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OPINION: Two important pieces of work released in the last couple of weeks bring into clear focus the challenge New Zealand faces in its greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.

We all know how important it is to get eight hours sleep, and while cows have different sleep patterns from us, they do need to spend a similar amount of time lying down. 

New research into genetics and breeding could lead to New Zealand raising livestock with lower nitrogen emissions and so lower greenhouse gas effects. 

A New Zealand-developed genetically modified ryegrass has reached an important milestone, entering a full growing trial in the US.

A newly developed genetically modified ryegrass could be a game-changer for farming, says AgResearch.

Farm biosecurity in New Zealand needs to take a quantum leap forward whether for velvetleaf or any other threat, says AgResearch senior scientist Trevor James.

A three-year research project to try to discover whether grass-fed Wagyu beef has significant health benefits is in its final stages.

Agricultural software company Farmax Ltd is now 100% owned by state-owned AgResearch.

The SOE says it has acquired the shares of Brownrigg Agriculture, and Phil Tither, of AgFirst.

Dairy farmers and calf rearers will in a few months be flat-out dealing with new life on farms. AgResearch scientist Dr Sue McCoard and colleagues are working on adding valuable science and data to this important task. 

State-owned AgResearch says it is working on developing new methods to detect diseases like Mycoplasma bovis hidden at very low levels in livestock.