Displaying items by tag: Lincoln University
MOU a significant milestone
The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Lincoln University and Ballance Agri-Nutrients is being hailed as a significant milestone.
SIDE returns to Lincoln
Rural resilience programme expands
Mental health and resilience programme WellMates is available at Massey University for a second year after research found that it has significantly benefitted participants.
Strengthening resilience in young adults entering the rural sector
Research into the impacts of the inaugural rollout of the WellMates programme at Massey University has shown promising results and outlined ways to strengthen its delivery, the university says.
Study puts value on food safety research centre
A new study from Lincoln University’s Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit (AERU) has put a valuation on the NZ Food Safety Science & Research Centre in terms of its value to New Zealand.
PhD Précis: Pradeep Wimalasiri
Developing a banana wine to reduce waste in his home country of Sri Lanka eventually led Pradeep Wimalasiri to Lincoln University, following a fascination for fermentation. Pradeep undertook a master's research project on the effect of whole bunch fermentation on Pinot Noir wine composition and is now working on a PhD that continues that investigation. He talks about some of the work.
Highlighting rural contracting's impact
Lincoln University agribusiness lecturer Dan Smith is surprised that no academic has ever focused on NZ's rural contracting sector.
Uni farm promotes more ethical way of dairying
Lincoln University has launched a new research venture which aims to lead the way towards a more ethical and sustainable way of dairying.
Consultant aims to help farmers embrace change
Perrin Ag's newest graduate recruit is part of a new generation of farm consultants helping New Zealand farmers navigate unprecedented change.
Low-N genetics, plantain deliver healthier milk
Milk from cows bred for low milk urea nitrogen and fed on plantain pastures may have human health benefits as well as environmental advantages, according to research by the Lincoln University Pastoral Livestock Production Lab.