Proceedings of the 1987 Hill and High Country Seminar

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The proceedings include the full text of the following papers: C. Kerr, Land protection-some issues, some options; Farm consultancy services in the free market economy : M. D. Gould, MAF Tech; G. Cooney, Private farm management advisory services; D. Ross, Why is fine wool worth more?; Changes in land administration : J. Hayward, Environmental reforms; P. T. E. Woollaston, D.O.C. – Structure and function; P. Egan, Landcorp – Structure and function; H. Ensor, D. Henson & K. O’Connor, Problems and prospects; Management issues : Maximising fine wool income – D. Cottle, Principles; R. Jopp, Practice; J. Newson, Problem management on the farm; J. Dugdale, Commentary; J. Kelly & J. Bates, Sensible strategic topdressing; P. Davis, The fertilliiser programme on Long Acre; K. O’Connor, The sustainability of pastoralism; Lessons for the future from the free market economy: R. Dewar, A financier’s view; R. Engelbrecht, A farm consultant’s view; D. J. Butcher, A politician’s view; J. D. Stewart, Commentary; McCaskill Memorial Lecture: K. B. Cumberland, Lance William McCaskill – A tribute.