In recent times wool growers have become concerned that their raw product is not returning to them a large enough share of the value of the end product. This study has set out to find way in which growers can actively ...

In recent years reports and studies have indicated the need for growers to devise and use alternative raw wool selling options. Concern from growers about market signals, net returns and handling charges has led one ...

In 1988 the Papamoa Agriculture Centre became the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic's centre for Agricultural Training. Practical skills training was initially achieved by using co-operating neighbours farms for the training. However ...

This project was undertaken with the aim of analysing the kiwifruit industry, putting it's historical and political events into order and from there drawing a definitive conclusion as to how the industry will evolve and ...

Sharemilking is unique to dairy farming in New Zealand. It is an excellent form of employment for less experienced dairy farmers with the main objective of building up a strong asset base relatively quickly while not ...

The "Financial Budget Manual 1997" 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 ...

Thirty environments resulting from the combination of five soil fertility regimes, three stocking rates and two grazing methods were imposed on multi-species mixtures overdrilled into hawkweed-dominated short tussock ...

The "Financial Budget Manual 1998" 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 ...

Over many years, Field Days have been organised for Women in Agriculture. A popular topic for discussion at these days has been Emergency Planning and Emergency Farming. The topics for discussion are chosen by the women ...

A review of literature on success and goals in farm management shows that farmers seek to achieve a number of goals and have different management styles. Since farmers combine both business and way-of-life goals in complex ...