All posts tagged "research"

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  Lincoln University Dairy Farm launches new dairy sector research

  Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) is launching three new farm systems initiatives at its demonstration farm, all geared at sustainable dairy farming...

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  Machine learning aids insights into cows’ sleep

  Just like humans, our dairy cows need their sleep; but AgResearch scientists have had to get innovative with new technologies to better...

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  Waikato academics leading the robotics revolution at Fieldays

  Three high-tech superheroes are making their presence known at this year’s Fieldays.

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  Massey University welcomes back first international PhD student

  Massey University is excited to welcome back its first PhD student granted a border exemption to enter New Zealand and continue studying.

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  Manage mental health early for better overall health and longer life: study

  Poor mental health earlier in life leads to poor physical health in later life, according to a new study.

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  DairyNZ supports PCE call to rethink research funding

  DairyNZ agrees with the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton’s call for the Government to rethink how environmental research is funded...

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  More plant diversity means less pesticide

  Increasing plant diversity naturally controls plant-eating insects in grasslands, according to a study led by University of Waikato Senior Lecturer Dr Andrew...

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  Research funded to unlock seaweed’s potential as new `superfood’

  It is far from a staple on most Kiwi dinner tables, but AgResearch scientists are aiming to unlock the potential of seaweed...

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  Kiwi scientists devise new model for crop breeding

  AbacusBio consultants have been working on a study looking at how selection in multi-trait genetic improvement programmes can help plant and crop...

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  Herbicide resistant weeds pose risk to NZ wheat and barley crops

  Weeds pose the greatest risk of crop loss for wheat and barley farmers, but the increased use of herbicides to kill these...