Spanning 357 hectares in the tightly held Oxford district, Hudson Dairy Farm is a substantial dairy operation offering a proven, well-balanced farming business where scale, water reliability and efficient systems combine to drive strong results.
Currently peak milking 1,130 cows and forecasting approximately 485,000 kgMS for the 2025/26 season, the property is supported by a farming system built around consistency, control and operational ease.
Excellent farm infrastructure with a well-positioned 60-bail rotary shed featuring a modern milking plant, ACR’s, in-shed feeding, Protrack automatic drafting and modern effluent system. This is backed by a wide range of support facilities including multiple calf sheds, implement storage and workshop space.
Water supply is a core strength, supplied via Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL) scheme, supported by a substantial 300,000m³ storage pond and an extensive irrigation network including seven centre pivots and fixed grid—ensuring dependable application across the highly productive Lismore, Balmoral and Darnley soils.
The farm is efficiently configured, with good subdivision, a well-formed laneway network and practical paddock layout—enhancing stock movement and pasture management.
Accommodation is of a high standard, with a Lockwood manager’s home complemented by four additional dwellings—providing flexibility to support workforce requirements at scale.
A compelling large-scale dairy opportunity delivering performance, infrastructure and reliability in a highly regarded North Canterbury location.