A survey of sheep farming in Waipukurau County

Abstract

The objective of this thesis is to gain knowledge of the economic facts concerning sheep farming in Hawkes Bay. The purpose of gathering these facts is to show where possible how management practises affect farming returns, with particular reference to fat lamb production. It should also answer current economic problems on such questions as, the best means of increasing prduction, land development, effects of taxation, size of farm and land settlement.