This publication has been prepared as an aid for researchers and for teachers of advanced courses in production economics. Computer graphics is utilized as a highly adaptable tool for discovering shapes of agricultural production function surfaces. The first part of this publication presents...

Ricecheck, an extension program for rice developed by the NSW Department of Primary Industries, is based on eight best management practice recommendations (“key checksâ€) considered essential for achieving high yields. The program comprises grower meetings, monitoring crops, keeping...

The size of the cost to the Australian beef industry of a potential loss of major beef export markets following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Australia is important in determining appropriate precautions. The size of this cost is evaluated with a dynamic bioeconomic model of...