About Us
Lone Star Farms is a South Island sheep and beef-cattle farming enterprise, consisting of seven properties collectively running approximately 115,000 stock units, primarily sheep (75%) and beef cattle, as well as some Boer goats.
The business Statement of Intent is:
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· To be a responsible occupier of the land. |
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· To operate an efficient and profitable pastorally-based livestock business. |
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· To manage and foster environmental awareness.
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The operation also includes: |
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· 400 hectares of cropping. |
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· Two centre-pivot irrigation operations. |
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· Two hospitality homesteads. |
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OBJECTIVES
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· Production |
- 1st tier: |
Prime Lamb |
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- 2nd tier: |
Prime Beef |
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Wool |
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Crops |
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- 3rd tier: |
Store Stock |
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Boer Goats |
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Deer |
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Forestry |
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Hospitality |
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· Inputs |
- Fencing, Fertiliser, Genetics and Management |
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· Ancillary |
- Staff Training and Development |
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- Community Support |