LOCATION
94 Hilda Road, RD3 Edendale
LAND AREA
111 ha
EFFECTIVE AREA
223 ha
STOCK
123 dairy cows
The Farm
Betapahu is a dairy farm operation based near Edendale, Southland. Its 121 hectares are mostly flat and are made up of Waikoikoi and Edendale soils. The cool temperate climate of Southland offers reliable summer rainfall and an average annual rainfall of 1,113mm. Betapahu is home to 402 dairy cows which walk to a centralised milking shed. The operation boasts high standards of production, plant and equipment.
Betapahu was the winner of the Keep Me Safe Award and FGL Supreme Farm Award in 2015. They continued their winning form in 2016 by taking the Farm Pride Award and the Fortuna Core Values Award. Consistently high performance saw Betapahu take out the Supreme award in 2019.
The Team
Josh Cruz (Farm Manager)
Roy Leonoras (Herd Manager)
Lourdes Canoy (Dairy Assistant)