Story: Dairying and dairy products

War exports

War exports

During both world wars the value of New Zealand’s dairy products was recognised by Britain, who became the sole purchaser of all its exports of agricultural produce.

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Hugh Stringleman and Frank Scrimgeour, 'Dairying and dairy products - Dairy exports', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/ephemera/15726/war-exports (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Hugh Stringleman and Frank Scrimgeour, published 24 Nov 2008