Research
Urine sensors set to help reduce N loss
The pee is not silent as scientists devise way to monitor ‘urination events’ by the sound they make.
Getting to the root of all weevils
Stephen Goldson has been awarded the Ray Brougham Trophy for his outstanding contribution to grassland farming in NZ.
Craigmore launches second research grant
Rural investment company offers new scholarships for ag research.
Too much gas for grass to handle, study shows
New research contradicts the ‘closed loop’ theory of grassland GHG sequestration wiping out the emissions of the livestock grazing it.
Looking for the high ground in NZ soil carbon survey
Rural Land Co keen to learn its numbers as first round of national carbon sampling nears completion.
Deforestation takes much more than native trees: study
Dramatic shifts in ecosystems tracked in new study of forested vs deforested streams.
Have your say on advances in beef genetics
Responses to Informing New Zealand Beef survey help shape the future of the programme.
Nod to ‘global significance’ of Te Whare Nui o Tuteata
Innovative timber building recognised for sustainability at NZ Timber Design Awards.
Irish boost Fonterra’s probiotics search
Joint venture with leading research body formalises arrangement after four years of collaboration.
Energy-friendly ammonia trials promising
Researchers make ammonia fertiliser using lasers in breakthrough process.
Varsities need to wrap their brains around ag
Well-educated people are needed to meet future challenges to the sector, says Lincoln VC.
NZ values its farmers, study finds
There’s no rural-urban divide, research finds, but better dialogue could help air concerns.
Weighing pros and cons of using seaweed to cut emissions
The effectiveness of seaweed and seaweed extracts is currently being tested in research involving NZ industries and scientists.
What makes pork taste ‘just right’?
Research finds out what diners most enjoy about the product.
‘Nature’s ninjas’ could shield fruit and bees
Phage biocontrols the subject of new research into ways to block dangerous pathogens.
Hope for better possum control as genome mapped
Researchers unpack the genetic code of brushtail possum – a pest in NZ and a treasured animal in Australia.
Scion hones tools to meet red needle cast
Unyielding pine plantation disease in sights, from microscopes to aerial surveillance.
Research commerce star was forged in agri crisis
Investment manager who helped tackle foot and mouth decades ago as a veterinarian scoops top award.
Funding boost for food systems project
Researchers, iwi in $10m project combining indigenous knowledge and practices and science to safeguard food supply
Publishing kudos for Scion researchers
Research involving genetic modification of trees features in Nature.
Recon and reflection as Revitalise te Taiao marks one-year milestone
The Revitalise Te Taiao programme gathered its people on the shores of Lake Wānaka, to review and focus on future plans for putting research into action.
Kiwi fund boosts US methane-cutting tech
AgriZeroNZ announces $4.1m investment in Hoofprint Biome in North Carolina.
National says it would review research hubs
Wellington Science City planned to increase collaboration on climate change and disaster resilience, among other key areas.
What really bugs NZ about eating insects
Insects still something of an acquired taste in these parts, researcher says.
Freshwater seaweed trials a sparkling success
Trials have shown that sea lettuce will gorge itself on pollutants in freshwater, potentially removing a significant source of contamination from NZ waterways.
Nominate your best bulls for beef study
Informing New Zealand Beef seeking bulls for the next mating season.
Aus study assesses stingless bees as hort pollinators
Work follows 2022 discovery of Varroa mite in NSW.
Full steam ahead towards carbon neutrality
A Victorian-era tram will run on wood waste in Scion trial.
Nailing down nitrates on a South Canty dairy farm
Research on nitrate levels could be a game-changer for a South Canterbury farm as it has provided invaluable data.
Feijoa study focused on targeting Type 2 diabetes
The fruit may contain helpful compounds that may help reverse pre-diabetes symptoms including elevated blood sugar.
Race against time to save Rotorua lakes trees
Programme goes all out for vulnerable native species under attack from myrtle rust.
Red seaweed delivers methane cut in Aus trial
Several important outcomes from tests involving feedlot Wagyu cattle.
Iwi approach a winner as professors unpack farm assurance
An Our Land and Water study delves into the labyrinth of systems to find how schemes can be enhanced to improve farmer-consumer relations.
Data key to healthy ecosystems, profits
It’s important to drive your decisions with high-quality data, collected through well-planned, accurate field trials, says an agronomy informatics expert
GE Free NZ ryegrass claims rejected
AgResearch says on the contrary, ‘we’re excited about potential of HME ryegrass’.
Scion beefs up board with three new members
Trio ‘share a passion for sustainability, economic development and good governance’.
Morrison gets nod as Scion’s second future director
She brings a background in science and accounting to the development role.
Mixed results in Waikato environment report
Decades of rising levels of nitrogen and bacteria in waterways identified, but Lake Taupō doing better than expected.
Strip-tilling for fodder beet holds it together
Study takes a closer look at method to lessen runoff from winter grazing crop.
Food safety centre a $164m benefit to economy
Independent estimate made of centre’s worth to ag and export industries.
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