All posts tagged "research"

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  Farm Management

  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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  Farm Management

  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...

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  Must See

  New research helps understand tree seeding in NZ

  Human impacts on the environment are changing many biological responses, with effects on rare species and human health, but predicting such responses...

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  Must See

  Looking at the future of NZ’s food production system

  New Zealand’s food and primary industries need to capitalise on our rising international reputation with a long-term food strategy that supports sustainability...

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  Fast Facts

  Fodder beet research reinforces portion control is key

  New research into fodder beet shows the crop can be a key part of dairy farm systems – but should make up...

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  Fast Facts

  Winemakers could adapt to climate change by switching grape varieties

  As temperatures rise and seasons change, the regions of the world that are suitable for growing wine grapes could shrink by half...

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  Must See

  NZ winemakers may have to change their grapes in the face of climate change

  As temperatures rise and seasons change, the regions of the world that are suitable for growing wine grapes could shrink by half...

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  Fast Facts

  Are sheep hanging around waterways?

  Massey researchers are looking into the behaviour of sheep around waterways and how this impacts on water quality across the seasons.

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  Fast Facts

  Bayer Food Focus Project to explore eating behaviours of Kiwis

  A new partnership aimed at exploring what Kiwis eat and why was announced by Bayer New Zealand.

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  Fast Facts

  HME ryegrass making steady progress

  AgResearch’s development of a new generation grass is making steady progress. AgResearch principal scientist Dr Greg Bryan recently returned from the United...