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Canterbury farmer to lease land for solar farm development

The PressNZ HeraldThursday 22 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Bruce Wild is leasing land in Somerton, north of Ashburton, to energy developer Anza Power. The Mid Canterbury farmer is diversifying his income by allowing solar panels to be installed in a paddock alongside his sheep.

How they headlined it

First reported by The Press, Thu 22 Oct, 11:58am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 24 hours
  1. The PressThe Press

    ‘The way arable farming is going’ prompts Canterbury farmer to lease land for a solar farm (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Canterbury farmer branches out as solar farm takes root (opens in new tab)