Landcare Research - Manaaki Whenua

Landcare-Research -Manaaki Whenua

Approximately how many dairy cows were on this operation on 30 June 2013

Note: Among respondents who have any land that is primarily used for dairy
Note: Asked in 13 regions

Data by primary land use

Primary land useNmeansdminmedianmax
sheep and/or beef19429.3381.222751,469
dairy193388.4300.903001,980
forestry2150212.10150300
Total217391.6310.503001,980

Data by region

RegionNmeansdminmedianmax
Auckland8472.9449.71243151,469
Bay of Plenty32365.9251.4101277.51,140
Hawke's Bay5742.4714.21375301,980
Marlborough4530464504751,120
Manuwatu-Whanganui30383291.903251,250
Northland33381.5326.9552801,800
Otago22499.4399.7953751,630
Tasman & Nelson9151.41240106364
Taranaki43364.5263.2803001,400
Wellington11347.2189.6144300780
West Coast19394.8166.4187321700
Total217391.6310.503001,980