The future of farming for Southland

Abstract

The future of Agriculture in Southland is facing anotherperiod of uncertainty, with the impact of covid19 andits possible long-term effects not fully. However, someindications are available regarding changing foodpatterns, disruptive shipping routes and the logisticsof ‘just in time’ delivery that are being tested, borderrequirements changing and continuing disruptivetechnology changing the way consumers purchaseall forms of consumable goods including food. Thissame uncertainty applies to the rest of New Zealandagriculture. The arable, Dairy, beef, sheep, and deersectors are all trying to work through and prepare forwhat this uncertain future may look like, and how it willshape the future viability of farming enterprises.