LIVESTOCK DIVERSIFICATION IN THE WAIKATO: AN OVERVIEW

Authors

  • J.E. Dawson

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33584/jnzg.1988.49.1806

Abstract

Data indicating changes in the numbers of livestock and farmlng trends for the Waikato/Thames Valley region are presented. These data confirm the dominance of the dairy industry in this region. The expansion of deer (30% per year) and goat (90% per year) farming is shown to be above the national average. Data showing the importance and growth of the equine industry are also presented. Keywords: Pastoral, dairy, sheep, beef, goat, deer, equine.

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Published

1988-01-01

Issue

Volume 49, 1988, Matamata

Section

Articles