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Rural Leaders Reports

Tony Reilly

The social effects of the GATT Agreement on the Common Agricultural Policy: As has already been foreshadowed in Britain, there will be a shift to effective and holistic policies for the rural economy and for the maintenance of rural communities. Despite the best intentions for a managed change, it may take a crisis, before any … Read more

Perry Marlene

Interactive video conferencing is a two way communication medium exchanging voice, picture, document and graphic links via ordinary telephone lines. The Waikato Polytechnic was the first educational institution to install video conferencing. It now offers dozens of courses with this innovative technology. The Waikato Polytechnic has the equipment and the expertise to deliver distant packages … Read more

Mudford Penny

Over the last 20 years some definite trends have occurred in New Zealand dairy farming. Total milk processed has increased steadily yet simultaneously there have been a decline in the number of dairy farms. The major reason for this occurrence is that real returns paid to dairy farmers for their milk has decreased. We can … Read more

Lampp Caroline, E

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

Rose David, PS

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

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

Lynch Wendy

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

Terence M Whelan

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.

Sandra Goudie

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.

Coats, Ted

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

Rachel Barker

1994 Banks Peninsula study surveys rural residents on nature tourism growth, identifies outstanding issues, urges community involvement to protect lifestyle, environment

Farnsworth Mark, C

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

Williamson John, A

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

Bailey, Malcolm

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

Taylor Roger, G

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

Van Reenen, G

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

Monaghan, John

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

Warren Mark

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

Buchanan, A. G.

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

Marsh, Andrea D.

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

Soper, VJ

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

Philip Luscombe

Philip Luscombe

Wilkinson, Di

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