17-09-2012 08:23 AM | New Zealand

Irrigation paves way for dairying to save the day

Nearly 60 per cent of the Mid Canterbury plains land is now used for dairying or dairy support, says Ashburton farm valuer Bob Engelbrecht.

Many conversions are continuing by default. To improve profit, farmers are opting for dairy cows over crops and sheep.
Full Story : The Bay of Plenty Times