Ruakura — is a semi rural suburb of Hamilton City, in the Waikato region of New Zealand. The University of Waikato is nearby. The Waikato region is a major contributor to New Zealand s agricultural based economy, and Ruakura has an important role in that… … Wikipedia
Superfruit — Superfruit, a marketing term first used in the food and beverage industry in 2005, refers to a fruit which combines exceptional nutrient richness and antioxidant quality with appealing taste that can stimulate and retain loyalty for consumer… … Wikipedia
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Crown Research Institute — In New Zealand, Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) are corporatised Crown entities charged with conducting scientific research. Crown Research Institutes date from 1992, with most formed out of the parts of the former Department of Scientific and… … Wikipedia
Smart breeding — (SMART=Selection with Markers and Advanced Reproductive Technologies) or Precision breeding refers to an organic farming technique of reproducing a species members together to retain desirable traits and so produce a stronger hybrid. The… … Wikipedia
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New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research — New Zealand Institute for Plant Food Research Limited (Plant Food Research) Rechtsform Limited Gründung … Deutsch Wikipedia
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State sector organisations in New Zealand — are as follows: (see also State Sector Act 1988) Parliamentary Offices * Office of the Controller and Auditor General (Tumuaki o te Mana Arotake) ** Audit New Zealand * Office of the Ombudsmen (Nga Kaitiaki Mana Tangata) * Office of the… … Wikipedia
Te Puke — is a town located 28 kilometres southeast of Tauranga in the Western Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. It is particularly famous for the cultivation of kiwifruit.Population 6770. Location Te Puke is in close proximity to Tauranga, Mount… … Wikipedia
