Bioeconomy Science Institute

Bioeconomy Science Institute Science with impact ๐ŸŒฑ Growing a sustainable bioeconomy for Aotearoa and the world.

The Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao brings together AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua โ€“ Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion into a single organisation.

17/06/2026

๐ŸŽ‰๐˜Š๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฃ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ 100 ๐˜บ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ฑ๐˜ถ๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ค ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜จ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด ๐˜ธ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฌ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ˆ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ข โ€“ ๐˜จ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜บ, ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต, ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ฑ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ด๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ง๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ.

Can native Aotearoa New Zealand herbal teas influence blood glucose responses after a meal?That's what our researchers a...
15/06/2026

Can native Aotearoa New Zealand herbal teas influence blood glucose responses after a meal?

That's what our researchers are investigating in a new Palmerston North clinical study.

We're looking for adults aged 18โ€“65 with pre-diabetes to take part.

โ˜• Native herbal tea research
๐Ÿ“ Palmerston North
๐Ÿ’ฐ Up to $270 cash koha

Learn more and check your eligibility: https://bit.ly/4v4htJY

Know someone who may be interested? Please share.

11/06/2026

Heat stress can take a real toll on your herd, and your productivity.

When temperatures climb above 22ยฐ, cows can start to struggle, especially on still, sunny days. Heavy breathing, drooling, sweating and slower movement are all signs theyโ€™re overheating. And when cows are heatโ€‘stressed, milk production often drops - across an entire herd, over several hot summer days, those losses add up.

Shade is one of the most effective ways to cool cows down and reduce heat stress. Trees provide natural, reliable shelter that helps animals stay comfortable and maintain production through the hottest parts of the season. With warmer summers ahead, the best time to plant shade for your herd is now.

Want to learn more about managing heat stress and using trees to keep cows cool? Visit us in the Science for Farmers tent at Fieldays (E38).

For more information visit: www.bioeconomyscience.co.nz/news-and-events/events/fieldays/fieldays-2026

Trees can do a lot more for your farm than you might think. They shape how animals move, how pasture grows, how water fl...
10/06/2026

Trees can do a lot more for your farm than you might think.

They shape how animals move, how pasture grows, how water flows, and even how your farm feels to work on. When shade, shelter, feed, soil health, carbon and biodiversity all come together, trees become a powerful part of a resilient farm system.

Shade helps cows stay cool and productive on hot days, while shelter reduces wind exposure in winter. That changes where animals choose to spend time - and how nutrients are spread across the paddock. Some forage species thrive in partial shade, and tree fodder can help fill feed gaps in dry periods. Roots stabilise soil, support wet areas, and influence water and nutrient movement. And above and below ground, trees store carbon and support biodiversity, creating healthier environments for people and animals.

Want to explore how trees could work harder for your farm? Visit us in the Science for Farmers tent at Fieldays (E38) and try our interactive touchscreen - packed with practical, NZโ€‘specific guidance to help you plan your planting for multiple benefits.

For more information visit: www.bioeconomyscience.co.nz/news-and-events/events/fieldays/fieldays-2026

What an inspiring and memorable evening celebrating Mฤori excellence at the 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy Awards in Whangฤrei. A...
10/06/2026

What an inspiring and memorable evening celebrating Mฤori excellence at the 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy Awards in Whangฤrei.

As a Bronze Sponsor, we were proud to support this prestigious event and join in recognising the outstanding achievements of Mฤori horticultural leaders from across Aotearoa.

A huge congratulations to Mฤtai Pacific Iwi Collective, winners of the 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy for Excellence in Mฤori Horticulture. Their success is a powerful example of kotahitanga in action and the opportunities created when commercial excellence is grounded in kaitiakitanga and a commitment to future generations.

Congratulations also to fellow finalists Otama Marere Trust and Ngฤti Hine Forestry Trust, and to Te Rina Joe, winner of the 2026 Ahuwhenua Young Mฤori Grower Award.

We are privileged to support and celebrate the people and organisations helping shape a thriving future for Mฤori agribusiness and innovation.

Ngฤ mihi nui to everyone involved in another exceptional Ahuwhenua Awards celebration.

09/06/2026

For more than 30 years, GenomNZ has been advancing genomics to help farmers breed a better future - building on a century of science that continues to transform New Zealand farming.

From DNA parentage testing to advanced genomics, GenomNZ gives farmers and breeders the tools to make smarter, earlier decisions - improving productivity, animal welfare and resilience across the livestock sector.

The results speak for themselves. Since the 1990s, lambing performance has increased by 24%, carcass weights by at least 28%, and lamb output per ewe by 114%. Genomic selection is also making premium traits, such as tenderness and intramuscular fat, more accessible.

That impact has now been recognised with two major honours in 2026 - the Beef and Lamb New Zealand Award for Excellence in Technology and Innovation, and the Science New Zealand Supreme Winner award.

If youโ€™re heading to Fieldays, come and explore this story in the genetics module at the Science for Farmers tent, and see how science is being turned into practical tools for the farm of today - and tomorrow.

For more information visit: www.bioeconomyscience.co.nz/about-us/100-years/Genetic-gains-in-livestock-breeding

๐ŸŒฒManaging red needle cast: turning risk into informed actionRed needle cast is a relatively new but high-impact disease ...
08/06/2026

๐ŸŒฒManaging red needle cast: turning risk into informed action

Red needle cast is a relatively new but high-impact disease affecting radiata pine in Aotearoa New Zealandโ€”challenging foresters with its unpredictability and potential to significantly reduce growth and value.

Through the Resilient Forests Programme, the Bioeconomy Science Institute and Forest Growers Research have transformed understanding of this disease to provide practical, science-based tools that support on-the-ground decision-making.

By combining field trials, modelling and real-time data, weโ€™re helping foresters predict when and where outbreaks are likely,and apply targeted management strategies with greater confidence.

Our research is supporting a more resilient forestry sector and strengthening our bioeconomy in the face of emerging forest health risks.

Read about our red needle cast tools ยป https://www.bioeconomyscience.co.nz/news-and-events/news/2026-news/putting-red-needle-cast-rnc-management-tools-into-the-hands-of-foresters

08/06/2026

We're proud our partnership with Ngฤti Kuri Trust Board received the Te Tohu Tลซhura Award for impact through partnering with Mฤori at the Science New Zealand Awards.

Together, we've helped restore kaikลmako, one of the world's rarest trees, while supporting the growth of Ngฤti Kuri's scientific capability โ€” including the establishment of Te Ara Whฤnui Research Centre in 2022.

This award recognises the power of long-term partnerships built on listening, learning, and working together.

Congratulations to everyone who has been part of this journey. ๐ŸŒฟ

What practical steps can Aotearoa New Zealand take to strengthen its energy security while creating jobs and reducing en...
04/06/2026

What practical steps can Aotearoa New Zealand take to strengthen its energy security while creating jobs and reducing environmental impacts?

In our lastest scigest podcast, host and scientist Darryl Herron talks with Paul Bennett, Integrated Bioenergy Portfolio Lead, about the opportunities for locally produced bioenergy and biofuels.

Drawing on New Zealand's existing woody biomass resources, the team is exploring how scalable bioenergy solutions could help reduce the country's long-term fuel insecurity, support regional economic growth, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Tune in to learn how science is helping unlock New Zealand's bioeconomy potential and what it could mean for our energy future.

Listen via our website: https://bit.ly/3QmYnzA or wherever you get your podcasts.

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