Research

Study takes a closer look at method to lessen runoff from winter grazing crop.

Independent estimate made of centre’s worth to ag and export industries.

Food Waste Innovation Otago want to know how much is wasted in NZ.

A new study looks into the potential of country’s rich pasture to feed people – tapping into a multibillion-dollar global market.

Arable farmers asked to vote to renew levy orders.

Wilderlab cinches Fieldays Innovation Award for growth and scale.

Listen to 2019 Nuffield Scholar Hamish Marr chat with Bryan Gibson about his studies into glyphosate use in NZ.

Rural areas showing the way in dealing with disasters, expert notes.

NZ exposed on two fronts: short, sharp shocks and gradual seasonal change.

The soggy cold springs in the high country are far from ideal growing conditions, but stressing the plants at elevation is thought to boost its health benefits.

Researchers have managed to achieve the real-life equivalent of capturing lightning in a bottle by recreating forest fire whirls in the field to better understand the deadly phenomenon.

Funding already tight amid government's ‘smoke and mirrors’.

Half a century of sharing leading research, innovation and teaching.

Research highlights another reason over-application of phosphate is best avoided, says scientist.

Scientists work out how to detect disease days before it becomes visible on plants.

2022 Nuffield Scholar Lucie Douma is on a mission to connect the dots of NZ's extensive and largely fragmented primary sector data.

Scientists team up to study effects of silt on highly valuable land, and how to recover from it.

A new study has found a range of benefits to women from drinking deer milk.

Lincoln University researchers are looking at a new way of farming where the health of all aspects is considered first.

EPA partnership will allow 19 groups to test a waterway in their region to learn about plants and animals in it.

The European Union banned the use of diquat in 2018 due to concerns about the effects on people and birds.

But despite entering retirement, Steward’s expertise won’t be lost after he has agreed to serve as an Emeritus scientist

The scientists say despite their findings, methane remains a potent contributor to global warming, and efforts to reduce methane emissions are still required.

They need 30 sites for the project, and landowners and growers only need to commit to one growing cycle.

The electric fishing programme helps Fish & Game monitor populations of trout and salmon, but also record native freshwater fish.

Bioprotection Aotearoa pioneers multidisciplinary research that addresses NZ’s environmental challenges in a holistic way.

Piper has 30 years’ global experience in the food and primary sectors.

An AgResearch scientist’s award-winning research has confirmed her rising-star status in the world of microbiology.

MEQ Solutions' probes, scans and cameras measure eating quality of meat and live animals.

High pressure liquid chromatography reveals nutritional profile of NZ-grown cherries.

The 349ha Southern Dairy Hub was established in 2017 to help farmers with local research to help them make informed decisions on their farms.

Historically the two nations have largely been competitors because of their similarities but “our similarities now mean that we are partners in innovation”. 

The new tool will be used to help farmers proactively manage heat stress risks for their animals.

International study releases early take on cyclone’s place in climate change picture.

Manufactured addition to habitat helps microbes bring life back to compacted soil.

DairyNZ sees systems evolving to keep NZ globally competitive. The Dargaville farm trial on alternative pastures and low emissions is a good example of the resilience effort.