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McMeekan makes a speech

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McMeekan makes a speech

Percy McMeekan addresses a farmers’ field day. Under McMeekan, Ruakura Animal Research Station became highly regarded throughout the world for its research into animal production. McMeekan was known for his ability to communicate the results of this work to farmers.

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Robert Peden, Farming in the economy – Times of change, 1920 to 1950, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/17635/mcmeekan-makes-a-speech (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Robert Peden, published 1 March 2009.