Kellogg Programme Reports

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

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

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

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

To investigate requirements for Introductory Information relevant to Organic Farming and to assess the current material available with a view to writing/compiling specific subject matter to meet current and future requirements of the Organic Industry.

Is there a conflict? Ask around and nobody knows. In no other time of New Zealand's history is the paucity of information so highlighted as at the present. The need for such information is predominantly to satisfy the demands of the Resource Management Act (RMA), with one such example being a water right application for Swamp Restoration. This was a joint application by the Department of Conservation (DOC) and Auckland/Waikato Fish and Game Council.

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 Banks Peninsula study surveys rural residents on nature tourism growth, identifies outstanding issues, urges community involvement to protect lifestyle, environment

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

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

The project involves a comparison of land purchase options for expansion of a Northland Dairy Unit. Taylor Roger, G

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

Ward Kathryn, T

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

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

To lift the Average profitability and productivity performance of the Average New Zealand Farmer by identifying 10 minimum cost improved management techniques. Warren Mark

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

The Kellogg’s Experience: A Record of the first 10 courses – an insight into the people, the leaders and scholars Marsh, Andrea D.

Over many years, Field Days have been organised for Women in Agriculture. A popular topic for discussion at these days has been Emergency Planning and Emergency Farming. The topics for discussion are chosen by the women themselves, showing the need for such information, and the sessions have always been well attended and have generated much … Read more

The topic is my community, the district of Wimbledon/Herbertville with emphasis on the role of women in the paid work force. The method used was a survey sent out to every household in the district (excluding holiday homes). Detailed are some of the changes and concerns of the people still living in the area, and … Read more

The survey was taken over the Moa-Nui Dairy Co-operative supply area. The questionaire was sent to all Shareholding farmers and also to all Sharemilkers. 1039 farm owners and 260 sharemilkers received the questionaires. There was a 22 percent response. Actual numbers that responded were 226 owners and 57 sharemilkers. The reasons for undertaking the survey … Read more

There is today no country in which man has not acted either as an agent of destruction or creation, New Zealand is no exception. In the early 1840’s man once again started to influence the environment with the introduction of animals in to New Zealand. One predator that is causing a lot of concern today … Read more

I chose the subject as I believe it is an important issue for Farm Workers. Having personally experienced the purchasing of a house as a Farm Worker, I believe I am well acquainted with this subject . While living in employment provided housing (Tied Accommodation) a house might not seem important but the opportunity to … Read more

The district lies approximately 60 kms southeast of Hamilton, and encompasses three towns. Tirau, in the north (closest to Hamilton), Putaruru about 12 kms south of Tirau, and Tokoroa another 20 km south. Traffic volumes (see Table Traffic Volumes in South Waikato District) for the main state highways which traverse the district are very heavy. … Read more