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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 ...
Maximizing fine wool income
(Lincoln College. Tussock Grasslands and Mountain Lands Institute., 1988)
Wool producers considering management options need to balance the benefits against costs. Options developed by scientists may realise extra returns but may also involve extra costs. Their adoption by farmers will depend ...
Electric fencing
(Lincoln College. Tussock Grasslands and Mountain Lands Institute., 1963)
Since 1958, when details of electrified permanent fencing tried by Massey College became known, hundreds of miles of electric subdivision fence have been erected. The key to its popularity was the great saving in costs of ...
The Proceedings of the Lincoln College Farmers' Conference 1981
(Lincoln College (Lincoln, N.Z.)., 1981)
The Lincoln College Farmers’ Conference was an annual event held over a period of thirty six years from 1951 to 1986. It was a forum for farmers with participation in the early years by district nomination. The strength ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Investment analysis for farm improvement
(Lincoln College. Agricultural Economics Research Unit., 1964-12)
This paper is concerned with assessing the
profitability of land improvement on various classes of farming country in New Zealand. This is an important question since it is insufficient to assess the physical
potential ...
Profitability of a recommended strategy for development on two Banks Peninsula farms
(Lincoln College. Agricultural Economics Research Unit., 1965-01)
This paper represents part of a research on the economic and human aspects of farm development on Banks Peninsula. The aim is to allocate advisory officers to districts in such a way as to maximise the response in national ...
An appraisal of the Lincoln College Dairy Analysis Management Scheme
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1980)
An important aspect of the operation of a town milk supply dairy farm is the organisation of the monthly milk production to obtain full advantage of the quota plus percentage payout system. A farmer can have a major influence ...