ScienceNZ: Crop & Food Research

Name announced for New Crown Research Institute

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:52:02 GMT

The CEO-designate of the new Crown Research Institute that will be formed on 1 December through the merger of HortResearch and Crop & Food Research, Peter Landon-Lane, today announced a name for the new CRI.

Danisco acquires equity stake in Crop & Food Research subsidiary

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:36:36 GMT

A huge milestone in the history of GraceLinc, the Crop & Food Research subsidiary company that produces and markets Glucagel™ , has been reached with the announcement by Danisco that it is acquiring an equity stake.

AmaizeN tool launched

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:46:38 GMT

After three years of development and comprehensive in-field testing, a new crop management tool for maize grain and silage production is available.

Crop and Food and Hortresearch to merge

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:25:46 GMT

Crop and Food Research and Hortresearch are to merge on December 1 into a new Crown Research Institute.

New tool for better farming

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:27:45 GMT

Farmers have welcomed a new computer programme from Crop & Food Research. The LMI predicts the consequences of management decisions on soil quality and future productivity.

CRIs to investigate possible merger

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:43:09 GMT

The Boards of HortResearch and Crop & Food Research have received approval from the Minister of Research, Science & Technology Pete Hodgson to investigate merging the two organisations.

Seafood sector attracts R&D dollars

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:58:47 GMT

Crop & Food Research has attracted over $13 million in new funding for its well regarded and innovative seafood research programmes.

Understanding science for smart snack choices

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:32:27 GMT

Nine and ten year-olds in Hamilton discovered how to match their activity levels with snack choices as part of a biotech learning experience.

Keeping the natural goodness when scaling-up production

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:41:11 GMT

Natural skin and health-care company The Herb Farm is now meeting client demands in New Zealand and considering export markets, following a successful scaling-up of its production line.

Exotic new mushroom crop commercially harvested

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:48:11 GMT

Throw together top scientists from Crop & Food Research, mix in a company prepared to invest in an exotic new crop, and you have got a recipe for a brand new export industry.

Science takes NZ spuds to the world

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:07:13 GMT

With the help of Crop & Food Research, New Zealand has built up an $80 million export business in fresh potato and processed potato products like frozen French fries.

Maize silage makes the most of dairy effluent

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:31:37 GMT

A project in the Waikato, involving a number of partners including scientists from Crop & Food Research, is developing options for dairy farmers concerned about nutrient management.

Spider web inspires new nano fibre venture

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:09:58 GMT

A Canterbury student whose research into producing nano fibres is supported by Crop & Food Research and the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology, has gone on to be involved in the development of an electrospinning machine that is being sold to research laboratories around the world.

Environment-friendly tools for lettuce growers

Mon, 26 May 2008 21:15:44 GMT

Lettuce growers have a number of practical new tools at their disposal thanks to a large science programme involving entomologists from Crop & Food Research.

Science breakthough leads to new gourmet mushrooms

Sun, 25 May 2008 23:21:53 GMT

The breakthough is the result of a long term research programme undertaken by Crop & Food Research with its commercial partner, First Light Mushroom Co Ltd.

Nepalese farmers to benefit from New Zealand crop expertise

Mon, 05 May 2008 03:25:02 GMT

Staff working within Crop & Food Research's forage breeding programmes are spearheading a new and exciting project to alleviate poverty within farming communities in Nepal.

NZ marine sediments free of botulism bacteria

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:00:48 GMT

Consumers of seafood harvested from New Zealand harbours and estuaries can be assured that it will not cause botulism following a study by Crop & Food Research scientists.

New fund will boost innovation

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:33:41 GMT

Crop & Food Research CEO Mark Ward has welcomed the Government's announcement today of the NZ Fast Forward fund, saying that it will ultimately drive food exports and so provide added impetus for New Zealand's continued economic transformation.

Crown Research Institutes are attracting top talent ...

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:56:04 GMT

... and not just in science. Crop & Food Research General Manager Philippa Jones receives accolades at HR Awards.

New appointment at Crop & Food Research

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:27:29 GMT

Delivering Crop & Food Research’s innovative food developments to the marketplace is the role of the company’s new General Manager Food Solutions, Chris Buddle.