Displaying items by tag: Peter Kemp

Monday, 14 September 2020 09:31

Opportunities aplenty in hort

Now is the time for you to set yourself up for a career in horticulture, explains Peter Kemp, Head of the Institute of Agriculture and Environment at Massey University.

Published in General News
Friday, 13 March 2020 10:34

Attracting more ag students

The numbers of students taking up agricultural degrees at Massey University is not really increasing, according to Professor Peter Kemp – head of the School of Agriculture and Environment at Massey.

Published in General News
Thursday, 15 February 2018 09:55

One-stop ag shop at Massey

Except for veterinary science, all Massey University agricultural academic courses are now in one school – the School of Agriculture headed by Professor Peter Kemp.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 02 November 2016 07:55

Ag back in fashion

Agriculture is back in fashion, says the head of Massey University’s Institute of Agriculture & Environment, Professor Peter Kemp.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 19 April 2016 15:55

Psychological lift for hill country farmers

The psychological theory of 'self-efficacy' is being used by Massey University agricultural and social scientists to create greater self-belief in hill country farmers.

Published in General News
Thursday, 18 February 2016 19:31

Better understanding needed

An agricultural academic wants all policy and rule makers in local and central government to properly understand farm systems and how they are run.

Published in General News
Thursday, 22 October 2015 13:30

Massey Awards showcase talent

The head of Massey University's Institute of Agriculture and Environment, professor Peter Kemp, says he's delighted at the huge turnout at this year's Massey Ag students dinner and awards night.

Published in General News
Saturday, 08 August 2015 12:24

Students get a taste of real ag world

“A brilliant initiative” was the reaction of Massey University professor Peter Kemp to a recent visit by journalism students from Massey’s Wellington campus.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 04 August 2015 15:21

More mature debate needed on GE

A Massey University scientist says it’s important any debate on GE is conducted on the knowledge that now exists about the contentious subject.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 04 November 2014 14:12

Editorial - Only the best

THE TIDE appears to be running in on the numbers of students choosing studies that may lead to agri sector careers. We may be witnessing the end of schools careers advisors nudging only their less able students towards the industry.

Published in Opinion
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