by Editor | Aug 24, 2022 | News
Researchers are investigating what makes great-tasting pork as part of an innovative eating quality project. Scientists at AgResearch are examining how factors such as gender and pH values impact the eating quality of pork. Consumer testing will help the researchers...
by Editor | Aug 8, 2022 | News
The Government is partnering with Ngāi Tahu Farming and Ngāi Tūāhuriri on a whole-farm scale study in North Canterbury to validate the science of regenerative farming, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor announced today. The Government is investing $8 million...
by Vincent Heeringa | Aug 4, 2022 | News
Consumers the world over love our pure, safe and ethically produced food. And they’re prepared to pay – New Zealand has a track record of generating ever-growing value from our primary products. Indeed research shows that in the last 20 years, growth in the value of...
by Editor | Aug 3, 2022 | News
New Zealand’s most intensive orchards are considered the most productive in the world, according to international benchmarking. By changing the orchard system could we go even higher? Improving efficiency of fruit production on the minimum amount of land while...
by Editor | Aug 2, 2022 | News
A new wood fibre technology is poised to solve a gnarly issue for local growers, foresters and gardeners. When you purchase locally grown fruit, vegetables, or plants from your favourite retailer they will have been grown in compost or potting mix which usually...