THE NEW ZEALAND GRASSLAND ASSOCIATION AND THE PASTORAL FARMERS

Abstract

Now that the New Zealand Grassland Association has been in existence for half a century, it is some cause for celebration, hut more importantly it is a reminder that we should take stock of ourselves and ask if the Association has achieved much and, most importantly, whether there is a case for its continuing existence in current or any other form. The author, a pastoral farmer who has been actively participating in the Association's activities for over fifteen years, submits the answer to both questions is "Yes" and endeavours to examine why.