Kellogg Programme Reports
Bredenbeck, Kim
For the purposes of developing a resource suitable for assisting non profit organisations / community groups to present outputs through their annual report process in a style that is accountable, measurable and will satisfy stakeholder needs. Bredenbeck, Kim
- 1999
- Kellogg 15
Innes Diana, M
Purpose: To describe and examine the social impacts of the arts on a rural community. To describe and examine the economic impacts of the arts on a rural community. To describe and examine the public and private funding available to the arts in a rural community. In order to examine the social and economic effects … Read more
- 1999
- Kellogg 15
Lockett-Kay, Jan
Rural communities can take pride in the way they have grasped opportunities to develop innovative health services at a time when the Crown is requiring relevant, responsive and affordable services. This report begins with an outline of Government’s rural health policy. The basis for developing the policy was the Crown’s acknowledgment that it could no … Read more
- 1999
- Kellogg 15
Anderson David
The imposition of tariffs and quotas by the United States on lamb imports into that country in July 1999, was the culmination of strong lobbying and political pressure from an inefficient domestic industry seeking protection. Claims by the US sheep industry that lamb imports – mainly from New Zealand and Australia – are threatening its … Read more
- 1999
- Kellogg 15
Payne Angela
Intensification in beef units involves significantly increasing the number of cattle being farmed per hectare, in a controlled situation, so that feed requirements are calculated and provided at specific levels to maximize the conversion of dry matter into beef at the most critical and profitable times. Internal parasitism reduces the appetite of animals, decreasing grass … Read more
- 1999
- Kellogg 15
Merfield, CN
This report is aimed at farmers, processors and the sections of government involved in the reintroduction of industrial hemp. It aims to provide, assuming no prior knowledge, background information on hemp and the issues surrounding it. It analyses the current political and legal situation; and estimates the potential economic, social and environmental costs and benefits … Read more
- 1999
- Kellogg 15
Jeromson John, CF
The aim of this report is to look at present initial farm training and decide whether it is preparing the trainees for work on a commercial farm. As farming profits reduce, farmers no longer have the time or money to spend putting time into the initial training of employees. Consequently there is a need for … Read more
- 1999
- Kellogg 15
Grigg Joanna
This paper aims to layout the issues for farmers concerning the introduction of genetically engineered seeds and animals into the farm system. This informal paper is designed to be a ‘starting point’ for sheep and beef farmers who are interested in finding out what benefits and risks the technology of genetic engineering may hold for … Read more
- 1999
- Kellogg 15
McDougall, Bruce
The primary objective of this project is to give the readers a greater understanding of what is expected of each party as and when they enter into a sponsorship agreement. Many rural events rely heavily upon sponsorship for their funding therefore it is important that all parties involved in the event understand the principles of … Read more
- 1999
- Kellogg 15
Berry, Lyn
This report is written to look at unit standards learning in Agriculture. For many years farming has been a knowledge passed down through the generations or learnt over a period of time through trial and error. Not everything passed down suited the next generation, some generations found it hard to come to grips with the … Read more
- 1999
- Kellogg 15
Dwyer, Rosie
Transmissible Sponqiform Encephalopathies (TSE’s) are a group of diseases that affect certain types of animals and can also be found in humans. Transmissible refers to the fact that the diseases can be transferred or spread. Sponqiform refers to the groups of holes which form in the brain and Encephalopathy means degenerative brain disease. Each TSE … Read more
- 1997
- Kellogg 14
Eckhoff, G. M.
The aim of this study is to review the Protected Natural Area scheme from a farmers perspective. A holistic approach was used to allow for an overview of the many implications that the PNA programme has. The issues of property rights, management responsibility, compensation and the need to invoke a conservation ethic, are all part … Read more
- 1997
- Kellogg 14
McDivitt, Russell
Following Government’s restructuring of Lands & Survey Department, Landcorp Farming Ltd, Whangarei Region was allocated 28 stations and farms. A further eight properties were being farmed on an agency basis for the Department of Conservation and Telecom. The farms were scattered from Bombay Hills to North Cape and included five islands in the Hauraki Gulf … Read more
- 1997
- Kellogg 14
Alison Philip, J
Monopolies – you either love them or hate them – depending on your philosophy. This project for the 1997 Kellogg’s Rural Leadership Programme does not attempt to justify nor to condemn their existence. Rather it attempts to explain the why where and when of their development and possible types of changes it could make to … Read more
- 1997
- Kellogg 14
Jackson, Ann Hogan
In New Zealand, small rural schools situated away from cities have falling rolls due to changes in population. While these schools are under pressure to amalgamate or close, small schools are viewed by principals, teachers, parents and trustees to be effective at utilising resources available to benefit educational opportunities for students and providing rewarding experiences … Read more
- 1997
- Kellogg 14
Becroft Owen, D
I suspected that there is a significant problem in the New Zealand dairy industry with regard to high fatigue/stress levels. In researching this project I discovered that there has been very little work done in New Zealand with regard to fatigue/stress and none that looked at the dairy industry in particular. This may be due … Read more
- 1997
- Kellogg 14
Walker, Jeff
Farming with tuberculosis (TB) in the endemic area of North Canterbury has major implications to management practices. Although industry sectors are structured differently, the impact of TB is similar across the board with stress, financial, and farm policy implications all significant factors. The co-ordination and commitment of pest control in an organised, monitored and decisive … Read more
- 1997
- Kellogg 14
Alexander, Philip
The New Zealand Beef Industry is a niche producer of a global commodity which is undifferentiated in the market place. Being grass fed beef from a huge number of different breeds, we have a product that lacks consistency and is badly affected by the production cycle of the US Beef Industry. The future for The … Read more
- 1997
- Kellogg 14
Fox Andrew, CD
To make recommendations on a reform process for the ACC; the result being that in ten years (2007) New Zealand will have an affordable, clearly defined, no fault (not a return to the right to sue) accident insurance scheme that is acceptable to the employer, employee, taxpayer, the medical profession and politicians. Fox Andrew, CD
- 1997
- Kellogg 14
Old, Kevin
There are many different components in bovine milk which change between farms, herds, individual cows, stage of lactation and types and levels of nutrition. Any variation in milk composition must have a return to either the consumer, the manufacturer or the farmer. It is believed that there are real economic advantages in the manipulation of … Read more
- 1997
- Kellogg 14
Speight, Sarah
Sharemilking is unique to dairy farming in New Zealand. It is an excellent form of employment for less experienced dairy farmers with the main objective of building up a strong asset base relatively quickly while not having to purchase land. For dairy farm owners that want to free up capital yet retain a reasonable income … Read more
- 1997
- Kellogg 14
Bennett Sue, M
Recent media reports suggest that farmers should target market opportunities by adding substance and accountability to New Zealand’s “clean green” image and adopting recognised environmental performance standards. ISO 14000 is an international accreditation standard recognising responsible environmental management. By examining the standard itself, reviewing relevant legislation and exploring market concerns, this report evaluates ISO 14000 … Read more
- 1997
- Kellogg 14
Morris, Nicola
The Internet is one of the most valuable information services available. On it you can find information about absolutely anything you want, sooner or later! Unfortunately the Internet is also one of the greatest time wasters of the century! Originally I was going to use the Internet to gain some information to help with my … Read more
- 1997
- Kellogg 14
Polson Ross
This Report aims to analyse the “on farm” costs and returns of a Proposed Irrigation Development in Mid Canterbury. The Land and Area is recognised as being suitable for irrigation development. Two detailed On Farm Development Programmes are cash flowed over a three-year programme using a case study property of 200 hectares (total). These Financial … Read more
- 1997
- Kellogg 14