K18 Reports

The purpose of this report is to look at areas for improvement in the management of Maori Authorities to maximise the returns to stakeholders from the resources they hold. Limitations have been identified that are particular to Maori Land and relate to: Multiple ownership (creating an ever-expanding shareholder base), legislation (that places constraints on management … Read more

Once-a-day (OAD) milking is a management option which can provide significant benefits to the New Zealand dairyfarmer. The limited research data on OAD suggests that the production loss is in the order of 7-30%, depending on the breed of cow (Jerseys lose less than Friesians) and the stage of lactation (early lactation, higher losses). It … Read more

This report attempts to analyse the main drivers in the breeding of ryegrasses and what role is farmer concern playing in the direction of new varieties. – There seems to be many varieties of rye grass available for farmer selection, but are farmers themselves aware of what is happening and what production goals are being … Read more

All industries within New Zealand are experiencing pressure to find the quality and quantity of people to do the work. In order for the New Zealand dairy industry to be attractive to people in a tight labour market, there needs to be an alignment between the needs of the farming businesses and the needs of … Read more

The aim of this report is to present solutions to the perceived problem of encouraging successful young farmers of the district to take a more active role in community affairs. This will relate back to the period when the Te Akau complex was constructed, and will then apply the lessons learnt from that time to … Read more

Perhaps the most controversial aspect of the Local Government Bill before parliament relates to the increase in power given to local government to be involved in a wide range of activities. This power has been termed the “Powers of General Competence” and allows councils to be involved in any lawful activity. The emphasis is on … Read more

This report covers two surveys that were conducted to determine how postgraduate education can be delivered in the Bay of Plenty, to best meet the kiwifruit industries needs. CEO’s and chairmen of seven postharvest facilities covering 65% of the national kiwifruit crop and 50% of the avocado crop were interviewed. They were very positive about … Read more

Project outcomes are; to quantatively determine the needs of primary sector accounting customers (farmers), to identify: (i) What farmers accountancy needs are currently being met by accountants (ii) What farmers accountancy needs accountants are not currently meeting?, and to identify opportunities for professional development for primary sector accountants to bridge the gap between the actual … Read more

The objective of this project is to provide a comparison of financial performance for owner operated dairy farms in Canterbury, Southland, and the West Coast. Meyer, Basil

Sharemilking is a contractual arrangement where one party (the farm owner) provides the infrastructure required for dairy farming, and the other (the sharemilker) provides the physical labour, management skills and some of the chattels or livestock required to operate the farm. Under the 50% agreement the sharemilker owns the herd, plant and mobile equipment. The … Read more

This is my chronicle in which I am recording the last few months of interesting and unforeseen circumstances in my life. My husband had a stint in hospital with an infected hand. Finally after two weeks I realized the inevitable, I was it. I had to take on the farming role; there was no one … Read more

Our families are our most important asset. We as parents want to give the children we are blessed with, the best start in life they can possibly get. Education, after family life, is the main way to give them that start. As children advance through the primary system secondary education is uppermost in parents minds. … Read more

This report has been written to convey the experiences that I have enjoyed and the lessons I have learned in eight years involvement in large scale community water enhancement project promotions. In the early 80’s with the major government reforms, promoters’ of irrigation were left on their own with government assistance totally withdrawn. This period … Read more

New Zealand's agriculture dominates exports, but biotechnology faces consumer skepticism despite lacking harm evidence. Building public trust through education, transparent regulation via ERMA, and responsible communication is essential for maintaining New Zealand's competitive global advantage.

Farmers market products through direct or indirect selling, with most using indirect methods via processors. The meat industry remains divided while dairy is monopolized. Producer options vary by location; research focuses on South Auckland.

Beware ofpartnerships! Some partnerships can be an excellent vehicle for a business and its owners to achieve their goals. However, sometimes they are inappropriate and can be detrimental to the success of the business and its owners. It is essential to those people considering partnerships that the initial optimism and positive feelings they have towards … Read more