253
hectares of farmland
(244 ha effective)
871
peak milking herd
403k
kg milk solids
(4.3m litres)
60 bail
rotary milking shed
3 houses
(5 bdrm, 4 bdrm, 2 bdrm)
$10.7m
land and buildings independent valuation
The Rata dairy farm has flat contoured land with predominantly Pukemutu soils. The centrally located cowshed is supported by a large all-weather calving barn, and good support buildings.
Recent news
New Sharemilker house
Our Rata sharemilkers moved into a brand new 4-bedroom Jennian home in August 2016. Previously Rata only had the original homestead, so the new house, together with the new staff duplex building, is a great improvement to on-site accommodation.
Improved effluent distribution
Rata has trialled various effluent systems and now has a travelling rain gun. A new Harvest effluent monitoring and fail safe system is being installed to minimise the risk of equipment malfunction resulting in effluent spillage.
Rata farm address
Shand Road, Otapiri 9782
Sharemilker
DETJ Dairies Limited.
