dairy farmers including the market-leading Genesis Business Energy Plan and Dairy Shed discount.
Get access to great deals from Genesis
Don't change the way you use your power, get a smart energy plan to match it.
For the dairy shed
Exclusive 3% special dairy shed discount for Fonterra dairy farmers.
Power up your farm
Get up to 14% discount by stacking your power with our exclusive Farm Source deal.
Plug in to home savings
Receive significant savings on your home energy expenses with discounts of up to 12%.
Learn more or join Genesis today!
If you would like a quote from Genesis, give them a call them on 0800 436 048 or send an email with your details to farmsource@genesisenergy.co.nz.
Meridian: a partnership focused on you and your farm
We know it's important that you get the power you need to keep your farm and your home running.
Welcome credit
A warm welcome credit per connection.*
Deferred winter payment
Deferred Winter Payment exclusive for Fonterra Supplier account holders.
Partnership discount
Receive a 2% Meridian Energy partnership discount.
Farm Source rebate
Receive a 2% Fonterra supplier rebate for paying through your Farm Source account.*
Energy efficiency
Get great advice on energy efficiency.
Online tools
Get access to online tools, designed to allow you to actively manage your power usage.
Learn more or join Meridian today!
Get in touch for a no obligation plan comparison tailored to your farm and home. To find out more, call Meridian's Agribusiness team on 0800 496 444, or visit their website.
*Terms and conditions apply. Please visit Meridian's website for further details.
Rural Energy: Sustainable power with no setup, installation or maintenance costs
Sustainable commitment
Sign up to a 15-year agreement, to build power resilience by harvesting energy from the sun. Make for a sustainable business with lower overheads and protection from increasing market rates.
Easy Set Up
Free installation and maintenance. Minimise reliance on power from the grid with no financial outlay. Solar is installed on farmers roofs for no cost, saving you money from day one.
Precision Farm Hardware
Hardware owned by Rural Energy. Rural Energy take care of the full set up process, use the best quality products, and provide a unique solution that is tailored to your farm’s specific needs.
Optimise your operations
Save up to 30% against your grid power. This unique model reduces reliance on the grid, maximises generation capacity and protects you from unexpected rate increases.
Solar Buy-back Plan
You will also need either a Genesis or Meridian Energy Solar Buy-back plan to bill Rural Energy through your Farm Source account.
Rural Energy will be available nationwide from early 2025.
Due to the installation process and the capacity of Rural Energy the offer will be rolled out regionally starting in Northland from September 2024 and will be available in all regions by early 2025.
To register your interest when Rural Energy is available in your region please contact nzfss.services@fonterra.com
Simplified billing with only one bill a month
By billing your power through Farm Source, you'll receive a single, consolidated bill for all your energy usage, regardless of which power partner you choose.
Reduce administrative burdens associated with managing multiple bills with just the one bill from Farm Source.