Sheep farming in Waipukurau County, Hawkes Bay

Abstract

A survey of sheep farming in Waipukurau County has been made by visiting all sheep farmers, the two freezing works, appropriate Government departments and the relevant commercial firms. An analysis was made of farm output, farm-management practices, the financial position of occupiers and changes in land ownership on the three major soil divisions. Production figures of wool, lamb, mutton, beef, store stock and crops were collected, together with farm-management practices. From these, standards of production and management were established for each soil division.