Total cereal production halved in five years as cereal prices declined. Barley production of high quality feed and malting barley is a feature of Canterbury. As world prices declined production halved. Others Peas are a major crop in Canterbury with over 14,000 ha grown both for vegetable. This will increase 25 percent in next two to three years.
Major markets are Asia.
Good prospects for further expansion of new disease resistant cultivars. Oats are a major crop with an estimated 14 000ha grown yearly. Utilised as stock feed and for export. Potatoes are a major field crop with a good reputation for yields and quality. A whole range of other crops are now being grown successfully and have considerable potential for further expansion and diversification.