Massey University – MeatExportNZ

New NZ genetics centre launched

July 20, 2017

Massey University’s new genetics centre was officially launched last week, bringing home world-leading New Zealand scientist Professor Dorian Garrick to lead it. The AL Rae Centre for Genetics will build world leading expertise in the […]

Registrations open for NZSAP conference

June 8, 2017

There will be plenty of scientific interest for red meat people later this month at the 2017 New Zealand Society of Animal Production (NZSAP) conference in Rotorua. Conference organiser Cameron Craigie, AgResearch science impact leader […]

Low iron proves an unnecessary burden during pregnancy

May 2, 2017

There is no need to eat in amounts for two when pregnant, but with increased nutrient requirements during this time, meeting the demands of a nutritious diet can be challenging. During pregnancy, the recommended daily […]

MIA Focus: Bringing it all together at the meat industry workshop 2017

April 5, 2017

Food safety, quality and value research brought the meat industry together for two days of workshops on 15 and 16 March in Hamilton. It was another full-house – and waiting list – for the popular […]

AgTech Hackathon brings science fiction to life on the farm

March 3, 2017

Technology is the means to solve “really deep” problems in feeding the world without damaging the planet. Farmers met with top Microsoft researchers at the launch of the first AgTech Hackathon Manawatu at BCC (Building […]

Massive funding boost for New Zealand beef genetics research

November 24, 2016

In a landmark trans-Tasman collaboration, Beef + Lamb New Zealand Genetics and Meat and Livestock Australia are committing a total of $5.2m towards major joint beef research projects. New Zealand beef genetics research is about […]

Nigel French, first director of Food Safety Centre

October 28, 2016

The meat industry has welcomed the news of the appointment of the NZ Food Safety Science and Research Centre’s inaugural director. Massey University’s Professor Nigel French, a world leader in molecular epidemiology and public health […]

Work starts on new home for meat science

October 11, 2016

Work has started on a new state-of-the-art Food Science Facility at Massey University in Palmerston North. In two years time, it will be the new home for the AgResearch meat and dairy quality teams. The […]

New tertiary Red Meat Network event takes off

October 5, 2016

A tertiary network designed to increase the number of high achieving graduates entering the sheep and beef industry is proving hugely successful in only its second year. Beginning in 2015, the Red Meat Network allows […]

Minister Goodhew on food safety visit to China

September 15, 2016

NZ and China scholarships have been extended, relationships with key officials strengthened and a new dairy facility has been opened during a food safety visit for Minister Goodhew. Food Safety Minister Goodhew’s latest announcement is […]

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