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Kiwis ready for artificial protein challenge
15 May 2017
The New Zealand meat industry is ready for anticipated global changes in the availability of alternative protein, Greenlea Meats managing director Tony Egan says.
Government injects further $75m into R&D
10 May 2017
Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith announced the government is beefing up its support for Callaghan Innovation’s research and development growth grants to meet growing demand.
Breakthrough in cod breeding
7 May 2017
Scientists have managed to successfully breed blue cod for the first time, a milestone that will support the development of a new aquaculture industry for New Zealand.
Govt funding salmon science
5 May 2017
International scientists and domestic experts are trying to fill knowledge gaps on king salmon to improve profit and production efficiency of the farmed species.
Farmers must embrace 3D-printed meat
4 May 2017
The future of beef-eating might lie with ink cartridges filled with liquefied offal and mince transformed into pretty shapes by hi-tech, 3D food printers and it needs to be seen as an opportunity for the meat industry.
Scion celebrates 70 years
19 April 2017
Scion is celebrating it’s 70th anniversary this year and is taking the opportunity to look back on its achievements and development across New Zealand’s third largest export industry, forestry.
Good vibrations flex mussel power
10 April 2017
Scientists have closed in on methods to get Greenshell mussels to breed in captivity and their efforts could soon be worth $200 million a year to the economy.
Day recognises benefits of forestry
21 March 2017
Today is the International Day of Forests, a day celebrated annually on March 21 to recognise and promote the many benefits of forests, Crown research institute Scion says.
Funding tackles ag and hort diseases
16 March 2017
Three projects to combat animal and horticultural diseases will get $1.2 million from the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Sustainable Farming Fund.
Sweet investment backs beekeeping solutions
15 March 2017
The apiculture industry is soon to benefit from a range of smart beekeeping solutions from start-up technology company MyApiary.
