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Economic implications of increased wool production
(Lincoln College. Agricultural Economics Research Unit., 1964)
The paper analyses the implications of a national annual
increase by New Zealand producers of 5% in the production
of wool compared with the present long-term rate of increase
of 3%. This, it is estimated, would change ...
The New Zealand meat export industry : structure, conduct and performance
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1978)
Economic management requires that within the economy resources are allocated to achieve maximum efficiency in an overall attempt to promote standards of living.
The objective of this study is to examine efficiency of ...
Farm management strategies for improving the quality of fine wool
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1989)
The effects of a range of farm management strategies on the characteristics of the wool produced by Merino sheep in southern Australia were investigated. The physical and financial responses induced by the different ...
A regional planning model for Southland County agriculture
(Lincoln University, 1976)
The objective of this study is to develop and test a model of Southland County agriculture which can be used as a base to estimate changes in county product output and net profitability as a result of changes in land use. ...
Economic implications of increased agricultural production
(Lincoln College. Agricultural Economics Research Unit., 1963)
It is proposed to discuss, at the broad aggregate level, the
implications of a specific rate of growth of agricultural
production in the future, and for this purpose, 4% per
annum has been chosen. At this rate of increase, ...
Actual and potential computer use by a group of primary producers
(Lincoln University. Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit, 1992-05)
"In the rural sector, computer adoption has been significant, although not at the rate evident in the urban scene. In order to identify the level and type of computer use practised by rural businesses, especially farmers, ...
Salmon ranching in New Zealand : biology, economics and policy
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1983)
Many groups and individuals are involved in decision making for the allocation of the salmon resource. A comprehensive study of the economics of salmon ranching in New Zealand has not previously been undertaken. Before ...
The economics of controlling gorse in hill country comparing goat and sheep grazing combinations with the chemical method
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1983)
The aim of this study was to assess the economics of controlling gorse in hill country, comparing the use of goat and sheep grazing to chemical control. The New Zealand environment has suited the growth of gorse (an ...
An economic study of lamb fattening on rape
(Canterbury Agricultural College, University of New Zealand, 1928)
The raising of fat lambs is not restricted to any particular system of farming, but limitations are imposed by many physical factors, the major ones being soil, climate, topography, and transport facilities. The aim of ...
A study of Japan’s protection for selected agricultural commodities in the period between 1972 and 1977
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1979)
This thesis looks at the level of protection afforded to Japan's agricultural industry (selected commodities), with respect to the 'self-sufficiency in foodstuffs' objective and the reliance on imported feedgrains.
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