Meat and Fibre
Gorman Nicholas
Serotypes of Salmonella are the cause of two problems in the New Zealand sheep population. The first is enteric salmonellosis causing scours, which is widespread in the North Island and in the South Island effects Canterbury, Otago and Southland. The Second is Salmonella brandenburg which causes abortions and ewe deaths. This has been seen only … Read more
- 2006
- Kellogg 22
Argyle Paul, S
The New Zealand bull beef industry can trace its beginning back to the early 1970s and the high international beef prices current at that time. Industry pioneers, recognizing the dairy farmers ‘bobby’ calf as a resource too valuable to ignore, set out to determine how best to optimize this resource. Through research, trial and error … Read more
- 2006
- Kellogg 22
Lewis, Chris
Wright Lester
Increased nitrogen application has potential to achieve “step change” in forage production and productivity of hill country properties. This paper reports the results of a financial evaluation of high rates of nitrogen at Limestone Downs where the farms management have experienced difficulty in meeting sheep and cattle feed requirements in late winter and spring. High … Read more
- 2005
- Kellogg 21
Tod Peter, E
Historically, New Zealand farms have predominately been in family ownership, over time ownership of the land passed from one generation to the next. Over the previous five years, rapidly escalating land prices have made it very difficult for farming families to achieve this. However, there have been some farming operations that through good business planning, … Read more
- 2005
- Kellogg 21
Goudie Ross
As part of our function as National Councillors clause 25.1 of the constitution requires us to monitor the board. For all concerned this should be done efficiently and with everyone knowing what is expected to happen and when. The process should develop to a point that both parties have acceptance and respect for the work … Read more
- 2004
- Kellogg 20
Massie Grant
The introduction of Finn Cross sheep is leading to major changes and opportunities in the New Zealand sheep industry. The ability of this breed to mate successfully as hoggets and achieve good lambing percentages has changed replacement breeding stock from being a cost to a breeding unit to making them a profitable option to farm … Read more
- 2003
- Kellogg 19
MacKintosh Timothy
The share milking agreement has been part of the dairy industry for many years now and plays an important role in combining equity and providing a path to farm ownership. The sheep and beef sector has been slow to pick up on this concept. To highlight this it is estimated that one third of all … Read more
- 2003
- Kellogg 19
Tim Aitken
- 2003
- Kellogg 19
Hildreth, David F.
This assignment is written from the perspective of a sheep breeder and traces the history and the present day activities of the NZ Sheep Industry through a practical point of view. Maximising the profitability of the NZ Sheep Industry starts down on the farm and flows through the efficient processing and marketing channels to supply … Read more
- 2001
- Kellogg 17
Hunter, James
The protection of New Zealand’s indigenous biodiversity of New Zealand is a significant national issue. Central Hawke’s Bay (CHB) has not escaped comments about the continuing loss and degradation of native bush, and apparently slow rate of protection. At the same time there is an increasing awareness within farming circles of the value of these … Read more
- 2001
- Kellogg 17
Hobson Sally
The purpose of this study was to determine what farmers perceive as limiting factors to improving sheep production on their properties based in the Upper North Island (Taupo – Kaitaia). The researcher had recently changed jobs to become a Sheep Production Officer for WoolPro based in this area, which involves liaising with the Northern North … Read more
- 2001
- Kellogg 17
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
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
Amanda Ryan
- 2000
- Kellogg 16
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
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
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
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
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
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
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