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Partnership mode best for future of AgResearch
Monday, 8 June 2009, 1:20 pm | Lincoln University
Three months of investigation by Crown Research Institute AgResearch and Lincoln University have identified that a partnership model would be preferable to a full amalgamation as it will be more cost effective and still achieve significant benefits ... More >>
Farmer of the Year winner opens his gates
Thursday, 7 May 2009, 11:57 am | Lincoln University
One of the South Island’s best farms will open its gates for inspection later this month. More >>
Kiwis Want Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture
Friday, 24 April 2009, 3:52 pm | Lincoln University
Kiwis believe water pollution and water related issues are the most important environmental issues facing New Zealand, according to the fifth biennial survey of Public Perceptions of New Zealand’s Environment released this month. The survey, which has been conducted ... More >>
‘Good news for economy’ in graduation figures
Friday, 24 April 2009, 12:12 pm | Lincoln University
Almost a third of the 656 degrees, diplomas and certificates being awarded at Lincoln University’s 2009 Graduation Ceremony in Christchurch Town Hall this Friday (24 April) are in fields related to New Zealand’s land-based industries such as agriculture, ... More >>
Dairy Production Professorship at Lincoln
Tuesday, 17 March 2009, 10:03 am | Lincoln University
Former Rhodes Scholar Dr Grant Edwards has been appointed Professor of Dairy Production at Lincoln University. More >>
Clover species a solution for drought-prone areas?
Friday, 20 February 2009, 4:05 pm | Lincoln University
Some plants used in pastures find it more difficult to acclimatise to summer drought conditions than others. More >>
New Dairy Research Farm at Lincoln University
Thursday, 19 February 2009, 4:04 pm | Lincoln University
The establishment of the first dedicated dairy research farm in the South Island, which will be located at Lincoln University, was announced today (19 Feb.) by Professor Keith Cameron at a South Island Dairying Development Centre Focus Day. More >>
Protecting pasture from predators
Friday, 16 January 2009, 5:05 pm | Lincoln University
In New Zealand many common pasture plants are attacked by insects, damaging the plants themselves and causing economic losses. In response to these attacks plants produce a number of natural compounds in an effort to ward off predators; however, ... More >>
Top communicator award for scientist
Tuesday, 16 December 2008, 1:42 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln University’s Professor of Nature Conservation Ian Spellerberg has been awarded the country’s top Science Communicator Award for 2008. More >>
Father and son show how it’s done
Wednesday, 26 November 2008, 9:10 am | Lincoln University
North Otago farmers Colin and Stefan Mavor, a father and son partnership operating Braemorn Farm, Airedale, near Oamaru, are the 2008 Lincoln University Foundation Farmer of the Year Competition winners. More >>
Lincoln manual ‘tremendous budgeting help’
Friday, 21 November 2008, 4:30 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln University’s popular Financial Budget Manual, a leading source of financial information for farmers, growers and consultants, is available now through the University. More >>
Lincoln University Industry Focused Scholarships
Tuesday, 21 October 2008, 4:01 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln University is steadily fielding enquiries about its Lincoln University Industry Focused Scholarship Programme, which was launched in September 2008. Lincoln University Vice-Chancellor Roger Field says even though the interest has been encouraging so ... More >>
Lincoln University Sports Trials Hit Towns
Monday, 20 October 2008, 2:53 pm | Lincoln University
Media release, 20 October 2008, Lincoln University, Christchurch: The best and brightest young sporting stars from around the country will once again have a chance to showcase their skills and win a fully paid degree at Lincoln University, when the institution's ... More >>
Successful late season pregnancy possible for deer
Wednesday, 8 October 2008, 4:35 pm | Lincoln University
Erin Quinn-Walsh, an honours student at Lincoln University, has shown it is possible for red deer hinds to produce calves after a late season mating. More >>
Director for SI Dairying Development Centre
Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 5:20 pm | Lincoln University
The partners of the highly successful South Island Dairying Development Centre (SIDDC) are pleased to appoint Ron Pellow to the role of Executive Director More >>
New Minors in Landscape Architecture Programme
Monday, 22 September 2008, 12:10 am | Lincoln University
Lincoln University has confirmed four new Minors for its flagship Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, reflecting increasing levels of specialisation within the profession. More >>
Lincoln 'State of the Nation' address
Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 12:27 am | Lincoln University
Environmental challenges in today's world are so numerous, how do scientific investigators, policy advisors, policy makers and practitioners decide where to target resources? More >>
Bank Specialist Forecasts More Lender Supervision
Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 3:45 pm | Lincoln University
A former Reserve Bank chief economist says the recent financial crisis highlights the need for authorities to improve their ability to limit the build-up of risks in periods of strong economic growth, and to restore confidence when the downturn ... More >>
Cheer Up! We’ve got Great Wine, and its Cheap
Monday, 25 August 2008, 10:34 am | Lincoln University
Research at Lincoln University has found some good news for consumers facing high costs for staples such as bread, meat and dairy products. The latest in a series of five-yearly surveys has confirmed that the price of wine has dropped significantly, ... More >>
Olives: a new solution to an old problem?
Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 1:29 pm | Lincoln University
A perennial problem for New Zealand olive growers is the annual frosts that occur during the ripening season, especially in the south of the country. Frosts, while not occurring often, have the potential to damage olives trees; delay olive ripening ... More >>
