Displaying items by tag: Lincoln University
Average Canterbury farmer ‘just treading water’
Half of Canterbury dairy farms aren’t operating profitably, says Ashburton farm consultant Jeremy Savage.
Biocontrol options explored for nassella tussock
Scientists are calling on farmers to help in the quest for the biological control of the noxious weed, nassella tussock.
Govt approves $80m for Lincoln rebuild
Lincoln University says it is delighted that the Minister of Education has approved $80 million for new science facilities as part of a wider campus development programme.
New approach called for on lending
Banks need to take a different approach to lending to farmers, according to new Lincoln University research.
Personality important in farmer anxiety
New Lincoln University research shows analysing a farmer’s personal characteristics is important when dealing with their anxiety.
Barn dairy has bigger carbon footprint than pasture-based dairy
A focus on maximising carcase value
A Lincoln University student, Lucy Hewitt (20), has a keen interest in maximising the value from every animal carcase.
Uni merger idea dead
Any suggestion of a merger between Lincoln University and the University of Canterbury is now dead in the water following the Minister of Education’s rejection of a partnership proposal by the two institutions.
Central viticulturist shortlisted for international recognition
Since graduating from Lincoln University in 2004, Central Otago viticulturist Nick Paulin has been on a steep upward trajectory.
ClearTech shows great promise
New research points to more advantages to the ClearTech dairy effluent treatment system being developed by Lincoln University and Ravensdown.