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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 ...
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 ...
Work study of wool harvesting in woolsheds around Christchurch
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1978)
In this study, the author followed two shearing gangs in their runs to various types of woolsheds around Christchurch. The first gang consisted of two shearers. Dave, an experienced skilful shearer and Steve, a trainee ...
An investigation of productivity and technological advance in New Zealand agriculture
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1969)
One of the main distinguishing features of the New Zealand economy has been the heavy dependance on agriculture. This importance of the primary sector has undoubtedly been due to an abundance of cultivable land, a favourable ...
Directory of public agencies in the South Island hill and high country
(Lincoln College. Tussock Grasslands & Mountain Lands Institute., 1985)
This directory, published by the Centre for Resource Management, is a comprehensive list of professional and technical staff engaged in research, extension, development and administration in the hill and high country of ...
An economic evaluation of winter feed alternatives for Canterbury seasonal supply dairy farms : a dissertation submitted in partial fulfiment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours), Lincoln College
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1989)
Dairy farming has been a part of the Canterbury farming scene from the earliest settler days. Banks Peninsula was New Zealand’s first dairying area. During the 1840's shipments were made to whaling stations, to Wellington ...
Energy consumption and carbon footprints of New Zealand dairy systems: Comparison of pastoral and barn dairy farming systems : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University
(Lincoln University, 2019)
Over the last years, New Zealand dairy farming has expanded both in dairying area and milk production and became more intensive in terms of energy inputs. The usage of higher energy inputs are responsible for significant ...
An economic evaluation of the Rakaia fishery as a recreation resource
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1974)
Cost benefit analysis is a tool for determining a project's economic worth to society. It implies the enumeration and evaluation of all the relevant costs and benefits associated with a project. At present irrigation ...
Factors influencing agro-environmental regulatory compliance behaviour on Canterbury dairy farms
(Lincoln University, 2016-12-02)
The Canterbury dairy industry has grown significantly in the past several decades in both the number of cows being milked and effective farming area. The industry has seen substantial growth in farm size, productivity and ...
Integrating value chains to reward sustainable land use practices
(Fertilizer and Lime Research Centre, 2017-02)
An unusual feature of the New Zealand economy compared to other developed countries is that it has a relatively low ratio of exports to gross domestic product, but the percentage of merchandise exports devoted to agri-food ...