Displaying items by tag: Lincoln University
Lucerne the N-fixer
Lucerne is the world’s most important forage, says Lincoln University professor of plant science Derrick Moot.
No-bull mating a lot of bull
A Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) decision to use all AI and no bulls for mating has given “mixed” results and looks like it will be a short-lived experiment.
Young farmer gets $1500 study scholarship
Financially-savvy students are applying for a raft of agri-food scholarships to help cut the cost of university study.
Pasture-based system champion passes away
The dairy sector is recognising the loss of pasture-based farm system advocate Adrian van Bysterveldt.
Lincoln develops Masters in Wine and Viticulture
Lincoln University is offering students the chance to undertake a one-year Masters in Wine and Viticulture from 2019.
Owl Farm flying high
Owl Farm uses proven research and good practice and, importantly, encourages young people into the dairy industry.
Farmer views sought by researcher
Lincoln University PhD student Christina Berneheim is inviting farmers to complete an online questionnaire to express their views on the industry.
Kaumātua pumps controversial issues
Ngāi Tahu elder statesman Sir Tipene O’Regan has backed genetic modification and the export of bottled water in a challenging address to a gathering of agricultural scientists at Lincoln.
Science the answer to debate
The previous government issued a call-to-action to New Zealand: double primary production export earnings while maintaining or improving water quality.
Intern helps agritech firm into China
When Lincoln Agritech took on a Chinese student, Zheng (James) Wang, it didn’t foresee him becoming the company’s China business development manager.