But what will it mean for Lincoln in years to come?
The story was part of a programme broadcast on Plains 96.9 FM, Canterbury's community access radio station.
by New Zealand Broadcasting School students
Over the next two years, a state-of-the-art research facility will be taking shape at one of New Zealand's specialist land-based universities.
But what will it mean for Lincoln in years to come?
The story was part of a programme broadcast on Plains 96.9 FM, Canterbury's community access radio station.