A Short History of Farming in New Zealand
Author(s): Gordon McLauchlan
Farming | NZ Non-Fiction | NZ History
Gordon McLauchlan continues his bestselling Short History series with an in-depth look into the history of the farming industry in New Zealand. From the early migrant farmers and regional produce trading, to the revolution of refrigeration - opening up global opportunities for our fast-growing export markets in wool, produce and more, McLauchlan covers the development of our country's farming culture in this accessible and informative read. - Details the farming culture and methods of early Polynesian and Maori settlers. - European farmers adjusting to the temperate zone crops and wildlife of New Zealand. - The birth and development of regional trade industries in rural areas. - Refrigeration and exporting to the British and European markets. - The development of leading global trade exports in wool, dairy products, Kiwifruit and more.
Product Information
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- : David Bateman Limited, New Zealand
- : David Bateman Limited, New Zealand
- : 01 January 2020
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- : books
Special Fields
- : Gordon McLauchlan
- : Paperback
- : English
- : 630.993
- : 256
- : TV