Biosecurity
New Thinking
New Science
OECD supports science exchange
The visit of a British scientist to Ensis in Rotorua marks a strengthening relationship between forest health specialists in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Improving border biosecurity
AgResearch scientists are studying tussock in an effort to improve border biosecurity.
New Value
Weevil biocontrol expanding
Buoyed by the successful establishment and persistence of the biocontrol agent for clover root weevil at experimental release sites, the AgResearch Biocontrol & Biosecurity team plans to roll it out into other regions.
On the scent of the clover root weevil
AgResearch's Lincoln-based scientists are hot on the scent of odours that will attract and ultimately trap the clover root weevil - a major clover pasture pest.
Varroa: hard choices
Eradicate or manage? Government takes science advice and makes decision. What are the issues, costs and implications?
Biosecurity tools to protect horticulture
Protecting a $2.3 billion horticultural export crop from potentially devastating new pests and diseases is a key challenge for New Zealand scientists. Crop & Food Research leads the Better Border Biosecurity team involving other Crown Research Institutes HortResearch, Scion and AgResearch.
