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New Zealand Farm Tours: Nationwide Group Tours of New Zealand Farms
Farming Opportunities in a Clean Green Land of Spectacular Beauty and Diverse Landscapes
Unsubsidised, low cost farming systems are a feature of New Zealand agriculture, as are world class research and agriculture study establishments.
- Luscious green farmlands
- Spectacular vineyards and fruit orchards
- Native forests and National Parks
- Precious wildlife and gardens
Area
- A total land area of 270,000 square kilometres
- Our farms are large by comparison with many in the northern hemisphere
- An average dairy farm is 96 hectares with over 250 cows
- Hill country sheep and cattle farms average between 400 - 700 hectares
- High country properties average 11,000 hectares
- NZ planted forests cover 1.7million hectares - mainly Pinus Radiata
Climate
- A temperate climate with average temperatures ranging from 15°C in the north of the North Island to 10°C in the south of the South Island. February is the warmest month and July is the coolest. Annual rainfall is generally between 600mm and 1500mm.
Population
- 4.5 million people
- 3.5 million dairy cows
- 5 million beef cattle
- 44 million sheep
- 2.5 million deer
Exports
- New Zealand is a major exporter of dairy products: meat, forest products, fruit and vegetables, fish and wool. We also have well developed kiwifruit and pipfruit industries as well as being the home of many world famous vineyards that produce world award winning wines
The opportunity to learn about our agriculture, horticulture, forestry and viticulture is not the only reason to come to New Zealand.
A comprehensive program of economic reform and a range of industries attract people to New Zealand keen to learn from our experience and to develop business contacts.
We are able to initiate the introductions to the right people and organisations and familiarise you with appropriate experts who can offer advice to you and TOUR TIME, as we are researching your particular tour.
Our advisors can arrange technical visits, field demonstrations and familiarise you with appropriate technologies. TOUR TIME, with our consultants can also enhance business and trade opportunities.
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