Ag Research
Agriscience in the classroom
Forty Waikato teachers met last week to hear about bringing agri-science alive in the classroom.
AudioAgResearch shakeup hits Invermay
About 200 AgResearch workers will be relocated over the next four years as part of a major shakeup at the Crown Research Institute. Audio
Fieldwork in Tibet
A team of Lincoln University scientists are conducting a sustainable grasslands research programme on the Qinghai Tibetan Plateau. The team is led by soil scientist Dr Jim Moir. Audio
Fieldwork in Tibet
A team of Lincoln University scientists are conducting a sustainable grasslands research programme on the Qinghai Tibetan Plateau. The team is led by soil scientist Dr Jim Moir.
AudioNew charity to address environmental challenges in NZ
Former Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Morgan Williams says environmental research is under threat due to funding cuts, including job cuts at Agresearch. He's launching a charitable… Audio
AgResearch confirms 21% of science technician jobs to go
AgResearch says it's confident the work it's currently doing won't be stopped or slowed after making 21-percent of its science technicians redundant. Audio
Science funding under the microscope
For the first time in New Zealand economists have carried out a detailed study of the effectiveness of science funding. The non-profit research organisation, Motu, says its research suggests the final… Audio
Logic of cutting emissions scientists questioned
The logic of sacking scientists researching greenhouse gases is being questioned, in light of the government's insistence the solution to rising emissions will be found through scientific innovation.
…Scientists say AgResearch job cuts are inhumane
Scientists axed from AgResearch say they've been gagged but have told supporters their treatment has been inhumane. Mohamed Hassan reports. Audio
56 science jobs going at Agresearch
Agresearch has confirmed it's moving to cut jobs, aiming to axe 33 scientists and 50 technicians to cope with a 5 million dollar drop in income. Audio
Is the Govt neglecting science in the agricultural sector?
A former scientist from AgResearch's now defunct Wallaceville site says the latest round of staffing cuts at the Crown Institute form part of the largest loss of scientific talent in New Zealand since… Audio
AgResearch staff wait to find out if they'll keep their jobs
Professor Jacqueline Rowarth is a Professor of Agri-Business at the University of Waikato. Audio
AgResearch in a state of chaos - Labour
AgResearch is in a state of chaos according to the Labour Party. Audio
AgResearch restructuring bungled - Labour
The announcement AgResearch is looking to cut 20 percent of its staff shows it is in chaos, the Labour Party says.
Job cuts at AgResearch 'disastrous' - critic
More scientists are to be laid off at Crown institute AgResearch but the Government says it's just getting itself down to the right size. Audio
Labour on job cuts
Labour's spokesperson for economic development David Clark is with us. Audio
Job cuts at the forefront of exporting and research
AgResearch is refusing to say more until after it briefs staff this week. Audio
'First Step' in Reducing Methane Emissions
An AgResearch team identifies five compounds that reduce methane emissions from livestock by up to 90 per cent in initial trials. Audio
'First Step' in Reducing Methane Emissions
An AgResearch team identifies five compounds that reduce methane emissions from livestock by up to 90 per cent in initial trials.
AudioFieldays Fever
The 46th National Agricultural Fieldays at Mystery Creek near Hamilton showcases the very best of New Zealand agriculture, and this year our team checked out a Taranaki farmer who sells angus beef on… Audio
