"This isn't helping us with further growth and could cause major problems down the track".
The business develops electronic agricultural equipment, solar pump systems, solar irrigation systems, weighbridges and water management tools designed to help agricultural/horticultural sectors conquer previously unfeasible tasks.
"We design and manufacture tools that can improve your farmers efficiency, conserve valuable resources and just make a busy day a little less complicated".
A leader in its field, Frizzell products are designed to withstand the rigours of the harsh New Zealand agricultural and horticultural environment.
However, Frizzell fears further business will be stymied by poor connectivity and by lack of political motivation to rectify the problems faced in rural areas.
"We are on the old slow copper connection. We've been told there are no plans to provide us with fibre. Our business is likely to be constrained by inconsistent sluggish internet speeds if we cannot figure a cost-effective way around the problem.
"We're not the only ones in this area with internet frustrations - modern dairy farmers need good internet connections, many have major problems running their farms because of poor speeds and service".
Frizzell felt like smaller rural settlements, such as Kirwee, were being left behind when it came to accessing new digital technology.
"Cities and new developments are being given the opportunity to connect to high speed internet whilst the smaller rural developments like ours are being left behind.
"We are forgotten about despite the fact that the country relies on the agricultural sector for a larger proportion of its overseas income".
