357 Woodstock Road, Oxford, Waimakariri, Canterbury

Covering 280 hectares in the well-regarded Oxford district, Emerald Dairy Farm is a capable and thoughtfully developed dairy platform, bringing together scale, secure water and functional infrastructure to support steady, repeatable performance. Currently peak milking 890 cows and on track to produce 403,000 kgMS in 2025/26, the operation is driven by a disciplined farming system that promotes consistency, control and straightforward management. At the centre of the farm is a 70-bail rotary shed, equipped with in-shed feeding, Protrack automatic drafting, ACR’s, upgraded milk cooling and modern effluent system. A dependable range of supporting improvements includes calf rearing facilities, implement storage and workshop space. Water reliability is a defining feature, sourced from Waimakariri Irrigation Limited scheme water alongside a groundwater take, with the addition of a 113,000m³ storage pond to maintain supply through the irrigation season. Distribution is via centre pivots and fixed grid, servicing Darnley and Mayfield silt loam soils recognised for their versatility and productive output. The farm layout is practical and easy to operate, with a tidy laneway network, solid fencing and well-planned subdivision contributing to efficient stock movement and pasture utilisation. Accommodation is well suited to the scale of the operation, with a manager’s home supported by three additional dwellings—providing a comfortable and functional setup for staff. A sound and dependable dairy property offering scale, functionality and water certainty in a proven North Canterbury location.