K16 Reports

Historically the New Zealand Dairy Industry has paid seasonal milk producing farmers the same price for milk irrespective of the month in which it was produced. Over the last ten years a number of attempts have been made to review this practice. Some schemes have been put in place that more closely reflects to the … Read more

Successive governments have made funding available for rural communities. Currently funding can be sourced from a number of government agencies. Tony Lepper in his role as Manager of EIC Ltd has successfully applied for two separate water study grants from the Water Studies Fund established by AGMARDT and the Government. This programme has a two-stage … Read more

The purpose of this report is to describe and review several initiatives that occurred in Taihape and the surrounding rural district over the past three years. There appears to have been a significant improvement in the business and economic situation in this area. Is this a false perception? Have the three initiatives (two Government-funded and … Read more

Aims of this report: 1. To assess the significance of crossbreeding to sheepfarming. 2. To investigate options for crossbreeding for early lamb production. 3. To provide a resource for farmers considering crossbreeding. 4. To highlight important issues for farmers considering crossbreeding. 5. To include practical information, relevant to on-farm use. 6. To focus on early … Read more

The Dairying Research Corporation (DRC) was established as a joint venture between the New Zealand Dairy Board (NZDB) and AgResearch in December 1990 to provide on-farm dairy Research and Development. DRC leads the New Zealand Dairy Board’s national programme for on-farm Research and Development. Providing extension activities and working with extension officers to ensure that … Read more

The purpose of this study is to investigate the social impact of dairy conversions and the influx of non-South landers, to the Central Southland area. There has been a significant change in land use in many areas of Southland and it is important to know if the “community” is functioning in appropriate manner – in … Read more

The objectives of this report are to examine the position of New Zealand in regard to the Kyoto Protocol and the possible impacts of the Protocol on New Zealand rural land users. The world initiatives leading to the development of the Protocol in an attempt to reduce anthroprogenic climate change, and the commitment required from … Read more

There has been recent speculation as to the availability of employees in Agriculture, and survey results from farmer employers confirm that the supply is, at best, short. The overall objective of this research is identify the real barriers to young people choosing an agricultural career. Cooper, Craig

This report examines women's roles in New Zealand dairying, advocating for greater recognition and participation in decision-making. It explores barriers to involvement, leadership opportunities, and networking benefits for both women and the dairy industry.

NZ pork industry rapidly transforming: consolidating farms/processors, becoming consumer-focused and industrial. Report examines changes and Board's future role.