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The future of food: Lincoln to host global conference
In a first-of-its-kind for New Zealand, Lincoln University is hosting an international conference on food science and technology.
Yili MOU takes first steps
Lincoln University hosted senior management from both Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group and its subsidiary Oceania Dairy last week.
Act now to minimise drought losses
Farmers must act now if they are to cope with the effects of a predicted drought, Lincoln University experts say.
Rural course revamp reflects primary industry needs
The Kellogg Rural Leadership programme at Lincoln University has had a makeover with a new structure and fresh content.
Kiwi farmers happy to manage on their own
Farmers are happy to run their businesses without formal governance boards and committees, according to a recent Lincoln University survey.
New professorial role to lead change
Founder and chairman of ANZCO Foods, Sir Graeme Harrison is personally funding a professorial chair in Global Value Chains and Trade at Lincoln University.
MBIE report backs primary sector careers
Lincoln University has welcomed the findings of a Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) report that shows favourable career prospects for those looking at the primary sector.
Farm cadets’ Uni studies funded
Five recent graduates of Smedley Station (5000ha) at Tikokino, near Hastings, have won scholarships totalling $26,300 are this year starting diploma studies at Lincoln University.
Insect pests, avoid boosted pasture grasses
A recent study from the Bio-Protection Research Centre has found that pasture grasses with beneficial micro-organisms are less attractive to soil-dwelling insect pests.
No excuses for spray drift
WHEN YOUR spray applications drift they can cause thousands of dollars of damage to neighbouring crops and “there’s really no excuse,” says a US scientist now working in New Zealand.