About Us
Tomorrow’s dairy farming – today.
The SIDDC partnership was established in 2002 and its flagship demonstration farm, Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) has become a stand-out feature of the development pathway for South Island dairying in that time, with exceptionally high farmer and wider engagement.
The purpose of SIDDC is to demonstrate tomorrow’s dairy farming today. The strategic intent of SIDDC is to harness the complementary capabilities of the Partners and other organisations to lead and demonstrate the very best sustainable bovine dairy food production systems based on the following principles:
- People are the core of farm activities
- Activities must be supported by the broader community
- Mātauraka Māori to be adopted
- The focus must be on future consumers
- On-farm practices must be at the forefront of environmental sustainability, commercial profitability, animal care, and employment relations
- Farm systems will be informed by sound science and underpinned by robust and transparent data collection and analysis.
The Partners individually and collectively seek to capture the leadership opportunities that will improve the provision and quality of on-farm research, development and extension, educational and training capabilities, and services for South Island dairy farms.
LUDF - Lincoln University Dairy Farm
LUDF is a 160 hectare irrigated property in Lincoln (mid-Canterbury), Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) attracts hundreds of visitors every year.
LUDF is managed by the South Island Dairying Demonstration Centre (SIDDC), an industry funded partnership of 7 leading dairy sector organisations (see SIDDC Partners), these partners work to promote sustainable dairying through collaborative research and extension for farmers.
LUDF welcome visitors on farm
All Visitors to Lincoln University farms (including staff and external parties) are required to complete a farm visit request.
The form should be completed and returned at least three weeks prior to the visit date to ensure that farm activities and staff are available to accommodate your visit.
Please email office@siddc.org.nz for further information.
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Farm Walks
Weekly Farm Walks – starting Wed 28 August 2024
Our weekly farm walks are due to commence at 9.00am (sharp) on Wednesday 28 August 2024.
Please text Peter Hancox on 0274 409 285 to confirm your place.
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