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Information Barriers to the Development of Emerging Industries

MAF Technical Paper No: 02/08 

Prepared for MAF Policy by Glen Greer, John Greer & Tony Zwart 
Agribusiness & Economics Research Unit Lincoln University 

ISBN 0-478-07687-8 
ISSN 1171-4662 

June 2001

Hardcopies of this technical paper are no longer available

Contents

• Disclaimer
• Foreword
• Executive Summary
• Section 1: Introduction
  • 1.1 Background to the Study
  • 1.2 The Study Methodology
  • 1.3 Organisation of the Report
• Section 2: Industry Participants' Information Requirements
  • 2.1 Overview of Relevant Research and Development of Focus Group Framework
    • 2.1.1 Relevant Research
    • 2.1.2 The Focus Group Framework
  • 2.2 The Focus Groups
    • 2.2.1 Purpose and Limitations of Focus Groups
    • 2.2.2 Conduct and Organisation of the Focus Groups
    • 2.2.3 Focus Groups Results
    • 2.2.3.1 Industries represented in the focus groups
      • Table 1: Focus Group Composition
    • 2.2.3.2 Most significant problems encountered on entering new industries
      • Table 2: Problems Encountered on Industry Entry
    • 2.2.3.3 Information needs at the outset and during early industry involvement
    • 2.2.3.4 Requirements of an information framework
• Section 3: Industry Leaders' Information Requirements
  • 3.1 Development of Interview Framework
  • 3.2 Conduct of the Interviews
  • 3.3 Results and Analysis of Industry Leader Interviews
• Section 4: The Information Framework
  • 4.1 The Industry Leaders’ Information Framework
    • Figure 1: The Industry Leaders’ Information Framework
  • 4.2 The New Industry Participants’ Information Framework
    • Figure 2: Information Framework for New Industry Participants
• References
• Appendix 1: Information to Assist the Leadership of New Industry Organisations
  • The Structure of the Industry Organisation
  • Becoming an Incorporated Society
    • Resources
  • Becoming a Limited Liability Company
    • Resources
  • Obtaining an Exemption from Income Tax
    • Resources
  • Assistance with Setting Up and Planning
    • Resources
  • Research and Development
    • Research Providers
    • Funding for Research and Development
    • Resources
  • Quality Systems and Standards
    • Assistance with Quality Assurance Scheme Development 
    • Sources of Funding for Quality Assurance Scheme Development
    • Resources
  • Market Information/Market Development
    • Assistance in Acquiring Information or Undertaking Market Development 
    • Funding for Market Development Activities
    • Resources
  • Legislation to Assist Industry
  • The New Zealand Horticulture Export Authority
    • Resources
  • The Commodity Levies Act (1990)
    • Resources
  • List of Contacts and Other Information
  • Procedure for New Product Groups seeking Recognition under the HEA Act 1987
  • Definitions Under the NZ HEA Act 1987
    • Making an Order-in-Council Under the Horticulture Export Authority Act 1987: Procedures
    • Regional Economic Development Agencies
• Appendix 2: Example Information for Industry Participants - The Olive Industry
  • Industry Background
  • Cultural Requirements
    • Soils
    • Climate
    • Varieties
    • Equipment and Structures
    • Management
  • International Markets
    • Table 1: The World Market for Olive Oil
    • Table 2: Main Producers and Consumers of Olive Oil
    • Table 3: The World Market for Table Olives
  • International Prices
  • Production
    • Table 4: Olive Yields
  • Processing
  • Costs and Returns of Production
    • Olive Prices
    • Olive Oil Prices
    • Financial Returns
    • Example Financial Analysis
    • Assumptions
    • Initial Costs
    • 10 Year Cash Flow Projection for 2 Hectare Property Selling Olives to Processor
  • Comparison with Similar Enterprises
  • Risk Factors
  • Key Industry Issues
  • Key Contacts and References
    • Industry Organisations
    • Websites
    • Publications
    • Business Management Support
    • Export Support
• Appendix 3: Example Information for Industry Participants - The Alpaca Industry
  • Information for New Participants in the Alpaca Industry
  • Industry Background
  • Cultural Requirements
    • Main Varieties and Characteristics
    • Breeding Management
    • Structures
    • Feeding
    • Animal Health
  • International Markets
  • Production
  • Processing
  • Costs and Returns of Production
    • Alpaca Livestock Prices
    • Fibre Prices
    • Financial Returns
    • Example Financial Analysis
      • Assumptions
      • Stock Reconciliation Years 1 to 10
      • Initial Capital Costs
    • 10 Year Cash Flow Projection
  • Comparison with Similar Enterprises
  • Risk Factors
  • Key Industry Issues
  • Key Contacts and References
    • Industry Organisation
    • Other Producers and Breeders
    • Websites
    • Publications
    • Business Management Support
    • Export Support
• Appendix 4: Individual Focus Group Reports
  • A4.1 Focus Group Held in Balclutha - March 22 2001
    • A4.1.1 Composition of the group
    • A4.1.2 Most significant problems encountered in entering new industries
    • A4.1.3 Specific information needs not met at the outset
    • A4.1.4 Information needs early in industry involvement and how these are met
    • A4.1.5 Features of an information framework
  • A4.2 Focus Group Held in Invercargill - March 23 2001
    • A4.2.1 Composition of the group
    • A4.2.2 Most significant problems encountered in entering new industries
    • A4.2.3 Specific information needs not met at the outset
    • A4.2.4 Information needs early in industry involvement and how these are met
    • A4.2.5 Features of an information framework
  • A4.3 Focus Group Held in Palmerston North - March 28 2001
    • A4.3.1 Composition of the group
    • A4.3.2 Most significant problems encountered in entering new industries
    • A4.3.3 Specific information needs not met at the outset
    • A4.3.4 Information needs early in industry involvement and how these are met
    • A4.3.5 Features of an information framework
  • A4.4 Focus Group Held In Hastings - March 29 2001
    • A4.4.1 Composition of the group
    • A4.4.2 Most significant problems encountered in entering new industries
    • A4.4.3 Specific information needs not met at the outset
    • A4.4.4 Information needs early in industry involvement and how these are met
    • A4.4.5 Features of an information framework
  • A4.5 Focus Group Held in Christchurch- March 29 2001
    • A4.5.1 Composition of the group
    • A4.5.2 Most significant problems encountered in entering new industries
    • A4.5.3 Specific information needs not met at the outset
    • A4.5.4 Information needs early in industry involvement and how these are met
    • A4.5.5 Features of an information framework
• Appendix 5: Leadership Contacts List
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