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Fast-growing pasture: feed or weed? Experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 November 201428 March 2016

Farmers who use plant varieties that become invasive weeds should pay a levy to cover any environmental management costs, say […]

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RNZ: New types of grasses being used to keep birds away

In the News  |  Published: 09 June 201011 June 2010

Grazzlanz Technology, based in Palmerston North, has received funding to continue research into the commercial development of specific grasses which […]

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Greener pastures? GM forage crops in New Zealand

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 02 March 201005 March 2010

ONLINE BRIEFING: Tues 2 March 2010, 10:30 a.m. Drought-resistance, reduced greenhouse gas emissions intensity, superior nutrition for livestock — these […]

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NZ Herald: GM grass trial aims to cut cows’ gas

In the News  |  Published: 09 November 200912 November 2009

Eloise Gibson of the New Zealand Herald reports on efforts to develop and grow a new type of grass – […]

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