Originally published:1967 as Agricultural Economics Research Unit publication (Lincoln College (University of Canterbury). Agricultural Economics Research Unit) ; no. 46 by Lincoln College. Agricultural Economics Research Unit.
This publication is the second report arising out
of the Unit's research programme on fertiliser economics
in New Zealand farming. The first report analysed actual
farm output at the intensive margin in Southland; this
report examines the problems of farmers who wish to
intensify production still further. The authors base
their calculations on a representative intensive sheep
farm in the area and estimate how greater intensification
would affect output and net farm income at different price
levels. The results show that greater output per acre is
consistently a paying proposition with our present-day
knowledge of farming technology.
Such higher outputs depend very largely on the
ability of farmers to control large numbers of sheep on
a small area. Attention to correct fertiliser practices
and grazing management in the form of autumn saved pasture
is most important. It is estimated that fertiliser
requirements in Southland will double if the high intensities
of stocking budgeted are to be achieved. This paper compares the profitability of different
rates of intensive development on a fairly heavily stocked
sheep farm in Southland.[Show full abstract]
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