Displaying items by tag: Massey University

Saturday, 08 August 2015 12:24

Students get a taste of real ag world

“A brilliant initiative” was the reaction of Massey University professor Peter Kemp to a recent visit by journalism students from Massey’s Wellington campus.

Published in General News
Thursday, 06 August 2015 12:08

Top award for prof

Massey University professor Velmurugu (Ravi) Ravindran has been awarded the New Zealand Society of Animal Production’s McMeekan Memorial Award, the country’s highest honour for a production animal scientist.

Published in Farm Health
Tuesday, 04 August 2015 15:21

More mature debate needed on GE

A Massey University scientist says it’s important any debate on GE is conducted on the knowledge that now exists about the contentious subject.

Published in General News
Thursday, 30 July 2015 11:20

B+L scholars are sector’s future

Beef + Lamb New Zealand say this year’s scholarship recipients are young, bright and the future of New Zealand’s sheep and beef sector.

Published in General News
Thursday, 02 July 2015 10:12

Scientists help drive China sheep venture

Three Massey University agricultural scientists have been appointed advisors to a massive indoor sheep farming operation in China. This has potential to benefit New Zealand long term, says one of the scientists, Professor Hugh Blair.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 30 June 2015 09:47

Set up the young to succeed

Setting popele up to be successful – that’s the challenge Massey University faces according to its new pro vice-chancellor, science, Professor Ray Geor.

Published in Management
Friday, 26 June 2015 11:55

Foreign doesn’t mean too hard

New research just completed by Tony Martin shows many New Zealand firms could be missing good export opportunities in emerging markets.

Published in Agribusiness

Although the number of horticulture students has increased, it is still not enough to satisfy demands. Now, industry leaders are connecting with Massey University in an effort to grow graduates in the sector.

Published in General News

Economic benefits worth up to $340m in GDP could accrue from a science-based and internationally peer-reviewed calf nutrition programme if adopted by 10% of the national herd, new research shows.

Published in General News
Saturday, 09 May 2015 00:00

Investing in science

The Riddet Institute and the Bio-Protection Research Centre are to receive government funding after their applications to the CoREs (Centre of Research Excellence) were accepted for the second time.

Published in Agribusiness
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