Southland dairy 2009
Model chapter
This chapter contains model results and commentary from the 2009 dairy monitoring programme as a printable PDF. The chapter provides information on the production and financial status of the Southland dairy model farm. Model chapters will no longer be published in the pastoral monitoring report.
Download the model chapter in PDF format [347K PDF]
To request a printed copy of this document please contact policy.publications@maf.govt.nz
Data release
This release provides key points and excel tables from the 2009 dairy monitoring programme for the Southland dairy model. Final results from the 2009 monitoring round, with commentary on the model are due for release in late July 2009. This budget was compiled in June 2009 and is based on farmer and industry expectations at the time.
Key points
- Total milksolids production increased 4 percent from 2007/08, to 195 800 kilograms of milksolids in 2008/09.
- The drop in milksolids payout saw net cash income decrease 28 percent (down $408 500) compared with 2007/08.
- Southland dairy farmers reduced spending but farm working expenses were $3.60 per kilogram of milksolids: the second highest ever monitored.
- Farm profit before tax decreased $462 900 to $3400 and the model farm made a $153 400 cash deficit in 2008/09.
- Southland dairy farmers are focusing on profitability by aiming to cut costs while maintaining production efficiencies.
Southland dairy model tables and graph
- Table 1: Key parameters, financial results and budget for the Southland dairy model
- Table 2: Southland dairy model budget
- Table 3: Southland dairy model expenditure
- Figure 1: Southland dairy model profitability trends
Download Excel format [132KB XLS]
To request this information in CSV format please contact stats_info@maf.govt.nz
Information about the model
The Southland dairy model represents approximately 660 dairy farms in Southland that supply milk to the Fonterra factory at Edendale.
This model has significantly increased in size, stocking rate and production over several years. In 1995, the average farm size was 130 hectares. In 2000/01, it was 182 hectares, made up of 152 hectares milking platform and a 30-hectare leased run-off. The model size was increased in the 2001/02 season to 162 hectares milking platform and a purchased 30-hectare run-off.
From 2005/06 to 2007/08 the model was 178 hectares plus a 30-hectare run-off. Due to continuing dairy conversions and an increase in the average size, the model is now 183 hectares milking platform with a 68-hectare purchased run-off.
Many farms in the model have been producing milk for less than six years. The size and production from these farms is still increasing.
The model is created from information drawn from 30 dairy farms and a wide cross section of agribusiness representatives. The aim of the model is to represent a typical owner-operated dairy farm in Southland. Data from the contributing properties is averaged and adjusted to represent the model dairy farm. Cash surplus/deficit figures include off-farm income, new borrowing, and other cash income.
For more information on this model contact: Trish.Burborough@maf.govt.nz
Contact for Enquiries
Farm Monitoring Programme Manager
Monitoring and Evaluation
MAF Policy
PO Box 2526
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND
Phone: +64 4 894 0623
Fax: +64 4 894 0741
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