Welcome to AgResearch
New Zealand's Largest Crown Research Institute
A combination of renowned research centres such as Ruakura, Grasslands, Wallaceville,
Lincoln and Invermay but most importantly, individual scientists and teams whose
work is at the heart of pastoral industries, food processing, textiles and innovative
products that benefit all New Zealanders.
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The return of the Singing Scientist
Dr Matthew Barnett, Senior Scientist in AgResearch’s Agri-Foods & Health Section who featured on TV and radio last year with his Epigenome Song, has written a second song based on his scientific work, this time about fibre.
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Dr Tom Richardson appointed AgResearch CEO
The current head of the Rotorua-based CRI, New Zealand Forest Research Institute Ltd, trading as Scion, Dr Tom Richardson, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of AgResearch Ltd, after the resignation of Dr Andrew West.
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Scientist honoured for animal health and parasite management
AgResearch parasitologist Dr Dave Leathwick has received the 2010 McMeekan Memorial Award for his work in parasite management and drenching practices in the New Zealand sheep industry.
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AgResearch at Fieldays 2010
A towering column of fake cow dung, complete with 'dungbells', was the centrepiece of the AgResearch exhibit at the National Fieldays at Mystery Creek in June 2010. Read the media release from the day and view or download images of the exhibit.
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The Singing Scientist
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New AgResearch CEO
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Parasitologist receives award
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Fieldays 2010
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