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Scientists delighted by forage cereals after snow
Friday, 21 July 2006, 2:39 pm | Crop and Food Research
Despite 3 weeks under snow, a trial of cereal cultivars has done remarkably well according to scientists at Crop & Food Research. The Methven trial of triticale and oats, including current Agricom cultivars – Hokonui and Milton oats and DoubleTake ... More >>
A first for organics
Thursday, 13 July 2006, 3:24 pm | Crop and Food Research
The country’s leading research provider on pests and diseases of arable and vegetable crops has produced the first science-based reference book for the organics industry. The research is in response to concerns that the sector is struggling to reach its ... More >>
PM opens new $3.9 million research facility
Thursday, 23 March 2006, 2:12 pm | Crop and Food Research
A new $3.9 million plant protection research facility for Crop & Food Research was formally opened by the Prime Minister Helen Clark at Lincoln near Christchurch today. More >>
120,000 snapper fingerlings to be released
Thursday, 9 March 2006, 6:20 pm | Crop and Food Research
Over the next few days 120,000 snapper fingerlings will be released into Tasman Bay, providing a welcome boost to snapper stocks for the inshore recreational and commercial fisheries. More >>
Latest Crop & Food Research Digest newsletter
Monday, 6 March 2006, 12:03 am | Crop and Food Research
The latest Digest is available at: http://www.crop.cri.nz/home/company-info/digest/index.jsp It features: More >>
Novelty needed for top-end of world flower market
Monday, 13 February 2006, 1:59 pm | Crop and Food Research
Like blue orchids and red gentians, chocolate roses have been unattainable. Now that is changing as scientists work with breeders to meet the challenges of finding novel, high-value products for export markets. More >>
Commercialising Maori kumara
Thursday, 19 January 2006, 4:28 pm | Crop and Food Research
The unique white-skinned and white-fleshed early Maori kumara are to be studied for their potential as a gourmet food. Demand for foods derived from "unaltered" or "pure" plant material that is produced using culturally and environmentally sensitive techniques ... More >>
10,000 snapper for release into Tasman Bay
Monday, 29 August 2005, 12:53 am | Crop and Food Research
Come spring, plans to boost the Tasman Bay snapper fishery will move a step closer when Crop & Food Research fish scientists release some 10,000 baby snapper. More >>
Biopolymer Network formed
Tuesday, 2 August 2005, 1:48 pm | Crop and Food Research
Agricultural and forestry raw materials are being targeted as potential replacements for petroleum-based products in research by the newly-formed company, Biopolymer Network Ltd. More >>
E-Harvest Moisture Analyser For Optimum Silage
Tuesday, 7 September 2004, 2:07 pm | Crop and Food Research
EDAC Electronics and Crop & Food Research have developed a new agritech product that takes the guesswork out of measuring moisture content levels of whole-crop cereals for silage production. It is also useful for measuring dry matter content of pasture. More >>
Crop & Food Research: acknowledgement
Tuesday, 17 June 2003, 4:11 pm | Crop and Food Research
The overwhelming support Crop & Food Research has received following the tragic loss of seven staff members in an air accident on Friday 6 June is deeply appreciated, said Board chairman, Richard Bentley. More >>
Thrips fellowship
Tuesday, 25 February 2003, 12:18 am | Crop and Food Research
Research on controlling thrips using plant chemicals has won Dr Melanie Davidson an AGMARDT postdoctoral fellowship. More >>
Crop & Food Research declares dividend
Wednesday, 16 October 2002, 3:41 pm | Crop and Food Research
Crop & Food Research is declaring a special dividend of $3 million which will be directed to the government's Venture Investment Fund. More >>
