Horticulture
Nation Peter, A
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
- 2003
- Kellogg 19
Buckley Peter, R
This paper will give you an overall description of the bee, its origin, anatomy, life cycle and its benefit to man. Buckley Peter, R
- 2003
- Kellogg 19
Lorck Anna
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
- 2003
- Kellogg 19
Natusch Jennifer
This report covers two surveys that were conducted to determine how postgraduate education can be delivered in the Bay of Plenty, to best meet the kiwifruit industries needs. CEO’s and chairmen of seven postharvest facilities covering 65% of the national kiwifruit crop and 50% of the avocado crop were interviewed. They were very positive about … Read more
- 2002
- Kellogg 18
Richards, Terry
The development of any new variety of plant, especially a fruiting one where the fruit has commercial potential, is often a long and costly exercise, and one not undertaken lightly. The opportunity to gain some form of protection to allow a plant breeder to recoup his costs and make a profit from his breeding investment … Read more
- 2001
- Kellogg 17
Kelly David
The Kiwifruit industry faces some significant challenges in the near future. This report sets out to look laterally at a variety of market trends and current growth areas. It reviews these areas and trends with the objective of identifying commercial opportunity. It suggests paths to follow in order to realise these opportunities. Finally and most … Read more
- 2001
- Kellogg 17
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
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
Julian Raine
The Consumer The Supermarket The Grower Conclusion IFP is the best response for New Zealand export fruit growers to both consumer trends and environmental concerns. We are very good at producing fruit with low residue, but as the industry moves down the IFP track, there needs to be a greater focus on justification for every … Read more
- 1997
- Nuffield 1997
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
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
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
Holmes, Nicola
This project was undertaken on behalf of the New Zealand Kiwifruit Marketing Board to fulfill the stage II course requirements of the 1988 New Zealand Rural Leadership course. The origin of the project had its beginnings back in 1986 when the New Zealand Kiwifruit Marketing Board (NZKMB) agreed to introduce new maturity testing procedures for … Read more
- 1988
- Kellogg 8