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Science-led change aims to create the perfect avocado.

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Tiny wasp's sci-fi star role

Horror movie parallels in the use of nature to control unwanted horticultural pests.

Where would we be without bees?

Honey bees threat overstated – but new research is protecting colonies.

Pasture crops could be new food for humans

Plant & Food Research scientists finding new ways to diversify NZ's food production.

Wood revolution: New factory aimed at NZ domestic market

Gisborne plant a world-first and the structural lumber solely for the domestic market.

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Meeting the 'needs of fish' is at the heart of a revolutionary ocean aquaculture plan.