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Leaders in the science, education and agriculture sector met to progress plans for the Waikato Agricultural Research Hub.

Two members of Plant & Food Research staff have won Fulbright New Zealand awards educational exchange with the United States.

Lincoln University has announced it will be expanding the Lincoln University Research Dairy Farm (LURDF) to further support a range of research projects related to improving the success of New Zealand's dairy industry.

Increasing yields in all areas of agricultural production have helped farmers to maintain profitability in the face of ever-increasing input costs.

Ground-breaking research from a collection of leading Kiwi scientists has found eating two kiwifruit a day ensures optimal muscle health.

Northland kids have been drinking more milk – at school and at home – since the Fonterra Milk for Schools programme started in early 2012, according to an independent evaluation by the University of Auckland.

With summer almost here, one of New Zealand's most serious pasture pests, porina (pictured), is coming out of the soil to mate and scatter vast numbers of eggs, costing farmers millions.

With summer almost here, one of New Zealand's most serious pasture pests, porina (pictured), is coming out of the soil to mate and scatter vast numbers of eggs, costing farmers millions.

Dairy industry research has received a significant boost with an agreement to establish a Joint Graduate School in Dairy Research and Innovation.

Increased sponsorhip has allowed five Nuffield New Zealand Scholarships to be announced for 2013.