All posts tagged "science"
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935Must SeeMore 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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1.2KNews and ViewsFuture, food and science at upcoming Farmers’ Forums
Five Farmers’ Forums being held across New Zealand in February (2020) and March (2020) will discuss the future of dairy farming.
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1.0KNews and ViewsDairyNZ: robust science and partnerships crucial for freshwater
DairyNZ’s submission on the proposed Essential Freshwater package identifies the solutions needed to deliver lasting improvements for water quality and ecosystem health...
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1.5KMust SeeCRV Ambreed looking for farmers to join its progeny test programme
CRV Ambreed is looking for dairy farmers to join its industry-leading progeny test programme, which develops the next generation of elite dairy...
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1.1KMust SeeNew Zealand an ‘innovation lab’ for climate change
New Zealand has the opportunity to be a climate change “innovation lab” for the rest of the world, according to international planning...
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1.3KNews and ViewsEco-N codex discussions welcomed by Federated Farmers
The return of Eco-N for use on New Zealand pastures would be a boon for farmers and efforts to protect waterways, Federated...
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1.9KMust SeeHow could gene editing serve our primary industries?
Removing allergens from milk, making mānuka disease-resistant and preventing wilding pines are some potential future uses of gene editing in New Zealand...
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2.6KMust SeeModern breeding could make apples red inside and out
Novelty and health benefits play a major role in influencing consumers’ purchasing decisions and are often controlled in the plant by a...
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1.4KFast FactsBetter tools to predict heart attacks & stroke in NZ
University of Auckland academics have developed new equations to predict the risk of cardiovascular disease (mainly heart attacks and strokes) in New...
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1.4KFast FactsNeighbourhood ‘greenness’ lowers Kiwi kids’ asthma risk
Children growing up in areas with diverse plant life are less likely to be diagnosed with asthma.
