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An economic study of wheat-farms in Springs County
(Canterbury Agricultural College, University of New Zealand, 1929)
“Wheat is by far the most valuable plant in the world. It is the main source of food for modern Europe, for much of Asia for America and Australasia.
In view of its importance it is strange that there should be no record ...
The effect of higher energy costs on New Zealand beef producers' exports to United States
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1980)
In this thesis the energy intensity of marginal New Zealand and United States beef production is estimated and the effect of any difference on New Zealand beef producers' exports to the United States is analysed.
After ...
Motivation and other factors influencing the adoption of practices by sheep farmers in Oxford County, New Zealand
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1982)
This study examines the relationship between-farmers' motivation, as measured by orientation to work, and their adoption of new farm practices.
Reviews of New Zealand agricultural extension research, of well-known ...
Fertilizers in New Zealand, 1867-1929
(Canterbury Agricultural College, University of New Zealand, 1929)
In 1869, New Zealand use 216 tons of imported fertilizers in addition to a very small amount of local bonedust. Sixty years later, the imports amounted to 324,145 tons, while local production was in the neighbourhood of ...
Integration of crop and dairy farms
(New Zealand Institute of Primary Industry Management (NZIPIM), 2014-06)
In this article we report on case study investigations in 2012 of seven farm businesses in mid-Canterbury. These are part of a further evolution within some of the region’s dairy industry towards the integration of crop ...
An economic evaluation of the Rakaia fishery as a recreation resource
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1974)
Cost benefit analysis is a tool for determining a project's economic worth to society. It implies the enumeration and evaluation of all the relevant costs and benefits associated with a project. At present irrigation ...
Factors influencing agro-environmental regulatory compliance behaviour on Canterbury dairy farms
(Lincoln University, 2016-12-02)
The Canterbury dairy industry has grown significantly in the past several decades in both the number of cows being milked and effective farming area. The industry has seen substantial growth in farm size, productivity and ...
Directory of public agencies in the South Island hill and high country
(Lincoln College. Tussock Grasslands & Mountain Lands Institute., 1985)
This directory, published by the Centre for Resource Management, is a comprehensive list of professional and technical staff engaged in research, extension, development and administration in the hill and high country of ...
An investigation of productivity and technological advance in New Zealand agriculture
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1969)
One of the main distinguishing features of the New Zealand economy has been the heavy dependance on agriculture. This importance of the primary sector has undoubtedly been due to an abundance of cultivable land, a favourable ...
Work study of wool harvesting in woolsheds around Christchurch
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1978)
In this study, the author followed two shearing gangs in their runs to various types of woolsheds around Christchurch. The first gang consisted of two shearers. Dave, an experienced skilful shearer and Steve, a trainee ...