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A comparison of the economics of dairy farming between the regions: Southland, Canterbury, West Coast

Meyer, Basil

Executive Summary

The objective of this project is to provide a comparison of financial performance for owner operated dairy farms in Canterbury, Southland, and the West Coast.

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