Kellogg Programme Reports

The project sought to achieve the following • Consider the factors that influence training for the agricultural sector • Provide case study examples of the successful development of community based pre employment training initiatives for high school students • Identify the key factors for the successful development and delivery of these types of pre employment … Read more

The Integrated Fruit Production (IFP) programme for pipfruit began in New Zealand in 1996 and by 2001, 100% of export fruit was being produced under IFP. New Zealand IFP guidelines were developed from IOBC principles and matched carefully to local production conditions. The rapid rate of implementing the guidelines was largely attributable to the industry’s … Read more

The exercise of private property rights is increasingly subject to restrictions by legislation and regulation in the wider public interest. Particularly in New Zealand, environmental and resource management law has become integral to, and a major influence upon, the allocation and exercise of real property rights” (Grinlinton, 1995). The current debate about the adequacy (or … Read more

Concern has been expressed within primary industries that the Commodity Levies Act 1990 does not cater for long term research due to the restrictions on ‘commercial activities’ in particular, and the six year term of the levy orders. I describe long term research as breeding, market development, processing and value adding research activities showing a … Read more

The project was to establish whether cherries are a viable diversification on a sheep, beef and deer farm in the Teviot valley, Roxburgh, Central Otago. This report analyses the cost structures and returns from traditional cherry growing methods compared with methods for the newer dwarf or “Bonsai” types. The report was also produced to assist … Read more

This sub tropical fruit has been grown in the world for many thousands of years and its existence within the New Zealand (NZ) horticultural market is very much in its infancy. The Avocado industry is relatively new to NZ with commercialisation of the industry commencing in the early 1980’s. There are 2 prominent regions in … Read more

Kerr Tania

Rangitikei College provides free High School education with transport, for 11 contributing Primary Schools surrounding the township of Marton. Disappointingly, three 45 seater buses with limited standing room only, plus many private cars, pay to transport their children to larger neighbouring Secondary Schools in Wanganui, Feilding and Palmerston North. Many small rural towns may be … Read more

This paper will give you an overall description of the bee, its origin, anatomy, life cycle and its benefit to man. Buckley Peter, R

New Zealand’s economic success is dependent upon the success of its agricultural industry. In turn agriculture’s success in New Zealand is dependent upon a skilled, motivated, well trained and educated work force. Statistics indicate that numbers of students enrolling in full time agricultural qualifications dropped significantly in the late 1990’s and early 2000 compared to … Read more

The share milking agreement has been part of the dairy industry for many years now and plays an important role in combining equity and providing a path to farm ownership. The sheep and beef sector has been slow to pick up on this concept. To highlight this it is estimated that one third of all … Read more

Consumer research has been identified as one of the key recommendations that Pipfruit Growers of New Zealand (PGNZI) undertakes as part of a three-tier public awareness strategy on Integrated Fruit Production (IFP). The research will help provide insight into what motivates the shopper to buy apples or pears, and identify levers to influence the various … Read more

Fish and their products are a large export earner for New Zealand, and an employment opportunity for many people. Also the sea and its fruits are a part of Kiwi “culture”. It is a resource that is reliant on itself to survive, with little input from us who take from it. The fishing industry has … Read more

Regional councillor critiques Bay of Plenty representation review where councillor pay concerns overshadowed fair representation for Maori and rural ratepayers.

Study examining forces affecting NZ's farmed deer industry viability and sustainability in relation to exports to the German game meat market.

Research exploring what drives urban professionals to successfully transition into dairy farming and identifying attributes that help future career changers.

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

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

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

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