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A review of the literature pertaining to 'perceived' risk and 'acceptable' risk and the methods used to estimate them
(Lincoln University & University of Canterbury. Centre for Resource Management, 1990-05)
The concept of an acceptable risk is an integral part of modern society. However,
when we attempt to determine what an acceptable risk is in a particular situation, we
have to consider questions such as 'to whom is the ...
Genetic engineering in New Zealand: science, ethics and public policy
(Centre for Resource Management, 1991-06)
Genetic engineering is rapidly being acknowledged as an emerging technology that has immense
potential to improve the health, living standards, economy and environment for New Zealanders.
However, some aspects of the ...
New Zealanders and biotechnology : attitudes, perceptions and affective reactions
(Lincoln University. Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit, 2005-09)
Public perceptions of biotechnology in contemporary society are important. The current research programme has allowed us to resurvey the public to assess current responses to biotechnology and to examine possible changes ...
Perception and evaluation of risks: findings for New Zealand and cross-cultural comparisons
(Lincoln University. Lincoln Environmental / Centre for Resource Management, 1996-05)
In a socio-psychological field study, perceptions and subjective evaluations of risky activities and
environmental conditions were investigated in three countries: Germany, New Zealand and Australia.
The aim of this ...
Environmental beliefs and farm practices of New Zealand organic, conventional and GE intending farmers
(Lincoln University. Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit., 2001-08)
The main objective of this report was to deepen our understanding of the different types of farmers and growers in New Zealand primary production with respect to novel technologies. It provides supplementary analysis of ...
Change in New Zealand farmer and grower attitudes towards gene technology : results from a follow up survey
(Lincoln University. Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit, 2003-05)
This study examined changes in the intentions, attitudes and beliefs of farmers regarding their use of gene technology. Of 656 respondents to a postal survey in 2000, the views of 115 were assessed again in 2002. These ...
Nanotechnology : ethical and social issues : results from a New Zealand survey
(Lincoln University. Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit., 2006-11)
The general aim of this research was to determine and understand New Zealand public reactions to nanotechnology. An objective was to assess the generalisability of focus group research in a national survey. A further ...
Potatoes: a consumer survey of Christchurch and Auckland households
(Lincoln College. Agricultural Economics Research Unit., 1980-01)
This report presents the results and conclusions from a consumer survey which was carried out in Christchurch and Auckland during January 1980. It was aimed at providing information on consumer purchasing and consumption ...
Survey of New Zealand farmer intentions and opinions, October-December, 1983
(Lincoln College. Agricultural Economics Research Unit., 1984-05)
This survey is the sixth major survey of New Zealand Farmer Intentions and Opinions. All have been aimed at providing policymakers
and those in the agri-business sector in New Zealand with data on which they can formulate ...
Social organisation of large herd dairy farms in New Zealand
(Lincoln University. Agribusiness & Economics Research Unit., 1994-03)
This research reports the results of interviewing 29 large herd dairy farmers (over 500 cows)
in the North and South Islands of New Zealand and describes their social organisation of
production. On average the farmers were ...