CAREER award to focus on improving agriculture products July 8, 2021 UH News To examine how flavonoid compounds are produced in plants an assistant professor received $876,213 from a National Science Foundation CAREER award.
Value-added product development center planned for Wahiawā June 23, 2021 UH News The center will provide tools and skills to local farmers and entrepreneurs.
$500K grant for farmer training, more value-added food production April 23, 2021 UH News The grant will enable GoFarm Hawaiʻi to continue its partnership with UH Maui College.
Can sugarcane create jet fuel? April 18, 2021 UH News UH Hilo faculty and students conduct field trials to see if sugarcane can convert into high-performance jet fuel.
Let the animals eat macadamia nut cake March 12, 2021 UH News The research could potentially reduce production costs and the need for imported feeds.
High-tech detection determines pineapple harvest needs March 2, 2021 UH News Drones are being used worldwide to monitor crop growth, disease and weeds, and to apply fertilizer and crop protection products.
UH Hilo alumnus, now employee thrives in agriculture February 25, 2021 UH News Caring mentors, philanthropist made Jake Rodrique’s career in agriculture possible.
‘Niu’ initiative promotes food sustainability, Hawaiian cultural practices February 4, 2021 UH News Coconut seedlings help cultivate UH West Oʻahu’s Uluniu Project.
$2M gift to develop local farmers, food supply January 31, 2021 UH News The gift supports GoFarm Hawaiʻi, one of the largest and most successful beginning farmer development programs in the nation.
Agritourism strategy can create sustainable Hawai‘i economy December 4, 2020 UH News UH Hilo professor Angela Faʻanunu believes this approach will create more resilient and economically stable Pacific communities.