Social Research & Welfare
MAF promotes sustainable agriculture as a concept involving financial sustainability, environmental sustainability and social sustainability. In this context, social sustainability refers to the social well being of rural communities which both support agriculture and which are in turn supported by agriculture
- Beliefs and values research: urban and rural perspectives of the primary sector
8 September 2008
This benchmark study seeks to inform and provide an insight into both urban and rural New Zealanders’ perceptions of each other and all New Zealanders’ beliefs and values as they relate to the agricultural, food and forestry sectors. - Social Factors' Influence on the Future Performance of the Primary Production Sectors
11 July 2000
Comparing and contrasting a selection of research commissioned by MAF Policy on sustainability and rural communities to identify key social issues that might impact on primary industry performance in the future. - Gender Equal - a Sustainable Agriculture Facilitation Programme
5 April 1999
Looking at the diversity of rural and farm women's lives and providing some insights into the barriers to their participation in the mainstream economy. - Social Science Research from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
12 August 1998
Summary of reports with a common theme: to achieve the desired outcome there must be a common shared vision. - Experience of Women in Co-management Landcare Groups
22 July 1998
National surveys and two case studies analysed the experience of women over one year. Ways are suggested for improving the participation of women, for example, committees being more open to different decision-making styles, involving women at the early stages of group formation, and reflecting women's issues and concerns by not solely concentrating on the economic aspects of sustainability. - Managing Social Transformation in Rural New Zealand
13 April 1998
Results from a UNESCO/MAF seminar looking at the situation in rural NZ. - Farm Families and Sustainability in the mid Rangitikei
2 March 1998
Looking at living standards, relationships with local communities, and problems, issues and strengths that characterise farming families and their communities. - Issues of New Zealand Farm Succession
1 January 1998
A Study of the Intergenerational Transfer of the Farm Business. - Bibliography of Rural Social Research
1 April 1997
Landmark publication listing research into many social issues in rural New Zealand, with many abstracts. - Citizens Advice Bureaux And Rural Service Needs
26 June 1996
Examining the nature of enquiries to rural Citizens Advice Bureaux; and analysing the various patterns found. - Surgical Services in Rural Hospitals
16 December 1994
This report investigates the impact of health reforms up to June 1994 on the surgical services provided in rural hospitals. - Grassroots
2 August 1994
Community development initiatives at the grassroots. - Synopsis of Social Research Projects
27 July 1994
These summaries of research papers on a considerable body of research that had been undertaken or sponsored by the Ministry in support of our rural resources and rural affairs programmes. - Social Approach to Rural Development
1 April 1994
Discussing rural development in New Zealand and what can be learned from the international rural sociology approach to rural development. - Retirement and Succession in Farm Families in New Zealand
1 March 1994
Focusing on the process of how older farmers retire from business and hand on farms to the next generation. - Farmer Attitudes to Farm Safety
6 September 1993
Responses from 500 farmers to four questions asked relating to farm safety. Overall, the responses indicated that farmers saw safety as a cost, without compensating benefit. - Forestry and Community
1 September 1993
A scoping study of the impact of exotic forestry on rural New Zealand communities. - Succession, Viability and Retirement
11th July 1993
Reporting on an in depth case study of families through the process of transferring the farm property from one generation to another. - Urban/Rural Differences in Access to Services
1 May 1993
Reporting the nature of enquiries received by rural clients of the Citizens Advice Bureau and budgeting services affiliated to the Federation of Family Budgeting Services. The report includes a variety of recommendations for addressing the service needs of rural communities.
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Rural Affairs Coordinator
Sector Performance Policy
MAF Policy
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
PO Box 2526
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND
Phone: +64 4 894 0675
Fax: +64 4 4 894 0745
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