Hill country potential
PA Wellington Hill country agriculture in New Zealand has the potential to double its output, according to a report by a working party studying hill country research. “As 40 per cent of stock units are carried in the hill country this potential represents an additional 40 million stock units,” the report says. The increase would be worth 5736 M a year. The working party, whose chairman is a farmer, Mr J. N. Tripe, was established by the National Research Advisory Council in 1976. Its report
tt as released by the Minister of Science and Technology (Mr Gandar). The report reviews research in hill country’ and looks at future development. Research requirements for soil and water resources, pasture, fertiliser and lime, animals, fencing, farm operation and forestry are examined and recommendations made. “The report is timely, stimulating and an important step in the recognition of the value of the hill country to the New Zealand economy,” Mr Gandar said.
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Press, 14 August 1978, Page 16
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