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Hogget mating : the key to sheep industry growth
(Lincoln University. Faculty of Commerce. Kellogg Rural Leaders Programme., 2003)
The introduction of Finn Cross sheep is leading to major changes and opportunities in the New
Zealand sheep industry.
The ability of this breed to mate successfully as hoggets and achieve good lambing percentages ...
The dairy farmers of the Waimate West 1997
(Lincoln University. Faculty of Commerce. Kellogg Rural Leaders Programme., 1997)
It has been my
brief to critically analyse a sample of 70 farming operations from a total population of
approximately 300 operations. My analysis has been in the capacity of a financier and
therefore biased toward ...
Exploratory analysis of marketing innovations in the New Zealand wine industry
(Lincoln University. Faculty of Commerce. Department of Business Management, Law and Marketing, 2013-09)
There is strong evidence that innovation is of key importance to ongoing business performance and success, but little previous research has examined innovation in terms of the wine industry. This exploratory study examined ...
Farmers' attitudes toward the farm advisory service : a study in Cheviot County, North Canterbury, New Zealand
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1981)
A study of a probability sample of 65 sheep farmers in Cheviot County, New Zealand, was undertaken mainly to secure information regarding attitudes of farmers toward the extension service of the Ministry of Agriculture and ...
Motivation and other factors influencing the adoption of practices by sheep farmers in Oxford County, New Zealand
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1982)
This study examines the relationship between-farmers' motivation, as measured by orientation to work, and their adoption of new farm practices.
Reviews of New Zealand agricultural extension research, of well-known ...
Factors associated with the development of effective experience in excellent managerial ability
(Lincoln University, 2013-07)
Modelling farmers’ managerial ability shows that farmers’ lessons from various forms of experience are by far the most significant factor in achieving high management skill. This begs the question of obtaining an understanding ...
The effect of higher energy costs on New Zealand beef producers' exports to United States
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1980)
In this thesis the energy intensity of marginal New Zealand and United States beef production is estimated and the effect of any difference on New Zealand beef producers' exports to the United States is analysed.
After ...
Securing an affordable and sustainable fixed wing agricultural aviation service in Marlborough
(Lincoln University. Faculty of Commerce. Kellogg Rural Leaders Programme., 2010)
The fortunes of farmers and agricultural aviation operators are inextricably linked. Poor returns for
sheep and beef farmers have resulted in a reduced demand for fixed wing agricultural aviation
(FWAA) services in ...
The Kellogg journey
(Lincoln University. Faculty of Commerce. Kellogg Rural Leaders Programme., 2014)
The New Zealand Kellogg Rural Leaders Programme (KRLP) is a highly respected industry leadership programme which develops emerging agribusiness leaders to help shape the future of New Zealand’s primary industry.
The purpose ...
An economic evaluation of high nitrogen fertiliser rates at Limestone Downs
(Lincoln University. Faculty of Commerce. Kellogg Rural Leaders Programme., 2005)
Increased nitrogen application has potential to achieve "step change" in
forage production and productivity of hill country properties. This paper
reports the results of a financial evaluation of high rates of nitrogen ...