Our research
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Current B+LNZ research projects

Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Research Consortium
The Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Research Consortium (PGgRc) exists to provide knowledge and tools for New Zealand farmers, so they can mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector.

Taxonomy of Pseudopithomyces chartarum, the fungus associated with Facial Eczema
The aim of this project is to describe the species of fungi identified in NZ in association with Facial Eczema.

Laboratory based test for Facial Eczema tolerance
This project aims to develop a laboratory-based test to predict the tolerance of pastoral livestock to sporidesmin A, the toxin attributed to Facial Eczema.

Assessing communication tools to support parasite management – follow up
The aim of this project is to assess different methods of parasite management communication with farmers and vets for their usefulness, reach, impact, and associated behaviour change.

Pastoral Genomics
Pastoral Genomics is a New Zealand research consortium for forage improvement through biotechnology.