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Study puts value on food safety research centre
A new study from Lincoln University’s Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit (AERU) has put a valuation on the NZ Food Safety Science & Research Centre in terms of its value to New Zealand.
PhD Précis: Pradeep Wimalasiri
Developing a banana wine to reduce waste in his home country of Sri Lanka eventually led Pradeep Wimalasiri to Lincoln University, following a fascination for fermentation. Pradeep undertook a master's research project on the effect of whole bunch fermentation on Pinot Noir wine composition and is now working on a PhD that continues that investigation. He talks about some of the work.
Highlighting rural contracting's impact
Lincoln University agribusiness lecturer Dan Smith is surprised that no academic has ever focused on NZ's rural contracting sector.
Uni farm promotes more ethical way of dairying
Lincoln University has launched a new research venture which aims to lead the way towards a more ethical and sustainable way of dairying.
Consultant aims to help farmers embrace change
Perrin Ag's newest graduate recruit is part of a new generation of farm consultants helping New Zealand farmers navigate unprecedented change.
Low-N genetics, plantain deliver healthier milk
Milk from cows bred for low milk urea nitrogen and fed on plantain pastures may have human health benefits as well as environmental advantages, according to research by the Lincoln University Pastoral Livestock Production Lab.
Lincoln student on fertile ground
Lincoln University student Georgia Higinbottom has been announced as the 2023 Ravensdown’s Hugh Williams Memorial scholar.
Tackling climate change will require farmer agility - report
A new report on climate change has found that agile farm management will be critical in reducing emissions and adapting to climate change.
Lincoln professor first in NZ to receive prestigious award
Lincoln University Professor of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Jon Hickford, is the first New Zealander to be awarded the Dunhuang Award from the People’s Republic of China.
Diverse diets lead to healthier lambs - new research
New research from Lincoln University’s Pastoral Livestock Production Lab claims that feeding lambs a diverse diet during the lambing process leads to reduced oxidative stress and healthier lambs.