Kellogg Programme Reports
Brown, Tracy
The New Zealand dairying industry is about efficiently converting feed into profit. “Efficiency of milk production is the New Zealand dairy industry’s key strategic advantage as it competes against subsidised milk products in the international marketplace … ” (Sir Dryden Spring – Chairman of the New Zealand Dairy Board). To do this well we need … Read more
- 1997
- Kellogg 14
Richardson Allan
The organics industry in New Zealand is experiencing rapid growth with $20 million of organic products exported in the year to June 1997, a 67% increase on the year before. Kiwifruit and processed vegetables from Heinz Watties are the major earners.[1] The demand for organic food produce in the USA, the largest single market, is … Read more
- 1997
- Kellogg 14
Oldfield, Mark
The objectives of this project are to firstly to raise awareness of planning for retirement and farm succession. The second objective is to formulate and enunciate a consideration of the key elements of viability, communication, fairness, timing and attitudes toward retirement and farm succession and thirdly, in so doing achieve successful farm succession. There is … Read more
- 1997
- Kellogg 14
McTavish, Mary
This project was undertaken with the aim of analysing the kiwifruit industry, putting it’s historical and political events into order and from there drawing a definitive conclusion as to how the industry will evolve and what part a co-operative the size of Katikati Fruitpackers Co-operative Ltd. will play in the future of the industry. From … Read more
- 1997
- Kellogg 14
Bayly, John
In the Bay of Islands of Northland, New Zealand there is only one marina of 108 berths. This in an area that is recognised as being one of the boating mecca’s of New Zealand. There are around 1200 swing and pile moorings in the area which is about the maximun number provided for in the … Read more
- 1996
- Kellogg 14
Perry Marlene
Interactive video conferencing is a two way communication medium exchanging voice, picture, document and graphic links via ordinary telephone lines. The Waikato Polytechnic was the first educational institution to install video conferencing. It now offers dozens of courses with this innovative technology. The Waikato Polytechnic has the equipment and the expertise to deliver distant packages … Read more
- 1995
- Kellogg 13
Mudford Penny
Over the last 20 years some definite trends have occurred in New Zealand dairy farming. Total milk processed has increased steadily yet simultaneously there have been a decline in the number of dairy farms. The major reason for this occurrence is that real returns paid to dairy farmers for their milk has decreased. We can … Read more
- 1995
- Kellogg 13
Lampp Caroline, E
This research project provides an overview of the funding and rating review undertaken by the Rangitikei District Council during 1994 – 1995. The document provides an outline of the Rangitikei District itself. It gives an indication of the processes used throughout the review and discusses some of the relevant information the council took into consideration … Read more
- 1995
- Kellogg 13
Rose David, PS
My motivation in writing this report was that I am concerned about where the New Zealand export sheepmeat industry is going, given that I am a sheepfanner myself There must be some way to put the sheep industry on a much sounder footing for the future, a future where all involved in the industry would … Read more
- 1995
- Kellogg 13
Voss Doug
In my opinion it is very important for New Zealand to have a clear understanding of the structure of the Chilean Industry. The following areas need to be considered and are covered in this report: The Chilean fruit industry in general, an understanding of the Chilean political situation, the economic environment, the Chilean Kiwifruit Industry … Read more
- 1995
- Kellogg 13
Lynch Wendy
This paper has been researched by the author as part of the 1995 Kellogg Scholarship. The aim is to encourage anyone who has any remaining wet patches of land to consider creating a wetland or pond for indigenous flora and fauna. Restoring habitats for our native plants and animals and plants is a better alternative … Read more
- 1995
- Kellogg 11
Terence M Whelan
- 1995
- Kellogg 13
Sandra Goudie
- 1994
- Kellogg 12
Coats, Ted
Livestock Improvement Corporation is presently undertaking a major review of genetic and production evaluations it provides to the New Zealand dairy industry. The Animal Evaluation Review is investigating the use of a sophisticated method of producing animal evaluations known as the Animal Model. The review is now looking into methods of combining the individual trait … Read more
- 1994
- Kellogg 12
Rachel Barker
- 1994
- Kellogg 12
Farnsworth Mark, C
This project reviews the government’s Education Development Initiative (EDI) as it may apply to Northern Wairoa area in Northland. It is noted that a move by Selywn Park School to change its status is the principle driver behind the proposed EDI. Four EDI viability criteria – Excess Pupil Capacity, Deferred Maintenance, School Transportation & Community … Read more
- 1992
- Kellogg 11
Williamson John, A
This paper considers: 1. The failure of regulatory management in the farming sector looking specifically at: Irrigation schemes, Pest Control, 1948 Land Act, Water rights administration. 2. Whether the Resource Management Act is regulatory or non-regulatory. 3. How to achieve non-regulatory farm management under the Resource Management Act. 4. Some brief observations of mine as … Read more
- 1992
- Kellogg 11
Bailey, Malcolm
There is a distinct lack of knowledge about the education attainment levels of New Zealandfarmers. There is little evidence to substantiate a link between the education levels of New Zealand farmers and the uptake or lack of uptake of new or improved technology. The survey by Ken Moore in learning on the farm, the educational … Read more
- 1992
- Kellogg 11
Taylor Roger, G
The project involves a comparison of land purchase options for expansion of a Northland Dairy Unit. Taylor Roger, G
- 1992
- Kellogg 11
Ward Kathryn, T
Ward Kathryn, T
- 1992
- Kellogg 11
Monaghan, John
This report outlines the information collected from a survey of 24 people in the Tui Milk Products Supply Area who have been involved in the recent conversions of drystock units to dairy-farms and the expansion of existing dairy farms. The main reasons identified for converting a drystock unit to dairying is to obtain higher and … Read more
- 1992
- Kellogg 11
Van Reenen, G
The transfer and adoption of scientific information in New Zealand agriculture is below optimal levels. This is particularly so in regard to genetic improvements in the sheep industry. The New Zealand sheep industry has experienced declining revenue versus expenditure ratios for two decades. Drastic changes in attitudes, policies and strategies will be required in all … Read more
- 1992
- Kellogg 11
Warren Mark
To lift the Average profitability and productivity performance of the Average New Zealand Farmer by identifying 10 minimum cost improved management techniques. Warren Mark
- 1992
- Kellogg 11
Buchanan, A. G.
In 1988 the Papamoa Agriculture Centre became the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s centre for Agricultural Training. Practical skills training was initially achieved by using co-operating neighbours farms for the training. However this was not the ideal situation, as the practise of using private properties for training was restrictive. The properties were not set up for … Read more
- 1992
- Kellogg 11