Rural Leaders Reports
Clink, Sandi
Little did Isabel Fraser know, that when she returned in 1904 from Yangtze Province in China with Chinese Gooseberry seeds, that 100+ years on, those seeds would create a billion $ Kiwifruit Industry. The examination of the past is essential for drawing lessons from previous experiences so that informed future decisions can be made. Key … Read more
- 2012
- Kellogg 28
McQuade, Brendan
This research assignment aims to look at the need for diversification in horticultural crops within regions. This has become evident through the unwanted introduction of Psa to New Zealand. Regions such as the Bay of Plenty are largely exposed to the kiwifruit industry which is concerning when currently the outlook on the industry is still … Read more
- 2012
- Kellogg 28
Brown, Cathy
The business case for gender diversity is well documented; women make up 46% of the New Zealand workforce, women control 65% of global spending (Continuum) and yet how does New Zealand agribusiness sit in the leadership space? The Human Rights Commission report of August 2010 ( NZ Human Rights Commission, 2010) indicates that 11.84% is … Read more
- 2012
- Kellogg 28
Morgan David
In this paper I intend to explore the concept of establishing Producer Groups. I see the establishment of such groups as a way of establishing a better link with processors and exporters and a way of establishing a premium for the groups produce. It is my opinion that Producer groups only really suit dedicated farmers … Read more
- 2012
- Kellogg 28
Sharon Morrell
- 2011
- Kellogg 27
Nicola Waugh
Over the past decade, water quality has become increasingly important to the New Zealand public. The effect of 150 years of clearing land, developing and intensifying agriculture is taking its toll on the environment. Agriculture and tourism are among NZ’s largest export earners bringing in $22.3 billion (Statistics New Zealand, 2011) and $22.4 billion NZD … Read more
- 2011
- Nuffield 2011
Young, Richard
New Zealand’s agricultural sector is critically important to New Zealand’s economic future. For Primary Sector and Economic Growth we must give assurances to our trading partners that New Zealand protein products are safe, healthy and disease free. To do so, Industry along with Government support have formulated an Animal Identification and Tracing System that will … Read more
- 2011
- Kellogg 27
Payne, John
At 4.35am on 4th September 2010, Canterbury was hit by an earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale. On 22nd February 2011 and 13th June 2011 a separate fault line approximately 35km from the first, ruptured to inflict two further earthquakes measuring 6.3 and 6.0 respectively. As a direct result of the February earthquake, 181 … Read more
- 2011
- Kellogg 27
Stokes, Gary
The name of my project is ‘A picture is a thousand words’. I have chosen this name because I think we learn faster and clearer from video instruction manuals compared to written manuals. We learn faster through video recordings because it allows us to use all our senses in comparison to written manuals, which only … Read more
- 2011
- Kellogg 27
Coup, Martin
Few studies have looked at what is important to farmers when supplying meat companies. Research has looked at the farmer’s decision making process and what processors are doing to attract farmers but not the link between them. In this paper issues that are important to farmers relating to this link are discussed. Ladder interviews were … Read more
- 2011
- Kellogg 27
Faulkner, Sandra
New Zealand was developed off the sheep’s back. It seems unfathomable that the strong wool industry, once our largest export earner, is today fighting for survival. Worse than that, until recently, there was a widespread view it had little chance of remaining viable, both economically and in the volume of fibre produced. During the Korean … Read more
- 2011
- Kellogg 27
Foley, Will
The sheep industry, while largely depressed over the last few years of the last decade, has seen resurgence in the last twelve months and remains an integral part of New Zealand’s agricultural and National economy. Farmers must take advantage of current improved prices by improving productivity, becoming more efficient and remain competitive to ensure the … Read more
- 2011
- Kellogg 27
Meads, Murray
Breed Societies have had a place in New Zealand agriculture since the late 1800’s. Breeding groups of all species of livestock began incorporating Breed Societies particularly in the early 1900’s and this practice has continued for the last 100 years. The information gathered in this report refers to Sheep and Beef Breeds predominantly, however does … Read more
- 2011
- Kellogg 27
Kirkwood, Greg
My initial intention was to explore Trading Among Farmers (TAF) benefits, as an option for family succession. I believed TAF could be used as an alternative to, or combination of asset distribution, retirement cashflow, family succession vehicle etc … During the ‘education’ process it became apparent that TAF’s options and its flexibility would be wide … Read more
- 2011
- Kellogg 27
Olsen, Paul
I feel very passionate about the perceived lack of awareness on the whole in the rural sector in developing the young people’s interest and understanding of what he Agri-sector can offer as a career and lifestyle. Another concern is the lack of direction in many cases once people are on their career path within the … Read more
- 2011
- Kellogg 27
Wynn, Kate
This report provides an overview of some of the developments in technology and how they have impacted on dairy farming at an industry level as well as an individual level. The process of innovation and adoption that can be applied to farmers is discussed, followed by a review of how proven precision technology is being … Read more
- 2011
- Kellogg 27
Spargo, Chris
The purpose of this paper is to consider the legal risks and impediments of estate and succession planning in rural New Zealand. The success of New Zealand’s rural industry is driven by the most appropriate people, farming families. The success of rural communities largely rests upon the proper succession of farms (normally family farms) to … Read more
- 2011
- Kellogg 27
Orange, Kris
The New Zealand Deer Industry has rather a unique history. Kiwi ingenuity at its best, pioneers seeing a pest in the wild as an opportunity to deliver wealth. That vision continues to this day with deer now being farm raised to create a premium product. It has been a concern over the past five years … Read more
- 2011
- Kellogg 27
Barr, Sarah
This study set out to discuss staff turnover, the factors that drive turnover and the implications of varying levels of turnover on the productivity and profitability of a business. Of particular interest was the examination of staff turnover in the agricultural sector in New Zealand the current levels and the factors driving turnover. Current statistics … Read more
- 2011
- Kellogg 27
Bowker, Lucy
On-farm Certification programmes and the successful uptake of them by producers relies on some key elements especially if the programmes are to help mitigate the ‘licence to operate’ debate that is currently hampering intensive agricultural practice. Certification programmes operate in many different contexts – the size, depth and distribution of them through the supply chain … Read more
- 2011
- Kellogg 27
Brocx, Terence
This report explores local government reform within Northland. A mayoral forum in 2009/2010 recognised issues of dysfunctionality and inefficiencies in the current system and began a process of targeting the formation of a single unitary authority within Northland. To date this process has failed to effect any significant structural or procedural change. In researching for … Read more
- 2011
- Kellogg 27
Paul McGill
Irrigation and water storage Factors outside a farm boundary, play a large role in the farming system. Irrigation water comes from the runoff from a whole catchment area. Water also leaves the farm and can have effects on the quality of waterways if nutrient and or sediment goes with it. Water storage for future irrigation … Read more
- 2010
- Nuffield 2010
Desiree Reid
This Nuffield Report seeks to answer the question “How do Dairy Cooperatives Grow for Farmers’ benefit?” It is set in the context of New Zealand’s need to increase its earning capability to match Australia. As New Zealand’s largest company, and second largest industry, Fonterra’s future plays an important role in our economy. The question is … Read more
- 2010
- Nuffield 2010
Ian Knowles
New Zealand Agriculture Education and Training (AE&T) has helped build a country that has been extremely successful – largely based on export of its primary industries, innovation and services to agriculture. Over time a multitude of providers and a plethora of qualifications have developed to meet the demand. There have always been challenges for education … Read more
- 2010
- Nuffield 2010