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Innovators and scientists recognised at Beef + Lamb NZ Awards
The judges described one farm as a shining example of innovation.
'Nasty disease': Scientist backs commitment to eradicate any incursion of foot-and-mouth
AgResearch chief scientist Axel Heiser agreed the approach to 'stamp it out' is right.
AgResearch to showcase genetic tech opportunities at Fieldays
'Genetic modification and gene editing may offer solutions to help farmers.'
Gene genius: How gene technology is changing the future of food
Opinion: Ethical use of genetic tech may accelerate the adoption of new crops and animals.
Rural news in brief: Fieldays and bird hunting licences
A quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.
Waikato initiatives stand out as Biosecurity Award finalists
The finalists have all contributed significantly to safeguarding the biosecurity of NZ.
Southern Dairy Hub's 'important and timely' carbon sequestration research
Farm soil carbon concentration levels studied but no great data on amounts of carbon mass.
Farmers asked to keep an eye out for ‘the worst weed in the world’
“Human-aided dispersal is still our biggest issue with noxious weeds.”
Initiative aimed at drawing on Māori knowledge to drive change on farms
New Māori Research and Partnerships Group to embed Te Ara Tika into its everyday work.
Science to star at Southern Texel Breeders' Club field day
AgResearch to talk about proposed changes to methane rules and low-input sheep farming.
'This is my thing': Anna Boyd's passion for cattle and data
Anna Boyd is on a mission to help New Zealand's beef industry maximise profitability.
Whanganui gardeners warming to bananas
Backyard banana growers in Whanganui are increasing
Farmer suggests premium price for regen ag milk
Dylan Ditchfield wants top dollar for milk produced by regenerative farming practices.
Wood revolution: New factory aimed at NZ domestic market
Gisborne plant a world-first and the structural lumber solely for the domestic market.
Covering Climate Now: How do we shrink agriculture's climate footprint?
The Climate Change Commission has proposed a cut to livestock numbers. Is it inevitable?
Iwi buys bigger share of coastal Rangitīkei farm
Rangitīkei iwi increases its investment in highly productive coastal farm.
Public servant's $300k payout after bullying investigation
The findings or even the existence of a bullying report have never been made public.
How genetically modified NZ goats could help fight cancer
Genetically-tweaked goats could aid in the fight against cancer, NZ trial finds.
Former CEO was investigated for bullying, report kept secret
High-powered lawyer Maria Dew QC was brought in by the board to investigate.
Nuts? 'Radical' idea for new Rotorua crops could be worth $20m
Currently, just 430ha of trees contribute to New Zealand's hazelnut industry.
Watch: Farmers testing virtual fencing
Farm fences could be history as an Otago farm tests some cattle collars with a difference.
Milk miracle: Scientists eye new baby booster
Dr Mark McCann calls milk a miracle food - and for good reason.
Winchmore sale ends 70 years of research
AgResearch's grazing and arable research station site at Winchmore is for sale.
Learning local: Stink bug threat turns kids on to science
Told to welcome "a real scientist", a child protested: "But we are all scientists!"
Sheep milk industry poised to ramp up
The sheep milk industry has the potential to be a successful income earner for farmers.
Question marks over science, agri creds at MPI's top table
Where are the science and primary industry creds of our biosecurity MPI bosses?
Farm animals' feelings focus of pioneering NZ study
Farms animals have a world of emotions - and scientists say we need to understand them.