John Morris Ranstead

Members of the New Zealand Research Council with Ranstead standing second from the left, 1936

John Morris Ranstead OBE (1884–1972) was a New Zealand farmer, animal breeder and agricultural scientist. He was born in East Ham, Essex, England, in 1884.[1]

In the 1960 New Year Honours, Ranstead was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to the farming industry.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Rae, A. L. "John Morris Ranstead". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011.
  2. ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 41911. p. 42. 1 January 1960. Retrieved 26 March 2016.


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