New Zealand South - Agriculture South - Taking the South to the World

	nzsouth.co.nz
information, tourism, business, accommodation and agribusiness in southern New Zealand

AGRICULTURE SOUTH

sheep in snow More than half of New Zealand is used in farming (mostly sheep farming) or forestry.
New Zealand's climate is also well suited to growing a wide range of horticultural crops
Other leading farming products are beef and fisheries.
New Zealand's wine industry is expanding and gaining prominence in the world market.
New Zealand's economy is heavily dependent on overseas trade.
Research also continues into a range of alternative crops in New Zealand.

AGRICULTURE

New Zealand boasts 49.5 million sheep which is about 14 sheep per person! More than half of the country is used in farming (mostly sheep farming) or forestry.

The average farm size is about 536 acres (215ha). The most popular sheep breed is Romney, and beef breed is Angus or Angus/Hereford cross. New Zealand's major markets for meat are the the USA, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, Japan and the Middle East.

Almost all of New Zealand's dairy products are exported - mostly in the Asia/Pacific region.
New Zealand produces 60% of the world trade in strong wool, and 13% of the total world wool production.

HORTICULTURE

New Zealand's climate is also well suited to growing a wide range of horticultural crops - the major export varieties being kiwifruit, pip fruit (apples, pears, nashi), and stone fruit (apricots, peaches, nectarines, cherries).

picking grapes New Zealand's wine industry is also expanding and gaining prominence in the world market. New Zealand's oldest winery is Napier's Mission Vineyard, which was established in 1851. New Zealand is renowned internationally for its sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, pinot-noir and cabernet-based reds.
Central Otago is New Zealand's fastest growing wine region.

FORESTRY
Radiata pine grows quickly in a range of conditions in New Zealand and New Zealand is one of the world's largest producers - producing 34 percent of the world market. Japan is our largest export customer taking almost one-third of New Zealand's forestry products.

FISHERIES
New Zealand's fishing waters comprise a 1.9 million km exclusive economic zone, which is about 15 times the country's land area. Japan is New Zealand's largest market taking almost 1/3 of all exported seafood, especially rock lobster and snapper. Pacific oysters, greenshell mussells and salmon are produced by marine farming.

IMPORTS & EXPORTS
peonies New Zealand's economy is heavily dependent on overseas trade. Our main exports have traditionally included meat, wool and dairy products, but now include forestry products, machinery, aluminium, chemicals, fruit and nuts, raw hides and skins.
We import machinery, vehicles and other manufactured goods.
Australia is our biggest export and import market, although over recent years the Asian region has grown in prominence for both exports and imports.

Rural Business Sites

The Agribusiness Group NZ Ltd The AgriBusiness Group is a new consultancy group established to focus on improving performance in businesses and organisations in the Primary Industry Sector in New Zealand and Internationally.
Treliske - A farm with a difference producing ORGANIC meat & wool in Central Otago
Central Otago Grapegrowers and Winemakers Association The vineyards of Central Otago are the southernmost in the world, the highest in altitude in New Zealand, and the people who planted them some of the most determined pioneers in modern viticulture. Since the first commercially produced wine was released in 1987, the region has become firmly established on the international wine map.
Stene's Cottage - Self-catering accommodation and backpackers on historic sheep and cattle station near Cromwell in Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand. Plenty of activities to choose from, including fishing, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, water sports on lakes in beautiful mountain setting.
Mrs Jones Orchard, Cromwell Visit one of Central Otago's most well known orchards. Large selection of fresh and dry fruits available all year round from the roadside stall or mail order. Orchard tours.
Briar Dell Lavender Farm, Cromwell We specialise in lavender, lavender oil and products, herbs and old roses. Set amongst a formal herb garden - garden tours by arrangement
Equine Focus Ltd - specialises in equine sport therapy and performance focus for both horse and rider. Our qualified therapists work with you at your yard or home, reducing the time and expense of travel and eliminating your horse's transit stress.
Climate Protection Commercial and Horticultural Structures. Chris Rutherford.

RESEARCH

Fulton Hogan New Crop Centre The Otago Polytechnics New Crop Centre at Cromwell focusses on crops suitable for the Central Otago area and southern New Zealand. Education and research resource.

New Zealand Chestnut Council- The New Zealand Chestnut Council Inc (NZCC) is the nationally recognised product group for chestnuts. Its aim is to encourage, promote andadvance New Zealand's chestnut industry including the promotion of thesale and consumption, of fresh and processed New Zealand grown Chestnuts, both in New Zealand and overseas, for the benefit of New Zealand Chestnut Growers
Essential oils and native ornamentals Research group- Crop and Food Research Redbank, Clyde, Central Otago
Rabbit/Tb/Predator prey/ Research - Landcare Research
Landscape Ecology - Landcare Research pages on relating vegetation patterns, landuse history and the landscape
AgResearch
Forest Research Institute
HortResearch New Zealand
Crop and Food Research
Landcare Research
Meat Industry Research Institute
Sheep Research
Wool Research Organization of New Zealand
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries

INDUSTRY
New Zealand Meat Board
Beef New Zealand
Federated Farmers
Wools of New Zealand