NEWS FROM THE FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES, LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
By Janette Busch
Rhubarb is easy to grow, is found in many home gardens throughout New Zealand and is enjoyed begin eaten by many people. This tasty food originates in China where it is valued for its medicinal properties.
Scientists from the Food Group in the Faculty [...]
In November and December 2011 we surveyed directory clients and businesses about their current forms of advertising, business outlook and what they were planning.
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Overall feedback was mixed and relied on the economy improving which most experience as being fairly slow. Some businesses are in growth mode looking to expand [...]
A recent report outlines proposals for improving river protection.
Putaruru trials New Zealand’s first food waste collection
Putaruru residents will be the first in New Zealand to trial a dedicated food waste collection service initiated by Earthcare Environmental and the South Waikato District Council.
The 12 month trial, beginning on Tuesday 1 March 2011, will see food waste collected separately from general waste, potentially reducing domestic [...]
I received an email newsletter this week from ‘Spilling the Beans’ by Jeffrey M. Smith the well known American Author of, Seeds of Deception, and Genetic Roulette.
This year’s ozone hole season is “slow to kick in,” says NIWA atmospheric scientist, Dr Olaf Morgenstern.
Honey company welcomes discovery of manuka tree link to active ingredient
The only company to certify the active ingredient in its manuka honey products has welcomed the Waikato University discovery of a compound in New Zealand manuka tree nectar which converts to the honey’s antibacterial constituent.
Manuka Health New Zealand chief executive Kerry Paul said the discovery [...]
A special issue of New Zealand Geographer considers how Christchurch’s colonial past continues to shape present day life in the city, often in disturbing ways that are unnoticed or denied by many visitors and residents.
Dr Julie Cupples of the University of Canterbury, who co-edited the special issue with UC colleague Dr Kevin Glynn, says Christchurch’s [...]
