Acknowledgements
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry would like to acknowledge the assistance of:
Dr Terry Heiler for helping to shape the original concept of this project and for his comments throughout the project;
The principal authors of the reports: Dr Terry Heiler; Brett Gamble, Bruce Irvine, Geoff Butcher, Stuart Ford and Wayne McClintock;
Dr Nick Brown for peer review of the draft reports for the studies and preparation of this overview report;
Eddie Thomas, Central Plains Water, for his administrative support.
The following organisations for grants for the research of the study briefs and the preparation of the reports and the final commentary:
Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust (AGMARDT)*
Ashburton Water Trust
Central Plains Water Enhancement Committee
Clutha Development Board
Farmers Irrigation Group, South Canterbury
Hawkes Bay Regional Council
Marlborough District Council
Masterton Business Enterprise Board
Tasman District Council
Waimate District Council
Ministry of Economic Development
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
* The Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust (AGMARDT), earns income from funds invested from a share of the monies arising from the winding up of the Phosphate Commission in 1987. This income is used for promoting and encouraging excellence in New Zealand's land-based industries. Grants are made for farmer projects involving grass-roots problem solving and opportunity development, industry support, conference sponsorship, doctoral scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships. Farmer groups are encouraged to seek details on AGMARDT's applications process by accessing the website on www.agmardt.org.nz r contacting the Secretary Manager, P.O. Box 399, Shortland St, Auckland, Tel. (09) 373 3370, Fax (09) 373 3488.
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