Displaying items by tag: AgResearch

$230 million is being spent over the next 10 years to produce definitive science on how to best manage land and water in New Zealand.

A cool cow in summer is a happy cow, says DairyNZ animal welfare team manager Chris Leach.

The water quality target of the West Coast's Lake Brunner has been achieved five years ahead of schedule, says Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith.

Beef that can reduce cholesterol levels, milk that reduces the risk of allergies in children and cows' milk for the dairy-intolerant are the aims of three new AgResearch projects.

A unique trial is underway to understand more about the intricacies of sheep feeding.

A former director of AgResearch, Dr Jock Allison, remains unconvinced about the validity of the AgResearch strategy that has driven changes in personnel.

The Asian middle classes are the target for an AgResearch-led project on gut health.

AgResearch chief executive Dr Tom Richardson says despite making 78 scientists and technicians redundant, research on key projects related to the dairy industry will continue and in many cases increase.

AgResearch chief executive Tom Richardson confirms scientist and technician staff reductions.

A new AgResearch science project is believed to be the first of its kind in the world.