Displaying items by tag: NEW ZEALAND GRASSLAND ASSOCIATION

Thursday, 21 November 2024 10:55

Breeding for low methane can improve productivity

Livestock can be bred for lower methane emissions while also improving productivity at a rate greater than what the industry is currently achieving, research has shown.

Published in Management

Monday, 21 November 2016 09:55

Promises of productivity gains and environmental answers

Professor Derrick Moot received the New Zealand Grassland Trust’s highest research accolade, the Ray Brougham Trophy, at last week’s conference in Timaru.

The recent New Zealand Grassland Association “packed” its annual conference with papers promising productivity gains and environmental solutions for pastoral farmers, the organisers say.

Published in Management

Monday, 07 November 2016 12:44

Productivity gains and environmental answers relayed

Lincoln University Professor Derrick Moot with the Ray Brougham Trophy.

The New Zealand Grassland Association’s 78th annual conference last week was packed with papers promising productivity gains and environmental solutions for pastoral farmers.

Published in General News

Saturday, 01 October 2016 15:05

Timaru: Land of diversity and opportunity

Scientists, farmers and ag industry figures will be in Timaru in early November for the 78th New Zealand Grassland Association annual conference.

Scientists, farmers and agricultural industry representatives will be beating a path to Timaru in early November for the 78th New Zealand Grassland Association (NZGA) annual conference.

Published in General News