Help cows chill out
A cool cow in summer is a happy cow, says DairyNZ animal welfare team manager Chris Leach.
Targets hit 5 years early for Lake Brunner water quality
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.
Three new million-dollar projects for AgResearch
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.
Unlocking the feeding secrets of sheep
A unique trial is underway to understand more about the intricacies of sheep feeding.
Has AgResearch got it right?
A former director of AgResearch, Dr Jock Allison, remains unconvinced about the validity of the AgResearch strategy that has driven changes in personnel.
Gut health focus spurs food researchers
The Asian middle classes are the target for an AgResearch-led project on gut health.
‘Dairy is the sharp end of our work’
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 confirms science staff reductions
AgResearch chief executive Tom Richardson confirms scientist and technician staff reductions.
Worms tricked into shedding skins
A new AgResearch science project is believed to be the first of its kind in the world.
Nutrient loss under spotlight
New Zealand's shift from a pasture-based model to high feed-input dairy farms will come under the microscope in a joint research project.