Kellogg Programme Reports
Eggleton Robin, G
Many New Zealand sheep and beef farmers are operating marginally viable farms. These people often justify remaining. In farming by quoting that farming is not so much for the money but the lifestyle. When the financial situation of theses farms is explored it concludes that after taking reasonable returns in real terms the farm is … Read more
- 2001
- Kellogg 17
Bicknell, John
Johne’s Disease is an infectious bacterial disease that primarily affects the intestinal tract of bovine and other ruminant animals. It is caused by a mycobacterium named Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis. The microbe is only able to multiply inside an animal’s intestinal tract. However, the development of clinical disease does not occur instantly and, in some … Read more
- 2001
- Kellogg 17
Kempthome Richard, G
“This report examines the problem of conflicting water use. There is a finite resource of water and an increasing number of bodies wanting to abstract it from the water bodies and use it for various uses; irrigation, power generation, urban supply to name a few. At the same time recreation water users and conservationists are … Read more
- 2001
- Kellogg 17
Silich, Don J.
The New Zealand Dairy Industry is a resourced based highly fragmented industry with the distinctive competency of low cost production of milk-to-milk product. Fonterra co-operative has been created from a merger of three key players in the industry along with 14000 shareholders farmers, this company processes the primary resource of milk, manufacturing that resource into … Read more
- 2001
- Kellogg 17
Woodhead, Stephen
Irrigation is almost unheard of in South Otago with only a small number of farmers ever using it. Despite being an area that is not traditionally know as being prone to drought, South Otago does occasionally suffer from extended dry periods that can cause production fluctuations, with some parts of the district being more susceptible … Read more
- 2001
- Kellogg 17
Barbara Kuriger
- 2001
- Kellogg 17
Robyn Clements
- November 2000
- Kellogg 16
Jensen, David
Historically the New Zealand Dairy Industry has paid seasonal milk producing farmers the same price for milk irrespective of the month in which it was produced. Over the last ten years a number of attempts have been made to review this practice. Some schemes have been put in place that more closely reflects to the … Read more
- 2000
- Kellogg 16
McHardy Stuart
On 2 March 1987 the Bay of Plenty region suffered an earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter scale, centred at Edgecumbe. Severe damage to personal and industrial property and drainage systems occurred. In hindsight, although much of the damage was covered by insurance, loans, public and government contributions, the continuing reconstruction costs have had … Read more
- 2000
- Kellogg 9
Lepper, Tony
Successive governments have made funding available for rural communities. Currently funding can be sourced from a number of government agencies. Tony Lepper in his role as Manager of EIC Ltd has successfully applied for two separate water study grants from the Water Studies Fund established by AGMARDT and the Government. This programme has a two-stage … Read more
- 2000
- Kellogg 16
Rainey, Ruth
The purpose of this report is to describe and review several initiatives that occurred in Taihape and the surrounding rural district over the past three years. There appears to have been a significant improvement in the business and economic situation in this area. Is this a false perception? Have the three initiatives (two Government-funded and … Read more
- 2000
- Kellogg 16
Mitchell Jane, M
Aims of this report: 1. To assess the significance of crossbreeding to sheepfarming. 2. To investigate options for crossbreeding for early lamb production. 3. To provide a resource for farmers considering crossbreeding. 4. To highlight important issues for farmers considering crossbreeding. 5. To include practical information, relevant to on-farm use. 6. To focus on early … Read more
- 2000
- Kellogg 16
Clark, Bridget
The Dairying Research Corporation (DRC) was established as a joint venture between the New Zealand Dairy Board (NZDB) and AgResearch in December 1990 to provide on-farm dairy Research and Development. DRC leads the New Zealand Dairy Board’s national programme for on-farm Research and Development. Providing extension activities and working with extension officers to ensure that … Read more
- 2000
- Kellogg 16
Simpson, Julie
The purpose of this study is to investigate the social impact of dairy conversions and the influx of non-South landers, to the Central Southland area. There has been a significant change in land use in many areas of Southland and it is important to know if the “community” is functioning in appropriate manner – in … Read more
- 2000
- Kellogg 16
Jones, Paul
The objectives of this report are to examine the position of New Zealand in regard to the Kyoto Protocol and the possible impacts of the Protocol on New Zealand rural land users. The world initiatives leading to the development of the Protocol in an attempt to reduce anthroprogenic climate change, and the commitment required from … Read more
- 2000
- Kellogg 16
Eynon, Grant
This report aims to look at several aspects of the genetic modification debate. It is a brief overview of some of the issues and challenges facing industries involved in genetic research including the benefits and risks (perceived and otherwise). It will look at the kiwifruit industry and see how that industry fits in the overall … Read more
- 2000
- Kellogg 16
Cooper, Craig
There has been recent speculation as to the availability of employees in Agriculture, and survey results from farmer employers confirm that the supply is, at best, short. The overall objective of this research is identify the real barriers to young people choosing an agricultural career. Cooper, Craig
- 2000
- Kellogg 16
Amanda Ryan
- 2000
- Kellogg 16
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
Redmayne, Richard
The concept of traceability in the food supply chain becomes more important each time a consumer falls ill or dies as the result of a particular problem in a food production system. This report sets out to define the supply chain in relation to beef production. It is also an investigation into the necessary components … Read more
- 1999
- Kellogg 15
Guy Nathan
The Horowhenua District has a vast array of soil types, excellent road and rail access, the climate is mild and pastoral farming is declining and giving way to lifestyle blocks. Other land use activities that have increased over the last decade (1989 – 1999) are dairy farming, horticulture and forestry ventures. The Horowhenua District Council … Read more
- 1999
- Kellogg 15
Todhunter, Ben
The introduction of some agricultural biotechnologies in New Zealand has created considerable controversy. The main objections concern possible harm to man, damage to the environment and discomfit about the ‘unnatural’ status of the technology. This report has therefore examined the ethical issues that are raised by the development and application of food based biotechnologies. Three … Read more
- 1999
- Kellogg 15
Allison Richard, W
The opening of the Waimakariri Irrigation Scheme on the 30th of October 1999 is a sequel or rebirth of the water race system. This water race transformed the Waimakariri-Ashley Plains when opened by the Prime Minister Richard Seddon on Monday, 16 November, 1896. The Irrigation Scheme is a tribute to all the people, their initiatives … Read more
- 1999
- Kellogg 15
Robertson, Fiona
Market Forces have made changes to the social fabric of rural society. These can be seen most markedly in the changes in the demographic picture of low income rural populations and the changing economic profile of rural women. However under the present economic model investment in rural communities is seen only in terms of financial … Read more
- 1999
- Kellogg 15