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New Zealand's exports to Asia are growing rapidly. The region represents close to one third of New Zealand's $3.9 billion fresh produce exports and half of our $1.5 billion seafood exports. Plant & Food Research works closely with New Zealand companies exporting produce to Asia, as well as partnering with research organisations to advance knowledge and support local farmers in emerging economies. The news items, video and other links in this newsletter highlight this growing connection with Asia, we hope you find it interesting and encourage you to please share it if you do.
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New funding for collaboration with Japan
The Food & Wellness Group have been awarded funding from MBIE to undertake research with Japan on the health benefits of New Zealand blackcurrants. Under the NZ-Japan Strategic International Collaborative Research Programme (SICORP), Plant & Food Research has received funding to undertake studies building on previous work by the Food & Wellness Group.
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Li Lairong Horticultural Research Fellowship
Plant & Food Research has a strong tradition of collaboration with China, dating back to the 1940s when esteemed Chinese horticultural scientist Li Lairong first arrived in New Zealand. The Institute is offering scientists in China the opportunity to build on this legacy by offering this prestigious Fellowship to visit New Zealand and encourage high quality collaboration between New Zealand and China in the field of horticultural research.
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Plant & Food Research to support farmers in Cambodia
Several scientists from Plant & Food Research are currently involved in a 5-year Aid programme in Cambodia designed to sustainably increase small-scale farmer income via commercial horticulture in the Northwest provinces of Cambodia. READ MORE
Related links:
Nov 2014 - Forging new links with China - President Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, launched the New Zealand-China Joint Laboratory for Kiwifruit Research.
Oct 2013 - Dr Ian Ferguson has been recognised by the government of China with their premier award for foreigners, the National Friendship Award.
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