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Tall grass proves its versatility
A tall grass touted as a multi-purpose wonder plant has proved its worth as a shelterbelt replacement for Canterbury dairy farms, says Lincoln University ecology professor Steve Wratten.
Co-op smooths university path for student
Lincoln University student, Sarah Lockhart, is this year’s recipient of the Ravensdown Hugh Williams Scholarship.
South Island Farmer of the Year ends 30-year run
Lincoln boss upbeat about future
Lincoln University vice-chancellor professor Robin Pollard has opened the 2017 academic year with an upbeat assessment of the agricultural university’s prospects.
No hunches for top farming couple
A South Canterbury couple have been named the 2016 Lincoln University Foundation Farmer of the Year, based on a detailed and analytical approach to farm management.
Tough contest for dairy industry scholars
DairyNZ has awarded 55 scholarships to tertiary students as part of a wider drive to support young talent into the dairy industry.
Lincoln confident of new Agri Hub
Lincoln University remains confident of the Lincoln Hub project despite concerns raised by a Treasury report on progress on the first stage building.
Residuals under control add to bottom line
Owl Farm, a partnership between St Peters School Cambridge and Lincoln University, strives to demonstrate best practice in dairy farming and to encourage young people into the industry.
Fairlie ‘super team’ take South Island title
A husband-and-wife “super team” has secured the title of the Lincoln University Foundation’s South Island Farmer of the Year at the 2016 finals held tonight (Wednesday 16 November).
Lincoln Uni dairy farm expecting a profit
Good spring grass growth has the Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) heading for another operating profit.