Thirty-two more dairy farms approved in Canterbury
Friday 28 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Federated Farmers
The Canterbury regional council has approved 32 additional dairy farms for the region. Low wheat prices and high milk payouts are believed to be driving grain growers to convert their crops to dairy farming. This could add up to 25,000 cows to the local herd this year.