Search
Now showing items 1-8 of 8
Drivers of smallholder adoption and the intensity of conservation agriculture in the Masvingo District of Zimbabwe
(Lincoln University, 2016-07-29)
Conservation agriculture (CA) has been promoted among smallholders in Zimbabwe as a way of addressing challenges associated with poor soil fertility, low yields, and insufficient rainwater. The technique was introduced to ...
The Fair Trade and Fair Trade Organic chains for small honey producers in the Tucuman and Santiago del Estero provinces of Northwest Argentina
(Lincoln University, 2016)
Argentina plays a major role in the global honey market as the world’s second largest exporter behind China. About 70% of Argentine beekeepers are small to medium-sized. Consumers from affluent markets are increasingly ...
An institutional analysis of the smallholder beef supply chain in the Malaita Province, Solomon Islands
(Lincoln University, 2016)
This research involves an institutional analysis of smallholder beef markets in the Malaita Province of the Solomon Islands, with the aim of making recommendations for strategies that improve small producer access to formal ...
Financial budget manual 2010
(Lincoln University. Faculty of Commerce., 2010)
The "Financial Budget Manual 2010" is an invaluable reference book for farmers and growers, consultants and students. It contains a wealth of up to date information on farm and orchard costs and prices, the profitability ...
Small farmer access to premium prices for copra in the Philippines: a case study of the coconut oil chain in Camarines Sur province
(Lincoln University, 2015)
Coconut oil is a major industry in the Philippines. Apart from being the country’s largest agricultural export earner, it is also consumed almost as a food staple in the domestic market. Even so, small coconut farmers ...
Assessment of an outsourced agricultural extension service in the Mutasa district, Manicaland province, Zimbabwe
(Lincoln University, 2015)
Zimbabwe has a pluralistic agricultural extension system. In addition to the public extension service, donors contract private service providers to deliver extension services in specific project areas. This study assesses ...
Wealth creation: building equity in the dairy industry
(Lincoln University. Faculty of Commerce. Kellogg Rural Leaders Programme., 2015)
The New Zealand dairy industry in New Zealand is renowned for its ability to offer a wonderful career path for people to grow and progress through the industry. It is evident that there are plenty of success stories where ...
Why do the All Blacks need a coach when 76% of farmers don't?: A guide for farmers engaging consultants
(Lincoln University. Faculty of Commerce. Kellogg Rural Leaders Programme., 2015)
The purpose of this report is to identify the systems and/ or tools top farmers use to get the best value from their professional advisors. “Why do the All Blacks need a coach” has always been my standard answer when someone ...