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Christchurch tomorrow : a discussion of the future development of Christchurch as a regional centre
(Lincoln College. Agricultural Economics Research Unit., 1975-09)
This discussion is about the goals and aspirations that the citizenry of Christchurch should adopt in planning the future development of their city. It leaves aside any consideration of the likely success or failure in ...
A study of some factors affecting the growth of grasses introduced into hill pastures on sunny aspects in North Canterbury
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1977)
Grass and legume seedlings were planted to form legume and legume-grass swards on north-facing hill slopes at two sites in North Canterbury. At Hunua “College Glutinosa” lucerne and "Grasslands Nui" perennial ryegrass or ...
Variables which effect the profitable allocation of capital within irrigation farming systems : a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment [sic] of the degree of Master of Agricultural Science [Lincoln College]
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1978)
The effect of a number of variables on the profitable allocation of capital within irrigation farming systems has been investigated. The study has been confined to the geographical area in Canterbury, New Zealand where ...
Studies on variation in populations of Dactylis glomerata L.
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1974)
Populations of Dactylis glomerata were collected from inland and high altitude areas throughout the South Island and compared with commercial samples. Two trials were designed to evaluate the effect of mountain climate and ...
An investigation of the susceptibility of varieties of lucerne, Medicago sativa L., to the nematode Ditylenchus dipsaci (Kuhn)
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1971)
The results of testing lucerne for resistance to the stem nematode Ditylenchus dipsaci are recorded. A major part of the study was given to perfecting a technique for growing lucerne seedlings for inoculation with nematodes. ...
Meal based pig production - Canterbury survey 1967-1969
(Lincoln College. Department of Farm Management and Rural Valuation, 1970)
With large sums of capital invested in fattening and breeding facilities, coupled with the uncertainty of pigmeat prices, the survey has confirmed that the modern pig farmer must maintain high levels of efficiency.
The ...
A model for decision making under non-certainty on Canterbury light land farms
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1979)
Annual production on Canterbury light land sheep farms fluctuates markedly. A major reason for this is the extreme climatic variability both between years and between seasons. This has a major, effect on feed supply, and ...