Dryland Pastures

04/08/2026

Climate change - mitigation or adaption? That's the topic Derrick was given to address for last week's Lincoln University Excellence Series Seminar. The video is now available to view (54 mins including Intro and questions).

Recorded on 29/07/2026 this seminar formed parted of Lincoln Univer...

23/07/2026

As part of Lincoln University's 2026 Excellence Series, Derrick will be speaking on "Climate change mitigation or adaptation?". Attendance in person at LU or online. 4-5.30 pm next Wednesday (29 July). More details and registration for link available here: https://www.lincoln.ac.nz/news-and-events/climate-change-mitigation-or-adaptation/

16/06/2026

Massey University is currently advertising a PhD scholarship based within the Whenua Haumanu programme run by Massey's School of Agriculture and Environment. Based in Palmerston North on the Manawatu campus, applicants will need to have already completed a Masters level qualification. Applications close 9th July 2026. More details below.

16/06/2026

Senior Scientist - Forage and Farm Systems position currently being advertised with Beef+Lamb New Zealand. Link below for more details.

Passion, integrity, and a genuine desire to do our best for farmers is what drives us at Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ). We are 100% farmer funded and work on behalf of New Zealand’s sheep and beef producers. Our vision is for thriving sheep and beef farmers, now and into the future. Beef + Lamb ...

09/06/2026

Further details about the Dairy webinar (takes place the week after the Sheep and Beef session) here:

Register here: ff780afa-68a9-473f-a3e1-6d4328660a19@388728e1-bbd0-4378-98dc-f8682e644300" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ff780afa-68a9-473f-a3e1-6d4328660a19@388728e1-bbd0-4378-98dc-f8682e644300

04/06/2026

Registrations are now open for the Sheep and Beef Webinar from the School of Agriculture and Environment - Massey University. The webinar will outline the results from the Whenua Haumanu program, which has been evaluating performance of conventional and regenerative systems over the last 4 years. Details below:

Join us at the two upcoming Whenua Haumanu Programme webinars. Register here for the Sheep+Beef webinar (Link to Dairy to come shortly) https://massey.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S709vo77RpWXqJ4qqaOWnQ #/registration

28/05/2026

Derrick (keynote speaker) and Mariana (summary of the season) both presented at the Combined Mid Canterbury A & P Association Wheat Competition prize giving night at Mayfield last night. Great night - thanks to all.

11/05/2026

29/07/2026 (UPDATE): Thank you for your interest. This position has now been filled.

We are currently recruiting a student for an MSc in Pasture Agronomy. This position is open to New Zealand based applicants only. Further details are available here:

Scholarships and Invitations 2026 MSc Research Opportunity – Pasture Agronomy (Lincoln University)Start date: June 2026 | New Zealand applicants only Lincoln University is offering a fully funded MSc research project in Pasture Agronomy, investigating the persistence of herb and legume species wit...

19/04/2026

Are wheat yields still increasing, or has wheat hit a yield plateau? In this episode of Cut the Crop, FAR cereal researcher Jacqueline Straathof and Lincoln University lecturer Mariana Andreucci discuss wheat yield trends and the components required to achieve a high yielding wheat crop.
Watch📺 https://bit.ly/35ZJ9cS
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08/04/2026

If you’re farming hill country, you’ll know how important it is to get your pasture working with you, not against you.

In a new podcast episode on The Country, brought to you by Beef + Lamb New Zealand, special guest Lincoln University Professor Derrick Moot highlights how legumes and well-timed grazing can improve resilience and productivity on farm.

Find the LINK to LISTEN in the comments ⬇🎧