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Supplied Feed the Soul is an Italian-influenced authentic pasta making business in Christchurch, which uses 100 per cent New Zealand durum wheat. Italy is well known for its delicious pasta made from durum wheat, but soon Kiwis could be tucking into artisan pastas, pizza and bread made from wheat grown right here. Durum wheat, also known as pasta wheat, is a specialty wheat high in protein content which makes it easier to stretch. Now, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is helping to e...

Press Release – Ministry For Primary Industries New Zealanders could be tucking into artisan pasta, pizza and bread made from durum wheat grown in the Wairarapa if a new project indicates there’s a market for it. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is contributing $100,000 through its Sustainable … New Zealanders could be tucking into artisan pasta, pizza and bread made from durum wheat grown in the Wairarapa if a new project indicates there’s a market for it. The Ministry for Pr...

Project hopes to put a local twist on durum wheat 10 May, 2021 02:30 AM 3 minutes to read Foundation of Arable Researchs general manager business operations, Ivan Lawrie. Photo / Supplied The Country Kiwis could be tucking into artisan pasta, pizza and bread made from durum wheat grown in the Wairarapa if a new project indicates theres a market for it. The project, led by the Foundation of Arable Research (FAR), will evaluate the opportunity for a grower-owned value chain to supply the demand f...

Durum wheat project could spearhead regional specialty grains. A project that arose from Wairarapa’s pea weevil infestation could open up for growers a new high-earning, nutritious crop. It could also create a new commercial model for regional specialty grains that could borrow from the provenance-steeped marketing of wine and craft beer and ride the post-Covid buy-local wave. Pea weevils were detected in the lower North Island region in 2016, triggering a ban that was only lifted last ye...

Durum wheat project could spearhead regional specialty grains. A project that arose from Wairarapa’s pea weevil infestation could open up for growers a new high-earning, nutritious crop. It could also create a new commercial model for regional specialty grains   Choose your best value subscription option here. Already have an account? Login Related news

ROSA WOODS/STUFF Sam Forbes, owner of Shelly Bay Baker talks about establishing a local grain economy between farmers, bakers, millers and consumers. Wheat farmers are some of most productive in the world but the vast majority of it is sold for animal feed while the bread we eat is made using imported Australian flour. That was not always the case. Historically the country produced its own grain for baked products and not that long ago there were 30 or 40 mills across the country. Going back ...

January 25, 2021 1:05 pm New Zealand’s tillage, horticulture and vegetable sectors have embarked on a seven-year programme, which should lead to the widespread implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) control systems across the three sectors. The programme – ‘A Lighter Touch’ – will be fully funded by the New Zealand government. The first three years of the project will see research focusing on the development of an IPM for wheat. Barley and brassicas will follow with the f...

Foundation for Arable Research field day well attended 18 Dec, 2020 04:30 PM 2 minutes to read Lincoln Agritechs Peter Carey talks at Crops 2020 about catch crops: creating win-wins for farmers and the environment. Photo / Toni Williams Lincoln Agritechs Peter Carey talks at Crops 2020 about catch crops: creating win-wins for farmers and the environment. Photo / Toni Williams Otago Daily Times Hundreds of people turned out to the Foundation for Arable Researchs (FAR) annual Crops 2020 field day...

Whatever with Wiggy group founder praised for connecting rural folk 15 Dec, 2020 10:30 PM 3 minutes to read By: Toni Williams The founder of Whatever with Wiggy, a word-of-mouth online forum for people in rural communities, has been praised by his peers nationwide for keeping members connected and sane during Covid-19. Traditionally a behind-the-scenes type, Craig Wiggins, of Mid Canterbury, will put himself out there, especially if it is to help farmers. Fellow Mid Cantabrian Angela Cushnie or...