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An information system for planning agricultural development in the Kingdom of Tonga
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1980)
Past development efforts in the Kingdom of Tonga are reviewed in relation to the goals of reducing poverty, unemployment and inequality. It is shown that progress has been strictly limited and evidence is provided to support ...
An information system for urban property investment analysis
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1984)
Considerable potential exists for the development and provision of information able to assist urban property investment decision-making. This thesis revolves around the potential of information as a productive resource to ...
Studies on the luteoviruses beet western yellows virus and subterranean clover red leaf virus
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1984)
Beet western yellows virus (designated in this study as BWYVNZ) was shown to occur in New Zealand and cause yellowing in beet (Beta vulgaris L.) and turnip (Brassica rapa L.) crops in Canterbury.
Subterranean clover red ...
Nutritional value of mixed diets in cattle
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1985)
Field trials suggest that the nutritive value of high quality, high moisture feeds may be improved by the addition of a small quantity of roughage.
The nutritional value to steers of two high qualities, high moisture ...
An econometric study of the New Zealand pig-meat market
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1981)
This thesis describes an econometric investigation of the New Zealand, pig-meat market over the period 1969 to 1979. The objective of the study is to provide policy-makers within the pig industry with a model of their ...
Policy strategies for the implementaion of agroforestry in New Zealand
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1988)
Agroforestry provides an opportunity to address many current land use problems. Despite its potential benefits agroforestry has not been extensively adopted as a land use in New Zealand. Assuming that a government might ...
The environmental impact assessment and review process : the role and effectiveness of the New Zealand procedures
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1983)
This study is concerned with examining the nature and purpose of environmental impact assessment (EIA) in environmental and resource management. The process of EIA is frequently conceived to be a wholly scientific and ...
Studies on faecal coliform bacteria in sediment of the Avon-Heathcote Estuary, Christchurch, New Zealand
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1987)
The shallow bar built, well flushed Avon-Heathcote Estuary is a popular recreational area. Water quality within the Estuary is reduced by inputs of enteric organisms, which may include pathogens, originating from the Avon ...
The effect of irrigation and time of harvest on maturity, yield, and gross return of four vining pea cultivars
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1982)
Four vining pea (Pisum sativum L.) cultivars 'Tere', 'Piri', 'Pania', and 'Greenfeast 68' (Gf.68) were grown either with irrigation at start of flowering and pod fill, or without (natural rainfall). Harvesting began once ...
Institutions for water resources management in North Canterbury: a case study
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1983)
The Canterbury water economy is moving from a development to a mature phase. Increased water demand for agricultural purposes, especially irrigation, will place considerable stress on available water supplies and accelerate ...