Displaying items by tag: Lincoln University
Lincoln Hub to play an important role
Facilitating innovation in the agricultural sector is crucial if the industry is to meet the challenge of safeguarding New Zealand's global competitiveness in the future.
Soil scholar searching for hill country answers
An innate curiosity for 'why things happen' made Lincoln University PhD candidate Amy Whitley a natural fit for scientific research.
Science needed in water investigation
Authorities investigating the Havelock North water contamination incident need to follow the science, says Lincoln University professor of soil and environmental science Hong Di.
Lincoln on the brink?
Lincoln University could sell or lease some of its farms and shed more staff as it struggles to correct a funding shortfall.
Financial sting from honeybee loss
New Zealand agriculture stands to lose $295-728 million annually if the local honeybee population continues to decline.
University farm proves profits still possible
The Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) is showing the way to make a profit even with the depressed world prices for milk solids.
Need a hand? Call the Handy Landys near you
Farmers needing extra hands to herd heifers, plant trees, build fences or clean up under woolsheds are offered help by a new and unusual bunch of workers -- Handy Landys.
Landpower boosts research
Landpower had joined other agri-companies in sponsoring $850,000 of agricultural technology, service and advice for Lincoln University.
Need for young blood
The aging population in agriculture is working against New Zealand, says Lincoln University's Jon Hickford.
Lincoln to host NZ-China water research centre
Lincoln University has been named by Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce as one of three successful applicants to host a NZ-China Research Collaboration Centre.