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… technology, and industry collaboration to ensure genetic improvement is profitable, sustainable, and aligned with the needs of farmers.    Our work is grounded in:  Genetic information infrastructure – the systems, tools, and frameworks that support the collection, analysis, storage, and use of genetic data, so breeders and farmers can access reliable, up-to-date …

… industry groups and government agencies to help develop robust biosecurity policy, systems and standards. We ensure the best interests of sheep and beef farmers are represented by: providing technical advice on import risks and import … may affect sheep and beef farmers providing input into international standards and biosecurity guidelines, including the World Organisation for Animal Health’s Terrestrial Animal Health Code working to ensure the National Animal … and the Government develop agreements covering readiness and response for specific pests. Operational Agreements set out the commitments of the Government and each sector party, including funding shares for readiness and response …

… We use this research to underpin our advocacy efforts.   Life-cycle assessment on the carbon footprint of beef and lamb   In 2022 we released a comprehensive study by world leading experts on life-cycle assessment (LCA) at AgResearch that confirmed the carbon footprint of New Zealand beef and lamb is amongst the lowest in the world.   The study, commissioned with the Meat Industry Association, was peer-reviewed and published in …