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… There is a variety of pasture types in New Zealand, ranging from the high-producing dairy pasture on the … production. Crested dogstail is frequently included in sheep pastures, particularly in the South Island. In the … country, and occurs in comparatively small areas. The farming of this country has resulted in very little damage. …
… population of Canterbury as a whole has been stationary and all net growth in the provincial district has occurred … have remained stable or declined. Standards of grassland farming have greatly improved while the relative importance …
… situated on the Wairau Plain at the junction of the Omaka and Opawa Rivers. The town occupies low-lying land, much of … the town centre. The main port for the district is Picton. Sheep farming is the predominant industry. Farm production on the …
… Invercargill, the southernmost city in New Zealand, is situated on the banks of the Waihopai River not far … grass for seed, the main rural activity of the district is sheep farming. On the plains, where fat lambs are raised, …
… (1814–75) and Edward Joshua (son, 1841–1911). Pioneer runholders. A … first phase of Company activity. Following the taking up of sheep runs in the Wairarapa by Clifford, Weld, and others, … which, later, he was to inherit. Edward's experience of sheep and cattle grazing in Australia well qualified him to …
… Farm Advisory Division, Department of Agriculture Under a Director and two Assistant Directors, a group of senior specialist … management, crop and pasture production, animal husbandry and farm management. They gain considerable local knowledge … PRESENT-DAY FARM ADVISORY SERVICES …
… Shannon is situated on flat land on the southeastern fringe of the Manawatu Plain and … from Levin. The main activities of the district are dairy, sheep, and mixed farming, and market gardening. Opiki (4 miles north-west) is …
… about 5 miles north of the junction of the Waiohine and Ruamahanga Rivers on alluvial flats in the central part … rural activities of the surrounding district are extensive sheep farming on the outer hill country, and fat-lamb production …
… Valley. The town is on the main highway between Wellington and Masterton, the latter town being 15 miles north-east. Greytown is 7 miles north-east of Featherston and 5 miles south-west of Carterton. The primary industries … on the hilly country to the west, with fat-lamb production and dairying on the flats. On the outskirts of the borough …
… Holyoake, Keith Jacka appears in the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography on this site. Keith Jacka Holyoake was born at … an enthusiastic cyclist. He has had diverse experience of farming, including dairying, fruit, hops, and tobacco growing, and, in later years, of sheep and cattle raising in the Dannevirke district. In …