Science & Genetics

Our research

B+LNZ invests in research on behalf of farmers. Research projects are prioritised and evaluated for relevance to the sector based on priorities derived from various sources including the UMR surveys, farmer councils and the Farmer Research Advisory Group (FRAG) ensuring alignment with the B+LNZ Strategy.

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About the B+LNZ research team

B+LNZ invests in research on behalf of farmers. Research projects are prioritised and evaluated for relevance to the sector based on priorities derived from various sources including the UMR surveys, farmer councils and the Farmer Research Advisory Group (FRAG) ensuring alignment with the B+LNZ Strategy.

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Current B+LNZ research projects

Research projects are prioritised and evaluated for relevance to the sector based on priorities derived from various sources including the UMR surveys, farmer councils and the farmer research advisory group (FRAG) ensuring alignment with the B+LNZ Strategy. Read about our current research projects.

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Recently completed B+LNZ research projects

The B+LNZ research portfolio is diverse and supports several projects and larger programmes across animal health, productivity and genetics, environmental health and mitigations (greenhouse gas) and landscape management. Read about our recently completed research projects.

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Farmer Research Advisory Group (FRAG)

Established in late 2013, the Farmer Research Advisory Group (FRAG) was formed to ensure the farm research programme has a robust and transparent process and is made accessible to all farmers.