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Lincoln Scientist Awarded NZIM Scholarship
Wednesday, 19 September 2007, 3:58 pm | Crop and Food Research
Lincoln-based scientist, Dr Maureen O'Callaghan, who is a microbiologist with AgResearch, has been awarded the 2007 NZIM Canterbury/Crop & Food Research Memorial Scholarship. Dr O'Callaghan works within AgResearch's Biocontrol, Biosecurity and Bioprocessing ... More >>
PGG Wrightson Seeds, Crop & Food Research Venture
Thursday, 6 September 2007, 12:39 am | Crop and Food Research
The future of forage brassicas and their important role in New Zealand pastoral farming has been secured by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding milestone towards the creation of a joint venture between PGG Wrightson Seeds and Crop & Food Research. More >>
Government backs industry and science initiative
Wednesday, 18 July 2007, 2:58 pm | Crop and Food Research
The Foundation for Research, Science and Technology has announced investment of nearly NZ$2.8 million in the development of innovative fishing technologies that will lead to a more humane and productive capture of New Zealand wildfish species. More >>
Spanish market launch for new pest managmt product
Tuesday, 15 May 2007, 1:55 pm | Crop and Food Research
A new product which targets thrips, an important pest of greenhouse crops throughout the world, is being launched in Spain this week (15 May). The product is a result of a research collaboration between scientists at Crown Research Institute Crop & ... More >>
New CEO announced
Monday, 7 May 2007, 5:17 pm | Crop and Food Research
The Chairman of Crop & Food Research, Richard Bentley, announced today that Mark Ward had been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Crop & Food Research. Mark replaces Paul Tocker who resigned in February to join PGG Wrightson. More >>
New disinfestation technology goes international
Friday, 30 March 2007, 10:13 am | Crop and Food Research
Bananas imported into New Zealand from the Philippines will soon be treated, before shipping, with a system kinder on the environment thanks to technology developed by Crop & Food Research and BOC for Dole Asia. More >>
First NZ exports of pink gentians a success
Friday, 16 March 2007, 2:35 pm | Crop and Food Research
First shipments of the a new pink gentian have gone to Japan, Europe and the US and their popularity means suppliers can’t keep up with demands. More >>
Distinctive New Zealand flavours
Thursday, 8 March 2007, 11:41 am | Crop and Food Research
Creating flavours from New Zealand native plants is the aim of a new, $1 million, Crop & Food Research programme that will see distinctive New Zealand food products developed for niche, high-value, export markets. More >>
Distinctive New Zealand flavours
Thursday, 8 March 2007, 9:48 am | Crop and Food Research
Creating flavours from New Zealand native plants is the aim of a new, $1 million, Crop & Food Research programme that will see distinctive New Zealand food products developed for niche, high-value, export markets. More >>
Autumn Issue of Digest
Wednesday, 7 March 2007, 9:59 am | Crop and Food Research
Science for the future; Monitoring changes in science; Meeting the challenges; How will climate change affect crop production?; Climate change poses pest and disease challenges More >>
Toolkit coming for sweet corn growers
Wednesday, 31 January 2007, 4:40 pm | Crop and Food Research
The bright-coloured kernels of freshly-cooked sweet corn look delectable on their own and liven up any meal. But what’s the most sustainable and economic way to produce this crop? More >>
Latest news from Crop & Food Research
Thursday, 7 December 2006, 11:12 am | Crop and Food Research
Read about: Demand multiplies for new, high-value export mussel products Vision needed to realise New Zealand's place in the global food industry Fine tools for smart foods Venison virtues in national database New trans-Tasman food research alliance More >>
Crop & Food Research Maori Scholarship Awarded
Thursday, 30 November 2006, 2:05 pm | Crop and Food Research
Neola Whalley (pronounced Wally) has been awarded a Crop & Food Research Maori Scholarship to assist with the development and implementation of best organic vegetable farming practices on the East Coast. More >>
New Zealand’s future is in smart foods
Wednesday, 25 October 2006, 10:31 am | Crop and Food Research
New Zealand needs high-value, differentiated, functional foods with scientifically supported claims to realise its place in the global market-place says Food & Beverage Taskforce member Paul Tocker. More >>
Are omega-3 products really the good oil?
Monday, 25 September 2006, 10:43 am | Crop and Food Research
Consumers buying foods with omega-3 may not be getting the good oil they think they are says Rufus Turner, a lipids scientist with Crop & Food Research. He and colleague, Dr Carlene McLean, have studied commercially available fish oil in New Zealand, that’s ... More >>
Tiger smells Bonfire at Ryder Cup
Friday, 22 September 2006, 2:02 pm | Crop and Food Research
The flaming orange flower of Begonia Bonfire, developed by Crop & Food Research in New Zealand, is perfectly positioned in front of Kildare's K Club as the heat builds between Teams USA and Europe at the Ryder Cup. More >>
Latest news - from Crop & Food Research
Monday, 18 September 2006, 11:53 am | Crop and Food Research
Our spring issue of Digest features the latest on vegetable and seafood research. Check it out at: http://www.crop.cri.nz/home/company-info/digest/index.jsp More >>
How sweet is your onion?
Thursday, 7 September 2006, 11:34 am | Crop and Food Research
A single gene has been identified as critical to both the sweetness and storability of onions. More >>
DNA analyses confirm new truffle in New Zealand
Thursday, 3 August 2006, 3:09 pm | Crop and Food Research
DNA analyses have confirmed that a bianchetto truffle (Tuber borchii) has indeed been grown as part of a trial plot at Crop & Food Research’s Lincoln facility. More >>
Annual management scholarship open to applicants
Tuesday, 1 August 2006, 1:14 pm | Crop and Food Research
Applications for an annual management training scholarship, established last year in memory of the seven Crop & Food Research staff killed in an air accident in June 2003, are now being sought. The scholarship allows the successful applicant ... More >>
