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Lactose intolerant people sought for a2 milk study

Researchers on the hunt for lactose intolerant Aucklanders.

'Greener' pastures could help farms slash emissions

Incorporating plantain into grazed land found to reduce release of greenhouse gasses.

Kiwi science tackles farm stock emissions

NZ-led research leads world a step closer to combating emissions from sheep and cattle.

NZ study: wool may be better for skin than polyester

Suspecting natural fibres are better for skin than synthetic ones isn't woolly thinking.

Microplastic scourge reaches pristine Antarctica

Microplastic particles polluting Earth's oceans now found in Antarctica's pristine waters.

Study reveals new benefits of A2 milk

A2 milk prevents some symptoms of dairy intolerance and eases others, Kiwi research shows.

Drone-lasers to 'map and zap' pesky weeds

Drone-mounted lasers could be used to "map and zap" weeds causing farmers a $1b headache.

Tiny parasites raise big biosecurity worry

A tiny, hard-to-detect, worm-like pest can survive in dry soil for at least three years.

GE cow's offspring show 'super-milk' potential

Kiwi scientists have taken another step toward a potential future of genetically-altered, hypo-allergenic, high-protein milk.

Kiwi research explores animal emotions

Kiwi scientists are exploring the emotions of livestock in pioneering research that could improve the way animals are farmed.

Pest-busting wasp saves $488m

New Zealand has been spared half a billion dollars in damage from a notorious pest - and scientists say it's an Irish wasp we have to thank for it.

Taxpayer funding for A2 benefits

AgResearch has received $1.2 million in taxpayer funding to carry out a study aimed at validating the health benefits alternative dairy firm A2 Milk claims its products provide.

Dick Wilkins: GE animal research on a hiding to nowhere

Retired professor Dick Wilkins asks, why has AgResearch put such a huge effort into transgenic work, with so little return over 15 years, given the ongoing dire straits of the company?

Editorial: Research cuts are worrying

Scientists and other research staff have suffered the insecurity and trauma that happens in all organisations in changing markets.

Worry over AgResearch layoffs

The expected layoffs of about 90 science staff at AgResearch, the country's largest Crown research institute, is a "pretty fatal blow" to agricultural research, says Doug Edmeades, a....

More work on case for AgResearch restructure

Auditor-General Lyn Provost says more work needs to be done on the business case for a $100 million restructuring of AgResearch, the country's largest Crown Research Institute.