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History of dairy farming in New Zealand

Old photo of men hand-milking cows in milking shed, NZ

Dairy farming has changed significantly over the centuries from hand milking to machine milking. The size of farms and the expectations on farmers have also changed with time.

There is no doubt that agricultural intensification can come at a cost to the environment. However, we need to balance this cost with the importance of food production. As the Earth’s population grows, so does the need for farmers and others to produce more food.

IMAGE: Courtesy of Te Aroha and District Museum.

Rights: Courtesy of Te Aroha and District Museum
Published:09 April 2021Size: 1.47 MB