With the dairy industry booming in New Zealand, many are planning a lifestyle and career change and taking up dairy farming. Sheep and cattle farmers are also switching to dairy farming due to the current benefits and future potential of dairy farming in this country. If you are thinking of moving into the dairy industry in New Zealand then you should consider farm sales in Timaru.
Timaru is located on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is a city of agricultural services strategically located in the center of the main transport arteries. Port and airport facilities are vital to South Island exports/imports and also to the South Canterbury regional economy.
Timaru has a thriving agricultural hinterland with links to smaller rural communities such as Pleasant Point, Pareora, Woodbury, Geraldine and Temuka. Farm sales in Timaru include fertile agricultural valleys, rolling hills, views of the incredible Southern Alps, favorable rainfall and fantastic soil. In addition to agriculture, Timaru has an incredible variety of activities that can be enjoyed while on vacation. Nearby are Mount Cook (New Zealand’s highest mountain), numerous ski fields, scenic salmon-fishing rivers, bush walks and more.
Dairy farming is New Zealand’s most important economic activity. The dairy industry is a major player in the global market due to the development and adoption of new technologies and because New Zealand farmers are at the forefront of innovation. The largest dairy cooperative in New Zealand is Fonterra. Fonterra recently went public on the Global Dairy Trade (an online auction platform for basic dairy products), and they created a Fonterra Share Market where shareholders can buy and sell Shares from each other (operated by NZX). The success of both the GDT and the shareholder market has meant that the current economic climate is very positive for this industry compared to other types of agriculture.
If you decide that dairy farming is right for you, you need to make sure that you invest in the right property. The key to finding the right farm is to have a knowledgeable real estate agent or agency who has local knowledge of the region and also understands the industry. You will also need to find an agent with a good track record and proven experience brokering farm sale deals. An experienced rural sales consultant will ensure that the farm has quality land, sheds, livestock and a decent house to live in, as well as the potential to develop all of these.
