Dumping, protectionism and free trade (1994)
Sheppard, R. L., Atkins, Catherine
This Discussion Paper contains the text of an address delivered to the General Meeting of the Importers Institute held in Auckland, New Zealand on 23 August 1994.
Clematis vitalba, or Old Man's Beard is a weed which is invading New Zealand's native bush. Introduced as a garden species, it has now spread into native bush in many areas of the country and is...
A review of the deregulation of the New Zealand town milk industry (1988)
Moffitt, R. G., Sheppard, R. L.
The New Zealand town milk industry, as it has become known, was established as an entity in 1944. Prior to that time, milk supply to the urban areas was of variable quality and dependability. In...
Milk purchasing : a consumer survey in Auckland and Christchurch (1988)
This Report provides a description of a consumer survey of 400 Auckland and 300 Christchurch households at the end of February and early March 1988. The intention of the survey was to identify...
An examination of alternative marketing structures : a literature search (1985)
Fowler, D. E., Sheppard, R. L., Hughes, S. A.
This Discussion Paper presents a report on a literature survey of alternative market structures, carried out under contract to the Department of Trade and Industry. This report has been divided into...
Market prospects for maize (1985)
Hughes, S. A., Sheppard, R. L.
This research report presents an analysis of the New Zealand market situation for maize. In addition, some research has been carried out on the international market situation and this has been...
Technical change affecting agriculture and horticulture is not limited to production techniques and systems. Change in the harvesting, packaging, storage and transport activities, or the physical...
Deregulation : impact on the Christchurch meat industry (1984)
Sheppard, R. L., Fowler, D. E.
It is now ten years since the report of the first Commission of inquiry into the Meat Industry, led by the Honourable A.H. Nordmeyer, was tabled before Parliament. Many of the recommendations of the...
Potatoes : a consumer survey of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch households (1983)
Sheppard, R. L., Hughes, S. A.
This report presents the results and conclusions from a consumer survey which was carried out in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch during late October and early November 1982. The survey involved...
Potatoes : distribution and processing (1983)
Hughes, S. A., Sheppard, R. L.
Incorrect ISSN on title page.
Tomatoes and the closer economic relationship with Australia (1983)
The Closer Economic Relationship with Australia agreement (CER) was brought Into effect on 1 January 1983. The CER provided for the liberalisation of trade between New Zealand and Australia. This...
Supporting the agricultural sector : rationale and policy (1983)
Chudleigh, P. D., Greer, Glen, Sheppard, R. L.
This paper provides a framework within which financial assistance to New Zealand agriculture may be discussed. It reiterates a number of principles that can be found in what may be termed a State of...
The world market for fruit juice products : current situation and prospects (1983)
This report presents a review of the trends in production, consumption, and trade in fruit juice products. The report is intended to give a broad background to existing and potential producers and...
Supplementary minimum prices : a production incentive? (1982)
The perception by Government in 1974 of a need to modify fluctuations in farm product prices resulted in the establishment of the Farm Incomes Advisory Committee (the Zanetti Committee) to...
The New Zealand meat trade in the 1980’s : a proposal for change (1982)
Ross, B. J., Sheppard, R. L., Zwart, A. C.
The New Zealand meat industry has been undergoing significant changes during the past decade. These changes have prompted the carrying out of research on the New Zealand meat industry and the likely...
The further processing of meat (1981)
Silcock, K. M., Sheppard, R. L.
The New Zealand meat export industry is characterised by the predominance of exports of carcass meat (sheep and lambs) and bulk packs of manufacturing grade beef. Over the decade from 1970, there has...
Horticulture in Akaroa County (1981)
This report presents the results of a survey of horticultural activity in Akaroa County on Banks Peninsula. The survey was undertaken on behalf of the Canterbury Branch of the New Zealand Tree Crops...
Market evaluation: a systematic approach: frozen green sprouting broccoli (1980)
This paper presents, in Part One, a review of some basic marketing concepts involved in market and demand identification. The second part of the paper applies some of the concepts to a market...
Proceedings of a seminar on Future Directions for New Zealand Lamb Marketing (1980)
Sheppard, R. L., Brodie, R. J.
A seminar on lamb marketing was organised to provide a forum for discussion of this important issue, as New Zealand faces significant changes in the lamb marketing environment. The increasing...
Changes in United Kingdom meat demand (1980)
The research covered by this report was completed in order to allow an improved understanding of the United Kingdom retail meat market, with special emphasis on lamb and mutton. The report presents...
Japanese food policy and self sufficiency : an analysis with reference to meat (1980)
Japanese agricultural policy appears to revolve around two main goals; the achievement of self sufficiency in food and the provision of adequate income to farmers. In order to achieve these goals,...
A review of the New Zealand goat industry (1979)
Sheppard, R. L., O’Donnell, D. K.
The goat in New Zealand has long been an accepted but largely ignored animal. In recent years interest in the goat has revived. This is especially so in terms of mohair production, as a result of the...
O’Donnell, D. K., Sheppard, R. L.
The publication of this bibliography is intended to bring together under one cover a list of references on particular areas concerning goats. The list is not exhaustive, but it is considered that...