Our Purpose
AgResearch's purpose is very simple - to enhance the value, productivity and profitability of Aotearoa New Zealand’s pastoral, agri-food and agri-technology sectors.
We aim to contribute to the economic growth of the country and help achieve positive environmental and social outcomes.
We do this by utilising our diverse science capability - from farm systems to climate change mitigation and adaptation, to pest control and high value foods.
We encourage you to read more about AgResearch and engage with us.
About AgResearch
Our Science
Ngā Kai me ngā Hua Koiora
Food and Bioproducts
The science behind added value foods as well as ingredients and bio-alternatives that fully maximise the use and profitability of agricultur
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Plants and Animals
Science to support fit-for-purpose plants and animals, insuring profitability, sustainability, and wellbeing.
Te Huringa Āhuarangi
Climate Change
Science that increases the resilience of food producing systems under a changing climate.
Ngā Pūnaha Ahuwhenua Toitū
Sustainable Farming Systems
Science to improve the performance of agricultural systems in response to changing environmental, cultural, societal, and economic demands.
Te Rangahau Aro-Māori
Kaupapa Māori
Mātauranga Māori and science woven together for te taiao and Māori communities to thrive.
Ngā Kaupapa Whakaumu
Transformational Initiatives
Science that helps the world transition to new, more efficient, productive and safer agri-food systems.
Latest Work
Our Research
Big developments in food fermentation
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Sheep milk: Science supporting industry growth
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Sensory and consumer perception
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Better microbes, better calves
AgResearch is providing a better understanding of the complexities of the digestive tract of ruminants.
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Sensing the future of dairy farming
Within our SSIF-funded, New Zealand Bioeconomy in a Digital Age (NZBIDA) programme we are researching the future of dairy farming.
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Invasive beetle crisis in Solomon Islands
AgResearch scientists were part of an NZ MFAT funded project to assist the Solomon Islanders to find a solution to an invasive beetle.
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Pasture-fed livestock production and products: Science behind the narrative
The aim of this paper is to evaluate the science evidence behind "grass-fed" livestock production.
Growing Tagasaste in New Zealand
This handbook has been produced for farmers and others who grow, or want to grow and learn about tagasaste.
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Empowering our agricultural sector
Our initiatives all work towards progressing Aotearoa New Zealand’s agricultural sector. AgResearch has a deep track record of successful commercial and science-based partnerships.
A core focus of AgResearch is to make a significant difference by valuing Mātauranga Māori as a knowledge system that is just as important as others, respecting the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and partnering closely with Māori agribusiness and communities.
Agricultural research expertise
Our team’s expertise spans areas like plant systems, food and bioproducts, and sustainable farming systems. We understand that every part of the agricultural ecosystem presents challenges and opportunities from preserving the quality and nutrients in our soil through realising a circular bioeconomy to the health and management of sheep and cattle.
