RACK TO THE LAND.
Sir, .-May I be permitted a few lines to add my appreciation of Professor Hudson’s recent article and also A.K.’s letter in the current issue of The Listener. It is an unfortunate state of affairs that such a large proportion of New Zealanders do not appreciate the value of their country’s primary industries. Gone are the days when the "dunce" of the family was put on the land. Farming is becoming an ever-increasing science and ever more greatly dependent upon mechanisation. I personally can vouch for the value of country life, for until I took over this farm a year ago to relieve my brother for active service, I had been two years a University Student and two years a school-teacher. Given adequate labour facilities, farming is undoubtedly the best life, a life upon which the future welfare of New Zealand will de-
pend.
M.F.
G.
(Marton)
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 9, Issue 229, 12 November 1943, Page 3
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151RACK TO THE LAND. New Zealand Listener, Volume 9, Issue 229, 12 November 1943, Page 3
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