| The Trustees intend to invest in farm land for retention as farm land within the Te Uri o Hau area of interest. New Zealand has a dairy herd of 3.5 million predominantly Friesian cows milked by over 13,000 dairy farmers. They produce over one billion kilograms of milk fat annually.
New Zealand has a small domestic dairy market with 95 percent of all milk produced being exported.
New Zealand's unique landscape allows dairy farmers to have the best possible conditions for their farms. Land is New Zealand's most important natural resource with 75 percent of the country made up of hilly surfaces or land that has been developed as pasture for farming.
New Zealand is made up of two main islands, the North Island and the South Island. The North Island produces the majority of milk, each year contributing 10.4 billion of the 13.9 billion litres collected each year.
New Zealand has a very temperate climate with relatively small seasonal variation. Average rainfall is high at between 640mm and 1500mm per year and this allows pasture to grow readily eliminating harsh environments that can hinder growth of flora and young animals.
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