Aims
- To develop a fully integrated biosecurity system that encompasses animals, plants, humans, and food by enhancing coordination and response mechanisms to ensure comprehensive coverage and preparedness against biosecurity and food safety challenges.
- To foster healthier farming ecosystems, leading to stronger rural economies and communities.
Our research will enable the agricultural sector to reduce reliance on synthetic chemicals, advance food safety standards and protocols, and integrate biosecurity across farm systems.
A robust biosecurity framework is critical to maintaining and potentially expanding market access for New Zealand’s agricultural and agri-food products. By demonstrating strong, sustainable, biosecurity practices, Aotearoa New Zealand can reinforce its reputation as a trusted global food supplier, preserving market access, and enhancing the country’s standing internationally.
By focusing on advanced biosecurity measures and sustainable farming practices, this priority aims to ensure that agriculture thrives in harmony with the environment, safeguarding both ecological integrity and public health.