A SHORT HISTORY OF FARMING IN NEW ZEALAND

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.

Discover our farming heritage:

• 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.

ISBN: 9781988538013
Imprint: David Bateman Ltd
Publication Date: 10 January 2020
Dimensions: 137mm x 210mm
Weight: 550g
No. Of Pages: 260