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Smallholders in Canterbury : characteristics, motivations, land use and intentions to move
(Lincoln University. Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit, 2000-09)
The AERU published its first report on smallholdings in Canterbury in 1993. The present report extends that research by using a random sample survey and thereby updates our understanding of this very important phenomenon. ...
Key elements of success and failure in the NZ venison industry
(Lincoln University. Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit, 2008-08)
This study explores the nature and performance of the New Zealand venison industry from 1980 to 2007. A number of critical success factors that have enabled the venison industry to develop were identified. These include: ...
Papers presented at the New Zealand Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (Inc.) eleventh Annual Conference : Tahuna Conference Centre, Nelson, August 2005
(Lincoln University. Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit, 2005-08)
The main themes for this Conference are: Agriculture, Agribusiness, Natural Resources and the Environment. This discussion paper includes the full text of the following papers: D Bewell, G Kaine, Adoption of environmental ...
There are audits, and there are audits : response of New Zealand kiwifruit orchardists to the implementation of supermarket initiated audit schemes
(Agriculture Research Group on Sustainability, 2007-09)
New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry is strongly focused on its commitments to producing a high quality product that meets the increasing demands of its main export markets. This report examines the recent introduction of two ...
New Zealand farmer and grower attitude and opinion survey : analysis by sector and management system
(Agriculture Research Group on Sustainability, 2007-10)
The core of the ARGOS research design is a longitudinal panel study. Panels of 12 farms were selected to represent conventional, integrated and organic management for the sheep/beef sector, Kiwigreen, gold and organic ...
The economic impact of tourism on Christchurch city and Akaroa township
(Lincoln University. Tourism Recreation Research and Education Centre, 2003-04)
In recent years tourism has been one of the fastest growing sectors of the New Zealand economy, and has become particularly important in some smaller communities. Some of the larger cities also have high visitor numbers, ...
Potential impacts of biopharming on New Zealand: results from the Lincoln Trade and Environment Model
(Lincoln University. Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit, 2008-07)
Biopharming is an agricultural technology on the cusp of commercialisation. The technology
uses genetically modified crop plants and animals to produce pharmaceuticals. Biopharm
crops are now grown in the United States and ...