Extension Resources
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Discussion Document: Enhancing Horticulture and Plant Production Extension in New Zealand
This paper is intended to encourage discussion and seek support for an extension-led research and education model in New Zealand's horticulture and plants industries.
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Case study: Foundation of Arable (FAR) Extension
FAR's research and extension portfolio in New Zealand spans everything from environmental and field based crop agronomy trials to international collaborations. The aim is to meet the needs of our arable industry, now and in the future.
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Case study: North Carolina State University
NC State University’s extension programme keeps North Carolina’s $96 billion agriculture and horticulture industries growing and sustainable by connecting producers with research-based information and technology they need.
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Flood Recovery Advisory
Following the extensive flooding events this year, an extension advisory was developed to help plant producers with recovery efforts. This guide can aid in in any future flooding events.
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Case study: Wageningen University, Netherlands
The success of Wageningen University and Research (WUR) exemplifies the potential of collaboration between universities and industries, aligning with the proposed HortPartners extension model.
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Plant Production Science publication
This third issue of Plant Production Science covers latest developments in science and practice helping the plant production sector to be sustainable now and into the future.
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Case study: Guelph University, Canada
The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance is a collaboration between the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs and the University of Guelph.