Opinion
New Thinking
Adding value is the key
Adding and capturing value in farm produce is the key to New Zealand’s future prosperity, says AgResearch.
Science or sheep?
People misheard Lord Robert Winston, says Anthony Scott. New Zealand needs more, not just reallocation, if we are to increase national productivity.
Science key to unlocking primary sector potential
Speaking at the opening of the 40th National Agricultural Fieldays at Mystery Creek, AgResearch Chief Executive Dr Andrew West said that scientific research was essential to the future of all New Zealanders.
Increases in science research welcomed
The chief executive of Science New Zealand Anthony Scott has welcomed increases in science expenditure announced in the 2008 Budget.
Issues more important than sum
The real significance of the $700 million capital fund for innovation in the pastoral and food industries is in danger of being overlooked, argues Anthony Scott of Science New Zealand.
Hiding our light under the No. 8 wire
Anthony Scott, chief executive of Science New Zealand asks if the danger of the No. 8 wire myth is that it excuses underinvestment in science and technology in New Zealand?
What’s Science New Zealand going to do?
Chief executive Anthony Scott says the job is simple: transform how we value RS&T for New Zealand.
AgResearch welcomes Govt’s commitment to primary
Speaking at the Southern Field Days at Waimumu near Gore today AgResearch CEO Dr Andrew West said that the Prime Minister’s commitment to the primary sector, announced in her speech to parliament yesterday, was greatly encouraging.
Agresearch boss calls for change
Dr Andrew West says a major change to the system of funding CRIs is needed if New Zealand hopes to attract and retain excellent scientific talent
Science funding: collaboration not contest
Collaboration not contest should be the main ethic in funding of science. AgResearch head calls for a Collaboration Fund between CRIs and universities.
New Science
New Value
$800 million growth targeted for Maori farms
With over 720,000 hectares under production, Maori are the largest natural grouping of pastoral farmers in New Zealand. Crown Research Institute AgResearch has set the ambitious goal of helping those farmers double productivity from approximately $800 million to $1.6 billion by the year 2020.
