Mint. Hinged. In Very Fine condition. From a Smoke-free and Pet-free Environment.

On April 26, 1978, New Zealand Post issued this stamp to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln University College of Agriculture. The artist was G Fuller of Havelock North.

This stamp is one of a set of six designs centered on the Centenary of Lincoln University College of Agriculture and its special relationships throughout New Zealand's agricultural industries.The College was founded in 1878 on 100,000 acres of pastoral land that had been set aside for the purpose by the Provincial Council of Canterbury. Mr W E Ivey was appointed the first director of the College. Grassland farming is New Zealand's most important industry and the source of over 80 percent of the country's exports. The College continues to develop its resources to meet the challenges of modern agricultural needs - through the application of the findings of research, use of machinery, topdressing of pasture and efficient agricultural management.

The spreading of bulk fertiliser is an important part of efficient agricultural management. The bulk fertiliser ground-spread industry has grown - in techniques and capacity - to meet the widespread challenges of an agricultural society.

Scott Catalog # 662