Search
Now showing items 1-10 of 111
Operation analysis of cane harvest and transport in Barbados
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1980)
The survival of the Barbados economy is largely dependent on the foreign exchange received from the export of sugar; therefore, it is important that the sugar industry operate in an efficient and productive manner. Economic ...
An analysis of the world sheepmeat market : implications for policy
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1982)
Notable structural changes have taken place in the world sheepmeat market over the 1960-80 period. Imports into the major consuming countries of the EEC are declining as a result of changing tastes, higher import barriers ...
Farm management strategies for improving the quality of fine wool
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1989)
The effects of a range of farm management strategies on the characteristics of the wool produced by Merino sheep in southern Australia were investigated. The physical and financial responses induced by the different ...
An information system for urban property investment analysis
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1984)
Considerable potential exists for the development and provision of information able to assist urban property investment decision-making. This thesis revolves around the potential of information as a productive resource to ...
The development of a computer simulation model of the manufacture of semi-worsted wool yarns
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1985)
The development of a computer-based simulation model of the production of semi-worsted spun yarns from scoured wool blends is described. The scoured wool properties used as input variables include mean fibre diameter, fibre ...
Economic aspects of market segmentation without supply control
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1986)
In recent years, marketing agencies operating on behalf of New Zealand agricultural industries in export markets have placed increasing emphasis on market segmentation policies as a means of achieving producer objectives. ...
The economics of controlling gorse in hill country comparing goat and sheep grazing combinations with the chemical method
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1983)
The aim of this study was to assess the economics of controlling gorse in hill country, comparing the use of goat and sheep grazing to chemical control. The New Zealand environment has suited the growth of gorse (an ...
Financial budget manual 1986
(Lincoln College. Department of Farm Management and Rural Valuation., 1986)
The 1986 Financial Budget Manual has been extensively updated and revised with changes being made to both content and layout, especially in the section on expenditure which is now grouped under the main topics of Livestock, ...
A multiple objective planning framework for the analysis of water and soil resource conflict in New Zealand
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1986)
New Zealand water and soil planning is currently facing the challenge of developing a framework which will allow management of the resources to the satisfaction of the wider goals and objectives of the New Zealand community. ...
Predicting farm level response to government policy : a simulation approach with special reference to Hill Country farming in New Zealand
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1984)
The main objective of the study was to develop a simulation model of the New Zealand North Island hill country farming system to assist planners and analysts in their assessment and evaluation of government policy measures. ...