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The development of a computer simulation model of the manufacture of semi-worsted wool yarns
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1985)
The development of a computer-based simulation model of the production of semi-worsted spun yarns from scoured wool blends is described. The scoured wool properties used as input variables include mean fibre diameter, fibre ...
Farmers’ group organisation and operation for effective agricultural extension : a study of farmers’ discussion groups in Ellesmere County, New Zealand and Kibaha District, Tanzania
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1985)
Sociological research work was undertaken in Ellesmere County (New Zealand) and in Kibaha District (Tanzania). A total of seven groups involving 61 farmers were studied. The objective was to study the organisation and ...
A systems approach to the economic evaluation of nitrogen fertiliser use in sheep farming enterprises
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1985)
An optimisation model is developed to evaluate the economic use of nitrogen fertiliser in sheep farming enterprises which depend on seasonal production of grass-legume pastures as the main source of feed. Nitrogen fertiliser ...