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Alan Frampton

1929 – 2026

New Zealand agricultural economist

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About Alan Frampton

Lived 1929 – 2026 (aged 96). Alan Frampton was a New Zealand dairy farmer, director, chairperson, university teacher and agricultural economist.

Sir Alan Russell Frampton (2 November 1929 – 10 April 2026) was a New Zealand agricultural economist. He completed a master's degree at Massey University in 1964. He had a career as an academic at Massey University from 1968 to 1983, before working as a consultant. He was a member of the New Zealand Dairy Board from 1973 to 1993, and was chair of the Tatua Dairy Company from 1990 to 2003.

In 1990, Frampton was awarded the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal. In the 2005 New Year Honours, Frampton was appointed a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to agriculture. Following the restoration of titular honours by the New Zealand government in 2009, he accepted redesignation as a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Frampton was conferred with an honorary Doctor of Science degree by Massey University in 2002, and in 2010 he received a distinguished alumnus award from the same institution.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Dairy farmer, director, chairperson, university teacher, agricultural economist
Nationality
Education
Massey University, Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Employers
Massey University
Awards
Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit; Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit‎; Honorary degree; Honorary doctor of Massey University
Also known as
Dr. Alan Russell Frampton, Alan R Frampton, Dr Alan Frampton, Sir Alan Frampton, Sir Dr Alan Frampton, Alan Russell Frampton
moreSir Alan Russell Frampton

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alan Frampton?

New Zealand agricultural economist (1929–2026)

When was Alan Frampton born?

Alan Frampton was born on 2 November 1929 in Morrinsville.

When did Alan Frampton die?

Alan Frampton died on 10 April 2026 in Glendowie.

What was Alan Frampton's occupation?

Alan Frampton was a dairy farmer, director, chairperson, university teacher and agricultural economist.

What nationality was Alan Frampton?

Alan Frampton was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alan Frampton

· Wikidata: Q75682448

· DBpedia: Alan Frampton

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