Research to improve decisions and outcomes in agribusiness, resource, environmental, and social issues. The Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit (AERU) operates from Lincoln University providing research expertise for a wide range of organisations. AERU research focuses on agribusiness, resource, environment, and social issues. The AERU conducts research contracts for clients. University research can be supported by AERU through superviSion of postgraduate research. Research clients include Government Departments, both within New Zealand and from other countries, international agencies, New Zealand companies and organisations, individuals and farmers. Research results are presented through private client reports, where this is required,...