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For several years scientists at Massey University have promoted the idea of using herb pasture mixes such as chicory, plantain and red and white clover.

The Hound understands the recent crowing by Massey and Lincoln universities about the ‘huge growth’ in ag student numbers this year needs to be put into perspective.

Plans to expand the sheep milk industry have advanced to the formation of a society to develop and promote the industry, confirmed at the close of a recent two day conference at Massey University. 

Soil Scientists need to engage more with society and educate people about the importance of soil.

The director of Massey University’s Fertiliser and Lime Research Centre (FLRC), Professor Mike Hedley says while intensive farming puts pressure on New Zealand soils he believes they are presently capable of handling that pressure.

Well-known sheep specialist Professor Paul Kenyon is the new head of Massey University’s Institute of Veterinary, Animal, and Biomedical Sciences.

Three Massey science and agriculture students have been working with the Horizons Regional Council as part of the council’s Sustainable Land Use Initiative (SLUI) scholarship.

Research intended to reduce ‘wastage’ in commercial ewe flocks has begun at Massey University. The trial involves two commercial ewe flocks – at least 12,000 animals.

There's been a 20% increase in student enrolments in agricultural degree courses at Massey University for 2015, the first such surge in many years. 

MASSEY UNIVERSITY scientist professor David Mellor has been honoured for his work on standards applying to the use of animals in science and teaching.