Displaying items by tag: research

Friday, 24 May 2013 08:59

Lincoln expands research farm

Lincoln University has announced it will be expanding the Lincoln University Research Dairy Farm (LURDF) to further support a range of research projects related to improving the success of New Zealand's dairy industry.

Published in General News
Friday, 12 April 2013 12:09

Static potato yields prompt research

Increasing yields in all areas of agricultural production have helped farmers to maintain profitability in the face of ever-increasing input costs.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 05 March 2013 08:23

More proof of kiwifruit health benefits

Ground-breaking research from a collection of leading Kiwi scientists has found eating two kiwifruit a day ensures optimal muscle health.

Published in General News
Thursday, 06 December 2012 15:37

Northland kids drink more milk

Northland kids have been drinking more milk – at school and at home – since the Fonterra Milk for Schools programme started in early 2012, according to an independent evaluation by the University of Auckland.

Published in General News
Friday, 23 November 2012 11:22

AgResearch develops unique biopesticide

With summer almost here, one of New Zealand's most serious pasture pests, porina (pictured), is coming out of the soil to mate and scatter vast numbers of eggs, costing farmers millions.

Published in General News
Friday, 23 November 2012 11:17

AgResearch develops unique biopesticide

With summer almost here, one of New Zealand's most serious pasture pests, porina (pictured), is coming out of the soil to mate and scatter vast numbers of eggs, costing farmers millions.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 20 November 2012 14:34

Graduate School for Dairy to open

Dairy industry research has received a significant boost with an agreement to establish a Joint Graduate School in Dairy Research and Innovation.

Published in General News
Monday, 12 November 2012 09:15

Nuffield scholarships announced

Increased sponsorhip has allowed five Nuffield New Zealand Scholarships to be announced for 2013.

Published in General News
Monday, 12 November 2012 09:12

Nuffield scholarships announced

Increased sponsorship has allowed five Nuffield New Zealand Scholarships to be announced for 2013.

Published in General News
Thursday, 04 October 2012 15:25

$7m PGP funds for seed research

Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) funding was announced today to pay for half of a $14 million research programme to deliver better seeds and plant species for farmers.

Published in General News
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