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Carbon footprints in the New Zealand dairy industry: a comparison of farming systems
(Lincoln University, 2010)
Environmental indicators which measure the energy required to produce one tonne of milk solids under the production processes of the New Zealand dairy industry are available at the macro level. However, where intensification ...
The implications of spring grazing management on animal liveweight gain, yield and root reserves of lucerne (Medicago sativa L.)
(Lincoln University, 2012)
Lucerne (Medicago sativa L.) is an important legume for New Zealand dryland farms. To ensure the productivity and persistence of lucerne stands rotational grazing is recommended. However, over spring ewes and lambs are ...
Memorial design : considerations for Christchurch
(Lincoln University, 2012)
In the wake of a series of devastating earthquakes, Christchurch, New Zealand is faced with a long, complicated mourning and memorialisation process. The initial intention of this research was to comparatively examine ...
The learning preferences of women working in New Zealand dairying: an application of VARK strategies
(Lincoln University, 2010)
Agricultural sustainability depends on having systems that maintain or enhance the
economic viability and the natural resource base of agriculture, and the ability of people
involved in the industry, or in servicing the ...
Organic amendments for reducing the plant uptake of cadmium from New Zealand soils
(Lincoln University, 2016-11-14)
Cadmium (Cd) is a naturally occurring element in soils. It is a non-essential trace element that can have toxic effects on fauna at relatively low concentrations. Several studies have reported above background levels of ...
Influence of farm dairy effluent ammonium concentrations on soil N2O emissions
(Lincoln University, 2016)
Nitrous oxide (N₂O) is a potent greenhouse gas (GHG) and the single-most ozone (O₃) depleting substance. Agriculture is the dominant source of anthropogenic N₂O emissions globally, and especially in New Zealand. Urine, ...
Seed yield and carbohydrate distribution in perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) and Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum L.) seed crops
(Lincoln University, 2016-06-29)
A field experiment was conducted to quantify the carbohydrate distribution in perennial (Lolium perenne L.) and Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum L.) seed crops from anthesis to harvest. To do this, first year crops of ...
Phenotypic assessment of commercial wheat (Triticum aestivum) crosses with a synthetic hexaploid incorporating wild germplasm from Aegilops tauschii
(Lincoln University, 2016-11-11)
The wheat crop in the United States, and indeed globally, has shown high levels of genetic uniformity. A lack in genetic variation is causing dramatic fluctuations in total wheat crop yields in response to environmental ...
Eutrophication in coastal New Zealand lakes and the mitigation potential of phosphorus immobilization using clay based amendments
(Lincoln University, 2017-11-14)
Water amendments were analysed in-vitro to identify their potential for phosphate sequestration in coastal lakes and water bodies, in an effort to reduce their phosphorus levels.
The potential amendments were identified: ...
Analysis of the effects of sire and age on wool quality traits in Romney ewes
(Lincoln University, 2017-11-06)
Higher prices for sheep meat compared to strong wool have caused dual purpose sheep breeding objectives to align with meat production. The resulting lack of focus on wool breeding has resulted in reduction of the quality ...