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Seasonal below-ground carbon balance for Pinus radiata trees growing at ambient and elevated CO₂ concentration
(Lincoln University, 1997)
Atmospheric CO₂ concentration is increasing at c. 0.5% y⁻¹, predominantly as the consequence of fossil fuel combustion and deforestation. By the end of the 21st century, based on current emission rates, the atmospheric CO₂ ...
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 ...
Factors influencing problem recognition in an environment of uncertainty
(Lincoln University, 1995)
Participation in agrichemical training courses and awareness of the benefits of information on safe and efficient agrichemical use and management is ultimately dependant upon recognition of a need or a desire for such ...
Rangitikei District Council rating and funding review 1994 -1995 : an overview
(Lincoln University. Faculty of Commerce. Kellogg Rural Leaders Programme., 1995)
This research project provides an overview of the funding and rating review undertaken by the Rangitikei District Council during 1994 - 1995.
The document provides an outline of the Rangitikei District itself. It gives ...
Nutrition of container grown plants with emphasis on the Proteaceae
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1979)
A range of Proteaceous shrubs and other nursery plants were grown
in containers with soilless media and various N levels. Plants demonstrated a range of responsiveness. Supplying soilless media with Osmocote (26% N) and ...
Production and analysis of the products of the acetone-butanol-ethanol fermentation of beet extract by butyl clostridia
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1988)
Rises in the price of oil during the 1970's stimulated interest in the production of fuels and chemicals from biomass. Although fuel ethanol has received a great deal of attention, the physical properties of butanol make ...
The effects of foliar diseases and irrigation on root development, yield and yield components of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1985)
Studies were conducted on three field trials of wheat cv. Kopara to investigate the lack of compensation by later determined components of yield because of early disease constraints. The investigation was based on the ...
Simulation-based design of water harvesting schemes for irrigation
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1981)
For large areas of New Zealand that suffer from agricultural drought, the only practicable way of providing irrigation is through the use of water harvesting schemes that divert winter flood water in nearby streams into ...
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 ...
Soil-landscape models as a basis of land resource assessment Flock Hill Station, Central Canterbury, New Zealand
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1987)
A methodology for using physiographic analysis and soil-landscape models to apply nationally available data to land resource assessment at the property level is outlined. The analytical procedure promotes the sequential ...