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.
Reducing animal methane emissions feasible
NZ-led research shows global solutions are feasible as microbes causing animal methane emissions are similar around the world.
Chair claims proposal well thought-out
AgResearch chair Sam Robinson says the proposal for change has been well thought out.
AgResearch restructure plans criticised
A former director of AgResearch, Dr Jock Allison, says the present organisation doesn't know how to nurture and grow its scientists.
Feds disappointed with AgResearch redundancies
Federated Farmers say the proposed AgResearch redundancies show the falling science capability in agriculture.