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New student growth for Lincoln University
Upcoming dairy talent drawn by scholarships
Messages from the burning bush
A 'plant barbecue' was used in a joint study to test the vulnerability of New Zealand plants to wildfires.
Happy being small herd farmers
As the cows cram into Randal Inch's milking shed you realise space is at a premium on this small North Canterbury dairy farm on the outskirts of Rangiora.
Boo-hoo
Your canine crusader hears that the unionists at Lincoln University are a bit upset, claiming they were duped into being frank with a report writer who, it turns out, is to be their boss.
Plantain in cow’s diet mitigates environmental impact
With the more intensive farming practices used currently there is a need to ensure optimum animal health and pasture health for long-term environmental sustainability.
Farmers shrugging off tree planting
The cost and benefits of planting trees to help mitigate environmental effects of dairy farming need to be shared by us all to succeed, a new study says.
Small dairy farmers content with their lot
New Lincoln University research has found many small dairy farmers are content with the size of their operation, despite the constant calls for economic growth.
Viticulturist wins AMP scholarship
Alice Rule is one step closer to developing an app to provide grape growers with simple, intuitive representations of data to help them become more sustainable.
Big spend on land and water research
$230 million is being spent over the next 10 years to produce definitive science on how to best manage land and water in New Zealand.