FARMING IN NEW ZEALAND - TYPES OF FARMS AND DISTRIBUTION Flashcards
In the West of the South Island?
No Farming
Why is there no farming in the west of the South Island?
Because there are mountains here
In the Middle of the South Island?
Rough grazing, cattle and sheep
Why is there is rough grazing, cattle and sheep in the middle of the South Island?
Because there is enough rain and the temperature is not too high and not too low
In the right corner of the South Island?
Intensive and Mixed Farming
Why is there is intensive and mixed farming in the right corner of the South Island
Because there is a good supply of water and the temperatures are not too high and not too low
In the west of the North Island?
Dairy farming
Why is there dairy farming in the west of the North Island?
This is because there is a good source of water and the atmosphere will allow nutritious grass to grow.
In the East and West of the North Island?
Because the temperature and the rainfall suits the cows.
