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Farm management strategies for improving the quality of fine wool
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1989)
The effects of a range of farm management strategies on the characteristics of the wool produced by Merino sheep in southern Australia were investigated. The physical and financial responses induced by the different ...
A regional planning model for Southland County agriculture
(Lincoln University, 1976)
The objective of this study is to develop and test a model of Southland County agriculture which can be used as a base to estimate changes in county product output and net profitability as a result of changes in land use. ...
Economic implications of increased agricultural production
(Lincoln College. Agricultural Economics Research Unit., 1963)
It is proposed to discuss, at the broad aggregate level, the
implications of a specific rate of growth of agricultural
production in the future, and for this purpose, 4% per
annum has been chosen. At this rate of increase, ...
A management and economic study of farming in the South Island high country : with special reference to property development
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1970)
The high country region represents approximately 20% of the total grazing area of New Zealand, and covers the mountainous inland areas of Marlborough, Canterbury, Otago, and Southland provinces. Although wool is the main ...
Barriers to the adoption of organic farming in Canterbury
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1989)
Organic farming (OF) shows promise as a commercial alternative to conventional agriculture. Organic farming is characterised by low production costs, high commodity prices and an environmental philosophy. However, few ...
Studies in rural credit
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1971)
This thesis considers aspects relating to rural credit available to New Zealand farmers during the late 1960’s. The operations and lending policies of the main institutions advancing funds to the agricultural sector of the ...
A linear programming study of the supply of store beef cattle from hill country farms
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1968)
Within the general area of aggregate New Zealand beef supply, the supply of store cattle and associated beef products from beef breeding farms on a certain class of North Island hill country was chosen as the object of ...
An economic evaluation of the use of herbicides in hill country pasture renovation in New Zealand
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1988)
Non-arable New Zealand hill country pasture is characterised by a high proportion of low fertility grasses and weeds. This places limitations on their productive capacity. Aerial oversowing and topdressing has improved the ...
Review (Tussock Grasslands and Mountain Lands Institute) no. 13(1967)
(Lincoln College. Tussock Grasslands and Mountain Lands Institute., 1967-09)
The Review of the Tussock Grasslands and Mountain Lands Institute was published from 1961 to 1988 with forty five issues produced in that period. The Review was designed to communicate with all farmers in the high and hill ...
Review (Tussock Grasslands and Mountain Lands Institute) no. 7(1964)
(Lincoln College. Tussock Grasslands and Mountain Lands Institute., 1964-09)
The Review of the Tussock Grasslands and Mountain Lands Institute was published from 1961 to 1988 with forty five issues produced in that period. The Review was designed to communicate with all farmers in the high and hill ...