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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"ANZSRC::0701 Agriculture, Land and Farm Management"”.
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Use of gypsum blocks for measurement of soil water status : A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Diploma of Agricultural Science in the University of Canterbury [Lincoln College]
… devoted to soil moisture studies by workers in agriculture, forestry, and engineering, and to a lesser extent by geographers. Methods range from age-old one of feeling a soil, to the recent neutron-scattering devices. The Gravimetric method of soil moisture determination is still a standard …
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Sheep farming Tongariro District, 1855-1918 : Dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Diploma in Parks and Recreation at Lincoln University College, Canterbury
This study examines the history of sheep farming within what is now the boundary of Tongariro National Park and the adjacent region during the period 1855 to 1918. The three main sections of the study are (1) the history of the sheep farming operations (2) consideration as to what effect the …
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Seedling emergence and growth of winter barley as affected by sowing date and sowing depth: a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours in the University of Canterbury
Establishment and growth of winter barley, c.v. "Illia", was compared at five sowing dates (22 April, 2, 14 and 30 May and 20 June) and two nominal sowing depths (20 mm and 50 mm) at Lincoln, Canterbury. Seedling emergence rate, total emergence and canopy development (number of leaves on the main …
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The effectiveness of rabbit control on selected North Canterbury farms
… of present rabbit control practices and organization. The text reviews the introduction and establishment of the rabbit in New Zealand and describes the rabbit's status as an agricultural pest. The history of rabbit control policy and methods are discussed with emphasis on the …
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The creation and management of customer value within New Zealand agribusinesses : A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Professional Studies at Lincoln University
New Zealand agriculture has evolved for many years to levels where the industry now embraces the most modern means of producing food and fibre products and services to meet customer needs. It is one of the key industries that generate income for many families and the country at large. The …
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Rights, rules and liability : an approach to "preventing" feral goats
… The situation where goats are escaping from farms and become feral animals can be considered an environmental problem. This study focused on the approach that one way to solve this problem is to change the way farmers value goats and, through this, the attitudes that farmers have towards the …
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The potential of cinematography as a medium for stimulating interest in and conveying working information about direct drilling to New Zealand farmers : [thesis] presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Hons.) in the University of Canterbury [Lincoln College]
… involved: (a) A literature review on the theory and practice of adoption and diffusion of innovations.The review concentrates on adoption and diffusion of agricultural innovations. The review has covered those papers the author considered were most important. The author's opinion has been …
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Factors influencing agro-environmental regulatory compliance behaviour on Canterbury dairy farms
… decades in both the number of cows being milked and effective farming area. The industry has seen substantial growth in farm size, productivity and intensity. These increases have the potential to significantly impact the environment. Environmental regulations were implemented under the Resource …
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An economic evaluation of the Rakaia fishery as a recreation resource
… worth to society. It implies the enumeration and evaluation of all the relevant costs and benefits associated with a project. At present irrigation proposals that could significantly affect the Rakaia River as a fishing resource are being evaluated. The objective of this study was to determine …