The New Zealand Institute of Agricultural & Horticultural Science Inc.

New Zealand
Joined November 2014
We have our biodiversity field walk tomorrow at 9.30am. Join us at Ian Marr's, to view his native plantings and to hear from Brad Howlett & Melanie Davidson from Plant & Food Research. Register here: far.org.nz/events We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!
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‘Sustainable and profitable farming - what is our brand?’ forum on now, a good turn out in Canterbury and online. Head to our website to see our events and join us in future agscience.org.nz
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Let's get vaccinated rural New Zealand! bookmyvaccine.nz @covid19nz
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Let's do it together rural New Zealand – get vaccinated! #DoingGoodTogether
Let's get vaccinated rural New Zealand! bookmyvaccine.nz @covid19nz
Dr Tony Conner received the premier award of #NZIAHS: 2021 Jubilee Medal winner… he is also a thoroughly nice guy!
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Dr Brent Clothier - our newest fellow, believes mentoring is hugely important for science and how NZ and we ageee
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Dr Jill Stanley - latest Honorary Life Member of NZIAHS: congratulations!
NZL 🇳🇿 Plant people. If you didn't know - there is a Plant Variety Rights Bill in progress at parliament that is currently accepting submissions to select committee. Submission due 1st July. Modernizing the law since 1987. Details here: tinyurl.com/3kttz6uc @HortNZ @NZIAHS
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#Jobalert: More #vacancies available Lincoln: Senior Field Technician - Cereal Breeding and Services bit.ly/3bX0pQl Nelson: Scientist - Fish Behavioural Ecophysiologist bit.ly/2MdrkfR Mt Albert: Systems Engineer - Linux Services -x 2 bit.ly/3o9INU4
With the latest detection of myrtle rust, it's time to get to know our myrtles better bit.ly/2R7h3kF #STEMeducation #myrtlerust @scion_research @plantandfood @NZIAHS @Waitakeres @radionz @JMulliganRNZ
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HortNZ Weekly Update - 15 December 2020 - mailchi.mp/hortnz/hortnz-wee…
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"Horticulture has a great opportunity to really grow the Northland community. People are our most valuable asset. They are the key to the growth of the industry and the story we tell," @NZ_avocado Chief Executive, @Jen_Scoular
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Check out the latest AgScience Special issue on Regenerate Agriculture indd.adobe.com/view/693a575a…
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Latest issue of @NZIAHS ‘AgScience’ Magazine covers the opinions of selected NZ Agri scientists on the current rise in interest in regenerative agriculture in NZ. See their articles here: indd.adobe.com/view/693a575a…
Call for Associate Editors! The New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science is currently seeking qualified researchers at any career stage to help build on the success of the journal and respond to increased submissions from across the globe: bit.ly/3oDMpyN
A recent @AUTuni study looked at how vegetation on sheep and beef farms is offsetting GHG emissions: bit.ly/3keUrvA. Drawing on these findings, our own Dr Stewart Ledgard has now been commissioned to calculate a net carbon footprint of beef and lamb @NZBeefLamb 🐑🥩🍖
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We have three internship opportunities open to Māori students, who are doing an undergraduate degree, or are in the early stages of post-graduate study. 12 weeks in sunny Rotorua! 🌞 Apply below: careers.sciencenewzealand.or…
A ready-to-use cross-curricular teaching resource - can be used on or offline and perfect for term 4 - Looking at seeds and fruits bit.ly/3jA3Ptq #STEMeducation @plantandfood @NZIAHS #seeds #PrimarySchoolScience
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The Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund is now open! Visit our website for information on how to apply, including a timeline to guide you through the application process. bit.ly/2EOlqhD
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