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Agribusiness news – 68 stories

Growing new farming talent in NZ schools 26 July 2022 Retaining New Zealand’s place as a top agricultural global producer requires attracting young talent to the primary sector. Read more
Steri-Needle takes the St Paul’s Crocodile Pit win 13 May 2022 Probiotic honey, phone apps, and innovative agricultural tools were just some of the products pitched at the Year 13 Agribusiness Crocodile Pit. Read more
St Paul’s students set to go head-to-head 26 April 2022 Two teams from St Paul’s Collegiate School heading to FMG Junior Young Farmers of the Year grand final in Whangārei. Read more
Pioneer Student of Agribusiness 8 February 2022 After growing up on a dairy farm and kiwifruit orchard in the Bay of Plenty, Kate Wilkins (Harington 2012-2014) thought she would never pursue a career in horticulture. Read more
Passion for growing agribusiness education 19 November 2021 The introduction of agribusiness to New Zealand’s secondary school curriculum was a team effort, but continues to be driven by the enthusiasm of Waikato teacher Kerry Allen. Read more
Teaching the teachers about Agribusiness 4 November 2021 In her role as National Agribusiness Subject Advisor, Melanie Simmons thrives on instilling a passion for the primary industry in both teachers and students throughout New Zealand. Read more
Hugh Jackson in the workforce 4 November 2021 Hugh Jackson (Sargood 2012-2016) first studied Agribusiness in high school in 2015 as a year 12 student when the subject was still in its infancy. Read more
Ag programme goes gangbusters 19 October 2021 WITH ALL sectors of agriculture and horticulture screaming out for staff, tertiary establishments are reporting higher levels of interest, suggesting this career pathway is making strides in our secondary schools. Read more
Tape Cage snaps up first place at St Paul’s Crocodile Pit 28 April 2021 Dairy shed cleaning products made using a by-product of kiwifruit, silage and hay netting made from wool and liquid based fertiliser made from seaweed were just some of this year’s Year 13 Agribusiness class innovations presented at St Paul’s 2021 Crocodile Pit. Read more
St Paul’s wins at biosecurity awards 17 November 2020 St Paul’s agribusiness programme has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to protecting New Zealand’s environment from pests and diseases. Read more
St Paul’s announced as 2020 Biosecurity Awards finalist 13 October 2020 St Paul’s agribusiness programme has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to protecting New Zealand’s environment from pests and diseases. Read more
Cutting-edge tech to aid stock management 13 August 2020 An app developed by four St Paul’s Collegiate School’s agri-business girls has also earned them an inaugural innovation award. This year’s secondary school winners of the B.linc Innovation Awards spoke to Richard Rennie about the Ewe-nique app. Read more
Flash Flow wins innovation award 28 July 2020 A turbine device using the flow of water to glow a light to help farmers detect whether they have a water leak, is the latest invention created by students of St Paul’s Collegiate School to win them Fieldays 2020 Young Inventor of the Year. Read more
Innovation keeps quad bike riders safe 18 June 2020 From circular anti-mastitis teat sprayers, chemical monitoring apps, biodegradable dyes to detect water leaks and cattle neck attachments to assist drenching to nano gardens for kitchen benches, it was a showcase of innovation at this year’s Crocodile Pit. Read more
Motivated by Montana exchange 19 August 2019 An exchange opportunity in Montana, USA, has left Mikayla McClennan with many memorable experiences – one being a close-up encounter with a bison! Read more
Young environmentalist wins international travel award 8 August 2019 Marnie Best won a trip to attend the Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology programme in Australia. Read more
Students float winning idea at Fieldays 14 June 2019 A solution for combatting dirty water in animal troughs has won a group of St Paul’s students the title of ‘Young Innovator of the Year’ at Fieldays. Read more
Improving farm efficiency with new innovations 30 April 2019 Agribusiness students wowed judges with their creativity, problem solving and presentation skills when they succinctly pitched their innovation in this year’s Crocodile Pit. Read more
USA trip for TeenAg student 28 March 2019 Mikayla McClennan (Year 13) has been chosen to attend the 4-H Congress in Bozeman, Montana in July. She is one of six TeenAg members from across NZ selected to take part. Read more
Global recognition for agribusiness programme 22 January 2019 St Paul’s agribusiness programme was a finalist in the 2019 International School Awards. Read more