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Hill country b&b Looking at Sheep Farms For Sale in New Zealand? If you are interested in purchasing a sheep farm for sale in New Zealand you will be investing into one of New Zealand’s largest export earners. New Zealand continues to be the world’s largest exporter of sheep meat and cross-bred wool. With the first sheep arriving in New Zealand in 1773 upon Captain Cook’s arrival, their population rapidly increased to 70.3 million in 1982, but has decreased to around 43.1 million due to the introduction of other farming styles such as dairy, beef and deer.

The style of farm management you are interested in will be reflected in the type of land you purchase. When it comes to looking for sheep farms for sale in New Zealand you have three possible types of farming land: high country, hill country and lowlands. Each of these land types has different seasonal requirements such as during the winter, especially in the Southland areas of New Zealand high and hill country farmers need to supplement their stock with hay and silage, whereas lowland farmers can break feed more easily.

hill country b&b There are sheep farming stations for sale across New Zealand. Many of these are located throughout the South Island of New Zealand. Some of the popular South Island regions where you can find properties for sale.

There are four main breeds of sheep in New Zealand: Romney, Drysdale, Perendale and Merino. The style of farm management you are interested in may reflect the breed you choose to rear. The Romney is the most popular breed in New Zealand; its wool is suited to carpets and hard wearing materials such as furniture. The Drysdale wool is also in high demand with carpet manufacturers given the fast growing nature of the wool – Drysdale’s are usually shorn twice a year. The Perendale is a hardy breed, great for the steep hill country and known as an easy breed of sheep to care for. Lastly, the Merino is the most well know breed around the world. The Merino flourishes at high altitudes – their heavy fleece helps them survive the cold. A lot of fashion wear is made from Merino wool.

hill country b&b Dependant on the breed of sheep you decide to farm and the terrain of land you purchase will somewhat determine how you go about the various care factors including: shearing, mating, lambing, weaning, record keeping, weighing, tail docking, castration and drenching.

If you have been looking at listings on the internet and are interested in a particular sheep farm for sale in New Zealand the time is right to contact the real estate agent listing the property to discuss in more detail. Alternatively, contact a real estate agency and ask what properties they currently have available for sale or that will be coming onto the market.