Our Science
Ō Mātou Pūtaiao
New Zealand is a leader in the production of premium food and fibre, and design and development of novel agri-food innovations.
AgResearch's science capability spans the agricultural value chain with a focus on integrated systems. All aspects of our research can be linked.
Research Priorities
Sustainable agriculture
Research to ensure Aotearoa New Zealand’s pastoral agriculture systems are resilient and economically viable in the face of climate change.
Thriving Māori agribusiness
Research that supports Māori agribusinesses to thrive, prosper, and connect with ancestral landscapes to cultivate a sustainable future for te taiao (the natural world).
Future farming systems
Transcending the scope of individual farms to catchments and regions, this priority challenges the paradigms of land use with community-centric sustainable design and practices that prioritise long-term environmental and community health, stability, and wellbeing.
Integrated biosecurity
Research to protect New Zealand’s pastoral agriculture systems and economy from pests through innovative biosecurity solutions and enhanced data integration.
Emerging foods
Research that explores ‘new tech’ food solutions, applying our capabilities to disruptive and innovative food systems that complement conventional food and protein production methods.
