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Asparagus virus 2 : incidence, yield effects and transmission in New Zealand asparagus crops
(Lincoln University, 1997)
Asparagus ilarvirus 2 (AV2) occurs in asparagus crops in New Zealand and worldwide, but its effect on and spread within crops has not been reported in the literature. The causes of declining yields in asparagus crops, ...
Bibliography of articles from landscape architecture journals held in NZ libraries 1979-1983 : a dissertation completed in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Diploma in Landscape Architecture, Lincoln College, 1984
(University of Canterbury, 1984)
The objectives of this dissertation are 1) to survey all landscape architecture periodical literature held in New Zealand, within a defined time period; 2) to evaluate this material, both at the level of individual articles ...
An analysis of factor costs in the New Zealand meat processing industry
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1984)
This thesis analyses the factor costs of killing and processing sheep and lambs from works gate to ex-works in a New Zealand processing company.
It examines the effect of throughput numbers on these factor costs using ...
An analysis of the interdependence of costs and prices and their effects on the agricultural sector
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1976)
In recent years the agricultural sector in New Zealand has been faced with rising input prices and apart from the commodity price booms in the 1973 and 1974 seasons, prices received have been insufficient to maintain an ...
A computer based simulation model for evaluating farm scale irrigation development in hill and high country, New Zealand
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1986)
The basic objective of this study was to develop a simulation model that would enable physical and economic evaluation of alternative farm irrigation schemes in the hill and high country.
The model used the output of ...
Allelopathic effects of white clover (Trifolium repens L.) on pasture species in high country environments
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1980)
The allelopathic activity of white clover Trifolium repens L. 'Grasslands Huia' on the germination and establishment of pasture species frequently used in oversowing was investigated in the laboratory and in a range of ...
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 ...
A study of the effects of United Kingdom government possible alternative policies on New Zealand lamb receipts
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1973)
New Zealand depends heavily on the United Kingdom as an outlet for its lamb. At present (December 1972), the United Kingdom is preparing to join the European Economic Community. Although there is no common European policy ...
An econometric study of the New Zealand meat market with special reference to pigmeats
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1968)
Among countries with high per capita incomes, the New Zealand economy has one unusual and striking feature, a large proportion of its gross national product is derived from temperate farm product exports. Of the total ...
Demand for current and new wool testing services : a market orientated evaluation and design approach
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1986)
Research was conducted to provide market based information to the New Zealand Wool Testing Authority, relating to the provision of testing services and the introduction of a new length test for wool.
The market perceptions ...