Lincoln University
Nitrogen Friend or Foe
Scientists look at the details underpinning nitrogen and its use in agriculture, horticulture and its impacts on the environment. Audio
All the eggs in one basket at poultry farm after rebranding
Lincoln University graduate Anna Craig has overhauled the marketing story for her family's free range egg farming business in North Otago. Audio
Cleaning milking sheds made easier with clear water
Lincoln University soil scientists have developed a new method to treat farm dairy effluent to produce clarified water for recycling and to reduce the environmental risks from the land application of… Audio
From Malaita to Mid-Canterbury
When Paul Awaikera graduated from Lincoln University he decided not to go back to the Solomon Islands as his degree focused on temperate agriculture. Back home because it's tropical, he says it… Audio
The 90s File - Cameron Marshall
Lincoln University PhD student Cameron Marshall is studying a genetic line for a trait in dairy cows that leads to less nitrogen in urine. Audio
The 90s File - Matt Beck
Originally from Oklahoma, Matt is a PhD student at Lincoln University. He's working with Callaghan Innovation and Agriseeds on promoting better health and nutrition for dairy cows, sheep and deer. Audio
The 90s File
Konagh Garrett is a PhD student at Lincoln University. She has a particular interest in nutritional ecology and is looking at how a diverse, varied diet for animals can positively affect welfare and… Audio
The university club lending a hand to Canterbury farmers
Six uni mates in Canterbury were looking for a way to support farmers under stress... so they set up Handy Landys. It's now a fully functioning club at Lincoln University with more than 50 members. Audio, Gallery
Lincoln, Canterbury Universities explore merger
Lincoln University is citing pressure from the government as one of the reasons it's looking to "explore partnership and merger options" with Canterbury University. The leaders of both institutions… Audio
Too much focus on iconic species at the expense of protecting ecosystems?
Lincoln University Associate Professor Mick Abbott is organising the PA2050 conference - about the management of New Zealand's conservation land. Mick suggests that we put too much focus on individual… Audio
Major course cuts ahead for Lincoln Uni
Lincoln University is in a delicate state and needs significant course cuts, more Māori and Pasifika students, and more donations, an advisory board says.
Taewa for Tea
Māori potatoes (taewa) grown at Koukourārata Marae have been selling like hot cakes at farmers' markets around Christchurch – and all profits are going back to the marae. Audio
Morning Rural News for Tuesday 21 February
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Horse-training course closure 'absolutely ridiculous'
Former students of the South Island's only residential horse-training course say shutting it down will stop others getting into the industry.
Lincoln Uni proposes job losses, course changes
Lincoln University proposes a major overhaul that will cut 51 jobs and reduce the certificate and diploma courses at its Southland campus.
Lincoln repays $1.5m over teaching hours
Lincoln University has repaid $1.5 million in government subsidies after an investigation found it had taught fewer hours than it should have. Audio
Lincoln considering legal action over undelivered courses
Lincoln University has had to repay $1.5 million it received for teaching that never took place at its Telford Division. Audio
Lincoln repays $1.5m for under-teaching courses
Lincoln University has repaid $1.5million after a Tertiary Education Commission investigation found it had taught fewer hours than it was paid for. Audio
Model Milking
The Lincoln University Dairy Farm is operated by the South Island Dairying Development Centre and is run as a fully-commercial demonstration farm. The focus for the 2015/16 season is to increase… Audio
Spate of resignations hits Lincoln Uni
Lincoln University has confirmed that the last of its deputy vice-chancellors has resigned as senior staff deal with "intolerable pressure".
